Henry A. Weaver
| Henry A. Weaver | |
|---|---|
 Henry Augustus Weaver | |
| 22nd Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
|
In office 1857–1860 | |
| Preceded by | William Bingham |
| Succeeded by | George Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 1, 1820 Freeport, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 26, 1890 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Republican |
Henry Augustus Weaver (April 1, 1820 – September 26, 1890) was Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1857 to 1860.
Life
Henry A. Weaver was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania. His father was Benjamin Weaver, Sheriff of Allegheny County in 1840. Henry Weaver had been manager of the Madison Coal Company. He was a staunch Republican. The term of office was extended to two years while Weaver was mayor.
President Abraham Lincoln appointed Weaver as Collector of Internal Revenue for Western Pennsylvania. Weaver is said to have had a souvenir rail that Lincoln split. Later in life, Weaver was a real estate dealer.
Weaver died at the St. James Hotel; and was buried in Allegheny Cemetery.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Bingham |
Mayor of Pittsburgh 1857–1860 |
Succeeded by George Wilson |
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