Death of Alfred R. Weir; buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Oscoda.
Judge Alfred Weir
Dies at Oscoda
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Former probate judge, Alfred R. Weir, one of Iosco county's prominent and highly esteemed citizens, passed away Aug. 3 at his home at Oscoda at the age of 84 years. The deceased had been an invalid for the past three years. Since a young man he had been identified with the Loud Co. at AuSable and Oscoda.
Born August 9, 1859, at Glen Allen, Ontario, Alfred R. Weir came to AuSable when 18 years old, where he entered the Loud Co.'s store. For 26 years he was agent at the Union Steamboat dock. At the conclusion of the Detroit & Cleveland steamboat service at AuSable, he became land man for the Loud interest, in which capacity he remained until his death. He had also acted in similar capacity with the Consumers Power company for the past 30 years.
Always interested in civic affairs, he was elected judge of probate in 1900. This office he held until 1912 when he was succeeded by the late Judge David Davison. For many years he served as secretary of the AuSable board of education and for several years he was secretary of the board of education of Oscoda township. He also served Oscoda township as supervisor for a number of years.
Judge Weir had been very prominent in Masonic circles. He was a past master of AuSable Lodge, F. & A. M., and a past high priest of Iosco Chapter, R. A. M.
The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mable McCuaig of Alma and Mrs. Edna Gresham of Oscoda; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Masonic funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home and cemetery with Henry Dingle of Oscoda, acting master.