Name/Title
William WagenerEntry/Object ID
2004.14.1Description
William Wagener. Born September 22, 1839 in Prussia. (Village of Croev, on the Moselle, Province of the Rhine, Kingdom of Prussia.) Moved to Wisconsin in 1852. In 1872, he and his brother, Arnold, started a brewery in Door County. In 1875, he was elected sheriff of Door County.
Door County Advocate - November 7, 1878.
William Wagoner, who shot himself in the hand last Sunday, died of lockjaw early on Wednesday.
(Accidently shot himself while hunting.)
Photo and information in 2018.14.1Cataloged By
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2004.14Source or Donor
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In Memory of Dorothy (Pierzchalski) BouchonvilleMade/Created
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Lown, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.Lexicon
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Sheriff, BreweryRelationships
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Wagener, WilliamPerson or Organization
Wagener, ArnoldGeneral Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Digital CopyCreate Date
June 26, 2004Update Date
August 28, 2026