Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Doherty, Robert Russell April 1864 - 
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Author: History of Grundy County 1914

Doherty, Robert Russell – One of the characteristics of the Scotch people has 
always been intense religious zeal, and the majority of those who come from 
Scotland take an active part in carrying on the work of the churches in 
whatever community they happen to locate, at the same time, these earnest, 
hardworking people know how to make their efforts count for something in all 
directions and develop into valuable citizens.  One of the representatives of 
his native land in Grundy County, is Robert Russell Doherty of Morris, born in 
Scotland, in April, 1864, son of Philip and Christma (Russell) Doherty, both 
of whom died in Scotland.

Robert Russell Doherty is a fine type of the self-made man, for not only has 
he developed his own material fortunes, but educated himself, and has every 
reason to be proud of what he has accomplished.  In 1881 he came to Morris, 
where he worked in a brick and tile yard for two seasons.  He then worked for 
the Coleman Hardware Company as moulder for eleven years.  His worth being 
recognized, for three years, he was foreman, and for six, assistant 
superintendent.  Mr. Doherty then became associated with what was then the 
Nickel Manufacturing Company, which in May, 1910, sold to another company, 
which manufactures light gray castings and all kinds of light hardware, such 
as sash pulleys, sash hooks and similar articles, while a specialty is made of 
all kinds of piano work.  Employment is given steadily to about seventy-four 
men.  On December 31, 1884, Mr. Doherty was married to Mary Kerr, daughter of 
Robert and Janet (Ferguson) Kerr, who now reside at Morris.  The following 
children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Doherty:  Philip of Morris; Robert, at 
home; John, of Chicago, and Russell, at home.

Mr. Doherty has always been very active in the Presbyterian Church of which he 
is a member, and since 1892, has been a trustee.  In 1900, he was made an 
elder, and still has that distinction.  For nine years, he was superintendent 
of the Sunday school, and is now assistant superintendent, and teaches a 
class.  He has also served as president of the Grundy County Bible Society, 
and been eager to promote the good work of his church in every way.  The 
Republican party has always had his support, and he served one term as 
alderman from the Second Ward, and since 1902, has been on the school board, 
two terms of that period, being its president.  An enthusiastic Mason, he is 
now Past Master of Orient Chapter, R. A. M.  The Knights of Pythias also hold 
his membership, and he is Past Chancellor of that order.  A man of strong 
convictions, able and ready to support them, Mr. Doherty exerts a powerful 
influence for good in his community, and commands the respect of all who know 
him.

Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914, p805

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