On April 15, 1865, the following pioneers settled at Weston: Christopher Funk, his wife Annie Kofoed, and their children; John Maughan, his wife Marie Davenport, and their children; Samuel Rodgers and his wife Augusta; Hanz Funk, his wife Christina Swensen, and their children; Warner Hoopes, his wife Pricilla, and their children; Rasmus Nelson, his wife Sena Nelson, and their children; and Wilson Robins.