Weir - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Weir family name

themick1128 — 2012-05-22 20:59:23Z

I realize your post is from 1999, but I thought it may still be worth a try anyway. The Essie Weir you mentioned that was born in Nova Scotia and is the daughter of Daniel (Hunter) Weir is in my family tree. I have a little information on them. Maybe by now, you may have a lot more!

Re: John Weir

happyhouse5 — 2012-05-19 05:00:07Z

My dads family comes from dundee scotland My fathers name was Andrew collins weir His fathers name was Andrew Weir I am not sure if his fathers middle name was Collins His mothers name was willamina Leith Weir

Ellen Jane Weir (1822) Thomas Pearson

jacqui63m — 2012-04-30 10:59:16Z

Can anyone help me with info on a Thomas Pearson a clergyman/ son of Edward Pearson who married my gt gt gt aunt Ellen Jane/Jane Ellen Weir (b1822) 1862 Dublin (Ire). My knowledge of Ellen is so limited. I would love to find something on her and her husband
Can anyone help?
Jacqui

Hannah Phibbs Weir (1821) George Allen (bc1821)

jacqui63m — 2012-04-30 10:53:03Z

Can anyone help me with info on a George Allen (bc1820) son of John Allen who married my gt gt gt aunt Hannah Phibbs Weir (b1821) 27th Sept 1853 in Mullingar Co Westmeath (Ire). My knowledge of Hannah stops prior to her marriage and begins again some time after George's death.
I know Hannah was a widow by 1901 and she died herself in 1916 aged 95. Following George's death Hannah move in with her sisters and brother in Belmont Ave Dublin.
Can anyone help?
Jacqui

Re: David t. Weir

lwilson181 — 2012-04-14 23:52:54Z

I have a book that lists two men named David T. Weir.

One passage lists him as a child of Robert and Sarah Weir. Other siblings include Andrew James, William, Benjamin V., John Young, Jane (Carr). The family lived in Indiana. This David T. married Anna Eliza Townsend. Sarah died 21 September 1843; her husband Robert died 22 September 1843 (hours apart).

Another passage list David T. Weir born about 1835. The book does not mention his wife, but names his children: Willie, George, Harry C, Charles Murton and Mary Sanford. This Weir family lived in Kentucky.

These passages are from Weir / Wear Families From Here & There to the White House, by Spore and Jones. There is more detail. If you believe either is the David T. you are seeking, I will scan the passages and send them to you.

Larry

Re: David t. Weir

susanwinnbrandt — 2012-04-14 17:31:16Z

I just found your question. David Tilford Weir was my great great great grandfather. I do have information on his line. Please feel free to contact me or veiw the tree: Brandt Family Tree. Susan Carroll Winn Brandt ssklsbrand@aol.com

Weir Family in Glace Bay Nova Scotia

genemacgillivary — 2012-04-13 22:50:25Z

Hello,
Looking for information on an Ada Blanche Wear (weir) who was born Oct 13,1888. Daughter of Prudy.1911 Census shows she was living at 53 Trinity Avenue Sydney, NS
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Velvet

George & Lizzie Weir

pamware17_1 — 2012-04-09 02:06:18Z

I'm updating this message. I'm still looking for info on my great grandparents. Their names were Alfred George Weir, b. 1864 in England. Went by "George" and his wife Elizabeth. She went by "Lizzie" Weir, b. 1870 in Ireland. Between 1900 & 1910 George changed their last names to "Ware". They had 4 children: Viola, Edward (my grandfather), Fredrick, and Alfred.

weir

genemacgillivary — 2012-04-03 03:58:47Z

Looking for anyone who may know of a william lester weir adopted by macdonald family in pei had a younger brother harry. William kept mothers last name, brother not sure.Both were in orphanage in charlottetown, pei. Believe mother to be blanche weir of ns, nb.

Re: Weirs in Colorado.

