Weber Family, Moundville, Vernon County, Missouri

Weber Family of Moundville

Verna Weber Steele writes that her Great Grandfather was Henry Benjamin Weber. He was born in Pennsylvania on 11/13/1839 but she has found nothing before that. His son, William, was born in the town of Troutville, county of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

The family of Henry Benjamin and Catherine Zilliox Weber.
Back Row: William B., David Eli, Henry Fredinand and Frank K.

Front Row: Helena, Henry, Charlotte Amanda (on his lap) Catherine and Mary E.

Verna tells that Henry and Catherine had 2 other children not in this picture who were likely deceased at the taking. They were George G. and Anna. They died a few days apart. Anna on July 13, 1886 and George. Anna is buried at Hackberry Cemetery.

On Wednesday, July 28, 1886, George Weber, drowned near Lambert's Ford on Drywood Creek. George, his father and three younger brothers were seining the creek. About five in the afternoon, George decided to swim across the creek. He did not get far. The next day, his body was taken to Hackberry School for a funeral and burial. George was 21 years old at the time of his death.

The obituary for Henry B. Weber was in the March 25, 1908 Nevada Daily Mail. It is interesting in that it tells that two funerals were held - one in German at the home and one in English at Hackberry School which was beside Hackberry Cemetery.

Henry B. Weber and his wife Katharina Zilliox are buried at Hackberry cemetery along with other relatives.
Photo taken June 3, 2011.

Verna's grandparents were William Benjamin Weber and his wife, Luty Bell Hubbell Weber. Luty Bell is listed in the Moundville Lutheran Church Confirmations and in other Lutheran records. Verna tells that Luty Bell was born in Illinois October 15, 1872. She and William are buried in Deerfield Cemetery.

The scan to the right is the family of William Benjamin and Luty (Lulu) Bell Hubbell.

Back Row: Cliffie A., Vernie Katherine, Franklin Curtis, Mary Magdaline, Margaret (Maggie) and William Grover.

Front Row: Helena Lorena (Lena), Luty, Martha Bell, William and Lewis Daniel.

Frank Weber (left) of Moundville and his cousin from Pennsylvania were both killed in the 1904 World's Fair Train Wreck. He was the son of Henry B. and Catherine Zilliox Weber, and had been born January 3, 1878. He was a brother to William above. Frank is buried in Hackberry Cemetery.

G. A. Weber (right) was a cousin of Frank Weber and was from Troutville, Pennsylvania. G. A. had been visiting cousins, Mrs. A. C. Corrington and George Korb. He caught the evening train to the Worlds Fair with his cousin Frank, intending to go on back to Pennsylvania from there. He was also killed in the 1904 World's Fair Train Wreck.

Verna writes that G. A. Weber's name was George Adam and he was born 8/2/1857 in Brady Twp, Clearfield Co., PA. He was a Nephew of Godfrey [Gottfried] and Margbeth Zilliox, his mother, Maria, being a sister to Godfrey. G. A. married Catherine A. Aurand. They had 8 children and 4 of them died before the age of two. Catherine was expecting at the time of her husband's death. They were buried in the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery in Brady Twp, PA., until 8/19/1960 when they were reinterred in Sandy Twp. Clearfield Co., PA. in Morningside Cemetery.

Space reserved for a photo of G.A. Weber.

Left: The children of Henry B. and Katherine Zilliox Weber: George, Will, Henry, Elli and Anna about 1878 /79. Anna died July 18, 1885. George drowned in Big Drywood on July 28, 1886. Both are buried at Hackberry Cemetery.

Right: William Benjamin Weber and his wife, Luty Bell Hubbell Weber.

Left: Wedding picture of William Grover Weber and Maria Paulina Wettengel 6/19/1921. William Grover was a grandson of Henry B. and son of William B. Weber (above)

Right: The first three of their 5 children. Margaretta born 5/16/1922, Immanuel Nathaniel born 10/09/1924, Cornelius Irenius born 6/12/1927, later they had William Seth born 12/16/1930 and Simon Peter 6/7/1938. Grover was a Lutheran Minister and lived in Iowa most of his adult life. He died 1/09/1987.

Verna says that the picture to the left is of Cleffie Weber Emery and her husband Harold Emery.

The photo to the right is Martha Bell Weber. She married Orville Atchison but the marriage did not last but a few years. She took her maiden name back when they were divorced.

