Jasper C. Venter
M, #884, b. 19 August 1920, d. 28 June 1980
| Birth* | 19 August 1920 | Jasper C. Venter was born on 19 August 1920 in Fresno Co., California. |
| | He was the son of Otto Venter and Ethel R. Beauchamp. |
| Death* | 28 June 1980 | Jasper C. Venter died on 28 June 1980 in Multnomah, Polk Co., Oregon, at age 59. |
Jaunita Geneve Venter
F, #1487
Jennifer Lynn Venter
F, #359
Jewel Fern Venter
F, #283, b. 28 March 1900, d. 29 September 1981
| Birth* | 28 March 1900 | Jewel Fern Venter was born on 28 March 1900 in Roscoe Township, St. Clair Co., Missouri. |
| | She was the daughter of Fredrick William Venter and Ida Elizabeth Sparks. |
| Census* | 17 April 1930 | Jewel Fern Venter appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., Colorado. |
| Marriage* | circa 1938 | She married Zola Emerson Frieze, son of Elbert Marshal Frieze and Anna Eliza Montgomery, circa 1938 in Green Co., Missouri. |
| Death* | 29 September 1981 | Jewel Fern Venter died on 29 September 1981 in Stockton, Cedar Co., Missouri, at age 81. |
| Burial* | | She was buried in Stockton Cemetery, Stockton, Cedar Co., Missiouri. |
Jill Suzanne Venter
F, #327
Johanetta Venter
F, #917, b. 24 March 1833, d. 20 April 1833
| Birth* | 24 March 1833 | Johanetta Venter was born on 24 March 1833 in Meddersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | She was the daughter of Johann Jakob Venter and Regina Elisabeth Rettig. |
| Death* | 20 April 1833 | Johanetta Venter died on 20 April 1833 in Meddersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
Johann Venter
M, #339, b. 12 November 1871, d. 9 March 1948
| Note* | | Johann Venter Johann is reported to have been an opera singer but exactly where and when is not known. His profession was that of a shoemaker and he worked out of his shop in the front of his home at 253 Center Street, New Milford, N.J., until his death of Prostate Cancer in 1948.
Johann's entry into the United States was recorded on 22 July 1902. The ship was the Kronprinz Wilhelm of the North Germany Steamship Line (Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen), sailing from Bremen on 15 July 1902 and arriving in New York on 22 July. This record shows him being detained until his release to a cousin: Jno. Figert [sic; Feikert] of 310, E. 91 Str., NYC, on 24 July 1902. The record also indicates that his last residence was in Kaiserslautern. Research shows that Johann's cousin was Johann Feikert, born on 14 May 1869 in Roth. His father was Heinrich Feikert and his mother was Philippina Venter, the sister of Johann Venter's father. Also, Heinrich Feikert was a witness the recording of Johann Venter's birth in Roth.
The immigration record also indicates that Johann was 31 years old at the time of his arrival, which would place his birthday prior to 22 July 1871, however, his birth record shows that he was born on 12 Nov. 1871.
The first record of Johann in this country is of his marriage to Elisabeth on 18 Oct 1914, in Peetzburg (then the northern portion of New Milford), New Jersey.
A search was made of the 1910 Peetzburg census records (officially part of Palisades Township), but no record of him in the area at that time was found.
Johann filed a notice of intent to become a U.S. citizen on 9 Jan 1905, in New York City. His address at that time is listed as 988 Tremont Ave. NYC. He gives the year of his birth as 1871.
His Petition for Naturalization was filed on 26 Aug 1916, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Here he indicates his birth place as what appears to be 'Roth', Germany, and his birth date as 12 Nov 1871. He states that he has lived in N.J. since 2 Aug 1912.
