Richard E. Dryer1

M, b. 26 November 1912, d. 2 January 1994
FatherWarren Elbert Dryer1 b. 20 Aug 1891, d. 12 Oct 1974
MotherEtta Irene Hartle1 b. 9 Sep 1892, d. 4 Dec 1982
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*Richard E. Dryer was born on 26 November 1912 at Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Dade, Florida, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 92, sheet 18A, occupation special carrier-post office, real estate valued at $400, 4 chldren.1 
(Witness) CensusRichard E. Dryer appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Glendale, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 19-844, sheet 14A, occupation general maintenance, mgr., golf club, renting, 3 children and a grandson.3 
Death*Richard E. Dryer died on 2 January 1994 at Orange, California, at age 81.2 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Vivian Dryer1

F, b. 1 November 1914, d. 11 January 2006
FatherWarren Elbert Dryer1 b. 20 Aug 1891, d. 12 Oct 1974
MotherEtta Irene Hartle1 b. 9 Sep 1892, d. 4 Dec 1982
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*Vivian Dryer was born on 1 November 1914 at Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Dade, Florida, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 92, sheet 18A, occupation special carrier-post office, real estate valued at $400, 4 chldren.1 
Death*Vivian Dryer died on 11 January 2006 at Paradise, Butte, California, at age 91.3,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Laurie Algoe Family Tree.
  4. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Gina Palencar Family Tree.

Mary Elizabeth Dryer1

F, b. 5 December 1921, d. 11 April 1989
FatherWarren Elbert Dryer1 b. 20 Aug 1891, d. 12 Oct 1974
MotherEtta Irene Hartle1 b. 9 Sep 1892, d. 4 Dec 1982
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Dryer was born on 5 December 1921 at Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Dade, Florida, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 92, sheet 18A, occupation special carrier-post office, real estate valued at $400, 4 chldren.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Dryer appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Glendale, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 19-844, sheet 14A, occupation general maintenance, mgr., golf club, renting, 3 children and a grandson.4 
Married Name As of 4 October 1941,her married name was Bivins.2 
Married Name As of 5 October 1941,her married name was Bivis.5 
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Dryer married Theodore Ray (Ted) Bivis on 5 October 1941 at Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico.5 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Dryer died on 11 April 1989 at Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, at age 67; last name Bivins.6,2 

Family

Theodore Ray (Ted) Bivis b. 20 May 1922, d. 18 Aug 1999

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Gina Palencar Family Tree.
  6. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Laurie Algoe Family Tree.

Anna May Dryer1

F, b. 1926
FatherWarren Elbert Dryer1 b. 20 Aug 1891, d. 12 Oct 1974
MotherEtta Irene Hartle1 b. 9 Sep 1892, d. 4 Dec 1982
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*Anna May Dryer was born in 1926 at Florida.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Dade, Florida, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 92, sheet 18A, occupation special carrier-post office, real estate valued at $400, 4 chldren.1 
(Witness) CensusAnna May Dryer appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Glendale, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 19-844, sheet 14A, occupation general maintenance, mgr., golf club, renting, 3 children and a grandson.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

William (Bill) E. Dryer1

M, b. 1934
FatherRichard E. Dryer1 b. 26 Nov 1912, d. 2 Jan 1994
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*William (Bill) E. Dryer was born in 1934 at California.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Glendale, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle; ED 19-844, sheet 14A, occupation general maintenance, mgr., golf club, renting, 3 children and a grandson.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Theodore Ray (Ted) Bivis1

M, b. 20 May 1922, d. 18 August 1999
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*Theodore Ray (Ted) Bivis was born on 20 May 1922 at Big Pine, Inyo, California.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Dryer, daughter of Warren Elbert Dryer and Etta Irene Hartle, on 5 October 1941 at Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico.1 
Death*Theodore Ray (Ted) Bivis died on 18 August 1999 at San Fernando, Los Angeles, California, at age 77.1 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Dryer b. 5 Dec 1921, d. 11 Apr 1989

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Gina Palencar Family Tree.

Leo Scott Dryer1

M, b. 12 August 1886, d. 16 July 1890
FatherTheodore W. Dryer1 b. 20 Jun 1862, d. 1 May 1935
MotherMary Elizabeth Wagoner1 b. Sep 1863, d. 1949
Last Edited6 Feb 2016
Birth*Leo Scott Dryer was born on 12 August 1886 at Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois; too close to William's dob.1 
Death*He died on 16 July 1890 at Illinois at age 3; buried at Avoca Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Avoca, Livingston, Illinois.

