Christopher Wagner

WAGNER, ECKHART, HARTMAN, VERICH

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/7/2014 at 09:54:34

PROMINENT PIONEER IS DEAD
Death of Christopher Wagner at 610 Eleventh Street.

Christopher Wagner, who has resided in Rock Island since 1854, died at the home of his son, P.J. Wagner, No. 610 Eleventh street, last night at 6 o'clock.

He was born June 28, 1812, at Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. He came to America in 1848 and settled at Waverly, Ohio. In 1854 he came to Rock Island, and had since made this city his home. His wife died April 11, 1895, and since then he had resided with his son. Three daughters preceded him to the grave, they being Mrs. L.V. Eckhart, Mrs. Maggie Hartman and Mrs. Henry Verich. The latter resided in Moline. Two sons survive. They are ex-Alderman P.J. Wagner, of this city and Christ Wagner of Montgomery, Ala.

Mr. Wagner was possessed of considerable wealth. He was a member of the German Methodist church.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, IA, 18 March 1901.