Verna tells that the photo to the left is the wedding picture of Helena[Lena] Weber Hamilton and her husband Bill.

The photo to the right is of Lena and their two boys Billy and Dicky.

Verna sent these photos of her parents: Lewis and Marzie Cocke Weber. They ran away and got married at the age of 17. Lewis was a farmer and they lived in the Moundville and Deerfield area most of their married life with a brief time spent in Pa. and Ca. They had 6 children and were married for 69 1/2 yrs.

Verna sent this picture of Clara Margaret Weber Peck and her Husband Raymond Peck on their 50th wedding Anniversary with their children. Back row left to right Jessie Bell, Raymond, Maggie. Front Row left to right Albert, Raymond, Bill, William Seth, Kenny, and Paul.

Grave marker for Henry J. Weber and wife Elizabeth. Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, MO.

Left: Grave marker for Weber Children at Welborn Cemetery, Moundville. Burials include Reuben M., John E, and Mary L. They were Children of H. J. and E. Weber.

This family was in Moundville very early and was featured in the 1887 History of Vernon County. However, the reference book made a major error and referred to them as Weaver instead of Weber. I will present it first as it appears in that old book.

As printed verbatim in the original History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 533.

NOTE THIS IS INCORRECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HENRY J. WEAVER

(Farmer, Section 29, Post-office Moundville).

The subject of this sketch, one of the county’s foreign-born citizens, but a man of more than ordinary enterprise and progressive ideas, is worthy of more than a passing notice at this place. Without attempting words of empty flattery, it is hut the truth to say that there are but few men whose ideas of farming and methods of conducting their farms are as practical as those adopted and put into use by Mr. Weaver. His place embraces 190 acres, not as large as some that might be mentioned, but none will deny that this is one of the best homesteads in the county, because it is properly managed. Certain it is that if his methods and plans were adopted by the masses it would be a benefit to any community. Born November 30, 1841, in Germany, Mr. W. was the son of John J. and Louisa (Shoch) Weaver, also natives of that country. The father was a farmer by calling, and to this occupation Henry J., the fourth of seven children, was reared. Up to the age of 10 years he remained in Germany, emigrating thence to America in 1851 and settling in Clearfield county, Pa., where he made his home for some 20 years, or up to the time of his coming to this county, in 1871. Since that time, as intimated, he has closely attended to his chosen calling. August 25, 1864, Mr. Weaver was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Swolp, of Maryland. They have five children: John E., Reuben M., Christina, Lewis J. and Mary L. Mr. W. is a friend to every worthy enterprise tending to benefit the community. Especially in the direction of school matters is he warmly interested, as well as in other capacities.

Here is how it should have read:

From History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 533.

HENRY J. WEBER

(Farmer, Section 29, Post-office Moundville).

The subject of this sketch, one of the county’s foreign-born citizens, but a man of more than ordinary enterprise and progressive ideas, is worthy of more than a passing notice at this place. Without attempting words of empty flattery, it is hut the truth to say that there are but few men whose ideas of farming and methods of conducting their farms are as practical as those adopted and put into use by Mr. Weber. His place embraces 190 acres, not as large as some that might be mentioned, but none will deny that this is one of the best homesteads in the county, because it is properly managed. Certain it is that if his methods and plans were adopted by the masses it would be a benefit to any community. Born November 30, 1841, in Germany, Mr. W. was the son of John J. and Louisa (Shoch) Weber, also natives of that country. The father was a farmer by calling, and to this occupation Henry J., the fourth of seven children, was reared. Up to the age of 10 years he remained in Germany, emigrating thence to America in 1851 and settling in Clearfield county, Pa., where he made his home for some 20 years, or up to the time of his coming to this county, in 1871. Since that time, as intimated, he has closely attended to his chosen calling. August 25, 1864, Mr. Weber was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Swolp, of Maryland. They have five children: John E., Reuben M., Christina, Lewis J. and Mary L. Mr. W. is a friend to every worthy enterprise tending to benefit the community. Especially in the direction of school matters is he warmly interested, as well as in other capacities.

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	Grave marker for Henry J. Weber and wife Elizabeth. Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, MO.
	Left: Grave marker for Weber Children at Welborn Cemetery, Moundville. Burials include Reuben M., John E, and Mary L. They were Children of H. J. and E. Weber.