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Peter Joseph "Joseph" Wagner
1832 - 1914 (82 years)-
Name Peter Joseph "Joseph" Wagner Born 1832 Eich, , Germany 
[1, 2, 3, 4] Gender Male Business Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada J. Wagner & Co - dealer in sheep skins and wool, morocco manufacturer 
Galt-Business-Wagner,Joseph-0001-TannerAdvert.JPG Immigration 1846 Residence 1861 Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation 1871 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] Tanner Residence 1871 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] RC Occupation 1881 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] Manufacturer Elected Office 1885 Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada councillor - Galt Name Joseph Wagner [5] Residence Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Residence Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Residence 1911 Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Eby ID Number Waterloo-103966 Died 2 Jun 1914 Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada [4] Person ID I103966 Generations Last Modified 28 Jan 2025
Family 1 Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Hays, b. 14 Feb 1852, Utica, Oneida, New York, United States , d. 27 Nov 1920, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 68 years) Married 17 Oct 1878 Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada [3] Children 1. Mary Cecily Wagner, b. 2 Aug 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown2. Francis George Peter "George" Wagner, b. 10 Oct 1882, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown3. Oscar Wagner, b. Jul 1886, d. Yes, date unknown Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 Family ID F26637 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Madeliene "Alna" Demnier, b. 2 Feb 1833, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States , d. 1 Sep 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 40 years) Married 1858 Children 1. Rosa A. Lima Wagner, b. 17 Mar 1855, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States , d. 14 Dec 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age 16 years)2. Theodore Joseph "Joseph" Wagner, b. 4 Feb 1858, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States , d. 1 Jan 1946, Brampton, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 87 years)Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 Family ID F40725 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Wagner, Joseph, Galt, the subject of this sketch, was born in Eich, Germany, in the year 1832. His father was Adam Wagner, and this gentleman, who had six children, left his native land in 1846, and taking passage with his wife Catherine and family, settled in Buffalo, New York state. There is no element in the United States, or in any of the colonies that more contributes towards a solid, frugal and valuable community than the German, and this fact receives abundance of testimony in some of the most thriving agricultural districts in the United States and Canada, where the German population predominates and in the arts and manufactures of the cities, too, this is not less conspicuous. The father of the subject of our sketch exhibited well the characteristics of his people, and kept Joseph at school till he obtained education enough for business pursuits. At the age of fifteen he began to learn the trade of tanning, and worked for some time in the City of Buffalo. In 1861, however, he resolved to try his fortune in Canada, and crossing the line, he went to Brantford, where he remained for a short time, and then removed to Dundas. After close upon two years he went to Galt, where he engaged in the tanning business with the late John Davidson, and subsequently entered into co-partnership with Mr. David Spiers, ex-mayor of Galt. His quick, accurate insight, and his inherent spirit of enterprise Isoon convinced him that he could make his way alone, so he dissolved partnership. and opened a business for himself in the manufacture of fine grades of leather, comprising morocco and fancy leathers. From the first his business, owing to his clear head, and excellent methods, began to grow apace, and in 1882 he took with him into partnership his son, Theodore Joseph Wagner, a young gentleman who gives evidence of the same superior qualifications that make the father conspicuous in business circles, and who attends to the books, and superintends the general business of the firm. He is quick and practical, and already has achieved a large share of popularity. But Joseph Wagner does not confineis attention solely to his own business, and for his own exclusive benefit. He has always been anxious to see public affairs efficiently and honestly managed, and perceiving this, the town-folk were desirous that he should represent them in some public capacity, therefore he was advised to allow himself to be put in nomination for the town councillorship, and consenting to do so, he was elected in 1885. The same qualities that he exhibited to such advantage in the management of his private affairs, were not lacking when he took his seat at the council board. Mr. Wagner is a staunch and respected member of the Roman catholic church. In politics he approves of the measures of Sir John Macdonald, believing that the national policy operates in the interests of the community at large. He was married first, in 1858, to Miss Madeline Demnier, of Buffalo, U.S.; but this lady died in 1873, leaving two children, of whom Theodore is one. He married again Miss Elizabeth Hays, of Guelph, by whom he has had three children. In social qualities Mr. Wagner is all that one would desire, being kind and large-hearted, and showing that friendly German spirit which characterizes the race with all those he comes in contact with.
