Son of Jacob Wendell and Magdelena (Snyder) Wendell. Married # 1 Eliza B. (maiden name unknown) Married #2 Sarah "Sally" Fox, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (Bell) Fox 28 August 1833 in Canajoharie.

Obituary of Colonel Benjamin Wendell

It is our sad duty to record the death of this most estimable man. He was born in Frey's Bush, Sept. 23d, 1808, and died at his late residence near Sprout Brook, April 11th 1888.

He was colonel of militia in 1835-1840, and went with his regiment to the Helderbughs to assist in suppressing the anti-renters. In 1860 he was elected justice of the peace, and held the office for three terms. It was though his efforts that the post office at Sprout Brook was secured, and he was its first postmaster.

He was a member and steward of the M. E. church in Sprout Brook for over fifty years. Over fifty years of service in the Master's vineyard --- what a record! Surely this fact is a most consoling legacy to leave to his children. He leaves a widow, whom he married nearly sixty years ago, and ten children, three daughters and seven sons.

He was a self made man. Starting in life a poor man, and with only the education which the common schools of those days could furnish, he determined to climb onward and upward -- God helping him at every step of the way. His standard was a high one, but his courage grew stronger with every battle fought. By untiring energy and unswerving perseverance he managed to banish poverty, and the sunshine of affluence began to cheer him with its rays. He reared and educated his large family, accumulated a comfortable property, and he himself became a remarkably intelligence man. He was an ardent Christian, a very liberal supporter of the church, and a generous and loving husband and father. He never smoked and never touched liquor in any form -- in fact his habits were irreproachable.

Surely when a good man like this dies we are all mourners, and yet we do rejoice, for "Blessed, truly blessed, who die in the Lord." Blessed, truly blessed, are those that live in the Lord, as did this honored man. He dedicated his life, in the whole flow, to the Lord's service.

Colonel Wendell, was the last of four brothers, John I., Jacob and Jonas being the other three. His seven sons are as follows: Oscar, George John D. Fred F., James, Albert and Charles. His three daughters are Mrs. George H. Yordon, of Argusville; Mrs. James McFee, of Ames; and Libby, who lives at the old homestead and who has devoted herself to the care of "the old folks at home" with a beautiful unselfishness.

We are not personally aquainted with all the children but we feel justified in saying of those whom we do know, that the "father's mantle" has fallen upon them.

According to the Benjamin Wendell Bible he was born in 1809.