CateBoggs42 — 2012-03-26 23:12:41Z

Sharon, if you send me your email address, I'll put you in touch with my aunt in Longmont, CO. A Weir family who are part of our Weir lineage used to live next door to my aunt and uncle. She may know how to get in touch with them.

Re: Hugh N Weir

cherysmith — 2012-03-26 15:13:50Z

Hugh N. Weir was born 1819 and died March 7, 1848 in Vera Cruz, Mexico in the Mexican war. He had a twin brother Isaac in the same war who died on the ship on the way home in 1848. Their parents MAY HAVE BEEN John Weir and Isabel Black Weir. Isabel is in Carroll Co in 1840 and 1850 and may have been in Clark Co, Ga before that.
Carrie

Weir Family in Sevier County, Arkansas

creekx — 2012-03-25 15:54:23Z

Looking for parents of Martha Melinda Weir, b. 2/14/1863; m. John Franklin Pettigrew 12/22/1889 in Sevier County. Any information on the Weir Family would be greatly appreciated.

Finding a father of an Illegitimate child

smartiehouse — 2012-03-15 12:19:50Z

My great grandfather came from Scotland and was always known as William Findlay here. I have just started doing research about him and found he was actually an illegitimate child that was born in 1889. With the help of some AMAZING members I have narrowed down that his mom was Isabelle Weir, based on his birth certificate, was named William Findlay Weir. Based on the census data from 1901 in Scotland he is living with his grandparents in the same area he was born. I am not sure how to track down the linage of his mom and find his dad.

Also, does anyone know if there was a lot of shame in being an illegitimate child in the 1880's? Would he have been scorn and blacklisted? I am trying to figure out why he dropped the Weir when he came to the US.

Re: Robert Weir, born 1 November 1752, Ulster, Ireland

1_ken382 — 2012-03-09 14:56:48Z

I know it's been a while since you posted that inquiry, but I'm after exactly the same information. I'm descended from Robert via his son John and have hit an enormous brick wall.

I'm sorry I'm not much help, but any information you might have gathered and are willing to share with me would be greatly appreciated.

Weirs in Colorado.

sharonweir99 — 2012-02-22 00:00:57Z

I am looking for Weirs who came from Scotland to Alberta Canada around 1850. One of the Children of John Kerry Weir went to Texas and then to Colorado.They were in the Brush Colorado and I know there are other Weirs in that area now but have gotten no responce from them. Anyone Know about them or Other John Kerry Weir Children? Ido not know where in Scotland they came from.

Re: James D. Weir

alfster — 2012-02-20 21:13:57Z

I am related to James and Fidelia myself through their son William Henry Weir. I can't help with the details you request but would be happy to share what I know.

Re: Weir Family - Cavan Ontario Canada

jacqui63m — 2012-02-17 10:39:59Z

Hi. Firstly my sincere apologies for not getting back to you sooner.

My family Weir are those of Hall Craig (Enniskillen) Co Fermanagh and subsequently Lakeview (Lough Arrow, Riverstown) Sligo.
I know there is a connection to the Gillyholme Weirs but as of yet not been able to find it.
Thanks
Jacqui

Re: Weir Family - Cavan Ontario Canada

jacqui63m — 2012-02-17 10:37:07Z

Hi.Firstly, my sincere apologies for not getting back to you sooner.
Any info at all would be terrific. I know there is a connection to my family Weir but, as of yet, not been able to find it.
My family Weir are the Weirs of Hall Craig (Enniskillen) Co Fermanagh and then subsequently Lake View (Lough Arrow, Riverstown) Sligo
Thanks
Jacqui

