Howard County IN Archives Biographies.....Weaver, Joseph A. 1870 - 
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Author: Jackson Morrow (circa 1909)

JOSEPH A. WEAVER.

   Among the young men of Howard county who have forged their way to the front
by sheer force of will and individual merit rather than by the influence and
material assistance of others, no better or worthier example than that of the
subject of this brief life record could be found. Pie is a man of excellent
judgment, which accounts for his uniform success as a builder, possessing clear
ideas in all business matters. Being careful in his calculations, resourceful in
his dealings and eminently honorable in his relations with others, people have
always reposed confidence in his word and his integrity has ever been above
criticism.

   Joseph A. Weaver is a native of Howard county, Indiana, and he has preferred
to spend his life within her borders, believing that greater opportunities were
to be found right at his door than elsewhere, and, judging from his subsequent
success he was wise in this early decision. The date of his birth is recorded as
October 13, 1870. His parents were Daniel and Rachel (Troyer) Weaver, the former
a native of Ohio, who came to Indiana in the latter half of the nineteenth
century, locating in Howard county, where he has always exerted an influence
that has been uplifting in various causes. He at present resides on West
Mulberry street.

   Joseph A. Weaver was reared on his father's farm in Howard township and
attended the country schools in that community. Thirsting for more knowledge
than he could gain there he entered Northwestern College in Illinois where he
took a course preparatory to teaching. He has since then taken a course in an
architectural school known as the International Corresponding course.

   Mr. Weaver has devoted his life's work to carpentry and architecture, along
with farming and he has been singularly successful at his chosen profession, not
only possessing the necessary natural ability, but also the energy, perseverance
and capacity for study which are necessary in acquiring success in this honored
calling. He moved to Kokomo in 1900, and the following year began contracting;
since then his building operations have been extensive, principally on dwellings
throughout the city, gaining a wide reputation for skill and honesty of purpose
in all his work.

   Our subject was united in marriage to Belle A. McPherson on February 27,
1895, a native of Illinois. She received an academic education in Missouri. In
his domestic relations Mr. Weaver has been most fortunate, being the father of a
most estimable family, every member of which is not only devoted to him, but
mutually devoted to each other's interests, a family that has deserved all the
affection of his nature, stimulated his pride, increased his hopes and
contributed much to his happiness and his success in life. The names and dates
of birth of his children are herewith appended: Ervin A., born January 3, 1896;
Freda A., born August 18, 1899; Norma O., born May 22, 1901; Leon V., born
August 21, 1905. They are all bright children with promise of successful futures.

   Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are members of the Evangelical Association. The former is
a class leader and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school; also treasurer
of the board of trustees of this church. Fraternally Mr. Weaver is a member of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, also the Maccabees. He is a stanch
Republican but has never taken an active part in politics. He lives in a fine
and up-to-date residence at 608 East Mulberry street, surrounded by all modern
improvements and their cozy and well furnished home is often the gathering place
for admiring friends. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver having been ever since their coming to
Kokomo popular among a large circle of acquaintances who know them to be people
of refinement, uprightness and hospitality, worthy of the utmost respect.


Additional Comments:
From:

HISTORY OF HOWARD COUNTY INDIANA
BY
JACKSON MORROW, B. A.
ILLUSTRATED
VOL. II
B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

(circa 1909)



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