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Post by gregor on Nov 24, 2015 5:33:01 GMT -5
Joseph Antoine Janis French-American (March 26, 1824 - April 10, 1890) As a young boy Antoine Janis came with his father Antoine St. Charles Janis (? – after 1880) into the Wyoming-Colorado area between Fort Laramie and todays Denver. The Janis trapped beaver just as did many other French- Americans of the time. About the early 1840s he began working as a Sioux trader out of Fort Laramie. About 1846 he married a relative of Red Cloud, First Elk Woman. Unlike many trappers of the time who had second wives back East, he was faithful to his Sioux wife and lived out his long life with her. Other sources have his wife as Mary Featherman, daughter of Featherman, a member of Red Cloud’s band. In 1855 Antoine was chosen as interpreter for Agent Twiss and he used his position to set himself up in business. There was a feud between the Janis and the Richard/Reshaw boys. In both cases sons of the Trapper/Traders that rivaled each other in business. It is said that “Reshaw boys killed two of old Janis's sons” ( ). About 1859 Antoine settled down at a town called Corona – but later renamed Laporte - to raise his 12 children with First Elk Woman. Corona on the banks of the Cache-Ia-Poudre River was changed to Laporte, as a reminder of its place as a “gateway" from the plains to the mountains. A fort was established nearby, and became known as Fort Collins. In 1867 Antoine Janis had his first land patent recorded in Larimer County (issued May 1) for 160 acres. Later Antoine Janis related the reason for the Name of the Cache-La-Poudre River. Antoine, only a young lad, accompanied his trapper father and some other French Trappers on a trip up the river. When their wagon broke down they were forced to unload some of the heavier items and cache them along the river to return for later; the major item hidden was a supply of gunpowder. In 1872 and 1877 Antoine accompanied the Oglala delegation under Red Cloud as an interpreter to Washington. In 1873 “special subagent” Antoine Janis was involved, when Brulés and Oglalas under Pawnee Killer and Two Strike massacred a hunting group of Pawnee Indians. www.nebraskahistory.org/publish/publicat/history/full-text/NH1973Massacre_Cnyn.pdfIn 1878, once the town of Fort Collins had begun to prosper, the mixed Indian families of Laporte were given an ultimatum: either send their Indian wives to the new Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, or join them there. Antoine Janis chose to leave with First Elk Woman. He died on Pine Ridge in 1890, just before the massacre at Wounded Knee. Mrs. Elizabeth Janis Mayfield of Denver, a descendant of Nicholas, reported in 1952, that Antoine had 10 or 11 children, and that he was buried at Pine Ridge. Children of Joseph Antoine Janis and Mary Featherman (aka First Elk Woman) William Janis (ca. 1850 - Dec 25, 1872) killed by “Joe Richard boys ?” Peter Janis (ca. 1850 - Dec 25, 1872) killed by “Joe Richard boys ?” James D. Janis (1852 - 1920) Antoine Janis Jr. (1859 – 1926) Henry Janis (1863 - ?) Zona Janis (abt. 1870 -?) Lucy Janis (abt. 1870 -?) Lizzie Janis (abt. 1870 -?) Mollie Janis (abt. 1870 -?) Emily Janis (abt. 1870 -?) Louise Janis (abt. 1870 -?) Charles Janis Sr. (abt. 1880 -?) Josephine Janis (abt. 1885 -?) Nicholas Janis (abt. 1890 -?) What else do we know? Photographs? What is wrong? Toksha Gregor
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Post by gregor on Nov 24, 2015 5:34:00 GMT -5
Nicholas „Nick“ Janis (October 12, 1827 - September 13, 1902)
aka Wasicu Tanka / Tall White Man
Nicholas, the younger brother of Antoine, was born on October 12, 1827 at St. Charles (Missouri). His father was Antoine St. Charles Janis and Marguerite Thibaut. Sometime between 1880 and 1883 both his parents died.
In 1836/42 Antoine and his father Antoine Senior worked as trappers along the Cache la Poudre River (Colorado). Later Nicholas joined them. In his book “Fighting Cheyennes” (Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1915, p 126), G.B. Grinnell wrote that Nicholas and Antoine “Janisse” were brought out west together with Jefroy Iyott and Leon Pallady by James Bordeaux. In the 1850s we find them around Fort Laramie.
About 1845 Nick married Martha He Bear (later Martha Janis), the daughter of the Oglala He Bear (ca. 1800 – 1828) and Walks On. Martha He Bear was born about 1824 and died in 1916. Martha was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, after February 14, 1877. After 1879 she was allotted land at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota.
In the late 1840s Nick was a guide for Colonel Stephen W. Kearney (or Fremont?), when he went on a Rocky Mountain expedition.
In the summer of 1858 news of a gold discovery at the mouth of Cherry Creek near today’s Denver reached Ft. Laramie and immediately the Janis brothers left with Jackson (of Jackson's Hole fame) to the South Platte River and Cherry Creek area.
"On September 7 [1858] the same party started out again, prospecting every stream but not finding enough gold to detain them. At the crossing of the Cache la Poudre they met five to six hundred Indians under the Arapaho chief Ni-Wot and the Cheyenne chief Big Mouth."
"The Indians asked Antoine if he wanted to settle there. He said he did. A council of braves under Bold Wolf assembled and decided to donate to Antoine Janis, Nick Janis and Elbridge Gerry all the land from the foot of the mountains to the mouth of Box Elder Creek." [Letter of Antoine Janis, Pine Ridge Agency, March 17, 1883].
The Land belonged to the Arapahos and Cheyennes by terms of the treaty at Fort Laramie, Sept. 17, 1851 When the same land was ceded in the treaty of Little Arkansas, Oct. 14, 1865, the claim of the Janis brothers was not mentioned. [Charles J. Kappler, Indian Affairs. Laws and Treaties (Wash., D.C., 1904), 594-96, 887-91].
In 1858, in Colorado, Antoine Janis created the settlement Laporte of “squawmen” families; he was the first to build irrigation canals from the Cache La Poudre to his crop fields. But in later Years he was turned down by the local Colorado government. Finally the “squawmen” were given a choice: remain on your homestead without your Indian wives, or join them on a reservation. Antoine chooses the latter.
The Janis brothers worked with Ben B. Miles [B.B. Mills?] for William Le Guerrier (1812 – 1858) in the trade business near present day Lusk, Wyoming on the Niobrara River. In the mid-1850s Le Guerrier first competed against Seth Edmund Ward's Ft. Laramie Trade in the Upper Platte Agency area. Later they became partners. S.E. Ward's (1820 – 1903) ten year partnership with William Guerrier ended on February 16, 1858 when Guerrier was killed in an explosion when sparks from his pipe accidently ignited a keg of powder. After Guerrier’s death William G. Bullock (1815 – 1896) took his place. Bullock became the storekeeper at Fort Laramie, a position he held for more than a decade. During this period Nicholas worked also as a scout and Interpreter at the Upper Platte Agency with his brother Antoine.
"He [Nick] was appointed Cheyenne interpreter at the Upper Platte Agency at the same time as his brother, and served with him until April 1862.” "Nick was at Denver off and on during the winter of 1859 and 1860”.
