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Re: Catholic family Eberhardt from Russia

ubert_1 — 2012-05-23 20:24:08Z

This St Marys Eberhardt family name died out.

St Marys Star
30 March 1911

Killed By Freight Train
John Eavenhardt was Instanly
Killed, Being Thrown From
Car by Shock of Engine
Hitting It

John Eavenhardt was killed Monday afternoon, Mar. 27th by a freight train down near Rossville He was standing on a dump car on part of which the floor divides to allow the cinders, that they were unloading to fall long side of the track. The car had not been used all winter and it took a great deal of force to loosen it. The rest of the section gang saw the engine coming at such a high speed in order to jar the floor loose, and all had time to jump but Mr. Eavenhardt. The shock knocked him down between the two cars which ran over him. As soon as they reached him they saw at a glance that he was dead.
John Eavenhardt was born in Germany and lived there until two years ago, when he came to America and settled in St. Marys where he has since remained. Two years ago the day he was buried he arrived in this city Mr. Eavenhardt was always a good and honest man, and a steady worker. He married Katherine Buchuf in Germany, on Feb. 4th, 1903. His wife and little two year old baby girl of this city are left besides his mother, father, four brothers and four, sisters in Germany to month his death,
Since coming here he has worked at the college and different places but has been working on the section not quite a month yet
The funeral services were held from the Immaculate Conception Church Wednesday morning at nine o'clock Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery

Notes
1910 US census has born in Russia
Wife Katharina
Daughter Loida

MT Calvary Catholic Cemetery St Marys Kansas
Name Birth Death
Eberhardt John 1882 1911

Not sure of the maiden name of wife Katherine
Could be Bucholz which would connect to my St Marys families who came from Mariental (Volga)

Selma Eberhardt of Lakewood, OH 1909 - 1999

danbren2010 — 2012-05-21 16:47:26Z

SELMA EBERHARDT, age 90, died on June 11, 1999, at her home in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. She was born on February 2, 1909, in Greis, France, the daughter of Charles Jund and KATHRYN BRENNER. She was a widow. Her husband's name was not reported. Burial on June 16, 1999, at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, OH. Informant - Ms. Kay Almquist of Lakewood, OH.
(Also posted at Brenner message board.)

Re: eberhardt in tasmania australia

jsbarton13 — 2012-05-20 09:32:31Z

Hi i am related to the Eberhardts but not through Tasmania that I know of, Henry frederick Charles (Frederick)Eberhardt
B abt 1785 Germany,was in England in the early 1800's his first wife was Hannah also born in germany. They had family and died in England Frederick had 3 wives not at the same time. any body that can help wih history of these??

EBERHARDT Clyde Eberhardt III - Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-03-20 02:42:40Z

Clyde Eberhardt III went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012.
He was a graduate of East High School ('73) Columbus, Ohio and Wittenburg University ('77), where he led them to win the NCAA Div 2 National Championship.
A former Director of Capital Planning for the State, he currently taught at Columbus East High School.
Preceded in death by his father Clyde Eberhardt Jr. Survived by his wife, Deborah; sons, Clyde IV and Quentin; daughter, Gracianne; grandson, Marcellas; mother, Frances; brothers, Jeffrey and Timothy; sisters, Sonja (Malcom) Goff, Cheryl Cook, Regina Moore, Monica Talbert, Leslie (George) Jenkins, Pamela (Roosevelt) Horton, Judith Devlin, Cynthia Steel and Lisa (Kevin) Morgan; mother and father-in-law, Ron and Marianne Wolf; brother-in-law, Ron (Nicole) Wolf; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; special friends, Maurice Alfred, Morris Mackey, Eric Cunningham, Nicole, Boyer, Lawrence Dodley, Tony Bird, Jimmy Evans and George Jackson.
Visitation Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street and also on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 10-11 a.m. at Mt. Period Missionary Baptist Church, 462 Kimball Place, Columbus, Ohio where funeral services will follow at 11am.
Interment - Green Lawn Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

Re: Eberhardts in Kansas-- Frank Clinton Eberhardt 1868-1945

keberha — 2012-02-19 11:56:02Z

I am just beginning to work on my family tree and found this helpful and can also add to it. Chester Eberhardt and Viola Clay had five children from what I have found. Walter, Chester, Doris, Patricia, and Charles. Charles Eberhardt then married Phyllis Ferguson. They had five children. Charles Jr., James, Cindy, Peggy, and Lisa. I am one of Charles Jr. children.

additions

keberha — 2012-02-19 11:37:53Z

I am currently working on a family tree. I am a Great-granddaughter of Chester Eberhardt. I don't have anything for dates but I can add to this tree. From what I have found, Chester Eberhardt and Viola Clay had 5 children. Walter, Chester, Doris, Patricia, and Charles. Charles then had 5 children. Charles Eberhardt Jr., Lisa, Peggy, James, and Cindy.

Re: EBERHARDTS OF WISCONSIN>MINNESOTA

cbeberhardt — 2012-01-03 23:53:31Z

Hello... I was looking on this board today and saw your post. My hustband is a direct descendant of the family your are looking for. His Great Great grandfather was Karl F. (Carl) Eberhardt. Karl's son Wilhelm (William) is Terry's Great Grandfather and Wilhelm's son Frank Otto is Terry's Grandfather. I have more information on the family but am really interested to see if you might have information about Karl and Sophia Eberhardt and their Germany heritage. We know when they came to the US and when their children came,
(And we know the names of all their children) but we do not know anything of Karl or Sophia's family in Germany. We would love to know their parents names, their brothers and sisters names, etc. You can email me anytime at cbeberhardt@charter.net

Re: Katherine Eberhardt, Sutton (Clay County) Nebraska

lyanina1 — 2011-11-12 13:22:42Z

Hello,

just now I read this post and I was wondering if, in some way, we coud have some connections. I do have a Katharina Eberhardt, born 1840 in Brabander (Russia), as I do also have many siblings of her, who could be one of her parents. I know that siblings of my great grandfather went to live to Nebraska, others to Argentina and others remained in Russia. I am missing the connections to the USA, but I heard from argentinian relatives that there was someone in Nebraska. I would be greatful for every information.

