EMAIL : robert.gabrielli@att.net
ZIMMERMANN :
Mathias ZIMMERMANN and Ursula EINIG immigrated from Prussia/Germany in 1846. They lived in Greenfield, Wayne County, Michigan till Mathias death in 1871. My line is from his second son Michael ZIMMERMAN.
Family members married into ALF / ALPH, BERRESSEM, BILLS, BIRD, BRUSTMACHER / BRUSTMAKER, COLERUS, ETTIG, FOSTER, KARMANN, KOSELKA, LEMMER, OSBORNE, OUELLETTE, PHIPPS, REICHERT, ROULO, STEFFES, SUEY, TAVERNIER, MOUGHTON, VOGEL.
BILLS :
Children of Samuel Bill & Eunice Woodworth: Some of the Children are Ira BILLS, William BILLS, Alvah BILLS, Samuel BILLS of Wayne County, Tuscola County, and other counties of Michigan. My line is through Ira BILLS and Mary Ann HAYWOOD of Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan. Samuel Bill originated in Vermont and then migrated to New York then in 1835 Samuel Bills and his second wife Permilla Landdon and some of his children migrated to Michigan.
LEGGETT / LEGGITT :
Decendents of the Leggett/Leggitt line of VA/WV believed to be decendents of Pompey Leggitt. My line is through James & Catherine (Floyd), LEGGETT / LEGGITT of Monongalia, Virginia now West Virginia. James and Catherine Leggett, migrated about 1835 to Crawford County, Illinois. Many of his decendents still live in surrounding Counties. My line is through James third son John F Leggitt, and his son Stephen Leggitt and Sarah Newlin.
BULLOCK :
Family connected to the Leggitt line through Stephen Leggitt's first son Alva Leggitt who married Rosa M Bullock. My line is through Thomas Jefferson Bullock and Addie Rapp of Wolf Creek, Mead Co. Kentucky.
SHELDON :
Decendents of this line are of Frederick SHELDON and Sarah HILL of Connecticut, they migrated to New York. Many of there children migrated to Michigan. My line is through Emma Palmer Bills, wife of Edmund Bills and daughter of William Palmer and Sophronia Sheldon. Sophronia was daughter to Asa Sheldon and Maria Clark.
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- George Hasselbach (74 KB)
This is the youngest child of Jake and Clara Hasselbach. Clara is the sister of Adah Bills.
- Vera Hasselbach (88 KB)
This is a picture of Vera Hasselbach at 16 yrs. Have two Vera in different poses. Vera is the oldest child of Jake and Clara Hasselbach.
- Edmund Bills Jr. (23 KB)
This picture is confusing unable to determine age. Left flap on picture states "To Adah" "From Hattie and Ed". Written under picture is the name Edmund Bills Jr.
- Rev. Hosea Bills & Family (51 KB)
This is a picture of Hosea Bills and his family, Agnes Scott Bills and Devillo Bills and Donald Bills.
- Edmund and Emma (Palmer) Bills (44 KB)
Picture taken of Edmund and Emma Bills at The Watson Studio of 146 & 148 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Believe taken about 1900.
- Edgar Mc Connalogne & Stella Baker (74 KB)
This is a Wedding Picture of Edgar McConnalogne & Stella Baker. The handwritting is Adah's and we believe she mispelled Edgar's last name believe the spelling should be McConalogue?.
- Fred W Bills, 35th Michigan Inf. Co. B (32 KB)
This picture of Fred Bills was taken at G. F. Sterling Co., 204 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Mich.
Freds collar on his right has a 35 pin and to his left a B pin, confirming the company he served with in the Spanish-American War.
- Myhrs Cousin (31 KB)
The handwritting on the back of this picture states "Myhrs, Cousins" separate writing states "Aunt Emma and Uuncle Edd" believe to be one the the Myhrs boys of John Albert Myhrs and Emeline Bills but unsure which one estimate taken about 1900's.
- John Zimmerman (42 KB)
This picture of John Zimmerman taken the same time as Marie Zimmerman his sister at the McMichael Studio, 210 & 212 Woodward Ave, Detroit.
