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Campbell, California, July 29, 1916. She was a teacher for many years and was much interested in church activities. Her ancestry was Scotch-Irish.

Mr. Donaldson attended the public schools of Cumminsville, a rural school in Boone County, and the Albion High School. He was a student at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture for a term. For the past 30 years he has been prominent in the production of Shorthorn cattle and Percheron horses, and has been the outstanding leader of Boone County in farm organizations.

He served as director of the Albion Livestock Shipping Association from 1909 until 1928, and was president of that organization for eight years. He has been director and trustee of the Albion Elevator Company since 1910, and was director of the Boone County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company for several years prior to 1925. He was one of the organizers of the Boone County Farm Bureau of which he is now president, and is the leader of the Boone County All Breeds Baby Beef Club, formerly known as the Boone County Shorthorn Calf Club.

An article in the Nebraska Farmer, which gives a brief resume of Mr. Donaldson's life and achievements, states that perhaps his most constructive work has been with the management and organization of 4-H Clubs in Boone County. He is a member of the First Methodist Church of Albion, and was a director of his local school board for 15 years. Recently he was elected to membership in the Nebraskaua Society.

Mr. Donaldson is one of the 1928 Master Farmers of Nebraska and is an active member in the Master Farmer Club. During the World War he was awarded a medal for service in Liberty loan drives. His hobby is boys' and girls' club work. He is a Democrat.

On March 8, 1905, he was united in marriage with Frances Sophronia Porter at Albion. Mrs. Donaldson, who is a leader in girls clubs and is president of the Mount Pleasant Homemakers Club, was born at Grove Creek, Iowa, May 10, 1883. She is the daughter of John F. and Mary Ellen (Houston) Porter.

They have four children, Ellen, born May 28, 1906, who was graduated from the home economics department of the University of Nebraska in 1930, and who is assistant county agent of Burt County, Nebraska. In 1928 she was awarded a $250 cash prize with the distinction of being the champion 4-H Club leader in her community. Charles F., born December 5, 1908, is a farmer near Albion. Dorothy, born January 18, 1912, was a member of the R Busy Needle Workers and won first prize at the Nebraska State Fair in 1928, having made the best complete costume. The costume was then exhibited at he National Club Congress in Chicago, and won third prize. In 1928 she showed the first prize 4-H Club Shorthorn heifer at the Nebraska State Fair and was a member of the Baby Beef Club of 1929. Roy W. was born May 9, 1914. Residence: Albion.

Margaret Hitchcock Doorly

Margaret Hitchcock Doorly was born at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, May 31, 1884, the daughter of Gilbert Monell Hitchcock and Jessie (Crounse) Hitchcock. Her father, long a Nebraska leader, was born at Omaha, September 18, 1859. In 1885 he established the Omaha Evening World, and in 1889 purchased the Morning Herald which he consolidated with the former as the World Herald, of which he has since been publisher. He served as a member of the United States congress and later was United States senator.

Her mother was born at Fort Plain, New York, July 12, 1862, and died at Washington, District of Columbia, May 8, 1925. She was the daughter of Lorenzo Crounse, former governor of Nebraska, judge of the Nebraska Supreme Court, and assistant treasurer of the United States. She was a talented pianist.

Mrs. Doorly has been prominent in social circles and welfare activities at Omaha for many years. On September 6, 1904, her marriage to Henry Doorly was solemnized at Omaha. Mr. Doorly, who was born at Barbados, British West Indies, November 9, 1879, is the business manager for the World Herald. They have three children: Katherine, born June 27, 1905, who married Dr. Richard H. Young; Gilbert, born July 8, 1907; and Margaret, born November 5, 1913. Mrs. Doorly is affiliated with the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Omaha. She resides at Fairacres. Residence: Omaha.

