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Jacob H. Janzen

Jacob H. Janzen

Male 1878 - 1950  (71 years)

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  • Name Jacob H. Janzen 
    Born 19 Mar 1878  Steinbach, Ukraine Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-83629 
    Died 16 Feb 1950  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I83629  Generations
    Last Modified 9 Jun 2025 

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    Jacob H. Janzen
    Jacob H. Janzen
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  • Notes 
    • Jacob H. Janzen was a Mennonite teacher, preacher, elder, and author, a man of rare gifts and rich understanding. He had a strong influence in the General Conference Mennonite Church . He was born in Steinbach, South Russia on 19 March 1878 to Heinrich Janzen and Maria (Dirks) Janzen (see Additional Information for further information regarding Jacob's family). Jacob died in Waterloo, Ontario on 16 February 1950 and was buried on 19 February in Waterloo.

      Driedger, N. N. and Richard D. Thiessen. "Janzen, Jacob H. (1878-1950)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2009. Web. 25 February 2011. https://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/J3695ME.html.

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