Robyn, I, too, have a very long Zimmerman line from Baden, Germany, but don't think we connect. Mine line is John Zimmerman, married Christine Mido in Germany. He migrated to Pike Co., OH with his brothers where he worked for 4 years to earn enough money to bring Christine and their two children over here. They then moved to McDonough Co., IL and stayed to raise their children. Descendants still live on the home place, as well as other family homes in the area. One thing about German's is that they came, and they stayed in one place. Good luck on your search, and drop me a line if you need any names, places, etc. Linda Bingham Gardner Atlanta, GA