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

Nancy Wagler[1]

Female 1891 - 1979  (88 years)

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  • Name Nancy Wagler 
    Born 22 Oct 1891  North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Family Photograph Wagler Family 
    Daniel Wagler and Mary Gerber's family
    Daniel Wagler and Mary Gerber's family
    House with (left to right) Ezra, Barbara, Mary in front of Barbara, Mother Mary seated with daughter Nancy behind her and Daniel - Barbara Taylor supplied image
    Name Nancy Erb 
    Name Nancy Nafziger 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-127585 
    Died 21 Nov 1979  RR1, Brunner, Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I127585  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Daniel Wagler,   b. 10 Apr 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1942, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Mary Gerber,   b. 1 Apr 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1945, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 27 Jan 1891  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F28565  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Christian R. Erb,   b. 15 Oct 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Nov 1920, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 32 years) 
    Married 20 Feb 1913  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Annie Erb,   b. 21 Jul 1915,   d. 21 Dec 2013, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 98 years)
     2. Mary Ann Erb,   b. 6 Aug 1916,   d. 21 Nov 2016, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 100 years)
     3. Esther Erb,   b. 2 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
     4. Daniel W. Erb,   b. 24 Feb 1919,   d. 8 Sep 1989  (Age 70 years)
     5. Catherine "Katy" Erb,   b. 10 Jan 1920, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1986, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F41150  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 John S. Nafziger,   b. 27 Apr 1901, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Nov 1989  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 18 Jan 1925  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F48031  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • NAFZIGER.- Nancy, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Gerber) Wagler, was born Oct. 22, 1891, in Perth County, Ont,, died at her home near Brunner, Ont., Nov. 21, 1979, at the age of 88 years and 30 days. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. On Feb. 20, 1913, she was married to Christian R. Erb, who predeceased her Nov. 1, 1920. On Jan. 18, 1925, she was married to John S Nafziger who survives. Also surviving are one son, Dan W. Erb of Poole, Ont.; four daughters: Mrs. Sylvester (Annie) Martin of Linwood, Ont.; Mary, widow of the late Aaron Steckly of Wellesley, Ont.; Mrs. Christian E. (Katie) Gerber, Wellesley; and Mrs. Norman L. (Amy) Zehr, Brunner, Ont.; 19 grand-children; 35 great-grandchildren; one sister Mary, widow of the late Menno Brenneman. She was predeceased by one sister Esther, wife of Amos Steckly, two brothers Amos and Ezra, two sisters Mrs. Noah (Barbara) Erb, and Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Gascho. Services were held Nov. 24, 1979, at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite meeting house by Bish. Arthur Gerber and Min. Melvin Jantzi, burial in the adjoining cemetery.

      Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, January 1980, p. 9

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020704-25.
      John Nafziger, 23, occ. Farmer Son, b. Ellice, res. Ellice, son of Andrew Nafziger and Katie Schwitzer married Nancy Wagler, 33, b. North Easthope, res. South Easthope, Widow Erb, daughter of Dan Wagler and Mary Gerber, Witn: Aaron Nafziger of Brunner and David Gerber of Wellesley, 18 January 1925 At The Wellesley Meeting House.

    2. [S533] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Internet Link.
      Nancy Wagler/ Erb/ beloved wife/ of/ John Nafziger/ born Oct.22,1891/ died Nov.21,1979/ age/ 88 yrs 30 days

    3. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 011741-91.
      Daniel Wagler, 24, occ. Farmer, b. Wellesley, res. same, s/o Joseph & Barbara Wagler, married Mary Gerber, 21, b. Wilmot, res. same, d/o Christian & Anna Gerber, witn: Joseph Gerber & Christian Wagler both of Wellesley, 27 Jan 1891 at Wellesley

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Oct 1891 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 20 Feb 1913 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Jan 1925 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Nov 1979 - RR1, Brunner, Perth Co., Ontario 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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