Re: Any info

quack4ever — 2011-11-04 01:47:29Z

I just found out my great grandmothers name from a microfilm I viewed at FHL. It says she was from Bukin. The name I am researching is Verner. Eva Verner born around 1860 is my great grandmother. Her father was Joseph or Josephus Verner. He married Eva Thon but she may have been from Tovarisevo. Other names that I'm not sure where they may have been from originally. The surname Belli and Appolonia Rielz or Riez. Hard to read. I realize this is an old post but I am hoping you may be able to help. You can email me directly MLR.squires@comcast.net. Thanks so much, Laura

EBERHARDT William H - Vietnam Wall section 2E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-09-19 23:21:31Z

EBERHARDT William H - Vietnam Wall section 2E

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Re: Buffalo Eberhardts

bestgrandma1990 — 2011-09-09 19:31:09Z

Sorry I forgot to add that Mary Ann's parents and grandparents. don't really have more on Eberhardts though

Hope this helps

First Generation
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1. Joseph Miller. Born in Germany.

Joseph married Mary A. Born in Germany.

They had one child:
2 i. Mary Anna (1839-1885)

Second Generation
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2. Mary Anna Miller. Born on 29 Apr 1839 in Germany. Mary Anna died in 421 Elm St. on 26 Jun 1885, she was 46. Buried on 28 Jun 1885 in St. Louis/United Ger.& Fr. Lot 55 Sec XX Line 3 Gr 1. Occupation: House wife , 1880 lists her as washwoman.

Mary Anna married Martin Heintz, in Germany. Born on 2 Feb 1832 in Alsace, Germany. Martin died in 421 Elm St. on 31 Jan 1880, he was 47.

They had the following children:
3 i. Mary Ann (1859-1942)
ii. George. Born in 1862 in Bavaria.

4 iii. Julia Anna (1872-1948)
iv. Anna M.. Born on 27 Nov 1873 in New York. Anna M. died on 8 Mar 1946, she was 72. Buried in Mt. Calvary Lot 438 Sec. M. Religion: Catholic.

On 28 Nov 1893 when Anna M. was 20, she married Joseph N. Frick, in St. John's Evangelical Church1.

5 v. Magdalena Emma (1877-1966)

Third Generation
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3. Mary Ann Heintz m Rudolf Eberhardt.

4. Julia Anna Heintz. Born on 5 Jun 1872 in Buffalo. Julia Anna died in 658 E. Ferry St Buffalo, New York on 19 Aug 1948, she was 76. Buried on 23 Aug 1948 in United German Cemetary. Religion: Catholic.

In 1896 when Julia Anna was 23, she married Eugene J. Dorr, son of Eugene Dorr & Mary Swartz. Born on 8 Mar 1862 in Baden, Germany. Eugene J. died in 658 E. Ferry Buffalo, NY on 13 May 1924, he was 62.

They had the following children:
i. Elsie E (1896-1951)
ii. Irving E. (1898-1981)
iii. William H. (1900-1982)
iv. Florence A. (1902-1923)
v. Eugene J. Jr. (1905-1960)
vi. Clarence E (1910-1989)
vii. Raymond F. (1912-1997)

5. Magdalena Emma Heintz. Born on 14 Nov 1877 in Buffalo. Magdalena Emma died on 28 Jun 1966, she was 88. Buried in Mt. Calvary Sec. M Lot 438. Religion: Catholic.

On 19 Nov 1902 when Magdalena Emma was 25, she married William C. Frick, in St. John's Lutheran.

They had the following children:
i. William R. (1904-1988)
ii. Dorothy

Re: Buffalo Eberhardts

bestgrandma1990 — 2011-09-09 19:15:45Z

Hi, I have some help for you. Mary Ann Heintz was my gr gr Aunt. Her sister Julia Heintz was my gr grandmother. Here is what I have:

First Generation
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1. Rudolf Eberhardt. Rudolf died in Pre 1942. Born in Nov 1858. Religion: Catholic. Occupation: Handyman, mill.

In 1877 when Rudolf was 18, he married Mary Ann Heintz, daughter of Martin Heintz & Mary Anna Miller. Born in Apr 1859 in Bavaria. Mary Ann died at 143 Chenango St. on 11 May 1942, she was 83.

They had the following children:
2 i. Rudolph Jr. (1879-)
ii. Mary. Born in Oct 1880.

iii. Joseph. Born in Oct 1884. Occupation: Lithographer Office.

iv. George (Twin). Born in Mar 1887. Occupation: Sheetmetal worker.

v. Katherine (Twin). Born in Mar 1887.

vi. Julia. Born in Jun 1889.

vii. Edward. Born in Aug 1890. Occupation: ironworker presshand.

3 viii. William (1894-)
ix. Eugene. Born in Nov 1896. Occupation: Ironworks.

x. Lauretta. Born in Jan 1900.

xi. Rosa. Born in 1902.

Second Generation
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2. Rudolph Jr. Eberhardt. Born in Apr 1879. Occupation: day laborer.

Rudolph Jr. married Madeline. Born in 1882.

They had the following children:
i. Rudolph. Born in 1906. Occupation: Department store clerk.

ii. Jasmin?. Born in 1907.

iii. Oscar. Born in 1910.

iv. Elizabeth. Born in 1911.

v. Joseph. Born in 1918.

vi. Leroy. Born in Oct 1919.

3. William Eberhardt. Born in Jul 1894. Occupation: ironworker elevator man 1920 press operator.

William married Catherine Trost. Born in 1894.

They had the following children:
4 i. Catherine Rose (1916-1992)
ii. Gregory. Born in 1919.

Third Generation
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4. Catherine Rose Eberhardt. Born on 28 Sep 1916 in Buffalo NY. Catherine Rose died on 28 Feb 1992, she was 75.

On 14 May 1938 when Catherine Rose was 21, she married Clifford Raymond Richeal, in New York. Born on 4 Jan 1912 in PA. Clifford Raymond died in New York on 25 Aug 1984, he was 72.

They had the following children:
i. George.

George married Cecelia.

ii. Richard.

iii. Ramond.

iv. Roberta.

You may email me at bestgrandma1990@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Sandy

EBERHARDT W H 1861 1948

t42ForestLawn — 2011-06-22 13:26:24Z

EBERHARDT W H 1861 1948

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EBERHARDT Maggie V 1854 1941

t42ForestLawn — 2011-06-21 20:06:17Z

EBERHARDT Maggie V 1854 1941

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Re: Eberhardt Family of Madison/Elbert/Oglethorpe County

Sesaboancestry31 — 2011-06-01 11:44:20Z

Were your relatives from Deleware Ohio?

