Individual Details
Renke Eilers
(6 Oct 1844 - 10 Jun 1926)
(Feb 4, 1886)
Renk Eilers to John H Morse e? sw¼ sw¼ of 17 Monticello 60
[The Monticello (Iowa) Express, March 2, 1916]
Mr. and Mrs. Renk Eilers.
Mrs. and Mrs. Renk Eilers, of Monticello, are celebrating their golden wedding today, through the medium of a surprise organized by their five sons, and one daughter. Both Mr. and Mrs. Eiler were born in Hanover, Germany. Both came to the United States when very young. Renk Eilers lived for seven or eight years, when young, with his parents in Illinois, and came to the vicinity of Monticello at the age of twelve. His wife, whose maiden name was Maria Harms, the daughter of the late Anton Harms, came with her parents to Jones county, when five years of age. The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Eilers was the first one solemnized in St. John's Lutheran church near Monticello. They have always lived in the vicinity of Monticello, and in the city during the past eight or nine years. Their children are Barney, Gerry, Edward, Alva and Ben Eilers, sons all living in this vicinity, and Mrs. William Wenger, of Langworthy. They have twenty-one grandchildren and two great grandchildren who are rejoicing with them today in the happiness of this their greatest anniversary.
Events
| Birth | 6 Oct 1844 | Sande, Weser-Ems, Niedersachsen, Germany |  | ||
| Immigration | 19 Feb 1851 |  | | ||
| Marriage | 2 Mar 1866 | St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayne Township, Jones, Iowa, United States - Maria Catharina Harms | | | |
| Census | 1870 | Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census | 1880 | Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census | 1885 | Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census | 1895 | Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census | 1900 | Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census (family) | 1910 | 3 Ward, Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States - Maria Catharina Harms | | | |
| Census | 27 Jan 1920 | Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census | 1925 | Lovell Township, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Death | 10 Jun 1926 | Lovell Township, Jones, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Burial | Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones, Iowa, United States | | |
Families
| Spouse | Maria Catharina Harms (1844 - 1920) |
| Child | Berhard Anthony "Barney" Eilers (1868 - 1949) |
| Child | Margaret Maria "Maggie" Eilers (1870 - 1905) |
| Child | Edward Renk "Ed" Eilers (1872 - 1942) |
| Child | Gerhard Henry "Gerry" Eilers (1874 - 1933) |
| Child | Alvin Eilers (1876 - 1968) |
| Child | Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Eilers (1880 - 1947) |
| Child | Lillie "Clara" Eilers (1884 - 1886) |
| Child | Effie Eilers (1887 - 1941) |
| Father | Anton Eilers (1813 - 1886) |
| Mother | Talke Oetken (1804 - 1878) |
| Sibling | Honorable Gerhardt "Garret" Eilers (1837 - 1906) |
| Sibling | Anna Elizabeth Gesine Eilers (1837 - 1906) |
| Sibling | Edward Eilers (1851 - 1886) |
Notes
Immigration
1920 census says 1846.1900 census says 1851.
Bio in Jones Co. History says his parents came in 1850.
Marriage
Eilers Renk Harms Maria C 1866 Mar 02 page 190Census
Monticello Township, P.O. Langworthy, 2 Aug 1870137, 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
Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's BirthplaceRenk 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
Census
18 115 116 Eilers Renk 86 3 32 NW NW 40 M M Farmer Germany F F Voter19 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
Census
30 105 105 Eilers Renk 50 F? M Germany F F " "31 Eilers Maria 50 F M " F F "
Page #481
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 " " " " "
Census
Eilers, Renek Head WM Oct 1844, 55 yrs. M34 Own farm, born Germany, Immigrated 1851,49 yrs US, NAMaria 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
Census (family)
24, 24 Eilers, Renk, MW, 65, Married 1- 44 yrs, Germany all, (unreadable)Maria, FW, (unreadable, Children 9, 6 living?)
Census
Monticello City, Main Street481, 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
Census
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
Death
Eilers, Renk 06 Oct. b. 1844 Germany d. 10 June 1926 Jones Mother's maiden: Unknown number 53-0943 Box D2261(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.