Benjamin C. Polk1

M, b. circa 1845
Last Edited7 Feb 2016
Birth*Benjamin C. Polk was born circa 1845.1 
Marriage*He married Narcissa Emmert, daughter of William Emmert and Phoebe Curtis, on 31 May 1864 at Monroe, Kentucky.1 

Family

Narcissa Emmert b. 1846

Citations

  1. [S2026] Kentucky, Kentucky Deaths and Burials 1843-1970.

Fred Benjamin Wagener1,2

M, b. 31 October 1891
FatherAndrew Jackson (Jack) Wagener1 b. 12 Mar 1847, d. 7 Aug 1922
MotherGabrella (Ella) Hook1 b. 27 Jul 1851, d. 6 Feb 1909
Last Edited20 May 2016
Birth*Fred Benjamin Wagener was born on 31 October 1891 at Lewistown, Logan, Ohio.1 
Marriage*He married Lillian B. Russell on 14 February 1912 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Fred Benjamin Wagener registered for the draft at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by Premier Motor Corp. in final assembly, wife and child, described as tall, medium build, brown eyes, black hair.2 
Census*He and Lillian B. Russell appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 243, sheet 7A, occupation fireman-locomotive, renting, 1 son.3 
Marriage*Fred Benjamin Wagener married Ruby Katherine Agate on 30 April 1926 at Hancock, Indiana; Fred was divorced.1 
Census*Fred Benjamin Wagener and Ruby Katherine Agate appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 96-357, sheet 63B, occupatoin city fireman, real estate valued at $5,000, no children.4 
DraftWW11* In 1942 Fred Benjamin Wagener registered for the draft at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by Broad Ripple Engine House, wife Ruby Katherin Wagener.5 

Family 1

Lillian B. Russell b. 1895
Children

Family 2

Ruby Katherine Agate b. 24 Oct 1901

Citations

  1. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.

Ruby Katherine Agate1

F, b. 24 October 1901
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Ruby Katherine Agate was born on 24 October 1901 at Morocco, Newton, Indiana; daughter of George Agate and Jennie Parker.1 
Married Name As of 30 April 1926,her married name was Wagener.1 
Marriage*She married Fred Benjamin Wagener, son of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Wagener and Gabrella (Ella) Hook, on 30 April 1926 at Hancock, Indiana; Fred was divorced.1 
Census*Ruby Katherine Agate and Fred Benjamin Wagener appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 96-357, sheet 63B, occupatoin city fireman, real estate valued at $5,000, no children.2 

Family

Fred Benjamin Wagener b. 31 Oct 1891

Citations

  1. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Maud T. Wagener1

F, b. October 1880
FatherAndrew Jackson (Jack) Wagener1 b. 12 Mar 1847, d. 7 Aug 1922
MotherGabrella (Ella) Hook1 b. 27 Jul 1851, d. 6 Feb 1909
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Maud T. Wagener was born in October 1880 at Lewistown, Logan, Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.

George W. Jones1,2

M, b. 21 February 1842, d. 12 October 1901
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*George W. Jones was born on 21 February 1842 at Tennessee.1,3 
Marriage*He married Prescia Emmert, daughter of William Emmert and Phoebe Curtis, circa 1869; 1871 per the 1900 census.1 
CensusGeorge W. Jones and Prescia Emmert appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 at Beat No. 4, Johnson, Texas, page 605, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 1 son.4 
CensusGeorge W. Jones and Prescia Emmert appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, page 382B, occupation farmer, 1 son.5 
Census*George W. Jones and Prescia Emmert appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas, ED 142, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 1 child, 1 living.1 
Death*George W. Jones died on 12 October 1901 at Stephens, Texas, at age 59; buried at Hart Cemetery in Breckenridge.1,2 

Family

Prescia Emmert b. 26 Apr 1852, d. 1 Jan 1917
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hart, Stephens, Texas.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hart, Stepehens, Texas.

