He Married Dora J Geer 01-28-1885 They had 2 Children.
Carl Weedman Born 12-01-1889 Died 11-04-1919.
Lou Weedman Born 05 1896.
Walnut Grove Stock Farm," the property of the gentleman above named, is one of the most valuable estates of its size in DeWitt County. It consists of one hundred and ninety-two acres on section 36, Rutledge Township, which is well watered from living springs and is therefore particularly adapted for the use to which it is put--that of affording pasturage and shelter for large herds of cattle. Mr. Weedman raises and feeds stock, devoting himself principally to thorough-bred Durhams and having at the head of his herd a fine bull, "Grover Cleveland." He is also the owner of the noble cow, "Florence," which is well known in this section. "Walnut Grove Farm" contains ten acres of timber, but the remainder of the acreage is tilled ground and pasturage.
Before giving a brief outline of the life of Jesse B. Weedman, it will not be out of place to make some mention of those from whom he derived his being. His father, Asa Weedman, was born in Ohio and was a young man when with his parents he made the journey to this State with an old ox-team and wagon. The family reached McLean County and made their home in Randolph Grove. One of the members of the family was obliged to take a $5 bill to Chicago to get it changed, so scarce was money in the country at that time. After sojourning in McLean County some time the Weedman's came to DeWitt County and in Santa Anna Township Asa became of age. He subsequently returned to Randolph Grove and married Delilah Hand, a native of Ohio, who had come to this State with her parents when young.
The newly wedded couple purchased land in Santa Anna Township, and as a stock-raiser and feeder, Mr. Weedman made a fortune. He carried on more extensive operations in this line than any other man in this part of the county, and was prominent in business and social circles. He voted the Republican ticket, and took an active part in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a member for many years. His death occurred June 21, 1868, when he was fifty-one years old. His widow married Edward Adams and in 1876 removed to Kansas where she has since resided. She is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a woman whose good qualities are duly appreciated by those who know her. She bore her first husband nine sons and daughters, seven of whom are now living, and all are married and the heads of families.
The gentleman whose name introduces these paragraphs was born on his father's homestead in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt County, October 12, 1857. He was reared and educated there, continuing to form a part of the parental household until he became of age, since which time he has borne his own part in the battles of life. For five years he was a resident in Miami County, Kan., and before his marriage he was for two years in the employ of P.D. Armour of Chicago. He was at one time a resident in Belle Flower Township, McLean County, and has been the proprietor of "Walnut Grove Farm" two years.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Weedman is presided over by a lady who was known in her maidenhood as Miss Dora J. Geer. Their marriage was solemnized on the farm they now occupy, January 18, 1885, and has been blessed to them by the birth of one child--Carl C. Mrs. Weedman was born in DeWitt County, January 26, 1867, and reared chiefly near her present home, receiving her education in the common schools. She resided with her parents until her marriage, fitting herself for the duties that belong especially to women. Her father, Oren Geer, is now a member of the firm of Jamison & Geer, dealers in hardware, etc., at Farmer City, and is the subject of a biographical notice in this volume. Mr. Weedman is a member of the Republican party and holds a place among the reliable and enterprising citizens of the county. He and his wife attend the Methodist Episcopal Church, and although not members of the society, are respected for their morality, intelligence and kindliness.
Info from DeWitt Co. Illinois Gem Web Site.
Jesse B Weedman in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Jesse B Weedman
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1885
Marriage Place: De Witt, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Dora J Geer
Carl Weedman Born 12-01-1889 Died 11-04-1919.
Lou Weedman Born 05 1896.
Walnut Grove Stock Farm," the property of the gentleman above named, is one of the most valuable estates of its size in DeWitt County. It consists of one hundred and ninety-two acres on section 36, Rutledge Township, which is well watered from living springs and is therefore particularly adapted for the use to which it is put--that of affording pasturage and shelter for large herds of cattle. Mr. Weedman raises and feeds stock, devoting himself principally to thorough-bred Durhams and having at the head of his herd a fine bull, "Grover Cleveland." He is also the owner of the noble cow, "Florence," which is well known in this section. "Walnut Grove Farm" contains ten acres of timber, but the remainder of the acreage is tilled ground and pasturage.
Before giving a brief outline of the life of Jesse B. Weedman, it will not be out of place to make some mention of those from whom he derived his being. His father, Asa Weedman, was born in Ohio and was a young man when with his parents he made the journey to this State with an old ox-team and wagon. The family reached McLean County and made their home in Randolph Grove. One of the members of the family was obliged to take a $5 bill to Chicago to get it changed, so scarce was money in the country at that time. After sojourning in McLean County some time the Weedman's came to DeWitt County and in Santa Anna Township Asa became of age. He subsequently returned to Randolph Grove and married Delilah Hand, a native of Ohio, who had come to this State with her parents when young.
