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     Katharina Stiewer was born on 18 April 1826 at Reinsfeld, Germany. She married Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen, son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Katharina Stiewer died on 18 March 1880 at age 53.

     Peter M. Eiden-Mitchen was born on 13 January 1855 at Germany. He was the son of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer. Peter M. Eiden-Mitchen married Margaret May Schmitt, daughter of Peter Smith and Elizabeth Simonis, in 1883. Peter M. Eiden-Mitchen died on 12 January 1900 at Ellis, Portage Co, WI, at age 44.

Article published in the, Wednesday, January 17, 1900 (p4) issue of the Stevens Point Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Friday, January 12, 1900

Died in New Hope
Peter M. Eiden, a well known farmer in the northeastern part of the county, died at his home in New Hope, last Friday afternoon, at 5 o’clock. Mr. Eiden had been ailing more or less for the past year, and during the winter of ‘98-’99 was very sick with stomach and bowel trouble. He began to improve along towards spring, and seemed to be gradually gaining in health until only three days before is death, when he was again taken down and failed very rapidly until the end. The immediate cause of death was abscess of the bowels.
Mr. Eiden’s birthplace was Reinsfeld, Rhein Province, Germany, and he would have been 45 years old the 26th of this month. His parents and other members of the family came to this country in 1873, locating at once in the town of Sharon where they took up land, and all have been residents of that vicinity ever since. The deceased gentleman’s mother died 20 years ago, and his father passed away a year later. Peter was married in ’83 to Miss Margaret Schmitt, the daughter of Peter Schmitt, of New Hope, and eight children have been born to them, seven of whom are still living, the oldest being about 15 and the youngest two years. Other near relatives are four brothers and two sisters, John and Adam Eiden, of New Hope, Nicholas and Matt Eiden, Mrs. Peter Eiden and Mrs. John Kolz of Sharon.
The deceased was a hardworking, industrious man and his loss will be not only seriously felt by the family and relatives, but the county looses an honest and true citizen. He leaves his family in good circumstances, having owned one of the best farms in New Hope township, and he also carried insurance of $2,000 in the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, being a member of branch No. 123 of this city.
The funeral took place from St. Martin’s church in the town of Sharon, yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. E.P. Lorigan officiating, and the remains were laid at rest in the cemetery belonging to that congregation. The pallbearers were Peter Thierweiler, Sr., Henry Schleisman, John M. Eiden, John Kolz, John Britz and Peter Lolz, all members of the Knights. Others members of Branch 123 that attended from this city were Peter Koehl, Jos. Frank, Jr., Max. and F.A. Krembs, John Krause and Peter Schmitt. In addition to these a number of others were present from this city, including N. Jacobs, Sr., N. Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Alois Gross, Mrs. F.A. Krembs, Mr. and Mrs. N. Bungert, John Martini, J.J. Slutts and Oscar Tack. Wendel Start and daughter, of Knowlton, also attended.

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Article published in the, Saturday, January 20, 1900 issue of the Stevens Point Weekly Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Friday, January 12, 1900

SILENT IN DEATH
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Peter EIDEN-MITCHEN and Freddie BETHKE Called Hence

Peter EIDEN, one of the prominent farmers of the town of New Hope, died at 5 o'clock Friday evening after an illness of three days with an abscess on the intestine. He has been similarly troubled before and was sick all last winter but during the summer and fall seemed to regain his former strength.
The deceased was born in the province of Mitchen, Germany, and would be forty-five years old on January 26. He came to this country with his father's family about 20 years ago and settled in New Hope. He married Miss Margaret SCHMITT in 1883. He leaves her a widow with seven children in comfortable circumstances. He was a member of Branch No. 123, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin of this city and carried an insurance of $2,000. He leaves four brothers and two sisters, John and Adam of New Hope, Nick of Ellis, Matt of Tomahawk, Mrs. Peter EIDEN and Mrs. John KOLTZ of Ellis.
The word MITCHEN used in the name of this family is not a part of the name but is used to distinguish the members of one family from those of another and is taken from the name of the province in the old country where the family originated.
Peter EIDEN-MITCHEN of New Hope was buried from St. Martin's church at Ellis at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Quite a large number of the friends of the deceased from this city attended, including a delegation from Branch 123, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, of which society the deceased was an honored member. The pallbearers were selected from the Knights in attendance.
The pallbearers were Henry Schliesman, Peter Kolz, John M. Eiden, Peter Trierweiler, John Britz and John Platta.

