Seventh Generation

104. Anton Eilers^391,683 was born about 1813 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Oldenburg.^283,684 He was christened about 1814 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Oldenburg, Sande. He immigrated on 19 February 1851.^391,685 Auswanderung–2 (Emigration)
Datum 19.2.1851 (Date Feb 19 1851)
Ort Amt Jever (Location of departure Jever)
Anmerkungen Quelle: Staatsarchiv Oldenburg Bestand 70 (written origin: city archives held Oldenburg )
Seite: 21.2
Reg.–Nr.: 6.013 II
Ausstellende Behörde: Amt Jever am 19.02.1851 (showed to the government: departed Jever Feb 19, 1851)
Eltern: Keine Angaben. (Parents: no declaration)
Sonst. Ausgewandert ist die Familie, beide Eltern und 3 Kinder. (Otherwise. Travelling with the family, parents and their 3 children.)
Reisegeld 200 RT.

Anton and Talke Eilers came to this country in 1850. They lived in Lee Co., Illinois for six years and then came to Jones Co. Iowa in 1856. They settled near Monticello, where Anton still resides. (Jones Co. History, 1879) Anton died on 24 March 1886 at the age of 73 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Langworthy.^391,686 Anton Eilers, the venerable father of Gerhard Eilers, Renk Eilers and Mrs. J. F. Matthieson, died at his home near Langworthy yesterday. Mr. Eilers was seventy-two years old, and had been a respected resident of Jones county since 1850. Funeral services Saturday. He was buried at Zimmerman Cemetery in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Wayne Twp.⁶⁸⁷ Iulau? Eilers 4-3-1878 74y 6 Inge? Frau Von Unton Eilers
Unton Eilers 1813/1824 Marz 1886
Anton was born and baptised in Sande, but before emigrating in 1851 the family lived in Neugrodendeich, Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany.

Gerhard Eilers, 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. Renk is the son of Anton and Talke Eilers, who came to this country in 1850; they lived in Lee Co., Ill., six years, and came to Jones Co. in 1856; his father settled near Monticello, where he still resides.

Talke Oetken and Anton Eilers were married about 1834 in Germany, Niedersachsen, Weser-Ems, Friesland, Sande. They appeared in the census on 10 July 1860 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.⁴⁰⁵ 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
They^⁴⁰⁵ appeared in the census on 2 August 1870 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.⁶⁸⁸ Next household from Garret and Margaret Eilers
129, 131 Eilers, Anton 57 M W Farmer 5000 Oldenburg
Take 67 F W Keeping House Oldenburg

105. Talke Oetken⁶⁸⁴ was born about October 1803 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Oldenburg.²⁸³ She died on 3 April 1878 at the age of 74 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co..⁶⁸⁷ She was buried at Zimmerman Cemetery in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Wayne Twp.⁶⁸⁷ 1 Iulau? Eilers 4-3-1878 74y 6 Inge? Frau Von Unton Eilers
1 Unton Eilers 1813/1824 Marz 1886

Children were:

