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Honorable Gerhardt "Garret" Eilers4,120,390,391,392,393,394,395,396,397,398,399,400,401 was born on 25 January 1837 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Oldenburg.391 Even though his burial record says 1835, his biographical sketch in the History of Jones Co. says he was born in Oldenburg, Germany in 1837. He also gives his age as 63 birth Jan 1837 in the 1900 census. He immigrated in 1850.124 Gerhard would have been 14 when he immigrated to the U.S. Moved to Jones Co, Iowa in 1859 He was elected as Jones Co.'s State Representative, 40 yrs.- 22 General Assembly in 1888 at Iowa's House of Representatives in USA, Iowa. Gerhardt served for more than 40 years. Garret died on 6 October 1906 at the age of 69 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co..402,403,404 (April 4, 1906)
Hon. Gerhard Eilers is so ill he was not able to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Matthiessen,yesterday afternoon.
(Oct 3, 1906)
Hon. G. W. Eilers, one of Monticello's honored and respected citizens, is lying very near death's door. Infirmities of old age are the cause of his failing condition. Dr. Paul Eilers of Alburnett was called here Friday by the serious illness of his father.
(Oct 4, 1906)
Dr. Paul Eilers of Alburnett, was in Monticello last Friday to see his father, Hon. Gerhard Eilers, who is still very sick.
(Oct 11, 1906)
Hon. Gerhard Eilers, a widely known and highly respected citizen of Monticello died at his home, a short distance south of town, last Saturday night at eleven o'clock, after an acute illness of about two weeks duration. Mr. Eilers had been ailing for a year or two, but his condition did not become alarming until recently, when he took to his bed, and gave up all hope of recovery. He was greatly attached to his wife, who died a little more than a year ago. He never in any manner became reconciled to her loss, and continued to mourn her death so intensely that it is believed to have had no little influence in hastening his own death. Mr. Eilers was in his day one of the constructive farmers of Jones county, and the work he did in improving the stock of the county added tens of thousands of dollars to the wealth of those who own the splendid herds of cattle and the big draft horses on the Jones county farms. Mr. Eilers was born in Oldenburg, Germany, on the 25th day of January, 1835. He was the son of Anton and Talke Eilers,who came from the Fatherland in 1850. Being then a lad, he accompanied them to Lee county Illinois, where they lived until 1856, when they came into Jones county. Mr. Eilers was married to Margaret Jacobs. They became the parents of four children, who are Mr. Wm. G. Eilers, the merchant of Monticello, Dr. Paul G. Eilers of Alburnett, and Messrs. Henry Eilers and Anton Eilers, who own farms in this vicinity. Soon after he started farming—as soon as he accumulated sufficiently for that purpose—Mr. Eilers determined upon the improvement of the breeds of stock in his community. He very rightly declared that it cost no more to raise fine stock than it did the inferior varieties without pedigree or strain, and he became one of the pioneers in that line. His Clydesdale horses and his Durham cattle acquired wide reputation, and his yearly sales of blooded stock attracted buyers from different parts of the state. Mr. Eilers was elected to a seat in the legislature on the democratic ticket in 1887, and was re-elected two years later. He served his constituents with fidelity, and with honor to himself. He was an honest man, and never failed in the respect of his acquaintances, no matter what their politics. He was an exceedingly useful citizen, whose influence was cast into this community only twenty years after the advent of its first settler, and continued uninterruptedly during the following fifty years. The funeral services were conducted at the German Reformed church last Tuesday forenoon by Rev. E. E. Gruenstein. The church edifice was completely filled by the friends of the deceased who gathered to do honor to his memory. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwoods cemetery. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in USA, Iowa, Jones Co..325 Jones County Gravestone Records
Page: 54
Name: Gerhard Eilers
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1835
Death Date: 06 Oct 1906
Town: Oakwood
Dates differ slightly depending on which source you read:
The history of St. John's Lutheran Church in Monticello, Iowa has the following sketch -
The church was organized on Jan. 12, 1964. Its, history, however, antedates its organization by several years. The nucleus of the church is found in a small Lutheran colony, comprising nine families and one single person in the neighborhood of the present site of the church, all coming across the Mississippi from Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. The colony was started when Jacob F. Matthiessen brought his family across the Father of Waters in May, 1857. He was accompanied by his brother-in-law, GERHARD EILERS, who at the time was still an unmarried man. They were followed by the families of Anton Eilers and Johann H. Kleen in April, 1858; Nanne Hanken and Wessel B. Hanken in Oct. 1858; Heinrich Hanken in April 1859, Gerhard Ahrend Zimmerman in May 1859. Johann Jacobs in the fall of 1859 and Heinrich Jacobs in the spring of 1860.
