This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mkbiddy Surnames: Doherty, Cantwell, Farrington, Maher, Hegland Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.lesueur/824/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anent the death of Hugh Doherty who died Christmas Morning at Duluth, his home for the past 22 years, of which mention was made last week, we learn that he died of Bright's disease. He was a native of Ireland, born in the county of Tyrone on June 21, 1943*, and with his parents came to America when he was 2 years old. He lived in this county until his removal to Duluth, and was married here to Hannah Maher, who with six children survives him. The children are, Frank, Mrs. A. M. Hegland, James, Hugh, and Alice of Duluth, and Mrs. Frank Farrington of Fergus Falls. Mrs. P. Cantwell of this city was his sister and Frank Doherty of St. Thomas and Patrick of Hibbing his surviving brothers. Mr. Doherty was a devout Catholic and his life was spent in serving God honestly and sincerely. When called he was fully prepared to answer and bid farewell to earth with hopes of a life lived here fitted for happiness beyond the grave. Le Sueur News, 4 January 1912 *He arrived on Ship Superior at the port of Philadelphia in April of 1847. The ship list says he was age 1. His death certificate 1911-MN-23348 gives his age as 65. His birth date is more likely 1845 or 1846. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.