Humans of Granby
Jennifer Zinck
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Professional genealogist, president of Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council; advanced instructor of Genealogical Research at Boston University
Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/category/life/humans-of-granby/)
Professional genealogist, president of Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council; advanced instructor of Genealogical Research at Boston University
I was born in Torrington but grew up on my grandparent’s farm near Lake Champlain. My father was a musician and traveled often.
I moved to Granby from Milford when I was in first grade, so Granby has truly been my hometown. I have two college-age brothers and am the youngest in the family.
Granby Memorial High School Senior, Chorus president, 4H
Age: 17
Tell some things about your background…
My mom came from Canada and my dad from Manchester, Conn. I have lived in Granby my whole life.
Proprietor: Freshie’s Café, 83 Salmon Brook Street, Granby
Age: 52
Talk about your roots and how you got to this point in your life…
I grew up in Winsted, my father was an engineer and our family had a restaurant in the area. When I was quite young my dad gave each of my siblings and myself $100 and told us to invest it wisely so as to have some money for college.
Director of Development Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington CT
Age: 52
Talk about how you came to be working at Hill-Stead…. I grew up in Tariffville and now reside in Granby.
Director of Advertising Production, Bob’s Furniture Stores
Professional Photographer