The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-12-25
mmanicated
IN NEM0RIAHs.

IN MEM0HtAM.
DAUGHERTY-On the 9Th day Of December
1858 at his residence in Bedford, Pa. after brief
illness, Hon, William T Daugherty, aged 81
years months ard days
The subject Of this notice, whose age is as stated
above. was born in the borough Of Bedford, the
1st day Of August, 1911. He began his career
from the humber walks Of life-and the conspicu-
Gus part that he subsequently performed in its
"ftful drama is the writers apology for this fur
ther imperfect tribute TO bis memory. 1t is said,
that the story of every human life, if rightly told
may convey a lesson to those who survive. His
was an instance in which success was achieved
without the brilliant qualities, which the world
calls genius, but by what is better far, sound
Judgment, resolute purpose to pursue the right
and capacity to gather wisdom from experience.
Whilst quite young, as gather from his earliest
companions, he was remarked as boy OF great
assiduity, with clear, strong and vigorous mind
poor indeed and as it would seem, almost alone
he rose from the quiet walks Of life, that seemed
at FIRST to promise little hope of advancement to the
various positions of public eminence which he fill
ed before he died. Qttsgte SUae foTtHHae taber,
EVERY one is the architect of his own fortune,
seemed to be the motto upon which he lived and
acted and whether viewed as the young aspiring
merchant, judge, legislator, or private eiti-
zen, he was always seen moving among his fellow
men with manifestations Of constant respect for
their rights and their positions, and diss
tinguished by that constant Difference to other
which is always the characteristic Of excessive
modesty and available talents.
In 1913 he was put forward by his friends for the
position Of Associate Judge Of the several Courts of
the county, and the 25th ofFebruary Of that year
received the appointment and was commissioned
by David r. Porter, then Governor Of the State
.bv and with the advice and consent of the Sen
ate, - for the period Of FIVE years, to be computed
from the 7th day of February, 1913. On the 25th
Of February, 1913, he was again appointed to the
same position and received a commission, Ct that
date. signed by Francis r. Skunk, then Governor
70 hl1A fba anffin five
to be computed from that date In 1851, he was
nominated by the Democratic party as one OF their
candidates for the same position, and on the sec
ond Tuesday of October elected to the Office by
a majority considerably exceeding that of any
candidate upon the ticket. In 1888 he received
the nomination Of the same party as one Of their
candidates for the Legislature, in the district then
composed Of the counties Of Bedford, Cambria and
Fulton, and on the 18th Of October 1888, was duly
elected with a majority 1853 above that of his col
league for the same position. In 1891 he was re-
nominated by the same party, as one Of their can
ddates for the position, in the same district,
and was agaia elected, leading his ticket IN TINS
instance by majority OF lo49 votes
In 1851 he was appointed Revenue Commission
er for the 18th district of the State, composed Of
the counties Of Franklin, Fulton, Bedford aud
Somerset, under the Act of Assembly of 29th April,
a, D., 1874.
On the IIth day of February, A. D 1861, he
was admitted to practice law in the several courts
Of Bedford county. lie never engaged actively IN
the practice OF Lis profession, but seems to have
read rather for the reason suggested by Black
stone, THAT COM tent knowledge Of the laws
Of the land in which he lives is the proper accom-
plishment Of every gentleman and scholar" To
say of him that he performed his duties lDsLt in all
the positions he occupied is not enough. Firm,
but courteous, frank and fearless, Of high honor
and Irreproachable morals, he brought vigorous
intellect with varied and extensive information,
to the public councils and the ripe fruit Of his ex
perience joined to these endowments, gave con-
viction to his opinions and authority to his exam
pie. As legislator he was remarkable for his
quiet and unobtrusive, but active practical use
faiaess He was emphatieally business member
of ths House, and without ostentation, procured
the adoption Of more useful measures than many
who filled the public eye with greater exhibitions of
rhetorical display. Certain il is that one ever
did more than he to procure all proper legislation
for the people of his own district and it is perhaps
not saving too much to add that to no one here,
more than he are people indebted for the con-
structIon of the Broad Top Mountain Railroad,
and consequent development Of one of the most
valuable coal fields in the State which, prior
thereto was but little known and appreciated.
With all that rich mineral region, composed in