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Surnames: Zimmerman
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This is what I have on the family of Zimmerman not a match to your family there were a lot
of Zimmermans in that area will try to get some info for you on the ones you mentioned.
in 1920 census
Fred is 51 and living in Lake co MI. with his brother Albert and his son Abe. age 2
I also found the ship-named Anton that his parents came over on from Bremen Germany Nov.
22 1869
Albert was one year old
Sister Albina was 3
Fathers name was August
Brother Louis was born in MN as well as Fred.
I could not decifer the name of the Mother
This is on serial number II M237 line one for Albert
roll 321 list # 310
port arrival New York US.
National archieves
adopted daughter of Fred Zimmermans brother. Louis daughter
I found Louise Zimmerman age 19 born abt 1912 in 1930 census Lansing MI working as a
servant.
Wanda died '27 Ingham Co TB facility.
Answering a Pollok Question was Viola-Violet married to Jim Marfitt when she signed the
report cards for sister Iva Mae.
1920 census shows Fred Marfitt age 42 born in England as were both parents.
wife Laura age 38 born in MI both parents born in MI
Alveraido age 19 some called him Jim in this question, viola A 18 daughter in law.
Sproul- Oscar son in law and other Spraul members .
so the answer looks like yes they were living together with his parents when Viola signed
the report card for Iva Looks like they were not in thir own house at the time.
in 1930 census of Lansing MI. Violet E and Alvarado-Jim are listed with two daughters
Barbara age 7, born in 1923
Gloria age 5 born 1925