John C. Zimmerman Sr.

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(1935-10-26) (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]

Early life

Zimmerman was born on May 12, 1835, in Free City of Frankfurt. Zimmerman emigrated to the United States of America around 1853.^[4]

Political life

John C. Zimmerman Sr.'s son, Genesee County Sheriff John C. Zimmerman Jr.

He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1895 for a single 1-year term.^[1][3]

Personal life

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]

Post-political life

He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, after his death on October 26, 1935.^[3]

Political offices
Preceded by Arthur C. McCall	Mayor of Flint 1895-96	Succeeded by Samuel C. Randall

References

1. "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
2. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
3. "Index to Politicians: Zimmerman – Zimmerman, John C. Sr. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
4. Bowen, B. F. (1908). Biographical history of Genesee County. Internet Archive.