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

Magdalena Oesch

Female 1855 - 1942  (86 years)


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  • Name Magdalena Oesch 
    Born 30 Nov 1855  Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Female 
    Name Lena Oesch 
    Name Magdalena Jantzi 
    Residence 1877  Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1911  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-109625 
    Died 4 Nov 1942  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6
    Buried Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Person ID I109625  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father John Oesch,   b. 29 May 1828,   d. 23 Feb 1902  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Barbara Gascho,   b. 20 Dec 1830,   d. 16 Nov 1875  (Age 44 years) 
    Family ID F58452  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Daniel B. Jantzi,   b. 30 Oct 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 May 1932, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 23 Jan 1877  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 7
    Children 
     1. Christian O. Jantzi,   b. 29 Dec 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jul 1954, near, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     2. Barbara Jantzi,   b. 1879, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1955  (Age < 75 years)
     3. Moses O. Jantzi,   b. 6 Nov 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     4. John O. Jantzi,   b. 3 Dec 1883, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Aug 1964, near, Baden, Waterloo, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     5. Michael O. Jantzi,   b. 10 May 1886, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1926  (Age 40 years)
     6. Rachel Jantzi,   b. Abt 1888,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Matilda Jantzi,   b. 19 Jun 1891, , Nobles Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     8. Daniel Jantzi,   b. 1 Jan 1894, , USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Magdalena "Mattie Jantzi,   b. 17 Mar 1896, , Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 May 1955  (Age 59 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F27909  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Jantzi. - Magdalena, daughter of John and Barbara Oesch, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Nov. 30, 1855; died at the home of her youngest daughter (Mrs. Allen Bender) Nov. 4, 1942; aged 86 y. 11 m. 5 d. She was united in marriage to Daniel Jantzi Jan. 23, 1877, by Bishop John Gascho of Wilmot. This union was blessed with 10 children. Surviving are 5 sons and 3 daughters (Solomon of Lowville, N. Y.; Christian of Wilmot; Bishop Mose of Baden; John of Erbsville; Daniel of Vulcan, Alta.; Mrs. Joseph Nafziger of Mannville, Alta; Mrs. John Holst and Mrs. Allen Bender of Baden). One son (Michael) and one daughter (Barbara) predeceased her. She leaves 5 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Rachel Gingerich of Baden; Mrs. Barbara Brenneman of Wellesley; Mrs. Katie Brenneman of Milverton; Mrs. Peter Brenneman of New Hamburg; Mrs. John Roth of Imlay City, Mich.; Joseph Oesch of Beggar, Sask.; and John Oesch of Milverton), 51 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. One sister predeceased in May. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her teens and remained a faithful member until death. She had been in good health until about 7 months ago. She became so tired and gradually grew weaker. She was conscious to the last. Her thoughts were always heavenward and she was so very appreciative of everything that was done for her. She attended church regularly as long as she was able. She was loving and kind and filled a worth-while place in the home.

      Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 37 - December 10, 1942 - pages 798, 799

  • Sources 
    1. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-4 Page 15.

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 4 Page 38.

    3. [S1507] Census - ON, Waterloo, Baden - 1911, Baden Div. 13 Page 3.

    4. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Magdalena Oesch Jantzi - December 10, 1942 - pages 798, 799.

    5. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, S., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, S. (1855). Magdalena Oesch Jantzi (1855-1942) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 26 April 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22470551.

    6. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Magdalena Jantzi, d. 5 Nov 1942 Baden, b. 30 Nov 1855 Ontario, d/o John Oesch b. Baden & Barbara Gascho b. Germany. informant Moses Jantzi (son) buried Steinmans Cemetery

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Daniel Yantzie
      Event Type: Marriage
      Event Date: 23 Jan 1877
      Event Place: Wilmot, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
      Gender: Male
      Age: 27
      Birth Year (Estimated): 1850 Wilmot Twp
      Occ: farmer - Wellelsley - widower
      Father's Name: Michael Yantzie
      Mother's Name: Maria Yantzie
      Spouse's Name: Magdalena Oesch
      Spouse's Gender: Female
      Spouse's Age: 21
      Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1856 Hay Twp
      Res: Hay Twp
      Spouse's Father's Name: John Oesch
      Spouse's Mother's Name: Barbara Oesch

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 30 Nov 1855 - Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1877 - Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 23 Jan 1877 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Nov 1942 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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