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Lydia A. Niles

Female 1819 - 1898  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Lydia A. Niles was born on 15 Aug 1819 in New York; died on 11 Mar 1898 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Almost Four Score Years
    Mrs. Lydia A. Weaver Called Home at a Ripe Age. – Funeral Held Saturday.
    At the home of her son Solomon Weaver, one mile west of Clinton, Mrs. Lydia Ann Weaver died Friday evening, age 78 years, of dropsy. She had not been in her usual health for three months, but had been confined to her bed about a month.
    Deceased was born in the state of New York, Aug. 15, 1819. Her parents moved to Ohio when she was young where she was married to Solomon Weaver when 18 years old. They came to Illinois and located on the homestead west of Clinton, in 1850. Death separated them about fifteen years after they came to this county, since then she has lived with her children. The surviving children are Mrs. John Converse, Mrs. John Rhode, and four sons, A.J., O.W., A.A., and S.C. Weaver.
    Funeral services were held Sunday, at the residence, at 2:30, conducted by Dr. Hunter. Burial was in the family burying ground on the farm where she had lived so long.
    The Clinton Register, Clinton, Illinois. Friday, 18 March 1898.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18661074/lydia-ann-weaver

    Lydia married Solomon F. Weaver on 6 Dec 1836 in Madison County, Ohio. Solomon (son of George Weaver and Elizabeth Hempleman) was born on 28 Sep 1803 in Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 24 Jan 1884 in Clintonia Township, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Perry Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1837; died on 20 Aug 1840.
    2. 3. Augustus A. Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1839 in Madison County, Ohio; died on 15 Sep 1907 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Clarinda Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1840 in Union County, Ohio; died on 4 Jun 1898 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Florence Elizabeth Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1844 in Ohio; died on 13 Nov 1895 in DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Thomas Jefferson Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1846; died on 17 Mar 1846.
    6. 7. Avery Josephus Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1847 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Mar 1912 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Oliver Wesley Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Ohio; died on 23 Jan 1939 in Osage, MItchell County, Iowa; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Henry Clay Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1853 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1853 in DeWitt County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Emma Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1853 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1904 in DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    10. 11. Solomon Christopher Weaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1857 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 1913 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Perry Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 10 Oct 1837; died on 20 Aug 1840.

  2. 3.  Augustus A. Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 15 Aug 1839 in Madison County, Ohio; died on 15 Sep 1907 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Clintonia Township, DeWitt County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Former Clinton Man Dead
    Augustus A. Weaver died at his home near Mt. Vernon Sunday, aged 68 after a short illness.
    Deceased was born near Mechanicsburg, Ohio, May 15, 1839. He was married Sept. 10, 1861, and his wife survives him.
    They came to Clinton and lived here many years, moving to Iowa a few years ago, returned to this county, and about six years ago moved to Mt. Vernon, Ill.
    Of the ten children born to them six are living as follows: Mrs. Ama C. Kame, Billings, Mont.; Mrs. Mont Catterlin, Garden City, Kans.; Mrs. Sarah A. Hall, Decatur, Ill., Solomon A., Maroa, Ill; Robert and Harry at home.
    Remains were brought to Clinton and funeral held Wednesday morning. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
    The Clinton Register, Clinton, Illinois. Friday, 20 September 1907.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18661502/augustus-a-weaver

    Children: Anna E, Mary E, Elizabeth, Emma J, Solomon A, Sarah A, Eddie, Robert A, Addie E, William Harry.

    Augustus married Mary Moore on 11 Apr 1861 in DeWitt County, Illinois. Mary was born on 11 Dec 1845 in Ohio; died on 26 Jun 1930 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Clarinda Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 17 Aug 1840 in Union County, Ohio; died on 4 Jun 1898 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    LKH note: In the census taken 30 June 1860, Henry Converse is a farm laborer on Solomon Weaver's farm. Three weeks later on 22 July Henry and Clarinda Weaver are married.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217604155/clarilda-converse

