Dougherty Genealogy & History
Dougherty is a surname of Irish extraction. Dougherty family history indicates that the name was originally O'Dochartaigh, derived from the Gaelic word "dochartach" which means obstructive, hurtful, or not loving. It is a genealogical name and indicates that the bearer is a descendant of Dochartach. Dougherty genealogy shows many spelling variations, such as Doherty, Doharty, Dockharty, and even MacDevitt. The Dougherty family motto, "ar Ndutcas", meaning "our heritage", was believed to have originally been a battle cry. Famous people with versions of this surname include actress Shannen Doherty of the television series "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills 90210".
Dougherty Birth Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| A Dolores Dougherty | -- --, 1929 | August 27,2004 | PA |
| B Adele Dougherty | -- --, 1919 | October 6,2005 | MD |
| C Austin Dougherty | -- --, 1921 | February 28,1998 | MN |
| D Eileen Dougherty | -- --, 1925 | July 18,2006 | RI |
Dougherty Death Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| E William Dougherty | -- --, 1930 | March 31,2003 | Dayton,OH |
| F Jerome Dougherty | -- --, 1919 | March 19,2001 | Pylesville,MD |
| Gail Dougherty | -- --, 1939 | November 7,2001 | Concord,CA |
| H Allen Dougherty | -- --, 1906 | August ,1981 | Fort Lauderdale,FL |
Dougherty Marriage Records
| Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
| Dennis Dougherty | Peggy Nowak | June 4,1979 | Wake, NC |
| Edward Dougherty | Susan Leigh | October 10,1998 | Wake, NC |
| James Dougherty | Sallie Lemons | November 28,1966 | Wake, NC |
| Patrick Dougherty | Teresa Dealy | March 29,1974 | Wake, NC |
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