Joseph B.Weir was living in Labette Co., Ks. when the 1880 census was taken. Believe he was the same Joseph B. Weir who was living in Barton Co.Mo.in 1866. When he purchased land from John A. Reed.Was Joseph's wife Caroline a Reed? they had ties to the Gilson family.My Weir family (Sarah e.) md. Marshal Gilson in 1862. They were of hte Weir family who were related to the WEirs who settled Weir, Kansas.you have information, please contact me.