Kathleen T Herfurth

Notes:

1919 BIRTH: ID,Bannock-Pocatello: Mabel Katherine Morrison Herfurth was born March 29, 1919 to Fred Morrison [born Ft Scott, KS] and Margaret Raidy [Constable, NY], both of Pocatello. Kathy was adopted by William Herfurth & Frieda Wagner Herfurth when she was 13 yrs of age.

1929 ADOPTION: ID,Ada Co: Children's Home Finding and Aid Societiy of Idaho, Probate Court of Ada County, 10 Sep 1929: "Upon reading and filing the petition of William Herfurth and Freida K Herfurth, his wife, from which it appears that the said Katherine Morrison is a child of Lena Morrison, step-mother and Fred Morrison is a minor under the age of eighteen years, and was born on the 29th day of March 1919, in lawful wedlock; that said William Herfurth and Freida K. Herfurth, his wife, who are residents of the County of Ada, State of Idaho, desire to adopt said child as their child; that the said Probate Court of Bannock County of State of Idaho did, by an instrument in writing bearing date on the 10th day of September 1929, surrender said child... Signed Probate Judge, John Jackson 10th day of September 1932."

1940 CENSUS: ID,ID Canyon Co-Peaceful Valley 14-51:Anc Img 10,5-8,pg 5B,Dw 84: Katherine Herfurth age 21 bn Idaho, helper on farm, single dau of William and Frieda Herfurth

1952 MARRIAGE#1: WA,Skamania Co-No Bonneville: Katherine Herfurth md Daniel Oliver Hammond 18 Jan 1952. No children.

1959 HIST: CA-Hollywood: Obit of father, William Herfurth: "Mrs Katherine Hammond, Hollywood, Calif."

1963 DEATH OF HUSBAND: OR,Marion-Salem: Daniel Oliver Hammond died 28 Nov 1963

1974 MARRIAGE #2: NV,Clark Co-Las Vegas: Kathleen Herfurth Hammond md Wilfred Glen Barkdoll, also no children.

1975 HIST: OR, Marion-Salem: Motor Vehicle Sec. Agreement April 22, 1975: Wilfred G Barkdoll and Kathleen T Barkdoll living at 4679 Deepwood Place NE (Sleepy Hollow Mobile Village), Salem, Oregon

HIST-Kathy: OR,Marion Co-Salem, but moving on Mitchell across Street from LDS Church. Keyser-landlords? or Lancaster?

NOTES: A history of Kathy's natural family, sent to Kathy by an Aunt, who did not date or sign it. Said she sent her the Family Register of the Raidy family: "A BRIEF HISTORY OF OUR ANCESTORS, written by memory of stories related by father and mother, sent to Kathy by an Aunt, who did not sign history or date it. Said she sent her the Family Register of the RAIDY family.
Grandfather: Michael Raidy, the third child of twelve children, born in Co. Kerry, Ireland. The family came to the USA when he was quite a young boy and settled at Crown Point, N.Y., not far from Platsburg, where more of the children were born. Moved to New Foundout, Canada (abt 12-15 miles from where we live), where his younger brothers and sisters were born. All of them are dead now. The only ones I knew personally were Aunt JoHannah, Uncle Tim, Uncle Jerry (Dr. O'Ready) and Aunt Mary and Uncle Pat.
Uncle Tim's family lived near Crown Point. He had one son and four daughters. They visited us years ago when we were children but I have lost track of them.
Aunt JoHannah md Bernard O'Connor and they lived about 12 miles from us in Canada. I think there were 12 children in their family.... The youngest son, Bernard, lives in the old home, and has three children (boy in Army, one at home, a dau, trained nurse, in Montreal Hosp).
Aunt Mary md Bill Cahilll and they lived in Constable, about 8 miles from us. They had 4 sons: Will, John, George & Elmer, 1 dau Lillian (md Elmer Brady & lives nr Platsburg).
Uncle Pat's family I knew best of all. Three children: Mary (Mae), Tom and Arthur (Artie). They lived in N. Adams, Mass & came to visit us for summer hollidays. Mae & I started to teach school about the same time. I taught 11 yrs before I was md. Mae never md and taught until she died, about 5 years ago. Artie was your mother's special chum-his wife says she never could of got him if Margaret (your mother) had not been his cousin. Artie and Tom both live in New York City. Artie has 2 sons, Art Jr & Heaton, both md & Art Jr has 3 children. Heaton md last June.
Uncle Jerry, when a young man, started to study for the priesthood but while at college met and fell in love with with a very beautiful girl, Rose Crilly. He transferred his studies from theology to Medicine and fraduated an MD instead of a Priest. He md Aunt Rose, went west and settle in Millbank S.D, where he practiced until his death, some 30 years ago. They had 4 children: Henry, Blanche, Will & (I think) Katharine. It's a good many yrs since I have heard anything of them. Uncle Jerry wrote his name Dr. O'Ready, & in the west he used his middle name James instead of Jerry... Blanche md a Mr. Otto, Henry in grocery business, Will served overseas in last war.

BARRY FAMILY: Your grandfather, John Barry and greatgrandmother, Margaret Daly Barry came to this country from county Cork, Ireland with their family of 5 children, about 100 yrs ago. Grandfather Barry had 5 bros, who came with their families before he came and were all settled within a radius of 10-15 miles of each other. After a short stay among his bros, Grandfather bought the farm where your mother was born and your Uncle Johnnie Raidy now lives. His bros helped him clear the land and build a log house and there he settled with his family. They bought a yoke of oxen, cleared the land and cultivated the soil - changed later to horses and from forest land to cultivated fields and green pastures and meadows.
Your grandmother had 3 sisters: Aunt Mary, Aunt Kate and your grandmother "Margaret," Aunt Norah & 1 bro, Michael.
Aunt Mary md Mr Barnhart,had 2 children:Will & Lillian. Lived in Chicago. Think they are all dead.
Aunt Kate md Andrew Fitzsimons, lived in Carthage NY - no family and are both dead.
Aunt Norah md Wm McCarthy, lived abt 8 miles from us Constable, NY. Had 1 girl, Katie, and 3 boys: Dinnie, Johnnie and Willie. Katie died 24 yrs ago. Johnnie and I were about the same age. Johnnie md Tina Layhon, one of your mother's girlhood chums. Johnnie & Tina had no family-both dead. Dinnie lives on the old home in Constable, Willie manager of the Martha Washington Hotel in NYC-been in the hotel business for 30 yrs or more.
Your grandmother's only bro, "Uncle Mikie" died when a boy of 14 yrs.
Your grandfather, Michael Raidy and your grandmother, Margaret Barry Raidy, were md in St Bridgets Church, Trout River, by Father Ryan, parish priest, in Nov 1872. They had 4 children: Johnnie, Will myself and your mother was the youngest. Your grandfather Raidy died Nov 19, 1916, your mother died Feb 14, 1920, your grandmother Jan 25, 1929. May their souls rest in peace.

Kathleen married Daniel Oliver Hammond 18 Jan 1952, North Bonneville, Skamania, Washington, United States. Daniel was born 19 Nov 1905, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 28 Nov 1963, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States; was buried 3 Dec 1963, Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Wilfred Glen Barkdoll 1974, Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United States. Wilfred was born 29 Dec 1919, Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon, United States; died 13 May 1986, Dallas, Polk, Oregon, United States; was buried 19 May 1986, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1884 BIRTH: MO-California: William Herfurth born March 8, 1884. Obit, says Humbolt Co, Kansas, 1940 census says KS, came to California MO when just a small boy [CK OUT]
Personal knowledge of Katherine Herfurth Barkdoll, adopted daughter, Frieda Kathrina Wagner Herfurth, and Paul H Wagner, given to Robert P Wagner.

