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George Douglas (1): Probable brother of William Douglas (2). Listed in Georgia's Roster of the Revolution. Signed document to remove General MacIntosh from command, Wilkes County, 7/5/1777. "Note of hand" given to Thomas Harford on 8/5/1783 - witnessed by John Williams and Elijah Wasden. Received 287.5 acres of land in Franklin County, Georgia (12/10/1784) bounded by John Ware and J. Jeter near Clarke's Creek. This grant was for service during the Revolutionary War. Granted 150 acres of land in Wilkes County, 8/25/1785. Granted 400 acres of land in Wilkes County near the Savannah River, 1785. Defendant in an 11/10/1786 Wilkes County court case--Thomas Harford, plaintiff. Granted 285 acres of land in Wilkes County, 5/10/1788. Listed as a tax defaulter in Burke County, Georgia, 1790-1796. Residing in Wilkes County, 1790. Appointed administrator of the estate of William Douglas (2) with Samuel Keith, 12/15/1791. This George, or possibly his son, drew in the 1805 Warren County Land Lottery.
George Douglas (2): Appeared in the 1820 Wilkes County, Georgia census (26-45 age category). Possible relationship to George Douglas (1) and Thomas Douglas (5).
George Douglas (3): Born circa 1807 in Bibb County, Georgia. A son of James Douglas (8). A mechanic by trade, married Mary Emelia (MNU - b. ca. 1813) in Georgia circa 1831. Father of Job Morrison (b. 1834-1925), Mary E. (b. 1837), Martha C. (b. 1838), Amanda (b. 1839), George M. (b. 1840), John H. (ca. 1841 - ca. 1925), William W. (b. ca. 1842), Melissa Ann (b. ca. 1843), Robert O. (b. ca. 1849), Edward (b. ca. 1855), and Nellie (b. ca. 1857). George may have fathered two additional children (see the entry for George's son, George M. Douglas). Appeared in the 1840 Monroe County, Georgia, census (30-39 age category). Migrated to Bibb County, Georgia, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (45 years old). Migrated to Thomas County, Georgia, during the 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Thomas County census (53 years old) residing in a boarding house managed by Margaret Dekle. Migrated to Duval County, Florida, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Duval County, Florida, census (63 years old) residing in the household of his son, Robert. Both Robert and George were employed during this period as wood-turners. Appeared in the 1880 Duval County census (73 years old). Appeared in the 1885 Duval County census (78 years old). George and Mary passed away sometime after 1885 in Florida.
George Douglas (4): Born circa 1790. A son of John Douglas (13). While it is not known for certain whether George was born in North or South Carolina, researchers do know that he resided for some time in Jones County, Georgia, due to a statement in his marriage documentation that reads, "George Douglas of Jones County..." Married Susannah "Susan" Carlisle (ca. 1790 - ca. 1855) of North Carolina in Hancock County, Georgia, 1809. Father of Martha Ann (1810-1887), Alsey (b. 1814), Anderson (b. 1816), and James M. (b. ca. 1831). George probably fathered other children--most likely daughters--as there is a significant gap in birth years between 1816 and 1831. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (26-44 age category). Migrated to Mississippi prior to 1831. Received a land grant in Lawrence County, Mississippi, on 1/5/1841. Appeared in an 1841 Lawrence County census. Received a land grant on 9/1/1846 in Lawrence County. Appeared in the 1850 Copiah County census (60 years old). There is a census-taker error in this census as George's place of birth is listed as Mississippi. Susannah's birthplace is correct. Appeared on an 1850 Copiah County slave schedule.
George Douglas (5): Born circa 1831 in Chatham County, Georgia. A son of Benjamin Douglas (1). Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (19 years old) residing in the household of his father.
George Alexander Douglas: Born circa 1817 in Georgia. A son of John Douglas (5). Married Laura Ann Flournoy (1828-1893), daughter of James and Elizabeth Wright Flournoy of North Carolina, in Talbot County, Georgia on 11/18/1846. Father of Laura Ann Elizabeth (1848-1928), John J. (1850-1920), Antionette "Nettie" (1857-1922), Mary (1859-1935), Anna (b. 1860), and William Welcome (1866-1939). Appeared in the 1850 Talbot County, Georgia, census (31 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Macon County census (41 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Macon County census (51 years old). Also residing in George's household at this time was his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Wright Flournoy (75 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Macon County census (62 years old). Died 1880 in Taylor County. Burried in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia. Laura Ann would pass away on 7/16/1893. She was buried with Georgia in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylor County, Georgia.
George Baskerville Douglas: Born 8/12/1816 in Danville City, Virginia. A son of Samuel Anderson Douglas and Mary Ann Baskerville. A physician by trade. Attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (appears in the 1850 college catalog). Appeared in the 1850 Floyd County, Georgia, census in the household of George S. Coleman along with a son, George E. (b. ca. 1843), and a brother, James Douglas (13), an attorney. Appeared in the 1854 Dougherty County Property Tax Digest. Married Rosa Lawton (1834-1916), daughter of Robert Themistocles Lawton and Harriett Singleton of South Carolina, in Dougherty County, Georgia on 3/31/1857. This was not George's first marriage as Rosa was considerably younger, and he already had one son too old to be Rosa's. Father of George C. (b. 1844), Harriett "Hattie" Singleton (1858-1925), Annie Baskerville (1863-1931), Georgia Alexandria (1867-1957), and Rosa Lawton (1871-1972). Appeared in the 1860 Dougherty County, Georgia, census (43 years old). Oath of Allegiance to the State of Georgia taken 3/23/1861 in Dougherty County--witnessed by Samuel D. Irwin. Post surgeon for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Appointed Chief of Surgery in the city of Columbus, Georgia, wherein he maintained supervision over all hospitals in the district for the duration of the conflict. In a series of letters, outlined the immediate need for efficiently operated hospitals in Columbus. Sharply criticized the quartermaster over hospitals for having no interest in properly serving the needs of medical facilities. Appeared in Screven County Property Tax Digests, 1876-1887. Appeared in the 1880 Screven County census (residing temporarily in a boarding house). Rosa appeared in the 1880 Chatham County census with the couple's children. George passed away on 9/7/1899 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rosa passed away in Waycross, Georgia, on 2/10/1916. An obituary for Rosa appeared in the Atlanta Constitution, 2/12/1916. Rosa and George are buried in Sylvania Cemetery, Screven County, Georgia.
George Garrison Douglas: Born circa 1815 in Tennessee. A son of William A. Douglas (3). Sometimes noted as "George C. Douglas" in various documents. According to George's brother's testimony in the 1880 census, George's father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Virginia. A brother of Madison Martin Douglas. Married Jane (MNU; b. ca. 1815) of Tennessee circa 1846. Father of Francis "Thomas" (b. ca. 1847), Margaret "Mary" E. (b. ca. 1849), and William Bradford (1859-1934). Migrated to Georgia prior to 1848. Appeared in the 1850 Gordon County census (38 years old). George's mother, Elizabeth (77 years old), was residing in his household at this time. Appeared on an 1850 Agricultural Schedule. Appeared in the 1860 Gordon County census (45 years old). Migrated to Madison County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1870 Madison County census (58 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Limestone County, Alabama, census (68 years old).
George Logan Douglas: Born circa 1810 in North Carolina. A son of Joseph Douglas (1). Brother of Robert M. Douglas (1) and Marshall Douglas. Drew in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery, Monroe County, Georgia. Married Mary Caroline Jordan (1812-1876) of Virginia in Georgia circa 1834. Father of John M. (1835-1843), Mary Ann (2) (1837-1888), James Benton (1838-1843), William Arnold (1840-1863), Robert Gibbon (1843-1922), Andrew Bascom (1845-1865), George Talleyrand (b. 1847), Lucy Jane (1849-1927), Clarence Eugene (1851-1917), and Thomas Logan (1854-1859). Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (20-29 age category). Appeared on 1844 Tax Digests in Monroe and Sumter Counties, thereby indicating property holdings in both areas. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (40 years old). Appeared on an 1852 Tax Digest in Sumter County. Died circa 1855 in Sumter County. Mary appears in the 1860 Sumter County census (48 years old). She also appears on an 1860 Sumter County Slave Schedule.
Clarence Eugene Douglas
Son of George Logan Douglas
George M. Douglas: Born 1840 in Monroe County, Georgia. A son of George Douglas (3), and grandson of James Douglas (8). Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (11 years old) in the household of his grandfather. Migrated to Thomas County, Georgia, during the 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Thomas County census (20 years old) residing next door to his father. George was employed as a printer during this period. Also in George's household were his brothers, William, Robert, and Edward, as well as his sister, Melissa Ann. Two other females appear in George's household that are likely young sisters. One, "Em," (probably "Emma," 6 years old) and an unnamed female (3 years old).
George P. Douglas: Born circa 1808 in Georgia. A saddler by trade. Migrated to Campbell County, Tennessee, prior to 1830. George may have been the son of either William, Matthew, or Thomas Douglas - each of whom were old enough and present in Campbell County during the 1818-1830 time frame. Married first, Elizabeth (MNU; ca. 1810 - 1858) of Tennessee, circa 1829. Appeared in the 1830 Campbell County census (20-29 age category). George was married, but had no children. With Elizabeth, George was the father of Eliza Owens (b. ca. 1839) and William (1858-1858 -- died in infancy). Appeared in the 1850 Campbell County census (41 years old). Migrated to Pulaski County, Kentucky, during the mid-1850s. Elizabeth passed away circa 1858. George's and Elizabeth's youngest son, William, also passed away in 1858. It is not known whether Elizabeth died in childbirth, or whether the mother and child contracted a fever, but records demonstrate close passing dates between the two individuals. Following this loss, George married second, Elizabeth "Eliza" Bailey (b. ca. 1841), daughter of John and Susan Bailey, in Pulaski County on 3/25/1858. With Eliza, George was the father of Susan (ca. 1859 - 1923), Josephine (1861-1921), David (b. ca. 1863), Frank (b. ca. 1867), John (b. ca. 1869), Sarah (b. ca. 1871), and Palmira (b. ca. 1874). George appeared in the 1860 Pulaski County, Kentucky, census (51 years old). Migrated back to Campbell County, Tennessee, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Campbell County, Tennessee, census (62 years old). Migrated to Montgomery County, Kentucky, during the 1870s. Appeared in the 1880 Montgomery County census (78 years old).
George W. Douglas: Born circa 1817 in South Carolina. In the 1880 census, George stated that both of his parents were also born in South Carolina. Migrated to Muscogee County, Georgia. Married Malissa Ann "Lana" Biggers (b. 1816 in North Carolina) on 2/28/1839 in Muscogee County. Appeared in the 1840 Muscogee County census (20-30 age category). Father of Susan Hattie A. (1839-1920), Thomas J.R. (b. ca. 1842), Nancy E.F. (b. ca. 1844), Permelan J. (b. ca. 1846), Malissa (b. ca. 1848), Louisa Caroline (b. ca. 1851), and Andrew W. (b. ca. 1853). Appeared in the 1850 Muscogee County census (33 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Muscogee County census (43 years old). A bill was presented before the Georgia State House of Representatives on 3/30/1863 in order to provide relief for George W. Douglas of Muscogee County. Migrated to Harris County, Georgia, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Harris County census (53 years old). Migrated to Lee County, Alabama, during the 1870s. Appeared in the 1880 Lee County census (63 years old)—profession listed as “miller.” An obituary appeared in the 9/6/1879 edition of the Columbus Daily Enquirer stating that Malissa Ann’s death occurred at 10:00 am on 9/5/1879 in Mott’s Mill, Alabama. According to the obituary, Malissa Ann was “well known and highly respected.” George would pass away in September, 1883. An obituary for George appeared in the 9/6/1883 edition of the Columbus Enquirer-Sun stating that his funeral would be held at 10:00 am on 9/6/1883. George and Malissa Ann are buried in the Biggers family cemetery near Columbus, Georgia.
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Hannah Frances Douglas: Born 8/14/1824 in Georgia. A daughter of Eaton Douglas (2). It is interesting to note the connection between Hannah and her uncle's [i.e., Alexander Douglas (3)] family. Alexander married Dicy Branch/Sellers (ca. 1810 - 1887), who was born in Appling County--purportedly out of wedlock--to Mary Branch and Ezekiel Sellers (Hannah's father, Eaton, married Maria Branch). Circa 1845, Hannah would marry James Monroe Lee (1828-1899), son of James Lee and Cindarilla Sellers. Thus, Hannah and Alexander Douglas (3) are linked both by geography (i.e., Appling County) and family (i.e., the Sellers and Branch families). James Monroe Lee was the brother of Cindarilla Lee, who married Henry Douglas (2). Mother of James L. (1846-1945), Henry Newton (1851-1935), Millender Sellers (1854-1928), William Warren (1858-1894), Thomas M. (1859 - ca. 1865), Elizabeth (b. 1861), Christopher Columbus (1863-1894), John S. (b. 1867), and Rosa (1872-1928). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (26 years old) residing next door to Henry Douglas (2). There is a close family relationship between Hannah and Henry Douglas (2) (very likely siblings), but exact kinship has not yet been established (there is likely some confusion among researchers with Henry Hezekiah Douglas). Appeared in the 1860 Appling County Census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Ware County census (49 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Ware County census (55 years old). Died 2/4/1879 in Ware County. Buried in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Bickley, Ware County, Georgia.
Hannah W. Douglas: Born circa 1799. Married Willis Whatley on 12/23/1815 in Jones County, Georgia. Mother of Martha Anne (b. ca. 1831), Emily (b. ca. 1833), and Virginia (b. ca. 1836). Migrated to Tallapoosa County, Alabama, after 1836 and established an inn. It remains unclear whether Willis passed away in Georgia prior to this migration, or in Alabama following it. In any event, Willis died circa 1837 following the birth of his youngest child, Virginia. Hannah appeared in the 1840 Tallapoosa County census (40-49 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Tallapoosa County census (51 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Tallapoosa County census (60 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Tallapoosa County census (69 years old). Died circa 1875 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Probable relationship to William Douglas (5) and Elizabeth "Sally" Douglas.
Henderson Douglas: Born circa 1832 in Georgia. Both of Henderson's parents were also born in Georgia. Henderson's birth information is drawn from the 1880 census. There is some confusion with this data, however, as census records naming Henderson's children state alternately that he was born in Alabama. This is also seen in the birth records of Henderson's wife, Catherine. As this data is often incorrect on census records, Henderson is included in this project so as to err on the side of caution. Married Catherine Kitchens (b. ca. 1842) of Georgia (see previous discussion) circa 1857. Father of Isaac (b. ca. 1858), William (b. ca. 1859), Rebecca (b. ca. 1865), Bernie (b. ca. 1866), James (b. ca. 1868), Franklin J. (b. ca. 1872), Raymond (1874 - 1959), George Tounson (1875-1925), and Solomon W. (1878-1937). Certainly residing in Alabama circa 1857. Migrated to Suwannee County Florida circa 1873. Appeared in the 1880 Suwannee County census (48 years old). Henderson would pass away circa 1883 in Suwannee County. Catherine appeared in the 1885 Suwannee County census (49 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Suwannee County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Suwannee County census (60 years old) residing in the household of her son, Raymond. Passed away circa 1915 in Suwannee County.