His son, Erwin, reports that Johann had a sister who remained in Germany and with whom Johann did not communicate. Records of this sister were found in the Salt Lake City Genealogical Library. Her name is Katharina, and she was born on 29 Jun 1874. She married a Friedrich Schwarz and had many decendents, who still live in the area around Roth. |
| Occupation* | | He was a Shoemaker in New York City, New York Co., New York. |
| Birth* | 12 November 1871 | He was born on 12 November 1871 in Roth, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Birth was recorded in the Roth Civil Registry; No. 14; Date: 12 November 1871; Child's Name: Johannes; Father: Johannes Venter III, Ackmann, age: 33 of Roth; Mother: Katharina Cöster, age: 26. Witness: Heinrich Feikert, age: 44 (Husband of aunt Philippina, father's sister). |
| Immigration* | 22 July 1902 | He immigrated on 22 July 1902 to Ellis Island, New York City, New York Co., New York; Johann immigrated to the US. Sailing from Bremen on 15 Jul 1902 and arriving in New York on 22 July 1902. His ship was the Kronprinz Wilhelm of the Norddeutsche Line. |
| Marriage* | 18 October 1914 | He married Elisabeth Weinig on 18 October 1914 in Palisades Township, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Marriage was recorded in the State of New Jersey Marriage records; Date: 18 Oct 1914 in Peetzburg, New Jersey; Husband: John Venter, age: 42 (Father: John Venter, Mother: Catherina Cöster); Wife: Elizabeth Weinig, age: 38 (Father: Karl Froehlich [sic], Mother: Barbara Weinig).
John Venter, age 42, living in Peetzburg, New Jersey (Peetzburg was an unincorporated section of Palisades Township, located in what was to become the northern section of the town of New Milford.), married Elizabeth Weinig, age 38, living at 134 E. 61 Street, New York City. |
| Event-Misc* | 26 April 1916 | Johann Venter filed a Declaration of Intention to become a citizen, #1852, recorded 26 April 1916.
This document is the most important one in the research of Johann Venter. It relates the man married to Elisabeth Weinig in Peetzburg, New Jersey, the father of John Henry Venter, to the baby born Johannes Venter on 12 November 1971 in Roth, Germany. This is the only document existing that identifies the Town in which Johann was born. Without it tracing the Venter genealogy would be blocked. on 26 April 1916 in Bergen Co., New Jersey. |
| Naturalization* | 18 August 1916 | He was naturalized on 18 August 1916 in Bergen Co., New Jersey; Order of Court Admitting Petitioner was signed on 18 August 1916. Certifiicate of Naturalization, #680161, was issued on 1 September 1916. |
| Census | 15 January 1920 | He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 in Center Street, Palisades Township, Bergen Co., New Jersey. |
| Census* | 2 April 1930 | He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in 253 Center Street, New Milford, Bergen Co., New Jersey. |
| Death* | 9 March 1948 | He died on 9 March 1948 in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, at age 76; Death was recorded in the State of New Jersey Death Records; Date: 9 Mar 1948 in Hackensack, New Jersey; Name: John Venter, age: 75, Born: 12 Nov 1872 [sic]. |
| Burial* | 12 March 1948 | He was buried on 12 March 1948 in George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, Bergen Co., New Jersey; John was buried in the George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, New Jersey. |
Family | Elisabeth Weinig b. 26 Mar 1876, d. 9 Apr 1949 |
| Marriage* | 18 October 1914 | He married Elisabeth Weinig on 18 October 1914 in Palisades Township, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Marriage was recorded in the State of New Jersey Marriage records; Date: 18 Oct 1914 in Peetzburg, New Jersey; Husband: John Venter, age: 42 (Father: John Venter, Mother: Catherina Cöster); Wife: Elizabeth Weinig, age: 38 (Father: Karl Froehlich [sic], Mother: Barbara Weinig).