Capt. H. E. Palmer's account of the Connor expedition:
“ We arrived at the south bank of the Platte August 1, 1865 expecting to cross at the LaBonte [Laporte!?] crossing. The general and his guides and advance guards had arrived the night before, expecting from information furnished by his guides that he would find a good crossing here. Our guides, chief among whom were Maj. James Bridger, Nick Janisse [Janis], Jim Daugherty, Mich Bouyer, John Resha [Richard] , Antoine LaDue, and Bordeaux, were supposed to be thoroughly posted on this country, especially the region so near Fort Laramie, where they had been hundreds of times; but the treacherous Platte was too much for them. The spring flood that had just passed had washed away the crossing, and after ten hours' diligent searching not one of the cavalry escort could find a place to cross the river without swimming his horse and endangering his life.”
In 1875 Nick accompanied the Oglala delegation under Red Cloud to Washington (Black Hills negotiations). And in 1878 Nick clashed with the new agent at Pine Ridge, Valentine McGillycuddy, who accused him of inciting a rebellion among the Lakota. McGillycuddy threatened Nick with being ordered off the reservation.
In 1880 Nick landed a wood contract with the U.S. Army. He was paid 13 Dollars per ton for wood.
Mrs. Elizabeth Janis Mayfield of Denver, a descendant of Nicholas, reported in 1952, that Nicholas had nine children and died about 1906. He was buried at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She says Antoine had 10 or 11 children, and is also buried at Pine Ridge.
Children of Nicholas Janis and Martha He Bear
Emily Janis (1851 - 1912), married John Richard and later as widow Ben Tibbett’s Sen. , baptized by DeSmet, born during Horse Creek treaty (?) Unknown Janis (b. circa 1853) Zuzella? married William Garnett Sr. about 1875 Louise Janis (1854 - 1927) married Julian Louis Shangreau about 1873 Filla Janis (1856 - 1946) married William Garnett Sr. about 1884 Phillip Janis (1861 - 1886) Nicholas L. Janis Jr. (1862 - 1903) married Annie Sitting Bear in 1884 Benjamin Janis (1864 - 1939) married Susanna Richard about 1881 Nellie Janis (1865 - 1894) Edward Janis (1868 - 1907) married twice James Janis (b. 1874) married Rosa Stirk before 1895
What else do we know? Photographs? What is wrong?
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Post by Dietmar on Nov 24, 2015 9:59:25 GMT -5
Thank you Gregor, I think we have descendants of the Janis Family visiting our boards from time to time, so I hope they will notify us in case of errors. This is Antoine Janis in 1877, when he was accompanying the Sioux delegation to the East: There is also a portrait of Nick Janis, but I´m not sure if I´m allowed to post it, because it´s from a private page.
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Post by jhafnor on Dec 1, 2015 23:05:56 GMT -5
There were and are many Lakota along the northern border of Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations with the "Janis" surname, particularly near Corn Creek along Black Pipe Creek. Some where said to have gone to Canada after the LBH. I assume they are descendants of either Nick or Antoine, but would welcome any further info on these Janis folk.
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Post by ephriam on Dec 2, 2015 6:49:01 GMT -5
Here is a photograph of Nick Janis, from the Fort Laramie National Historic Site. I do not know the photographer or date. Ephriam
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Post by jones on Mar 7, 2016 8:22:16 GMT -5
Nicolas Francois Janis was born in Quebec in 1720. He moved to Kaskaskia, Illinois, where he married Marie Louise Thomure Dit LaSource in 1751. In 1765 their son, Antoine, was born. In 1785, Nicolas Francois Janis and his sons, Francois, Antoine and Jean Baptiste cleared trees on a tract of land (a mile from Pierre Menard's property at Kaskaskia) where they built rail fences, built several cabins and planted a large field to corn. The cabins were occupied by slaves who cared for their livestock and crops. Beginning in the mid-1770s there was an exodus from Kaskaskia to the west side of the Mississippi River at Sainte Genevieve, and by 1888 the Bauvais and Janis families (two of Kaskaskia's most prominent families) had moved to Ste. Genevieve. Nicolas Francois Janis had already owned a large tract of land west of the Mississippi before he moved over to Ste. Genevieve, and after getting settled there, he became the proprietor of the Green Tree Tavern. This link tells of the Bauvais and Janis migration across the river: books.google.com/books?id=ma5Ezj_eH-gC&pg=PA108&lpg=PA108#v=onepage&q&f=true Nicolas Francois Janis's house & tavern, built in 1790, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest existing building in Missouri and one of the oldest existing structures in the whole Mississippi River Valley. Nicolas Francois Janis deeded the Green Tree Tavern to his son, Francois, in 1797, and Nicolas is believed to have died in 1801. Here's a link to pictures and details about the Green Tree Tavern/house: www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20mo0127&fi=number&op=PHRASE&va=exact&co%20=hh&st=gallery&sg%20=%20true In 1792 & 1795, Nicolas's son, Antoine, fathered two illegitimate children with Marie-Louise Dany, his brother-in-law's slave (Antoine's sister' Felicite's husband, Vital Bauvais's slave), Antoine wanted to buy her freedom and marry her, but his family interfered, and the Governor of the Spanish Louisiana Territory objected as well. Here's a link that tells more details: stcharlescountyhistory.org/tag/duschene/ Antoine Janis's family saw an opportunity to stop the relationship by putting distance between Antoine and the slave girl. Vital & Felicite Bauvais's daughter, Marie, was married to Francois Duquette, and they lived in St. Charles, so Vital Bauvais rented his slave girl to his son-in-law Duquette, and sent Marie-Louis Dany to live in St. Charles. That failed, because Antoine moved to Saint Charles too. In 1796, Antoine Janis purchased 160 arpents (136 acres) of land on Dardenne Creek at Saint Charles, Missouri, and fathered a son with Marie-Louis Dany the following year (1897). They named their son, appropriately, Antoine St. Charles Janis. Antoine Janis was a fur trader, but whether it was him or his son that was mentioned below isn't clear: Territorial Papers -- Louisiana-Missouri Territory Extracts from the Executive Journal of Missouri Territory from 1st day of October 1815 till 38th day of September 1816 Antoine Janis: License to trade with the Osages & return by Arkansas. Antoine Janis died in 1832 and Marie-Louise Dany died in 1833. Their son, Antoine St. Charles Janis, was married to Marguerite Thibaut. They were the parents of Joseph Antoine Janis (1824-1890) and Nicolas Janis (1827-1906) Antoine St. Charles Janis was killed by Blackfeet in 1840. Nebraska History: Nicolas Janis said in later years that he arrived at Ft. Laramie from St. Charles, Missouri on October 15, 1846. He was immediately sent to White River with a party under Bordeaux's command and spent the winter "near the spot on which Fort Robinson now stands." He probably helped trade in some Oglala camp located there.
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Post by kingsleybray on Mar 7, 2016 9:04:14 GMT -5
I found documentation of a Janis working as a trader for Pierre-Paul Marin (commander at Green Bay, WI) in the late 1730s. He was active on the upper Mississippi trading with the Fox, Dakota, possibly other tribes. I will have to check the reference to see if he could be Nicolas Francois Janis.
Antoine St. Charles Janis was working as a Chouteau Co. trader in Red Fish's Miniconjou camp, winter 1838-39. He seems to continue active on the Platte into the 1840s, casting doubt on the Blackfeet anecdote. Interestingly he was working for the Opposition firms in the 40s (Pratte, Cabanne; Sybille & Adams).
