McLemoreStrong
Genealogy
Strong - McLemore History and Ancestry
First Name:  Last Name: 
[Advanced Search]  [Surnames]

Elizabeth Zinnecker

Female 1869 - 1950  (81 years)


Personal Information    |    Media    |    Sources    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

  • Name Elizabeth Zinnecker  [1, 2
    Born 21 Sep 1869  Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Died 5 Oct 1950  Oak Beach County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Cass City Chronicle
      October 16, 1936
      Local Happenings, Page 3

      Mrs. W.D. Striffler left Wednesday morning to spend a few days with her daughters, Mrs. Ione STURM and Miss Mary STRIFFLER, in Detroit.

      Cass City Chronicle
      Friday, October 13, 1950

      Funeral of Mrs. Wm. D. Striffler Held Here Sunday

      Funeral services for Mrs. William D. Striffler were conducted at the Evangelical United Brethren Church by the pastor, Rev. S.R. Wurtz, on Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Elkland cemetery. Mrs. Striffler had been in poor health for the past two and one-half years and her death occurred at her summer home at Oak Beach, Mich., on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5. The body was taken to Little's Funeral Home at noon Sunday and lay in state until the funeral hour at 2:30 p.m.

      Elizabeth Zinnecker was born in Pirmasens, Germany, Sept. 21, 1869. She came to this country with her parents, the late John and Elizabeth Wagner Zinnecker when she was less than a year old. They made their home in Ionia, Mich., and later moved to Carson City. In 1880, they came to Cass City.

      She was united in marriage Dec. 6, 1892, in Cass City with William David Striffler. Following their marriage they made their home in Argyle, Michigan, where Mr. Striffler was engaged in the general mercantile business for about twenty years. In 1909 they purchased a farm in Elkland Township and in 1928 they retired from farming and made their home in Cass City. In 1942 they celebrated their golden anniversary. Mr. Striffler passed away March 5, 1949. Since that time Mrs. Striffler has made her home with her daughters. She was a member of long standing of the Evangelical United Brether Church of Cass City.

      To mourn their loss are one son, Rev. Roy J. Striffler of New Baltimore, Michigan; five daughters, Mrs. R.H. Orr of Oak Beach, Mich., Mrs. Ione Sturn of Detroit, Mrs. Geo. Southworth of Elkton, Mrs. Wilma Fry of Cass City, and Mrs. E.B. Gardiner of Plymouth, Mich.; two brothers, Wm. Zinnecker of Cass City and Geo. Zinnecker of Moore, Montana; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Thiel of Gary, Indiana, and Mrs. Grover Blades of Arcadia, California; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Three sons, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
    Person ID I28702  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Johannes "John" Zinnecker,   b. 25 Nov 1848, Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jun 1924, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Wagner,   b. 19 Mar 1849, Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Feb 1926, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married Abt 1868  Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Photos
    Zinnecker, John and Elizabeth Wagner Family Photo, ca 1920's
    Zinnecker, John and Elizabeth Wagner Family Photo, ca 1920's
    Johannes Zinnecker was born at Pirmesens, Germany as was wife Elizabeth Wagner. He came to the U.S. in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia coming to Cass City in 1880 starting a farm on Tuscola-Sanilac county line. In the fire of 1881, they lost their barn and farm produce, but were fortunate in saving their home. They raised their family of nine children there.
    Family ID F9559  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William David Striffler,   b. 21 Mar 1866, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Mar 1949, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 6 Dec 1892  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Cass City Chronicle
      Friday, December 4, 1942

      Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler to Celebrate Golden Wedding Sunday

      Mr. and Mrs. William David Striffler, well known residents of the Thumb district, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, December 6, at their home, corner of Main Street and Woodland Avenue. A dinner will be served the family at noon in the dining room of the Evangelical Church, and open house will be held from two to five o'clock in the home when friends may call to extend congratulations.

      Mr. Striffler was born March 21, 1866, at Sturgis and came with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Stiffler, to a farm north of Elkland Cemetery when he was ten years of age. Two years later then moved to a farm 3 miles east and 1 1/4 miles north of Cass City, where his brother, Solomon C. Striffler, still lives.

      Mrs. Striffler, the former Elizabeth ZINNECKER, was born in Germany on September 21, 1869, and came to Ionia, Michigan, with her parents when she was about a year old.