Henry Douglas (1): Purportedly granted 200 acres of land in Burke County, Georgia, but this is presently unsubstantiated. Married Darcus (MNU). Granted 500 acres of land jointly with his wife, Darcus, on Jack's Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia, on 11/28/1817.
Henry Douglas (2): Born 4/8/1825 in Appling County, Georgia. Married Cindarilla Lee (1830-1907), daughter of James Lee and Cindarilla Sellers, circa 1850. Cindarilla Lee was the sister of James Monroe Lee, who married Hannah Frances Douglas. It is interesting to note the connection between Henry and Alexander Douglas' (3) and Hannah Frances Douglas' families. Alexander married Dicy Branch/Sellers (ca. 1810 - 1887), who was born in Appling County--purportedly out of wedlock--to Mary Branch and Ezekiel Sellers (Hannah's Frances Douglas' father, Eaton, married Maria Branch). Circa 1845, Hannah would marry James Monroe Lee (1828-1899), son of James Lee and Cindarilla Sellers. Thus, Henry, Hannah Frances Douglas, and Alexander Douglas (3) are all linked both by geography (i.e., Appling County) and family (i.e., the Sellers and Branch families). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County, Georgia census (age 25) residing next door to Hannah Frances Douglas (Lee). There is a close family relationship between Henry and Hannah Frances Douglas (very likely siblings), but exact kinship has not yet been established (there is likely some confusion among researchers with Henry Hezekiah Douglas). Father of George W. (b. 1850), Malissa (1852-1928), Eliza (1854-1926), James M. (1856-1905), and John Sellers (b. 1867). Died in Appling County, 11/11/1857. Buried in Pine Grove Church Cemetery, Bacon County, Georgia.
Henry Douglas (3): Born circa 1831 in Georgia. Married Mary (MNU; b. ca. 1840) of Georgia circa 1860. Father of Susan (b. ca. 1862) and Thomas (b. ca. 1867). Migrated to Volusia County, Florida, circa 1860. Appeared in the 1870 Volusia County census (39 years old).
Henry Douglas (4): Born 1828 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A son of Wright B. Douglas. Appeared in the 1830 Tattnall County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Thomas County, Georgia, circa 1839. Appeared in the 1840 Thomas County census (10-14 age category) residing in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Columbia County, Florida. Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County census (22 years old) residing in the household of his father. Married Caroline (MNU; b. ca. 1839) of Florida circa 1856. Father of Leah (b. ca. 1858). Appeared in the 1860 New River County, Florida, census (31 years old).
Henry Hezekiah Douglas: Born circa 1826 in Appling County, Georgia. Some degree of confusion exists among researchers regarding Henry Hezekiah's father. This Henry has likely been confused with Henry Douglas (2) by many researchers, thereby complicating an accurate assessment of Henry Hezekiah's parents. Alexander Douglas (3) did have a son named Henry, although some researchers place this individual's birth at 1857. Alexander would have been around 60 years old at this time. More research is needed as this birth date could be an error. Other researchers have argued that Henry may be the son of Eaton Douglas (2). Researchers do know that Eaton Douglas (2) did have a son named Henry born in the correct time period to have been Henry Hezekiah, but again, Henry Douglas (2) was also born close to this date. Ongoing research should clarify this issue. Henry married Elizabeth Surrency-- Suring/Surreng in some records -- (b. circa 1823), around 1843. Elizabeth was the daughter of Lucretia Surrency. Appeared in the 1850 Ware County census (46 years old -- census-taker entry error). Appeared in the 1860 Ware County census (34 years old). Father of William F. (b. 1844), James (b. 1846), Alexander (b. 1847), Frederick (b. 1850), and Eaton Warren (12/6/1852 - 9/19/1920). Henry died 11/11/1857 in Ware County. Elizabeth appeared in the 1870 Ware County census as head of household. Also in the household were her children and mother, Lucretia Surrency, as well as Rachel Surrency and Surenie Surrency. Elizabeth was residing next door to Alexander Barzilla Douglas at this time. 1880 Ware County census residing in the household of her son, Eaton Warren Douglas. Elizabeth also appeared in the 1910 Appling County census (91 years old -- census taker error as she was closer to 84 years old at the time) residing in the household of her son, Eaton Warren Douglas. Elizabeth died circa 1915 as she does not appear on the 1920 census record.
Henry Thomas Douglas: Born 1810 in Chatham County, Georgia. Married Rebecca Jane Waller (1825 - ca. 1875) of Chatham County. Father of Harry F. (b. 1850), Susan Elizabeth (1854-1942), Georgia (b. ca. 1857), Rebecca (b. ca. 1860), Benjamin H. (1864-1948), and Sarah (b. ca. 1867). Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (40 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Chatham County census (49 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Chatham County census (60 years old). Both Henry and Rebecca appear to have died circa 1875 in Chatham County as their youngest children, Benjamin and Sarah, were residing in the household of their brother-in-law, Arthur Conoway, in the 1880 Chatham County census. The couple are buried in Douglas Cemetery, Chatham County.
Hetta "Hetty" Douglas: Born 1822 in McMinn County, Tennessee. A daughter of Jesse Alfred Douglas. Married Thomas P. Holbrook (b. ca. 1820) of Georgia on 10/21/1841 in Murray County, Georgia. Mother of Sara Ann E. (1842-1894), Amanda Catherine (b. ca. 1845), Permelia Ann (b. ca. 1847), and Hiram D. (b. ca. 1848). Migrated to Mississippi in late 1841 or early 1842, where the family remained until 1847. Migrated to Smith County, Texas, in 1847. Appeared in the 1850 Smith County census (28 years old). Hetta passed away in 1853 in Smith County. Thomas appeared in the 1860 Smith County census (40 years old).
Hezekiah Douglas: Born circa 1830 in Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County, Georgia, census (20 years old) residing in the household of Jeremiah McDonald. According to census-taker remarks, Hezekiah apparently suffered from some form of mental disability.
Hezekiah Douglas (2): Born circa 1825 in Decatur County, Georgia. Possible son of Alexander Douglas (6). Married Jane Ingram in Decatur County, Georgia, on 12/15/1841.
Hezekiah (Keziah) Douglas: Revolutionary War soldier from Halifax County, North Carolina. Possible son of James Douglas of Bertie County, North Carolina. Lieutenant in the state militia, Laurens County, 10/6/1820 - 5/21/1823. While in Laurens County, eligible to draw in the Early County Land Lottery of 1821. Second tenure in the state militia, Laurens County, 3/31/1825 - 12/4/1826. A Hezekiah Douglas appeared on the 1840 estate sale record of John Floyd In Early County, however, this may not have been the same Hezehiah that migrated from North Carolina.
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Ira Alexander Douglas
circa 1882
Ira Alexander Douglas: Born 3/26/1810 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. A son of Jesse Alfred Douglas and Sara Ann Nin. Migrated with family to McMinn County, Tennessee, during the early 1830s. While in Tennesse, married first, Cynthia Carlock (2/16/1816 - 11/8/1849), daughter of Isaac Carlock and Sarah Ruckman, on 6/9/1833 in McMinn County. Father of Martha (b. ca. 1834), Orleana (b. ca. 1836), Samuel Alexander (1839-1923), James (b. ca. 1840), Tennessee Julina (1841-1926), Amanda Magdelene (b. 1842), Louis Amos (b. ca. 1844), David (b. ca. 1846), Thomas (b. ca. 1848), Hiram Alexander (1860-1947), Seagal (b. ca. 1864), and Ira (b. ca. 1866). Migrated to Murray County, Georgia, during the late 1830s. Remained in Georgia for approximately two years. Migrated briefly back to Tennessee where a son, James, was born before migrating to Dade County, Missouri, in 1839. Appeared in the 1850 Dade County census (40 years old). Appeared on an 1850 Dade County land record. Married second, Sarah Ann Hampton (1837-1914) of Kentucky during the 1850s. Appeared on Dade County land records from 1857 - 1859. Appeared in the 1860 Dade County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Dade County census (70 years old). Composed a letter to a Dade County newspaper on 6/2/1887: "I was 77 last Mar. 26. Came to Mo in 1839 and helped build the first house on site of the town of Greenfield. Saw the stake driven into gopher mound to mark center of Court House. I still have some old friends in your town." Migrated to Oklahoma during the 1890 Land Rush. Died in Stephens County, Oklahoma, 2/19/1894. Buried in Dixie Cemetery, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Sarah appeared in the 1900 Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory census (52 years old). Sarah would pass away on 6/23/1914. She is buried in Highland Cemetery, Bryan County, Oklahoma.
Irwin Bird Douglas: Born 1833 in Georgia. A son of Elisha Douglas and Mary Elizabeth Collier of Early County, Georgia. Married Emily Malinda Webb (11/8/1838 - 4/26/1898), originally from Bibb county, in Early County, 1/6/1856. Father of Marietta (b. 1857), Theodosia (b. 1859), Zachariah Bird (1860-1888), Elisha C. (b. 1866), Robert "Bully" (b. 1869), Joseph (1871-1907), and Emily (b. 1878). Appeared in the 1860 Early County census (27 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Early County census (37 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Calhoun County census (as "J.B. Douglas" -- 47 years old). Susan Webb was residing in Irwin's household in 1880. Emily is later documented in Tyler County, Texas. Emily is buried in Colmesneil Cemetery, Tyler County.
Isabella Elizabeth Douglas: Born 11/5/1831 in Butts County, Georgia. A daughter of Thomas Douglas (4) and Susannah "Susan" Harris Pearman. Migrated with her family to Randolph County, Georgia, during the 1840s. Enrolled with her sister, Susan, at LaGrange Women's Institute in Troup County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census as a student at the institute (18 years old). Married Augustus T. Amos (1827-1887), a widower, in Randolph County on 12/5/1855. Appeared in the 1860 Randolph County census (26 years old). Passed away on 8/6/1866 in Randolph County. Isabella was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Randolph County. Augustus passed away on 4/11/1887 in Randolph County. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Randolph County. Augustus' estate papers were filed in the Probate Court of Randolph County on 4/15/1887.
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Jackson O. Douglas: Born 1839 in Telfair County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas (4). Appeared in the 1840 Telfair County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Telfair County census (11 years old) residing in the household of his father. Enlisted with Company A, 31st Georgia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War, 10/8/1861. Died while in the hospital in Virginia on 9/18/1862.
Jacob Douglas: Appeared on a 1797 jury list in Bryan County, Georgia. Possible relationship to Joseph Douglas (4).
James Douglas (1): Born circa 1734 in Brunswick County, Virginia. A son of Robert Douglas and Mary (MNU). Father of Michael (1) (b. ca. 1753),Charles (1) (b. ca. 1757), Frederick (1) (b. ca. 1760), James (2) (b. ca. 1764), and Wright (Right) (b. ca. 1765). Named in a 5/24/1768 Edgecome County, North Carolina, land document wherein property adjoined that of Arthur Arrington and Arthur Whitehead. James was likely traveling back and forth from Georgia during this period in order to establish residency in St. George Parish as he appears in this location as early as 1765. Arthur Whitehead's name is significant as James would reside near Amos Whitehead in what would become Burke County, Georgia. Appeared in St. George Parish (present-day Burke County), Georgia, 1765. Requested land in St. George Parish in 1768 with his wife and six children stating that he had been in Georgia for nearly 3 years. Petition posted noting that the land requested in St. George Parish was issued to another individual, thereby prompting a request for 300 acres of land in St. Andrew Parish (which extended from the Georgia coastline to present-day Tattnall County). Granted land in St. Andrew Parish in 1770. Eventually granted land in what would become Burke County. Protested the Revolutionary movement in a 1774 document that also names Robert Douglas, Sr. Apparently switched allegiances sometime prior to 1782 and joined a local militia unit in support of the Continental Army. Land (500 acres) confiscated in Burke County for Tory sentiments during the Revolutionary War (August, 1782). The confiscation document, issued by the Georgia Assembly, identified James as an active "soldier." Oath of allegiance to the new American government taken in 1783. Witnessed the will of John Todd in Liberty County in June of 1785. Land grant of 400 acres in Burke County, 2/4/1788. It is noteworthy that 287.5 of the 400 total acres granted was in exchange for services as a soldier during the Revolution. This property was adjacent or in close proximity to that of Frederick Douglas (1), Frederick Roberts, John Roberts, Elisha Ward, Elijah Ward, Francis Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins, Caleb Taylor, Elijah Neal, and John Tanner. The Taylor, Neal, and Tanner families would remain close to the Douglases as they migrated into Montgomery and Emanuel Counties. The Ward and Roberts families intermarried with the Douglases {see for example, Elizabeth Douglas (5)}. A Burke County property document dated 1/4/1796 reveals James' property adjoining that of Drury Roberts and John Roberts (witnessed by John Morrison & Burrel Roberts). Appears on a 1798 tax document in Burke County. Likely died circa 1800 in Burke County.
James Douglas (2): Born circa 1764. A son of James Douglas (1). Brother of Michael Douglas (1), Wright (Right) Douglas, Charles Douglas (1), and Frederick Douglas (1). Appears on a petition dated 1/10/1789 to Governor George Walton and the Executive Council from the inhabitants of Burke County. Petition affirms that Corde Sharp, who was named on a Bill of Attainer, had acted in a felonious manner. This document was also signed by brothers Michael Douglas (1) and Wright (Right) Douglas. Father of James Douglas (3) (b. ca. 1803). Drew in the 1805 Burke County Land Lottery. Migrated into Tattnall County. Filed an affidavit with the Justice of the Peace for Tattnall County claiming that Michael Douglas (2) owed him $200 on 12/3/1816. Researchers believe that James resided in Appling County between 1816 and 1819. He is believed to have passed away circa 1819 in Appling County as he did not appear in the 1820 census, yet his son, James Douglas (3) was recorded in this census in Appling County.
James Douglas (3): Born circa 1790. A son of James Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1820 Appling County, Georgia, census (16-18 age category), married and residing next door to William Bowen (16-26 age category). This suggests that James may have married a daughter of William Bowen. James' cousin, John Douglas (4), also married into the Bowen family (i.e., Mary Bowen). Probable father of Allen Dickerson Douglas. Migrated to Florida prior to 1830. Appeared in the 1830 Hamilton County, Florida census (30-40 age category). Migrated to Columbia County, Florida, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Columbia County census (40-49 age category). Based on the 1840 census, it appears that James' wife either passed away during childbirth, or died shortly after the birth of the couple's last child as she no longer appears in James' household. A son, however, does appear (5-9 age category), in addition to an older female (60-69 age category). Presumably, this individual was either James' mother or mother-in-law, who was now assisting James in the rearing of his young son. James does not appear in the 1850 census, suggesting that he likely passed away sometime circa 1848.
James Douglas (4): Drew in the 1805 Elbert County Land Lottery.
James Douglas (5): Drew in the 1805 Franklin County Land Lottery.
James Douglas (6): Drew in the 1805 Hancock County Land Lottery.
