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Eitzen, A. A. (1861-1953)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Dec 10 p. 5

Birth date: 1861

text of obituary:

Hillsboro Pioneer Leaves 9 Sons

Hillsboro, Kans. -- Funeral services for A. A. Eitzen, 92, pioneer settler of this community, were held at the Mennonite Brethren church Dec. 2, Rev. Waldo Hiebert officiating. He passed away at the Mission Home here Sunday, Nov. 29.

Mr. Eitzen was born in the Russian Ukraine Sept. 24, 1861, and came to this country with his parents at the age of 14. He farmed here most of his life.

He is survived by nine sons.