Hon. John Dougherty, lawyer and Ex-Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, was born
near Marietta, Ohio, May 6, 1806; studied law and was admitted to practice in
1831; in 1832, was elected to the State Legislature; also in 1834, resigning at
the end of the session of that year to fill the office of State's Attorney. In
1836, he was again elected to the House; was an efficient, active and
responsible member. In 1842, he was elected to the State Senate, and again in
1846; was Lieutenant Governor in 1868, Lincoln Elector in 1864, and Elector
twice since, on the Grant electoral ticket. Since his service as Lieutenant
Governor, has resumed the practice of law. Married March 5, 1829, to Miss
Catherine James, of Union County; six children living; one son, William L.,
killed by a fall from his carriage in 1864.
Contributed 2022 Jul 31 by Norma Hass, extracted from 1876 Atlas of the State of Illinois, pages 239-240.
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