William Weiss
William Weiss was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, August 31, 1860. His parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Hattry) Weiss, are now residing in Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County. Mr. Weiss received the benefit of a common-school education, and in his youth learned the carpenter's trade, which occupation he followed until 1884, when he moved to Carlisle and engaged in the butcher business. He also conducted a drug store at Walnut Creek until 1888, when he purchased his present business at Charm, and now enjoys an extensive patronage. In 1883 Mr. Weiss was united in marriage with Miss Elmira, daughter of Dr. Jacob Mast, of Walnut Creek Township, and they have three children: Stella, Walter, and Edna. Mrs. Weiss is a strong supporter of the principles of the Democratic party, and has filled the offices of assessor and constable of Walnut Creek Township; he is also postmaster at Charm. He is a member of Killbuck Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F.; he and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889