James Douglas (7): Born circa 1786. While the identity of James' father is not precisely known, two likely candidates have been identified by researchers. Specifically, Jacob Douglas and Joseph Douglas (4), who were almost certainly related to one another. Each appears on Bryan County, Georgia, jury lists in 1797. The ability to serve on a jury on this date would place these men a generation older than James. Moreover, researchers know that James' family originated in the Bryan County area. Thus, it is highly likely that either Jacob Douglas or Joseph Douglas (4) was James' father. A brother of King Douglas and William T. Douglas. Married Hannah Gillett, daughter of William Gillett (1775-1820), in Camden County, Georgia on 2/14/1814. Appeared in the 1820 Wayne County, Georgia census (26-45 age category). Joined High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church, Brantley County, Georgia, during the early 1820s. Migrated to Alachua County, Florida, during the late 1820s. Appeared in the 1830 Alachua County census (40-49 age category).
James Douglas (8): Born circa 1767 in Georgia. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County, Georgia census (26-45 age category). Appeared in the 1830 Bibb County census (50-59 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (83 years old). Father of George (3) (b. 1805). Died circa 1855 in Bibb County.
James Douglas (9): Born 1831 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Alexander Douglas (3). Appeared in the 1840 Appling County census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (19 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Pierce County, Georgia, during the 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Pierce County census (29 years old) working as a merchant. Enlisted with Company G, 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment in Clinch County commanded by Captain John R. O'Steen. Wounded during the Battle of Boonesboro in Maryland (9/14/1862). Promoted to 3rd Lieutenant (3/2/1863), and later to 1st Lieutenant (7/2/1863). Killed during the Battle of Gettysburg (7/3/1863). James never married, and left no known descendants.
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James Douglas (10): Born circa 1825 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A son of Frederick Douglas (2). Married Sarah Ann Tillman (b. 1825), daughter of Daniel White Tillman and Melissa (Polly) Hutton, in Tattnall County, 12/6/1849. Maintained membership in the Primitive Baptist Church. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (30 years old). Migrated to present-day Bradford County, Florida, around 1860. Appeared in the 1860 New River County, Florida, census (35 years old) residing near a brother, Alexander Douglas (4). Father of Victoria (b. 1850), Hannah (b. 1852), Frederick (b. 1853), Alexander (b. 1855), Caroline America (1857-1929), Jane Frances (1859-1911), and James Paul (1863-1900). At the death of his father, Frederick Douglas (2), received a portion of the estate, Bradford County, 1860. On Bradford County tax roll, 1861 and 1863. Enlisted with Company E, 9th Florida Infantry, during the Civil War. Killed in action during the Petersburg Campaign, August, 1864. Buried in Soldiers Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia. Sarah filed for a Confederate widow pension in 1899.
James Douglas (11): Born circa 1783 in Georgia. James' son named North Carolina and Georgia as birth locations in later census documents; however, James' daughter, Martha, clarified the matter in the 1880 census stating that her father was born in Georgia and her mother in North Carolina (although James' first wife remains unknown). Father of Martha A. (b. ca. 1810), James (16) (ca. 1813 - 1902), and Mary (3) (ca. 1814 - ca. 1855). Migrated to Putnam County, Georgia, circa 1813. Appeared in an 1817 Putnam County Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1820 Putnam County census (26-44 age category). James' first wife passed away sometime between 1814 and 1820 as she does not appear on the 1820 census. James married Susan Hitchcock (b. ca. 1792) on 4/29/1827. Appeared in the 1830 Putnam County census (20-49 age category). Appeared in the 1840 Putnam County census (60-69 age category) residing in the household of his son, James. Passed away circa 1845 in Putnam County.
James Douglas (12): Born circa 1743 in Scotland. Migrated to North Carolina with his family circa 1772. Father of John Douglas (2). A merchant who primarily resided in the Effingham and Screven Counties area. Land grant in St. John's Parish, 1774. Filed a complaint in Effingham County that the titles to a tract of land he owned lying between the Little Kiokee and Great Kiokee Rivers (title requested in 1774) were seized by two British soldiers during the siege of Savannah; new titles requested to replace those that were seized, 8/16/1784. Grants in Effingham County, 1787 (100 acres) and 1788. Named in a 12/23/1790 Effingham County deed as having property adjacent to that of Luke Mizell, who was in the process of selling land to James Jones. Passed away in 1791 in Effingham County. Estate appraised by Francis Jones, Samuel Williams, and John Mizell, 9/10/1791. Named after death in a 1793 land transaction between John Mizell and Matthew Jones. James Jones purchased land formerly owned by James Douglas at auction in Screven County, 11/15/1794. The Mizell family was closely associated with James, James' son, John Douglas (2), and grandson, Daniel B. Douglas.
James Douglas (13): Born circa 1828 in Virginia. A son of Samuel Anderson Douglas and Mary Ann Baskerville, and brother of George Baskerville Douglas. An attorney by trade. Migrated to Georgia. As he moved during the 1850 census year, appeared in two separate county censuses. Appeared in the 1850 Floyd County census (21 years old) residing with his brother, George Baskerville Douglas, in the household of George S. Coleman, and in the 1850 Murray County, Georgia, census (22 years old) residing in the household of James Edmondson.
James Douglas (14): Born circa 1822 in Wayne County, Georgia. A son of King Douglas and Clementine Cason. A rancher by trade. Migrated with his family to Alachua County, Florida, during the 1820s. Appeared in the 1830 Alachua County census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1840 Alachua County census (15-19 age category) residing in the household of his mother. Appeared in the 1850 Alachua County census (28 years old) residing in the household of his mother. Appeared in the 1860 Alachua County census (36 years old) residing in the household of his mother. Married an unknown spouse in Alachua County circa 1860. Father of James (b. ca. 1860) and Nancy (b. ca. 1861). James' wife appears to have died in childbirth or shortly thereafter as she does not appear on the following census. Appeared in the 1870 Alachua County census (40 years old) residing in the household of his mother. Appeared in the 1880 Alachua County census (58 years old).
James Douglas (15): Born circa 1773 in Virginia. Married Mary (MNU; b. ca. 1777) of Virginia. Migrated to Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Monroe County census (60-69 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Monroe County census (77 years old).
James Douglas (16): Born circa 1813 in Georgia. A son of James Douglas (11). Appeared in the 1820 Putnam County census (under 10 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1830 Putnam County census (15-19 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1840 Putnam County census (20-29 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Putnam County census (34 years old) residing in the household of Thomas Davis. Married Martha (MNU; b. ca. 1825) of Georgia circa 1850. Father of Harriett (b. ca. 1850). Appeared in the 1860 Putnam County census (42 years old). Appeared in the 1870 census (57 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Putnam County census (66 years old). Martha passed away sometime prior to 1900 in Putnam County. James appeared in the 1900 Putnam County census (86 years old) residing in the household of Isby Hudson. He passed away in 1902 in Putnam County. James' estate was settled in the Probate Court of Putnam County in 1902. His outstanding debts were addressed via the sale of a horse and buggy that he owned at the time of his passing.
James Douglas (17): Born circa 1786 in Scotland. A sailor by trade. Immigrated to Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. Passed away in Savannah in 1815 at the age of 33 from cachexia.
James Douglas (18): Born circa 1783. Married Martha Jones in Columbia County, Georgia, on 1/7/1803. Probable brother of Joseph Douglas (6)
James Douglas (19): Born 1835 in South Carolina. On the 1880 census, James stated that his father was born in Virginia and his mother in North Carolina. A physician by trade. Migrated to Troup County, Georgia, during the early 1850s. Married Eugenia Hartwell Smith (1835-1914) in Troup County on 7/9/1855. Father of Howard (b. ca. 1857), Carrie V. (1859 - 1883), Franklin (1861-1870), and Hartwell (1865-1934). Migrated to Lowndes County, Alabama, circa 1856. Appeared in the 1860 Lowndes County census (25 years old). Migrated to Montgomery County, Alabama, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Montgomery County census (36 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Montgomery County census (46 years old). James passed away on 4/23/1898 in Montgomery County. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery County. Eugenia appeared in the 1900 Montgomery County census (64 years old). She passed away on 4/8/1914 in Montgomery County. She was buried with James in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery County.
James A. Douglas: Born 1820 in either Screven or Effingham County, Georgia. While researchers are not presently certain regarding the name of James' father, we do know that he was a nephew of Daniel Bonnell Douglas and brother of John C. Douglas. Upon James' father's death, guardianship assigned to James' uncle, Daniel Bonnell Douglas, in Decatur County, 1837. Married Elizabeth J. Mock (b. ca. 1823) of Georgia on 1/19/1849 in Decatur County. James was a physician by trade. Father of John A. (b. ca. 1850), J.H. (b. ca. 1854), W.A. (b. ca. 1858), Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth (1860-1939), Willis (b. ca. 1863), and Daniel (b. ca. 1868). Appeared in the 1850 Decatur County census (29 years old). Migrated to Alabama during the 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Butler County, Alabama, census (40 years old). Appeared on an 1866 Internal Revenue Service Tax Assessment list for the state of Alabama. By 1870, James had traveled to Texas to secure a new home for his family. In the 1870 Limestone County, Alabama, census, Elizabeth was residing with her son, Willis, in the household of J.H. Humphrey. James and family formally migrated to Texas during the 1870s. Appeared on the 1880 Leon County, Texas, census (60 years old). James died prior to 1900 in Texas as he does not appear with Elizabeth on this census. Elizabeth appears on the 1900 Evergreen County census (77 years old) in the household of her son-in-law, Samuel Lynch. She passed away circa 1903 in Evergreen County, Texas.
James Benton Douglas: Born 1838 in Sumter County, Georgia. A son of George Logan Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Passed away in 1843 in Sumter County, Georgia. Researchers believe that James' family must have experienced some sort of fever as both James and his brother, John M., died in 1843. He is buried in Sumter County.
James Brown Douglas: Called "Brown" by family and friends, a son of John Douglas and Phada Douglas. Born circa 1829 in Emanuel County, Georgia. Appeared in 1850 Emanuel County census (26 years old) and the 1860 Washington County census (31 years old). Farm overseer for Dr. William Glenn McBride (45 years old), a successful physician, surgeon, and landowner in Washington County, Georgia, prior to the Civil War. Dr. McBride was also a trustee of Zoar Methodist Campground (later, the Methodist Episcopal Campground), a holding of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Also residing with Dr. McBride was Thomas A. Simmons (a local school teacher), and two children by his deceased wife (Letitia Youngblood), Eugene A. (15 years old), and Lucian Oscar (1848-1927). With the outbreak of the Civil War, James Brown enlisted with Company H, 28th Georgia Regiment, Washington County, Georgia (9/25/1861). He would soon be appointed 2nd Lieutenant of the unit, also known as the "Ohoopee Guards." The unit was assigned to the Army of Tennessee, but James Brown's tenure with the company would prove brief. While fighting in Manassas, Virginia, he contracted typhoid fever and soon died as a result of complications in a field hospital on 12/10/1861. It is theorized that James Brown may be buried in one of the Confederate cemeteries in the vicinity of Manassas. It is not presently known whether or not James Brown ever married or fathered any children, although the name "Brown" did continue on in this line. James Brown's great nephew and son of William Spencer Douglas, was named Gordon Brown Douglas.
James Hiram Douglas: Born circa 1805 in North Carolina. Migrated to Tennessee. Married Elizabeth (MNU; b. ca. 1810) of Tennessee. Father of Francis (b. ca. 1834), Susan (b. ca. 1836), Jane (b. ca. 1843), James Hiram (b. ca. 1845), Rhoda (b. ca. 1848), and Sarah (b. ca. 1850). Migrated to Murray County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Murray County census (30-39 age category). Migrated to Fannin County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Fannin County census (55 years old). Migrated to Jackson County, Illinois, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Jackson County census (65 years old).
James J. Douglas: Born circa 1830 in Chester County, South Carolina. A son of John Douglas (15). Migrated with his family to Meriwether County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Meriwether County census (10-14 age category) residing in the household of his father. Obtained a position as a clerk in the employ of Pike County merchant, L.R. Brewer. Appeared in the 1850 Pike County census (20 years old) residing in the household of Mr. Brewer. Married Mary A. Reese (1834-1888) of Georgia, in Meriwether County circa 1850. Father of Louisa (b. ca. 1852), Phillip (b. ca. 1860), John (b. ca. 1867), Hugh (b. ca. 1869), Mary M. (b. ca. 1872), and James J. (b. ca. 1874). Appeared in the 1860 Meriwether County census (27 years old) residing in the household of his father-in-law, Jordan Reese. Appeared on an 1860 Meriwether County Slave Schedule. Appeared on an 1870 Meriwether County Agricultural Schedule. Passed away circa 1875 in Meriwether County. Mary appears in the 1880 Meriwether County census (45 years old) residing in the household of her father, Jordan Reese. Mary passed away in 1888 in Meriwether County. She is buried in Sharp Cemetery, Meriwether County.
James M. Douglas: Born circa 1815. A son of Samuel Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County, Georgia, census (20-29 age category) residing next door to his father.
James R. Douglas: Born 1826 in Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Irwin County, Georgia, census (24 years old) in the household of Jordan Hancock. James was working for Mr. Hancock in the capacity of a farm laborer during this period. Married Maria Baker (ca. 1821 - ca. 1885) of Georgia. Father of Mary A. (b. ca. 1847). Appeared in the 1860 Colquitt County, Georgia, census (32 years old). Appeared on an 1860 Colquitt County Agriculture Schedule. Enlisted with Company H, 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment on 3/22/1862. Froze to death in Richmond, Virginia, on 1/25/1863. Maria appears in the 1870 Colquitt County census (59 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, Jordan Baker. She also appears in the 1880 Colquitt County census (70 years old). Researchers believe that Maria died circa 1885 in Colquitt County.
James S. Douglas: Born circa 1834 in Georgia. A son of Lewis William Douglas of South Carolina. A machinist by trade. Married Mary E. Worrell (b. 1837), daughter of Kitchen and Elizabeth Worrell, of Stewart County, Georgia, in Henry County, Alabama, on 7/2/1855. Father of William Samuel (b. ca. 1858), Martha (b. ca. 1861), and James S. (b. 1864). Appeared in the 1850 Henry County census (16 years old) in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 Henry County census (26 years old). Enlisted with Company A, 3rd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion (later 60th Alabama Regiment) at Montgomery, Alabama, on 3/10/1862. Killed in action during the Battle of Beans Station, Tennessee, on 12/14/1863. With the news of James' death, Mary moved her children to Thomas County, Georgia, where she appears on the 1870 census (30 years old). Mary returned to Henry County, Alabama, during the 1870s, and appeared on the 1880 census (42 years old). By 1900, she was residing with her son, James S., in Henry County. She appeared in his household on the 1900 Henry County census (63 years old). Mary was still residing with her son, James, in 1910, and appeared in the Columbia County, Alabama, census (68 years old). Mary is believed to have passed away circa 1912 in Columbia County.
