Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa"
KUMMEL (KUMMER)
(b.
3 December 1845
,
Zeitz, Germany
d.
4 January 1917
,
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER) was born 3 December 1845 in Zeitz, Germany
Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER) was the child of ? and ?Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1867.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" married Franz Julius WAGNER 8 April 1866 in Germany . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Franz Julius WAGNER was born 18 April 1841 in Zeitz, Germany. Franz Julius died June 1926 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard). Franz Julius was the child of Johann Georg WAGNER and Erdmuthe Christiane Wilhelmine DÖRING (DOERING).
Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER) died 4 January 1917 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA .
daughter of Friedrich Kummer and Friederike Erdmunth Hartmann
Interesting note about the adoption below: There is a Louisa Caroline Stephen whose name was changed to Minnie Wagner through adoption in Springfield, MA on January 2, 1883
We suspect she might be the daughter of Christian Stephens and Paulina Wagner.
Source: List of persons whose names have been changed in Massachusetts. 1780-1883 by Massachusetts Office of the Secretary of State
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Family and Children of Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER)
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Franz Julius WAGNER-- Date: 8 April 1866 Place: , Germany
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Franz Julius WAGNER was the child of Johann Georg WAGNER and Erdmuthe Christiane Wilhelmine DÖRING (DOERING)
married in Zeitz, Germany
Name: Franz Julius Wagner
Gender: mannlich (Male)
Marriage Age: 24
Event Type: Heirat (Marriage)
Birth Date: abt 1842
Marriage Date: 8 Apr 1866
Marriage Place: Sachsen (Saxony), Deutschland (Germany)
Father: Johann George Wagner
Mother: Christiane Wilhelmine Wagner
Spouse: Therese Luise Emilie Kummer
Parish as it Appears: Sct. Stephan
City or District: Krst u Zeitz
Name: Therese Luise Emilie Kummer
Gender: weiblich (Female)
Marriage Age: 20
Event Type: Heirat (Marriage)
Birth Date: abt 1846
Marriage Date: 8 Apr 1866
Marriage Place: Sachsen (Saxony), Deutschland (Germany)
Father: Friedrich Kummer
Mother: Friederike Erdmuthe Kummer
Spouse: Franz Julius Wagner
Parish as it Appears: Sct. Stephan
City or District: Krst u Zeitz
Ancestry.com. Saxony, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1890 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
Children of Franz Julius WAGNER and Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER):

Louisa P WAGNER (b.7 October 1870, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 4 November 1921, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA )
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Franz Julius WAGNER was the child of Johann Georg WAGNER and Erdmuthe Christiane Wilhelmine DÖRING (DOERING)
married in Zeitz, Germany
Name: Franz Julius Wagner
Gender: mannlich (Male)
Marriage Age: 24
Event Type: Heirat (Marriage)
Birth Date: abt 1842
Marriage Date: 8 Apr 1866
Marriage Place: Sachsen (Saxony), Deutschland (Germany)
Father: Johann George Wagner
Mother: Christiane Wilhelmine Wagner
Spouse: Therese Luise Emilie Kummer
Parish as it Appears: Sct. Stephan
City or District: Krst u Zeitz
Name: Therese Luise Emilie Kummer
Gender: weiblich (Female)
Marriage Age: 20
Event Type: Heirat (Marriage)
Birth Date: abt 1846
Marriage Date: 8 Apr 1866
Marriage Place: Sachsen (Saxony), Deutschland (Germany)
Father: Friedrich Kummer
Mother: Friederike Erdmuthe Kummer
Spouse: Franz Julius Wagner
Parish as it Appears: Sct. Stephan
City or District: Krst u Zeitz
Ancestry.com. Saxony, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1890 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
Children of Franz Julius WAGNER and Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER):
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3 December 1845
Zeitz, Germany
Baptism
Name: Therese Luise Emilie Kummer
Gender: weiblich (Female)
Event Type: Taufe (Baptism)
Birth Date: 5 Dez 1845 (5 Dec 1845)
Baptism Date: 1 Jan 1846
Baptism Place: Sachsen (Saxony), Deutschland (Germany)
Father: Friedrich Kummer
Mother: Friederike Erdmuthe Kummer
Parish as it Appears: Sct. Stephan
City or District: Krst u Zeitz
Ancestry.com. Saxony, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1890 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
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Name: Therese Luise Emilie Kummer
Gender: weiblich (Female)
Event Type: Taufe (Baptism)
Birth Date: 5 Dez 1845 (5 Dec 1845)
Baptism Date: 1 Jan 1846
Baptism Place: Sachsen (Saxony), Deutschland (Germany)
Father: Friedrich Kummer
Mother: Friederike Erdmuthe Kummer
Parish as it Appears: Sct. Stephan
City or District: Krst u Zeitz
Ancestry.com. Saxony, Prussia, Lutheran Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1890 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
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Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" KUMMEL (KUMMER) and Franz Julius WAGNER 8 April 1866, , Germany (German States) (German Empire)
She was 20 years old.
