He was born in Athens, Georgia, where he attended public schools.
He moved to Florida in 1871, settled near Port Orange, and engaged in planting.
He resumed agricultural pursuits before again becoming a member of the state house of representatives in 1891, 1892, 1911, and 1912.
Dougherty died at Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Fla., on October 11, 1915; interment in Pinewood Cemetery.
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