History of Wexford County, MI. Compiled by John H. Wheeler Published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Biography Page 191 - 192

CHESTER C. DAUGHERTY

Chester C. Daugherty, who is now serving as supervisor of Antioch township and is one of the leading and influential citizens of Wexford county, was born in Spencer township, Medina county, Ohio, on the 12th of April, 1856. His father was Charles H. Daugherty, a farmer by occupation who also dealt to quite an extent in lumber. He chose as a companion and helpmate for life's journey Armina N. Inman, and on their removal from the Buckeye state to Michigan they settled in Allegan county, where they lived for many years. They are now residents of Grand Rapids and are people of the highest respectability, having many warm friends. Chester C. Daugherty is the second in order of birth of their four children. He was only three years of age at the time of his parents removal from Ohio and, therefore, he was reared in Allegan county, where he obtained a common-school education and received ample training in farm labor, thus gaining a. practical experience in the work which he has chosen as a life pursuit. He lived at home until 1879, when he was married. It was on the 9th of January of that year that he wedded Miss Cora B. Averill, who was born in Medina, Ohio, on the 16th of February, 1858, a daughter of Lanader B. and Eleanor (Depew) Averill. They located in Allegan county, Michigan, in 1863, and afterward became residents of Wexford county, Mr. Averill departing this life in Antioch township in 1893 in his seventy-sixth year. In his family were eleven children, of whom Mrs. Daugherty was the fifth in order of birth. Her girlhood days were spent in Allegan county from the age of five years and to its school system she is indebted for the educational privileges she received. After his marriage Mr. Daugherty continued to reside upon the home farm for two years and then, in May, 1881, he came to Wexford county with his wife and one child, settling on the farm in Antioch township which has since been his home with the exception of a period of a year and a half. He has always devoted his time and energies to farming and he now owns a tract of land of eighty acres, of which fifty acres is under cultivation and the arable land returns to him good harvests. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty has been blessed with two children, but the daughter, Eleanor, died in infancy. The son, John J., is still with his parents. Mr. and Mfrs. Daugherty are most hospitable people and their home is a favorite resort with their many friends, who delight in the good cheer of the household. Mr. Daugherty has held the office of supervisor of Antioch township, has also been township clerk, township treasurer and justice of the peace. In the last named position his rulings have been strictly fair and impartial and in the other positions he has discharged his duties with marked fidelity. The cause of education has ever found in him a warm friend. He votes with the Republican party and on the 17th of September, 1902, he was nominated on its ticket for the office of treasurer of Wexford county at the convention which was held in Cadillac. There were seventy-six delegates present and he received the vote of forty-eight. Mr. Daugherty is a man of marked individuality, of strong purpose and of sterling rectitude of character and Wexford county and especially Antioch township has profited by his labors in its behalf, while in his business affairs he has found a good source of livelihood that has made him one of the substantial citizens of his county.