Margaret Jane Weir (George, James) was born on 11 Dec 1811 in Fairfield, South Carolina. She died on 4 Apr 1888 in , Scott, Indiana. She died on 4 Apr 1888 in , Scott, Indiana. She was buried in Stark Cem., Finley Twp., Scott, Indiana.
Nadine Chepeus@Concentric.net - Ann Jane Boomer id # 4345
Descendants of Aaron Stark (1608 - 1685 of Conneticut ID# 110045
Some Southern Indiana Families ID# 114527
Gwen Boyer Bjprkman <gwenbj@seanet.com>Source: Margaret Jane was married to George Benjamin Boomer 25 Apr 1834 in Washington Co., Indiana.
Ddivorce Source: Margaret Jane vs George Benjamin Thompson Boomer Bk. F Mar. 1842 - Sep 1846
pg 9-12
Jan 1845 pg -12 ,56, 60 Children listed George Boomer, B. J. Boomer
Margaret Jane and Benjamin T. Boomer both remarried again.
Source: Indiana Marriages thru 1850 - internet
Benjamin Boomer as having married Sarah Johnson in Scott county, Indiana. 3-6-1843At the time of the divorce two children are listed, as George B. Boomer, and Benjamin T. Boomer. At the time of the 1850 census George B. was living with the family of James William Weir, in Washington county. Much later I found him as a School teacher in sott County. unfortunatly I have lost the location of that source of information. In the 1850 Scott County census shown below - Jane Ann Boomer age 11 is listed. 1850 - 11 = 1839 No other record of this child has been found (Oct 2000) .
The land that the Boomers lived on was divided and sold. - a portion of which the house was located was deeded to Margaret Jane, part was sold to James Gardner weir, - Margarets brother, from deed Book for 1842 p. 162 - 163
"Benjamin Boomer and Margaret Jane Boomer party of the first part sell SE 1/4 of the NE1/2 of section 13 in T2N of range 5E in district of lands subject to be sold at Jeffersonville. 40 acers to James G. Weir for $145.00Sources Indiana Marriages thru 1850
Margaret Jane married Cozad Stark in Scott Co., Indiana Oct 8, 1846
Source: 1860 Census for Vienna Township, Scott Co., Indiana Family #489
Stark, Cozad 56 Farmer
Margaret J. 49 b. South Carolina
Margaret J. 13
Johnathan F. 10
Louisa R. 8Source: 1870 Census of Finley Twp., Scott co., Indiana
Stark Cozad 66 Farmer Kentucky
Margaret 58 South Carolina
Margaret 23 Indiana
Jonathan 21
Louisa 18Source: 1860 Census for Vienna Township, Scott Co., Indiana
Family # 489
Stark, Cozad 56 Farmer
Margaret J. 49
Margaret J. 13
Johnathan F. 10
Louisa R 8Source: 1870, Census of Finley Twp., Scott Co., Indiana
Stark Cozad 66 farmer Kentucky
Margaret 58 South Carolina
Margaret 23 Indiana
Jonathan 21 Indiana
Louisa 18 IndianaSource: Cem., Stark (#7 Schoolhouse)
Stark, Margaret Jane (Boomer) 12/11/1811 - 4-4/1888
10. George B BOOMER
Living with family of James William Weir in 1850 Franklin Township, Washington Co., Indiana census family 272
In 1860 Teaching school in Scott County Indiana.
1850 Census for Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana family 262
James W. Weir 39 M Farmer b. South Carolina
Sarah G. 45 f Kentucky
Nancy 18 f Indiana
Jane 16 f Indiana
Robert G. 13 m Indiana
John Mc Weir 11 m Indiana
Sarah E. 5 f Indiana
Jemimah 3 f Indiana
George B. Boomer 14 m Indiana
NOTE: George Boomer = son of Margaret Jane or Peggy (Weir) Boomer, daughter of George and Margaret (Gardner) Weir. George B. Boomer lived with the James W. Weir family after his mother's divorce from his father.
Source: STARK CEMETERY (No. 7 Cemetery) Finley Township Scott County, Indiana
Located in Finley township, Scott county, Indiana, in the S. E. 1/4 of the N. E. Quarter Section 20, T2N, R. E., on land originally entered by Dr. John Richey on December 9 1836: It is on an abandoned road winding along a ridge top, which comes out on Taylor road .3 of a mile west of the Dr. John Richey Cemetery, which is on the north branch of Big Ox creek. It is on a high point surrounded by Virginia pines. Between the cemetery and the road can be seen all that remains of Cozad Stark's house - a large well filled with water. Old School # 7 once was located adjoining the cemetery. There is evidence of many unmarked graves, as well as graves marked only with rough stones. (Copied from the 1978 Scott County Cemetery book. This cemetery is maintained by the Scott County Cemetery Commission.)
This old cemetery is referred to as the Stark Dean cemetery by Jeff Harmon - a Hobbs- Weir descendant.
