Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-09

OF Oldest Inhabitants. and at the monthly meet
ing following his death President John B. Blake
introduced resolutions to his memory, prefacIng
them with remarks. He said
"A star has been stricken from the constel-
latng human existence our venerable honorary
member, Roger C. Weightman. was summoned
from this to the brighter world February 2.
1876. in the Goth year Of his age Though
native Of Alexandria. he came to this city In
his boyhocd, where he resided ever since TO
the day Of his death. He succeeded as con-
gressional printer William J. Duane, who Was
prominently connected with the pres at that
early DAY in our national history. During the
War of 1912 he was an officer Of cImpany OF
Cavalry and subsequently rose through various
grades in the militia of the District OF Columbia
to its command as jor general, which COM
mission he held at the outbreak OF our Civil
War, and although at that period far advanced
in years. he was energetic and useful In or
ganizing the forces Of the District Il Columbia
to sustain the Union and defend IT, metropolis
of the country.
His fellow citizens elected him in 1924 as
mayor of the city, and in the discharge of the
duties OF that ofice he gave entire satisfaction.
his administration having been characterized
by great ability and sterling integrity.
In 1927 he was elected cashier OF the Bank
Of Washington. and resigned the mayoralty 70
take charge of and conduct that institution.
AItet q numper OF years served III the Ddllk he
voluntarily retired from 1t. He was subsequently
appointed librarian to the Patent Office
situation more congenial to his feelings it
enabled him t. crafty his taste for reading for
which he was remarkable, until the infirmities
OF age depri,, him Of this Indulgence.
Gen. We.sAtman was one Of the pioneers
in building up this city. He erected that portion
of the National Hotel that fronts on Pennsy-
vania avenue when there we're very few houses
that nf the ctY and If them
small and temporary buildings.
Whatever tended to promote the interest of
the city commanded his advocacy and support.
In his intercourse with his fellow citizens,
he was exceedingly courteous whether in his
social relations or in business matters. In his
prosperous days his house was noted for gener-
Gus hospitality. and he entertained in the most
sumptuous and elegant manner. His CONVERSE
ton was agreeable and instructive, as he was
able to make it Of great interest from his
knowledge Ct distinguished men in every sphere
of life. and from the information he derived
from extensive reading. His charity vas
prompted from a generous heart his courage
knew no fear. his honor without a stain or
even suspicicn n, his patriotism devoted, and
every instiHct of his nature denoted the
thorough gentleman. When such man dies,
even though borne down by the weight Of
years far beyond the allotted life of man. his
death produces a profound regret and casts a
shadow over the community in which he lived,
and of which he was a member
Therefore, Resolved, that are deeply
panied at the death of our honorary and
venerated member, Gen. Roger c. Weightman,
and will cherish his noble character.
Resolved That we sympathize with his
family i'll their grief, and as testimony of our
respect for his memory we will wear the usual
badge of mourning.
Resolved That a copy of the proceedings
be sent to the family"
JOHN SESSFORD, also mentioned as
- sachem is the man to whom we are indebted
for the valuable chronicles Of Washington pre-
pared by him from 1922 to 1860. He was OF
Scotch parentage. though a native OF North
umberland County. England, and came TO THIS