Silas M. Weaver
Silas Matteson Weaver (December 18, 1843 – November 6, 1923) was a Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court from January 1, 1902 to November 6, 1923, appointed from Hardin County, Iowa.
Silas M. Weaver | |
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| Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1902 – November 6, 1923 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1884–1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Silas Matteson Weaver December 18, 1843 Arkwright, New York |
| Died | November 6, 1923 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Fredonia Academy |
| Occupation | Newspaper editor, judge, politician |
Biography
Silas M. Weaver was born in Arkwright, New York on December 18, 1843. He attended Fredonia Academy, read law, and was admitted to the bar in Buffalo on May 4, 1868. The same year, he moved to Iowa Falls, Iowa.[1] There, he practiced law and edited newspapers such as the Sentinel and Hardin County Citizen He also served as the city's mayor for two years.[2]
A Republican, he was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1884 to 1886.[1][2] He was elected to the state Supreme Court in 1902, and remained on the bench until his death. He was Chief Justice in 1907 and 1913.[1][2]
Silas M. Weaver died at his home in Iowa Falls on November 6, 1923.[2]
References
- Iowa Official Register, Volume 25. Secretary of State of Iowa. 1913. p. 656. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "Death Takes Iowa Supreme Court's Oldest Member". The Courier. Iowa Falls, Iowa. Associated Press. November 6, 1923. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- State Historical Society of Iowa, Silas M. Weaver
- Iowa Judicial Branch Past Iowa Supreme Court Justices, Silas M. Weaver
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| Preceded by Josiah Given |
Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court 1902–1923 |
Succeeded by Charles W. Vermillion |