1900 CENSUS: MO,Moniteau:
HERFURTH, John 50/MO bn Feb 1850 (Gy,Gy or Ky,KY-ck) 6th grd,md,CA-1935
salesman-feed store; Mary-wife 43/KY bn Dec 1856 (MO,MOor IRE,
IRE-ck)md 4 yrs,1/2 children living; William-son 16/KS bn Mar 1884
(MO,MO)S

1921 MARRIAGE: ID,Ada Co-Boise: William Herfurth md Frieda Kathrina Wagner 26 Oct 1921, in St John's Cathedral on 8th and ...

1930 CENSUS: ID,Ada Co-Fairground Precinct: A/C Img 12, pg 6B, 8 April, Dwelling 137/141:
HERFURTH, William H-head 45/KS (US,US) md at 35, truck driver, own home with mtg;
Frieda K-wife 45/MO (MO,MO) md at 34, no children or occupation.

1940 CENSUS: ID,ID Canyon Co-Peaceful Valley 14-51:Anc Img 10,5-8,pg 5B,Dw 84:
HERFURTH, William-head 56/KS 5th grd,md,1935-same home-farmer on farm OA;
Frieda-wife 55/MO 4th grd, housewife; Katherine-dau 21/ID single
helper on farm

HIST: ID,Ada Co-Meridian: William and Frieda lived and ranched at what was previously known as "The Wireless Ranch." [envelope bearing "The Wireless Ranch, Quarter Horses, R.F.D. No. 3, Meridian,Idaho"]

1959 DEATH, BURIAL: ID,Ada-Boise: William Herfurth died Tuesday [no date shown]; buried in Meridian ID, Sunset Cemetery.

William married Frieda Kathrina Wagner 26 Oct 1921, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States. Frieda (daughter of Conrad Wagner and Theresia Catherine Walther) was born 19 Oct 1884, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; was christened 30 Jan 1887, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; died 11 Jan 1972, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States; was buried Jan 1972, Sunset Cemetery, Meridian, Ada, Idaho. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1884 BIRTH: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City, Frieda Kathrina Wagner born 19 October 1884, dau of Conrad Wagner & Theresia Walther
Evangelical Birth list from David Mueller, March 1986: Frieda Cath. Wagner born 10/19/1884

HIST: Frieda went to school in Colorado Springs

1900 CENSUS:MO,Cole - not there - in Colorado Springs? Cannot find her as of January 2010

1910 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 9,pg 180, 19 April, Dwelling 88/94-113 Ashley St: Frieda K Wagner age 25 born Missouri (MO,MO) single proof reader at court house, daughter of Conrad and Theressa Wagner

1920 CENSUS: ID,Ada Co-Fair Ground Precinct ED 29: A/C Img 4, pg 12B, 16 Feb, Dwelling 51/51:
WAGNER, Freda-head 35/MO (MO,MO) single, no occupation, own farm with mortgage;
Emil G-brother 33/MO (MO,MO) bookeeper in clothing-retail; Paul H-brother
23/MO (MO,MO) laborer on stock farm; Ida M McHUGH-boarder 31/Wisc
(Can,Can)no occ; John G McHugh-boarder 7/12-ID (Can,Wisc)

1921 MARRIAGE: ID, Ada-Boise, Frieda Kathrina Wagner married William Herfurth on 26 October, no children of own. Adopted a girl, Kathleen T., who was 13 years old

1930 CENSUS: ID,Ada Co-Fairground Precinct: A/C Img 12, pg 6B, 8 April, Dwelling 137/141: Frieda K Herfurth 45/MO (MO,MO) md at 34, no children or occupation, wife of William H Herfurth

1932 DEATH of father, obit May 22 1932: "Children living: ... Frieda and Emil-Boise, Idaho...

1940 CENSUS: ID,ID Canyon Co-Peaceful Valley 14-51:Anc Img 10,5-8,pg 5B,Dw 84: Frieda Herfurth age 55 bn Missouri, 4th grade completed, housewife, wife of William Herfurth

HIST: ID,Ada-Nampa: Bill and Frieda owned a ranch outside Nampa, which was known earlier as the "Wireless Ranch." The Ranch was originally a larger piece of property and other land was scattered around the larger piece. They had a radio tower and could transmit messages from one piece of property to another.
The Ranch in Idaho was a favorite place to go for the Paul Wagner family, when they would go to Eastern Oregon each year. Aunt Frieda would fix wonderful meals, but Bob says they loved her wonderful fried chicken, done in butter.

1972 DEATH, BURIAL: OR,Marion Co-Salem, Frieda K. Wagner Herfurth died on 7 January 1972; buried Sunset Cemetery, outside of Boise, Ada Co, Idaho next to husband Will Herfurth.


ACTION-CHECK OUT-Frieda Kathrina Wagner Herfurth
1. Cannot find Frieda in 1900 Cole Co MO census. Check Colorado Springs
2. Obituary says she was a pianist with Boston Symphony Orchestra - Bob not ever heard that before.
3. Land records for William Herfurth in Ada County
4. Find marriage records in Ada County

NOTES: Bob Wagner: I was told by Mom: I was hardly talking when saw Aunt Frieda cooking chicken to send home from ranch with us. I said, "chick, chick."

Notes:

1849 BIRTH: MO,Cole Co-near Osage City: Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City... May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby.

1850 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp Dw#571: Conrad WAGONER age 1 year, born Missouri, son of George and Catherine WAGONER, all living with George's father and mother: Paulus and Kunyunda WAGONER

1860 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 13, pg 127, 5 July,Dw #794/806: Conrad WAGGONER age 12 years, born Missouri, son of George and Cath'n WAGGONER, living with grandparents, Paul and Caroline WAGGONER.

EDUCATION, 1869-1870 HISTORY: Directory of Jefferson City & Cole Co: "Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City, this county, May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby. He later attended Jones' Commercial College, St. Louis, graduating in class of 1869, from where he returned to the home of his father, George Wagner, and later removed to Jefferson City..."

1870 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp: HerQuest pg 10, 8 July, Dwelling 78/76: Conrath Wagner 21/Bav-farmer, son of George and Catherine Wagner

1870 HIST: Certificate of completion, March 23, 1870, St. Louis: "To Whom it may concern, this will certify that: Conrad Wagner has this day completed under my instruction a full course of Double Entry Bookkeeping, embracing Mercantile, Manufacturing and Steamboat Bookkeeping, Individual, Company and Compound Company, with Forms adapted to the Wholesale Retail Banking and Commission Businesses, etc., etc., together with Accounts Current, Account Sales, and a Complete System of Commercial Correspondence, and that he is in every respect worthy of public confidence as a Practical Accountant and as such I do most cheerfully commend him to the favorable cosideration of those who may wish to employ a competent Bookkeeper. [signed] Respectfully, Jonathan Jones"
Daily Capitol News and Post Tribune, May 1932, Death Notice for Conrad: "Brewery first located near the forks of the Old St Louis road and Osage City road. Lived there until 1870, when moved to Jeff City and purchased old Gundelfinger Brewery. Became known as C & L Wagner Brewing CO, which was later sold to Moerschel Brewing Co. in 1892. The Wagners established the first ice plant in Central Missouri in connection with the brewery. Thereafter Wagners engaged in business in Colorado Ssprings and then in lumber business in Missouri and Arkansas."