Gerhard moved to Jones Co, Iowa in 1857 and married there in 1859. They bought a farm on 3 February 1864 in section 32, Lovell Township, Jones Co. Iowa, for $1,200. This farm was passed on to their son Henry later on.
His biographical entry in The History of Jones Co. (1879) says -
Gerhard Eilers, farmer, Sec 33: P.O. Monticello; was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1837; he is the son of Anton and Talke Eilers, who came to this country in 1850, and settled in Lee Co., Ill., but removed to Jones Co. in 1856. Mr. Eilers was married to Margaret Jacobs, also born in Germany; they have four children - Anton, Henry, William and Paul. Mr. Eilers has 730 acres of land, including a farm in Scotch Grove Township; he is engaged extensively in dairying and stock-raising; he makes a specialty of Clydesdale horses and Shetland ponies; has a large number of the former and several fine specimens of the latter.
(March 7, 1878)
A car load of fine stock from Canada found its destination at Monticello last Monday. The animals, horses and cattle, were for our leading stock men in this neighborhood. Some Short horn cattle, and some young Clydesdale horses for the Davidson brothers two miles West of town; one or two Short horns for Wm. Star; some Clydesdales for Garret Eilers. The most interesting of all, as curiosities, were three little Shetland ponies, just imported into Canada and brought there by Mr. Eilers. What Mr. Eilers' purpose or expectations are in regard to these ponies we are not informed. A plentiful sprinkling of them in cities would create a new world of happiness for children, and perhaps contribute to their health and physical vigor, more than anything else that be longs to the ways of our modern life.
(Sept 26, 1878)
The State Fair!
Class 12 - Farm Teams.
Pair geldings or mares, Dip. and $20, G Eilers, Monticello.
(April 29, 1886)
To Those Interested In Horses.
G. Eilers desires to inform the public that his stallions will make the season as follows:
TOPSMAN FIRST will not be removed from the farm of the owner. $20 to insure.
I have also an English shire horse which did not prove well his first season, but which proved well last season. This horse will remain upon the farm. $12 to insure.
FAVORITE, the Clydesdale stallion, will be moved as follows: Mondays and Tuesdays at Garret Rickles at Prairie Hill, Wednesdays at home, Thursdays at the old Bowen farm now owned by Rynerson on Bowens Prairie . $10 to insure.
I also have a fine Morgan stallion whose sire was the Morgan trotting stallion, Herod, upon whom Mr. Grattan bestowed the title "King of the Morgans". In the matter of breeding, the pedigree of Herod leaves nothing to be desired when Morgan blood is the object sought, he being by Sherman Black Hawk, son of Hill's Black Hawk, dam by Green Mountain Boy, son of Hill's Black Hawk. As the dam of King Herod was also by Hill's Black Hawk and her dam by Gilford Morgan It will be seen that the concentration of the blood of Justin Morgan is very marked. This sire Herod made a record of 2:24½ when he was 18 yean old. This horse will remain upon the farm during the season. $5 to insure.
Evergreen Farm
G. Eilers Prop'r.
(Dec 9, 1886)
Last Saturday morning, while bringing bis milk to the creamery, Gerhard Eilers' team took fright at the breaking of some part of the wagon and becoming unmanageable ran away with him. When stopped the wagon and milk can were sadly in need of repairs, and one of the horses was injured to some extent. With the exception of a severe shaking up and some slight bruises, Mr. Eilers escaped without serious injury.
