Today in Wheeling History: May 21--James Maxwell, President, National Bank of West Virginia, dies at age of 65 years (1885).
James Maxwell, the president of the National Bank of West Virginia, passed away suddenly from heart disease at 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 21, 1885. Despite experiencing chest pains, his death came as a shock to his family and friends. He had complained of discomfort during a Board of Education meeting before stepping into Shellhase’s grocery store at the corner of Market and Eleventh streets, where he collapsed. Mr. Shcellhase called for help, and ex-Mayor Egerter and Mr. CharlesTieman came running over. Dr. McMasters was called, but Maxwell could not be revived. Dr. Hupp arrived shortly thereafter. Both Dr. McMasters and Dr. Hupp felt n inquest was not necessary as heart disease was determined to be the cause of death. James Maxwell, a prominent figure in the city and a respected individual, had dedicated his life to various institutions. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Maxwell is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. (https://rb.gy/mpxj7) (https://rb.gy/55dgj)
James Maxwell, the president of the National Bank of West Virginia, passed away suddenly from heart disease at 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 21, 1885. Despite experiencing chest pains, his death came as a shock to his family and friends. He had complained of discomfort during a Board of Education meeting before stepping into Shellhase’s grocery store at the corner of Market and Eleventh streets, where he collapsed. Mr. Shcellhase called for help, and ex-Mayor Egerter and Mr. CharlesTieman came running over. Dr. McMasters was called, but Maxwell could not be revived. Dr. Hupp arrived shortly thereafter. Both Dr. McMasters and Dr. Hupp felt n inquest was not necessary as heart disease was determined to be the cause of death. James Maxwell, a prominent figure in the city and a respected individual, had dedicated his life to various institutions. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Maxwell is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. (https://rb.gy/mpxj7) (https://rb.gy/55dgj)
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