Burial
Born: 1844Died: 1926
Cemetery: OAKWOOD
Location: MONTICELLO
County: JONES CO. - IOWA
Endnotes
1. US Federal Census - 1900 Iowa, Jones Co., (Read by Dave Graves, Charlotte, NC davgrav@aol.com, May 13, 2001).
2. US Federal Government, Federal Population Census 1870. Jones Co., Iowa Roll 401. Iowa Vol. 16 (1-254A) Jones Co. (read Jun 28, 2001, Nancy Prouty.).
3. The history of Jones county, Iowa, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns &c., biographical sketches of citizens ... history of the Northwest, history of Iowa ... (Chicago, Western historical company, 1879. iv, 19-705 (i.e. 667) p. incl. illus., ports. 25 cm.), p. 666.
4. Oakwood Cemetery burial list, US Genweb and Jones Co. Genealogy Society online http://iowajones.org/cemetery/Oakwood03.htm], accessed March 2008.
5. US Federal Census - 1900 Iowa, Jones Co., (Read by Dave Graves, Charlotte, NC davgrav@aol.com, May 13, 2001).
6. The history of Jones county, Iowa, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns &c., biographical sketches of citizens ... history of the Northwest, history of Iowa ... (Chicago, Western historical company, 1879. iv, 19-705 (i.e. 667) p. incl. illus., ports. 25 cm.), p. 666.
7. Oldenburgische Gesellschaft für Familienkunde e.V., Auswanderer aus dem Großherzogtum Oldenburg, [http://s281837246.online.de/emigrants/index.php], accessed May 2009.
8. US Federal Census - 1900 Iowa, Jones Co., (Read by Dave Graves, Charlotte, NC davgrav@aol.com, May 13, 2001).
9. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Sand Hill/Monticello , Jones Co., Iowa GenWeb online [http://iowajones.org/churches/LuthStJohns.htm], accessed 2002 -2008.
10. Jones Co. Iowa marriage books, online.
BOOK D 1877-1884 :: BOOK E 1884-1891 :: BOOK F 1891-1898 (USGenWeb
11. US Federal Government, Federal Population Census 1870. Jones Co., Iowa Roll 401. Iowa Vol. 16 (1-254A) Jones Co. (read Jun 28, 2001, Nancy Prouty.).
12. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints., Transcription of the United States Federal Population Census - 1880 (http://www.familysearch.org/ Oct. 2002).
13. 1885 State Census, Iowa, Jones Co. Ln=Line Number Dw=Dwelling number Fm=Family number Tw=Township Rn=Range Se=Section Loc=Location M=Marital status Fa=Father (Native/Foreign) Mo=Mother (Native/Foreign) (transcribed by Don Thomson for Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/census/85castle.htm 2002).
14. 1895 Iowa State Census. Castle Grove Township PAGES 44-67 + 931 Monticello Township PAGES 463-490 Monticello City PAGES 494-515, PAGES 516-537 Scotch Grove PAGES 753-776 (transcribed by Joanne Wilken http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/census/census.htm 2002).
15. 1900 Federal Census, Iowa, Jones Co. (read by Nancy Prouty, Nov. 24, 2000).
16. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1910 > IOWA > JONES > 3-WD MONTICELLO Series: T624 Roll: 409 Page: 136 .
17. US Population Census - Iowa, Jones Co., 1920 (read Dec 17, 2001 by Nancy Prouty).
18. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.).
19. Iowa State Census, Jones Co. - 1925 (US GenWeb Joanne Wilken Jones Co. Lookup Sun, 6 Feb 2000).
20. WPA - Work Project Administration 1930's Graves Resgistration Survey, IAGenWeb, IowaWPAGraves.com online [http://iowawpagraves.org/index.php], accessed Oct 2008.
21. Oakwood Cemetery burial list, US Genweb and Jones Co. Genealogy Society online http://iowajones.org/cemetery/Oakwood03.htm], accessed March 2008.
22. "Locals," Monticello (Iowa) Express, 10 June 1926; Ross & Elizabeth Baty Public Library (http://batypl.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 31 January 2011), Newspaper Digital Archives.
23. "Two local men die during week," Monticello (Iowa) Express, 17 June 1926; Ross & Elizabeth Baty Public Library (http://batypl.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 31 January 2011), Newspaper Digital Archives.
24. WPA - Work Project Administration 1930's Graves Resgistration Survey, IAGenWeb, IowaWPAGraves.com online [http://iowawpagraves.org/index.php], accessed Oct 2008.