Elizabeth Wagner

b. 25 July 1874, d. 12 February 1966
  • Elizabeth Wagner was born on 25 July 1874 in Amherst, Erie County, New York.
  • 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.
  • She married Emanuel Bush, son of John Bush and Mary (?), on 12 September 1900 in Swormville, Niagara County, New York, and Elizabeth's sister Emma married Emanuel's brother John Wesley.
  • 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.
  • 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 11 September 1950 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Prominent residents of Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Bush celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, when more than 100 relatives and friends attended a reception at their home.
         A three-tiered wedding cake and gold candelabra adorned the table from which refreshments were served.
         As a leading figure in Pendleton's government, Mr. Bush served as justice of the peace for ten years and now is chairman of the Board of Assessors. He is an insurance agent.
         Since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Bush have resided in the large white house on their 105-acre farm on Bear Ridge Road.
         They attend Bear Ridge Methodist Church, where Mr. Bush serves on the Official Baord and Mrs. Bush, who was president of the Ladies' Aid for many years, now is a most active member of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
         Mr. Bush, 74, was born in the Town of Wheatfield, son of the late Mary and John Bush. Mrs. Bush, 76, the former Elizabeth Wagner, was born in Swormville, daughter of the late Lena and Adam Wagner.
         Five sons were born to the couple, Carl of Buffalo, Ernest of Mapleton, Stewart of Pendleton and the late Harvey and William Bush. There are five grandchildren.
         Mrs. Carrie Cutler of Getzville, maid of honor at the marriage solemnized Sept. 12, 1900 at the home of the bride's parents, in Swormville, was among the reception guests.
  • Elizabeth Wagner became a widow at the 29 August 1953 death of her husband Emanuel Bush.
  • The following appeared on 29 August 1953 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Emanuel Bush died Saturday morning at his home, Bear Ridge Road, Town of Pendleton. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Carl, Ernest and Stuart; five grandchildren. Funeral from the family home, Bear Ridge Road, Tuesday at two o'clock. Interment will be in Bear Ridge cemetery.
  • Elizabeth Wagner died on 12 February 1966 at age 91 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
  • She was interred at Bear Ridge Cemetery, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 14 February 1966 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: A Pendleton resident for many years, Mrs. Elizabeth Bush, 91, of 6653 Bear Ridge Road, died Saturday (Feb. 12, 1966) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a five-week illness.
         She was born July 25, 1874 in the Town of Aherst, the daughter of Adam and Magdalena Heitz Wagner, and had lived on a farm on Bear Ridge Road for most of her life. Her husband, the late Emmanuel Bush, was supervisor of the Town of Pendleton for six years. He died in 1953.
         Mrs. Bush was a member of the Pendleton Center Methodist Church, a past president of its Woman's Society, and a charter and 50-year member of the Pendleton Grange.
         Surviving are two sons, Ernest Bush of North Tonawanda and Stewart Gush of Lockport; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Emma Shipston of North Tonawanda.
         Friends may call at the Gaul Funeral Home Inc., 263 East Ave., where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. David E. Jelliff, pastor of the Pendleton church, will officiate.
         Burial will be in Bear Ridge Cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 29 Jun 2016

Family: Emanuel Bush b. circa 1876, d. 29 August 1953