My Great Grandfather Hedrick (Susie's married Milton Hedrick)walked from PA to Nebraska because he didn't have much money.

Do you know who Annie married? She may have been the Cline. I'll have to send you what I have in the tree, but so far haven't got that side of the family very organized. I have booth sides of my family and my husbands fairly well done, some going back to the 1600s.

Marge

Re: Eberhardt Family of Madison/Elbert/Oglethorpe County

patwynn37 — 2011-05-31 22:26:37Z

It sounds as though we are related on the Hauck side of my family. My married name is Wynn. I may have posted the picture of Susan Hauck. I did have an Aunt Annie. You can contact me via email. ( patwynn@bellsouth.net)I don't remember if I posted the picture or not. I have many photos of the Hauck family including a photo album that was my grandmothers. Folks knew her as East, Esther, but she was named Easter Ellen because she was born on Easter morning in 1881.

Re: Eberhardt Family of Madison/Elbert/Oglethorpe County

Sesaboancestry31 — 2011-05-30 17:53:09Z

I can't help you with the Wynn family, but I saw you may have posted a picture of Susan Hauck and three others. I don't think I posted the picture since I don't know how, but I have the exact same picture so maybe I did.

My Grandmother and Grandfather came from Ohio to Nebraska in the late 1800s. In 1939 we went to Deleware Ohio to a family reunion on a farm. I have a picture of the large group, but of course no names.

My husband and I ended up in Madison, GA 20 some years ago after living several places around the country and now live in Salem, SC

I met a few of my Dad's relatives, but there are quite a few holes in the family since I didn't write things down when my Dad was alive. I remember the last names of Benedict and Cline. The Benedicts lived near Cleveland and Mrs. benedict was my dad's aunt (Susan's or Susanna's sister)She had a sister Annie.

Re: Jacob Eberhart b. abt 1842 in Switzerland

apockalipse2 — 2011-05-28 07:32:49Z

Hi Lisa,

I forgot to ask you a question in the other post. I was wondering is you have any information on the Eberhart's? I have been looking for the wife of Emma's brother Jacob. I just can't find that info. Would you be willing to share?

Thanks,
Libby

Re: Jacob Eberhart b. abt 1842 in Switzerland

apockalipse2 — 2011-05-28 07:23:55Z

Hi Lisa,
The Jacobsen family tree downloaded the pictures from my family tree. I am the one who first uploaded the pictures to Ancestry.com. I have the originals. Quite a few people have downloaded the pictures to their trees. That is why I did it so people could see their relatives.

Find a grave is a wonderful place, I have created some memorials and I also manage ones that others originally created, had them transferred to me. Have you gone to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery page and looked up Walsers and Eberharts? I have visited the cemetery back in the 1980's before I found the link between my grandfather, Edward James Walser and John Ferdinand Walser. I wrote down all their names and dates because I have a picture of Fred and his family so I knew there was a link but didn't know what it was. A lady did some looking up on Ancestry and found the ship list with Fred's name and Bertha's name and Elizabeth Eberhart's name. I did some reading and put it together. I had been looking for the link for about 38 years. My ggrandfather John Baptist Walser was an illagitimate baby and it was only last October that I found the man that his mother married and their children and beyond. It was like Christmas!!!!!

Look at the web page http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3520432/family?fpid=-10505596.... It shows my family tree. I am Elizabeth Evans and then find the 2nd generation ~ Edward F. Walser and follow it back and you will find Walsers, Eberharts, etc.

Please write back to me at my email address: apockalipse2@yahoo.com. It is a little more private unless you don't want me to have your email address.

Thanks,
Libby

Re: Jacob Eberhart b. abt 1842 in Switzerland

lvickers76 — 2011-05-28 03:28:23Z

Hi Libby~
How exciting!I am having so much fun with this whole family tree thing haha!Right after I answered your old post, I found a tree with pictures of...are you ready? John Baptist Walser & Bertha Marie Eberhart! If you haven't already found it, it's under the Jacobsen family tree & there are pictures of your relatives too! I even found a passenger list with Joseph & Mary Eberhart & Bertha (listed as their grandchild). The only photos I have are ones I have found on ancestry.com. I'm putting together a scrap book as a surprise for my father-in-law for Father's day. I'm hoping once he knows, I'll be able to find out more.
My husband & I are planning a trip in the next month to Lebanon MO. to visit the cemetery where several of his relatives are burried. Have you checked out the website, findagrave.com? I have found several ancestores there.
Take Care~
Lisa

Re: Jacob Eberhart b. abt 1842 in Switzerland

apockalipse2 — 2011-05-26 07:00:35Z

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for answering my post. We are family! My grandfather is Edward James Walser, his father is John Baptist Walser, his mother is Johanna Walser brother to
John Ferdinand Walser born 5 Sept 1843. I got a film from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was in German and I have a friend who is German so she translated it for me and got a lot of info on that Walser line. I also have photos of Mollie and her brothers and sister when they were young. I would gladly share info with you if you would share with me what you have. If interested please email me at: apockalipse2@yahoo.com.

Libby

Re: Jacob Eberhart b. abt 1842 in Switzerland

lvickers76 — 2011-05-25 21:27:36Z

Hi, my name is Lisa Vickers & I have been tracing my husbands family tree. My father-in-law is Joseph Vickers & his grandmother on his mothers side is Mary Amelia "Mollie" Walser. Mollie's parents are Fred J.(John Ferdinand)Walser & Emma Louise Eberhart.There has got to be a connection to your grandfather. I am actually working on the Eberhart/Walser side of the family also. This isn't much information but I hope it helps you in some way. Good Luck!

Re: eberhardt in tasmania australia

amanda8_0 — 2011-05-15 11:10:05Z

I am related to the Eberhardt family in Tasmania. I am sure Catherine is in my tree somewhere.

Re: Eberhardts in Kansas-- Frank Clinton Eberhardt 1868-1945

@@muffu@hotmail.com — 2011-01-29 02:38:49Z

Robert Biggs was married to Patricia Foster Before Mabel, twice even. The had three children, Denis, Candy, and Cheralyn. I am Cheralyn's Daughter.

