Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Johannes "John" Zinkann[1, 2, 3]

Male Cal 1806 - 1882  (~ 75 years)


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  • Name Johannes "John" Zinkann 
    Born CALC 18 Oct 1806  Uffleiden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Name John Zinkann  [5, 6, 7
    Residence 1835  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Occupation 1847  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    carpenter 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-86566 
    Died 2 Apr 1882  Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Person ID I86566  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Phillip Zinkann,   b. 1786, Uffleiden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1860, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F7695  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Maria Elisabeth Nahrgang,   b. CALC 21 Jul 1806, Of, Lisbon, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1884, Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 78 years) 
    Children 
     1. Maria "Mary" Zinkann,   b. 24 Aug 1833, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Johann N. "John" Zinkann,   b. 1 Nov 1835, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jan 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     3. Henry Nahrgang Zinkann,   b. 5 Oct 1837, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1909, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     4. Catharine Dorthea "Katy" Zinkann,   b. 21 Apr 1842, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
     5. Elise "Elizabeth" Zinkann,   b. 20 Nov 1845, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F21140  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Two years ago he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary.
      Survived by his aged widow, 7 children, 43 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
      He emigrated to Canada 49 years ago.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      Werner Schnarr aged 23, res. Lisbon, born Hessen Darmstadt son of Henry and Anna Schnarr to Cathar. Zinkann aged 20 res. Lisbon, born New Hamburg daughter of John and Elisabeth Zinkann wit: Joseph Zinkann of North East Hope and Adam Klebe of Lisbon, 25 Dec 1862

    2. [S713] Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 9449 (1909), Henry Nahrgang, accessed 12 Feb 2010.
      Henry Nahrgang d. 11 May 1909 Southampton, b. 5 Oct 1837 New Hamburg, occ. tanner, s/o John Zinkhan (b. Germany) & Nahrgang, (b. Germany) cause: carcinoma of colon (about three weeks) & taxaemia (a few days)

    3. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 6 Apr 1882.
      02 Apr 1882 John Zinkann died in Lisbon at age of 75 years, 5 months and 15 days. Two years ago he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by his aged widow, 7 children, 43 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Born in Uffleiden, Hesse-Darmstadt; he emigrated to Canada 49 years ago.

    4. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      John Zinkann (Lisbon) d. 2 Apr 1882 aged 75y, 5m, 15d, Jes. 46. 4

    5. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.
      Johann Zinkan s/o John & Maria Elisabeth b. 20 nov 1835, bapt. 20 Mar 1836 Berlin, sponsors: John Nahrgang, Heinrich Koch, Maria Rochin

    6. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Adam Glebe Birth Place: Kurhessen, Germany RESIDENCE: Lisbon, Perth County, Ontario, Canada Age: 25 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838 Father Name: Valentin Mother Name: Margaret Spouse Name: Elisa Zinkan Spouse's Age: 19 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844 Spouse Birth Place: Hamburg Spouse Residence: Lisbon, Perth County, Ontario, Canada Spouse Father Name: John Spouse Mother Name: Maria E. Marriage Date: 20 Dec 1863

    7. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 20 Nov 1884.
      Nov. 14, 1884 Elisabeth Zinkann, widow of the late John Zinkann who died 3 years ago in Lisbon at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 24 days.

    8. [S9] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Canada Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung (1835-1840), 3 Dec 1835:14.
      20 Nov 1835 The family of Johannes Zinkann of Wilmot was blessed with a son.

    9. [S38] Vit - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register loose sheets, Frederick W. Bindemann, minister of the Evangelical Protestant Lutheran and German Reformed Church at Greenbush, marriages 6 July 1847 to 1 Apr 1848.
      Peter L. Kristner, carpenter of Wilmot to Catharine Nahrgang of the same place, Wilmot Township, witnesses: John Zinkan, carpenter of Wilmot, Daniel Weber, farmer of Waterloo Township

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 18 Oct 1806 - Uffleiden, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1835 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - carpenter - 1847 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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