Legislator Details

Image of Alfred James Doherty
Image Description:
Alfred J. Doherty, portrait from Nimmo, p.38

Alfred James Doherty
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/1/1856
City: New York City, NY
County: New York County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/24/1929
City: Clare, MI
County: Clare County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/27/1929
City: Clare, MI
County: Clare County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Cherry Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Alice B. Gleason in Belfast, NY, 7/11/1876; children: Floyd, Frank, Lida [or Lydia] (Bicknell)and Fred

Number of Children: 4

Background

Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, merchant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduated fron Genesee Seminary, Belfast, NY, 1874

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Michael and Mary Ann (Miley) Doherty. He move to Clare after graduating from school and worked all of the departments of a sawmill. In 1878, he became a clerk in a mercantile while studying to become a teacher. He taught for 3 years. While teaching, he opened an insurance office and iIn 1881, he started a hardware store. In 1892, he became involved with the Clare Woodenware Co. and was its general manager. He was active in the development of the Clare area and owned a farm there. He once held the position of president of the Farmer's Institute of Clare County and was president of the Clare Electric Light Co. He acted as local manager for the Michigan Bell Telephone Co.. He was a member of the local school board; the State Board of Agriculture, 1907-13; superintendent of the Michigan State Fair; Board of Trustees of Michigan State University from 1907-1919 and a Presidential Elector for Michigan in 1908. In 1920 and 1932, he was an alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan. In 1911, he became the owner of the Municipal Water, Light and Power Co. on Mackinac Island. He served as mayor of ClareMember of the Elks and the Knights of Pythias.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Third Legislature, 1905-1906
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Executive Business , Finance and Appropriations , Michigan Reformatory , State Affairs , Taxation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Clare
County of Residence Clare
District: 28
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Executive Business; and State Affairs
Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Railroads , Public Buildings , Cities and Villages , College of Mines , Insurance , State Affairs , State Library
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Clare
County of Residence Gladwin
District: 28
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance and Appropriations , Normal School at Marquette , Railroads , Rules and Joint Rules , Supplies and Expenses , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Clare
County of Residence Gladwin
District: 28
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Nimmo p. 38, includes portrait; men of Progress p.404, includes portrait; Manual 1905 p.740; PolGryd; MILegHdbk 1903 p.15; SeekMI; USCen 1880; Clare Sentinel 9/27/1929 p.1
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