- Joseph Morford and Mary Haywood Morford (48 KB)
This is identified as Grandpa & Grandma Morford, Taken Waukegan, Illinois
- Marie (Mary) Zimmerman (44 KB)
This picture of Marie (Mary) Zimmerman is taken the same time as her brother John Zimmerman at McMichael Studio, 210 & 212 Woodward Ave, Detroit
- Mary Haywood, Mary Bills, Mary Sells, Mary Morford (15 KB)
Mary Ann Haywood in her younger years. This picture did not have writing on it. But when compared to the picture of Joseph and Mary Morford you can quickly identify her as the same Mary. Believe that this picture may have been taken in 1865-1870 around the civil war era and may have been made for one of her children about that time.
- Ursula (Ellen) Zimmerman (39 KB)
This picture of Ellen Zimmerman, predates the pictures of her brother and sister, Michael and Marie Zimmerman, they were also taken at McMichael
The studio also must have moved its location from 150 and 152 Woodward Ave., Detroit. It also maybe the first picture that Michael and Margaret ever took of their children. For Ursula Ellen Zimmerman was the first born. She later married George Mathias Karmann also known as " Mat "
- Emma Palmer Bills and Children (31 KB)
This is a picture of Emma Palmer Bills and the Children are Adah Bills, standing, Fred Bills, on bended knee and Clara Bills, on Emma's lap. Unknown where taken, or where family may have been living.
- Twins Josephine and Elizabeth Zimmerman (35 KB)
Pictured are Josephine and Elizabeth Zimmerman, sisters to John and children of Michael and Margaret. This picture taken The Watson Studio.
Elizabeth married Clarence Foster and Josephine married August Roulo
- Bennet Bills and Mildred Bills (39 KB)
Here is Bennet and Mildred Bills. These are Jay Bills and Edna Killen's Children as tots.
- Cooper or Wedge , Waukegan Pictures (65 KB)
Pictured here are cousins of Edmund Bills. They are taken in Waukegan, but uncertain if wedding pictures or brother and sister. States Photo By R. M. Stripe, 120 & 122 Genesee St. Waukegan, Ill.
The woman is Mollie E Cooper, and is confirmed from other pictures of her. She is wearing a interesting, four leaf clover pin on her collar, possibly a heirloom past down. If the man is her husband it would be her first husband by the surname Wedge, do not know his full name.
- Collage of Mollie E Cooper Wedge Temple (68 KB)
Mollie is the daughter of James and Mary (Bills) Cooper. Shown here at 81, taken in 1954, next with Doris Temple child by her first marriage taken about 1900, and another about 1895.
- Hazel M Sells (50 KB)
Daughter of George W Sells and Hattie Mutaw of Waukegan, Illinois. Shows taken at Godfrey Photog. Written on back is "Yours Truly-Hazel" and "Hazel Sells a cousin"
- Huldahann and Myrtle Griffen (48 KB)
Have no idea how these two link to the family but believe they are relatives. No studio listed
- Marion Hasselbach (41 KB)
Pictured here is Marion Hasselbach, second child of Jake and Clara Bills Hasselbach.
- Wedding Pic, August Roulo & Josephine Zimmerman (29 KB)
Taken on there wedding day, Josephine is twin to Elizabeth.
- Unidentified Uniformed Man (33 KB)
This Picture has no writing and am unable to identify who this may be. Picture was taken in Cass City, MI.
- George Zimmerman (29 KB)
Handwriting states George Zimmerman at 12 yrs old, this is the youngest child of Michael Zimmerman and Margaret Koselka.
- Lottie Cooper (48 KB)
Picture taken in Chicago, of Lottie Cooper, daughter of James Cooper and Mary Bills. Written on back is "Ada from Cousin Lottie". She was born 1873 and believe to have married John Crammond in Waukegan, Ill.
- Herbert Foster and Raymond Foster (12 KB)
Handwritten on back as Herbert & Raymond Foster. Believe to be the only pictures I have of the Foster Children.