John Venter, age 42, living in Peetzburg, New Jersey (Peetzburg was an unincorporated section of Palisades Township, located in what was to become the northern section of the town of New Milford.), married Elizabeth Weinig, age 38, living at 134 E. 61 Street, New York City. |
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Johann Venter
M, #772, b. 26 December 1809, d. 7 August 1894
| Name Variation | | Johann Venter was also known as John Fender. |
| Birth* | 26 December 1809 | He was born on 26 December 1809 in Jeckenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | He was the son of Johann Michael Venter and Veronika Geissheimer. |
| Immigration* | 2 August 1837 | Johann Venter immigrated on 2 August 1837 to New York, New York Co., New York. |
| Marriage* | 30 May 1849 | He married Maria H. Bolley on 30 May 1849 in Putnam Co., Ohio. |
| Death* | 7 August 1894 | Johann Venter died on 7 August 1894 at age 84. |
Johann Adam Venter
M, #770, b. 8 September 1823, d. 15 September 1883
| Name Variation | | Johann Adam Venter was also known as Johann Adam Fender. |
| Birth* | 8 September 1823 | He was born on 8 September 1823 in Jeckenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | He was the son of Johann Michael Venter and Veronika Geissheimer. |
| Immigration* | 2 August 1837 | Johann Adam Venter immigrated on 2 August 1837 to New York, New York Co., New York. |
| Marriage* | 8 September 1858 | He married Friederika Wassermann on 8 September 1858 in Defiance Co., Ohio. |
| Death* | 15 September 1883 | Johann Adam Venter died on 15 September 1883 in Henry Co., Ohio, at age 60. |
Johann Carl Venter
M, #1207, b. 3 April 1796, d. 6 May 1873
| LDS ID Number* | | Johann Carl Venter's LDS ID number is LHRL-CNL. |
| Birth* | 3 April 1796 | He was born on 3 April 1796 in Reiffelbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Carl's birth record has not yet been found, but his record of marriage to Philippina Porr (26 Jun 1852), give his date of birth as 3 Apr 1796. |
| Marriage* | 20 March 1815 | He married Elisabetha Mattern on 20 March 1815 in Reiffelbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; A transcript of this marriage record taken from the Odenbach Civil Marriages of 1815 was recorded in the Reiffelbach Civil Marriage record book for 1818 and appears at the beginning of the LDS Film # 0416060. It gives the date of the marriage as 20 March 1815. The only information given is the names of the Bride and Groom and the date. The Odenbach records should be checked to verify this record. |
| Marriage* | 28 November 1832 | Johann Carl Venter married Catharina Elisabetha Mattern on 28 November 1832 in Reiffelbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Marriage was recorded in the Reiffelbach Civil Marriage Registry; No. 3, Date : 28 Nov 1832; Groom: Johann Carl Venter of Reiffelbach, age: 36; Father: Georg Venter; Mother: Maria Catharina Meeß; Bride: Catharina Elisabetha Mattern, age: 33; Father: Heinrich Mattern of Odenbach; Mother: Catharina Hauchxxx? |
| Marriage* | 26 June 1852 | Johann Carl Venter married Philippina Porr on 26 June 1852 in Reiffelbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Marriage was recorded in the Reiffelbach Civil Marriage Registry; No.3, Date : 26 Jun 1852; Groom: Johann Carl Venter, age: 56; born: 3 Apr 1796; (Widower); Father: Georg Venter; Mother: Maria Catharina Mees; Bride: Philippina Porr, age: 26 yrs., 1 mo. 5 days; born: 18 May 1826; Father: Philipp Porr, age: 53; Mother: Margaretha Schallmxx? |
| Death* | 6 May 1873 | Johann Carl Venter died on 6 May 1873 in Reiffelbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, at age 77; Death was recorded in the Reiffelbach Civil Death Register; No. 4; Date: 6 May 1873. Name: Johann Carl Venter; age: 76; Widower of Elisabetha Mattern; Widiower of Catharina Elisabetha Matther; Husband of: Philippina Porr; Father: Georgl Venter; Mother: Maria Catharina Mees. |
Johann Jacob Venter
M, #246, b. 27 February 1819, d. 19 February 1885
| Birth* | 27 February 1819 | Johann Jacob Venter was born on 27 February 1819 in Meddersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | He was the son of Johann Jakob Venter and Regina Elisabeth Rettig. |
| Immigration* | 23 May 1842 | Johann Jacob Venter immigrated on the Ship Oneida on 23 May 1842 to New York, New York. |
| Marriage* | 23 December 1847 | He married Elisabeth Mettel on 23 December 1847 in Franklin Co., Indiana. |
| Death* | 19 February 1885 | Johann Jacob Venter died on 19 February 1885 in Franklin Co., Indiana, at age 65. |
