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JIWelsch — 2009-08-26 21:51:33Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Elna Sofya Eis, 89, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Muscatine Care Center.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Richard Scheibenecker of the Blue Grass Presbyterian Church will officiate the service. Honorary casket bearers will be Commander Ryan Brookhart and Rebecca Reichert. Casket bearers will be Ray Arp, Leon Arp, Dean Arp, Melissa Brookhart, Nathan Reichert and Darwin Riessen. Burial will be in Parr Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blue Grass Presbyterian Church or Muscatine Relay for Life. Elna is a 1972 breast cancer survivor.
Elna was born on February 6, 1919, in Muscatine County, the daughter of Arthur G. and Ella Duge Eis.
She worked as a painter and also hung wall paper. She was also a farmer and was well known as the 'Egg Lady'.
Elna was a member of the Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church. For many years she served as Sunday School Superintendent, taught Sunday School, served as choir director, and worked as church custodian. She also served as a Trustee and Elder. After the church closed, she became a member of the Blue Grass Presbyterian Church, joining Presbyterian Women serving as treasurer. She served as a church Elder. In her earlier years she was active in 4H achieving county and statewide honors. She was also a former member of Business and Professional Women/Muscatine.
The greatest joys in Elna's life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Reichert and husband, E. Karl, of Muscatine; two grandchildren, Melissa Sue Brookhart and husband, Commander Ryan Brookhart, and Nathan Reichert and wife, Rebecca; four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Elaina Brookhart and Simon and Spencer Reichert; and one sister, Reba Ratel of Muscatine.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Coryne.

Re: Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

walteis — 2008-10-23 13:59:28Z

Sandy,

Hopefully you are still monitoring this forum. The info you've provided here is great! I only had that Joseph was born somewhere in France c. 1820.

That fills in a nice piece in my tree.

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

jrlutz10 — 2008-03-06 01:35:55Z

My fiancee is descended from Hannah Ehst, wife of Henry Moser. There son Daniel Ehst Moser m. Laura Wetzel Dierolf d/o Jacob Fronheiser Dierolf & Caroline Wetzel. Daniel and Laura had a son Herbert Moser who married Clara Dietrich d/o Wilson Dietrich & Margaret McAllister. Herbert & Clara are my wife-to-be's great grandparents. In during further research I am pretty sure Abraham Ehst's wife Elizabeth was born Ca 1816 according to census records. It appears she was the daughter of Jacob Schoenly and Hannah Bierbauer. She may have first married David Weiser in 1837. I'd be happy to exchange further information. My e-mail is jrlutz10@hotmail.com

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

mjkelly — 2008-03-05 03:23:56Z

My g-grandfather, Jacob Moyer Ehst, compiled notes for a family history in the 1920's(but had very little documentation) I quote from some of his notes:
"Daniel Ehst Sr son of Nicholas born about 1735, mar a Miss Keim of Oley Twp."
"Abraham Ehst, son of Dan. Ehst Sr mar Miss Minninger of Pike Township Berks Co Pa and had one son. Abraham lived in Colebrookdale Twp Berks County about one mile above Grims Mill."
"Abraham Ehst son of Abraham born in Colebrookdale. Married 1st wife Mrs Weand and had no issue. Mar second wife Miss Schanely, had issue Ephraim, Abraham, James, Edwin, Miss Rhoads, Mrs Mabry Muthard, + two other daughters. 1 daughter mar. Moser."
I essentially filled in the blanks with census records.

How do you fit in?

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

jrlutz10 — 2008-03-05 01:25:31Z

I would like to thank you and Dan for your replies. Samuel does not appear to be the son of Nicholas. It appears that he is the son of Abraham and grandson of Nicholas. Is your information on Daniel-Abraham--Abraham-Hannah, posted online? Also where did you find the maiden names for the women? I was hoping that the sources might lead me to more information on these families also.

