
Benjamin Holladay, born in Kentucky in 1819 was one of the most important and colorful of Weston's early pioneers.

The photo of Moses and His Lambs, taken in 1900, shows Moses Wilson, a renowned musician of Weston and three of his seven sons: James, Rolla and Harry.

Mr and Mrs Frank Hillix, Frank the local pharmacist.

Mary Scott born into slavery.

Benjamin Sr., born into slavery, married Mary Scott and raised a large family.

Benjamin, Jr. and Nora Scott, children of former slaves Mary and Benjamin Scott, Sr. Ben jr., married Jennie Williams and had nine children all raised in Weston.

David Holladay, the youngest brother of Ben Holladay. Pioneer businessman and founder of the Distillery at Weston, know today as the Holladay Distillery.

BJ and Lizzie Bless. BJ was editor of the Weston Chronicle from 1886-1917.

James Williams died in 1970

Forestyne Loyles the last descenddent of the Price Loyles family.


Maude Barton Poss

Frank Kelly born 1862, a dapper Irishman. Frank and his partner brought the hotel and took over the saloon changing its name to. Kelly’s Bar.

Julianna Shortridge, a doctors wife, she helped turn part of their home into a hospital to nurse and care for the sick.

The Simpson Ladies
Lester "Soup" Anderson, was a one-armed gentle man of easy laughter and tall tales for the town's children and adults. In his words, "I'd rather have my friends than all the money in the world."

Theodore F. Warner, 1849, a successful business leader in Weston. He was the great grandson of Daniel Boone.

Rita Bell Ross Shenkner, well known for her brownies, was the delightful town baker.

An unknown Confederate soldier.

Telitha and Alexander Murdock, originally from Ireland.

Phena Calvert Holladay, David Holladay's wife.

General Andrew Hughes was instrumental in the Platte Purchase of 1836 and used his influence to attract the most promising settlers to Weston.

Artie Mason Carter, circa 1900, a prominent teacher of the arts, touring across America and Europe. In 1915 they moved to Los Angeles where she became involved in the founding of the Hollywood Bowl Music Center.

Mary Owens Vineyard born 1808. In 1836 young Mary refused the marriage proposal of Abraham Lincoln.