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Conrad Wagner
1849 - 1932 (83 years)
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Name Conrad Wagner Born 1 May 1849 Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States 
[1, 2] Gender Male Died 21 May 1932 Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States [3] Buried 23 May 1932 Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA [4] Person ID I10 Wagner-Thomas Last Modified 27 Jan 2013
Father Georg Wagner, b. 13 Feb 1821, Schwarzach, Bavaria, Germany , d. 24 Sep 1895, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States (Age 74 years) Mother Anna Katharina Wolfrum, b. 23 Apr 1829, Mussen, Muenchberg, Bavaria, Germany , d. 3 Apr 1903, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States (Age 73 years) Married 27 Feb 1849 Cole, Missouri, United States [5, 6, 7] Family ID F11 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Theresia Catherine Walther, b. 8 Jan 1858, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 25 Dec 1932, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States (Age 74 years) Married 8 Oct 1878 Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States [8] Children 1. Otto H Wagner, b. 13 Feb 1880, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 26 May 1880, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States (Age 0 years)2. George H Wagner, b. 13 Feb 1880, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 30 May 1880, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States (Age 0 years)+ 3. Adolph Lawrence Wagner, b. 15 Apr 1881, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 28 Oct 1968, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States (Age 87 years)4. Edwin Louis Wagner, b. 19 Jul 1882, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 19 Feb 1959, Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Age 76 years)+ 5. Frieda Kathrina Wagner, b. 19 Oct 1884, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 11 Jan 1972, Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States (Age 87 years)6. Emil George Wagner, b. 28 Apr 1886, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 18 Dec 1965, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States (Age 79 years)+ 7. Paul Henry Wagner, b. 3 Nov 1896, Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States , d. 19 Jan 1967, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States (Age 70 years)Last Modified 29 Apr 2014 Family ID F7 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 1 May 1849 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States 
Married - 8 Oct 1878 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States Died - 21 May 1932 - Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Wagner Brewery (18)
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Notes - 1849 BIRTH: MO,Cole Co-near Osage City: Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City... May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby.
1850 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp Dw#571: Conrad WAGONER age 1 year, born Missouri, son of George and Catherine WAGONER, all living with George's father and mother: Paulus and Kunyunda WAGONER
1860 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 13, pg 127, 5 July,Dw #794/806: Conrad WAGGONER age 12 years, born Missouri, son of George and Cath'n WAGGONER, living with grandparents, Paul and Caroline WAGGONER.
EDUCATION, 1869-1870 HISTORY: Directory of Jefferson City & Cole Co: "Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City, this county, May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby. He later attended Jones' Commercial College, St. Louis, graduating in class of 1869, from where he returned to the home of his father, George Wagner, and later removed to Jefferson City..."
1870 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp: HerQuest pg 10, 8 July, Dwelling 78/76: Conrath Wagner 21/Bav-farmer, son of George and Catherine Wagner
1870 HIST: Certificate of completion, March 23, 1870, St. Louis: "To Whom it may concern, this will certify that: Conrad Wagner has this day completed under my instruction a full course of Double Entry Bookkeeping, embracing Mercantile, Manufacturing and Steamboat Bookkeeping, Individual, Company and Compound Company, with Forms adapted to the Wholesale Retail Banking and Commission Businesses, etc., etc., together with Accounts Current, Account Sales, and a Complete System of Commercial Correspondence, and that he is in every respect worthy of public confidence as a Practical Accountant and as such I do most cheerfully commend him to the favorable cosideration of those who may wish to employ a competent Bookkeeper. [signed] Respectfully, Jonathan Jones"
Daily Capitol News and Post Tribune, May 1932, Death Notice for Conrad: "Brewery first located near the forks of the Old St Louis road and Osage City road. Lived there until 1870, when moved to Jeff City and purchased old Gundelfinger Brewery. Became known as C & L Wagner Brewing CO, which was later sold to Moerschel Brewing Co. in 1892. The Wagners established the first ice plant in Central Missouri in connection with the brewery. Thereafter Wagners engaged in business in Colorado Ssprings and then in lumber business in Missouri and Arkansas."
1878 MARRIAGE: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Conrad Wagner md Theresia Catherine Walther on 8 Oct 1878, married by JJ Sommers, Justice of Peace, at home of Albert Walther, her father. Witnesses: George Walther and Catherine Wagner, Henry Wagner and Elizabeth Walther. To this union have been born four sons and one daughter.