Stark, Cozad 1/25/1804 - 12/25//1884
Stark, Catherine (Dunlap) died 1842, 1st wife
Stark, Margaret Jane (Boomer) 12//11/1811 - 4/4/1888, 2nd wife
His parents:; Jonathan D. & Rachel (Stark) Stark
Her parents: George and Margaret ( Gardner) Weir
Source: 1850, Census of Finley Twp., Scott Co., Indiana
Stark, Cozad 46 m millwright 850 b. Kentucky
Stark, Margaret 35 f South Carolina
Stark, Cozad Jr 11 m Indiana
Boomer,Ann Jane 11 f Indiana
Stark , Cellars 7 m Indiana
Boomer, BenjaminT. 7 m Indiana
Stark, Jerusha 3 f Indiana
Stark, Jonathan 1 m Indiana
Source:1860 Census for Vienna Township, Scott Co., Indiana
Family # 489
Stark, Cozad 56 Farmer
Margaret J. 49
Margaret J. 13
Johnathan F. 10
Louisa R 8Source: Heirs of George Weir Deed Book W p. 487.
Deed Of Sale Washington Co, Indiana - Desc. Of George Weir, Register Of Deeds, County Court House Salem, Indiana, Deed Book W p. 487. "1 November 1850 Register of Deed, County Court House, Salem, Indiana
Deed of sale from James G. Weir and Mary Ann his wife; Cozad Stark and Peggy Jane his wife( Margaret Jane appears as Peggy Jane wife of Cozad Stark); George W. Weir and Jane his wife; John J. and his Jane his wife; David F. Weir and Sarah his wife, John Robbinson and Nancy Elizabeth his wife; heirs and legal representatives at law of George Weir dec'd late of Washington County and State of Indiana of the first part to Robert A. Weir heir also of said dec'd of the second part." (Mary Matilda is not included in this deed of sale because she had died in 1847. She was first wife of Joseph McCoskey).
Source: Cem., Stark, (#7 Schoolhouse) Finley Twp., Sccott, Indiana, Cozad Stark p. 115
Stark Cozad - 1/25/1804 - 12/25/1884
Stark, Catherine (Dunlap) died: 1842, 1st wife
Stark, Margaret Jane(Weir, Boomer) 12/11/1811 4/4/1888, 2nd wife
His Parents: Jonathan D. & Rachel (Stark) Stark.
Her Parents: Oldest child of: George and Margaret (Gardner) Weir (both born 1788)
Military:- Cozad- Private in 23rd Regular Indiana Vol. Infantry
3. James Gardner WEIR "Big Jim"
James Gardner Weir "Big Jim" married Mary Ann (Hougland ) Weir
b. 22 Feb 1814 Fairfield District, South Carolina
died 6 Apr 1876 Leroy Township, Barton Co., Missouri
Thought to be buried in Shiloh Cemetery, near Lamar, Barton Co., MissoutiSource: Scott Co., Marriages, Indiana through 1850 (Internet)
James Gardner Wear married Mary Ann Hoagland Feb 6 1840 in Scott Co., Indiana.
Notice spelling of last name - Later Weir,Source: 1840 census, Franklin Twp, Washington Co., Indiana.
"J. G. Weir & wife 20-30"
James Gardner Weir was also known as "Big Jim " b. 1814". "Little Jim" was James Willian Weir, son of John and Mary (Gardner) Weir who also lived in Franklin Township of Washington Co., Indiana.In 1834 Benjamin Boomer and Margaret Jane sold James Gardner Weir part of their land - 3 months later George Weir sold a quarter section of his land to his son James Gardner Weir - totaling 80 acres in section 13 of Franklin Township.
Source: Deed Book for 1841 Washington Co., Indiana p. 162 - 163 23 Nov 1841
Benjamin Boomer and Margaret Jane Boomer party of the first part sell SE1/4 of the NE/2 of section 13 in T2N of range 5E in district of lands subject to be sold at Jeffersonville... 40 acers to James G. Weir for $145.Source: Deed Book for 1842 Washington Co., Indiana
2 Feb 1842 George Weir & Margaret his wife -- James G. Weir party of the second part for $100 SE1/4 of section 13 in T2N range 5E in the dist of lands sold at JeffersonvilleSource: 1850 census of Franklin Twp., Washington Co., Indiana Family #250
Weir, James G 36, b. South Carolina
Mary A. 26, b. Indiana -( 1850-26 = b. 1824 ?) Census ages are often incorrect.
George G.(Gardner) 9, b. Indiana
Margaret R (Rachel). 4 mo. b. IndianaSource: Deed Of Sale Washington Co, Indiana - Desc. Of George Weir, Register Of Deeds, County Court House Salem, Indiana, Deed Book W p. 487.
"1 November 1850 Register of Deed, County Court House, Salem, Indiana
Deed of sale from James G. Weir and Mary Ann his wife; Cozad Stark and Peggy Jane his wife; George W. Weir and Jane his wife; John J. and his Jane his wife; David F. Weir and Sarah his wife, John Robbinson and Nancy Elizabeth his wife, heirs and legal representatives at law of George Weir dec'd late of Washington County and State of Indiana of the first part to Robert A. Weir heir also of said dec'd of the second part."