Wilhelm Eberhardt Canada

gebidde — 2011-01-23 17:11:54Z

I'm searching for the family of Wilhelm Eberhardt, born 20.12.1904 in Alt - Wierchy, Luck, Volhynia, married 7.7.1931 in Torczyn, Luck, Volhynia Martha or Bertha Fuh or Fuß (?).They had 4 children, 3 sons (one named Eduard Eberhardt) and one daughter named Klara Eberhardt.They came back to Germany during/after WW II and emmigrated to Canada in the 1950's.Some say they lived in Ontario, others that they lived in Toronto.
Wilhelm was a brother of my Grandma Gertrud Eberhardt.
I would be so happy to find someone of this family!
Can anybody help?
Brigitte

Re: Any information available

jj2444 — 2011-01-16 01:21:06Z

If you have been in contact with Michael Peets (Kraft/Eberhardt) please assist me with getting in touch with him. After reading a his query about the Gans family, I believe he is my half brother.

Re: Any information available

dmeber — 2010-12-11 05:06:40Z

I am looking for information on Paul Eberhardt also. Paul Eberhardt is my great grandfather. My father, Paul, was the son of Robert Leroy Eberhart, the brother of Jack. I did find paper where he entered the US through New York. Paul's signiture and my dad's signiture are the same. I would love to have any new information you have.

Caran Eberhardt
caronhverm@aol.com

Re: Eberhardts from Mettlen

dmeber — 2010-12-06 00:37:16Z

I am the Great granddaughter of Paul Eberhardt. Robert Leroy was my grandfather and Paul Eberhardt of Conroe, TX is my dad. Have you found out any information? I have only got as far as Paul Eberhardt from Switzerland.

Caran Verm

Re: Christine Eberhardt

rddillman — 2010-10-31 23:28:44Z

I have a little information on Eberhardt/Haag if you are still interested. I also have ancestors from Hagsfeld and have a book - Hagsfelder Familienbuch" (Hagsfeld Families) which has Johann Christian Haag and his father Johann Martin Haag. You may email me directly at rdillman@nc.rr.com

Augusta Eberhardt

dschulz129 — 2010-08-19 16:21:11Z

Looking for info on Augusta Eberhardt. I believe she lived in Deerbrook, Wisconsin. Her maiden name may have been Peters. I know my grandmother had an Aunt Gusta Eberhardt and I am trying to find information in her. I have no other information available. Hope you can help.
Thanks, Deb

Re: Augusta Eberhardt

dschulz129 — 2010-08-19 16:20:11Z

I did find a picture of my grandmother's Great Aunt Gusta and it shows her in a wheelchair in 1957. What makes matters a little more confusing is that my grandmother had an Aunt Gusta also, but I know she married a Wiegert. Thank you for the input though.

Re: Augusta Eberhardt

dschulz129 — 2010-08-19 16:19:49Z

I have learned that Peters was not Gusta maiden name. I cannot seem to find out anything about her. Can anyone help?

Re: Catholic family Eberhardt from Russia

KissingerBailey — 2010-08-05 01:22:09Z

Try looking for the family name in or around St. Mary's KS. My great grandmother's maiden name is Eberhardt but I do not know what the first name was. There were Eberhardts living in St. Marys, Pottawatomie, KS. According to a census (sorry, I cannot remember which one) they lived next door to my grandmother's brother Michael Martel & his family. Most of the people in St. Marys were Volga River Germans (Germans whose families went to Russia under Catherine the great to farm in the Volga River valley.
http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/index.cfm
The Germans who settled there were primarily Catholic from Russia. This could be the area to look.

Good luck & best wishes!

Eberhardt-Hardesty wedding, 1915 Colorado

cwhite02 — 2010-07-27 23:59:04Z

Glasco Sun, Cloud County, Kansas, Oct. 28, 1915, page 1:
Eberhardt—Hardesty
A pretty and simple wedding occurred at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. J. Worley of Yuma, Colo., on Thursday evening, Oct. 14th, when Mrs. Worley’s sister, Miss Carolyn Hardesty, became the bride of Mr. John Eberhardt, a prominent merchant of Eckley, Colo. After the ceremony and congratulations, a dainty two-course luncheon was served by Mrs. Worley and Mrs. G.D. Noel.
The bride’s costume was robin egg blue crepe de chine with a lace blouse.
The same evening the happy couple motored to Eckley, where the groom had a new home ready for occupancy.
Mrs. Eberhardt is a sister of Mrs. C. F. Blake and has visited Glasco many times.

1900 census, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas
Carolyne Hardesty, born Feb. 1878, Kansas

1910 census, Meredith Township, Cloud County, Kansas
Caroline Hardesty, 32
(father – William Hardesty)

1920 census, Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado
John Eberhardt, 45, born 1875, Russia
Carolyn Eberhardt, 41, born 1879, Kansas

obit for Fred Eberhardt, born 1851 Wisconsin, died 1932, Utah

cwhite02 — 2010-07-27 23:41:17Z

Utah Death Index, 1905-1951
Name: Frederick Eberhardt
Death Date: 18 Dec 1932
State File Number: 1932004560
Gender: Male
Age: 81
County of Death: Salt Lake

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1932, page 9:
UNCLE OF SALINA BOYS
Death of Fred Eberhardt, 81, at Salt Lake City
News has been received here of the death of Fred Eberhardt, 81, which occurred Sunday morning at his home in Salt Lake City.
Surviving of the immediate family are a daughter, Mrs. Irma McFarland, of Seattle, Wash., and a son, Alex, of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Valentine Eberhardt, 230 North Eighth street, Salina; William Eberhardt, of West Bend, Wis., and George Eberhardt, of Lindsborg, Kan.; and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Stein of Halstead. He was a brother of the late Chris Eberhardt, for years a prominent business man of Salina, and lived here from about 1874 to 1890, before moving to Salt Lake.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday in Salt Lake, where burial will be made.

obit for William F. Eberhardt, born 1909, died 1989 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-07-27 00:25:59Z