H. B. Dopf

H. B. Dopf, banker, was born in Rockport, Missouri, October 4, 1886, son of John D. and Mary (Burnett) Dopf.

The father was born in Germany, and was the editor of the first Republican newspaper in northwestern Missouri, the founder of the first bank in Atchison County, Missouri, and the founder of the Northwestern Missouri Press Association.

Mr. Dopf attended the high school at Roekport, Missouri, and was later a student at Columbia University. In 1904 he was associated with Swift and Company at St. Joseph, and in 1905 the Blanchard Livestock Commission Company of St. Joseph. In 1907 he was assistant postmaster at Rockport and in 1908 assistant postmaster at Fullerton, Nebraska. In 1910 he was associated with a furniture and undertaking establishment at Fullerton, and from 1912-14 was a traveling salesman. From 1918 until 1921 he was editor of the Wolbach Messenger and the Blaine County Booster. Since 1921 he has been president of the Farmers State Bank of Brule and engaged in the insurance and farm loan business.

He was first married to Florence Kern, who died at Wolbach, Nebraska, November 19, 1918. There are two children of this marriage, Robert Wade, born March 19, 1916; and Mary Louise, born July 30, 1918. His second marriage was to Flossie Stafford, of Brule.

During the World War Mr. Dopf was active in all civilian projects. He is a member of the Nebraska State Bankers Association, the Red Cross, the Elks, the Nebraskana Society, and the Parent Teachers Association. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, baseball, football, skating and swimming. His hobbies are reading, mechanics, building, and lawns. Residence: Brule.

John Harrison Doran

John Harrison Doran was born at Beaver, Iowa, August 6, 1888, the son of Thomas Henry and Ettie Eiiza (Satterlee) Doran. His father, who for over 30 years was a banker and lumberman, was a livestock and land owner, and served as state representative in Nebraska; he was prominent in all civic affairs and in state politics until his death at Burwell, Nebraska, August 25, 1925. His mother died at Burwell in 1906.

Mr. Doran was graduated from the Burwell High School in 1905, attended the Kearney Military Academy, and was a student at the Lincoln Business College. He served as partner in the Burwell Hardware Company, 1905-07, was connected with the Cram Lumber Company, 1907-10, was a partner in the lumber firm of Doran, Johnson & Troxell, 1911-26, and was active in the Farmers Bank at Burwell, 1916-19, being vice president from 1917 to 1919. He owns a garage at Burwell and holds extensive land and stock interests there. Mr. Doran is president of the Western Finance Company.

He is a member and former director of the Commercial Club, is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. Mr. Doran was one of the organizers

of the Nebraska Big Rodeo, of which he is vice president and arena director, and is serving as director of the Rodeo Association of America, an organization with headquarters in California. During the World War he served in loan drives and was a member of the local advisory board at Burwell.

On May 10, 1916, he married Jessamine Agnes Flynn at North Platte, Nebraska. Their children are: Jack, born December 29, 1917; Tom, born December 5, 1918; Dorothy, born August 6, 1921; Elinor, born October 12, 1922; Bob, born March 22, 1924; and Billy, born June 19, 1925. Residence: Burwell.

Dayton Henry Dorn

Dayton Henry Dorn, merchant, was born at Big Spring, Nebraska, April 22, 1905, son of Frank and Kate Rodella (Henry) Dorn.

The father was born at Weisbaden, Germany, in May, 1862, and came to America about 1880 as a day laborer. At the present time he is an extensive landowner, the operator of a general store, and a lumber and grain elevator business. His wife, Kate, was born in Macatine, Iowa, March 17, 1878, and is active in church organizations and the Eastern Star. Her grandparents came to the United States from County Tyrone, Ireland.

Upon his graduation from rural high school in 1922 Mr. Dorn entered the University of Nebraska where he was awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1926. While there he was secretary of Pi Kappa Phi. At the present time he is in business with his father.

On June 11, 1930, he was married to Virginia Ellis McCoy at North Platte. She was born at Thomson, Illinois, November 5, 1909, of Scotch-Irish descent.