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Post by jones on Mar 7, 2016 16:19:07 GMT -5
Yes, it was Nicolas Francois Janis who was hired by Sieur Marin to go to present-day Green Bay Wisconsin in 1740. Then in the following year he was hired to go to present-day Niles Michigan. He returned to Montreal in 1743. Nicolas Francois Janis's father was Francois Janis, and as I understand it, he was the first and only Janis to come over to "New France". It isn't clear if he came voluntarily. Living conditions were harsh in colonial New France, and many were sent to North America as a punishment for something they'd done in France. For instance, Etienne de Bourgmont was sent over when he was a boy because he was caught poaching game on monastic grounds. One reference I have says Nicolas Francois Janis was a Metis of Pawnne & French extraction. I doubt that's true because his mother's name looks to be French, and only 15% of the Pawnee "Pani" slaves in New France had surnames (1760). Oddly enough, there were almost twice as many "Pani" slaves as there were black slaves there (2,683 Pani slaves and 1,448 black slaves). I wondered about Antoine St Charles Janis getting killed by Blackfeet in 1840. I got that tidbit from a Fort Collins Colorado history. Thanks for clearing that up. I'll make changes in my files. If he worked for Sibille & Adams he had to have lived longer than 1840, because Sibille & Adams didn't form a partnership until 1841 (I think). What's the story about Fort Adams? I have something that says Adams built Fort Adams in the vicinity of Fort Laramie, but abandoned it when Fort Platte was built.
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Post by jones on Mar 9, 2016 1:11:01 GMT -5
I looked to see where that rumored death-year for Antoine St. Charles Janis might have originated, and it appears to go back to a Janis family tradition that was repeated by Janet Lecompte. Note the words "circa" and "reportedly". books.google.com/books?id=hc35mM0PqSQC&pg=PA722&lpg=PA722#v=onepage&q&f=trueJanis, Antoine St. Charles, frontiersman (c.1800 - c.1840) B. near St. Louis, he went to the Rockies with Ashley in 1824 and became a mountain man. He worked for William Sublette and the Rocky Mountain Fur Company in 1832, attended the rendezvous at Pierre's Hole, and "had an account" with the American Fur Company from 1837 to 1839. Reportedly he was killed by Blackfeet on the Yellowstone River. (Janet Lecompte article, MM, Vol. VIII) The Mountain Men and the Fur Trade of the Far West, Volume 8 Incidentally, Nicolas Francois Janis's mother's name was Symone Brousseau, and his birthdate was January 6, 1720, Francois Janis and Symone Brousseau were married on November 14 1704. They had eleven children. Nicolas Francois Janis is sometimes confused with his older brother, Francois Eustache Janis, who was born in 1713.
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Post by ladonna on Mar 10, 2016 18:17:21 GMT -5
I got this from the Mike Steven site JANIS Antoine Janis Sr. (March 21, 1765 - 1840), The nationality of Antoine Janis Sr. was an unknown place; French Creole. Antoine was born on March 21, 1765.2 He was baptized on March 22, 1765. He was the son of Nicholas Francois Janis and Marie Louise Thaumer dit LaSource. He resided at Ste. Genevieve, Commonwealth of Virginia, in 1788. Antoine, Nicholas Francois Janis's child, resided with Nicholas Nicholas Janis, his son Antoine and fifteen slaves moved to Ste. Genevieve on the west side of the Mississippi in 1788 or 1789. One of the homes that they built still stands today and is known as the "the Green Tree Tavern" of "the Ziegler House", at Ste. Genevieve, Commonwealth of Virginia, in 1788.2 He moved after 1788 at Ste. Genevieve, Commonwealth of Virginia. Most of the numerous Janis family remained at Ste. Genevieve, but Antoine, Nicholas, and Pierre moved to St. Charles on the north bank of the Missouri a few miles northwest of St. Louis. Antoine's occupation: Justice of the Peace at St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, USA, after 1801. "Antoine was a fur trader, on a small scale. On October 8, 1801, he and others signed a protest against the exclusive trade privileges Governor Delassus had granted other traders. Furious at the signers, the governor implied in a letter to his superior that Janis was no trader at all but only an "inhabitant and cultivator" 5. [A. P. Nasatir, Before Lewis and Clark (St. Louis, 1952), 645, 651, 666-67.] He also later traded with the Osages..3 Antoine's occupation: Justice of the Peace at St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, USA, after 1802. He married Mary Louise Dany at St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, USA, before 1809.2,4 Antoine died in 1840. Child of Antoine Janis Sr. and Mary Louise Dany Antoine St. Charles Janis+ b. Dec 10, 1797, d. 18402 Antoine St. Charles Janis (December 10, 1797 - 1840), Antoine was born at St. Charles Co., Mississippi, USA, on December 10, 1797.2 He was the son of Antoine Janis Sr. and Mary Louise Dany.2 Antoine St. Charles Janis was baptized on December 27, 1798 at St. Charles Borromeo Church Parish, St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, USA; |St. Charles Borromeo|.2 He married Marguerite Thibaut at St. Charles Borromeo Church Parish, St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, USA, on May 31, 1818.2 Antoine's occupation: engage at Rocky Mountain Region in 1824. "In 1824, Antoine St. Charles Janis appears to have gone to the Rocky Mountains with H. Ashley's men were the cache on the Cache la Poudre. Ashley's men were camped from Feb 4 to 25, 1825, at the mouth of that river, making "excursions in different directions from our camp", as Ashley wrote. 7 [Dale L. Morgan, The West of William H. Ashley (Denver, 1964), 103.] Ashley says nothing about a cache, but A. G. Boone, one of his men, was reported to have said that the Cache la Poudre was named when Ashley's men hid powder under the bank of the river as a temporary deposit "while making short excursions of trade."8 [F. W. Cragin's notes of an interview with Otis B. Spencer, Denver, Sept. 18, 1903, Cragin Collection, Pioneer's Museum, Colorado Springs, Colo. Boone said he came west with Ashley in 1824 at the age of 18 (Cragin's notes of interviews with Mrs. Van Daniel Boone, Walsenburg, Colo., Dec. 7, 1907; with A. W. Archibald, Trinidad, Colo., Dec. 25, 1907; and with George Whitehead, Denver, Oct 21, 1903, Cragin Collection)] In later years, Antoine Janis the younger pointed out a large depression near Bellevue, Colorado, saying the "his father helped dig it in the night, carrying the dirt to the river to keep the Indians from knowing where they cached their powder and lead and surplus goods which they didn't want to take to Brown's Hole on Green River where they were going." 9. [Cragin's notes of an interview with Abner Loomis, Fort Collins, Dec. 4, 1903, Cragin Collection. Ansel Watrous (Larimer County, p. 44) says the cache was made by the younger Janis, then twelve years old, and his father and a large company of American Fur Company trappers with heavily loaded wagons on their way to Green River in November, 1836. Aside from other absurdities in the story such as the wagons, the season and the route, the Cache la Poudre already had its name by 1836 (see "Colonel Dodge's Journal," H. Doc. 181, 24 Cong., I sess., ser. 289, p. 18) and Janis the younger said himself that he first came to Colorado in 1844 (letter of Antoine Janis, Pine Ridge Agency, March 17, 1883, in Watrous, Larimer County, 44). Antoine's occupation: engage at Great Salt Lake, Davis Co., Utah, USA, in 1827. Antoine St. Charles Janis was again an engage' of Ashley in 1827, when the trappers spent the summer near the Great Salt Lake. Janis was paid the highest wages in the company except for the two leaders, showing his superior experience and capability.10 [Morgan, William H. Ashley, 165, 172.]. Antoine's occupation: Trader at Rocky Mountain Region after 1832. Although there are sundry records of Antoine St. Charles Janis at home in St. Charles, 11 [St. Charles (Mo.) County Records.] There are even more to show that he was a mountain man until he died. In 1832 he came to the mountains with William Sublette and a Rocky Mountain Fur Company brigade, and was at the famous rendezvous at Pierre's Hole that summer. 