Jacob was a baker in his father's bakery in Millville and was a glass blower. One of the pieces that he made is on display in the Wheaton Village in Millville, NJ.
Served in the Civil War, Co.H, 4th Inf., NJ Vol. He was mustered in August 23, 1861. He was assigned to Kearney's First Brigade, Franklin's Division Army of the Potomac, October 1863. He was later assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Sixth Corps and was seven days before Richmond.
He was taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison and later transferred to Savage Station in charge of the wounded. He was exchanged and returned to his regiment in time to serve at the battle of Fredericksburg. On July 2 and 3, 1863, he was in the Battle of Gettysburg and guarded ammunition trains. Other important battles he figured in were Fairfield, Williamsport, Rappahancock Station and Mine Run.
He reenlisted on December 25, 1863. He was in thirteen battles and in the sharp engagements in and about Petersburg until its fall in April 2, 1865. He was in action at Sailors Creek, Farmville and finally at Appamattox where General Lee surrendered. He was mustered out of service July 9, 1865.
The pall-bearers for his funeral were his six sons: Harry, John, Albert, Howard, Jacob Jr and Elwood Zimmerman. At Mount Pleasant Cemetery the three volleys were fired and taps were sounded.
A GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW CIVIL WAR SOLDIER, Bloomfield Spencer
A GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW CIVIL WAR SOLDIER, Abraham Tice
Jacob was a baker in his father's bakery in Millville and was a glass blower. One of the pieces that he made is on display in the Wheaton Village in Millville, NJ.
Served in the Civil War, Co.H, 4th Inf., NJ Vol. He was mustered in August 23, 1861. He was assigned to Kearney's First Brigade, Franklin's Division Army of the Potomac, October 1863. He was later assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Sixth Corps and was seven days before Richmond.
He was taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison and later transferred to Savage Station in charge of the wounded. He was exchanged and returned to his regiment in time to serve at the battle of Fredericksburg. On July 2 and 3, 1863, he was in the Battle of Gettysburg and guarded ammunition trains. Other important battles he figured in were Fairfield, Williamsport, Rappahancock Station and Mine Run.
He reenlisted on December 25, 1863. He was in thirteen battles and in the sharp engagements in and about Petersburg until its fall in April 2, 1865. He was in action at Sailors Creek, Farmville and finally at Appamattox where General Lee surrendered. He was mustered out of service July 9, 1865.
The pall-bearers for his funeral were his six sons: Harry, John, Albert, Howard, Jacob Jr and Elwood Zimmerman. At Mount Pleasant Cemetery the three volleys were fired and taps were sounded.
A GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW CIVIL WAR SOLDIER, Bloomfield Spencer
A GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW CIVIL WAR SOLDIER, Abraham Tice
Family Members
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George Friedrich Zimmerman
1840–1841
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Christine F "Annie" Zimmerman Slimmer
1844–1921
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Frederick J Zimmerman
1845–1896
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William Frederick Zimmerman Sr
1849–1886
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John Zimmerman
1850–1872
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zimmerman Austin
1853–1875
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Margeretha (Maggie) Zimmerman
1856–1867
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Albert Zimmerman
1857–1874
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John George Zimmerman
1859–1905
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Godfrey Zimmerman
1860–1864
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Godfrey Zimmerman
1865–1885
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