1878 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Conrad Wagner md Theresia Catherine Walther on 8 Oct 1878, married by JJ Sommers, Justice of Peace, at home of Albert Walther, her father. Witnesses: George Walther and Catherine Wagner, Henry Wagner and Elizabeth Walther. To this union have been born four sons and one daughter.

1880 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp,Jeff City:A/C Img 31,pg 72,11 June-Dunklin St,Dw 267/312: Conrad Wagner age 32,bn Bavaria, living with wife, Tressa, in his parent's home-George and Anna K Wagner

1887-1892 HISTORY,EMPLOYMENT: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City - The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, by J. W. Johnston:"...he worked in the brewery his father had recently purchased from John Gundelfinger, continuing here until his father retired from the business in 1887, when he, in partnership with his brother, Lawrence, operated the brewer successfully until 1892, when it was disposed of to the present proprietors, the Moerschel Brothers. He then engaged in the wholesale wine, beer and liquor business in Colorado Springs, being associated in this business with his brother, Lawrence, and in which he still retains his interest, his brother looking after the business. In addition to this and other property interests in Jefferson City, Mr Wagner is a stockholder in the First Nationaly Bank, of which he is the director.
He was united in Marriage October 8, 1878, to Theresa C, daughter of Albert Walther, a prominent farmer near Ewing Station. To this union have been born 4 sons and 1 daughter: Adlph L. is a druggist with G A Fischer; Edwin L is also a druggist in the employ of J L Wright; Miss Frieda is at school in Colorado Springs; Emil and Paul are at home. Mr Wagner is a member of the Evangelical Central Lutheran Church. His business movements have been attended with uniform financial success, and, as a result, he is now able to live in comparative retirement, although still in the prime of life. is home is 113 Ashley Street."

1893 HISTORY: CO,El Paso Co-Colorado Springs - Directory of Jefferson City & Cole Co: "Disposed of brewery and became partner with Lawrence in Colorado Springs, doing wholesale liquor business, Lawrence ran it. Prominent and wealthy citizen."
The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory... pg 375: "In addition to this and other property interests in Jefferson City, Mr. Wagner is a stockholder in the First Nation Bank...

1895 DEATH of father, George Wagner, obit September 1895: "Living: Conrad... in Jefferson City..."

1896-1908 HISTORY: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Daily Capital News, Post Tribune May 1932: "Prominent in business and civic enterprises. Director of First Nat'l Bank from 1896-1908."

1900 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jeff City:film #1240850;A/C Img 16,pg 8B,6-6,Dw 163,181-113 Ashley St:
WAGNER, Conrad 51/GY bn May 1849 (Gy,Gy) md 21yrs-retired brewer; Theresia-wife
42/MO bn Jan1858 (Gy,Gy) md 21, 5/7 children living; Adolph-son 19/MO bn
April 1881 (MO,MO)-drug clerk; Edwin-son 17/MO bn July 1882-drug clerk;
Emil-son 14/M bn April 1886-school; Paul-son 3/MO bn Nov 1896; Katherine
[shows Wagner and mothr/law-birth is right for his mother] 71/GY bn April
1829(Gy,Gy) widow-em 1846; Katie WOLFRUM-svt 24/MO, bn June 1875
(Gy,Gy) S-svt [dau of Ulrich].
Same block, #107 Ashley St. is Peter Gretlein, Ninne and dau Venita

1910 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 9,pg 180,19 Apr,Dw 88/94-113 Ashley St:
WAGNER, Conrad-head 60/MO (GY,GY) md1x-32 yrs, no occupation; Theressa-wife
52/MO (GY,GY) md1x-32 yrs, 5/7 children living, no occ; Frieda K-dau
25MO (MO,MO) single proof reader-ct house; Emil G-son 22/MO single clerk
in law office; Paul H-son 13/MO (MO,MO) single-no occ.

1920 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jeff City:Anc Img 14,1-9,Dw 38,204-105 1/2 E. High St:
Conrad Wagner age 70/MO (GY, GY)md, no occupation; Theresia-wife 61/MO
(GY,GY)md, no occ, living with son Adolph Wagner & dau-in-law Hannah

1920 DEATH of brother, Christopher A Wagner, obit 14 Dec 1920: "...The following relatives survive...4 bros: Conrad of this city; Lawrence of Sedalia; Henry of Mabton WA; and Louis of Denver CO.

1928 50th WED ANN: Post Tribune, Jeff City Monday, Oct 8, 1928 - 50th Wed Anniversary: "Mr and Mrs Conrad Wagner, 623 East High Street, pioneer residents of this section, are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today. Members of the family have arrived here from various parts of the country, and a banquet this evening at the Missouri Hotel conclude the day's celebration.
Mr and Mrs Wagner, aged 79 and 70 years respectively, have lived in Jeff City a greater part of their married life and head one of the most prominent families of this section.
Seven children were born: Otto and George, twins, died when three months old. The others were Adolph, Edwin, Frieda, Emil and Paul. The first three are married. There is one grand daughter, Miss Ruth, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Wagner of Jefferson City. Mr and Mrs Edwin Wagner reside in St Louis, Mr and Mrs Wm Herfurth reside in Boise Idaho, as does Emil Wagner. Paul resides in Marshfield, Oregon.
Mr Wagner was born May 1, 1849, nine miles east of Jefferson City near Schuberts, where his father and grandfather settled in seven years before. The National Highway which was then just being completed, ran through this farm. Mr Wagner assisted his father in farming and in the brewery business which they had established on the farm. They resided there until 1870, when they left the farm to come to Jefferson City where they purchased the old Gundlefinger Brewery. The Brewery was then conducted under the name of the C and L Brewery Company until sold to the Moerschel brothers in 1892.
During the years in the brewery the Wagners installed the first ice plant in Central Missouri. They later entered business in Colorado Springs, and in 1902 engaged in the lumber business in Missouri and Arkansas.
Mr Wager was prominent in the progress of Jefferson City in the early days. For twelve years, 1896 to 1908, he served as a stockholder and director of the First National Bank. He was greatly interested in any activities for the advancement of the city and was connected with many such movements. He retired from active business, however, twenty years ago.
Mrs Wagner, nee Theresia C Walther, was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Walther and was born at the farm home near the mouth of the Moreau, January 8 1858. She spent her early years on the farm there and was educated in the schools in Jefferson City.
They were married Oct 8, 1878, the wedding taking place on the Moreau and was one of the largest affairs of its kind in those days. Hundreds of relatives and other acquaintances attended from Cole and Osage Counties.
The two well known residents, although advanced in age, are active and in exceptionally good health. Mr Wagner finds time to take frequent trips through the woodlands near here on hunting expeditions. He is one of the most ardent squirrel hunters in the section. Mrs Wagner keeps busy with her house work which gives her great enjoyment.
Hundreds of congratulations were extended to them today by friends in Jeff City and surrounding communities.
All the living children are here for the celebration."

1930 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson Twp-1st pt:A/C Img 33,pg 40,4-17, Dw 290,387-623 High St:
WAGNER, Conrad-head 80/MO (Gy,Gy) md at 29, no occupation, own home, value
$8000; Theresia C-wife 72/MO (Gy, Gy) md at 20, no occupation

1932 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Cole-Jefferson City: Conrad Wagner died 21 May 1932, buried in the German Evangelical Cemetery, Death Certificate #15660.
He gave Cemetery land to the German Evangelical Church across the street from his home, located between Washington and Broadway. When the freeway went through, the cemetery was moved to one end of Riverview Cemetery, and everyone was moved.
Children living: Adolph-Jeff City, Edwin-St Louis, Frieda and Emil-Boise, Idaho; Paul-Salem, Oregon; one grandaughter, Ruth-Jeff City. Three brothers: Lawrence-Sedalia; Louis-Denver; Henry-Los Angeles; Mrs. George Peasner.


NOTES: Conrad's nickname - "Coon". Wife, Theresia nicknamed "Tracy". Married by JJ Sommers, Justice of Peace, at home of Albert Walther. Witnesses: George Walther and Catherine Wagner, Henry Wagner and Elizabeth Walther.
Postcard from Conrad to Mrs Conrad Wagner, dated 12 Sept 1898 from Germany. "I am now here with Mrs Timmer, sister of Mrs Ott. Thursday I will go to Nuernberg and from there to Meitlingen, your mothers birthplace. From there I go to Miltenberg, then to Potsdam to see Runges (sp?) folks and from there to Hamberg and pr (?) Stramerhouse Oct 2nd will drop postal over in a while been from Mietlingen I will write letter. The Ruins you observe on card are "alv robber roasts" about 700 years old. Preserve all cards I write home."
Postcard from Conrad to Mrs Joe Penninger 12 Aug 1898 from Germany. "Just got letter from home after I wrote yesterday. This is a fine place though too cold. Need overcoat every morning. Tell Susie I ....fellow for her. Will bring him or shall ship him by express. Glad to hear little Paul is keeping well. Go to Bavaria next Wednesday to visit parents old house. Love to Joe and Susie. Is Joe running for sheriff? Remember me to all at home. With love, your Bro Conrad Wagner."
Postcard from Conrad to Mrs Joe Penninger 18 Sep 1898 from Germany. "Dear Sister. Afternoon yesterday I skiied in your mother's birthplace, Mietlingen. The old house is still in good condition and a great many still living there. Knew and remembered your mother and all the Goser family and all wish to be remembered. This morning I attended Ch services in the Ulmer Minstern. The steeple is 500 feet high. Tell Joe will be back in time to vote for him. Love to all. Yours, Conrad Wagner."

Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 374: Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City, this county, May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby. He later attended Jones' Commercial College, St Louis, graduating in the class of 1869, from where he returned to the home of his father George Wagner, and later removed to Jefferson City. Here he worked in the brewery his father had recently purchased from John Gundlefinger, continuing here until his father retired from business in 1887, when he, in partnership with his brother, Lawrence, operated the brewery successfully until 1892, when it was disposed of to the present proprietors, the Moerschel Brothers. He then engaged in the wholesle wine, beer and liquor business in Colorado Springs, being associated in this business with his brother, Lawrence, and in which he still retains his interest, his brother looking after the business. In addition to this and other property interests in Jefferson City, Mr Wagner is a stockholder in the First National Bank, of which he is a director.
He was united in marriage October 8, 1878, to Theresa C., daughter of Albert Walther, a prominent farmer near Ewing Station. To this union have been born four sons and one daughter: Adolph L is a druggist with G A Fischer; Edwin L is also a druggist in the employ of J L Wright; Miss Frieda is at school in Colorado Springs; Emil and Paul are home. Mr Wagner is a member of the Evangelical Central Lutheran church. His business movements in life have been attended with uniform financial success, and , as a result, he is now able to live in comparative retirement, although still in the prime of life. His home is 113 West Ashley Street.

Conrad married Theresia Catherine Walther 8 Oct 1878, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States. Theresia (daughter of Albrecht Walther and Maria Anna Goser) was born 8 Jan 1858, Cole, Missouri, United States; was christened , Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; died 25 Dec 1932, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; was buried 27 Dec 1932, Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1858 BIRTH: MO,Cole Co: Theresia Catherine Walther was born 8 January 1858, daughter of Albert Walther/Germany and Mary Goser Walther/Germany.
Evangelical Church birth records Jeff City MO, list from David Mueller March 1986: Theresa C Wagner bn 1/8/1858

1860 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co-Lib Twp #783: Theresa Walter age 2 born Missouri, daughter of Albert and Mary Walter

1870 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co: Theresa Walter age 12 born Missouri, daughter of Albert and Mary Walter

1878 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Conrad Wagner md Theresia Catherine Walther on 8 Oct 1878, married by JJ Sommers, Justice of Peace, at home of Albert Walther. Witnesses: George Walther and Catherine Wagner, Henry Wagner and Elizabeth Walther.

1893 [1863?-ck] CHRISTENING: German Evangelic Lutheran Church records, Jefferson City, MO. Shows birth as 5 Jan 1858 and christening as 26 Mar 1893. Chr shown as conf on another pg-Bob's notes from church.

1900 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jeff City:film #1240850;A/C Img 16,pg 8B,6-6,Dw 163,181-113 Ashley St: Theresia Wagner age 42 born Missouri Jan1858 (Gy,Gy) md 21, 5/7 children living, wife of Conrad Wagner

1910 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City:Anc Img 9,pg 180,4-19,Dw 88/94-113 Ashley St: Theressa Wagner age 52 born Missouri (GY,GY) md 1 time, 32 yrs, 5/7 children living, no occupation, wife of Conrad Wagner

1920 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 14, 9 Jan,Dw 38/204-105 1/2 E. High St: Theresia Wagner age 61, born Missouri GY,GY)md, no occ, living with son Adolph Wagner and daughter in law Hannah

1930 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson Twp-1st pt:A/C Img 33,pg 40,17 April, Dw 290/387-623 High St:
Theresia C Wagner age 72 bn Missouri (Gy, Gy) md at 20, no occupation, wife of Conrad Wagner

1932 HISTORY: Letter dated 9 Oct 1932 from Theresa Wagner to son Paul: "... Mrs Wueger was here from St Louis. She is Caroline Schott's sister. She wants to call on me but has not come yet."

1932 DEATH, BURIAL: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Theresa Walther Wagner died 25 December 1932; buried Riverview Cemetery

NOTES: Evangelical Church records show her name as Theresa. Notes show "Tracy". Adam Walther), where cemetery is, is Theresia's uncle. Theresia and George grew up on that farm. Theresia had one sister who had no children. George was undertaker in Jeff City.

Notes:

1821 BIRTH,CHRISTENING: GY, Bavaria, Kulmbach-Schwarzach: Georg WAGNER born 13 February 1821, the son of Paulus WAGNER, master baker, and Kunigunda SEIDLER, from Kirchbuchau.

