Anthony Doherty (abt. 1834 - 1892)

Born about 1834 in County Donegal, Ireland

Husband of Mary Cecilia (Darcy) Doherty — married 1867 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 25 Jun 1892 at about age 58 in Hughes Creek, near Avenel, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Anthony Doherty was born in Ireland.

Birth
Anthony Doherty was born about 1834 at County Donegal, Ireland. He was the son of Daniel Doherty and Grace McSweeney.

Marriage
Mary Cecilia Darcy married Anthony Doherty in 1867 at Victoria, Australia. ^[1]

Death
Anthony Doherty passed away 25 June 1892 at Hughes Creek, near Avenel, Victoria, Australia. ^[2]

Death Notice

"Family Notices" The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) 27 June 1892: page 1.

DOHERTY.— On the 25th June, at Rosedale, Hughes Creek, Anthony Doherty, Esq., J.P., late of Donegal, Ireland, aged 58 years. Deeply regretted.

May his soul rest in peace. ^[3]

Obituary

Kilmore Free Press (Kilmore, Vic. : 1870 - 1954), Thursday 30 June 1892, page 2

DEATH OF MR. A. DOHERTY, J.P.

On Saturday last we received a telegram from Nagambie, informing us that Mr Anthony Doherty, J.P., of Hughes Creek had been shot by a neighbor and that but slight hopes were entertained of his recovery. On further enquiry we learned that on Friday evening Mr Doherty was deliberately fired at by a neighbor named Norris, with whom he had some angry words about the fencing of a road ; the charge of shot entered the breast and the unfortunate gentleman made his way, suffering severely, to his own house some distance away.

Norris proceeding to give himself up to the police.

Mr Doherty succumbed to the injuries received on Saturday, and on Tuesday the remains were interred in the Avenel Cemetery, the funeral cortege being a large one, comprising about 100 vehicles and many horsemen, many coming scores of miles— it was the largest procession ever seen in the district. The funeral service was read by Fr. Carr, and Mr J. Lyster, of Seymour, efficiently conducted the funeral arrangements.

Mr Doherty died as he lived, a good, forgiving Christian, expressing the hope that the man who took his life should escape the punishment which usually follows so serious an offence—it was, he said quite enough to lose one life over what was but a trivial dispute. The terrible tragedy has caused a feeling of universal gloom throughout the district, where the deceased had been a resident for over thirty years, commanding the high esteem and respect of all.

Mr Doherty leaves a large family, some of whom are young, and their terrible loss is intensified by the fact that their mother, a daughter of the late Mr M. Darcey, of Marengo station, near Seymour, died some time ago.

Mr Doherty was 58 years of age, and for many years was a Justice of the Peace, being faithful, intelligent and conscientious in the performance of the duties of that office, as well as any other duties he undertook. Years ago he was a member of the old Seymour Road Board, but for some time last did not take any prominent part in local politics. Knowing the deceased for many years we can only say that no more honorable or straightforward man could be met with—he was thorough and reliable in any work he undertook, faithful and trustworthy as a friend and most obliging as a neighbor. Whilst heartily sympathising with the bereaved family, to whom the loss would be severe if death came naturally, but must be intensified by the melancholy manner in which it has occurred, we trust He who has seen fit to thus cause the removal of a good and kindly father will temper the calamity in His own wise way.

Of deceased we will only say that melancholy as the circumstances of his demise are, there is little doubt he has been called to reap the reward of the good and the just. ^[4]

Newspaper Report of Death

"MURDER AT LONGWOOD." The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) 28 June 1892: 5.

A SETTLER SHOT DEAD.

THE RESULT OF A NEIGHBOUR'S QUARREL.

LONGWOOD, Monday.

Mr Anthony Doherty, J.P., a very old and highly respected resident of Hughes Creek near Avenel, was shot by a neighbour named Morris on Friday evening, and died from the effects on Saturday night It appears the two men had some words about fencing in a road, when Morris deliberately shot Mr Doherty, and then gave himself up to the Nagambie police. The deceased leaves a large family, who are well provided for.

A coroner's inquest was held to day, before Mr Smallman P. M. , when a verdict of wilful murder was returned against the accused Morris, who was committed for trial at the Supreme Court sittings to be held at Melbourne on the 15th of next month. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage Record: Victoria Government, Australia BDM Index: DARCY Mary Cecilia| Marriage| DOHERTY, Anthony| Year: 1867| Reg. No. 1631/1867| Reg. Victoria, Australia
2. ↑ Death Record: Victoria Government, Australia BDM Index: Name: DOHERTY Anty| Death| Mother: Grace MCSWEENEY | Father: Danl| Died: Avenel| Age: 58| Year: 1892| Reg. No. 8834/1892| Reg. Victoria, Australia
3. ↑ Family Notices (1892, June 27). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved January 17, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199342959
4. ↑ DEATH OF MR A. DOHERTY, J.P. (1892, June 30). Kilmore Free Press (Kilmore, Vic. : 1870 - 1954), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved January 17, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57940165
5. ↑ MURDER AT LONGWOOD. (1892, June 28). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 5. Retrieved January 17, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8434457

See also:

• "THE NAGAMBIE TRAGEDY." Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954) 23 July 1892: 18. Web. 17 Jan 2024 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221207052>.

• Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), Tuesday 2 August 1892, page 6

SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER.

John Norris, aged 60, who was recently convicted of the manslaughter of Anthony Doherty at Hughes' Creek, was sentenced by the Chief Justice to 12 months' imprisonment.