Agnes Marie Jacobina Zimmermann (1847 - 1925)

Born 20 Jul 1847 in Rhineland, Prussia

Died 14 Nov 1925 at age 78 in St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Agnes was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain.

Agnes was a concert pianist and composer.

She was the daughter of Petri Zimmermann & Gertrudis Ankerbrand, born on 20 July 1847 and baptised on 21 July 1847 in Linz, Rheinland, Preußen, Germany.^[1][2]

At age nine she enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music, and in 1862 she obtained a scholarship. In December 1862 she gave her first public performance at the Crystal Palace.^[3]

Agnes became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 22 December 1869 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 163
Member Reference No: 455
The following was written by Agnes on her recommendation paper at the time of her application and is included in the members handbook.

Professor of the Pianoforte and Harmony, has Private teaching and is a public performer

The recommendation paper readings for Agnes to join the society were taken as follows:

The costs to become a member were:

The photo of Agnes is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[4] [5]}

In 1872, Agnes was in a naturalization record in Middlesex, England. She was described as a pianist, 25 years old, and born in Germany.^[6]

Agnes Marie Jacobina Zimmermann was mentioned in a newspaper article in England as one of the executors of the estate of Dame Maria Sophia Goldsmid of 18 Portman Square, London, and the Red Lodge, Eastbourne, Sussex, and formerly of Western House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, who died 7 Dec 1908.^[7]

Agnes was registered to vote in 1909-1910 in St George, London, England.^[8]

Agnes died on 14 November 1925 in Middlesex, England and her estate was granted on 31 December 1925 in London, England.^[9]

ZIMMERMANN Agnes Marie Jacobina of 16 Devonshire-street St. Marylebone Middlesex spinster died 14 November 1925 Probate London 31 December to Constance Angelena lady Arbuthnot M.B.E. widow and Frederick Charles Russia Sneath solicitor. Effects £39825 15s. 8d.

Her death (age 78) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1925 in the St. Marylebone district.^[10]

Census

In the 1901 census Agnes Zimmermann (age 53) was in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.^[11]

Agnes Zimmermann F 53 Pianist & composer Germany

Charlotte M Hastings Secretary F 48 Gressenhall, Norfolk, England

Ella Ke Taro Servant F 25 St Pancras, London, England

Amelia Chapman Servant F 24 Dover, Kent, England

Marie Jaccoux Servant F 32 Daris Subject, Switzerland

Edith Jaccoux Servant F 26 Aston, Cheshire, England

Eliza Wright Servant F 34 Paddington, London, England

Elizabeth S Young Servant F 19 Langley, Buckinghamshire, England

Jessie J Wells Servant F 25 Poplar, London, England

John Traxon Servant M 67 Freethorpe, Norfolk, England

Charles Wakeline Servant M 28 Southgate, Middlesex, England

William Gillman Servant M 21 Marylebone, London, England

In the 1911 census Agnes Zimmermann (age 63), Private Means, was the single head of household at 6 Green St, Park Lane W, St George Hanover Square, London, England.^[12]

Agnes Zimmermann Head Single F 63 Private Means Cologne, Germany

Marie Jacson Servant Single F 50 Ladies Maid Onex, Switzerland

Charles Wakelin Servant Single M 36 Butler Middlesex, England

Christina Murray Servant Single F 32 Cook Sutherland, Scotland

Mary Peachey Servant Single F 28 Housemaid Lakenheath, Suffolk, England

Gladys Loveday Servant Single F 22 Housemaid Hoe, Essex, England

Florence Bird Servant Single F 17 Kitchenmaid Woolwich

William Warman Servant Single M 18 Hall Boy Ross

In the 1921 census Agnes Zimmermann (age 73) was the single head of household at 16, Devonshire Street, St Marylebone, London & Middlesex, England.^[13]

