OBIT: George W. WESTON, 1889, native of Huntingdon County, PA

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  Mr. George W. Weston departed this life on Saturday, February 16, at 9 
o'clock, aged 44 years, 11 months.  George was born and raised in 
Warriorsmark township.  He was the son of Mr. Elijah Weston, a man well known 
in this section.  After working on the farm till the war cloud came over this 
fair land, George was among the first to offer his services to his country.  
He was a brave soldier, was wounded in the elbow and the ball was never 
removed.  It caused him pain all his days.  After the war he married a Miss 
Mary Campbell, of Millersville, Lancaster county, who died some years ago, 
leaving one son, Geary.  Five years ago he married Miss Emma Conrad and they 
were blessed with one daughter.  He leaves the following brothers and 
sisters: Elijha, Thomas, Graffius, David and Winfield; Mrs. May Biglow, of 
Tyrone, Mrs. Abbot, of Virginia, Mrs. Staultberz Johnston, of Philipsburg, 
and Mrs. Kate Copley, of Warriorsmark Valley.  George was a good Christian, 
being a member of the Methodist church from its youth.  He was a good 
debater, being an active member of the old Warriorsmark literary society; was 
a republican and was always active in working for the party of his choice.  
He was president of the Warriorsmark literary society.  Rev. W. A. Carver 
conducted the services on Monday at 10 o'clock, at his late residence, where 
a large number of relatives and friend[s] gathered to pay their last tribute 
of respect.  His remains were buried in the Warriorsmark cemetery, where his 
father sleeps.  The following old soldiers acted as pallbearers: Captain O. 
S. Rumbarger, Daniel Chamberlain, William Burkett, George W. Mills, G. Rabolt 
and Robert Hanah.  May he rest in peace.

Altoona Tribune, February 21, 1889