William Wagner

Male 1849 - 1925  (75 years)


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  • Headstones
    William and Margaretha Wagner headstone
    William and Margaretha Wagner headstone

  • Name William Wagner 
    Born 16 Jun 1849  Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Christened Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 May 1925  Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Buried 30 May 1925  Wolfrum Cemetery, E Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I120  Wagner-Thomas
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2013 

    Father Christoph Wagner,   b. 10 Nov 1824, Schwarzach, Bavaria, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Dec 1881, Russellville, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Elisabetha Margaretha Wolfrum,   b. 30 Jul 1831, Mussen, Muenchberg, Bavaria, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1913, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 17 Jan 1848  Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 8, 9
    Family ID F75  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaretha Fischer,   b. 25 Mar 1853, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 May 1894, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years) 
    Married 18 Apr 1872  Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    Children 
    +1. Pauline Wagner,   b. 17 Oct 1873, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1966, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
    +2. Christopher Julius Wagner,   b. 14 Nov 1874, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1957, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     3. Margaretha Wagner,   b. 21 Mar 1877, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 1954, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     4. Wilhelm Conrad Wagner,   b. 9 Jun 1879, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Sep 1961, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     5. Karl Wagner,   b. 21 Nov 1881, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1888, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 6 years)
     6. Elizabeth Antonia Wagner,   b. 21 Jun 1884, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1901, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 16 years)
     7. Johann Wagner,   b. 5 Sep 1886, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jul 1888, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
     8. Catharina Maria Wagner,   b. 12 Mar 1889, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1904, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 14 years)
    +9. Elsie Elizabeth Wagner,   b. 1 Jan 1893, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jun 1946, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years)
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2014 
    Family ID F102  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Jun 1849 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Apr 1872 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 May 1925 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • 1849 BIRTH: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: William Wagner was born 16 June 1849
      Evangelical Church records Jeff City Mo

      1860 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: HerQuest pg 184, 20 July, Dwelling 1199/1229: William Wagner age 11 born Missouri, son of Christ and Elizabeth Wagner

      1870 CENSUS: MO, Cole Co-Jefferson City Twp, PO, pg 40, 29 June 1870, Dw#277: William Wagner age 21, born Missouri, son of Christ and Elizabeth Wagner

      1872 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co: William Wagner md Margaretha Fischer 18 April 1872

      1880 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jeff City: Film #287758, Anc Img 9,pg 9, 5 June: Dw 79,79:
      Wagner, William 31/MO (Bav.Bav)-farmer; Margaret 27/MO (MO,MO);
      Pauline-dau 7/MO; Christopher-son 6/MO; Margaret-dau 4/MO;
      Conrad-son 1/MO

      1900 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson Twp: Film #1240850, Vol 24,33,2,80 - between William E Wolfrum and Julius Wolfrum homes: (William & Margaret not listed, Pauline is married) Dwelling #40/44:
      Wagner, Christ Nov 1874 25/MO; bro Conrad Jun 1879 20/MO; sis Maggie
      Mar 1887 23/MO; sis Lizzie Jun 1884 15/MO; sis Katie Mar 1889
      11/MO; sis Elsie Jan 1893 7/MO.

      1925 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: William Wagner died 27 May 1925; buried Wolfrum Cemetery on Schott Road, tombstone dates: 16 June 1849-27 May 1925 [no places shown]
      Jefferson City, MO Tribune, 28 May 1925, pg 1.

      "The funeral of William Wagner, who died last night after a long illness of complications incident to old age, will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his son, Christ, on the St Louis road. Rev Berlekamp will conduct the services and burial will be made in Wolfrum Cemetery.
      Mr Wagner was born in Cole Co 76 years ago and resided here all of his life. He spent many years on a farm and later moved to this city to make his home. He was for several years employed at Central Grade School. His wife to whom he was married in 1872, preceded him in death 31 years ago yesterday.
      He is mourned by two sons, Christ and Conrad Wagner, three daughters, Mrs Emil Schneider, Mrs Fred Miller, and Mrs Nelse Addison, all of Jeff City.
      He was well and favorably known throughout the county where he resided for many years. His hundreds of friends regret his death."

      1925 WILL: Jefferson City Tribune, 10 Jun 1925, pg 4: Shows $1000 left to each of his five children and the remainder of estate divided between them. The provisions for widow made before his death. Will dated 21 June 1918, son Christ Wagner, executor. (Pauline, Christ, Margaretha, Conrad, Elsie)



      ACTION - CHECK OUT - William Wagner:
      1. Wills, SLC: Index to Cole Co Wills, Microfilm 66, 1875-1926, p 79.
      2. Also check out marriage shown in Cole Co Mg records - Bk 3,p 76 - to Caroline Deering 10 February 1897. J.C. Tribune 28 May 1925.

