Hello, I am Jim Benda.I currently live in Waconia, Mn. and I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.I have 2 brothers (William & Elmer)and 2 sisters (Kathleen & Rosemary).My dad, Elmer Benda and mom Reda Cusack are also both from Cleveland, Ohio. I know very little of my father's family history and did not have much contact with his side of the family.His parents were divorced and it split the family members early in his childhood. He and one sister lived with his mom, while one other sister and brother lived with their dad.My mother's family, the Cusack's on the other hand were a relatively close family and gathered in an extended group quite often.Her parent, James Cusack (born 7/12/1885 in Fahy or Westport, Ireland died 1960 in Cleveland) and Anna Josephine Rice (born 11/7/1882 in Ireland died Aprx. 1952 in Cleveland) were Irish immigrants who came to the USA in 1911. After a brief stay in England where they worked for their passage, they arrived in the port of Philadelphia where they resided for one year before moving on to Cleveland, Ohio.My fathers’ dad was Frank Benda and his mother was Ann Perko also all from Cleveland, Ohio.My father and his parents are all dead.I am interested in learning more about my family history and renewing contacts with those members who I have lost track of.I have made an initial attempt at a family tree which can be faxed, emailed or mailed to anyone who may have or think they have a connection or interest.
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