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Thursday, Feb. 23, 1989, page 9:
William F. Eberhardt, 79, Salina Presbyterian Manor, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1989, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor.
Mr. Eberhardt was born June 10, 1909, in Salina and remained a life-long resident of Salina. He was the owner and operator of the Eberhardt Softwater Company until retiring in 1965.
He was the grandson of pioneer Salinans Christoph and Anna Catherine Lampert Eberhardt. He was an early graduate of the Pasadena Playhouse school for theater arts, and he worked in the Federal Theater Program in the 1930's. He served in the Army during World War II in China and India.
He was a founding board member and actor of the Salina Community Theatre and was a patron, participant and critic of Salina theater and arts for 40 years.
He was a member and former deacon of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Salina Country Club and Phi Delta Theta.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; two stepsons, William Barr of 513 Sunset and Robert Barr of Washington, D.C.; and a step-daughter, Joann Harris of Wichita.
A service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Cynthia Campbell officiating. The body was cremated.
Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund or the charity of the donor's choice.
The Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

bio info on John Eberhardt, born 1834 Germany, died 1914 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-07-23 20:11:16Z

Glasco Sun, Cloud County, Kansas, Nov. 19, 1914, page 1:
The Late John Eberhardt
W.W. Palmer, an intimate friend of the deceased, hands us the following brief but interesting memoir of the life of the late John Eberhardt, sr.:
The ritual service of the G.A.R. was held at the grave by the few remaining comrades as a last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. The following obituary was read: John Eberhardt was born in Gundersblum, Hessen Damstadt, Germany, Oct. 1, 1834. He came to the United States with his father's family in 1834, first settling in Wisconsin. Some years later John moved to Harvard, Illinois, at which place he lived when the Civil war began. His loyalty and patriotism to his adopted country induced him to offer his services for the preservation of the union of the states. He enlisted Sept. 7, 1861, in Co. 11, eighth Illinois cavalry. At St. Charles, Illinois, the regiment was assigned for duty to the army of the Potomac. He participated in the battles of Williamsburg, second Bull Run, Manassa, South Mountain and other engagements. He was mustered out of the service at Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1864, by reason of expiration of term of enlistment, having served three years. He moved to Kansas in 1873 and settled on the present Eberhardt homestead, where he has fought the battles incident to pioneer life. His many good qualities as a citizen and neighbor will be remembered with esteem and are worthy of emulation.

obit for Henry Eberhardt, born 1873, died 1958 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-07-22 11:24:09Z

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Sunday, June 1, 1958, page 19:
Henry Eberhardt Is Dead At 84
Henry Herman Eberhardt, 84, 234 N. 10th, Salina's city treasurer, died at 3:30 am Saturday in Asbury Hospital. He had been ill a week.
Mr. Eberhardt was a member of one of Salina's pioneer families.
Born in Salina Aug. 10, 1873, Mr. Eberhardt had lived here his entire life. His parents were Chris and Anna Catherine Lampert Eberhardt.
Mr. Eberhardt completed high school at the Kansas Wesleyan University Academy before Salina had a public high school.
Won Football Scholarship
He attended Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa., for one year and won a football scholarship to Princeton the following year. However, due to the financial panic of 1892, he chose to return to Salina to help his father operate the family's lumber company.
Mr. Eberhardt served two terms as Saline County treasurer in the early 1900's and since then has been in the real estate, insurance, and loan business. He had been semi-retired in recent years but went to his office daily.
He had been a member of the board of directors of the Homestead Building and Loan Association for many years.
Treasurer A Long Time
Mr. Eberhardt was Salina's city treasurer for nearly 50 years, the longest term in Kansas. His father had also served as city treasurer.
Mr. Eberhardt was one of a group instrumental in starting the Salina Country Club and was a past-president. He was an enthusiastic golfer and continued playing until a year or two ago. He helped organize the Kansas senior golf association of which he also served as president. On his retirement as president he was made a life member of the board of directors.
While at college at Gettysburg, Mr. Eberhardt was tennis champion and also played baseball.
Methodist Church Member
Mr. Eberhardt was a member of the Methodist Church.
The old Chris Eberhardt home was in the 100 block of North 8th street. Later it was moved to the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University where it was razed in the past few weeks.
Surviving are the widow, Gerturde; two daughters, Katherine G., of Topeka and Mrs. Dwight K. Putnam, Salina; one granddaughter; three brothers, Charles C., Washington, D.C. and Fred F. and Frank L., Salina, and two sisters, Mrs. B.I. Litowich and Mrs. E.A. Hiller, Salina.
Funeral Monday
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Rush Smith Funeral Home, the Rev. James S. Elliott officiating.
Burial will be in Gypsum Hill cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Monday.

obit for Frank Eberhardt, born 1878, died 1963, Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-07-21 19:56:03Z

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1963, page 2:
Frank Eberhardt Is Dead At 85 (with photo)
Frank Eberhardt, 85, retired Salina businessman, died Tuesday at Ottawa where he had been hospitalized for 1 1/2 years.
Mr. Eberhardt, a member of a pioneer Salina family, had lived at 735 S. Santa Fe. He left Salina in 1961 after the death of his wife, Katherine.
Mr. Eberhardt was the son of Christoph Eberhardt, a lumber merchant who came to Salina in the 1860's. He joined the father in the lumber business in the early years of this century, and eventually acquired the business. It was in the 100 block of South 5th for many years.
Now A Parking Lot
When he retired, Mr. Eberhardt sold the property to the City of Salina and it became an off-street parking lot.
As a young man, Mr. Eberhardt was a champion athlete, particularly skilled at tennis and bicycle racing. He won the Kansas singles tennis championship several years in the early 1900's and teamed with his brother, Fred, to win the doubles championship several times. The brothers also won amateur titles in the Missouri Valley at Kansas City and the midwest tourney at Omaha, Neb.
To win one of his many championships, Mr. Eberhardt defeated the Pacific Coast champion, then the seventh-ranked player in the U.S.
He held several world's records as a bicycle racer.
Mr. Eberhardt was active in Masonic organizations, holding a 33rd degree. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, the York Rite, and the Isis Shrine.
He was a member of the methodist Church, of the Salina Gridiron Club, and The Coffee Club.
Surviving are two sons, Chris, Dallas, Tex., and Charles, with the Voice of America in Viet Nam; a daughter, Mrs. M.S. Winter, Jr., Lawrence; two brothers, Fred F., 421 S. 8th, and Charles, Ft. Smith; two sisters, Mrs. B.I. Litowich, 509 Fairdale Road, and Mrs. Vera Hiller, 124 W. Prescott, and five grandchildren. A son, Fred, was killed in service during World War 2.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rush Smith Funeral Home, Dr. J. Russell Throckmorton officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill cemetery.