Mr. Dorn is a Republican. He is affiliated with the Big Spring Methodist Episcopal Church, and is an 18th degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an executive officer of the Big Spring Rifle Club at the present time and a member of the Big Spring Golf Club. His hobbies are shooting and golf. During the late war he was a member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Nebraska. Residence: Big Spring. (Photograph in Album).

William Henry Dorrance

William Henry Dorrance, one of Omaha's leading citizens, was born on a farm near Tobias, Fillmore County, Nebraska, March 5, 1880. His father, Frank Bird Dorrance was born at Seotts, Michigan, October 1, 1854, and is now a retired farmer. He is descended from French Huguenots who came to Jamestown, Virginia, the first, a clergyman, coming in 1607. Frank B. Dorrance married Harriet Catherine McLeod, a native of New York, born April 26, 1863. Her parents came from Edinburgh, Scotland, and settled in New York. She died at Fort Crook, Nebraska, May 26, 1904.

Until he was twelve years of age William Henry Dorrance was educated in rural country schools, and then entered the elementary school at Tobias. He was graduated from Tobias High School in 1898, when he came to Omaha. In order to secure his commercial education it was necessary for him to work his way, carrying papers and washing dishes in a restaurant for his meals and sleeping in a funeral establishment at night. Through this connection he studied embalming, and later entered the business which he has made his life work.

In 1900 he entered the office of the superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad as stenographer, and in the fall of that year was promoted to time keeper of train and engine men. On December 30, 1901, he resigned to engage in business. On July 1, 1901, together with E. F. Brailey, he organized the firm of Brailey and Dorrance, Funeral Directors. The business was conducted as a partnership until April 1, 1922, when Mr. Dorrance became sole owner. He is also secretary and member of the board of directors of the Platinum Metals Corporation.

He was married to Mae Mary Robinson at Council Bluffs, Iowa, November 27, 1902. Mrs. Dorrance was born at Ashland, Nebraska, February 8, 1879. There were two children of the marriage, both of whom died in childhood: William H., Jr., born March 8, 1905; who died January 31, 1911; and Gretchen, born March 1, 1907, who died February 8, 1911.

Mr. Dorrance has always been active in professional organizations. He was president of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association in 1909; president of the State Embalmers Examining Board 1928, 29, 30 and 31; and president of The Conference of Embalmers Examining Board of the United States, Inc., 1930-31. A member of the Chamber of Commerce, he is on the advisory committee of the Funeral Service Bureau of America.

During the World War he served on loan drives committees of the Chamber of Commerce. He attends Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. His fraternal organizations include the Elks, Moose, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Masons, in which he is a member of the Knights Templar and Shrine bodies. His hobby is mechanics. Residence: Omaha.

Francis Patrick Dorsey

Francis P. Dorsey was born at Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, September 15, 1867, the son of Patrick and Sarah Jane (McCuster) Dorsey. His father, who was born at Columbus, Ohio, in 1820, and died at Grantsville, January 10, 1902, was a lumberman. His mother was born at Mount Savidge, Maryland, in 1829, and died at Grantsville, May 15, 1884.

Dr. Dorsey, who has been a practicing physician in Cedar County for the past 35 years, was graduated from the Grantsville High School, and received his M. D. degree at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, 1895. He was a student at Notre Dame and the University of Maryland. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, the Cedar County Medical Society, the Nebraska State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. He is a member of the Country Club. His hobbies are reading and the study of chemistry.

During the World War he served as captain in the United States Medical Corps. He is a Democrat, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society.

His marriage was solemnized at Sioux City, Iowa, February 2, 1902, when he married Sarah Louise Larch. Mrs. Dorsey, who is a musician, was born at Yankton, South Dakota, in 1880; her ancestry is German. They have four children: Francis P., born February, 1903; Louise, born 1906, who married H. McCochrane; James, born 1911; and Donald, born 1912. Francis is a physican who was graduated from the medical department of Northwestern University in 1927. Residence: Hartington.

