Lincoln County TN Archives Biographies.....Douthat, Robert S. 1844 - 
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DOUTHAT, BURKE, NOBLETT, BELL



Robert S. and David G. DOUTHAT, boot and shoe manufacturers, of

Fayetteville, Tenn., are the sons of John H. and Margaret (BURKE) DOUTHAT.

The father is of Scotch-Irish origin, and was born in 1816, in Fincastle,

Va., and when a youth began learning the blacksmith's trade, which he

mastered, and at which he worked for over fifteen years.  He then began

manufacturing wagons and plows, but for the past twenty-five years has been

engaged in manufacturing boots and shoes.  The mother is of German descent,

and was born in Virginia in 1818.  Eleven children blessed their union, ten

of whom are living.  Robert was born in 1844, and at the age of nine years

began learning the shoe-maker's trade.  In 1867 he left the paternal roof,

and came to Fayetteville, where he continued working at his trade.  October

27, 1867, he wedded Mary Ann NOBLETT, who was born in Tennessee, in 1844.

In 1872 Robert and his brother, William B.*, established a boot and shoe

shop in Fayetteville, continuing until 1884, when David G. was taken into

partnership.  In 1873 William was elected postmaster of the city, and his

brothers, Robert and David, became sole proprietors.  They are good

workmen, and have been fairly successful in their business.  They are

stanch Republicans in politics, Robert casting his first presidential vote

for U. S. Grant and David for R. B. Hayes.  David was born in Virginia, in

1853 and, like his brother, learned the shoe-maker's trade, and left home

when quite young, coming to Fayetteville.  In August, 1875, he married

Susan D. BELL, daughter of James H. BELL.  Mrs. DOUTHAT was born in 1855,

and has borne four children:  Robert H., John F., Margaret and David G.



*see separate biography



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