Obituary: Dane County, Wisconsin: Elvira B. LEACH ************************************************************************ Submitted by Ruth Ann Montgomery, April 2008 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Death of Elvira B. Leach Died at her home in Brooklyn, Monday, Feb. 29th, Mrs. Elvira B. Leach, aged 76 years, 9 months and 13 days. Deceased, whose maiden name was Elvira B. Mason, was born in Westminister, Vt., May 16, 1815, and was married to H. C. Leach, Dec. 31st, 1837. A number of years was spent in Vermont, a few years in Minnesota, moving to Brooklyn, Wisconsin about 17 years ago where they have since resided. About 60 years ago she united with the Calvin Baptist church. She was a good, kind, motherly lady, respected by all. A husband, one son and a multitude of friends mourn their loss. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. Sewell and the remains placed by the side of a son who preceded her. Thus ended a lie of earthly usefulness. CARD OF THANKS The undersigned take this method of thanking those neighbors and friends who were so sympathetic, kind and thoughtful toward them during their recent affliction and who so kindly rendered assistance to them. Their kindness will ever be remembered by us. Dr. H. C. Leach and family. March 4, 1892, Enterprise, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin