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

Emma Brenneman[1]

Female 1902 - 1979  (77 years)


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  • Name Emma Brenneman 
    Born 10 Jun 1902  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Name Emma Wagler 
    Residence 1911  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Amish 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-163536P 
    Died 15 Sep 1979  Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Buried Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I163536  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Samuel Brenneman,   b. 23 Mar 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1950  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Mary Erb,   b. 14 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 May 1937, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 4 Feb 1897  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Family ID F12054  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Amos Wagler,   b. 15 May 1899, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1945  (Age 46 years) 
    Married 1 Feb 1923  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Children 
     1. Daniel Wagler,   b. 23 Dec 1923, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Sep 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     2. Marie B. Wagler,   b. 30 May 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 2016, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     3. Vera Wagler,   b. 16 Sep 1926
     4. Joseph Omar "Omar" Wagler,   b. 24 May 1928,   d. 10 Dec 2004  (Age 76 years)
     5. Edna Wagler,   b. 1930,   d. 11 Aug 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     6. Esther Wagler
     7. Norman B. Wagler,   b. 18 Jul 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 May 2007, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     8. Deborah Wagler
     9. Florence Wagler
     10. Eileen Wagler,   b. 15 Jul 1943,   d. 2 Apr 1997  (Age 53 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F41153  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WAGLER. Emma, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Erb) Brenneman, was born June 10, 1902, in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Canada, and died in her home in Lisbon, Ont., Sept. 15, 1979, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 4 days. In her youth she accepted Christ and was baptized as a member of Cedar Grove A. M. congregation, where she remained until her death. On Feb. 3, 1923, she was married to Amos Wagler, who predeceased her on May 27, 1945, leaving her a widow for over 34 years. She leaves to mourn her departure 3 sons, Daniel of Stratford, Omer of Wellesley, and Norman of Wellesley; also 7 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Marie) Bender, Crosshill; Mrs. John (Vera) Dyck, Bancroft; Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Ropp, Brunner; Mrs. Roy (Esther) Scherrer, Millbank; Mrs. Wayne (Florence) Borodula, Kamloops, B.C.; and Eileen at home; 44 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren; also 2 brothers, Ezra of Wellesley, Daniel of Lisbon, and 2 sisters, Catherine, widow of the late Bishop Samuel Roth, and Bena of Lisbon. She was predeceased by her husband, 1 brother Menno, and 1 sister in infancy. Services were held on Sept. 18, at the Cedar Grove A. M. church, by Bishop Arthur Gerber and Min. Melvin Jantzi. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

      Herold der Wahrheit, November 1979, p. 249

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 022443-23.
      Amos Wagler, 23, occ. Farmer Son, b. North Easthope, res. North Easthope, son of Dan Wagler and Mary Gerber married Emma Brenneman, 20, b. Wellesley, res. February 1st Wellesley, daughter of Sam Brenneman and Mary Erb, Witnessed by: David Gerber of Wellesley and Menno Brenneman of Bamberg, 1 February 1923 At The Wellesley Meeting House in Waterloo Co

    2. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div 9 Page 12.

    3. [S533] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Internet Link.
      Emma Brenneman/ beloved wife of/ Amos Wagler/ born June 10,1902/ died Sept.15,1979/ aged 77 years/ 3 mon & 5 days

    4. [S1953] News - Herold der Wahrheit, Obituary of Emma Wagler - November 1979, p. 249.

    5. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub Dist. 9 Page 3.

    6. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Mary Erb Born: Wilmot Age: 32 Father: John Erb Mother: Bina Erb Born: abt 1865 Spouse: Samuel Brenneman Age: 22 born: Southeasthope Father: Jocob Brenneman Mother: Nancy Brenneman married 4 Feb 1897 married: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Jun 1902 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Amish - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Feb 1923 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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