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- Wagner, Joseph, Galt, the subject of this sketch, was born in Eich, Germany, in the year 1832. His father was Adam Wagner, and this gentleman, who had six children, left his native land in 1846, and taking passage with his wife Catherine and family, settled in Buffalo, New York state. There is no element in the United States, or in any of the colonies that more contributes towards a solid, frugal and valuable community than the German, and this fact receives abundance of testimony in some of the most thriving agricultural districts in the United States and Canada, where the German population predominates and in the arts and manufactures of the cities, too, this is not less conspicuous. The father of the subject of our sketch exhibited well the characteristics of his people, and kept Joseph at school till he obtained education enough for business pursuits. At the age of fifteen he began to learn the trade of tanning, and worked for some time in the City of Buffalo. In 1861, however, he resolved to try his fortune in Canada, and crossing the line, he went to Brantford, where he remained for a short time, and then removed to Dundas. After close upon two years he went to Galt, where he engaged in the tanning business with the late John Davidson, and subsequently entered into co-partnership with Mr. David Spiers, ex-mayor of Galt. His quick, accurate insight, and his inherent spirit of enterprise Isoon convinced him that he could make his way alone, so he dissolved partnership. and opened a business for himself in the manufacture of fine grades of leather, comprising morocco and fancy leathers. From the first his business, owing to his clear head, and excellent methods, began to grow apace, and in 1882 he took with him into partnership his son, Theodore Joseph Wagner, a young gentleman who gives evidence of the same superior qualifications that make the father conspicuous in business circles, and who attends to the books, and superintends the general business of the firm. He is quick and practical, and already has achieved a large share of popularity. But Joseph Wagner does not confineis attention solely to his own business, and for his own exclusive benefit. He has always been anxious to see public affairs efficiently and honestly managed, and perceiving this, the town-folk were desirous that he should represent them in some public capacity, therefore he was advised to allow himself to be put in nomination for the town councillorship, and consenting to do so, he was elected in 1885. The same qualities that he exhibited to such advantage in the management of his private affairs, were not lacking when he took his seat at the council board. Mr. Wagner is a staunch and respected member of the Roman catholic church. In politics he approves of the measures of Sir John Macdonald, believing that the national policy operates in the interests of the community at large. He was married first, in 1858, to Miss Madeline Demnier, of Buffalo, U.S.; but this lady died in 1873, leaving two children, of whom Theodore is one. He married again Miss Elizabeth Hays, of Guelph, by whom he has had three children. In social qualities Mr. Wagner is all that one would desire, being kind and large-hearted, and showing that friendly German spirit which characterizes the race with all those he comes in contact with.
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Sources - [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 2 Page 9.
- [S570] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 26.
- [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
Joseph Wagner, 45, tanner of Galt, b. Germany, s/o Adam and Catharine Wagner, married Elizabeth Hays 24 of Guelph b. Ontario d/o George and Mary J Hayes. married 17 Oct 1878 Hamilton - [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
Joseph Wagner, d 2 Jun 1914 Guelph aged 82 b. Germany retired informant Oscar Wagner - [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 4 Jan 1872.
Rosa Wagner died 14 Dec 1871 in Galt, daughter of Joseph, 17 yrs.
- [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 2 Page 9.
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Business - J. Wagner & Co - dealer in sheep skins and wool, morocco manufacturer - - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Residence - 1861 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Tanner - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - RC - 1871 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Married - 17 Oct 1878 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manufacturer - 1881 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - councillor - Galt - 1885 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Residence - - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States 
Residence - - Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada 
Residence - 1911 - Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Died - 2 Jun 1914 - Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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