Samuel
E.
Bear
aka Bär, Baer
Born in Newville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Ephraim Bear
and Mary Bowers
Brother of
Jacob Bear
Husband of
Rebecca (Myers) Bear
— married
before 1842 (to 5 Dec 1851) in Pennsylvania, United States
Descendants 
Father of
William Line Bear
Died
at age 67
in Macon, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 6 Oct 2023
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Biography
Samuel E. Bear and was born in 3 Apr 1812 (book shows 12 Mar 1812) in Newville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, son of Ephraim Bear (1784–1865) and Mary Bowers (1784–1861).. He passed away in 20 Feb 1880 (Bear Family book shows 20 Feb 1880 but gravestone shows 25 Feb 1880). Samuel would live and rear his large family in Bearsdale, Macon, Illinois, which was named after him (his 3rd wife named the town).
There are several variations of the name Bear and the origins appear to be from the German form, Bär, which is equal to Baer but the English spelling, Bear is commonly adhered to.
As a young boy, he learned the craft of being a cabinet maker and constructed his own furniture in Pennslyvania.
In 1847, he made his way to Pike County, Illinois (his wife's brother lived in the County) but settled in Macon County, Illinois. In 1852, his brother's Jacob & Ephraim made their way to Macon County, Illinois but Samuel had since returned to Pennsylvania, starting up a hardware business. Samuel lost his 1st wife in 1851 and in 1859, he lost his 2nd wife. After his 2nd loss, he decided to move back to Illinois and join his brothers in the Spring of 1860. Samuel moved his small family of 3 sons and 1 daughter to Decatur, Illinois and settled in Harristown Township for 3 years. In 1863 after returning to Pennsylvania, he had married his 3rd wife and they would now reside in Hickory Point Township, Illinois. Bearsdale is named after Samuel E. Bear, in May 1892 and he is the owner of the SE quarter of section 30, Hickory Point Township. His wife, affectionatley known as "Aunt Ann" named the township. Samuel E. Bear.
Samuel was of the Lutheran faith and was active up until 4 years before his death when he was stricken with paralysis. His dying statement was, "I am just waiting until the time comes as a person at a railroad station; when the train comes, I go."
Samuel was married 3 times, 1st to Rebecca Myers (daughter of Jacob & Lydia Myers), they had 4 children; 2nd to Magdaline Ruby Swayer, m. 21 Jan 1853 (daughter of Jacob & Julia Ann (Ruby) Swayer, they had 2 children; and 3rd to Ann Catherine Christlieub (daughter of Jacob & Julia (Morris) Christlieub), who he married on 18 Feb 1863, near Newville, Pennsylvania, they had 4 children.[1]
Samuel & Rebecca (all the children born near Newville, Pennsylvania):
- John M. Bear (1842-8 Sep 1864), unmarried (died in Civil War)
- Mary Jane (Bear) Shirey (17 Apr 1844-), m. George Washington Shirey
- Alfred Wesley Bear (3 apr 1849-), m. Laura Wentworth; m. Sarah Melinda Major
- William Line Bear (1851–1923)., m. Flora Agnes Braden
Samuel & Magdaline (all the children born near Newville, Pennsylvania):
- Joshua Evans Bear (17 Jul 1854-6 Nov 1854), unmarried
- Samuel Ephraim Bear (13 Feb 1856-), m. Minerva Jane Cox
Samuel & Ann (all the children born near what is now known as Bearsdale, Illinois):
- Emma Clarissa Bear (29 Mar 1865-), m. Edward Franklin Reisinger
- Adella Lavina Bear (22 Feb 1868-30 Apr 1868), unmarried, Boiling Springs
- Minnie Rebecca Bear (26 Sep 1870-3 Oct 1873), unmarried, Boiling Springs
- Brice jacob Bear (28 Nov 1872-3 Oct 1873), m. Edith Good
In 1850, Samuel Base (40) in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. [2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Samuel Base | M | 40 years | Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Rebecca Base | F | 27 years | Pennsylvania, United States | |
| John M Base | M | 8 years | Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Mary L Base | F | 6 years | Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Alfred W Base | M | 1 years | Pennsylvania, United States |
In 1860, Samuel (48) in Macon, Illinois, United States. [3]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Samuel Bear | M | 48 | Pa. | |
| John Bear | M | 17 | Pa. | |
| Mary Bear | F | 16 | Pa. | |
| Alfred Bear | M | 11 | Pa. | |
| William Bear | M | 9 | Pa. | |
| Samuel Bear | M | 4 | Pa. | |
| Mary Bear | F | 65 | Pa. | |
| Ephraim Bear | M | 66 | Pa. |
In 1870, Samuel (55) head of household in Hickory Point Township, Macon, Illinois, United States. [4]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Samuel Bear | M | 55 years | Pennsylvania | |
| Annie Bear | F | 50 years | Pennsylvania | |
| Alfred W Bear | M | 21 years | Pennsylvania | |
| William Bear | M | 19 years | Pennsylvania | |
| Samuel Bear | M | 13 years | Pennsylvania | |
| Emma Bear | F | 4 years | Illinois | |
| Ester Christlieb | F | 20 years | Pennsylvania |
Marriage of son, Samuel E. Bear[5]
Samuel died on February 25, 1880 in Macon, aged 67.[6]
Marriage of son Alfred W. Bear[7]
Marriage of daughter Emma C. Bear[8]
Samuel's son Brice J Bear married Edith Good on 31 Jan 1900 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[9]
Death of son Alfred Wesley Bear[10]
Death of son Brice J. Bear[11]
Burial of son Brice J. Bear[12]
Death of son William L. Bear[13]
Death of son Emma Clarissa Reisinger[14]
Death of son Samuel Ephraim Bear[15]
Research Notes
The biographical history is taken from the "A genealogy of the Bear family and biographical record of the descendants of Jacob Bear, 1747-1906 (1906)." Samuel is mentioned throughout the book but I've taken portions from pages 32-35. I have access to the pdf (online/pdf form through Forgotten Books subscription) but I'm unable to upload to WikiTrees without permission. However, a version can be found on https://archive.org/details/genealogyofbearf00inbear Diss-96 03:35, 6 October 2023 (UTC)
Sources
- ↑ A genealogy of the Bear family and biographical record of the descendants of Jacob Bear, 1747-1906 (1906), pages 32-35, https://archive.org/details/genealogyofbearf00inbear. Bear Family, Genealogy of the Bear family