obit for Charles Eberhardt, born 1871 Kansas, died 1965 Arkansas

cwhite02 — 2010-07-21 11:24:08Z

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Feb. 22, 1965, page 8:
Charles Eberhardt Is Dead At 91 (with photo)
Ft. Smith, Ark. -- Charles Christopher Eberhardt, 91, Ft. Smith, Ark., a member of a pioneer Salina family and former US Minister to Costa Rica and Nicaragua, died Sunday in Ft. Smith, where he had lived since 1961. His home in Salina was at 421 S. 8th
Mr. Eberhardt was born July 27, 1871, in Salina and attended public schools here and Kansas Wesleyan University. Later he joined his brother, John, in Massachusetts and became associated with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. The two brothers then established an agency in Salina.
Named US Consul
Mr. Eberhardt left the company to go to Mexico City, where he was an assistant consul for the US government. When the chief consul was killed in an accident, Mr. Eberhardt was appointed acting consul. Immediately after a new consul took charge, Mr. Eberhardt was appointed consul in Iquitos, Peru, and subsequently to several other South American countries.
Later, he was made one of seven consuls-at-large and traveled extensively for many years. His last assignment was as US Minister to Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
When he was 65, Mr. Eberhardt retired, but continued in government service during World War 2 when he accompanied foreign diplomats on inspections of prisoner-of-war camps in the United States.
After completion of this assignment, he continued to travel until advancing age caused his complete retirement in 1960.
Top Athlete
Mr. Eberhardt was an outstanding athlete, and was one of the first men to play basketball in the Springfield, Mass., YMCA under the coaching of Mr. James Naismith, who originated the game. At the time, bushel baskets were used for goals. This practice gave the game its name. Mr. Eberhardt also was a tennis champion in the midwest.
He was a member of the First Metodist Church of Salina, Salina Blue Lodge No. 60, Salina Consistory, York Rite Bodies and the Isis Shrine.
He is survived by a brother, Fred F., 421 S. 8th, and two sisters, Mrs. B.I. Litowich, 509 Fairdale, and Mrs. E.A. Hiller, 124 W. Prescott.
The Rush Smith funeral home will announce funeral arrangements.

death of John J. Eberhardt of Salina, Kansas, 1929

cwhite02 — 2010-07-21 11:06:08Z

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, June 29, 1929, page 1: (Saturday)
Funeral On Tuesday
John Eberhardt Rites Held At First Methodist Church
It was announced late this afternoon that the funeral of John J. Eberhardt, whose death occurred Friday night in Battle Creek, Mich., will be held Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist church. The hour is not definite but will be announced Monday.

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Monday, July 1, 1929, page 2:
FUNERAL ON TUESDAY
Last Rites for John J. Eberhardt at 4 Tomorrow Afternoon -- Lies In State at Home
The funeral of John J. Eberhardt, prominent Salina business man and well known over the United States as poet-author, whose death occurred Friday evening at 8:45 in Dr. Kellogg's Sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich., will be held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist church, with the Rev. A.G. Williamson in charge. Taken to the family home at 129 South Tenth street Tuesday morning from the Salina Funeral Home, where it was held at rest today, the body will lie in state from 9 o'clock until 12 o'clock noon tomorrow.
Mr. Eberhardt's widow, his son, John Fowler Eberhardt, and his brother, Charles Eberhardt, United States minister to Nicaragua, all of whom were with him during his final illness in Battle Creek, arrived home Sunday afternoon, accompanying the body of the man who has for the great part of his life been a familiar figure in this city's civic and business life.
Death followed only a few hours of critical illness, bronchial pneumonia developing Friday morning after Mr. Eberhardt had shown days of satisfactory recuperation from an operation of several days before that in the Michigan sanitarium. Interment will be in Gypsum Hill cemetery.

obit for Chester E. Eberhardt, born 1905, died 1965 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-07-18 02:04:00Z

Lyons Daily News, Rice County, Kansas, Oct. 23, 1965, page 1:
Chester Eberhardt, 59, dies of heart attack
Chester E. Eberhardt, 59, of 115 North State street, died late yesterday evening at his home of an apparent heart attack. Born in Glasco November 19, 1905 he married Viola Caly August 31, 1928 at Garnett. He was a pumper for the Cities Service Production for 22 years, coming here from Geneseo. He was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors include his widow, Viola; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Hendrickson of Lyons and Mrs. Patricia Cruth of Attica; three sons Charles of Lyons, Walter of Hutchinson and Chester of Anaheim, California; four half-brothers Clayton Eberhardt of Piedmont, Robert and William of Wichita and Jesse of Seminole, Oklahoma; two half-sisters, Mrs. Aline Ellis of Amarillo, Texas and Mrs. Betty Farley of Milo, Iowa and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian church with Rev. Orvan Gilstrap officiating. Burial will be in the Lyons cemetery. Friends may call at the Crawford-Miller mortuary between 7 and 9 Monday evening.

obit for Earle Eberhardt, born 1882, died 1964 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-06-15 21:07:45Z

Salina Journal, Salina, Kansas, Monday, Jan.27, 1964, page 2:
Earle G. Eberhardt, 81, 635 E. Ash, a onetime Saline County treasurer, died at St. John's Hospital Sunday morning. He had been a patient four weeks.
Mr. Eberhardt was retired. He was formerly associated with Putman Investment Co. and was treasurer of the Traders State Bank and a former Saline County treasurer.
He was born June 17, 1882, at Salina, and was a lifetime resident. He was a member of the First methodist Church.
Surviving is a son, Verne G. Eberhardt, Topeka.
The funeral will be at 11 am Tuesday at the Guy R. Ryan Sons Mortuary, Dr. J. Russell Throckmorton officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the mortuary until the service.

obit for Conrad Eberhardt, born 1842 Germany, died 1920 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-06-11 21:55:53Z

