Milton Joseph Wagler

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202100
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Wagler, Harvey, son of Joseph and Mary (Lichti) Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., March 20, 1910; died at St. Mary's Hospital, July 24, 1962, from a heart condition; aged 52 y. 4 m. 4 d. He was married to Edna Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 8 sons (Mrs. Norman Harrison, Ruth, Milton, Delford, Delton, Ray, Harvey, Jr., Ervin, Laverne, and Edward), 2 brothers and 7 sisters (John, Alvin, Mrs. John Klassen, Mrs. Emmanuel Kuepfer, Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. David Brunk, Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, Mrs. Aaron Horst, and Idella), and one grandchild. He was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held July 27, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 44 - November 6, 1962 - pages 990, 991.

Harvey married Edna Wagler 15 Aug 1937. Edna (daughter of Aaron Z. Wagler and Leah R. Littwiller) was born 29 May 1909, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1976, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Amish Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214401
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Wagler.- Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wagler, was born in Waterloo Co., May 29, 1909; died of a heart attack at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 7, 1976; aged 67 y. On Aug. 15, 1937, she was married to Harvey Wagler, who preceded her in death on July 24, 1962. Surviving are 8 sons (Milton, Ray, Erwin, Edward, Delford, Delton, Harvey, and Laverne), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Norman Harrison, and Mrs. Ruth Gallan), 17 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Allan and Elton Wagler), and one sister (Elmina Wagler). She was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Nelson Martin and Gerald Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 2 - January 11, 1977, page 38.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202097
• Occupation: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Wagler, Joseph S., son of Joseph and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Wagler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 16, 1884; died at the K-W Hospital, Oct. 20, 1965; aged 80 y 11 m. 4 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, he was married to Mary Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 7 daughters (Almeda-Mrs. John Klassen, Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Kuepfer, Nelda-Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. Mary Brunk, Hilda-Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, Eileen-Mrs. Aaron Horst, Idella, John and Alvin), 45 grandchildren, and 18 grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Oct. 22, conducted by Chris Streicher and Chris Erb.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 7 - February 22, 1966, page 175

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Joseph S. Wagler

WELLESLEY - Joseph S. Wagler, 81, RR 1, Wellesley, died early today at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in East Zorra Township, Nov. 16, 1884, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagler.

He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite church, Wellesley. He farmed at RR 1, Wellesley until his retirement ten years ago.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lichy, whom he married in Wellesley Township, Dec. 23, 1906; two sons, John of London and Alvin of South Cayuga; seven daughters Idella of Waterloo, Mrs. Erin (Eileen) Horst of RR 1 Elmira, Mrs. John (Almeda) Klassen of Kitchener, Mrs. Emmanuel, (Barbara) Kuepfer of RR 1, St. Agatha, Mrs. Harold (Nelda) Cressman of RR 1, Wellesley, Mrs. Clinton (Hilda) Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Mary) Brunk, RR 1, Gadshill; 45 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Harvey, and two brothers and two sisters.

The body will be at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to Mapleview Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Bishop Christian Steicher will officiate. Friends and relatives are asked to pay their last respects prior to the time of the service.

Joseph married Mary E. Lichti 23 Dec 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph F. Lichti and Barbara G. Erb) was born 25 Mar 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary E. Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80322
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Wagler.- Mary, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Erb) Lichty, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 25, 1887; died at the Kathleen Scott Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 15, 1972; aged 85 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, she was married to Joseph Wagler, who preceded her in death in 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (John and Alvin), 7 daughters (Idella, Mrs. Almeta Klassen, Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Kuepfer, Nelda-Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. Mary Brunk, Hilda-Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, and Eileen-Mrs. Aaron Horst), 45 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Leah Roth, Mrs. Lydia Roth, Mrs. Katie Kropf, and Lena-Mrs. Serenus Kipfer). She was preceded in death by one son (Harvey), 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Wellesley Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 33 - August 22, 1972, pages 667, 668.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76213
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agriculural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Aaron married Leah R. Littwiller 1 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Peter Litwiller and Lea, daughter of Peter L. Litwiller and Leah Roth) was born 23 Jun 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1948; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah R. Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124928
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164566
• Immigration: 1853
• Immigration: 20 May 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1866, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Joseph married Mary Schwartzentruber 23 Oct 1866, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth) was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164577
• Residence: 1866, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80091
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Joseph married Barbara G. Erb 30 Mar 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Erb and Margarethe Gerber, daughter of Menno S. Erb and Barbara K. Gerber) was born 6 Jul 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1932; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara G. Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80202
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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LICHTY. - BARBARA (ERB) Lichty was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 6, 1861; died on Dec. 13, 1932; aged 71 y. 5 m. 7 d. Death occurred rather suddenly. She was on a visit to her daughter (Mrs. Cyranius Kipfer at Waterloo) and while there but a few hours was stricken with paralysis. After an illness of three days, she fell asleep in Jesus to awake in the great resurrection morning. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member till God saw fit to call her home. On March 30, 1879, she was united in holy marriage to Bro. Joseph F. Lichty. She was always concerned about her children, and tried to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 2 sons (Joseph E. and John E.), 6 daughters (Mrs. J. S. Wagler, Mrs. N. S. Roth, Mrs. Amos Kipfer, Mrs. J. S. Roth, Mrs. Cyranius Kipfer, and Mrs. Ezra Kropf), 1 brother (John Sterie), 1 sister (Mrs. Charles Alexandra), 59 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral was held Dec. 16 from her late home near Wellesley, Ont., with services at the St. Agatha A. M. Church and cemetery, conducted by the brethren, Christian Gascho and Peter Boshart, of the same church.

