Mary Etta (Cessna) Doty (1863 - 1927)

Born 20 Oct 1863 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Ancestors

Wife of Edmund Southard Doty Esq. — married 3 Jan 1895 in Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 13 Aug 1927 at age 63 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Biography

744.MARY ETTA7 CESSNA (JOHN6, WILLIAM M.5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JEAN1DE CESSNA) was born 20 Oct 1863 in Rainsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and died 13 Aug 1927 in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
She married EDMUND SOUTHARD JR DOTY 03 Jan 1895 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, son of EDMUND DOTY and CATHERINE WILSON.He was born 14 May 1851 in Mifflintown, Juniata, Pennsylvania, and died 24 Mar 1911 in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Notes for MARY ETTA CESSNA:
See census records with brother Daniel Cessna.
^[1])Obituary Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) > 1927 > August > 19
Mrs Etta Cessna Doty
Mrs Etta Cessna Doty, a life long resident of Bedford died at her home on Juliana Street at 11:15, Saturday morning August 13th.
Mrs. Doty was the youngest daughter of Ellen Jane Cessna and the Honorable John Cessna, a former Congressman from this District, and was born in the old Washington headquarters building on Pitt Street, October 20, 1863.She was a graduate of the Birmingham School of Birmingham, Pa., and assisted her father in his law office until the time of his death. On January 3, 1895 she was united in marriage to the Honorable Edmund Southard Doty who died in 1911. In girlhood, Mrs Doty was an active member of St John's Reformed church and became a member of the Bedford Presbyterianchurch at the time of her marriage.She is survived by one daughter Ellen Cessna Doty at home, one son J C Doty and one grandson Frederick Cessna Doty of Huntingdon, L I and two brothers Daniel Cessna and Harry Cessna of Bedford.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev R S Caldwell and Rev Mr J A Eyler at her late home in Bedford, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made in the Bedford Cemetery.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were:
Mr George E Cessna, Collingswood, NJ;Miss Edith Gerhart, Shippensburg, Pa.; Mr and Mrs Orange Bricker, Cumberland, Md.; Miss Grace Williamson, Buckstown, Pa.; Mr and Mrs William S Doty and family, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs Margaret S Doty, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr and Mrs Ezra C Doty, Mifflintown, Pa; Miss Rebecca Doty, Mifflintown, Pa; Mrs T B Williams, Hollidaysburg, Pa.
^[2]Obituary BEDFORD INQUIRER, Bedford, Pa. - Friday, August 19, 1927
MRS. ETTA C. DOTY
One of Bedford's best known residents, Mrs. Etta Cessna Doty, died at her home on Juliana Street at 11:15 o'clock last Saturday morning (Aug. 13, 1927), in her 64th year. She had been ill for some time, having been confined to her room since April.
Deceased was born in this place on October 20, 1863 a daughter of Hon. John Cessna and Mrs. Ellen Shaffer Cessna. Her father was a former Congressman from this district and at one time speaker of the House. She was educated in the local schools and at Birgingham Academy. On January 2, 1895 she was united in marriage at this place with Hon. Edmund S. Doty, cashier of the First National Bank for many years and representative of this district in the General Assembly, who passed away in (Mar. 24) 1911. To them were born two children, who survives, --James Cloyd Doty of Huntington, L.I., and Miss Ellen C., at home. Also, a grandson, Frederick, and two brothers, Daniel and Harry Cessna, both of this place.
In childhood Mrs. Doty had united with the Reformed church but after her marriage became a member of the Presbyterian church, faithful and consistent in her obligations. Her beautiful faith sustained her at all times and she was a most patient sufferer thru a long and painful illness. Hers was a life of service, to her church, her famuly and her friends and her death removes from the community a noble Christian woman.
Funeral services were held at her residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. S. Caldwell, assisted by Rev. J. A. Eyler. Interment in the family plot in the Bedford cemetery. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: George E. Cessna, Collingswood, N. J.; Miss Edith Gerhart, Shippensburg; Mrs. T. B. Williams, Hollidaysburg; Miss Grace Williamson, Buckstown; William S. Doty and family and Mrs. Margaret Doty, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Orange Bricker, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Doty and Miss Rebecca Doty, Mifflintown.
(Born in the old Washington headquarters building on Pitt Street. Was a graduate of the Birmingham School of Birmingham, Pa., and assisted her father in his law office until the time of his death.)
