Weis, Daniel Keller, 1816-1910.

Lawyer, statesman, editor

Born in Pennsylvania, Weis practiced law in Missouri and Indiana before moving to Grayson (Carter County) Kentucky. He practiced law in the county courts of notheastern Kentucky, and in 1852 was elected state senator for the districts of Lawrence, Greenup and Carter counties. Weis settled in Ashland soon after the town was created. In 1855, he established the first Ashland newspaper, THE ASHLAND KENTUCKIAN and acted as its editor and publisher. He was elected one of the first Trustees of the Ashland school district, while from 1856 to 1858 Weis was Director and President of the Kentucky Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company. He was an active civic leader in Ashland and eEastern Kentucky.

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