Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Zimmerman, Henry William  1865 - 1928
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Author: William V. Smith.

Henry W. Zimmerman. 
Mr. Zimmerman, member of a well known mercantile concern of Flint, generally
esteemed for his ability and personal qualities and a successful member of the
community, was born October 31, 1865, a son of John and Elizabeth Zimmerman. He
was born in Flint, hence is familiar with every angle of the community. There
were nine children in the family of John Zimmerman, seven of whom are living.
They are Mrs. Katherine Fanning, of Walla Walla, Washington; John C.; Jacob
P., died in 1925; Mrs. Rose Pontius and Henry W., of Flint; Mrs.
S. O. Burgdorf, of Milford, Michigan; and Mrs. Emma Fisher, of
Flint. The deceased members of the Zimmerman family are Elizabeth and Edward.
Henry W. Zimmerman was educated in the
public schools of Flint. His father was a contracting engineer and
brick manufacturer and among some of the structures erected by
John Zimmerman are the Bryant Hotel building, Woolworth building, of Flint, and
St. Michael Catholic church and schools. John
Zimmerman and wife are dead. While Henry W. was yet a boy
he was associated during the summers with the Charles L. Bartlett Drug company
and in 1883 became associated with Albert Myers
who owned a clothing store on the present location of Crawford &
Zimmerman. In I889 Mr. Meyers' business was purchased by the
firm of Crawford & Wright and in I905 Mr. Zimmerman became a
partner of the firm of Crawford & Wright, which afterward was
changed to Crawford & Zimmerman. For eighteen years Mr.
Zimmerman has been a member of the Flint school board and in
other ways has demonstrated a genuine interest in the community
and has been helpful in the stimulation of civic and cultural interests.
On February II, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Winifred
Becker, daughter of Christopher and Sarah Becker, of Flint. Six
children, five of whom are living, were born in Flint. They are.
Ray H., Guy W., Lee B., Ruth W., and Max J., deceased. Ray H.
and Guy W. served their country faithfully during the World war.
Mr. Zimmerman is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Knight
Templar and a Shriner. He is a member of the Court Street Methodist church. In
politics he favors the Republican Party in national
issues.

An account of Flint and Genesee County from their organization / edited by
William V. Smith.
Publication date: [1924].



Additional Comments:
Son of John C Zimmerman Sr (Mayor of Flint Michigan)and Elizabeth Dietz Zimmerman
Brother of John C Zimmerman Jr. Sheriff of Genesee County Michigan

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