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Jonas A Zavitz 1845 – 1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1845

Birth Location: Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 18 Jan 1940

Death Location: Petrolia, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Benjamin Zavitz

Mother: Esther Augustine

Spouse(s): Euphemia Dunlop

Children(s): Ethel Zavitz, Norman Zavitz, Omer Zavitz, Elsie Zavitz

The story of Jonas A Zavitz began in 1845 in Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada. In 1911, Jonas A Zavitz resided in , Lambton East, Ontario. In 1921, Jonas A Zavitz resided in Brooke Tp, Brooke Township, Lambton East, Ontario,. Jonas A Zavitz married Euphemia Dunlop, and had children including Ethel Zavitz, Norman Nelbert Zavitz, Omer Herbert Zavitz, Elsie Zavitz. Jonas A Zavitz passed away in 1940 in Petrolia, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonas A Zavitz began in 1845 in Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1911, Jonas A Zavitz resided in , Lambton East, Ontario.
  • In 1921, Jonas A Zavitz resided in Brooke Tp, Brooke Township, Lambton East, Ontario,.
  • Jonas A Zavitz married Euphemia Dunlop, and had children including Ethel Zavitz, Norman Nelbert Zavitz, Omer Herbert Zavitz, Elsie Zavitz.
  • Jonas A Zavitz passed away in 1940 in Petrolia, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jonas Zavitz's Ancestors

Self
Jonas Zavitz
1845 – 1940
Birth Place: Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Benjamin Zavitz
1806 – 1883
Wainfleet Welland, Ontario, Canada
Esther Augustine
1810 – 1903
Humberstone Township, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Samuel (George) Zavitz
1777 – 1836
Bucks, PA, USA
Letitia Cutler
1779 – 1812
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, British North America
George Augustine
1780 – 1868
Mary Stoner
1784 – 1862
Great-Grandparents
Henry Zavitz
1748 – 1800
Mary Cutler
1755 –
John Cutler
1736 – 1829
Jane Bradfield
1744 – 1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Zavitz
1728 – 1800
Magdalena
1730 – 1765
Benjamin Cutler
1709 – 1769
Mercy Bills
1709 – 1749
William Bradfield
1714 – 1798
Hannah Pennington
1727 – 1784

Jonas Zavitz's Descendants

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Jonas (A) Zavitz (14 Nov 1845 – 18 Jan 1940) m. Euphemia Dunlop (abt 1849 – )
  1. 1. Ethel Zavitz (Jan 1878 – )
  2. 2. Norman (Nelbert) Zavitz (1881 – 2 Aug 1955) m. Elizabeth (Lizzie Catharine) Smith (abt 1885 – 15 Jul 1932)
    1. 1. Own (Melvin) Zavitz (abt 1904 – )
    2. 2. Flossie (Geneveve) Zavitz (20 Apr 1908 – 17 Jun 1992)
    3. 3. Stanley Zavitz (17 Jul 1909 – 18 Jul 1909)
    4. 4. Pearl (Mae) Zavitz (16 Sep 1910 – 17 Oct 1926)
    5. 5. Gordon (Milford) Zavitz (12 August 1912 – 3 Nov 1994)
    6. 6. Keta (Irene) Zavitz (abt 1914 – )
    7. 7. Mary (Edna) Zavitz (14 Oct 1916 – 03 Dec 1963) m. Elgin (Ezra) Martelle (Abt. 1915 – 07 Feb 1992)
      1. 1. Edward (Elgin) Martelle (21 Mar 1937 – 21 Sep 2005) m. Gail (Margaret) McLennan (Abt. 1940 – )
        1. 1. Ted Martelle
        2. 2. April Martelle m. Murray
  3. 3. Omer (Herbert) Zavitz (May 1882 – 1962) m. Winifred Tyler (abt 1892 – )
  4. 4. Elsie Zavitz (Jul 1887 – )

Jonas Zavitz's Timeline

4 Records

1845
14 Nov 1845
Birth of Jonas A Zavitz in Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 66
Jonas A Zavitz resided here in , Lambton East, Ontario
, Lambton East, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 76
Jonas A Zavitz resided here in Brooke Tp, Brooke Township, Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
Brooke Tp, Brooke Township, Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
1940
18 Jan 1940
Age 95
Death of Jonas A Zavitz in Petrolia, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Petrolia, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1845
    Event Place: Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Lambton East, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 12 - Brooke, Lambton East, Ontario; Page: 3; Family No: 25

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Brooke Tp, Brooke Township, Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 67; Census Place: 67, Lambton East, Ontario; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1940
    Event Place: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Windsor Star - 19 Jan 1940 - Page 17, Obituary for Jonas Zavitz 19 Jan 1940

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alvinston
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1940
    Event Place: Petrolia, Enniskillen Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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