1840 IMMIGRATION: Records of Karl Walther 1996: Passports given to Georg and Christoph in Culmbach to go to North America. Paulus had to obtain permission for them in Oberfranken 19 Feb 1840.
Obituary, The Evening Courier, Jefferson City MO 25 Sep 1895: "...George...Born 13 Feb 1821 Schwarzach near village of Kulmbach, Bavaria Germany. Father & mother immigrated to US in 1840, living in Baltimore, Maryland, Kentucky & Ohio. Settled in Missouri in 1844..."
In immigration records, found a G. Wagner accompanied by C-H 50 yrs, farmer from Germany - NY port 1841 AB-405. [CK OUT]
Hist of Cole Co pg 900: ...George Wagner was reared to farming in his native country, and at the age of 19, with his brother Christ Wagner, came to the States, the former going direct to Jefferson City, MO., whither his brother afterward located... [continues at end]

1844 MARRIAGE #1: MO,Cole Co: George Wagner married Margaret Hirsch on 22 February 1844, no children [dau of John and Barbara Hirsh)

1846 HISTORY: MO,Cole Co-near Osage City: George Wagner built a brewery two and one-half miles west of Osage City, this being the first one established in the county.
Robert P Wagner has a copy of a picture of Henry LePage holding a picture of the Geo. Wagner front door of his brewery, with several men in front, several at the door and several at two windows. The picture Henry LePage was holding cannot be found to this date of 2010, re Paul LePage.

1846-47 MARRIAGE #2: Newspaper at his death shows he married 3 times, the first 2 no children, but does not say who married. [found Margaret Hirsch, then no name Hirsch...to check further]

1847 CITIZEN: 1847, along with brother Christopher.

1849 MARRIAGE #3:MO,Cole Co:George Wagner md Anna Katharina Wolfrum 27 February 1849.
IGI M514811,822 & M514811/1186: Margaret Hersh, Catharine Walfrum

1850 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp Dw#571:
WAGONER, George 28/GY; Catherine-wife 20/GY; Conrad-son 1/MO, all living
with George's father Paulus and mother Kunyunda WAGONER

1860 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 13, pg 127, 5 July,Dw #794/806:
WAGGONER,Paul 66/GY [$21,000,3300]brewer-farmer; Caroline 60/GY: Geo 39/GY-
brewer-farmer; Cath'n 30/GY; Conrad 12/MO; Lawrence 10/MO;
Wm 8/MO; Henry 5/MO; Chris 2/MO.

1861-64 MILITARY: MO,Cole Co: History of Cole Co-pg262, Roster of Soldiers 1861-65: Geo Wagner HG (home guard)

1863 LAND: MO,Cole Co Land Rcds, FHL film 901459, BK P-pg 183: 16 April 1863 between Floyd Crandall & wife, $1200 paid by George Wagner, both of Cole Co MO, towit: Part of inlot #337, commencing at the SE corner of said lot and running up High Street 19 1/4 feet, thence 128 ft 9 inches to the alley, thence down said alley 19 feet 2 1/4 inches, thence 198 feet 9 inches to the place of beginning, in the city of Jefferson.

1864 HISTORY: History of Cole Co by Goodspeed, pg 1164-addenda: The Exchange Bank of Jefferson City was first organized February 15, 1864 under title of Jefferson City Savings Association, Directors: Christ Wagner; Stockholders: Christ Wagner, George Wagner, Clay Ewing; First Board of Directors: Christ and George Wagner; Officers: Clay Ewing-President, Christ Wagner-Vice President.

1865 LAND: MO,Cole Co Land Rcds, FHL film 901459, BK Q-pg 587-88: 5 Aug 1865 between Christopher & wife Elizabeth Wagner & George Wagner, both of Cole Co, $1000 paid to the said Christopher Wagner in hand paid by George Wagner, towit: E half of SE Qter of Sec 30 Twp 44 Range 10 west, containing 80 acres more or less. Signed by Christopher & Elizabeth Wagner, notarized by John F Wielandy.

1867 LAND: MO,Cole Co Land Rcds, FHL film #0901462, BK T-pg 708: Indenture 12 Oct 1867. Thos Price & wife & H Clay Ewing witnesseth that whereas they ...named persons have subscribed & paid over to H Clay Ewing, agent,tho... set opposite their respective names for the purpose of purchasing lots in the city of Jefferson, #45-50, 55-59, 51-52 & the north half of 53-54, 61-62 towit: Christopher $200, George Wagner $75,A Gundelfinger $1500, Clay Ewing $100, ...Knaup $100, Fred Fischer $100, Joseph Knaup $100, John Doehla $115, F C Schott $15, Jefferson City Land Co $100, the City of Jefferson $4000, ...Dulles $200, ...Walther $100, Adam Hirsch $10, B C Veith $5, John Schott $100, Fred Miller $15, C Gundelfinger $126, J F Wielandy $50, JC Gundelfinger $175, John Neighhorn $25, .... (many more names). Now therefore in consideration of the ... & in further consideration of the sum of $1200 to me in hand paid, the receipt thereof is hereby acknowledged by W Clay Ewing, agent, w...aforesaid has granted, bargained & sold...following described lots in the city of Jefferson towit: the lots in said city numbered 47, 48, 55, & the north half of lot 54. 12 Oct 1867, signed Thos L Price & Caraline V Price (relinquished her dower to the real estate...)

1870 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp: HerQuest pg 10, 8 July, Dwelling 78/76:
WAGNER, George 49/Bav-farmer [19000,3000]; Catherine 43Bav-keep house;
Conrath 21/MO-farmer; Lorence 19.MO-farmer; William 15/MO;
Henry 12/MO; Christoph 10/MO; Catherine 8/MO; Louis 6/MO; August
3/MO; Paulus 75/Bav
(Next door John Wolfrum 59/Bav and Elizabeth 63/Switzerlnd,
next door to them: Ulrich Wolfrum 59/Bav, Catherine 33/Bav with children

1877 HISTORY: Jefferson City Daily Tribune, 25 July 1877-pg 1: "Our Volksfreund neighbors Kroeger & Wagner, have returned from Boonville. George reports himself well pleased with everything & everybody in the vine clad, except beer. Ferrell will start Topic in 2-3 weeks."

1878 HISTORY: Jefferson City Daily Tribune, 2 Oct 1878-pg 1: George running as independant candidate for Sheriff of Cole County. Illustrated Sketch Book... pg 374: "...He was elected Sheriff of Cole county on the Republican ticket in the Fall of 1878 and re-elected in 1880..."

1880 HISTORY: A History of Jefferson City... and of Cole Couny, Illustrated, by James E Ford, The New Day Press, Printers-Publishers-Binders, Jefferson City MO, pg 165: "In 1880 George Wagner and Sons have enlarged their brewery to a capacity of 50 barrels a day, have provided refrigeration, buying a "patent ice machine," dug 2 deep wells and increased storage space. They bought the brewery in 1870 of Joe Gundelfinger who bought it of Joe Kessler. This was the first brewery in Jefferson City, Kessler starting it in 1845 with production of a barrel of beer a week. The Americans did not drink beer at this time, and the German population was small. He operated only a year or so before selling to Gundelfiner who eventually increased production to a capacity of 27 barrels a day. This is the business now owned by Moerschel Brothers."

1880 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp,Jeff City:A/C Img 31 pg 72,11 June-Dunklin St,Dw 267,312:
WAGNER, George 59/Bav (Bav,Bav)-Brewer; Anna K-wife 51/--; Kate-dau 17/MO;
Conrat-son 32/--; Tressa-son's wife 22/-- ; Lorenz-son 30/--md; Annie-
son;s wife 29/--; Hilda 4/MO; Oscar 2/MO (children of Lorenz); Charles
Lehman-boarder 22/Baden, laborer

1892 HISTORY: The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 252: "...In 1892 the two [Moerschel] brothers purchased the Wagner Brewery in this city, changing the name to the Capital Brewery Company... purchase price of this plant was about $40,000..." pg 253: "... The main building took the place of several old buildings which constituted the Wagner Brewery..."
Paul LePage said this was the year they sold the brewery building to the Moerschels.

