He was born in Warrenheip to farmer Edward Weaver and Ellenor Southerton.
His formal education lasted two years, and growing up he worked on the family farm at Boort.
He became a sheep and wheat farmer, and was active in local agricultural circles.
In 1927, his seat was abolished, and he was defeated whilst running for Korong and Eaglehawk.
He ran unsuccessfully for the Shire of Gordon in the 1931 Victorian local elections, receiving 35.9% of the vote.