I'm still sharing information on the children of James William Daugherty and Harriet Beddows. Martha E. Daugherty was the 7th of their children. I must thank Ellen L. for her dedicated research on this family and for sharing so willingly. Ellen's ancestor is Harriet Elizabeth Daugherty.
Martha E. Daugherty, also known as Millie was born in 1844 in Iowa and died 11/23/1907 in Parnell, Missouri. She never married. She lived in the home of her sister, Harriet and her husband, Joseph Hayworth for some 15 years. At her death a newspaper article states she was seldom seen by anyone. She is buried in the Rose Hill/St Joseph/Parnell Cemetery, Parnell, Missouri.
Harriet Elizabeth Daugherty, was born 8/17/1849 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa and died 2/21/1933 in Parnell, Missouri. Harriet Elizabeth was also known as Hattie. Harriet E. Daugherty married on 2/1/1870 in Appanoose County, Iowa to Joseph Hayworth (7/17/1849 Unionville, Appanoose County, Iowa-11/11/1940 Parnell, Missouri.) I have noted this marriage date to also be 2/1/1869. In the 1880 Federal Census Harriet and Joseph Hayworth are found in White Cloud Township in Nodaway County, Missouri with six of their ten children. In the 1900 Federaral Cenus they are found in the Worth Township of Nodaway County, Missouri with their three youngest children. In 1910 Harriet and Joseph Hayworth are living in Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri with two of their older children. The 1920 Federal Census finds them in Parnell, Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri with one of their older children living with them. Joseph and Harriet Hayworth are buried in Parnell, Nodaway County, Missouri cemetery. Joseph and Harriet Hayworth had ten children:
Effie Jane Hayworth was born 2/13/1872 in Peoria, Illinois and died 5/1/1960 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri. On 9/10/1893 in Gaynor, Missouri she married Elbert Edward Dowis (2/31/1892 in Sheridan, Worth County, Missouri - 4/1/1958 Maryville, Missouri) Effie taught school in a country school in Gaynor which is still standing as well as surrounding areas. Effie and Elbert Dowis had seven children; Wilbur H. Dowis (3/5/1894 - 10/13/1918), Cleola May Dowis (5/31/1898-3/18/1978; Zola Faye Dowis (4/19/1901 - 10/1986); Eula Hattie Dowis (12/26/1906 - 2/5/1985); Leta Alice Dowis (1910-1987); Velma Viola Dowis (1911-4/14/2006); William Dale Dowis (1913-3/13/1994). I (Ellen L.) have some additional information on these children on file. Effie and Elbert Dowis are buried in the Brethren Cemetery in Nodaway County, Missouri.
Dellie Hayworth, was born 3/3/1873 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 8/7/1879 at the age of six. It is said she died in a house fire. She is buried in the Groves Cemetery, Nodaway County Missouri.
James William "Jim" Hayworth was born 3/16/1874 in Parnell, Worth County, Missouri and died 6/1/1950 in Gillette, Wyoming following a head-on car collision. James William Hayworth married on 2/6/1898 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Allie Alabama Dixon 10/20/1877 Missouri-8/4/1970 Carlile, Crook County, Wyoming). James and Allie Hayworth made their home in Colorado and Nebraska before settleing in the Wyoming areas around Devil's Tower. James and Allie Hayworth had 9 children; Neva Hayworth (3/10/1899-5/3/1945); Tressie Hayworth (11/5/1900-3/27/1998); Joseph Hayworth (abt. 1902-1918); James Leil Hayworth (5/23/1905 - 1/31/1974); Leil William (Pete) Hayworth (11/20/1907 -2/16/1983); Doyle Lars Hayworth (7/3/1914 - 1/18/2002); Melvin Hayworth 9/29/1917 - 9/25/2005); Hattie Hayworth (1/6/1922 - 11/24/2000). James William and Allie Hayworth are buried in Moorcroft Wyoming. Ellen has a lot more information on this family in her file and have been to visit some of the family members in the past 10 years.
We continue with Harriet Elizabeth Daugherty and Joseph Hayworth's children next time.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
February 27, 2013 - George Daugherty, b. 1842
I'm continuing to share Ellen L.'s information on the children of James William Daugherty and Harriet Beddows. George Daugherty is the sixth child of this couple. George, Fred and Hattie have been repeating family names in the Daugherty family, making researching history a bit complicated at times.
George Daugherty, was born about 1842 in Virginia and died 6/4/1922 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. His tombstone states 1845. He married Amelia Duchman (abt. 1857 Burlington, Wisconsin - 5/22/1929 Pendleton, Oregon) on 10/2/1877 in Nodaway County, Missouri. George Daugherty bought property in Appanoose County, Iowa along with his brother, E.A.Daugherty in 1864 and sold property in 1867. In the 1870 Federal Census, George Daugherty is living with his parents in Mason County, Illinois. By 1872 George is in Nodaway County, Missouri. By 1879 George has 70 acres of land in that county. In the 1880 Federal Census, George and Amelia are living in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri with two daughters. In 1900 George and his family are located in Indian Territory, Creek Nation, Township 10, North Range 9 East (Central Oklahoma) in the Federal Census. I could not locate George Daugherty in the Federal Census in 1910, but did locate Amelia, who was listed as a patient in the Eastern Oregon State Hospital. I have papers on her admission on file. In the 1920 Federal Census, George Daugherty is found living with his son, daughter and grandson. Amelia is still a patient in the Eastern Oregon State Hospital. George and Amelia Daugherty had six children. I have pictures of their stones in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon on file.
Annie Daugherty, was born about 1878 in Missouri. I have no further information on her. Believed to have died young.
Hattie Daugherty, was born 10/18/1879 in Missouri and died 10/12/1952 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. She married Roy Earl Stickler (1883-2/22/1967) on 2/14/1967 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Hattie had a son name Ray Faynes (abt. 1907 Denver, Colorado - 1978) prior to marrying Roy Stickler. Ray Faynes father's name is unknown at this time. Hattie, Roy, and Ray are all buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of their stones in the Olney Cemetery Pendleton Oregon on file.
Fred William Daugherty, was born 12/12/1882 in Missouri and died 10/18/1918 at McKay Creek, Oregon. He was 34 years old. He never married. Fred W. Daugherty is buried in Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of his stone in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon on file.
Bertha Daugherty, was born 12/4/1883 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Bertha Daugherty married Claude J. Hanscom. Both are buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. In 1910 Federal Census they are listed as living in Prospect Precinct, Umatilla County, Oregon with hired men Lee Doherty age 19 and George Doherty, age 22. Note: Name spelling. I had some notice a long time ago that this is not the Bertha , daughter of George Daugherty. However, there is more information that matches than does not. I have not checked on documentation at this point.
George Casper Daugherty, was born 8/24/1885 in Monroe Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 11/16/1966 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Located George C. Dougherty (note the name change) in the 1920 Federal Census in Umatilla County, Precinct 35 as living in the household of John J. Thin. George C. is 34 years of age, single and a lodger. George Casper Daugherty is buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of his stone in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon on file. I have found no further information on him.
Lee Daugherty, was born 4/17/1890 in Coos County, Oregon and died 7/22/1955 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. As previously stated Lee is found in the home of Bertha and Claude Hanscom listed as Lee Doherty in the 1910 Federal Census. And in the 1920 Federal Census, Lee Daugherty is listed as the head of the household in the 58 Precinct, Umatilla County, Oregon on page 274. He is listed as Lee Doherty, age 28 and single. Living with him is his sister Hattie, who is widowed, nephew Ray Fayne and George Doherty, father, married and age 78 and a Roy Stickler. Lee Daugherty is buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of his stone in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton oregon on file.
George Daugherty, was born about 1842 in Virginia and died 6/4/1922 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. His tombstone states 1845. He married Amelia Duchman (abt. 1857 Burlington, Wisconsin - 5/22/1929 Pendleton, Oregon) on 10/2/1877 in Nodaway County, Missouri. George Daugherty bought property in Appanoose County, Iowa along with his brother, E.A.Daugherty in 1864 and sold property in 1867. In the 1870 Federal Census, George Daugherty is living with his parents in Mason County, Illinois. By 1872 George is in Nodaway County, Missouri. By 1879 George has 70 acres of land in that county. In the 1880 Federal Census, George and Amelia are living in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri with two daughters. In 1900 George and his family are located in Indian Territory, Creek Nation, Township 10, North Range 9 East (Central Oklahoma) in the Federal Census. I could not locate George Daugherty in the Federal Census in 1910, but did locate Amelia, who was listed as a patient in the Eastern Oregon State Hospital. I have papers on her admission on file. In the 1920 Federal Census, George Daugherty is found living with his son, daughter and grandson. Amelia is still a patient in the Eastern Oregon State Hospital. George and Amelia Daugherty had six children. I have pictures of their stones in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon on file.
Annie Daugherty, was born about 1878 in Missouri. I have no further information on her. Believed to have died young.
Hattie Daugherty, was born 10/18/1879 in Missouri and died 10/12/1952 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. She married Roy Earl Stickler (1883-2/22/1967) on 2/14/1967 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Hattie had a son name Ray Faynes (abt. 1907 Denver, Colorado - 1978) prior to marrying Roy Stickler. Ray Faynes father's name is unknown at this time. Hattie, Roy, and Ray are all buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of their stones in the Olney Cemetery Pendleton Oregon on file.
Fred William Daugherty, was born 12/12/1882 in Missouri and died 10/18/1918 at McKay Creek, Oregon. He was 34 years old. He never married. Fred W. Daugherty is buried in Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of his stone in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon on file.
Bertha Daugherty, was born 12/4/1883 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Bertha Daugherty married Claude J. Hanscom. Both are buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. In 1910 Federal Census they are listed as living in Prospect Precinct, Umatilla County, Oregon with hired men Lee Doherty age 19 and George Doherty, age 22. Note: Name spelling. I had some notice a long time ago that this is not the Bertha , daughter of George Daugherty. However, there is more information that matches than does not. I have not checked on documentation at this point.
George Casper Daugherty, was born 8/24/1885 in Monroe Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 11/16/1966 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Located George C. Dougherty (note the name change) in the 1920 Federal Census in Umatilla County, Precinct 35 as living in the household of John J. Thin. George C. is 34 years of age, single and a lodger. George Casper Daugherty is buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of his stone in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton Oregon on file. I have found no further information on him.
Lee Daugherty, was born 4/17/1890 in Coos County, Oregon and died 7/22/1955 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. As previously stated Lee is found in the home of Bertha and Claude Hanscom listed as Lee Doherty in the 1910 Federal Census. And in the 1920 Federal Census, Lee Daugherty is listed as the head of the household in the 58 Precinct, Umatilla County, Oregon on page 274. He is listed as Lee Doherty, age 28 and single. Living with him is his sister Hattie, who is widowed, nephew Ray Fayne and George Doherty, father, married and age 78 and a Roy Stickler. Lee Daugherty is buried in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. I have pictures of his stone in the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton oregon on file.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
February 26, 2013 - Edward Ampsted Daugherty's Children, cont.
I'm certainly glad that the month of February is almost done...that's the hardest of all the months to spell correctly.
I'm continuing on with the children of Edward Ampsted Daugherty and his wife Sarah C. Critchfield. Edward was the son of William and Harriet Daugherty. This information is from the diligent work of Ellen L., descendent of Edward's sister, Harriet. Below, with the information on Fratica, I can see a novel. She sounds like an interested character. Amos' children lived long, long lives.
Edward and Sarah had seven children. Amos Edward Daugherty was the 4th child. The first three of their children are included in my previous post.
Amos Edward Daugherty, was born 3/14/1884 in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 5/21/1953 in Mitchell County, Kansas. On 9/6/1903 in Mitchell County, Kansas he married Josephine Collins (1/8/1884 Mitchell County, Kansas - 7/18/1957 Mitchell County, Kansas.) Amos and Josephine Daugherty are located in the 1910 Federal Census as living in Mitchell County, Logan Township, Kansas. In the 1920 Federal Census they are found in Cloud County, Solomon Township, Kansas with their six children: Lora D. Daugherty (6/28/1904 - 7/25/1991), Edna J. Daugherty (5/15/1908-1/5/1992), Harry V. Daugherty (2/14/1910-4/26/-1993), Leslie A. Daugherty (11/30/1912-6/18/1967), Calvin W. Daugherty (10/28/1915-10/27/1988) Amos Allen Daugherty (abt. 1917-2/19/1994). All the children with the exception of Amos were buried in Mitchell County, Kansas. I think Amos was buried in Wichita, Kansas where he died. All married.
Lilly Daugherty, was born 3/2/1886 in White Cloud Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died before 1900. I have no further information on her.
Fratica Daugherty, was born 8/1887 in Missouri and died before 1976. Fratica Daugherty married at least three times. She first married Wayne Hazelett (born in Kansas) on 5/29/1907 in Mitchell County Kansas. Sometime after 1907 she married a ? Fulton and after 1908 she married Hugh E. Love. I have found no further information on Fratica and her husbands except from the obituaries of relatives which stated she was living in Kansas City, Missouri in 12/1940 and in 1953 and 1954. No children have been located in any of the marriages.
Charles Daugherty, was born 1/14/1892 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 4/5/1983 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. On 3/12/1920 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kaansas, Charles Daugherty married Mettie Guipre (7/27/1897 Simpson, Kansas - 4/15/1988 Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas.) Charles and Mettie had one son, Lloyd Neal Daugherty (10/19/1922-1/29-1963.) He never married and suffered after servicing in the military with what sounds like PTSD. Charles, Mettie, and Lloyd are all buried in Highland Cemetery, Jamestown, Kansas.
I'm continuing on with the children of Edward Ampsted Daugherty and his wife Sarah C. Critchfield. Edward was the son of William and Harriet Daugherty. This information is from the diligent work of Ellen L., descendent of Edward's sister, Harriet. Below, with the information on Fratica, I can see a novel. She sounds like an interested character. Amos' children lived long, long lives.
Edward and Sarah had seven children. Amos Edward Daugherty was the 4th child. The first three of their children are included in my previous post.
Amos Edward Daugherty, was born 3/14/1884 in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 5/21/1953 in Mitchell County, Kansas. On 9/6/1903 in Mitchell County, Kansas he married Josephine Collins (1/8/1884 Mitchell County, Kansas - 7/18/1957 Mitchell County, Kansas.) Amos and Josephine Daugherty are located in the 1910 Federal Census as living in Mitchell County, Logan Township, Kansas. In the 1920 Federal Census they are found in Cloud County, Solomon Township, Kansas with their six children: Lora D. Daugherty (6/28/1904 - 7/25/1991), Edna J. Daugherty (5/15/1908-1/5/1992), Harry V. Daugherty (2/14/1910-4/26/-1993), Leslie A. Daugherty (11/30/1912-6/18/1967), Calvin W. Daugherty (10/28/1915-10/27/1988) Amos Allen Daugherty (abt. 1917-2/19/1994). All the children with the exception of Amos were buried in Mitchell County, Kansas. I think Amos was buried in Wichita, Kansas where he died. All married.