Halstead Independent, Harvey County, Kansas, Feb. 5, 1920, page 8:
OBITUARY OF REV. EBERHARDT
Rev. C. Eberhardt of Wichita, Kansas, a brother of Mrs. W.H. Stein, died at the Stein home on Walnut street, Wednesday morning, January 28. He was a member of the west German Conference and was in active work thirty-nine years.
In 1904 he retired from his work and located in Lawrence, Kans., but later moved to Wichita. Two years ago his wife died and since that time he had been making his home with his son, E.H. Eberhardt of Wichita. His age was 77 years and 1 month.
Two sons and three daughters, eleven grandchildren, five brothers and one sister, Mrs. W.H. Stein of this city are left to mourn his loss. The children are O. Eberhardt of Springfield, Mass.; E.H. Eberhardt of Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. H.C. Smoke of Emmet, Idaho; Mrs. W. Shumway, Springfield, Mass.; and Mrs. A. Denhollem of Tacoma, Wash. The brothers are Chris and Valentine Eberhardt of Salina, George Eberhardt of Lindsborg, Kans., Fred of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Will of West bend, Wis.
He was a true Christian and his memory will be honored by all who knew him. The remains were shipped to Wichita where the funeral services were held Friday.

obit for Valentine Eberhardt, born 1852 Wisconsin, died 1932 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-06-11 21:33:04Z

Salina Journal, Saline County, Kansas, Dec. 23, 1932, page 13:
A PIONEER PASSES
VALENTINE EBERHARDT DIES THIS MORNING
Follows Brother, Who Passed Away Last Sunday In Salt Lake City
The death of Valentine Eberhardt, 80, which occurred at 2 o'clock this morning at his home, 230 North Eighth street, marks the passing of another of Salina's sturdy pioneer residents and follows a few days after the death of his brother, Fred Eberhardt, which occurred last Sunday at Salt Lake City. Death was caused from pneumonia.
Born in Barton, Wis., September 26, 1852, Mr. Eberhardt had been a resident of Salina since 1876. The immediate family circle includes the widow, Mrs. Minnie Eberhardt of the home, and two children, Earle Eberhardt and Mrs. Nellie Corbett, both of Salina. There are two grandchildren, Verne and Margaret Eberhardt. Other surviving relatives are two brothers, George Eberhardt, Lindsborg and William Eberhardt, West Bend, Wis. and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Stein of Halstead, Kan. Mr. Eberhardt was a member of St. John's Lutheran church. His body has been taken to the Ryan Funeral Home and will lie in state there until the hour of the funeral. The services will be held Monday afternoon at the funeral home at 2:30 with Rev. B.R. Lantz in charge. Interment will be in Gypsum Hill cemetery.

another obit for Christopher Eberhardt, born 1841 Germany, died 1922 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-06-09 18:39:19Z

Salina Daily Union, Saline County, Kansas, Dec. 26, 1922, page 1:
PIONEER MERCHANT AND LUMBERMAN IS CALLED IN DEATH
Chrisopher Eberhardt Dies Early Today at Age of 81 Years
Became Resident of Salina in 1867--Funeral at 2:30 p.m. On Thursday
Christopher Eberhardt, Salina's well-known pioneer lumberman and merchant, died at his home, 121 North Eighth street, at 2:40 a.m. today, at the age of 81 years, death resulting from the infirmities of old age.
Christopher Eberhardt was born January 26, 1841, at Guntersblum, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. He came to the United States when he was 7 years old with his parents and they settled in Wisconsin. When he was 20 Mr. Eberhardt enlisted in the Twelfth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, with which body he served throughout the war. He saw service around Chattanooga and Gettysburg, a brother of his being killed at Gettysburg and two brothers-in-law at Chattanooga.
Returning from the was he married Anna Catherine Lampert in September, 1865, and they proceeded directly to Leavenworth, Kans., where they lived two years. They moved from Leavenworth to Salina, arriving here in August, 1867, and he has resided here continuously for 55 1/2 years, during which time he was in the lumber business.
Ten children were born to this union, eight of whom are living now. Mrs. Eberhardt passed away ten years ago, 1912. The surviving children are Miss Catherine, Messrs. John J. Eberhardt, Chas. C., Henry H., Fred Fr., Frank L., Mrs. Bernard I. Litowich, Mrs. Edward A. Hiller, all of whom make Salina their home, except Charles C., who spends most of his time abroad in the U.S. consular service.
Mr. Eberhardt was a life-long, active member of the Methodist church, active in forwarding Kansas Wesleyan University and other educational interests of the community, and he stood for aggressiveness and betterment of the city. He was an active member of the local G.A.R. post, spending many hours with his comrades at the hall. He was also a member of the Masonic bodies.
The funeral services will be held at the First M.E. church Thursday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. The body will lie in state at the home, 121 North Eighth street, from 10 a.m. until noon, Thursday.

obit for George Edward Eberhardt, born 1861 Wisconsin, died 1946 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-06-09 02:16:58Z

Lindsborg News-Record, McPherson County, Kansas, Jan. 10, 1946:
George Edward Eberhardt was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, on January 30, 1861 and passed away at his home, 202 North Main, Lindsborg, on Monday morning, January 7, at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 7 days. While Mr. Eberhardt had not enjoyed full strength for sometime he had been bedfast for only one week prior to his death.
Into that span of more than eight decades was placed a life of great activity. The young boy was only 13 years old when he moved with his parents to Salina where they lived on a farm. From that early date to the time of his death Mr. Eberhardt was intimately associated with the affairs of the Smoky Valley. When he was 20 years old he came to Lindsborg and served as manager of the Eberhardt Lumber Yard. Records at Bethany college indicate that he was enrolled as a student in 1882. He joined the faculty in 1893 and served as Professor in the Commercial department until 1907. A large number of former students in various parts of the nation always bear eloquent testimony of the fine character and ability of Mr. Eberhardt as a teacher. Following many years of service at Bethany college he became cashier of the Commercial State Bank of Lindsborg and served in that capacity for 21 years. Since 1930 he has served as a Justice of Peace and was in the insurance business prior to his failing health.
Mr. Eberhardt was married to Miss Nora Lind on June 7, 1887. She passed away on March 2, 1939.
Mr. Eberhardt was closely identified with the civic, religious and cultural life of Lindsborg. He was very active in the affairs of the Lindsborg Commercial Club. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran church and had been active in the church choir for many years. His musical interests were manifested by participation in the various musical activities of the college. He was one of the earliest members of the Bethany Band. He also played in the Bethany Symphony Orchestra and for many decades he held continuous membership in the Bethany College Oratorio Society. He was a member of many responsible committees that were entrusted with various civic duties and he served as treasurer of the Board of Education for many years.
Mr. Eberhardt was a cordial and pleasant and and a younger generation as well as his associates of other years remember his pleasant and gentlemanly manner. When his health failed him, he still maintained many of his finest characteristics. Under the tender and gracious care of Mrs. Hagstrand he passed his last days in the community which he loved so much and in which he had devoted practically his entire life.
Mr. Eberhardt is survived most intimately by one son, John William, who has recently received an honorable discharge from the United States Army, and by one brother, William Eberhardt, West Bend, Wisconsin. Three children have preceded him in death. Many other relatives and friends hold him in kindly remembrance.
Another familiar figure on Lindsborg streets has answered the summons of our Blessed Lord as we are reminded again of His "house of many mansions" which are waiting for those who believe in Him. --- Contributed.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 8, at the Danielson Funeral Home at 3:00 o'clock in the classroom with the Rev. James Claypool and Dr. Emory Lindquist in charge. Interment was at the Elmwood Cemetery.
Casket bearers were: Dr. H.G. Johnson, Hjaimar Wettersrom, Melvin Anderson, Oscar Berglund, Leonard Runbeck, Erick Jernberg.