      1900 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jeff City, on Miller Street:
      Wagner, William Jan (Jun) 1850; Carolina W Nov 1859; Lottie D Sept 1886
      13/MO; Carrie Nov 1887 12/MO; Nellie Dec 1889 10/MO.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Missouri,Cole Co-Jefferson City: German Evangelical Church records.
      William Wagner born 16 June 1849, Jefferson City, Missouri

    2. [S65] Missouri: Certificate of Death, Certif #14598, Reg #108.
      William Wagner... was born Jan. 15, 1849, Jefferson City, MIssouri, son of Christ Wagner and Eliz. Wolfrum [both born Germany]...
      Date: 2 June 1925

    3. [S65] Missouri: Certificate of Death, Cerrtif #14598, Reg #108.
      William Wagner, married farmer, Jefferson City, Missouri, died May 28 1925, Jefferson City, Cole Co, Missouri, of Myocarditis and Influenza, attended to by M. R. Aldridge, M. D. He was born Jan. 15, 1849, Jefferson City, MIssouri, son of Christ Wagner and Eliz. Wolfrum [both born Germany], husband of Margaret. He was buried 30 May 1925 in the Wolfrum Cemetery by Walther-Wymore Undertakers of Jefferson City. Informant: Christ Wagner of Jefferson City, Missouri./
      Date: 2 June 1925

    4. [S13] Obituary: Missouri,Cole Co-Jefferson City, Pg 1.
      The funeral of William Wagner, who died last night after a long illness of complications incident to old age, will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his son, Christ, on the St Louis road. Rev Berlekamp will conduct the services and burial will be made in Wolfrum Cemetery.
      Mr Wagner was born in Cole Co 76 years ago and resided here all of his life. He spent many years on a farm and later moved to this city to make his home. He was for several years employed at Central Grade School. His wife to whom he was married in 1872, preceded him in death 31 years ago yesterday.
      He is mourned by two sons, Christ and Conrad Wagner, three daughters, Mrs Emil Schneider, Mrs Fred Miller, and Mrs Nelse Addison, all of Jeff City.
      He was well and favorably known throughout the county where he resided for many years. His hundreds of friends regret his death."
      Jefferson City, MO Tribune

      Date: 28 May 1925

    5. [S65] Missouri: Certificate of Death, Certif #14598, Reg #108.
      William Wagner... was buried 30 May 1925 in the Wolfrum Cemetery by Walther-Wymore Undertakers of Jefferson City.
      Date: 2 June 1925

    6. [S39] Missouri,Cole Co: Marriage Records, Bk A, p 258.
      Christopher Wagner and Elizabeth Margaretha Wolfrom...married 17th day of January 1848
      Date: 1848

    7. [S72] Missouri,Cole Co: Newspapers, page 2.
      In Cole County, on the 17th inst, by Robert A Garrett, Esq., Mr Christopher Wagner to Miss Elizabeth M Wolfrom.
      Jefferson City, MO Inquirer

      Date: 22 January 1848

    8. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com, Anc.com Img 40, MG Bk, pg 258.
      State of Missouri, County of Cole: I, Robert A Ewing, lawful Justice of the County court for Cole County of said State, hereby certify that on the 17th day of January 1848, in the County of Cole aforesaid, I united in the bonds of Matrimony Christopher Wagner and Elizabeth Margaretha Wolfrom, each of said county, given under my hand this 17th day of January 1848, signed R. A. Ewing... filed Jany 24th 1848.
      Missouri Marriage Records, 1801-2002, Searched 2-8-2009, copy of original marriage record page 258, also Index to Marriage Records 1821-1881, pg 152

    9. [S112] Misssouri, Cole Co-Jefferson City newspaper: The Daily Post.
      ...Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner... Elizabeth Wolfrum... was married to Christ Wagner Jan 17,1849 at the old Wolfrum homestead 5 miles east of this city. The ceremony was performed by Judge Ewing, father of Ash and Clay Ewing, deceased. They made their home there for a short tme and then came to Jefferson City. Their union was blessed with seven children...

    10. [S39] Missouri,Cole Co: Marriage Records, 1872, page 77 .
      William Wagner md Margaretha Fischer 18 April 1872, Jefferson City, Cole Co, Missouri
      also Missouri Marriage Records 1805-2002, searched Feb 2009: copy of original Index to Marriage Records, 1821-1881, pg 152: MG Bk D pg 4, filed April 14, 1872

    11. [S3] Missouri,Cole Co-Jefferson City: German Evangelical Church records.
      Wilhelm Wagner - Marg. Fischer 1871
      List of marriages on record at the German Evangelical Church on Ashly and Washington, sent to Robert P Wagner by David Mueller of Jefferson City, March 1986