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Zimmerman of Germany, Pennsylvania and Wilkes County
Barnard Johann Zimmerman was born ca 1740 in Germany and died February 1822 in Wilkes County, Georgia. Wife, Salome. His LWT dated 22 May 1820, probated 4 March 1822 in Wilkes County left his son, Philip, $1.00. Son, John, $100.00. Son, Simon, 300 acres including the plantation. To granddaughter, Sary Benson, slaves (Joe, Mary), feather bed, etc. Granddaughter: Susan Gilmore, $100.00 and her two children, Ruthy and Mary (a slave, Amy). To son, Simon, daughter, Elizabeth Guise and grandson, William Guise, 5 slaves. The residue to be divided between grandchildren, the children of sons Philip and John Zimmerman and daughter, Elizabeth Guise, except William Guise and Susan Gilmore. Executors: Leonard Sims, Peter Gullatt. Issue:
- Elizabeth Zimmerman, born 13 June 1761 in Lancaster County, Pennsaylvania, married Mr. Guise.
- Johan Philip Zimmerman, born 25 November 1762 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died 1835 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
- Simon Zimmerman, born 2 May 1764 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Suzanna Zimmerman, born 23 March 1770 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Johann Zimmerman, born 7 October 1771 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- George Zimmerman, born 22 May 1774 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Oberwesel, Germany
Oberwesel, Germany.
Notes: There is a record of Bernadus Zimmerman being christened on 20 August 1739 in Roemisch-Katholische, Boppard Oberwesel, Rheinland, Preussen. Father: Gerardo Zimmerman. Mother: Annae Mariae Catharinae
Source: Wilkes County Original Wills.
