The Family of John Weidman and Mary Ann Hartman Weidman

Parents of John Weidman

Jacob Weidman and Susanna Dotter Weidman

Parents of Mary Ann Hartman

Henry Hartman and Elizabeth Zerfass Hartman

Weidman Family Tree

Dotter Family Tree

Hartman Family Tree

Zerfass Family Tree

Marriages of John Weidman

Marriage to Mary Ann Hartman in 1849

Marriages of Mary Ann Hartman

Marriage to John Weidman in 1849

Biography of John Weidman

From “Early History of Springwater New York”, by Orson Walbridge in 1887.

John Weidman was born in the town of Sparta, Livingston Co., N.Y., on the 16th day of November, 1827. He was a son of Jacob Weidman, and one of a family of twelve children, all now living. He married Mary Ann Hartman, on the 24th day of March, 1849. In 1852 he bought the old Wadams farm, where Ezra Willis now lives, and moved to Springwater on to the said farm, where he lived for a few years, when he sold and bought a large farm of about three hundred and ten acres, on the south part of West Hill, which was mostly wild or unimproved land, but by faithful attention to business and much hard labor he has the farm well cleared, and has erected large and elegant buildings, where he can live and enjoy the fruits of his labors in his declining years. He and his wife are both hale and hearty, and bid fair for ninny years of happiness. They have six living children, Andrew, Joel, John, Jay, Mark, and Matie.

The Obituary of John Weidman

16 November 1827 - 20 August 1888

From the Geneseo Democrat, 29 August 1888.

Died at his residence in Springwater Monday, Aug. 20th, John Weidman, aged 60 years, 9 months and 4 days. Again the reaper death has found its way into the midst of the people of Springwater, and taken from among them one of their most honored and respected citizens.

The death of this Christian gentleman was a severe blow not only to his friends but to the community at large, and we may truly say that no man in that place will be more generally missed than he.

For months past he has been in very poor health, but he rallied and seemed to grow better, and his friends had hopes that his life might be prolonged. About two weeks ago he had a relapse, and he gradually went down until his feet pressed the water’s edge, and he passed over the river. The immediate cause of death was dropsy of the heart, and all through the long night of suffering and anguish before he died he never murmured nor complained. His trust was in God.

Mr. Weidman was born in 1827, in the town of Sparta, on the farm now occupied by J. J. Weidman. He was married to Mary A. Hartman, who survives him. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are living - Andrew R., Joel H., Mrs Mary V. Swarts, John A., Jay K., and Mark H., all of whom were present at his last illness.

Early in life Mr. Weidman embraced religion, and has continued an active and faithful Christian ever since. Always liberal whenever called upon, he took an especial delight in contributing toward the cause of religion. His abilities as a Sunday-school teacher were rare, and he has labored unceasingly for years in the cause, never stopping until his health failed. At one time he was Superintendent of three Sunday-schools and these schools being several miles apart. This was no easy task. However, this seemed to be a delightful work for him, and his whole life was made up of good and noble deeds. His fidelity as a father, and unwearied kindness as a husband is left as a priceless legacy to his family. He has discharged the trusts committed to his care with fidelity and satisfaction, and his friends lay at rest the remains of an upright man and a sincere and faithful Christian.

Mr. Weidman was one of a family of twelve children and the third one to die after having lived an unbroken family for fifty years. Reuben Whiteman died in March, Edward Whiteman died in June, and now the circle is again broken and death has claimed another. The funeral services were held from his late residence on Wednesday, the 22d, at one o’clock. The floral decorations were all beautiful, and were prepared by kind and loving hands. The Rev. Keller preached from the text, “And by it He being dead yet speaketh,” Hebrews 11:4. There was a brief address by Rev. Hunter, of Springwater and the singing was done by the choir of Springwater. After the services the remains were laid at rest in the cemetery at Springwater.

The bearers were Edward Traxler, Geo. Sams, of Dansville; J. B. Wilhelm, W. H. Norton, William Brewer, of Springwater; Ira Lawrence, Parney Hollow.

The Obituary of Mary Ann Hartman Weidman

5 February 1827 - 21 June 1901

No obituary found.

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