Lilly Daugherty, was born 3/2/1886 in White Cloud Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died before 1900. I have no further information on her.
Fratica Daugherty, was born 8/1887 in Missouri and died before 1976. Fratica Daugherty married at least three times. She first married Wayne Hazelett (born in Kansas) on 5/29/1907 in Mitchell County Kansas. Sometime after 1907 she married a ? Fulton and after 1908 she married Hugh E. Love. I have found no further information on Fratica and her husbands except from the obituaries of relatives which stated she was living in Kansas City, Missouri in 12/1940 and in 1953 and 1954. No children have been located in any of the marriages.
Charles Daugherty, was born 1/14/1892 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 4/5/1983 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. On 3/12/1920 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kaansas, Charles Daugherty married Mettie Guipre (7/27/1897 Simpson, Kansas - 4/15/1988 Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas.) Charles and Mettie had one son, Lloyd Neal Daugherty (10/19/1922-1/29-1963.) He never married and suffered after servicing in the military with what sounds like PTSD. Charles, Mettie, and Lloyd are all buried in Highland Cemetery, Jamestown, Kansas.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013 - William and Harriet Daugherty's Children, Cont.
Today I'll be sharing with you the information that Ellen L. has given me concerning Edward Ampsted Daugherty, son of James William and Harriet Daugherty.
Edward Am(p)sted Daugherty, was born abt. 1839 in Virginia and died 5/24/1910 in Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. He married 4/7/1878 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Sarah C. Critchfield (4/19/1856 Nodaway County, Missouri - 12/12/1940 Simpson, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas.) I have seen a date of 6/18/1878 and 2/13/1877 as marriage date for Edward and Sarah Daugherty. Edward Ampsted Daugherty owned land in the 1860's in Appanoose County, Iowa. By the 1870 Federal Census he had sold his land and was listed as living in Allen Grove Township, Mason County, Illinois. An article found in the newspaper in Maryville, Missouri in 1878 states that E.A.Daugherty from Illinois had been in the county for 4 years. In the 1880 Federal Census, Edward A. Daugherty and his family is listed as living in the Hughes Township of Nodaway County, Missouri. By the 1900 Federal Census, Edward A. Daugherty and his family have moved to Cloud County, Solomon Township, Kansas. In 1910 and the 1920 Federal Census, Edward A. Daugherty and his family are in Mitchell County, Logan Township, Kansas. Edward and Sarah are buried in the Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. Edward and Sarah had seven children;
John Emmett Daugherty, was born 12/29/1879 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 4/5/1954 in Simpson, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. He is buried in Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. He never married. John E. Daugherty provided a home for his mother until her death after Edward Ampsted Daugherty's death. After his mother's passing he made his home with a sister and her husband.
Della Clyde Daugherty, was born 7/3/1880 in Skidmore, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 11/8/1976 in Beloit, Mithell County, Kansas. Della C. Daugherty married on 4/4/1898 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Charles Peters (born abt 1874 in Missouri). Della and Charles had four children; Alvin Ampsted Peters (7/2/1898-12/9/1960), Johnny J. Peters (1902-1903), Gretta M. Peters (8/29/1905 - 7/20/1978), and Phillip Laverne Peters (1909-9/26/1979). By 1920 Federal Census, Della C. Daugherty Peters is listed as a housekeeper in the home of her future husband, Riley Sanford Rhoades (8/20/1882-8/12/1957) whom she married in Mitchell County, Kansas on 10/17/1921. Riley Sanford Rhoades had been married previously and had a child, Clinton, by that marriage. Both Della and Riley Rhoades are buried at the Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas.
Oka Belle Daugherty, was born 7/26/1882 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 1/29/1980 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. On 10/29/1899 in Mitchell County, Kansas she married Ed Peters (12/31/1876 Dekalb County, Missouri - 1/12/1960 Simpson, Mitchell County, Kansas.) Ed Peters was a brother to Charles Peters who married Oka's sister Della. In the 1910 Federal Census Ed and Oka Peters are living in Mitchell County, Logan Township, Kansas. By the 1920 Federal Census they are living in Asherville Township of Mitchell County, Kansas along with his sister, Hannah, Della and Charles Peters children Gretta, age 14 and Philip T. age 10. Ed and Oka Peters did not have any children of their own and according to both of their obituaries they took these two children into their home and raised them. Ed and Oka are buried in the Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas.
I'll continue Edward Ampsted's children next time...there are still Amos, Lilly, Fratica, and Charles. Curious why Oka and Ed took in Della's youngest two children. Just surmising...this may hve been when Charles died.
Edward Am(p)sted Daugherty, was born abt. 1839 in Virginia and died 5/24/1910 in Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. He married 4/7/1878 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Sarah C. Critchfield (4/19/1856 Nodaway County, Missouri - 12/12/1940 Simpson, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas.) I have seen a date of 6/18/1878 and 2/13/1877 as marriage date for Edward and Sarah Daugherty. Edward Ampsted Daugherty owned land in the 1860's in Appanoose County, Iowa. By the 1870 Federal Census he had sold his land and was listed as living in Allen Grove Township, Mason County, Illinois. An article found in the newspaper in Maryville, Missouri in 1878 states that E.A.Daugherty from Illinois had been in the county for 4 years. In the 1880 Federal Census, Edward A. Daugherty and his family is listed as living in the Hughes Township of Nodaway County, Missouri. By the 1900 Federal Census, Edward A. Daugherty and his family have moved to Cloud County, Solomon Township, Kansas. In 1910 and the 1920 Federal Census, Edward A. Daugherty and his family are in Mitchell County, Logan Township, Kansas. Edward and Sarah are buried in the Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. Edward and Sarah had seven children;
John Emmett Daugherty, was born 12/29/1879 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 4/5/1954 in Simpson, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. He is buried in Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas. He never married. John E. Daugherty provided a home for his mother until her death after Edward Ampsted Daugherty's death. After his mother's passing he made his home with a sister and her husband.
Della Clyde Daugherty, was born 7/3/1880 in Skidmore, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 11/8/1976 in Beloit, Mithell County, Kansas. Della C. Daugherty married on 4/4/1898 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Charles Peters (born abt 1874 in Missouri). Della and Charles had four children; Alvin Ampsted Peters (7/2/1898-12/9/1960), Johnny J. Peters (1902-1903), Gretta M. Peters (8/29/1905 - 7/20/1978), and Phillip Laverne Peters (1909-9/26/1979). By 1920 Federal Census, Della C. Daugherty Peters is listed as a housekeeper in the home of her future husband, Riley Sanford Rhoades (8/20/1882-8/12/1957) whom she married in Mitchell County, Kansas on 10/17/1921. Riley Sanford Rhoades had been married previously and had a child, Clinton, by that marriage. Both Della and Riley Rhoades are buried at the Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas.
Oka Belle Daugherty, was born 7/26/1882 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 1/29/1980 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. On 10/29/1899 in Mitchell County, Kansas she married Ed Peters (12/31/1876 Dekalb County, Missouri - 1/12/1960 Simpson, Mitchell County, Kansas.) Ed Peters was a brother to Charles Peters who married Oka's sister Della. In the 1910 Federal Census Ed and Oka Peters are living in Mitchell County, Logan Township, Kansas. By the 1920 Federal Census they are living in Asherville Township of Mitchell County, Kansas along with his sister, Hannah, Della and Charles Peters children Gretta, age 14 and Philip T. age 10. Ed and Oka Peters did not have any children of their own and according to both of their obituaries they took these two children into their home and raised them. Ed and Oka are buried in the Green Mound Cemetery, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Kansas.
I'll continue Edward Ampsted's children next time...there are still Amos, Lilly, Fratica, and Charles. Curious why Oka and Ed took in Della's youngest two children. Just surmising...this may hve been when Charles died.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
February 23, 2013 - Children of William Daugherty, Cont.
I'm continuing with Ellen L.'s information that she shared about the children of William and Harriet (Beddows) Daugherty -
Louisa Jane Daugherty - was born 2/1835 in Virginia and died 8/17/1917 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She married on 11/4/1857 in Appanoose County, Iowa to James R. Logan. Sometime before 1880 they moved from Appanoose County, Iowa to Nodaway County, Missouri to the White Cloud township. Their first seven children were all born in Appanoose County, Iowa. Samuel, child #8 was born in Atchinson County, Missouri and died in Gaynor City, Missouri. By 1900 Federal Census Louisa Jane and James R. Logan had moved their family to Washington County, Rock Creek Township, Colorado. Before 1910 Louisa Jane and her son, Oscar, had moved to Morgan County, Fort Morgan Township, Colorado. Louisa Jane and James Logan are buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Morgan, Colorado as well as some of their children.
Their children were:
Charles Logan, born abt. 1859 in Iowa. I have no further information on him.
Oscar C. Logan, was born abt. 1860 in Iowa and died 9/15/1915. He owned land in Colorado and was living with his mother, Louisa Jane in Morgan County, Colorado in 1910 Federal Census. He is buried in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Colorado but no stone was seen when we visited there but the office had it on record.
James Logan, was born abt. 1862 in Iowa. I have no further information on him.
William Logan, was born abt. 1863 in Iowa. In 1880 Federal Census he was living with his aunt and uncle, Joseph and Harriet Hayworth in White Cloud Township in Nodaway County, Missouri. I have no farther information on him.
Frank Logan, was born abt. 1867 in Iowa. I have no further information on him at this time.
John A. Logan, was born 1869 in Iowa and died 3/20/1964 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He is buried in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery at Fort Morgan, Colorado. John A. Logan married twice. He married on 11/4/1901 in Denver County, Colorado to Della Dodds with whom he had four childre; Howard born abt. 1950 in Colorado, Alice A., born abt. 1907 in Colorado and JA and unnamed twin sister in abt. 1012 in Colorado. The unnamed twin sister died 5/12/1912 and is buried in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Colorado according to the office records. No stone is found. John A. Logan married for a second time on 6/5/1923 in Morgan County, Colorado Blanche Inez ? (born 2/8/1887) Decatur, Georgia and died 3/19/1966 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.) I have not located any additional information on either wife.
Ada A. Logan, was born 7/1873 in Iowa and died 5/31/1940 in Colorado. She married on 4/27/1896 in Washington County, Colorado to Conrad Desch (born 9/1859 in Germany and died 1935.) He is buried in the Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. They had one child; Audrey B. Desch, born 19/1898 in Colorado. In 1910 Federal Census Ada A. Logan is found listed at the State Home of Dependent Children in Denver County, Colorado as a matron for boys. Ada A. Logan married again on 10/18/1919 in Denver Colorado to a James C. Hogue. No further information is found on him. Ada A. Logan is said to have been an Elocutionist (public speaker.) She is buried in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Samuel Logan, was born 2/13/1876 in Atchinson County, Missouri and died 8/26/1891 at Gaynor City, Missouri. He was 15 years of age. He is buried in the New Hope Cemetery, Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri.
Louisa Jane Daugherty - was born 2/1835 in Virginia and died 8/17/1917 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She married on 11/4/1857 in Appanoose County, Iowa to James R. Logan. Sometime before 1880 they moved from Appanoose County, Iowa to Nodaway County, Missouri to the White Cloud township. Their first seven children were all born in Appanoose County, Iowa. Samuel, child #8 was born in Atchinson County, Missouri and died in Gaynor City, Missouri. By 1900 Federal Census Louisa Jane and James R. Logan had moved their family to Washington County, Rock Creek Township, Colorado. Before 1910 Louisa Jane and her son, Oscar, had moved to Morgan County, Fort Morgan Township, Colorado. Louisa Jane and James Logan are buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Morgan, Colorado as well as some of their children.
Their children were:
Charles Logan, born abt. 1859 in Iowa. I have no further information on him.
Oscar C. Logan, was born abt. 1860 in Iowa and died 9/15/1915. He owned land in Colorado and was living with his mother, Louisa Jane in Morgan County, Colorado in 1910 Federal Census. He is buried in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Colorado but no stone was seen when we visited there but the office had it on record.
James Logan, was born abt. 1862 in Iowa. I have no further information on him.
William Logan, was born abt. 1863 in Iowa. In 1880 Federal Census he was living with his aunt and uncle, Joseph and Harriet Hayworth in White Cloud Township in Nodaway County, Missouri. I have no farther information on him.
Frank Logan, was born abt. 1867 in Iowa. I have no further information on him at this time.
John A. Logan, was born 1869 in Iowa and died 3/20/1964 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He is buried in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery at Fort Morgan, Colorado. John A. Logan married twice. He married on 11/4/1901 in Denver County, Colorado to Della Dodds with whom he had four childre; Howard born abt. 1950 in Colorado, Alice A., born abt. 1907 in Colorado and JA and unnamed twin sister in abt. 1012 in Colorado. The unnamed twin sister died 5/12/1912 and is buried in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Colorado according to the office records. No stone is found. John A. Logan married for a second time on 6/5/1923 in Morgan County, Colorado Blanche Inez ? (born 2/8/1887) Decatur, Georgia and died 3/19/1966 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.) I have not located any additional information on either wife.
Ada A. Logan, was born 7/1873 in Iowa and died 5/31/1940 in Colorado. She married on 4/27/1896 in Washington County, Colorado to Conrad Desch (born 9/1859 in Germany and died 1935.) He is buried in the Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. They had one child; Audrey B. Desch, born 19/1898 in Colorado. In 1910 Federal Census Ada A. Logan is found listed at the State Home of Dependent Children in Denver County, Colorado as a matron for boys. Ada A. Logan married again on 10/18/1919 in Denver Colorado to a James C. Hogue. No further information is found on him. Ada A. Logan is said to have been an Elocutionist (public speaker.) She is buried in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Samuel Logan, was born 2/13/1876 in Atchinson County, Missouri and died 8/26/1891 at Gaynor City, Missouri. He was 15 years of age. He is buried in the New Hope Cemetery, Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri.
Friday, February 22, 2013
February 22, 2013 - Children of William and Harriet Daugherty
I'm going to continue sharing the information that Ellen L. has sent me concerning the children of William and Harriet Daugherty. I'd love to take a trip to Missouri some day and visit the Nodaway County Area. My thanks to Ellen for her many correspondences throughout several years.
Emily L. Daugherty...was born 12-10-1833 in Hampshire County, Virginia and died 2-21-1883 in Quitman, Nodaway County, Missouri. On 10-14-1861 in Appanoose County, Iowa she married Ephraim Patterson Ralston (2/25/1820-10/8/1872). According to the information of the 1870 Federal Census it looks like Ephraim's son by his previous marriage, a John P. Ralston, age 18, listed...and since Emily and Ephraim did not marry until 1861 I have to assume John P. is from the previous marriage of Ephraim. I did find a marriage record stating Ephraim P. Ralston married on 12-16-1841 to Magdalene Hilterbraundt (born 1819 in Germany) in Harrison County, either Ohio or Iowa. She died in 1860 and is buried in Appanoose County, Iowa. Ephraim and Magdalene had six children. I have information on them but will not include it in this note.
