"William Weaver died June 30 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Persinger, at Canton Kas., where he has resided for some time. He was born in Lee co., Virginia, August 2, 1827. He came to Kansas about the fall of 1866 and removed to Canton in August two years ago. He was converted at the age of fourteen years and united with the Methodist church. He was married to Mary Crose September 2, 1847, to this union were born eight children, of whom three are living. W. Alex Weaver of Bloomington, Ill, Mrs. Charles Persinger and Miss Mattie Weaver of Canton, Kas. Mrs. Weaver died about fourteen years ago. Mr. Weaver enlisted February 14, 1865, and in March 13 was appointed first lieutenant of company B, 115th Illinois volunteers. He was honorably discharged January 16, 1866. He was a life long Methodist, a sturdy Christian, a noble character. His death is mourned not only by his loved ones, but by a host of neighbors and friends. Rev. Tull conducted the funeral services at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon. The Masonic lodge of Paola attended the funeral. Out of town people who attended the funeral were Sol Welch, Misses Sarah and Mary Welch of Paola, Rolla Welch of Parsons, Frank Fisher, George Quimby, Darwin Ahrens, F. K. Ferguson, Geo. M. Durkee and Geo. M. Coplin of Paola, Ruth Brown, Lora and Alta McKinney of Chiles, and Will Welch and family of Wagstaff."
The Miami Republican, Paola, Miami Co., KS, Monday July 5, 1912.
His other children were: John C.; Mary E. Welch; Nancy D. Crose; Clara A. McKinney; James E.
The Miami Republican, Paola, Miami Co., KS, Monday July 5, 1912.
His other children were: John C.; Mary E. Welch; Nancy D. Crose; Clara A. McKinney; James E.
"William Weaver died June 30 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Persinger, at Canton Kas., where he has resided for some time. He was born in Lee co., Virginia, August 2, 1827. He came to Kansas about the fall of 1866 and removed to Canton in August two years ago. He was converted at the age of fourteen years and united with the Methodist church. He was married to Mary Crose September 2, 1847, to this union were born eight children, of whom three are living. W. Alex Weaver of Bloomington, Ill, Mrs. Charles Persinger and Miss Mattie Weaver of Canton, Kas. Mrs. Weaver died about fourteen years ago. Mr. Weaver enlisted February 14, 1865, and in March 13 was appointed first lieutenant of company B, 115th Illinois volunteers. He was honorably discharged January 16, 1866. He was a life long Methodist, a sturdy Christian, a noble character. His death is mourned not only by his loved ones, but by a host of neighbors and friends. Rev. Tull conducted the funeral services at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon. The Masonic lodge of Paola attended the funeral. Out of town people who attended the funeral were Sol Welch, Misses Sarah and Mary Welch of Paola, Rolla Welch of Parsons, Frank Fisher, George Quimby, Darwin Ahrens, F. K. Ferguson, Geo. M. Durkee and Geo. M. Coplin of Paola, Ruth Brown, Lora and Alta McKinney of Chiles, and Will Welch and family of Wagstaff."
The Miami Republican, Paola, Miami Co., KS, Monday July 5, 1912.
His other children were: John C.; Mary E. Welch; Nancy D. Crose; Clara A. McKinney; James E.
The Miami Republican, Paola, Miami Co., KS, Monday July 5, 1912.
His other children were: John C.; Mary E. Welch; Nancy D. Crose; Clara A. McKinney; James E.
Inscription
Lieut. - Wm. Weaver - Co. B. 150 ILL. INF.
Gravesite Details
He is buried next to his wife Mary, daughter Mattie Weaver and son John. Illinois Civil War records lists his service with the 150 Illinois Infantry, not the 115th. The next lot over has William's brother, James, and his family.
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