John Baecher Zimmerman b. 23 Jul 1846 Baden, GR d. 24 Sep 1939 Foosland, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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John Baecher Zimmerman

Male 1846 - 1939  (93 years)


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  • Name John Baecher Zimmerman  [1, 2, 3] 
    Birth 23 Jul 1846  Baden, GR Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Religion Mennonite 
    Death 24 Sep 1939  Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • East Bend Mennonite Cemetery
    Person ID I6893  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 22 Sep 2022 

    Father John Zimmerman 
    Mother Veronica Baecher 
    Family ID F2513  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Martha Fahsbender,   b. 26 Aug 1860, GR Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 May 1935, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 21 Jun 1877  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Mary Zimmerman,   b. 10 Feb 1888, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jul 1971, Gifford, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
     2. Bertha Zimmerman,   b. 25 Oct 1889   d. 14 Oct 1952 (Age 62 years)
     3. Alice Zimmerman,   b. 12 Apr 1892   d. 24 Jul 1950 (Age 58 years)
     4. William Zimmerman,   b. 18 Feb 1895   d. 7 Apr 1974 (Age 79 years)
     5. Ernest Zimmerman,   b. 7 Sep 1896   d. 27 Aug 1971 (Age 74 years)
     6. Charles Zimmerman,   b. 11 Dec 1900   d. 11 Jul 1983 (Age 82 years)
     7. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Zimmerman,   b. 11 Apr 1904   d. 14 May 1958 (Age 54 years)
    Family ID F4833  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2007 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 Jul 1846 - Baden, GR Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Sep 1939 - Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      John B. Zimmerman was born July 23, 1846 in Baden, Germany; died at his home near Foosland, Ill., Sept. 24, 1939; aged 93 y. 2 m. 1 d. On June 21, 1887, he was united in marriage to Martha Fahsbender, who preceded him in death several years ago. To this union 7 children were born, all of whom survive, as follows: Mrs. Mary Birkey, Mrs. Bertha Oyer, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heiser of Foosland; Mrs. Allie Gregerson of Paxton; William and Ernest of Gibson City, and Charles at home; also 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His 4 brothers preceded him in death. He united with the Defenseless Mennonite Church at Groveland, Ill., when a young man and found a great consolation reading his Bible daily. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Sept. 26 at the home and at the East Bend Mennonite Church conducted by Bro. Roy Unzicker. Text, Heb. 9:27. Burial in East Bend Cemetery.

      John and Martha lived near Pontiac, IL, and later north of Fisher, IL. John worked on the farm until age 89 years. He first became a father at age 41, and was 57 when his youngest child was born. Martha was 14 years younger than John. [2]

  • Sources 
    1. [S11] Obituaries of Individuals.

    2. [S559] Descendants of John B. Zimmerman and Martha Fahsbender.

    3. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28759583/john-baecher-zimmerman.


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