     Maria Eiden was born in 1848. She was the daughter of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer.

     Margaretha Eiden was born on 6 June 1850 at Germany. She was the daughter of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer. Margaretha Eiden married Peter Eiden Sr., son of Nicholas Eiden and Mary A. Weber, in 1873. Margaretha Eiden died on 13 December 1929 at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI, at age 79.

Article published in the Monday, December 16, 1929 issue of the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Friday, December 13, 1929

Mrs. Margaret Eiden
A resident of Wisconsin for more that 60 years, most of this time in the town of Sharon, Portage county, Mrs. Margaret Eiden passed away at 7 o’clock last Friday night at the home of one of her sons, Peter M. Eiden, at Wausau, aged 79 years on June 6. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s church, Wausau, Tuesday morning at 8, after which the remains will be brought to St. Martins Church at Ellis, where mass will be offered up at 10:00, followed by interment beside her husband in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Eiden had been in serious condition for the past nine months as the result of a paralytic stroke she suffered at the time. She was a native of Germany and the widow of Peter Eiden to whom she was married in 1873. He died at the farm home in Sharon in October, 1912, but Mrs. Eiden continued to reside there until two years ago last spring when she moved to Wausau to live with her oldest son. There are three other sons, John and Joseph Eiden of Merrill and Anton Eiden of Salt Lake City, Utah. She also leaves four brothers and a sister, John Eiden of New Hope, Adam and Matt Edien of St. Paul, Adam and Matt Eiden of Sharon and Mrs. John Koltz of Wausau.

     Nicholas Eiden was born on 14 April 1806 at Prussia. He was the son of Matthias Eiden and Margarethe Wahlen. Nicholas Eiden married Mary A. Weber.¹ Nicholas Eiden died on 17 December 1893 at Poland Corners, Portage Co, WI, at age 87.

Article published in the Wednesday, December 20, 1893 issue of the Stevens Point Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: December 17, 1893

Nicholas Eiden
The death of Nicholas Eiden, Sr., occurred at the home of his son, Peter Eiden, Sr., at the corners, in the town of Sharon, at noon of Sunday last. He had been very infirm and childish for fully a year past, but was confined to his bed only about one week, death being the result of the grippe. The deceased was born April 15th, 1806, and was therefore in the 88th year of his age. The place of his birth was Reinsfeld, Harmeskeil, near Trier, Germany. He left his native land in 1855, sailing on the 6th of December, and landed on our shores 82 days thereafter. He arrived at Fon du Lac on the 24th of March, 1856, and remained there until the following June when he came to this city and thereafter purchased a farm in the town of Sharon. There he continued to reside ever since. His wife died nearly four years ago. Mr. Eiden was the father of nine sons, five of whom survive him. They are, John Eiden, Sr., of Tomahawk, and Peter, Matt., Nicholas and John, Jr., of Sharon. The deceased gentleman was a worthy citizen, good neighbor and honorable man, and all who knew him will regret to hear of his departure from this life. The funeral took place from St. Martin’s church, Sharon, at 10 o’clock Tuesday forenoon. Requiem High Mass being celebrated, with three clergymen participating therein. The pallbearers were John Fronk, Peter Trierweiler, Frededrick Mersch, Adam Welch, Peter Scheisman and Baltis Bender.

