Bishop Jacob W. Wagler

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109120
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Townsip
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Fifth Line Wellesley, March 11, 1901

It is with deep sorrow that we have to report the death of Mr. Jacob Wagler, who died on Tuesday, the 5^th inst. at 5 o'clock in the morning. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 9, and was well attended. Mr. Wagler was the first Amish settler in this community and was a man highly respected by all who came in contact with him. Many a weary traveller found shelter under his roof and he always was kind to them. No doubt he will be much missed. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this their sad affliction.

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DEATH OF BISHOP WAGLER.

Mr. Jacob Wagler, Bishop of the Amish Mennonite church, died at his home on the fifth line on Tuesday morning. He had been ill but a few days and was in Wellesley village within a week or so. He was in his 62nd year and was apparently a healthy man until attacked by pneumonia a few days ago. He has lived in this section a very long time and enjoyed the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. For nearly 20 years he has been a bishop in his church and was a powerful speaker. His remains are to be interred at 9 o'clock this (Thursday morning.)

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 7, 1901

It is with deep sorrow that we have to report the death of Mr. Jacob Wagler, who died on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at 5 o'clock in the morning. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at 9, and was well attended. Mr. Wagler was the first Amish settler in this community and was a man highly respected by all who came in contact with him. Many a weary traveller found shelter under his roof and he always was kind to them. No doubt he will be much missed. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this their sad affliction.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 14, 1901

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Jacob married Magdalena Gardner 4 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Michael Gardner and Maria Stutzman) was born 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1862; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Michael Wagler was born 20 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1960, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Jacob married Barbara Lebold 7 Feb 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank) was born 18 Jul 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1914; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Michael Wagler was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Daniel Wagler was born 10 Apr 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1942, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler was born 21 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Martha Wagler was born 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Jacob L. Wagler was born 18 Oct 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1939.
6. Christian Wagler was born 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Katherine "Katie" Wagler was born CALC 24 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. Mary E. Wagler was born 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
9. John Wagler was born 13 Apr 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1942; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
10. David L. Wagler was born 14 Jan 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1970; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
11. Noah Wagler was born 18 Dec 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59515476
• Name: Christian E. Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24058

Christian — Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler. Anna was born 8 Dec 1815, Of, France; died Feb 1855; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59515564
• Name: Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler
• Name: Maria
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135364