"ANNALS OF TRAVIS COUNTY"

CHAPTER 13
pp. 50 - 51
(reproduced from the holdings of the Texas State Archives)

"George B. Zimpelman— was born at Hufscorfbei Germany, July 24, 1832, and died at
Austin, Texas, Jan 1, 1908, aged 75 years, 5 months, and 7 days. He came to
Travis County direct in 1848, where he remained until his death, after a residence at and
near the capital city about 60 years. He enlisted with Terry Rangers for and during
the civil war, where he distinguished himself as a fearless and brave soldier; was sheriff
of Travis County from 1866 to the reconstruction period, and was subsequently re-elected
during the '70s; served as colonel on Gen. Ross' staff; was postmaster at Austin four years
during  President Cleveland's administration, and served a four year's term under
President Roosevelt, and was such at his death; was a member of the Knights Templar; of
the local lodge of Elks; and of the John B. Hood Camp of Confederate Veterans. Col.
Zimpelman stood high as a citizen and official, and possessed the confidence,
respect and esteem of all his acquaintances."