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BIOGRAPHIES
Transcribed by Sharon Wick
Source:
HISTORY of GREENE COUNTY, OHIO
Embracing the
Organization of the County, Its Division into Townships,
Sketches of Local Interest Gleaned from the Pioneers from
1803 to 1840, together with a
Roster of the Soldiers of the Revolution and the War of 1812,
who were Residing in the County.
Also,
A Roster of Ten Thousand of the Early Settlers from 1803 to 1840.
By George F. Robinson.
- ILLUSTRATED -
Published:
Chicago
The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company.
1902.
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CHRISTIAN S. WEAVER.
That so many of her native sons have continued their
residence in Greene county, is an indication that this
portion of the state affords good opportunities for business
advancement. Mr. Weaver is among those
who, born here, have always lived within the borders of the
county and by the exercise of good business ability and
sound judgment, he has advanced to a position among the
successful agriculturists of his community. He was
born in Caesarscreek township, Jan. 29, 1840, his parents
being George and Hannah (Fout) Weaver, who were
natives of Virginia and became early settlers of this
locality. In their family were seven children, of whom
six are yet living, as follows: John H., a resident
of Indiana; Christian S.; James H., who makes his
home in Illinois; Robert, of Caesarscreek township;
Mary the widow of Joseph Whitington, of the
same township; and Frank, who resides in Bellbrook.
To the district schools near his home Christian S.
Weaver is indebted for the educational privileges which
he enjoyed in his youth and which fitted him for life's
practical duties. He was married on the 23d of March,
1866, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Power, a
native of Caesarscreek township and a daughter of Alfred
and Susan (Burrell) Powers.
Her father was born in Clinton county, Ohio, and during his
early boyhood came to Greene county, where he met and
married Miss Burrell. whose birth here occurred.
They
had six children: Allen, who resides in Tennessee;
Mrs. Weaver; Aniel, a resident of
Caesarscreek township; Ellen, the wife of Harvey
Humston, of Xenia, Ohio; Harland, now
deceased; and Eli, a resident of Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Weaver began their domestic life
upon a farm adjoining their present home, and when a number
of years had passed came to the place which is now their
residence. Their home is one of the largest and most
attractive in this portion of the county; the farm comprises
one hundred and sixty-four acres of rich land and each
spring the fields give promise of golden harvests. In
the pastures are found good grades of stock and upon the
place are all modern equipments and accessories which
facilitate farm work and result in bringing a greater
financial return. Industry and enterprise have ever
been numbered among the sterling characteristics of Mr.
Weaver, who is accounted one of the leading
agriculturists of central Ohio.
The home of our subject and his wife has been blessed
with eleven children Charles, who married Sylvia
Turner, and resides in Caesarscreek township;
Alfred, of New Jasper township, who married Ida
Thomas and has two children, Floyd and
Cleavill; Samuel, a resident of Missouri;
Harland, who married Luella Smith and with
their daughter Elma resides in Caesarscreek township;
Lodema, deceased; Ann and Effa, twins,
the former the wife of Walker Fugat, of Clinton
county, by whom she has two children—Ralph and
Fred, while Etta is the wife of Jasper Thomas
of Jefferson township and has one child, Myrtle; Wilbur,
Bud, Walter and Clara all at home.
Mr. Weaver espoused the cause of the
Democracy and his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and
ability, have several times elected him to the office of
township trustee. Though always a man of activity, he
is thoroughly domestic in his tastes and is not identified
with any clubs or societies. To every enterprise
calculated to advance the prosperity of Greene county he
gives his strong endorsement and is accounted one of its
popular citizens.
Source: History of Greene County, Ohio by George F.
Robinson, Publ. 1902 - Page 684 |
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VOLCAH E. WEAVER.
Volcah E. Weaver was born in New Burlington, Clinton
county Ohio, Oct. 2, 1842, and was reared at the place of
his birth. He was one of three children born
unto Samuel and Anna (Ellis) Weaver.
The paternal grandfather was Abraham Weaver.
The father was born and reared in Virginia and died in
Greene county, Ohio, in 1874. He followed his trade,
that of a tailor, throughout the years of his manhood and
was a highly respected and worthy resident of this portion
of the state. He left two sisters at the time of his
death beside his immediate family. His wife died on
the 7th of May, 1890.
In the common schools of the neighborhood Volcah E.
Weaver pursued his education, becoming familiar with
branches of learning that fitted him for the transaction of
business. He has been identified with the farming
interests of the county since he attained the age of
seventeen years, and now conducts a farm of five hundred
acres of valuable land. This, however, is largely
superintended by his son, while Mr. Weaver is
practically living retired. His business interests
have been so well conducted that he has become one of the
wealthy residents of Greene county. He is a man of
keen discrimination, of unfaltering industry and strong
purpose, and has ever carried forward to successful
completion whatever he has undertaken. His foresight
and sound judgment have enabled him to make judicious
investments which have returned to him a good income.
In his farming methods he has always been progressive and
enterprising, adopting the latest improved methods of
practical value and keeping his farm under excellent
condition its neat and thrifty appearance indicating his
wise and careful supervision.
On the 3d of October, 1877, Mr. Weaver was
united in marriage to Miss Belle Peterson, daughter
of Abraham Peterson, of Clinton county, Ohio, who in
that locality was engaged in farming on an extensive scale.
Three children have been born until our subject and his
wife; Charles A., who at the age of twenty-three
years is assisting in the operation of his father's farm;
Laura E., a young lady of nineteen years; Anna, a
little maiden of six summers. The family have a very
pleasant home at No. 513 South Detroit street, where Mr.
Weaver has resided since 1899. The son is a member
of Xenia Lodge, F. & A. M., in which he is now holding
office. Mr. Weaver gives his political support
to the Republican party, and he and his family are
supporters of the Reformed church, of which Mrs. Weaver
is a member. He is widely known throughout this
portion of the state not only because of his extensive
agricultural interests, but also on account of the qualities
of manhood which have won for him high regard.
Source: History of Greene County, Ohio by George F.
Robinson, Publ. 1902 - Page 525 |
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