Eiler - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

JR Eiler and Helen Marie Schmit

StephanieHonea56 — 2012-05-22 06:14:38Z

I'm looking for info on JR Eiler and Helen Marie Schmit parents and siblings of William Eiler b. 1888 Iowa d.1971 Cerro Gordo Co. Iowa m. 1908 Geneva Ruark b. 1877 d. 1951 Iowa I have info on Geneva. William is my road block. He was my gr. grandfather. 1930 census shows his parents to be listed as JR Eiler and Helen Marie Schmit.
Does anyone have these Eilers?

Re: William Eiler Of Iowa m; to a Geneva 'Jennie' Ruark Barns/Barnes aft. 1900

pretensed21 — 2012-05-16 04:21:35Z

I know what you mean about the road blocks. Geneva was my great grandmother too.
I replied to another of your messages. Hope to hear from you at the email address I've posted. I can send you a copy of William Edward Barnes death certificate and some other documents I have found and have had shared with me.

Re: William Eiler Of Iowa m; to a Geneva 'Jennie' Ruark Barns/Barnes aft. 1900

pretensed21 — 2012-05-16 03:50:43Z

Wow, I was surprised when I happened to check an email I rarely use anymore. So I'm posting with one that I do use now. Email me and I will share what I have, if you're interested. I know I'm interested in what you have.
From what I was able to find out on Geneva before she married William Eiler, is that her first husband had died. There was a death certificate dated April 9, 1904 and that he died of pneumonia. I have lots of info on Geneva's parents, siblings, etc. thanks to a descendant of Geneva's brother Joseph.
I don't know when Geneva had left, but 1910 Census she was in Greeley Colorado and had been married to William Eiler for 2 yrs. I'm certain she was the one who gave the information due to the answers. It showed she had 3 living children and 2 deceased. We only knew of 2 boys.
Write me at pretensed21@yahoo.com and I will

Re: William Eiler Of Iowa m; to a Geneva 'Jennie' Ruark Barns/Barnes aft. 1900

Dabarnes_gray — 2012-05-07 16:16:51Z

Jennie Ruark Barnes was my great grandmother, my father's grandmother. My father's father was given up for adoption by Jennie not sure about the other children. My father is 86 and said his father never discussed Jennie or his father WIlliam. It is a big mystery in our family. My father's father abandoned him in turn when he was 11 years old and he never saw his father again. Interested to know that there are people out there with the same great grandmother...

Re: William Eiler Of Iowa m; to a Geneva 'Jennie' Ruark Barns/Barnes aft. 1900

leroyassess — 2012-04-09 00:09:02Z

I am replying to an inquiry re: William Edward Barnes who Married Geneva Ruark 1896. I believe I am a descendant. I think my Grandfather Leroy Barnes Born May 27, 1902 was one of their children who was given up for adoption to a George C Elliott and his wife Mitie.

I keep hitting road blocks on my great grandfather as I can not find any death certificate. Are you a descendant as well?

Hope to hear form you

Leroy E Barnes, Jr

Re: William Eiler Of Iowa m; to a Geneva 'Jennie' Ruark Barns/Barnes aft. 1900

Dabarnes_gray — 2012-04-05 23:30:25Z

Geneva Ruark was my Great grandmother. My grandfather was her son, his father being William Barnes, and apparently she gave him up at some point before Iowa. His name was Edward and he had 3 children, my father, Leroy Edward Barnes (86), William Barnes (deceased) and Arline (deceased). Edward abandoned his children as well (my father) when the were 11, 9 and 7 respectively. We never met our grandfather nor my grandfather's mother Geneva, we only know of them by birth certificates, other family records and family folklore. We knew she was part Maryland Indian, we were told Cherokee all our lives. So I guess we share the same Great Grandma.

Olive Eiler - Pana Illinois

DustinStonebraker — 2011-12-09 04:17:41Z

I have a photo from Pana Illinois that is labeled live Eiler on the back. The girl is an estimated 10 years old. I hope this means something to someone?

