Wagner

Biographical Sketch of Jacob Wagner

Wagner, Jacob; born, Switzerland, 1840; son of John R. and Mary Weltz Wagner; educated, Cleveland public schools; married, Cleveland, Aug. 4, 1870, Elizabeth Fontins; issue, two sons, Frank A. and Charles J.; served three years in Rebellion; enlisted Co. B, 128th O. V. I., January, 1862; discharged, March, 1865; guarded rebel officers at Johnson’s Island and transported them for exchange to Vicksburg, Miss.; two different times under a flag of truce inside the rebel lines 300 miles; also to Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus, O.; pres. The Wagner Manufacturing Co., the firm was started in 1866, and the present company incorporated … Read more

Stephenson County Illinois World War 1 Veterans

Honor roll of the Great War, Stephenson County, 1917-1919

This small booklet contains all the known men and women who participated in World War 1 and claimed their home of record as Stephenson County, Illinois. By participation, this record does not limit this to soldiers, but also contains the records of those men and women who served the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., and other non-fighting positions. This book is free to read or download.

Birmingham: reflections on community

Birmingham - reflections on community

This book is the second volume of a collaborative project called “Birmingham Remembers” Residents of the Birmingham neighborhood had been interviewed in the 1980s. With this project the participants comments are organized by topic. Topics include heritage, education, religion, work, recreation, neighborhood, rituals, holidays, the Great Depression, military service, the Hungarian Revolution, activism and reminiscences.”

Wagner, Della – Obituary

Della Wagner Dies At Hospital Della C. Wagner, 82, resident of 1306 Fifth St., and a retired business woman, died at a local hospital Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dempsey’s Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Keith Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview cemetery. Born at Summerville July 28, 1878, Mrs. Wagner had resided in La Grande for 24 years. She was a member of the Methodist church, the Eastern Star and was past president of the Rebekah Assembly of Idaho. Mrs. Wagner and her husband operated a general store and ran the post office … Read more

Wagner, Howard – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon H. Wagner Dies At North Bend Howard L. Wagner, a native of Wallowa County, passed away at North Bend, Oregon on Monday, March 12, 1951 following a heart attack. Howard Leslie Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wagner, was born at Enterprise June 6, 1905. He attended the Enterprise schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1925. He was married to Miss Grace Jacobs, of Imnaha September 10, 1934. To this union was born a son, David Lee, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Yvonne. He had been engaged as a longshoreman … Read more

History of Natrona County, Wyoming

Casper Wyoming in 1894

For individuals researching ancestors who lived in Natrona County between 1888 and 1922, this book offers valuable context and potential leads. It includes names of county officials, war veterans, pioneers, and individuals involved in notable local events, as well as detailed accounts of institutions such as schools, churches, newspapers, and civic organizations. Descriptions of towns, industries, and public records provide insight into the communities where ancestors may have lived or worked. While not a genealogical record in and of itself, the book’s extensive local detail can help place family histories within the broader social and economic framework of the time. And who knows, perhaps your ancestor was one of the more colorful citizens portrayed…

Biography of Edwin H. Wagner

Edwin H. Wagner, of the firm of Edwin H. Wagner & Company, certified public accountants of St. Louis, was born in Laramie City, Wyoming, October 6, 1873, a son of Henry and Susan (Cantwell) Wagner. The father’s birth occurred in Ohio and during the Civil war he served with the Halleck Guards and participated in the siege of Jackson and other important engagements that led up to the final victory that crowned the Union arms. The mother was a grandniece of General Joseph Warren, who commanded -the troops at Bunker Hill, where he gave his life for the cause of … Read more

Biography of Emil Kuder, M. D.

Dr. Emil Kuder (b. 1851, Stuttgart, Germany) was a distinguished physician and surgeon who practiced in Kansas for over thirty years. Educated at Tübingen University, he graduated in 1876 with a top medical degree after a rigorous seven-year program. He served in the Franco-Prussian War before moving to the United States in 1879, where he practiced in Pennsylvania before settling in Kansas in 1883. Dr. Kuder was highly respected in Coffeyville, where he established a successful practice. He was married to Elizabeth Wagner in 1881 and had six children. His contributions to medicine and community life were widely recognized.