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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 43 page 19 Mrs. Etta Cessna Doty. DAR ID Number: 42044 Born in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Wife of Edmund Southard Doty. Descendant of Major John Cessna, of Pennsylvania. Daughter of John Cessna and Ellen Jane Shaffer, his wife. Granddaughter of William Cessna and Rachel Morgart, his wife. Gr.-granddaughter of John Cessna, Jr., and Mary McCauslin, his wife. [p.19] Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John Cessna and Sarah Rose (1740-88), his 1st wife, m. 1759. John Cessna, (1726-1802), served as major 1777 of a volunteer company. He was elected sheriff of Bedford County and served through the war. He died in Friends Cove, Bedford County, Pa.

Letter from Etta Cessna Doty, April 1904
Below is the transcript of a letter written 101 years ago in which the Shaffer/Schafer family of Berks county is mentioned.
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Bedford, Pa.
April 19, 1904
My Dear Flora,
Found your letter awaiting me here when I got home. We had such a very pleasant trip - but so many things to do in a short time. Had a lovely time at the DAR meeting in Lancaster - attended a tea and reception and a very elaborate luncheon in Lancaster in honor of the state Regent [sic] and the Yorktown Chapter. I belong to Donegal Chapter on Father's record. Have made several ineffective attempts to hunt up Mother's records - but am so far away from everything here - it is hard to search. The proper way is to go to the Register and they have it hunted up in each county. Will send you the letter data I have received. The trouble is that mother's memory is so uncertain and her date [illegible word] vague. I wrote to Murphys to Aunt Eliza years ago - cannot find what aunt Rebecca told me - it was with regard to an ancestor who was one of Washington's pall bearers -- Marsell was the name I think. Grandmother Shaffer's maiden name was Eichelberger -- of Franklin county. Her father was Godfrey Eichelberger (think they spelled it).
Grandfather Shaffer (they spelled it Schaffer I think): Daniel Shaffer son of Jacob Shaffer -- probably from Berks County who married Mary Elizabeth Rice daughter of John Michael Christian Rice of Dauphin County who was a Col. in Revolution army. On July 15, '94 I got the following - Mrs Michael Leibert - Wharton, Potter County, Pa. Michael Rice, father of John Rice built house in 1762 that John Rice occupied when he died 62 years ago last Feb. My grandmother was a daughter of John Rice born in the same house and my father John Leibert was born there & I also. House still standing and in good condition. Michael Rice struck by lightening [sic] and killed just after house was built about 120 years ago...mark of [illegible word] to be seen in stone wall. John Rice was in the Rev. War and I saw his knap-sack made of linen and painted red - and he used same to go to Phila. in effort to attend Legislature of which he was a member. John Rice had several daughters - one Mrs. Leibert, one Julia - Mrs. Becker, one Mrs. Shaffer & one Mrs. Knoll (Michael S. Leibert) 1894.)
This is the best I can do at present - hope it will help. Will you kindly tell me the requirements to join the Colonial Dames? What is the expense and what is required historically. Think I can get in on father's record. His ancestor was one fot he signers of the constitution & was a major in the Rev., one also was a Col. - Am so hurried I cannot write hope you can decipher this. Mother sends love. We are getting along about as usual.
Had such a pleasant call at Charles Spanglers - Went to Media on Sunday to see Ella.
With love to you all and hoping to hear soon again. Lovingly,
Etta Cessna Doty
Submitted by: Joann Eichelberger Bauer.
More About MARY ETTA CESSNA:
Census: 1920, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania2524
Notes for EDMUND SOUTHARD JR DOTY:
House of Cessna 1903 page 32 Hon. E. S. Doty, a memeber of the Legislature and a Cashier of First National Bank of Bedford PA.br/> Father: Edmund S Doty Born:22 Aug 1815 Mifflintown, Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA Died:24 Dec 1884 [city], Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA Mother: Catherine Wilson Born: 6 Jul 1824 in [city], Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA Died: 26 Dec 1901 in [city], Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA Marriage: 1843 in [city], Juniata, Pennsylvania Great Campbell's - Auchinbreck and ArgyllContact: Philip D. Campbell Name: Edmund Southard , Jr. Doty Sex: M Birth: Abt 1851 in Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania Occupation: Attorneybr/> Note:br/> ^[5] CHAPTER III.br/> The Bench and the Bar Sketches of the Judges and Attorneys of the Juniata Courts.