Re: John Eiler(Iler)

deiler3705 — 2011-10-13 12:00:26Z

I am looking for information on John Eiler who died in 1922, born in about 1844. Lived in Delaware County Indiana and was a farmer. I think he either came from France or Germay. He was married to Pheobe Jane (Whilhem)

Re: John Valentine Eiler

jamclo — 2011-10-09 23:51:50Z

Please let me know what you find out. Right now my Ancestry.com subscription has expired and I'm hoping to wait to renew when the 1940 Census' are available.

Re: John Valentine Eiler

ColleenMoorhead — 2011-10-09 23:48:01Z

I'm still trying to figure that one out. In the 3 census records after the Eiler/Cyphers marriage the Hannah in those records appears to be the same person - age and birth location. Then there is a record in 1876 of a Hannah Eiler marrying a Wilson Barton but in 1880 Wilson Barton is single and living with his parents. So I have yet to figure out the Eiler/Barton ties.

Since I just found Hannah's and her son's death info I might be able to track down more info through those records. If you are interested I'll make a note to update you if and when I find more info.

Colleen

Re: John Valentine Eiler

jamclo — 2011-10-08 17:07:14Z

Do you know who Hannah Barton is? Same as Hannah Cyphers?

Thanks,

Re: John Valentine Eiler

ColleenMoorhead — 2011-10-08 16:28:48Z

Yes, I found a marriage record for Hannah and David Eiler in May of 1868 in Wells County. They are in the census records in 1870, 1880 and 1900 along with their son Manford Samuel Eiler who was born in 1869. Just this week I found the death info on Hannah (1907) and their son (1912) who was not married and did not have descendents as far as I can tell.

Martha is in the 1870 and 1880 census living with her son Calvin. Based on the info at hand Martha and David divorced between 1860-1868.

It caused quite a commotion when I brought this up years ago as none of the Eiler researchers had seen the marrige info or had looked at the census records showing Martha and David living in different places. It had been assumed that they were still married to each other when they died. But there are always new records being posted and so I constantly go back through my research to see if I can fill in any blanks or document the info I already have. Far different from the days when I had to go to libaries and wander though cemeteries!

Colleen

Re: John Valentine Eiler

jamclo — 2011-10-08 02:37:29Z

I don't think we have directly corresponded before. I found some of your posts a long time ago (2004) and placed them with David Eiler in my file.

Have you solved the 1880 US Census issue with Hannah Cyphers as wife of Daniel? Martha is listed in a separate 1880 census with her son "Calvin."

James

Re: John Valentine Eiler

ColleenMoorhead — 2011-10-08 02:27:31Z

Yes, that is me. I take it we have corresponded before? Perhaps you are guys the ones who sent me the photos of David and Martha's tombstones?

Colleen

Re: John Valentine Eiler

jamclo — 2011-10-08 02:10:08Z

My wife's mother is an Eilar. Descended through Samuel Eiler and Susannah Snider's son Benjamin (David's brother). Were you Colleen Conroy in 2004?

Regards,

James

Re: John Valentine Eiler

ColleenMoorhead — 2011-10-08 02:04:18Z

Yes, those were his parents.

Re: John Valentine Eiler

jamclo — 2011-10-08 01:15:16Z

Is "your" John V the son of David and Martha Ann Kidwell Eiler?

Regards,

Re: Eiler/Euler ---- Germany > NY > Wisconsin

AnneNeilson50 — 2011-09-02 03:15:10Z

My mother's grandfather was Jacob Euller. He was born on Jan 4, 1865 in Al Sacs Lorriane, and died July 15, 1900 of a sudden heart attack. He had two daughters, Meta and Della. His wife was Rose Giegle. He lived in Buffalo New York at the time of his death, but also may have lived in Ohio and Canada. He worked building bridges by both engineering and building them, so moved to follow his work.

Re: John Valentine Eiler

mwaggoner1_1 — 2011-09-01 01:13:44Z

Here is the info I have. He was my 3 times great grandfather.