Lucinda C. Todd Foster of Fort Plain NY

FOSTER, Lucinda C. Todd6, (Samuel Beach5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1, born Feb. 14, 1811, died July 3, 1873, married Nov. 4, 1830, Amos Foster who was of Fort Plain, N. Y., who was born April 11, 1804, died Jan. 31, 1874. Children: I. Sarah Emmeline, b. Nov. 19, 1831, m. Oct. 2, 1849, Chauncey Wagner; they resided at Fort Plain, N. Y. II. Mary Ann, b. Oct. 13, 1833, m. Jan. 8, 1861, James Brookman. III. Helen Eugenia, b. March 29, 1841, m. Jan. 8, 1861, Peter P. Wagner, also of Fort Plain, N. Y. IV. Hermon A., b. Aug. … Read more

1921 Farmers’ Directory of Cameron Iowa

1921 Farm Map of Cameron Township, Audubon County, Iowa

Abbreviations: Sec., section; ac., acres; Wf., wife; ch., children; ( ), years in county; O., owner; H., renter.   Aikman, C. M. Wf. Alma. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 160 ac., sec. 6. (26.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle. Owner, W. F. Aikman. Aikman, W. F. Wf. Nettie; ch. Glen, Fern, Lloyd and Gladys. P. O. Gray, R. 1. R. 260 ac., sec. 7; R. 240 ac., sec. 8; O. 160 ac., sec. 6. (40.) Breeder of Short Horn Cattle. Owner, J. F. Liken. Albertsen, M. and A. Hansen. P. O. Gray, R. 1.R. 400 ac., sec. 21. (8 … Read more

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.

History of Long Beach, California

Long Beach Community Book

The “Long Beach Community Book,” authored by Walter H. Case and published in 1948 by A.H. Cawston, is an extensive exploration of the history and development of Long Beach, California. The book is divided into two main sections: a historical narrative and biographical sketches. The first part of the book offers a detailed account of Long Beach’s evolution from its early beginnings to a thriving city. It covers various aspects of the city’s growth, including its geographical advantages, municipal governance, public facilities, educational institutions, and notable events such as epochal oil discoveries and the impact of wartime activities. The narrative also addresses challenges faced by the city, such as land subsidence and the major issue of tideland rights. The second part of the book comprises biographical sketches of significant Long Beach citizens, both past and present, highlighting their contributions to the community.

History of Bland County Virginia

History of Bland County Virginia

The History of Bland County was compiled in 1961 and published to coincide with the 100th Anniversary of the formation of Bland County. Largely comprised of interesting anecdotes concerning early settlers, it is one of the most valuable secondary source available for researchers of Bland County Virginia ancestry. Free to read and download.

Wagner, Charles

Charles Wagner died at Camp No. 1 of The East Oregon Lumber Co., last Friday night and was buried in the Enterprise cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Moose lodge. All of his relatives were sick and the funeral party was composed of eight auto loads of Moose members. This was the first funeral from the new Moose lodge room. The Moose paid all the expenses of the funeral. Wallowa County Reporter, Thursday, December 12, 1918

Genealogy of George Spracklin

George Spracklin, son of Peter Spracklin and Elizabeth Andrews, continued living in Dudley Township, Hardin Co., Ohio. There he met Arloa Turner Minor and was married 9 April 1840, Knox Co., Ohio. In December of 1864 George bought land here in Shelby Co., Illinois in Drypoint Township. He paid $3680 for 200 acres south of Lakewood, Ill; in 1865, he and his family lived in Edwards County, Ill. before moving to Shelby County. By 1868 George owned 300 acres in Shelby County. Arloa, George’s wife, died in July, 1892 and is buried in Red Bank Cemetery, land formerly owned by George … Read more