The records of the county show that the following persons were admitted to practice in Juniata County after December 5, 1831:
Jacob A. Christy, admitted December 4, 1838. Edmund S. Doty, admitted May 7, 1839.*** Hon. James P. Sterrett, admitted September 19, 1848. Samuel Hench, admitted in 1849. John H. Mathers, admitted May 4, 1853. Alexander Harris, admitted May 2, 1854. Ezra D. Parker, admitted September, 1855. Alexander K. McClure, admitted September 2, 1856. William C. Adams, admitted September 3, 1856. D. C. Chambers, admitted in 1858. William M. Allison, admitted September 4, 1860. Alfred J. Patterson, admitted December, 1861. John A. Milliken, admitted September, 1862. George W. McPherran, admitted April 29, 1863. E. C. Stewart, admitted April 28, 1863. Jeremiah Lyons, admitted December, 1863. Robert McMeen, admitted September 3, 1867. James C. Doty, admitted September 18, 1868. Hon. L. C. Adams, admitted April 29, 1868. L. W. Doty, admitted in 1870. Hon. Louis E. Atkinson, admitted September 6, 1870. George A. Botdorf, admitted September 4, 1871. B. F. Burchfield, admitted September, 6, 1871. Hon. Joseph M. McClure, admitted December 5, 1871. John T. Nourse, admitted September 7, 1874. D. D. Stone, admitted September 7, 1874. John L. McGeehan, admitted September, 8, 1874. W. S. Wilson, admitted September 8, 1874. George Jacobs, Jr., admitted May 30, 1876. H. H. North, admitted May 30, 1876. E. S. Doty, Jr., admitted December 4, 1876.*** Albert L. Robison, admitted December 4, 1876. Mason Irwin, admitted May 2, 1879. Slater W. Allen, admitted May 2, 1879. Brodie J. Crawford, admitted June 17, 1879. Jacob Beidler, admitted February, 1880. Ezra C. Doty, admitted December 5, 1881. J. Sargeant Ross, admitted April 26, 1882. George C. Yeager, admitted April 28, 1884. J. Warren Plette, admitted April 28, 1884. F. M. M. Pennell, admitted September 7, 1885.
E. S. Doty, Jr., was born in Mifflintown, prepared for college at Airy View Academy, graduated from Lafayette College, and read law with his father, the late Edmund S. Doty; was admitted and practices at Mifflintown. He is now serving a term as district attorney and is well prepared for the duties of the profession.
1880 United States Census:
Edmond S. DOTY Male Other Information: Birth Year <1851> Birthplace PA Age 29 Occupation Lawyer Marital Status S Race W Head of Household Edmond S. DOTY Relation Son Father's Birthplace PA Mother's Birthplace PA Source Information: Census Place Mifflintown, Juniata, Pennsylvania Family History Library Film 1255137 NA Film Number T9-1137 Page Number 408A _RIN: 198 1 Change Date: 19 FEB 2004 at 10:14:38
Father: Edmund Southard Doty b: 22 AUG 1815 in Mifflintown, Juniata, Pennsylvania Mother: Catherine Nelson Wilson b: 6 JUL 1824 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania Sources: ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}Obituary Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) > 1911 > March > 31
Hon. Edmud Southard Doty
After a lingering illness borne with a degree of Christian courage far beyond usual, Edmund Southard Doty passed away Friday morning at 6:20 o'clock. Mr. Doty was born in Mifflin, May 14 1851, the son of Edmund S Doty, a prominent lawyer of the state.He was a graduate of Lafayette College, class of 1872, studied law with his father and practiced his profession in Mifflin a number of years and also in Minneapolis, prior to his coming to Bedford. On January 3, 1895, he was united in marriage to Etta Cessna, youngest daughter of Hon. John and Ellen Cessna, who with two children James Cloyd and Ellen, survives.He united with the Presbyterian church early inlife and during his membership he held every office open to laymen, being an elder at the time of his death.He was a faithful, consistent worker in the Lord's service, never hesitating or wavering in the line of duty.
The funeral was held from his late residence Monday morning at 10:30 and was conducted by Rev. J Albert Eyler, pastor of St John's Reformed church, of which Mrs Doty was a member for many years, assisted by Rev. Dr. Mathers of Mifflin, a Presbyterian minister and life-long friend of the Doty family.Bedford Masonic Lodge attended in a body and the service of the Fraternity was used at the grave conducted by three members of the Mifflin Lodge of which Mr Doty wasa member, A B Heckerman acting as Worshipful Master and Henry S Scholl and George W Heck as Junior and Senior Wardens.
