Stillwater Valley News
5 July 1926
William Weaver
William Weaver was born on a farm near Pitsburg, August 21, 1845, and departed this life at his home in Bradford, Friday evening, July 23 at 9:30 o'clock, aged 80 years, 11 mos, 2 days. His parents were John S. Weaver and Lavina L. Hutchins, he being one of six children. On Dec. 25, 1867, he was united in marriage to Mary Van Horn of Covington, O., God blessing this union with six children, three of whom Sherman, Mina, Olive and the mother preceded him in death; while his loss is deeply mourned by his surviving children: Mrs. A. A. Mueller of Sussex, Wis., Mrs. Fred Butzer of Dayton, Ohio and Earl Weaver of Bradford, Ohio, his widow, Mrs. Amanda Weaver to whom he was married Oct. 30, 1911, and his 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The deceased was a man of sterling character, whose word was as good as his bond, a kindly neighbor, trusted friend and conscientious citizen. His patriotism was of the practical kind. When rebellion threatened to dismember our beloved country, he enlisted and was mustered into Co. A Eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Calvary, which regiment was assigned to the Second Brigade, Third Division. Cavalry Corps, Agency of the Potomac, and as a member of which he took part in numerous battles and minor engagements of the Civil War, being honorably discharged August 5, 1865. He then returned to Bradford and entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, one of whose most faithful workers he was until after a service of 45 years he was placed on the roll of honor of the company, September 1, 1915.
His deep interest in all that concerned the Grand Army of the Republic was constant and in spite of his eighty-years he was carrying the flag at the last Memorial Day celebration, May 30 and 31 at Bradford and at Gettysburg and even participated in the Dayton celebration. His interest in earlier in the cause of Education in the Bradford schools was keen and for many years he served efficiently on the School Board. But his devotion to his family, his fidelity in setting a high and noble example to his children and in bringing them up to lead useful, devoted lives, distinguishes him, despite his innate reserve, and unostentations goodness (note: unable to read last line)
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