| Death | 12 September 1899 | He died on 12 September 1899 in Meddersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, at age 80; The Meddersheim Family Book indicates that Jacob died in Meddersheim in 1899. However, records in the US indicate otherwise. |
Johann Jakob Venter
M, #904, b. 3 March 1788
| Birth* | 3 March 1788 | Johann Jakob Venter was born on 3 March 1788 in Meddersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| Marriage* | 17 December 1808 | He married Regina Elisabeth Rettig on 17 December 1808 in Meddersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
Johann Michael Venter
M, #455, b. 5 November 1777
| Name Variation | | Johann Michael Venter was also known as Johann Michael Fender. |
| Birth* | 5 November 1777 | He was born on 5 November 1777 in Jeckenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Birth was recorded in the Hundsbach Reformed Church Baptism Register for Jeckenbach; p. 457; Date: 5 Nov 1777; Child's Name:Johann Michael; Father: Johannes Venter; Mother: (second wife) Maria Saara. |
| Marriage* | before 1806 | He married Veronika Geissheimer before 1806. |
| Immigration* | 2 August 1837 | Johann Michael Venter immigrated on 2 August 1837 to New York, New York Co., New York. |
Family | Veronika Geissheimer b. 16 Jul 1788, d. a 1860 |
| Children | - Anna Dorothea Venter+ b. 2 Jun 1806, d. 21 Aug 1888
- Anna Elisabetha Venter+ b. 22 Nov 1807, d. a 1860
- Johann Venter+ b. 26 Dec 1809, d. 7 Aug 1894
- Johann Michael Venter+ b. 18 Mar 1811, d. c 1846
- Jacob Venter+ b. 6 Jul 1812, d. 26 Mar 1871
- Johann Peter Venter+ b. 25 Dec 1813, d. 29 Mar 1883
- Veronica Venter b. 21 Apr 1815, d. 15 May 1865
- Margaretha Venter b. 13 Feb 1817, d. 9 Sep 1872
- Johann Adam Venter+ b. 8 Sep 1823, d. 15 Sep 1883
- Maria Elisabetha Venter b. c 1826, d. c 1831
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Johann Michael Venter
M, #773, b. 18 March 1811, d. circa 1846
| Name Variation | | Johann Michael Venter was also known as Michael Fender. |
| Birth* | 18 March 1811 | He was born on 18 March 1811 in Jeckenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Birth record was recorded in the Meisenheim Reformed Church Baptism Register; Date: 18 Mar 1811. Child's Name: Johann Jacob; Father: Johann Michael Venter; Mother: Veronika Geissheimer.
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| | He was the son of Johann Michael Venter and Veronika Geissheimer. |
| Immigration* | 2 August 1837 | Johann Michael Venter immigrated on 2 August 1837 to New York, New York Co., New York. |
| Marriage* | circa 1842 | He married Maria H. Boley circa 1842 in Ohio. |
| Death* | circa 1846 | Johann Michael Venter died circa 1846. |
Johann Peter Venter
M, #766, b. 25 December 1813, d. 29 March 1883
| Name Variation | | Johann Peter Venter was also known as Johann Peter Fender. |
| Birth* | 25 December 1813 | He was born on 25 December 1813 in Jeckenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | He was the son of Johann Michael Venter and Veronika Geissheimer. |
| Immigration* | 2 August 1837 | Johann Peter Venter immigrated on 2 August 1837 to New York, New York Co., New York. |
| Marriage* | 27 April 1858 | He married Frederika Geyher on 27 April 1858 in Henry Co., Ohio. |
| Marriage* | 16 April 1861 | Johann Peter Venter married Margaret Rettig on 16 April 1861 in Henry Co., Ohio. |
| Death* | 29 March 1883 | Johann Peter Venter died on 29 March 1883 in Henry Co., Ohio, at age 69. |
Family 2 | Margaret Rettig b. 7 Sep 1831, d. 30 Mar 1877 |
| Marriage* | 16 April 1861 | Johann Peter Venter married Margaret Rettig on 16 April 1861 in Henry Co., Ohio. |
| Children | |
Johannes Venter
M, #1280, b. 2 November 1811, d. 31 March 1885
| Birth* | 2 November 1811 | Johannes Venter was born on 2 November 1811 in Roth, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | He was the son of Maria Sara Schweitzer. |
| Marriage* | 14 October 1842 | Johannes Venter married Maria Immerheuser on 14 October 1842 in Becherbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| Death* | 31 March 1885 | Johannes Venter died on 31 March 1885 in Roth, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, at age 73. |
Johannes Venter
M, #1965, b. circa June 1828, d. 14 March 1882
| Birth* | circa June 1828 | Johannes Venter was born circa June 1828 in Meisenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. |
| | He was the son of Peter Venter and Maria Elisabetha Hunsinger. |
| Immigration* | 4 August 1834 | Johannes Venter immigrated on 4 August 1834 to Ship Leopard, New York, New York, New York. |
| Marriage* | | He married Christina (N.N.). |
