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     Matthew Webster was born c 1564.¹ He was the son of John Webster.¹ Matthew Webster married Elizabeth Ashton, daughter of John Ashton, on 17 Apr 1587 at Cossington Parish, Leicester, England.²

     Robert Webster was baptized on 17 Nov 1619 at Cossington Parish, Leicester, England.¹ He was the son of John Webster and Agnes Smith.¹

     Thomas Webster was baptized on 24 Nov 1616 at Cossington Parish, Leicester, England.¹ He was the son of John Webster and Agnes Smith.¹

     William Webster was baptized on 26 Sep 1614 at Cossington Parish, Leicester, England.¹ He was the son of John Webster and Agnes Smith.¹

     William Webster was born c 1460.¹

     William Webster was the son of John Webster and Emett Wells.¹
     William Webster of Thrussington was living in 1585.¹

     William Webster was the son of John Webster.¹ William Webster died.² He was buried on 5 Feb 1572 at Cossington Parish, Leicester, England.²

     William Weed was born in 1833.¹ He married Emily J. Olds, daughter of Asa Gilbert Olds and Lucy Church, on 3 Jul 1884.¹
     William Weed was "of West Green, Pa."¹

     Ammiel Weekes was born in 1632/33 at England.¹ He was the son of George Weekes and Jane Clapp.¹ Ammiel Weekes died on 20 Apr 1679.²

     George Weekes married Jane Clapp, daughter of William Clapp, at England. George Weekes was born c 1600 at Devonshire (probably), England.¹ He died on 28 Dec 1650.²
     He immigrated in 1635 to Dorchester, Massachusetts; he came in the same ship with Rev. Richard Mather.³
"He and his wife were admitted to the church Dec. 21, 1639; and he was 'made free' May 13, 1640. He was one of the 'Seven Men' (Selectmen) of the town in 1645, 1647, 1648 and perhaps in other years; and was frequently appointed to other positions of trust. He was a surveyor, as well as a farmer; and was often placed on commissions to lay out roads, to determine town lines and farm boundaries, etc."
"George Weekes died Dec. 28, 1650, as appears from the original inventory of his estate now on file in the Probate Office at Boston; a copy of which, made by the author, is given in the Appendix (A. 1.) His widow married Jonas Humphrey, as his second wife; he died March 19, 1662; she died August 2, 1668, leaving a will, a copy of which is herein given: (Appendix A. 2.)"⁴

     Jane Weekes married Benjamin Bates.² Jane Weekes was born c 1631 at England (probably).^3,4 She was the daughter of George Weekes and Jane Clapp.¹

     Joseph Weekes was born c 1635 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of George Weekes and Jane Clapp.¹

     Elizabeth Weeks was born on 16 Sep 1653.¹ She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹

     George Weeks was born on 26 Nov 1658.¹ He was the son of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹ George Weeks died on 27 Oct 1659.¹

     George Weeks was baptized on 2 Oct 1664.¹ He was the son of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Hannah Weeks was baptized on 13 Sep 1668.¹ She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Jane Weeks was born on 30 Sep 1662.¹ She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹ Jane Weeks married John Blackman on 26 Mar 1685.¹ Jane Weeks died on 8 Aug 1735 at age 72.¹

     John Weeks was born on 25 Feb 1651/52.¹ He was the son of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Mary Weeks married Henry White, son of Edward White, at Dorchester, Massachusetts.¹ Mary Weeks was born on 10 Nov 1656 at Dorchester, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).
     As one of the "children of the church," she "assented to the government and discipline of Christ in his church," March 5, 1676/7.²

     Mindwell Weeks married Abiel Bird, son of John Bird and Elizabeth Williams, on 29 Jan 1704/5.¹ Mindwell Weeks died on 19 Dec 1724.²

     Renew Weeks was born on 12 Aug 1660.¹ She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Samuel Weeks was born on 25 Jan 1669/70.¹ He was the son of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹ Samuel Weeks died b 11 May 1683.²
     Samuel is not listed by Holman.³

     Sarah Weeks was baptized on 19 Aug 1666.¹ She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹
     They were living at Greenwich, Rhode Island, in 1718.¹

     Submit Weeks was born on 3 Feb 1671/72.¹ She was the daughter of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹

     William Weeks married Elizabeth (?).² William Weeks was born c 1628 at England.³ He was the son of George Weekes and Jane Clapp.¹ William Weeks died in 1677.
     He was "admitted to ffreedome and tooke his oathe, " May 3, 1665. There is no record of his admission to the church; his wife was admitted at the same time with his brother Ammiel and wife -- May 18, 1656. Land was granted to him by the town in 1652; in the same year he was paid for certain writing done for the town. ... In 1674, he was chosen 'Clerk of the Writs,' and Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths; and was the 'bold innovator' who restored the practice of designating the months by the 'heathen' names, instead of numbers. He held these offices at the time of his death, which took place December 13, 1677, -- his will having been made three days before. His widow, Elizabeth, married Timothy Mather as his second wife, March 20, 1678 - 9. On the 17th of September, 1686, she, as executrix for her late husband, William Weekes, conveyed certain lands to Captain Roger Clapp, to satisfy a claim held by him against the estate. She died Feb. 20, 1709-10, aged 79 years."⁴

     William Weeks was the son of William Weeks and Elizabeth (?).¹ William Weeks died b 11 May 1683.²
     William is not listed by Holman.³

     (?) Weesner was born on 20 Jun 1903. He was the son of John Henry Weesner and Minnie Ridgely.