Charles Lloyd Dort

Charles Lloyd Dort was born at Burchard, Nebraska, January 18, 1884. His father, John Charles Dort, who is a lawyer, was born near Delavan, Wisconsin, December 28, 1857, and is a member of the Dort family who settled in New York in 1600, several of whom were active in the Revolution.

Catherine J. Lloyd, mother of Lloyd, was born at Toulon, Illinois, the daughter of Stephen and Phoebe Jane Lloyd. Ancestors on the maternal side came from Wales to Pennsylvania, and paternal ancestors were early residents of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Her brother, James

Darsie Lloyd, is the father of Harold Lloyd, the famous moving picture star.

Graduated from Pawnee City Academy in 1902, Charles Lloyd Dort taught in a country school and then entered the University of Nebraska. In 1908 he received his Bachelor of Laws degree and completed five years of a six year course. He received a letter in baseball and is a member of Beta Theta Pi.

Admitted to the bar in June, 1908, Lloyd Dort practiced in Kansas City from 1909-1917, where he was assistant counsel for two interurban railways and several investment companies. At the close of the World War he formed a law partnership with Jean B. Cain at Falls City, which was most harmonious, and which was not dissolved until November 1, 1929. In March of that year he debated Clarence A. Darrow of Chicago, at the Liberty Theatre in Lincoln.

Except for his residence in Kansas City, Mr. Dort has lived in Nebraska all his life. In politics he is a Republican, and from 1920 to 1929 was assistant attorney general of Nebraska. He was Commissioner of Insurance and Securities of Nebraska for more than a year, and in his first year was made a member of the executive committee of the National Convention of Insurance Commissioners, an unusual honor.

On January 1, 1907, he was married to Elizabeth Mabel McCready at Pawnee City. Mrs. Dort, who was born at Pawnee City, died at Lincoln on September 23, 1921. She was of Scotch, French and German ancestry, her father, the Reverend Robert J. McCready, D. D., having been a pioneer minister in Nebraska. She is a descendant of the noted actor, McCready.

Of this marriage there are two children: Mignon, born August 18, 1908, and Douglas, born October 27, 1915.

Mr. Dort volunteered for war service, and entered as a private in the 3rd Battalian, Company 2, Infantry Officers Training School. He was active in wartime speeches and drives until Officers Training School opened for him. He is a member of the American Legion and the Forty and Eight, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Nebraska State and Lancaster County Bar Associations, the Elks and the First Christian Church of Lincoln. His favorite sports are fishing and golf, while his hobby is reading. At the present time Mr. Dort is engaged in the practice of law in Lincoln, giving much attention to insurance law and insurance cases. Residence: Lincoln. (Photograph in Album).

John Charles Dort

On December 28, 1857, John Charles Dort was born rear Delavan, Wisconsin. He is the son of Charles and Ada Cordelia (Pattyson) Dort, the former of whom, a farmer and business man, was born at Belfast, New York, August 13, 1833. Charles Dort's ancestors came to America in 1660. He was a cripple, and was twice rejected for military service in the Civil War. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a singer of note. His death occurred at Cawker City, Kansas, on February 1, 1908. His father, John Dort the, first, was born in New Hampshire, January 1, 1805.

Ada Pattyson, mother of John Charles Dort, was educated in public schools and academies in New York State. Of distinguished ancestry, she was an educator and church worker of much prominence. Her father, who was English, was a veteran of the Mexican War. In his family were many outstanding characters, most of whom were public officials, school executives and teachers. Mrs. Dort was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, December 17, 1836, and died at her home near Pawnee City on November 2, 1882.

As a farmer boy, John Charles Dort taught a country school, after which he entered the mercantile business, remaining seventeen years He was admitted to the practice of law in Nebraska by the first board of examiners for admission in 1895, and has been active in practice in the courts of Nebraska, Colorado, and other state and federal courts.

