Jerseyville Republican
Died 09-1908. Susan V. Dougherty, 83, died at her home near Otterville. She was born near Hadington, Scotland, a seacoast region, October 17, 1825. She came to America with her family in 1847, landing in New Orleans and proceeding to Grafton. The family was 9 weeks on the water and her mother died on ship board and was buried at sea. Her father died soon after arriving at New Orleans. 1 sister and 1 brother, both preceded her in death. In July 1848, she married John G. Dougherty and settled on a farm near Otterville, Illinois, where the remainder of her life was spent. She joined the ME church at Otterville in 1855. Rev. B. B. Hamilton officiated at her funeral. She was a woman of sterling character, strong mother instincts, and a friend to the needy.
Died 09-1908. Susan V. Dougherty, 83, died at her home near Otterville. She was born near Hadington, Scotland, a seacoast region, October 17, 1825. She came to America with her family in 1847, landing in New Orleans and proceeding to Grafton. The family was 9 weeks on the water and her mother died on ship board and was buried at sea. Her father died soon after arriving at New Orleans. 1 sister and 1 brother, both preceded her in death. In July 1848, she married John G. Dougherty and settled on a farm near Otterville, Illinois, where the remainder of her life was spent. She joined the ME church at Otterville in 1855. Rev. B. B. Hamilton officiated at her funeral. She was a woman of sterling character, strong mother instincts, and a friend to the needy.
Jerseyville Republican
Died 09-1908. Susan V. Dougherty, 83, died at her home near Otterville. She was born near Hadington, Scotland, a seacoast region, October 17, 1825. She came to America with her family in 1847, landing in New Orleans and proceeding to Grafton. The family was 9 weeks on the water and her mother died on ship board and was buried at sea. Her father died soon after arriving at New Orleans. 1 sister and 1 brother, both preceded her in death. In July 1848, she married John G. Dougherty and settled on a farm near Otterville, Illinois, where the remainder of her life was spent. She joined the ME church at Otterville in 1855. Rev. B. B. Hamilton officiated at her funeral. She was a woman of sterling character, strong mother instincts, and a friend to the needy.
Died 09-1908. Susan V. Dougherty, 83, died at her home near Otterville. She was born near Hadington, Scotland, a seacoast region, October 17, 1825. She came to America with her family in 1847, landing in New Orleans and proceeding to Grafton. The family was 9 weeks on the water and her mother died on ship board and was buried at sea. Her father died soon after arriving at New Orleans. 1 sister and 1 brother, both preceded her in death. In July 1848, she married John G. Dougherty and settled on a farm near Otterville, Illinois, where the remainder of her life was spent. She joined the ME church at Otterville in 1855. Rev. B. B. Hamilton officiated at her funeral. She was a woman of sterling character, strong mother instincts, and a friend to the needy.
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