Ex-Judge Walter Scott Chisolm of Savannah, Ga., Vice President of the Plaut system of railroads, died yesterday morning of heart failure at the Victoria Hotel. Mr. Chisolm was born in Liberty County, Ga., in 1836, and was graduated from the University of Georgia in 1857. Immediately after his graduation he was admitted to the bar in Savannah, and succeeded in getting a large practice, and won a prominent place in the legal profession. At the outbreak of the civil war Mr. Chisolm entered the Confederate Army, but his poor health compelled him to resign, and he returned to his practice. His health was always delicate. He was elected as Judge of the City Court in Savannah. He never took any active part in politics but his views and opinions in politics were often sought and followed.

Ten years ago Mr. Chisolm came to New York and became connected with the Southern system of railroads. He always retained his citizenship in Georgia. Besides being Vice President of the Plaut system, he was one of the Directors of the Richmond Terminal Company and also of the Central Railroad of Georgia. His very close attention to business affected his health, and two weeks ago it broke down. He leaves a wife, who is the daughter of John W. Anderson of Savannah, and four sons, the eldest of whom, Walter S. is senior member of the law firm of Chisolm, Erwin and Dubignon of Savannah. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Southern Society.

The remains were taken last evening by the Pennsylvania Railroad to Savannah, and were accompanied by Mrs. Chisolm and her three sons. The interment will be in the Bonaventure Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

Source:
The New York Times, December 6, 1890, Page 4

Submitted by Bob Franks