The newly wedded couple purchased land in Santa Anna Township, and as a stock-raiser and feeder, Mr. Weedman made a fortune. He carried on more extensive operations in this line than any other man in this part of the county, and was prominent in business and social circles. He voted the Republican ticket, and took an active part in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a member for many years. His death occurred June 21, 1868, when he was fifty-one years old. His widow married Edward Adams and in 1876 removed to Kansas where she has since resided. She is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a woman whose good qualities are duly appreciated by those who know her. She bore her first husband nine sons and daughters, seven of whom are now living, and all are married and the heads of families.
The gentleman whose name introduces these paragraphs was born on his father's homestead in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt County, October 12, 1857. He was reared and educated there, continuing to form a part of the parental household until he became of age, since which time he has borne his own part in the battles of life. For five years he was a resident in Miami County, Kan., and before his marriage he was for two years in the employ of P.D. Armour of Chicago. He was at one time a resident in Belle Flower Township, McLean County, and has been the proprietor of "Walnut Grove Farm" two years.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Weedman is presided over by a lady who was known in her maidenhood as Miss Dora J. Geer. Their marriage was solemnized on the farm they now occupy, January 18, 1885, and has been blessed to them by the birth of one child--Carl C. Mrs. Weedman was born in DeWitt County, January 26, 1867, and reared chiefly near her present home, receiving her education in the common schools. She resided with her parents until her marriage, fitting herself for the duties that belong especially to women. Her father, Oren Geer, is now a member of the firm of Jamison & Geer, dealers in hardware, etc., at Farmer City, and is the subject of a biographical notice in this volume. Mr. Weedman is a member of the Republican party and holds a place among the reliable and enterprising citizens of the county. He and his wife attend the Methodist Episcopal Church, and although not members of the society, are respected for their morality, intelligence and kindliness.
Info from DeWitt Co. Illinois Gem Web Site.
Jesse B Weedman in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Jesse B Weedman
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1885
Marriage Place: De Witt, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Dora J Geer
He Married Dora J Geer 01-28-1885 They had 2 Children.
Carl Weedman Born 12-01-1889 Died 11-04-1919.
Lou Weedman Born 05 1896.
Walnut Grove Stock Farm," the property of the gentleman above named, is one of the most valuable estates of its size in DeWitt County. It consists of one hundred and ninety-two acres on section 36, Rutledge Township, which is well watered from living springs and is therefore particularly adapted for the use to which it is put--that of affording pasturage and shelter for large herds of cattle. Mr. Weedman raises and feeds stock, devoting himself principally to thorough-bred Durhams and having at the head of his herd a fine bull, "Grover Cleveland." He is also the owner of the noble cow, "Florence," which is well known in this section. "Walnut Grove Farm" contains ten acres of timber, but the remainder of the acreage is tilled ground and pasturage.
Before giving a brief outline of the life of Jesse B. Weedman, it will not be out of place to make some mention of those from whom he derived his being. His father, Asa Weedman, was born in Ohio and was a young man when with his parents he made the journey to this State with an old ox-team and wagon. The family reached McLean County and made their home in Randolph Grove. One of the members of the family was obliged to take a $5 bill to Chicago to get it changed, so scarce was money in the country at that time. After sojourning in McLean County some time the Weedman's came to DeWitt County and in Santa Anna Township Asa became of age. He subsequently returned to Randolph Grove and married Delilah Hand, a native of Ohio, who had come to this State with her parents when young.
The newly wedded couple purchased land in Santa Anna Township, and as a stock-raiser and feeder, Mr. Weedman made a fortune. He carried on more extensive operations in this line than any other man in this part of the county, and was prominent in business and social circles. He voted the Republican ticket, and took an active part in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a member for many years. His death occurred June 21, 1868, when he was fifty-one years old. His widow married Edward Adams and in 1876 removed to Kansas where she has since resided. She is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a woman whose good qualities are duly appreciated by those who know her. She bore her first husband nine sons and daughters, seven of whom are now living, and all are married and the heads of families.