The funeral was largely attended by the people of Bedford, who held Mr Doty in high esteem, and also by the following from a distance:mr and Mrs Harry Cessna and L B Doty, of Philadelphia; Judge Lucian W Doty and daughter, Mrs Adam Wyant and Mrs John Peoples of Greensburg; Mr and Mrs Edgar Doty of Pittsbug; Rev Dr and mrs Mathers and Mrs and Mrs Ezra Doty of Mifflin;Mrs A K McKone and son John of Holidaysburg.
BEDFORD GAZETTE, Bedford, Pa. - Friday, March 31, 1911
HON. EDMUND S. DOTY
After a lingering illness borne with a degree of Christian courage far beyons the usual, Edmund Southard Doty passed away Friday morning (March 24, 1911) at 6:20 o'clock.
Mr. Doty was born in Mifflin, May 14, 1851, the son of Edmund S. Doty, a prominent lawyer of the state. He was a graduate of Lafayette College, class of 1872, studied law with his father and practiced his profession in Mufflin a number of years and also in Minneapolis, prior to his coming to Bedford.
On January 13, 1895, he was united in marriage to Etta Cessna, youngest daughter of Hon. John and Ellen Cessna, who, with two children, James Cloyd and Ellen, survives. He united with the Presbyterian Church early in life and during his membership he held every office open to laymen, being an elder at the time of his death. He was a faithful consistent worker in the Lord's service, never hesitating nor wavering in the line of duty.
The funeral was held from his late residence Monday morning at 10:30 and was conducted by Rev. J. Albert Eyler, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church, of which Mrs. Doty was a member for many years, assisted by Rev. Dr. Mathers of Mifflin, a Presbyterian minister and life-long friend of the Doty family. Bedford Masonic Lodge attended in a body and the service of the Fraternity was used at the grave, conducted by three members of Mifflin Lodge of which Mr. Doty was a member. A. B. Heckerman acting as Worshipful Master and Henry S. Scholl and George W. Heck as Junior and Senior Wardens.
The funeral was largely attended by the people of Bedford, who held Mr. Doty in high esteem, and also by the following from a distance: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cessna and L.B. Doty, of Philadelphia; Judge Lucian W. Doty and daughter, Mrs. Adam Wyant, and Mrs. John Peoples, of Greensburg; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Doty, of Pittsburg; Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Mathers and Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Doty, of Mifflin; Mr. and Mrs. A. K. McKone and son John of Hollidaysburg.
The Bar Association of the county formulated the following resolutions, setting forth the high esteem in which Mr. Doty was held by those who knew him in business.
IN MEMORIAM
The Bar of Bedford County desires to give expression to its unfeigned sorrow over the untimely death of Edmund Southard Doty, who for a number of years labored in our midst, and for a brief period was an honored member of the Bedford Bar. Born in Mifflintown, Juniata County, May
14, 1851, and educated in the public schools, Airy View Academy and Lafayette College, from which institution he graduated in 1872, he read and practiced law with his father and attained considerable distinction in the profession as a practitioner and a safe, prudent and conscientious counsellor. In 1890, upon the death of his father, he located in this county and for many years filled to the entire satisfaction of its patrons, the position of Cashier of the First National Bank, and upon severing his connection with that institution, Mr. Doty was admitted to the local Bar April 21, 1910. By reason of the insidious and persistent character of the disease which had taken firm hold upon his vitality and was gradually sapping his strength and vigor, he was not able to become active in the profession for which he had been so wwell fitted by natural ability and early training.
Mr. Doty was honored by the people of this county by election to the Legislature for two terms and participated in the sessions of 1899 and 1903, where he served his constituents faithfully and well, his vote being cast invariably for measures designed to promote the best interests of the people, and against all vicious legislation. He weighed all public questions in the balance of justice and right and no measure obtained his sanction unless it carried with it the welfare and benefit of the people of the state. Mr. Doty was in a marked manner kind, gently and sympathic. His services and devotion to the church of which he was a member need no comment. He bore no resentment and inspired none. The comfort, happiness and welfare of his family were matters of deep concern and anxiety and it was his great pleasure to be in his home with wife and children to enjoy their society and rejoice or sympathize with them. His whole association with his fellow men was marked by affection and a sincere consideration for the rights of others.
His memory was retentive and exact; his zeal was ardent and sincere; his analysis of public questions was always strikingly clear and logical; his diction dignified and strong; his manner courteous and fearless.
