Harvey Dorton, 56, Died June 9, 1924

J. Harvey Dorton Died This Morning. . . Had Been Ill for Several Years—Was One of the Best Known and Most Prominent Men in County

J. Harvey Dorton, prominent business man and politician of Concord, died this morning at Broad Oaks Sanatorium, Morganton, where he had been undergoing treatment for about two weeks. He had been in declining health for several years and his condition recently had been so critical that no hope for his recovery was entertained.

The body will be brought to Concord this afternoon and prepared for burial at the Bell & Harris Undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements will be made after the body reaches Concord.

Mr. Dorton was 56 years of age, having been born July 4, 1867. He was a son of the late James Dorton and was born and reared in No. 10 township. He spent part of his life on the farm but had been in business in Concord for a number of years.

Mr. Dorton was twice married, his first wife, who was Miss Matilda White, having died about 22 years ago. His second wife, who was Miss Nora Fisher, survives. Four children, all born to the first union, also survive.

The surviving children are Mrs. Carl Yates of Charlotte, Mrs. Clarence Burleyson of Concord, Dr. Sidney Dorton of Shelby, and James Dorton of Concord. Three brothers and four sisters also survive. They are M.W. Dorton of No. 10 township, J.E. Dorton of Salisbury, W.D. Dorton of Spencer, Mrs. W.H. Hudson of No. 10 township, Mr. R.W. Biggers of No. 10 township, Mrs. S.J. Horton of Albemarle, Mrs. J.L. McCurdy of Kannapolis, and Mrs. V.C. Ervin of Hamlet.

Mr. Dorton was one of the best known and most influential politicians in Cabarrus County, having served for eight years as county treasurer under Republican regimes. He was always consulted about party matters and was recognized by Democrats and republicans alike as one of the best vote getters in the county.

Mr. Dorton was also prominent in fraternal order circles, being affiliated with many of the leading organizations in this city. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Junior Order, P. of A., B.P.O.E., Concord Lodge No. 32 A.F. & A.M., John C. Drewery Chapter R.A. Masons. He was also a member of the Concord fire department, the Woodmen circle and was a Shriner.

Mr. Dorton was born and reared in a Methodist home and he affiliated with this denomination while still a young man. He had been for years a member of Central Church, this city.

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, June 9, 1924