Owen Doherty 1895 - 1908
Owen Doherty was born on August 16, 1895 to Katherine Moran and Denis Doherty. He was baptized on September 1 at St. Bernard Church. Very...
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Aug 5, 20201 min read
The First American Doherty Wedding
Although both from Ireland, Katherine Moran came from Galway and Denis Doherty came from Lecarrow, about two hours apart by car today. ...
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Happy Birthday Thomas Joseph Doherty
Thomas Joseph Doherty was July 30, 1929. His parents were John Edward Doherty and Myrtle Chopp. They had recently moved to St. Louis...
Jul 13, 20201 min read
The Death of Frank L. Henke
On July 10, 1950, Frank Henke fell down the steps at his daughter's house. He hit his head in the fall. Three days later, on July 13,...
Jul 3, 20202 min read
Margaret Doherty 1892-1923
Margaret Doherty was the second child of Denis and Kate Doherty. She sadly passed away at just 30 years old leaving behind two young...
Jun 16, 20201 min read
In Memoriam: Thomas Joseph Doherty
On Fathers Day in 1997, Thomas Joseph Doherty's family gathered at his home to celebrate. The next day, June 16, he passed away at the...
May 29, 20203 min read
Dennis James Doherty: The First American Doherty
Dennis James Doherty, 1889-1960, was the first Doherty born in America.
May 4, 20201 min read
Chicago Homes
Denis Doherty came to the US in 1884 or 1885. At this time, it is unknown if he originally arrived in Chicago or if he stopped somewhere...
Apr 22, 20201 min read
In Memoriam: Katherine Moran
Katherine Moran was born in Galway, Ireland on October 15. She passed away in Chicago on April 22, 1927.
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Doherty Home on Lawn Ave.
John Edward Doherty was named the head buyer for St. Louis of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in 1927. He and his wife Myrtle...
Dec 20, 20191 min read
Thank you!
My Aunt Kathleen and cousin Jacquline have shared with me a ton of old family photos that I had never seen before. Thank you both for...
Dec 13, 20191 min read
The Doherty's of Ireland
One of the earliest confirmed pieces of Doherty History is the baptismal record of Denis Doherty. Denis was baptized in May of 1861 in...
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