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George Peter Weaver

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George Peter Weaver

Birth
Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
23 Jun 1933 (aged 72)
Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Paxinos, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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George was the spouse of Isabella Metz.

George Peter Weaver FAG No. 53012054

The Shamokin News Dispatch, Sat., June 24, 1933, p. 2.
Geo. P. Weaver, Widely Known Citizen, Dies.
Retired Sunbury Street Business Man Succumbs Following Serious Illness of Two Weeks – Was Retired Miller.
Veteran Member of Odd Fellows.
George P. Weaver, pioneer miller and former local merchant, died at 1:00 yesterday afternoon at his residence, 2 West Commerce Street, from a complication of serious illness of two weeks.
Mr. Weaver had been living retired during the past five years, prior to which for 18 years he had conducted a general store on Sunbury Street, directly opposite the Washington school building and where his place of business was a mecca of school children and enjoyed large clientele from among neighbors. He was one of the community’s most widely known and high respected residents, was a member of the First United Brethren Church, and of Lodge No. 664, I.O.O.F.
George Peter Weaver was born at Berrysburg, August 17, 1862, and was reared to manhood at that place. As a youth he learned his trade as a miller and for many years was employed in that capacity by the late William A. Reed at Shamokin rolling mils, near Paxinos. Retiring from active milling service he removed to this city where he engaged in business. He was married here to Miss Izzie Metz, a member of a pioneer local family, and she, with two daughters, Mrs. Hannah Rarick, of Massilon, Ohio, and Carrie, at home, survive. He was the last member of his family.
The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The Shamokin News Dispatch, Mon., June 26, 1933, p. 3.
GEORGE WEAVER FUNERAL AT 10:30 TUESDAY AT HOME The funeral of George P. Weaver, pioneer miller and retired local businessman, who expired Friday afternoon at his residence, 2 West Commerce street, following a lingering illness, is to be held from the home at 10:30 tomorrow morning. Rev. Dr. W. E. Fischer, of Trinity Lutheran church, will have charge of the services. Following last rites at the residence, the cortege will proceed to Pillow where burial will be made in the family plot in the Fairview cemetery.
George was the spouse of Isabella Metz.

George Peter Weaver FAG No. 53012054

The Shamokin News Dispatch, Sat., June 24, 1933, p. 2.
Geo. P. Weaver, Widely Known Citizen, Dies.
Retired Sunbury Street Business Man Succumbs Following Serious Illness of Two Weeks – Was Retired Miller.
Veteran Member of Odd Fellows.
George P. Weaver, pioneer miller and former local merchant, died at 1:00 yesterday afternoon at his residence, 2 West Commerce Street, from a complication of serious illness of two weeks.
Mr. Weaver had been living retired during the past five years, prior to which for 18 years he had conducted a general store on Sunbury Street, directly opposite the Washington school building and where his place of business was a mecca of school children and enjoyed large clientele from among neighbors. He was one of the community’s most widely known and high respected residents, was a member of the First United Brethren Church, and of Lodge No. 664, I.O.O.F.
George Peter Weaver was born at Berrysburg, August 17, 1862, and was reared to manhood at that place. As a youth he learned his trade as a miller and for many years was employed in that capacity by the late William A. Reed at Shamokin rolling mils, near Paxinos. Retiring from active milling service he removed to this city where he engaged in business. He was married here to Miss Izzie Metz, a member of a pioneer local family, and she, with two daughters, Mrs. Hannah Rarick, of Massilon, Ohio, and Carrie, at home, survive. He was the last member of his family.
The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The Shamokin News Dispatch, Mon., June 26, 1933, p. 3.
GEORGE WEAVER FUNERAL AT 10:30 TUESDAY AT HOME The funeral of George P. Weaver, pioneer miller and retired local businessman, who expired Friday afternoon at his residence, 2 West Commerce street, following a lingering illness, is to be held from the home at 10:30 tomorrow morning. Rev. Dr. W. E. Fischer, of Trinity Lutheran church, will have charge of the services. Following last rites at the residence, the cortege will proceed to Pillow where burial will be made in the family plot in the Fairview cemetery.


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