John Valentine Eiler
B. October 17, 1836, Wayne, Indiana
D. December 08, 1901, Cerro Gordo, Piatt Co., Illinois
Buried. Frantz Cemetery, Oakley Twp., Macon Co., Illinois

Christopher Eiler (1877-unkn), Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

ltstites — 2011-08-03 18:55:01Z

Photo Album (1870-1925) possible Eiler Family (very few names). "Christopher Eiler" is on a couple of photos. Additional insurance papers, and other documents show Christopher Eiler, Jr. of Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA. My limited ANCESTRY research turned up a Christopher Eiler, born abt 1877, and lived in Muncie, Indiana. I'm confident this is the same person. Muncie, Indiana phone book records also depict Nickolas & Mary Eiler, John & Margret Eiler for the same time period.

Forum searches (to date) have not turned up any EILERs from Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.

I'm willing to unload this album and documents if there's any interest.

Re: Annual Iler Reunion

jamclo — 2011-07-20 01:05:24Z

There's a reunion in Indiana each year.

Re: Eiler Family - Paks, Hungary to Akron, Ohio

azcsdawson2329 — 2011-03-31 01:49:36Z

Thank you very much for the links. I will check them out. I appreciate the help! :)

Re: Eiler Family - Paks, Hungary to Akron, Ohio

azcsdawson2329 — 2011-03-31 01:48:57Z

Not sure about Paul and Eva yet, but I know for sure Tracy is my Grandfather John's older sister.

THANK YOU so much for the information! This has been amazing so far, and I am just beginning. I appreciate your help. :)

Re: Eiler Family - Paks, Hungary to Akron, Ohio

RobertJerin — 2011-03-30 01:41:40Z

Summit County Ohio Naturalization records may be found online for Paul and Eva EILER... don't know if they are related to your EILER family but the also lived in Akron

http://204.126.123.146/Naturalization/NaturalizationSearch.a...

I noticed an older daughter, Tracy, who is listed on IL and Ohio (Copley) as being born in Hungary

This would appear to be Josef's departure from Port of Hamburg

Name: Josef Eiler
Departure Date: 9 Apr 1893
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Age Year: 25
Gender: männlich (Male)
Residence: Paksch, Ungarn
Occupation: Arbeiter
Ship Name: Wieland
Captain: Karlowa
Shipping line: Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft
Ship Type: Dampfschiff
Accommodation: Zwischendeck
Ship Flag: Deutschland
Port of Departure: Hamburg
Port of Arrival: New York

Re: Eiler Family - Paks, Hungary to Akron, Ohio

ZlaticaBeca — 2011-03-29 00:49:25Z

Paks, Tolna megye, Hungary
http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/maps/1910/tolna.jpg

church records in LDS-Mormons [Family History Center] site
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermain...

www.surnamenavigator.org
www.radixforum.com
www.genealogienetz.de/reg

Eiler Family - Paks, Hungary to Akron, Ohio

azcsdawson2329 — 2011-03-24 20:56:15Z

Greetings! I am new to research, and I am wondering if anyone can tell me about our family line from Hungary. Another family member did some research a while ago, and I am fairly sure I have correct data back to my Great-Grandfather Joseph Eiler (b. 28FEB1868 in Paks,Hungary d. 27JUN1941 Akron,Ohio). Farther back than Joseph, I have a few names and dates but nothing else. If you can help fill in my blanks, I'd appreciate it. :)

Joseph's father was John Eiler (b. 1842, d.2FEB1912) locations unknown. John's parents were Frank Eiler and Elizebeth Bender, no other info about them.

Joseph's mother was Mary Baume (b.1848, d.3MAR1910) locations unknown. Mary's parents were Peter Baum and Theresa Mutz, no other info about them.

Joseph and his wife Eva Jiling came to the US in 1893, first to Illinois and then to Akron, Ohio.

Annual Iler Reunion

st3f88 — 2010-12-12 02:17:36Z

Hello All,
I had seen this on a fellow member's tree and it sparked my interest. It was a picture of a monumet that was built in commemoration to the iler decendants. I find it interesting because at the bottom it says that there is an annual reunion every year. Does anyone have information about this reunion or when it takes place if it still does?? Any info would be much appreciated.

