Daniel B. Weaver

Daniel B. Weaver

Male 1840 - 1927  (87 years)

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  • Name Daniel B. Weaver 
    Born 02 Jul 1840  Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    _MILT 25 Aug 1862  [3
    Sergeant. Promoted from Corporal, April 1, 1865; mustered out with Company, June 1, 1865. 
    • CO A 148th REG PV GAR Enlisted August 25, 1862 at Rebersburg, PA, Promoted to Full Sergeant on April 1, 1865, Mustered out June 1, 1865 at Alexandria, VA.

      Company A, 148th P. V. I. The company went via Lewistown to Harrisburg, where the members were instructed in the duties of a soldier and equipped for service. Mr. Weaver's first battle was the memorable struggle at Chancellorsville, and he took part in all engagements of his regiment until after the fight at Deep Bottom, where he was wounded by an exploding shell. He lost three months in consequence, spending most of the time in hospital in Philadelphia, with thirty days furlough home. After rejoining his regiment at Falmouth, he served until the close of the war. His record was a most credible one, and at his discharge in July, 1865, he held the rank of sergeant. [From Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania including the counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion, (Illustrated Volume I), J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1898.] [2]
    Died 07 Aug 1927  Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I1962  Kreider Moyer
    Last Modified 25 Jan 2023 

    Father John Weaver,   b. 07 Oct 1812, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Dec 1891  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Susan Brungart,   b. 12 Aug 1813, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Mar 1889  (Age 75 years) 
    Family ID F468  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary C. Kreider,   b. 31 May 1842, Penn Township, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 1908, Miles Township, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 28 Feb 1867  Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4
    Children 
     1. Elmer K. Weaver,   b. Abt 1868,   d. Abt 1871  (Age 3 years)
     2. Edwin Theodore Weaver,   b. 15 Jul 1869, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Apr 1897  (Age 27 years)
     3. Clayton Daniel Weaver,   b. 13 Feb 1871, Penn Hall, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1940, Miles Township, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
     4. Rosa E. Weaver,   b. Abt 1873,   d. Abt 1880  (Age 7 years)
     5. Ammon P. Weaver,   b. 3 Mar 1875, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Mary 1947, Montgomery, Lycomng County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     6. Calvin Jerome Weaver,   b. 02 Apr 1877, Gregg Township, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Apr 1955, Spring Township, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
    +7. Orlando Weaver,   b. 15 Jan 1879, Penn Hall, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jul 1959, Monroe County, WI Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     8. Malinda A. Weaver,   b. 29 Jan 1881,   d. 31 May 1913  (Age 32 years)
     9. Susan G. Weaver,   b. 24 May 1883, Penn Hall, Centre County, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1941, Big Rock, Kane County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
     10. Infant Weaver,   d. 1886
    Last Modified 23 Mar 2022 
    Family ID F474  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 02 Jul 1840 - Centre County, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Feb 1867 - Centre County, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 07 Aug 1927 - Centre County, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, PA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Joseph Klose Moyer 1890 Vet Schedule
    Joseph Klose Moyer 1890 Vet Schedule

    Headstones
    Weaver, Daniel B. (1840-1927) and Mary C. Kreider (1842-1908)
    Weaver, Daniel B. (1840-1927) and Mary C. Kreider (1842-1908)
    St. Peters Lutheran & Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Miles Township, Centre County, PA
    Plot: Section 1, Row 7, #2

  • Notes 
    • DANIEL B. WEAVER, a prosperous miller of Miles township. Centre county, residing near Wolfs Store, is a citizen of the best type. In the hour of our country's danger through rebellion he served gallantly in her defense, while in peace he has maintained an honorable and useful position among his fellows. He was born July 2, 1840, near Wolfs Store, where his father, John Weaver, a son of John Weaver, Sr., also first opened his eyes to the light.
      Our subject's father was reared as a farmer boy, enjoying but meagre educational privileges in the subscription schools of that day, and working upon the home farm until his marriage. His wife, Susan Brungart, was born and reared in Brush Valley, and her father, Jacob Brungart, was a well-known agriculturist living east of Wolfs Store. After their marriage the young couple located on a farm belonging to John Weaver, Sr., where they resided many years, and then after a short stay upon a farm south of Wolfs Store they returned to the farm where our subject was born. There both passed away, and their remains now rest in the burial ground at Rebersburg. John Weaver, Jr., was of ordinary build, but of a strong constitution, and usually enjoyed robust health. He was industrious and lived in comfortable style, but never acquired riches. His honesty was unwavering, and throughout the community he was held in high esteem. As a Democrat he always took keen interest in political issues, being a regular voter, and for two terms he held the office of supervisor. He was a member of the Reformed Church, his wife of the Lutheran. They had the following children: Thomas, a shoemaker at Tylersville, Penn.; Israel, who died in boyhood; Daniel B., of this sketch; Mary (Mrs. John Breon), of Miles township, Centre county; Chestie (Mrs. William Meyer), of Wolfs Store; John H., who died in early manhood at Potters Bank; William H., a miller at Millheim; Maggie (Mrs. John Minich), of Brush Valley; and Charles A., a miller at Osceola, Pennsylvania.

