J. D. WEAVER, general foreman of the Pennsylvania Railroad shops at Bradford Ohio, has occupied this responsible position for the past twelve years, and has been identified with this great corporation since March 25, 1880. He was born November 22, 1855, in Jay County Indiana and is a son of J. W. and Sarah Ann Weaver.

Mr. Weaver comes of farming people and he lived on a farm until he went into railroad work. From 1880 until 1897 he was in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Indianapolis, Indiana, and was then transferred to Bradford, where he has become a valued and respected citizen. He is no politician and wants no office, but he is always ready to help along any public movement that promises to benefit the town in which he has his pleasant home and many friends.

In Indiana Mr. Weaver was married to Miss Mary J. Williams, and they have had six children, namely: Sarah Ann, who is the wife of Thomas Williams; Isabella, who is the wife of Ralph Reed and has one child, Ralph; John Edward, who is deceased; William H., who is employed in the Pennsylvania Railroad shops at Bradford; and Jessie Lovina and Edna. Mr. Weaver is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Modern Woodmen of America.