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Jacob B. Jantzi

Male 1881 - 1971  (90 years)


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  • Name Jacob B. Jantzi 
    Born 8 May 1881  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45251580 
    Name Jacob Yantzi 
    Occupation 1911  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer, own farmer 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Amish Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-163015 
    Died 14 May 1971  Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I163015  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father John G. Jantzi,   b. 4 Feb 1841, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1926  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Katherine "Katie" Brenneman,   b. 4 Feb 1845, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jan 1928  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 10 Oct 1865  , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Family ID F162092  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Veronica "Fannie" Lichty,   b. 2 Jul 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jul 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F57786  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Magdalena "Lena" Wagler,   b. 14 Jul 1877, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Aug 1941  (Age 64 years) 
    Children 
     1. Simeon W. Jantzi,   b. 17 Jan 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Sep 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     2. Tobias W. Jantzi,   b. 20 Jan 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Elias W. Jantzi,   b. Nov 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years)
     4. Aaron W. Jantzi,   b. 2 May 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jul 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     5. Benjamin Jacob Jantzi,   b. 24 May 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Feb 1968, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years)
     6. Samuel J. Jantzi,   b. 6 Feb 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Feb 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     7. Miriam Jantzi,   b. 16 Oct 1921,   d. 31 Oct 2020, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F162091  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • 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.

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-4 Page 8.

    2. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div 9 Page 3.

    3. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub Dist. 9 Page 5.

    4. [S35] Vit - ON, Perth - Marriage Register of Perth County 1858-1869.
      John Jantzi Birth Place: Wellesley Township Residence: Wellesley Township Age: 24 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841 Father Name: John Mother Name: Elisabeth Gerber Spouse Name: Catherine Brenneman Spouse's Age: 19 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846 Spouse Birth Place: South Easthope Township Spouse residence: South Easthope Township Spouse Father Name: Jacob Spouse Mother Name: Lidia Cennerd Marriage Date: 10 Oct 1865 Marriage County: Perth

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 May 1881 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer, own farmer - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Amish Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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