James A. Daugherty

James Alexander Daugherty (August 30, 1847 – January 26, 1920) was an American politician who was a Democratic U.S. Representative and state judge from southwest Missouri.

Daugherty was born in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, August 30, 1847.

He also worked in farming,[2] stock raising, and mining[3] and assisted in developing the lead and zinc fields of Missouri.

He was re-appointed as the presiding judge of Jasper County on May 17, 1919, and served until his death.

His large dark granite memorial stone is near the main entrance of the cemetery.