Re: Parents of Christian Weir, b 1820 in North Carolina

dplus9 — 2012-02-15 01:26:56Z

Thank you for your message - I looked at your tree and you've done a lot of work. I'll be looking it over for a while. I'm definitely interested in any of the Wears that ended up in Illinois. I have a gut feeling that the reason Christian Wear moved from Indiana following his wife's death, to Illinois, had something to do with a family link. I know he ended up in Perry Co, Illinois, and there was a Wear family there just prior to the Civil War, but the husband was killed in or died during the war...
I checked the book for Salathiel Veach, but there is no record for him. But there are four veaches listed:
Joseph, son of Zadock and Margaret Veach, b 1837. He enlisted Apr 1862 and died of disease May 1862.
McKendrie L., son of Zadock and Margaret Veach, born 1840. He enlisted in Apr 1862 with his brother Joseph, and died of disease in Aug 1862.
Samuel Jones Veach, son of Zadock and Margaret Veach, b 1843. He enlisted 2 Apr 1862 (Joseph and McKendrie enlisted 26 Apr) and was paroled at Salisbury NC on 23 May 1865, with no additional information.
Finally, William Veach, also son of Zadock and Margaret Veach, b 1839. William was consrcipted in Jul 1862 in Wake County and was paroled at Appomattox Court House on 9 Apr 1865. He died on 6 Dec 1896 and is buried in the Thomasville City Cemetery. There is a more complete bio of William here and I'll transcribe it if you're interested.
Hope this helps, and thanks again!

Re: Parents of Christian Weir, b 1820 in North Carolina

myadamsline — 2012-02-08 05:10:25Z

I have found a John Wear/Weer/Weir who was born in Rowan, NC about 1815. I believe he is one of the missing children of John Wear/Weer/Weir and Salome Houke.

This John Wear (b. 1815) married Rachel Thomas and moved to Schuyler, IL sometime after 1842.

Because I am surmising that he is the son of John and Salome, I used the 1830 census to be sure I wasn't giving them an extra son. Having done that, it seems likely that he was their second son.

I also identified two missing children: a daughter born about 1818 and a son born about 1825.

You can see my page for John Sr. and Salome here, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5570884/person/6082411464?add...

There you will see that I've also idenfified some possible brothers of John Sr.

One of those possible brothers, David Wear, is the grandfather of a Mary E. Wear who married Salathiel Veach of Davidson. Salathiel Veach was born about 1832.

In the 1910 census, Salathiel says he served on the Confederate side in the Civil War. Would you be willing to look in your book to see if he appears there? I have found no record of his military service anyplace else.

Many thanks & best wishes...

Re: Weir family of Jefferson, Belmont and Harrison Counties of Ohio.

JackEhmer — 2012-02-05 22:11:54Z

John is my stone wall. I would suggest looking in all three counties in 1850 census to see if you can find info on Jesse.

Re: Weir family of Jefferson, Belmont and Harrison Counties of Ohio.

joycewatkins2 — 2012-02-05 13:13:04Z

Hi, thank you for this information. Do you know your gggrandfather John Weir's parents names? I heard from another source that the Weir family was part Cherokee indian, those who live in Kansas.

Re: Weir family of Jefferson, Belmont and Harrison Counties of Ohio.

JackEhmer — 2012-02-05 00:44:22Z

Hi joyce.

My ggg grandfather was John Weir, born about 1801 in Maryland. He married Elizabeth Paxon. In 1850, they were living in Mt Pleasant in Jefferson County. In 1860, John was living in Colerain Township in Belmont County. He died about 1880 in Moorefield, about 12 miles west of Cadiz. All three of these places were within about 25 miles of each other. I have nothing on Jesse but they certainly could have been brothers. It is possible that they were Quakers since Mt Pleasant was heavily Quaker at that time.

Re: Weir family of Jefferson, Belmont and Harrison Counties of Ohio.

joycewatkins2 — 2012-02-04 21:43:02Z

Hi, my name is Joyce Watkins Donahoo. My great great great grandmother was Juliet Weir of Cadiz Ohio. Her father who is my direct descendant is Jesse Weir of Cadiz Ohio, also Belmont Co. I can not find anything on him Jesse Weir was born around 1808. I would love to find more of my Weir family but can't find anything. My ggggrandfather Jesse Weir was married to Martha Carrick. I wish I could find something on the Weir family Can you help

william WEIR m Jane Scobie Kilmarnock to Australia

curtis7251 — 2012-01-29 03:41:31Z

Any information on William, Jane or their daughter Margaret who married Robert Paulin in 1858 in Victoria Australia

Edward Weir Pennsylvania

raugustyniak54 — 2012-01-20 02:45:25Z

Edward Weir was my great great great grandfather. He was married to Mary Ann Baker Yarnall. I am seeking any information about his parents. I am trying to find out if there is any relation to Rebecca Weir Simpson - grandmother of Ulysses S. Grant. Thanks.