1880 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Liberty Twp,Jeff City:A/C Img 31,pg 72,11 June-Dunklin St,Dw 267/312: Conrad Wagner age 32,bn Bavaria, living with wife, Tressa, in his parent's home-George and Anna K Wagner
1887-1892 HISTORY,EMPLOYMENT: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City - The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, by J. W. Johnston:"...he worked in the brewery his father had recently purchased from John Gundelfinger, continuing here until his father retired from the business in 1887, when he, in partnership with his brother, Lawrence, operated the brewer successfully until 1892, when it was disposed of to the present proprietors, the Moerschel Brothers. He then engaged in the wholesale wine, beer and liquor business in Colorado Springs, being associated in this business with his brother, Lawrence, and in which he still retains his interest, his brother looking after the business. In addition to this and other property interests in Jefferson City, Mr Wagner is a stockholder in the First Nationaly Bank, of which he is the director.
He was united in Marriage October 8, 1878, to Theresa C, daughter of Albert Walther, a prominent farmer near Ewing Station. To this union have been born 4 sons and 1 daughter: Adlph L. is a druggist with G A Fischer; Edwin L is also a druggist in the employ of J L Wright; Miss Frieda is at school in Colorado Springs; Emil and Paul are at home. Mr Wagner is a member of the Evangelical Central Lutheran Church. His business movements have been attended with uniform financial success, and, as a result, he is now able to live in comparative retirement, although still in the prime of life. is home is 113 Ashley Street."
1893 HISTORY: CO,El Paso Co-Colorado Springs - Directory of Jefferson City & Cole Co: "Disposed of brewery and became partner with Lawrence in Colorado Springs, doing wholesale liquor business, Lawrence ran it. Prominent and wealthy citizen."
The Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory... pg 375: "In addition to this and other property interests in Jefferson City, Mr. Wagner is a stockholder in the First Nation Bank...
1895 DEATH of father, George Wagner, obit September 1895: "Living: Conrad... in Jefferson City..."
1896-1908 HISTORY: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Daily Capital News, Post Tribune May 1932: "Prominent in business and civic enterprises. Director of First Nat'l Bank from 1896-1908."
1900 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jeff City:film #1240850;A/C Img 16,pg 8B,6-6,Dw 163,181-113 Ashley St:
WAGNER, Conrad 51/GY bn May 1849 (Gy,Gy) md 21yrs-retired brewer; Theresia-wife
42/MO bn Jan1858 (Gy,Gy) md 21, 5/7 children living; Adolph-son 19/MO bn
April 1881 (MO,MO)-drug clerk; Edwin-son 17/MO bn July 1882-drug clerk;
Emil-son 14/M bn April 1886-school; Paul-son 3/MO bn Nov 1896; Katherine
[shows Wagner and mothr/law-birth is right for his mother] 71/GY bn April
1829(Gy,Gy) widow-em 1846; Katie WOLFRUM-svt 24/MO, bn June 1875
(Gy,Gy) S-svt [dau of Ulrich].
Same block, #107 Ashley St. is Peter Gretlein, Ninne and dau Venita
1910 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jefferson City: Anc.com Img 9,pg 180,19 Apr,Dw 88/94-113 Ashley St:
WAGNER, Conrad-head 60/MO (GY,GY) md1x-32 yrs, no occupation; Theressa-wife
52/MO (GY,GY) md1x-32 yrs, 5/7 children living, no occ; Frieda K-dau
25MO (MO,MO) single proof reader-ct house; Emil G-son 22/MO single clerk
in law office; Paul H-son 13/MO (MO,MO) single-no occ.
1920 CENSUS:MO,Cole Co-Jeff City:Anc Img 14,1-9,Dw 38,204-105 1/2 E. High St:
Conrad Wagner age 70/MO (GY, GY)md, no occupation; Theresia-wife 61/MO
(GY,GY)md, no occ, living with son Adolph Wagner & dau-in-law Hannah
1920 DEATH of brother, Christopher A Wagner, obit 14 Dec 1920: "...The following relatives survive...4 bros: Conrad of this city; Lawrence of Sedalia; Henry of Mabton WA; and Louis of Denver CO.
1928 50th WED ANN: Post Tribune, Jeff City Monday, Oct 8, 1928 - 50th Wed Anniversary: "Mr and Mrs Conrad Wagner, 623 East High Street, pioneer residents of this section, are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today. Members of the family have arrived here from various parts of the country, and a banquet this evening at the Missouri Hotel conclude the day's celebration.
Mr and Mrs Wagner, aged 79 and 70 years respectively, have lived in Jeff City a greater part of their married life and head one of the most prominent families of this section.
Seven children were born: Otto and George, twins, died when three months old. The others were Adolph, Edwin, Frieda, Emil and Paul. The first three are married. There is one grand daughter, Miss Ruth, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Wagner of Jefferson City. Mr and Mrs Edwin Wagner reside in St Louis, Mr and Mrs Wm Herfurth reside in Boise Idaho, as does Emil Wagner. Paul resides in Marshfield, Oregon.