12Sublette's license dated April 25, 1832, lists Janis, as do his accounts from July 1832 until Sept. 1833 (Sublette Papers, Missouri Hist. Soc.) He returned to St. Charles and left again in May 1833, with Robert Campbell and another Rocky Mountain Fur Company brigade. In the fall he built a post fifty miles up the Missouri from the mouth of the Yellowstone at "Frenchman's Point," where, during the winter, he was robbed and nearly murdered by some drunken half-breed of the notorious Deschamps family.. He resided at Big Thompson Creek, Colorado, USA, after 1836. The caching-of-the-powder incident, which gave the stream its name, probably occurred in 1836. Antoine Janis, first settler in the river valley, had been an early trapper and trader in the region. He said that in 1836, as a boy of twelve, he accompanied his father and the party that was detained by a snowstorm and forced to cache some of their supplies, including much powder, beside the river.... [Hafen, LeRoy R., "With fur traders in Colorado, 1839-40 The journal of E. Willard Smith" Colorado Magazine, XXVII, no. 3 (July 1950), pg. 172, n31.] "An Antoine Janis is cited in Mountain Men, as living along the Big Thompson Creek were the Oregon Trail or Stage road (crossed at the Mariano Medina Trading Post and toll bridge, later called Namaqua from Fort Collins to Denver, three miles west of the present town of Loveland Colorado.". Antoine's occupation: at Rocky Mountain Region, USA, after 1837. From 1837 to 1839 he had an account with the American Fur Company, to which he attached himself after the demise of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.. Antoine died in 1840 at Yellowstone River Region, USA. According to family tradition, he was killed by Blackfeet on the Yellowstone River in about 1840. [Hafen, LeRoy R., ed. Mountain Men and the Fur Trade of the Far West, VII, pg. 193-201, (1971) " Antoine Janis", by Janet Lecompte].3 Children of Antoine St. Charles Janis and Marguerite Thibaut Eleonitte Janis+ b. Oct 5, 18182 Francis Regis Janis b. Feb 27, 18222 Joseph Antoine Janis+ b. Mar 26, 1824, d. Apr 10, 18902 Nicholas Janis+ b. Oct 12, 1827, d. Sep 13, 1902 William Edmond Janis+ b. Jun 26, 1830, d. after 1860
Antoine Janis Jr. (1859 - November 28, 1926), #1035 The nationality of Antoine Janis Jr. was Oglala Lakota Sioux. Antoine was born in 1859. He was the son of Joseph Antoine Janis and Mary Featherman. Another source states that his was also listed with a birthdate in 1860.6 And yet another source states that his was also listed with a birthdate in 1862.2 He married Fannie Goodwin circa 1880. An unknown person was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1886.2 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 1, 1890.6 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA, on July 1, 1892.7 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 1, 1894.8 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1895.9 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1896.1 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1901.5 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1904.3 Antoine was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1913.4 Antoine died on November 28, 1926.10 Children of Antoine Janis Jr. and Fannie Goodwin Lucy Janis b. 18827,8,9,1 Bessie Janis b. 18831,7,8,9 Josephine Janis b. 1885, d. 1899 Frank Janis b. 1887, d. 1889 Herbert Janis+ b. 18907,8,9,1,6 Julia Janis b. 1891, d. 18937 Peter Janis+ b. Mar 29, 1894, d. Aug 11, 19788,9,1 Fannie Janis b. Apr, 18961 Joseph Janis b. 1898 Clinton Janis b. 1899, d. 1918 Emily Janis b. 1902, d. 1903 Stanley Janis b. 1906
Agnes Janis (circa 1892 - 1899), Agnes was born circa 1892. She was the daughter of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. and Annie Sitting Bear. Agnes died in 1899.1
Alice Janis (1901 - January 31, 1976), Alice was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1901.1 She was the daughter of Charles Janis and Mollie Beavois. Alice Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux enrollment number OS-3582.(!).1 Alice died on January 31, 1976.1
Alice Janis (1899 - January 3, 1950), #1065 Alice was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1899.1 She was the daughter of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. and Annie Sitting Bear. Alice Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux Enrollment #OS-1635(!).1 Alice died on January 3, 1950.1
Alice Janis (July 2, 1894 - March 21, 1991), #9590 Alice was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 2, 1894.1,2 She was the daughter of James D. Janis and Rosa Stirk. Alice Janis lived on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; Living with her mother.2 She married Robert Gillespie after 1916. Alice died on March 21, 1991 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 96.1,3
Children of Alice Janis and Robert Gillespie Robert C. Gillespie+ b. Jul 1, 1918, d. Dec, 1987 George Gillespie b. 1919, d. 1953 David Telton Gillespie II+ b. Apr 18, 1921, d. Aug 8, 1967 Jenne Maye Gillespie b. circa 1922, d. circa 19703 William Gillespie b. circa 1927, d. Apr 29, 20063
Alice Janis (February, 1896 - ), #44463 The nationality of Alice Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux.1 Alice Janis was born in February, 1896.1 She was the daughter of James L. Janis and Gertie (?).1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of James L. Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.1
Angelie Janis (1884 - ), #19890 Angelie Janis was born in 1884.1 She was the daughter of Henry Janis and Nellie (?).1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Henry Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken in 1886 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Dakota Territory, USA.1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Henry Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1890 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.2
Angeline Janis (1883 - ), #39931 The nationality of Angeline Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux.1 Angeline Janis was born in 1883.1 She was listed as "niece" and residing in the home of Edward Bettelyoun on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1892 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.1
Angélique Marie Janis (October 23, 1717 - March 23, 1792), Angélique was born at Québec, Québec, Québec, Canada, on October 23, 1717.1,2 She was christened at Québec, Québec, Québec, Canada, on October 24, 1717. She was the daughter of Francios Nicholas Janis and Simone Broussead. She married Noël Jacques Collette at Québec, Québec, Québec, Canada, on March 30, 1769. Noël and Angélique were married by contract (ct 30 Mar 1769 Panet).3 Angélique died on March 23, 1792 at Québec, Québec, Québec, Canada, at age 74.
Anne Janis (circa 1900 - ), Anne was born circa 1900. She was the daughter of Charles Janis Sr. and Dora Bluffing Bear.
Anthony Janis Jr. (1972 - February 26, 1999), Anthony was born in 1972.1 His body was interred on February 26, 1999 at Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at Holy Rosary Cemetery.1 Anthony died on February 26, 1999 at White Clay, Sheridan Co., Nebraska, USA.1
Antoine Janis (1919 - 1921), Antoine was born in 1919.1 He was the son of Peter Janis and Sophia Garnier. Antoine died in 1921.1
Antoine Janis (April 6, 1708 - ), Antoine was born at Trois Rivières, St. Maurice, Québec, Canada, on April 6, 1708.1,2 He was christened at Trois Rivières, St. Maurice, Québec, Canada, on April 7, 1708. He was the son of Francios Nicholas Janis and Simone Broussead. He married Marie Catherine Tessier at Trois Rivières, St. Maurice, Québec, Canada, on October 11, 1728.2 Child of Antoine Janis and Marie Catherine Tessier Agathe Janis b. 1748
Antoine Janis (circa 1822 - ), Antoine Janis was born circa 1822. He married Mary (?) circa 1861.1 Children of Antoine Janis and Mary (?) James L. Janis+ b. 18622 Lizzie Janis b. 1869 Josephine Janis b. 18722
Antoine Janis (circa 1850 - ), #31742 Antoine Janis was born circa 1850.1 He married Mary Red Cloud circa 1869.1 Child of Antoine Janis and Mary Red Cloud Lucy Janis+ b. 18651
Ardie G. Janis (January 7, 1940 - November 23, 1968), #8314 Ardie was born on January 7, 1940. She was the daughter of Leroy Janis. Ardie G. Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala SIoux Tribal Enrollment #OSU-16398(!).1 Ardie died on November 23, 1968 at age 28.
