of Summit County, Ohio · documented from the public record
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Jacob F. Weidner 1827 – 1900
Jacob F. Weidner⚭ Catherine Anna Hess
childrenElizabeth Weidner · Charles A. Weidner · Mary C. Weidner · George F. Weidner · Nellie G. Weidner
Their story
What the record says
Born January 18, 1827 in Wertemberg (Wurttemberg), Germany.
Lost his mother at eight days old.
Trained as a cooper.
Emigrated to America 1849, one year in Cleveland, then to Cuyahoga Falls March 1850 where he ran a cooperage.
Served on the City Council.
Died December 8, 1900.
Married Catherine Anna Hess August 9, 1853 at Vermillion, Ohio.
Methodist Episcopal.
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