John Henry Jones1

M, b. 19 July 1870, d. 9 May 1907
FatherGeorge W. Jones1 b. 21 Feb 1842, d. 12 Oct 1901
MotherPrescia Emmert1 b. 26 Apr 1852, d. 1 Jan 1917
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*John Henry Jones was born on 19 July 1870 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 Beat No. 4, Johnson, Texas, in the household of George W. Jones and Prescia Emmert; page 605, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 1 son.2 
Marriage*John Henry Jones married Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain on 4 October 1893 at Stephens, Texas.1,3 
Census*John Henry Jones appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas, ED 142, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, widowed, lived with his parents, 2 daughters.4 
Death*He died on 9 May 1907 at Stephens, Texas, at age 36; buried at Hart Cemetery in Breckenridge.1 

Family

Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain b. 12 Sep 1873, d. 26 Mar 1895
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hart, Stepehens, Texas.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shannon, Tarrant, Texas.

Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain1,2

F, b. 12 September 1873, d. 26 March 1895
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain was born on 12 September 1873 at Texas.1 
Married Name As of 4 October 1893,her married name was Jones.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Henry Jones, son of George W. Jones and Prescia Emmert, on 4 October 1893 at Stephens, Texas.1,2 
Death*Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain died on 26 March 1895 at Texas at age 21; buried at Hart Cemetery in Breckenridge.1 

Family

John Henry Jones b. 19 Jul 1870, d. 9 May 1907
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hart, Stepehens, Texas.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shannon, Tarrant, Texas.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Georgie Viola Jones1,2

F, b. 1 November 1894
FatherJohn Henry Jones1 b. 19 Jul 1870, d. 9 May 1907
MotherOlive (Ollie) Viola McCain1 b. 12 Sep 1873, d. 26 Mar 1895
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Georgie Viola Jones was born on 1 November 1894 at Texas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas, in the household of John Henry Jones; ED 142, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, widowed, lived with his parents, 2 daughters.3 
(Witness) CensusGeorgie Viola Jones appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, in the household of Prescia Emmert; ED 242, sheet 2A, widowed, owned home, 2 children, 2 living, 2 granddaughters.4 
Married Name As of 6 September 1914,her married name was Ward.1,5 
Marriage*Georgie Viola Jones married William H. Ward on 6 September 1914 at Stephens, Texas.1,5 
DeathGeorgie Viola Jones died on 11 December 1980 at Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, at age 86; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.6 

Family

William H. Ward b. 30 Mar 1893, d. 1 Jan 1974

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shannon, Tarrant, Texas.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , marriage record.
  6. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

William H. Ward1

M, b. 30 March 1893, d. 1 January 1974
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*William H. Ward was born on 30 March 1893 at Mississippi.1,2 
Marriage*He married Georgie Viola Jones, daughter of John Henry Jones and Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain, on 6 September 1914 at Stephens, Texas.1,3 
Census*William H. Ward appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, ED 240, sheet 7A, occupation laborer, owned home, 3 children and his brother.4 
Death*He died on 1 January 1974 at Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, at age 80.1,2 

Family

Georgie Viola Jones b. 1 Nov 1894

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shannon, Tarrant, Texas.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , marriage record.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Annie Alice Jones1,2

F, b. 1 November 1894, d. 13 January 1976
FatherJohn Henry Jones1 b. 19 Jul 1870, d. 9 May 1907
MotherOlive (Ollie) Viola McCain1 b. 12 Sep 1873, d. 26 Mar 1895
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Annie Alice Jones was born on 1 November 1894 at Texas.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas, in the household of John Henry Jones; ED 142, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, widowed, lived with his parents, 2 daughters.1 
(Witness) CensusAnnie Alice Jones appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, in the household of Prescia Emmert; ED 242, sheet 2A, widowed, owned home, 2 children, 2 living, 2 granddaughters.4 
Married Name As of 11 January 1915,her married name was Harrell.2 
Marriage*Annie Alice Jones married James E. Harrell on 11 January 1915 at Stephens, Texas.2 
Census*Annie Alice Jones and James E. Harrell appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, ED 240, sheet 1B, occupation not given, owned home, 1 daughter.5 
Death*Annie Alice Jones died on 13 January 1976 at Stanton, Martin, Texas, at age 81; buried at Evergreen Cemetery.3 