52
i.
Honorable Gerhardt "Garret" Eilers.
ii.
Anna Eliza Gesine Eilers^685,689 was born on 16 August 1837 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Oldenburg, Sante Dukedom.^26,157 She appeared in the census in 1895 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Wayne Township.¹⁵⁷ 13 23 23 Matthiessen Annie E 57 F W Germany F F Lutheran
14 Matthiessen Emma 20 F S Jones Co Ia N N "
15 Matthiessen Hans 17 M S " N N "
She appeared in the census on 20 June 1900 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.⁶⁹⁰ Living with her son Anton:
469, 474, Matthiessen, Anton, Head, WM, Mar 1855, 45, Married 23 yrs, Illinois Germany Germany, Insurance Agent, OMH
Louisa, Wife, WF, Sep 1853, 46, M-23, 3 children born, 2 living, Ohio, Germany Germany
Marcus, Son, WM, Oct 1882, 17, Single, IA IL OH, at school
Ralph, Son, WM, Sept 1889, 10, Single, IA IL OH, at school
Anna E, Mother, WF, Aug 1837, 62, Wd, 14 children born, 13 living, Germany Germany Germany, 1850, 50 yrs US
Magauhsey, Edna, Boarder, WF, Oct 1880, 19, single, Illinois, unknown, unknown, work for board.
Anna died on 16 April 1906 at the age of 68 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.^26,404 Mrs. Anna Elisa Matthiessen, the widow of the late Jacob Matthiessen, died last Monday morning the 16th inst., after an acute illness of several weeks. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. W. Innes and Rev. E. E. Gruenstein, and were largely attended by the relatives and friends of the good woman. Mrs. Matthiessen was a good mother, and she never swerved in the mother love that kept her close to each of her fourteen children. The eleven survivors lived within a reasonable distance and frequent reunions kept them in the perfect harmony of a peaceful family. The parents of Mrs. Matthiessen wore Anton and Talke Eilers, who lived at Sante Dukedom, Oldenburg, Germany at the time of her birth August 16th 1837. In 1850, the family came to America, and settled in Illinois. April 21st 1854, she was married to Jacob Frederick Matthiessen, and they came to Iowa in 1857. They resided in Wayne township until the death of Mr. Matthiessen, which occurred October 19th 1890. Shortly thereafter, Mrs. Matthiessen removed to Monticello. He: living decendents include 8 sons, 3 daughters and 17 grand-children. She was buried after 16 April 1906 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Oakwood Cemetery.²⁶ O-57 Anna Eliza (Eilers) Matthiessen 08/16/1837 Germany Monticello 4/16/1906 w/o Jacob Matthiessen -children Mrs. Anton Eilers of Aurora, is visiting with Mrs. Eliza Matthiessen. (June 22, 1899)
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Renk Eilers^390,391,691 was born on 6 October 1844 in Germany, Ostfriesland, Oldenburg.^{26,391,406,408} He immigrated on 19 February 1851.^391,408,683 1920 census says 1846.
1900 census says 1851.
Bio in Jones Co. History says his parents came in 1850. He appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.⁴⁰⁶ Monticello Township, P.O. Langworthy, 2 Aug 1870
137, 139 Eiler, Frank 25 M W Farmer 3000, 1000 Oldenburg
Maria 25 F W Keeping house Hanover
Barney 3 M W Iowa
Maria 4/12 F W Iowa Apr?
Irving?, Albert 25 M W Works on farm Germany Renk appeared in the census in 1880 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.¹⁸⁰ Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Renk EILER Self M Male W 35 OLDENBERG Farmer OLDENBERG OLDENBERG
Mana EILER Wife M Female W 35 HANOVER Keeping House HANOVER HANOVER
Berhard EILER Son S Male W 13 IA At Home OLDENBERG HANOVER
Margarett EILER Dau S Female W 10 IA At Home OLDENBERG HANOVER
Renk EILER Son S Male W 8 IA OLDENBERG HANOVER
Gerherd EILER Son S Male W 6 IA OLDENBERG HANOVER
Alvin EILER Son S Male W 3 IA OLDENBERG HANOVER
Levi HALL Other S Male W 46 CAN Laborer MA CAN
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Source Information:
Census Place Monticello, Jones, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254348
NA Film Number T9-0348
Page Number 301D
He appeared in the census in 1885 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.³²⁸ 18 115 116 Eilers Renk 86 3 32 NW NW 40 M M Farmer Germany F F Voter
19 Eilers Maria C. 40 F M Keeping House Germany F F
20 Eilers Bernhard 17 M Farmer Jones Co., IA F F
21 Eilers Margaret H. 15 F Jones Co., IA F F
22 Eilers Renk E. 13 M Jones Co., IA F F