Ephraim and Emily Daugherty were the parents of:
Henry Edward Ralston, born 1863 Appanoose County, Iowa. He married Mary V. ? and had at least three children; Forrest P. (b. 9/1892), Harlan E. (b. 11/1894) and Margaret (b. abt. 1904). All born in Missouri. In 1900 Federal census he is listed as living in Nodaway County, Missouri and by 1920 Federal census he is found in Page County, Iowa (across the state line).
Ephraim Harlan Ralston, born 6/26/1866, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. He married in 1896 Kate Orr (born 12/1873 in Kansas). They had four children; Charles (b. 5/1897); Nellie Mae (b. 1/1889); John A. (b. abt. 1905); Joseph (b. abt. 1907).
Dora Ralston, She married abt. 1890 to William Ritchie (b. 11/1860 Scotland). In 1900 Federal Census they are found in Lincoln township, Nodaway County, Missouri with two of their six children. 1910 Federal Census lists them as living in Kansas City, Missouri with son, Virgil (age 23), daughter, Vivian (age 19), son Harold (age 17), son Clark (age 16), son David (age 3), daughter, Lucille Brown (age 26), divorced, granddaughter, Clara Brown (age 1 yr. 4 months.) All children were born in Missouri.
Emma Isadore Ralston, born abt. 1870 in Iowa. No further information on her at this time.
Epharim Patterson Ralston died 10/8/1872 in Independence, Missouri. Emily L. Daugherty Ralston married Joseph Nicolas (11/5/1826 in Ohio - 1/22/1890 in Quitman, Missouri) on 9/4/1879 in Nodaway County, Missouri. Both Joseph and Emily Nicholas are buried in the Quitman Cemetery.
Emily L. Daugherty...was born 12-10-1833 in Hampshire County, Virginia and died 2-21-1883 in Quitman, Nodaway County, Missouri. On 10-14-1861 in Appanoose County, Iowa she married Ephraim Patterson Ralston (2/25/1820-10/8/1872). According to the information of the 1870 Federal Census it looks like Ephraim's son by his previous marriage, a John P. Ralston, age 18, listed...and since Emily and Ephraim did not marry until 1861 I have to assume John P. is from the previous marriage of Ephraim. I did find a marriage record stating Ephraim P. Ralston married on 12-16-1841 to Magdalene Hilterbraundt (born 1819 in Germany) in Harrison County, either Ohio or Iowa. She died in 1860 and is buried in Appanoose County, Iowa. Ephraim and Magdalene had six children. I have information on them but will not include it in this note.
Ephraim and Emily Daugherty were the parents of:
Henry Edward Ralston, born 1863 Appanoose County, Iowa. He married Mary V. ? and had at least three children; Forrest P. (b. 9/1892), Harlan E. (b. 11/1894) and Margaret (b. abt. 1904). All born in Missouri. In 1900 Federal census he is listed as living in Nodaway County, Missouri and by 1920 Federal census he is found in Page County, Iowa (across the state line).
Ephraim Harlan Ralston, born 6/26/1866, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. He married in 1896 Kate Orr (born 12/1873 in Kansas). They had four children; Charles (b. 5/1897); Nellie Mae (b. 1/1889); John A. (b. abt. 1905); Joseph (b. abt. 1907).
Dora Ralston, She married abt. 1890 to William Ritchie (b. 11/1860 Scotland). In 1900 Federal Census they are found in Lincoln township, Nodaway County, Missouri with two of their six children. 1910 Federal Census lists them as living in Kansas City, Missouri with son, Virgil (age 23), daughter, Vivian (age 19), son Harold (age 17), son Clark (age 16), son David (age 3), daughter, Lucille Brown (age 26), divorced, granddaughter, Clara Brown (age 1 yr. 4 months.) All children were born in Missouri.
Emma Isadore Ralston, born abt. 1870 in Iowa. No further information on her at this time.
Epharim Patterson Ralston died 10/8/1872 in Independence, Missouri. Emily L. Daugherty Ralston married Joseph Nicolas (11/5/1826 in Ohio - 1/22/1890 in Quitman, Missouri) on 9/4/1879 in Nodaway County, Missouri. Both Joseph and Emily Nicholas are buried in the Quitman Cemetery.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
February 21, 2013 - Children of William and Harriet Daugherty
This is the information that Ellen L. has sent me...
Children of Willilam and Harriet (Beddon/Beddows) Daugherty
"Margaret Daugherty - was born before 1830 in Virginia and died 10/1850 in Appanoose County, Iowa. She married a John H. Hampson (b.abt. 1820 in Ohio) on 12-21-1848 in Appanoose County, Iowa. According to the 1850 Iowa Mortality Schedule, Margaret Daugherty Hampson died in October 1850 of confinement about the time of the birth of her child, James Hampson, who was born in 1850 in Appanoose County, Iowa. I have not located her place of burial. It could have well been on the family farm and no stone put in place. Margaret's husband, John, and son James, can be found living in the William Daugherty household in the 1850 census. Young James Hampson is listed in the 1856 State Iowa Census with his last name listed as Dauhghterty. No sign of John Hampson in the 1856 State Census. James Hampson can be found in the 1880 census living with his Aunt Louisa Jane and Uncle James Logan in White Cloud Township in Nodaway, Missouri.
William Henry Daugherty - was born 2-23-1830 in Nicklesville, Scott County, Virginia and died 1-12-1918 in Glen Elder, Mitchell County, Kansas according to records. He married 2-19-1861 in Delavan, Illinois to Martha Pepper. Attempts to locate the grave of William H. Daugherty in Glen Elder, Kansas were unsuccessful on 8/20/07. Records at city hall register his death by the doctor and states he is buried in the Glenwood Cemetery northeast of town. I have made contact with a library staff member who has searched the cemetery records at the city clerk's office page by page and was not able to locate information on the burial spot. No obituary was located at the library in Cwker City Kansas. The 1900 Federal Census lists: William H. Daugherty, age 69, b. Virginia, parents b. Virginia, married, 39 years as a boarder in the home of Elisha Vandeventer, on the list for Benton Township, Holt County, Missouri. It is said he moved to Kansas in 1902. In the 1910 Federal Census, William H. Daugherty, age 80, b. in West Virginia was living in the home of Rufus C. Glizke and wife Nora as a 'Charge' in Mitchell County, Turkey Creek Township, Kansas. I don't think I need to go into more detail about William Henry Daugherty as you are more familiar with his story more so than I am."
Children of Willilam and Harriet (Beddon/Beddows) Daugherty
"Margaret Daugherty - was born before 1830 in Virginia and died 10/1850 in Appanoose County, Iowa. She married a John H. Hampson (b.abt. 1820 in Ohio) on 12-21-1848 in Appanoose County, Iowa. According to the 1850 Iowa Mortality Schedule, Margaret Daugherty Hampson died in October 1850 of confinement about the time of the birth of her child, James Hampson, who was born in 1850 in Appanoose County, Iowa. I have not located her place of burial. It could have well been on the family farm and no stone put in place. Margaret's husband, John, and son James, can be found living in the William Daugherty household in the 1850 census. Young James Hampson is listed in the 1856 State Iowa Census with his last name listed as Dauhghterty. No sign of John Hampson in the 1856 State Census. James Hampson can be found in the 1880 census living with his Aunt Louisa Jane and Uncle James Logan in White Cloud Township in Nodaway, Missouri.
This is my ggrandfather William Henry Daugherty.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
February 17, 2013 - William & Harriet Daugherty
I'm still checking through my file containing interesting subject matter for future Prairie Roots Newsletters. I'll be finishing the newsletter in the next couple of weeks for the month of March. Ellen L. had sent me a wonderful run-down on the Daugherty family, 'as she knows it.' I want to share this amazing letter and while doing it, double check Ellen's information with what I have in my Family Tree program. This will take some time, but might help pull into focus the many questions I have of this family. Ellen has shared a great deal of her research with me, of which I am very appreciative.
My totally unsubstantiated guess: James William's parents came from Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man. The first is from a notation that William Henry Daugherty made concerning his grandparents and that the Daugherty/Doherty/O'Daugherty etc. are prevalent in the north of Ireland and the second is based on Grandpa Fred's comments that the Isle of Man is where the family originated.
"As promised I will try to give you a run down on the Daugherty family as I know it. I have been trying to break down a few walls in my genealogy but this family has been difficult. Anyway, here goes...
I have always been told by older relatives that the first Daugherty to live in Iowa was James William Daugherty, born about 1798 in Virginia. I have not been able to locate his father and mother as of yet (the BIG WALL). Most records I have seen, however, list him as William Daugherty. I will call him William throughout the rest of this report.
William Daugherty married Harriet Beddon on 9-24-1825 in Allegany County, Maryland according to Ancestry.com, Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850. Note: I have always had Harriet's last name as Beddows. I have been unable to find where William died and is buried. He was alive for the 1870 Federal Census and living in Allen Grove Township, Mason County, Illinois. This is the location where I believe his brother was living. I have traveled to the area but did not locate any useful information at the time. (Another trip in the making). I have not been able to locate William and Harriet since that time. This is about the time many family members are on the move to various locations around the country. I do have a notation that Harriet died about 1873, place unknown and burial unknown. Since my wall with William and Harriet was not moving I decided to focus on the whereabouts of their children. The following is a breakdown for each child as I know it."
To be continued....
My totally unsubstantiated guess: James William's parents came from Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man. The first is from a notation that William Henry Daugherty made concerning his grandparents and that the Daugherty/Doherty/O'Daugherty etc. are prevalent in the north of Ireland and the second is based on Grandpa Fred's comments that the Isle of Man is where the family originated.
"As promised I will try to give you a run down on the Daugherty family as I know it. I have been trying to break down a few walls in my genealogy but this family has been difficult. Anyway, here goes...
I have always been told by older relatives that the first Daugherty to live in Iowa was James William Daugherty, born about 1798 in Virginia. I have not been able to locate his father and mother as of yet (the BIG WALL). Most records I have seen, however, list him as William Daugherty. I will call him William throughout the rest of this report.
William Daugherty married Harriet Beddon on 9-24-1825 in Allegany County, Maryland according to Ancestry.com, Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850. Note: I have always had Harriet's last name as Beddows. I have been unable to find where William died and is buried. He was alive for the 1870 Federal Census and living in Allen Grove Township, Mason County, Illinois. This is the location where I believe his brother was living. I have traveled to the area but did not locate any useful information at the time. (Another trip in the making). I have not been able to locate William and Harriet since that time. This is about the time many family members are on the move to various locations around the country. I do have a notation that Harriet died about 1873, place unknown and burial unknown. Since my wall with William and Harriet was not moving I decided to focus on the whereabouts of their children. The following is a breakdown for each child as I know it."
To be continued....
Saturday, February 16, 2013
February 16, 2013 - Edith DeLong Evans, Part 1
While sharing Edith DeLong Evans letter to cousin Gwyn, I realized that I was reading from two different letters, sent at different times. This one, dated Jan. 9, 1984 should have been shared first. There really isn't much information, at all in this letter, but it's been helpful to know what the years can do to your memory and thought processes. Right now I enjoy gathering family information and trying to make something of it. Who knows what the years will bring. Probably not best to put off some of these things that need some memory. Gwyn has mentioned that she'll send more of Edith's family collections to me in the next few weeks. I'm pretty excited about that!
"Well, I am finally getting this letter ready for you. I'll probably think of something later on or find something you might like, if so, I'll send it on.
Have made some copies to keep just in case someone may ask later on. Some of the copy machines are in need of ink so I tried in different places to get good copies. I'm sending some of Twila's (Bertha Daugherty Parmely's granddaughter) letters she was so kind to fix for me. I just haven't got all the info down. It's too confusing for me now and I have so many projects to do. I just haven't the time and energy to do it.
I still drive but probably not for too long a period. I don't go far with the car and don't drive at night - stay on roads I'm acquainted with. My eyes are not so good either.
I'm so involved in my church - dinners, bazaars, and volunteer in places - also Senior Citizens and Community Club. I get so tired we have our all day Senior prayer and study club. We take our sandwiches and the host furnishes a salad and dessert. I went today and came home at 3 and was so tired, doing nothing. I laid down and slept til 6 p.m. Probably won't sleep tonite so I'll stay up later.
Tomorrow I'll get a copy of my family which completes the DeLong's Beginnings. Maybe you didn't want all of this but someday someone will have it after I'm gone. I'll try (maybe) some day to get a better form fixed (I doubt it) for my nieces when they want it.
I used to enjoy this when I was mentally sharp but I'm getting so dull (really) and I do miss Earl. He was a wizard for remembering and I don't have him anymore and I miss him so.
I wonder how your family's Xmas turned out. I'd be interested in hearing. I owe your mother a letter. I try to remember her and I can't seem to place her. Wasn't your mother Irene and was she a Carrington? I can't remember and I really should but it just doesn't seem to be for sure in my mind. Am I right? Greet me to her if you have any contact with her.
I know Frankie married Laura Carrington. Are you Frankie's daughter? See I can't even now as I write get straight Fred's wife. I believe was Irene - as I write it seems clearer.
Anyway so you can see my mind wanders too. Ha - Now I must close. Do hope I haven't confused you so badly with all this rambling and poor writing. Much Love and God Bless- Edith M. Evans
I've just learned this fall my mobile and 6 others will be moved in about 1 year. Will have a different address - but we'll be in the same area so I'll get it anyway. A new road widening project will take part of our court. It's a big worry for me. I thank God for my son David for me to lean on. He's so good to me. Calls me everynight from work and comes on the weekend."
"Well, I am finally getting this letter ready for you. I'll probably think of something later on or find something you might like, if so, I'll send it on.
Have made some copies to keep just in case someone may ask later on. Some of the copy machines are in need of ink so I tried in different places to get good copies. I'm sending some of Twila's (Bertha Daugherty Parmely's granddaughter) letters she was so kind to fix for me. I just haven't got all the info down. It's too confusing for me now and I have so many projects to do. I just haven't the time and energy to do it.
I still drive but probably not for too long a period. I don't go far with the car and don't drive at night - stay on roads I'm acquainted with. My eyes are not so good either.
I'm so involved in my church - dinners, bazaars, and volunteer in places - also Senior Citizens and Community Club. I get so tired we have our all day Senior prayer and study club. We take our sandwiches and the host furnishes a salad and dessert. I went today and came home at 3 and was so tired, doing nothing. I laid down and slept til 6 p.m. Probably won't sleep tonite so I'll stay up later.
Tomorrow I'll get a copy of my family which completes the DeLong's Beginnings. Maybe you didn't want all of this but someday someone will have it after I'm gone. I'll try (maybe) some day to get a better form fixed (I doubt it) for my nieces when they want it.
I used to enjoy this when I was mentally sharp but I'm getting so dull (really) and I do miss Earl. He was a wizard for remembering and I don't have him anymore and I miss him so.
I wonder how your family's Xmas turned out. I'd be interested in hearing. I owe your mother a letter. I try to remember her and I can't seem to place her. Wasn't your mother Irene and was she a Carrington? I can't remember and I really should but it just doesn't seem to be for sure in my mind. Am I right? Greet me to her if you have any contact with her.