Mr. Dort, who has lived in Nebraska 68 years, is vitally interested in farming and agriculture conditions in Nebraska. During the World War he took an active part in patriotic work, the sale of bonds, three minute speeches and presenting questionnaires.

He was married to Catherine Jane Lloyd at Burchard, Nebraska, March 20, 1883. Mrs. Dort was of Welsh descent on both sides of her family, the only aunt of Harold Lloyd, famous screen star. Born at Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1858, she was the only daughter of Stephen and Phoebe J. Lloyd. She was active in church and club work, and above all was a homemaker. One son, Charles Lloyd, a lawyer, veteran of the World War, member of the American Legion, the Christian Church, and other organizations, was born January 18, 1884. He was for nine years assistant attorney general of Nebraska, and later served as state insurance commissioner. He married Elizabeth Mabel McCready.

John Charles Dort was a country town postmaster under President Harrison, and for nearly 10 years was county attorney of Pawnee County. He is a member of the Commercial Law League of America, the American, Nebraska State, Lancaster and Pawnee County Bar Associations. His various other memberships include the Modern Woodmen of America, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Nebraska State Historical Society. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Royal Arch, Knights Templar and Shrine bodies of Masonry, and the Eastern Star, and is an elder and member of the official board of the Christian Church. Residence: Pawnee City. (Photograph in Album).

Harry Edward Dorwart

One of the younger members of the medical profession of Dawson County, is Harry Edward Dorwart, who is engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Overton. He was born at Friend, Nebraska, March 13, 1903, the son of Daniel C. and Anna I. (Reilly) Dorwart. His father, who was a dentist, was born at Friend, October 5, 1873, and died there, May 4, 1930. His mother, who was born at Peoria, Illinois, October 15, 1873, is the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Breen) Reilly, natives of County Cork, Ireland.

Dr. Dorwart was graduated from the Friend High School in 1921, was a student at the University of Nebraska, 1921-23, and in 1927 received the M. D. degree at Creighton University where he was president of Phi Chi. He has practiced his profession at Overton since 1927, with the exception of the two and one half years, 1927 to 1930, he spent in Cleveland, Ohio, in post graduate work, majoring in surgery, and is active in community affairs there. He holds membership in the Lions Club, the Dawson County Medical Society, the Nebraska State Medical Society, and the Country Club of Lexington, Nebraska.

He is a member of the Nebraskana Society and is affiliated with Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Elm Creek, Nebraska. Among his favorite recreations are: football; hunting; fishing; reading; and flower gardening.

Dr. Dorwart married Emily May Waters at Omaha, Nebraska, October 7, 1931. Mrs. Dorwart was born at Westerville, Nebraska, August 27, 1907, the daughter of W. W. and Stella (Brown) Waters, of Lexington. Residence: Overton.

Edward Adolph Dosek

Edward Adolph Dosek was born December 1, 1898, in Wahoo, Nebraska, the son of Wencil Frank Dosek and Frances (Ceck) Dosek. His father was born in Bohemia, and was postmaster in Dwight, Nebraska, at which

time he was vice president of the Postmaster's Association. Mrs. Dosek was born in Bohemia.

Mr. Dosek attended the Dwight High School, the Fremont Normal College and the University of Nebraska, professional State Teacher's Certificate (sic).

His marriage to Philomena Catherine Kabourek took place in Dwight, November 25, 1919. She was born April 29, 1898, in Brainard, Nebraska. Their children are Edwin Francis, born October 9, 1921, Rita Marie born November 26 1923, Jerome, born March 14, 1925, and Marie Alice, August 30, 1929.

Edward Dosek taught in rural school four years and in the Dwight schools two years. He is affiliated with the immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Dosek is secretary of the Ulysses Commercial Club and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Ulysses.

