Husband James Wallace Weir 1
Born: 9 Aug 1805 - Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA 1
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Died: 14 Mar 1878 - Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA 1
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Father: Capt. Samuel Weir (1744-1820) 1
Mother: Mary Wallace (1765-1836) 1
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General Notes: Husband - James Wallace Weir
He received a good education, excelled as a scholar, and his taste for study and reading drew him towards the printing-office. He learned the art with John S. Wiestling, and after his apprenticeship spent some time in the printing-house of the Messrs. Johnson, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On the 26th of November, 1833, having been chosen teller of the Harrisburg Bank, he accepted that position, holding it until Oct. 30, 1844, when he was chosen cashier of the bank. When the institution became a national bank in 1874, he was unanimously elected its cashier, which office he held until his death.
He was gifted with rare social qualities and a graceful wit, which made him one of the most companionable of men.
His literary taste and ability were of high order, and he frequently wrote for the press; was the author of several religious tracts, published by the American Sunday-School Union. In 1838 appeared a small volume, "Manual of Prayer," which was published with an introduction by Rev. Albert Barnes, of Philadelphia. In 1854 "The Closet Companion" appeared, and passed through several editions. In the Presbyterian Church he was many years an elder.