Family

James E. Harrell b. 10 Aug 1894, d. 6 Jun 1979

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

James E. Harrell1

M, b. 10 August 1894, d. 6 June 1979
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*James E. Harrell was born on 10 August 1894 at Texas.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Alice Jones, daughter of John Henry Jones and Olive (Ollie) Viola McCain, on 11 January 1915 at Stephens, Texas.1 
Census*James E. Harrell and Annie Alice Jones appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, ED 240, sheet 1B, occupation not given, owned home, 1 daughter.2 
Death*James E. Harrell died on 6 June 1979 at Stanton, Martin, Texas, at age 84.1 

Family

Annie Alice Jones b. 1 Nov 1894, d. 13 Jan 1976

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moseley-Dove by Karrisa817.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lillian B. Russell1

F, b. 1895
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Lillian B. Russell was born in 1895 at Indiana.1,2 
Married Name As of 14 February 1912,her married name was Wagener.1 
Marriage*She married Fred Benjamin Wagener, son of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Wagener and Gabrella (Ella) Hook, on 14 February 1912 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.1 
Census*Lillian B. Russell and Fred Benjamin Wagener appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 243, sheet 7A, occupation fireman-locomotive, renting, 1 son.2 
Census*Lillian B. Russell appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 96-rr, sheet 14A, no occupation given, renting, widowed, 2 sons.3 

Family

Fred Benjamin Wagener b. 31 Oct 1891
Children

Citations

  1. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Norman Earl Wagener1

M, b. 1913, d. 22 January 1985
FatherFred Benjamin Wagener1 b. 31 Oct 1891
MotherLillian B. Russell1 b. 1895
Last Edited9 Feb 2016
Birth*Norman Earl Wagener was born in 1913 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Fred Benjamin Wagener and Lillian B. Russell; ED 243, sheet 7A, occupation fireman-locomotive, renting, 1 son.1 
(Witness) CensusNorman Earl Wagener appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Lillian B. Russell; ED 96-rr, sheet 14A, no occupation given, renting, widowed, 2 sons.2 
Marriage*Norman Earl Wagener married Betty Louise Sexson on 29 July 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.3,4 
Death*Norman Earl Wagener died on 22 January 1985 at Alameda, Alameda, California; mother's maiden name - Russell.5,6 
ObitNorman Earl's obituary was published in the Alameda Newspaper on circa 23 January 1985:
Wagener, Normal Earl – In Martinez, California, January 22, 1985. Beloved husband of Betty Wagener of San Leandro. Loving father of Master Sgt. Richard Wagener of Dover, Delaware, Nancy D. Rhone of San Lorenzo and the late Michael T. Wagner. Father-in-law of Thomas A. Rhone and Glenda Wagener. Grandfather of Michael Floyd Rhone and Darlynn R. Rhone. A native of Indiana; aged 71 years. A member of Leland J. Thompson Post No. 647 American Legion, 40 & 8 Club, Alameda Aerie No. 1076 F.O.E. and First Baptist Church of Alameda and an avid bowler. Friends are invited to attend memorial services Sunday, January 27, 1985 at 12:30 o’clock p.m. from First Baptist Church, Santa Clara Avenue with Rev. Owen Hardage officiating.7 

Family

Betty Louise Sexson b. 3 Aug 1922, d. 9 Sep 1985
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Donna Jean Burden 2015 by dosthart.
  4. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  5. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S2306] California Library Oakland, Alameda County (Oakland) Library Newspaper Clippings.

Jewell E. Wagener1,2

M, b. 1920, d. 22 April 1948
FatherFred Benjamin Wagener1 b. 31 Oct 1891
MotherLillian B. Russell1 b. 1895
Last Edited5 Dec 2016
Birth*Jewell E. Wagener was born in 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Lillian B. Russell; ED 96-rr, sheet 14A, no occupation given, renting, widowed, 2 sons.1 
DeathJewell E. Wagener died on 23 January 1945 at France.2 
Obit*Jewell E.'s obituary was published in the Indianapolis Star on 22 April 1948:

Military services for Pfc. Jewel E. Wagener, killed while serving in the infantry in France, will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the graveside in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Oaklandon. Pvt. Wagener, wounded three times, was killed by a sniper while he was being carried off the battle field Jan. 23, 1945. He entered the Army in December, 1942, and received the Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster.
Before entering service he was employed by the Allison Division of General Motors Corporation and attended Arsenal Technical High School. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Lillian Merle Wagener, 1015 North Jefferson Avenue; the father, Fred Wagener, and a brother, Norman Wagener, Mattoon, Ill.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1860] Newspapers.com, Newspapers.com.