Belva Ann Janis (December 4, 1946 - February 4, 2003), #13200 Belva Ann Janis was born on December 4, 1946 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.1 She was a student at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, circa 1964. School: Belva graduated high school from Holy Rosary Mission and attended Haskell Junior College and Black Hills State College..1 She was membership after 1964 at St. Ignatius Parish Council, Wanblee, Jackson Co., South Dakota, USA; She was a member of the St. Ignatius Parish Council and Title 1 Goals 2000 Parent Council in Wanblee.1 She died on February 4, 2003 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 56.1 She was buried on February 10, 2003.
Benjamin Janis (1864 - November 10, 1939), Benjamin Janis was Catholic. Also known as Stump Janis. The nationality of Benjamin Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux.8,11,6,4 Benjamin was born at North Platte River Region, Wyoming Territory, USA, in 1864.16,5,6,7,8,17,18,12,13,19 He was the son of Nicholas Janis and Martha He Bear.16 Another source states that his was also listed with a birthdate in 1865.15 He resided at North Platte River Region, Wyoming Territory, USA, after 1864. He moved on February 16, 1877 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA. He resided at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, after 1877, He was listed a family head under his mother's camp on the Crazy Horse Surrender Ledger of February 16th, 1877, included with his family was Nick Jr. and Louis Shangrue as adults that included the following: 3 "Adult Males", 4 "Adult Females", 6 "Children Male", 2 "Children Female". He was counted with Red Cloud's Oglala Band, with1 lodge. [Crazy Horse surrender ledger. : Lincoln, Neb.: Nebraska State Historical Society, c1994, p.71] We find that the Ben Janis Family attended Our Lady of Lourdes Mission or the St. Paul's Catholic Church at Porcupine, S.D. for their Sunday services. The following passage relates this information: "The size and antiquity of the cemetery on a hill a couple of miles south of Sharp's corner indicates that St. Paul's Catholic church is one of the oldest on the Pine Ridge Reservation." [Reservation Roundup, pg. 45] As a new Frame church was constructed about 1901 the following quote was found that describes the congregation: "Slowly a congregation was built up: Jim Grass, the Iron Clouds, Louis Bush; and farther down the creek were Ben Janis, the Twisses, John Pourier-all with large families." [Reservation Roundup, pg. 45]
"Ben Janis Allotment was Sec. 34, Twp 40, Range 43. He sold the South half to Ben Roberts, soon after it was allotted. I [Frank Read] bought this land from Ben Roberts about 1920. A few years later the North half was sold for taxes. I bought it and deeded the west quarter back to Ben Janis. There was no improvements on the land I bought from Ben Roberts. I fenced it and put on all the improvements." [Reservation Roundup, pg. 61-61].1,2 Benjamin Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Agency and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux enrollment number OS-709.(!).16 He married Susanna Richard at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1882.16,6,5,7,4,8,11,17,18,12,14,19,15 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1886.5 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wounded Knee District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 1, 1890.4 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA, on July 1, 1892.8 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1896.6 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1899.18 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1900.12 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1901.12 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1904.7 Benjamin was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1904.7 His was allotted land on September 26, 1907 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, Benjamin died on November 10, 1939 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.16 Children of Benjamin Janis and Susanna Richard Wallace Janis b. 1882, d. before 1896 James Janis+ b. 1888, d. Apr 20, 196816,4,8,11,17,18,12,19,15 Bessie Janis+ b. 1890, d. May 12, 197316,8,11,17,6,7,18,12,19,15 Aggie Janis+ b. Nov, 1893, d. Jun 21, 197816,11,17,18,19,15 Benjamin Philip Janis Jr.+ b. Mar, 1895, d. Aug 27, 194716,17,18,12,19,15 Pearl Janis+ b. 1897, d. Jan 4, 197016,18,12,19,15 Francis Janis+ b. Aug 7, 1898, d. Sep 20, 198016,18,12,19,15 Raymond Janis+ b. Jan, 1901, d. Apr 12, 197016,12,13,7,15 Ellen Janis+ b. 1904, d. Sep 14, 193216,13,15
Benjamin Janis Jr. (June 28, 1888 - March 22, 1963), The nationality of Benjamin Janis Jr. was Oglala Lakota Sioux.4,5,6 Benjamin was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on June 28, 1888.1,3,7,2,4,5 He was the son of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. and Annie Sitting Bear.4,6,5 Benjamin Janis Jr. was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Agency and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux enrollment number OS-1630.(!).1 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1890 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.2 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1892 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.4 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1894 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.5 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1895 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.6 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Nicholas L. Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.3 He married Unknown Two Bulls circa 1910.1 Benjamin died on March 22, 1963 at age 74.1
Benjamin Philip Janis Jr. (March, 1895 - August 27, 1947), The nationality of Benjamin Philip Janis Jr. was Oglala Lakota Sioux. Also known as Philip Janis.10 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken in 1886 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.11 Benjamin Philip Janis Jr. was born in March, 1895 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.4,3,6,7,8,9 He was the son of Benjamin Janis and Susanna Richard.1,3,6,7,8,9,5,4,10 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1895 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA.3 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.4 Conflicting evidence states that Benjamin was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1896.1,5 And yet another source states that his was also listed with a birthdate in 1897 at South Dakota, USA.10 He was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).1 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1899 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.6 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1900 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.7 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1901 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.7 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.5 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.5 He applied for homestead land at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on December 18, 1906.12 Benjamin's occupation: Mail Carrier at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1916. "By 1916, the country was booming with horses, at top prices due to the war time plans for using horse drawn cannon and Cavalry in Europe. Neighbor's boys found jobs easily as cowboys, mail carriers, clerks in stores, etc. Some of my brothers liked cowboying best. Bob Brewer started clerking in the Corder Store in Pine Ridge. Philip Janis, son of neighbor Ben Janis, Sr., and Susannie Reshaw, became a mail carrier." [Reservation Roundup, pg.3-4]..2 He married Josephine Pourier at USA on May 9, 1920.1 Benjamin's occupation: Road Crew at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1920. In 1920 he worked on building roads and bridges on Porcupine Creek and over in Fog Basin. ." [Reservation Roundup, pg. 37]..2 Benjamin died on August 27, 1947 at USA at age 52.1 Children of Benjamin Philip Janis Jr. and Josephine Pourier Ralph Earl Janis b. Sep 23, 1924, d. Oct 11, 1924 Emmet E. Janis b. Nov 5, 1926, d. Mar 5, 1952 Floyd Eugene Janis b. Dec 13, 1932, d. Feb 23, 1943