In this and in many other ways, public or more private, his life was happily and usefully spent. Let us hope that the record of his deeds and thoughts may be woven into chaplets of flowers and placed upon his grave to keep it in perpetual bloom. He has gone and "will be remembered by what he has done." Let him repose in the silent city of the dead, and his faults let us cover with the mantle of charity.
"Who made the heart, 'tis He alone, Decidedly can try us; He knows each chord--it various tone, Each spring, its vatious bias; Then at the balance let's be mute, We never can adjust it; What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
In order, therefore, to show its appreciation of his admirable qualities and to preserve his memory, the Bar does now resolve that a copy of this minute be sent to his family and that the same be spread upon the records of the courts.
E. M. Pennell, Daniel S. Horn, Frank E. Colvin, Committee of the Bedford Bar,
(He died of Bright's disease. Married Jan. 3, 1895 in Bedford, Pa., to Mary Etta Cessna by Rev. Ellis N. Kremer, a Reformed minister)
Obituary notice and information from Frederick D. Royer
More About EDMUND SOUTHARD JR DOTY:
Census: 1900, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania2525
Census 1: 1910, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania2526
More About EDMUND DOTY and MARY CESSNA:
Marriage: 03 Jan 1895, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Children of MARY CESSNA and EDMUND DOTY are:
1506. i. JAMES CLOYD8 DOTY, b. 29 Oct 1895, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania; d. 03 Oct 1978, Huntington, Suffolk, New York.
ii. ELLEN CESSNA DOTY, b. 27 Dec 1896, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania; d. 11 Jun 1959, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Notes for ELLEN CESSNA DOTY:
Ellen Cessna Doty Miss Ellen Cessna Doty of Bedford died in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital shortly after midnight, June 11, 1959, where she had been a patient for many weeks. Miss Doty was a lifetime resident of Bedford, the daughter of Hon. Edmund S. Doty, one-time cashier of the First National Bank of Bedford, and of Etta (Cessna) Doty. In Childhood she attended the Bedford Presbyterian church and upon attaining maturity she became a member of St. John's Reformed church where her grandparents, the Hon. and Mrs. John Cessna had always been active members. Miss Doty is survived by a brother, James Cloyd Doty, of Huntington, Long Island, and by a nephew, Frederick Cessna Doty of Kingston, N. Y. Funeral services were held at St. John's Reformed church Sunday afternoon, June 14, with the Rev. Harry Carolus, pastor of the church officiating. Interment was in Bedford cemetery. Obituary Clipping from Frederick D. Royer.

More About ELLEN CESSNA DOTY:
Burial: 13 Jun 1959, Memorial Park, Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Sources

1. ↑ Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) > 1927 > August > 19
2. ↑ Obituary BEDFORD INQUIRER, Bedford, Pa. - Friday, August 19, 1927
3. ↑ Obituary notice and information from Frederick D. Royer.
4. ↑ The original letter is on file in the "Eichelberger Family File" at the York County (PA) Historical and Genealogical Society. http://www.rootsweb.com/~paberks/ItemsOfInterest/EdnaCessnaDotyLetter1904.html
5. ↑ Edited by F. Ellis, F., Hungerford, A. N. ed. .The Bench and The Bar: History of that part of the Susquehanna and Juniata valleys, embraced in the counties of Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Union and Snyder, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Everts, Peck & Richards, Philadelphia1886 Pages 679-690
6. ↑ Title: Campbell Work done by CCSNA and others Abbrev: Campbell Work done by CCSNA and others Text: Title: An Ancient Document Examined Author: Ruby G. Campbell, Ph.D, FSA Scot, Genealogist and Librarian
7. ↑ Publication: The Genealogist Mailbag, Autumn 2001, Journal of the Clan Campbell Society (North America), Vol. 28 No. 4 Repository: Call Number: Media: Book Page: pages 47-49
8. ↑ Title: Duncan Campbell and Mary McCoy, Revisited Author: Ruby G. Campbell, Ph.D, FSA Scot, Genealogist and Librarian Publication: The Genealogist Mailbag, Spring 2001, Journal of the Clan Campbell Society (North America), Vol. 28 No. 2 Repository: Call Number: Media: Magazine Page: pages 46-48
9. ↑ Title: Virginia Genealogies and Biographies, 1500's - 1900's: Virginia and Virginians Repository: Note: Genealogy.com Call Number: Media: Book Page: Volume 1, Eminent Virginians Date: 28 JAN 2004
10. ↑ Obituary Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) > 1911 > March > 31

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