OHN M. DOTY, a prosperous farmer and stock-raiser of Charleston, is the owner of a fine estate containing 155 acres of choice, well-improved land. He was born Dec. 20, 1844, in this township (for the history of his parents see sketch of Levi Doty). He passed his boyhood and youth on his father’s farm, receiving a good common-school education, and gaining practical experience in the details of farming. His marriage to Miss Mary E. D. Parker took place Nov. 13, 1864. She is the daughter of Fielding and Phebe (Hughes) Parker, and was born July 18, 1847, in Scott County, Ky. Her family is of English extraction.
After his marriage Mr. Doty settled on the farm where he now lives. His farm residence is pleasant and commodious; his land is valuable and well improved, and he gives special attention to the raising of high-graded stock. In 1866 he removed to Scott County, Ky., on account of his wife’s failing health, and engaged in farming there until 1869, when he returned to Coles County. His wife died Aug. 30, 1884. She was the mother of five children, three of whom are now living Ludie M., Chauncy R. and Bertie. Mr. Doty, like his father, is a Democrat in politics, and has served two terms as Supervisor.
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