Thanks
Jeremy Lutz

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

mjkelly — 2008-03-03 14:32:19Z

I have slightly different info from Dan. First, I think we agree that Nicholas did not have a son named Samuel. Nicholas's son Daniel (b 1735)hsf a son Abraham, b abt 1770, married to a woman whose maiden name was Minninger who in turn had a son Abraham b abt 1800. This Abraham married Elizabeth Schanely, and had a daughter Hannah, b abt 1843, who married Henry Moser. This is not my direct line, so my documentation is slim, but I believe it to be accurate

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

DANHYDE53 — 2008-03-01 21:45:10Z

Hi JR, When my wifwe and I were in Berks County last year, this is what we found in the records.
Nicholas had a son,Abraham. His son, Samuel, is shown dieing in 1812.Samuel had a son, Abraham born about 1800. This looks like it could be your Abraham. My wifes Eis/Ehst info is at Rootsweb under the keyword, The Roth Roster.
Good luck.
Dan and Celena Hyde

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

jrlutz10 — 2008-03-01 02:03:18Z

Does anyone have info. on Abraham Ehst b. CA 1800/1801 m. Elizabeth ? They lived in Earl Twp., Berks Co. I belive that he may definitely be the son of Nicholas's son Samuel who died in 1812. Abraham & Elizabeth had several children including a daghter Hannah who m. Henry Moser

Re: EIS in Union County, OH - 1930's

KAYLYNN — 2008-01-07 21:38:57Z

Thanks much for the information on Ione/Iona Skillman-Eis. I did find out she had married a man named Carl and is buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Marysville, Ohio. Like you, the only census I can find any of them in is the 1930.

Again, thanks,
Kaylynn

Re: EIS in Union County, OH - 1930's

svread — 2008-01-07 20:02:16Z

Per her death certificate Iona was married to Carl L. EIS.
Iona born 28 Mar 1882 in Catawba OH, d/o John Skillman and Eliza Harper. She died 4 Mar 1939 in Marysville, Union, OH. I couldn't find them in any other census.

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

mjkelly — 2007-11-01 02:11:09Z

I don't have much more info on Nicholas. The family was and are still mainly Mennonite, mainly in the Berks Co area of Pa., although some moved to Ohio. The family all believes Nicholas was from Switzerland, but noone has any proof. When Nicholas immigrated in 1732, he was 21, probably unmarried, and a check of other passengers on the ship show now obvious relatives. The passengers seem to be a mixed lot, some fropm the Palatinate, some from Switzerland. and settled in various areas, so it doesn't seem to have been any type of group. The name is variously spelled Ish, Eis, Isht, Eisz, making it difficult to trace the family back in Switzerland

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

DANHYDE53 — 2007-10-21 05:31:51Z

Hello Michael,
Any Ehst info you have would be appreciated greatly. This is one line in my wife's genealogy. Her main research is Roth/Rhoads/Road. The Ehst line comes in thru her Reiter line. Nicholas Ehst' daughter,Elizabeth, married a Lorentz Reiter. Their daughter, Mary Catherine, married Johann Paul Roth, my wifes ggg grandfather.
Thanks for your reply.
Dan Hyde

EIS in Union County, OH - 1930's

KAYLYNN — 2005-05-11 01:22:04Z

Ione J. HARPER married an unknown EIS in Ohio. Found in the 1930 Ohio census, Marysville, Union County:

EIS, Ione J., 48, widowed, b. OH; FA: OH; MO: OH
EIS, Robert W., 18, b. OH; FA: OH; MO: OH
EIS, Evon J., 15, b. OH
EIS, Francis J. (female), 12, b. OH
EIS, Lawrence C., 4 5/12, b. OH

Wondering who Ione married. According to the census he was born in Ohio. Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Kaylynn

Re: Jacob Eis

KayFrances — 2005-01-16 00:03:57Z

I am interested in locating the birthplace of Jacob Eis born in Prussia(?) 5 August 1810. He came to the States in 1853 with his wife, his seven children, and a 77 year old named Johann who I believe was probably his father. I am interested in any information I can learn about this family.

Re: Jacob Eis

KayFrances — 2005-01-16 00:03:57Z

Mark,

I do have the name of the ship and the date when the Jacob Eis family arrived in the United States. I am originally from Henry County. Jacob Eis was the grandfather of Calvin A. Eis, who was my grandfather. I would be very happy to share information with you. Please contact me via e-mail.