- Harriett Sells Waters (39 KB)
Harriett is the eldest child of William David Sells and Mary Haywood Bills, she is sister to George and Hosea Sells. Listed here as Aunt Hattie Waters for she married Benjamin Waters in Waukegan, Lake Co., Ill.
- Unknown (28 KB)
This is definitely a Civil War Era picture, but unable to determine who this Man is.
- Amy Waters (21 KB)
Believe to be the eldest born child of Harriet Sells and Benjamin Waters but uncertain when born and if Amy her true name.
- Emily Bills (16 KB)
Believe this to be Emily Bills. It is in the same condition as Edmund and Marcellus picture and looks like someone had them in a makeshift book of pictures. But there is no writing on this one.
- Birdie Waters (80 KB)
Picture taken at the Godfrey Photog. which is the same studio that Hazel Sells was photographed. Birdie was born 1879 to Benjamin Waters and Harriett Sells
- Amelia Strohauer & Anna Strohauer (13 KB)
Handwriting states Schoolmates, Amelia & Anna Strohauer. Sisters of Christian Strohauer.
- Hosea Bills house in Inkster (74 KB)
Shown her is the house of Hosea Bills when he lived in Inkster.
- Who is she? (24 KB)
Such a lovely picture but regretfully we don't know who she is. Our why she is with all these family photo's.
- Clock at Greenfield Village (22 KB)
I am sure anyone who has visited Greenfield remembers the clock. I remember visiting the village many times and it is one of my fondest memories. It was fun to watch the figures in the clock turn and hit there hammers on the bells and here it ring. Many times you would hear how the clock was broken. I am uncertain who all of the people are in this picture but do know Adah Bills Zimmerman is on the end left side of the photo.
- Carrie Tallmadge Cross (26 KB)
This photo is of Carrie Tallmadge, daughter of Ira N Tallmadge and Angeline Palmer. She later married a Cross. Handwritten on back as Carrie Tallmadge Cross.
- Nellie "Kurtsell" Steffes Children (89 KB)
That's what is written by Ada Zimmerman on this picture. It was taken at The Northland Studios. Nellie is the daughter of Charles T Kurtsell and Tina Wade, who was born in 1900 and married Bert Steffes. Still looking for a possible link between Bert Steffes and Mary Ann Steffes, and if they my be related.
- Alma Weber Zimmerman (20 KB)
First wife of Lucien Zimmerman, this picture was in a wallet that belonged to him it states taken March 5, 1922. It is my guess that this is Alma Weber before they married. The picture was with a newspaper clip of the engagement of Lucien and Alma, also three car registrations for 1924/1925/1926. She was born about 1904 and would be about 18 in this picture.
- Luciens Car Registration (137 KB)
Three examples of Drivers registration that my grandfather had kept, for the years 1924, 1925, and 1926. It seems at one time he did work as a chauffer. Do know that he drove a truck for a laundry in Ann Arbor.
- The Zimmermans of Abt. 1900's (55 KB)
I am putting my guess in on the people in this picture, if it is my quess I will list it with a ?, the ones I am certain of will have a *. From left to right back row, ?Michael Zimmerman b. 1877, *Maria Zimmerman b. 1874, ?Unknown woman, ?Unknown male, ?Mary Zimmerman b. 1845, ?Unknown male, *John Zimmerman b. 1871, *Joseph Zimmerman b. 1877, holding one of his sons. Middle row left to right, *Everett Zimmerman b. 1895, ?Mary Ann Steffes Zimmerman b. 1858, ?Unknown girl, *Peter Zimmerman b. 1876, *August Roulo b. 1869, *Margaret Koselka Zimmeman b. 1846, *Michael Zimmerman b. 1841, holding loave of bread and bottle of wine, Unknown male, ?Margaret Zimmerman b. 1881. Front row left to right. *Josephine(twin) Zimmerman Roulo b. 1880, holding Mildred, *Ethel Mary Bird Zimmerman b. 1882 with ?son on lap, *Elizabeth(twin)Zimmerman Foster b. 1882, *Adah Bills Zimmerman b. 1874 and either son Lucien or Leon on lap, *Margaretha Zimmerman Brustmaker b. 1833, ?Unknown female, with child on lap, ?unknown male child holding bucket. Uncertain of who children are on the lawn.
