Lisbon in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hon. Thomas Weaver Home

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 18, 2013

1. Hon. Thomas Weaver Home Marker

Inscription. Thomas Weaver, born Oct. 1, 1822, Sussex, England. Sailed to New York, 1830 with parents, James & Elizabeth. Came to Lisbon 1837. Tom married Betty Craven April 7, 1847, had 10 children. Home built 1860's. Called “Flowery Lawn Home.” Tom was hop farmer, lime kiln & saw mill operator, postmaster, was elected state assembly 1865, active with town government, schools & St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Died July 25th 1885. Son Elmer (1867-1941) took over property. Grandson Harcourt (1895-1963) was final Weaver owner.

Erected 1991 by Sparrow Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1921.

Location. 43° 6.732′ N, 88° 13.402′ W. Marker is in Lisbon, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker is on Lisbon Road, half a mile east of Wisconsin Highway 164, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sussex WI 53089, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Halquist Quarry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sussex Mills and Bug Line RR (approx. 1.4 miles away); George Washington Burr Oak (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Woman in Town of Lisbon

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(approx. 1½ miles away); St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mammoth Spring Hotel - Saloon (approx. 1.7 miles away); Zion Evangelical Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pioneer St. James Catholic Church (approx. 2.6 miles away).

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 18, 2013

2. Hon. Thomas Weaver Home Marker

The marker is in front of the tree on the right.

Hon. Thomas Weaver Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 18, 2013

3. Hon. Thomas Weaver Home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2013, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • William J. Toman was the editor who published this page.