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1870 Springfield, MA
Frank Wagner and Louisa living in Springfield. He is 29. She is 24. Both b. Germany. He is a tailor.
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Frank Wagner and Louisa living in Springfield. He is 29. She is 24. Both b. Germany. He is a tailor.
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1870 Birth of ChildLouisa P WAGNER was born 7 October 1870, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
Therese Luise Emilie "Louisa" was 24 years old.
1880 Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Name: Louise A. Wagner
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Prussia
Home in 1880: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Franz Wagner
Father's Birthplace: Prussia
Mother's Birthplace: Prussia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
Franz Wagner 39
Louise A. Wagner 35
Louise P. Wagner 9
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Name: Louise A. Wagner
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Prussia
Home in 1880: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Franz Wagner
Father's Birthplace: Prussia
Mother's Birthplace: Prussia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
Franz Wagner 39
Louise A. Wagner 35
Louise P. Wagner 9
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The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1900 Lombard St. Springfield, MA
Wagner, Frank J., head, b. Apr. 1841, age 59, married 34 years, b. Germany, year of immigration 1867, naturalized, tailor
Wagner, Louise E, wife, b. Dec 1844, age 55, married 34 years, b. Germany, year of immigration 1867
Wagner, Louisa B., adopted daughter, b. Nov 1870, age 29, b. MA, parents b. MA, house keeper
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Wagner, Frank J., head, b. Apr. 1841, age 59, married 34 years, b. Germany, year of immigration 1867, naturalized, tailor
Wagner, Louise E, wife, b. Dec 1844, age 55, married 34 years, b. Germany, year of immigration 1867
Wagner, Louisa B., adopted daughter, b. Nov 1870, age 29, b. MA, parents b. MA, house keeper
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1910 Springfield, MA
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1910
Edward M (Cushion), age 18, was enumerated in the 1910 census in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts on the 16th of April. He was listed as a Lodger in the home of Franz J Wagner, a Boarding House keeper, age 68, and his wife Louiza E, age 64, together with their daughter Louiza P, age 38. Louiza P was a Helper. Franz and Louiza E were born in Germany.
Others in the household were listed as a 'Boarder', a 'Roomer', or a 'Lodger'. Boarders included Benjamin Torkelson, a Norwegian Chauffer for a Private Family, age 30 Frank Smith, a Construction Foreman from Vermont, age 44 Kate Smith, from Massachusetts, age 32 Curtis A Edgerton, a US Armory Machinist from New York, age 58 George Thayer, a House Painter from Massachusetts, age 58 Alfred Bird from Vermont, a Secretary to the Superintendent at a Motor Cycle Manufacturer, age 19. The...Read MORE...
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1910
Edward M (Cushion), age 18, was enumerated in the 1910 census in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts on the 16th of April. He was listed as a Lodger in the home of Franz J Wagner, a Boarding House keeper, age 68, and his wife Louiza E, age 64, together with their daughter Louiza P, age 38. Louiza P was a Helper. Franz and Louiza E were born in Germany.