- Edmund B Bills (5 KB)
Handwritten on back is taken in 1863, Born 1847. This is what is believed to be the first picture ever taken of Edmund B Bills in his Uniform.
- William Bills (13 KB)
William Bills, brother of Ira Bills and Alvah Bills.
- Michael &Margaret Zimmerman (58 KB)
The Resting place of Michael & Margaret Zimmerman at Mt Kelly Cemetery. As sent to me by our cousin Mr. T Koselka.
- John and Sarah Haywood (21 KB)
Uncertain whether this is relatives of Mary Ann Haywood. Don't have information on John who married a Sarah.
- Fred William Bills (14 KB)
Pictured here in Uniform was in the Spanish-American War.
- Edmund B Bills of Baton Rouge (21 KB)
This picture taken in Baton Rouge, Louisana
- Fred & Hattie Bills Wedding Picture (8 KB)
Happy couple married in Augusta, Georgia.
- Three Photo's Unknown Females (55 KB)
These pictures are of the 1863-1880 era and I am unable to identify any of these females.
- Clara Bills Hasselbach (6 KB)
Clara Bills married a Jacob Hasselbach, she is Adah Bills Zimmerman's only sister.
- Family of John Zimmerman, son of Mathius b. 1855 (53 KB)
This picture is of Mary Anne Steffes, wife of John Zimmerman children are Margaret "Maggie" Zimmerman b. 1881 and Michael Zimmerman B. 1877. Church records state John Zimmerman died in 1884 believe this picture taken after his death est. 1890's. Still looking for this family after the death of John in Springwells, MI have been unable to locate what happen to the family.
- Adah, Everett, John Zimmerman (3 KB)
Pictured is Adah Bills Zimmerman and John Zimmerman with their oldest son Everett Zimmerman
- Listed as Old Farm House (23 KB)
The handwritting on the back states Old Farm House
Grandma-Grandpa-John & I-George & Mabel.
This would be Michael & Margaret Koselka Zimmerman, John and Adah Zimmerman, Leon on the fence, Everett Zimmerman the oldest boy, and Lucien Zimmerman, George Zimmerman, holding his son Robert Zimmerman and wife Mabel Phipps Zimmerman. This picture is definitely dated 1910/1911.
- Harold Emory Bills (18 KB)
Handwritting on the back of this Post Card Picture states Harold Emory Bills age 4 months, Born Feb 23, 1931 index states he died Gardenia, CA. Believe to be the son of Ira Bills, son of Fred William Bills and Hattie Parrish.
- Fred William Bills Family (52 KB)
These four photos are taken in Georgia, first is of Ira and Hazel, with son believe to be Emory, second is of Hazel and son, third is of Emory, and fourth is Charles Edmund Bills, Hattie Parrish Bills and Ira Bills.
- Darius and Elias Bills and there wives. (83 KB)
Uncertain who's who the picture only states "2nd", "Dirus Bills & Lizzie". This is definitely twins. Believe it should ready from left to right, Elias, Darius, Lizzie, Matilda Bills.
- Mrs. Mollie Cooper Temple (36 KB)
Mollie Temple is a decendent of Mary Bills Cooper, Edmund Bills sister. Have two of this snapshot, this one give the date taken, the other lists her full name Mollie Temple.
- Christian, Ethel and Orissa (Sheldon) Strohauer (23 KB)
The Strohauer family lived mainly in Tuscola, but family members lived at different times in Wayne Co., Uncertain where these photos taken.
- Edmund and Emma Bills (11 KB)
Picture of Edmund B Bills and wife Emma Palmer Bills.
- Wedding of Joseph and Ethel Zimmerman (10 KB)
Wedding picture of Joseph Zimmerman and Ethel Mary Bird, May 1900.
- Joseph Zimmerman and Family (24 KB)
Listed left to right is Ethel Mary Bird Zimmerman, Kenneth, Cecil, Beryl, Keith and Joseph Zimmerman.
