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Denison

Section 7

P.A. Weaver
12 December 1849 - 8 April 1905
w/o E.H. Weaver

Edward Weaver
12 September 1844 - 3 November 1927

ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Mrs. E.H. Weaver Died Yesterday at Her Home on Walker St.

Another of Denison's pioneer citizens passed away yesterday in the death of Mrs. E.H. Weaver at her home, No. 217 East Walker street, at 10 a.m. She had been ill 25 days. The funeral was held from her late home this afternoon at 2:30, the services being conducted by Rev. G.P. Fry. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Weaver, formerly Miss Pamela Kelly, was born in Wabash Co., Indiana, 58 years ago. She was married there November 18, 1869 to E.H. Weaver. They moved to Denison in 1877, where they have since resided. To them were born 3 children. One died in infance; the others, 2 sons, survive her. They are Frank E., of this city, an H. & T.C.fireman; and V.L. Weaver, of Tonio, Washington. The latter will not be here to attend the funeral.
E.H. Weaver, husband of the deceased, was away in Idaho all winter for the benefit of his health, but was recalled 10 days ago on account of his wife's illness. Mrs. Weaver joined the Methodist church in girlhood, but had never united with the church here. She was a member of the Rebekahs, under whose auspices the funeral was held this afternoon.

DEATH ROLL

Ed Weaver, 84, formerly of Denison but a resident of Los Angeles for 18 years, died in that city Monday according to news received here. He is survived by 2 sons, Frank and Vaise L. Weaver; 2 grandchildren, Mrs. E.A. Rodkey, Edmond, Oklahoma; and Mr. Hernian Weaver of California.
The body will be brought to the home of W.F. Weaver, 220 East Morgan street, Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the Weaver home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the I.O.O.F. Lodge, of which Mr. Weaver was a member, in charge.

Edward H. Weaver (brother of J.W. Weaver) born in Ohio (Sept 12, 1844 - Nov 3, 1927) married Permillia A. Kelley (Dec 12, 1849 - April 8, 1905) on Nov 18, 1869 in Wabash Co, Ind. where they farmed before moving to Denison, Texas in 1877. According to newspaper obit, Ed died at age 84 in Los Angeles, California after living there 18 years. He probably moved there after his wife died. Family stories say he and son, Frank E., went there for the gold rush. His body was returned to Texas with funeral held at home of his nephew W.F. Weaver, 220 East Morgan St. E.H. and P.A. are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Denison, Texas. There were 3 children according to obit:

(A) Frank E. (Jan 12, 1872 - July 3, 1962) buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Denison,Tx.

(B) Valse L. married Lulu B. Farquhar in Lockhart,Tx. Lulu was the daughter of Mrs. Genoa Pulliam of Luling,Tx. At time of his father’s death in 1927, V.L. was living in Tomio, Washington.

(C) Third child died in infancy

According to Edward’s obit in 1927, he had two surviving grandchildren: Mrs. E.A. Rodkey, the former Emma Weaver, (1914 graduate of Denison,Tx High School) living in Edmond, OK; and Mr. Herman Weaver of California.

2009 research updated Dec 29, 2012 by Karla Margo May Warborg (1943), eldest of 3 children of Philip
Chesterfield “Doc” May (Jan.23, 1913-April 2003) and Margaret Evelyn May May (Dec.16, 1917 - living )

OAKWOOD CEMETERY

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