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E. C. ZIMMERMAN was born in Frederick City, Maryland, Oct. 28, 1845.  His father was a merchant in Frederick City and in Baltimore for many years.  Received a good education at Heidleburg College.  In 1859, he moved to St. Joseph, and entered as a student the law office of Judge I. C. Parker, of this city and was admitted to the bar in 1860.  Like many adventurers in quest of wealth, he went to Leadville, invested a large amount in mining speculations, which ultimately proved a failure.  He returned to St. Joseph with what he had left, and commenced buying and selling property and building houses for rent.  By close attention to business he has laid the foundation for a successful career.  In his intercourse with the world he is known no less for his strict integrity than for his rigorous exaction of the same conduct on the part of those with whom he transacts business.  In 1868, he married Miss Ada Hawley, of St. Joseph, daughter of James Hawley, Esq., now living in Iowa.  They have two children - Eugene and Lura.
Source:  History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 953

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GEORGE H. ZIPH, proprietor of the sheet iron and copper works was born in Germany in 1843, and while young came to the United States with his parents, locating in New York, where they resided three years.  They then migrated to Illinois, where our subject was reared, educated and learned his trade.  In 1868, he came to St. Joseph, engaging in the sheet iron work, which he makes a specialty.  He does a lucrative trade, being known as a first class workman.  He is a member of the Turner Society.
Source:  History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 953

City of St. Joseph and Washington Township -
HENRY ZONDLER, dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 20, 1843, and was there reared and learned the shoemaker's trade.  In 1867, he came to the United States, locating temporarily in different places and working at his trade, until 1869, when he took up his abode in St. Joseph.  In 1870, he opened a shop and was engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes until the spring of 1881, when he engaged in his present business.  May 3, 1870, Miss Mary Michalke became his wife.  They have three children - Henry, Charles and Eda.  Mr. Zondler is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the German Benevolent Society.
Source:  History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 953

City of St. Joseph and Washington Township -
J. W. ZOOK, is a native of Ohio.  His parents emigrated to Missouri when he was a small boy, locating in Holt County, in 1842.  Resided there up to 1872, being engaged in the general merchandise business.   In 1872, at St. Joseph, he branched out into the pork business with D. Finger & Co., which lasted until 1878, at which time he became lessee of the stock yards.  In this business he employs six men.  In 1864, he was married to Miss Von Luenen, a native of Germany.  Have had four children, all alive except one. Mr. Zook is still connected with the pork business.  Is an active, energetic business man, and justly merits the success which has been his portion through life.
Source:  History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 953

City of St. Joseph and Washington Township -
A. ZUNKLE, dealer in furniture, stoves and second-hand goods, is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia, Mar. 17, 1844.  He was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the cabinet making trade.  Came to the United States in 1865, locating in St. Louis for a time, after which he drifted into the Western country.  He traveled around considerably and eventually in 1871 located in St. Joseph.  For a few years he was in the employ of L. Hax, also for a time was president and a member of the Union Furniture Company.  After this he embarked in trade.  He is a skilled workman, is favorably known, and does a lucrative trade.  He married in 1878 Miss Amelia Swarder.  They have one daughter, Clara.  Mr. Z. is an Encampment Odd Fellow.
Source:  History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 954