Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Grieve, William April 23, 1875
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Norfolk Virginian April 24, 1875
SUDDEN DEATH—SAD BEREAVEMENT — About 11 o'clock yesterday morning, Mr. William 
Grieve, a well-known citizen, was standing near the corner of Main and Bank 
streets, talking with Mr. John Belote on business, he reeled on his crutch and 
called upon Mr. Belote to catch him. He did so but was unable to prevent Mr. 
Grieves from falling heavily against an iron railing and thence to the ground. 
He was picked up immediately and conveyed into the barbershop of Mr. C. Koch, a 
few feet distant, but expired almost instantaneously after being laid down. Dr. 
Richard Harris, the Coroner, was summoned, who ordered an inquest to be held. 
The body was viewed by several physicians, among them Dr. Granier, who has been 
attending the deceased and this family. He stated that the deceased has been 
suffering for some time with disease of the heart, and the jury so returned a 
verdict as to the cause of death. The remains were taken to the late residence 
of the deceased, 54 Main street, to be made ready for interment.
Mr. Grieves was about 55 years of age, a Scotchman by birth, but has been a 
resident of this city for a number of years, and has always maintained the 
character of an excellent and exemplary citizen. He has been for years a 
consistent member of the Cumberland Street Baptist Church, and was also a member 
in good standing of Harmony Lodge No. 19 and Jerusalem Encampment No. 4, 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Grieve leaves a wife to mourn his loss, 
but through his thrift in life, she is by no means unprovided for. He also left 
behind him a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will sincerely mourn 
his departure.
The funeral will take place from the residence at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. 
The Orders of which he was a member will participate in the solemnities.

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