James T. Douglas: Born circa 1831 in Georgia or South Carolina. There are conflicting census records regarding James' place of birth. This is true of James' own records, and those of his children. Alternate birth locations are provided. The confusion likely resides in the fact that James was born during the migration of his parents from South Carolina to Georgia. According to the 1880 census, both of James' parents were born in South Carolina. This fact is consistent in the census record. James was a brother of William Andrew Douglas. Married Amanda F. Gatlin (b. ca. 1836) of Georgia on 6/25/1850 in Troup County. Father of Alonzo O. (1854-1928), James "Jim" R. (1855-1912), Emily (b. ca. 1859), and Alice (1865-1901). Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census (19 years old). Migrated to St. Clair County, Alabama, circa 1857. Appeared in the 1860 St. Clair County census (29 years old). Appeared in the 1880 St. Clair County census (50 years old). James' death date has not yet been obtained for this project. Amanda appears in the 1910 Jefferson County, Alabama, census (74 years old) residing in the household of her son, Jim. Amanda likely passed away circa 1914 in Alabama. Probable relationship to John Douglas (14).
Jane Douglas: Born 3/20/1804 in Chester County, South Carolina. A daughter of Joseph Douglas (3). Married Milton Boyd, (4/7/1804 – 9/30/1875) circa 1822, also of Chester District, South Carolina. Mother of Margaret C. (b. circa 1823), Keziah (b. circa 1824), Mary E. (b.circa 1825), John W. (b. circa 1827), and Joseph D. (b. circa 1830). Migrated to Meriwether County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Meriwether County census (46 years old) residing next door to her mother, Margaret, and younger brother, Robert M. Douglas (3). Appeared in the 1860 Meriwether County census (56 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Meriwether County census (66 years old). Milton passed away on 9/30/1875 in Meriwether County and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Georgia. Jane passed away on 3/10/1878 in Meriwether County. She was buried with her husband in Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Georgia.
Jane Anne Douglas: Born circa 1830. Married John Marshall on 3/14/1850 in Chatham County, Georgia.
Jeptha Douglas: Born 1808 in Franklin County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas (13). Migrated with his family to Mississippi during the early 1800s. Settled in Lawrence County. Married Mary Smith, daughter of Elijah "Eli" Calvin Smith and Mary "Polly" Rule, in Lawrence County on 2/18/1829. Father of Anderson (b. ca. 1835), Sarah A. (b. ca. 1838), Nancy (b. ca. 1841), Martha A. (b. ca. 1843), Mary (b. ca. 1845), and Elizabeth (b. ca. 1847). Migrated to Copiah County where he appeared in the 1830 census (20-29 age category). Appeared in the 1840 Carroll County census (20-29 age category). Still residing in Carroll County in 1845. Migrated to Yazoo County. Land transaction in Yazoo County with Norwood Nichols, Jr. dated 2/11/1834. Multiple additional transactions with numerous parties noted in Yazoo County throughout Jeptha's life. Died in 1856, although the circumstances and location of Jeptha's death remain mysterious. Family lore holds that Jeptha, who was heavily involved in real estate, was murdered by an individual with whom he had conducted a land transaction. Some have contended that this event occurred in Tchula, Holmes County, Mississippi. Researchers also offer conflicting burial locations of Jeptha's remains. Some hold that he is buried in Yazoo County, Mississippi, while others contend that he is buried in New Providence Cemetery, Copiah County, Mississippi.
Jeremiah Douglas: Born circa 1822 in Georgia. A brother of Jerry M. "J.M." Douglas, Peter J. Douglas, and Thomas Douglas (6). Appeared in the 1850 Heard County, Georgia, census (28 years old) residing in the household of Jesse B. Harcrow (Hargrow).
Jerry M. "J.M." Douglas: Born circa 1821 in Georgia. According to the 1880 census, J.M. noted that both of his parents were born in South Carolina. A brother of Jeremiah Douglas, Peter J. Douglas, and Thomas Douglas (6). Appeared in the 1850 Heard County, Georgia, census (29 years old) residing in the household of Lewis Barker. Married Amanda Mason, daughter of James and Mary Mason of Alabama, circa 1869. Amanda's parents would later migrate to Union County, Arkansas. Jerry was the father of Mary Susan "Sue" (b. ca. 1870), Martha E. (b. ca. 1875), Laura A. (1879-1960), Robert Samuel (1882-1960), and Emma V. (b. ca. 1886). Migrated to Nevada County, Arkansas. Appeared in the 1880 Nevada County census (59 years old). Passed away circa 1888 in Arkansas. Amanda relocated to Columbia County, Arkansas. She appeared in the 1900 Columbia County census (56 years old). No information is presently available regarding Amanda's date and location of death.
Jesse Alfred Douglas: Born 1784 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Married Sarah Ann Nin (ca. 1790 - ca. 1875) in South Carolina circa 1805. Father of James S. (b. ca. 1807), Ira Alexander (1810–1894), Rutha (1811–1899), David W. (1812-1865), Hiram (1813–1865), Didama (1816–1894), Sarah Ann (3) (1819–1894), John Calvin (1820 - ca. 1905), Hetty (1822–1853), Mary (1826–1890), Catherine (b. 1828), and Margaret E. (b. ca. 1845). Migrated to McMinn County, Tennessee, where the family remained until the late 1830s. Migrated to Murray County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Murray County, Georgia, census (60-69 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Gilmer County, Georgia, census (66 years old). Died circa 1855 in Gilmer County. Sarah Ann appears in the 1860 Gilmer County census (70 years old). Sarah Ann appeared in the 1870 Gilmer County census (80 years old) residing in the household of her daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Walter Hill. Sarah Ann died in February, 1880, in Gilmer County.
Jestern Douglas (1): Born circa 1810 in Georgia. A daughter of Frederick Douglas (1). Married Daniel Johnson circa 1827. This was likely Daniel's second marriage as he was much older than Jestern. According to son's (Matthew Johnson) death certificate, Daniel was born in Scotland. With Rebecca Douglas and Peter Evin, Margaret Douglas (wife of Robert Douglas, Jr., and probable sister of Daniel) witnessed an affidavit and warrant--issued in Tattnall County and applicable in Appling County--on behalf of Daniel Johnson, who accused Frederick Dinkins of stealing a half bushel of wheat and one peck of flour from Johnson (6/19/1829). Jestern appeared on the 1850 Appling County census (40 years old). Mother of Lott (b. 1828), Matthew (b. 1830), Archibald (b. 1832), Jane (b. 1836), James (b. 1837; a twin), Lafayette (b. 1837; a twin), Delpha (b.1839), and Levi (b. 1841). Died 1860 in Appling County, Georgia.
Jestern Douglas (2): Born 1821 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A daughter of Wright B. Douglas. Appeared in the 1830 Tattnall County census (5-9 age category) in the household of her father. Married Elvin Wilkes (ca. 1817 - ca. 1850) circa 1840 in Tattnall County, Georgia. Mother of Matthew (b. ca. 1842), George Washington (1844-1925), Darien (b. ca. 1845), and Madison (b. ca. 1850). Migrated to Columbia County, Florida. Elvin would die prior to the 1850 census. Jestern moved her family into her father's household, where she appears in the 1850 Columbia County census (29 years old). It is presumed that Jestern passed away circa 1855 as her children were residing in the homes of relatives at the time of the 1860 census.
J.H. Douglas: Born 1833 in Monroe County, Georgia. A son of George Douglas (3), and grandson of James Douglas (8). Appeared in the 1840 Monroe County census (5-9 age category) in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (17 years old) in the household of his grandfather.
J. Hickman Douglas: Born circa 1834 in Georgia. A son of W. Douglas. Married Margaret Ann Conelly (1838-1913) of Walker County, Georgia, circa 1858. Father of Amanda (ca. 1860 - 1934) and William (b. ca. 1864). Appeared in the 1860 Catoosa County census (26 years old). Hickman passed away during the Civil War. Margaret married Edward W. Potts on 2/14/1866 in Catoosa County. With Edward, she had issue: Robert Lafayette (1866-1940), Mary L. (b. ca. 1869), and Jane (b. ca. 1876). Margaret appeared in the 1870 Catoosa County census (27 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Catoosa County census 36 years old.
Joab "Joseph" Douglas: Born 1843 in Sumter County, Georgia. A son of Marshall Douglas (1) of Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (6 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Benton County, Arkansas, with his family during the 1850s. Married first, Charlotte "Francis" McSpadden (ca. 1854 - ca. 1871) of Missouri in Benton County on 1/23/1870. Father of Francis (ca. 1871), Maud (1880-1967) and Barton Marshall (1888-1936). Appeared in the 1870 Benton County census (27 years old) in the household of his father. Researchers theorize that Francis likely died in childbirth or shortly thereafter (their first and only child, Francis, was born ca. 1871). Married Jane Riggs (1859-1944) in Benton County on 9/24/1879. Appeared in the 1880 Benton County census (37 years old) as "Joseph Douglas." Appeared in the 1900 Benton County census (56 years old) as "Joseph Douglas." Appeared in the 1910 Benton County census (76 years old). Died 1917 in Benton County. Buried in Barron Cemetery, Benton County. Jane would pass away in 1944 and is also buried in Barron Cemetery, Benton County.
Joanna Douglas: Born on 11/3/1839 in Troup County, Georgia. A daughter of John Douglas (14). Appeared in the 1840 Troup County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census (11 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married James Mifflin Coulter (1824-1912) of Maryland on 10/23/1856 in Troup County. Mother of Fanny (b. ca. 1861), Margaret (b. ca. 1863), Douglas (1864-1892), Robert (b. ca. 1867), Olivia (1868-1953), James (b. ca. 1871), Mercer (b. ca. 1873), and Donald Leith (b. ca. 1880). James returned to his home state of Maryland prior to 1860 to establish a home for his new family. He appeared in the 1860 Independent City County, Maryland, census (35 years old) residing in the household of Samuel Halfpenny. Joanna appeared in the 1870 Baltimore County, Maryland, census (28 years old). Migrated to Howard County, Maryland during the 1870s. Appeared in the 1880 Howard County, Maryland, census (40 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Independent City County, Maryland, census (60 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Independent City County census (70 years old). James passed away on 6/12/1912. He was buried in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland. Joanna passed away on 12/19/1915. She was buried with James in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Morrison Douglas: Born 4/13/1834 in Monroe County, Georgia. A son of George Douglas (3), and grandson of James Douglas (8). Appeared in the 1840 Monroe County census (5-9 age category) in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (16 years old) in the household of his grandfather. Married Barbara "Angelina" Webb (1839-1917), daughter of Pape Webb and Susie Deatwhiler of Elbert County, Georgia, on 4/11/1857 in Harris County, Georgia. Father of Mabel (b. ca. 1859), Walton P. (b. ca. 1861), Susan R. (b. ca. 1864), William G. (b. ca. 1866), Affie M. (b. ca. 1869), and Robert Erskine (1874-1958). Reportedly served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. Migrated to Fulton County, Georgia, after the war. Appeared in the 1870 Fulton County census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Fulton County census (44 years old). Migrated to Duval County, Florida, circa 1883. Appeared in the 1885 Duval County census (52 years old), employed as a wood turner. Migrated to McLennan County, Texas. Appeared in the 1900 McLennon County census (66 years old). Appeared in the 1910 McLennon County census (75 years old) residing in the household of his son-in-law, August F.B. Sonntag. Worked for the Mailander Company in Waco, Texas, for 25 years. Angelina passed away on 10/17/1917 in McLennan County, Texas. She is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, McLennan County. Job died on 4/2/1925 in McLennan County. Job's obituary appeared in the Waco Times Herald on 4/3/1925, wherein it was stated that passed away at the home of his daughter, A.F. Sonntag. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, McLennan County.
John Douglas (1): Son of Edward Douglas and husband of Phada Douglas. See full John Douglas biography.
John Douglas (2): Born circa 1763 in Scotland. John's birth location is verified by his son, Daniel Bonnell Douglas, as noted on the 1880 Morehouse County, Louisiana, census. A son of James Douglas (12). Migrated with his family to North Carolina circa 1772. Would later migrate to Effingham County, Georgia. Married Ann Lanier, daughter of John Lanier and Hannah Bonnell. Father of Alexander (6) (b. circa 1783), Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Hannah W., Martha, Daniel Bonnell (1800-1882), Sarah, and Honor. Land grant for 100 acres in Effingham County, 9/5/1791, witnessed by David Pridgen. Land grant of 100 acres in Effingham County, 1792. Signed a petition to Georgia Governor Edward Telfair stating that the land court fraudulently granted 1,000,000 acres of land in the Effingham County region to just a few individuals. Received a land grant of 75 acres in Screven County, 1797. Granted 200 acres of land in Screven County, 1799. Witnessed, with James Calwell/Caswell, a land transaction between Matthew and James Jones, 9/2/1799 (the document reveals that Elizabeth Mizell is the mother of Matthew Jones and James Jones, and wife of John Mizell). Also on 9/2/1799, witnessed, with James Calwell/Caswell, a land transaction between James Jones and his wife, Elizabeth, to Matthew Jones in Montgomery County. Spent a period of time as Justice of the Peace in Bulloch County where he witnessed an affidavit signed by Luke Mizell affirming the loss of a mare in 1778 due to hostile Native American fighters (4/11/1803). This document is significant as Luke Mizell is directly connected to John's sons, Daniel B. Douglas and Alexander Douglas (6). Luke Mizell owned land adjacent to James Douglas (12), and John Mizell appraised James Douglas' (12) estate. Deed of Record for John Douglas and wife, Ann, to Anthony Bonnell for 75 acres 12/8/1800. Granted land in Screven and Effingham Counties in 1804. Witnessed a land transaction between John Lanier and Hannah Bonnell Lanier in Screven County (10/16/1804). Wife, Ann, received a grant of 225 acres of land from her mother on 9/28/1805 in Screven County. The grant stated that Ann was a widow at this time, placing John's death in 1805. Screven County Court order that Henry Bryant be appointed guardian to the person and property of Hannah W. Douglas, Daniel B. Douglas and Elizabeth Douglas, heirs of John Douglas, deceased. Alexander Douglas (6), Thomas F. Lovett, David Curtis, and David Emanuel provided security (1/6/1812). Screven County Court order that Thomas F. Lovett be appointed guardian for the person and property of Honor Douglas and Sarah Douglas, the heirs of John Douglas. Henry Bryant, James Scott, John Young, and Alexander Douglas (6) provided security (1/12/1812).
John Douglas (3): Born circa 1737 in Brunswick County, Virginia. A son of Robert Douglas and Mary (MNU). Arrived in Burke County, Georgia, from Halifax County, North Carolina, at least by the early 1770s. Brother of Robert Douglas, Sr., James Douglas (1), and Elizabeth Douglas (5). Granted land in St. George Parish (1774). Soldier during the Revolutionary War. Presented a certificate from General John Twiggs on 4/19/1784 stating that he is entitled to a bounty of 250 acres in Washington County. Appears in Georgia's Roster of the Revolution. Granted 287.5 acres of land in Washington County on the Oconee River bounded by J. Sharpe and Stephen Hayman (6/10/1784). Paid taxes in Jefferson County, 1802. Granted letters of administration to settle the estate of Alexander Douglas (2) in Jefferson County, 1805. Died in Laurens County, 1809 (estate administered by John Bethea). Of significant note, John's first cousin, Robert Douglas, Jr., also Died in Laurens County in 1808.
