Willis Eisenhuth was born at Millburn, Pennsylvania in 1857. He came to North Dakota in 1882. He made a pre‑emption entry of the S.E. quarter of section 14 in Wyard Township in May 1883, immediately after coming to Carrington.
He was engaged in farming, also in business. He had a fine store in Carrington and did a good business.
He was the first coroner appointed in Foster County.
He was married to Laura Kelly, a schoolteacher and educator. She also served as State Superintendent of Schools.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 22B