Betty Louise Sexson1

F, b. 3 August 1922, d. 9 September 1985
Last Edited9 Feb 2016
Birth*Betty Louise Sexson was born on 3 August 1922 at Coles, Illinois.1 
Married Name As of 29 July 1944,her married name was Wagener.1 
Marriage*She married Norman Earl Wagener, son of Fred Benjamin Wagener and Lillian B. Russell, on 29 July 1944 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.1,2 
Death*Betty Louise Sexson died on 9 September 1985 at San Leandro, Alameda, California, at age 63.1 
ObitBetty Louise's obituary was published in the Alameda Newspaper on circa 10 September 1985:
Wagener, Betty Louise – In Oakland, September 9, 1985. Beloved wife of the late Norman F. Wagener. Loving mother of Richard Wagener of Alameda and Nancy D. Rhone of San Lorenzo. Dear mother-in-law of Thomas L. Rhone and Linda Wagener. Dear sister of Marjorie Spisak and Mildred Hexton of Hayward and Joe Sexson of Mattoon, Illinois. Dear grandmother of Michael and Darlyn Rhone. A native of Mattoon, Illinois; aged 63 years. 

Family

Norman Earl Wagener b. 1913, d. 22 Jan 1985
Child

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Donna Jean Burden 2015 by dosthart.
  2. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.

Michael Terry Wagener1

M, b. 5 January 1946, d. 7 October 1963
FatherNorman Earl Wagener1 b. 1913, d. 22 Jan 1985
MotherBetty Louise Sexson1 b. 3 Aug 1922, d. 9 Sep 1985
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Michael Terry Wagener was born on 5 January 1946 at Mattoon, Coles, Illinois.1 
Death*He died on 7 October 1963 at Merced, California, at age 17; U.S. Air Force; buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Donna Jean Burden 2015 by dosthart.
  2. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.

Hazel E. Turner1,2

F, b. 8 July 1891, d. before 1930
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Hazel E. Turner was born on 8 July 1891 at Hartford City, Blackford, Indiana.1,3 
Married Name As of 23 January 1909,her married name was Wagener.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Henry Wagener, son of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Wagener and Gabrella (Ella) Hook, on 23 January 1909 at Blackford, Indiana.1,2 
Census*Hazel E. Turner and William Henry Wagener appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Hartford, Blackford, Indiana, ED 13, sheet 6A, occupation cutter-window frames, rentng, married 1 year, no children.1 
CensusHazel E. Turner and William Henry Wagener appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Marion, Grant, Indiana, ED 93, sheet 6B, occupation machinist-motor works, renting, 2 children.4 
Death*Hazel E. Turner died before 1930 at Indiana; William was widowed in the 1930 census.5 

Family

William Henry Wagener b. 23 Jun 1873, d. 1 Apr 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fox Family Tree by minstrel1999.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Geme Wagener1

F, b. 1915
FatherWilliam Henry Wagener1 b. 23 Jun 1873, d. 1 Apr 1952
MotherHazel E. Turner1 b. 8 Jul 1891, d. b 1930
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Geme Wagener was born in 1915 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Marion, Grant, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Wagener and Hazel E. Turner; ED 93, sheet 6B, occupation machinist-motor works, renting, 2 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Leslie Ambrose Wagener1,2

M, b. 28 February 1912, d. 4 May 1990
FatherWilliam Henry Wagener1 b. 23 Jun 1873, d. 1 Apr 1952
MotherHazel E. Turner1 b. 8 Jul 1891, d. b 1930
Last Edited5 Dec 2016
Birth*Leslie Ambrose Wagener was born on 28 February 1912 at Marion, Grant, Indiana.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Marion, Grant, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Wagener and Hazel E. Turner; ED 93, sheet 6B, occupation machinist-motor works, renting, 2 children.1 
(Witness) CensusLeslie Ambrose Wagener appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Marion, Grant, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Wagener; ED 273, sheet 2A, occupation glass blower, real estate valued at $1,400, widowed, 1 son.4 
Marriage*Leslie Ambrose Wagener married Hazel L. Lahr on 30 June 1934 at Delaware, Indiana.2,5 
Marriage*Leslie Ambrose Wagener married Martel L. Corn on 25 September 1976 at Marion, Grant, Indiana; by John F. Bunch, Marion Church of the Brethren; Martel prior marriage to Lewis.6 
Death*Leslie Ambrose Wagener died on 4 May 1990 at Marion, Grant, Indiana, at age 78; buried at Marion IOOF Cemetery.7,8 