Charles William Doty

Charles W. Doty was born at Darlington, Wisconsin, June 6, 1861, the son of George Doty. His father died at Camp Randall, Madison County, Wisconsin, in 1861, and his mother died at Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Dr. Doty, who has been a physician and surgeon at Beaver Crossing since 1888, received his high school education at Darlington, and later attended Rush Medical College in Chicago, where he was graduated in 1888. In connection with his medical practice, he has been connected with the drug business at Beaver Crossing for many years.

He served as coroner of Seward County for some time, was state senator from both Seward and Butler counties for 12 years, and for the past 40 years has been United Slates Pension Examiner. During the World War he was active in Liberty loan drives, acted as chairman of the Four Minute Men, and took part in Red Cross work.

Dr. Doty is a member of the Nebraska State Medical Society, the Seward County Medical Society, and the Beaver Crossing Chamber of Commerce. He is a Mason and an Odd Fellow, and is affiliated with the Democratic party.

He was married to Jane Caroline Schreiter at Darlington, June 4, 1891. Mrs. Doty, who was born at Darlington, October 26, 1864, is of German and English descent. They have two children: Helen S., born July 8, 1895, who married Roscoe E. Shutt; and David A., born December 24, 1900, who married Alice O'Brien. Helen is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, where she held membership in Delta Gamma and the Mortar Board. David is a physician and surgeon at Denver, Colorado, and is also a graduate of the University of Nebraska. Residence: Beaver Crossing.

Howard McGregor Doty

Howard McGregor Doty, assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Hastings, was born at Trumbull, Nebraska, March 8, 1897, and has resided in Adams County all his life. He is the son of Charles and Mary Lytel (McGregor) Doty, both of whom are living. Charles Doty was born in Piano, Illinois, July 31, 1862, of Holland Dutch and English descent, and is a farmer. His wife, who was born, at Iowa City, Iowa, April 6, 1868, is of Scotch and English descent.

Educated in School District No. 59 of Adams County, Nebraska, Mr. Doty was graduated from Hastings High School in 1915, and immediately entered the employ of the First National Bank. He has advanced through various positions to that of assistant cashier of that organization.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Jane Matticks at Hastings on October 18, 1928. Mrs. Doty, who was born at Ridge Farm, Illinois, May 3, 1900, is of Welsh extraction. They have no children. Mr. Doty is a Republican. He was a private in the Air Service of the Regular United States Army during the war period, and is a member of the American Legion.

Active in the civic and fraternal life of his city, Mr. Doty is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club, the Red Cross, the Elks and the Masons. in the last mentioned he is a member of all branches except 32nd degree Masonry. Mr. Doty's religious affiliation is with the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hobby is reading. Residence: Hastings.

James Mouton Doty

James Mouton Doty retired farmer and banker, and one of Stanton County's foremost citizens, was born on the farm of his father in Iowa, December 6, 1857. He is the son of Luther and Mary (Hillborn) Doty, the former a teacher and successful farmer. Luther Doty was born in Riehiand County, Ohio, August 15, 1826, of Scotch-Irish and Dutch ancestry, and died at Pilger, October 2, 1895. Mary, his wife, died in 1880.

After attending public school, Mr. Doty engaged in farming. He is serving as vice president of the Farmer's National Bank and a member of its board of directors. A Democrat, he was unsuccessful candidate for the state legislature, and has been chairman of the local school board twenty successive terms. His religious affiliation is with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mr. Doty's ancestry is traced to the Mayflower, and he is eligible to the Sons of the American Revolution. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and in recognition of his activities toward the advancement of his community he has been awarded life membership in The Nebraskana Society.

On January 26, 1881. Mr. Doty was married to Nettie M. Simpson at Shelby, Iowa. Mrs. Doty was born in Clinton County, Iowa, December 6, 1861, and died at Pilger, July 6, 1931. She was of French, Irish and English descent. To them were born five children four of whom are living: Ivan, born March 31, 1882, married Cythia Rhudy, and died June 2, 1927; Glen, born January 13, 1891, married Fern Nellor; Lloyd, born April 23, 1892, married Lovina Snyder; Elta, born September 5, 1894 married Kile R. Martin; and Elna, born February 6, 1900, married Grant A. Lothrop. Residence: Pilger.

