James Edward Weymouth
In memory of
Our Father
James Edward
Weymouth
Died
May 30, 1899,
Aged 57 years
"He died as
he lived, a
Christian."
WEYMOUTH
Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales
1. Obituary
James Edward Weymouth
Death of a Well Known Citizen and Druggist
Died, in Flatonia, Texas, Tuesday, May 30, 1899, at 6 p.m., of locomotor ataxia, JAMES EDWARD WEYMOUTH, a native of New Orleans, aged 58 years.
Again The Caller announces the death of another old and highly esteemed citizen, one whose death, though, had been expected for a long time and who was a patient sufferer for two years.
Mr. Weymouth came to Corpus Christi in the early part of 1875 from New Orleans to accept the position of druggist with Brice Vineyard, who died a few years later. After Mr. Vineyard's death, Mr. Weymouth opened a drug store of his own, which he continued for several years, when his health commenced to fail, and he finally became an invalid, his condition growing worse until he died, suffering about eight years. His devoted and loving wife, it will be remembered, died in this city one year ago this month – June 7, 1898. On the 22d of last September, Mr. Weymouth was taken to Flatonia, where his eldest son is agent for the Aransas Pass railroad, in hopes that the change would do him good. Last week his son, John, of this city, and his daughter, Miss Edith, attending the University of Austin, were notified of his dying condition, and they hastened to his bedside. The remains, accompanied by the two sons and daughter, reached this city Wednesday night, the funeral taking place yesterday at 9:30 o'clock from the Episcopal Church, the funeral being under the auspices of the Knights of Honor and Knights and Ladies of Honor, of which orders he was a member. Deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Flora Helwig, of New Orleans. The afflicted family have the sympathies of a host of friends.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, June 2, 1899, p. 5, col. 3
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Rosa G. Gonzales
2. News Item, 1884
Election of Officers At a meeting of the new board of directors of the Corpus Christi Building and Loan Association last week, the following officers were elected: T. P. Rivera, president: T. J. Turpin, vice president; J.E. Weymouth, secretary and G. R. Scott, attorney. Depository-Doddridge & Davis bank.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, November 23, 1884, p. 5, col. 1
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission
3. News Item, 1889
A handsome iron fence was received here this week to be erected in old Bay View cemetery around the grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Weymouth.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, June 23, 1899, p. 7, col. 2
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Geraldine McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission
4. Marriage information
Fredrika Johanna Van Sloden married James Edward Weymouth in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 28 1872. Fredrika was also born in New Orleans.
Source: Elaine Randall English
Submitted by: Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission
5. Family history
Descendants of James Edward Weymouth
Generation No. 1
1. JAMES EDWARD2 WEYMOUTH (JAMES1) was born Abt. 1842 in New Orleans,
Orleans PR., LA, and died 30 May 1899 in Flatonia, Fayette Co., TX.
Marriage 1: LAURA STILES MOORE 16 July 1868 in Copiah Co., MS, daughter of THOMAS MOORE and LYDIA THETFORD. She was born 19 June 1849 in Claiborne Co., MS, and died 26 July 1871 in Beaureguard, Copiah Co., MS.
Marriage 2: James Edward Weymouth married FREDERIKA JOHANNA VAN SLODEN 28 November 1872 in Orleans PR., LA. She was born Abt. 1848 in New Orleans, LA or Prussia, and died 06 June 1898 in
Corpus Christi, TX.
Child of JAMES WEYMOUTH and LAURA MOORE is:
2. i. ALBERT EDWARD3 WEYMOUTH, b. 1869, Pass Christian or Copiah Co., MS; d. 07 March 1930, State of Texas (Probable).
Children of JAMES WEYMOUTH and FREDERIKA VAN SLODEN are:
ii. JOHN H.3 WEYMOUTH, b. Abt. 1877, Nueces Co., TX (Probable). Apparently ended up being an attorney in San Antonio, TX
iii. EDITH WEYMOUTH.
Notes for EDITH WEYMOUTH:
Per obituary of her father. According to descendants of Edith's half brother, Albert, Edith married an Episcopal minister, called "The Knitting Parson of Mesilla Park" which
is in New Mexico.
Generation No. 2
2. ALBERT EDWARD3 WEYMOUTH (JAMES EDWARD2, JAMES1) was born 1869 in Pass Christian or Copiah Co., MS, and died 07 March 1930 in State of Texas (Probable). He married CHRISTINA KENNEDY, daughter of ALEXANDER KENNEDY and ESTHER WALDEN. She died 24 January 1936 in State of Texas (Probable).
Notes for ALBERT EDWARD WEYMOUTH:
Buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Lot/Block 21/61, Waco, McClennan Co., TX Houston Texas Directories 1892-95 Business: F. M. Tuttle; A. E. Weymouth Location: San Antonio and Aransas Railway Passenger Depot, Grand Central Depot, Freight Depot Occupation: Freight Agent; Chief Clerk, Northeast Corner Lamar Ave., Hutchins, Houston, TX 1894-95 Houston Texas Directories 1892-95 Albert E. Weymouth, S.A. & A.P. Freight Depot chief Clerk Boards 1611
Children of ALBERT WEYMOUTH and CHRISTINA KENNEDY are:
i. INFANT DAUGHTER4 WEYMOUTH, b. Flatonia, Fayette Co., TX.