Benjamin Tex Janis (1868 - ), #1168 Also known as Tex Janis. Benjamin was born in 1868. He married Mabel Rooks circa 1914. Children of Benjamin Tex Janis and Mabel Rooks Emily Janis+ b. Jan 2, 1915, d. Jul 1, 1988 Chester B. Janis+ b. 1918, d. Jan 5, 1998 Leonard Janis b. Feb 5, 1921, d. Aug 24, 1996
Bernard Janis1 (1899 - December 30, 1970), The nationality of Bernard Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux. Bernard was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1899.1,2 He was the son of Edward Janis and Rose Pulliam. Bernard Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Agency and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux Enrollment #OS-3608(!).1 He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of an unknown person on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.2 He married Cornelia Hunter on November 13, 1921.1 Bernard Janis was election after 1945 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; He represented the Medicine Root District. Bernard died on December 30, 1970.1 Children of Bernard Janis and Cornelia Hunter Jerome Janis b. Nov 3, 1924, d. Nov 4, 1924 Gloretta Janis b. Oct 21, 1926, d. Mar 16, 1930 Myrna C. Janis b. Jul 1, 1934, d. Nov 21, 1979 Sylvester Janis b. Feb 9, 1939, d. Jun 12, 2004
Bertha Janis (circa 1915 - ), Bertha was born circa 1915. She was the daughter of Hobart Harry Janis and Ethel Hobbs. She married Raymond Tapio circa 1934. Children of Bertha Janis and Raymond Tapio George Wayne Tapio+ b. Oct 3, 1935, d. Apr 3, 2002 Patricia Tapio+ b. 1942, d. Dec 7, 20091
Bertha Janis1 (circa 1890 - ), #7942 Bertha was born circa 1890. She married Herbert Janis circa 1911. Child of Bertha Janis and Herbert Janis Francis Janis b. 1923, d. 1924
Bertha Janis (1884 - ), The nationality of Bertha Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux.1,2,3,4 Also known as Berthia Janis.4 An unknown person was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA, in 1884.1 Bertha Janis was born in 1884.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Nicholas S. Janis and Emma (?).1,2,3,4 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Nicholas S. Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1892 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA.1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Nicholas S. Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1894 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.2 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Nicholas S. Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1895 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.3 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Nicholas S. Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 20, 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.4
Bessie Janis (1890 - May 12, 1973), The nationality of Bessie Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux. She speaks (an unknown value). She speaks (an unknown value). Bessie was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1890.1,13 She was the daughter of Benjamin Janis and Susanna Richard.1,2,7,8,3,4,10,11,12,13 Another source states that her was also listed with a birthdate in 1891.2,7,10,11,12 And yet another source states that her was also listed with a birthdate in 1892 at South Dakota, USA.9 Bessie Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Agency and assigned an enrollment number of Enrolled 1/2 Oglala Sioux with enrollment number OS-712.(!).1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1892 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA.2 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1894 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA.7 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1895 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA.8 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.3 Conflicting evidence states that Bessie was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1897. She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1899 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.10 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1900 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.11 Bessie was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1900.14 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1901 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.11 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.4 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Benjamin Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.4 As of 1909,her married name was Bessie Brewer.1,5 She married Robert James Brewer in 1909.1,5,9 Bessie Janis and Robert James Brewer appeared on the census of May 14, 1920 at Township 38, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; Robert (age 32) was listed as able to read and write and owned his own home. Living in the home was his wife Bessie (age 28), children: Phillip (age 9), Eliza (age 7), Paul (age 5), Benjamin (age 3), and Frank (age 1).9 Bessie died on May 12, 1973 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.1,6 Children of Bessie Janis and Robert James Brewer Philip Brewer+ b. Jan 2, 1911, d. Apr 26, 19571,5 Elizabeth B. Brewer+ b. Jul 27, 1912, d. Jan 12, 19971,5 Paul John Brewer+ b. Aug 17, 1914, d. Jan 16, 19931,5 Benjamin Louis Brewer+ b. Jun 2, 1916, d. Oct 30, 19791,5 Francis Jack Brewer+ b. Feb 12, 1918, d. Dec 27, 19871,5 William Brewer+ b. Mar 12, 1930, d. 19981,5 Robert Brewer Jr. b. Mar 12, 1930, d. Jan 8, 19781,5 Leon Brewer b. May 31, 1934, d. Apr 12, 19751,5
Bessie Janis (1875 - 1889), Bessie was born in 1875.1 Her body was interred in 1889 at Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at Holy Cross Cemetery. Grave site 18.1 Bessie died in 1889 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.
Bessie Janis (1918 - 1921), Bessie was born in 1918.1 She was the daughter of Peter Janis and Sophia Garnier. Bessie died in 1921.1
Bessie Janis (1883 - ), The nationality of Bessie Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux.2,3,1 Bessie Janis was born in 1883.1,3 She was the daughter of Antoine Janis Jr. and Fannie Goodwin.1,2,3,4 Another source states that her was also listed with a birthdate in 1884.3,4,1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Antoine Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1892 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA.2 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Antoine Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on July 1, 1894 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.3 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Antoine Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1895 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.4 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Antoine Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.1
Calvin W. Janis1 (1951 - November 9, 2003), Calvin W. Janis also went by the name of Sonny Janis.1 Calvin W. Janis was born in 1951.1 He was buried on February 21, 2003 at Spotted Bear Family Cemetery, Denby, South Dakota, USA; Calvin 'Sonny' W. Janis - PINE RIDGE - Calvin " Sonny" W. Janis, 52, Pine Ridge, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in San Francisco, Survivors include one brother, Oliver Janis, Rapid City; and one sister, Doris Eagle, Pine Ridge. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, with the Rev. Steve Sanford officiating. Burial will be at Spotted Bear Family Plot in Denby. Sioux Funeral Home in Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.1 He died on November 9, 2003 at San Francisco, Marin Co., California, USA.1
Carl L. Janis Sr. (May 7, 1936 - May 24, 1994), Carl was born on May 7, 1936. Carl died on May 24, 1994 at age 58.