Eiler in Hatterode

Wolfgang2162001 — 2010-09-27 07:03:28Z

Hi Kendra,

Julia Eiler was confirmed spring 2010. She announced your expression of thanks for felicitations and presents.

Wolfgang

Eiler in Bad Hersfeld

Wolfgang2162001 — 2010-09-27 06:50:26Z

At the moment there were six Eiler's in the Bad Hersfeld phone book:

http://www.dastelefonbuch.de/

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

jamclo — 2010-09-20 16:17:41Z

Here is the information that I have on Daniel Hardman Eilar:

..... 1 Daniel Hardman Eilar b: 05 Oct 1834 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana, d: 17 Aug 1892 in
Wayne County, Indiana
..... + Margaret Smith b: 1841 in Indiana, m: 18 Jan 1860 in Buck Creek, Henry County, Indiana, d: 18
Apr 1918 in Wayne County, Indiana
........... 2 Charles Sanford Eilar b: 28 Mar 1862 in Indiana, d: 28 Mar 1862
........... 2 Augustus Valentine Eilar b: 29 Sep 1864 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana
........... 2 James Martin Eilar b: 18 Nov 1867 in Indiana, d: 18 Nov 1867
........... 2 Benjamin William Eilar b: 29 Nov 1870 in Indiana
........... 2 Samuel George Eilar b: 01 Feb 1876 in Indiana
........... 2 Elnora Eilar b: 01 Feb 1876 in Indiana
........... 2 Lewis Daniel Eilar b: 25 Jan 1879 in Henry County, Indiana, d: Jan 1963

If you'd like to share information, please let me know.

Regards,

James

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

gewq21 — 2010-09-20 16:15:39Z

Thanks for your response.

I'll chat with Dixie and see what she may have.

Did I mention that G'pa was born in Minersville area, PA?

DOB 1/1898

Sometimes the littlest detrails pay off big!!

Gale

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

DougEilar — 2010-09-20 03:57:33Z

James,

Your wife's ancestors were in the same family. Samuel Eiler 2was my ancestor, and I believe Benjamin was a brother of my ancestor Daniel Eilar. They are buried in the Hagerstown cemetery.
Doug Eilar

Re: John Eiler, Germany

DougEilar — 2010-09-20 03:53:57Z

It might be the same John Eiler mentioned by Kendra Hatfield.

My family's Eiler-Eilar ancestry goes back to Hagerstown in the 1700s, which may be coincidental to them. Now, of course, it is possible that there was a family connection in Germany.
Doug Eilar

Re: John Eiler, Germany

DougEilar — 2010-09-20 03:50:58Z

James,

Mary Gilmore is related to us, so it looks like we are, too.
She may have more info on the greater family.
Doug Eilar

Re: John Eiler, Germany

DougEilar — 2010-09-20 03:49:27Z

It's actually my father's family where the Eilar name comes from. Our family reunions are in Indiana, though.
Doug

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

DougEilar — 2010-09-20 02:23:03Z

Kendra,

(Same name as a cousin of mine on my Mom's side!)

I don't see a listing of an immigrant named John Eiler in this geneaological book. This book says this name, in various forms, was recognized as a surname by 1490. My ancestor Conrad Iller/Euler (names later changed to Eiler) came from the Rhine River area of Germany in 1729. Perhaps there was some connection prior to that.

There are a number of Eilers in our extended family lines, but there are many others for which we aren't aware of a connection. The book I have lists perhaps 5000 names, but Morgan Iler had accumulated close to 80,000 names in his research over 4-5 decades. He died several years ago, at about 92. He does have some surviving family members, and perhaps one of them has access to his records. My best suggestion is for you to contact Dixie Ford, who knew him well; her email addr is: dixrod@sbcglobal.net

Good luck!
Doug Eilar

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

DougEilar — 2010-09-20 02:15:22Z

Gale,

I don't see a listing of Kenneth Eiler in this geneaological book. There are a number of Eilers in our extended family lines, but there are many others for which we aren't aware of a connection. The book I have lists perhaps 5000 names, but Morgan Iler had accumulated close to 80,000 names in his research over 4-5 decades. He died several years ago, at about 92. He does have some surviving family members, and perhaps one of them has access to his records. My best suggestion is for you to contact Dixie Ford, who knew him well; her email addr is: dixrod@sbcglobal.net

Good luck!
Doug Eilar

Re: John Eiler, Germany

jamclo — 2010-09-19 20:10:23Z

I did a search for "John Eiler" on Rootsweb and found a tree posted with this information. It may be a lead for you in your search. "Sandy" is the contact name and the address given is "gokart at bellsouth dot net". The tree name is "Carmichaels & Allied Families." The tree is dated June 6, 2009.

