William Theodore
Eilers
Born in Golden Eagle, Calhoun, Illinois, United States
Son of Herman Eilers
and Margaret Angela (Horman) Eilers
Brother of
Henry Eilers [half], Wilhelm Eilers [half], Matthias Eilers, Herman Eilers, Mary (Eilers) Zahrli, Herman Eilers [half] and Helena (Eilers) Moses [half]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 74
in St. Charles, St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 25 Dec 2023
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Biography
William Theodore Eilers was born on November 6, 1876 in Golden Eagle, Calhoun, Illinois, United States, son of Herman Eilers (1841–1913) and Margaret Angela Horman (1850–1886).
In 1900, William (23) was living in household of Herman Eilers (59) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, Herman (59) and Mary A (53); and his siblings, Mary (17), Herman Eilers, Jr. (13), and Lena (11). [1]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Herman Eilers | M | 59 | Married | Head | Germany | |
| Mary A Eilers | F | 53 | Married | Wife | Germany | |
| William Eilers | M | 24 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Mary Eilers | F | 17 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Herman Eilers, Jr. | M | 13 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Lena Eilers | F | 11 | Single | Daughter | Illinois |
In 1910, William (33) was living in household of Herman Eilus (67) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, Herman (67) and Mary (61); and his siblings, Herman (22), and Helen (20). [2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Herman Eilus | M | 67 | Married | Head | Germany | |
| Mary Eilus | F | 61 | Married | Wife | Germany | |
| William Eilus | M | 33 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Herman Eilus | M | 22 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Helen Eilus | F | 20 | Single | Daughter | Illinois |
In 1920, William (43) was living in household of Lawrence Moses (29) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his siblings, Helen Moses (29), and Mary (71); and Lawrence Moses (29, brother-in-law), and Geogeanna Moses (3). [3]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Lawrence Moses | M | 29 | Married | Head | Illinois | |
| Helen Moses | F | 29 | Married | Wife | Illinois | |
| Geogeanna Moses | F | 3 | Single | Daughter | Illinois | |
| Mary Eilers | F | 71 | Widowed | Mother-in-law | Germany | |
| William Eilers | M | 43 | Single | Brother-in-law | Illinois |
In 1940, William (63) was living in household of Mary Arnold (65) in Point Election Precinct, Calhoun with his sister, Mary Arnold (undefined); and William Eilers (undefined). [4]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Mary Arnold | F | 65 | Widowed | Head | Illinois | |
| William Eilers | M | 63 | Single | Hired man | Illinois |
In 1950, William (73) was living in Point Precinct, Calhoun with William Eilers (undefined). [5]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| William Eilers | M | 73 | Never married | Head | Illinois |
William died on December 4, 1950 in St. Charles, St. Charles, Missouri, United States, aged 74. He was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois.[6]
Research Notes
The following people may need profiles:
- Geogeanna Moses
- William Eilers
Sources
- ↑ 1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004113695; FHL microfilm: 1240239; Image number: 374; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00706-7
FamilySearch Record: MSS4-VFQ (accessed 25 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DC87-1G2
William Eilers (24), single son, in household of Herman Eilers (59) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑ 1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970738; FHL microfilm: 1374245; Image number: 561; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03343-5
FamilySearch Record: MKHQ-BYW (accessed 25 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVH-91L
William Eilus (33), single son, in household of Herman Eilus (67) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑ 1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 72; Digital film/folder number: 004964612; FHL microfilm: 1820301; Image number: 164; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01854-9
FamilySearch Record: MJS7-8RT (accessed 25 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6X-6CW
William Eilers (43), single brother-in-law, in household of Lawrence Moses (29) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑ 1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 22; Digital film/folder number: 005459504; Image number: 193; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: KWWC-FY6 (accessed 25 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-Q49B
William Eilers (63), single hired man, in household of Mary Arnold (65) in Point Election Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑ 1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 80; Line: 4; Digital film/folder number: 108919288; Image number: 21
FamilySearch Record: 6X1J-8DK6 (accessed 25 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-NQXC
William Eilers (73), single head of household in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43337773/william-theodore-eilers: accessed), memorial page for William Theodore Eilers (6 Nov 1876–4 Dec 1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 43337773, citing Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lynn (contributor 47138895).
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: GH4G-3JF
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