Prominent among the rising young men of LaSalle county stands M. E.
Dougherty, one of the native-born sons of Ottawa, in which city he has
passed his entire life. His father, Michael Dougherty, was for thirty-five
years, or until his death, an honored citizen of this place. For a companion
and helpmeet on the journey of life he chose Miss Catharine Feeney, and to
this worthy couple six children were born, two daughters and four sons, one
of whom, P. J. Dougherty, is a well known printer of Ottawa.
The
birth of M. E. Dougherty occurred some thirty-one years ago, and in company
with his brothers and sisters he attended the public schools when he reached
a suitable age. He received a liberal education, and is thoroughly posted
upon all of the current events and leading questions of the day. In the
spring of 1898 he was honored by being elected to the responsible office of
town collector of Ottawa by his political friends, and has ably discharged
the duties resting upon him, giving entire satisfaction to all concerned. He
is well liked, personally, and enjoys the friendship of all who are well
acquainted with him.
Extracted 13 May 2019 by Norma Hass from Biographical and Genealogical Record of LaSalle County, Illinois, published in 1900, volume 2, pages 612-613.
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