- Four Generation Picure (11 KB)
Pictured left to right is Little Lizzie, Big Lizzie (Elizabeth Brustmaker), Jerome Lemmer, Aunt Mag (Margaret Zimmerman Brustmaker)
- Lorenzo Sheldon with Berthy and Son. (29 KB)
This picture is stamped as taken in Flint, MI. "Uncle Lennie & Aunt Mariah, Berthy & Son".
- Edmund Bills & George Sells & Hosea Sells (45 KB)
This picture take of George Sells and his brother Hosea and Edmund Bills, per the handwriting on the front of this picture, believe they are posed as listed with George Sells seated and Hosea Sells standing. We identify Edmund Bills from other photos and know this to be him. This picture is taken at the studio of R. W. HOOK, Art Photographer, Cor. Genesee and Madison Streets, Waukegan, Ill.
- Asa & Harriet Sheldon and Warren & Alvira Sheldon (67 KB)
Asa Sheldon, Jr. is the son of Asa Sheldon and Maria Clark his wife seen here is Harriet Baker, Warren is there son and this is Alvira his wife. Orissa Sheldon Strohauer is the daughter of Asa & Harriet Sheldon.
- Mary Bills Cooper (33 KB)
Handwriting on back states this is Aunt Mary Cooper which suggests this to be Mary Cooper who is Edmund B Bills youngest sister. There is no location as to where this picture was taken, but do also have the negative.
- Elizabeth Wesley Bills (54 KB)
A picture of Elizabeth Wesley Bills that was with her obit. Wife of the late Charles Henry Bills.
- Uncle Jim, Aunt Mary & Family/ Coopers (287 KB)
The handwriting states this is "Uncle Jim, Aunt Mary & Family" written on the picture itself what is harder to read is whats written on the outside rim and it reads "Waukegan, Ill. Just wish we knew who was who for its a large group of women, with James"Jim" Cooper being the only male identifiable
- Florida Fishing (17 KB)
I had to include this picture, The Kurtsell family was close to the Zimmerman's, they were very good friends. Some of our family believes they were related, which is yet to be proved or disproved. Here is a picture of Mr. Charles T Kurtsell, Pete and John Zimmerman and there catch. Taken according to writing on back in 1928 in Florida.
- Marcellus John (9 KB)
Family sources state this is Marcellus John Bills. Who is also known as Marshall John Bills. This picture itself was in bad condition and states in the corner "Uncle Marcellus Bills, Civil War Vet"
- ???Bills or Sheldons (29 KB)
Could use some help on this picture, They could be almost anyone. Such a wonderful picture but who are they. I believe that one of them may be Charles Bills. But guessing is only guessing and gets us nowhere.
- Mary Lantz Bills, Stepmother (122 KB)
Adah Bills Zimmerman's handwritting lists this as her stepmother.
- Jay Bills and Family (64 KB)
These are snapshots of Jay Bills and family. Jay is the brother of Adah Bills, youngest son of Edmund B Bills. Bottom picture has Jay, Bennett, Edna (Killen) Bills, and Mildred and Margarete Bills. One with Bennett Bills and Sisters Mildred Bills and Margarete Bills. One of Bennett Bills and wife Irene.
- Ira N Tallmadge and Florence (5 KB)
The names given on this picture are Ira N Tallmadge and Florence (nee Allen). Florence is Ira's third wife.
- Lucien J Zimmerman and Ruth C (Moughton) Zimmerman (57 KB)
My Grandparents. Family will remember this picture for it sat on their TV for years. They are missed and never will be forgotten.
- Charles Dale Zimmerman (586 KB)
In memory of my father, a hunter, fisherman, carpenter, gardener, mechanic and a overall Jack of All Trades. "One Day at a Time".
- Margaret "Marnie" Zimmerman (62 KB)
Because of the age of this picture, it is believed that this is a picture of Margaret Zimmerman also known as "Marnie" Was the first born of John and Adah Zimmerman's first born son Everett Zimmerman who married Margaret Osburne.
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