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James Lindley Dougherty

4 Aug 1815 – 26 Aug 1911

Birth4 Aug 1815
Death26 Aug 1911
CemeteryNew Hope Cemetery
Burton , Howard County , Missouri , USA
Added byDavid Sharp on 28 Jun 2014
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HIGBEE NEWS (Randolph County MO) 11 Aug 1911--CELEBRATE NINETY-SIXTH BIRTHDAY---The fourth of August is always a big day in Bonne Femme township, Howard county, Mo. Upon this day all the neighbors, relatives and friends of "Uncle" Jimmy Dougherty gather at his home, near New Hope Church, to celebrate his birthday anniversary. These gatherings have been kept up with unabated interest for 21 years, and this year, Friday last, this happy condition was enjoyed by several hundred people. A lengthy table was erected in a shady grove, near his house, and to say that it fairly groaned under its weight of tempting and rich delicacies would but express it mildly. All the good cooks in Howard county, of course, do not live in Bonne Femme township, but that all the women in said township are good cooks was demonstrated upon this occasion. "Uncle" Jimmy as he is familiarly called by all who know him, was conspicuously present and received his friends and neighbors in his characteristic cordial manner. While he is in his 96th year his mind is clear and bright as most men many years younger. Friends and relatives from adjoining counties and towns were present to enjoy the day and congratulate the venerable host upon having reached his 96th milestone. "Uncle Jimmy" was born in Jessamine county, KY August 4, 1815. He came to Howard county in 1838 and settled on the farm where he now lives and which has all these years been his home. There were eight brothers, all coming to Missouri, and "Uncle Jimmy" and his brother, "Uncle Robert" Dougherty, who lives in Fayette, are the only ones now living. The subject of this sketch married Miss Elizabeth Mobley, daughter of the late John Mobley, of Bonne Femme township. She died in 1893, since which time he has made his home with his children. He owns a good farm of 180 acres, and has always been a hard-working prosperous farmer. He told the Advertiser man that as his boys grew to manhood he gave each of them a home, bridle and saddle, a cow and $400, and they have all made good as farmers and stockraisers. Mr. Dougherty is the father of eight sons and four daughters, all living, and all were present last Friday except two daughters-the first time all sons have been able to attend the reunion since the first one, twenty-one years ago. His youngest is 44 years of age. All his children are married and have families. His sons are: S.R., J.D., J. L., S.E., W.W., Tim, J.M., and J.F. Dougherty. His daughters; Mrs.A.G. Atkins of Higbee; Mrs. J. C. Williams, Mrs. Bettie George and Mrs. Jas. Dyer. This good old father has 15 great-great-grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren, and 50 grandchildren, a great many of whom were present upon this occasion--Fayette Advertiser *transcribed by Kathy Bowlin* 1 Sep 1911--JAMES DOUGHERTY DEAD--"Uncle Jimmy" Dougherty, as he was familiarly known to his friends and neighbors, is no more. He entered peacefully into his rest Saturday afternoon, August 26th at 3 p.m. aged 96 years and 22 days. The direct cause of his demise was pneumonia. He was ill only a few days, was taken sick Thursday and grew rapidly worse until the end. The subject of this sketch was born in Jessamine county, KY on August 4, 1815; came to this county in 1838; was married to Miss Elizabeth Mobley; to this union twelve children were born, eights boys and four girls, viz: S.R., J.D., James L., S.E., W.W., Tim, J.M., J.F., Mrs. A.G. Atkins, Mrs. J.C. Williams, Mrs. Bettie George and Mrs. Jas. Dyer. All are living and all were present at the funeral, a very rare occurrence; 50 grandchildren, one hundred great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren survive him. He united with the Baptist church in early age and lived throughout life a consistent christian life. He was loved and respected by his fellowmen and counted his friends by the score. Surely a good man has passed to his reward. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. M. Turnage Sunday afternoon at New Hope church. The services were held in the church yard on account of the large crowd present. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community.

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