(Mary Matilda is not included in this deed of sale because she had died in 1847. She was first wife of Joseph McCoskey).By this time it was getting pretty crowded in Franklin Township Washington Co., Indiana in the Franklin Township Washington Co., Indiana area. Land was available in Scott County and in other states. After the estate of George Weir was settled in 1850, Margaret (Gardner) Weir was living with the youngest son Robert A. She died 6 September 1868 and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery in Washington Co., Indiana -
Several children and grandchildren of George and Margaret (Gardner) Weir moved into Illinois.James Gardner Weir and Mary Ann Hougland had two sons born in the state of Illinois, then moved on to Barton Co., Missouri ( John Harrison Weir b. 1859 & James Sylvester "Jim" Weir b. 1863) George William, son of George & Margaret ( both born in 1788 ) settled in Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois - 1857John Joe Weir and his family settled in Martinville, Clark County, Illinois Margaret Rachel, daughter of James Gardner Weir & Mary Ann Hougland had married Samuel Gardner and their first three children were born. in Illinois. They later moved on to Barton, Co., Missouri, Oregon, Cimarron Kansas, and finally settled in Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas
Source: 8 1870 Census p. 4 family 29
Barton City Township, Barton Co., Missouri
Weir, James 56 M W Farmer personal value 415 b. South Carolina
Weir, Mary A. 47 F W Keepinghouse Indiana
Weir, Sarah L. 16 F W at home Indiana
Weir, Ellen J. 14 F W at home Indiana
Weir, John H. 11 M W at home Illinois 1870 - 11= 1859
Weir, James S. 7 M W Illinois 1870 - 7= 1863
This census is particularly important to the descendants of James Gardner Weir. - it tells us that this family left Scott co., Indiana after 1856 and before 1859. That John Harrison and James Sylvester Weir were born in Illinois. They are thought to have been in Clark Co., Illinois in 1859 and should appear in the 1860 census there. John Harrison weir was born in Illinois in 1859 and James Sylvester Weir was born in Illinois in 1863. The last child of James Gardner Weir and Mary Ann Hougland was born in Missouri and did not live. George Gardner Weir had married Medora E. Cox and they had establisdhed their residence in Birmingham, Alabama.
regarding location of the James Gardner Weir Residence in Missouri - on 11-7-03 Pat Morrison sent a note along with Probate Court records from Barton County regarding the estate of James Gardner Weir - the note said: " Myrna I was in Barton Co., Mo., last week and came across these James Gardner Weir records. He lived in Leroy Township in the N W part of the county near Liberal Mo. He went there early. Pat."Source: Probate Court of Barton Co., Missouri
James Gardner Weir estate
Lamar, Barton county Mo. May 3rd 1876
To the Hon Judge of Probate of the County of Barton
I Polly ( crossed out and Mary written above) Ann Weir widow and relict James G. Weir deceased hereby relinquish my right to administer on said estate of said deceased and ask that Addison Boker may be appointed administrator of said estate. her mark
Mary Ann X WeirApplication for Letters of Administration (Heirs of James Gardner Weir)
Heirs of James Gardner Weir
State of Missouri County of Barton.
In the matter of James G. Weir estate. Addison Boker says that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the names of the heirs of the said James G. Weir deceased, and their places and residences, are respectively as follows:
George G. Weir, who resides in the County of ----, in the state of Alabama, Margaret R. Gardner, who resides in the County of Coles, in the state of Illinois; Sarah L. Eddleman who resides in the County of Barton, in the state of Missouri; Ellen Josephine Weir, who resides in the County of Barton, in the state of Missouri; John Weir, who resides in the County of Barton. in the state of Missouri and James Weir, who resides in the County of Barton, in the State of Missouri. ... That the said James G. Weir died without a will; that I will make a perfect inventory of, and faithfully administer all the estate of the deceased, and pay the debts as far as the assets will extend and the law direct, and account for and pay all assets which shall come to my possession or knowledge
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
3rd day of May A. D. 1876
Robert Brown Clerk
Addison BokerBoth Mary Ann and James Gardner Weir are buried in Shiloh Cem, Barton C., Missouri.
Source:Bible records, Johnie C. & Lillie D.(Hawkins) Weir of Leedey, Oklahoma
Family Record of James Gardner Weir & Mary Ann Hougland Grandparents of John Carlton Weir from
Laura Evelyn (Weir) Kahoe, Sharon, Oklahoma, Dau of John Carlton Weir. This record also in LDS Library, Salt Lake City, Utah - Family Records, Weir.
Mary Ann Hogland January 6, 1823 November 28, 1899
Children
George Gardner Weir Feb 16, 1841 Aug 11 1910
Isaac Alexander Weir June 20 1843 1848
Mary Jane Elizabeth Weir December 7, 1845 1848
William Henry Weir February 18, 1847 1849
Margaret Rachel Weir February 2, (1850) February 1, 1938, Hutchinson, Kansas
Sarah Louise Weir Nov 30, 1854 1932 - Liberty Clay, Mo.
