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 [1] [2] |
Personal details | |
Born | May 12, 1835 Free City of Frankfurt |
Died | October 26, 1935 | (aged 100)
Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Flint |
Spouse | Elizabeth Dietz |
Children | John C. Jr. |
Occupation | brickmason, merchant [3] |
John C. Zimmerman Sr. (May 12, 1835 – October 26, 1935) was a Michigan politician. [1] [2]
Zimmerman was born on May 12, 1835, in Free City of Frankfurt. Zimmerman emigrated to the United States of America around 1853. [4]
He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1895 for a single 1-year term. [1] [3]
John C. Zimmerman Sr. was married to Elizabeth Dietz. [3] Together, they had seven children. Their second child, John C. Zimmerman Jr., would later serve as sheriff of Genesee County, Michigan. [4]
He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, after his death on October 26, 1935. [3]