Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Joseph Z. Wagler

Male 1874 - 1952  (78 years)


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  • Name Joseph Z. Wagler 
    Born 7 Apr 1874  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1932  South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-135385 
    Died 20 May 1952  South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I135385  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father John W. Wagler,   b. 24 Nov 1842, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Mar 1932, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Mother Anna Zehr,   b. 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1942  (Age 93 years) 
    Married 6 Oct 1868  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F33626  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Iutzi,   b. 1876, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jun 1927, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Married 26 Jan 1896  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Daniel Wagler
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F36008  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Wagler. - Joseph Z., son of the late John and Annie (Zehr) Wagler, was born in Waterloo County on April 7, 1874; passed to his eternal reward at the age of 78 y. 1 m. 13 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church where he remained until his death. On Jan. 26, 1896, he was united in holy wedlock to Elizabeth Iutzi. He leaves to mourn his departure, one son (Daniel, South Easthope, Ont.; and John, Wellesley, Ont.), one sister (Mary, Clarence, N. Y.), 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Simon), one daughter (Alma), his companion in 1921, and 2 brothers (Jacob and Christian). Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church, May 23, in charge of Henry Yantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

      Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 4 - January 27, 1953 --- page 94, 95.

  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Joseph Z. Wagler - January 27, 1953.

    2. [S626] News - ON, Perth, Stratford - Stratford Beaon Herald, 1 Apr 1932 - Obituary of John W. Wagler.

    3. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Wagler John, 26, Wilmot, old country, son of Christian and Maria, married 6 Oct 1868 Anna Zehr, 19, Wilmot, Wilmot, daughter of Joseph and Maria

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Apr 1874 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 26 Jan 1896 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1932 - South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 May 1952 - South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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