Category Archives: Weaver

Happy 105th Wedding Anniversary!🥂

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Pat Shaul

  On September 25, 1913, at St. James Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan, Irene Mae Jenks married Joseph George Jones.  Irene was born to Oliver Torrey Jenks and Evelyn Roselia Seymour on 3 June 1893.  Joseph was born … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Grandpa Weaver!🎂

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Pat Shaul

It was 161 years ago (August 26, 1857) that my great grandfather, Lemuel Weaver was born in Perry County, Ohio, to Gottlieb Weber [Goodliff Weaver] and Anne Lane.  Goodliff immigrated from Württemburg and married Anne in Pennsylvania.   The relocated to … Continue reading →

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Great Grandparent Koontz 131st Anniversary!

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Pat Shaul

It was 131 years ago (August 9, 1885) that my great grandparents, Casmear P. Koontz – call me C.P. – and Phebie Ann Gardner were married in Noble, Indiana.  The photo above was taken with the all five of their … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Cousin’s Husband’s Birthday

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Pat Shaul

  135 years ago (1883) today, Joseph George Jones was born in Troy, Michigan, the son of Major George Jones and Ellen Augusta Schuyler.    On 25 September 1913, he married, Irene Mae Jenks, the daughter of Oliver Torrey Jenks … Continue reading →

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Effie and Lemuel Sitting in a tree or out of their tree ???

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Pat Shaul

On this day, 127 years ago (1891) in Norfolk, Madison Co, Nebraska, my great grandparents, Lemuel Weaver and Effie Clarissa Lee were married.   [The above are their wedding day portrait photographs]  Lemuel was the son of Goodliff Weaver (born Gottlieb … Continue reading →

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Read EVERYTHING and QUESTION

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Pat Shaul

A number of months ago, I found my grandfather’s World War I draft registration on Ancestry. I think was surprised at the misspelling of his middle name.   And wondered why did he not sign the form with his usual flourish … Continue reading →

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Many Christmas Joys … 1916

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Many Christmas Joys be with you.  6620. Post marked Redford, Mich,  Dec. 29, 1916.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie L. [Lee] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Dear Effie,  This is all the cards we have and I must send you … Continue reading →

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Though many miles divide us … – 1918

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Though many miles divide us, the bridge of friendship , true, can quickly span the distance and greetings bear to you.   Post marked Columbus, Ohio. Dec 20, 1918, 9:30 AM.  Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver. Private, Fort Terry, … Continue reading →

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Many merry Christmases.

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Many merry Christmases, Many happy New Years. Unbroken friendships, great accumulations of cheerful recollections and affections on earth, and heaven for us all. – Dickens.       No post mark [Not mailed].  No addressee [message covers both sides of … Continue reading →

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Though the words are few …

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Though the words be few, the wish is true.  Right Happy Christmas Greetings.  Series 2300. No post mark [no mailed].  Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tierman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “Dear Brother, My wish for you is a Happy and … Continue reading →

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