Charles Janis (1847 - after June 30, 1905), Charles was born in 1847.1,2 He married Mollie Beavois circa 1872.2 An unknown person was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1901.1 An unknown person was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Wakpamini District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1905.3 Charles died after June 30, 1905 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.4 Children of Charles Janis and Mollie Beavois Unknown Janis+ b. circa 1873 Josephine Janis b. 1878 Henry Janis b. 1900 Alice Janis b. 1901, d. Jan 31, 1976
Charles Janis (1852 - ), The nationality of Charles Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux. Charles Janis also went by the name of Chas Janis.3,4 Charles was born in 1852.2,1,3,4 He married (?) Lives Well after 1870.2,1,3,4 Charles was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1884.5 Charles was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, White Clay District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 1, 1892.1 Charles was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 1, 1894.3 Charles was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1895.4 Charles was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1896.2 Children of Charles Janis and (?) Lives Well Unknown Janis+ b. 1878 Susanna Janis b. 18783,2
Charles Janis1 ( - 1905), Charles was born.1 His body was interred in 1905 at Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at Holy Cross Cemetery.1 Charles died in 1905.1
Charles E. Janis Sr. (1951 - March 25, 2005), Charles E. Janis Sr. was born in 1951.1 He died on March 25, 2005 at Allen, Washabaugh Co., South Dakota, USA; ALLEN - Charles E. Janis Sr., 53, Allen, died Friday, March 25, 2005, in Allen. Survivors include his wife, Carol Janis, Allen; four sons, Carl Janis, Brimhall, N.M., and Charles Janis Jr., Duane Janis and Gabriel Janis, all of Allen; one daughter, Latoya Janis, Allen; one adopted daughter, Charlee Little Elk, Mission; his mother, Edna Eagle Bear, Allen; one brother, Ben Plenty Arrows, Allen; six sisters, Clover Curry, Denise Plenty Arrows, Latrell Curry, Doreen Plenty Arrows and Patti Dubray, all of Allen, and Linda Little Elk, Mission; and numerous grandchildren. A first-night wake will begin at 1 p.m. today at Allen CAP Office. A second-night wake will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at American Horse School in Allen. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at the school, with Apostle Pedro Sharpfish and the Rev. Daniel Makes Good officiating, and traditional Lakota services by John Around Him. Burial will be at Salway Catholic Cemetery in Allen. Sioux Funeral Home of Allen is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Rapid City Journal on 3/29/2005.1
Charles Janis Sr. (circa 1880 - ), Charles died. A Charles Janis is listed as being buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery grave number 28 at Pine Ridge, SD. in 1905. [Holy Cross Cemetery, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., SD, Information transcribed from the WPA Graves Registration Project by Joy Fisher, jfisher@ucla.edu]. Charles was born circa 1880. He was the son of Joseph Antoine Janis and Mary Featherman. He married Dora Bluffing Bear in 1916. Children of Charles Janis Sr. and Dora Bluffing Bear Lilian Janis b. Jun 23, 1900, d. Nov 7, 1986 Dora Jean Janis b. circa 1900 Anne Janis b. circa 1900 Kenneth C. Janis+ b. 1930, d. Jan 21, 2004
Charlotte Marie Janis (July 19, 1706 - June 4, 1733), She was christened at Trois Rivières, St. Maurice, Québec, Canada, on July 19, 1706. Charlotte was born at Trois Rivières, St. Maurice, Québec, Canada, on July 19, 1706.1 She was the daughter of Francios Nicholas Janis and Simone Broussead. She married Jean Etienne Debreuil circa 1726.2 Charlotte died on June 4, 1733 at age 26.2
Chas Janis (1844 - ), Chas was born in 1844.1 He was the son of Unknown Unknown. Chas Janis married (?) Goes In Cloud circa 1874.1 Chas Janis was aa Freedom Certif. In 1877 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; A Chas Janis was listed in the Crazy Horse Surrender Ledger of November 8, 1876, He was listed as a "Head of a Household" with a family consisting of : 1 "Buck",3 "Squaws", 1 "M. Children", No Band affiliation was given.[The Crazy Horse surrender ledger, c1994, p.28] Chas Janis recieved 1 "hide ticket" on January 30, 1877. These tickets were exchanged for cattle hides by Agency Officals from beef cattle issued on the hoof for food. These tickets were then sold to the agency trader for about $2.50 each. When agency began slaughtering the cattle themselves, Indians were given tickets "in lieu" of hides. This practice was discontinued early in 1877. [The Crazy Horse surrender ledger, c1994, p.93]. He was issued another ticket on March 1st, 1877. "Family heads received rations corressponding to the number of people for whom they were responsible, this particular figure being recorded during January and Febuary 1877. Surviving issue records from Red Cloud are long paper strips each denoting the band name and the number of familes. A family was designated by number, not name, and as the head received the family's rations, an agency clerk punched the corresponding number on the strip." [The Crazy Horse surrender ledger., (1994), p.14]. Chas Janis's family received 5 ration tickets and is counted with the Sioux. [The Crazy Horse surrender ledger., (1994), p.142]. His family was listed in the Crazy Horse Surrender Ledger of February 16th, 1877, he was listed as a "Head of a Household" with a family consisting of : 1 "Adult Males", 2 "Adult Females", 1 "Children Male", 0 "Children Female". He was also listed with the Oglala Sioux under Young Man Afraid of Horse Band with 1 lodge. [The Crazy Horse surrender ledger, c1994, p.60].2 Chas was listed as the "Head of the Household" on the US Indian Census Rolls at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1886. A grandmother was listed as living with him named Falling _ames (b. 1806). .1 Children of Chas Janis and (?) Goes In Cloud Emma Janis b. 1875 Russell Janis b. 1878
Chester B. Janis (1918 - January 5, 1998), Chester was born in 1918. He was the son of Benjamin Tex Janis and Mabel Rooks. Chester died on January 5, 1998. Child of Chester B. Janis Theresa Janis+ b. 1963, d. Jul 28, 2002
Chester Joseph Janis1 (1920 - August 14, 2005), Also known as Gumps Janis.1 Chester Joseph Janis was born in 1920.1 He married Ellen Wright circa 1940.1 Chester Joseph Janis died on August 14, 2005 at Oakley, California, USA; OAKLEY, Calif. - Chester "Gumps" Joseph Janis, 85, died at his residence in Oakley, Calif., on August 14, 2005, following a short illness. Chester served in the US Army during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 10789 of Brentwood, Calif. He worked at the Black Hills Ordnance Depot, Igloo, South Dakota, before relocating to California. He had resided for 43 years in Contra Costa County, Calif. He was an equipment operator for over 60 years. Chester was born in Rosebud, South Dakota, the son of Mamie Cutschell Warden and Morris Walker Janis Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen Wright Janis of many years and 4 sisters, Marjorie Badmilk, Lillian Boltz, Louis Bordeaux, and Evelyn Harter. He was an outstanding baseball player in his younger days, enjoyed watching football and was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed attending Native American Wacipis around his home in Calif. Chester is survived by sons, Darryl Janis of Antioch, Lyle J. Janis of Oakley and daughters, Elaine M. Gordon of Oakley and Mary Ellen of Brentwood, 4 grandchildren, Amanda, Stephanie and John John; Shawn Janis of Portland, Ore., and nieces and nephews and many relatives in South Dakota. Memorial services were to be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Oakley, California, on Thursday, Aug. 26, with interment at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD, at a later date. Brentwood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Cindy Janis (circa 1577 - ), Cindy Janis was born circa 1577.1 .
Clarence A. Janis1 (August 17, 1922 - January 1, 1988), Clarence was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on August 17, 1922.1,2 He was the son of Francis Janis and Cora Bird Necklace. Clarence A. Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).1 Clarence reported for active duty after 1940. He married Sadie Afraid Of His Horse circa 1945.1 Clarence died on January 1, 1988 at age 65.2 Child of Clarence A. Janis and Sadie Afraid Of His Horse Elaine Janis b. circa 1945, d. before 1988
Clinton Janis (1899 - 1918), The nationality of Clinton Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux. Clinton was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1899.1,2 He was the son of Antoine Janis Jr. and Fannie Goodwin. Conflicting evidence states that Clinton was born in 1900. He was listed as "son" and residing in the home of Antoine Janis Jr. on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.2 Clinton died in 1918.1,3
Corrine Janis (December, 1893 - ), The nationality of Corrine Janis was Oglala Lakota Sioux.1 Corrine Janis was born in December, 1893.1 She was the daughter of Frank Janis and Josephine (?).1 She was listed as "daughter" and residing in the home of Frank Janis on the U.S. Indian Census Rolls taken on June 30, 1894 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.1
Curtis E. Janis (June 16, 1928 - February 24, 1980), Curtis was born on June 16, 1928.1 He was the son of Francis Janis and Cora Bird Necklace. Curtis E. Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux OSU-12684(!).1 Curtis died on February 24, 1980 at age 51.1
Daris Janis (1953 - April 11, 2006), Daris Janis was born in 1953.1 She died on April 11, 2006 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., South Dakota, USA; GREEN GRASS - Daris Janis, 53, Green Grass, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. An all-night wake will begin at 7 p.m. today at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McLaughlin. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at the church, with Mother Danny Rectenwald and the Rev. Norman Blue Coat officiating. Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.
