| John C. Zimmerman Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 36th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1895–1896 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur C. McCall |
| Succeeded by | Samuel C. Randall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1835 Free City of Frankfurt |
| Died | October 26, 1935(1935-10-26) (aged 100) |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Flint |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Dietz |
| Children | John C. Jr. |
| Occupation | brickmason, merchant |
John C. Zimmerman Sr. (May 12, 1835 – October 26, 1935) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Zimmerman was born on May 12, 1835, in Free City of Frankfurt. Zimmerman emigrated to the United States of America around 1853.
Political life
He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1895 for a single 1-year term.
Personal life
John C. Zimmerman Sr. was married to Elizabeth Dietz. Together, they had seven children. Their second child, John C. Zimmerman Jr., would later serve as sheriff of Genesee County, Michigan.
Post-political life
He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, after his death on October 26, 1935.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byArthur C. McCall | Mayor of Flint 1895-96 |
Succeeded bySamuel C. Randall |
References
- ^ "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ^ "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Zimmerman – Zimmerman, John C. Sr. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ Bowen, B. F. (1908). Biographical history of Genesee County. Internet Archive.
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