Gerhardt was an elected member of the Iowa House of Representatives for more than 40 years. When he retired, he was given a gold headed cane and a coffee pot. Garnet Eilers Barton presently has these two items. His surrey, which was used to transport President Theodore Roosevelt when he visited Iowa, was given at Gerhardt's death to his son, Henry. Henry's son, Irving, used this same surrey to drive some of the older Hanssen children to school. Gerhardt was noted for his pure bred horses, however, many were lost in a disastrous stable fire. (Hanssen, p 135)
March 31, 1890
- From Des Moines.
- The House Engages in School Boy Play at the Evening Session Saturday and Throw Paper Wads.
- Representative Eilers of Jones County is Struck in the Head and Carried out Insensible.
- Legislative. (Regular correspondence of The Gazette.)
Des Moines, March 30. - Nothing of importance was transacted in the house Saturday, ....
The house attempted an evening session in order to clear the calendar of legalizing acts and bills reported for postponement. The session had not far advanced when paper wads, pamphlets, etc., began flying about the room. Unfortunately a pamphlet and some papers rolled up for mailing was thrown and struck Mr. Eilers, of Jones, in the head knocking him off his seat. He was carried out almost insensible and for a time was very sick. However, he soon recovered, but in the confusion the house adjourned. The package which struck Mr. Eilers contained a copy of Gov. Larrabee's message, a Cedar Rapids Republican with a school book editorial and a State Register with a thundering demand for the repeal of prohibition. The wonder is, such a rare combination stopped with laying out one democrat.
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Latest From Des Moines. .... Eilers is sick from Saturday's injury. ....
(Sept 24, 1891)
Mr. Gerhard Eilers has sold a $9500 farm to Mr. Tobias Tobiason. The price paid per acre was about $57.
July 21, 1899
Monticello News Notes.
A young lad by the name of Eilers, had his hands injured in a hay pulley, yesterday, near this place. The lad's home is near Independence and he had been visiting his grandfather southwest of town. While gathering the slack in a hay rope his hands were pulled into the pulley. The end of a finger and a thumb nail were lost and his hands severely burned.
(October 19, 1899)
Three of Gerhard Eiler's cows fell in the Connor & Hogan well, south of town yesterday, and one of them was drowned. The others were nearly dead when pulled out. It was in this well that a child lost its life a few years ago.
April 2, 1902
Federal Court Opens
..... The grand jurors were summoned .... The men who were present and who retired to commence the duties of the term were: ... Gerhart Eilers of Monticello; ...
March 7, 1903
New Racing Circuit
... meeting of the secretaries of the fair associations of the counties of Jones, Linn, Jackson and Clinton, which was held recently in Maquoketa.... There were present at the meeting: Secretary Eilers of Monticello. ..... Margaretha (Margaret) Jacobs and Honorable Gerhardt "Garret" Eilers were married on 20 October 1859 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co.. They appeared in the census on 10 July 1860 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.405 Living with his parents:
873, 905
Antone Eilers 46, Farmer, 1050 real estate, 1540 personal estate, Oldenburg
Talke Eilers 56, Oldenburg
Gerhard Eilers, 24, Farmer, 1640 Real Estate, Oldenburg
Margaret Eilers, 17, Hanover
Renke Eilers, 16, Oldenburg
They405 appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.406 Monticello Township. P.O. Langworthy. 2 Aug 1870.
pg 18-19 pg. 136
128, 130 Eilers, Garret 34 M W Farmer 11300, 2,000 Oldenburg
Margaret 26 F W Hanover
Anton 9 M W Iowa
Henry 7 M W Iowa
William 6 M W Iowa
Pagler, Henry 20 M W Works on Farm Hanover
Georges, John 18 M W Works on Farm Hanover
Elgeods?, Mary 14 F W Hanover
(could this be Edzards?)