1894 HISTORY: The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 241: "...First National Bank - Mr John G Schott continued Vice-President of the organization until the day of his death (1894), when his place was taken by Geo. Wagner, upon whose death (1895)..."

1894 WILL: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City, 2 April 1894-original in possession of Robert P Wagner:
I George Wagner of the City of Jefferson, County of Cole Missouri, being of sound mind & in good health hereby make, declare & publish the following as my last will & testament:
1. All my debts & fun expenses shall be fully pd
2. I give & bequeath to my beloved wife Anna Catherine Wagner the proceeds of my Life Insur pol in the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Assn of NY; Mutual Life Ins of NY; the Germania Life Ins Co of NY
3. I give & bequeath to my sn Conrad Wagner-Nine thousand dollars ($9000)
4. I give & bequeath to my sn Lorenz Wagner-Nine thousand dollars ($9000)
5. I give & bequeath to my sn William W Wagner-Nine thousand dollars ($9000) & it shall be his privilege to purchase frm est the property known & everything belonging to me as the Monroe House sit on NE crnr High & Monroe st Jeff City for the sum of Twenty thousand dollars ($20000.00)
6. I give & bequeath to my on Henry Wagner-house on High St in Jeff City MO which he now occupies as a salloon being subd 6,7,8 of inlots 345, 346 & sum of three thousand dollars ($3000)
7. I give & bequeath to my sn Louis Wagner-Nine thousand dollars ($9000)
8. I give & bequeath to my dau Katherine Piesner,wife of George Piesner, the house on High St, Jeff City MO on part of inlot 337-338 & now occupied by Geo Piesner as a saloon & three thousand dollars ($3000)
9. I give & bequeath to my sn Christoph Wagner-Five dollars ($5)
10. I give & bequeath jointly to the 3 children of my sn Christoph Wagner bn out of mg with Mina Hull a certain note for One thousand dollars & the interest accrued thereon, which I hold against their grandfthr Hull; also two thousand dollars ($2000). The respective share of each shall be pd them when each becms lawful age, together with any interest that may hv accrued thereon. Should either of the children die bef arriving at that age, remaining ones shall divide its share.
11. I give & bequeath to the sn of Christoph Wagner bn out of mg with Mary Kielman: Herman Wm Wagner-one hundred dollars ($100)
12. All the rest of my property of whatever kind I hereby give & bequeath to my beloved wife Anna Catherine Wagner.
13. I hereby appoint my son Conrad Wagner as exec of this my last will & test. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal 2nd day April 1894 George Wagner seal
We attest the above & foregoing will by sugscribing our names hereunto as witnesses in the presence of George Wagner the testator this 13th day July 1895. Phillip Ott, Oscar G Burch

PROOF OF WILL: State of Missouri, Co of Cole In Probate Court
Be it remembered, that on this, the 28 day of Sep A.D 1895, bef me John J Sommer, Judge of Probate ct held in & for the Co & St aforesd, personally personally appeared Philip Ott & Oscar G Burch who are subscribing wit to the annexed Will of George Wagner the testator, & being by me 1st duly sworn depose & say that sd George Wagner the testator subscribe same in thr presence & pub & declared sd will & testamont & that at the time of signing the said will the sd testator was of sound & disposing mind & more than 21 yrs of age, & that sd
deponerates attested sd will as witness thereto by subsc thr names to same in presence of testator & of ea othr & at request of said testator. Signed by Philipp Ott, Oscar G Burch
Sworn to & subscribed bef me John J Sommer Judge of Probate ct 28 Sep AD 1895
Seal John J Sommer, Judge of Probate Court, State of Missouri, Co of Cole
I John J Sommer Judge of Probate Ct of Cole Co., having examined forgoing instrument purporting to be the last will of George & signed by Geo Wagner & having heard the testimony of Philipp Ott & Oscar G Burch subsc wit thereto in relation to the execution of same do declare & adjudge sd inst to be last will & testament of sd Geo Wagner late of Cole Co. decd
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of Probate Ct of Cole Co., at office in the City of Jefferson MO this 28 Sep 1895, seal John J Sommer Judge

1895 DEATH,BURIAL: Evangelical Church records Jeff City MO-buried in Riverview Cemetery.

1895 DEATH: Jefferson City Daily Tribune, 29 Sep 1895-pg 4 & Missouri Volksfreund 2 Oct 1895. Death notice:
JC Daily Tribune: Exec Estate: According to "Cole County Democrats" 14 May 1900, Conrad Wagner (sn) to be Executor of George's estate:
MO Volksfreund: "Georg Wagner war am 13.Februar 1821 zu Schwarzach bei Culmbach im bayerischen Regierungs-bezirk Oberfranken geboren, stand somit zur Zeit Seines Ublebens im 75sten Lebens-jahre

1895 DEATH,BURIAL: Newspaper Bob has - MR GEORGE WAGNER, A PIONEER CITIZEN, DIED LAST NIGHT
At 7:50 o'clock last night Mr George Wagner, one of the pioneer settlers of this country, died at his home on West Ashley Street. Mr Wagner was 73 yrs of age, and has always been an active and healthy man, until the last few months his helath had been very poor and was ended by his death last night.
Mr. Wagner and family are probably better knownthan any other family in this section of the state, and all who knew the old gentleman can testify to his friendship for all.
He was born at Schwarzach, near the village of Kulmbach, Bavaria, Feb 13, 1821, and with his father and mother immigrated to the United States in 1840 and resided in Baltimore, MD, then Kentucky and Ohio, and settled in this county in 1844. His mother died in 1869 and his father 2 yrs later.
The subject of this biography was reared to farming in his native country, an occupation which he followed in the US until 1844, when he opened a small brewery in Liberty Township, not far from Taos. He was forced to adopt primitive methods in order to operate this enterprise successfully, such as carrying water by hand from a spring a considerable distance from the plant. After operating it for a number of years he purchased a brewery in Jefferson City, which he operated for a number of years, when he retired from the business.
For many years he had been a prominent stockholder in the First National Bank, being rated as one of the welathiest men in Cole County.
He served two years as Sheriff in this county and one term in the city council. For many years he had been an honored member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of this city.
Mr Wagner belonged to that sturdy class of German pioneers upon whose honesty and industry their children and other descendants can look back upon with pride. While a foreigner by birth, he was a firm believer in American institutions and customs. The public school never had a warmer advocate, and, in fact, he not only believed and practiced ideas consistent with a free country and a free people but impressed the same very emphatically on those who came in contact with him. There are hundreds of men yet living in Cole County who can testify to Mr Wagner's liberality and forbearance. It is doubtful if a man in Cole County intended a helping hand to people who needed help as often as Mr. Wagner. Those who knew him intimately will join in saying that a kinder-hearted and more generous man never lived, and he was one who never oppressed the poor nor permitted it to be done.
Mr Wagner has been married three times, but had no children by his first two wives. He married Miss Catherine Wulfrum of this city in 1848, who survies him, and of this mariage thirteen children were born, of which the following are living: Contrad, Lawrence, William W., Henry, Christopher, Louis M and Tressa, the latter now Mrs George Peasner. Christopher is a merchant at Sacramento, Cal., and Louis M is a prominent Joplin (Mo.) attorney. The remainder of the sons are well-known and prominent businessmen of this city.
The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the German Lutheran Church. All the absent relatives of the family have been telegraphed for, and they will be here to attend the ceremonies.

