Weatherbe, George W.

WEATHERBE, GAURMER, CARROLL

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

Page 761-2

WEATHERBE, GEORGE W.--Section 1, P.O. Victor. His grandfather was a general in the British army. His father was born in Maine, and was a merchant in Prince Edward's Island until he came west to Madison, Wisconsin in 1854, and died from the effects of a fall in Kansas City, Missouri, about 1868. George, one among fifteen children, was born February 9, 1844, on Prince Edward's Island and was raised and educated in Madison, Wisconsin. In the summer of 1861 he enlisted in company H, Sixth Wisconsin infantry, and a few months afterward was discharged on account of impaired health; but, prompted by his restless patriotism, he re-enlisted November 10, 1863, in company B, of the Second Wisconsin volunteers, and participated in the battles of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Big Black River, Vicksburg, Champion's Hill, Egypt Station and numerous skirmishes, and received his final honorable discharge in Austin, Texas, November 15, 1865. He married, March 2, 1871, Mrs. Sarah A. Gaurmer. Her father's name was George Carroll, and he was born in County Donnegal, Ireland, in 1822. Mrs. Weatherbe was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, April 6, 1848, and came to this county when six years old. She was married, April 1, 1866, to George G. Gaurmer, to whom she bore Wm. Norman (born July 24, 1867) and George C. (born January 3, 1869). Mr. Gaurmer's ancestors came from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania during the colonial days. He was born in Pennsylvania, September 8, 1835, and came to this county, a poor man, about 1855, and by frugality and industry accumulated some property, upon which he settled soon after his marriage. He died November 23, 1868, leaving 160 acres and other property, all in good condition and free from debt, to his widow and children. He was a quiet man, and highly respected for his honesty and thrift. The fruits of Mrs. Weatherbe's second marriage are: Mollie B. (born August 2, 1872), Eva J. (born February 21, 1875) and Bertha L. (born August 11, 1877.)