- M. G. WEAVER, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Clinton; born in Clinton
July 9, 1842; son of Griswold
- WEAVER, who came to Clinton in 1837; from Utica, N.Y.; settled
on what is now the northwest part of the town of Clinton; he
was one of the founders of that town; he kept hotel at Clinton
Corners; was there till the railroad was built, then moved to
Clinton proper and went into lumber business and buying grain;
was successful; he died December, 1872; was one of the most respected
and liberal of citizens. Mr. H. G. WEAVER commenced his business
career by working for SIMMONS & SNYDER, and then commenced
on his own account, buying grain and stock; in 1879, bought the
Alexander CASE farm, of 128 acres, which he has under fine cultivation
and is working to advantage. Married, July 8, 1863, Mary A. ROGERS,
daughter of Hiram ROGERS, of New York; have had three children
- Arthur E. (is attending school in Clinton), Floy Luella and
Roy (are at home).
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 788.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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