James M. Wier 1 2 3 4 5
- Born: 19 May 1842, Lebanon, TN 2 3 5
- Marriage (1): Anna Pigott on 7 February 1868 in Muscatine, IA 1 2
- Died: 23 October 1903, Muscatine, IA at age 61 5
- Buried: After 23 October 1903, Muscatine, IA 5
 General Notes:
James' ages were never consistent on any of the census records. Thus, his true date of birth is unknown.
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The 1880 and 1910 US Census of Muscatine County, Iowa shows Joseph S. Wier, who indicated that his father was born in Tennessee and his mother was born in Ireland.
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JAMES M. WIER, dealer in imported and domestic wines and liquors, also ale, beer, and best brands of cigars; Mr. W. was born in Williamson Co., Tenn, in 1842; was educated at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio; in 1865, he went to La Fayette, Ind; in 1866, he came to Muscatine.
Married Miss Annie Pickett, of this city; they have seven children---Narcissa, Katy, Lizzie, Annie, Joseph, James and Lorle.
Mr. W. is a Democrat. For his genial manners and liberality, he is highly regarded by his fellow-citizens, is deservedly popular, and, as a citizen is full of energy and enterprise; he is giving much attention to the improvement of horse stock, and is owner of the celebrated Hambletonian stallion, Shakespeare.
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Biographical Section, 1879, page 622
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Noted events in his life were:
• He has alternate birth date of May 1840 and a birth location of Tennessee.
This birth date was given on his 1900 US Census.
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• Military: Civil War, 1862 to 1865, Tennessee. PVT, 2nd Tenn Cav (CSA), Smith's Regiment.
• He appeared on the 1870 US Census in Muscatine, IA on 9 July 1870. 3
1870 US Census
Page 11, Dwelling 70, Family 70, Roll 413
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
John Wier..28..TN..Saloon Keep
(Living with wife and daughter.)
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• He appeared on the 1880 US Census in Muscatine, IA on 3 June 1880. 2
1880 US Census
Page 168D, District 247, Dwelling 58, Family 74, Roll 358, Ward 2
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
Second Street;
James M. Wier..Self..38..TN..Saloon (Prop'r)
(Living with wife and 7 children.)
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• He appeared on the 1900 US Census in Muscatine, IA on 11 June 1900. 6
1900 US Census
Sheet 32A, District 105, Dwelling 668, Family 777, Roll 450, Ward 2
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
407 East Front Street; home owned, no mortgage
James M. Weir..Head..May 1840..60..TN..Saloon Keeper..Widowed
Nora M. Weir..Daughter..Aug 1869..30..IA
Lizzie Weir..Daughter..Jan 1872..28..IA
Anna Weir..Daughter..Aug 1872..27..IA
Joseph Weir..Son..Jan 1875..25..IA..Saloon Keeper
James Weir Jr..Son..Aug 1876..23..IA..Saloon Keeper
Lawlee Weir..Daughter..Feb 1877..23..IA
Sadie B. Weir..Daughter..Dec 1880..19..IA..At School
John Weir..Son..Dec 1881..18..IA..Saloon Keeper
Annie Pigott..Niece..Jun 1873..26..MO
NOTE - James' wife, Anna Pigott, was not listed although it is believed that she lived until 1935. Perhaps James and Anna were divorced. The young niece, Annie Pigott, is probably a daughter from a brother of Anna Pigott.
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• He was buried after 23 October 1903 in the Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine, IA.
Find A Grave Memorial #61593777
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• His obituary was published in the Unknown newspaper after 23 October 1903 in Muscatine, IA.
5 Death of James Wier
'96 Old Resident of the City Passed Away this Morning at His Home.
James M. Wier, who has been a resident of this city since 1868, died this morning at 9:10 o'clock. He was probably one of the most widely known men of this part of the country, having been engaged in business here for many years. He was a man of quiet and retiring habits, never participating in political affairs, but always ready to take a part in public enterprises. He was a man who was considered exactingly honest in every detail.
He was born at Lebanon, Tenn., May 19, 1842, and at the time of his demise had reached the age of 60 years, 5 months and 4 days. He came to Muscatine in 1866 and had been in business at the one stand, corner of East Second street and Cedar, for the past 28 years.
One of his characteristics was the collecting of relics, such as historic and prehistoric specimens. He had been collecting theses articles for the past 20 years and is said to have obtained one of the finest private collections in the State. He was also a lover of animals of different kinds, having a number of times been engaged in the fine stock business and raising of blooded horses. He has owned some of the finest horses that have been sent out from this city.
He received his education at Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., and in 1865 he went to Lafayette, Ind., coming to this city one year later. Later he was married to Miss Annie Pickett, of this city. He had lived at the present home, 407 East Front street, for the past 18 years.
He is survived by his nine children: Misses Lizzie, Annie, Lawlee, Sada and Mrs. Nora Worst, of this city, and Mrs. Kate Jamieson of Minneapolis, Minn., and three sons, Joe, Jim and John, all of this city. One niece, Miss Anna Pigott and three grandchildren, Robert H. Jamieson, Ethel and Jakie Worst. His aged mother, Mrs. N.B. Wier, also survive, she having made her home with the family here for many years.
The funeral arrangements have not been made yet, but will be announced later. The service will probably be held at the residence.
(Source: Unknown newspaper)
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James married Anna Pigott on 7 February 1868 in Muscatine, IA.1 2 (Anna Pigott was born in 1842 in Ireland,2 7 8 died on 1 October 1893 in Muscatine, IA 7 8 and was buried on 2 October 1893 in Muscatine, IA 8.)
Noted events in their marriage were:
• They appeared on the 1870 US Census in Muscatine, IA on 9 July 1870. 3
1870 US Census
Page 11, Dwelling 70, Family 70, Roll 413
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
John Wier..28..TN..Saloon Keep
Ann Wier..26..IRE..Keeping House
Narcissa Wier..??..??
NOTE - The census image is very faint and difficult to read. This is a probable census match but the first name is John instead of what we believe to be James.
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• They appeared on the 1880 US Census in Muscatine, IA on 3 June 1880. 2
1880 US Census
Page 168D, District 247, Dwelling 58, Family 74, Roll 358, Ward 2
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
Second Street;
James M. Wier..Self..38..TN..Saloon (Prop'r)
Anna Wier..Wife..38..IRE..Keeping House
Narcissa Wier..Dau..12..IA..At school
Kate Wier..Dau..10..IA..At school
Lizzie Wier..Dau..8..IA..At school
Anna Wier..Dau...6..IA..At school
Joseph Wier..Son..4..IA
James Wier..Son..2..IA
Lorle Wier..Dau..1..IA
Elizabeth Emsley..Othr..18..IA..Domestic Servant
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• They appeared on the 1900 US Census in Muscatine, IA on 11 June 1900.
1900 US Census
Sheet 32A, District 105, Dwelling , Family 777, Roll 450, Ward 2
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa
407 East Front Street; home owned, no mortgage
James M. Weir..Head..May 1840..60..TN..Saloon Keeper..Widowed
Nora M. Weir..Dau..Aug 1869..30..IA
Lizzie Weir..Dau..Jan 1872..28..IA
Anna Weir..Dau..Aug 1872..27..IA
Joseph Weir..Son..Jan 1875..25..IA
James Weir Jr..Son..Aug 1876..23..IA
Lawlee Weir..Dau..Feb 1877..23..IA
Sadie B. Weir..Dau..Dec 1880..19..IA
John Weir..Son..Dec 1881..18..IA
Annie Pigott..Niece..Jun 1873..26..MO
NOTE - The young niece, Annie Pigott, is probably a daughter from a brother of Anna Pigott.
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Marriage Notes:
Name: Anna Pigott
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 07 Feb 1868
Event Place: Muscatine, Iowa, United States
Spouse's Name: James M. Wier
Reference ID: item 1
GS Film number: 1853877
Digital Folder Number: 004282964
Citing this Record:
"Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XJWC-4YY : accessed 18 Dec 2013), Anna Pigott and James M. Wier, 1868.
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