Kay Raines

Re: Nicholas EIS/EIST

2005-01-08 17:00:04Z

Sometimes it takes years to get a reply...
I have info on the Eist/Eis/Ish/Ehst family.
Nicholas immigrated in 1732, born in Switzerland 1711, married Sephronica, children Susannah, Daniel, Maria, Elizabeth and Abraham.

Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

pleiad1 — 2004-03-11 21:26:29Z

My gg grandpa was Edward Eis b. 25 Feb 1852 in Dayton, Ohio and my information says that his wife's name was Tabitha Ann Campbell. And that his parents are Joseph Eis and Christiana Loupe. I found some info on this web site that speaks of an Edward Eis and a Martha A. Campbell and that his mom's name is Margeret Christian Louke. Are these the same people? The only relative I have who is also interested in genealogy is my great aunt (grandaughter of Edward) and, unfortunately, she is in ill health and I can't ask her. If anyone knows I would appreciate some help.

Re: Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

pleiad1 — 2004-03-11 21:26:29Z

Diane, sorry it took me so long to respond to your message. i talked to my grandpa over christmas and he was certain that his grandmother's name was tabitha ann campbell and not martha. what eis do you descend from? i would love any more information you have on the family. thanks, stephanie

Re: Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

2004-01-10 14:04:30Z

Stepanie,
My line goes like this.Jean Adam Eys of Forbach, France / Jean Thomas Eys, Forbach, France 1718 / Francois Eys, Forbach, France 1753/ ( Jean ) John (Eis) Ice, Forbach, France 1783 -1859 Licking Co. Ohio / John Adam Ice 1813 France - 1896 Perry Co. Ohio / John Ice 1838- 1930 / George Ellis Ice 1868 -1963 / Daisy Ice My Grandmother / Lawrence Smith ( my father ). your Joseph was John Adam Ice's brother. If you would like to know more please E-mail me at
dksmith@morganco.net
I would like to know more about your line. Diane

Re: Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

2003-11-06 23:17:57Z

I have been e-mailing Sandy Read and we believe your Eis and our Eis/Ice are related. Jean (John) Eis and his wife Elizabeth Greff had several children. Some of which are Adam, John, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Mary Ann. Joseph was born Oct 14, 1820 in Forbach, Moselle, France. They were in fact ethnic Germans since they did speak the German language. I would like to hear from you. I have birth records copied from LDS film from Moselle France. They are actually in French that show Joseph Eis birth record. Please E-Mail me at dksmith@morganco.net. We could share allot. Diane

Re: EIS-Tuscawaras Co OH to Muscatine Co IA

2003-01-29 18:54:27Z

I'm looking for information on the family of Walter E and Betty Eis that lived in Muscatine, Iowa in the 1940's. Can you help me
Thanks
Betty

walter eis

2003-01-28 02:30:03Z

I'm looking for information on Walter E. and Betty Eis. They lived in Muscatine, Iowa in the 1940's.

Re: Jacob Eis

2002-11-20 04:34:43Z

I have a few names Jacob Eis in my line who came from Prussia. If anyone would like to exchange info about this family you can email me directly IVM_2000@hotmail.com
Tammy

Nicholas EIS/EIST

2002-11-15 16:50:01Z

Greetings from Indianapolis.

I am searching for information on Nicholas EIS/EIST. I am not sure where he was born, but his will was read in Berks County, PA, on August 5, 1807. He had at least one daughter Susanna who was born in 1746, and married Peter Keim.

Thank you for any info you can provide,

Dennis Buerge

"HAVE ROOTS, WILL DIG"

Re: Catherine Eis

2002-09-20 20:39:21Z

I am a descendant of Catherine's. Would you mind sharing the info that you have on her with me? I have her birth and death dates, some other info, and some info on her children and husband. Thank you.