Ellen Jospehine Weir 26 May 1857 June 1947 Hutchinson, Kansas
John Harrison Weir May 22, 1859 March 25, 1937
James Sylvester Weir March 11, 1863 December 31, 1932
Infant Son June 14, 1869 14 June 1869
Source: Mary Ann was the daughter of Isaac N. and Rachel (Coombs) - Daughter of William Coombs & Rachel Bowell. Mary Ann named her second son Isaac Alexander Weir. Her first daughter was named Margaret Rachel - for parternal grandmother Margaret (Gardner) Weir. Rachel for maternal grandmother's first name.
See Notes on James Gardner Weir for more details of their life together.
James Gardner Weir & Mary Ann appear in the 1850 census of Franklin Twp., Washington Co., Indiana
Source: Bible records, Johnie C. & Lillie D.(Hawkins) Weir of Leedey, Oklahoma
James Gardner Weir,& Mary Ann Hougland children of see notes
These family records show Mary Ann's birth date as 6 Jan 1823 - she obviously had her birthday before the census was taken so her age would be correct. married at age 16 - living in the 27th year of her agein 1850 could not read nor write.
Sent by Pat Morrison
Myrna I was in Barton Co., Mo last week and came across these James Gardner Weir Records . He lived in Leroy Township in the North west part of Barton county, near Liberal, Missouri. He went there early. - Pat attached copy of letter to Judge of Probate court
Source: Barton co., Missouri, Probate Records for estate of James Gardner Weir
Lamar Barton County Mo. May 3rd 1876
To the Hon Judge of Probate of the County of Barton
I Polly (line drawn through and Mary written above) Ann Weir, widow and relict of James G. Weir deceased hereby relinquish my right to administer on said estate of said deceased and ask that Addison Boker may be appointed administrater of said estate.
her
Mary Ann X Weir
markIn mid 2005 I found on the internet a most delightful surprise. = Barbara Wells Sarudy - beeskep@aol.com
had posted her work on the Houglands in Southern Indiana - found http://genforum.com/hougland/messages/646.html At this point Her information regarding the Moses Hoagland and his family coincides with some of the information that I have found and more than I expected to find in my wildest dreams. In exchange, - my work may give her several generations of descendants of a previously unknown daughter of Isaac N. Hougland son of her MosesHougland and his ancestors. With my health now in a rather delicate condition I may not have the time to do much more reasearch - I am going to enter Her work preceeding the Hogland-Weir descendants of James Gardner Weir & Mary Ann Hogland m. 1840 in Scott Co., Indiana.
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana.Row 10
WEIR, Isaac Alexander b.ca 20 Jun 1843 d. December 1848 ,
Great-grandson son of of both James Gardner, and James Weir
Son of James Gardner and Mary Ann (Hoagland) Weir
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Idiana. Row 10
WEIR, Mary Jane Elizabeth b. ca 2 Jan 1847 d. 20 February 1849 age 2y, 1m, 18d
Great Granddaughter of Both James Gardner and James Weir.
Daughter of James Gardner and & Mary Ann (Hougland) Weir.
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row 10
WEIR, William Henry b. ca 16 Sep 1852 d. 19 Dec 1852 age 3m, 3d.
Great-grandson of both James Gardner and James Weir
Son of James Gardner Weir & Mary Ann Hougland.
Census place Nevada, Vernon, Missouri 1880 United States Census
1850 Census for Franklin Twp Washington Co., Indiana
Family 264
Mc Coskey Joseph 35 Farmer 300 Ind
Elizabeth 30
Mary A 12
Margaret L 9
George W 7
Joseph W. 4
John L. 1/12
Joseph McCosky married Elizabeth Stewart 4 April 1848 and appears in 1850 census with children born between 1838 and and 1846 - then a newborn that could be the only child of Elizabeth in this census -
In searching for information on the children of Mary Matilda and Joseph McCoskey I found Jim and Sidne McCoskey through the Washington County Historical Society, in Salem, Indiana, At that point in time, they were about to publish a McCoskey book which Sidne said contained some 90 p.s of descendants of the above children. So if you are looking for McCosky desc. - look them up.
11
Source: 1850 Census Vienna Twp., Scott, Indiana Family #11
George W. Weir 30 carpenter 1200 b. Indiana
Margaret Jane 24 S.C.
George J. 5 Ind
Gennett J. 7 Ind
Sarah E. 3 IndSource:1880 United states Census, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois
NA film #T9-0211 p. 52A
George W. Weir 61 b. Indiana birth(1819)
Father and mothers birthplace Ireland (incorrect) - mother b. Ireland Father b. Ky. Co., VirginiaSource: Bureau of Land Management, State of Indiana
Accession /Serial # In2790__ .418
Patentee Name George W. Weir
Document # 15958
Issue date: Jan 9, 1841 40 acers - Land office Jeffersonville
SWSE 13/ 2-N 5E No 2nd PM IN WashingtonSource: Bureau of Land Management, State of Indiana
Accession No # IN2800 __.394
Patentee name: George W. Weir
Issue Date: Nov 10, 1841 40 acers Land office Jeffersonville, Indiana
NWNE 24/ 2-N 5-E No 2nd PM In WashingtonSource: Bureau of Land Management, State of Indiana
Accession # IN2889__.321
Patentee Name: George W. Weir
Issue Date April 10, 1848 40 acers, Land office Jeffersonville, indiana
SESE 8/ 2-N 7-E No 2nd PM IN ScottSource: Obituary Scrapbook, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, Newspaper clippings Contributed by Beverly Ruger
OBITUARY
George William Weir, Died, at his home in East Carthage, on Friday morning March 26th Inst., in the 68th year of his age.Mr. Weir was born March 12, 1819, in Washington County, Indiana, where he grew to manhood and the year 1839 he was married to Miss Jane McCullough with whom he happily lived until his death, and who, with seven children, survives to morn his loss. Of two other children given them, a daughter died in early life and a son died in the service of his country, as a soldier during the late war.
