From History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 533.

The subject of this sketch, one of the county’s foreign-born citizens, but a man of more than ordinary enterprise and progressive ideas, is worthy of more than a passing notice at this place. Without attempting words of empty flattery, it is hut the truth to say that there are but few men whose ideas of farming and methods of conducting their farms are as practical as those adopted and put into use by Mr. Weaver. His place embraces 190 acres, not as large as some that might be mentioned, but none will deny that this is one of the best homesteads in the county, because it is properly managed. Certain it is that if his methods and plans were adopted by the masses it would be a benefit to any community. Born November 30, 1841, in Germany, Mr. W. was the son of John J. and Louisa (Shoch) Weaver, also natives of that country. The father was a farmer by calling, and to this occupation Henry J., the fourth of seven children, was reared. Up to the age of 10 years he remained in Germany, emigrating thence to America in 1851 and settling in Clearfield county, Pa., where he made his home for some 20 years, or up to the time of his coming to this county, in 1871. Since that time, as intimated, he has closely attended to his chosen calling. August 25, 1864, Mr. Weaver was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Swolp, of Maryland. They have five children: John E., Reuben M., Christina, Lewis J. and Mary L. Mr. W. is a friend to every worthy enterprise tending to benefit the community. Especially in the direction of school matters is he warmly interested, as well as in other capacities.