Re: Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

2003-10-28 23:02:22Z

Stephanie, I am the daughter of your Great Aunt Itha. We recently moved Mom to an assisted living center and I have some of her books and she gave me the family pictures when we moved her. I belive Aunt Ines has grandpa Eis' Bible. Mom had it rebound several years ago, after Grandma died, and gave it to her. According to the family tree that is framed Grandpa Eis was born 2/25/1853. There is a family photo taken several years before Grandma Elsie was born, even before Aunt Mary was born. I have also found the information about a Martha Eis, but have not been able to determine exactly who she was. There is also a portrait of Christina Loupe, born in France. In Mother's things there are some notes regarding family history. I think the family has always been under the misconception that Grandpa Eis was born in Germany -- but I don't believe he was. I am at home recuperating from shoulder and bilateral hand surgery so I will try to find some more information for you. Grandpa and Grandma are buried in Beaver County. She died in 1901 and he in 1932. His 2nd wife was Anna.

Elizabeth Welsch nee Eis

jwelsch — 2002-01-29 00:20:29Z

Taken from the Muscatine Journal Feb. 2nd 1912

Mrs. Fred Welsch Has Passed Away

Well Known Muscatine County, woman Passed Away

Leaves Sixty Living Descendant to mourn her loss---Death due to complication of Ills.

Leaving sixty living descendants, Mrs. Fred Welsch, a well know Muscatine county resident passed away at 10:30 o'clock last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Hocke, in Sweetland township. Her death was due to a complication of diseases and followed an illness of about two weeks. Nine children, forty grandchildren and eleven great grand children mourn her loss.

Mrs. Welsch took sick about two weeks ago and her condition rapidly grew worse until death relieved her. She has been a resident of this county since 1868 and was well known and highly respected by
all. Deceased was born in Germany and had she lived until the 15th of this month would have been 78 years of age. She came to America in 1848 and twenty years later removed to Iowa. Her husband preceded her in death six years ago and since that time has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. George Hocke of Sweetland township. The following children survive her: Mrs. John Eis of Nebraska, Frederick Eis of Keota Iowa, Charles of Elliott Iowa, John of Keota Iowa, Mrs. Mary Carter, of
Sweetland; Mrs. Fred Mavis of Muscatine, Mrs. George Nyenhuis of Sweetland; Mrs. Edward Herlein of Seventy-Six and Mrs. George Hocke of Sweetland.

A brief service will be held at the Hocke home at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, after which the remains will be removed to the New Era church, where the funeral will be conducted. Burial will be made in the Harker Cemetery.

Haker Cemetery records said she was born February. 15, 1834.

Eis and Welsch Families

CarolynKing28 — 2002-08-08 03:20:16Z

I have information on these families. Email me at cjking@klmtel.net

Re: My Ancestors

SVRead48 — 2002-12-28 18:17:39Z

I have earlier EIS families in Licking Co, OH, some of whom moved to IN. My Catherine EIS was born in Folkling, Alsace-Lorraine, France and was married to Joseph Rosler in Forbach, Alsace-Lorraine, France. I believe the EIS family emigrated to OH in the 1840's. I may be lacking a generation or so to connect to many of you but feel there is a connection. Please email me at momsterr@usa.net and we'll compare names

Catherine Eis

SVRead48 — 2002-12-28 18:17:39Z

Searching for information regarding Catherine EIS born in the early 1800's. She is thought to have immigrated with her husband, Joseph RUSLER (ROSSELER), from Metz, Alsace-Lorraine in 1837, and settled in Licking County, OH. On later census records, however, Joseph stated that he was born in Baden, Germany. Did they, perhaps, migrate from Germany to Alsace-Lorraine for political reasons and, from there, immigrate to America? In Perry County, OH, there lived Adam, Joseph and Katharine EIS who followed a similar immigration pattern. Were they siblings of Catherine EIS? Catherine seemed to be a baptismal name in the Perry County EIS families.

Catherine Eis

SVRead48 — 2002-12-28 18:17:39Z

I have seen this Catherine before. Her 1813 birthdate would certainly fit and, per IGI, she was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, which would also fit. And I understand that Catherine was a favored baptism name among this family. I would like to know more about her. Please e-mail me at momsterr@usa.net.

Elinor LUNDGREN MATTER EIS (1924-2004) (obit.)

