Lorenzo C. Daugherty

LORENZO C. DAUGHERTY.

Judge Daugherty for near thirty years was one of the most prominent men in Boone County. He was the son of James and Francis Daugherty, who were citizens of Washington, Indiana, and where Lorenzo C. was born, April 5, 1820, and where he, in 1843, studied law. He became a citizen of Lebanon in 1844. He was married to Rachel Thornburg, August 31, 1839, who survives him and is pleasantly located in the east part of the city. Soon after Mr. D. arrived in Lebanon, he became a partner in the law business with Hon. W. B. Beach, now of Providence, Rhode Island, when they at once built up a good practice. Mr. D. was elected to the state legislature in 1847, serving several terms to the satisfaction of the people he represented. He was elected probate judge in 1853, serving until 1860 with honor to himself and the bench. He was for several years connected with the banks of Lebanon, serving as president and stockholder as well. In all his relations as a citizen of the county, both public and private, he acted well his part, acquiting [sic] himself with credit and honor, for over thirty years. He died October 29, 1876, in the prime of life and usefulness, loved and respected by all. In person he was of medium size, fair complexion, auburn hair, good features. He was elected to the above offices as a Democrat. During his active life he accumulated a handsome estate for his worthy help-mate in life and his children who were born to them, named as follows: Mary E., born September 10, 1840, married to C. P. Rodman; reside in Kansas City, Missouri. Zarilda, married to S. S. Daily, October, 1865. Ella, born July 28, 1851; married to E. T. Lane (druggist, Lebanon). Emma, born February 28, 1858; married to B. S. Higgins (prosecuting attorney). Curtis, born February 23, 1862, married to Hattie Hollingsworth, June 6, 1883; reside in Lebanon
 

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 9, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp 273-274.