Agnes Zimmermann Head F Single 73 Cologne, Germany None

Frederick Smithson Servant M 40 Coventry, Warwickshire, England Butter Private

Emily Edith Lee Servant F 63 Wales Cook Private

Lilian Ellen Rattue Servant F 26 Bournemouth, Hampshire, England Housemaid Private

Ellen Clara Cooper Servant F 19 Marylebone, London, England Housemaid Private

Dorothy Newell Servant F 16 Homerton, London, England Kitchen Maid Private

Research Notes

• Possible connection Louisa Sophia Goldsmid (1819-1908)

on Ancestry [2] it suggests that Agnes had a lesbian relationship with Louisa - I have contacted the tree owner to see if they have further information to confirm this.

Sources

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

1. ↑ Baptism: "Germany Birth And Baptism Index 1558-1898", FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 4 March 2024), Maria Agnes Josephina Zimmermann baptism on 21 Jul 1847 (born 20 Jul 1847), daughter of Petri Zimmermann & Gertrudis Ankerbrand, in Linz, Rheinland, Preußen, Germany, Germany.
2. ↑ Baptism: "Germany, Select Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898", Original data: Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 572073, Ancestry uk Record 9866 #70915835 (accessed 4 March 2024), Maria Agnes Josephina Zimmermann baptism on 21 Jul 1847 (born 20 Jul 1847), daughter of Petri Zimmermann & Gertrudis Ankerbrand, in Linz, Rheinland, Preußen, Germany.
3. ↑ [1] Celebrated Pianists of the Past and Present
4. ↑ Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
5. ↑ Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 18 Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
6. ↑ Certificate: "UK, Naturalisation Certificates and Declarations, 1870-1916", The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Duplicate Certificates of Naturalisation, Declarations of British Nationality, and Declarations of Alienage; Class: HO 334; Piece: 3, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 9156 #139 (accessed 14 March 2024), Record Type: Certificate; Birth Date: abt 1847; Birth Place: Germany; Relationship: Self (Head); Name: Agnes Zimmermann; Residence Year: 1872; Residence Place: Middlesex, England.
7. ↑ Newspaper: "London Gazette 1665-2018"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 March 2024)
   Periodical: London Gazette; Issue number: 28220; Publication year: 1909; Last name: Zimmermann; Country: England; First name(s): Agnes Marie Jacobina.
8. ↑ 1910 Electoral Register: "Westminster, London, England, Electoral Registers, 1902-1970", City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England, UK; Westminster Electoral Records; Reference: VL/StG/1909-1910, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 62284 #968202 (accessed 5 March 2024), Residence Place: St George, London, England; Name: Agnes Marie Jacobina Zimmermann; Residence Street Address: 6 Green-Street; Residence Date: 1909-1910.
9. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995", Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1904 #3826778 (accessed 5 March 2024), Agnes Marie Jacobina Zimmermann probate on 31 Dec 1925 in London, England. Died 14 Nov 1925 in Middlesex, England.
10. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office", GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 4 March 2024), Zimmermann, Agnes Marie Jacobina (Age at death: 78). GRO Reference: 1925 Oct-Nov-Dec in St. Marylebone Volume 01A Page 691.
11. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
    Class: RG13; Piece: 880; Folio: 120; Page: 34; ED, institution, or vessel: 11; Household schedule number: 153
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7814 #6183673 (accessed 31 March 2024)
    Agnes Zimmermann (53) in Eastbourne registration district in Sussex, England. Born in Germany.
12. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; ED, institution, or vessel: 04; Registration District Number: 5; Piece: 418
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2352 #1367421 (accessed 31 March 2024)
    Agnes Zimmermann (63), single, Private Means, head of household at 6 Green St, Park Lane W, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Born in Cologne, Germany.
13. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
    Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 00556; District reference: RD 7 RS 1 ED 4
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 March 2024)
    Agnes Gimmermann (73), single, None, head of household at 16, Devonshire Street in St Marylebone registration district in London & Middlesex, England. Born in Cologne, Germany.

See also:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Zimmermann
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170522813/agnes-zimmermann