129, 131 Eilers, Anton 57 M W Farmer 5000 Oldenburg
Take 67 F W Keeping House Oldenburg
Margaretha and Garret406 appeared in the census on 19 June 1880 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.180,407 indexed as: EILEI GARRETT
86, 87, Eiler, Garrett, WM 43, Married, Farmer, Oldenburg Oldenburg Oldenburg
Margaret, WF 38, Wife, Keeping house, Hanover Hanover Hanover
Anton, WM, 19, Son, single, Farm labor, Iowa
Henry, WM. 17, Son, single, Farm labor, Iowa
William, WM, 10, Son, single, Iowa
Paul, WM, 2, Son, single, Iowa
Not sure who this is! Possible relative?
USA, Iowa, Clayton Co., Jefferson
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Gerhard H. EILERS Self M Male W 63 HANOVER Farmer HANOVER HANOVER
Magdalena EILERS Wife M Female W 57 HANOVER Keeping House HANOVER HANOVER
Henry EILERS Son S Male W 19 IA At Home HANOVER HANOVER
Bernard EILERS Son S Male W 17 IA At Home HANOVER HANOVER
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Source Information:
Census Place Jefferson, Clayton, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254333
NA Film Number T9-0333
Page Number 398C
They180,407 appeared in the census in 1885 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.328 Ln Dw Fm Surname Given Name Tw Rn Se Loc Age Sex M Occupation Birthplace Fa Mo Other
30 36 36 Eilers Gerhard 86 3 33 SW NE 46 M M Farmer Germany F F Voter
31 Eilers Margaret 40 F M Keeping House Germany F F
Page #9
1 Eilers Anthony 24 M S Farmer Jones Co., IA F F Voter
2 Eilers Henry 22 M S Farmer Jones Co., IA F F Militia, Voter
3 Eilers William 19 M S Crocking Clerk Jones Co., IA F F Militia
4 Eilers Paul 7 M Jones Co., IA F F
5 Pause Fredrika 17 F House Keeper Jones Co., IA F F
6 Wiers Henry 20 M S Farmer Germany F F
7 Edjards John 17 M Farmer Germany F F
They328 appeared in the census in 1895 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.157 8 155 155 Eilers Gerhard 58 M M Germany F F Farmer German Ref
9 Eilers Margaret 52 F M " " " "
10 Eilers Antone 33 M S Iowa Jones F F Farmer "
11 Eilers Paul 17 M " " " " "
Margaretha and Garret157 appeared in the census on 2 June 1900 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.124,408 SD 1st, ED 57, sheet 1, Lovell Township,
8,8 Eilers, Rerhard, Head W M Jan 1837 63 Married 42 yrs Farmer, Germany
Margaret, Wife W F Aug 1842 51 M-42, 4 births, 4 living, Germany
Paul Son W M July 1877 22 Single Physician, Iowa
Anton Son W M Aug 1861 38 Married 1 1/2 yrs Farm labor, Iowa
Manguer, John Boarder W M May 1872 28 Single Farm labor, Switzerland
Florin, Eliza Servant W F Sep 1869 30 Single Servant, Switzerland
Immigation:
Rerhard 1851, 49 yrs NA
Margaret 1853, 47 yrs
John 1892, 8 yrs PA
Eliza 1899, 1 yrs
Everyone can read, write and speak English except Eliza who can't speak English yet.
53. 
Margaretha (Margaret) Jacobs4 was born on 19 August 1842 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Hesel.409 She immigrated in 1853.124 She died on 13 June 1905 at the age of 62 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.410,411 GONE TO HER REWARD
Mrs. Margaret Eilers died at the home of her son, Henry Eilers, Tuesday, June 13, 1905, after an illness of several months. She was born at Hazel, Hanover, Germany, in October 1842, and resided in her native town until 1859 when she was married to G. Eilers. Shortly afterward, they decided to leave the land of their birth and find a home in the republic beyond the seas. In 1869 they came to Jones County, and where for almost a half a century they have been honored and respected residents.
