YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Johann Georg Rentz 1710–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1710

Birth Location: Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Death Date: Jan 1769

Death Location: Orangeburgh Dist, South Carolina, United States

Father: Michel Rentz

Mother: Christina Braun

Spouse(s): Catherina Majer

Children(s): Simon Rentz

The story of Johann Georg Rentz began in 1710 in Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Johann Georg Rentz married Catherina Majer, and had children including Simon Rentz. Johann Georg Rentz passed away in 1769 in Orangeburgh Dist, South Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Johann Rentz
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Johann Georg Rentz began in 1710 in Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.
  • Johann Georg Rentz married Catherina Majer, and had children including Simon Rentz.
  • Johann Georg Rentz passed away in 1769 in Orangeburgh Dist, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johann Rentz's Ancestors

Self
Johann Rentz
1710–1769
Birth Place: Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Parents
Michel Rentz
1688–1721
Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Christina Braun
1696–
Emmingen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Grandparents
Jerg (Georg) Rentz
1646–1713
Weil Im, , , Germany
Christina Nästlin
1646–1716
Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Michel Braun
1653–1727
Wart, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Christina Rentz
1654–1730
Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Georg Rentz
1617–1671
Florence Cavers
1620–1673
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Conrad Rentz
1586–1627
Catharina
1679–1627
Mary Gracey
1600–

Johann Rentz's Descendants

1.
JR
Johann (Georg) Rentz (15 Mar 1710–Jan 1769) m. Catherina Majer (14 Jan 1720–6 Aug 1785)
  1. 1. Simon Rentz 1749–1820 m. Mary Swann 1765–1825
    1. 1. Charles Rentz 1788–1865
    2. 2. Margaret Rentz 1791–1820
    3. 3. Mosly Rentz 1791–
    4. 4. Olive Rentz 1795–1859
    5. 5. Samuel Rentz 1796–1870
    6. 6. George (Washington) Rentz 1800–1857
    7. 7. Keziah Rentz 1800–1825
    8. 8. Peter Rentz 1804–1870
    9. 9. Charles (Frederick) Rentz 1808–1833 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Varn 1814–1880
      1. 1. Jacob (George) Rentz 1832–1920 m. Mary (E) Hunter 1835–1921
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Catherine Betsy) Rentz 1853–1928 m. James (LAWRENCE) Herndon 1850–1930

Johann Rentz's Timeline

2 Records

1710
15 Mar 1710
Birth of Johann Georg Rentz in Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
1769
Jan 1769
Age 59
Death of Johann Georg Rentz in Orangeburgh Dist, South Carolina, United States
Orangeburgh Dist, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1710
    Event Place: Ebhausen, Calw, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1769
    Event Place: Orangeburgh Dist, South Carolina, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE