David Weaver (1878–1904)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1878
    Died
    1904

    When was David Weaver born? 1878.

    When did David Weaver die? 1904.

    Life story

    David Weaver (1878–1904) was born in 1878, and died in 1904, at about age 26. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.

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    The world David lived through

    1. 1886 · age 8 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1892 · age 14 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    3. 1898 · age 20 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    4. 1900 · age 22 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    5. 1903 · age 25 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    Questions about David Weaver

    When was David Weaver born?

    David Weaver was born in 1878.

    When did David Weaver die?

    David Weaver died in 1904.

    How old was David Weaver at the time of death?

    David Weaver was about 26 years old.

    Where is David Weaver buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when David Weaver was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when David was born.

    Who was president when David Weaver died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when David died.

    What major events happened during David Weaver's lifetime?

    During David's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 14); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 20); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 22); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 25).

    Which U.S. censuses would include David Weaver?

    Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    How many people named David Weaver are on AncestryData?

    2 people named David Weaver are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1878

    2. Death

      1904

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "David Weaver (1878–1904)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-weaver-1878-1904-076fa858/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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