Bio of Janti, William (b.1837) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Janti, William, farmer, Chester, was born August 15, 1837, near Arlow,
Belgium, and was reared there on a farm, attending school till fourteen
years old. In 1853 he came to Sheldon, Wyoming county, New York, where he
engaged in farm labor. In 1861 he became a resident of this town,
purchasing eighty acres on section 6. In 1883 he sold this and purchased
the southwest quarter of the same section, where he lives and has a
beautiful farm. He was a poor man when he came to Minnesota. Both himself
and wife have worked hard to make themselves a home. In the fall of 1883
the latter followed a plow day after day, because help was scarce and
dear. Their wedding occurred June 17, 1866, the bride's name being Anna
Megers. She was born in Luxembourg, and is a sister of John N. Megers,
elsewhere mentioned. Their children were born and christened thus: Sarah
A., May 26, 1867; John, October 4, 1871; Eva M., June 20, 1874; Mary,
September 17,1879; Christina, September 26, 1881. All the members of the
family are Catholics.