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     Mary A. Weber was born circa 1809 at Prussia. She married Nicholas Eiden, son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen.¹ Mary A. Weber died on 4 January 1890 at Poland Corners, Portage Co, WI.

Stevens Point Journal, January 11, 1890

Mrs. Mary EIDEN

--- The death of Mrs. Mary EIDEN, wife of Nickolas EIDEN, Sr., occured on Saturday last. She was 80 years old and had resided near Poland Corners since 1855. She leaves a husband and five sons, John, Sr., Peter, Mathew, Nickolas and John, Jr. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 10 o'clock from St. Martin's church in the town of Sharon and was attended by a large concourse of people who, assembled to pay the last sad tribrute of respect to an old friend and kind neighbor.

     John Eiden Sr. married Margaret Schmitt. John Eiden Sr. was born circa 1833 at Prussia. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber. John Eiden Sr. died on 29 June 1908 at Tomahawk, Lincoln Co, WI.

Article published in the Friday July 3, 1908 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Monday June 29, 1908

Death of John Eiden
John Eiden, for many years a prominent resident of Ellis, died at Tomahawk at 3 p.m. Monday as the result of a severe strike of paralysis experienced several weeks ago. He was born near Trier in Germany about 75 years ago. He came to America in 1850 and spent the ensuing five years in Fond u Lac. In 1855 he went west and spent ten years in Idaho and California finally returning to Ellis and engaged in farming until 1902, when he was removed to Tomahawk.
Mrs. Eiden died there six years ago, leaving one daughter, Mrs. R.C. Thielman. The deceased is also survived by four brothers, Peter Matt and John Eiden, jr. of Sharon, and Nicholas of this city. The funeral was held Wednesday at Tomahawk. Those from here who attended were Matt Edien and daughter, Miss Lena, and John H. Eiden of Ellis, Mrs. Nick Eiden and daughters Lucy and Cecilia of this city.
After John Edien came to this country he failed to correspond with the old folks at home and believing him dead they named another some after him in the family. One was generally known as John and the other as Johnnie.

     Peter Eiden Sr. was born on 28 September 1835 at Reinsfeld, Kreis Trier, Germany. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber. Peter Eiden Sr. married Margaretha Eiden, daughter of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer, in 1873. Peter Eiden Sr. died on 19 October 1912 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI, at age 77.

Article published in the Monday, October 21, 1912 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday, October 19, 1912

PETER EIDEN SR.
Death Claims Early Resident of
Portage County

With the death of Peter Eiden, sr., which occurred at the family home at Ellis in the town of Sharon at 1:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, another member if the fastly thinning rank of Portage county pioneers, has gone to his reward. Mr. Edien was seventy-seven years of age on September 28 and was born in Germany. In his early manhood, some fifty or fifty-five years ago, he came to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Eiden, who passed way years ago, and with then settled in the town of Sharon, which has ever been his home. About thirty-eight years ago he was married to Miss Margaret Eiden, also a native of Germany, who survives, as do four sons, five children having passed away. The sons are Peter M., John H., and Anton A. who live at the old home, and Joseph M. of Chicago.
Following his marriage Mr. Eiden conducted a general store and was postmaster at Ellis for several years, after which he became engaged in farming, which, although for the last few years he had been retired, continued to be his business up to death. In the summer of 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Eiden spent three month in Germany, during which they visited their native home and many other points of interest, having a very pleasant trip.
The deceased was a man who was seldom ill and never seriously until last July, when he was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from this and in about a week was able to be about, apparently as well as ever. At about four o’clock Saturday morning, he complained of being ill and although to the members of his family his illness did not appear serious, he rapidly failed and in the afternoon became unconscious and was in that condition until death.
He had a large circle of acquaintances and his death will be greatly regretted.
The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from St. Martin’s church at Ellis, Rev. Schommer of Custer officiating. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery and the pallbearers will be the four sons and two nephews of the deceased. The latter are Leo and Albert Eiden of Sharon.

