Johann Georg Zipf

b. circa 1846, d. 20 August 1897
  • Johann Georg Zipf was born circa 1846 in Baden.
  • He was known as George in the United States.
  • He married Jane E. Murphy on 19 January 1869 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.
  • Johann Georg Zipf and Jane E. Murphy, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Newark, New Jersey, enumerated with the surname "Sept."
  • He was a blacksmith, according to the 1870 census.
  • Johann Georg Zipf and Jane E. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, at 48 Freeman Street. Also in the household were children William (age 9) and George (4.)
  • He was working in a paint? shop, according to the 1880 census.
  • The following appeared in in Quarter-Century's Progress of new Jersey's Leading Manufacturing Centers (1887): Zipf Brothers, Manufacturers of Light Buggies, Carriages, Express and Fine Spring Wagons, Nos. 60, 62, and 64 Bowery Street, corner Oxford.—Messers. Zipf Brothers are carrying on general operations as manufacturers of light buggies, carriages, express and fine spring wagons, and also as horseshoers and general blacksmiths. The business of this house was founded in 1868 by the present firm, who have always obtained a liberal and influential patronage, owing to the unrivaled character of their work. The premises occupied by the industry is comprised in a three-story building, each floor having dimensions of 60x75 feet. The place is thoroughly equipped throughout for successful work and every improved appliance and implement is at command. Using nothing but the very best materials, carefully selected and thoroughly seasoned, and employing ten thoroughly experienced workmen, Messrs. Zipf turn out a line of fine carriages, etc., made in any of the approved modern styles, which the skill of the present day can produce. Both members of the firm are practical exponents of every branch of their trade, and all the operations in wood and iron working, trimming, upholstering, and painting are carried on under their personal supervision. A specialty is made of fine work. The members of the firm, Messrs. Arthur and John G. Zipf, are natives of Germany, and came to the United States early in the fifties.
  • Johann Georg Zipf became a widower at the 28 June 1889 death of his wife Jane E. Murphy.
  • Johann Georg Zipf died on 20 August 1897 in Newark, New Jersey.
  • Last Edited: 10 Jan 2015

Family: Jane E. Murphy b. circa 1849, d. 28 June 1889