Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Heinrich "Henry" Zimmermann

Heinrich "Henry" Zimmermann

Male 1837 - 1898  (61 years)

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  1. 1.  Heinrich "Henry" ZimmermannHeinrich "Henry" Zimmermann was born 14 Jul 1837, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 16 Jul 1837, Spechbach, Baden, Germany (son of Johannes "John" Zimmerman and Maria Katharina "Catherine" Ziegler); died 8 Sep 1898, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Zimmerman
    • Occupation: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel keeper
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148680
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1878, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Innkeeper & Waggonmaker
    • Business: 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zimmerman House
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Henry Zimmermann, a respected citizen of Waterloo, died Thursday morning at 2: 00 o'clock, after a long illness. He was born July 14, 1837 in Spechbach, Baden, Germany and came to this area in 1845 and settled near Bamberg. He carried on the carriage trade there and opened a business. In 1882 he acquired the Baumann house in Waterloo and in 1890, constructed the Zimmermann house on the same spot. He gained general respect through his pleasantness and honesty. He is survived by a sorrowing widow, a son and 10 daughters, of whom five are married. The burial took place on Saturday afternoon with a large attendance.

    Berliner Journal 8 Sep 1898 pg 4 col. 4 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk January 28, 2005 for the Kitchener Public Library

    Heinrich married Catherine Broderecht 4 Oct 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Broderecht and Sabella "Anna" Riefer, daughter of Jacob Brodrecht and Sybilla Rueffer) was born 10 Apr 1844, , Germany; died 5 May 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Menno Henry Zimmermann was born 23 Jun 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1946, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
    2. Ludwina Margaret "Lavina" Zimmermann was born 9 Aug 1862, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1929; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rosa Zimmermann was born 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Mary Elizabeth Zimmermann was born 17 Jul 1866, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1956; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Zimmermann was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Emma Zimmermann was born 1869, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Anna Barbara Zimmermann was born 15 Jun 1869, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1907; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Wilhelmina "Minnie" Zimmermann was born Jan 1872, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Melinda Mary Zimmermann was born 25 Aug 1874, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Sylvilla Hannah Zimmermann was born 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1900, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Catherine "Katie" Zimmermann was born 23 Oct 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Martha M. Zimmermann was born Sep 1885, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Maude Zimmermann was born 13 Sep 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Decima Ernestina Zimmermann was born 23 Feb 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Apr 1962, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johannes "John" Zimmerman was born 1794, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Zimmerman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226203
    • Residence: 1825, Spechbach, Baden, Germany
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Johannes — Maria Katharina "Catherine" Ziegler. Maria was born 1802, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maria Katharina "Catherine" Ziegler was born 1802, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Ziegler
    • Name: Maria Katharina "Catherine" Zimmerman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226204
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Johann George Zimmerman was born 11 Apr 1825, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 12 Apr 1825, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 2 May 1825, Spechbach, Baden, Germany.
    2. Johann George Zimmerman was born 15 Apr 1826, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 16 Apr 1826, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John Zimmerman was born 15 Jun 1828, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 15 Jun 1828, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Andreas "Andrew" Zimmerman was born 12 Jun 1831, , Germany; died 6 Mar 1901, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crispin Cemetery, Brant Twp., Grey Co., Ontario.
    5. Philip Heinrich Zimmerman was born 17 Dec 1833, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 22 Dec 1833, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 6 Oct 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Heinrich "Henry" Zimmermann was born 14 Jul 1837, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 16 Jul 1837, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 8 Sep 1898, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George Adam "Adam" Zimmerman was born 20 Apr 1840, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 26 Apr 1840, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 15 Jan 1931; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Wilhelm "William" Zimmerman was born 23 Sep 1842, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; was christened 25 Sep 1842, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Katharine Zimmerman was born 1845, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.