Magdalena Heitz

Magdalena Heitz

• Magdalena Heitz was born in April 1846 in Elsaß.
• She was known as Lena.
• She married Adam Wagner, son of (?) Wagner and Unknown (?), 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Magdalena Heitz became a widow at death of her husband Adam Wagner.
• 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.
• Magdalena Heitz died on 28 November 1935 at age 89 in Amherst, New York.
• She was interred at St. Paul's Evangelical Protestant Cemetery, Bear Ridge Road, Wendelville, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 29 November 1935 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: (Buffalo, Nov. 29) Mrs. Lena Wagner, 89 years old, widow of Adam Wagner, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carie Cutler, Campbell boulevard, town of Amherst. She was born in Germany, but had spent most of her life in the town of Pendleton. She was a member of St. Paul's church, Wendelville.
       Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Cutler of Amherst, Mrs. Emanuel Bush of Pendleton, Mrs. Edmund Shipston of Youngstown and Mrs. John W. Bush of North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Paul's church. Burial will be in Bear Ridge cemetery.
• The following appeared on 29 November 1935 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mrs. Lena Wagner, 89, widow of Adam Wagner, a resident of the town of Pendleton most of her life, died at 2 o'clock yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Cutler, Campbell boulevard, Pendleton [sic], where she has been ill for the past month with hardening of the arteries.
       Born in Germany, Mrs. Wagner came to Pendleton at the age of six years with her parents. She was a member of St. Paul's church, Wendelville. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Cutler, Mrs. Emanuel Bush of Pendleton, Mrs. Edmund Shipston of Youngstown, and Mrs. John W. Bush of North Tonawanda.
       The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Cutler home and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Paul's church. Burial will be in Bear Ridge cemetery.

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2016