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Michael L. Benedum

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Jul 16, 1869

Michael Late Benedum was born in Bridgeport

1896

Michael Benedum married Sarah Lantz

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1918

Claude Worthington Benedum, the only child of Michael L. and Sarah Benedum, died of influenza at Camp Meade

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1944

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation established by Michael and Sarah Benedum

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1953

Michael Benedum spent $1.5 million to build the Bridgeport Methodist Church

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1957

Michael Benedum built the Bridgeport Civic Center

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Jul 30, 1959

Michael Benedum died


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