Dublin in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

James Witt Dougherty

1813 - 1879

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

1. James Witt Dougherty Marker

Inscription. An early settler from Tennessee, he bought 10,000 acres from Jose Maria Amador for $2.20 per acre. He was chairman of the first board of Alameda Co. in 1853. He had the Hawthorn trees planted in the cemetery, Carlo, his faithful dog, outlived him by three years and as he wished, Carlo is buried at his feet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 37° 41.97′ N, 121° 56.348′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Donlan Way. The wooden marker stands next to the Dougherty family plot in the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery; part of the Dublin Heritage Park & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin CA 94568, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Moller (a few steps from this marker); Kolb Family (a few steps from this marker); John Bonde (a few steps from this marker); Rasmussen Family (a few steps from this marker); Harlan Family (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nielsen Family (within shouting distance of this marker); John S. Martin

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Donlon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

2. James Witt Dougherty Marker

Dougherty Family plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

3. Dougherty Family plot

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

4. Dougherty Family plot

James' headstone on the right (his wife Elizabeth on the left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

5. James' headstone on the right (his wife Elizabeth on the left)

J.W. Dougherty
Born in Tennessee.
Apr. 26, 1813.
Died
Sept. 30, 1879

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.