Mr. and Mrs. Charles Molz with sons, Jacob and August, came to Barber
     County from Stafford County in 1893 on persuation of Mrs. Molz's cousin,
     Jacob Achenbach. They settled on a farm three miels southeast of Hardtner.
       This couple, Charles (Karl) and Elizabeth Achenbach were German 
     immigrants - he from Laufersweilen (Prussia), born November 22, 1861 and
     she from Eppelsheim, born August 23, 1867. They became acquainted in 
     Illinois and were married in Springfield in 1887.
       Charles, a landowner in Kiowa township, farmed, raised cattle and
     purchased additional land across the state line in Woods County, Oklahoma.
       Eventually five more children were added to their family - Katharine, 
     Harry, Paul and twins - Emilie and Emil.
       The life of this family had major focus on the church as evidenced in
     their actions through charter membership of the Evangelical congregation.
       In circumstances paralleling those in Stafford County they discovered
     no German Evangelical worship center was established. Thus, they directed
     their efforts for the second time toward founding a church.
       Realizing the importance of spiritual development and the value of public
     worship, Charles and Elizabetha opened their home as the place of worship
     for the first Evangelical service conducted in the area in 1901.
       About 1908 Woods County's Patton schoolhouse became the official meeting
     place.
       In 1916 Charles served on the building committee for the proposed edifice
     in Hardtner. Charles contributed the building site. This venture was
     completed in 1917 with much volunteer assistance from members.
       Ever interested in the advancement of God's Kingdom, Elizabetha was 
     hostess to a group of faithful Evangelical women whose aim was to organize
     a Ladies' Aid. In March, 1911, riding in spring wagons through heavy snow
     drifts they gathered at the Molz home. A constitution and by-laws were
     written in the German language. During this initial meeting Elizabetha was
     elected as the first president, an office she held until 1925. Her unflagging
     interest contributed immeasurably in keeping the work of the union going.
       At the time of the construction of the church building, Elizabetha was
     also a contributor of one of the three large art glass windows adding to
     the sanctuary's architectural beauty and symbolical design.
       Bible study and Sunday School attendance were an outgrowth of the couple's
     belief in religious instruction in the home. Elizabetha was a teacher of
     the adult class for many years.
       Retiring from the farm in 1915 the Molzes moved to Hardtner. Charles
     eventually established The Molz Mercantile Company, later known as The
     Peoples Cash Store.
       Jacob, banker, married Mary Mercer. Three daughters - Dora, Marguerite
     and Katheryn.
       August, Wichita businessman, married Goldie Hill. Five children - Eleanor,
     Loren, Bertha, Bonnie and Milton.
       Katherina married Paul Brink, minister. Four children - Helen, Eunice,
     Walter, James.
       Harry, farmer, married Reva Griffin. Three children - Aleen, Dixie, Carl.
       Paul, farmer, married Gladys Reed. Three daughters - Gussie, Dona, Jean.
       Emilie married Wilton Hawk, teacher. Four children - Nathalia, Patsy,
     Wendell, Sydney.
       Emil died in infancy 1908.
          
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 334 
     Submitted by: Dixie Molz (granddaughter).