Family 1

Hazel L. Lahr b. 25 Jan 1915, d. 16 Oct 1998
Child

Family 2

Martel L. Corn b. 27 Jun 1923, d. 15 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fox Family Tree by minstrel1999.
  3. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).
  6. [S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Estates, Grant, Indiana.
  8. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  9. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Corda Augusta Wagener1

F, b. 15 September 1901, d. 20 October 1988
FatherWilliam Henry Wagener1 b. 23 Jun 1873, d. 1 Apr 1952
MotherOna Blanche Sager1 b. 8 Apr 1873
Last Edited8 Feb 2016
Birth*Corda Augusta Wagener was born on 15 September 1901 at DeGraff, Logan, Ohio.1 
Death*She died on 20 October 1988 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 87; buried at Prospect Cemetery in Marion, Ohio; marriages to Fetty, Davis, Wheeler and Friday.1 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fox Family Tree by minstrel1999.

Hazel L. Lahr1

F, b. 25 January 1915, d. 16 October 1998
Last Edited9 Feb 2016
Birth*Hazel L. Lahr was born on 25 January 1915 at Indiana.1 
Married Name As of 30 June 1934,her married name was Wagener.1,2 
Marriage*She married Leslie Ambrose Wagener, son of William Henry Wagener and Hazel E. Turner, on 30 June 1934 at Delaware, Indiana.1,2 
Death*Hazel L. Lahr died on 16 October 1998 at Hudson, Steuben, Indiana, at age 83; second marriage to Howard Dale Shane.1,3 

Family

Leslie Ambrose Wagener b. 28 Feb 1912, d. 4 May 1990
Child

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fox Family Tree by minstrel1999.
  2. [S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Robert Eugene Wagener1

M, b. 1 October 1935, d. 2 December 2011
FatherLeslie Ambrose Wagener1 b. 28 Feb 1912, d. 4 May 1990
MotherHazel L. Lahr1 b. 25 Jan 1915, d. 16 Oct 1998
Last Edited9 Feb 2016
Birth*Robert Eugene Wagener was born on 1 October 1935 at Grant, Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret F. Boen on 16 May 1958 at Indiana.1 
Death*Robert Eugene Wagener died on 2 December 2011 at Marion, Grant, Indiana, at age 76; buried at Marion National Cemetery.1,2 
ObitRobert Eugene's obituary was published in the Marion Chronicle-Tribune on 6 December 2011:
Robert E. Wagener, 76, died Friday at home. He was born in Marion on Oct. 1, 1935, to the late Leslie A. and Hazel (Lahr) Wagener. Robert married Margaret F. Boen on May 16, 1958, and she survives. Robert was a 32-year U.S. military veteran, having served in the Marine Corps, the National Guard Reserves and the Indiana Guard Reserves. He worked 20 years in the Marion Police force. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, the Optimist Club and the Toastmaster's Club. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Cubs and Indianapolis Pacers fan. He enjoyed sign painting and tending to yard work. Above all, Robert enjoyed spending time with his loving family.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret F. (Boen) Wagener, Marion; a daughter, Nancy (Steve) Thibeault, Swayzee; four sons, Jeff (Donna) Wagener, Gas City, Mike (Peggy) Wagener, Marion, Tom (Jeannie) Wagener, Lafayette, and Dan (Cheryl) Wagener, Gas City; grandchildren, Matthew, Allison, Josh (fiancée Lendsey Fields), Brandon, Jessica, Jared and Kailey; two sisters, Judy Rowe and Becky Nevil; many nieces and nephews; and close family friend, Sue Autherhults. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie A. and Hazel (Lahr) Wagener. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, with Pastor Gary Bingham officiating. Burial is in Marion National Cemetery.1
 

Family

Margaret F. Boen b. 16 Oct 1935, d. 27 Aug 2016

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Marion, Grant, Indiana.