Biographical Sketch of Alexander M. Dougherty, St. Joseph, Buchanan 
County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Alexander M. Dougherty, of the firm of Dougherty, Ray & Co., lumber
dealers, was born in Kentucky, October 17, 1833.  In 1834, he immi-
grated to St. Joseph, Missouri.  He was raised a farmer, but after-
wards learned and worked at the carpenter trade.  In 1858, he engaged
in the livery business, continuing in the same till the breaking out
of the civil war.  Inspired by a conviction of right, he united his
fortunes with the South, and enlisted in Company A, of John Morgan's
regiment of Confederate cavalry.  By the fortune of war, he was cap-
tured at Buffington Island, near New Lisbon, Ohio, in July, 1863, 
and was incarcerated in a Chicago prison during the remaining days
of the war, at the close of which he returned to St. Joseph and en-
gaged in the lumber business.  Three years after this, the present
company was formed, of which he became the head.  In common with 
many others, he sustained severe loss during the civil war, his own
amounting to not less than eight thousand dollars.  By energetic 
action and well directed enterprise, he succeeded in recovering his
losses and now ranks with the successful business men of St. Joseph.
On March 17, 1867, he married Miss Celia Pullens, a native of Kentucky,
born January, 1845, and a daughter of Judge Pullens, a prominent citi-
zen of Buchanan County.  The result of this union was three children:
William, born February 14, 1868; Sarah, born August 17, 1870; and John
born January 5, 1872.  Mr. Doughterty is a member of the Christian
Church and an energetic and public spirited citizen.

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