Paul D. Weiss, who is successfully engaged in the business of
building and contracting in Staunton, was born in Saxony, Germany, on
the 10th of July, 1874. His parents J. G. and Rosa (Garber) Weiss, were
both natives of Saxony whence they came to the United States in 1880,
settling in Staunton. The father worked in the mines until 1891 when he
retired, but still makes his home in Staunton. The mother died in 1908.
They were the parents of fifteen children: Paulina, who is living in St.
Louis; Rosa, a resident of Staunton; Fred, who is deceased; Ernest, also
living in Staunton; Lewis and Frederick, both of whom are deceased;
Charles, who is living in Staunton; Mary, a resident of the same place;
Paul D., our subject; Philip, deceased; John, who is residing in
Staunton; Frank, who is dead; Adolph, a resident of Staunton; Lydia,
living at home; and Anna, who is deceased.
The parochial schools
of Staunton provided Paul D. Weiss with his education, which was therein
pursued until he was fourteen years of age. Laying aside his text-books
he became a miner and remained two years in this occupation. At the
expiration of that period he proceeded to St. Louis and gave his
attention to the carpenter’s trade, subsequently locating in Mount
Olive. After a period of four years he removed to Staunton, where he has
ever since been engaged in contracting and building. He is now
associated with H. J. Furtwangler and during the period of their
partnership they have erected some of the largest and finest buildings
in Staunton and vicinity. They are skillful workmen and thoroughly
reliable, having succeeded in building up an excellent business in this
locality.
Mr. Weiss was married in 1899 to Miss Ida Fritz, a
native of Staunton. Not having had any children of their own Mr. and
Mrs. Weiss adopted a son and daughter: Wilfred, who is at home; and
Gertrude, who is deceased.
A democrat in politics, Mr. Weiss has
twice been elected a member of the town board, now serving his second
term in this capacity. He is a member of the Carpenters’ Union and his
religious affiliation is with the Lutheran church, of which his wife is
also a member. He is one of the enterprising and determined citizens of
the town, whose energies are directed toward the development of his
business in which he is meeting with splendid success.
Extracted 17 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 567-568.
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