James Forsythe, October 16th, 1891
On Friday, October 16th, 1891 at 4:34 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 513, 11th and Locust streets for a serious fire located in S.R. Harper’s three-story grocery store at 245 S. 11th Street. While responding to this fire, Driver James Forsythe of Engine Company 11 was thrown from the hose cart on which he was riding and sustained serious injuries.
Driver Forsythe died of his injuries a short time later.
The fire loss amounted to $937 and the cause of the fire was listed as “matches”.
James Forsythe, October 16th, 1891
On Friday, October 16th, 1891 at 4:34 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 513, 11th and Locust streets for a serious fire located in S.R. Harper’s three-story grocery store at 245 S. 11th Street. While responding to this fire, Driver James Forsythe of Engine Company 11 was thrown from the hose cart on which he was riding and sustained serious injuries.
Driver Forsythe died of his injuries a short time later.
The fire loss amounted to $937 and the cause of the fire was listed as “matches”.
Career History
Appointed Driver Engine 11 - July 1, 1887
Additonal Information
Firemans Hall Museum - Research
Our records show the following information for James Forsythe
Date of appointment: 7/1/1877
Age at appointment: 40
Address at appointment: 2315 Howard St.
Occupation at appointment: Driver
Position of appointment: Driver
Station: Engine 11
Died line of duty: 10/16/1891
James Forsythe’s name is inscribed on a granite memorial at the museum that honors those firefighters who have died in the line of duty.