      Mr. Weaver (our subject) attended the district schools of his neighborhood during his youth, his first teacher being Mrs. John DeLong at Wolfs Store. The value of, indeed the necessity for, better educational facilities for the people became impressed upon his mind at an early period, and the present free-school system finds in him a warm friend. He did but little work away from home, and practically lived there until his enlistment at Rebersburg, August 22, 1862, in Company A, 148th P. V. I. The company went via Lewistown to Harrisburg, where the members were instructed in the duties of a soldier and equipped for service. Mr. Weaver's first battle was the memorable struggle at Chancellorsville, and he took part in all the engagements of his regiment until after the fight at Deep Bottom, where he was wounded by an exploding shell.
      He lost three months in consequence, spending most of the time in hospital at Philadelphia, with a thirty-days' furlough home. After rejoining his regiment at Falmouth, he served until the close of the war. His record was a most creditable one, and at his discharge in July, 1865, he held the rank of sergeant. On his return from the front he spent a short time at home, and in 1866 he began farming on his own account, renting the farm where he was born. In 1867 he married Miss Mary C. Kreider, born May 31, 1842, in Penn Township, Centre County, a daughter of Philip Kreider, a prominent farmer and merchant. He was born in Lebanon County, Penn., in 1803, and died in January, 1842. In December, 1828, he married Leah Bowman, who was born in Cornwall Township, Lebanon County, January 3, 1803, and died April 4, 1856. Eight children were born to them: Melinda Ann, widow of George W. Stover, of Penn Township; William S., who died in 1855, aged twenty-three; Rozanna, who died in infancy; John Philip, who died leaving a family in Miles township; George, deceased in infancy; Reuben H., who died young; J. B. Kreider, M. D., practicing medicine in Bucyrus, Ohio; and Mary C. (Mrs. Weaver). The father was fairly well-educated for his day and opportunities, and was reared as a farm boy by an uncle, John Boumberger, he being a mere lad when his father died. As he grew to maturity he proved a good business man, and for several years he carried on a store, also kept a hotel in Lebanon. In addition to this he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at same for a time. In 1835 he located at Centre Hall, and four years later moved to Penn Township, where he died. In religious faith he was a member of the Reformed Church, and in politics he was a Democrat.
      Daniel B. Weaver had only his own savings to depend upon, and as has been said he rented a place from his father in order to make his start in business. One year he spent there, and he then rented from John Moyer a farm near Penn Hall. His next removal was to a farm of his own in Gregg Township. Centre county, comprising eighty acres. For this he went heavily in debt; but through hard work and good management he prospered, and each year saw the obligation decreased. He finally traded the place for his present property at Wolfs Store.
      There was a sawmill and a gristmill on this latter estate, and a residence which Mr. Weaver occupied for some time; but later he purchased more land and built a new home. He how owns about 100 acres of land, improved with the buildings mentioned, and still conducts the milling business successfully.
      Mr. Weaver and his wife are leading members of the Reformed Church, and for several years he held the office of deacon. They have had ten children, viz.: Elmer K., who died at the age of three years; Edwin T., deceased; Clayton D., a miller, at home; Rosa E., who died in childhood; Amnion P., a successful teacher; Calvin J., a miller; Orlando W., Malinda A. and Susan G., who are at home, and one that died in infancy. Of these, Edwin T. was a highly respected young farmer of Brush Valley, but he was cut off in the prime of his usefulness, dying April 25, 1897, from injuries received in a run-away, his team getting frightened when they were hauling a drill; he left a widow, Ida M. (Walker) Weaver, and two children: Miriam Grace and Edwin Theodore.
      Our subject has had his times of discouragement and loss like most business men, but persevering and well-directed effort has carried him through. He bears a most enviable reputation for integrity in his dealings. Politically he is a Democrat, and wherever he has resided he has taken an active and influential part in local affairs, serving as school director and supervisor in Gregg Township, and as supervisor in Miles Township.

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    • Daniel B. Weaver
      Daniel B. Weaver, life long resident of Wolfe's Store, died at his home on Sunday morning, following a stroke of apoplexy several days previously. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Weaver, sr., and was born near the town in which he died. His wife preceded him to the grave by a number of years. Two sons and a daughter survive.
      Funeral services were held yesterday from the Reformed church in Rebersburg, and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mr. Weaver was a veteran of the Civil war and was well-known and highly respected in the Brush Valley region.

      [5]

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Cemeteries of Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, (Name: Centre County Genealogical Society, 2004;).

    2. [S5] Commemorative biographical record of central Pennsylvania, J.H. Beers & Co., (Name: Beers & Co, 1898;).

    3. [S23] 148th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Company A Recruited in Centre County, Source: Bates, Samuel P. History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865, Harrisburg, 1868-1871.

    4. [S35] Marriages, 1851-1873, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Stover, Nancy Lee, (Name: Friends of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, 1998;).

    5. [S38] Find A Grave database.