Born Jan. 17, 1805 in Floyd (later Morgan) County, Kentucky, Elizabeth (Betsy) Gibson Montgomery was a daughter of William and Sarah (Gibson) Montgomery. Elizabeth married Enos Leach on April 1, 1823 and settled in Morgan County, Kentucky. They moved to Hendricks County, Indiana in 1832 where, on Sept. 21, Enos purchased 200 acres of land from the U. S. government in what is now Union Township. Enos and Elizabeth were the parents of six daughters (Mary (Samuel Scott), Lucinda (Thomas Runnells), Sarah (George Leak), Matilda (John Keeney), Eliza (James Burnett) and Margaret) and one son, James Montgomery Leach.
from the Republican for Sept. 23, 1886:
A very enjoyable family reunion occurred on the 19th instant at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Leach, one mile south of Lizton. The venerable lady that day reached her 82nd year. She is the relict of Mr. Enos Leach, who died in 1870, aged 69. The couple lived most exemplary lives, respected and loved by all who knew them. They were pioneers in this county fifty years ago. Their numerous progeny gave the mother a surprise on the day mentioned. The grandchildren present were thirty one, and by a pleasing coincidence there were present the same number of great-grandchildren. James E. Scott, ex-trustee of Union Township, being the oldest grandchild and his daughter, the oldest great-grandchild. Mrs. George Leak was the only one of the first children not living and present at the reunion. She died 18 years ago of meningitis, three of her children following in rapid succession, stricken by the same disease.
from the Brownsburg Record for Feb. 13, 1891:
Lizton - The mother of Jas. Leach is still living but she is near the close of this life - she is very old.
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The 1850 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 44, born in Kentucky) living in Middle Township (which then included present day Union Township), Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 49) and children Mary (age 26), Lucinda (age 24), Sarah (age 21), Matilda (age 19), James (age 16), Eliza J. (age 12) and Margaret (age 9). The 1860 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 56) living in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 59) and children Lucinda and Margaret (age 18). The 1870 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 65) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret (age 28). The 1880 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 75) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret S. (age 38).
from the Republican for Sept. 23, 1886:
A very enjoyable family reunion occurred on the 19th instant at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Leach, one mile south of Lizton. The venerable lady that day reached her 82nd year. She is the relict of Mr. Enos Leach, who died in 1870, aged 69. The couple lived most exemplary lives, respected and loved by all who knew them. They were pioneers in this county fifty years ago. Their numerous progeny gave the mother a surprise on the day mentioned. The grandchildren present were thirty one, and by a pleasing coincidence there were present the same number of great-grandchildren. James E. Scott, ex-trustee of Union Township, being the oldest grandchild and his daughter, the oldest great-grandchild. Mrs. George Leak was the only one of the first children not living and present at the reunion. She died 18 years ago of meningitis, three of her children following in rapid succession, stricken by the same disease.
from the Brownsburg Record for Feb. 13, 1891:
Lizton - The mother of Jas. Leach is still living but she is near the close of this life - she is very old.
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The 1850 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 44, born in Kentucky) living in Middle Township (which then included present day Union Township), Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 49) and children Mary (age 26), Lucinda (age 24), Sarah (age 21), Matilda (age 19), James (age 16), Eliza J. (age 12) and Margaret (age 9). The 1860 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 56) living in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 59) and children Lucinda and Margaret (age 18). The 1870 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 65) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret (age 28). The 1880 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 75) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret S. (age 38).
Born Jan. 17, 1805 in Floyd (later Morgan) County, Kentucky, Elizabeth (Betsy) Gibson Montgomery was a daughter of William and Sarah (Gibson) Montgomery. Elizabeth married Enos Leach on April 1, 1823 and settled in Morgan County, Kentucky. They moved to Hendricks County, Indiana in 1832 where, on Sept. 21, Enos purchased 200 acres of land from the U. S. government in what is now Union Township. Enos and Elizabeth were the parents of six daughters (Mary (Samuel Scott), Lucinda (Thomas Runnells), Sarah (George Leak), Matilda (John Keeney), Eliza (James Burnett) and Margaret) and one son, James Montgomery Leach.
from the Republican for Sept. 23, 1886:
A very enjoyable family reunion occurred on the 19th instant at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Leach, one mile south of Lizton. The venerable lady that day reached her 82nd year. She is the relict of Mr. Enos Leach, who died in 1870, aged 69. The couple lived most exemplary lives, respected and loved by all who knew them. They were pioneers in this county fifty years ago. Their numerous progeny gave the mother a surprise on the day mentioned. The grandchildren present were thirty one, and by a pleasing coincidence there were present the same number of great-grandchildren. James E. Scott, ex-trustee of Union Township, being the oldest grandchild and his daughter, the oldest great-grandchild. Mrs. George Leak was the only one of the first children not living and present at the reunion. She died 18 years ago of meningitis, three of her children following in rapid succession, stricken by the same disease.
from the Brownsburg Record for Feb. 13, 1891:
Lizton - The mother of Jas. Leach is still living but she is near the close of this life - she is very old.
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The 1850 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 44, born in Kentucky) living in Middle Township (which then included present day Union Township), Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 49) and children Mary (age 26), Lucinda (age 24), Sarah (age 21), Matilda (age 19), James (age 16), Eliza J. (age 12) and Margaret (age 9). The 1860 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 56) living in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 59) and children Lucinda and Margaret (age 18). The 1870 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 65) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret (age 28). The 1880 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 75) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret S. (age 38).
from the Republican for Sept. 23, 1886:
A very enjoyable family reunion occurred on the 19th instant at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Leach, one mile south of Lizton. The venerable lady that day reached her 82nd year. She is the relict of Mr. Enos Leach, who died in 1870, aged 69. The couple lived most exemplary lives, respected and loved by all who knew them. They were pioneers in this county fifty years ago. Their numerous progeny gave the mother a surprise on the day mentioned. The grandchildren present were thirty one, and by a pleasing coincidence there were present the same number of great-grandchildren. James E. Scott, ex-trustee of Union Township, being the oldest grandchild and his daughter, the oldest great-grandchild. Mrs. George Leak was the only one of the first children not living and present at the reunion. She died 18 years ago of meningitis, three of her children following in rapid succession, stricken by the same disease.
from the Brownsburg Record for Feb. 13, 1891:
Lizton - The mother of Jas. Leach is still living but she is near the close of this life - she is very old.
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The 1850 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 44, born in Kentucky) living in Middle Township (which then included present day Union Township), Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 49) and children Mary (age 26), Lucinda (age 24), Sarah (age 21), Matilda (age 19), James (age 16), Eliza J. (age 12) and Margaret (age 9). The 1860 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 56) living in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana with husband Enos (age 59) and children Lucinda and Margaret (age 18). The 1870 Census shows Elizabeth Leach (age 65) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret (age 28). The 1880 Census shows Elizabeth G. Leach (age 75) living in Union Township with daughter Margaret S. (age 38).
Inscription
Elizabeth G.
Wife of Enos Leach
died Feb. 24, 1891
aged 86 y, 1 m & 7 d
Family Members
Siblings
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