     Christopher William Weesner was born on 10 Oct 1906 at Richland County, Illinois.^4,5 He was the son of Martin Jacob Weesner and Margaret Minnie Schmidt.³ Christopher William Weesner married Venus Michael, daughter of Olin Robert Michael and Ruby M. Richards, on 19 Aug 1930 at the bride's home, Richland County, Illinois. The marriage was performed by Dow Ridgely.^6,7 Christopher William Weesner died on 29 Aug 2005 at their apartment, Pasadena, Texas, at age 98.^3,8 He was buried on 3 Sep 2005 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.⁹
     "Chris and Venus Weesner of Pasadena, Texas, formerly of Olney, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on August 19, 2005.
"Christopher and Venus Michael Weesner were married August 19, 1930, at the home of the bride's mother in Parkersburg.
"They have one daughter, Margaret Ann King, her twin brother, Jerome Michael Weesner, who died in infancy, and son-in-law, Richard King, of Pasadena, Texas. They have three grandchildren, David, Danny and Debbie Schnautz, all living in or near Pasadena, Texas. They have four great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaugher.
"No formal celebration is planned but cards would be appreciated at Pine Tree Lodge, 5128 Pine, Box 51, Pasadena, TX 77503."¹⁰
     His obituary states:
     "Chris W. Weesner, 98
"Chris W. Weesner, 98, of Olney, died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2005, in Pasadena, Texas.
"Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Minister Joe Eggebrecht and Brother Bill Cox officiating.
"Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney.
"Mr. Weesner was born October 10, 1906, in Richland County, the son of Martin and Minnie (Schmidt) Weesner. He married Venus Michael on August 19, 1930. She survives.
"He was a school teacher and worked for Pure Oil Company and Richland Memorial Hospital. He retired as a painter.
"He was a member of Elm Stret Christian Church in Olney.
"Mr. Weesner is survived by his wife of 75 years, Venus Weesner, of Pasadena, Texas; twin children, Margaret Ann King and her husband, Richard, of Pasadena, Texas and Jerome Michael Weesner, who died in infancy; three grandchildren, David, Danny, and Debbie Schnautz of Pasadena, Texas; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; four nephews, Eugene Weesner, Jack Leathers, Jim Wisner and Richard Inyart, five nieces, Dove Hudson, Carolyn Masterson, Marilyn Stirrett, Alice Pampe and Alwyn Lichner.
"He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Lucy Leathers, Beulah Eichhorst, Marjorie Wisner, Elsie Rash Bryan and Lavange Inyart; one brother, Guy Weesner; three nephews, Bill Weesner, Jewell Eichhorst and Don Wisner; and four nieces, Carroll Rose, Bernita Utz, Betty Burton and Patty Rash.
"Memorials my be made to Vistas Healthcare of Texas L. P., 18333 Bay Blvd., Suite 550, Houston, Texas 77058."³

     Jerome Michael Weesner was born on 5 Dec 1941.¹ He died on 6 Dec 1941 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois.⁴ He was the son of Christopher William Weesner and Venus Michael.^2,3 Jerome Michael Weesner was buried on 7 Dec 1941 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.⁴

     John Henry Weesner was born on 27 Feb 1871. He married Minnie Ridgely, daughter of James Ridgely and Emma Louise Hedrick, on 22 Mar 1899; she was 19, he was 28.² John Henry Weesner died on 10 Sep 1949 at age 78. He was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.³
     John Henry Weesner and Minnie Weesner appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois, as follows:
     Weesner, John H., head, 38, married once, 11 years, b. Ill., parents b. N. C., general farmer
      , Minnie E., 32, married once, 11 years, 1 child, none living, b. Ill., parents b. Ill.⁴
     His obituary states:
     "John Henry Weesner, 78, a lifelong resident of the Calhoun community, passed away Satuday at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis where he had undergone major surgery. Born in Edwards county Sept. 27, 1871, he spent his entire life in Richland County and had followed farming as his occupation. He is survived by his wife Minnie, a foster daughter, Mrs. Jean Harding of Olney, a foster grandson, Damon Harding of Olney, two brothers, Eli and Charles Weesner. both of Calhoun, and one sister, Mrs. Rolla Markman, also of Calhoun. The body was brought to Olney and funeral services were held at Dunkard Church near Parkersburg with interment in the church cemetery."⁵