1895 WILL: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City, MO Daily Tribune, 29 Sep 1895, pg 4. "The Will of George Wagner" Probated Yesterday--Schedule of the Requests Contained in the Document. The will of the late George Wagner was filed in the probate ct yest. No est. of the value of the est made. It contains 12 brief provisions, bequeathing
property & money as follows:
1. The payment of all debts and funeral expenses.
2. Bequeaths to his wife, Mrs Anna Catharine Wagner, the proceeds of 3 life insurance policies, $15,000 in all.
3. Bequeaths $9,000 to Conrad Wagner.
4. Bequeaths $9,000 to Lawrence Wagner.
5. Bequeaths $9,000 to WW Wagner, with privilege of purch Monroe House for $20,000. ($30,000? CK)
6. Bequeaths $3,000 to Henry Wagner & East High property he now occupies
7. Bequeaths $9,000 to Louis Wagner.
8. Bequeaths $3,000 to Tressa Peasner & High St prop occupied by husband
9. Bequeaths $3,000 to Christ Wagner.
10. Bequeaths $2,000 & note for $1,000 to 3 minor heirs of Christ Wagner bn out of his marriage with Minnie Hull.
11. Bequeaths $100 to Herman W, sn of Christ Wagner, bn of mg to Mary Vaulman
12. Bequeaths all other property, real & pers to his wife.
Conrad Wagner is named in the will as executor of the estate. The will was witnessed by Judge Phillip Ott & Mr. O.G. Burch.

1900 HISTORY: The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, Pg 374: "George Wagner, deceased, was born in Schwarzach, Bavaria, February 13, 1821, from which place, at the age of twenty, he immigrated to America, and settled on a farm in Cole County, near Osage City. His education was in the private schools of his native town in Bavaria.
In 1846 he built a brewery 2 1/2 miles west of Osage City, this being the first one established in the county. He continued to operate this enterprise successfully until 1870, when he removed to Jefferson City, purchased the plant (now owned by Moerschel Bros.) which he continued to operated until 1886, when he sold to his sons, Conrad and Lawrence, who in turn disposed of their interest to the present proprietors. He was elected Sheriff of Cole County on the Republican ticket in the Fall of 1878 and re-elected in 1880. He served as Alderman of Jefferson City a number of years. He as a member of the Evangelical Centrul Lutheran church and also of the IOOF.
He was united in marriage in the spring of 1849 to Anna R, daughter of Nicholas Wolfrum, a farmer near Osage City, she being a native of Bavaria. Mr Wagner wad the father of thirteen children, of whom seven are living: Conrad is a prominent and wealthy citizen of this city; Lawrence is in Colorado Springs; William W is the popular proprietor of the Monroe House; Henry is in the hotel business in St Louis; Christopher is in San Francisco, CA and Louis is in Denver CO; Katherine is the wife of George Peasner of this city. Mr Wagner was a prominent figure in Cole County and Jefferson City during his successful like, and established what is now on of the most prominent families in the county. His death occurred in this city September 24, 1895, at the age of 74 years. His wife survives him, and is now aged 71 years, making her home with her eldest son, Conrad."

1900 HIST OF COLE CO MO, Goodspeed & DIRECTORY OF JEFF CITY AND COLE CO, by Johnson:
Belonged to "German" Evangelical Central Lutheran Church on Washington 1846-built brewery, first in co., 1870-bought brewery in Jeff C, sold to sns Conrad & Lawrence in 1886. In 1892-sold brewery to Moerschel Bros. 1878,1800-Elected Sheriff & was Alderman sev yrs.
Spring 1849 md Anna Wolfrum in Jeff City, dau of Nicholas Wolfrum, farmer nr Osage City, she being a native of Bavaria.

ILLUSTRATED SKETCHBOOK AND DIRECTORY, p 252 - picture of Jeff City Brewery.

EVANGELICAL FAMILY RELIGEOUS BOOK, written by Conrad Wagner: Give parents' names and dates of birth and death, and lists children and their dates. 3 children missing: sys 13 children bn to George & Tressa-CK
Evelyn Peasner "6 children of George & Anna Wagner bur with Paulus & Kunnigunde on hill overlooking orig brewery site. No stones-CK

HISTORY OF COLE, MONITEAU, MORGAN, BENTON, MILLER, MARIES & OSAGE COUNTIES MO, Vol 2, pg 900 [originally published by Goodspeed, Chicago in 1889]: "George Wagner, a brewer of Jefferson City, MO., is a native of Kulmbach, Bavaria, Germany, and was born February 13, 1821. His parents were Paul and Caroline (Seidel) Wagner, who immigrated to America in 1842, and settled in Cole County, Mo., where the father died in 1871, and the mother in 1869.
George Wagner was reared to farming in his native country, and at the age of nineteen, with his brother, Chris Wagner, came to the States, the former going direct to Jefferson City, Mo., whither his brother afterward located. Our subject first engaged in farming, which occupation he followed until 1842, when he opened a small brewery, and has since devoted his attention to that business. He married in Jefferson City, Catherine Wolfrum, who was born in Muenchberg, Bavaria, and came to America with her parents in 1841. This union has been blessed with six sons and one daughter, viz: Conrad, Lawrence, William W., Henry, Christopher, Louis and Thresa, the latter the wife of George Piesner of Omaha, Nebraska. Conrad and Lawrence are partners in the brewery, and constitute the firm of C & L Wagner. William Wagner is the proprietor of the Monroe House of Jefferson City. Henry is in the saloon business; Christopher is in the mercantile business in Sacramento CA, and Louis M. is a leading lawyer in Jefferson City. Mr Wagner is a stockholder of the First National Bank, and is quite a prominent man in business circles in Jefferson City. He was formerly quite extensively engaged in farming. He served two terms as sheriff, having been elected on the Republican ticket, and served one term in the city council. During the war he did active and honorable duty in the Home Guards of the State, and he is an Odd Fellow of many years standing. The family worship at the Lutheran church."

Georg married Anna Katharina Wolfrum 27 Feb 1849, Cole, Missouri, United States. Anna (daughter of Johann Nikol Wolfrum and Anna Elisabetha Doehla) was born 23 Apr 1829, Mussen, Muenchberg, Bavaria, Germany; was christened 28 Apr 1829, Mussen, Muenchberg, Bavaria, Germany; died 3 Apr 1903, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; was buried 6 Apr 1903, Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1829 BIRTH: Germany,Bayern-Mussen: Anna Katharina Wolfrum born 23 April 1829
Wagner family religeous book-Robert P. Wagner, notes by Conrad Wagner. Wagner family picture of Nicholas Wolfrum: "home of Nicholas Wolfrum in Mussen Bayern. Anna Katharina born there, 1829."
Letter from Evang.-Luth. Pfarramt Muenchberg 22 Oct 1991: 3. Wolfrum Katharina, * 23.04.1829. [bn23 Apr 1829] in Mussen, Kind von Johann Nikol Wolfrum, Bauer and Ehefrau Anna Elisabetha, geb Doehla, baptized in Mussen 28.04.1829 [28 April 1829] BK 1829 pg 1023 #64.