Frank Ellis Doud

Born at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, July 25, 1864, Frank Ellis Doud is the son of John Fletcher and Lovisa Bickwell (Ellis) Doud. His father, who was a student, scholar, and teacher, was born at North Hero, Vermont, April 2, 1824, and for a number of years engaged in farming; he died at Plattsmouth. His mother, who was a teacher and musician, was born at Potsdam, New York, September 12, 1826, and died at Plattsmouth, September 1, 1890. She was graduated from the Miss Willard Seminary at Poughkeepsie, New York, and later was a governess in South Carolina.

Mr. Doud attended the Plattsmouth High School, and for two years was a contributor on the Franklin County Tribune at Bloomington, Nebraska, where he resided. For the past 16 years he has served as president of the Bloomington Equity Exchange. Politically, he is a Democrat.

He was married to Minnie Carroll at Shenandoah, lowa, in September, 1890. Mrs. Doud, whose ancestry is Scotch and Irish, was born at Decatur, Illinois, in 1868. To them were born four children: Ralph, who married Kate Miller of Plattsmouth; Keitha, who married Charles Swanda, of Chicago; Wayne, who married Vera Helfrich, of Bloomington; and Ruth, who married Carl Osterbehr, of Franklin. Residence: Bloomington.

John Edward Dougherty

John Edward Dongherty, lawyer at York, Nebraska, has been a resident of this state all his life. He was born at York, February 11, 1899, the son of John and Julia Hanna (Hayes) Dougherty. His mother was born at Peoria, Illinois, August 23, 1859, and died at York, June 12, 1927.

Mr. Dougherty was graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1918, was a student at St. Mary's College in the art department for a time, and received the LL. B. degree at Creighton University in 1927. He was editor-in-chief of Creighton literary publications, was class president in 1926, and held membership in Alpha Sigma Tau and Gamma Eta Gamma, legal fraternity. He was awarded an honor key.

Since his admission to the bar in 1927, Mr. Dougherty has been engaged in legal practice at York where he is a member of the York Rotary Club, the Commercial Club, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, The Nebraskana Society, and the Elks. In 1918 he was a member of the Student Army Training Corps at St. Mary's College.

He was united in marriage with Lola Esther Brooks at Omaha, on November 20, 1930. Mrs. Dougherty, who was a private secretary before her marriage, was born at Grand Island, January 16, 1904, and died at York, September 19, 1930. Mr. Dougherty's recreations include hunting, camping, fishing and golfing. He is a Democrat. Residence: York.

Mattie Marguerite Douglas

Maltie M. Douglas, clubwoman and community worker of Cass County, Nebraska, was born at New Virginia, Iowa, June 12, 1866. She is the daughter of George W. and Letticia (Irwin) Hylton. Her father, a merchant and farmer, was born in Hendrix County, Indiana, September 22, 1837, and died at Elmwood, Nebraska, September 12, 1923. He is descended from English and French ancestors.

Her mother, a teacher and housewife, was born of Presbyterian Scotch-Irish parents at Ballybay, Ireland, April 9, 1841, and died at Elmwood, February 19, 1923.

Mrs. Douglas has spent her adult years in social service, political activity, and community club work. In 1901, she was graduated from Weeping Water Academy, and later attended Doane College, at Crete, and the normal college in Lincoln, earning her way. For several years she taught in the public schools, and has held many offices in the local clubs and churches. She served as county and precinct chairman of the Republican party, and as committee-woman for this organization. She has taken part in several home talent plays in her church; is a painter of some ability, having won several prizes at state fairs; and was recently elected president of the Cass County Federation of Woman's Club. A member of the Elmwood library board, her aim is service to her community.

