John A. Wagner

John A. Wagner (May 26, 1885 - December 8, 1964)[1] was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

For other people with the same name, see John Wagner (disambiguation).

Early life

On May 26, 1885, Wagner was born in Le Roy Township, Calhound County, Michigan. Wagner's grandfather was John Wagner, an early settler. Wagner's father was Frank N. Wagner. Wagner's mother was Aylett Amanda (nee Addington) Wagner. In 1905, Wagner graduated from Battle Creek high school.[2]

Education

Wagner earned a Bachelor of Laws from University of Michigan.[2]

Career

Wagner practiced Law in Battle Creek, Michigan.[2]

Wagner was Chair of the Michigan Republican Party from 1945 to 1949 and a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention.[3]

Personal life

On June 29, 1909, Wagner married Alice M. Goucher. They have 1 child, Alice Belden Wagner (b.1911). Wagner and his family lived in Battle Creek, Michigan. [2]

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References
  1. "John Wagner Dies; Long Civic Leader". Enquirer and News. Battle Creek, MI. 9 December 1964. p. 3.
  2. Gardner, Washington (1913). "History of Calhoun County, Michigan; a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, by Hon Washington Gardner ... [Vol. 2]". quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  3. Wagner, John A. at The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
Party political offices
Preceded by
John R. Dethmers		 Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party
1945– 1949		 Succeeded by
Owen Cleary
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