Darwin Lester Bailey

Notes:

Listed on the SSDI as D L Bailey. Karl Yoas indicates that he was married to a Gwen ??? (1905-1967).

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 28, 1965, Page 1

Pioneer Cass City Businessman Succumbs Monday

Cass City lost one of its pioneer businessman Monday when Lester Bailey, 79, died at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

He was evidently stricken Wednesday evening. He was found by his daughter, Mrs. Lucille Ranck, Thursday morning after he had collasped on the floor. Mrs. Ranck saw her father on the floor and broke a window to enter the home and secure assistance.

Mr. Bailey suffered a fractured left shoulder in the fall. He has been suffering from anemia and had been in ill health for a year.

Mr. Bailey had been a barber in Cass City for over 60 years and was one of the three oldest businessmen in Cass City.

He started in partnership with Mr. Ball at the Cass City Bank corner and later joined Chester Graham to form the familiar Bailey and Graham Barbershop.

Mr. Bailey was a life member of Tyler Lodge F&AM No. 317 of Cass City.

Born in Ortenville, June 3, 1886, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bailey. He married Miss Kathryn Zinnecker in Cass City Sept. 12, 1906, and the couple lived here since that time. Mrs. Bailey died June 19, 1943.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Kathryn) VanWinkle of Milan and Mrs. Ranck of Berkley; two sons, Darwin of Ypsilanti and Clare of Midland; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Little's Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Marion Hosterler, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated.

Burial was in the family lot in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)

Lester married Catherine "Kate" Zinnecker on 12 Sep 1906 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Catherine (daughter of Johannes "John" Zinnecker and Elizabeth Wagner) was born on 12 Sep 1881 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 19 Jun 1943 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 25, 1943, Page One

Well Known Matron Passed Away Here Saturday Evening

Mrs. Lester Bailey, a resident of this community for 61 years, passed away at Pleasant Home Hospital here Saturday evening, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of the Evangelical Church. Entombment was in Elkland cemetery. Business houses closed during the funeral.

Catherine Zinnecker was born on a farm in Elkland Township, three miles east of Cass City, on Sept. 12, 1881, and in early childhood came with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, to Cass City where she has since resided. On her birthday in 1906, she was united in marriage with Lester Bailey.

Following her graduation from Cass City High School in 1899, she was employed as saleslady in business houses in Cass City, and through this contact, and for the past 17 years as reporter for the Chronicle, Mrs. Bailey became widely acquainted and enjoyed the friendship of a large number of people in this community. Sincerely devoted to her family and friends, her passing is widely mourned.

Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Evangelical Church, secretary of the Tri Sigma Sunday School class, and a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Woman's Missionary Society. She was also active in Echo Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, a local business man; four children, Darwin Bailey of Ypsilanti, Clare Bailey of Midland, Mrs. Richard VanWinkle of Wayne and Mrs. George Ranck of Berkley; eight grandchildren; two brothers, George Zinnecker of Moore, Mont., and Wm. Zinnecker of Deford; and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Striffler of Cass City, Mrs. Mary Clark of Pontiac, Mrs. Grover Blades of Glendale, California, and Mrs. Anna Thiel of Gary, Indiana.

Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Bailey, Ypsilanti; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Bailey, Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Richard VanWinkle, Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. George Ranck, Berkley; Mrs. Anna Thiel, Gary, Indiana; Mrs. Mary Clark, Pontiac; Mrs. Geo. Southworth, Elkton; Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Gardiner, Plymouth; Mrs. Ione Sturm, Detroit; Mrs. Carl Van Tine, Caro; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Zinnecker, Deford; Julius Haskell, Mrs. Mallory Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Coulter and granddaughter, all of Lapeer; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nique, Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Naaman Kerr, Kingston.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 2B
South Seegar Street
42-43
Bailey, Lester Hd O $1800 M W 44 M@21 Mich Mich Mich Barbe
r Barber Shop
Bailey, Catherine Wf F W 48 M@25 Mich Germany Germany New Reporter Publishing
Bailey, Clare Z Son M W 19 S Mich Mich Mich
Bailey, Catherine E. Dtr F W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Bailey, Lucile M Dtr F W 13 S Mich Mich Mich

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Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 20, No. 6
Friday, June 20, 1924
Page 1

Funeral of John Zinnecker Will Be Held Today

Well Known Citizen Noted for His Industry Passed Away Wednesday Morning

John Zinnecker, who had been very seriously ill for the past two months, passed away at his home on South Seeger St. on Wednesday morning, June 18, at the age of 75 years. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. C.F. Smith, pastor of the Evangelical church officiating.

