h/o Abigail Downing
Orleans County monitor., January 31, 1912, Page PAGE 6, Image 6
This community was saddened to
learn on the 20th inst that one of the
oldest and most respected citizens had
passed away. For many years John
Forrest has made his home here, in
fact all his long life has been spent
within a few miles of this place. He
was born April 18. 1831, in the edge
of Sutton, but early moved here and
has been one of its leading citizens.
For about a year he has been gradually
failing and passed quietly away after
being ill about two weeks at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. P. H. Duke, Jan.
20. John Forrest married Abigail
Downing Nov. 20, 1849. He was the
father of six children, three of whom
are living, namely, John L. Forrest
of Warren, Maine, Mrs. P. H. Duke
and Mrs F. J. Duke of this place.
A most rugged, energetic and resolute
man, he was capable of doing the work
of two men, was industrious,
accommodating, ready to help in sickness
and did many acts of kindness to the poor
and unfortunate. Many years ago he
received license to preach and joined
the local preachers' ranks and for
thirty years he gave, largely without
pay, his services to communities that
were destitute of church privileges.
He preached at this place, Albany,
Newark, East Brownington, Sheffield,
Westmore, Sutton and other places.
He would work hard all the week
days, study evenings, sometimes far
into the night and rise Sunday mornings,
drive to his appointments, seldom
missing them, do his work there,
return to his home and again take up
the duties needful for the support of
his family. He was a natural speaker,
made the Bible a study and was
able to repeat much of it, which fact
enabled him to always give scripture
passages to confirm the doctrines he
presented. In this manner he did
much good and was himself blessed in
doing it. Five years ago his wife
died, since which time he has lived a
quiet life in his home, until one year
ago last April when his son and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duke,
moved here. Then he went into their
home and lived there until his death
The funeral was held on Monday, Jan
22nd, Rev. W. A. Warner officiating
and the interment was in the Willoughby
cemetery.
Card of Thanks We the undersigned,
desire to express through the
Monitor our thanks to the friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy toward us during the sick
ness, death and burial of our dear
one.
George Wheeler and family,
P. H. Duke and family,
Mrs. F. .T. Duke and family,
John L. Forrest and family.
Orleans County monitor., January 31, 1912, Page PAGE 6, Image 6
This community was saddened to
learn on the 20th inst that one of the
oldest and most respected citizens had
passed away. For many years John
Forrest has made his home here, in
fact all his long life has been spent
within a few miles of this place. He
was born April 18. 1831, in the edge
of Sutton, but early moved here and
has been one of its leading citizens.
For about a year he has been gradually
failing and passed quietly away after
being ill about two weeks at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. P. H. Duke, Jan.
20. John Forrest married Abigail
Downing Nov. 20, 1849. He was the
father of six children, three of whom
are living, namely, John L. Forrest
of Warren, Maine, Mrs. P. H. Duke
and Mrs F. J. Duke of this place.
A most rugged, energetic and resolute
man, he was capable of doing the work
of two men, was industrious,
accommodating, ready to help in sickness
and did many acts of kindness to the poor
and unfortunate. Many years ago he
received license to preach and joined
the local preachers' ranks and for
thirty years he gave, largely without
pay, his services to communities that
were destitute of church privileges.
He preached at this place, Albany,
Newark, East Brownington, Sheffield,
Westmore, Sutton and other places.
He would work hard all the week
days, study evenings, sometimes far
into the night and rise Sunday mornings,
drive to his appointments, seldom
missing them, do his work there,
return to his home and again take up
the duties needful for the support of
his family. He was a natural speaker,
made the Bible a study and was
able to repeat much of it, which fact
enabled him to always give scripture
passages to confirm the doctrines he
presented. In this manner he did
much good and was himself blessed in
doing it. Five years ago his wife
died, since which time he has lived a
quiet life in his home, until one year
ago last April when his son and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duke,
moved here. Then he went into their
home and lived there until his death
The funeral was held on Monday, Jan
22nd, Rev. W. A. Warner officiating
and the interment was in the Willoughby
cemetery.
Card of Thanks We the undersigned,
desire to express through the
Monitor our thanks to the friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy toward us during the sick
ness, death and burial of our dear
one.
