Minnie Mary ZIMMERMANN

Father: Albert A. ZIMMERMANN
Mother: Emilie GOETSCH

Family 1: Henry William KANT

(1) Source: Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com.

  1. Angela Augustine Maria KANT
  2. Alexia KANT
  3. Eldora Minnie KANT
  4. Deloures Esther KANT
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 _Albert A. ZIMMERMANN_|
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Notes

Updated February 5, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 87; Sheet 5B; June 9, 1900.

Minnie M. ZIMMERMANN is the daughter of Albert A. ZIMMERMANN (b. Aug 1858, a farmer) and Emilia A. ZIMMERMANN (b. Jun 1859). Minnie was born February 1884 in Wisconsin. Her siblings are Lidia A. (b. Aug 1882), William H. (b. Oct 1885), Ella A. (b. ), Adela J. (b. Aug 1887), Martha A. (b. Dec 1890), Johannis A. (b. Aug 1892), Clara E. (b. Apr 1894), Edward O. (b. Feb 1896), and Esther H. (b. Apr 1899). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

(2) 1905 Wisconsin State Census for Dodge Co., Town of Clyman: Sheet 6, June 1, 1905.

Mina ZIMMERMANN is the daughter of Albert ZIMMERMANN (age 46, a farmer) and Emelia ZIMMERMANN (age 45, housekeeping). Mina is 21 years old and doing housework. Her siblings are Adella (age 17), Marsha (age 15), William (age 18), John (age 12), Klare (age 10), Edward (age 9), Esther (age 7), and Selma (age 3). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

(3) Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Wife: Minna ZIMMERMANN
- Parents: Albert ZIMMERMANN and Emilie GOETSCH
- Birthplace: Town of Clyman, Wis., Feb. 3rd, 1884
- Husband: Heinrich KANT
- Parents: Herman KANT and Augusta TESCH
- Occupation: Farming
- Residence: Town of Oak Grove
- Birthplace: Theresa, Wis., Aug. 12, 1882
- License: 1165; Aug. 21, 1906
- Marriage: Aug. 29, 1906
- Place of Marriage: Oak Grove, Wis.
- Ceremony: Ev. Lutheran Church
- Witnesses: Theodore DETLAFF, Herman KANT, R.J. KOEPSSELL
- Officiant: Aug. KIRCHNER, Min. of Gospel; of Lowell, Dodge Co., Wis.

(4) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Town of Clyman: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 10; Sheet 5A, April 22-26, 1910.

Minna [ZIMMERMANN] KANT is married to Henry KANT, head of household. Children in the household are Angela (age 2) and Alexa (age 6 months). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

- Age: 26; married for 3 years
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were her parents
- Motherhood: She has given birth to 2 children, both presently living
- Home ownership: The family rents a farm

(5) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 37; Sheet 10B; February 5, 1920.

Minnie [ZIMMERMANN] KANT is married to Henry KANT, head of household. Children in the household are Angela (age 12), Alexia (age 10), and Eldora (age 3 years and 4 months). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

- Address: Farm
- Home: Owned, free of mortgage
- Age: 35
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were her parents

(6) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman Twp.: Supervisor's District 9; Enumeration District 14-14; Sheet 9B; April 23, 1930.

Mimmi [ZIMMERMANN] KANT is married to Henry KANT, head of household. Children in the household are Angeline (age 22), Alexa (age 20), Eldora (age 13), and Thedoras (age 7). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

- Home ownership: yes
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 46 years old at time of census; 22 when first married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were her parents

(7) Birthday via Newspapers.com: The Dodge County Independent; Juneau, Wisconsin; Friday, February 09, 1934. Page 1.