"The call was short, the shock severe,
To part with her we loved so dear;
Our hope's in heaven that we may meet,
And then our joy will be complete."

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 42 - January 19, 1933 - page 894, 895

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45661916
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78498
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Christian Wagler.

One half mile west of Baden is the home of this well known farmer. The residence is a substantial stone structure erected in 1857 The vicinity abounds in a great variety of fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery. The village of Baden is in plain view and the rural scenery round about is of pleasing aspect. The farm contains two hundred acres of fertile land. Mr. Wagler was born in Alsace, then under the dominion of the French Government, in 1838. He came to this country in 1848 when he was about ten years of age. His parents settled upon the farm now owned by the Livingstones He has been identified with farming all his life, and to-day can be numbered among the most successful and proeperous farmers of Wilmot township. At that time the old homstead was purchased for $3,000 and eighteen years thereafter was sold for $14 000 Mr. Wagler was married in 1861 to Magdelena, daughter of the venerable Joseph Zehr. They had seven children, six of whom are still living.

The farm was originally purchased in 1848 by his father-in-law, who with his aged wife live upon the premises and who erected the house. Mr. Wagler produces thousands of bushels of grain annually and is a successful breeder of live stock, bis favorite breed being the Holsteins, and anyone who visits his farm to-day will admit that he has a number of magnificent animals, his herd of milch cows being particularly worthy of notice. He has fourteen now in hand. "Margetta, "one of the first importations of this breed into Canada, has a noble record as a milk producer and a breeder. She is now seventeen years old, but is still a profitable animal. The price paid for her was five hundred dollars, and one of her first progeny sold for three hundred dollars. When in her prime she produced from sixty-five to seventy pounds of milk per day."Susie Cassel," also a fine animal and a great milk producer, has produced some fine stock, one of which recently sold for ninety dollars as a calf. The calves and young cattle of this herd are all splendid animals, showing fine breeding, carefull handling and good feeding. Mr. Wagler is also a successful breeder of swine, and has at present six Berkshire brood Bows, some of which would undoubtedly be formidable competitors for first premiums at any agricultural exhibition. In fact none of the animals on this farm would bear unfavorable conparison with those of the same strains brought to our county shows. The person who visits the premises will not be disappointed and will fine cordial hospitality.

In apartments of the old homestead, set apart for their own special use, reside the venerable father-in-law, Joseph Zehr, and his wife. Here in comfort they are passing the declining years of their lives. Mr. Zehr was born in Lorraine, Germany, in 1817, being now in the 81st year of his age. He came to America with his parents when he was only six years of age. For about a year the family lived in Pennsylvania, after which they removed to St. Jacobs in Woolwich township. In 1848 he settled upon the firm where he now lives. At one time he owned 840 acres of land in this section. His long life has been one of constant toil, and to-day in the twilight of life he is never idle during working days, except when his attention is absorbed by a friendly visitor. When not attending to some duties in the field he is occupied at the work-bench manufacturing a contrivance of his own invention for unwinding yarn from the skein. It is a very useful bousehold article and is put together as neatly as it can be done by the most expert mechanic. He speaks good English and possesses a retentive memory. Mrs. Zehr is now in the 79th year of her age, and like her husband has been a hard worker all her life. She is yet active and able to perform her household duties without experiencing much fatigue. She has adhered strictly to the mother tongue and is unable to converse in English.

On this farm there are unmistakable evidences of rich deposits of iron. A large lump selected from among others of like description turned up by the plow contains quite a large per cent. of pure iron. There is no telling what an excavation deep down into the bosom of mother earth might reveal here. In the not far distant future a great iron industry may find development in this very locality. More unlikely benefits for man have unexpectedly come to to light in the nineteenth century and no plainer indications were visible than we have right here.

I am informed that right in the midst of the village of Baden itself there are plain signs of iron deposits. Such indications in localities within three-quarters of a mile of each other should arcuse an inclination on the part of the citizens to ascertain the extent of this metal deposit that might prove to be a bonanza and in the course of time create Baden the Manchester of Ontario.

H. N.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 1 Sep 1898, p. 8

Christian married Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr 2 Apr 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdelane (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 21 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1928; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45661924
• Name: Magdelane "Magdalena" Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78499
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80892
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Fatal Accident

Mr. Litwiller, a farmer near St. Agatha, died on Sunday last from injuries received in that village a day or two before, when he fell from a stairway, breaking several ribs and perforating his lungs. He was a very highly respected resident.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Aug 18 1904 pg 3

Peter — Leah Roth. Leah (daughter of John L. Roth and Catherine "Katie" Boshart) was born 8 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Litwiller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80893
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite