This is a photo of me and my family. I am in the middle with the long blonde hair. My husband is beside me to the right. The others are our four sons, three daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren. This picture was taken in celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary.

About Us
Who is Linda Dougherty? Linda Dougherty is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She is an encourager, especially to women, to pursue their life dreams in all areas of their life, whether spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, or financially. Linda was born in Superior, Nebraska, but only lived in that state for a few short months when her family moved south into Kansas. That is where she has remained since, and currently lives in the tiny town of Agra in north central Kansas. Linda attended school in Phillipsburg, Kansas and lived on a farm west of there most of her years while growing up. College was not in Linda’s plans, so she got a job at a local utility company. Four and a half years later, after being swept off her feet by a former classmate from school, Linda married Daryl Dougherty and she left the job scene. Her greatest desire was to be a wife and mother. Her desire was fulfilled. Within seven years time, they were the proud parents of a 6–year old, a 4–year old, a 2–year old, and a newborn — ALL BOYS! Their sons, Dustin, Derek, Lance, and Layton continue to be a great source of pride and joy for her. That has also expanded as her family has grown to include three daughters–in–law and eight grandchildren. Linda enjoys working on her genealogy as time permits, as she does daycare for two of her granddaughters through the week and also helps at her son's farm in the evenings and weekends. Being a stay–at–home mom and able to devote her life to her children while they were growing up, let Linda live in her element. After the youngest left home for college, she started channeling those motherly gifts that she possesses towards assisting others, either in person or online. Linda is a great example when it comes to loving others, being a great mother, grandmother and caregiver. She continues to be a nurturer and teacher for those who require it in pursuing their life dreams.

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My Family History

My last name is now Dougherty, but my maiden name is Barnes. The last names of my four grandparents were Barnes & Underwood on the paternal side, and Patterson & Jeffries on the maternal side. I also have researched my husband's family which include his four grandparents' surnames of Dougherty & Meade on the paternal side, and Winchell & Chrispens on the maternal side. Of course, as genealogists know, there are many, many more surnames going back that lead up to those eight names.

At this time, I do not have an online family tree that shows who our ancestors are. But I do have a nice paper compilation showing the many branches and leaves to mine and my husband's trees ;)  If you recognize any of our 8 grandparent's surnames and would like to connect to see if we might be related, please feel free to use the form on the 'Contact Us' page in the dropdown menu, or simply email me at [email protected]