Peter Enders Doty
Peter E Doty
Peter E Doty was born in New York in May 1826, and was, at the time of his death, aged 88 years, 2 months and 16 days. On April 5th 1851 united in marriage to Rhoda C Webster, who survives him; to this union there were born 5 children; Andrew, James, Mary, Frank and Rhoda, two of whom James and Mary, preceded their father to the grave. He came to Wisconsin in 1861, settling at Rhode’s Corners, now Medina. When his country called for volunteers to preserve the Union, he enlisted in Company E, 42nd Wisconsin Infantry and served until he was honorably discharged on account of disability; he shortly afterwards moved to the town of Dupont and became a genuine pioneer; he was 24 miles from the nearest store and there were only two other settlers in that territory. About 17 years ago (he) moved to Tigerton and in 1904 came to Hawkins, residing here until his death.
Peter E Doty was a man of strong character and convictions. He was of that rugged honesty so often found in the pioneers of our country; as a young man he united with the Methodist church and for about 60 years was a devout Christina; he died full in faith of the power of Christ to save. A good Christian, a loving husband and loyal citizen, he had earned the love and respect of all, and to him it was given in full measure.
The Reporter 25 Jul 1914
Peter E Doty
Enlisted as Cpl 42 Wis Inf Co E on 30 Aug 1864 at Union, Wis
Mustered out as Sgt 42 Wis Inf Co E on 7 Jun 1865
Time Served 9m 8d
Born 4 May 1826 in Westerville, Oneida Co. NY
Died 20 Jul 1914 in Hawkins, Rusk Co. WI
Spouse Rhonda Clark Webster m 5 Apr 1851
Parents Rev James Doty and Deborah Haines
Children James, Andrew, Mary Ann, Franklin and Rhonda
Burial At his time it is uncertain. There was a GAR Standard next to his son's first wife's gravestone at Greenleaf in Marion
Pension