My wife's family is not currently in this tree (as of now).

Regards,

James

Re: John Eiler, Germany

KendraHatfield64 — 2010-09-19 19:25:57Z

James,
I have a copy from the book you sited....meaning, I don't have the actual book, just some copied pages. Of John Eiler's children, his son, Bill, is my great-grandfather. I have been to the Tipton Co. Library and done some research on these folks. How does your family fit into this family? Since there are so many children in that generation, it is easy for me to get confused.

Kendra
Teaches490@yahoo.com

Re: John Eiler, Germany

jamclo — 2010-09-19 18:14:22Z

This is information the same John Eiler?

F.A. Battey & Co.,, Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana Historical and Biographical, (Chicago: 1883).

pages 274-275

JOHN EILER is a native of Germany, where he was born April 24, 1807. He resided in his native country until 1832, when he emigrated to America. He for some time worked by the month in Pennsylvania. He then removed to Indiana, and resided for awhile in what is now Hagerstown, Wayne Co., Ind. He built the first house ever erected in that place. His next removal was to Henry County, Ind., where he remained for eleven years. After that he spent one year in Hamilton County, and then, in 1851, moved to Tipton County, where he has since resided. He purchased twenty acres of land near the Wabash Railroad, which he soon disposed of for $500. He then bought eighty acres in Section 32, Cicero Township, which he still owns. Of his present farm, sixty acres are under cultivation; it is well drained. Mr. Eiler has been twice married. First in Henry County, Ind., January 7, 1835, to Catherine Kiser, who died in 1860. He was married the second time in Tipton County, on the 19th of July, 1860, to Rebecca Sarver. By his first wife, he is the father of ten children, viz.: George W., Simon, Samuel, Abraham, William, Catherine, Martha, Susan, Mary and Matilda. Politically, he is a Democrat, and he and his wife are members of the Christian or Disciples' Church.

Re: John Eiler, Germany

jamclo — 2010-09-19 17:54:06Z

Sure sounds like coincidence(?) or there is a more distant connection. Mrs. Gilmore and my wife are cousins.

Regards,

James

John Eiler, Germany

KendraHatfield64 — 2010-09-19 16:54:39Z

Hello there,
Thanks for the response. I don't think your wife's Eiler family is the same. Our John Eiler was from Hesse Germany and died in Tipton Indiana where he is buried. Probably if I knew how to research in Germany, speaking only English, I bet some of us would link up at that level.

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

KendraHatfield64 — 2010-09-19 16:53:05Z

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

jamclo — 2010-09-18 22:40:30Z

My wife is descended from the Eiler's who lived in Hagerstown Indiana.

John Jacob Elier (b. 1717 Germany, died 1797 Pennsylvania) > Valentine Felty Eiler > Samuel Eiler > Benjamin Eilar > Jacob Lonzo Eilar > Alonzo Leslie Eilar > Marvin Eliar.

Samuel was born in Grosse Ile (Michigan / Canada) and died 1875 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana.

Regards,

James

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

KendraHatfield64 — 2010-09-18 00:22:24Z

Hello David,
I just read your message here, then dashed to find the photo I have of some of my ancestors. This photo was taken about 1920 and shows the children of a John Eiler ( gr, gr, grandfather) Shown in the photo are Molly Eiler, Abe Eiler, Kit Eiler, John Eiler (a son), Martha Eiler, Bill Eiler (my gr, grandfather), and Susan Eiler. My records show more children, but they were not present for this photo. My puny research shows that Abraham had a son, Benjamin. Do you think we have a connection anywhere? These Eilers settled in Tipton County, Indiana and some nearby communities. I don't have any specific information on exactly where, but in Central Indiana. What is your take on this information?

