Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Forrest, William Scott October 10, 1878
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Norfolk Landmark October 11, 1878
DEATH OF W. S. FORREST, ESQ. - It is with feelings of sorrow that we announce 
the death of W. S. Forrest, Esq., an old and highly-esteemed citizen of Norfolk, 
which mournful event occurred about 4 o'clock yesterday morning, at his 
residence, just outside the city limits.
Mr. Forrest, who was in the 62d year of his age, was born near Nimmo's church, 
Princess Anne county, and came to this city in early life, where he embarked in 
mercantile pursuits, which he followed for several years. He afterwards went to 
teaching, and for some time conducted a flourishing school. Upon relinquishing 
this profession, he became connected with the press of Norfolk, first as city 
editor of the Southern Argus, and afterwards, as business manager of the Old 
Dominion. He continued in this business for a number of years and performed the 
duties of both positions with ability.
He finally quit the newspaper business and was, for a number of years, engaged 
as a real estate agent. About three or four years since, failing health 
compelled him to retire from business and after that he seldom appeared among 
his fellow-citizens.
He remained in Norfolk during the terrible yellow fever scourge of 1855 and 
afterwards wrote and published a truthful and thrilling history of those dark 
and sorrow-laden days. He was also the author of an authentic and interesting 
history of Norfolk, dating back to the first settlement. Copies of this work are 
now scarce and therefore command a good price.
Mr. Forrest was for forty years a member of the Cumberland Street M. E. church, 
and had held at different times the official positions of trustee, steward, 
class-leader and Sunday school superintendent. He was a consistent Christian, a 
kind husband and father and a good citizen. To his afflicted family and friends 
we tender our heartfelt sympathies. His funeral will take place from the 
Cumberland Street M. E. church this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.


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