Mr Wagner was born May 1, 1849, nine miles east of Jefferson City near Schuberts, where his father and grandfather settled in seven years before. The National Highway which was then just being completed, ran through this farm. Mr Wagner assisted his father in farming and in the brewery business which they had established on the farm. They resided there until 1870, when they left the farm to come to Jefferson City where they purchased the old Gundlefinger Brewery. The Brewery was then conducted under the name of the C and L Brewery Company until sold to the Moerschel brothers in 1892.
During the years in the brewery the Wagners installed the first ice plant in Central Missouri. They later entered business in Colorado Springs, and in 1902 engaged in the lumber business in Missouri and Arkansas.
Mr Wager was prominent in the progress of Jefferson City in the early days. For twelve years, 1896 to 1908, he served as a stockholder and director of the First National Bank. He was greatly interested in any activities for the advancement of the city and was connected with many such movements. He retired from active business, however, twenty years ago.
Mrs Wagner, nee Theresia C Walther, was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Walther and was born at the farm home near the mouth of the Moreau, January 8 1858. She spent her early years on the farm there and was educated in the schools in Jefferson City.
They were married Oct 8, 1878, the wedding taking place on the Moreau and was one of the largest affairs of its kind in those days. Hundreds of relatives and other acquaintances attended from Cole and Osage Counties.
The two well known residents, although advanced in age, are active and in exceptionally good health. Mr Wagner finds time to take frequent trips through the woodlands near here on hunting expeditions. He is one of the most ardent squirrel hunters in the section. Mrs Wagner keeps busy with her house work which gives her great enjoyment.
Hundreds of congratulations were extended to them today by friends in Jeff City and surrounding communities.
All the living children are here for the celebration."
1930 CENSUS: MO,Cole Co-Jefferson Twp-1st pt:A/C Img 33,pg 40,4-17, Dw 290,387-623 High St:
WAGNER, Conrad-head 80/MO (Gy,Gy) md at 29, no occupation, own home, value
$8000; Theresia C-wife 72/MO (Gy, Gy) md at 20, no occupation
1932 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Cole-Jefferson City: Conrad Wagner died 21 May 1932, buried in the German Evangelical Cemetery, Death Certificate #15660.
He gave Cemetery land to the German Evangelical Church across the street from his home, located between Washington and Broadway. When the freeway went through, the cemetery was moved to one end of Riverview Cemetery, and everyone was moved.
Children living: Adolph-Jeff City, Edwin-St Louis, Frieda and Emil-Boise, Idaho; Paul-Salem, Oregon; one grandaughter, Ruth-Jeff City. Three brothers: Lawrence-Sedalia; Louis-Denver; Henry-Los Angeles; Mrs. George Peasner.
NOTES: Conrad's nickname - "Coon". Wife, Theresia nicknamed "Tracy". Married by JJ Sommers, Justice of Peace, at home of Albert Walther. Witnesses: George Walther and Catherine Wagner, Henry Wagner and Elizabeth Walther.
Postcard from Conrad to Mrs Conrad Wagner, dated 12 Sept 1898 from Germany. "I am now here with Mrs Timmer, sister of Mrs Ott. Thursday I will go to Nuernberg and from there to Meitlingen, your mothers birthplace. From there I go to Miltenberg, then to Potsdam to see Runges (sp?) folks and from there to Hamberg and pr (?) Stramerhouse Oct 2nd will drop postal over in a while been from Mietlingen I will write letter. The Ruins you observe on card are "alv robber roasts" about 700 years old. Preserve all cards I write home."
Postcard from Conrad to Mrs Joe Penninger 12 Aug 1898 from Germany. "Just got letter from home after I wrote yesterday. This is a fine place though too cold. Need overcoat every morning. Tell Susie I ....fellow for her. Will bring him or shall ship him by express. Glad to hear little Paul is keeping well. Go to Bavaria next Wednesday to visit parents old house. Love to Joe and Susie. Is Joe running for sheriff? Remember me to all at home. With love, your Bro Conrad Wagner."
Postcard from Conrad to Mrs Joe Penninger 18 Sep 1898 from Germany. "Dear Sister. Afternoon yesterday I skiied in your mother's birthplace, Mietlingen. The old house is still in good condition and a great many still living there. Knew and remembered your mother and all the Goser family and all wish to be remembered. This morning I attended Ch services in the Ulmer Minstern. The steeple is 500 feet high. Tell Joe will be back in time to vote for him. Love to all. Yours, Conrad Wagner."
Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 374: Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City, this county, May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby. He later attended Jones' Commercial College, St Louis, graduating in the class of 1869, from where he returned to the home of his father George Wagner, and later removed to Jefferson City. Here he worked in the brewery his father had recently purchased from John Gundlefinger, continuing here until his father retired from business in 1887, when he, in partnership with his brother, Lawrence, operated the brewery successfully until 1892, when it was disposed of to the present proprietors, the Moerschel Brothers. He then engaged in the wholesle wine, beer and liquor business in Colorado Springs, being associated in this business with his brother, Lawrence, and in which he still retains his interest, his brother looking after the business. In addition to this and other property interests in Jefferson City, Mr Wagner is a stockholder in the First National Bank, of which he is a director.
