Bertha Zinnecker

Notes:

Bertha Zinnecker was in the Cass City High School class of 1906. (Cass City Chronicle, Friday, June 26, 1914, page three)

Cass City Chronicle
December 2, 1921
Vol. 17, No. 29, Page 1

Mrs. Grover Ross Dead
Was Ill Less than a Week with Pneumonia

Mrs. Grover Ross passed away at her home in Royal Oaks Monday, Nov. 28, after less than a week's illness with pneumonia. The remains were brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, Tuesday evening, and funeral services were held there Thursday afternoon. Rev. F. L. Pohly, pastor of the Evangelical church officiating. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.

Bertha Zinnecker was born in Cass City on May 22, 1887. She attended the public school here, graduating from the high school with the class of 1906. On May 18, 1909,she was united in marriage with Grover Ross. They made their home in Kingston for a short time after which they moved to Caro where Mr. Ross was engaged in business for several years. Five years ago, they moved to Royal Oak where they have since resided. Mrs. Ross was a member of the Kedron Chapter, O. E. S., at Caro.

Besides her husband and three children, Marguerite, aged 11, June, 8, and Geraldine, 6, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, five sisters, Mrs. W. D. Striffler and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Mrs. C. W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. John Thiel of Fary Indiana, and Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, Cal. and two brothers. William Zinnecker of Deford and Geo. Zinnecker of Vernalda, Montana.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2010)

Bertha married Grover Cleveland Ross on 18 May 1909 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Grover was born on 10 Jun 1888 in Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 22 Nov 1931 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Groom's Name: Grover Cleveland Ross Groom's Race: Groom's Age: 20 years Groom's Birth Date: 1889 Groom's Birthplace: Kingston, Michigan Bride's Name: Bertha L. Zinnecker Bride's Race: Bride's Age: 21 years Bride's Birth Date: 1888 Bride's Birthplace: Cass City, Michigan Marriage Type: Marriage Date: 18 May 1909 Marriage Place: Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan Groom's Father: William Ross Groom's Mother: Rhoda E. Vansickland Bride's Father: John Zinnecker Bride's Mother: Elizabeth Wagner Groom's Marital Status: Groom's Previous Wife: Bride's Marital Status: Bride's Previous Husband: Film Number: 2342687 Frame Number: Digital Folder Number: 4209140 Image Number: 317 Reference Number: v 5 p 10 rn 90 Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925

They may have divorced, as indicated on the death certificate of Grover Cleveland Ross

1. Marguerite Ross was born about 1910 in Michigan; and died.
2. June Ross was born about 1913 in Michigan; and died.
3. Geraldine Ross was born about 1915 in Michigan; and died.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 20, No. 6
Friday, June 20, 1924
Page 1

Funeral of John Zinnecker Will Be Held Today

Well Known Citizen Noted for His Industry Passed Away Wednesday Morning

John Zinnecker, who had been very seriously ill for the past two months, passed away at his home on South Seeger St. on Wednesday morning, June 18, at the age of 75 years. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. C.F. Smith, pastor of the Evangelical church officiating.

Mr. Zinnecker was born at Pirmesens, Germany, on Nov. 25, 1848. At the age of 20, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Wagoner. He came to the United States in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia and later at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. Zinnecker came to Cass City in 1880 and started farming operations on a farm three miles east of town, on the Tuscola-Sanilac county line. In the fire of 1881, they lost their barn and farm produce, but were fortunate in saving their home.

Mr. Zinnecker found it expedient to work at his trade of shoemaker in order to support his family about the second year of his residence in this community. He walked from his farm to Cass City, a distance of three miles, over poor roads, every morning to work his trade and his farming operations were conducted early in the morning and late at night. Not long after this, he moved to Cass City and for 21 years he was employed by J.D. Crosby to conduct a shoe repair shop. Later he entered the business for himself.

Honesty and thrift have been characteristics prominent in Mr. Zinnecker's life and his industry has been an outstanding feature. He believed it is better to wear out than rust out and her proved to be an indefatigable workman.

Besides his wife, he leaves seven children, Mrs. W.D. Striffler and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Geo. Zinnecker of Brunelda, Mont., Wm. Zinnecker of Deford, Mrs. C.W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, California, and Mrs. John Thiel of Hobart, Indiana. Two children preceded the father in death.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occ
upation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John ZINNECKER Self M Male W 31 BAVARIA Shoemaker BAVARIA BAVARIA
Elizebeth ZINNECKER Wife M Female W 30 BAVARIA Keeping House BAVARIA BAVARIA
Lizzie ZINNECKER Dau S Female W 11 BAVARIA At School BAVARIA BAVARIA
Georgh H. ZINNECKER Son S Male W 9 MI At School BAVARIA BAVARIA
John L. ZINNECKER Son S Male W 6 MI At Home BAVARIA BAVARIA
William ZINNECKER Son S Male W 4 MI At Home BAVARIA BAVARIA
Mary ZINNECKER Dau S Female W 2 MI At Home BAVARIA BAVARIA

Source Information:
Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254607 NA Film Number T9-0607 Page Number 97B

1900 Census Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village Enumerated 16 June 190000
SD 9 ED 111 Sheet 11B
253-259
Zinnecker, John Hd W M Nov 1848 52 M 31 Germany Germany Germany 1870 30 Na Shoemaker
Zinnecker, Elizabeth Wf W F March 1849 51 M 31 9/8 Germany Germany Germany 1870
Zinnecker, Mary Dtr W F Sept 1879 20 S Mich Germany Germany Dress Maker
Zinnecker, Cahlinn Dtr W F Sep 1881 18 S Mich Germany Germany Dry Goods Clerk
Zinnecker, Margaret G Dtr W F June 1883 S Mich Germany Germany At School
Zinnecker, Anna Dtr F W Dec 1885 Mich Germany Germany At School
Zinnecker, Birtha Dtr W F May 1887 13 S Mich Germany Germany At School

Johannes married Elizabeth Wagner about 1868 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Elizabeth was born on 19 Mar 1849 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 17 Feb 1926 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four

Mrs. John Zinnecker went to Kingston Tuesday to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Ross.


Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 21, No. 41
Friday, February 18, 1926

Mrs. Zinnecker's Funeral Held Today

Mrs. John Zinnecker passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Striffler, at Cass City, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, after a serious illness of two weeks' duration. Her health has been poor all winter. Funeral services will be conducted at the Striffler residence this (Friday) afternoon by Rev. C.F. Smith.

Elizabeth Wagner was born at Pirmesens, Germany on March 19, 1849. At the age of 19, she was united in marriage with John Zinnecker. Mr. Zinnecker came to the United States in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia and later at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. Zinnecker came to Cass City in 1880 and started farming operations on a farm three miles east of town. They lost their barn and farm produce in the fire of 1881, but were fortunate in saving their home. After a few years, they moved to Cass City where they resided until Mr. Zinnecker's death on June 18, 1924. Mrs. Zinnecker has made her home with her children since that time. She was a member of the Evangelical church at Cass City.

She leaves seven children, Mrs. W.D. Stiffler, and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Geo. Zinnecker of Montana, Wm. Zinnecker of Deford, Mrs. C.W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, California, and Mrs. John Thiel of Hobart, Indiana. Two children preceded the mother in death.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)