John C. Zimmerman Sr.

John C. Zimmerman Sr. (May 12, 1835 October 26, 1935) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

John C. Zimmerman Sr.
36th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1895–1896
Preceded byArthur C. McCall
Succeeded bySamuel C. Randall[1][2]
Personal details
BornMay 12, 1835
Free City of Frankfurt
DiedOctober 26, 1935(1935-10-26) (aged 100)
Resting placeGlenwood Cemetery, Flint
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Dietz
ChildrenJohn C. Jr.
Occupationbrickmason, merchant[3]

Early life

Zimmerman was born on May 12, 1835 in Free City of Frankfurt. Zimmerman emigrated to the United States of America around 1853.[4]

Political life

John C. Zimmerman Sr.'s son, Genesee County Sheriff John C. Zimmerman Jr.

He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1895 for a single 1-year term.[1][3]

Personal life

John C. Zimmerman Sr. was married to Elizabeth Dietz.[3] Together, they had seven children. Their second child, John C. Zimmerman Jr., would later serve as sheriff of Genesee County, Michigan.[4]

Post-political life

He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, after his death on October 26, 1935.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
Arthur C. McCall
Mayor of Flint
1895-96
Succeeded by
Samuel C. Randall

References

  1. "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  2. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. "Index to Politicians: Zimmerman – Zimmerman, John C. Sr. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
  4. Bowen, B. F. (1908). Biographical history of Genesee County. Internet Archive.
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