PeggyBPerazzo — 2004-02-08 00:32:05Z

John Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From the Muscatine IA, Journal Wednesday Oct. 1, 1902
John Eis, an old resident of Montpelier, died last night at the home of his son near Montpelier. He was well known in this city and county. He was born in Germany and came to America many years ago. At the time of his demise he had reached the age of 69 years. For the past four months he had been afflicted with cancer of the stomach, which was the cause of his demise. He is survived by nine sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the M. E. church at Montpelier.

Miss Becky Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From the Muscatine Iowa Journal Sept. 6, 1901, page 7.

Miss Becky Eis died at her home in Fulton Township Muscatine county, Iowa. Sunday, Sept. 1. She had been a sufferer of a complications of diseases and an incurable Complaint for years, and it was only her exceptional vitality which prolonged her life until this time. Miss Becky was a young lady of a kind and amiable disposition, during all her sufferings she greeted all her friends with a smile and she bore her dread disease with patience fortitude and courage. Her suffering of late had been so pitiable that the angel of death took on the guise of a messenger of mercy and caused her wearied heart to cease pulsation at 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Sept. 1.

Her funeral took place Tuesday, Sept. 3 from the Pleasant Prairie M. E. church followed by a long cortage to the Pleasant Prairie cemetery, where she was laid to rest. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Crull, of Sweetland, music and singing by the Pleasant Prairie choir. She was born in Montpelier township, Muscatine County, Iowa, Feb. 4, 1868, and died at her home in Fulton township Sunday Sept. 1, 1901.

She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Adam and George, and four sisters, Mrs. Caroline Pruss of Fort Dodge Iowa, Mrs. Lizzie Platt of Bear Grove Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Benert, of Pleasant Prairie Iowa, and Miss Katie who lived with her and tenderly cared for her during her painful illness. Besides her relatives she leaves a circle of friends who will greatly miss her in the community.

Nicholas Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

Ella D. Eis nee Duge

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From Muscatine, IA, Journal, Aug. 28, 1977
Mrs. Ella D. Eis
Funeral services For Mrs. Ella D. Eis are to be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev. W. Larry Mitchell will officiate. She died at her home on Route 2, Thursday at 1 p.m.

Burial will be in Parr cemetery.

Born on Apr. 24, 1891 in Stockton, her parents were Louis and Alwine Broders Duge. She was a life resident here.

She married Arthur G. Eis on Feb. 18, 1914 in Davenport, An associate member of Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian church, she was also a member of the Ladies Aid of the church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Reba Ratel, Muscatine, Elna Eis, Route 2, and Mrs, Coryne Auliff, LeClaire; two brothers Arnold Duge, Stockton; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, one brother and parents.
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Ella D. Eis nee Duge

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

Albert Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

Source; Muscatine IA, Journal Jan. 4, 1939
Albert Eis, 72
Goes in Death;
Rites Indefinite
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Albert N. Eis, 72, died at 12:45 a.m. today at his home 1207 Orchard avenue, after an extended illness.

The son of Jacob and Rebecca Erwin Eis, he was born March 8, 1866, at Montpelier. He had been a resident of Muscatine county all of his life.

He married Clara Rachoe Feb. 24, 1897, at Pleasant Prairie, and besides the widow, survivors include four brothers. Ellery Eia, Arthur Eis, and Abe Eis, all of Muscatine, and Walter Eis, of Lincoln, Neb., and two sisters Mrs. Alice Mallicoat of Newton, Ia., and Mrs. Rose Fridley of Ewig, Neb. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Funeral arrangements are indefinite.
Note from June Welsch, they had no children, Rebecca maiden name was Irwin.

He was in the 1900 Muscatine Co., IA, Census age 34 born IA and Clara age 31 born IA, Abram L. brother 30 born IA, Harrison Rachow nephew 11, born IA.
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Arthur G. Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From Muscatine IA, Journal, Dec. 1955
Heart Ailment
Proves Fatal to
Arthur G. Eis
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Arthur G. Eis, 75, life resident of Muscatine county, died at 12:30 a.m. today at his home on rural route 3, following a two weeks illness of a heart ailment. The body was removed to the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Henry Marks of Blue Grass Officiating. Burial will be at the Parr cemetery at Pleasant Prairie.

