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Elias W. Jantzi

Male 1908 - 1978  (~ 69 years)


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  1. 1.  Elias W. Jantzi was born Nov 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob B. Jantzi and Magdalena "Lena" Wagler); died 11 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Crosshill Mennonite Church, Crosshill, Ontario
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45878394
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163019
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Elias W.

    Of Crosshill, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 1978, at. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Born in Wellesley Township 69 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Jantzi. A member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church; farmed in Wellesley Township. retired to Crosshill. Beloved husband of Laura Gerber; beloved father of Melvin of Route 2, Petersburg. Orland of Route 1, Linwood, Stanley of Route 1, Millbank, Mrs. Mervin(Dorothy) Roth of Route 1, Tavistock and Esther Jantzi of Cambridge; brother of Aaron W. Jantzi of Millbank, Samuel Jantzi of Wellesley and Mrs. Irvin(Miriam) Nafziger of New Hamburg; also survived by nine grandchildren. Predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley where the family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. At noon Saturday, January 14, the remains will be removed to Maple View Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Steven Gerber will officiate. Interment to follow in the Maple View Mennonite cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jan 1978

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    Jantzi, Elias W., son of Jacob and Magdalene (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont.; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 11, 1978; aged 69 y. He was married to Laura Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Orland, and Stanley), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Mervin Roth and Esther), 2 brothers (Aaron W. and Samuel Jantzi) and one sister (Miriam Nafziger). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Mennonite Church on Jan. 14, in charge of Steve Gerber and Ervin Erb.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 16 - April 18, 1978 - page 330

    Elias — Laura Gerber. Laura (daughter of Solomon R. Gerber and Laura Leis) was born 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Orland Jantzi was born 9 Jul 1940; died 30 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob B. Jantzi was born 8 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John G. Jantzi and Katherine "Katie" Brenneman); died 14 May 1971, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45251580
    • Name: Jacob Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163015
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Jacob B., son of John G. and Kathryn (Brenneman) Jantzi, was born near Tavistock, Ont., May 8, 1881; died at the Brunner Rest Home, May 14, 1971; aged 90 y. 6 d. On Dec.1, 1903, he was married to Magdalena Wagler, who preceded him in death, Aug. 31, 1941. On Nov. 7, 1943, he was married to Fanny Lichty, who died July 22, 1963. Surviving are 4 sons (Simeon, Elias, Aaron, and Samuel), one daughter (Miriam - Mrs. Irvin Nafziger), 23 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Tobias and Benjamin), one daughter (Leah), 4 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 16, in charge of Alvin Leis and Stevanus Gerber; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Jacob — Magdalena "Lena" Wagler. Magdalena (daughter of Joseph W. Wagler and Elizabeth K. Spenler) was born 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1941; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena "Lena" Wagler was born 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph W. Wagler and Elizabeth K. Spenler); died 31 Aug 1941; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45251905
    • Name: Magdalena "Lena" Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163016
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Simeon W. Jantzi was born 17 Jan 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Tobias W. Jantzi was born 20 Jan 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Elias W. Jantzi was born Nov 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Aaron W. Jantzi was born 2 May 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. Benjamin Jacob Jantzi was born 24 May 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1968, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Samuel J. Jantzi was born 6 Feb 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Miriam Jantzi was born 16 Oct 1921; died 31 Oct 2020, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John G. Jantzi was born 4 Feb 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Jantzi and Elisabeth Gerber); died 1 Jun 1926; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163020P
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John married Katherine "Katie" Brenneman 10 Oct 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Katherine was born 4 Feb 1845, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1928; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Katherine "Katie" Brenneman was born 4 Feb 1845, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1928; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katherine "Katie" Jantzi
    • Name: Katie Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163022P
    • Residence: 1865, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Jantzi was born 12 Aug 1866, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1921; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Barbara Jantzi was born Abt 1867, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John B. Jantzi was born 27 Jun 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1959, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine Jantzi was born 12 May 1874, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Jacob B. Jantzi was born 8 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1971, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joseph W. Wagler was born 16 Feb 1849 (son of Christian S. Wagler and Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler); died 22 Jul 1916.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165833

    Joseph — Elizabeth K. Spenler. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter J. Spenler and Catharine Kennel) was born 4 Feb 1851; died 7 Feb 1931. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth K. Spenler was born 4 Feb 1851 (daughter of Peter J. Spenler and Catharine Kennel); died 7 Feb 1931.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth K. Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208229

    Children:
    1. Maria Wagler was born 31 May 1875, Of, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario; died 27 Jan 1939; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Magdalena "Lena" Wagler was born 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1941; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rachel Wagler was born 9 Nov 1890, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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. 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. 4. 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. 12.  Christian S. Wagler was born 4 Oct 1810, Of, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1 Oct 1887; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59515476
    • Name: Christian E. Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24058

    Christian — Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler. Anna was born 8 Dec 1815, Of, France; died Feb 1855; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler was born 8 Dec 1815, Of, France; died Feb 1855; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59515564
    • Name: Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler
    • Name: Maria
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135364

    Children:
    1. Christian Wagler was born 8 Aug 1838, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 29 Sep 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Bishop Jacob W. Wagler was born 28 Aug 1839, Muesbach, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Mar 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John W. Wagler was born 24 Nov 1842, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 Mar 1932, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Barbara Wagler was born 24 Jun 1846, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 24 Aug 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine W. Wagler was born 25 Nov 1847, , Germany; died 21 Jul 1917.
    6. 6. Joseph W. Wagler was born 16 Feb 1849; died 22 Jul 1916.
    7. Nicholas Wagler was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1901; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Peter J. Spenler was born 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Nov 1893, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78804

    Notes:

    Baden

    Mr. Peter Spenler a former resident of this place and one of the Wilmot pionneers died in Poole at the age of 80 years.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 23 Nov 1893, p. 8

    Peter — Catharine Kennel. Catharine (daughter of Jean Kennel and Elizabeth Saltzman) was born 1818, Macheren, , Lorraine, France; died 25 Dec 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Catharine Kennel was born 1818, Macheren, , Lorraine, France (daughter of Jean Kennel and Elizabeth Saltzman); died 25 Dec 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59515341
    • Name: Catharine Spenler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78806

    Children:
    1. 7. Elizabeth K. Spenler was born 4 Feb 1851; died 7 Feb 1931.
    2. John K. Spenler was born 21 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1928, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Spenler was born 15 Aug 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Peter K. Spenler was born 22 Apr 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1935, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Barbara Spenler was born 4 Sep 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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