Kendra Eiler Hatfield

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

KendraHatfield64 — 2010-09-18 00:08:18Z

Hello Doug,
I am Kendra Eiler Hatfield, and I live presently in Central Illinois. A few weeks ago, I drove to the library in Noblesville, IN to read a copy of the Eiler geneology book mentioned in the subject line. I felt for certain that book would give me some hidden information. Seems like that book pertains to another family of Eilers. My gr, gr, grandfather, John Eiler came from Hessen Kessel Germany. In due time he made his way to Hagerstown, Indiana....I believe. Found recored of his application for naturalization, but can't locate anything after the application. I'm curious about the family he left behind. Did he have siblings? What was his parents' occupation? Religion? Reason for leaving? If your ancestor is Conrad, perhaps we have no connection. What is your thought on this? I appreciate your time.

Kendra Eiler Hatfield

Conrad Eiler

reliongeo — 2010-09-08 22:17:23Z

My question is about Conrad Eiler, born 13 Sept 1815 in Pickaway County, OH. He died 7 July 1815 in Tower Hill, IL. He married on 18 Aug 1841 in Pickaway County, OH to Mary Ann Anderson.
Does anyone know if he had a middle name???
His father was Jacob Iler Sr. who lived in Hancock County, OH.

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

gewq21 — 2010-08-14 01:25:41Z

My mother was an EILER, from Minersville, PA. Her father was Kenneth EILER (1898-1990?).

I believe my niece and sister have been working on the EILER line and Conrad wa on of Kenneth EILER's ancestors.

Does this fit with anything you know?

Gale

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

oyler1776 — 2010-07-13 20:28:24Z

Doug
It seems that I never check these pages. I have had many things going on over the last years, that however is no excuse for not getting back to you. It would seem that Conrat is the predecessor of all the Oylers in this country. I also believe that my husband is an ancestor of Conrat’s, although I can’t prove it because I am unable to locate the father of my husband’s second great grandfather. I have been trying for 30 years and have accumulated vast amounts of information on various family members. I have yet to organize it into a searchable reference. It appears that the particular branch that my husband decended from stayed in MD and PA, at least until Hiram (2nd great grandfather) died in his 30’s. They were also lousy at leaving records, and when they did most are vague at best. I have attempted to access any source I come across but have never been able to definitely locate Hiram’s father. I worked for the NSSAR for a year and wasn’t even able to find an answer there.
As far as Dr. Eilar goes, I have communicated with him and he made it very clear that I was not related. Up until recently Morgan Iler was the probable best source of information on this family. He passed away within the last year.
Some of Hiram’s family supposedly went west on a wagon train and some are located in different areas of the Midwest. My husband’s direct decendent stayed in PA until later in life then moved in with his son in Cuyahoga Co Ohio and died there.
I don’t know if I can be of any help. If you leave me more specific information, i.e. Dates of birth and death, parents, issue, siblings, I may be able to help. Most of these families were famers and had numerous children and as was common with German families. They also named the children with relatives Christian names so you wind up with 6 Jacobs all born within a few years of each other. It’s hard to separate them out without dates.
Phyllis

Re: Eiler, Eilar, Iler & associated families genealogy book

DougEilar — 2010-06-16 05:44:49Z

David,
Interesting account. My son, Dave Eilar, just was in New Castle to pick up a load for delivery to Kentucky. He drives an 18-wheeler. He & I were there last Nov. for the Eiler-Eilar-Iler reunion, about the 70th annual one. Have you ever been to it?

I have a story of comparable note. Several years ago, I arranged to go sailing in the Chesapeake, as this has been my hobby for decades in CA. I decided to get a boat with skipper, so that we could have a local show us around. Turns out, the skipper's name was Bill Iler, and I believe he was related to the late Morgan Iler, who is in our family tree. But even more amazing, is that he married a woman from Colorado whose last name was also Iler. So, we had four of us Eilars on the boat, including my daughter.

Doug Eilar