BLOOMING GROVE COLONY

Frederick Weinman

Frederick Weinman was one of the ten children of Michael Weinman, a
leather breeches maker, near Stuttgart, Germany.  Frederick was born
October 15, 1758, and came to America when of age.  He settled in
Blooming Grove where he was converted and baptized in the Dunker
faith.  He died July 15, 1872, and was buried in the cemetery at the
rear of the church.  He never married, but lived with his parents,
who came over later then he.  He was a tailor by trade.  Being a
devout Christian he acted as leader and exhorter in the church, when
occasion required.