John Douglas (4): Born 1798 in Burke County, Georgia. A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Alexander Douglas (3), Young Douglas, Frederick Douglas (2), Eaton Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Often cited as a son of Alexander Douglas (1), however, Alexander Douglas' (1) 1781 will filed in Chowan County, North Carolina, names a son, John, who was born 17 years earlier than John Douglas (4). This eliminates the possibility of John Douglas (4) being the son of Alexander Douglas (1). Moreover, research has demonstrated that Alexander Douglas (1) did not migrate to Georgia as some researchers have contended, but rather, died in Chowan County, North Carolina (see Alexander Douglas' (1) bio for additional discussion). Married Mary Bowen (1795-1880), daughter of Stephen Bowen and Rachel Highsmith, in Tattnall County, Georgia (10/6/1815). Father of Martin H. (b. ca. 1817), Matilda Elizabeth (1819-1906), Daniel (2) (b. ca. 1822), Margaret (1827-1861), Martha (1836-1861), Elizabeth Jane "Emajane" (1838-1903), Jackson (1839-1862), Bryant Washington (1840-1921), and Sarah Ann (1842-1885). Bond posted by brothers Young Douglas (1) and Wright B. Douglas in the amount of $160 in Tattnall County to assist John in prosecuting a case against Daniel Johnson, 3/29/1819. Appeared in the 1820 and 1830 (24-40 age category) Telfair County censuses. Appeared in the Telfair County censuses of 1840 (40-50 age category) and 1850 (age 56). Interestingly, Mary Bowen (65 years old) appeared in the household of Alexander Douglas (3) in 1850. As census ages and dates are often incorrect and somewhat fluid, this is most likely the same Mary Bowen (or certainly a close relative) who was married to John—providing further evidence of the sibling relationship between John and Alexander Douglas (3). Appeared in the 1860 Coffee County census (62 years old) with Mary (also 62 years old), residing with the children of his son, Daniel Douglas (2), in the household of John and Sarah Pickern. Appeared in the 1870 Clinch County census with Mary (both listed as 70 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Coffee County, Georgia, census (82 years old) residing in the household of his son, Bryant. Mary had died just prior to the 1880 census in Coffee County. John died in 1884. He is buried in Royals Cemetery, Kirkland, Atkinson County, Georgia.
John Douglas (5): Born circa 1780 in North Carolina. Married Mary Godowns (ca. 1784 - ca 1865) circa 1802. Father of George Alexander (ca. 1817 - 1880), Margaret L. (b. ca. 1824), and William A. (2) (1826-1864). Migrated to Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Talbot County, Georgia, census (50-59 age category). Appeared with Mary in the 1850 Talbot County census (68 years old). Also in John's household were Asa and Catherine Binns Pye and the Pye children. There was obviously a familial or close friendship between the Douglas and Pye families, although the exact nature of this relationship has not yet been established for this project. According to a Federal Mortality Schedule for Talbot County, John passed away in 1860 at the age of 80. Mary would pass away in Talbot County circa 1865.
John Douglas (6): Drew in the 1805 Franklin County Land Lottery.
John Douglas (7): Drew in the 1805 Warren County Land Lottery.
John Douglas (8): Appeared in the 1820 Columbia County, Georgia census (45 and older age category). Also in John's household were a male child between the ages of 10 and 16, two adult females aged 45 and older, and one female between the ages of 16 and 26.
John Douglas (9): Born circa 1750. A son of David Douglas (1) and brother of David Douglas (2). Wealthy land owner and planter from Richmond County, Georgia. Land grant of 50 acres in Richmond County, 1767. Served in the role of deputy in 1774. Lieutenant Colonel in the colonial Georgia Militia. Loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. Six of his slaves were called to the defense of Fort Cornwallis in 1781. Fled Georgia in 1782. Land confiscated due to loyalist sympathies. Settled in St. John's County, Florida. Appeared in a 1783 St. John's County census. Father of at least one child, Ann (b. ca. 1768), who married Francis Philip Fatio. Ann and Francis accompanied John to St. John's County. Francis appears on a number of early St. John's County documents. It appears that both John and Ann were deceased by 1830 as no one in Francis' household matches their approximate ages. Francis appears in the 1830 St. John's County census (60-69 age category).
John Douglas (10): Born 1828 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Eaton Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1830 Appling County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Lowndes County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Lowndes County census (10-14 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Clinch County census (22 years old) residing in the household of Ambrose Harnidge. Married Rachel Stephens (b. circa 1829 in South Carolina) circa 1855 in Clinch County, Georgia. Father of John W. (b. ca. 1856), Malatha E. (b. ca. 1857), Mary Ann (b. 8/4/1858), Millender (b. 1861), and Dicy Charlotte (1866-1927). Migrated to Florida. Appeared in the 1880 Polk County, Florida, census (50 years old). Passed away circa 1883 in Polk County, Florida.
Mary Ann Douglas
Daughter of John Douglas
John Douglas (11): Born circa 1785. While researchers are presently uncertain regarding John's exact place of birth, it is known that he resided in Colleton County, South Carolina, prior to his move to Georgia. A brother of Benjamin Douglas (1). Migrated to Savannah, Georgia, prior to 1809. Married Elizabeth "Eliza" T. Gale in Chatham County on 4/12/1809. Appeared in the 1820 Chatham County, Georgia, census (26-45 age category). Appeared in the 1830 Chatham County census (40-50 age category).
John Douglas (12): Married Mary Gowdus on 2/11/1816 in Jones County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (26-45 age category). The census states that John was married, had one male child under 10 years old, one female child between the ages of 10 and 15, and one male slave under the age of 14. Probable relationship to David Douglas (4), William Douglas (5), and Willis Douglas.
John Douglas (13): Born 10/4/1764. Researchers contend that John was born in or around Rowan County, North Carolina. It is surmised that John's parents were Scottish or Irish immigrants as family tradition holds that his father, David Douglas, had returned to one of these countries on business at the time of John's birth. John's father passed away while on this journey, followed shortly thereafter by his mother. John would be reared by his grandparents. Land records tie John to David Douglas (formerly of Pennsylvania), who owned property in the Rowan County area. Some researchers contend that John's grandfather was William Douglas of Pennsylvania. At the age of 12, John joined Captain Samuel Reid's Company, 6th North Carolina Regiment, as a drummer during the Revolutionary War (5/20/1776). Transferred to the 1st North Carolina Regiment until discharged in 1778. Participated in the Battle of Guilford Court House. Migrated to South Carolina and married first an unknown spouse with whom he had at least two children, John (b. ca. 1783) and George (4) (b. ca. 1790). Married second, a widow, Nancy Walden Denman (5/20/1774 - 8/1836), daughter of William Walden of South Carolina. Father of Ransom (1805-1889), Jeptha (1808-1856), Joel (1810-1884), Elijah, a twin (1814-1817), and Elisha, a twin (1814-1900). In 1801, sold property in Lincoln County, North Carolina (formerly located in Rowan County). Issued a passport by the state of Georgia to travel through the Creek Nation, 4/28/1802. Resided briefly in Georgia prior to making his way to southern Tennessee. While in Georgia, joined a group of Georgians bound for Mississippi. Arrived in Tennessee near Lookout Mountain where he remained for three years. Migrated to Fair River near present-day Monticello in Lawrence County, Mississippi, circa 1812 (the 1810 birth of John's son, Joel, in Tennessee places the family in this state until around 1812). Erected a cabin near his father-in-law, William Walden's, property, which still stands today. Appeared in the 1820 Lawrence County census (40-50 age category). Appeared in the 1830 census (60-70 age category). Migrated to Yazoo County, Mississippi, circa 1830. Nancy passed away in Yazoo County in August of 1836. John is noted in several Yazoo County land transactions between 1835 and 1839. Circa 1836, relocated to Allen, Copiah County, Mississippi. Purchased 900 acres of property. John passed away on November 9, 1839. Buried in New Providence Baptist Church cemetery, Copiah County.
John Douglas (14): Born circa 1802 in South Carolina. A son of Thomas H. Douglas. Married Frances "Fannie" Burfoot Moseley (b. ca. 1807 in South Carolina), daughter of Joseph Moseley and Mary Anne Robertson, circa 1829 in Abbeville, South Carolina. Father of Archibald (b. ca. 1830), John F. (b. ca. 1834), Mary (b. ca. 1836), Joanna (1839-1915), Robert O. (b. ca. 1841), and Rebecca (1844-1918). A merchant by trade. Migrated to Troup County, Georgia, circa 1829. Appeared in the 1840 Troup County census (30-39 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census (48 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Troup County census (60 years old). Appeared on an 1860 Troup County Slave Schedule. John passed away sometime after 1860. Fannie relocated to Fulton County, Georgia, where she appeared in the 1880 census (73 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, William Lowe. She passed away in 1887 in Fulton County. Her will was probated in Fulton County on 2/7/1887. Fannie's son, Robert, administered her estate.
John Douglas (15): Born 1807 in Chester County, South Carolina. A son of Joseph Douglas (3). Married Eleanor J. Robinson (1809-1889) of South Carolina circa 1834 in South Carolina. Father of James J. (b. ca. 1830), John R. (b. ca. 1833), Robert "Rob" (b. ca. 1836), William (10) (b. ca. 1838), Margaret (b. ca. 1843), Hugh W. (b. ca. 1846) and Leroy (1849 - ca. 1855). Migrated to Meriwether County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Meriwether County census (30-39 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Meriwether County census (43 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Meriwether County census (53 years old). Eleanor's mother, Elizabeth (73 years old), was also residing with the family at this time. Appeared on an 1860 Meriwether County Slave Schedule. Appeared in the 1870 Meriwether County census (64 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Meriwether County census (72 years old) in the household of his son-in-law, William Cunningham. Migrated to Marion County, Florida, during the early 1880s. Passed away in 1886 in Marion County. Buried in Barnes Cemetery, Marion County. Eleanor would pass away in 1889. She is also buried in Barnes Cemetery, Marion County.
John Douglas (16): Born circa 1830. Probable relationship to the family of John Douglas (5). Married Matilda Hand (ca. 1832 - ca. 1905) of Talbot County, Georgia, on 9/6/1859 in Talbot County. Father of Andrew J. (1864-1934). Interestingly, John was listed as "Estate ("Est" on census document), John Douglas" on the 1860 Talbot County census. No age was provided, however, Matilda appeared on the document (30 years old), as well as an estate overseer, Fleming Geesling (1832-1900), who was listed as 28 years old. Geesling married and relocated shortly after the 1860 census. Researchers have surmised that John was away from his estate during the time of the census, and could not be officially documented. Thus, the census-taker simply acknowledged his residence without formally documenting him. John was certainly deceased before 1870 as he does not appear on the 1870 census. Matilda does appear on the 1870 Talbot County census (38 years old), as does her son, Andrew J., who was listed as 6 years old. Consequently, John's death can be estimated at circa 1865. Matilda was employed as a seamstress in 1870 according to the census record. During the 1870s, Matilda relocated to Marion County, Georgia. She appeared in the 1880 Marion County census (40 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Marion County census (60 years old) in the household of her son, Andrew. Researchers estimate Matilda's death as occurring circa 1905 as by the 1910 census, Andrew is residing in the household of his cousin, William Hand, in Houston County, Alabama.
John Douglas (17): Born circa 1840 in Georgia. Married Henrietta (MNU; b. ca. 1840) of New York. A merchant by trade. Based on later pension applications, John appears to have been a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil war. Appeared in the 1870 Fayette County, Illinois, census (35 years old). Migrated to Pennsylvania. Invalid pension application filed in Pennsylvania in 1888. Passed away prior to 1929. Henrietta filed a widow's pension application in Pennsylvania in 1929.
John Douglas (18): Born circa 1821 in Ireland. Migrated to the United States prior to 1860. John's exact port of entry is presently unknown, but shortly after his arrival in the United States, he made his way to Charlton County, Georgia. Passed away in September of 1860 in Charlton County from an unnamed fever. Appeared on an 1860 Charlton County, Georgia, mortality schedule. John was employed as a farm laborer at the time of his death.
John Douglas (19): Born circa 1805. Appeared in the 1830 Wilkes County, Georgia, census (20-29 age category).
John A. Douglas: Born 1/21/1831 in Ireland. Later census records reveal that both of John's parents were also born in Ireland. Migrated to Savannah (Chatham County), Georgia, prior to 1850. It is not presently known whether John migrated with his parents or by himself. A highly successful tin merchant by trade. The 1870 census reveals that John's personal estate was worth $10,000 -- a significant sum for the period. Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (19 years old) residing in a boarding house. Occupation listed as "tinner." It is noteworthy that another resident of the boarding house, Thomas Daniels, was also from Ireland, and also 19 years old. It is likely that John and Thomas were close friends or relatives and may have migrated from Ireland together. More research is needed in this area. Married Elizabeth Norton (1835-1892) in Chatham County circa 1855. Father of Francis (b. ca. 1857), James W. (b. 1859), Thomas (b. ca. 1863), John (1866-1894) and Stella (b. ca. 1873). Appeared in the 1860 Chatham County census (29 years old). John was working as a plumber and gas fitter at this time. Appeared in the 1870 Chatham County census (39 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Chatham County census (49 years old). John was now a successful and well-regarded hardware merchant in Savannah. Elizabeth passed away on 12/31/1892 in Chatham County. She is buried in Catholic Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia. John passed away on 5/7/1893 in Chatham County. He is buried with Elizabeth in Catholic Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia. An impressive monument marks the graves of John and Elizabeth in Catholic Cemetery.
John Alexander Douglas: Born circa 1820 in Georgia. A son of Alexander Douglas (6). Appeared in the 1850 Decatur County census (30 years old) in the household of his father. Appeared in an 1850 Decatur County Agriculture Schedule. With brother, Saunders G. Douglas and D. Hartsfield, filed a legal notice in acknowledgement of Alexander Douglas' (6) death, 12/2/1852. Died 1858 in Decatur County. Will executed in Decatur County on 4/5/1858. John's land holdings were left to Richard Sims, who also served as one of the executors of the estate.
Lucius Alford Douglas
Son of John Allen Douglas
John Allen Douglas (1): Born 3/3/1838 in Stewart County, Georgia. A son of Lewis William Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Stewart County census (under 5 age category) in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Henry County, Alabama, circa 1845. Appeared in the 1850 Henry County census (12 years old) in the household of his father. Also appeared as a farm laborer in the 1850 Henry County census (13 years old) residing in the household of Aaron Kirkland. Appeared in the 1860 Henry County census (22 years old) in the household of Irvin M. Stringer, a wealthy merchant. Enlisted as a Private with Company I, 46th Alabama Regiment, in May, 1862, Columbia, Alabama. Wounded during the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863. Captured by Union forces in January of 1865. Honorably discharged in May of 1865. Married Georgia Ann Hopkins (1844-1919) on 1/2/1876 in Henry County. Father of Cornelia V. (b. ca. 1872), Gadson (b. 1876), Lila M. (1878-1962), W. Albert (1880-1956) Lucius Alford (1882-1951), Rittie V. (1885-1964), and Claudia (1890-1905). Appeared in the 1880 Henry County census (42 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Henry County census (62 years old). Applied for a Confederate pension in 1904. Appeared in the 1910 Henry County census (72 years old). Just prior to John's death, he became physically unable to work and was approved for a Confederate pension due to age and disability on 3/12/1918. John would pass away shortly thereafter on 4/2/1918 in Henry County. He was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Henry County. Following John's death, Georgia applied for a Confederate widow's pension on 5/25/1918. Georgia passed away on 1/22/1919 in Henry County. She is buried with John in Bethlehem Cemetery, Henry County.