The gentleman whose name introduces these paragraphs was born on his father's homestead in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt County, October 12, 1857. He was reared and educated there, continuing to form a part of the parental household until he became of age, since which time he has borne his own part in the battles of life. For five years he was a resident in Miami County, Kan., and before his marriage he was for two years in the employ of P.D. Armour of Chicago. He was at one time a resident in Belle Flower Township, McLean County, and has been the proprietor of "Walnut Grove Farm" two years.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Weedman is presided over by a lady who was known in her maidenhood as Miss Dora J. Geer. Their marriage was solemnized on the farm they now occupy, January 18, 1885, and has been blessed to them by the birth of one child--Carl C. Mrs. Weedman was born in DeWitt County, January 26, 1867, and reared chiefly near her present home, receiving her education in the common schools. She resided with her parents until her marriage, fitting herself for the duties that belong especially to women. Her father, Oren Geer, is now a member of the firm of Jamison & Geer, dealers in hardware, etc., at Farmer City, and is the subject of a biographical notice in this volume. Mr. Weedman is a member of the Republican party and holds a place among the reliable and enterprising citizens of the county. He and his wife attend the Methodist Episcopal Church, and although not members of the society, are respected for their morality, intelligence and kindliness.
Info from DeWitt Co. Illinois Gem Web Site.
Jesse B Weedman in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Jesse B Weedman
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1885
Marriage Place: De Witt, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Dora J Geer
Carl Weedman Born 12-01-1889 Died 11-04-1919.
Lou Weedman Born 05 1896.
Walnut Grove Stock Farm," the property of the gentleman above named, is one of the most valuable estates of its size in DeWitt County. It consists of one hundred and ninety-two acres on section 36, Rutledge Township, which is well watered from living springs and is therefore particularly adapted for the use to which it is put--that of affording pasturage and shelter for large herds of cattle. Mr. Weedman raises and feeds stock, devoting himself principally to thorough-bred Durhams and having at the head of his herd a fine bull, "Grover Cleveland." He is also the owner of the noble cow, "Florence," which is well known in this section. "Walnut Grove Farm" contains ten acres of timber, but the remainder of the acreage is tilled ground and pasturage.
Before giving a brief outline of the life of Jesse B. Weedman, it will not be out of place to make some mention of those from whom he derived his being. His father, Asa Weedman, was born in Ohio and was a young man when with his parents he made the journey to this State with an old ox-team and wagon. The family reached McLean County and made their home in Randolph Grove. One of the members of the family was obliged to take a $5 bill to Chicago to get it changed, so scarce was money in the country at that time. After sojourning in McLean County some time the Weedman's came to DeWitt County and in Santa Anna Township Asa became of age. He subsequently returned to Randolph Grove and married Delilah Hand, a native of Ohio, who had come to this State with her parents when young.
The newly wedded couple purchased land in Santa Anna Township, and as a stock-raiser and feeder, Mr. Weedman made a fortune. He carried on more extensive operations in this line than any other man in this part of the county, and was prominent in business and social circles. He voted the Republican ticket, and took an active part in the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a member for many years. His death occurred June 21, 1868, when he was fifty-one years old. His widow married Edward Adams and in 1876 removed to Kansas where she has since resided. She is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a woman whose good qualities are duly appreciated by those who know her. She bore her first husband nine sons and daughters, seven of whom are now living, and all are married and the heads of families.
The gentleman whose name introduces these paragraphs was born on his father's homestead in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt County, October 12, 1857. He was reared and educated there, continuing to form a part of the parental household until he became of age, since which time he has borne his own part in the battles of life. For five years he was a resident in Miami County, Kan., and before his marriage he was for two years in the employ of P.D. Armour of Chicago. He was at one time a resident in Belle Flower Township, McLean County, and has been the proprietor of "Walnut Grove Farm" two years.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Weedman is presided over by a lady who was known in her maidenhood as Miss Dora J. Geer. Their marriage was solemnized on the farm they now occupy, January 18, 1885, and has been blessed to them by the birth of one child--Carl C. Mrs. Weedman was born in DeWitt County, January 26, 1867, and reared chiefly near her present home, receiving her education in the common schools. She resided with her parents until her marriage, fitting herself for the duties that belong especially to women. Her father, Oren Geer, is now a member of the firm of Jamison & Geer, dealers in hardware, etc., at Farmer City, and is the subject of a biographical notice in this volume. Mr. Weedman is a member of the Republican party and holds a place among the reliable and enterprising citizens of the county. He and his wife attend the Methodist Episcopal Church, and although not members of the society, are respected for their morality, intelligence and kindliness.
Info from DeWitt Co. Illinois Gem Web Site.
Jesse B Weedman in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Jesse B Weedman
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1885
Marriage Place: De Witt, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Dora J Geer
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