This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: madehlinne Surnames: Scwind, Bente/Bender Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10034.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Patricia-- Johann Christopher SCHWIND married Catharine BENTE on 3 Dec. 1848. Their marriage is recorded in the City Marriage books, vol. 4, p. 211. You'll notice that his name is JOHANN CHRISTOPHER, not Johan Wilhelm, and her name is spelled BENTE, not BENDER. This may be why you've had difficulty finding their marriage. Madehlinne Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.