Benedict A. Weinberg
died at the residence of his son, Abram, on Pearle Street, shortly after
twelve o'clock yesterday morning. The old gentleman was in his ninety-first
year, having been born in the village of Wescoten, province of Westphalia,
in the kingdom of Prussia, May 14, 1799. Mr. Weinberg's long life reads like
a story, full of interesting adventures. His reminiscences of various persons
and places, way back into the first part of this century, often afforded
much entertainment to our people. His life was most remarkable. In 1814,
when but 14 years of age, he joined the Prussian army, and was engaged on
the battle of Ligny. He was at Waterloo under the famous Blucher, and often
would he relate to us the details of that hard fought battle. He was also
a schoolmate of Emperor William I, the grand-father of the present Emperor.
Mr Weinberg came to America in 1830 and has since then visited most of the
States of the Union, besides Canada and the countries of South America. Years
ago he traded with the frontiersmen and Indians on the overland route between
St. Louis and Mexico. He resided many years in Charleston and came to Darlington
about five years since. He was a member of the Masonic Order and also of
many Hebrew societies. Six sons and two daughters survive him. His remains
will be interred in Charleston to-day.
FOR COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS,
Please contact Neal Gosman
182 Prospect Boulevard
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107
USA
(651) 227-6032