- ↑ 1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850", database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004204715; FHL microfilm: 444740; Image number: 130; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01042-4
FamilySearch Record: M4HW-BQN (accessed 5 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-63YW-D7W
Samuel Base (40) in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States. - ↑ 1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860", database with images
citing Page: 140; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165774; FHL microfilm: 803203; Image number: 144; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01704-6
FamilySearch Record: MX48-C9H (accessed 5 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB6-K6C
Samuel Bear (48) in Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Pa. - ↑ 1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870", database with images
citing Page: 24; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 004263683; FHL microfilm: 000545748; Image number: 352; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01423-1
FamilySearch Record: M6HQ-PL8 (accessed 5 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QB9-5D5
Samuel Bear (55) head of household in Hickory Point Township, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑ Marriage of son Samuel E Bear:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", database with images
citing Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,125
FamilySearch Record: Q28Z-2HPD (accessed 5 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BG-4H81 Image number 00254
Samuel Bear's son Samuel E Bear marriage to Menerva J Cox on 11 Sep 1879 in Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States. - ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34176241/samuel-bear: accessed), memorial page for Samuel Bear (3 Apr 1812–25 Feb 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34176241, citing Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Patty (contributor 47122047).
- ↑ Marriage of son Alfred W Bear:
"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004661392; FHL microfilm: 1312956
FamilySearch Record: V2G5-68C (accessed 5 October 2023)
Samuel Bear's son Alfred W Bear marriage to Sarah M. Major on 16 Dec 1886 in Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. - ↑ Marriage of daughter Emma C Bear: "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", database with images
citing Bearsdale, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,126
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-PPJL (accessed 5 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99KJ-2SG Image number 00287
Samuel Bear's daughter Emma C Bear marriage to Edward F Reisinger on 3 Mar 1895 in Bearsdale, Macon, Illinois, United States. - ↑
Marriage of son Brice J Bear:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", database with images
citing Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,126
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-5QXZ (accessed 5 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99KJ-2JH Image number 00474
Samuel Bear's son Brice J Bear marriage to Edith Good on 31 Jan 1900 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States. - ↑ Death of son Alfred Wesley Bear:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 4007996; FHL microfilm: 1530925; Image number: 2365; Record number: 15; Packet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: NQFP-6LJ (accessed 5 October 2023)
Samuel Bear in death record for son Alfred Wesley Bear 2 Mar 1917 in Mosquito, Christian, Illinois. - ↑ Death of son Brice J Bear:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004204781; FHL microfilm: 1543605; Record number: 45; Packet letter: C
FamilySearch Record: N3WJ-HNG (accessed 5 October 2023)
Samuel Bear in death record for son Brice J Bear 10 May 1917 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States. - ↑ Burial of son Brice J Bear:
"Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622032; FHL microfilm: 983122; Record number: 374; Packet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: HP92-QFPZ (accessed 5 October 2023)
Samuel Bear's son Brice J Bear burial on 13 May 1917 in Macon, Illinois, United States. - ↑ Death of son William L Bear:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004008062; FHL microfilm: 1557112; Record number: 765; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: N7MD-1L4 (accessed 5 October 2023)
Saml Bear in death record for son William L Bear 28 Mar 1923 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States. - ↑ Death of daughter Emma Clarissa Reisinger:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Reference: RN 43 CN43694; Digital film/folder number: 4008593; FHL microfilm: 1851216; Image number: 1778; Record number: 3; Packet letter: G
FamilySearch Record: NQ98-TDN (accessed 5 October 2023)
Samuel Bear in death record for daughter Emma Clarissa Reisinger 27 Nov 1941 in Hickory Point, Macon, Illinois. - ↑ Death of son Samuel Ephraim Bear:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004008602; FHL microfilm: 1851992; Record number: 90; Packet letter: F
FamilySearch Record: N3W3-7GG (accessed 5 October 2023)
Samuel Bear in death record for son Samuel Ephraim Bear 24 Nov 1942 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
Research Notes
The biographical history is taken from the "A genealogy of the Bear family and biographical record of the descendants of Jacob Bear, 1747-1906 (1906)." Samuel is mentioned throughout the book but I've taken portions from pages 32-35. I have access to the pdf (online/pdf form through Forgotten Books subscription) but I'm unable to upload to WikiTrees without permission. However, a version can be found on https://archive.org/details/genealogyofbearf00inbear Diss-96 03:35, 6 October 2023 (UTC)
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