Re: Weir Family Site

loyce71 — 2012-01-15 05:34:36Z

My great grandmother was a Weir and so I would like to be included in your list. Have been working on our families
for over 40 years.

Re: Weir too!

jessi2413 — 2012-01-10 21:35:55Z

My mother Ann Virgina Rabideau was Pearl Rabideau sister,they are the daughters of Ephran and Agnes Rabideau from Hemmingford Province of Quebec, Canada.
Edward Weir is. Pearl's Son. I knew him all my life. My granfather and grandmother raised Edward.
Edwards Children live in this area within twenty miles from where I presently live. I would like to help you with any information that would held you.
My name is Joseph Boulerice Phone 518-493-2882. My address is 3148 Military Turnpike West Chazy, Ny 12992

Re: Weir too!

jessi2413 — 2012-01-10 21:35:48Z

Re: Albert Weir

VAUTRIN_ROOTS — 2012-01-04 19:42:34Z

Hi Georgia,

There was a discussion earlier in this post about a photo of Jasper with daughter Elizabeth. I would like a copy of that if you still have it.

Have you come across any information regarding Nelle Weir (married Garvin) or Nora Belle Weir (married Lewis). They both ended up in Los Angeles.

Thank you,
Scott Vautrin
Vautrin68@aol.com

Re: Albert Weir

pinyon1 — 2012-01-03 16:12:02Z

william weir sr was a presbyterian. part of the scottish coventeers that settled in fishing creek s.c. his son william weir jr moved on to Ky. His sons Telemachus and James Harrison Weir were born in Logan-Todd county Ky. Telemachus Weir graduated from Cumberland College as a presbyterian minister and served in southern Ky. and northern Tenn. later to Illinois and then Texas. but kept in touch by mail with James but also with William Weir and Elizabeth Latimer. The Weir's were all either Presbyterian or Methodist. He refered to William as brother but most assume he meant as church brother. some people think they were relatives and others as fellow church members. I could never find anything on William's parents just some on his children and decendents.

Re: Albert Weir

karenjweinberg — 2012-01-03 01:59:46Z

I just saw your reply. William Weir and Elizabeth Latimer were my great-great grandparents.

Re: Albert Weir

karenjweinberg — 2012-01-03 01:54:49Z

I would love a copy! Thank you so much. How did you come to own the photo? I heard that he was buried in East Cleveland. I was there a couple of weeks ago but could not locate his grave. He is my great grandfather. My email is karenjweinberg@gmail.com

Re: Albert Weir

mpsoerensen — 2011-12-31 18:55:44Z

Hello,

I have just aquired a very nice photo of Albert Sweeney Weir in his wheelchair, from about 1902, together with his two sons, Albert and Robert.

Send an e-mail if you would like a copy.

All the best,

Morten

Re: Jacob Weir Margaret Lavina Crippen

ebetht20041 — 2011-12-27 21:13:14Z

It is awesome to find this information. My great-grandmother is Mary Catherine (Newell) Wyer. Her father is Ernest Cleveland Newell. I'm trying to trace this section of my family back farther, and would love to learn more about them.

My mother is Paula (Murdock)Thompson and my grandmother is Sharon(Wyer)Murdock.

Marion Weir Moore 1918-2011 Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-12-25 15:23:00Z

NORTH LIMA, OH – Private services were held for Marion L. Moore, 93, who passed away Monday morning, Dec. 19, 2011, at Assumption Village Care Center.

