William J. Weir, 7 North 52 West
William claimed eighty acres in section 5, 7N 52W in 1892.
1861 West Flamboro, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada Jeanette Weir is 11.
1861 Nepean, Carleton, Ontario, Canada Andrew Weir is 1.
WILLIAM'S FAMILY
James Weir came to the Sterling area from Canada in 1865, to work for the railroad. By 1866, he was a foreman, and moved his family to the area. The settlement was called Weir, when Julesburg #3 was founded in 1881.
In 1870, the Weld County census has James Weir as a railroad section foreman, 40, Elizabeth 40, Joseph 19, Jennie 17, William 13, Andrew 10, and Charles 1.
Later, Weir moved his family to Sterling, along with several of the Weir buildings, including the family home which was moved in sections.
The 1880 census - Weld County, of course, because there was no Logan County or Sedgwick County -
James is 49, Elizabeth 48, Andrew J. 19, Charles A. 11, Frank 8, Minnie May 7, and Robert G. 5.
The Weir family founded several business in Sterling, becoming prominent citizens of the community. Andy Weir's building was the first post office and his sister Edna, the first postmaster.
January 5, 1900 "Mrs. Edna W. Weir, the popular and efficient clerk and recorder of Logan county, returned home from Merino last night where she had spent a few days visiting her brother, T. K. Propst, and family."
WILLIAM
William J. Weir, born in Canada West to Joseph Weir and Elizabeth Granger, married Katie Baskins, 17, born in Pennsylvania to Wm. Baskins and Annie Snyder, in North Platte, Nebraska on November 30, 1879.
All parents were witnesses.
William Baskins, a corporal in K, 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry, ied July 21, 1889, a headstone to be placed in North Platte, Nebraska. FindGrave # 14938766 has him buried there 1820-1889, with Anna (Snyder) Baskins 1834-1896 # 14938688.
The Baskins were in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in 1870 William 50, Anna 36, Elizabeth 22, Emma 15, George 13 ,Martha 11, Charlies 10, Ella 8, CATHERINE 5, and Harriet 1.
March 3, 1896 North Platte "Mrs. Anna Baskins, mother of George and Chas. Baskins, died at her home in the Third ward this morning, after a rather prolonged illness. The deceased had been a resident of the city for about fifteen years and was a very estimable lady. The funeral will probably be held Thursday, although at this hour arrangements have not been fully completed. "
1897 North Platte "George Baskins, who was married at Williamsport, Pa., on Tuesday last to Miss Maggie Ranck, will arrive home to-night accompanied by his bride. The baggage of the couple came in last night and on one of the trunks is tied a lady's slipper and a large white muslin tie, evidence that Williams-port friends bade them a hearty good-bye. Mrs. Baskins is quite well known in town having visited here a time or two. The Tribune extends its congratulations to the newly wedded couple. "
Thanks to Southeastern Colorado Genealogical Society, Pueblo Colorado, Summer 1981.
November 1897 North Platte "It is whispered that Chas. Weir, the popular Third district conductor, will claim for his bride one of Cheyenne's fair belles on the 27th of this month, dwelling apartments having already been rented and furnished in this city."
William, 22, a railroad brakeman, and Katie 17, are in North Platte, Nebraska in 1880.
In 1891 W.J. Weir of Pueblo, Colorado, registered at the Monte Christo Hotel in Salida, Colorado.
1895 Railway Conductor 
In 1896 W.J. Weir was one of a dozen conductors on "First Division"
1907 Midland Valley Railroad "W.J. Weir has been appointed Trainmaster, with office at Muskogee, Ind. T."
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The Railway Conductor of 1909 mortuary records have "Brother W. J. Weir, Division 131, Little Rock Arkansas."
He's buried in Sterling - July 8, 1857- June 8, 1909, # 58307104.
One tree said that Katherine, born August 18, 1864 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, died in 1920 in Ogden, Utah.
Katherine's sister Carrie Johnson is in Pueblo, Colorado in 1930, 60, born in Pennsylvania, with John A. Johnson 58 born in Sweden. They have Willliam F. 35 born in Nebraska, and a grandson Clyde Scherman 20 born in Scolorado.
November 1897 North Platte "Willie Weir, who has been making his home with George Baskins, went to Florence, Colorado Sunday night, in which place his mother resides."
October 1901 North Platte "J. C. "Weir was in town yesterday taking out letters of administration in the estate of his late brother, Josiah Weir."
1912 North Platte "Mrs. Weir and daughters, of Denver, who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir this week, have returned home."
Wm. J. Weir is a railroad brakeman in 1880 Omaha, Nebraska, 22, born in Canada, with Kate J. 17 born in Pennsylvania, her parents also born in Pennsylvania.
His brother Charles wrote "W. J. Weir is trainmaster on the Midland Valley railway at Fort Smith, Arkansas."
1911 Sterling "Mrs. W. J. Weir and Miss Maude Mears of Fort Worth, Texas, who have visiting at the home of J. J. Weir in this city left today for their home."
"W. J. Weir is trainmaster on the Midland Valley railway at Fort Smith, Arkansas;"
William John Weir 1857-1909 is buried in Sterling # 58307104
William Jack Weir was born July 6, 1883 in North Platte to William J. Weir and Kate Baskings.
In 1900 Otero County, Colorado, William Weir is a hired man, born July 1883 in Nebraska, father in Indiana, mother in Ohio. He's working for Burt and Belle McIntosh.
In 1910 Pueblo County, William is a farm laborer, 26, a cousin of widower Edward S. Fulton 35, and his four kids.
(Edward's wife Minnie Romig was age 6 in 1880 North Platte, daughter of Ann Romig 32 born in Pennsylvania, married but no spouse. They're next to Wm. Baskins 60 and Ann 46 Baskins._
Wm J. Weir and Carrie Harper married on May 6, 1913 in Pueblo County, Colorado.
He was a farmer in Pueblo County, Colorado, with wife Carrie Weir.
In 1920 Pueblo County, William is farming, 37, born in Nebraska, father born in Iowa?, with Carrie 39 born in Missouri.
William and Carrie are in Boone, Pueblo County, Colorado in 1940, no children.
He registered for WWII in Boone, Colorado, with Cary Weir.
Carrie Weir 1880-1948 is buried in Fowler, Colorado 35348890, with William J. Weir 1883-1957 # 35348912.
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