About John Doherty
Lived 1826 – 1859 (aged 33). John Doherty was an American politician.
John Doherty (January 16, 1826 – April 20, 1859) was an American politician from New York. He served in the New York State Senate in 1858 and 1859, representing the 7th District.
Early life and legal career Doherty was born on January 16, 1826, in New York City. He was the son of Patrick Doherty (1794–1849), who came from Ireland to New York City about 1811 and fought in the War of 1812.
Doherty studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1847, and commenced practice in New York City. After the death of his father, he abandoned the law and looked after his father's business instead.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th District) in 1858 and 1859.
Death Doherty died on April 20, 1859, in Albany, New York, the day after the Legislature adjourned. He never married.
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American politician from New York
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