    Clarinda married Henry Converse on 22 Jul 1860 in DeWitt County, Illinois. Henry was born on 8 Jan 1836 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jan 1909 in Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas; was buried in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Coffey County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Florence Elizabeth Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 6 May 1844 in Ohio; died on 13 Nov 1895 in DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Suddenly Called
    Mrs. Florence Houston Dies of Heart Disease After Being Frightened
    Wednesday morning James Houston and wife, left home, one mile west of Clinton, in a buggy to visit the latter’s daughter north of Clinton. After they had gone but a short distance the horse began to rear and frightened Mrs. Houston, when she got out of the buggy. She told her husband she left sick, and again got into the buggy and they returned home when she was so much worse a doctor wa sent for, but she was dead before his arrival. She had been troubled with heart disease, and the fright was sufficient to cause death.
    The deceased’ maiden name was Florence Weaver, and she was a sister of Solomon Weaver. She was born March 6, 1844, and was 51 years old. Five children are left without the tender care of a mother.
    Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 3 o’clock yesterday, conducted by Rev. L.R. Pickerill. Burial was in the Weaver cemetery west of Clinton.
    The Clinton Register, Clinton, Illinois. Friday, 15 November 1895.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19197311/florence-elizabeth-houston

    Florence married James M. Houston on 6 Sep 1866 in DeWitt County, Illinois. James was born on 23 Aug 1833 in Darke County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1902 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Thomas Jefferson Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 16 Mar 1846; died on 17 Mar 1846.

  6. 7.  Avery Josephus Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 26 Dec 1847 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Mar 1912 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Clintonia Township, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Texas Township, DeWitt County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Died in Decatur
    Avery J. Weaver died March 21 at the home of his son Lewis in Decatur of Bright’s disease, aged about 65 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ed Andrews of Clinton; Mrs. Libby Lynn of Decatur, and the son Lewis, also by two step sons, J.W. Perryman of Clinton and Frank Perryman of Springfield, and two step-daughters at Bethany. He formerly lived near Clinton.
    He was a member of the Christian church and of the Odd Fellows lodge at Bethany.
    Funeral will be held in the Christian church in Clinton Sunday, Mar. 26 at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J.F. Rosborough. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
    The Clinton Register, Clinton, Illinois. Friday, 22 March 1912.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89153249/avery-josephus-weaver

    Avery married Emily Frances Vaughan on 24 Dec 1868 in DeWitt County, Illinois. Emily was born on 18 Aug 1837 in Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 1902 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Oliver Wesley Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Ohio; died on 23 Jan 1939 in Osage, MItchell County, Iowa; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Clintonia Township, DeWitt County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Oliver W. Weaver, 89, Died Monday
    Oliver W. Weaver, 89, a pioneer resident of Dewitt county, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Samuels, at Osage, Iowa, of complications.
    The body will be shipped to Clinton Wednesday at 1 p.m. over the Illinois Central railroad, and taken to the Reeser Funeral home, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in charge of Rev. H.B. Wheaton, pastor of the Christian church. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
    He was a son of Solomon and Lydia A. (Niles) Weaver, and was born February 16, 1850. He was married to Amelia Waller June 6, 1872. She died August 22, 1923. He was the father of eight children, three of whom are living. They are Mrs. Minnie Irwin of Hallsville; Mrs. Grace Samuels of Osage, Iowa, and Mrs. Nettie Henson of Cicero, Ill. Three children died in infancy. George Weaver died at Clinton January 15, 1919, and Warren Weaver died in North Dakota December 29, 1934. He also is survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Weaver was the last of a family of ten children.
    All his life Mr. Weaver followed the occupation of a farmer. He resided one mile west of Clinton. He had lived with his daughter in Iowa four years.
    Clinton Daily Journal and Pubic, Clinton, Illinois. Wednesday, 25 January 1939.


    O.W. Weaver
    The body of the late Oliver Wesley Weaver, former DeWitt county farmer who died at Osage, Iowa, Monday night, arrived in Clinton at noon Wednesday over the Illinois Central. It was taken to the Reeser funeral home, where services will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. H.B. Wheaton, pastor of the Christian church. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
    Clinton Daily Journal and Public, Clinton, Illinois. Thursday, 26 January 1939.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18661748/oliver-wesley-weaver

    Oliver married Amelia Waller on 6 Jun 1872 in DeWitt County, Illinois. Amelia was born on 20 Jan 1856 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1923 in DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Henry Clay Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 19 Sep 1853 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1853 in DeWitt County, Illinois.