His early married life was spent in Washington and Scott Counties, Indiana. In 1857 he removed with his family to Carthage, (Hancock, County) Illinois, and after some changes of location purchased a farm and made a pleasant home two miles east of Carthage where the family now reside.
He was a thrifty and upright man in his business, prosecuting with energy and success; a kind and obliging neighbor, an intelligent and patriotic citizen, highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
He became a christian in his 16th year, uniting with Presbyterian Church in Indiana, and on his removal to this state transferring his connection to the Presbyterian church in Carthage. Of this church he was made a deacon in 1866. His christian character was marked by firm convicition and careful conscientiousness. Nor did he lack the courage of his convictions. This led him for a time to connect himself with the United Presbyterian church at Elvaston. But changes taking place there, other counsels prevailed and he returned to the Presbyterian church in Carthage, in whose fellowship he ever since continued a highly esteemed member. He was a devoted student of the Bible, delighting to meditate on its inspired and inspiring truths daily. No one could doubt the sincerity of his faith, And the strength of it appeared in his last sickness, imparting to him an unwontned cheerfulness and patience, enabling him constantly to rely with unshaken conficence on his Saviour, and when he knew his end was near to speak a parting word with each member of his family, all of whom, children and grand children, were present. He retained his consciousness to the last and passed quietly away in the enjoyment of a good home, through grace, of everlasting life.
His sons J. E. Weir and Dr. Wm A. Weir of Camp Point, Illinois, were with their father constantly during the last week of his sickness, aiding the brothers and sisters residing at and near the home in his care.
The funeral was attended at the family residence on Saturday March 27, by a large gathering of neighbors and firends, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. G. Hyde, who, after the singing, scripture reading, and prayer, preached from 1 John 3,2: "Beloved now are we the Sons of God. and it doth not yet appear what we shall be., but we know that when He shall appear we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is."
The burial rite was in the old cemetery.
1 Nov 1850
Deed of Sale listing heirs of George Weir, deceased Deed Of Sale Washington Co, Indiana - Desc. Of George Weir, Register Of Deeds, County Court House Salem, Indiana, Deed Book W p. 487. "1 November 1850 Register of Deed, County Court House, Salem, Indiana
Deed of sale from James G. Weir and Mary Ann his wife; Cozad Stark and Peggy Jane his wife; George W. Weir and Jane his wife; John J. and his Jane his wife; David F. Weir and Sarah his wife, John Robbinson and Nancy Elizabeth his wife , heirs and legal representatives at law of George Weir dec'd late of Washington County and State of Indiana of the first part to Robert A. Weir heir also of said dec'd of the second part." (Mary Matilda is not included in this deed of sale because she had died in 1847. She was first wife of Joseph McCoskey).John Joe - or John Josiah appears in 1850 census as John G. married to Jane McAdams
1850 Census Vienna Twp., Scott Co., Indiana Feb 27, 1850
Family #12
Weir, John G. 28 Miller b. Indiana married that year
Jane 24 Kentucky- married that year
Mary E. 6 Indiana
George J. 3 Indiana
James W. 3 IndianaSubject for proof and or speculation: middle name, some say it is Joseph, some say Josiah.
Mary Isabella McCullough mother of the twins above, died at their birth. Jane above, is Jane McAdams ,& mother of Mary E. by previous marriage, is second wife of John Joe.
Family tradition has it that John also married a Catherine Cohen but have been unable to find any record of that marriage. His last marriage was to Susan E. Smith on 13 Aug 1857. Susan was born in 1839 in Kentucly. She died on 10 May 1882 in Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois and was buried in Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois..From Beverly Ruger - Additional children
Eliza Jane W " Minnie"
Samuel Elbert abt 1853 Child of Catherine Cohen no source given
Janice Louie @seljil@aol.com - Feb 22 2002 on genforum #1582 lists children and wife as Susan Smith another posting she gives correct dates for Susan Ellen Smith
Barbara Joyce Tooley toolb@citlink.net looking f for parentage of John Joseph
Mary Isabella died in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana at birth of twin sons James William Weir and George Josiah Weir.
Hope Cemetery - Viienna Township, Scott Co., Indiana
This small cemetery, still used today and well-maintained, is variously called Old Hope or Hopewell. It is said there was once a church there possibly Presbyterian. Those who could have told us of its past history are all gone, and records in the Courthouse give us no clues. It is located on State Road 356 about a mile east of Vienna, in the east half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, T4N., R. 7E., in 1889, this land was owned by J. A. Mercer. There are 74 marked burials and evidence of other unmarked graves.