23 Eilers Gerhard H. 11 M Jones Co., IA F F
24 Eilers Alvin 8 M Jones Co., IA F F
25 Eilers Beuther 4 M Jones Co., IA F F
26 Eilers Lillie 0 F Jones Co., IA F F
He appeared in the census in 1895 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello Township.¹⁵⁷ 30 105 105 Eilers Renk 50 F? M Germany F F " "
31 Eilers Maria 50 F M " F F "
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Ln Dw Fm Surname Given Name Age Sex M Birthplace Fa Mo Occupation Religion Other
1 Eilers Maggie 24 F S Iowa Jones " " Methodist
2 Eilers Gerrhard 21 M S " " " Farmer "
3 Eilers Alvin 18 M " " " " "
4 Eilers Benjamin 14 M " " " " "
5 Eilers Effie 8 F " " " " "
Renk appeared in the census in 1900 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co..¹²⁴ Eilers, Renek Head WM Oct 1844, 55 yrs. M34 Own farm, born Germany, Immigrated 1851,49 yrs US, NA
Maria Wife WF Sept 1844, 55 yrs, M34, 9 child, 7 living. born Germany, Immigrated 1847,53 yrs US
Gerhard son WM Jan 1874, 26 single, Iowa, farm labor
Ben son WM June 1880 19 single, Iowa, farm labor
Effie daughter WF Jan 1887 13, single, Iowa, at school He appeared in the census on 27 January 1920 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township, Monticello City.^89,368 Monticello City, Main Street
481, 502 Eilers, Lenk Head O F 75 Germany, Germany, Germany 1846 Na 1865
Maria C. Wife 75 Germany, Germany, Germany Un Na 1865
laborer, own farm OA 29 He appeared in the census in 1925 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.⁶⁵⁹ Living with son Edward Eilers-
8 EILERS EDWARD 53 IA H EILERS, RENK 80 GER HARMS, MARIA GER IA
9 EILERS ANNA 53 IA W PETERS, HERMAN GER FERICKS, ANNA GER GER
10 EILERS GLENN 22 IA S
11 EILERS RENK 80 GER F EILERS, ANTIN GER TARKE, GER GER
Renk died on 6 June 1926 at the age of 81 in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Lovell Township.^{26,325,692,693} (June 10, 1926)
Renk Eiler, aged 82 years, died at an early hour this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Wenger, in Lovell township. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Funeral arrangements have not yet been definitely made. The Express will print an obituary next week.
(June 17, 1926)
Obituary of Renk Eiler.
Funeral services for Renk Eiler, who died last Thursday morning, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Wenger. Rev. Leonard Duckett, the pastor of the Presbyterian church officiated and burial was made in Oakwood cemetery.
Renk Eiler was born in Hanover Germany, October 6, 1844, and was nearly 82 years old. He had been ill for some time, and his death was caused by the infirmities of old age. During his illness, he received tender care from his daughter, Mrs. Wenger.
When he was a child, he came with his parents to the United States. The family settled in Illinois, later removing to Iowa. Mr. Eiler was married March 2, 1866, to Maria Harms. For 41 years they made their home on a farm three miles west of Monticello, and in 1907 they removed to Monticello, purchasing a home on Main street.
They live here until 1920, when Mrs. Eiler died. Since that time Mr. Eiler made his home with his sons and his daughter. Mr. Eiler is survived by five sons, Barney, Gerry, Alvin, Ben, and one daughter, Mrs. William Wenger. All the children live in or near Monticello. Three daughters preceded their father in death. He also leaves 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in USA, Iowa, Jones Co., Monticello.³²⁵ Born: 1844
Died: 1926
Cemetery: OAKWOOD
Location: MONTICELLO
County: JONES CO. - IOWA Renk Eilers, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Monticello; was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1844; he is the son of Anton and Talke Eilers, who came to this country in 1850; they lived in Lee co., Ill., six years, and came to Jones Co. in 1856; his father settled near Monticello, where he still resides. Mr. Eilers was married to Maria Harms, daughter of A.B. Harms, of Cass Township; they have five children - B.A., Maria M., Renk E., Gehard and Alvin. Settled on his present farm which contains 175 acres, in March, 1866.
(Feb 4, 1886)
Renk Eilers to John H Morse e? sw¼ sw¼ of 17 Monticello 60
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Edward Eilers was born in Germany.³⁹⁰ The Hanssens of Eastern Iowa mentions "Dixon, Illinois" as Edward's birthplace. ??