Re: C.F. Eberhardt - Illinois - 1899 Info. w/pic

dwfetherston — 2010-06-03 20:57:31Z

I read it as C. F. Eberhardt which may be Christian F. Eberhardt of Switzerland who is in Lowe, Moultrie, Illinois (county just south of Piatt) in the 1910 census.

Christian F Eberhardt 44 Switz German
Pauline Eberhardt 47 Illinois
Elsie C Eberhardt 10 Illinois
Emma V Eberhardt 9 Illinois

obit for Christopher Eberhardt, born 1841 Germany, died 1922 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-05-14 21:05:42Z

Salina Evening Journal, Dec. 26, 1922, page 1:
Christopher Eberhardt, a pioneer citizen of this community, died this morning at 2:40 o'clock at the family home, 121 North Eighth street. The deceased had been in failing health for a number of years. An operation for cataracts of the eyes, performed in Wichita about the middle of October, while successful in restoring his sight, was a severe shock to an enfeebled condition of health. He was brought to his home in Salina from Wichita in an ambulance five weeks ago. The end was not unexpected.
The funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body will lie in state at the family home on Eighth street from 10 to 12 o'clock Thursday morning.
Christopher Eberhardt was born January 25, 1841, in Guntirsblum, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. He came to this country with his parents when seven years of age, and settled in Wisconsin. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of the Twelfth Wisconsin Infantry. At the close of the was in 1865 he married Anna Catherine Lampert, and with his wife went to Leavenworth, Kan., from which place, two years later, they moved to Salina, arriving here in August, 1867. A continuous residence here of fifty-five and a half years distinguishes this citizen of Salina. Ten children were born, eight of whom survive. Mrs. Eberhardt passed away ten years ago, in 1912. The surviving children are: Miss Catherine, John J., Charles C., Henry H., Fred F., Frank L., Mrs. Edna Eberhardt Litowich and Mrs. Vera Eberhardt Hiller, all of whom make Salina their home, except Charles C. Eberhardt, who spends most of his time abroad in the United States Consular Service.
Rode Here On Horseback
With the passing of Christopher Eberhardt, ends a long and influential life. He is one of the last of the sturdy pioneers who laid the foundation for a prosperous community, through the hardships of frontier life. Not only was he identified with the beginnings of his home town, Salina, but he was also a member of the original townsite company of McPherson, and helped to start a number of smaller towns in this vicinity. When he made his preliminary trip to Salina, leaving his little family in Leavenworth, he rode here from Abilene on horseback, so little had transportation progress been made. He was influential in securing eastern capital for railroad facilities here, and made a number of trips east with this object in view. In the second year of his residence, he was foremost in organizing the defense of the settlers against the famous Indian raid of that year. In addition to the demands of his large private business interests, he was a leader in all activities for community betterment and held positions of trust in many of Salina's leading institutions.
Mr. Eberhardt was a life-long active member of the First Methodist church. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Kansas Wesleyan University from its founding until three years ago, when, upon his resignation, he was made member emeritus; he was influential in establishing the old Normal; he lent his financial and moral support to every worthy cause.
Into Lumber Business
The lumber business which he established upon his arrival here, and which has now developed into the Eberhardt Construction company, under the management of his son, Frank L. Eberhardt, was one of the best known of the pioneer business concerns. Lumber was sent by wagon train to many parts of the state. The company did a regular business with Wichita when that place was in its infancy. At the opening of Oklahoma lumber was sold in Guthrie by the board from a box car, and there are many other instances of the enterprising spirit of the man who directed the company's business. Until his recent illness, which almost entirely incapacitated him Mr. Eberhardt went every day to his office and performed some routine work.
The Eberhardt home has been known for many years for its genuine hospitality. The life of Christopher Eberhardt contributed its full share to the best of family and community life.

obit for John Eberhardt, born 1834 Germany, died 1914 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2010-05-14 20:04:42Z

Glasco Sun, Cloud County, Kansas, Nov.. 12, 1914, page 1:
(also reprinted in the Concordia Empire, Nov. 19, 1914, page 3)
John Eberhardt was born in Germany, Oct. 1, 1834, and passed away at his home near Glasco, Kansas, Nov. 9, 1914, aged 80 years 1 month and 8 days. He came to America in the spring of 1848 and settled in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Emeline McClain Sept. 11, 1854, who passed away a few years later. In 1861 he enlisted and served in the Civil was three years. On Sept. 2, 1867, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Sargeant in McHenry county, Ill. To this union was born nine children, five sons and four daughters. He moved to Iowa in 1867 where he lived until 1873 when he moved to Kansas where he lived until the time of his death. He, like other early settlers, passed through many hardships. He united with the Church of Christ in early life. He is survived by his wife, five sons, two daughters, one sister and six brothers. The grief and loss of Mr. Eberhardt's life reaches beyond his own home. His neighbors, his comrades, his friends will feel the loss greatly. He has proved himself an upright, useful and worthy man with unbounded faith in his fellow-men. He died in the firm belief that Christ would soon come again. The funeral was held at the A. C. church in this city at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, conducted by Rev. Sizemore.