Cem. Hope, Vienna Twp., Weir, Mary Isabella p. 49
WEIR, Mary Isabella 3/29/1824-4/6/1848
husband: John J. Weir
married:1/22/1846, Vienna Twp, Scott. Indiana
Stone erected by George & James McCullough and says "Sister"
Aug 13, 1857
47. Sarah Elizabeth"Aunt Bet" WEIR
from 24713 Mike& C@ internet
Source: Affidavits and Consents for Marriage - ,Washington, Indiana p. 65
David F. Weir - Sarah Gardner
Marriage Book E. page 81
Married Oct 29, 1846
October 28, 1846 Joseph McCoskey made affidavit that he was acquainted with Sarah Gardner and believed she was of legal age to marry and a resident of the county and he knew of no lawful reason why she should not marry David F. Weir. He heard her Father give his consent.Source: Weir Marriages, Washington Indiana (Books A thru E ) other books not examined at this time. Nov 1933 Mrs. Harvey Morris, Salem, Indiana
"David F. Weir to Sarah Gardner. License Oct 28 1846, married Oct 29 1846 by Henry Davis J. P. Book E p. 81"Source: 1850 Census for Franklin Twp., Washington Co., Indiana Family 261
Weir David F. 26 m Farmer b. Indiana
Sarah 21 f b. Indiana
George A. 2 m b.Indiana1860 Census Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana
David F. Weir 38
Sarah 34
George A. 11
Ransom M. 7
Francis L. 2Isn't it amazing how ages change in a 10 year period?
Source: 1 November 1850 Register of Deeds, County Court House, Salem, Indiana
Deed of sale from James G. Weir and Mary Ann his wife; Cozad Stark and Peggy Jane his wife; George W. Weir and Jane his wife; John J. and his Jane his wife; David F. Weir and Sarah his wife, John Robbinson and Nancy Elizabeth his wife , heirs and legal representatives at law of George Weir dec'd late of Washington County and State of Indiana of the first part to Robert A. Weir heir also of said dec'd of the second part " ( Mary Matilda is not included in this deed of sale because she had died in 1847. She was first wife of Joseph McCoskey- John J.'s first wife had died at the birth of twin sons, and he had remarried.This family is often confused with the family of David C. Weir and his wife Sarah F. Ardry. David C. was son of David Sr. and Jane (Gardner) Weir and was born in May of 1823. David Francis Weir who married Sarah Gardner was the son of George & Margaret (Gardner ) Weir and was born in October of 1823.
Source: 1880 Federal Census Clay Center, Clay, Kansas
David F.(Francis) Weir
Birth year 1824 1880 - 56=
Birthplace Indiana
Age 56
Occupation Farmer
Fathers Birthplace Ireland - not proven
Mothers Birthplace Ireland
Hawley note: - this confirmed that Margaret (Gardner) Weir was born in Ireland George Weir's gravestone says he was born in Sevier, Kentucky Co.,( Virginia)Source: 1880 Census Clay Center, Clay, Kansas Household of David F. Weir.
David F. Weir 56 b. Indiana Farmer, Father's Birthplace IRE Mother's Birthplace IRE
Mahala Weir wife 33 Illinois Keeping House, New Hampshire, Vermont
Harvey Weir son 8 Kansas Indiana, Illinois
Rose E. Weir dau. 6 KS Indiana , Illinois
Source: Obituary: of Weir, David F.
This Obituary sent by Brenda Weir who was living in Junction City, Kansas in 2003.
Newspaper date and name not given - calculated from dates in Obituary.
David F. Weir
One of the Earliest Settlers of this County, Died Friday Night
David Francis Weir, one of the oldest settlers of Clay county, died at his country home east of the city about 11 o'clock Friday night, of hemorrhage of the lungs. The funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church and were largely attended. Rev. J. D. Perring, Rev. J. M. Ryan and Rev. W. A. Crawford made appropriate remarks, touching upon the character and life history of the deceased, after which the remains were taken to Greenwood and laid to rest.
Mr. Weir was born October 9, 1823, in Washington County, Indiana.
He was married October 29 1846 to Sarah Gardner who died August 5, 1868. In March, 1869 he came to Kansas and in the following October was married to Mahala Marston, who survives him. By the first marriage there were nine children born to him, of whom three are living, and by the second marriage there are three living and one dead.
As to church relations, Mr. Weir was brought up a Presbyterian. In April, 1871, he took part in the organiization of the Presbyterian church in Clay Center. In 1872 he was elected a ruling elder in that church. in 1878 he became a member of the Methodist organization and continued to affiliate with that church for seventeen years.Source: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Clay , Kansas
Weir, David b. 09 Oct 1823 d. 30 June 1895, age 71, Blk 8 Lot 13 #5Pioneers of the Bluestem Prarie, published 1976 by Riley County Genealogical societh of Manhattan, Kansas . On page 70 is a sketch of David Francis Weir by Grandson Dexter Weir of clay Center, Clay Co., Kansas - available aat the above society. - $70.00
I have not found any records that indicate middle name Jane - In fact it seems none of the daughters of James Gardner, or his son George were given a middle name. The only usage of middle names that I have found in this group is for the youngest child of George Gardner- Hannah Gardner (Herron)
1860 Census Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana
David F. Weir 38
Sarah 34
George A. 11
Ransom M. 7
Francis L. 2Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp, Washington, Indiana, Weir Sarah (Gardner) Row 15
WEIR, Sarah (Gardner) b. ca 1867 d. 5 Aug 1868 39y, 9m,10s
Wife of David Francis Weir. Granddaughter of James Gardner .
