Adam Wagner

Adam Wagner

• Father: (?) Wagner
• Mother: Unknown (?)

• Adam Wagner was born circa 1846 in Bayern.
• He married Magdalena Heitz circa 1866.
• Adam Wagner and Magdalena Heitz, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Amherst, Erie County, New York, Also in the household was German-born servant Christina Swam, age 11.. Other members of the household included Anna Wagner and Clara Wagner.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
• Adam Wagner and Magdalena Heitz appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1875 in Amherst, New York, Also in the household was servant John Gerlach, age 16.. Other members of the household included Elizabeth Wagner.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1875 census.
• Adam Wagner and Magdalena Heitz appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Amherst, New York. Other members of the household included Elizabeth Wagner, Caroline L. Wagner and Eva Maria Wagner. Also in the household was servant Philip Wagner (age 22), likely Adam's nephew.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
• Adam Wagner died circa 1882.
• Magdalena Heitz became a widow at his death.
• Adam Wagner's estate was probated on 7 April 1882 at Erie County, New York. Late of the town of Amherst, he died intestate, and his wife Magdalena Wagner was appointed administratrix of his estte by Erie County Surrogate Zebulon Ferris.
• The following appeared on 3 August 1928 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Wendelville) The third annual Wagner reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shipston, of Youngstown, last Sunday. Dinner and supper were served on tables on the lawn.
       After dinner the business meeting was held. It was opened by a song, "America," followed by prayer. Then came roll call showing fifty-six present. During the year there were two marriages, one birth and one death.
       The oldest member was Mrs. Lena Wagner, of Bear Ridge, and the youngest member, Jack D. Crow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Crow, of Youngstown.
       The following officers were re-elected: Philip Wagner, president; Martin Wagner, vice president; Mrs. Frank Phillips, secretary; Jacob Wagner, treasurer; Miss Edna Cutler, historian.
       The afternoon was spent in playing games, prizes going to the winners. Next year the reunion will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Graff, of Wendelsville. . . . Mrs. Lena Wagner, of Bear Ridge, is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Shipston, of Youngtown.
• The following appeared on 28 July 1932 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal.
• The following appeared on 28 July 1933 in The Evening News: (Wendelville) The eighth annual reunion of the Adam Wagner family will be held Sunday, July 30, in the Getzville Fire hall. Mrs. Carrie Cutler and Mrs. Wesley Bush will be hostesses.

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2016