Mrs. Eilers was a worthy daughter of the Fatherland, and all though her life she exemplified the qualities of energy, devotion to duty, and true Christianity which has made the daughters of Germany honored and respected in every land. While her life was a busy one and devoted to the cares of home she found ample time to lend a hand to those of her acquaintances who were in the gloom of sorrow and misfortune and the many good deeds she did the recording angel only knew. She was a true Christian and during her entire life she ever remained true to the religious teachings she received when she played at her mother's knees. She was a member of the German Reformed church of Monticello since it was organized, and was an earnest worker and generous giver to promote its success. It was one of her greatest pleasures to attend her church and lift her thoughts to God. As a friend and neighbor she was kind and generous, as a wife and mother she was a model. Her husband and children had a thousand tributes of her sacrifices for them and now when they realize that the voice that so often spoke words of encouragement and love is silenced, that the hand that toiled for their comfort is stilled forever, they are overwhelmed with sorrow. But in the hour of grief and sadness they are cheered with the knowledge that God rewards those who obey his commandments.
She is survived by a husband, the Hon. G. Eilers, and four sons: Anton, Henry, and William of Monticello, and Dr. Paul of Albuquerque, a sister Mrs. Chris Scheer of Monticello, and a brother John Jacobs of Waterloo. The funeral was held Friday, the procession leaving the house at 1:30 and arriving at the German Reformed church 2:00 p.m. where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.E. Gruestein; who spoke touchingly and eloquently of the departed citing her life as a triumph of Christian womanhood.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/obit/obit-hij.htm#jacobsm-
Margaret Jacobs
1842 - 1905
Mrs. Margaret Jacobs Eilers died on last Tuesday evening, at her home south of town. She was one of the early settlers of this county, having lived in this vicinity since 1856, and she experienced the hard labor and sacrifices common to all who made this state their home in the early times. She was born in Hazel (Hesel) in the province of Hannover, in 1842. (b.d. 22 August) and came to America when fourteen years of age. On October 20th, 1859 she was united in marriage to Mr. Gerhard Eilers who now mourns her demise. Four sons survive her: Anton, Henry, William G. of Monticello and Dr. Paul Eilers, a physician at Alburnett, Iowa. They were all present at her death bed. A sister Mrs. Adam Scheer and a brother, John Jacobs of Waterloo were present. Mrs. Eilers was a confirmed member of the German Reformed church when she was 12 years of age, and was a conscientious hard working member until her death. She was a kind and sympathetic woman, and a faithful Christian. When the Monticello congregation of her church was organized in 1875, she was one of the first to be associated with it. The funeral was held in the German Reformed church at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Submitted by: Steve Hanken.
From: Monticello Express, June 15, 1905.
Note: Her parents were Hinrich Jacobs and Gesche Maria Heeren who were fron Hesel and went to church at Reepsholt, Germany; the family information can be found in the Ortssippenbuch for Reepsholt
Margaretha was buried on 16 June 1905 at Oakwood Cemetery in USA, Iowa, Jones Co..325 EILERS, Margaret
Born: 19 AUG 1842
Died: 13 JUN 1905
Cemetery: OAKWOOD
Location: MONTICELLO
County: JONES CO. - IOWA 1859 arrived in Jones Co, Iowa. Member of the German Reformed Church Listed in 1880 census of Jones Co Sister-Mrs Chris Schneer Brother-John
Children were:
i. | Anton "Tony" Eilers4,122,412,413,414,415 was born on 12 August 1861 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.124 Born: 12 AUG 1861 Died: 11 FEB1920 Cemetery: OAKWOOD Location: MONTICELLO County: JONES CO. - IOWA He appeared in the census on 29 April 1910 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.89,125 SD 5 ED 65 sheet 6A 77 77 Eilers, Anton, Head, 50 Single Iowa, Ger. German Ger. German, English, Carpenter, Odd Job, yes, yes, -- In 1910 he was a Carpenter, odd job in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.125 Tony died on 9 February 1920 at the age of 58 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.416,417 "Tony" Eilers Found Dead. "Tony" Eilers was discovered dead in his home in the southern part of Monticello, last evening at five o'clock. He had not been seen by neighbors since Monday morning, and it is supposed that he had been dead for two days when he was found. He had been in bed and