I know Frankie married Laura Carrington. Are you Frankie's daughter? See I can't even now as I write get straight Fred's wife. I believe was Irene - as I write it seems clearer.
Anyway so you can see my mind wanders too. Ha - Now I must close. Do hope I haven't confused you so badly with all this rambling and poor writing. Much Love and God Bless- Edith M. Evans
I've just learned this fall my mobile and 6 others will be moved in about 1 year. Will have a different address - but we'll be in the same area so I'll get it anyway. A new road widening project will take part of our court. It's a big worry for me. I thank God for my son David for me to lean on. He's so good to me. Calls me everynight from work and comes on the weekend."
February 16, 2013 - Edith DeLong Evans, Part 2
I have an original letter written Jan. 3, 1985 to my cousin Gwyn from Edith M. Evans. Our family knows so little about our ggrandmother, Catherine Elizabeth DeLong Daugherty's family. Edith is the daughter of Catherine Elizabeth's (Libby) brother Edward Peter DeLong. She was born in 1903 and was married twice, first to Lyle William Noble, whom she divorced in 1936, after being married about six years. They had a son David Noble. I know nothing about him. Edith then married Wesley Evans, who she divorced in 1945. Her last known address was in Huron SD, although Edith mentions Portland in the below letter.
As I am typing this, I realize that there was a previous letter written to Gwyn. So these two correspondences are mixed up.
I was totally unaware of Edith's family helping out Grandpa Fred's family after their mom's death. I nearly covet the album that she mentions. I don't know what document from ggrandpa George she is talking about. I'll write to Gwyn and find out if she remembers.
Jan. 3, 1985 - Dear Gwyn -
Well I have finally went thru a lot of old papers and letters and maybe this stuff won't do you any good - don't send it back. I'm trying to get things like this, to people who are interested in it. I find many of the younger generations are interested and of course I'm about the only one who kept any records. Some may not be the correct dates, but they are as given to me. When I kept up on the Browns on Mother's side and the Daughertys - it is something. There's so many of them.
Hazel McNeil I think sent me a Rapid City address this Xmas and I find I've lost the address. If sent to Wessington for a forward she'll get it. However I have a correct address of Helen McNeil and she knows Hazel's address. I'm sure she took most of the pictures of the families of DeLongs and sisters and Uncle Andy's in Canada, when here a year ago. There are so many I'm glad I did all I did when I was younger. I get so confused now trying to keep them straight. I can no longer do it and my son didn't know many and isn't interested in all the South Dakota ones.
This document appears to have Uncle George's taken off of the original but this one is as close to the old one that is probably around. I can't remember how I got it. It was signed by Uncle George Daugherty. I think aunt Libby (Elizabeth), my dad's sister died in childbirth. I'm not sure. After she died (quite young) I can remember my grandma Brown and my mother tell about going down and doing the washing and baking bread for the family once a week so Uncle George could get along. The kids were all little - boys were probably in their teens. Maybe you can figure it out. I probably have some old pictures you might be interested in but they are all glued in the old album. Lowell, my brother wants them.
Lowell had 2 girls Sandra 32 - Ella 30 now. Ella had both bubar and spinal polio when she was 13 mo. old. She was in the Shriners Hosp. until she was 16 years old. Many surgeries here in Portland. She finished H.S. with honors. The last 2 years she married and Xmas day had a baby girl. cesearian surgery. She has been in a wheelchair for years - paralyzed from the legs down. She works at a hosp. and at the head of her department. She's going back to work in Feb. she says. Makes good money, keeps a beautiful home too and has her own car - her 3rd one and drives all over Portland.
Well I hope you can read this. I'm good from my double hernia - but I have such a bad back. Almost in a wheel chair. Arthritis is so bad in my hands and shoulders and back. Much love Edith
As I am typing this, I realize that there was a previous letter written to Gwyn. So these two correspondences are mixed up.
I was totally unaware of Edith's family helping out Grandpa Fred's family after their mom's death. I nearly covet the album that she mentions. I don't know what document from ggrandpa George she is talking about. I'll write to Gwyn and find out if she remembers.
Jan. 3, 1985 - Dear Gwyn -
Well I have finally went thru a lot of old papers and letters and maybe this stuff won't do you any good - don't send it back. I'm trying to get things like this, to people who are interested in it. I find many of the younger generations are interested and of course I'm about the only one who kept any records. Some may not be the correct dates, but they are as given to me. When I kept up on the Browns on Mother's side and the Daughertys - it is something. There's so many of them.
Hazel McNeil I think sent me a Rapid City address this Xmas and I find I've lost the address. If sent to Wessington for a forward she'll get it. However I have a correct address of Helen McNeil and she knows Hazel's address. I'm sure she took most of the pictures of the families of DeLongs and sisters and Uncle Andy's in Canada, when here a year ago. There are so many I'm glad I did all I did when I was younger. I get so confused now trying to keep them straight. I can no longer do it and my son didn't know many and isn't interested in all the South Dakota ones.
This document appears to have Uncle George's taken off of the original but this one is as close to the old one that is probably around. I can't remember how I got it. It was signed by Uncle George Daugherty. I think aunt Libby (Elizabeth), my dad's sister died in childbirth. I'm not sure. After she died (quite young) I can remember my grandma Brown and my mother tell about going down and doing the washing and baking bread for the family once a week so Uncle George could get along. The kids were all little - boys were probably in their teens. Maybe you can figure it out. I probably have some old pictures you might be interested in but they are all glued in the old album. Lowell, my brother wants them.
Lowell had 2 girls Sandra 32 - Ella 30 now. Ella had both bubar and spinal polio when she was 13 mo. old. She was in the Shriners Hosp. until she was 16 years old. Many surgeries here in Portland. She finished H.S. with honors. The last 2 years she married and Xmas day had a baby girl. cesearian surgery. She has been in a wheelchair for years - paralyzed from the legs down. She works at a hosp. and at the head of her department. She's going back to work in Feb. she says. Makes good money, keeps a beautiful home too and has her own car - her 3rd one and drives all over Portland.
Well I hope you can read this. I'm good from my double hernia - but I have such a bad back. Almost in a wheel chair. Arthritis is so bad in my hands and shoulders and back. Much love Edith
Life Story of a Pioneer, Part Three
Emma Brady, Luella Pepper, and Hattie Place.Hattie Daugherty Place was a wonderful writer. I guess after you've taught school of 60 years, you have a command for the English Language. I'm simply copying her words that she wrote when elected as the Pioneer Daughter os the Wessington (SD) Women's Study Club, in Sept. 1949
"Right here, a never forgetable incident occurred when brother Will and I reached home, hungry and tired, and before I had climbed from my perch on the three boxed wagon, Elmer Morgan, a bachelor neighbor, living just across the road, was there to invite brother and I over to have supper with them. I had been raised to believe it was not 'lady-like' to go into a home where there was no woman, and this invitation was into a home of three bachelor brothers, the Morgan brothers, who in their good neighborly spirit, had prepared a meal for us. In spite of the fact that I was nearly starved, my brother assuring me the young men were fine fellows, and it would be perfectly proper for me to accept, I declined. After I became acquainted with the Morgans and learned how disappointed they had been, I realized how silly I had been.
The settlers of Nance Township were grand neighbors. Quite a number were from different parts of Illinois some from Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Those bringing their families remained, proved up on the land, farmed their land for many years, some living on their old homestead when they passed away some fifty or more years later. The bachelors, most of them having left for parts unknown, after making final proof on their land.
Small grain was the principal crop planted the first year. Much flax was sown. Some year's crops were good, prices fair. Many times we were visited by local hail storms. Some years were very dry with hot winds, crops of course, very light. Still the pioneer held up his chin, dug in his toes, and worked all the harder the next year.
The men with families in Nance Ttownship were B.W. Wilson, Dave Brown, A.B. Barnes, Charles Bradey (who married Hattie's sister Emma) Wm. H. Daugherty, ? Harris, John McNeil, Alec McCullen, Tom Dulin, William English, Wm. Barnes, and Al Curtis. Mrs. Al Curtis and Mrs. Wm. Barnes were the first women to come to our township. Mrs. Barnes coming in 1883 and Mrs. Curtis in 1882. Mrs. Barnes' child, Mattie, was the first baby born in the township. She is now Mrs. Mattie Curtis and lives in Wessington. All of these settlers have passed away, and only a few of their children are left. Of these, Pearl Wilson Cavenee, Marion Bradey Dake and 3 of the Daugherty children; Fred, Richard, and Hattie, the writer of this article are still residents of this locality."
Thursday, February 14, 2013
February 14, 2013 - Walter Brachvogel Anniversary
Again, a simple writing from 1965 that helps us understand the daily lives of those who we will never know. These 'snippets' help us to understand the relationships of our family and the ways that those before us celebrated life and death. I wonder what became of Walter, Jr. Perhaps if I went to visit Lennox or Redfield, I might find him.
Walter Brachvogels Honored April 11
Mrs. Brachvogel's corsage was of red and white roses. Mr. Brachvogel's boutonniere was a white carnation. The flowers were a gift from their granddaughters.
Refreshments were served from a lace covered table centered with a four tiered aniversary cake, decorated in the traditional red and white, with red tapers at either end. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Marvin Schultz. Mrs. Walter Brachvogel Jr. cut and served the cake. Mrs. Cecil McNeely presided at the coffee service. Mrs. Pearl Gravett and Mrs. Lloyd Cavanee served the punch. Mrs. Lloyd Ames was dining room hostess. Vickie and Lori Brachvogel, granddaughters, assisted with the serving trays.
Mr and Mrs Brachvogel were married at Redfield April 15, 1925, and resided on a farm in southwest Spink county until 1957 when they moved to Redfield. They have one son, Walter Jr., of Lennox, and three granddaughters.
Guests attended from Redfield, Athol, Miranda, Miller, St. Lawrence, Wessington, Tulane, Bonilla, Hitchcock, Doland, Huron, Lennox, Sioux Falls and Sturgis.
Walter Brachvogels Honored April 11
Walter Brachvogel, Jr.
"Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brachvogel were honored with an Open House at their home in Redfield (SD) Sunday afternoon, April 11, marking their 40th wedding anniversary. Their son, Walter, greeted guests. Marsha Brachvogel, their granddaughter, was in charge of the gift table and guest book. Nearly 200 relatives and friends registered during the afternoon.Mrs. Brachvogel's corsage was of red and white roses. Mr. Brachvogel's boutonniere was a white carnation. The flowers were a gift from their granddaughters.
Refreshments were served from a lace covered table centered with a four tiered aniversary cake, decorated in the traditional red and white, with red tapers at either end. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Marvin Schultz. Mrs. Walter Brachvogel Jr. cut and served the cake. Mrs. Cecil McNeely presided at the coffee service. Mrs. Pearl Gravett and Mrs. Lloyd Cavanee served the punch. Mrs. Lloyd Ames was dining room hostess. Vickie and Lori Brachvogel, granddaughters, assisted with the serving trays.
Mr and Mrs Brachvogel were married at Redfield April 15, 1925, and resided on a farm in southwest Spink county until 1957 when they moved to Redfield. They have one son, Walter Jr., of Lennox, and three granddaughters.
Guests attended from Redfield, Athol, Miranda, Miller, St. Lawrence, Wessington, Tulane, Bonilla, Hitchcock, Doland, Huron, Lennox, Sioux Falls and Sturgis.
February 14, 2013 - Cecil McNeely Obituary
Yesterday I was expounding on the importance of re-visiting obituaries, even though they are often trite in their writing. There have been some beauties, but today's is fairly simple. As I was reading it, I realized that again, our family has multiple siblings from one family marrying siblings of another. This is the case with the McNeely's. Yesterday I was reminded that Walter Brachvogel married Vernice McNeely. Mabel Brachvogel married Cecil McNeely. And I wondered if Cecil and Vernice were siblings. Now I find out that they are. Vernie married Walter Brachvogel. Their sister Hazel married Frank Brachvogel. Another sister, Mable ( there are two Mabels here) married Lloyd Cavenee, who was a lst cousin of Walter and Mabel. I know that I have made some mistakes in this. I think it would be best if I look at it another day.
This obituary of Cecil McNeely was written November 21, 1975.
"Cecil R. McNeely died at his home in Redfield (SD) a tthe age of 76.
Funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the First Congregational Church with Rev. Paul Opsahl officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
McNeely was born April 24, 1899 in Taylorville, Illinois. In 1910 he moved to South Dakota and lived near Wessington, later near Highmore, Tulare, Athol and retired to Redfield in 1961. He married Mable (Mabel) Brachvogel Nov. 28, 1925 in Aberdeen. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge, Senior Citizens of Redfield and Athol Congregational Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty Jean) Jackson, Rapid City, Mrs. Glen (Eileen)Hoellein, Athol, Mrs. Jerry (Marion) Jackson, Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Daryl (Donna Rae) Hogg, Miranda and Mrs. Jerry (Mary Lee) Stevenson, Minneapolis, Minn; two sons, Francis, Redfield, and Leslie, Coon Rapids, Minn; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Brachvogel, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Vernice Brachvogel, Redfield, Mrs. Ruth Monfort, Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Mable Cavenee, Wessington; and two half sisters, Iris Bouma,, Vancouver, Wash., and Carmon Attebery, LaCenter, Wash. He was preceeded in death by his wife."
This obituary of Cecil McNeely was written November 21, 1975.
"Cecil R. McNeely died at his home in Redfield (SD) a tthe age of 76.
Funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the First Congregational Church with Rev. Paul Opsahl officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
McNeely was born April 24, 1899 in Taylorville, Illinois. In 1910 he moved to South Dakota and lived near Wessington, later near Highmore, Tulare, Athol and retired to Redfield in 1961. He married Mable (Mabel) Brachvogel Nov. 28, 1925 in Aberdeen. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge, Senior Citizens of Redfield and Athol Congregational Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty Jean) Jackson, Rapid City, Mrs. Glen (Eileen)Hoellein, Athol, Mrs. Jerry (Marion) Jackson, Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Daryl (Donna Rae) Hogg, Miranda and Mrs. Jerry (Mary Lee) Stevenson, Minneapolis, Minn; two sons, Francis, Redfield, and Leslie, Coon Rapids, Minn; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Brachvogel, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Vernice Brachvogel, Redfield, Mrs. Ruth Monfort, Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Mable Cavenee, Wessington; and two half sisters, Iris Bouma,, Vancouver, Wash., and Carmon Attebery, LaCenter, Wash. He was preceeded in death by his wife."
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
February 13, 2013 - Walter and Mabel Brachvogel, siblings
I have a number of obituaries to share with you. My first thought is, forget it! But when going through these important pieces of information, you gain a better knowledge of family structure. Like the two obituaries in this posting: Walter and Mabel Brachvogel, siblings and children of Henry and Mary Ann Wilson Brachvogel. I now see that they both married people with the last name of McNeely. I don't know how those spouses are related. Something more to search out. I think the same person could have written both...not particularly exciting or commendable to the deceased. I wonder why Mabel's daughter Marion lived in Fairbanks and if any descendants are still there. Also, two of Mabel's daughters have the last name of Jackson. Siblings, perhaps?
