“Young Forbest”
Description
Elmer Forbest, described as a good Christian man, works five years for John McBean. One day, as the crew is cutting the trees, the wagon holding the logs fails and Forbest is crushed. His comrades bury him and his family mourns
Notes
This song is item dC52 in Laws's Appendix II. - RBW
References
- Doerflinger, pp. 224-225, "Young Forbest" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #4073
- BI, Doe224