George Lorimer Doughty 1861-1933

DOUGHTY, KETCHEN, KITCHEN

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 10/16/2014 at 23:14:09

George Doughty Remains Brought to Armstrong for Burial
The remains of Geo. Doughty were brought to Armstrong from Boise, Idaho, last Monday and laid to rest beside those of his brother, Thos. Doughty, a former banker of that city.

The Rev. Arthur G. Bailey of this city officiated at the ceremony. Mr. Doughty, while born in Scotland, was one of the pioneer settlers of Jack Creek township. Mr. Doughty has been in failing health for several years and has been compelled to reside in the west.

The remains were accompanied here by Mrs. Wm. Kitchen [Ketchen] and son. There were several old time friends from this city who attended the funeral services at Armstrong. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, September 13, 1933)

Jack Creek - Word was received here Friday of the death of George Doughty, of Boise, Idaho. He passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Kitchen [Ketchen] [September 4, 1933]. The body reached Estherville Sunday. Interment was made at Armstrong cemetery. Pallbearers were Grey Gowans, of Emmetsburg, James and John Welsh of this place, Fred Robinson, John Thorson and Mr. O’Neil of Armstrong. George Doughty was a brother of Tom Doughty and at one time was a resident of this place. For many years he lived in San Diego, Calif., on account of ill health. He was bedridden, due to rheumatism. The past year he was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. William Kitchen, in Boise, Idaho. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, September 13, 1933)