J. Zimmerman

Birth: He was born around 1868 in Germany  

Family Information: Husband of Augusta Zimmerman.

Father of William Zimmerman. 

Description:  

Pre-Colony History: In July 1920, the Zimmerman family, who had previously purchased some land a few miles out from the colony, decided that it would be a much better proposition to join the colony, so they moved into the colony village.

At the time, Mr. Zimmerman was working outside the colony, at Fal, but planned to soon work in the colony full-time.  

Home in Colony:  

Job in Colony: Listed on the 1920 census as a farm laborer.

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Sources: US Census: 1920; "Vernon Parish Democrat": July 29, 1920