Samuel Zimmerly, son of Santiago (James?) Zimmerly and Maria Schus; married Maria Paubla Torres, daughter of Ricardo Torres and Maria Gertudes Padilla, on September 29, 1866 at San Miguel Parish, Socorro, New Mexico. On the marriage record, Samuel Zimmerly is mentioned as being from Switzerland.[1] However, according to his military records Samuel is listed as being born in Luzerne, Penn.[2]
Samuel Zimmerly was a member of Company B, 1st Regiment of the California Infantry. He enlisted on October 2, 1861 at Camp Latham, California, for a three year term. He was a carpenter at the time. He was 5’ 8” tall, had sandy hair and complexion, and “black” eyes. After completing his three year duty Samuel was discharged at Fort Craig, New Mexico on November 3, 1864.[3]
[1] Matrimonios San Miguel del Socorro, San Ignacio y San Cristobal, San Marcial & Our Lady of Guadalupe of La Jolla, (Albuquerque: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center, 1999.), pg. 75.
[2] Military Records: Samuel Zimmerly. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
[3] Military Records: Samuel Zimmerly. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
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