Background
Zimmerman, William was born on July 16, 1894 in Hamilton, Ontario. Son of Edward Oscer and Mary (Flower) Z.: Bachelor of Arts, Victoria College U. Toronto, 1916.
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William Zimmerman
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Education
Graduate Osgoode Hall Law School, 1919.
Career
Admitted to Ontario bar, 1919, created Queen's Counsel, 1933. With Robert Wherry, Toronto, 1919-1928. Formed own firm, 1928, senior partner Zimmerman, Blackwell & Haywood, 1928-1953, Zimmerman, Haywood & Turville, since 1954.
President Commonwealth International Corporation, Limited., since 1953, Leverage Fund of Canada, Limited.
Vice president Canadian International Growth Fund. Appointed by Ontario Government for reorganization Abitibi Power & Paper Limited company, 1943.
Chairman of the Board Standard Paving & Materials, Limited. Director Coronation Insurance Company, Iroquois Constructors, Limited., Smith Transport, Limited., Robert Crean & Company, Toronto Broadcasting Company Limited, Standard Paving and Materials, Limited., Foundation Company of Canada.
McColl-Frontenac Oil Comapny, Limited., Canada Foils, Limited., Brandram-Henderson, Limited., Tooke Brothers, Limited., Scythes & Limited company, Consolidated Press, Limited., Liberty of Canada, Limited., Litho Print, Limited.
Governor Western Hospital, regent Victoria University, Toronto.
Achievements
Membership
Member Delta Upsilon. Clubs: National, Toronto Hunt.
Connections
Married Alice Ada Hewson, June 22, 1921. Children: Alice Barbara (Mistress George West. Jamieson), William H., Richard J., Hugh East., Mary Alison (Mistress Bruce Taylor).
