Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-28


DURING THE WAR.
At the breaking out of the war Mr..
West was detailed rs architect and then as
architect and engineer in charge OF the
Confederate hospital at Augusta, Ca, and
finally commissioned captain. His posi-
tion here was an important and RESPONSE
BILE one, and he rendered great service by
drawing maps and doing other work for
which his talent and experience partlcu-
larly qualified him. he was an excellent
engineer, having acquired knowledge or
this science by constant study, ana fire.
quently his advice about tortlhcations and
breastworks were of the greatest service.
The original grounds and buildings at the
r-Grounds were laid off and built by
him.
When the war ceased Mr.. West returned
to Richmond, and has resided IN this city
ever since. The first work he did upon
his return here was the drawing of the
plons for the National Bank or Virginia.
RELIGIOUS LIFE.
Mr.. West was almost better known to
the public through his religious work than
through his profession. Much OF his life was
devoted to the cause of his Maker and he
was alwavs an active church-worker. He was
a member of the Methodist Church from
very early life and of Centenary church,
in this city, for forty-seyen years. lie
had held many positions of responsibility
in the church. and in all was emil
nently efficient and faithful lie
was especially devoted to the sun
day-school work, and was identitled
with it from his youth TO his death.
/ At the time of his death he was chair
man of the State Sunday-School Execu-
tive Committee. while in 1890 he was the
Virginia delegate to the international
I Sunday-School Convention at PIttsburg.
1t was through his efforts and those OF Mr..
L. Roberts Baker that the Young Men, 8
Christian Association was first organized
| in this city. Both as superintendent and
president of the Sunday-School Union his
work was able and enthusiastic. HIS last
work in this line was the temporary su-
l perlntendence of the school at Highland
/ Park. Few men have contributed more to
/ the prosperity of this department OF
/ church labor than he. and few were better
| known among Sunday-sehool workers or
| to a greater number of Sunday-school
! children. While specially fond of this de-
partment he was alive to all the interests
/ of his Church, and had a willing hand for
whatever promised good to Others.
The deceased was q member OF Aurora
Lodge, No. ll6, /. o. 0. +.
| Mr.. West was twice married. His hrst
wife was Miss Emeline Woodson, of Lex
iuEluus ulCl III ADSAs ANO
yive HIM by this union. In 1860 the de.
ceased married Miss Georglana Coils, OF
/ Norfolk. daughter OF Mr. William Coils:
prominent architect and contractor OF
| the City by the Sea- She survives him
with three children. Miss Matte Tyree and
Miss George Coils and Mr. William U.
West. The latter has been engaged IN
business with ms father for several years.
Mr.. West was an exceedingly active man
despite his years, and one would have
hardly guessed his age to have looked at
him, for he was always energetic. always
cordial, and always busy. He was in every
sense o true type of the old Virginia
gentleman and made friends wherever
he went. 70 young people he was always
pleasant. and something IN his manner az
tracted and drew them to him. His do
nestle life was exceedingly happy, and IN
every capscity-as father. husband, and
| friend--he did his duty and did 1t we'll.
The funeral will take place from Centee-
nary church at $50 O'clock tomorrow af-
| ternoon.