Leah Bear

1820 - 1910  (90 years)

• Name	Leah Bear
  Born	21 Mar 1820	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184724429
  Name	Leah Ellenbaum
  Eby ID Number	00003-630
  Died	11 Sep 1910	Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Buried	Zurich United Church Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario   [2]
  Person ID	I22502	Generations
  Last Modified	19 Dec 2024

  
  

  Father	Rev. Martin Bear,   b. 1774, , York Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 13 Jun 1842, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 68 years)
  Mother	Catharine Gingrich,   b. CA 1782, , Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 6 Mar 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 67 years)
  Family ID	F1776	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Samuel G. Ellenbaum,   b. 1818, , Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 16 Mar 1882, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA  (Age 64 years)
  Married	1836
  Children	1. David Ellenbaum,   b. 14 Oct 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Jun 1923, Cavalier, Pembina, North Dakota, United States  (Age 85 years)   2. Nancy Ellenbaum,   b. 5 May 1842, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Sep 906, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada   3. Sarah Ann Ellenbaum,   b. 27 Oct 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Apr 1930, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 87 years)   4. Lydia Ellenbaum,   b. Mar 1845, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Feb 1901, Cavalier, Pembina, North Dakota, United States  (Age ~ 55 years)   5. Minerva Ellenbaum,   b. 13 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 11 Dec 1915, Cavalier, Pembina, North Dakota, United States  (Age 69 years)   6. Leah Ellenbaum,   b. 22 Feb 1853, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Rachel Ellenbaum,   b. 1856,   d. 1936  (Age 80 years)
  Last Modified	19 Dec 2024
  Family ID	F5365	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.]. ___________ 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 _________________ 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.

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 190. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184724429.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 21 Mar 1820 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 11 Sep 1910 - Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Zurich United Church Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario  = Link to Google Earth