Mr. Eis was born Nov. 11, 1880, in Muscatine county, the son of Jacob and Rebecca Irwin Eis. His marriage to Ella D. Duge took place Feb. 18, 1914, at Davenport. He attended the Presbyterian church at Pleasant Prairie. His occupation was farming.

Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Reba Rada of Muscatine, Elno Eis, at home, and Mrs. Coryne Auliff, rural route 1, LeClaire, Ia.; and one grand-daughter Linda Sue Eis.

Nine brothers and 4 sisters preceded him in death.
Note he died Dec. 19, 1955
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Lucile Eis nee Fairbanks

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From Muscatine IA, Journal, Jan. 1994
Lucile Eis
Lucile V. Eis, 89, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 19, 1994, at the Bethesda Care Center where she had resided.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Gilbert of Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Eis was born Dec. 6, 1904, at Buda, Ill., a daughter of Roy L. and Grace Aten Fairbanks. She
had lived here since 1923.

Her marriage to John R. Eis took place Sept. 7, 1927, in Davenport.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

She was a graduate of the Pana, Ill., high school and the Chicago Normal School Of Physical Education. She studied in New York at Vestoff-Serova Russian Imperial School of Dancing and with Ivan Tarasoff at his studio for professional dancers. She was active in this field as a dancer, choreographer and teacher for about 40 years.

Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Roger (Sandra) Cooley of Hiwasse, Ark.; and three grandchildren, Mrs. DeWayne (Jill) Hopkins of Muscatine, Steven J. Meerdink of Minneapolis, Minn., and Dr. Jo Ellen Meerdink of Lincoln, Neb.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert W. Fairbanks and her husband.
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Lester E. Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From the Muscatine, IA, Journal Feb. 15, 1966.
Lester E. Eis
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Lester E. Eis, 61, died at 2:05 a.m. today at Muscatine General hospital following a heart attack. His home was on Route 2, Muscatine.

He was born Feb. 28, 1904 in Muscatine county, the son of Abraham and Sarah Tough Eis. He had spent his life in the Muscatine community.

He married Lillian Figgins Oct. 18, 1924, at Muscatine. He was a farmer by occupation.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sons, Robert of Muscatine, and Earl of Davenport; five daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Betty) VanWey, Mrs. Richard (Wanda) Honts, and Mrs. Robert (Grace) Honts, all of Muscatine, and Mrs. Kenneth (Lorraine) Weiland, Walcott, and Mrs. Alan (Nancy) Ripperger, Davenport; and 19 grandchildren.

His parents and two sons preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home.

Interment will be at the Parr cemetery.

Friends may began calling at the mortuary after 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.
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Samuel T. Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

He was in the 1900 Montpelier Township, Muscatine County Census as follows;
Samuel 23 born Oct. 1876 in IA and both parents born Germany, Harriett 20 born Oct. 1879 in IA, John father 52 wd. born Germany and both parents born Germany.

Taken from the Muscatine Journal Aug. 31, 1937 front page.
Samuel T. Eis
Dies Following
Lengthy Illness
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Samuel T. Eis, 412 1/2 East Fifth street, retired fireman at the U. S. Biological station at Fairport, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday after an illness of three months.

Mr. Eis was born Oct. 28, 1878, in Sweetland township, the son of John and Elizabeth Goettger Eis, and had resided in Muscatine county practically all his life. He married Hattie Fridley on Feb. 23, 1898 at Davenport. Mr. Eis was a Spanish American war veteran, and a member of the Montpelier Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife and children, Mrs. Esther Mallonee of Ottumwa, Beulah Eis and Frank Eis of Muscatine, and George Eis of Fairport, beside the following brothers and sisters, Charles, Fred, and Frank of Muscatine; William of Montpelier; Ben of Valley Junction; Mrs. Louise Dietrich of Muscatine; and Mrs. Sarah Lowry of Davenport.

Funeral rites will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, with burial in Greenwood cemetery.

The body will remain at the Fairbanks home. (Notes from June Brewer Welsch his mother maiden name was Goettge).
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Carol Joan Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From, Muscatine, IA, Journal, Jan. 1945
Carol Joan Eis,
Aged 2 months,
Called in Death
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Carol Joan Eis, two-months old daughter Mr. and Mrs. George Eis Fairport, died at 3 a.m. today at Hershey hospital after a short illness.

