Lewis A. Weaver

As printed in 1882

LEWIS A. WEAVER, farmer, P. O. Farmersvilie, born in Germantown, this county, September 28, 1853, is a son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Heineke) Weaver, also natives of this county. The maternal grandfather, Christian Henry Daniel Heif ncke, was born at Cuxhaven, Hanover, December 15, 1793; emigrated to America in 1817, and landed at Baltimore September 14, and soon after came to Ohio. He acquired a liberal education in the schools of his native land, and here he devoted himself to the study of theology. But at that time there was no theological seminary of the Lutheran Church in this Western country, and he was necessitated to pursue his studies privately, under the direction of Pastors Dechant, Dill and others. In the fa!! of 1820, he applied to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio for authority to preach the Gospel; and sustaining a creditable examination, he was unanimously received into the ranks of the ministry of that church. On January 1, 1826, Rev. Mr. Heineke accepted a call from the Lutheran Church of Miamisburg and became the second pastor of that church after its organization. He served this congregation to the end of his laborious life, July 10, 1859, a term of thirty-three years. Rev. Mr. Heineke was a more than ordinary theologian, stocked with useful knowledge; well posted in the doctrines of his church, possessing a clear head and an honest heart, and able to present his views in few words, clearly and with great force; was modest and a friend of peace. Possessing such amiable qualities, his labors were sought eagerly by those who knew him, and were highly appreciated. Daniel Weaver was born May 13, 1822; was married and became the father of three children; was thrice married; first, to Sarah Replogle, by whom he had one child — Philip; his wife died, after which he married Mary Ann Heincke, by whom he had two children — -Lewis Alfred and Samuel H. His second wife died November 5, 1862, aged thirty-nine years. His third wife was Sarah Ann Geiger, with whom he lived till his death, which occurred March 26, 1878, aged fifty-six years; his widow is still living on the old home place in this township. Mr. Weaver was a wagon-maker by trade, which business he followed seventeen years; thence he gave his attention to farming, which he followed the remainder of his life. He took great delight in hunting, and about the holidays of each year it was his custom to make a hunting tour in Paulding and other northern counties for deer and other game, and as a marksman it was said his aim was sure and never missed its mark. He was a very industrious person from his boyhood up, economical and saved every penny. Starting in life with no capital, he became possessed of eighty acres of land and quite an amount of money, being financially well situated before his death. Our subject grew to maturity, receiving a good common school education; thence he attended the Normal School at Lebanon six months; thence he taught school one year; thence entered upon farming, which occupation he has since followed; was married September 16, 1875, to Mary E., daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Apple, both natives of this township; by this union they have two children — Charles Henry and Walter Edmund. Mr. Weaver bought and located upon the farm where he now resides in the spring of 1879; the farm he purchased of Jacob Apple; it consists of fifty acres of land with good buildings and improvements. Mr. Weaver and wife are members of the Lutheran Church and he is a very active and popular teacher in the Sabbath school.

As printed in The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county; (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.