Marion was born July 21, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Tod and Ada (Jones) Weir.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and of Youngstown Business College.
Marion worked as a clerk for Dr. James Dambrogio.
She was of the Baptist faith.

During World War II, Marion worked for the Red Cross.
She was a member of the Youngstown Club and the Youngstown Country Club, where she was an avid golfer and was active in establishing a bowling league.
Marion and her husband, Virgil H. Moore, did a lot of charity work with the Youngstown Rotary Club and with the Ester Hamilton Group.
Marion’s husband, Virgil, passed away in August of 2000.

She leaves two daughters, Jane Dambrogio of Transfer Pa. and Susan Moore-Johnson of Canfield, Ohio; two grandchildren, Susan Gibbons, and Peter Johnson; and one great-granddaughter, Tarah Hood.

Besides her husband and parents, Marion was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Laura Hood and her uncle and aunt, Jared and Elizabeth Cone, who raised her.

Arrangements were by the Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com

Mahoning

Re: Weir Family - Cavan Ontario Canada

marchellavich — 2011-12-21 22:57:40Z

Hello, your thread caught my attention when googling the name Weir for a family tree. I am familiar with the family name Weir and once knew a William (bill) Weir who resided in the Hamilton Ontario area... Can you provide more details?

Re: Who is the father of Thomas Weir d. 1864, of Weir, Mississippi?

lavonne16 — 2011-12-20 03:31:58Z

I have a JOHN WEIR born 1811 Washington Co, PA (?) married a Nancy DeWindt Kipp in Jackson Co, OH. They didn't name a son John but might as well have! They did name the first son George D (I believe for DeWindt) who was killed quite young in the Civil War.
The only other son was named Andrew. They had five daughters.
I have a picture (quite by accident) of John.

He died in Bates Co., MO. Was a teacher at a one room school house, and farmed on the side.
I know all this about him, except his parents! Like you said, so many Johns!
There is also a Weir, KS....and the family always believed it was named for their family. I can find no proof of this.
If there is anyone out there that knows of this family, I would appreciate any information!
Lavonne Parrish,

Who is the father of Thomas Weir d. 1864, of Weir, Mississippi?

weirhouse61 — 2011-12-20 02:16:39Z

I'm descended from Thomas Weir, married to Isabella McKee, whoes sons, John and James founded Weir, MS. Most internet and family info say Thomas's parents are Capt. John and Elizabeth McKelvey Weer, of Kings Mountain, NC. But I have found two Thomas's, reported to be their son. One is Thomas McKelvey Weer buried next to his wife, Catharine Kidd Dickey in El Bethel Cemetery in Kings Mt.(which I believe is Capt John's son).

The other is buried next to his wife, Isabelle McKee in Bethsalem Presb. Church, Weir, MS.(Who I believe is the father of John & James) So who is the father of the Thomas buried in Mississippi? Or is it like the Newhart show, "This is my brother Thomas, and this is my other brother Thomas :-)"

And, for all you future Weir parents - please don't name your sons John, Thomas, or James - it's getting really confusing!
Thanks
Scott Weir (hypocritical father of John Scott Weir)

Re: Weir Family Site

jlmxdn — 2011-11-14 10:09:49Z

jlmxdn@yahoo.com My grandmother was a weir and lived in prairie creek indiana

Re: Weir Family - Cavan Ontario Canada

jacqui63m — 2011-11-08 16:18:02Z

Hi, thanks for getting back to me.
My actual direct line goes to, and beyond, the Hall Craig Weirs (Fermanagh)
Although I can't yet find the connection to the Gillyholme Weirs I know there is one. Any info at all will be a start and a great help.

Jacqui

Thomas McCrady Weir - researching parents and grandparents

davenaliepman — 2011-11-08 14:04:50Z

Searching the parents and grand parent of Thomas McCrady Weir. Born 02 Mar 1814 Washington County, PA.. Lived in Ohio where met Lavina Whitmore Weir Feb 25 1836 married Guernsey Ohio. First Settler Henry County IL 1841 followed by father-in-law John Whitmore and Elizabeth Archibald Whitmore.