The baby was born on Oct. 29, 1944, the daughter of George and Lorena Ricketts Eis. Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Donald and Jimmie; two sisters Darlene and May all at home.

The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where it will remain for funeral services to be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in the Fairport Iowa cemetery,
Note she died Jan. 15, 1945.
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George Eis

JWelsch50 — 2003-11-24 12:32:17Z

From, Muscatine, IA, Journal. June, 1951
George Eis 46,
Dies Suddenly
At Eddyville
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George A. Eis, 46, of Muscatine, died suddenly of a heart attack at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Loyal Mallonee, of Eddyville, rural route 2. Mr. Eis had gone there to do farm work for the summer.

The son of Samuel and Harriett Friedley Eis, he was born at Montpelier on May 27, 1905, and had resided in Muscatine county most of his wife.

Surviving are two sons, Lerald Donald Eis and Jimmy Eis, both of Fairport; two daughters, Mrs. Darlene Cramer of Fairport and Mrs. Mae Bird of Muscatine; one brother, Frank Eis of Muscatine; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Malonee of Eddyville and Mrs. Beulah Hudson of Muscatine. He was preceded in death by his parents and two children.

The body is at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday by Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.

Burial will be in the Greenwood cemetery in Muscatine Iowa.
Note he died June 15, 1951
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Re: Jacob Eis

Hoffmann_Walter — 2002-08-01 12:14:19Z

Hello in the US
I come from the Gerolstein region and have 5 Jacob Eis in my files from Gerolstein, they were all born between 1805 and 1856. If you could give me some more information I might find out which of these is the right one.
Hope to here from you soon.
I'm interested in your news because Jacob Eis is not among the people from Gerolstein who emigrated legally. I have at least 100 people named Eis.

Yours
Walter

John Eis from France>Montgomery Co., Oh> Ill.

dlschneider_1 — 2003-04-24 16:30:35Z

Sophia Eis is my greatgrandmother. Her parents were John Eis. His son George E. Eis owned the "Big Injin Cigar Factory" John's last known address was Centralia, Ill. June 13, 1899. I have names of all 8 children 2 wives. Please contact me we can exchange information. Thanks John E1s B:1817-1871 Sorry I do not have any thing for Jacob

Re: Jacob Eis

postmark_1 — 2004-01-15 02:48:36Z

Kay,
Jacob Eis, born in Aug. 1810 was married to Eva Martin. They are my wife's great-great-great grandparents. Do you have the date and ship on which they came to the U.S? This is the 1st time I have seen the name Johann and would be very interested in what info you might have. I have much of the Eis family history for Henry County Ohio. Mark

Re: Eis

707332161 — 2002-02-03 02:43:37Z

Hi,

I am the g.g.g. grandaughter of John Eis and Elizabeth Goettge. Would it be possible to get a copy of the letter you have. I would gladly pay for copies, postage, etc.

Thank you,
Jane Short

Re: Etta Eis

707332161 — 2002-02-03 02:43:37Z

Hi,
Etta Eis Rogers lived to be 103 years old if I remember correctly. I have a letter from Elna Eis, which is dated in 1995. At the time Elna wrote to me, Etta was celebrating her 102nd birthday. I know she has since (Etta) passed on, as somewhere I have a copy of her obit. It was sent to me a couple of years ago, but I am remodeling and it is buried in my garage somewhere. A copy of it should be obtainable through the Muesser Library there in Muscatine.
Jane

Re: Joseph Eis b. abt 1820, father of Edward

SRead48 — 2003-11-03 15:03:00Z

Aside from a difference in names, which can easily be distorted as they are handed down through families or transcribed improperly in records, I do believe we have the same family and that Joseph was born 4 Oct 1820 in Forbach, Moselle, France, the son of Jean EIS and Anna Elizabeth GREFF.

I welcome the opportunity to correct my records and share with you what several of us have gleaned from French records. I'm also looking to verify that the John EIS found living in the 5th Ward of Dayton close to Joseph was his brother, Jean EIS b 1 May 1815.

Sandy
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