Deacon Stephen Weeks was the son of Stephen and Betsy (Weed ) Weeks, of Gilmanton, New Hampshire and came to Loudon near 1843. He married, first, Mary A. Stevens, who died in a short time after her marriage. Mr. Weeks married, the second time, Elizabeth W. Haines, of Canterbury, who was an intelligent and accomplished woman. The second marriage of Deacon Weeks resulted in a family of six children, named Adeline, William age, Martha, Abby, Mary J. and Dora V.
Deacon Weeks, during his early life, taught several terms of school during the winter, while any other seasons of the year he bought and sold cattle. Afterwards he bought a farm and gave his attention to farming as a pursuit. Having been successful in this calling, several years ago he purchased the farm upon which the family reside, refitted the buildings and prepared it for his permanent home. During his residence of about forty years in the town he succeeded in laying up property amounting to over $20,000 by diligence, labor and economy. He regarded the interest of the town as a citizen, and gave his influence always in the direction which he considered as right and just. He was liberal in his charity to others, whenever called upon for aid and assistance, often bestowing without invitation whenever and wherever his feelings prompted, and never was known to turn one away empty. His advice was safe and well matured whenever applied for. He was of a deep religious cast of mind, a member of the Free Baptist Church for many years was one of its deacons. His interest in his church was large and sincere, for which he labored ardently and constantly, and being one of the large and ready supporters of the gospel and all its wants. He was a constant attendant, with his family, upon public worship and the Sabbath School. His last acts in life were of beneficence. He died in January, 1885, a worthy and is seen citizen of the town, and will be cherished in the memory of many for the good which he has accomplished.

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