Death of George E. Bensley.
George E. Bensley, an old resident of Chicago, and for thirty years one of the leading Board of Trade operators, died Saturday at his residence 3832 Langely avenue, of heart trouble, aged 77 years. Mr. Bensley was born at Springville, Erie County, N. Y., in 1823. He received his early education in the common schools of his native city and later graduated from the Springville academy. Shortly after leaving school he embarked in the mercantile business, in which he was engaged until 1862, when he came to Chicago. He entered into partnership with his brother, John R. Bensley, under the firm name of Bensley Brothers, in the grain and commission business. The business of the firm increased rapidly, and in 1875 they were considered the largest dealers on the board. In 1876 the operations of the firm was extended to the sale of live stock, and they established headquarters at the Union Stockyards under the firm name of Bensley, Wagner & Bensley. At the time of the "Chicago fire" the firm was located on Kinzie street, where they were entirely burned out. Then they located where the present Tacoma Building now stands, and remained there until the Board of Trade Building was completed, when they removed to that building. During his connection with the board he held several important positions, principally that of chairman of committee of arbitration. He was also one of the delegates appointed to represent the Chicago Board of Trade at the conference held in New Orleans after the war. In 1882 the firm suffered heavily by the failure of McGeoch, Everingham & Co., and when in 1883 the great Armour wheat corner was carried through the firm was one of the greatest sufferers. Losses after losses followed one another until 1888, when the firm was forced to the wall. Since that time Mr. Bensley has not been engaged in business. Only about a month ago he celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his wedding. A widow and one child survive him. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the family residence. Interment will be at Oakwoods.
Obituary published in The Springville Journal (Springville, NY), on Thursday, March 22, 1900, pg. 4.
George E. Bensley, an old resident of Chicago, and for thirty years one of the leading Board of Trade operators, died Saturday at his residence 3832 Langely avenue, of heart trouble, aged 77 years. Mr. Bensley was born at Springville, Erie County, N. Y., in 1823. He received his early education in the common schools of his native city and later graduated from the Springville academy. Shortly after leaving school he embarked in the mercantile business, in which he was engaged until 1862, when he came to Chicago. He entered into partnership with his brother, John R. Bensley, under the firm name of Bensley Brothers, in the grain and commission business. The business of the firm increased rapidly, and in 1875 they were considered the largest dealers on the board. In 1876 the operations of the firm was extended to the sale of live stock, and they established headquarters at the Union Stockyards under the firm name of Bensley, Wagner & Bensley. At the time of the "Chicago fire" the firm was located on Kinzie street, where they were entirely burned out. Then they located where the present Tacoma Building now stands, and remained there until the Board of Trade Building was completed, when they removed to that building. During his connection with the board he held several important positions, principally that of chairman of committee of arbitration. He was also one of the delegates appointed to represent the Chicago Board of Trade at the conference held in New Orleans after the war. In 1882 the firm suffered heavily by the failure of McGeoch, Everingham & Co., and when in 1883 the great Armour wheat corner was carried through the firm was one of the greatest sufferers. Losses after losses followed one another until 1888, when the firm was forced to the wall. Since that time Mr. Bensley has not been engaged in business. Only about a month ago he celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his wedding. A widow and one child survive him. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the family residence. Interment will be at Oakwoods.
Obituary published in The Springville Journal (Springville, NY), on Thursday, March 22, 1900, pg. 4.
Death of George E. Bensley.
George E. Bensley, an old resident of Chicago, and for thirty years one of the leading Board of Trade operators, died Saturday at his residence 3832 Langely avenue, of heart trouble, aged 77 years. Mr. Bensley was born at Springville, Erie County, N. Y., in 1823. He received his early education in the common schools of his native city and later graduated from the Springville academy. Shortly after leaving school he embarked in the mercantile business, in which he was engaged until 1862, when he came to Chicago. He entered into partnership with his brother, John R. Bensley, under the firm name of Bensley Brothers, in the grain and commission business. The business of the firm increased rapidly, and in 1875 they were considered the largest dealers on the board. In 1876 the operations of the firm was extended to the sale of live stock, and they established headquarters at the Union Stockyards under the firm name of Bensley, Wagner & Bensley. At the time of the "Chicago fire" the firm was located on Kinzie street, where they were entirely burned out. Then they located where the present Tacoma Building now stands, and remained there until the Board of Trade Building was completed, when they removed to that building. During his connection with the board he held several important positions, principally that of chairman of committee of arbitration. He was also one of the delegates appointed to represent the Chicago Board of Trade at the conference held in New Orleans after the war. In 1882 the firm suffered heavily by the failure of McGeoch, Everingham & Co., and when in 1883 the great Armour wheat corner was carried through the firm was one of the greatest sufferers. Losses after losses followed one another until 1888, when the firm was forced to the wall. Since that time Mr. Bensley has not been engaged in business. Only about a month ago he celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his wedding. A widow and one child survive him. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the family residence. Interment will be at Oakwoods.
Obituary published in The Springville Journal (Springville, NY), on Thursday, March 22, 1900, pg. 4.
George E. Bensley, an old resident of Chicago, and for thirty years one of the leading Board of Trade operators, died Saturday at his residence 3832 Langely avenue, of heart trouble, aged 77 years. Mr. Bensley was born at Springville, Erie County, N. Y., in 1823. He received his early education in the common schools of his native city and later graduated from the Springville academy. Shortly after leaving school he embarked in the mercantile business, in which he was engaged until 1862, when he came to Chicago. He entered into partnership with his brother, John R. Bensley, under the firm name of Bensley Brothers, in the grain and commission business. The business of the firm increased rapidly, and in 1875 they were considered the largest dealers on the board. In 1876 the operations of the firm was extended to the sale of live stock, and they established headquarters at the Union Stockyards under the firm name of Bensley, Wagner & Bensley. At the time of the "Chicago fire" the firm was located on Kinzie street, where they were entirely burned out. Then they located where the present Tacoma Building now stands, and remained there until the Board of Trade Building was completed, when they removed to that building. During his connection with the board he held several important positions, principally that of chairman of committee of arbitration. He was also one of the delegates appointed to represent the Chicago Board of Trade at the conference held in New Orleans after the war. In 1882 the firm suffered heavily by the failure of McGeoch, Everingham & Co., and when in 1883 the great Armour wheat corner was carried through the firm was one of the greatest sufferers. Losses after losses followed one another until 1888, when the firm was forced to the wall. Since that time Mr. Bensley has not been engaged in business. Only about a month ago he celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his wedding. A widow and one child survive him. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the family residence. Interment will be at Oakwoods.
Obituary published in The Springville Journal (Springville, NY), on Thursday, March 22, 1900, pg. 4.
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