Buried in Clover Chapel Cemetery - Woodhull Henry County IL is father-in-law John Whitmore, Elizabeth Archibald Whitmore and some of Whitmore children. Buried next to David Whitmore is Leonar Weir Infant Child of T.M. and L.W. Weir ~ directly next to T.M. and L.W. Child is Andrew Weir... With dates I assume that this Andrew Weir is the father of Thomas McCrady Weir. Thomas M Weir and Lavina Whitmore weir move from Woodhull, Henry County, Ohio to Cherokee County, KANSAS and purchase 160 acres of prime land to establish the city of Weir Kansas

Any assistance would be so appreciated. Janisue Weir Rigel

Charlie Weir, husband of Hattie Mitchell

KIMBERLYBOLAND80 — 2011-11-07 23:09:37Z

Hi I am looking for any info on a Charlie (middle initial C?) Weir probably in Mississippi. He married Hattie Irma Mitchell (July 26,1910?) and they had my great-grandmother Lora E Weir.
Hattie later married a McCluskey, possibly a Floyd C. McCluskey.
Any info on the Weir's would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Kimberly

Re: Weir Family - Cavan Ontario Canada

cleocat158 — 2011-11-02 15:20:41Z

Hi Jacqui, your query caught my eye because of the Weir name but I don't think there is a connection between your Weirs & mine, who were from Antrim & settled in Sydenham Twp., Ontario, 1870. Are you looking for information on them before they left Ireland or after they arrived in Canada? Please let me know.

Weir Family - Cavan Ontario Canada

jacqui63m — 2011-11-01 17:36:58Z

Hi, I am looking for the Weir family who left GILLYHOLME (Nth of Ireland) around 1839 to go to Canada. They settled in an area called CAVAN in ONTARIO.
WILLIAM and AGNES (Nee Teevan) were married in 1817 (Fermanagh).
Their two eldest children, George (b1818) and Elizabeth (b1819), remained in Fermanagh but there are three other children who were baptised in the Devenish parish who must have went with William and Agnes. They are William christened 23/2/1820, Thomas christened 28/3/1830 and Anne Jane christened 23/9/1832. It does seem funny that there is a ten year gap between William and Thomas but i can't find any others in this period. It is believed that Agnes died shortly after arriving in Canada.
Can anyone help?
Jacqui

Re: Albert Weir

pinyon1 — 2011-10-30 15:08:57Z

my original post was asking about connections between William Weir md Elizabth Latimer and William Weir Jr md Sarah Gregory. i know they corresponded and live in Tenn. and Ky and i believe they were both from same church congregation. I don't know if they were directly connected.
I have read a letter from Telemacus Weir son of William Weir Jr that was sent to William Weir and Elizabeth Latimer

Re: Albert Weir

karenjweinberg — 2011-10-30 12:56:35Z

Thank you

Re: Albert Weir

GeorgiaAttebery — 2011-10-30 12:40:09Z

My husband received your message. Unfortunately, he is unable to help me research very much. I have looked thru his paperwork and I find no Albert Sweeney Weir. His great grandfather was Albert Thompson Weir, Ash Grove, Mo. His grandfather was Albert Thomas Weir. I will continue to look thru his papers to be sure I haven't missed something. Please let me know is there is anything else I can help you with. Thank you
Georgia Attebery

Re: Albert Weir

karenjweinberg — 2011-10-29 14:33:22Z

I know this is a very old post, but I just saw it. I am the granddaughter of Sophie Weir Grotberg, who was the daughter of Albert Sweeney Weir, who you mention. I know Albert died in Cleveland Ohio and was buried at an east Cleveland cemetery, but I can't find which one. My cousin lives there and he is not in the East Cleveland Community Cemetery. How would I find which one he is in? Thank you. Karen Grotberg Weinberg

Re: Albert Weir

karenjweinberg — 2011-10-29 14:29:21Z

I know all the children of Albert Weir if you still want that information. My grandmother was Sophie, his daughter.