James W Doherty (abt. 1839 - 1907)

Born about 1839 in Donegal, Ireland

Husband of Anne Eliza (Neville) Doherty — married 1861 (to 19 Apr 1884) in Victoria, Australia

Husband of Bridget (Unknown) Doherty — married 1896 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 15 Apr 1907 at about age 68 in Benalla, Victoria, Australia [uncertain]

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Biography

James Doherty was born in Ireland.

James Doherty migrated from Ireland to Australia.

Birth

James was born about 1840 in Ireland. He was the son of Cornelius Doherty and Mary Reddy. ^{[citation needed]}

Marriage

He married Elizabeth (Neville) Doherty (abt.1833-1884) in Victoria in 1861. ^[1] Children of the marriage included: Anne Easter Doherty (1862-1865) John Joseph Doherty (1864-1940) James Doherty (1867-1918) Richard Henry Doherty (1869-1936)

Marriage

After Mary passed away in 1884, James married Bridget (Unknown) Doherty (abt.1834-1911) in Victoria in 1896 ^[2]

Death

James died in 1907 at the age of 67. ^[3]

Obituaries

The many friends of, MR' James Doherty, of Benalla West, will be sorry to hear that he met with ta serious accident yesterday morning. He went out to Goomalibee for a load of wood, and while arranging ta seat on the top of same tile horse started, with the result that hi was thrown out and .th, wheel of .the dray passed over -'his shoulder. ,.Mr Doherty has had almost miraculous escape ^[4]

DOHERTY.— On the 15th April, at his residence, Benson-street, Benalla, James Doherty, aged 67 years, the result of an accident. R.I.P. ^[5]

DEATH. DOHERTY.—On the 15th inst., at his residence, Benson-street, Benalla West, James Doherty, aged 67 years.-R.I.P. Inserted by his loving wife and family, and John, James and Richard Doherty. ^[6]

In our last issue we referred briefly to a serious accident which befell Mr James Doherty, of Benalla West, who was severely injured through a dray loaded with wool passing over his shoulder and chest. :Hopes were entertained that the sufferer would pull through, but later on serious complications set in, causing his medical adviser to entertain no hope bf recovery,. and the unfortunate gentleman quietly passed away on- Monday last. The late Mr Doherty, who was a native of the North of- Ireland, was one of our oldest pioneers, having arrived in Benalla as far back as 1857, and with the exception of a few years' absence on a visit to America, had remained in the district ever since. Mr Doherty was well-known in the old coaching days, having .wielded the ribbons for Cobb and Co. On his return from America he secured a position on the railways, .which he held until about 8 years ago, when he retired, taking his compensation. 'The deceased gentleman was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends, who deeply deplore his-death at the comparatively early age of 67, and, join in heartfelt condolences with the widow and family of three grownup sons... his funeral, which was a Large and representative one, took place on Tuesday, the Ven. Archdeacon Davy reading the: burial service, whilst Mr Hanlon had charge of the mortuary arrangements.^[7]

Burial

He is buried at Benalla cemetery. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage Record: #1545 / 1861 BDM, Victoria (Name/s: Elissa NEVILLE and James DOGHERTY).
2. ↑ Marriage Record: # 602 / 1896 BDM, Victoria (Name/s: Bridt KELLY and Jas DOHERTY).
3. ↑ Death Record: # 3583 / 1907 BDM, Victoria (Name: Jas DOHERTY); (Place: BENALLA, VICTORIA); (Mothers Name: DOHERTY, Mary REDDY); (Fathers Name: DOHERTY, Corns).
4. ↑ North-Eastern Ensign (1907, April 12). The North Eastern Ensign (Benalla, Vic. : 1872 - 1938), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved April 14, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70758402
5. ↑ Family Notices (1907, April 27). Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935), p. 43. Retrieved April 14, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196648517
6. ↑ Family Notices (1907, April 19). The North Eastern Ensign (Benalla, Vic. : 1872 - 1938), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved April 14, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70758422
7. ↑ Obituary. (1907, April 19). The North Eastern Ensign (Benalla, Vic. : 1872 - 1938), p. 3 (MORNING.). Retrieved April 14, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70758413
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 14 April 2021), memorial page for James Doherty (1839–15 Apr 1907), Find A Grave: Memorial #213884586, citing Benalla Cemetery, Benalla, Benalla Rural City, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by Digger (contributor 50072026) .

• Vic marriage registration #1545/1861 with his surname spelt as Dogherty
• Vic marriage 2 registration #602/1896
• Death - BDM Victoria #3583