Daughter of George & Nancy (McKnight) Gardner.
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row 14
WEIR, George Albert b. ca 17 Nov 1847 d. 30 July 1868 age 20y 8m 13d
Great-grandson of both James Gardner and James Weir
Son of David Francis & Sarah Gardner Weir.Source: 1850 Census, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana
David F. Weir 26 b. Ind
Sarah 21 "
George A. 2 "
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana. WEIR William Washington 15 - 26
WEIR, William Washington b. 9 Nov 1859 d. as small child (crumbled gravestone)
Great-grandson of both James Gardner & James Weir.
Second son of David F. and Sarah (Gardner) Weir.
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row15
Martha Ellen Weir (Twin) b. 1 Jun 1863 d. 4 January 1866 age 2y 7m 4d
Great-granddaughter of both James Gardner and James Weir
Daughter of David Francis and Sarah (Gardner) Weir.
Source:Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row 15
WEIR, Maryetta b. 1 June 1863 d. 4 Jan 1866 2y 5m 4d
Great-granddaughter of both James Gardner and James Weir
Daughter of David Francis & Sarah (Gardner) Weir.
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row 15
WEIR, Sarah Lucinda b. ca 1867 d. 5 Aug 1868 age 10m 17d
Gread-granddaughter of both James Gardner & James Weir.
Daughter of David Francis & Sarah (Gardner) Weir.
This Obituary sent by Brenda Weir who lived in Junction City, Kansas in 2003
Newspaper not noted
Obituary:
Mrs. Mahala Weir
Ninety years of living, watching sunsets and dawnings through that long period, marked the span of life for Mrs. Mahala Weir. A book could be written on her early days and experiences in Clay Cenrer as it was in frontier days; the hardships, crop failures, blizzards, the visits of the Indians, and many other things which made up early Kansas history. In many ways Mrs. Weir was a remarkable woman and she never lost her courage or sane outlook on life.
In the year of 1867 as Mahala Marston, an orphan girl , she came from Illinois to Clay Center, Kansas to make her home with her sister, Mrs. George Burger. They were neices of the Dexter brothers. the founders of Clay Center, which was then a tiny prairie village, with streets reaching from hilltiiip to hilltop . Within her day, homes, stores, churches, schools and fraternal orders came into existance here and staunch friendships were established. Hard work and privations taught her the simple joys of life, and her journey through life was marked with kindness, meekness, forebearance and charity for all, and in her younger years she gave freely of her time to help others. Although she had grown frail with advancing years, Mrs. Weir was active to the last, and never lost interest in events of the day. She attended the First M. E. church regularly but was unable to go after the first Sunday in January. She was always busy doing little things about the home of her Son, Samuel Weir, east of Clay Center, which is the old Weir Homestead, where she came as a bride sixty-eight years ago, and has since lived there.
Old age is a part of the scheme of life, and Mrs. Weir had passed the stone that marked the highest point, and being weary she quietly went to sleep Sunday evening March 21, 1937, going on to the eternal rest at the age of 90 years, one month and two days.
The chronology of her long and useful life follows:
Mahala Marston Weir daughter of Eri and Esther Marston was born February 18, 1847 at Wenderson Co., Illinois. She received her education in Bloomington, Ill and after the death of her parents came to Clay Center in 1866. She was married to David Francis Weir October 17, 1869 at Clay Center Kansas and to this union four children were born, Esther, who died in childhood. The surviving children are Harvey of Coy, Oklahoma, Rose Weir Derbyshire, of Omaha, Nebraska, Sam Weir of Clay Center. Mr. Weir died in 1895.Besides the daughter and two sons she leaves to cherish her memory three grandchildren, Dexter Marston Weir of Clay Center, Russell Clay Derbyshire of Omaha, Nebraska, Ruth Derbyshire Bloomquist of Alta, Iowa. Also five great grandchildren, Donald, William, Rose Marie and James Weir of Clay Center and Robert John Bloomquist of Alta, Iowa. Mrs Weir taught two terms in the first log school house in Clay Center. She was a christian from childhood and one of the first members of the First M. E. Church also the Missionary societies and W. C. T. U. of Clay Center.
In keeping with Mrs. Weirs wishes the final rites were very simple. The funeral was held at the Peterson Chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev. L. F. Arend officiating. He paid eloquent tribute to this pioneer mother, using as his text "She was a good woman" Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Humfeld with Miss Ailene Wilson as accompanist sang "Rock of Ages" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Body bearers were Charles Arnett, John Mugler, George Fritz, Sr. James Carnahan, Carl Plock and Walter Haws, all neighbors of the Weirs, Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetary.