      On December 6, 1892, she was married to W.D. Stiffler and they made their home at Argyle where for 22 years Mr. Stiffler and his brother, Samuel Striffler, owned and conducted a general store. In June, 1909, they bought and moved to a farm one mile north and one-half mile east of Cass City. Nineteen years agoa, Mr. and Mrs. Stiffler purchased the residence where they have since lived. Last year they sold their farm.

      Mr. and Mrs. Stiffler have five daughters and a son; Mrs. Robert ORR of Pigeon; Rev. Roy J. STIFFLER, pastor of the First Congregational Church at Geneva, Ohio; Mrs. Ione STURM, a registered pharmacist in Shettler's Drug Store, Detroit, Mrs. George SOUTHWORTH of Elkton; Mrs. Robert FRY of Cass City; and Mrs. Edward GARDINER of Plymouth. All the children are expected to be present at the gathering Sunday. There are also 13 grandchildren. One grandson, Robert ORR, is attending Maritime Naval School at Sheepshead Bay, New York.

      Although they might be classed among the older residents of Cass City, both appear as active as many who are years younger. Because of his independence, Mr. Striffler still spends his time helping nearby farmers and neighbors with odd jobs about their home.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

      Video telling the story of the William Striffler and Elizabeth Zinneceker, with narration and photos, as created and produced by their great-grandson, Don Staton, and great-great grandson Ben Staton, has been posted here:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB1_ix3C1Vw

      Family photos begin at about the 18 minute mark

    Children 
     1. Mary Ethel Striffler,   b. 28 Mar 1894, Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1967, Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     2. Daniel Striffler,   b. Oct 1895, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1931, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 35 years)
     3. Rev. Roy Jacob Striffler,   b. 23 Oct 1897, Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Mar 1979, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     4. Ione Katherine Striffler,   b. 19 Apr 1900, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jul 1974, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     5. Florence Edna Striffler,   b. 12 Feb 1903, Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Apr 1999, Huron County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years)
     6. Wilma Dorothy Striffler,   b. 3 Aug 1905, Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1970, Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     7. Mary Elizabeth Striffler,   b. 4 Mar 1908, Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1997, Port Austin, Huron County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     8. S. C. Striffler,   b. 22 Jun 1910, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jun 1910, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     9. Delmar William Striffler,   b. 29 Aug 1911, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Dec 1932, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)
    Photos
    Striffler, William David and Elizabeth (Zinnecker) children, ca 1920
    Striffler, William David and Elizabeth (Zinnecker) children, ca 1920
    Top row, l to r, Sisters Florence, Ione, Wilma, Ethel, and Mary
    Botton row, l to r, Brothers Roy, Delmar, and Daniel Striffler
    Last Modified 5 May 2012 
    Family ID F9284  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Sep 1869 - Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 Dec 1892 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Oct 1950 - Oak Beach County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Zinnecker, Elizabeth (nee Wagner) with three generations of descendants
    Zinnecker, Elizabeth (nee Wagner) with three generations of descendants
    Elizabeth Wagner (seated left), wife of Johannes Zinnecker; with her daughter, Elizabeth Zinnecker (seated right), wife of John Striffler; granddaughter Ethel Striffler (standing), wife of Robert Orr; and her baby great granddaughter Ethel Mary Orr

  • Sources 
    1. [S384] 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.), Michigan, Sanilac County, Argyle, SD 7, ED 113, Sheet 10A , Stamped 10 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Friday, December 4, 1942 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S595] Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, (Family Publication, published sporadically to record family milestones in connection with the annual Striffler-Benkelman Family Reunions, with Vol. 1, Number 1, published Sept. 7, 1936. Issues on file at the Rawson Memorial Library in Cass City, Michigan include Vol. 5 (1941), Vol. 7 (1944) and Volumes 8 (1945) through Vol. 28 (1968). Issues published from 1961 through 1964 were not assigned volume numbers, and 1963 appears to be missing. Xeroxes of the existing issues were also made by Melinda McLemore Strong in 2007. According to a article published by the Cass City Chronicle on August 6, 1981, commemorating the Fiftieth and Final Striffler-Benkelman Reunion, the final issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST appears to have been Volume 28, published in 1968.), Volume 14, September 3, 1951. (Reliability: 3).