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JOHN WEAVER, Jr., farmer, P.O. Rosedale, a prominent citizen of Pike Township, was born April 3, 1844, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents are Jacob Weaver, deceased, and Mary Weaver, whose sketch appears in this history. After receiving a rudimental education, he entered, in the fall of 1862, the Ohio Wesleyan University, which institution he attended one year. In the fall of 1863 and winter of 1864, he attended the Iron City Commercial College, at Pittsburgh, Penn., for perhaps four months, when his services were demanded at home. On September 22, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna S. Burnham, a lady of culture and refinement, and a daughter of John H. Burnham, formerly of Madison County, but now residing in Champaign County. Mr. Weaver has for many years, in conection with his farming, been engaged in stock dealing and shipping. He is the owner of 84 acres of tillable land.
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