Others in the household were listed as a 'Boarder', a 'Roomer', or a 'Lodger'. Boarders included Benjamin Torkelson, a Norwegian Chauffer for a Private Family, age 30 Frank Smith, a Construction Foreman from Vermont, age 44 Kate Smith, from Massachusetts, age 32 Curtis A Edgerton, a US Armory Machinist from New York, age 58 George Thayer, a House Painter from Massachusetts, age 58 Alfred Bird from Vermont, a Secretary to the Superintendent at a Motor Cycle Manufacturer, age 19. The...Read MORE...
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Date: April 08, 1916
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
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1917 Death
January 4, 1917, Springfield, Massachusetts
Louise E. (Kummel) Wagner, wife of Franz Wagner
age 71
chronic valvular disease
residence - 15 Oak St.
burial - Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield
born in Germany
daughter of Henry Kummel and ?
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January 4, 1917, Springfield, Massachusetts
Louise E. (Kummel) Wagner, wife of Franz Wagner
age 71
chronic valvular disease
residence - 15 Oak St.
burial - Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield
born in Germany
daughter of Henry Kummel and ?
'Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Towns Records, 1627-2001,' images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.3.1/ TH-1971-31531-20848-89?cc=2061550&wc=M947-4BW:n1256222524 : accessed 22 Oct 2013), Hampden > Springfield > Deaths 1916-1918 > image 148 of 514.
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Obituary
Date: January 05, 1917
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
Mrs. Louise E Wagner
'Mrs Louise E. Wagner, 71, wife of Franz J. Wagner, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 15 Oak street. She was born in Zeitz, Ger., and had been a resident of this city 44 years. Mrs. Wagner was well known among the German residents of the city and was a member of the Turnverein Sisters. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Miss Louise P. Wagner of this city, and one brother, Henry Kummel in Germany. The funeral will be held at Byron's funeral parlors Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Dr E. A. Elliot will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.'
Date: January 05, 1917
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
Mrs. Louise E Wagner
'Mrs Louise E. Wagner, 71, wife of Franz J. Wagner, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 15 Oak street. She was born in Zeitz, Ger., and had been a resident of this city 44 years. Mrs. Wagner was well known among the German residents of the city and was a member of the Turnverein Sisters. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Miss Louise P. Wagner of this city, and one brother, Henry Kummel in Germany. The funeral will be held at Byron's funeral parlors Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Dr E. A. Elliot will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.'
Funeral
Date: January 08, 1917
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
'The funeral of Mrs Louse E. Wagner was held at Byron's funeral parlors yesterday at 2 p. m. Rev Dr E. A. Elliott officiated and Mrs Minnie Nickels and Mrs Morris Calhoun sang two duets. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. The bearers were H. Lange, Theodor Lnage, A. Pritzlaff, R. Schmelzinger, E. Barth and E. Gunther.'
Date: January 08, 1917
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
'The funeral of Mrs Louse E. Wagner was held at Byron's funeral parlors yesterday at 2 p. m. Rev Dr E. A. Elliott officiated and Mrs Minnie Nickels and Mrs Morris Calhoun sang two duets. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. The bearers were H. Lange, Theodor Lnage, A. Pritzlaff, R. Schmelzinger, E. Barth and E. Gunther.'
1921 Death of Daughter
Sudden Death of Miss Wagner
Miss Louisa P. Wagner, 50, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home, 271 Eastern avenue. Medical examiner Fred D. Jones was called and pronounced death due to acute heart disease. She was born in this city November 7, 1870, and had lived here all her life. She is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs Franz Wagner, with whom she lived. Further announcements will be made of the funeral arrangements.
Date: November 05, 1921
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
Article type: News Article
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Sudden Death of Miss Wagner
Miss Louisa P. Wagner, 50, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home, 271 Eastern avenue. Medical examiner Fred D. Jones was called and pronounced death due to acute heart disease. She was born in this city November 7, 1870, and had lived here all her life. She is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs Franz Wagner, with whom she lived. Further announcements will be made of the funeral arrangements.
Date: November 05, 1921
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
Article type: News Article
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Therese is buried at: Oak Grove Cemetery
426 Bay Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
(413) 739-2127
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