JAMES H. WEAVER, farmer, P.O. Johnsonville, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, April 14, 1843, to George and Elizabeth (Gauntz) Weaver.  The father was a native of Virginia, born May 8, 1798, but the mother was born in Pennsylvania, of Dutch origin, May 28, 1806.  His occupation was mostly taht of farming, but by trade was a cabinet-maker.  In 1856, they came to Wayne County, Ill., and made their home here till time of death.  His death occurred October 6, 879,and hers May 24, 1880.  They were the parents of nine children, seven of whom yet survive.  Our subject is the youngest of the family, and was brought to this county when about thirteen years of age, and has since made Wayne County his home.  His occupation has been taht of farming, and in this, his chosen business, he has been very successful, as his farm contains 310 acres of land, most  of which are in a good state of cultivation, and improved with good farm buildings, etc.  He is also engaged in the raising of fruit.  February 21, 1867, he was married, in this county, to Miss Hannah A. Lennell, who was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, duaghter of John W. and Martha (Painter) Lennell.  Mr. and Mrs. Weaver have two children living, and two dead --- Ida Belle, Charles E. (deceased), Lou Ella, and Raleigh T. (deceased).  He is a member of Lodge No. 713, A., F. and A.M., of Johnsonville, and Xenia Lodge of I.O.O.F.  He votes the Republican ticket.