John Allen Douglas
circa 1885
John Allen Douglas (2): Born 1/16/1845 in Emanuel County, Georgia. A son of Amos Douglas (2) and Susan Meeks. Enlisted in 1862 (re-enlisted in 1863) with Company H, 63rd Georgia Regiment (Chatham County Thunderbolts). With sister, Lavina "Viney" Douglas, administered the estate of Lavina's husband, Williamson Rowland, on 11/1/1869. Wounded in the ribs and pelvis by Union artillery. Surrendered to Union forces on 4/25/1865 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Returned home to find his mother in a destitute state resulting from the devastation of the war. According to family tradition, John's mother, Susan, was then living in a hillside wherein a cave-like home had been fashioned with a makeshift door. Married Sarah Elvinia Odom (1848-1927) on 2/6/1870 in Johnson County, Georgia. Father of Alice (b. 1870), A. Brown (b. 1872), E.A. (b. 1874), J.A. (b. 1877), and John (b. 1879). Appeared in the 1880 (35 years old), 1900 (55 years old), 1910 (65 years old), and 1920 (75 years old) Johnson County censuses. Applied for a Confederate pension on 8/11/1919. Died 6/11/1923 in Johnson County, Georgia. Cause of death listed as complications from paralysis. Buried in Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Kite, Georgia. Sarah applied for a Confederate widow's pension, 1924. Widow's pension approved, 2/5/1925. Sarah would pass away on 10/29/1927. She is buried in Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Kite, Georgia.
John B. Douglas: Born 1817 in Cuba, West Indies. In most census records referring to John's place of birth, Georgia is listed. However, on the 1900 U.S. Census for Coke County, Texas, John's son, Robert Emmett, states that John was born in the West Indies. Family descendants note that he was born in modern-day Cuba. John may have wanted to appear more "American" by stating that he was born in Georgia on the various census records. On the 1880 U.S. census (Coleman County, Texas) John stated that his father was born in Scotland and his mother in England. Thus, John's parents immigrated first to Cuba, the West Indies (where John was born), before making their way to the United States. It is likely that the family entered the United States via the port of Savannah, but more research is needed. A school teacher by trade. Married Mary Elvera Spruce (b. ca. 1826) in Georgia in 1840. Father of Robert Emmett (1842-1916), William R. (b. ca. 1843), Sarah C. (b. ca. 1846), John Thomas (1850-1903), Columbus C. (1855-1901), and Francis K. (b. ca. 1858). Migrated to Barbour County, Alabama, circa 1843. Appeared in the 1850 Barbour County census (33 years old). Migrated to Titus County, Texas, circa 1852. Mary would pass away in Titus County circa 1859 (researchers state that she is buried in Cass County, Texas). John appeared in the 1860 Titus County census (43 years old). Migrated to Coleman County, Texas, in 1877. Appeared in the 1880 Coleman County census (64 years old). John would pass away on 5/20/1881 in Coleman County. He is buried Glen Cove Cemetery, Coleman County.
John Benjamin Douglas: Born circa 1808 in North Carolina. Migrated to Georgia during the 1830s. Married Mary Gosdin (b. circa 1819 in Georgia) 10/27/1836 in Henry County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Cass County (now Bartow County), Georgia, census (30-40 age category). Resided next door to Benjamin B. Douglas in 1840 signifying a close relationship, but exactly how has not been determined. Father of Benjamin Franklin (ca. 1837 - 1919), Mary (b. 1839), Nancy (b. 1843), John (b. 1845), Samuel (b. 1848), Smith (b. 1850), Joseph (b. 1851), and William (b. 1856). Migrated to Mississippi during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Tippah County, Mississippi, census (40 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Pontotoc County, Mississippi, census (52 years old) residing near his son, Benjamin Franklin Douglas. Died 6/10/1867 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
John C. Douglas: Born circa 1823 in Screven or Effingham County, Georgia. While researchers are not presently certain regarding the name of John's father, we do know that he was a nephew of Daniel Bonnell Douglas and brother of James A. Douglas. Upon James' father's death, guardianship assigned to John's uncle, Daniel Bonnell Douglas, in Decatur County, 1837. Married Sarah Thomas (b. ca. 1828) of South Carolina in Decatur County on 2/17/1850. Father of Daniel Burnette (b. ca. 1850), Mary Jane (1852-1906), Ella (b. ca. 1855), William A. (b. ca. 1857), Charles (b. ca. 1859), Xyantisa "Ellen" (b. ca. 1863), and Laura (b. ca. 1864). Appeared in the 1840 Decatur County census (27 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Decatur County census (28 years old - census taker error). John passed away in Decatur County circa 1865. Sarah appears in the 1870 Decatur County census (42 years old) as head of household. Sarah moved her family to Terrell County, Georgia, circa 1875. She appeared in the 1880 Terrell County Census (53 years old).
John Campbell Douglas: Born 11/1/1827 in North Carolina. John had at least one sister, Margaret, who married Joseph Henderson of Alabama. Margaret appears in John's household in the 1860 Barbour County, Alabama, census. Migrated to Lauderdale County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1850 Lauderdale County census (22 years old) residing in a boarding house operated by Henry M. Hart. John was working as a clerk (probably a pharmacy clerk, as was customary during medical training) during this period, but likely also training as a physician as he would later practice medicine. Migrated to Talbot County, Georgia. Married Sarah Isabelle Birch (8/12/1830 - 10/13/1904), daughter of John Neville Birch and Ann Dillworth, on 1/29/1852 in Talbot County. Father of William Campbell (1852-1928), Maria "Minnie" Eugenia (1858-1929), and John Birch (1860-1924). According to the records of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Georgia (1854), John was a member of Castens Lodge No. 92, Pleasant Hill, Talbot County. A William A. Douglas also appears on this roster. Migrated to Barbour County, Alabama, in order to practice medicine. Appeared in the 1860 Barbour County census (32 years old). John passed away circa 1865. Sarah returned to Talbot County and appeared in the 1870 census (38 years old) working as a mantua-maker (or seamstress). Appeared in the 1880 Talbot County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Dodge County, Georgia, census (69 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, James Bishop. Sarah passed away on 10/13/1904 in Talbot County. She was buried in Talbotton City Cemetery, Talbot County.
John Chappell Douglas: Born 8/2/1818 in Georgia. Married Sarah W. Davis (b. 1/25/1820) on 1/3/1837 in Monroe County, Georgia. Father of Mary E. (2) (1838-1866), Thomas E. (b. ca. 1842), Amanda C. (b. ca. 1843) and Willis J. (b. ca. 1845). Appeared in the 1850 Pike County census (32 years old). Migrated to Cass County, Texas, shortly after the 1850 census was taken. He would build a log cabin on newly purchases property (the cabin remained in this location until 1996 whereupon it was moved and restored). The town that grew up around John's land holdings (320 acres) was named after him (i.e., Douglassville, Texas). Sarah would pass away on 1/6/1858 in Cass County. She is buried in Rutland Cemetery, Cass County. A touching inscription on Sarah's headstone reads in part, "...to her husband, a devoted wife, to her friends, consistent, to her children, a fond and affectionate mother and wise counselor..." In 1859, John sold land to James Patton for the purpose of building a general store -- the only condition of the sale was that the store was not to sell liquor (with the exception of alcohol-containing prescriptions provided by a physician). John appeared in the 1860 Cass County, Texas, census (41 years old). He passed away on 8/8/1863 in Cass County. Buried in Rutland Cemetery, Cass County, Texas.
John Claiborne Douglas: Born circa 1812 in Georgia. A son of Samuel Claiborne Douglas. Migrated with his family to Brazoria County, Texas, during the 1820s. Appeared in the 1850 Fort Bend County, Texas, census (39 years old) residing in the household of his father.
John Dryden Douglas: Born 10/28/1812 in Montgomery County, Georgia. A son of Frederick Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1820 Tattnall County census (under 10 age category) in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1830 Tattnall County census (15-19 age category) in the household of his father. Married Lydia Thompson (b. 1816), daughter of Richard Thompson and Lucretia (MNU) in Tattnall County 9/20/1832. Father of Louise (1833-1909), John Frank (1837-1880), Frederick Monroe (1839-1915), Elizabeth (7) (1840-1924), Lydia (1843-1919), Julia Ann Florida (1845-1927), Lucrecia (1847-1920), James Dryden "Dred" (1849 - 1922), Westley W. (1851-1925), Mary (b. 1852), and Elisha Hampton (1855-1938). Migrated to Ware County, Georgia, circa 1835. Appeared in the 1840 Ware County census (20-29 age category). Migrated to the South Prong Precinct of Columbia County, Florida, circa 1845. Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County, Florida, census (38 years old). Appeared in the 1860 New River County, Florida, census (48 years old). Died 4/9/1881, Columbia County, Florida. Buried in Swift Creek Cemetery, Union County, Florida.
John F. Douglas: Born circa 1834 in Troup County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas (14). Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census (16 years old) in the household of his father. As John was a student at the University of Georgia at this time, he also appeared in the 1850 Clarke County, Georgia, census (16 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Troup County census (26 years old) in the household of his father. Married H.M. Baxter in Troup County on 1/23/1866.
John Frank Douglas: Born 1837 in Tattnall or Ware County, Georgia (John's father migrated from Tattnall to Ware during this period so there is some debate regarding the precise county of John's birth). A son of John Dryden Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Ware County census in the household of his father. Married Catherine Caroline Lastinger (b. ca. 1838), daughter of Seaborn and Anna Lastinger, circa 1855 in Florida. Father of S. Eliza (b. ca. 1857), Sarah Ellen (b. ca. 1859), Diana (b. ca. 1860), Elizabeth A. (b. ca. 1862), Josiah W. (b. ca. 1864), Elisha A. (1866-1955), B.J. (b. ca. 1872), and H.G. (b. ca. 1875). Migrated with his family to Columbia County, Florida, circa 1844. Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County census (13 years old) in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 New River County census (23 years old). Enlisted with Company B, Florida 5th Infantry Regiment on 4/22/1862. Described as 5' 10" in height with a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair. Appeared in the 1870 Bradford County census (40 years old). Migrated to Seminole County circa 1875. John passed away in 1880 in Seminole County. Catherine moved to Orange County following John's passing where she appears in the 1880 census (42 years old).
John H. Douglas: Born 11/17/1840 in Georgia. A son of Benjamin Douglas (3) and Ann Marie Roberts. In the 1880, 1900, and 1920 censuses, John noted that his father was born in Scotland. John and his sister, Ann Marie, were orphaned with the passing of John's father circa 1845 and his mother in 1849. This situation necessitated transferring the guardianship of John and Ann to their maternal grandfather, John H. Roberts. Appeared in the 1850 Warren County, Georgia, census (8 years old) in the household of John H. Roberts, who was working as a merchant. Also appearing in this census was John's sister, Ann Marie Douglas (6 years old). By 1860, Ann Marie was residing in the household of her aunt, Amelia Roberts Pierce, wife of James L. Pierce, President of Madison Female College in Morgan County, Georgia. John migrated to Louisiana and enlisted with the Washington Battalion, Louisiana Artillery during the Civil War. After the war, John married Epsy Jane "Jennie" Jones (1842-1912). Migrated to Barton County, Missouri. Appeared in the 1880 Barton County census (39 years old). Employed as a Deputy County Clerk during this period. Migrated to Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Appeared in the 1900 Orleans Parish census (58 years old). Employed as a Charity Agent. Migrated to Montgomery County, Alabama, prior to 1912. Jennie passed away on 1/12/1912. She is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery County. John appeared in the 1920 Montgomery County census (79 years old) residing in the household of his nephew-in-law, Cliff Green. He passed away on 7/20/1924, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery County.
John M. Douglas: Born 1835 in Sumter County, Georgia. A son of George Logan Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Passed away in 1843 in Sumter County, Georgia. Researchers believe that John's family must have experienced some sort of fever as both John and his brother, James Benton, died in 1843. He is buried in Sumter County.
John M. Douglas (2): Born 1801 in Virginia. Married Aletha (MNU; b. ca. 1808) of South Carolina. Migrated to Georgia prior to 1830. Father of William H. Douglas (1) (1826-1891) and Winnefred Alethea (b. ca. 1832). Appeared in the 1830 Jefferson County, Georgia, census (30-39 age category). Appeared in the 1840 Jefferson County census (30-39 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Jefferson County census (49 years old). Passed away in 1866 in Jefferson County. Buried in Louisville City Cemetery, Jefferson County. Aletha appears in the 1860 Jefferson County census (53 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, Elijah A Sikes.
John N. Douglas: Some researchers contend that John's middle name was Nevil. Born 1823 in Telfair County, Georgia. Probable son of John Douglas (4). John Douglas (4) appeared on the 1830 Telfair County census in the 30-39 age category with a son in his household in the 5-9 age category. As John N. would have been 7 years old at the time of this census, he may very well have been the young male noted on the document. John Douglas (4) appeared on the 1840 Telfair County census in the 40-49 age category with a son in the 15-19 age category. John N. would have been 17 at the time of this census, thereby making him an excellent candidate to be the son of John Douglas (4). Married Mary Ann Jincy Ellis in Telfair County on 9/20/1846. Father of Elisha Fowler (b. circa 1847), Emeline (b. circa 1850), Wesley Columbus (b. circa 1851), William Jackson (b. circa 1853), and Aaron Washington (b. circa 1858). Appeared on the 1850 Telfair County census (27 years old). Migrated to Duval County, Florida circa 1855. Appeared on the 1860 Duval County census. Enlisted with Company D, 10th Florida Infantry Regiment in Fernandina, Florida, on 9/17/1861. John was described on his enlistment documents as being 5'10" tall with a light complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. He mustered out of the Confederate Army on 2/15/1863. Migrated to Sumter County, Florida. Appeared on the 1880 Sumter County census (56 years old). Passed away in Sumter County in 1895. Mary Ann would pass away in Sumter County in 1910.
John R. Douglas: Born circa 1833 in Chester County, South Carolina. A son of John Douglas (15). A physician by trade. Migrated with his family to Meriwether County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Meriwether County census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Meriwether County census (17 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Mitchell County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Mitchell County census (27 years old) residing in the household of William Collins.
