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chased the interests of his partner and continued the business alone until February, 1901, when, tiring of city life, he moved to Millport, Ohio, where he has since resided, giving his attention to farming and stockraising. He was at one time burgess of old Grubbtown borough, before its incorporation with the city of Johnstown, and afterward held the offices of justice of the peace and alderman for the Eighth ward, from 1881 to 1901. He also filled many of the minor offices, among them that of school director. In politics he was an active worker in the interests of the Republican party, of which he was a staunch adherent.     Samuel A. Weimer was twice married, his first wife being Elvira Beck, who bore him the following children: Daniel H., David Palmer, of whom later; and Ora. By his second wife, Elmira Vickroy, he has one son, Samuel.     David Palmer Weimer, son of Samuel A. and Elvira (Beck) Weimer, was seven years old when his parents moved to Johnstown, and acquired his early education in the public schools of that city. In 1895 and 1896 he was at Dickinson College, whence he passed to the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he took the law course, graduating in 1900. He was admitted to the bar of Cambria county, July 8, 1901, and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. In January, 1906, he was appointed assistant district attorney. His political principles are those of a staunch Republican.     Mr. Weimer married Julia, daughter of Edwin A. Vickroy, and they have been the parents of the following children: Elmira, deceased; Julia Margaret, and David Palmer.     JOHN JAMES BOWDEN, the present freight agent for the Pennsylvania railroad at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was born in New York city, November 11, 1866, and comes of an old and highly respected family, the ancestor of which in this country was Andrew Bowden, who came to America and settled in New York city during the war of 1812-14, their ship being captured and held a prisoner of war for some time. He was of Scotch descent, born, reared and educated in county Tyrone, Ireland. He was prominently identified with the Presbyterian faith, being a ruling elder in that denomination for over forty years. His wife was Rose Witherspoon, who came to this country when four years of age; but little is now known of her.     The great-grandfather of John J. Bowden was a brother of Andrew, just named. He died in Ireland in the "forties," leaving a son John and daughter Eliza. Eliza came to New York during her younger days, died in 1849, and was buried in Greenwood cemetery.     John Bowden, grandfather of John J. Bowden, died in county Tyrone, Ireland, 1864. He married Mary Crooks, and her mother was a Carson, both old families. John and Mary (Crooks) Bowden were the parents of William, see forward; John, Rachel, Eliza and Jane, all of whom came to New York, November 22, 1865. Samuel, the remaining brother, still lives in Ireland, holding a government position at Dublin, where he is in charge of the public school system, in which he has spent his entire life, as have also his wife and daughter. He will soon retire on a pension and his wife will take his place.     William Bowden, father of John J. Bowden, was born October 23, 1845, in county Tyrone, Ireland. His occupation was that of foreman. His education was received in Ireland. His religion Protestant, of the Presbyterian faith. In politics a Republican. He has held no office, save that of ruling elder in the church of his choice, which place he

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