George Wheeler and family,
P. H. Duke and family,
Mrs. F. .T. Duke and family,
John L. Forrest and family.
h/o Abigail Downing
Orleans County monitor., January 31, 1912, Page PAGE 6, Image 6
This community was saddened to
learn on the 20th inst that one of the
oldest and most respected citizens had
passed away. For many years John
Forrest has made his home here, in
fact all his long life has been spent
within a few miles of this place. He
was born April 18. 1831, in the edge
of Sutton, but early moved here and
has been one of its leading citizens.
For about a year he has been gradually
failing and passed quietly away after
being ill about two weeks at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. P. H. Duke, Jan.
20. John Forrest married Abigail
Downing Nov. 20, 1849. He was the
father of six children, three of whom
are living, namely, John L. Forrest
of Warren, Maine, Mrs. P. H. Duke
and Mrs F. J. Duke of this place.
A most rugged, energetic and resolute
man, he was capable of doing the work
of two men, was industrious,
accommodating, ready to help in sickness
and did many acts of kindness to the poor
and unfortunate. Many years ago he
received license to preach and joined
the local preachers' ranks and for
thirty years he gave, largely without
pay, his services to communities that
were destitute of church privileges.
He preached at this place, Albany,
Newark, East Brownington, Sheffield,
Westmore, Sutton and other places.
He would work hard all the week
days, study evenings, sometimes far
into the night and rise Sunday mornings,
drive to his appointments, seldom
missing them, do his work there,
return to his home and again take up
the duties needful for the support of
his family. He was a natural speaker,
made the Bible a study and was
able to repeat much of it, which fact
enabled him to always give scripture
passages to confirm the doctrines he
presented. In this manner he did
much good and was himself blessed in
doing it. Five years ago his wife
died, since which time he has lived a
quiet life in his home, until one year
ago last April when his son and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duke,
moved here. Then he went into their
home and lived there until his death
The funeral was held on Monday, Jan
22nd, Rev. W. A. Warner officiating
and the interment was in the Willoughby
cemetery.
Card of Thanks We the undersigned,
desire to express through the
Monitor our thanks to the friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy toward us during the sick
ness, death and burial of our dear
one.
George Wheeler and family,
P. H. Duke and family,
Mrs. F. .T. Duke and family,
John L. Forrest and family.
Orleans County monitor., January 31, 1912, Page PAGE 6, Image 6
This community was saddened to
learn on the 20th inst that one of the
oldest and most respected citizens had
passed away. For many years John
Forrest has made his home here, in
fact all his long life has been spent
within a few miles of this place. He
was born April 18. 1831, in the edge
of Sutton, but early moved here and
has been one of its leading citizens.
For about a year he has been gradually
failing and passed quietly away after
being ill about two weeks at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. P. H. Duke, Jan.
20. John Forrest married Abigail
Downing Nov. 20, 1849. He was the
father of six children, three of whom
are living, namely, John L. Forrest
of Warren, Maine, Mrs. P. H. Duke
and Mrs F. J. Duke of this place.
A most rugged, energetic and resolute
man, he was capable of doing the work
of two men, was industrious,
accommodating, ready to help in sickness
and did many acts of kindness to the poor
and unfortunate. Many years ago he
received license to preach and joined
the local preachers' ranks and for
thirty years he gave, largely without
pay, his services to communities that
were destitute of church privileges.
He preached at this place, Albany,
Newark, East Brownington, Sheffield,
Westmore, Sutton and other places.
He would work hard all the week
days, study evenings, sometimes far
into the night and rise Sunday mornings,
drive to his appointments, seldom
missing them, do his work there,
return to his home and again take up
the duties needful for the support of
his family. He was a natural speaker,
made the Bible a study and was
able to repeat much of it, which fact
enabled him to always give scripture
passages to confirm the doctrines he
presented. In this manner he did
much good and was himself blessed in
doing it. Five years ago his wife
died, since which time he has lived a
quiet life in his home, until one year
ago last April when his son and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Duke,
moved here. Then he went into their
home and lived there until his death
The funeral was held on Monday, Jan
22nd, Rev. W. A. Warner officiating
and the interment was in the Willoughby
cemetery.
Card of Thanks We the undersigned,
desire to express through the
Monitor our thanks to the friends
and neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy toward us during the sick
ness, death and burial of our dear
one.
George Wheeler and family,
P. H. Duke and family,
Mrs. F. .T. Duke and family,
John L. Forrest and family.
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