Doughton Family Members present at Doughton Day included (front row, from left) Becca Rumsey, Angelia Miller, Betsy Dillon; (second row) Barbara Miles, Jim Harrell Jr., Isabel Harrell; (back row) John Miller, Richard L. Doughton, Jim Harrell III and Jim Harrell Sr.

Doughton Day proves well attended

About 150 people gathered at Doughton Hall July 30 to honor the late Senator Robert “Farmer Bob” Doughton. The Laurel Springs site, now a bed and breakfast, was once the home of the Alleghany native politician.

During the second annual gathering, those in attendance enjoyed barbecue as several politicians were on hand to speak. The event was emceed by Delmas Parker, a representative of the N.C. Democratic Party. One of the events’ coordinators, Lizabeth Roupe, commented, “The event went so well last year, everyone agreed we wanted to carry it on every year.

Above Left: Betsy Doughton Dillon prepares a display of family memorabilia at the second-annual Doughton Day celebration, which was held Saturday at Doughton Hall Bed and Breakfast in Laurel Springs.

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