DOUGHTY, Calvin Hayden 1849 – 1923

DOUGHTY, STANFORD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/28/2011 at 16:17:49

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, November 2, 1923
Front Page, Column 3

HAYDEN DOUGHTY DIED LAST NIGHT
Well Known Resident Of County Had Been Ill For Two Years

Hayden DOUGHTY, well known citizen of Jefferson county, Civil War Veteran, and the oldest member of the Free Methodist church of Fairfield, died last night at his home, 303 South Court street, at 10:30 oclock, following an illness of nearly two years.

Funeral services are awaiting word from relatives at a distance, but likely will not be held until the first of next week. They will be conducted by Rev. Louis Mendenhall an old friend and pastor.

Mr. DOUGHTY was first a farmer, then in the insurance business in Fairfield and for a number of years has been retired from active life.

Calvin Hayden DOUGHTY was born January 5, 1849 in Cedar township and lived there until he came to Fairfield about thirty years ago. From the time he was twelve years of age he made his own way in the world and October 5, 1864, although but a lad of sixteen years, he enlisted in his country's service as a soldier in the Civil War, at Springfield, Illinois, whither he had gone with Company C of the Second Illinois Light artillery. His command did duty at Fort Donelson until August 3, 1865 when he received his discharge in Springfield.

At the close of the war he returned to Jefferson county and December 13, 1866, he married Miss Mary O. STANDFORD (sic - STANFORD). They had no children of their own but adopted Mark DOUGHTY. Mrs. DOUGHTY and this son are living. Five grandchildren also survive.

Mr. DOUGHTY was a lifelong Republican, casting his first vote for General Grant for president.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, November 3, 1923
Page Six, Column 2

C. H. DOUGHTY Funeral Monday Afternoon, 2:30

The funeral services for Calvin Hayden DOUGHTY, who died Thursday night, will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, 303 South Court. Rev. Louis Mendenhall will conduct the services.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, November 5, 1923
Page Eight, Column 1

JUST AMONG OURSELVES

... --Calvin and Glen DOUGHTY of Brush, Colo., were called here yesterday by the death of their grandfather, C. H. DOUGHTY. ...

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“The Fairfield Daily Ledger”
Tuesday, November 6, 1923
Page Three, Column 4

OBITUARY

HAYDEN DOUGHTY

Calvin Hayden DOUGHTY was born January 5, 1849, in Cedar township, Jefferson County, Iowa, and died at his home in Fairfield, November 1, 1923, after an illness of nearly two years.

He was converted to Christ in early boyhood in a revival meeting held at the Bethesda church near this city. He united with this society and remained a member till (sic) he joined the Free Methodist church at the Bradshaw school house fifty-five years ago. The Bradshaw class, as it was then called, was afterwards merged into the Free Methodist church at Fairfield.

From the time he was twelve years of age he made his own way in the world. On October 5, 1864, although but a lad of sixteen years, he enlisted in his countrys (sic) service as a soldier in the Civil War, at Springfield, Illinois, whither he had gone with Company C of the Second Illinois Light Artillery. His command did duty at Fort Donelson until August 3, 1865, when he received his discharge in Springfield where he had enlisted.

At the close of the war he returned to Jefferson county, and December 13, 1866, he married Miss Mary O. STANFORD. They have had no children of their own. By an adopted son they have five grandchildren. Mrs. Hayden DOUGHTY, the son Mark, and the grandchildren are all living.

Mr. DOUGHTY, as to occupation, was first a farmer which he very succesfully (sic) continued to be until about thirty years ago when he moved to Fairfield. He afterwards engaged in the insurance and real estate business. For a number of years he has been retired and not actively engaged in any occupation but his own personal business.

The life of the deceased has always been of a high moral character. He was a good neighbor, an honored citizen, a sincere Christian and loyal church member, a loving husband and affectionate father. His place on earth is now empty and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and associated with him. In his last expiring moments he assured his weeping friends who stood by his deathbed that he was going to Heaven, and expressed a wish to his beloved wife that she could go along with him.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lewis Mendenhall at the home, 303 South Court street at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon, November 5, 1923. Interment in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Thursday, November 8, 1923
Page Two, Column 1

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father, also for the beautiful flowers.

MRS. MARY DOUGHTY
AND FAMILY.

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Note: Buried in Lot SDof01-011. Wife Mary died in 1941 and is buried beside him.