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Bishop Jacques W. "Jacob" Wagler

Male 1839 - 1901  (61 years)


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  • Name Jacques W. "Jacob" Wagler 
    Prefix Bishop 
    Born 28 Aug 1839  Muesbach, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Birth 29 Aug 1839  Ribeauville, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Name Jacob W. Wagler  [8, 9] 
    Name Jacob Wagler 
    Residence 1851  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Yeoman 
    Residence 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1862  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Townsip 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-375681 
    Died 5 Mar 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Buried Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I375681  Generations
    Last Modified 9 Jun 2025 

    Father Christian Sommer Wagler,   b. 4 Oct 1810, Mossbach, Canton Rappolts Weiler, Upper Alsace, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Anna Maria "Mary" Wagler,   b. 8 Dec 1815, Mossbach, Canton Rappolts Weiler, Upper Alsace, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Feb 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 39 years) 
    Married 24 Sep 1837  Ribeauville, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Family ID F257894  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Magdalena Gardner,   b. 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Dec 1862  (Age 21 years) 
    Married 4 Feb 1862  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Michael Wagler,   b. 20 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jul 1960, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jun 2025 
    Family ID F12983  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Barbara Lebold,   b. 18 Jul 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Mar 1914  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 7 Feb 1864  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Children 
     1. Michael Wagler,   b. 1862, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. 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)
     3. Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler,   b. 21 Sep 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Feb 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years)
     4. Martha Wagler,   b. 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Jacob L. Wagler,   b. 18 Oct 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Dec 1939  (Age 71 years)
     6. Christian Wagler,   b. 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Katherine "Katie" Wagler,   b. CALC 24 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 74 years)
     8. Mary E. Wagler,   b. 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     9. John Wagler,   b. 13 Apr 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Oct 1942  (Age 67 years)
     10. David L. Wagler,   b. 14 Jan 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1970  (Age 92 years)
     11. Noah Wagler,   b. 18 Dec 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1942, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jun 2025 
    Family ID F27814  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 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 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.

      Newspaper unknown

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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

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      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

      Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

  • Sources 
    1. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 4 Page 20.

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Magdaline Gardner b. Wilmot Township res: Wilmot Township Age: 21 born abt 1841 father: Michael mother: Mary married Jacob Wagler Age:: 22 born abt 1840 b. France Spouse res: Wilmot Township father: Charles mother: Mary married 4 Feb 1862 county: Waterloo

    3. [S520] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Maple View Amish Mennonite CC#4532 Internet Link.
      Bishop Jacob Wagler, born Aug. 28, 1839 in Muesbach France Died Mar 5, 1901 first wife Magdalena Gardner second wife Barbara Lebold

    4. [S2534] aaaWellesley Township 1871, Section 2 Page 25.

    5. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Sect. 5 Page 183.

    6. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 12 Page 70.

    7. [S3330] Haut Rhin, France, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1504-1927.
      NameJacques Wagler
      Genderhomme (Male)
      Record TypeNaissance (Birth)
      Birth Date29 août 1839 (29 Aug 1839)
      Birth PlaceRibeauvillé, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, France
      Father Chrétien Wagler
      MotherAnne Marie Wagler

    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Mary Schwartzentruber Born: Wellesley Age: 25 Father: John Schwartzentruber Mother: Mary Schwartzentruber Born: abt 1871 Spouse: Jacob Wagler Age: 27 born: Wellesley Township Father: Jacob Wagler Mother: Barbara Wagler married 26 Feb 1896 married: Waterloo, Wellesley

    9. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 11573-86.
      Michael Wagler, 23, occ. Farmer, b. Wellesley Twp., res. same, son of Jacob and Magdalena, married Magdalena Schultz, 19, b. Wilmot Twp., res. Wellesley Twp., daughter of John and Barbara, Witness: Christina and Joseph Wagler, both of Wilmot, 26 Oct 1886 at Res of Jacob Wagler, Wellesley

    10. [S3330] Haut Rhin, France, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1504-1927.
      NameChretien Wagler
      Genderhomme (Male)
      Marriage Banns Age27
      Record TypeBans de Mariage (Marriage)
      Birth Dateabt 1810
      Birth PlaceBien Dit Musbach
      Marriage Banns Date24 sept. 1837 (24 Sep 1837)
      Marriage Banns PlaceRibeauvillé, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, France
      Father Chretien Wagler
      MotherAnne Marie Sommer
      Spouse Anne Marie Wagler
      Marriage Banns Age21
      Birth PlaceMusbach Bas Rhin De Ribeauville
      Father Jacques Wagler
      MotherAnne Marie Sommer

    11. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Wagler: Jacob, 24, Wellesley, France, son of Christian and Maria, married 7 Feb 1864 Barbara Lebold, 19, Wilmot, Wilmot, daughter of Jacob and Magdalene

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Aug 1839 - Ribeauville, Alsace Lorraine, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1851 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Yeoman - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1862 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Feb 1862 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Feb 1864 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Townsip - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Mar 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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