Missouri

In 1821 Missouri became a state. It was a border state, home to both Northern and Southern sympathizers. John Wagner brought his wife, Catherine Laubscher, and children to Madison Co. about 1845. They were joined by Catherine's brothers Louis and George Laubscher. John was probably a lead miner like the Laubschers. By 1850, John Wagner was probably souting land in Wisconsin. Catherine and their children were living with George. The Wagners moved to Wisconsin shortly thereafter. Louis and George would remain in Missouri through the end of the Civil War. Both fought for the Union and would return home to Pennsylvania by 1870.