The presence of relatives and friends and the beauriful flowers were silent expressions of regard.
64. Harvey WEIR
At time of Mother's death livivg in Coy, Oklahoma
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row 10
ROBISON, Nancy Elizabeth (Weir) b. 12 June 1826 d. 8 Oct 1912
Granddaughter of both James Gardner and James Weir.
Wife of John H. Robison, Daughter of George and Margaret Weir Sr.(both born 1788_Nancy Elizabeth Weir is the 2nd great grand aunt of Myrna Marie Gardner. Their common ancestors are George Weir Sr. and Margaret Gardner.
Source:1850 Census, Franklin Twwp., Washington., Indiana family# 250
John Robison 23 m b. Indiana
Nancy E. 24 f Indiana
married 1850Source:1880 Census, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., Indiana Fmily #17
ROBISON, John (H) m 52 Farmer
Nancy E.(Elizabeth) f 54
George W. m 28 son teacher
Harvey m 24 son Teacher
Crawford m 18 son
Johnson Elizabeth f 18 niece servant
Elizabeth is daughter of Mary, daughter of John and Mary Weir, never married.Source: 1900 Census, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., Indiana
Robison, John H head, w m Aug 1827, age 72, m 50 y., born IN, parents b. West Virginia. occupation farmer
Nancie E. wife, w f June 1826, 73, m 50 y., #children born 4, 3 living, born Indiana ,both parents born Ireland.
Weir, Elizabeth, cousin, w f June 1846, 53, single, IndianaSource: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp, Washington, Indiana, Row. 10
ROBISON, John H. b. 28 Aug 1827 d. 30 Sep 1912
Husband of Nancy Elizabeth Weir, granddaughter of James Gardner and James Weir.
Son of William & Mary (Thompson) Robison or Robbisson.
Source: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana Row 10
ROBISON, Margaret Ann. b. ca 3 Dec 1858 d. 16 Sep 1860 age 2y, 9m, 13d.
Great-granddaughter of both James Gardner and James Weir.
Daughter of John H. and Nancy Elizabeth (Weir) Robison.
1850 Census, Franklin Twp, Washington Co. Indiana Family 259
Margaret Weir 62 F 1800 b. Ireland
Robert 21M farmer b. Indiana
The Bible of David and Jane (Gardner) Weir - inherited by James William and Sarah McKnight clearly shows Jennet Gardner Weir was born December the 30th 1833. She used name Jane G. in Census and marriage License.
Robert A. Weir is son of George and Margaret (Gardner) Weir. Robert A. bought the old George Weir farm from his brothers and sisters after the Father George Weir died, In 1856 Robert married Jennet G. Weir (the Irish equivalent of Jane) daughter of James William and Sarah (McKnight) Weir later Robert and Jane appear in the1870 Census that is shown belowthen at unknown date they moved to parts unknown. Some say they went to Texas. Other researchers, early in the 1940's, have listed Robert A. Weir as having married Zenna Jane Weir. The Bible of David and Jane had not been found yet, and the Book of Affidavits and Consents had not been written at that point in time. Another factor - the handwriting at that time was quite different from that of today. James William Weir - son of David and Jane (Gardner) Weir - In recording the death of David Weir Senior the Month of August is a a good example of how he made the letter A The two Vertical sides of the A did not converge at the top of the letter -it appears that the letter was made with three strokes The left side of the letter - an ascending curve with a tiny hook or flourish at the beginning of the stroke The second stroke similar to a tall seven that connected with the top of the first strke - Then the Third stoke connecting the two others similar to where we would put the crossbar on a printed Capital H. No wonder they read it as an H for for affidavits and Consents.Deed of Sale Desc. Of George Weir to Robert A. Weir
Deed of Sale listing heirs of George Weir, deceased Deed Of Sale Washington Co, Indiana - Desc. Of George Weir, Register Of Deeds, County Court House Salem, Indiana, Deed Book W p. 487. "1 November 1850 Register of Deeds, County Court House, Salem, Indiana
Deed of sale from James G. Weir and Mary Ann his wife; Cozad Stark and Peggy Jane his wife; George W. Weir and Jane his wife; John J. and his Jane his wife; David F. Weir and Sarah his wife, John Robbinson and Nancy Elizabeth his wife , heirs and legal representatives at law of George Weir dec'd late of Washington County and State of Indiana of the first part to Robert A. Weir Heir also of said dec'd of the second part."
Mary Matilda is not included in this deed of sale because she had died in 1847. She was first wife of Joseph McCoskey.Source: 1870 Census Franklin Township, Washington Co., Indiana.#156
Weir, Robert A. 40 M. Indiana
Jane 37 Indiana
James William 10 Indiana
Margaret 12 Indiana
Melvin 1 IndianaSource: Cem., Beech Grove, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., Indiana.
[The Salem Democrat Feb 6, 1884 New Philadelphia items]
A child of Robert A. Weir was buried this week. Beech Grove
(no gravestone remaining.)
Jane or Jennett G. (Gardner?) Weir