John T. Douglas: Born 1835 in Polk County, Tennessee. A son of James H. Douglas (b. ca. 1807) of South Carolina. Appeared in the 1850 Polk County, Tennessee, census (14 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Gilmer County, Georgia during the 1850s. Married Francis "Fannie" Plemmons (1838-1927), daughter of Thomas Plemmons of North Carolina, on 5/29/1856 in Gilmer County. Father of James H. (1859-1905), and Andrew (b. ca. 1862). Enlisted as a Private with Company F, 60th Georgia Infantry during the Civil War. Died from injuries sustained in battle while in the hospital in Augusta, Georgia, on 6/15/1862. Buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Richmond County, Georgia. Francis appeared in the 1870 Gilmer County census (30 years old). Migrated to Gordon County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1880 Gordon County census. Appeared in the 1900 Catoosa County, Georgia, census (59 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, John Watkins. Passed away circa 1905.
John T. Douglas (2): Born circa 1813 in South Carolina. Married Latha (MNU; b. ca. 1822) of South Carolina circa 1839. Father of Mary (b. ca. 1840), Sarah (b. ca. 1842), Amanda L. (b. ca. 1844), Meanna (b. ca. 1846), and Robert (b. ca. 1848). Migrated to Macon County, Georgia, circa 1849. Appeared in the 1850 Macon County census (37 years old).
John William Douglas: Born 1832 in Putnam County, Georgia. There is an unusual inconsistency regarding John's date of birth. His tombstone reads that he died in 1891 at age 65. This would have placed his year of birth at 1826. However, John's father, Asa, was not married to John's mother until 1830. Additionally, every census in which John appears supports a birth date of 1832. Thus, there was a mistake on the grave stone that for some reason was never discovered, or never changed. John was a son of Asa Douglas (1809- ca. 1875) of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and Elizabeth Denham of Georgia. Migrated with his family to Morgan County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Morgan County census (5-9 age category) in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Lowndes County, Mississippi, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Lowndes County census (18 years old) in the household of his father. Married Mariah F. Leverette (1830-1885) of Georgia on 3/19/1854 in Lowndes County. Father of Mary (b. ca. 1855), John William B. (1857-1917), Samuel Acey "Asa" (1860-1929), Robert Dorch (1864-1941), and Matilda R. (b. ca. 1868). Appeared in the 1860 Oktibbeha County census (28 years old). Appeared on an 1860 Oktibbeha County Slave Schedule. Interestingly, John did not appear with his family in the 1870 census -- perhaps a census-taker error. John's family were residing with John's father, Asa, in Oktibbeha County during this period. John next appeared in the 1880 Oktibbeha County census (49 years old). Mariah passed away on 12/27/1885. She is buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Oktibbeha County. John passed away on 3/17/1891. He is buried in Double Springs Cemetery, Oktibbeha County.
Jonathan Douglas: Born 1/7/1799 in Virginia. While it cannot be definitively determined whether or not Jonathan ever resided in Georgia, he is included in this directory because some researchers have noted that he was born in Georgia. However, according to the 1850 Guadalupe County, Texas, census, Jonathan stated that both he and his wife, Nancy, were born in Virginia. This statement is partially supported by Jonathan's successive migration trajectory, which may be traced via the birth of his children (i.e., North Carolina & Alabama). Census records confirm that Jonathan's oldest child, William, was born in North Carolina in 1825, and his middle child, Rebecca, was born in Alabama in 1831. Consequently, Jonathan most likely spent a brief time in Georgia between 1825 and 1831 prior to making his way west. Married Nancy L. (MNU; 1793-1860) circa 1820. Father of William Pinkney Houston (1825-1900), Rebecca Jane (b. ca. 1831), and Rachel (1834-1873). Migrated to Texas during the mid-1830s. Enlisted with Captain Peyton R. Spane's company during the war for Texas independence. Freeman Walker Douglas was also a member of this unit. Some researchers contend that Jonathan and Freeman were brothers (which may be the source of the theory that Jonathan was born in Georgia), however, it should be noted that a period of 23 years separate the births of the two men -- which presents a problem for this theory. Additionally, Freeman's known father was Samuel Claiborne Douglas, who was born circa 1787. This would have made him too young to have been Jonathan's father. Moreover, Samuel did have a documented son named John Claiborne Douglas, who was born circa 1812. It is unlikely that Samuel would have named two of his sons, "John." Thus, the evidence does not strongly support the contention that Jonathan and Freeman were brothers, and the fact that they shared a common surname may have been merely coincidental. Additional research in this area is needed. Jonathan passed away on 12/19/1857. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Guadalupe County. Jonathan's will was probated in Guadalupe County in 1858 with his son, William, serving as administrator. Jonathan left the entirety of his estate to his wife, Nancy. Nancy passed away on 2/9/1860 and was buried with Jonathan in Riverside Cemetery, Guadalupe County.
Jonathan Douglas (2): Born circa 1794 in Connecticut. A sailor by trade. Migrated to Savannah, Chatham County. Passed away in Savannah on 1/13/1820 at the age of 26 resulting from an unnamed fever.
Jonathan M. Douglas: Born circa 1795. Possible relationship to William W. Douglas. Married Susan Jarrad in Lincoln County, Georgia, on 1/20/1817. Appeared on an 1818 Lincoln County, Georgia, tax list. Migrated to Henry County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1830 Henry County census (20-49 age category).
Jones Douglas: Born in Mecklenburg, Virginia, 11/25/1779. A son of David Douglas (4) and Martha Jones. Migrated with family to Burke County, Georgia. As an adult, migrated to Hancock County, Georgia. Married Rebecca Tillman, daughter of Frederick Tillman and Elizabeth Davore, in Hancock County, 5/5/1803. Father of Tilman M. (2/25/1804 - 4/28/1863), Lewis (10/10/1806 - 8/28/1826), Eliza (1807-1812), Epsybeth (b. 1809), Lydia H. (1811-1884), Jones Tarpley (b. 9/10/1813), Charles Gordin (9/25/1815 - 1/13/1865), Lemuel Nolly (9/23/1817 - 4/19/1900), Stephen R.(12/9/1819 - 9/9/1906), Samuel S. (1/5/1822 - 3/10/1892), Amanda R. (3/24/1824 - 4/29/1904), Lexie Rayford (1826-1904), and Lucretia J. (1830-1911). Drew in the 1805 Jefferson County Land Lottery. Member of the Georgia Militia during the War of 1812 (Captain John P. Harvey's Light Dragoons). Appeared in the 1830 Gwinnett County census as "Jonas" (50-60 age category). Died 10/15/1846 in Gwinnett County. Buried in Douglass Cemetery, Gwinnett, County. Rebecca would pass away on 3/20/1864 and was buried in her wedding dress.
Jones Tarpley Douglas, Sr.
circa 1861
Jones Tarpley Douglas, Sr.: Born 9/10/1813 in Jefferson County, Georgia (according to the death certificate of Jones' daughter, Amanda Lucetta). A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. Appeared in the 1830 Gwinnett County, Georgia, census (15-19 age category) residing in the household of his father. Married Lucetta Puren Smith (1821-1907) on 9/20/1837 in Monroe, Georgia. Father of Mary Rebecca (1841-1905), Sarah Elizabeth (b. 2/22/1843), Amanda Lucetta (1844-1924), Mariah Louise (1846-1905), Robert Fulton (10/7/1848 - 4/24/1899), Benjamin Franklin (11/18/1850 - 4/3/1906), George Washington (b. 1853), Clementine D. (b. 6/29/1856), Harriett D. (1859-1886), Julia Eucline (1861-1945), and John Tarpley, Jr. (b. 2/9/1865). Appeared in the 1860 Gwinnett County census (47 years old). Enlisted with Company E, 8th Georgia militia (Gwinnett Greys) during the Civil War. Attained the rank of Captain. With R.F. Douglas, B.A. Douglas, and Phillip Johnson, witnessed the last will and testament of Daniel A. Garrett in Forsyth County, Georgia, on 6/13/1869. Appeared in the 1870 Forsyth County census (63 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Forsyth County census (66 years old). Died 8/6/1895 in Forsyth County. Buried in Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Forsyth County. Lucetta passed away in 1907. She is buried in Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Forsyth County.
Joseph Douglas (1): Born circa 1768. While researchers are not presently certain regarding Joseph's place of birth, it is generally agreed that he resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, prior to his migration to Georgia (based on an 1800 NC census -- see below). A brother of William Douglas (8). Purportedly married Hannah McCleary circa 1788. Appeared in the 1800 Mecklenburg County census (26-44 age category). Migrated to Monroe County, Georgia. Owned much of the land where the current-day town of Culloden is situated. His cabin was the first residential structure erected in this area. Joseph was the father of a number of children, but only a few of them have been documented, including Joseph (2) (b. ca. 1789), Robert M. (1) (1798-1883), George Logan (1801-1855), Marshall (1805-1873), and Mary (5) (b. 1809). Appeared in the 1830 Monroe County census (50-59 age category). Migrated to Sumter County. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (50-59 age category). Died 7/12/1843 in Sumter County. According to an obituary appearing in the Georgia Journal and Messenger, 8/10/1843, Joseph was described as "...a man of retentive memory, well read, and possessed an ample stock of general information. He was generous in his disposition, and of active industrious habits..." According to a Sumter County roster of probate documents, Joseph's will was filed with the court. However, its contents have not yet been examined for this project.
Joseph Douglas (2): Born circa 1789 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. A son of Joseph Douglas (1). Migrated with his family to Monroe County, Georgia, circa 1810. Father of Elizabeth "Eliza" V. (1812-1883). Appeared in the 1830 Monroe County census (20-49 age category). Appeared in the 1840 Monroe County census (50-59 age category). A Joseph Douglas appears on an 1867 Monroe County Qualified Voters document who may be a son of this Joseph Douglas.
Joseph Douglas (3): Born 4/4/1773 in Chester County, South Carolina. Appeared in the 1810 Chester County census (26-44 age category). Married Margaret (MNU; ca. 1778 - ca. 1855) of South Carolina. Father of Jane (1804-1878), John (15) (1807-1886), Mary J. (b. ca. 1815), Eleanor "Ellen" (2) (b. ca. 1818), and Robert M. (3) (b. 1821). Migrated to Meriwether County, Georgia, in 1834. Appeared in the 1840 Meriwether County, Georgia, census (60-69 age category). Died 6/16/1845 in Meriwether County, Georgia. Buried in Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Meriwether County. Margaret appeared in the 1850 Meriwether County census (72 years old) residing in the household of her son, Robert M. (3). Researchers believe that Margaret passed away circa 1855 in Meriwether County.
Joseph Douglas (4): Appeared on a 1797 jury list in Bryan County, Georgia. Possible relationship to Jacob Douglas.
Joseph Douglas
circa 1875
Joseph Douglas (5): Born circa 1833. A farmer, carpenter, and miller by trade. Joseph's birthplace remains somewhat of a mystery among researchers as a conflict exists between census documents and family tradition. According to the 1860 Montgomery County, Alabama, census, Joseph was born in Georgia. However, the 1880 Spalding County, Georgia, census contends that Joseph, his father, and his mother were all born in Alabama. Family lore holds that Joseph was born in Scotland and reached America by stowing away on a ship. According to this story, Joseph's family operated a soap factory in Scotland. On one occasion, Joseph was given a pony by his family, which he, in turn, gave to a local girl in an effort to impress her. His generosity was not rewarded by his family, and the ensuing conflict resulted in Joseph running away from home to seek his fortunes in America. Some researchers hold that Joseph returned to Scotland as an adult to reestablish a relationship with his family. This attempt proved fruitless, necessitating Joseph's return to America. While these stories have not been historically authenticated, some research suggests the existence of a soap factory in Scotland during the 1800s associated with a Douglas family. A connection to Joseph Douglas, however, has not been established. To date, researchers remain puzzled regarding Joseph's actual birthplace. Appeared in the 1860 Montgomery County, Alabama, census (25 years old) in the residence of Robert C. Coleman, jailer for the county. It remains unclear whether this residence was a boarding house or the county jail as traditionally, jailers resided with their families above the jail during this period. Migrated to the Henry County, Georgia, area during the late 1860s or early 1870s. Married Sarah "Sallie" Morrow (b. circa 1848 in Georgia) on 12/12/1875 in Henry County. Migrated to Spalding County, Georgia, during the late 1870s. Appeared in the 1880 Spalding County census (47 years old). Father of Carrie (b.
1880), Joseph Lang (1883-1921), and Charles Morrow (1886-1954). Joseph passed away in 1888. This date is supported by a piece in the 5/25/1888 edition of the Henry County Weekly which reads, "Mr. Douglas, Dr. Wynn's miller, died a short time ago." Following Joseph's death, Sallie relocated to Carroll County, Georgia, to be close to family. Sallie passed away circa 1890 in Carroll County. She is buried in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Georgia.
Joseph Douglas (6): Born circa 1780. Married Nancy Locklin in Columbia County, Georgia, on 4/4/1800. Probable brother of James Douglas (18).
Joseph Douglas (7): Born circa 1840 in Georgia. A brother of William Andrew Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Chambers County, Alabama, census (10 years old) residing in the household of Elizabeth Taylor.
Joseph Douglas (8): Born circa 1816 in North Carolina. A merchant by trade. Migrated to Bibb County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Bibb County census (37 years old) residing in a boarding house operated by Ms. Mary Caner. Married Mary (MNU; b. ca. 1806) of Virginia circa 1865. Appeared in the 1870 Bibb County census (54 years old).
Josiah Douglas: Appeared on an 1805 Bryan County, Georgia, jury list. Granted 200 acres of land in Bryan County, 1817. Appeared in the 1820 Bryan County census (26-45 age category). Deeded 200 acres of land to Israel Smith, son of David and Eliza Smith, as a gift of "natural love and affection." This deed was witnessed by Jacob Holbrook and Israel Bird. It is probable that Eliza Smith was Josiah's daughter. Appeared in the 1830 Bryan County census (40-50 age category).
J.R. Douglas: Born circa 1821 in Georgia. Migrated to Tennessee. Married Nannie (MNU; b. ca. 1838 in Tennessee) circa 1857 in Tennessee. Father of G.W. (b. ca. 1858), Lucy (b. ca. 1860), Harry (b. ca. 1862), Helen (b. ca. 1864), and Robert (b. ca. 1867). Migrated to Hempstead County, Arkansas. Appeared in the 1870 Hempstead County census (49 years old).
Julia A. Douglas: Born circa 1836 in Walton County, Georgia. A daughter of Elbert Douglas. Julia never married. Appeared in the 1850 DeKalb County, Georgia, census (14 years old) residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1860 Cobb County, Georgia, census (24 years old) in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1870 Fulton County, Georgia, census (34 years old) in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1880 Fulton County census (44 years old) in the household of her brother-in-law, Lodwick Strickland.