From a Jan 13, 1969 clipping - Brachvogel Rite Set Tuesday in Redfield Church
Redfield (SD) - "The funeral for Walter Brachvogel, 74, who died unexpectedly Saturday at his home in Redfield, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Congregational Church. The Rev. Paul Opsahl will officiate.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery with military graveside rite.
Friends may call at the Bryson Funeral Home through Monday evening and at the church prior to the service Tuesday.
Brachvogel, a retired farmer and veteran of World War I, was born Dec. 2, 1894, in Omaha. He married Vernice McNeely at Redfield,April 15, 1925. He had been a resident of Spink County 43 years, residing in Redfield the past 11 years.
He was a member of James Valley WWI Barracks and Paul A. Schleher Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Redfield and Watson-Krauter American Legion Post, Wessington.
Then there is the obituary of Walter's sister, Mabel - Nov. 1, 1972
Redfield - SD - "Funeral service for Mrs. Mabel McNeely, Redfield, who died at Redfield Community Memorial Hospital Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m.Friday in the First Congreatational Church in Redfield.
The Rev. Paul opsahl will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Redfield.
Mrs. McNeely was born July 17, 1903 in Wessington. She married Cecil McNeely Jan. 28, 1925. They lived in Orient, Tulare, Athol and Redfield areas. They were residents of Redfield the past 11 years. Mrs. McNeely was a member of Rebekah Lodge and the VFW Auxiliary.
She is survied by her husband, Cecil, Redfield; two sons, Francis, Redfield, and Leslie, Coon Rapids, Minn; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty Jean) Jackson, Rapid City, Mrs. Glenn (Eileen) Hoellein, Athol, Mrs. Gerald (Marion) Jackson, Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Daryl (Donna Rae) Hogg, Miranda and Mrs. Gerald (Mary Lee) Stevens, Minneapolis; 21 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Albert Brachvogel, Chicago; and a sister Mrs. Pearl Gravett, Huron.
From a Jan 13, 1969 clipping - Brachvogel Rite Set Tuesday in Redfield Church
Redfield (SD) - "The funeral for Walter Brachvogel, 74, who died unexpectedly Saturday at his home in Redfield, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Congregational Church. The Rev. Paul Opsahl will officiate.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery with military graveside rite.
Friends may call at the Bryson Funeral Home through Monday evening and at the church prior to the service Tuesday.
Brachvogel, a retired farmer and veteran of World War I, was born Dec. 2, 1894, in Omaha. He married Vernice McNeely at Redfield,April 15, 1925. He had been a resident of Spink County 43 years, residing in Redfield the past 11 years.
He was a member of James Valley WWI Barracks and Paul A. Schleher Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Redfield and Watson-Krauter American Legion Post, Wessington.
Walter and Vernice McNeely
Survivors include his widow; one son, Walter, Lennox; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil (Mabel) McNeely, Redfield;Mrs. Pearl Gravett, Huron; one brother Albert, Chicago; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers."Then there is the obituary of Walter's sister, Mabel - Nov. 1, 1972
Redfield - SD - "Funeral service for Mrs. Mabel McNeely, Redfield, who died at Redfield Community Memorial Hospital Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m.Friday in the First Congreatational Church in Redfield.
The Rev. Paul opsahl will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Redfield.
Mrs. McNeely was born July 17, 1903 in Wessington. She married Cecil McNeely Jan. 28, 1925. They lived in Orient, Tulare, Athol and Redfield areas. They were residents of Redfield the past 11 years. Mrs. McNeely was a member of Rebekah Lodge and the VFW Auxiliary.
She is survied by her husband, Cecil, Redfield; two sons, Francis, Redfield, and Leslie, Coon Rapids, Minn; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty Jean) Jackson, Rapid City, Mrs. Glenn (Eileen) Hoellein, Athol, Mrs. Gerald (Marion) Jackson, Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Daryl (Donna Rae) Hogg, Miranda and Mrs. Gerald (Mary Lee) Stevens, Minneapolis; 21 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Albert Brachvogel, Chicago; and a sister Mrs. Pearl Gravett, Huron.
Mabel and Cecil McNeely
The Coleman Funeral Home announced funeral arrangements.February 13, 2013 - Wessington 'Petrified Indian'
Continuing with the sharing of news articles that have been sent to me. There is no date on this one. It is written by Mrs. Cora Anderson, whom I have no connection with. The town where this event happened was Wessington, South Dakota, home of my ancestors. A rather long, but very interesting tale. I wonder who some of the other businessmen were...besides the barber, mentioned at the end of the story.
Back in 1893, Wessington Men Laid Down $5,000 For "Petrified Indian"
"The South Dakota 'petrified man', a hoax perpetrated upon a group of Wessington businessmen to the extent of $5,000, is long gone from here but his memory lingers on and every once in a while one of the townspeople will start off an interesting cracker-barrel discussion with the question: 'Say, do you remember the story about the petrified man?'
The South Dakota 'petrified man' story began with the 'discovery' of the body neart Forest City, on the Little Cheyenne River bluffs, by William Horn, a lime-burner, in his search for limestone. A few days after it was reported to have been carefully exhumed, a team of horses was observed traveling along the Chicago and North Western Railroad right of way , coming from the direction of Pierre.
Three men dressed as cowboys occupied the wagon. They had a tent and other paraphernalia. It was the spring of 1893, the same year as the World's Fair in Chicago, the Columbian Exposition. The group stopped briefly in Miller and then drove on to Wessington where they stopped one night.
They stayed at the Albert House livery barn, one-half block east of Wessington's main street, and somehow managed to convey a sense of mystery about their outfit.
When the three men went to a cafe to eat, curiosity overcame the scruples of the liverymen. One of them poked and peeked into the wagon. He saw the body of a man! He felt of it and punched it and found it hard as stone! He lost no time in spreading the news of his discovery.
That night a group of Wessington businessmen met together and fed each other's excitement about the possibility of reaping a rich harvest if the 'stone man' could be purchased from the cowboys and exhibited at the World's Fair in Chicago and throughout the country. P.T. Barnum's famous fraud, 'The Cardiff Giant' was receiving national acclaim at the time.
Next day, the town was crackling with excitement and hopeful expectation, but the three cowboys and the stone man had left for Huron. Two Wessington men were designated to pursue them and make them an offer.
They found the group on East Third Street in Huron, ballyhooing their show and selling tickets for admission to see the 'petrified Indian found in the Bad Lands of South Dakota.' Arthur Mellette, then territorial governor, was among the many who visited the show and all were thrilled by the spectacle.
The two Wessington spokesmen approached the cowboys who confessed that they were on their way to the World's Fair to exhibit the petrified Indian, but would sell their pride and joy and money-maker for $10,000 cash. The Wessington pair countered with an offer of $5,000. Neither would budge in the bargaining.
But the Wessington pair stayed on and cultivated the acquaintance of the cowboys further in convenient soft drink emporiums. The evening's camarderie brought the price down to $5,000 and Wessington had the petrified man.
A company was formed and several businessmen bought shares in the $5,000 stone man. None of them are now alive in Wessington. The new owners sent the stone man to the World's Fair to an agent, bonding the stone man for $1,000 for its safe return.
The Chicagoan was not as convinced of the petrification as the Wessingtonians, however, and the drilling with an augur into the body convinced him and others that it was all a clever hoax. But it still went on exhibition at the World's Fair and made a little money. Then it was shipped back to Wolsey, from Chicago.
Gradually, the truth developed, and Doane Robinson, early historian of South Dakota, even chronicled it in Volume I of the History of South Dakota.
The idea was first conceived, he found, by one William Sutton, a local butcher at Forest City, who took into his confidence a young doctor from Redfield. The success of Barnum with the Cardiff Giant, a petrified man later proved fraudulent, had fired Sutton's imagination. There was even a rumor that he had at one time worked in the Barnum circus.
Later, lime burner William Horn and James Sutton joined William Sutton and the nameless Redfield doctor. The four went to Redfield where James Sutton permitted use of his body as a model from which the doctor made a cast. A human skeleton obtained by some devious method was placed in the cast and then filled out with cement.
The Suttons and Horn took the body overland to Forest City and planted it on the edge of the Little Cheyenne River. In due time, William Horn in his 'search' for limestone, found the body again. The three cowboys who passed through Wessington were Horn and two Suttons.
The Milwaukee Railroad had the petrified man on its hands for awhile, lying in storage in the Wolsey depot. Finally it persuaded one of the then disinterested owners in Wessington to pay a sizable storage charge on the fraud and remove it.
The last anyone in Wessington knew of the Forest City petrified man was when William Fenton, a barber in Wessington, moved to Cherry County, Illinois, and took the stone man with him."
Back in 1893, Wessington Men Laid Down $5,000 For "Petrified Indian"
"The South Dakota 'petrified man', a hoax perpetrated upon a group of Wessington businessmen to the extent of $5,000, is long gone from here but his memory lingers on and every once in a while one of the townspeople will start off an interesting cracker-barrel discussion with the question: 'Say, do you remember the story about the petrified man?'
The South Dakota 'petrified man' story began with the 'discovery' of the body neart Forest City, on the Little Cheyenne River bluffs, by William Horn, a lime-burner, in his search for limestone. A few days after it was reported to have been carefully exhumed, a team of horses was observed traveling along the Chicago and North Western Railroad right of way , coming from the direction of Pierre.
Three men dressed as cowboys occupied the wagon. They had a tent and other paraphernalia. It was the spring of 1893, the same year as the World's Fair in Chicago, the Columbian Exposition. The group stopped briefly in Miller and then drove on to Wessington where they stopped one night.
They stayed at the Albert House livery barn, one-half block east of Wessington's main street, and somehow managed to convey a sense of mystery about their outfit.
When the three men went to a cafe to eat, curiosity overcame the scruples of the liverymen. One of them poked and peeked into the wagon. He saw the body of a man! He felt of it and punched it and found it hard as stone! He lost no time in spreading the news of his discovery.
That night a group of Wessington businessmen met together and fed each other's excitement about the possibility of reaping a rich harvest if the 'stone man' could be purchased from the cowboys and exhibited at the World's Fair in Chicago and throughout the country. P.T. Barnum's famous fraud, 'The Cardiff Giant' was receiving national acclaim at the time.
Next day, the town was crackling with excitement and hopeful expectation, but the three cowboys and the stone man had left for Huron. Two Wessington men were designated to pursue them and make them an offer.
They found the group on East Third Street in Huron, ballyhooing their show and selling tickets for admission to see the 'petrified Indian found in the Bad Lands of South Dakota.' Arthur Mellette, then territorial governor, was among the many who visited the show and all were thrilled by the spectacle.
The two Wessington spokesmen approached the cowboys who confessed that they were on their way to the World's Fair to exhibit the petrified Indian, but would sell their pride and joy and money-maker for $10,000 cash. The Wessington pair countered with an offer of $5,000. Neither would budge in the bargaining.
But the Wessington pair stayed on and cultivated the acquaintance of the cowboys further in convenient soft drink emporiums. The evening's camarderie brought the price down to $5,000 and Wessington had the petrified man.
A company was formed and several businessmen bought shares in the $5,000 stone man. None of them are now alive in Wessington. The new owners sent the stone man to the World's Fair to an agent, bonding the stone man for $1,000 for its safe return.
The Chicagoan was not as convinced of the petrification as the Wessingtonians, however, and the drilling with an augur into the body convinced him and others that it was all a clever hoax. But it still went on exhibition at the World's Fair and made a little money. Then it was shipped back to Wolsey, from Chicago.
Gradually, the truth developed, and Doane Robinson, early historian of South Dakota, even chronicled it in Volume I of the History of South Dakota.
The idea was first conceived, he found, by one William Sutton, a local butcher at Forest City, who took into his confidence a young doctor from Redfield. The success of Barnum with the Cardiff Giant, a petrified man later proved fraudulent, had fired Sutton's imagination. There was even a rumor that he had at one time worked in the Barnum circus.
Later, lime burner William Horn and James Sutton joined William Sutton and the nameless Redfield doctor. The four went to Redfield where James Sutton permitted use of his body as a model from which the doctor made a cast. A human skeleton obtained by some devious method was placed in the cast and then filled out with cement.
The Suttons and Horn took the body overland to Forest City and planted it on the edge of the Little Cheyenne River. In due time, William Horn in his 'search' for limestone, found the body again. The three cowboys who passed through Wessington were Horn and two Suttons.
The Milwaukee Railroad had the petrified man on its hands for awhile, lying in storage in the Wolsey depot. Finally it persuaded one of the then disinterested owners in Wessington to pay a sizable storage charge on the fraud and remove it.
The last anyone in Wessington knew of the Forest City petrified man was when William Fenton, a barber in Wessington, moved to Cherry County, Illinois, and took the stone man with him."
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
February 12, 2013 - Jean DeHaven
I've had the following piece concerning Mom's first cousin, Jean DeHaven for quite some time. I want to include it into my Prairie Roots Newsletter. It's difficult to find space, in that I want the eight pages I write to as near as possible be equal in Daughery/Carrington information. I also ran snippets of Trail of the Jackasses, the book written about Jean's journey, and after that was over, felt that I should wait a bit to write anymore about this adventure.
Jean's mother was grandpa Fred I Daugherty's youngest sister and Mom was named after her. I wouldn't be surprised if someday a movie was made of this amazing endeavor. The book is excellent and I would highly recommend it. I found my copy either at Abe Books or Amazon.
From Argus Leader - 3/26/2012
"A Wessington man fulfilled a longtime dream of driving a 20 mule team and almost turned his story into a movie.
WHO: Jean DeHaven
BORN: Sept. 4, 1928, in Wessington (SD). Also lived in Spearfish and Wessington Springs.
BACKGROUND: His father and grandfather were prominent auctioneers and sale barn owners. He attended school in Wessington for four years, then his familiy moved to Spearfish. DeHaven attended the University of Utah for two years. He and his wife, Norma, who still lives in Wessington, were married in 1951. They were the parents of four daughters and one son. DeHaven died Dec. 3, 2003, at the age of 75. Rod DeHaven, who was the only American to run in the 2000 Olympics marathon, is his nephew.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Participated in basketball and the long jump in the Allied Olympics in Germany for the Army Team. Original owner of Highmore Livestock Sales Barn; also owned Wessington Springs facility briefly and worked at Kimball.
Put together a mule train in 1966 to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Park System being established. Joined by his 12-year-old son, Forrest, DeHaven traveled by covered wagon from Death Valley, Calif. to Wessington. Five other riders came along. National Park Service officials made arrangements to make sure he wasn't pulled off the road. Went out again in 1967, this time from Wessington to the World's Fair in Montreal, Canada, with the encouragement of residents in Pierre and Fort Pierre. Former Gov. Joe Foss assisted with plans. Served as the main gate attraction for the fair's first two weeks. Book written about his journey, 'Trail of the Jackasses' by Robert Wakefield. Spent a decade in negotion with studios such as Disney to make a movie about his trek by mule train after purchasing the rights from Wakefield. The movie was never made."