1842 IMMIGRATION: March 1842 New Orleans Port-ship Clementine from Bremen Port #22: WOLFRUM, Nicolaus 42(1800)-farmer from Bavaria to St Louis; Anna 40(1802); Catharina 12(1830); Elise 10(1832); Nicolaus 8(1834); Ullerich 6(1836); Elise 4(1838); Katharina 2(1840)

1849 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co: George Wagner md Anna Katherine Wolfrum on 27 Feb 1849
Paul Henry Wagner, grandson, recorded her marriage to George Wagner.
Cole Co, MO Mg Rec Bk A, p 272 - Shows George and Catharine 1849.

1850 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp Dw#571[living with George's parents, Paulus & Kunyunda Wagoner: Catherine Wagoner age 20, bn Germany, wife of George Wagoner

1860 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 13, pg 127, 5 July,Dw #794/806: Catherine Waggoner age 30 born Germany, wife of George Waggoner, living with George's parents

1880 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp,Jeff City:A/C Img 31 pg 72,11 June-Dunklin St,Dw 267,312: Anna K Wagner, age 51 born Bavaria, wife of George Wagner

1900 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City,113 Ashley St: Katherine Wagner 71/GY, born April 1829, immigrated 1842 [in country 58 yrs] living with and mother of Conrad Wagner.

1903 DEATH: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Evangelical Church records Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO.

Notes:

1822 BIRTH: GY,Bavaria,Muenchberg,Wulmersreuth: Albert Walther born 30 Aug 1822
Will of father, Walther, Jan 1866. Known as Albert-US.
Evang-Luth Parish bapt rcd pg 93-4 Weissdorf/Oberfranken, Bavaria, GY. Godparents: Albrecht Koehler only son of Andreas Koehler, farmer in Voelkenreuth.
BIRTH,IMMIGRATION: Karl Walther Gy 1995 research in archive rcds Bamberg Gy: Bn 2;30 am

RELIGEON: Evangelical Lutheran

1844 CITIZENSHIP: October 10,1844, five years after being in U.S. and 1 year Missouri.
(3 years before he was 21 and 2 years after) Showed Albrecht Walther. Wit: Charles R. Moller, Mos B Cordell.

1848 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co: Cole Co marriage records show Albert Walthers married Catherine Proebstel in 1848.
IGI M514811/1810, shows Albert Walthers to Catharine Probstel, 28 Sep 1948, Cole, MO.
Robert P. Wagner's notes from trip to Jeff City say Albert was married before and that his wife died on Oregon Trail.

1850 CENSUS:MO, Cole Co #550-534:
WALTERS, Albert 27/GY; Catherine 24/GY; John A 1/12 MO

1856 MARRIAGE #2: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Albert Walters to Mary Goser 2 September 1856
IGI M514811/1152: Albert Walters to Mary Gosen 2 Sep 1856, Cole MO

1860 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co-Lib Twp #783:
WALTER, Albert 37/Gy; Mary 25/Gy; Geo 6/MO; Theresa 2/MO; Eliz 2/12 MO

1861-1865 MILITARY: MO,Cole Co Roster of Soldiers 1861-1865: "Allbert Wathers H.G.(home guard)"

1868 GOV: "WEEKLY TRIBUNE", Oct 18 & Nov 4, 1868: Democratic candidate for representative of Cole County, but defeated by McKernan 816 to 788. "He is a practical, honest farmer and businessman, and thorough representative of German agriculture and industrial interests of Cole
County. He is opposed to Negro sufferages and high taxes."

1868 LAND: MO, Cole Co, 8 Aug 1868: Bought two pieces of land, Book V pg594-5:
So end Lot 348, 101 x 94 and south end Lot 349, ..x94, also survey 11, Lot 129 fronting 29 x 198 on Main Street for $296.00 from Wells, Covington, Parsons.
NW 1/4 Sec 8/Twp 42/R 11 (40 acres more or less) $30 from same people.

1870 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co:
WALTER, Albert 47/Bav; Mary 37/Wurtenburg; George 17/MO; Theresa 12/MO;
Elizabeth 10/MO; Lillie 2/MO.

1879 DEATH: MO,Cole Co-East Jefferson City: Albert Walther died 15 April 1879; buried in Walther Cemetery on property behind father's house on Algoa Road [2009, called Calbackna Road]

NOTES: Geo W, a son, had a furniture store and was an undertaker with partner Frank Wymore, 106 High St. Death date, Albert & Mary from notes also. Says Marie Anna after Mary Ann.
Notes: Paul Henry Wagner to son Bob: Albert had previous wife; Geo was 1/2 brother to Theresia. He was son of first wife who died on Oregon trail (eastern Oregon) when they went to Portland. Mar 1991 notes: Made a land claim in what
is now part west Portland [not found yet]
ALBERT'S HOUSE ON ALGOA: Don Walther 3/1991 - highway to St. Louis went in front of Albert's house, then Thomas Walther's house on ridge of hill. Railroad went across Ewing's property down where tracks are now, to Ewing Station at end of Algoa Road turn (Reformatory now is). Jim Knaebel owns a home west of old Albert Walther home. (after cross Moreau going east, take first road on left and go up hill - Albert's house east of Knaebel's) Knaebel has the will of Thomas Walther in his abstract. [also has a copy of what house looked like early on] Jim lived in house about 15 years while building current home. (Robert P. Wagner has photograph of house with family in front)

Albrecht married Maria Anna Goser 2 Sep 1856, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States. Maria was born 20 Apr 1833, Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 16 May 1892, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States; was buried May 1892, East Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri,USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1833-35 BIRTH: GERMANY: 1860 Cole Co Missouri census: 25/GY. 1870 & 80 censuses: 37/Wurtenburg, 47/Wurtemburg. Birth:1833-35 [ck out].

1856 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Cole Co Missouri Marriage Records Bk B, p 114, 1856.

1860 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co-Liberty Twp Dw 783:
WALTER, Albert 37/Gy; Mary 25/Gy; Geo 6/MO; Theresa 2/MO; Eliz 2/12 MO

1870 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co:
WALTER, Albert 47/Bav; Mary 37/Wurtenburg; George 17/MO; Theresa 12/MO;
Elizabeth 10/MO; Lillie 2/MO

1880 CENSUS: MO,Cole-Liberty Twp: Anc.com Img 13, pg 17, 16 June, Dw155/155:
WALTHER, Mary A 47/Wurtemburg (Wurt,Wurt) Wid-keeping house; George W
son 26/MO (Bav,Wurt) Single farmer; Elizabeth-dau 20/MO Single
at home; Lillie-dau 12/MO-at home.

1892 DEATH,BURIAL: Tombstone in Walther Cem-Algoa Rd [2009-called Calbackna Rd] 8 miles east of Jeff City M0, 1892.

Check out 1860, 1870, 1900 CENSUS: Liberty Twp, Cole Co, MO - Gosers, family?

NOTES: She may have committed suicide along Moreau River. She was a sleep walker, not sure how met death...by accident or intent? Didn't find her for several days. Note written on a napkin in the hand of Robert P Wagner: "Granties mother sleep walked when she was older. She walked down to the Moreau and took off her clothes and fell in the river. They didn't find her for several days... This was Mary Ann Walther nee Goser."
Albert had a previous wife, who died in Portland? George son of #1.
Paul Henry Wagner to Bob: Mary Ann must have been a pretty good old gal. Albert and wife used to wrestle and he would throw her down - his mother really got on him for it.
NAME: Probably Goeser in German, could be Gosser. SLC library info.