BIO:  George G. Wagner, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Jackson Township, Pg 120

GEORGE G. WAGNER, son of John and Elizabeth (Glatfelter) Wagner, was born in Codorus Township, January 15, 1850.  His grandfather, Jacob, a farmer and a native of the county, died about 1870; John Wagner died about 1880.  George G. Wagner assisted on the home farm until about sixteen years old, when he took a two years’ course in Manchester College and then became a clerk.  In 1875 he opened a store at Menges’ Mill, twelve miles west of York, and continuing three years; in 1878 he opened at Spring Forge, where he is now doing a successful general trade, and where, in 1882, he was appointed assistant postmaster.  March 25, 1875, he married Alice Jane, daughter of Jesse and Malinda Kraft, and to this union have been born Alvertus, Mabel Pauline, Irvin Jesse and Lottie Elmira.  Mr. Wagner is the owner of a good brick dwelling and store-room combined at Spring Forge, and with his wife is a member of the Lutheran Church.