[196-26] DAVID D. WAGENER, b Oct. 11, 1792; d Oct. 1, 1860; s Daniel and Eve (Opp) Wagener [196-6]; m Sept. 20, 1821, MARY KNAUSS, b Nov. 8, 1797; d Feb. 13, 1833.
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David D. Wagener was a merchant, but in early life turned his attention to politics, and became a leader in the party to which he belonged. He served as a member from Northampton Co. in the State Legislature during the administration of Governor Wolf. He occupied a seat in Congress for four successive terms, from 1832 to 1840. On retiring from political life he was elected President of the Easton Bank, an office which he filled with acceptance to the community until the period of his death, which took place on the first day of October, 1860. [Gen. Rec. of 1879.]
‘David D. Wagener was Captain of a Company of Cadets and read the Declaration of Independence in 1828. He built a mill on the Bushkill and engaged in the milling and mercantile business for many years. In 1816 he was captain of the Easton Union Guard; in 1828 he was elected to the Pa. Assembly; twice re-elected; elected to Congress in 1832; re-elected till 1839, when he retired from active life. He was a member of the 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th Congresses. In 1852 he was elected President of the Easton Bank which office he held till his death. The present Court House stands on ground donated by him.”
“He was not only a good man, but a useful man. He was a kind and faithful friend, a safe counsellor, an indulgent and affectionate father, and an upright man in all relations of life. He was ever plain and simple in his habits, familiar and social in his intercourse with his fellow-men, yet indulgent in his ens: He was constitutionally an honest man, and his word was his bond.”’ [Condié 195— Weaver. :
Parents’ family: [196-6] Daniel Wagener and Eve Opp
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