John married Mary Adam on 20 Jul 1867. Mary (daughter of John Adam and Anna Elizabeth Kummer) was born on 7 May 1845 in St. Imier, Switzerland; died on 17 Dec 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Leah Zurlinden was born on 28 Nov 1868; died on 15 Jul 1936.
2. Emma Zurlinden was born on 4 Apr 1870 in Metamora, IL; died on 26 Dec 1951.
3. Edward Zurlinden was born on 13 Jan 1872; died on 9 Apr 1945.
4. Emil Zurlinden was born on 2 Jun 1874; died on 20 Feb 1953.
5. John Zurlinden was born on 15 Apr 1876 in Gridley, Mclean County, Illinois, USA; died on 9 Sep 1962.
6. William Zurlinden was born on 28 Feb 1878; died on 26 Nov 1959.
7. Mary Zurlinden was born on 20 Mar 1880 in Gridley, Mclean County, Illinois, USA; died on 5 Nov 1931.
8. Minnie Zurlinden was born on 28 Dec 1881 in Gridley, Mclean County, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Jan 1947.
9. Ida Zurlinden was born on 15 Oct 1886 in Gridley, Mclean County, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Jan 1947.