Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

William S. Jantzi

Male 1899 - 1969  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William S. Jantzi was born 1 Nov 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John B. Jantzi and Nancy Schultz); died 4 Nov 1969; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78030
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1969, 97 William St. S., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    William S. Jantzi

    William S. Jantzi of 97 William St., S., Wellesley died on Tuesday of last week at the age of 70.

    Born in Wilmot Township, a son, of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jantzi, he was a mechanic and carpenter for A. W. Jantzi and Sons machine shop for 24 years.

    Mr. Jantzi was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

    Surviving besides his wife, the former Edith Leis, whom he married in Wellesley on June 23, 1931, is one brother, Noah of Baden.

    He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    Services were held Friday at Maple View Mennonite Church with burial taking place in the adjoining church cemetery.

    Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, was in charge of arrangements.

    New Hamburg Independent, November 12, 1969

    William married Edith Leis 23 Jun 1931. Edith (daughter of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Magdalena Schwartzentruber) was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John B. Jantzi was born 19 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian G. Jantzi and Veronica "Fanny" Brenneman); died 5 Dec 1943, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45662101
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78024
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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    John B. Jantzi

    NEW HAMBURG. - Born April 19, 1863, in Mornington Township, 20-year-old John B. Jantzi, died Sunday.

    Twice married, his first wife died in 1921. His second, the former Fannie Breneman, survives, jaiso three sons, Noah on the family homestead at Wilmot Centre, David of Kitchener and William of Wellesley. There are three grandchildren.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 10 Dec 1943, p. 3

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    In Memoriam Died At his home at Wilmot Centre on Sunday, December 5th, 1943 John B. Jantzi Aged: 80 years, 7 months and 16 days The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Wednesday, December 8th, at 10 a.m., to Steinman's A.-M. Church, Baden, for service, followed by interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. Father, thou art sweetly resting, Gone from all thy toil and pain, Far from earth and all it's [sic] wrestlings, Thou dids't now thy Crown obtain. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    John — Nancy Schultz. Nancy (daughter of Brenamaus(?), daughter of Joseph Schultz and Veronica "Fannie" Litwiller) was born 12 Jun 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1921, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Schultz was born 12 Jun 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Brenamaus(?), daughter of Joseph Schultz and Veronica "Fannie" Litwiller); died 19 Jan 1921, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45662115
    • Name: Nancy Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78025
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Thy Will be done Nancy Jantzi Nee Schultz Beloved Wife of John Jantzi Died at her home, Wilmot Centre, Wednesday, Jan. 19th, 1921 Aged 53 years, 7 months and 7 days. Funeral Will leave her late residence on Saturday, January 22nd, at 9 o'clock a.m., to Steinman's A.M. Church for service, thence to Wilmot Centre Cemetery for interment. In Loving memory A loving one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled. A Place is vacant in our home. That never can be filled. Although our hearts are sorely grieved, Yet we can weep for joy, To think dear mother is redeemed and rests in endless joy.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Clara Jantzi was born 25 Mar 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1917; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Noah S. Jantzi was born 6 Jul 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1984, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David S. Jantzi was born 11 Nov 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. William S. Jantzi was born 1 Nov 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1969; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian G. Jantzi was born 9 Feb 1837, , New York State, USA (son of John Jantzi and Elisabeth Gerber); died 23 Jan 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45662042
    • Name: Christian Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121958
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian married Veronica "Fanny" Brenneman 9 Mar 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz) was born 7 Jun 1839; died 11 May 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Veronica "Fanny" Brenneman was born 7 Jun 1839 (daughter of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz); died 11 May 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45662078
    • Name: Fannie Brenneman
    • Name: Fronica Brenneman
    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121959
    • Birth: CALC 2 Apr 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory. Died In Wilmot, on Wednesday, May 11th, 1927 Fanny Brenneman Relict of the late Christian G. Jantzi Aged 87 years, 11 months and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence on Saturday, May 14th, at 10 o'clock a.m., to the Wilmot Centre Evangelical Church and Cemetery. A loving one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. Although our hearts are sorely grieved, Yet we can weep for joy, To think dear mother is redeemed And rests in eternal joy.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 2. John B. Jantzi was born 19 Apr 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1943, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Christian B. Jantzi was born 26 Feb 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1939, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Nancy Jantzi was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena "Mettie" Jantzi was born 12 Aug 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

  3. 6.  Brenamaus(?) died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78033

    Children:
    1. Lizzie Brenneman was born 18 Aug 1830, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Nancy Schultz was born 12 Jun 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1921, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Jantzi was born 1805, , France; died Bef 25 Jun 1890.

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    • Name: John Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124953
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Elisabeth Gerber. Elisabeth (daughter of Joseph Gerber) was born CALC 31 Dec 1805, , France; died 25 Jun 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elisabeth Gerber was born CALC 31 Dec 1805, , France (daughter of Joseph Gerber); died 25 Jun 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Jantzi
    • Name: Lizzie Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124954
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Joseph G. Jantzi was born 1 May 1835, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. Christian G. Jantzi was born 9 Feb 1837, , New York State, USA; died 23 Jan 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Michael Jantzi was born 1838, , New York State, USA; died Bef 1881.
    4. Catherine Jantzi was born 26 May 1838, , New York State, USA; died 22 Dec 1923, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. John G. Jantzi was born 4 Feb 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1926; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Peter J. Jantzi was born 5 Jun 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Barbara G. Jantzi was born 29 Mar 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1916; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Jacob G. Jantzi was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1878.
    9. Annie Jantzi was born 19 Apr 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Johannes "John" Brenneman was born CALC 15 Jul 1805, , Germany (son of Johannes George Brenneman and Maria Magdalena); died 10 Apr 1877, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124962
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Johannes married Magdalena Schultz 1827. Magdalena was born 1804, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Schultz was born 1804, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Magdalena Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134446
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Barbara Brenneman was born 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Brenneman was born 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Brenneman was born 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Magdalena Brenneman was born 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John S. Brenneman was born 9 Jul 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1905.
    6. 5. Veronica "Fanny" Brenneman was born 7 Jun 1839; died 11 May 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    7. Jacob Brenneman was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Lotty Brenneman was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Lydia Brenneman was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Daniel Brenneman was born 11 Oct 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1932, , Linn Co, Oregon; was buried , Riverside Cem, Albany, Linn, Oregon.
    11. Leah Brenneman was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.