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Johannes "John" Zinnecker

Male 1848 - 1924  (75 years)

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  • Name Johannes "John" Zinnecker  [1
    Nickname John 
    Birth 25 Nov 1848  Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 18 Jun 1924  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 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
    Person ID I29665  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Family Elizabeth Wagner,   b. 19 Mar 1849, Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Feb 1926, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1868  Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Zinnecker,   b. 21 Sep 1869, Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Oct 1950, Oak Beach County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     2. George Henry Zinnecker,   b. 14 Jul 1871, Ionia County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1955, Moore, Fergus County, Montana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
     3. John L. Zinnecker,   b. 13 Jun 1874, Ionia County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Mar 1895, Norway, Dickinson County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)
     4. William Zinnecker,   b. 10 Apr 1876, Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1962, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)
     5. Mary Zinnecker,   b. Sep 1879, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     6. Catherine "Kate" Zinnecker,   b. 12 Sep 1881, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jun 1943, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)
     7. Marguerite Zinnecker,   b. 13 Jun 1883, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 May 1959, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     8. Anna Zinnecker,   b. Dec 1885, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     9. Bertha Zinnecker,   b. 22 May 1887, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Nov 1921, Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 34 years)
    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
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2007 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 25 Nov 1848 - Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Abt 1868 - Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 18 Jun 1924 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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    Zinnecker, Johannes 'John'
    Zinnecker, Johannes "John"
    B. 1848 Pirmasens, Germany D. 1924 Michigan
    Johannes worked at his trade of shoemaker in order to support his family about the second year of his residence in Cass City. 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. Later he moved to Cass City and for 21 years he was employed by J.D. Crosby to conduct a shoe repair shop, finally entering the business for himself.

  • Sources 
    1. [S722] Elkland (Twp, Tuscola Co, MI) Cemetery Records ; http://elkland.rawson.lib.mi.us/.