Mr. Zinnecker was born at Pirmesens, Germany, on Nov. 25, 1848. At the age of 20, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Wagoner. He came to the United States in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia and later at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. Zinnecker came to Cass City in 1880 and started farming operations on a farm three miles east of town, on the Tuscola-Sanilac county line. In the fire of 1881, they lost their barn and farm produce, but were fortunate in saving their home.

Mr. Zinnecker found it expedient to work at his trade of shoemaker in order to support his family about the second year of his residence in this community. He walked from his farm to Cass City, a distance of three miles, over poor roads, every morning to work his trade and his farming operations were conducted early in the morning and late at night. Not long after this, he moved to Cass City and for 21 years he was employed by J.D. Crosby to conduct a shoe repair shop. Later he entered the business for himself.

Honesty and thrift have been characteristics prominent in Mr. Zinnecker's life and his industry has been an outstanding feature. He believed it is better to wear out than rust out and her proved to be an indefatigable workman.

Besides his wife, he leaves seven children, Mrs. W.D. Striffler and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Geo. Zinnecker of Brunelda, Mont., Wm. Zinnecker of Deford, Mrs. C.W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, California, and Mrs. John Thiel of Hobart, Indiana. Two children preceded the father in death.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occ
upation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John ZINNECKER Self M Male W 31 BAVARIA Shoemaker BAVARIA BAVARIA
Elizebeth ZINNECKER Wife M Female W 30 BAVARIA Keeping House BAVARIA BAVARIA
Lizzie ZINNECKER Dau S Female W 11 BAVARIA At School BAVARIA BAVARIA
Georgh H. ZINNECKER Son S Male W 9 MI At School BAVARIA BAVARIA
John L. ZINNECKER Son S Male W 6 MI At Home BAVARIA BAVARIA
William ZINNECKER Son S Male W 4 MI At Home BAVARIA BAVARIA
Mary ZINNECKER Dau S Female W 2 MI At Home BAVARIA BAVARIA

Source Information:
Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254607 NA Film Number T9-0607 Page Number 97B

1900 Census Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village Enumerated 16 June 190000
SD 9 ED 111 Sheet 11B
253-259
Zinnecker, John Hd W M Nov 1848 52 M 31 Germany Germany Germany 1870 30 Na Shoemaker
Zinnecker, Elizabeth Wf W F March 1849 51 M 31 9/8 Germany Germany Germany 1870
Zinnecker, Mary Dtr W F Sept 1879 20 S Mich Germany Germany Dress Maker
Zinnecker, Cahlinn Dtr W F Sep 1881 18 S Mich Germany Germany Dry Goods Clerk
Zinnecker, Margaret G Dtr W F June 1883 S Mich Germany Germany At School
Zinnecker, Anna Dtr F W Dec 1885 Mich Germany Germany At School
Zinnecker, Birtha Dtr W F May 1887 13 S Mich Germany Germany At School

Johannes married Elizabeth Wagner about 1868 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Elizabeth was born on 19 Mar 1849 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 17 Feb 1926 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four

Mrs. John Zinnecker went to Kingston Tuesday to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Ross.


Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 21, No. 41
Friday, February 18, 1926

Mrs. Zinnecker's Funeral Held Today

Mrs. John Zinnecker passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Striffler, at Cass City, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, after a serious illness of two weeks' duration. Her health has been poor all winter. Funeral services will be conducted at the Striffler residence this (Friday) afternoon by Rev. C.F. Smith.

Elizabeth Wagner was born at Pirmesens, Germany on March 19, 1849. At the age of 19, she was united in marriage with John Zinnecker. Mr. Zinnecker came to the United States in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia and later at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. Zinnecker came to Cass City in 1880 and started farming operations on a farm three miles east of town. They lost their barn and farm produce in the fire of 1881, but were fortunate in saving their home. After a few years, they moved to Cass City where they resided until Mr. Zinnecker's death on June 18, 1924. Mrs. Zinnecker has made her home with her children since that time. She was a member of the Evangelical church at Cass City.

She leaves seven children, Mrs. W.D. Stiffler, and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Geo. Zinnecker of Montana, Wm. Zinnecker of Deford, Mrs. C.W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, California, and Mrs. John Thiel of Hobart, Indiana. Two children preceded the mother in death.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)