My Genealogy Hound

GEORGE WEBER, Dorseyville, was born Jan. 29, 1831. His father, John Weber, was a native of Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to America in 1796, when eighteen years of age. He was a weaver by trade, which he followed for a number of years after coming to America. He purchased 112 acres of land in Indiana township, and married Abigal Heinz, of Fayette county, Pa., and seven children have blessed this marriage, George being the youngest. He was educated at the public schools of the township, learned the trade of brick-molding, but has always followed farming. In 1859 he married Susan, daughter of Samuel Hodil, and to them were born seven children, six of whom are now living: Albert C., Maggie (Mrs. Miller), Emma C., Ida M., Eliza J. (deceased), Allie E. and G. M., Mr. Weber now owns one-half of the land purchased by his father. He is a highly respected citizen of Indiana township, was school director for twelve years, is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a republican.