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Ellenbergers are an elusive bunch. I'd like to have this family figured
out myself.
In the 1860 Census, French Twp., Adams Co., IN on page 186 we find Abraham
Elebarger age 48, with his wife Elizabeth age 57. Both were born in Switzerland.
Another source shows that the age difference is correct. Elizabeth died
in 1870) and her maiden name was Müller.
Children were: Valentine age 22 born in New York
Eliza age 21 born in Ohio
Louisa age 18 (?) " "
Henry age 17 " "
Caroline age 16 " "
Frederic (?) age 14" "
Peter age 13 "
In the 1870 census, French Twp., page 19, at the bottom, you'll find Abraham
Baumgartner. His wife was Caroline Ellenberger (age 27). Living in their
home was Frederick Ellenberger (age 24). Next door lived Henry Ellenberger
and wife Catherine. (he was age 26).
There is one reference in another source to Mt Eaton, Wayne Co.,OH as a
birth place. You might try that 1850 census, although many of the Swiss
came in after 1850.
I do have some additional information, if you'd like to contact me off
list. By the way, Valentine was a common name among the Swiss. . . and
it could easily be shortened, or mispelled to Faldine.