Individual Details

Census (family)

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

Census (family)

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

Census (family)

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

Census (family)

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
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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

Census (family)

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 " " " " "

Census (family)

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.

Death

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

Burial

EILERS, Margaret
Born: 19 AUG 1842
Died: 13 JUN 1905
Cemetery: OAKWOOD
Location: MONTICELLO
County: JONES CO. - IOWA