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Article published in the Wednesday, October 23, 1912 issue of the Stevens Point Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday, October 19, 1912

Death of Peter Eiden
Another of Portage County’s early Settlers
and Well-to-do farmers Called
to Reward Beyond

Peter Eiden passed away at his home in Sharon, west of Ellis, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1912, at 1:45 in the afternoon, after having been in poor healthy for several years.
Deceased was born on the village of Reinsfeld, Kreis Trier, Germany, Sept. 18, 1835, being a little over 77 years of age. He leaves a widow and four grown up sons. Peter M., John H. and Anton are at home and Joseph resided in Chicago, being employed there at his trade as a baker.
The deceased came with his parents from Germany in 1855, and direct to Wisconsin. After staying a few months at Fond u Lac, they moved to Ellis in the town of Sharon, where the family made their home ever since. In his earlier days Mr. Eiden worked in the woods and saw mills and cleared up land like most pioneer farmers were obliged to do. In 1868 he went into business at the “Corners,” by which name Ellis was known, with Jos. Schwebach and later formed a partnership with his brother, John, which was continued until 1874, when he went in business for himself, buying his brothers interests. In 1877 he built a shingle mill one mile north of Rosholt, which he operated until it was destroyed by fire I 1879. He also served as postmaster at Ellis for about 16 years and town treasurer of his town for 10 years, and also held school land church offices. In 1885 he retied from business and gave his entire attention to farming.
In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Eiden made a trip to their native land, visiting with their numerous relatives for three moths. Upon returning he continued his faming duties until about five years ago, when he left the management to is son, Peter.
Last July Mr. Eiden received a strike of paralysis, but soon recovered and was apparently as well as ever until last Friday, when he was stricken a second time. He soon became unconscious and remind in that condition until he passed away.
He was married here about thirty-eight years ago, his wife’s maiden name being Miss Mary Eiden. Mr. Eiden was a man who was liked and respected by all who knew him, being strictly honest and conscientious, one who strived to live a good, moral life and ever enjoyed the company and association of his friends, as they did his. The sympathy of all goes out to the widow and sons.
The funeral was held at St. Martin’s church at Ellis, Tuesday, at 10 o’clock, Rev. Geo. A. Schemmer officiating. The funeral was one of the largest ever held there. Those who acted as pallbearers were the four sons of the deceased, Peter M., John H., Joseph and Anton, and Albert P. Eiden and John Koltz, nephews. A number of old friends fro the city and surrounding country were present, and those who came from a distance were Mrs. Robt. Thielman and daughter of Tomahawk and Peter Trierweiler of Minneapolis.

     Matthias Eiden was born on 7 February 1837 at Reinsfeld, Kreis Trier, Germany. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber. Matthias Eiden married Mary Koltz in 1866 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI.¹ Matthias Eiden died on 7 April 1913 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI, at age 76.¹ He was buried on 10 April 1913 at St. Martin's Cemetery, Ellis, Portage Co, WI.¹

     Nicholas Eiden was born on 9 October 1847 at Prussia. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber. Nicholas Eiden married Mary Jane Wilson, daughter of Patrick Wilson and (?) Dunn, on 24 June 1890 at Portage Co, WI. Article published in the Saturday, July 11, 1914 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday July 11, 1914

Nicholas Eiden
Nicholas Eiden, one of the early residents of the town of Sharon and a man will known and esteemed throughout the county, passed away at 10:30 o’clock Saturday night. Mr. Eiden had been ill with intestinal trouble for about two weeks and from the first his case was very alarming, although for a time hope was revived. Last Wednesday he suffered a relapse and from then his decline was steady.
Although a native Germany, where he was born October 9, 1847, Mr. Eiden came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Eiden, sr. to this county in 1856. Shortly afterward they came to this county and took up their residence on a farm at Ellis, in the town of Sharon. There he married on June 24, 1890 and lived on a farm unit 1903, where the family removed to this city to make their home at 604 Water street. For several years Mr. Eiden conducted a grocery store at 600 Water street but had for some time been in retirement. Mrs. Eiden died May 18, 1909. There are two surviving children, the Misses Lucy and Cecelia, both residing at home. He also leaves a brother, John Eiden, in Sharon.
The funeral will be held from St. Stephen’s church Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Nicholas Eiden died on 11 July 1914 at Portage Co, WI, at age 66.

