Background
Bender, Melvin T. was born on December 19, 1877 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Matthew and Louise (Thomas) Bender.
Bender, Melvin T. was born on December 19, 1877 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Matthew and Louise (Thomas) Bender.
Student Union College, 1900. Bachelor of Philosophy, Albany Law School, 1902.
Admitted to New York bar, 1903. General counsel New York State Automobile Association, 1902-1936. Director, counsel Albany Automobile Club, 1910-1940.
Attorney National Savings Bank of Albany since 1928.
Counsel Socony Vacuum Company, Railway Express Agency, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Matthew Bender & Company. Trustee National Savings Bank of Albany.
Trustee Albany Academy for Girls since 1921.
Member Alpha Delta Phi (former trustee). Member First Church in Albany (former trustee Vice-President board of trustees). Club: University (past director) (Albany).
Married Katherine Wagoner, June 21, 1904. Children: Eleanor, Louise (Mistress Waldo Dresser).