Zimmerman/Carpenter Query There are four individuals that could be brothers, half-brothers or maybe even cousins. Proof has been found that proves Johannes as the son of Hans Zimmerman, b. 1702. Unable to determine relationship of these four people. 1. Christian "CZ" Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. 1720 and died 4 May 1800 in NC 2. Jacob Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. 1734 and died 3 May 1807 in NC 3. Peter Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. 1736 and died 1 April 1817 in NC 4. Johannes Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. about 1755, and died 3 April 1809 Would appreciate any relational information on these named individuals. Thanks Bob Carpenter

Bob wrote: > 1. Christian "CZ" Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. 1720 and died 4 May 1800 in NC > 2. Jacob Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. 1734 and died 3 May 1807 in NC > 3. Peter Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. 1736 and died 1 April 1817 in NC > 4. Johannes Zimmerman/Carpenter, b. about 1755, and died 3 April 1809 > > Would appreciate any relational information on these named individuals. For the benefit of those who haven't been keeping up with the Carpenter DNA project, I should point out that a descendant of #1 and a descendant of #3 have had their DNA tested, and the two match 24/25. This close agreement shows that the two are related, but it doesn't (and can't) show exactly what the relationship is. That's why it's necessary to seek out clues to the nature of the link. Meanwhile, although Bob didn't mention it, it would be very useful if a direct male-line descendant of #2 or #4 came foreward for testing. The results could show that all four are indeed related somehow, or it could show they are *not* related. John Chandler