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HENRY F. WEAVER, M. D. Among the physicians of Northampton County who through recognized skill and thorough knowledge have gained places of distinction in professional circles, as well as a large patronage from the people, we mention the name of Dr. Weaver, whose home is in Palmer Township, near the city of Easton. He is a native of this county, born on the 27th of June, 1858, to the union of Daniel and Rebecca (Yeisley) Weaver, who were likewise born in this county, and still reside here, making their home in Newburg.

Excellent educational advantages were afforded Dr. Weaver in his youth. After completing the studies of the common schools adjoining the parental home, he entered the schools of Nazareth, where he prosecuted the higher studies for a time. For several years he was also a student under the preceptorship of Dr. R. H. Beck, of Newburg, under whose guidance he entered upon the study of medicine, and continued in this pursuit for five years. In order to more thoroughly prepare himself for the profession he had chosen for his life work, he entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1878 and after several years of faithful study was graduated from that institution in 1881.

During the same year the young Doctor came to Palmer Township, where he opened an office and has since engaged in successful practice. He takes an intelligent interest in everything pertaining to the profession, and is a member of the Easton Medical Society, the meetings of which he attends whenever possible. In politics, while not at all partisan in his opinions, giving to others the same freedom of thought he demands for himself, he is nevertheless at all times and under all circumstances a Democrat, supporting party principles alike when shadowed by defeat or crowned with success.

The marriage of Dr. Weaver occurred in 1881, and united him with Miss Ella, daughter of William and Rebecca Unangst, of Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. Unto their union has been born one daughter, named Emma C. The family are highly esteemed through the locality, and welcome within their hospitable home the best people of the vicinity. The success which has come to Dr. Weaver in his profession is well deserved, for he has been a faithful, intelligent student of therapeutics, and has by close study laid the foundation of his extensive knowledge of the medical science. He is interested in educational affairs, and has served acceptably as a member and Secretary of the School Board of Palmer Township, in which capacity he is now engaged.