| Death* | 14 March 1882 | Johannes Venter died on 14 March 1882 in Marysville, Yuba Co., California. |
John Venter
M, #2092, b. circa 1908
| Birth* | circa 1908 | John Venter was born circa 1908 in New York, New York Co., New York. |
| | He was the son of Jacob Venter. |
John C. Venter
M, #1984, b. 4 January 1858, d. 13 April 1905
| Birth* | 4 January 1858 | John C. Venter was born on 4 January 1858 in California. |
| | He was the son of Johannes Venter and Christina (N.N.). |
| Marriage* | circa October 1903 | John C. Venter married Laura Etta (N.N.) circa October 1903 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California. |
| Death* | 13 April 1905 | John C. Venter died on 13 April 1905 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 47. |
John Craig Venter
M, #676
John Eugene Venter
M, #674, b. 18 August 1923, d. 10 June 1982
| Birth* | 18 August 1923 | John Eugene Venter was born on 18 August 1923 in Buhl, Twin Falls Co., Idaho. |
| | He was the son of John Gedney Venter and Therese Mary Stanely. |
| Marriage* | | John Eugene Venter married Elizabeth Jeanne Wisdom. |
| Death* | 10 June 1982 | John Eugene Venter died on 10 June 1982 in San Mateo Co., California, at age 58. |
| Burial* | | He was buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California. |
John G. Venter
M, #2082, b. 8 April 1933, d. 20 June 1994
| Birth* | 8 April 1933 | John G. Venter was born on 8 April 1933 in New York. |
| | He was the son of John Venter. |
| Death* | 20 June 1994 | John G. Venter died on 20 June 1994 in Nassau Co., New York, at age 61. |
John Gedney Venter
M, #581, b. 30 November 1888, d. 13 March 1953
| Birth* | 30 November 1888 | John Gedney Venter was born on 30 November 1888 in Afton, Lincoln Co., Wyoming. |
| | He was the son of Enoch Venter and Nancy L. (N.N.). |
| Marriage* | 20 September 1920 | John Gedney Venter married Therese Mary Stanely on 20 September 1920 in Montpellier, Bear Lake Co., Idaho. |
| Death* | 13 March 1953 | John Gedney Venter died on 13 March 1953 at age 64. |
John Henry Venter
M, #335, b. 19 September 1915, d. 26 November 1975
| Birth* | 19 September 1915 | John Henry Venter was born on 19 September 1915 in Palisades Township, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Birth was recorded in the State of New Jersey Vital Records (Certified copy in files); No. 1032, Date: 19 Sep 1915 in Palisade Township (New Milford); Child's Name: John Henry Venter; Father: John Venter, age 43, born in Germany, Occ. Shoemaker; Mother: Elizabeth Weinig, age 39, born in Germany.
This portion of Palisades Township incorporated into the Borough of New Milford on 18 April 1922. |
| | He was the son of Johann Venter and Elisabeth Weinig. |
| Marriage* | 1 June 1940 | John Henry Venter married Gladys Kathryn Deutsch on 1 June 1940 in 235 Newbridge Road, New Milford, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Marriage was recorded in State of New Jersey Vital records (Certified copy in files); No. 74, Date: 1 Jun 1940; Husband: John Henry Venter, age: 24, Born: 19 Sep 1915 (Father: John Venter, Mother: Elizabeth Froelich); Wife: Gladys Kathryn Deutsch, age: 23, Born: 27 Apr 1917 (Father: Andrew J. Deutsch, Mother: Katherine Weigold).
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| Death* | 26 November 1975 | John Henry Venter died on 26 November 1975 in Teaneck, Bergen Co., New Jersey, at age 60; Death was recorded in the State of New Jersey Death Records (Copy in files); Date: 26 Nov 1975 at Teaneck, New Jersey; Name: John H. Venter; Father: John Venter; Mother: Elizabeth. |
| Burial* | 29 November 1975 | He was buried on 29 November 1975 in George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Buried in the George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, New Jersey; Plot I 213 C2. |
John Henry Venter
M, #543, b. circa February 1855
| Birth* | circa February 1855 | John Henry Venter was born circa February 1855 in Michigan. |
| | He was the son of Gedney Venter and Ann (N.N.). |
| Marriage* | circa 1879 | John Henry Venter married Elizabeth (N.N.) circa 1879. |
John Leroy Venter
M, #325
John Peter Venter
M, #1992, b. 29 November 1848, d. 15 February 1933
| Birth* | 29 November 1848 | John Peter Venter was born on 29 November 1848. |
| | He was the son of Peter Venter and Magdalena Reehl. |
| Marriage* | 9 July 1872 | John Peter Venter married Antonnette Schaffner on 9 July 1872. |
| Death* | 15 February 1933 | John Peter Venter died on 15 February 1933 in Oak Tree, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, at age 84. |
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