CHARLES ZIMMERMAN, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Boscobel; born in Baden in Germany, in 1828. He lived there till 22 years of age, and followed the vocation of stone cutter. Came to this country and located in Ulster Co., N. Y., remaining there six years, following this trade. He then moved to Grant Co., entering a farm from the Government, where he lived four years. In 1860, he came to his present location. He owns 305 acres of land, of which 110 are improved. He has held the office of School Treasurer three years. Was married in 1854 to Miss Mary E. Buchler, who is a native also of Baden. They have nine children - four sons and five daughters.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.