Edward Dougherty
Full Name: Edward DoughertyDate of birth: June 9, 1819
Date of death: May 25, 1877
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 69 | Nov 7, 1859 - Feb 9, 1861 | 8th (1) | Rudyville / Hidalgo | Cameron, Hidalgo |
(1) Nestor Maxan, sworn 3/21/1861, succeeded Edward Dougherty, resigned 2/9/1861. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 69
Nov 7, 1859 - Feb 9, 1861 Legislatures: 8th (1) Home City/County: Rudyville / Hidalgo Counties in district: Cameron, Hidalgo |
(1) Nestor Maxan, sworn 3/21/1861, succeeded Edward Dougherty, resigned 2/9/1861. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- DOUGHERTY, EDWARD (1819-1877?). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Description of relationship between John McAllen, Alexander Leo, Jr., and Edward Dougherty. Relatives: Alexander J. Leo, Jr. - son-in-law, Edward Dougherty - father-in-law, pp. 356-359. I Would Rather Sleep in Texas: a History of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and the People of the Santa Anita Land Grant, 2003.
- Biographical sketch and portrait. Texas Album of the Eighth Legislature, 1860.
Other Resources
- Edward Dougherty, birth date 6/9/1819 in County Cavan, Ireland, death date 5/25/1877, burial in Zacatal Ranch Cemetery, Relampago, Hidalgo County, with wife Marcella Garcia. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. Edward Dougherty, 8th Legislature, Texas Album of the Eighth Legislature
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