Richard Weaver (American politician)
American politician (1827–1906)
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Richard Weaver (1827–1906) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
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Richard Weaver | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate | |
| In office 1879–1880 | |
| Constituency | 10th District |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1827 Sussex, England |
| Died | December 26, 1906 (aged 79) Sussex, Wisconsin, US |
| Resting place | St. Alban's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Sussex, Wisconsin |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Rhoda Stone (m. 1848) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Thomas Weaver (brother) |
| Occupation | Banker, politician |
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Biography
Weaver was born on August 25, 1827, in Sussex, England.[1] He moved to Oneida County, New York before settling in what is now Lisbon, Waukesha County, Wisconsin in 1837.[2] On November 22, 1848, Weaver married Rhoda Stone. They would have two daughters.[3]
Weaver died at his home in Sussex, Wisconsin on December 26, 1906.[3] He was buried at St. Alban's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Sussex.
His father, James Weaver, and brother, Thomas Weaver, were also members of the Assembly.
Legislative career
Weaver was a member of the Assembly during the 1878 session before representing the 10th District in the Senate during the 1880 and 1881 sessions.[4] He was a Democrat.[3]
