The end of the Civil War brought many changes for Fidel Schlund’s family. Sadly his son Alois passed away during the war. The Illinois State archives list Alois’ death as a suicide. However, his brother, Max, wrote in his diary that Alois was killed in battle. Other documents at the Newberry Library corroborate Max's version of the incident. In 1865 Fidel, his wife Josephina, and his eldest son Anton moved to Newark, New Jersey. Joseph, Christian, and Peter stayed in the Chicago, Illinois area for the remainder of their lives. Fidel's other children, now with families of their own, moved to other states; Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and California.
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| Fidel Schlund in Newark, NJ city directory 1865 |
Fidel was an active member in the German Republican party in Newark. Fidel’s involvement is chronicled in the book, “A History of the City of Newark, New Jersey: Embracing Practically Volume 2.”
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| “A History of the City of Newark, New Jersey: Embracing Practically Volume 2.” |
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| Fidel and Anton (Anthony) Schlund in Newark, NJ city directory 1869 |
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| Fidel Schlund in the 1870 Census- Newark Ward 13, Essex, New Jersey |
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| Fidel and Anton Schlund in Newark, NJ city directory 1871 |
On April 8, 1871 a peace celebration took place in Newark. The Germans were celebrating the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the Unification of Germany. Being aware of their French neighbors the Germans decided to forgo a triumphal celebration an instead have a peace celebration. Fidel Schlund was one of the original “forty-eighters” who gave a speech at the celebration. The “forty-eighters” felt that the moment had come that gave their fight and struggle purpose. They embraced the cause of the Fatherland as their own; the injustice they had suffered was forgotten.
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| “A History of the City of Newark, New Jersey: Embracing Practically Volume 2.” |
Fidel and his wife Josephine celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1876. The following article from “The Sunday Call”, tells more about the occasion.
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| The Sunday Call, March 26, 1876 |
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| Fidel Schlund and sons, Anton and Fidel Jr in Newark, NJ city directory 1876 |
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| Fidel Schlund and sons, Anton and Fidel Jr in Newark, NJ city directory 1878 |
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| Fidel Schlund and sons, Anton and Fidel Jr in Newark, NJ city directory 1879 |
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| Fidel and Anthony listed in 1880 Census- Newark, Essex, New Jersey |
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| Fidel Schlund and sons, Anton and Fidel Jr in Newark, NJ city directory 1881 |
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