Bedford County PA Archives Biographies.....Zimmers, Frederick
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FREDERICK ZIMMERS, who owns and occupies a finely improved 
farm of eighty-two acres in Bedford, Bedford County, has 
been closely associated with the agricultural interests of 
this township during the greater part of his active life.  A 
son of the late Anthony Zimmers, he was born in Bedford, 
Pa., May 15, 1825, and was named for his paternal 
grandfather, Frederick Zimmers, who was one of those brave 
pioneers to whom Oliver Wendell Holmes referred when he 
said, "For there was never a clearing made in the forest 
that did not let in the light on heroes and heroines."
  Anthony Zimmers was born in Bedford, and here spent his 
entire life, being chiefly engaged in farming pursuits, an 
occupation that in his day was beset with difficulties that 
required steady persistency and much resolution of purpose 
to conquer.  His wife, whose maiden name was Catherine 
Kaufman, was born and bred in the neighboring town of East 
St. Clair.
  Frederick Zimmers grew to manhood on the home farm, where 
as a youth he was required to perform the duties usually 
assigned to farmers' boys.  In the subscription and public 
schools of his district he was well drilled in the three 
principal branches of learning then taught - reading, 
writing, and arithmetic.  Since beginning the battle of life 
on his own account, Mr. Zimmers has carried on general 
farming with excellent pecuniary results.  He has long been 
well known in the community as an earnest advocate of the 
principles of the Republican party and a public-spirited and 
loyal citizen.  Taking an active interest in all things 
tending to advance the welfare of the township, he has not 
shirked the responsibilities of office, and has served 
acceptably as School Director several terms.
  Mr. Zimmers married Anna M., daughter of Jacob and Mary 
(Dibert) Walter and a sister of Messrs. Samuel, Daniel, and 
Jacob Walter, all of whom are represented in this 
biographical work.  Three children have been born of their 
union, namely: John Watson, of Bedford township; Mary Emma; 
and Franklin Bruce.  Mr. and Mrs. Zimmers are both valued 
members of the Lutheran church, which he has served with 
fidelity as Elder the past twenty years.


Source: Bedford Biographical Review, 1899, Bedford Co., Pa