     Helena (Lena) Eiden was born on 18 September 1860 at Rhinesfeldt, Germany. She was the daughter of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer. Helena (Lena) Eiden married John Koltz in 1880 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. Helena (Lena) Eiden died on 26 September 1941 at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI, at age 81.

Wausau Daily Herald, September 27, 1941

Mrs. Helen Koltz

Mrs. Helen Koltz, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elenore Fisher, 316 ½ Washington street, with whom she had made her home, last evening at 7 o’clock after an illness of 10 days.

Funeral services will be held at the Ritter & Deutsch funeral home Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock and at St. Mary’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. B. Hauck will officiate and burial will be in Restlawn Memorial park. The body is at the funeral home.

Helen Eiden was born September 18, 1860, in Rhinesfeldt, Germany, and came to the United States in 1871. She was married in Stevens Point in 1880 to John Koltz, who died 14 years ago today. She lived in Wausau 18 years.

Surviving are two sons, John Jr. and Walter Koltz, 805 Dunbar street; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Christensen, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frances Fisher, Merrill, and Mrs. Elenore Fisher; a brother, Matthew Eiden, Sharon, and six grandchildren.

     Anna Smith was born on 20 February 1872 at Town of New Hope, Portage Co, WI. She married Adam Eiden, son of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer, in 1892. Anna Smith died on 4 June 1922 at Town of Sharon, Portage Co, WI, at age 50.

Article published in the Wednesday, June 7, 1922 issue of the Stevens Point Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Actual date of death: Sunday, June 4, 1922

Native of County Dies
Mrs. Adam Eiden, a lifelong resident of Portage county and member of one of its best known families, died at her home in Amherst village at 12:30 o’clock Sunday morning. She had been troubled with goiter for several years and recently her entire system became affected.
Mrs. Eiden was Anna Smith, daughter of the late Peter Smith and Mrs. Smith, pioneer residents of New Hope town. She was born on the old homestead 51 years ago and lived there until her marriage to Adam Eiden 30 years ago last November. Mr. and Mrs. Eiden continued to live in New Hope until their removal to Amherst village last fall. They are the parents of three daughters, Mrs. Earl Leary, now on the home farm, Ada and Gertrude Eiden.
Other near relatives included the deceased woman’s aged mother, six sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Frank Klinkert and Mrs. Fred Sorenson of this city, Mrs. Matt Eiden of Sharon, Mrs. Frank Liebe of Nelsonville, Peter, Joseph and Lena of New Hope, and Mrs. Maggie Eiden of Gully, Minn.
Funeral services were held at St. Martin’s church, Sharon, conducted by Rev. L.M. Shorn, at 10 o’clock this morning, and interment followed thin the adjoining cemetery.

     Matthias Eiden was born on 9 August 1768 at Reinsfeld, Germany.¹ He married Margarethe Wahlen. Matthias Eiden died on 3 August 1841 at Reinsfeld, Germany, at age 72.

     Margarethe Wahlen was born on 7 April 1778. She married Matthias Eiden.

     John Koltz was born on 15 December 1854 at Germany. He married Helena (Lena) Eiden, daughter of Peter M. Eiden-Mitschen and Katharina Stiewer, in 1880 at Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI. John Koltz died on 27 September 1927 at Wausau, Marathon Co, WI, at age 72. Obituary from the Stevens Point Daily Journal, September 29, 1927

Former Sharon Man Dies
John Koltz, for many years a resident of the town of Sharon, this county, and who in 1880 married Miss Helen Eiden, a member of one of the best known families in that township, died at his home in Wausau Tuesday evening, aged 73 years. The funeral will be held from St. Mary’s church, Wausau, Saturday morning at 9 o’clock, with interment in a cemetery there.
Surviving are his widow and six sons and daughters, John, Margaret, Marie, Frances, Walter and Elenore Koltz, all of Wausau, and a brother, Peter Koltz of Arnott.
The deceased was an engineer for many years before he located on a farm in Sharon. He retired five years ago and moved to Wausau.