Benjamin (2) Weaver, son of Perry and Catherine (Goddard) Weaver, was born March 4, 1781, in Newport, R. I., and was educated in the schools of the city. He subsequently rose to prominence in business and public life in the city, and for many years was one of its foremost citizens. He was elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1819. In 1837-43, Mr. Weaver was elected to the Rhode Island Senate, and again in 1845-46 filled the office. He held various other offices, and in 1834 was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. In 1844 he was a presidential elector. For many years he was a member of the Newport Artillery Company. Benjamin Weaver married Hannah Spooner Briggs, who was born in January, 1783, and died October 9, 1847, daughter of Joseph Briggs, of Newport.
