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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Jonathan Weir
Death of an old Resident. Mr. Jonathan Weir, a Respected Citizen and Pioneer Manufacturer, Passes Away. Mr. Jonathan Weir, an old and respected resident of Moncton died at 6 o'clock on Saturday evening after a some what protracted illness. The deceased was born in Paisley, Scotland, 69 years ago last October and came to this country in 1831. He learned the machinist and in company with a man named Denoon started a machine shop in a small way where the works now stand. In the course of time Mr. Weir bought out Mr. Denoon's interest and carried on the business himself until some years ago when his son, John P. became associated with him under the name of J. Weir and son. Mr. Weir in 1859 turned out the first steam engine ever erected in Moncton, but the principal parts were then imported. Mr. Weir has always taken an interest in civic affairs and served a term at the Council Board some years ago, being again elected last March as alderman for ward 2. He also took a lively interest in religious affairs, temperance and other moral work, was senior elder in the Presbyterian church, an active member of the Y.M.C.A. and in his younger years took an active interest in the order of Sons of Temperance. Deceased has been in falling health for some time and was confined to his residence for about two months and to his bed for about three weeks. He leaves a widow, two sons and five daughters. The sons are Allan and John P., the latter having been associated with him in business. The daughters are Mrs. James Bayne of Truro, Mrs. William Crockett; Mrs. Norman Sinclair of Moncton and Agnes and Jennie, unmarried.
Newspaper: The Moncton Daily Times, Monday, 23 January 1893
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