     John Eiden Jr. was born circa March 1851 at Prussia. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber. John Eiden Jr. married Anne Marie Schliesmann on 16 November 1878 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Ellis, Portage Co, WI. John Eiden Jr. died on 12 January 1918 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

Article published in the Monday January 14, 1918 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday January 12, 1918

John Eiden
John Eiden died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George W. Allen, 111 Jefferson street at 12:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Death was caused by hardening of the arteries. He had been in falling health for three years and since November last had been confined to his bed. For many years residents of Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Eiden came to Stevens Point a year ago when poor health prevented the former caring out his farm work.
The deceased was born in Rhinefeldt, Germany, 68 years ago on March 2 and came to this country with his parents at the age of six years. After a short residence at Fond du Lac they came to Ellis, which has been the family home eve since. Mr. Eiden was united in marriage to Miss Anne Marie Schliesmann at St Martin’s Catholic church at Ellis on November 28, 1877. For many years he conducted a general store at that place and was postmaster there for 22 years. At different times he also held other local offices. For the past years the Eiden farm at Ellis has been rented.
Surviving relatives include the widow, one daughter, Mrs. George W. Allen, and three grandchildren. One son died in infancy and another son, Nicholas Eiden, died in 1903 at the age of 20 years. Mr. Eiden was the last of a family of nine brothers, five of whom came to this country.
The remains will be taken to Ellis Tuesday morning and services will be held from St. Martin’s Catholic church at 10 o’clock. Rev. H.J. Ehr of this city will officiate.

     Mary Simonis was born on 30 January 1892 at Amherst, Portage Co, WI.¹ She was the daughter of Nicholas Simonis.¹ Mary Simonis married Charles (Carl) Eiden, son of Nickolas John Eiden and Mary Barbara Breitenstein, on 24 June 1920 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Custer, Portage Co, WI.^1,2 Mary Simonis died on 30 December 1969 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 77.¹

     Magdalena Eiden was born on 25 July 1796 at Prussia. She was the daughter of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Magdalena Eiden died at Prussia.

     Margarethe Eiden died at Prussia. She was born on 19 January 1799. She was the daughter of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen.

     Johann Eiden was born on 9 December 1803 at Prussia.¹ He was the son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Johann Eiden died at Prussia.¹

     Johannes Eiden died on 1 June 1801 at Prussia. He was born on 1 June 1801. He was the son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen.

     Anna Maria Eiden was born on 1 September 1811. She was the daughter of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Anna Maria Eiden died in 1820 at Prussia.

     Matthias Eiden was born on 28 November 1808. He was the son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Matthias Eiden died at Prussia.

     Margaret Schmitt married John Eiden Sr., son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber. Margaret Schmitt was born in 1835 at Germany. She died on 29 August 1901 at Tomahawk, Lincoln Co, WI.

Article published in the Wednesday, September 4, 1901 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Thursday, August 29 , 1901

Died in Tomahawk
Mrs. John Eiden, of Tomahawk, whose serious illness was mentioned last week, died at her home in that city at 6:30 o’clock Thursday morning. She had been sick for some time and death was due to heart troubles. The deceased lady, whose maiden name was Margaret Schmitt, was born in Germany, and was 66 years of age last January. She came to America when a young woman and for many years resided on a farm in the town of Sharon, near Ellis post office. About ten years ago the family removed to Tomahawk, where an only daughter, Mrs. Robert Thielman, lived, and where they have since remained. Besides the husband and daughter, above mentioned, Mrs. Eiden leaves two brothers, Peter Schmitt, of New Hope, and the other in Germany. She was a lady much esteemed by all who knew her, of exemplary Christian character, devoted to family, friends and that which was good and elevating. The funeral took place from the Catholic church at Tomahawk, Saturday morning.

     Peter M. Eiden was born in 1875 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of Peter Eiden Sr. and Margaretha Eiden.

     Joseph M. Eiden was born in 1883 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of Peter Eiden Sr. and Margaretha Eiden.

     Anton A. Eiden was born in 1889 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI. He was the son of Peter Eiden Sr. and Margaretha Eiden. Anton A. Eiden died on 30 July 1941.

     Mary Ann Mersch was born in 1863 at IA. She married Nicholas Eiden, son of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer, in 1886 at WI. Mary Ann Mersch died on 21 December 1945 at Ramsey Co, MN.

     Albert P Eiden was born on 27 June 1886 at WI. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary Ann Mersch. Albert P Eiden died on 31 December 1964 at Ramsey Co, MN, at age 78.

     Leo A Eiden married Susan (?) Leo A Eiden was born in 1890 at WI. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary Ann Mersch. Leo A Eiden died in August 1977 at Deer Park, St. Croix Co, WI.

     Roselia K Eiden married George Schreiner. Roselia K Eiden was born on 30 August 1892 at WI. She was the daughter of Nicholas Eiden and Mary Ann Mersch. Roselia K Eiden died on 26 August 1966 at Ramsey Co, MN, at age 73.

Article published in the Friday, September 2, 1966 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Saturday, August 26, 1966

Mrs. Schreiner
Funeral services were held recently in St. Paul, Minn. For Mrs. George Schreiner, St. Paul, a former resident of Stevens Point and the Ellis area.
The former Rosella Eiden died at her home in St. Paul last Saturday.
She is survived by her husband, George; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Neid and Mrs. Howard Audette; two brothers, Leo A. Eiden, Deer park, and William J. Eiden, St. Paul; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Services were held at St. Francis Church, with burial following in St. Paul at Calvary Cemetery there.

     William J Eiden was born on 28 November 1895 at WI. He was the son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary Ann Mersch. William J Eiden died on 6 May 1971 at Ramsey Co, MN, at age 75.

     Mary Jane Wilson was born on 5 November 1857 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI. She was the daughter of Patrick Wilson and (?) Dunn. Mary Jane Wilson married Nicholas Eiden, son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber, on 24 June 1890 at Portage Co, WI.

Article published in the Tuesday, May 18, 1909 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Tuesday, May 18, 1909

Mrs. Nicholas Eiden, Death Follows a Short Illness With Pneumonia
Mrs. Nicholas Eiden passed away at 9:30 this morning at her home at 604 Water street, as a result of a severe cold, which she contracted last week and which developed into pneumonia. She had not been in rugged health for some years, suffering more or less from heart trouble. She attended St. Stephen’s Church on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, but on Thursday was confined to her bed as the result of a cold and was soon in a serious condition.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Jane Wilson, was born in Sharon on Nov. 5, 1857, and lived all her life in the vicinity of Ellis postoffice, until the family removed to this city a few years ago. She was married to Mr. Eiden on June 24, 1890. She leaves her husband and three children, Rollie Wilson and the Misses Lucy and Cecilia Eiden, the youngest of whom is 12 years of age. She also leaves three brothers and a sister, John Wilson, who resides in Pennsylvania, George and Paul Wilson, who live in Idaho, and Mrs. Ellen McHugh, whose home is at Howard, Mont.
The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from St. Stephen’s church, Rev. W.J. Rice officiating, followed by interment in St. Stephen’s cemetery.

Mary Jane Wilson died on 18 May 1909 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI, at age 51.

     Lucia (Lucy) Eiden was born in 1891 at WI. She was the daughter of Nicholas Eiden and Mary Jane Wilson.

     Ceclia Eiden was born in 1893 at WI. She was the daughter of Nicholas Eiden and Mary Jane Wilson.

     John Koltz Jr. died at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI. He was born in 1884 at WI. He was the son of John Koltz and Helena (Lena) Eiden.

     Maggie Koltz was born in 1887 at WI. She was the daughter of John Koltz and Helena (Lena) Eiden.

     Elenore (Lena) Koltz died at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI. She married Richard Fischer. Elenore (Lena) Koltz was born in 1892 at WI. She was the daughter of John Koltz and Helena (Lena) Eiden.

     Marie Koltz died at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI. She was born in 1895 at WI. She was the daughter of John Koltz and Helena (Lena) Eiden.