"Oak Grove, Wis., Feb. 6. -- A host of friends gathered at the Henry W. KANT home Sunday evening, February 4, the occasion being Mrs. KANT' fiftieth birthday anniversary. Those present were Mrs. Augusta KANT, Mr. and Mrs. Herman PAEPKE, Mr. and Mrs. John ZIMMERMANN, Mr. and Mrs. Frank NEHLS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer MAAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin JECHE,, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Cox,, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer NEHLS,, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert WEINHEIMER Mr. Arthur PAEPKE, Miss Vila KANT, Marvin WEINHEIMER, Norma ZIMMERMANN, Grace ZIMMERMANN, Bernice NEHLS, Palmer NEHLS, Merrill NEHLS, Bobbie COX, Delores KANT and Eldora KANT. The evening was spent playing five hundred and schafskopf. Five hundred prizes were given to Mrs. Elmer MAAS, lady's first prize, and Mrs. Frank NEHLS, consolation. Mr. Herbert WEINHEIMER won the gent's first prize and Mr. Arthur PAEPKE was given the consolation. A delicious lunch was served at midnight. The guests departed in the wee small hours of the morning, wishing Mrs. KANT many more such happy birthdays."

(8) 1940 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman Town Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 14-20; Sheet 10B; April 22, 1940.

Mimmi [ZIMMERMANN] KANT is married to Henry KANT, head of household. Children in the household are Eldora (age 23) and Delores (age 17). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin. Minnie furnished information to the census taker for this household.

- Home: Owner, valued at $3,000, it is a farm
- Age: 56, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: Elementary School - 2nd Grade
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: No, Home Housework

(9) 1950 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Oak Grove: Enumeration District 14-55; Sheet 23; April 28, 1950.

Minnie [ZIMMERMANN] KANT is married to Henry KANT, head of household.

- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 66; married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Occupation Category: Keeping House

(10) U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Minnie ZIMMERMANN KANT
- Gender: Female
- Birth Date: 3 Feb 1884
- Birth Place: Town Clyman, Wisconsin
- Father: Albert ZIMMERMANN
- Mother: Emilie GOETSCH
- SSN: 393166988
- Signature on SSN Card: Minnie Mary KANT
- Notes: Aug 1940: Name Listed As Minnie ZIMMERMANN KANT

(11) Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records via Ancestry.com

- Name: Minnie KANT
- Death Date: 5 Jul 1951
- Death County: Dodge, Wisconsin, USA

(12) Obituary via Newspapers.com: The Dodge County Independent; Juneau, Wisconsin; Friday, July 13, 1951; Page 1

"Last Rites Held for Mrs. Henry KANT. Funeral services were held in St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran church, Oak Grove, Monday for Mrs. Henry KANT, 67, who died last Thursday in Lutheran Deaconess hospital, Beaver Dam, after a short illness. Officiating at the funeral services and at an interment in the Oak Grove cemetery were Rev. J. R. MOHRHARDT and Rev. M. J. NOMMENSEN. Minnie ZIMMERMAN was born Feb. 3, 1884, in Clyman township a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert ZIMMERMAN. Her marriage to Henry KANT took place on August 29, 1906. Besides her husband, survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. Alexia WEINHEIMER, Clyman; Mrs. Eldora BENDER, Burnett; Mrs. Angeline NEHLS, Ledvina; and Mrs. Delores PAGEL, Clyman; seven sisters, Mrs. Lydia DETLAFF, Mayville, Mrs. Ella KOEPSELL, Colman; Mrs. Della NITSCHKE, Horicon; Mrs. Martha MEYER, Burnett; Mrs. Clara SHELLY, Milwaukee; Mrs. Gertrude MAAS, Oak Grove; and Mrs. Zelma NEHLS, Hustisford; three brothers, Edward, Oak Grove; John, Beaver Dam; and William, Abrams. She was preceded in death by a sister and a daughter."

(13) Find a Grave

- Name: Minnie ZIMMERMANN KANT
- Birth: 3 Feb 1884; Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Death: 5 Jul 1951 (aged 67); Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery; Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Plot: 198
- Memorial ID: 15322352