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

Daniel B. Yantzi

Male 1882 - 1929  (46 years)


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  • Name Daniel B. Yantzi 
    Born 5 Aug 1882  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55622833 
    Name Daniel B. Jantzi 
    Occupation 1901  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer Son 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-78386 
    Died 2 Jun 1929  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I78386  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Michael K. Jantzi,   b. 22 Aug 1847, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Barbara R. Ruby,   b. 20 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Feb 1915  (Age 66 years) 
    Family ID F20418  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Katherine Schlegel,   b. 28 Jun 1874, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1956, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 5 Nov 1905 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F62837  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Jantzi.-Daniel R. Jantzi was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Aug. 5, 1882; died in Perth Co., Ont., July 2, 1929; aged 46 y. 10 m. 28 d. In early life he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was received into church fellowship in the East Zorra A. M. Congregation. He was an active worker in the church and loyal to his Savior to the end which came very unexpectedly. He was working with the carpenters and fell from the barn roof. He died thirty-seven hours later, never fully regaining consciousness. On Nov. 16, 1905, he was married to Catherine Schlegel. This union was blessed with three children: Henry, Selena (wife of William Schumm), and Selma (wife of Aaron Ruby). These with their mother mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father. He also leaves 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A. M. Church, conducted by P. Boshart, C. Schultz, Jacob R. Bender, and D. S. Jutzi.

  • Sources 
    1. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-4 Page 22.

    2. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Daniel B. Yantzi, b. 5 Aug 1882 East Zorra, s/o Michael Yantzi & Barbara Bender d. 2 July 1929 East Zorra

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Aug 1882 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer Son - 1901 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Jun 1929 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford 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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