Jean's mother was grandpa Fred I Daugherty's youngest sister and Mom was named after her. I wouldn't be surprised if someday a movie was made of this amazing endeavor. The book is excellent and I would highly recommend it. I found my copy either at Abe Books or Amazon.
From Argus Leader - 3/26/2012
"A Wessington man fulfilled a longtime dream of driving a 20 mule team and almost turned his story into a movie.
WHO: Jean DeHaven
BORN: Sept. 4, 1928, in Wessington (SD). Also lived in Spearfish and Wessington Springs.
BACKGROUND: His father and grandfather were prominent auctioneers and sale barn owners. He attended school in Wessington for four years, then his familiy moved to Spearfish. DeHaven attended the University of Utah for two years. He and his wife, Norma, who still lives in Wessington, were married in 1951. They were the parents of four daughters and one son. DeHaven died Dec. 3, 2003, at the age of 75. Rod DeHaven, who was the only American to run in the 2000 Olympics marathon, is his nephew.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Participated in basketball and the long jump in the Allied Olympics in Germany for the Army Team. Original owner of Highmore Livestock Sales Barn; also owned Wessington Springs facility briefly and worked at Kimball.
Put together a mule train in 1966 to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Park System being established. Joined by his 12-year-old son, Forrest, DeHaven traveled by covered wagon from Death Valley, Calif. to Wessington. Five other riders came along. National Park Service officials made arrangements to make sure he wasn't pulled off the road. Went out again in 1967, this time from Wessington to the World's Fair in Montreal, Canada, with the encouragement of residents in Pierre and Fort Pierre. Former Gov. Joe Foss assisted with plans. Served as the main gate attraction for the fair's first two weeks. Book written about his journey, 'Trail of the Jackasses' by Robert Wakefield. Spent a decade in negotion with studios such as Disney to make a movie about his trek by mule train after purchasing the rights from Wakefield. The movie was never made."
Monday, February 11, 2013
February 11, 2013 - Remembering Uncle David Daugherty
I'm including two newsclippings concerning my uncle David Russell Daugherty, the youngest sibling of Mom. He's been gone almost three years. So many good memories. His second wife Maria has recently passed away.
The first item was published May, 1959
Hawes-Daugherty Engagement Announced
"Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Hawes of LaGrange, Ill. announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Mary, to David Daugherty, son of Mrs. Fred I. Daugherty of Colorado Springs and the late Mr. Daugherty.
Miss Hawes will graduate from the University of Colorado in June. Her sorority is Kappa Delta, and she is also a member of Alpha Delta Theta, medical technology sorority. She is currently interning as a medical technologist at Colorado General Hospital, Denver.
Mr. Daugherty is a junior at CU, majoring in electrical engineering.
An August wedding has been planned."
Our family went to that wedding in Chicago. I remember the lovely reception, beautiful weather, and the rather long wedding ceremony in a Catholic church. As a family, we went to the Natural History Museum and the Brookfield Zoo.
Here is the second clipping: dated August, 1960
David Daugherty Receives B S Degree
"David R. Daugherty received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at Colorado University, August 20th.
He is the son of Mrs. Irene Daugherty of Colorado Springs and the late Fred I. Daugherty. He has accepted a job at Lockheed Aircraft at Burbank, Calif. as associate engineer and will begin his work there Sept. 4.
His wife, the former Caroline Hawes, is also a graduate of Colorado University - in medical technology."
And the third...much too early!
"David R. Daugherty, 71, of Allentown, Pa., died Wednesday, May 19, 2010.
His funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home in Allentown, and Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorials are requested to the National M.S. Society, 1 Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19147, or National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, Md. 21275-9155 or www.nami.org.
David Daugherty was born in Wessington to Fred and Irene (Carrington) Daugherty. He married Maria N. (Salerno) Capobianco. He was an electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin, Philco Ford, Pacer Systems and Sanders. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and with an MBA from Temple University.
He is survived by his wife; his children, Karen (Jeffrey) Laper, Virginia (Craig) Schmith, Diane (Larry) Morrill, and Michael (Mary Jo) Salerno; a sister Helen Hostvet; a brother, Kenneth Daugherty; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dolores Johnson and Beulah Goehring; and a brother, George Daugherty."
I'm at odds with portions of this obituary in that it doesn't mention being preceded in death by his first wife Caroline Mary Hawes Daugherty. It also is inaccurate concerning the Salerno siblings. There is Michael and then there is Mary Jo, neither of which are married. In the original both the last names of his sister Helen and his brother George have inaccurate spellings. And the writing says nothing of the personality and interests of this wonderful man.
The first item was published May, 1959
Hawes-Daugherty Engagement Announced
"Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Hawes of LaGrange, Ill. announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Mary, to David Daugherty, son of Mrs. Fred I. Daugherty of Colorado Springs and the late Mr. Daugherty.
Miss Hawes will graduate from the University of Colorado in June. Her sorority is Kappa Delta, and she is also a member of Alpha Delta Theta, medical technology sorority. She is currently interning as a medical technologist at Colorado General Hospital, Denver.
Mr. Daugherty is a junior at CU, majoring in electrical engineering.
An August wedding has been planned."
Our family went to that wedding in Chicago. I remember the lovely reception, beautiful weather, and the rather long wedding ceremony in a Catholic church. As a family, we went to the Natural History Museum and the Brookfield Zoo.
Here is the second clipping: dated August, 1960
David Daugherty Receives B S Degree
"David R. Daugherty received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at Colorado University, August 20th.
He is the son of Mrs. Irene Daugherty of Colorado Springs and the late Fred I. Daugherty. He has accepted a job at Lockheed Aircraft at Burbank, Calif. as associate engineer and will begin his work there Sept. 4.
His wife, the former Caroline Hawes, is also a graduate of Colorado University - in medical technology."
And the third...much too early!
"David R. Daugherty, 71, of Allentown, Pa., died Wednesday, May 19, 2010.
His funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home in Allentown, and Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorials are requested to the National M.S. Society, 1 Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19147, or National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, Md. 21275-9155 or www.nami.org.
David Daugherty was born in Wessington to Fred and Irene (Carrington) Daugherty. He married Maria N. (Salerno) Capobianco. He was an electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin, Philco Ford, Pacer Systems and Sanders. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and with an MBA from Temple University.
He is survived by his wife; his children, Karen (Jeffrey) Laper, Virginia (Craig) Schmith, Diane (Larry) Morrill, and Michael (Mary Jo) Salerno; a sister Helen Hostvet; a brother, Kenneth Daugherty; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dolores Johnson and Beulah Goehring; and a brother, George Daugherty."
I'm at odds with portions of this obituary in that it doesn't mention being preceded in death by his first wife Caroline Mary Hawes Daugherty. It also is inaccurate concerning the Salerno siblings. There is Michael and then there is Mary Jo, neither of which are married. In the original both the last names of his sister Helen and his brother George have inaccurate spellings. And the writing says nothing of the personality and interests of this wonderful man.
This is the wedding I remember as a teenager. David and Caroline.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
February 10, 2013 - Charles R. Daugherty
Charles R. Daugherty was the brother of Grandpa Fred I Daugherty. Here are two pieces concerning him. The first one doesn't have a date on it.
Charlie Daugherty Sells S. Dakota Real Estate
"Charlie Daugherty says there are still people who have faith in South Dakota land and are buying farms. During the past four weeks Charlie, who now lives in Washington, has been trying to sell his farms here and during the past few days has sold five quarters in several separate deals."
The second clipping is Charlie's obitituary dated Feb. 24, 1967. I was a college student at the time and absolutely have no memory of his death or of my folks, in Wisconsin even considering going to SD to attend his funeral. Maybe they did, but "old and dying" family members just weren't important to me. Both of my Grandmother's loved to talk about family, perhaps with pride or maybe with scorn. I would listen to people talk about the past, and even enjoy their stories, but very little stayed in my mind. There simply was no strong connection either emotionally or mentally.
"Merlin' Parmely should be "Merlyn". I'm not sure if the writer of the obituary had facts in front of him. Charlie DID have a former wife, Gladys and also a daughter from that marriage; Pearl. I have tried to find Pearl. She may have lived in the Mpls. area at one time. No other information known. Gram Irene didn't have much good to say about Charlie, yet nothing but praise from the families of Mildred. Actually Gram used to say that the first Daugherty's who came to America were sent here for punishment concerning a stolen horse in Ireland. Makes a good story!
The step brother and the step sister that are mentioned, preceding him in death are the children of Emma Henninger Daugherty...Vera and John.
Final Rites Held for C. Daugherty -
Charles R. Daugherty, 76, passed away in his sleep at a hospital in Yankton, SD, Saturday morning, February 18. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 19 a.m. in the Welter Funeral Home, Huron, with Loftus H. Ward officiating. Burial was in the Wessington Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service were Merlin and Leo Parmely, Jean DeHaven, Ivan Daugherty, Cliff McGirr and Calvin Fischer.
Charles R. Daugherty was born April 14, 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Daugherty, on a farm north of Wessington. He married Gladys Lloyd and they resided on a farm until moving to Montana where they homesteaded near Forsyth. He returned to South Dakota and farmed north of Wessington. He married Mrs. Mildred Deaver in 1933, and operated a farm implement store in Wessington before moving to Kirkland, Wash. He later returned to Wessington where he resided the rest of his life.
Mr. Daugherty had many interests and hobbies, including carpentry and gardening. He was a friend to all, and will be long remembered by all who knew him.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. William McGirr, Wessington, Mrs. Ben Franklin, Davenport, Ia; his former wife, Mildred and two stepchildren, Doris Baird and Glenn Deaver, all of Seattle; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, a step-brother, and a step sister. "
Charlie Daugherty Sells S. Dakota Real Estate
"Charlie Daugherty says there are still people who have faith in South Dakota land and are buying farms. During the past four weeks Charlie, who now lives in Washington, has been trying to sell his farms here and during the past few days has sold five quarters in several separate deals."
The second clipping is Charlie's obitituary dated Feb. 24, 1967. I was a college student at the time and absolutely have no memory of his death or of my folks, in Wisconsin even considering going to SD to attend his funeral. Maybe they did, but "old and dying" family members just weren't important to me. Both of my Grandmother's loved to talk about family, perhaps with pride or maybe with scorn. I would listen to people talk about the past, and even enjoy their stories, but very little stayed in my mind. There simply was no strong connection either emotionally or mentally.
"Merlin' Parmely should be "Merlyn". I'm not sure if the writer of the obituary had facts in front of him. Charlie DID have a former wife, Gladys and also a daughter from that marriage; Pearl. I have tried to find Pearl. She may have lived in the Mpls. area at one time. No other information known. Gram Irene didn't have much good to say about Charlie, yet nothing but praise from the families of Mildred. Actually Gram used to say that the first Daugherty's who came to America were sent here for punishment concerning a stolen horse in Ireland. Makes a good story!
The step brother and the step sister that are mentioned, preceding him in death are the children of Emma Henninger Daugherty...Vera and John.
Final Rites Held for C. Daugherty -
Charles R. Daugherty, 76, passed away in his sleep at a hospital in Yankton, SD, Saturday morning, February 18. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 19 a.m. in the Welter Funeral Home, Huron, with Loftus H. Ward officiating. Burial was in the Wessington Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service were Merlin and Leo Parmely, Jean DeHaven, Ivan Daugherty, Cliff McGirr and Calvin Fischer.
Charles R. Daugherty was born April 14, 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Daugherty, on a farm north of Wessington. He married Gladys Lloyd and they resided on a farm until moving to Montana where they homesteaded near Forsyth. He returned to South Dakota and farmed north of Wessington. He married Mrs. Mildred Deaver in 1933, and operated a farm implement store in Wessington before moving to Kirkland, Wash. He later returned to Wessington where he resided the rest of his life.
Mr. Daugherty had many interests and hobbies, including carpentry and gardening. He was a friend to all, and will be long remembered by all who knew him.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. William McGirr, Wessington, Mrs. Ben Franklin, Davenport, Ia; his former wife, Mildred and two stepchildren, Doris Baird and Glenn Deaver, all of Seattle; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, a step-brother, and a step sister. "
Saturday, February 9, 2013
February 9, 2013 - Fred I. Daugherty
On... with my sharing news articles with you . Today's contributions include two pieces about my grandfather, Fred Irvin Daugherty. I was about eight when he passed away but the image of a very gentle, slim, intelligent man with lots of love to give, remains in my mind. I was at the hospital in Colorado Springs with my Grandma, Mom, and Uncle David at the time period of his death. Uncle George and Aunt Helen June were nearby as well and probably Uncle Ken. The memories of being in the waiting room, the viewing line at the mortuary, and being at the gravesite are very upsetting to me to this day. He was buried in Colorado Springs, but years later Gram moved his body to Wessington, SD.
The first is of July, 1955 - Freddie Daugherty in Colorado Spgs. Hospital
"Freddie Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo., underwent major surgery the past week. His sister, Mrs. Jack McGirr said she knew Freddie would appreciate getting a shower of 'get-well' cards and letters from friends of Wessington (SD). His address is; Fred Daugherty, Room 267, Glockner Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo."
The next is that same month, same year - Fred Daugherty Rite Held Sat'day
"Fred Irvin Daugherty, son of Elizabeth (Catherine Elizabeth DeLong) and George Daugherty, was born July 2, 1896, north of Wessington, S. Dakota in Hand County.
He was united in marriage to Irene Carrington of Wessington on May 3, 1920 at Miller, S Dakota. To this union six children were born; Helen (Mrs. Dale Hostvet) of New Richmond, Wisc.; Kenneth of Wayne, Neb; Beulah (Mrs. Alton Goehring) of Delmont, S. Dakota; Delores (Mrs. Benjamin Johnson) of Rochester, New York; George of Denver and David of Colorado Springs.
The couple spent most of their lives in the Wessington area, except for the past five years when they have resided in Colorado Springs.
Preceding Mr. Daugherty in death were his mother and father, one sister and two brothers.
Surviving him besides his wife and children are six brothers and sisters; Mabel (Mrs. Jack McGirr) of Wessington, Bertha (Mrs. Archie Parmely) of St. Lawrence, Dorothy (Mrs. Ben Franklin) of Carpenter; Charles of Kirkland, Wash., and Robert and Frank of Wessington.
Also surviving him are twelve grandchildren.
Mr. Daugherty, passed away Wednesday evening, July 27 at the Glockner Penrose Hospital after a long illness at the age of 59 years and 25 days.
Funeral services held Saturday July 30, at 10 A.M. at the Lou Mortuary in Colorado Springs. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery at Colorado Springs."
The first is of July, 1955 - Freddie Daugherty in Colorado Spgs. Hospital
"Freddie Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo., underwent major surgery the past week. His sister, Mrs. Jack McGirr said she knew Freddie would appreciate getting a shower of 'get-well' cards and letters from friends of Wessington (SD). His address is; Fred Daugherty, Room 267, Glockner Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo."
The next is that same month, same year - Fred Daugherty Rite Held Sat'day
"Fred Irvin Daugherty, son of Elizabeth (Catherine Elizabeth DeLong) and George Daugherty, was born July 2, 1896, north of Wessington, S. Dakota in Hand County.
