My ancestor, Christian Carpenter was previously known as Christian
Zimmerman in Switzerland. He was (likely) the son of Hans Zimmerman
(John Carpenter) and both came on the ship Pink Plaisance in 1737.
Christian went by C Z Carpenter, and his mark was "C Z." He was also in
Tryon (later called Lincoln) County and he and his son-in-law, Peter
Sides (Seitz) signed the Tyron Resolves in August 1775.
http://ourworld.cs.com/JourneysThruTime/id208.htm
Hans Zimmerman was born in Wattenwil, Canton Bern, Switzerland about
1702. Hans died 10 June 1794 in Lincoln Co., NC, at 91 years of age.
In America he was also known as John Carpenter.
He married Sarah Salome unknown.
Hans Zimmerman and Sarah Salome unknown had the following child:
i. Jacob Carpenter was born 1734. Not proven as a son, however he did
name a daughter Sarah Salome.
ii. Johannes Zimmerman was born before 1755. The only proven son of
Hans Zimmerman
Other possible brothers or half brothers include Christian "CZ"
Zimmerman (buried on Jacob's farm) and Peter Zimmerman (whom oral
tradition says is Jacob's half brother.
Martha
Donna Cuzze wrote:
Hello All and Merry Christmas,
I don't know if I connect to Zimmermans beyond my known ancestor, but I have often
wondered where the PROOF came from showing that ZIMMERMANS changed their name to
CARPENTER.
Well, I ran across this and thought maybe someone might need it. This shows the court
naming Jacob Carpenter but he signs as JACOB ZIMMERMAN:
TRYON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA MINUTES OF THE COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSIONS
1769-1779
July term 1774
North Carolina, Tryon County. Jacob Costner, ""Jacob Carpenter,""
Michael Rudisel, Peter Aker, Jacob Haws, Adolph Reep & Peter Castner, bound to Josiah
Martin, Governor, in the sum of £1000 sterling, 27 July 1774, for the performance of Jacob
Costner in the office of Sheriff. Jacob Costner (Seal), ""Jacob Zimmerman
(Seal),"" Michel Rudisel (Seal), Peter Aker (X) (Seal), Jacob Hass (Seal), Adolf
Riel (Seal), Peter Costner (C) (Seal), Wit: John Dunn, Andw. Neel.
Donna Carpenter-Cuzze
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