On June 20, 1894, she was united in marriage with George H. Douglas, at Elmwood. Dr. Douglas, who is a physician and surgeon, is a graduate of Washington University, St. Louis.

Born at Clayton, Illinois, June 30, 1863, he is a descendant of the Revolutionary War soldier, Joseph Douglas, who came to Rockingham County, Virginia, from Scotland. Three children were born to this marriage, two of whom are deceased. Leland Dwight, was born July 31, 1897, and died October 3, 1909. Jamie Irwin was born May 13, 1910, and died November 28, 1911. Ellen Marie, who was born June 6, 1906, is a graduate of Wesleyan University, at Lincoln, and was married to Dr. T. A. Pitts, of Columbia, South Carolina, September 7, 1928. A niece of Dr. Douglas, Alma L. Murray, has lived in their home since her early childhood. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and is principal of the high school at Campbell, Nebraska.

Mrs. Douglas has lived in Nebraska for 39 years. She is a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Rebekahs, and the Royal Neighbors. She is affiliated with the Meth- (sic)

Mrs. Douglas has lived in Nebraska for 49 years. She (sic) odist Episcopal Church of Elmwood. She has served as a reporter for one Lincoln and one Omaha paper for a number of years. Her hobbies are painting and dramatics. She is a Republican. Residence: Elmwood.

William James Douglas

William James Douglas, prominent physician and surgeon, was born at Pekin, Maryland, August 6, 1878, and has resided in Nebraska for the past forty-two years.

His father, William J. Douglas, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and died at Leadville, Colorado, in 1876. He came to the United States, settling in Maryland in 1856. He was prominent in public affairs. His wife, Catherine Reid, was born in London, England, and died at Omaha, February, 1927. Her ancestry was Irish and English.

Dr. Douglas attended the public schools of Omaha and was graduated from high school there in 1896. In 1900 he received the degree of Bachelor of Medicine from the Nebraska State University, and since that time has been in active practice. A Republican, he has served as mayor of Atkinson several terms, and as councilman eight terms. He is chairman of the Holt County Red Cross, and surgeon at the Atkinson General Hospital.

His marriage to Anna May Campbell was solemnized at Atkinson, Nebraska. Mrs. Douglas was born at ONeill, Nebraska, January 16, 1887, of Irish descent. They have one daughter, Cathryn D., born October 29, 1905, who is married to David Adler of Evanstown, Illinois. She is a graduate of Duchesne College at Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska and the Washington University, St. Louis.

During the World War Dr. Douglas held the rank of captain in the medical section of the United States Army, attached to the 86th Infantry, 18th Division. He was also a Four Minute speaker and a member of the Advisory Council. At the present time he is a member of the Reserve Officers Association, and is a major and executive officer of the 123rd General Hospital of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Among his professional organizations are the American, the Nebraska State, and Elkhorn Valley Medical Societies. He is counsellor of the Nebraska State Medical Society. He is a member of the Lions Club at Atkinson, the Elks, Knights of Columbus, Woodmen of the World, and Modern Woodmen of America. His hobby is the promotion of civic welfare. His favorite sport is golf. Residence: Atkinson. (Photograph on Page 341).

William Arthur Dowding

Born at Seward, Nebraska, January 19, 1888, William Arthur Dowding is the son of James Alfred and Emma Sarah (Roberts) Dowding. His father, who was a jeweler and watch maker, was born at Red Hill, England, May 19, 1848, and is still living; he came to this country in the late 1860's from England. His mother, who was a devout church worker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, was born at Westhope, England, on May 30, 1858, and died at Seward, January 31, 1930.

Mr. Dowding attended the public schools at Seward and in 1907 was graduated from the high school there. He was prominent in dramatics in high school, was president of the senior class, and is a member of various municipal and fraternal bands at Seward. He is active in swimming and was examiner for the American Red Cross in life saving.

After graduation from high school Mr. Dowding became connected with the office work of his county

WILLIAM JAMES DOUGLAS, M. D.

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