David J. Janis (1928 - August 31, 2004), Also known as Shorty Janis.1 David J. Janis was born in 1928.1 He died on August 31, 2004 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Kyle, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA; David J. 'Shorty' Janis - KYLE - David J. "Shorty" Janis, 76, Kyle, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in Kyle. Survivors include his wife, Stella Janis, Kyle; two daughters, Marlene Janis- Kills Warrior and Rose Fraser, both of Kyle; one stepdaughter, Carol Blue Bird, Kyle; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two-night wake services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Hall in Kyle. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Hall, with the Rev. Cordelia Red Owl and the Rev. Harold Condon officiating. Burial will be at St. Barnabas Episcopal Cemetery in Kyle.1 Child of David J. Janis Neva J. Janis+ b. 1954, d. Jul 19, 20011 David W Janis (December 14, 1912 - May 8, 1964), David was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on December 14, 1912.1 He was the son of James Janis and Lucy Cottier. David W Janis was enrolled with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux.1 David died on May 8, 1964 at USA at age 51.1
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Post by jones on Mar 10, 2016 21:59:33 GMT -5
Thanks Ladonna That's a very thorough Janis family history, but "The nationality of Antoine Janis Sr. was an unknown place" appears to be wrong. History is a funny thing -- the relatively reliable Irma R. Miller said the Janis family was from Switzerland. French-Indian Families of America's West books.google.com/books?id=ibaIunvYZS0C&pg=PA43&lpg=PA43#v=onepage&q&f=trueHowever, you can view a photocopy of his (Antoine's) father's baptism, names of his grandfather, grandmother and his grandmother's parents on this website. Oddly enough, the French did employ Swiss fighters in America at some point in time, so I'm not sure the Janis name is actually French. habitantheritage.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Gail_-_Janis_Family.35175113.pdf"The first mention of Francois Janis in Canada was when he married Symone Brousseau" The Cache de Poudre river thing is quite a mystery. Ashley did cache goods at various places during the short time he was actually in the Rockies, but I don't know anything about 1824. He cached goods (including powder) in 1825. user.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/html/ashjrnl.htmlWednesday 29th decended the river two miles where Fitzpatck & party were Encamped directed them to Encline towards the mountain bg Southwardly where in all probability he would find a small river running along the mountain continued down the river south about 6 miles & Encamped where I had a part of my property cashed and where my indisposition caused me to remain two days - warm pleasant day - Deposited in cash a above Randavouze creek 2 bags coffee hams goods 3 pack powder - 11s qt 2 Tobacco - 3 B. Lead horse shoes Beads large & small 2 packs sugar - 1 pack cloth with some knives therein - 1 pack 7 doz Knives Friday May 1st 1825. late in the afternoon the cashed was completed user.xmission.com/~drudy/mtman/html/ashnar.htmlOn the 21 april, all things being ready for our departure, I dispatched six men northwardly to the sources of the river; seven others set out for a mountain bearing s.s.w. and N.N.E., distant about thirty miles; and six others were sent in a southern direction . . . The partisans were also informed that I would descend the river to some eligible point about one hundred miles below, there deposit a part of my merchandise, and make such marks as would designate it as a place of general rendezvous for the men in my service in that country, and where they were all directed to assemble on or before the 10th july following MONDAY, 25TH: the country today under our observation is mountainous on either side of the river for twenty miles, then it resumes its former appearance of elevated and broken heights. A beautiful bold running stream about fifty yards wide empties itself on the west side of the river bearing N.W. and S.E. . . . Here also a creek sixty feet wide discharges itself on the west side. This spot I selected as a place of general rendezvous, which I designated by marks in accordance with the instruction given to my men. . . On the 2nd day of july, I set out on my way homewards with 50 men, 25 of whom were to accompany me to a navigable point of the Big Horn river, thence to return with the horses employed in the transportation of the furs. I had forty-five packs of beaver cached a few miles east of our direct route. I took with me 20 men, passed by the place, raised the cache, and proceeded in a direction to join the other party.
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Post by gregor on Mar 11, 2016 2:31:55 GMT -5
In the 15./16. century parts of Switzerland belonged to France or the French royal family. In later years Swiss soldiers were known and feared as mercenaries (see the Swiss garde of the Pope). It is known that France employed Swiss mercenaries in North America. Perhaps this is the background of the uncertainty whether Janis was of French or Swiss descent.
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Post by bgood on Apr 5, 2016 1:52:00 GMT -5
I am having a very tough time sorting out the Janis family line.
My grandfather swore we were Sioux and his mother's last name was Janis. Her father was Benjamin Janis and I can find only two...one at Pine Ridge but things don't line up. My grandfather passed a few years back and I had hoped to find the connection for him before that, but could not.
I have been doing genealogy since the 80's and I think I have the right line, but I don't find the connections with Joseph Antoine Janis (1824-1890).
My Great Grandmother - Odelia Mae Janis 1891 Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri, USA -1823 Carondelet, St Louis, Missouri
Her Father - William Benjamin "Ben" Janis - 26 MAR 1857 • Missouri 2 OCT 1916 • 115 Vandalia, Rear, Collinsville, Madison
His Father - Pierre (Peter) Antoine Janis - 27 APRIL 1809 • Sainte Genevieve, Sainte Genevieve 29 JUL 1883 • Marion, St Francois, Missouri, United States
His Father - Jean Baptiste Janis - 18 SEPTEMBER 1759 • Kaskaskia, Randolph, Illinois 22 OCT 1836 • St Geneieve, Ste Genevieve, Missouri
His Father - Nicolas Francois Janis - 7 JAN 1720 • Québec, Québec, Quebec, Canada 27 OCT 1804 • Ste Genevieve, Ste Genevieve, Missouri
His Father - Francois Janis - 1676 • Champagne, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France 27 APR 1751 • Sandwich, Ontario, Canada
That's as far back as I go, but I don't see any direct connection to Joseph Antoine Janis (1824-1890).
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Post by debstar76 on Apr 5, 2016 14:59:41 GMT -5
Hello Begood, I see your genealogy line through the Janis family tree coming from Francois Janis and Simone Brosseau. I am a Janis descendant also. I live in South Dakota, and am related to Both brothers Joseph Antoine, and Nicholas Janis. I too have worked on our tree for many years, an Uncle of mine did most of the tree for us many years ago, and I've added more to it since then. Ok, Now, following the line we both follow, you have from Francois Janis, he is our shared ancestor, married to Simone Brosseau, to their son Nicholas who married Marie L Thaumer dit La Sourse, and here is where we are related, by brothers Antoine(My 4th Great Grandfather)who married Mary Louise Dany,) and Jean Baptiste Janis your 4th Great Grandfather. From there our ancestors took different turns in their lives. I don't find any other close connection to Joseph Antoine Janis from what you have. There are many Janis trees at Ancestry.com with this same information you can probably check there to find the rest of your distant Janis line. Deb Janis Cordier
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Post by djohnese on Aug 17, 2016 22:45:47 GMT -5
Thank you Gregor, I think we have descendants of the Janis Family visiting our boards from time to time, so I hope they will notify us in case of errors. "I've been researching my family for several years now, our name is spelled several different ways ie: Janis, Janisse and Johnese. My grandmother changed it to what it is today, (Johnese) I look forward to more on the Janis family and it's history." This is Antoine Janis in 1877, when he was accompanying the Sioux delegation to the East: There is also a portrait of Nick Janis, but I´m not sure if I´m allowed to post it, because it´s from a private page.
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