Wayne County Press,
Thursday, May 5, 1910,
p. 3, col. 6

Full of years and good deeds, David Weaver, an old and highly respected citizen of Wayne County, passed away at his home in Johnsonville at 8:40 O  Clock last Thursday evening.  His death was caused by paralysis. He was first strickenlast July, again in September and the third time about a month before he died.

He was born December 3, 1830, in Monroe County, Ohio, and was therefore 79 years, 4 months and 18 days old at the time of his departure.

He and his brother, Isaac Weaver, came to Wayne County in 1853, about two years before their parents arrived.  Each of the brothers took up 160 acres of government land in what was then Arrington township, now located in Berry township.

The subject of our sketch was a cabinet maker and carpenter by trade, at which  business he worked while clearing his farm.  He made many coffins from walnut lumber.  He would haul logs to the mill and have them sawed and from this lumber he would make the coffins.

In the course of time he added to his original quarter section of land and his efforts were blessed with a splendid degree of prosperity.

April 15, 1859, he was united in marriage with Miss Naomi Spicer, who passed away December 3, 1885.  Nine children--six sons and three daughters --were born to this union.   Two of the sons, twins, died in infancy.  All of the other children are still living, as follows: George H. Weaver, Lewis H. Weaver, Frank Weaver, Theodore Weaver, Mrs. Lake [sic] Whitson, Mrs. Cynthia Tibbs, and Mrs. Owen Galbraith. All of the children but one live in Wayne County. Mrs. Galbraith lives in St. Louis.

Deceased was married again, January 29, 1892, to Mrs. Mary C. Taylor who survives him.  Deceased is also survived by one brother, J.H. Weaver and two sisters-- Mrs. Sarah A. Yockey and Mrs. Maria Leathers, all of whom reside in Wayne County Twenty-five grandchildren and one great grandchild survive the deceased.

Mr. Weaver united with the Christian church in a meeting held at the Weaver school house about the year 1870 and remained a faithful member of the same until death.   Politically he was a Republican.

About fifteen years ago he and his wife removed to Johnsonville, where he lived the remainder of his days.

Deceased possessed a kindly disposition and was noted for his generosity.  Not only did he do well by his own household but to others as well.

Many a worthy man who was struggling hard to get along has been helped in a time of need by Mr. Weaver.

Funeral services were held at eleven o’clock Saturday and were conducted by Eld. Chas. L. Wood, assisted by Rev. Pierre DeLain. Interment in Hale Cemetery, two miles south of Johnsonville.