DOOLEY, Alvah - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Rev. AH Dooley was born in Shelby Co KY April 26, 1829. His parents moved to Parke County, Ind when he was but 10. He was converted to Christ atthe age of 20, united with the Baptist church iin august 1850 preached his first sermon in Goshen Batpist Church near Judson, Ind in July 1853 was ordained to the gospel ministery Aug 2, 1854. He was married to Miss Mary Connelly April 8, 1852. This good wife preceded him to the glory world, Jan 1, 1907. Having no children of their own they reared two foster daughters, Mrs. Elvina York and Mrs. Sadie Lanning. The ties of love that has bound these foster parents and children together all these years were no less than are the ties of filial kinship. In 1854 Brother and Sister Dooley moved to Boone Co IN and his first pastorate was at Elizabille where he faithfully served 12 years. He has served as pastor 19 different churches in the following associations: Indianapolis; Logansport, Judson, Whitelick, Monticello and Freedom. In these years he has baptized 412 converts, while thousands of lives have been helped by his ministry. Brother Dooley was a man that stood in character, habits, ideals and in the whole of life, high above any and everything narrow, selfish and unbecoming a chrisian gentleman. Aong his brethren in the gospel ministry he was a constant inspiration. The last years of his life were no less useful than the fruitful years of middle life. He remained cheerful active and helpful until the last moment of life. On leaving the casket in which lay the remain sof his good wife he said tenderly: "Good bye, Mary, soon I'll be with you." And thus in less than two years his promise was realized. Brother Dooley died 3 weeks of illness and intense suffering on Nov 8 at 2 o'clock a.m. 1908; age 79 year s76 months 2 days. Thus closes a life which has blessed the world wide the riches legacy that men ever leave. Blessed be his dear emory. A brief service was held at the residence of Enos Lanning in Rockville at 8:15 Monday monring. Rev. Wm. B. Chancellor offering prayer and Rev. Vancleave and Fuson assising in the other service. The regular funeral services were held at Parkersburg church, Rev. SK Fuson delivering the funeral sermon and Rev. WH VanCleave assisting. Interment at Mt. Moriah