He was united in marriage to Irene Carrington of Wessington on May 3, 1920 at Miller, S Dakota. To this union six children were born; Helen (Mrs. Dale Hostvet) of New Richmond, Wisc.; Kenneth of Wayne, Neb; Beulah (Mrs. Alton Goehring) of Delmont, S. Dakota; Delores (Mrs. Benjamin Johnson) of Rochester, New York; George of Denver and David of Colorado Springs.
The couple spent most of their lives in the Wessington area, except for the past five years when they have resided in Colorado Springs.
This photo must have been taken not long before his death. He was stricken with asthma, no doubt due to dusty farm situations in the prairies and hand-rolled cigarettes.
Surviving him besides his wife and children are six brothers and sisters; Mabel (Mrs. Jack McGirr) of Wessington, Bertha (Mrs. Archie Parmely) of St. Lawrence, Dorothy (Mrs. Ben Franklin) of Carpenter; Charles of Kirkland, Wash., and Robert and Frank of Wessington.
Also surviving him are twelve grandchildren.
Mr. Daugherty, passed away Wednesday evening, July 27 at the Glockner Penrose Hospital after a long illness at the age of 59 years and 25 days.
Funeral services held Saturday July 30, at 10 A.M. at the Lou Mortuary in Colorado Springs. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery at Colorado Springs."
Friday, February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013 - Fred R. Daugherty
Today I'll cover some news articles on Fred R. Daugherty, uncle of my grandpa Fred I. Daugherty. The first is dated Feb. 1924...probably from Wessington, SD. No headline is shown.
"Mr. Fred Daugherty and Miss Ona Huddleston were married in Huron on Tuesday last. Mr. Daugherty has lived here practially all his life, but the bride is not so well known. For the past few months she has made her home in Custer, S. Dak. This paper joins with their friends in extending hearty congratulations."
I wonder how Fred and Ona met? Years ago I received a message (I need to find it again) implying that Ona was a school teacher some place out west.
The next clipping is from April 1936. Notice the "Fred Daugherty, Sr." My grandpa, though only a nephew has often been noted as "Jr."
Old Relics
"Fred Daugherty, Sr. has dug up a scrap of paper which is quite interesting. It is a piece of wallpaper, the blank side of which was evidently used for a newspaper during the Civil War. Evidently the editor was a southern sympathizer, for he pokes all sorts of fun at the Yanks, and especially at General Grant. The scrap is from the lower right hand corner of the page, but there is not enough of it to indicate the name of the paper, nor the place of publication, although it would seem that Vicksburg was the location.
The last item on the sheet was as follows: ' NOTE, July 4th, 1863. Two days bring about great changes. The banner of the Union floats over Vicksburg. General Grant has 'caught the rabbit'; he has dined in Vicksburg and he did bring his dinner with him. The 'Citizen' lives to see it. For the last time it appears on 'Wall Paper.' No more will it eulogize the luxury of mule meat and fricassed kitten - urge Southern warriors to such diet never more. This is the last wall paper edition and is, excepting this note, from the type as we found them. It will be valuable hereafter as a curiosity.'
Fred also found an old picture of Wessington's main street, taken probably 40 years ago. There have been many changes on the street since then."
One more short paragraph, dated 1942
"Fred Daugherty returned to Wessington Wednesday morning. He had been helping his brother, Will, with the harvest work near Spotswood.(SD).
I don't know much about John William Daugherty (1862-1949). He married Mary Murphy in 1904. They had no children, though there is a possibility of the death of a baby. I'm thinking that Mary is buried in Miller, SD. I need to go and search. Perhaps Will is also there. In the Pesicka family there are two lovely child shoes in perfect condition. Ralph Pesicka, Sr. showed them to me.
"Mr. Fred Daugherty and Miss Ona Huddleston were married in Huron on Tuesday last. Mr. Daugherty has lived here practially all his life, but the bride is not so well known. For the past few months she has made her home in Custer, S. Dak. This paper joins with their friends in extending hearty congratulations."
I wonder how Fred and Ona met? Years ago I received a message (I need to find it again) implying that Ona was a school teacher some place out west.
The next clipping is from April 1936. Notice the "Fred Daugherty, Sr." My grandpa, though only a nephew has often been noted as "Jr."
Old Relics
"Fred Daugherty, Sr. has dug up a scrap of paper which is quite interesting. It is a piece of wallpaper, the blank side of which was evidently used for a newspaper during the Civil War. Evidently the editor was a southern sympathizer, for he pokes all sorts of fun at the Yanks, and especially at General Grant. The scrap is from the lower right hand corner of the page, but there is not enough of it to indicate the name of the paper, nor the place of publication, although it would seem that Vicksburg was the location.
The last item on the sheet was as follows: ' NOTE, July 4th, 1863. Two days bring about great changes. The banner of the Union floats over Vicksburg. General Grant has 'caught the rabbit'; he has dined in Vicksburg and he did bring his dinner with him. The 'Citizen' lives to see it. For the last time it appears on 'Wall Paper.' No more will it eulogize the luxury of mule meat and fricassed kitten - urge Southern warriors to such diet never more. This is the last wall paper edition and is, excepting this note, from the type as we found them. It will be valuable hereafter as a curiosity.'
Fred also found an old picture of Wessington's main street, taken probably 40 years ago. There have been many changes on the street since then."
One more short paragraph, dated 1942
"Fred Daugherty returned to Wessington Wednesday morning. He had been helping his brother, Will, with the harvest work near Spotswood.(SD).
I don't know much about John William Daugherty (1862-1949). He married Mary Murphy in 1904. They had no children, though there is a possibility of the death of a baby. I'm thinking that Mary is buried in Miller, SD. I need to go and search. Perhaps Will is also there. In the Pesicka family there are two lovely child shoes in perfect condition. Ralph Pesicka, Sr. showed them to me.
Ralph Pesicka holding Mary Murphy Daugherty's Shoes.
And one more short one...dated August, 1943...
"Very little damage was done to Fred Daugherty's barn Monday forenoon when a fire started in the boy's playroom which occupied a part of the barn. The volunteer fire department was called and had the fire out in a very short time."
Thursday, February 7, 2013
February 7, 2013 - George Gilbert Daugherty
Continuing with my gems of newsarticles, this one is from January 1954.
"George G. Daugherty, who attended the first five grades in Wessington, high school in Bonilla, and is now a junior at the University of Colorado, has been awarded an educational grant from the Rosenfield Fund in the amount of $58.00 to apply on the Spring Semester tuition.
Daugherty is majoring in Clinical Psychology at the University of Colorado and plans to go on for his Master's and Ph.D. degrees after his graduation next year.
The award is made on the basis of his satisfactory record in his subjects, his efforts to help himself through school, and his need of financial assistance. Daugherty is not a veteran, receives no aid from his or his wife's parents, and have a four-yearo-old daughter - reasons enough for the need of financial assistance. Mrs. Daugherty works as a secretary-bookkeeper for a small manufacturing company at Boulder, Colo."
February 7, 2013 - George H. Daugherty
My continuation of those wonderful "chatty" newsclippings from the small community of Wessington, SD.
The following is from July, 1938...no headline.
"George H. Daugherty made a little trip up into the north country Tuesday afternoon and after returning he set down and penned a few words in praise of the crops and the farmers who are trying to do their best. We quote; 'Not having visited the north country for over a month, I had a strong desire to do so to compare them with the crops on my recent visit to Parker. I was surprised and delighted as all crops, corn, cane, wheat, and oats and prairie hay compare very favorably. Everyone were harvesting diligently and as they have done their best the past tough seasons they appreciate this crop and deserve it all. South Dakota made a noble comeback this year and if it rains some more next year it will be on the map of the world to stay and our faithful farmers deserve the love and praise of every man and woman. I passed by the McGirr farm, Kai Beck, the Thompson Bros., John Lackner, Dessonville, Otto Meier, Wm. Pautsch, Ed Johnsen, Walt Tranter, Paul Simons and Fritz Martens and they all deserve bouquets.' "
I remember the first time I ever saw cane in a field, it was at Uncle Al Goehrings farm. He took his ever-present jackknife out and cut us each a chunk. We so enjoyed sucking on it.
I can imagine the joy that ggrandpa George had looking at successfully growing fields after the many years of desolation. Note to self: I need to do more research on the dust bowl and what years were entailed. Also I need to find out where Parker is.
George Henry Daugherty as a much younger man than when this story was printed.
The following is from July, 1938...no headline.
"George H. Daugherty made a little trip up into the north country Tuesday afternoon and after returning he set down and penned a few words in praise of the crops and the farmers who are trying to do their best. We quote; 'Not having visited the north country for over a month, I had a strong desire to do so to compare them with the crops on my recent visit to Parker. I was surprised and delighted as all crops, corn, cane, wheat, and oats and prairie hay compare very favorably. Everyone were harvesting diligently and as they have done their best the past tough seasons they appreciate this crop and deserve it all. South Dakota made a noble comeback this year and if it rains some more next year it will be on the map of the world to stay and our faithful farmers deserve the love and praise of every man and woman. I passed by the McGirr farm, Kai Beck, the Thompson Bros., John Lackner, Dessonville, Otto Meier, Wm. Pautsch, Ed Johnsen, Walt Tranter, Paul Simons and Fritz Martens and they all deserve bouquets.' "
I remember the first time I ever saw cane in a field, it was at Uncle Al Goehrings farm. He took his ever-present jackknife out and cut us each a chunk. We so enjoyed sucking on it. I can imagine the joy that ggrandpa George had looking at successfully growing fields after the many years of desolation. Note to self: I need to do more research on the dust bowl and what years were entailed. Also I need to find out where Parker is.
George Henry Daugherty as a much younger man than when this story was printed.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
February 6, 2013 - A Daugherty Family Party
I've come across a page of simple, short events, no doubt coming from the Wessington Times Sentinel (SD). The first is concerning my ggrandfather George Henry Daugherty. After my ggrandmother Catherine Elizabeth DeLong died, George briefly married Ethel Cook, then Emma Grace Robb Henninger. Again, Fred R. Daugherty is called Fred, Sr. My grandfather Fred I (Fred R.'s nephew) is often called Fred, Jr.
A Family Party - Dec., 1936
"It is seldom that the anniversary of three events fall on the same day, but such a coincidence happens in the Geo. H. Daugherty family. December 5th marked the 50 wedding of anniversary of Mr. Daugherty's first marriage, and the 25th anniversary of his second marriage, and also the present Mrs. Daugherty's 63rd birthday. To celebrate these events the family gathered at the Daugherty home on Sunday, there being about 35 present, largely Mr. Daugherty's children and grandchildren, and also his brother, Fred Daugherty, Sr. and family, and Mrs. Hattie Place, his sister, who arrived a short time ago from the west coast. There were about 35 present which represents only about half of the family, the others living so far away that it was impossible for them to be present.
There was a big feed with a mammoth turkey heading the list on the menu. Each family had contributed something toward the dinner.
It was a very enjoyable occasion for all concerned. After dinner several hours were spent socially."
As simple and everyday as this piece describes, they make the reader feel more understanding of the people involved and the life they lived.
A Family Party - Dec., 1936
"It is seldom that the anniversary of three events fall on the same day, but such a coincidence happens in the Geo. H. Daugherty family. December 5th marked the 50 wedding of anniversary of Mr. Daugherty's first marriage, and the 25th anniversary of his second marriage, and also the present Mrs. Daugherty's 63rd birthday. To celebrate these events the family gathered at the Daugherty home on Sunday, there being about 35 present, largely Mr. Daugherty's children and grandchildren, and also his brother, Fred Daugherty, Sr. and family, and Mrs. Hattie Place, his sister, who arrived a short time ago from the west coast. There were about 35 present which represents only about half of the family, the others living so far away that it was impossible for them to be present.
There was a big feed with a mammoth turkey heading the list on the menu. Each family had contributed something toward the dinner.
It was a very enjoyable occasion for all concerned. After dinner several hours were spent socially."
Hattie Daugherty Place and her brother Fred R. Daugherty
February 6. 2013 - Thomas DeHaven
At the end of January I wrote about a few people in the DeHaven family. I have in front of me a column probably cut out of the Wessington Times (SD) "For What it's Worth - by LeRoy". There is no date included. I do know that Tom died in 1963. The subject is Tom DeHaven...the husband of Mom's aunt Helen Daugherty.
"The people of Wessington and vicinity were saddened this week by the news of the death of a very well-known life time resident of their town. We refer, of course, to Tom DeHaven, who was well known not only in this area, but over the entire midwest, as well as many other parts of these United States."
Tom was one who always proved to be proficient in his undertakings, and in the early days of his manhood became well known in the rodeo circuits of the midwest. He became an expert judge of horses and horsemanship, and developed an unusually keen skill in the judging of quality and weight of cattle. His talents as an auctioneer were unchallenged, and his services were sought from far and wide. His memory of names and faces was uncanny, and his acquaintances covered an extremely wide area. Many of us can recall instances when we were several hundred miles from home and a stranger, when we mentioned Wessington, would ask 'Do you know Tom DeHaven?'
Tom was also very skilled in his hobbies, and his talent at the bridge tables were very much respected. His billiard game was of a professional quality, also.
This newspaper joins with his many friends in extending sincere sympathy to the family. Tom's friendly greetings will be long remembered and sorely missed."
I have a bit more about Tom...mostly candid comments. Let me know if you are interested.
"The people of Wessington and vicinity were saddened this week by the news of the death of a very well-known life time resident of their town. We refer, of course, to Tom DeHaven, who was well known not only in this area, but over the entire midwest, as well as many other parts of these United States."
Tom was one who always proved to be proficient in his undertakings, and in the early days of his manhood became well known in the rodeo circuits of the midwest. He became an expert judge of horses and horsemanship, and developed an unusually keen skill in the judging of quality and weight of cattle. His talents as an auctioneer were unchallenged, and his services were sought from far and wide. His memory of names and faces was uncanny, and his acquaintances covered an extremely wide area. Many of us can recall instances when we were several hundred miles from home and a stranger, when we mentioned Wessington, would ask 'Do you know Tom DeHaven?'
Tom was also very skilled in his hobbies, and his talent at the bridge tables were very much respected. His billiard game was of a professional quality, also.
This newspaper joins with his many friends in extending sincere sympathy to the family. Tom's friendly greetings will be long remembered and sorely missed."
I have a bit more about Tom...mostly candid comments. Let me know if you are interested.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013 - Hugh Russell Carrington
Hugh Russell Carrington was my grandma Irene Carrington Daugherty's brother. He was the only boy in the family, with six sisters. Family members have said that after he died, his wife and daughter left the area and weren't heard from again. .
