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Christian (Chris) Wenger 1799–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Dec 1799

Birth Location: Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland

Death Date: 9 Apr 1882

Death Location: Washington County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Johannes Wenger

Mother: Katharina Zimmerman

Spouse(s): Anna Roth

Children(s): Joseph Wenger, Anna Eicher, Benedict Wenger, Cathrine Miller, Christian Wenger, Barbara Schlatter, Magdalena Ernst, Nichelos Wenger, Anna Rich

In 1799, Christian (Chris) Wenger entered the world in Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland, born to Johannes Wenger And Katharina Zimmerman. In 1856, Christian (Chris) Wenger resided in Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA. In 1860, Christian (Chris) Wenger resided in Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA. Christian (Chris) Wenger married Anna Marie Mary Roth, and had children including Anna Eicher, Anna Marie Rich, Barbara Schlatter, Benedict Wenger, Cathrine Miller, Christian Wenger, Joseph R Wenger, Magdalena Ernst, Nichelos Wenger. Christian (Chris) Wenger passed away in 1882 in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Christian (Chris) Wenger entered the world in Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland, born to Johannes Wenger And Katharina Zimmerman.
  • In 1856, Christian (Chris) Wenger resided in Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1860, Christian (Chris) Wenger resided in Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA.
  • Christian (Chris) Wenger married Anna Marie Mary Roth, and had children including Anna Eicher, Anna Marie Rich, Barbara Schlatter, Benedict Wenger, Cathrine Miller, Christian Wenger, Joseph R Wenger, Magdalena Ernst, Nichelos Wenger.
  • Christian (Chris) Wenger passed away in 1882 in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Christian Wenger's Ancestors

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Christian Wenger
1799–1882
Birth Place: Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Parents
Johannes Wenger
1761–
Seftigen, Bern, Berne, Suisse
Katharina Zimmerman
1770–1808
Grandparents
Anna Staerr
1739–
Gurzelen, Canton Berne, Switzerland
Christian Wenger
1735–1844
Gurzelen, Canton Berne, Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
Anna Aebersold
1711–
Christen Wenger
1709–1765
Anna Stettler
1706–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Wenger
1680–1748
Hannah
1685–1749
Joannes Hochstetler
1680–1731
Elsbeth Schluechter
1684–

Christian Wenger's Descendants

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Christian ((Chris)) Wenger (02 Dec 1799–9 Apr 1882) m. Anna (Marie Mary) Roth (19 November 1807–11 November 1867)
  1. 1. Joseph (R) Wenger 1837–1917
    1. 1. John (R) Wenger 1879–1940 m. Katie (Ann) Christner 1882–1980
      1. 1. Ira Wenger 1911–1991 m. Mildred Wyse 1912–1995
        1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Burkey 1940–2010
        2. 2. Jane (Marie) Wenger 1938–1938
        3. 3. Kenneth (Ray) Wenger 1944–2002
      2. 2. Joseph (Christian) Wenger 1905–1975
  2. 2. Anna Eicher 1832–1885
  3. 3. Benedict Wenger 1848–1920
  4. 4. Cathrine Miller 1843–1923
  5. 5. Christian Wenger 1833–1912
  6. 6. Barbara Schlatter 1846–1918
  7. 7. Magdalena Ernst 1842–1883
  8. 8. Nichelos Wenger 1835–1862
  9. 9. Anna (Marie) Rich 1840–1904

Christian Wenger's Timeline

5 Records

1799
02 Dec 1799
Birth of Christian (Chris) Wenger in Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
1856
1856
Age 57
Christian (Chris) Wenger resided here in Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA
Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Christian (Chris) Wenger resided here in Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA
Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 81
Christian (Chris) Wenger resided here in Wayne, Henry, Iowa, USA
Wayne, Henry, Iowa, USA
1882
9 Apr 1882
Age 83
Death of Christian (Chris) Wenger in Wayland, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Wayland, Henry County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1799
    Event Place: Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion, Washington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wayne, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1882
    Event Place: Wayland, Henry County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1967
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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