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

Michael K. Jantzi

Male 1847 - 1917  (69 years)


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  • Name Michael K. Jantzi 
    Born 22 Aug 1847  , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35878693 
    Immigration 1849  [2
    Name Michael K. Yantzi 
    Residence 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1877  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-59313 
    Died 6 Jul 1917  North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Cause: pneumonia (6 weeks) 
    Buried East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I59313  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Michael B. Yantzi,   b. 1823, Valmont, , Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1865  (Age 42 years) 
    Mother Jacobina Kennel,   b. 1823, , France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jul 1909  (Age 86 years) 
    Family ID F282075  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara R. Ruby,   b. 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Feb 1915  (Age 66 years) 
    Children 
     1. Magdalena Yantzi,   b. 14 Nov 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 1958, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     2. Jacobina "Bena" Jantzi,   b. 14 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1982  (Age 104 years)
     3. Annie Yantzi,   b. 9 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Aug 1963  (Age 84 years)
     4. Catherine Jantzi,   b. 20 Jun 1880, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jul 1961, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     5. Daniel B. Yantzi,   b. 5 Aug 1882, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jun 1929, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 46 years)
     6. Barbara Jantzi,   b. 31 Mar 1884, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     7. Christian R. Yantzi,   b. 16 Feb 1886, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Apr 1968, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     8. Michael R. Yantzi,   b. 13 Mar 1888, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Aug 1958  (Age 70 years)
     9. Jacob R. Yantzi,   b. 19 Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1975  (Age 84 years)
     10. Noah R. Yantzi,   b. 15 Nov 1892, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F20418  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Yantzi. - Michael K. Yantzi was born in France, Aug. 22, 1847; died in North East Hope, Ont., on July 6, 1917; aged 69 y. 10 m. 14 d. He came with his parents to Canada when he was about two years old.

      In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized, and remained faithful to the end as a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Dec. 3, 1872, he was married to Barbara Ruby and lived in matrimony 42 y. 2 m. 3 d. To this union were born 6 sons and 5 daughters. His wife and 1 son preceded him to the spirit world. He leaves to mourn their loss 5 sons, 5 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters.

      On Sept. 9, 1883, he was ordained as deacon in East Zorra A. M. Church, on April 20, 1902, he was called to the ministry and on Oct. 21, 1914, he was ordained as bishop in the East Zorra A. M. congregation, in which capacities he faithfully served his Lord and Master. He was buried on July 9 at the E. Z. A. M. church where services were conducted by C. Kropf and D. M. Steinman. Texts, I Cor. 15:22 and II Peter 1.


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      It is reported that Michael was born 22 Aug 1847 in village of Hampont, Alsace Lorraine, France.

  • Sources 
    1. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 3 Pg 19.

    2. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-4 Page 22.

    3. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Michael K. Jantzi d. 6 Jul 1917 North Easthope, aged 69y, 10m, 14d. s/o Michael B. Jantzi & Bena Kennel cause: pneumonia (6 weeks) buried East Zorra

    4. [S1964] Bible - Yantzi, Michael K.
      Michael K. Yantzi was born in the year 1847, August 11
      Joseph Yantzi was born in the year 1852, March 10th
      Elisabeth Yantzi was born in the year 1854, April 1
      Daniel Yantzi, was born in the year 1856, November 16th
      Catarina Yantzi ws born in the year 1860, December 26th
      Barbara Yantzi was born in the year 1850 the 10th January; later died the 15th of July, was 6 months and three days old.
      Johannes Yantzi was born in the year 1851 on April 24; died on the 22nd of May; was 28 days old.
      Christian Yantzi was born in the year 1858 the 2nd of April; later died in the year 1860; the 18th of January; was 1 year 9 months 11 days old
      Father Michael B. Yantzi died in the year 1865, November 2
      Mother died the 28th of July 1909 88 years 7 months 9 days

    5. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 12 Page 76.

    6. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Jacobina Jantzi Date of Birth: 14 Jan 1877 Gender: Female Birth County: Waterloo Father's Name: Michael K Jantzi (farmer of Wilmot) Mother's Name: Barbara Ruby

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Aug 1847 - , Alsace Lorraine, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1877 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: pneumonia (6 weeks) - 6 Jul 1917 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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