This clipping is from January 11, 1946 - Probably Wessington Post Sentinel
Carrington Rites Held at Beresford - Hugh Russell Carrington, Ford dealer at Beresford, was born near Wessington, April 29, 1902 and died at Beresford, S. Dakota, December 29, 1945. Funeral services were conducted at the Wass Funeral Home in Beresford, on January 3, 1945. Burial was in the Beresford Cemetery.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Carrington, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and small daughter, and six sisters; Mrs. Fred Daugherty, Mrs. Chas. Daugherty, of Bonilla; Mrs. Frank Daugherty and Mrs. John Gould, of Wessington; Mrs. Gladys Phillips, and Mrs. Elda Meier, of Kirkland, Washington. All were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Meier, who was unable to come.
While checking on my Family Tree Program for further information I came across another, more complete obituary from an unknown newspaper.
Obituary for H.R. Carrington - December 1945, Unknown Newspaper
Hugh Russel Carrington, only son of Lucius and Rosetta Carrington, was born April 28, 1902 on a farm in Hand County, near Wessington,S.D.
His early childhood was spent on the farm. He completed his early education there and then attended the Grand Island business College at Grand Island, Nebraska.
In the year 1923, he was employed as salesman for the Service Motor Company at Redfield, S.D. He remained in that position until the Ayer 192.
July 29, 1927 he was united in marriage With Gleva Ness of Redfield. To this union a daughter, Diane Faye was born on January 24, 1938.
Mr. and Mrs. Carrrington moved to Woonsocket in 1927 where he purchased the Ford agency. They lived here for six years and in 1933 moved to Beresford, where Mr. Carrington had purchased the Ford agency which he held until he sold out in 1941. He started a used car lot and repair lot and contracted for the agency of Buick automobiles and Allis-Chalmers tractors. He was in that business until the time of his death.
He passed away at his home on December 29, 1945.
Preceding him in death were his father who passed away in 1910, and his mother, who passed away in 1930.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and his daughter Diane Faye, together with six sisters: Mildred Daugherty, and Irene Daugherty of Bonilla; Mae Gould of Wessington; Lura Daugherty of Wessington; Elda Meier of Kirkland, Washington; Gladys Phillips , Kirkland Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
This clipping is from January 11, 1946 - Probably Wessington Post Sentinel
Carrington Rites Held at Beresford - Hugh Russell Carrington, Ford dealer at Beresford, was born near Wessington, April 29, 1902 and died at Beresford, S. Dakota, December 29, 1945. Funeral services were conducted at the Wass Funeral Home in Beresford, on January 3, 1945. Burial was in the Beresford Cemetery.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Carrington, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and small daughter, and six sisters; Mrs. Fred Daugherty, Mrs. Chas. Daugherty, of Bonilla; Mrs. Frank Daugherty and Mrs. John Gould, of Wessington; Mrs. Gladys Phillips, and Mrs. Elda Meier, of Kirkland, Washington. All were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Meier, who was unable to come.
While checking on my Family Tree Program for further information I came across another, more complete obituary from an unknown newspaper.
Obituary for H.R. Carrington - December 1945, Unknown Newspaper
Hugh Russel Carrington, only son of Lucius and Rosetta Carrington, was born April 28, 1902 on a farm in Hand County, near Wessington,S.D.
His early childhood was spent on the farm. He completed his early education there and then attended the Grand Island business College at Grand Island, Nebraska.
In the year 1923, he was employed as salesman for the Service Motor Company at Redfield, S.D. He remained in that position until the Ayer 192.
July 29, 1927 he was united in marriage With Gleva Ness of Redfield. To this union a daughter, Diane Faye was born on January 24, 1938.
Mr. and Mrs. Carrrington moved to Woonsocket in 1927 where he purchased the Ford agency. They lived here for six years and in 1933 moved to Beresford, where Mr. Carrington had purchased the Ford agency which he held until he sold out in 1941. He started a used car lot and repair lot and contracted for the agency of Buick automobiles and Allis-Chalmers tractors. He was in that business until the time of his death.
He passed away at his home on December 29, 1945.
Preceding him in death were his father who passed away in 1910, and his mother, who passed away in 1930.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and his daughter Diane Faye, together with six sisters: Mildred Daugherty, and Irene Daugherty of Bonilla; Mae Gould of Wessington; Lura Daugherty of Wessington; Elda Meier of Kirkland, Washington; Gladys Phillips , Kirkland Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
February 3, 2013 - John Daugherty - Veterans Day
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 the Wessington (SD) Times Enterprise included this tribute to Mom's 2nd cousin, John Daugherty, son of Fred R. and Ona Daugherty. I'm quite sure that Chuck S. wrote this...I need to contact him to make sure.
"John Daugherty recognized this Veterans' Day - Nearly six decades have passed since John Daugherty was awarded the Silver Star. Born in Wessington in 1930, Daugherty was the third and last child of Fred and Ona (Huddleston) Daugherty. Most that remember Daugherty would probably describe him as being a bit reclusive, someone that marched to his own drummer. No one recalls him being in school beyond his sopomore year. Daugherty's father was about 59 when Daugherty was born and his mother died when he was six; circumstances that suggest that there was a lack of structure in Daugherty's rearing and that perhaps had some bearing on his comportment.
Daugherty was drafted into the Army in June of '51; his MOS was Light Weapons Infantry. He began his service in Korea in March of 52; he was wounded in action August 15 and was returned to duty Sept. 3. He was wounded in action a second time on Nov. 26.
For his actions on that occasion, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry. Paraphrased for brevity and clarity the award says, Company 'I' of the 15th Infantry Regiment, of which PFC Daugherty was a member was assigned the mission of defending friendly positions on Hill '270', in the vacinity of Hak-Tong Ni, Korea.
In the early morning hours of Nov. 26, 1952, their position was subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire. PFC Daugherty observed that the scattered ammunition dumps located on the outpost were catching fire and beginning to explode.
Realizing the danger of a large supply of mortar ammunition exploding, he left the comparable safety of his own bunker in an attempt to control the flames.
Although seriously wounded as he crossed the shelled terrain, PFC Daugherty reached his objective and managed to control the rapidly spreading flames.
He refused medical treatment and evacuation until he was assured the fire was completely out. PFC Daugherty's outstanding gallantry, initiative, and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
Daugherty stayed in the Army, so to speak, but it seems that he was indecisive. After each occasion of fulfilling his enlistment, he would sample civilian life for a few months before re-enlisting.
After his first re-enlistment, when I asked why he had done so, he replied, 'there was not much call for machine gunners on the outside.; There is a saying, 'If you don't know where you are going, the road will get you there.' That perhaps describes the seeming lack of direction in Daugherty's life.
His records show he left Ft. Riley, Kan., for a new duty station in October of '62, a New York APO address, most likely Germany. He was there for only 45 days before returning to CONUS. He was immediately hospitalized at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, Denver, Colo., on Nov. 20, he passed away on Nov. 24, at the age of 32. His records do not list a cause of death but the fore mentioned suggests that it was due to a fast acting disease, as he apparently did not long survive after the diagnosis.
Daugherty is interred at the Post Cemetery, Ft. Riley, Kan. His tombstone has somewhat of a anomaly, in addition to the customary information; it has the inscription 'South Dakota'. One wonders how that may have come to be, perhaps Daugherty was aware that his death was eminent and it was done at his request. Indentifying his place of origin is a nice touch, and it seems especially fitting in Daugherty's case.
Daugherty's demeanor was such that if bullets were flying, he was the guy you would want to be sharing a foxhole with. Someone once said, 'It's often the hell raisers and the renegades who make the best fighting men.'
My perception of Daugherty was that he fit that profile and I think that he would be pleased to be remembered in that manner. A forty-nine-year belated, Godspeed to you, John.
"John Daugherty recognized this Veterans' Day - Nearly six decades have passed since John Daugherty was awarded the Silver Star. Born in Wessington in 1930, Daugherty was the third and last child of Fred and Ona (Huddleston) Daugherty. Most that remember Daugherty would probably describe him as being a bit reclusive, someone that marched to his own drummer. No one recalls him being in school beyond his sopomore year. Daugherty's father was about 59 when Daugherty was born and his mother died when he was six; circumstances that suggest that there was a lack of structure in Daugherty's rearing and that perhaps had some bearing on his comportment.
Daugherty was drafted into the Army in June of '51; his MOS was Light Weapons Infantry. He began his service in Korea in March of 52; he was wounded in action August 15 and was returned to duty Sept. 3. He was wounded in action a second time on Nov. 26.
For his actions on that occasion, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry. Paraphrased for brevity and clarity the award says, Company 'I' of the 15th Infantry Regiment, of which PFC Daugherty was a member was assigned the mission of defending friendly positions on Hill '270', in the vacinity of Hak-Tong Ni, Korea.
In the early morning hours of Nov. 26, 1952, their position was subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire. PFC Daugherty observed that the scattered ammunition dumps located on the outpost were catching fire and beginning to explode.
Realizing the danger of a large supply of mortar ammunition exploding, he left the comparable safety of his own bunker in an attempt to control the flames.
Although seriously wounded as he crossed the shelled terrain, PFC Daugherty reached his objective and managed to control the rapidly spreading flames.
He refused medical treatment and evacuation until he was assured the fire was completely out. PFC Daugherty's outstanding gallantry, initiative, and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
Daugherty stayed in the Army, so to speak, but it seems that he was indecisive. After each occasion of fulfilling his enlistment, he would sample civilian life for a few months before re-enlisting.
After his first re-enlistment, when I asked why he had done so, he replied, 'there was not much call for machine gunners on the outside.; There is a saying, 'If you don't know where you are going, the road will get you there.' That perhaps describes the seeming lack of direction in Daugherty's life.
His records show he left Ft. Riley, Kan., for a new duty station in October of '62, a New York APO address, most likely Germany. He was there for only 45 days before returning to CONUS. He was immediately hospitalized at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, Denver, Colo., on Nov. 20, he passed away on Nov. 24, at the age of 32. His records do not list a cause of death but the fore mentioned suggests that it was due to a fast acting disease, as he apparently did not long survive after the diagnosis.
Daugherty is interred at the Post Cemetery, Ft. Riley, Kan. His tombstone has somewhat of a anomaly, in addition to the customary information; it has the inscription 'South Dakota'. One wonders how that may have come to be, perhaps Daugherty was aware that his death was eminent and it was done at his request. Indentifying his place of origin is a nice touch, and it seems especially fitting in Daugherty's case.
Daugherty's demeanor was such that if bullets were flying, he was the guy you would want to be sharing a foxhole with. Someone once said, 'It's often the hell raisers and the renegades who make the best fighting men.'
My perception of Daugherty was that he fit that profile and I think that he would be pleased to be remembered in that manner. A forty-nine-year belated, Godspeed to you, John.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013 - Still More of Johnny Daugherty
A couple more clippings concerning Johnny Daugherty, of Wessington, SD. A short one first...
June, 1955 - Johnny Daugherty Servicing in Germany
"Army Cpl. John F. Daugherty, son of Fred Daugherty, Wessington, SD recently arrived in Germany and is now a member of the 9th Infantry Division.
As part of the U.S. Seventh Army, the 9th Division conducts rigorous training exercises, including realistic maneuvers and field problems, in southern Germany.
Daugherty, a rifleman, entered the Army in 1951 and was last stationed at Fort Hood, Tex.
He attended Wessington High School."
Then this one - August, 1953
Johnny Daugherty Awarded Silver Star for Gallantry in Action in Korea
"In a 3rd Infantry Division Order, dated April 25, 1953, Private First Class John F. Dougherty of Wessington was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving in Korea.
Daugherty was twice wounded while serving in Korea. The first time occurred August 15, 1952, and the second time, for which he received the Silver Star one of the Army's higher medals, was on Nov. 26, 1952.
According to the Extract of the Order received by the Times Enterprise (Wessington, SD) this week, Johnnie was assigned on a mission of defending a hill, described officially as Hill '270'. When they were subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire, Johnnie saw that the scattered ammunition dumps were catching fire and exploding. Although seriously wounded he crossed the hostile shelled terrain, and managed to controll the fires, refusing medical aid until he was assured that the fire was completely out. 'Private Daugherty's outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself...' says the order for the award.
Johnnie has since been returned to the States, received his seperation from the Army, and is now at home with his father, Fred Daugherty, in Wessington.
A copy of General Order No. 106, of the 3rd Infantry Division as received by the Times Enterprise, appears in a box to the left."
I won't copy the entire order, but will include a few lines...
"Upon being subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire, Private Daugherty observed that the scatterred ammunition dumps located on the outpost were catching fire and beginning to explode. Realizing the danger of a large supply of mortar ammunition exploding, he left the comparative safety of his bunker in an attempt to control the flames. Although seriously wounded as he crossed the hostile shelled terrain, Private Daugherty reached his objective and managed to control the rapidly spreading fire. He refused medical aid and evacuation until he was assured that the fire was completely out. Private Daugherty's outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service."
Do you nice the Johnny's last name has been spelled two different ways in the article? His ggrandfather spelled in 'Dougherty' and his grandfather spelled the name 'Daugherty'.
June, 1955 - Johnny Daugherty Servicing in Germany
"Army Cpl. John F. Daugherty, son of Fred Daugherty, Wessington, SD recently arrived in Germany and is now a member of the 9th Infantry Division.
As part of the U.S. Seventh Army, the 9th Division conducts rigorous training exercises, including realistic maneuvers and field problems, in southern Germany.
Daugherty, a rifleman, entered the Army in 1951 and was last stationed at Fort Hood, Tex.
He attended Wessington High School."
Then this one - August, 1953
Johnny Daugherty Awarded Silver Star for Gallantry in Action in Korea
"In a 3rd Infantry Division Order, dated April 25, 1953, Private First Class John F. Dougherty of Wessington was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving in Korea.
Daugherty was twice wounded while serving in Korea. The first time occurred August 15, 1952, and the second time, for which he received the Silver Star one of the Army's higher medals, was on Nov. 26, 1952.
According to the Extract of the Order received by the Times Enterprise (Wessington, SD) this week, Johnnie was assigned on a mission of defending a hill, described officially as Hill '270'. When they were subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire, Johnnie saw that the scattered ammunition dumps were catching fire and exploding. Although seriously wounded he crossed the hostile shelled terrain, and managed to controll the fires, refusing medical aid until he was assured that the fire was completely out. 'Private Daugherty's outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself...' says the order for the award.
Johnnie has since been returned to the States, received his seperation from the Army, and is now at home with his father, Fred Daugherty, in Wessington.
A copy of General Order No. 106, of the 3rd Infantry Division as received by the Times Enterprise, appears in a box to the left."
I won't copy the entire order, but will include a few lines...
"Upon being subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire, Private Daugherty observed that the scatterred ammunition dumps located on the outpost were catching fire and beginning to explode. Realizing the danger of a large supply of mortar ammunition exploding, he left the comparative safety of his bunker in an attempt to control the flames. Although seriously wounded as he crossed the hostile shelled terrain, Private Daugherty reached his objective and managed to control the rapidly spreading fire. He refused medical aid and evacuation until he was assured that the fire was completely out. Private Daugherty's outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service."
Do you nice the Johnny's last name has been spelled two different ways in the article? His ggrandfather spelled in 'Dougherty' and his grandfather spelled the name 'Daugherty'.
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