had gotten out of bed when he must have been taken with severe pains in his stomach, and fell in a crouching position over a chair near the door of his home. It was In this position that his nephew, Paul Eilers found him. It was through the efforts of Frank Page and Henry Chalaupka that a search for "Tony" was instituted. He spent a portion of every day at the Page garage, and his presence was missed. He had been helping his brother, W. G. Eilers sell brooms in Hopkinton, last week, and had expected to make his home with his nephew, Grant Eilers after March 1st. His friends thought he might have gone out to his nephew's. But it was learned that he was not there. A search was made, and the house was found closed. It was necessary to break into the house and the dead body was found. He had not been well for some time, and had complained of terrible pains in his stomach. Anton Eilers was a son of Gerhard and Margaret Eilers, and was born in Lovell township sixty years ago. He is survived by the following brothers: Henry who lives south of Monticello, W. G. Eilers, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dr. Paul fillers of Quinlan, Oklahoma. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Reformed church. They will be conducted by the pastor of that church, Rev. R. P. Kuntzel. Burial will be had at Oakwood cemetery. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL Page: 54 ( Dec 14, 1899) ( Feb 11, 1909) (Oct 5, 1911) | |
26 | ii. | Henry E. Eilers. |
iii. | William George Eilers4,418 was born on 14 June 1864 in USA, Iowa.364,419 He was baptized on 7 August 1864 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.120 baptism from St. John's Evangical Lutheran Church http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/churches/stjohns/baptism.htm 1864 August 7 Wilhelm Georg Eiler He appeared in the census in 1885 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello City.328 24 187 187 Farwell Betsey Sycamore St. 81 F W NY N N 25 Farwell Julia 50 F S OH N N 26 Bedwell Chas. F. 32 M S Crockery Dealer Jones Co., IA N N Militia, Voter 27 Eilers Wm 19 M S Jones Co., IA F N Militia William appeared in the census in 1895 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello City.420 5 216 228 Eilers William G 29 M M Jones Iowa F F Merchant Ger Ref 6 Eilers Cora B 25 F m " N N Presbyt 7 Eilers Fred L 5 M S " F N 8 Seebee Fay 16 F S U S A N N Methodist He appeared in the census on 2 June 1900 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.421 Monticello Township, Monticello City, Ward 1, SD 5, ED 58, sheet # 2. 31, 32 Eilers, William G. Head, WM June 1865, 34, Married 12 yrs. Iowa, Ger, Ger, Merchant Dry Goods Cora B. Wife, WF, June 1867, 32, M 12, 2 children born, 1 living. Iowa, Ger, Ger. Fred L. Son, WM, Nov 1890, 10 yrs, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa at school. He died on 1 March 1923 at the age of 58 in USA, Minnesota, Hennepin Co., Minneapolis.419,422 Death of William G. Eilers. Word was received last Thursday of the death of William G. Eilers, at Minneapolis. Mr. Eilers was the son of the late Gerhard.Eilers; an old-time citizen of Lovell township. Mr. Eilers was a resident of Monticello for many years, where he was engaged in the dry goods business, successively a member of the firm of Hicks & Eilers and Eilers & Bolton. He sold his interests here a number of years ago in the dry goods store, which is now operated by. W. A, Beery. Mr. Eilers was twice married. By his first wife now deceased, he had two children, Fred Eilers, of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Imogene Boss, of Monticello. Henry Eilers, brother, and Grant Eilers, nephew of the decedent, went to Minneapolis to attend the funeral. During the last several years of his life, Mr. Eilers was totally blind.
(Oct 10 1907) | |
iv. |  Paul G. Eilers MD4,423,424,425 was born in July 1877 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.124,426 1880 census listed age as 2 (1878?) He lived in USA, California, Riverside Co., Riverside in 1940. He served as a doctor with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Southwest. Dr. Paul Eilers became the first federal doctor to Indians and founded the first Indian Hospital, which is located in Albuquerque, NM, as well as the first Indian school of nursing, also in Albuquerque.Paul Eilers worked as a rural school teacher before becoming a doctor. Sue (Ballou) Lieske has an old souvenir from Jones County, Wayne Township School No. 9 where she went to grade school (the school has long since closed). The souvenir, from 1898, lists the students and says compliments of Paul Eilers, Teacher. (See photo she sent) Paul would have been 21 years old at that time. (December 7, 1899) Alburnett News Items. |