Notes for INFANT DAUGHTER WEYMOUTH:
Said by descendants to have died as an infant and that "people from miles around came to see the body" because the child was so pretty.
ii. ALEXANDER KENNEDY WEYMOUTH; m. RUBY LEE GAYLE.
Other items from indexes of "Corpus Christi Caller"
05 May 1885, page 5; advertisement: "Twenty varieties monthly roses, for sale by Jas. E. Weymouth." and ad: "Choice evergreens, many new varieties, for sale by Jas. E. Weymouth."
23 Aug 1885, page 5; Male and Female School ad: "Mrs. F. J. Weymouth will reopen her School September 1st in the Gallagher building on Mesquite street, between Schatzell and Lawrence streets."
15 Nov 1885, page 5; Stockholders meeting. J. E. Weymouth was secretary of the Corpus Christi Building and Load Association.
20 Dec 1885, page 5; Kinghts and Ladies of Honor: Jas. E. Weymouth was elected "Protector" at lodge meeting, December 15th. Mr. J. E. Weymouth was also elected treasurer.
17 Jan 1886, page 5; Kitchen fire in the home of Jas. E. Weymouth.
16 May 1886, page 5; Mr. Jas. E. Weymouth to discontinue his business on Mesquite Street and take charge of the prescription department of Messrs. Southgate and Co.'s drug store.
01 Aug 1886, page 5; Death of Rev. Henry C. Weymouth in New Orleans. Brother
to James E. Weymouth.
19 Sep 1886, page 4; A. E. Weymouth to lead the next Y.M.C.A. meeting. 26 Sep 1886, page 5; Personal Mention: "Ed. Weymouth went to Collins (Alice, Tx.) Saturday and will spend Sunday there."
03 Oct 1886, page 5; Resolution of respect, Hall of Aransas Lodge No. 781, on the death of Brother Max Luther's children. Signed by F. J. Weymouth and others.
01 Jan 1887, page 5; Edith Weymouth was one of 6 little girls participating in the Christmas program. They sang "Hang up the Stocking" at the Episcopal church program for children.
05 Feb 1887, page 4; Mrs. F. J. Weymouth was a teacher at the white school, taught grades 5-6, had 52 students enrolled.
25 Jun 1887, page 4; Mrs. F. S. Weymouth approved as teacher for the coming year.
(Note difference in initials? Typo?)
23 Jul 1887, page 4; Report of YMCA meeting: A. E. Weymouth was a member of the executive committee.
07 Jul 1888, page 4; Mrs. F. J. Weymouth applied again for teaching position (accepted).
22 Dec 1888, page 4; Mrs. F. J. Weymouth named as treasurer in the Knights and Ladies of Honor Lodge.
16 Jan 1891, page 4; "Mr. J. E. Weymouth tells of his success in raising bananas the past season, and how the plant is budding again for another bunch of the delicious fruit. He says this is the country in which to raise bananas; in fact his long residence here warrants him in saying that if properly cared for anything will grow successfully."
06 Feb 1891, page 4; Jas. E. Weymouth signs letter of resolution of sympathy extended by the Knights of Honor Lodge on the death of G. Mew.
Confederate Soldiers of Louisiana Confederate Research Sources Volume 3 W page 1050
Weymouth, James E.,Pvt. 2nd Lt. Co. A, 6th La. Inf. En. Fairfax Station, July 7-9, 1861. Present on Rolls to Oct., 1861. Rolls from May, 1862, to Aug., 1862, Present or absent not stated. Roll Sept. and Oct., 1862, Present. Roll Nov. and Dec., 1862, Present or absent not stated. Recapitulation shows: two 2nd Lts. Present for duty. Rolls from Jan., 1863. to June, 1863, Present. Roll July and Aug., 1863, Present or absent not stated. Recapitulation shows: Bvt. 2nd Lt. Present for duty. Rolls from Sept., 1863, to April, 1864, Present. Roll May 1 to Aug. 31, 1864, Absent, sick. Roll Sept. and Oct., 1864, Present. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured Petersburg, Va., March 25, 1865. Sent to Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D. C., March 27, 1865. Recd. Fort Delaware, Del., from Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D. C., March 31, 1865. Name appears as signature to an Oath of Allegiance to the U. S., subscribed to at Fort Delaware, Del., June 17, 1865. Res. New Orleans, La., complexion ruddy, hair dark, eyes gray, height 6 ft. 3 in.
Surname Given Name Middle Initial Company Unit Rank - Induction Rank - Discharge Notes Box #EXCT #Record # WeimarJ.E. A6 Louisiana Infantry. Private 2 Lieutenant Weymouth, James E. 000378003000003519
Weymouth James A6 Louisiana Infantry.Private 2 Lieutenant Weymouth, James E. 000378003000004292
Weymouth JamesE. A6 Louisiana Infantry. Private 2 Lieutenant 000378003000004293
Submitted by: Elaine Randall English, Family of Laura Moore Weymouth, of Lakemont, GA, through Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission