YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Samuel Zavitz 1833 – 1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1833

Birth Location: Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 26 Feb 1884

Death Location: Wainfleet Township, Ontario, Canada

Father: Samuel Zavitz

Mother: Mary Cutler

Spouse(s): Jane Kinnard

Children(s): Leonetta Zavitz, Elenora Zavitz, Armintha Zavitz, Mary Zavitz, Alice Zavitz, Amanda Zavitz, Hugh Zavitz

In 1833, Samuel Zavitz entered the world in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada, born to Samuel George Zavitz and Mary "Polly" Cutler. In 1871, Samuel Zavitz resided in Ontario, Canada. Samuel Zavitz married Jane Kinnard, and had children including Leonetta Zavitz, Elenora Zavitz, Armintha Zavitz, Mary Althea Zavitz, Alice Emeretta Zavitz, Amanda Jane Zavitz, Hugh Morton Zavitz. Samuel Zavitz passed away in 1884 in Wainfleet Township, Ontario, Canada.

Find more search results for Samuel Zavitz
SZ

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:
A
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

  • In 1833, Samuel Zavitz entered the world in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada, born to Samuel George Zavitz and Mary "Polly" Cutler.
  • In 1871, Samuel Zavitz resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • Samuel Zavitz married Jane Kinnard, and had children including Leonetta Zavitz, Elenora Zavitz, Armintha Zavitz, Mary Althea Zavitz, Alice Emeretta Zavitz, Amanda Jane Zavitz, Hugh Morton Zavitz.
  • Samuel Zavitz passed away in 1884 in Wainfleet Township, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Zavitz's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Zavitz
1833 – 1884
Birth Place: Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Samuel George Zavitz
1777 – 1836
Bucks, PA, USA
Mary ("Polly") Cutler
1792 – 1880
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Henry Zavitz
1748 – 1800
Bucks, PA, USA
Mary ("Polly") Cutler
1755 –
Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
John Cutler
1736 – 1829
Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Jane Bradfield
1744 – 1816
England
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jürgen Zavitz
1695 – 1759
Barbara Baer
1702 – 1766
John Cutler
1645 – 1719
Margery Hayhurst
1671 – 1722
Nathaniel Bills
1677 – 1729
Mary Gardiner
1677 – 1729
John Bradfield
1690 – 1757
Jane Harmer
1689 – 1772
Daniel Pennington
1694 – 1776
Elizabeth Michener
1701 – 1782

Samuel Zavitz's Descendants

1.
SZ
Samuel Zavitz (17 Aug 1833 – 26 Feb 1884) m. Jane Kinnard (1830 – 05 May 1889)
  1. 1. Leonetta Zavitz (25 Aug 1856 – 15 Aug 1930)
  2. 2. Elenora Zavitz (14 May 1858 – 14 May 1864)
  3. 3. Armintha Zavitz (28 Aug 1860 – 1944) m. Eugene Reeb (1860 – )
    1. 1. Lorena (Henrietta Jane) Reeb (8 September 1884 – )
    2. 2. Mary Reeb (1888 – )
  4. 4. Mary (Althea) Zavitz (1864 – 5 Dec 1888)
  5. 5. Alice (Emeretta) Zavitz (24 Feb 1866 – 01 Jan 1948) m. Charles (Eugene) Steele (22 Aug 1865 – 15 Mar 1947)
    1. 1. Clara (E) Steele (18 Oct 1888 – )
    2. 2. Mervyn (D) Steele (3 Oct 1890 – )
    3. 3. Forest (M) Steele (3 Sep 1892 – )
    4. 4. Mary (Zavitz) Steele (8 Nov 1894 – 1986) m. Harry (J.) Shore (6 Dec 1888 – 27 Nov 1959)
      1. 1. Alice (Eliza) Shore (9 Aug 1918 – 19 Jun 1982) m. Arthur (James Edwin) Johnston
        1. 1. M Johnston
      2. 2. Harry (Herbert) Shore (March 1922 – 10 May 2011)
      3. 3. M. (Elaine) Shore (November 7, 1927 – March 28, 2011) m. Roger Davison (abt 1925 – abt 1969)
        1. 1. slynnmillar Davison
    5. 5. Lewis (Carter) Steele (25 Jul 1897 – 1964) m. Ethel (May) Kramer (30 Dec 1902 – 1996)
      1. 1. Alice (Matilda) Steele (22 Sep 1922 – 16 Jun 2009) m. John (Leonard) Weaver (1920 – 2006)
        1. 1. John (Raymond) Weaver (1947 – 2015) m. Minor
        2. 2. Gord Weaver
        3. 3. Sandra Weaver
    6. 6. Dora (A) Steele (Mar 1905 – )
  6. 6. Amanda (Jane) Zavitz (1868 – Aug 1904)
  7. 7. Hugh (Morton) Zavitz (1873 – 1900)

Samuel Zavitz's Timeline

3 Records

1833
17 Aug 1833
Birth of Samuel Zavitz in Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada
Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 38
Samuel Zavitz resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1884
26 Feb 1884
Age 51
Death of Samuel Zavitz in Wainfleet Township, Ontario, Canada
Wainfleet Township, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1833
    Event Place: Wainfleet, Welland, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada
    [2] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: .
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1949
    [4] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1884
    Event Place: Wainfleet Township, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: .
    [2] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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