Anton Weis Obituaries

ANTON WEIS Obituaries.

WATERTOWN REPUBLICAN

Wednesday, August 20, 1884

Anton Weis, one of our oldest residents, died suddenly of an apoplexy last Friday night at his home in the First ward in the 17th year of his age.  Deceased was the father-in-law of Wm. Buchheit and had been a resident of Watertown for about 32 years.  Before coming here he lived some six months in Milwaukee.  He was a native of Westphalia on the Rhine.  He was a quiet, industrious citizen, and carried on the business of weaver.  His wife and several children survive him.

THE WATERTOWN GAZETTE

Friday, August 22, 1884

Friday night August 15, 1884 Anton Weis a resident of Watertown since 1852 departed this life of apoplexy at his home in the 1st ward, at the age of 77 years.  Deceased was a native of Westphalia, Germany, and before settling in Watertown resided for a short time in Milwaukee.  During his residence in this city he formed a large acquaintance and had the good will of all of them.  He was honest and upright in all of his dealings, and was a most stimable citizen.  His wife and four children survive him, being Mrs. Wm. Buchheit, of this city; Albert Weis of Marshall, Jos Weis, a civil engineer in New York City, adn Henry Weis of Milwaukee.  His funeral which was held on Monday was attended by a large number of deceased’s frieds and his remains were laid at rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.