He was united in marriage October 8, 1878, to Theresa C., daughter of Albert Walther, a prominent farmer near Ewing Station. To this union have been born four sons and one daughter: Adolph L is a druggist with G A Fischer; Edwin L is also a druggist in the employ of J L Wright; Miss Frieda is at school in Colorado Springs; Emil and Paul are home. Mr Wagner is a member of the Evangelical Central Lutheran church. His business movements in life have been attended with uniform financial success, and , as a result, he is now able to live in comparative retirement, although still in the prime of life. His home is 113 West Ashley Street.
- 1849 BIRTH: MO,Cole Co-near Osage City: Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City... May 1, 1849, acquiring his early education in the district school nearby.
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Sources - [S72] Missouri,Cole Co: Newspapers.
Conrad Wagner... Born in Cole County on 01 May 1849, 9 miles east of Jefferson City near village of Schubert where his grandfather settled more than a century ago.
Daily Capitol News, Post Tribune, Jefferson City, MO
Date: 22 May 1932 - [S118] Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 374.
Conrad Wagner was born on a farm near Osage City, this county, May 1, 1849...
Sketch of Conrad Wagner, with picture - [S72] Missouri,Cole Co: Newspapers.
One of the oldest and most influential families in Jefferson City died Saturday morning after 3 am on 21 May 1932 at home on East High Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. 83 years old. Born in Cole County on 01 May 1849, 9 miles east of Jefferson City near village of Schubert where his grandfather settled more than a century ago. The national highway ran through the old Wagner home place. (farming and later brewery site) Married Theresa C Walther 08 October 1878. Buried in the Evengelical Cemetery.
Prominent in business and civic enterprises. Director of First Nat'l Bank from 1896-1908. Brewery first located near the forks of the Old St Louis road and Osage City road. Lived there until 1870, when moved to Jeff City and purchased old Gundelfinger Brewery. Became known as C & L Wagner Brewing CO, which was later sold to Moerschel Brewing Co. in 1892. The Wagners established the first ice plant in Central Missouri in connection with the brewery. Thereafter Wagners engaged in business in Colorado Ssprings and then in lumber
business in Missouri and Arkansas.
Children living: Adolph-Jeff City, Edwin-St Louis, Frieda and Emil-Boise, Idaho; Paul-Salem, Oregon; one grandaughter, Ruth-Jeff City. Three brothers: Lawrence-Sedalia; Louis-Denver; Henry-Los Angeles; Mrs. George Peasner.
Daily Capitol News, Post Tribune, Jefferson City, MO
Date: 22 May 1932 - [S72] Missouri,Cole Co: Newspapers.
Conrad Wagner... Buried in the Evengelical Cemetery.
Daily Capitol News, Post Tribune, Jefferson City, MO
Date: 22 May 1932 - [S39] Missouri,Cole Co: Marriage Records, Book A, page 272.
George Wagner married Catherine Wolfrum Feb 27, 1849; filed Feb 3, 1849 [this can't be right, but that's what it said]; MG Bk A, pg 272
also Missouri Marriages 1805-2002 on Ancestry.com Img 61: copy of actual Index to Marriage Records 1821-1881, pg 152:
Date: 1850 or 1900 - [S115] In Memoriam.
I N M E M O R I A M: Anna Katherina Wagner (nee Wolfrum)... On the 29th of January, 1849, she was married to the brewer, Mr Georg Wagner, who operated a brewery eight miles east of town, in the vicinity of Osage City.
Family card made by the funeral home for the funeral of deceased - [S118] Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County, pg 374.
He was united in marriage in the Spring of 1849 to Anna R., daughter of Nicholas Wolfrum, a farmer near Osage City, she also being a native of Bavaria. Mr. Wagner was the father of thirteen children, of whom seven are still living;
Sketch of George Wagner
Date: 1900 - [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com, Anc.com Img 68, MG Bk D pg 167.
State of Missouri, County of Cole: This certifies that Conrad Wagner of Cole County in the State of Missouri and Theresia Walther of Cole County in the State of Missouri were at the residence of the bride's father in said County by me joined together in Holy Matrimony on the 8th say of October AD 1878.... In the Presence of Henry Wagner and Elizabeth Walthers, George Walther and Christine Wagner, signed John J Sommer, Justice of the Peace...
Filed 26th day of October 1878, W H Lusk, Clerk; Geo Bulleillen, D C.
Missouri Marriage Records 1805-2002, searched 8 February 2009, copy of original marriage record, pg 167, also copy of Index to MG Rcds 1821-1881 pg 152
- [S72] Missouri,Cole Co: Newspapers.
