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CHARLES C. WEAVER, a representative citizen and the popular ex-Supervisor of Allentown City, is recognized as a man of executive ability and clear judgment, and as an official has rendered valuable service to the general public, and efficiently conducted the duties entrusted to his care, thus commanding the respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen. He was born near Easton, Northampton County, this state, April 12, 1830, and is the son of Charles and Catherine (Hummel) Weaver, who were both natives of the above county. The father, a tanner and finisher by trade, was a man prominent in the affairs of his section, and departed this life in 1881. His father was Valentine Weaver, a native of Germany, who emigrated to America and died in Northampton County.

Charles C. Weaver, of this sketch, was the third child in order of birth in his parents’ family of nine children, eight of whom lived to attain mature years. Valentine, the eldest of the family, is now deceased, his death occurring suddenly while residing in Catasauqua, in November, 1893; and Anna is also deceased. Those besides our subject are Malinda, Frances, Emma, Benjamin and Hilliard.

The subject of this sketch received his first schooling at Mellor, where his parents were residing, and after prosecuting his studies for a number of years left the schoolroom and began to work out on neighboring farms, which occupation he continued until reaching his twentieth year. He then moved to Plymouth, and from there to Wilkes Barre, this state, where he was engaged until 1865, the date of his removal to Allentown.

Deeply interested in all matters pertaining to local and national interests, Mr. Weaver is a man of the people, ever ready to lend a helping hand in the promotion of material advancement and public enterprises. In 1890 he was elected Supervisor of Allentown under Mayor Lehr, and was the incumbent of the position for two years.

September 27, 1857, Mr. Weaver and Miss Martha Prengle were united in marriage. The lady was born in Plymouth, this state, and was the daughter of John and Phoebe Prengle. By her union with our subject she became the mother of nine children, of whom those living are William C., John B., Franklin D., Lizzie May, Gertrude B., Valentine W. and Ruth C. Alfred and Burton are deceased.

In his political relations, Mr. Weaver is a stanch adherent of Democratic principles, and is a leader of his party in this section. He is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and one of the most highly esteemed residents of Allentown, where he has resided for so many years.