  9. 10.  Emma Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 19 Sep 1853 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1904 in DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Emma Rode Dead
    DeWitt County Woman Succumbs to Complications of Diseases.
    Clinton, Ill., March 18 – (Special) – This morning at 5:30 at her home northwest of Clinton occurred the death of Mrs. Emma Rode, wife of J.H. Rode. She had been sick for some time, but her death was due to a complication of diseases which developed three weeks ago.
    Deceased was born September 19, 1853 and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Weaver. She was married to Mr. Rode April 15, 1875 and to this union were born six children, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Emma Shue, of Birkbeck, Mrs. Clara Furman of Wapella, Ira E., Warren H., and Ernest, at home. Four brothers also survive. They are Gus, O.W., A.J., and S.C. Weaver, all of this county.
    The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday at 2:30 conducted by Rev. C.N. Wilder, of Champaign. Deceased had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church for years, joining that denomination while a resident of Iowa some fifteen years ago.
    The Weekly Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois. Saturday, 19 March 1904, page 3.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91100549/emma-rode

    Emma married John Henry Rode on 15 Apr 1875 in DeWitt County, Illinois. John was born on 24 Aug 1847 in New Orleans, Louisiana; died on 21 Jan 1913 in Waynesville, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Solomon Christopher Weaver Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 17 Feb 1857 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 20 Aug 1913 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Wapella Township, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Clintonia Township, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Rutledge Township, DeWitt County, Illinois

    Notes:

    S.C. Weaver Dead.
    S.C. Weaver died at 12:30 Wednesday morning in the John Warner hospital. The body was taken to the C.G. Oakman morgue, where it is now resting. Funeral services will be from the First Christian church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of Rev. J.F. Rosborough. Burial in the Weaver family cemetery on the home farm, northwest of Clinton.
    When he trimmed a corn on his left foot, Mr. Weaver contracted diabetic gangrene and when it was found he was in a serious condition he was brought to the hospital for treatment where he has been the last three weeks. The limb slowly deadened as far as the knee and the doctors considered amputating it. The poison having spread throughout the body and it was decided that amputation would not be satisfactory. His wife, children and only brother, Oliver, have been at the bedside almost constantly for several days.
    Solomon Christopher Weaver was the youngest of a family of nine children and son of Solomon and Libbie (Niles) Weaver. He was born February 17, 1857, on the home farm one and a half miles northwest of Clinton. The brothers and sisters who are dead are A.A. Weaver, A.J. Weaver and two brothers who died in infancy, Mrs. Clarinda Converse, Mrs. Elizabeth Huston and Mrs. Emma Rhode, all well known in this vicinity before their death. He was married to Rebecca C. Finch, also a resident of this county. Until seven years ago the family resided on the home farm where he entered extensively into the dairy business, vending the milk in Clinton where he had many patrons.
    Seven years ago the family removed to northwest of Farmer City in the vicinity of Fullerton where they resided until two years ago. They then removed to the O.M. Pond farm, one of the largest in Texas township east of Ospur where he was farming extensively at the time of the death. Last fall he purchased a 436-acre tract of land near Hillsboro, N.D. Mr. Weaver was a member of the Odd Fellow lodge.
    He leaves his wife and seven children: Carrie M. Stone of Dewitt; Evalena Clarke, 416 West Washington street, Clinton; Lawrence, Frank, Charles, Nellie and Solomon Frances all at home. He also leaves one brother, Oliver W. Weaver, living one mile west of Clinton.
    Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 21 August 1913.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18661160/solomon-christopher-weaver

    Wife: Rebecca C Fink
    Father: Solomon Weaver
    Mother: Lydia Ann Niles Weaver
    Children: Carrie May, Evalena, Clarence, Lawrence, Frank, Charles, Nellie Belle, Solomon Francis

    Solomon married Rebecca Catherine Fink on 15 Mar 1877 in DeWitt County, Illinois. Rebecca was born on 8 Apr 1857 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1930 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Mar 1930 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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