Lydia Ellenbaum

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• Name: Lydia Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43086

Lydia — Philip Schweitzer. Philip (son of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey) was born 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1890; was buried , Zion Cemetery, Cavalier, Pembina, North Dakota, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-630.1

Samuel married Leah Bear 1836. Leah (daughter of Rev. Martin Bear and Catharine Gingrich) was born 21 Mar 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1910, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich United Church Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Ellenbaum
• Eby ID Number: 00003-630

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Leah Bear, "was born May 21st, 1821. She was married to Samuel Ellenbaum. They resided in Michigan where he died. They had a family of several children, and the mother is having her home with one of her sons."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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The oldest resident of this vicinity, in the person of Leah Baer, widow of the late S: G. Ellenbaum, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Miller, on Sunday night. having reached. the great age of 90 years and 3 months The deceased was well known by the older residents of this section, where she spent her early life, but for many years was a resident of Michigan A few years ago she returned to town. The remains were conveyed to their last resting place. Bronson Line Cemetery, on Wednesday afternoon and were followed by a large number of relatives and friends.

Among those who attended the funeral from a distance, were Messrs. Samuel and Daniel Ellenbaum her sons, and their wives, of Pigeon, Mrs. Oliver Baker. of Galt. her daughter; and Mrs. Wm Finkbeiner of Milverton a grand child. Mrs John Schluchter, a daughter, and Mr. David Ellenbaum a son both of Cavalier, N. D. were unable to attend. The late Mrs. D. 8. Faust and Mrs. C Miller; are the other members of the family.

SEPT 11,1910

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ELLENBAUM - Leah Ellenbaum, nee Baer, was born, May 27, 1820, and died in the full assurance of Christian faith, Sept. 11, 1910, in Zurich, Ont. In 1836, she united in marriage with Samuel Ellenbaum; this union was blessed with 9 children, of whom 2 preceded her to the spirit. world. Father Ellenbaum died in 1882, after which Mother Ellenbaum left her old home in Hay Township, and made her home with her children and friends. Mother Ellenbaum was converted in her youth. In her Christian life she was a true mother in Israel. Through her loving ways and amiable character she made many friends. She leaves 4 sons, 3 daughters, 45 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. A. D. GISCHLER.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46900

Samuel — Maria "Polly" Gensemer. Maria was born 13 Nov 1791, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Polly" Ellenbaum
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202196

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• Name: Martin Baer
• Eby ID Number: 00003-596
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 06E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 06, Waterloo County, Ontario

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Martin Bear, "was born in York County, Pennsylvania, in 1774. At the time when he was a young man, real estate in Pennsylvania, especially in the older counties, became so high in price that the majority of farmer's sons who wished to follow their paternal calling, were not in a financial position to procure a farm for themselves, hence the desire to seek homes elsewhere. This caused young Martin to make a journey to Canada to see the country before he would move here. In the summer of 1800 he arrived at old Joseph Schörg's who had located on the Grand River, opposite Doon, a few months previously. Finding the nature of the country, soil, timbers, and waters even beyond his expectations, he decided to settle here and immediately selected a tract of land (Now in possession of Anson Groh) situated between Preston and Hespeler, of which he cleared several acres and erected a small log house thereon, then returned to Pennsylvania. Early in spring, 1801, he in company with his wife and others, moved to Canada, and upon their arrival here each party settled on the locations made the year previously. In a few years nearly all these early settlers had comfortable homes. Old Mr. Martin Bear was an ordained minister of the Mennonite Church. He was one of the first that was ordained in this county (Ordained in 1808 by Bishop Moyer of the Twenty). He was married to Catharine, daughter of Abraham and Anna (Hunsicker) Gingerich. They had a family of thirteen Children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Martin — Catharine Gingrich. Catharine (daughter of Abraham H. Gingrich and Barbara Hunsicker) was born CA 1782, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 6 Mar 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Bear
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3129

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Catharine Gingerich, "second daughter, was married to Martin Bear. They resided about one mile east of Preston, on the farm now possessed by Anson Groh, where they had a numerous family."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-595

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Michael Bear, "was a native of York County, Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1749. (From old John Bear) His forefathers were natives of Switzerland, and emigrated to America in 1715. Soon after their landing they moved westward and settled in Lancaster County. A son of the old progenitor settled in the county of York, where he had a family of several sons, one of whom was named Gabriel and one Michael. Of Gabriel no information could be obtained. Michael had a family of several children one son of whom was named Martin."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Name: Abraham Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3087
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 05, Waterloo County, Ontario

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Abraham Gingerich, "was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1751. He was married to Barbara Hunsicker and had a family of eleven children, ten of whom came to Canada. The father not being able, financially to procure a home for each of his sons in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, resolved to emigrate to some country where land could be purchased cheap, consequently his son David was requested to go on a journey to the much-spoken-of Canada and make a thorough inspection of the nature of the soil, timber, water, and of the advisability of settling there. No sooner had his son arrived in this part of he country, now Waterloo County, than he found everything far beyond his expectations and immediately a lot on which he intended to settle the following spring, was selected. This lot was west of Doon. Late in fall he returned to Pennsylvania where he and his father made ample preparations to move to Canada the following spring. In April, 1801, old Abraham Gingerich with his wife and family of ten children, of whom his son David and several daughters were married, moved to Canada, arriving at old Joseph Schoerg's (Now spelled Shirk and Sherk) place, opposite Doon, the first week in June. To their great surprise they found on their arrival that another party (This party was Henry Bechtel) had located on the lot selected by young David the fall previously. This caused the father and his sons to make another selection of a lot on which to settle. They then settled a little east of Preston. Abraham, the father, settled on the farm afterwards purchased by Isaac Bergey, where he died about the year 1814, while his son David settled on the farm now in possession of his grandson, Jacob S. Gingerich. The family of Abraham Gingerich consisted of eleven children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


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"N. B. - You will find the names of the eleven children of old Abraham Gingerich, but they may not be given in their proper order of birth. The family record, showing dates of birth is lost."

Abraham — Barbara Hunsicker. Barbara was born Abt 1751, Of, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died , Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Gingrich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3087.1