Westmoreland County PA Archives Biographies.....Guthrie, Doty June 16, 1845 - 
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DOTY GUTHRIE, one of Derry township’s leading farmers and best citizens, was
born in that township, June 16, 1845, and is the only child of John and Abby
(Doty) Guthrie. His grandfather, Robert Guthrie, was a native of Ireland who
immigrated to America more than a century ago and after remaining three years in
Franklin county located permanently in Derry township w here he bought a farm
which Doty Guthrie now owns, and on which he died February 26, 1826. He was
married in Ireland to Margaret Love, a native of Erin, by whom he had eight
daughters and two sons. John Guthrie (father) was the youngest child and was
born on the homestead farm in Derry township, January 21, 1812, and lived on the
same until his death which occurred on the 29th of August, 1888. Like the
remainder of the family he was always a democrat and attended and supported the
Presbyterian church. Interested in education he served in the profitless office
of school director for fully a quarter of a century. Although somewhat reserved
in manner, yet he was good-humored and loved to crack a joke. In his community
he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was twice married, first to Abby
Doty, who lived but one and one-half years after her marriage and died June 30,
1845, when her son was only two weeks old. Mr. Guthrie’s second wife was Mary W.
Kenney (Sec sketch of George W. Kenney) who died without issue September 16,
1876. Nathaniel Doty (maternal grandfather) lived many years near Millwood in
Derry township, where he died. The original Doty came to America from England in
the Mayflower in 1620 and the descendants are to he found in various sections of
the country.

    Doty Guthrie was reared on the farm where first he saw the light, received a
common school education and has all his life been engaged in the pursuit of
agriculture. Hie was desirous of obtaining a complete education, but could not
stand the necessary confinement and was obliged to abandon his purpose or
intention. He is a presbyterian, a trustee of the church at New Alexandria and
takes great interest in educational matters, having served as school director
for some twelve years. A democrat in principle, he takes an active part in
behalf of his party’s cause. He is connected with the order of Patrons of
Husbandry, owns several fine farms, has excellent home improvements and is one
of the most substantial citizens of the township. He is quiet and unassuming yet
courteous and genial, full of humor and hospitality.

   Doty Guthrie was married June 5,1873, to Hannah R. Peoples, daughter of
Joseph Peoples, of Ligonier township, and to them have been born three children:
John, born August 7, 1874; Margaret E., born August 28, 1879; and Abby J., born
April 27, 1884.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from
Biographical and Historical Cyclopedia of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Compiled and Published by John M. Gresham & Co.
Samuel T. Wiley, Chief Assistant
1890


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