Ella Frances Cameron Wagner
Ella
Frances (Cameron) Wagner was born December 4, 1891 in Prairie Township, Holmes
County, Ohio and was the first daughter to John J and Mary E (Hoffman) Cameron.
On November 22, 1916 Ella and her
lifelong husband, William Irvin Wagner were married. For the majority of their life’s Ella and
William moved to different farms in-between Wayne and Holmes Counties working
as sharecroppers until they were able to afford their own farm near Dalton,
Ohio.
Ella and William raised four children who
were born, raised and remained in the Wayne County area. Kenneth was the first of three sons born in
1917. Ruth, born July 12, 1919 would
marry Dwight Burkey. Clayton Wagner was born
March 1, 1922 was married to Ruth Bricker.
David Roy was born November 29, 1925 and later married Mercedes
Kramer. All three sons were enlisted and
served during World War II.
March 6th, 1983 Ella passed
away at the age of 92, she was laid to rest next to her husband in Crown Hill
Cemetery, Orrville, Ohio. Ella acquired
may talents and hobbies during her long life which included, quilting,
embroidery, crocket, knitting, cooking, and gardening.
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