Julia R. Douglas: Born on 12/12/1839 in Georgia (probably Chatham County). Julia noted on the 1880 census that both her father and mother were born in Georgia. Julia's parents passed away when she was still very young, and as she had no relatives to take her in, she was placed in the custody of the Savannah Female Orphanage prior to 1850. Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (11 years old) residing in the Savannah Female Orphanage. Married Charles H. Moore (1828-1914) in Screven County, Georgia, on 3/12/1857. Mother of Lou A. (b. ca. 1862), Charles Walker (1863-1901), Jane L. (b. ca. 1868), George A. (1872-1917), Ida A. "Honey" (1873-1943), Alice (1874-1942), William F. (1879-1962), and Virgil P. (1887-1970). Appeared in the 1860 Screven County census (21 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Screven County census (41 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Screven County census (61 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Screven County census (71 years old). Charles passed away on 5/19/1914. He was buried in Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery, Screven County. His estate papers were probated in the Screven County Probate Court on 8/3/1914. Julia passed away on 2/11/1917. She was buried with Charles in Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery, Screven County.
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Midway Congregational Church
Liberty County, Georgia
King Douglas: Born circa 1788. While the identity of King's father is not precisely known, two likely candidates have been identified by researchers. Specifically, Jacob Douglas and Joseph Douglas (4), who were almost certainly related to one another. Each appears on Bryan County, Georgia, jury lists in 1797. The ability to serve on a jury on this date would place these men a generation older than King. Moreover, researchers know that King's family originated in the Bryan County area. Thus, it is highly likely that either Jacob Douglas or Joseph Douglas (4) was King's father. Brother of James Douglas (7) and William T. Douglas. A member of Midway Congregational Church, Liberty County, Georgia. Married first, Phoebe Turner in Liberty County, Georgia, on 10/7/1808 in Midway Congregational Church. Researchers believe that Phoebe passed away sometime before 1820. It is believed that King and Phoebe had at least one son and possibly a daughter prior to Phoebe's death. The 1820 Wayne County, Georgia, census reveals that both a son (under 10 age category) and daughter (under 10 age category) were residing in King's household. Married second, Clementine Cason (ca. 1796 - ca. 1875) of Georgia. Father of James (14) (b. ca. 1822), Nancy A.M. (b. ca. 1830), William (b. ca. 1827), Susanna (b. ca. 1832), and Jane M. (b. ca. 1836). With William T. Douglas, received a passport from the Governor of Georgia permitting travel through the Creek Nation en route to Florida (January, 1810). During this period, the greater portion of western, southwestern, and south central Georgia was held by the Creek Nation. Researchers believe that King was exploring northern Florida in order to eventually relocate to the state. Returned to Georgia and appeared in the 1820 Wayne County census (26-45 age category). Served on the Petit Jury of Wayne County in 1822. Served as a mounted spy for the local militia. Formally migrated to Florida and appeared in Duval County during the late 1820s. Appeared in the 1830 Alachua County census (40-50 age category). Joined American forces engaged in the Second Seminole War during the 1830s. Killed in battle during the late 1830s. Clementine appeared in the 1840 Alachua County census (30-39 age category). She filed for a widow's pension in Alachua County in 1847. She next appeared in the 1850 Alachua County census (54 years old). She appeared in the 1860 Alachua County census (70 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Alachua County census (85 years old). Passed away circa 1875 in Alachua County. Researchers should note the broad variations in Clementine's age within the various Alachua County censuses. These were due to errors either on the part of the census reporter or census taker.
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Laduska Douglas: Born circa 1822 in Emanuel County, Georgia. A daughter of William Douglas (1). Married Eldred Swain (1794 - 7/15/1875), son of Sherod G. Swain, on 9/13/1857 in Emanuel County. Eldred was the nephew of long-time Georgia legislator, Stephen Swain, who was a close friend of Edward Douglas (Laduska's grandfather). The marriage was Swain's third (he was 63 and Laduska was 37). Mother of Eldred C. (circa 1858 - before 1870), Zilpha Ann (circa 1859 - before 1870), and Missouri (b. circa 1863). The couple migrated to Wilcox County, where Laduska's aunt, Phada Douglas Smith, then resided. Eldred would die on 7/15/1875 at the age of 81. Laduska would pass away in Wilcox County circa 1877.
Lafayette Gilbert Douglas, Sr.: Born 2/22/1827. A son of Dr. James Douglas of Virginia and Esther Ellerby of South Carolina. Lafayette's family was very wealthy and affluent, and maintained vast land holdings. Lafayette first appeared on the 1830 Chesterfield County, South Carolina, census (under 5 age category). Lafayette's father, James, passed away prior to 1840, whereupon his mother, Esther, assumed the primary responsibilities of the household. Lafayette next appeared in the 1840 Chesterfield County census (10-14 age category) in the household of his mother. Appeared in the 1850 Chesterfield County census (23 years old) in the household of his mother. Married Elizabeth Flake (1833-1904) circa 1850 in Chesterfield County. Father of Hannah (b. ca. 1851), John (b. ca. 1853), Lafayette Gilbert, Jr. (1854-1916), Esther (b. ca. 1857), William Flavell (1859-1957), Ada (b. ca. 1864), Carrie (b. ca. 1867), and Robert Lee (b. ca. 1874). Migrated to Mitchell County, Georgia, during the early 1870s. Appeared in the 1880 Mitchell County census (52 years old). Appeared in several Mitchell County Tax Digests during the 1880s. Passed away on 1/25/1897 in Mitchell County. Buried in Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Mitchell County. Elizabeth appeared in the 1900 Mitchell County census (67 years old) residing in the household of her son, Lafayette. Elizabeth passed away on 1/17/1904 and is buried in Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Mitchell County.
Lavina "Viney" Douglas
Lavina "Viney" Douglas: Born 1/3/1840 in Emanuel County, Georgia. A daughter of Amos Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1850 Emanuel County census (18 years old) residing in the household of her father, Amos Douglas (2). Married first, Williamson W. "Wimp" Rowland (1836-1869) on 1/18/1859 in Emanuel County. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Edward Riner, son of Elizabeth Douglas (1) and Amos Riner, and grandson of Edward Douglas. Lavina was the mother of at least one child with Williamson, Nancy Jane (1865-1945). She appeared with Williamson in the 1860 Johnson County census (Lavina, 20 years old, and Williamson, 25 years old). Williamson served as a Full Corporal with Company F, 48th Georgia Infantry, during the Civil War. He was wounded on 9/17/1862 during the Battle of Sharpsburg. Furloughed to recuperate, returned to hospital duty on 4/16/1863. Survived the conflict and returned home to Johnson County. Williamson appeared on a list of qualified voters for Johnson County, 7/25/1867. The precise details of Williamson's death remain murky, but he was somehow killed during a Ku Klux Klan raid on 9/1/1869 in Johnson County. His intestate record was probated in the court of Johnson County on 11/1/1869, and named Lavina and her brother, John Allen Douglas (2), as administrators of Williamson's estate. Lavina would marry second, Christopher Columbus Colston (1846-1897) circa 1874 in Johnson County. Lavina and Christopher would
have several children together. Christopher appears on a Johnson County Agriculture Schedule dated 6/16/1880. Lavina appeared with Christopher on the 1880 Johnson County census (Lavina, 40 years old, and Christopher, 32 years old). Christopher died on 10/3/1897 in Johnson County and is buried in the Kite City Cemetery. Lavina appeared in the 1900 Johnson County census (60 years old). She appeared in the 1910 Johnson County census (70 years old) residing in the household of her son, William W. Colston. Her last appearance in the census record was that of the 1920 Johnson County census (80 years old), again in the household of her son, William W. Colston. Lavina died on 1/13/1926 in Johnson County. She is buried in Rehoboth Church Cemetery, Johnson County, Georgia. The inscription on her tombstone reads, "Rest Mother, Rest in quiet sleep, While friends o'er thee weep."
Lavina "Winey" Douglas: Born 1820 in Emanuel County, Georgia. Daughter of John Douglas and Phada Douglas. Married Elisha Coleman (1815 - 6/29/1896) in Emanuel County on 11/29/1841 -- a son of Charles Coleman and Amelia A. "Millie" Garner. Mother of Matthew (1/12/1843 - 9/17/1862), John Calhoun (10/28/1844 - 1/1/1923), Elisha Jordan "Barm" (5/6/1846 - 7/31/1919), and James Amascus (3/26/1848 - 4/24/1928). Appeared in the 1850 (26 years old), 1860 (40 years old), and 1870 (50 years old) Emanuel County censuses. Died 5/12/1898. Elisha died on 6/29/1896 in Emanuel County. Winey and Elisha are buried in the Coleman Family Cemetery near Swainsboro, Georgia.
Elisha Coleman
Husband of Winey Douglas
LeGrand Douglas: Born 1811 in Georgia. Migrated to New York. According to the 1880 census, both of LeGrand's parents were born in Georgia. Married Mary Morgan (1818-1899), an immigrant from Wales, circa 1836. Father of Frances J. (1837-1912), LeGrand, Jr. (1840-1903), Margaret L. (1841-1919), Mary (1843-1920), William G. (b. ca. 1846), and John G. (1848-1920). Employed in the carpentry and window treatment industries for most of his life. In 1844, appointed to the police force of the Sixth District of New York. Appeared in the 1850 Kings County, New York, census (34 years old). Appeared in the 1855 Kings County census (43 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Kings County census (49 years old). Appeared in the 1865 Kings County census (53 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Kings County census (59 years old). Appeared in the 1875 Kings County census (64 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Kings County census (69 years old). LeGrand passed away on 3/12/1889 in Kings County. He is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Kings County. Mary passed away on 2/28/1899. She is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Kings County.
Lemuel Nolly Douglas: Born 9/23/1817 in Baldwin, Georgia. A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. Married Sarah Harris on 2/18/1846 in Gwinnett County. Soldier in the Indian War. Appeared in the 1830 Gwinnett County census under his father's listing ("Jonas," in this instance) in the 10-15 age category. Appeared in the 1850 Gwinnett County census (32 years of age). Also resided in Forsyth County. Founded the Methodist Episcopal Church in Douglasville, Georgia, during the 1870s. Father of Austin Riley (1866 - 5/29/1942), Watt (12/29/1852 - 10/18/1856), John P. (8/25/1859 - 6/14/1861), Savannah Florence (1862-1947), Dorcas Jane (1869-1954), Columbus B. (8/1/1872 - 10/28/1961). Died 4/19/1900 in Marshall County, Alabama.
Leonora Douglas: Married Absalom Kennedy on 7/30/1856 in Richmond County, Georgia.
Lewis Douglas: Born 10/10/1806 in Georgia. A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. Migrated to South Carolina. Died 8/28/1826 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Lewis William Douglas: Born circa 1810 in Edgefield, South Carolina. Also appears as "Louis" on some records. A son of Solomon Douglas (1788-1864) and Sarah Holsenback (1789-1891) of South Carolina. DNA research suggests that Lewis' line descends from a John Douglas of Virginia (b. ca. 1650). The statement on the death certificate of Lewis' son, Lewis Lafayette, indicating that both of his parents were born in North Carolina appears to have been a mistake as records demonstrate that the family was in Edgefield County, South Carolina at the time of Lewis' birth. Married first, Mary (MNU; 1813 - ca. 1858)--in South Carolina circa 1830. Father of Martha (b. 1831), James S. Douglas (ca. 1834 - ca. 1912), Mary Emily (1837-1920), John Allen (1838-1918), William (1841-1912), Sara Lucinda (1843-1913), Amanda Jane (ca. 1845-1916), Amanda Elizabeth (ca. 1845 - 1894), Franklin (b. 1847), Lewis Lafayette (1849-1910), and Lewis (b. ca. 1861; a son of Lewis and Elizabeth Plunkett McMannus Douglas). Migrated to Stewart County, Georgia, during the early 1830s (Lewis' son, James, was born in Georgia circa 1834). Appeared in the 1840 Stewart County census (30-39 age category). Lewis remained in Georgia for approximately 9 years (Lewis' daughter, Sara Lucinda, was born in Georgia in 1843). Migrated to Henry County, Alabama, circa 1845. Appeared in the 1850 Henry County census (40 years old). There is much confusion surrounding Lewis' first wife, Mary, as a Mary Douglas died in January of 1850 in Henry County, Alabama, where Lewis was residing at the time. Interestingly, this Mary Douglas was the same age as Mary Douglas, wife of Lewis. However, Lewis' wife, Mary, appeared in his household in the 1850 census which was dated September 17, 1850 -- a full eight months after the date of death noted in the other Mary Douglas. Thus, there may have been two Mary Douglases in Henry County during this period. Another strange coincidence is a marriage record naming a Lewis Douglas and Alice Whitehead dated 9/1/1850. Again, researchers know that Mary was still alive on this date, so it is improbable that this Lewis Douglas and Lewis Douglas, husband of Mary, are one and the same individual. Lewis appeared in the 1855 Alabama state census (Henry County). Appeared on a Henry County land record dated 9/1/1858. Appeared on a Henry County land record dated 11/1/1858. A tragedy (perhaps the death of Mary) appears to have befallen the family during the late 1850s as Lewis' children had to take up residence in the homes of relatives in various parts of Alabama prior to the 1860 census. As an example, Lewis Lafayette appears on the 1860 Henry County census in the household of Sophira Monroe. Lewis returned to South Carolina circa 1859. In 1864, he married a widow, Elizabeth Plunkett McMannus (b. ca. 1821). Lewis appeared on the 1870 Barnwell County, South Carolina, census (62 years old). Appeared on an 1870 Barnwell County Agriculture Schedule. Appeared in the 1880 Aiken County, South Carolina, census (69 years old). Louis died circa 1882 in Aiken County. Following Louis' death, Elizabeth suffered from an unknown mental illness whereupon she was committed to the state mental facility. She died circa 1910 in South Carolina.
Lexie Rayford Douglas: Born on 12/21/1826 in either Jefferson or Gwinnett County, Georgia, to Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman Douglas. Married Wiley Jackson King on 1/12/1850. Appeared in the 1850 Gwinnett County census (as "Terresa" King, 22 years old) residing next-door to her mother, Rebecca Douglas, now a widow. Migrated to Alabama during the late 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Blount County, Alabama, census (as "Lucy" King, 33 years old). Migrated to Arkansas during the late 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Bradley County, Arkansas, census (as "Lexar" King, 43 years old). Mother of John H. (1850-1929), Henry J. (1853-1920), Joseph Tillman (1856-1933), James Wylie (1859-1929), Mary Jackson (1862-1955), and Claiborne Jackson "CJ" (1866-1870). Wiley would pass away in 1872. Lexie appeared on the 1880 Bradley County, Arkansas, census (53 years old). Migrated to Erath County, Texas, during the late 1880s. Married the Reverend Isaac T. Roberts on 5/19/1889 in Erath County. Lexie passed away in Morgan Mill, Texas, on 5/22/1904 of dysentery. She is buried in Morgan Mill Cemetery, Erath County, Texas. Her headstone reads, "Savior lead me."
Lexie Rayford Douglas
circa 1889
Lucretia "Lou" J. Douglas: Born on 6/7/1830 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman Douglas. At the age of 18, she began keeping a diary and continued to do so until 1893. She eventually turned the diaries over to her nephew, K. H. Walker, of Dublin, Georgia, who published them as a book entitled, Grace for Every Trial. Lucretia never married, and devoted her time to education. She served as a teacher in Forsyth County for a number of years. Appeared in the 1850 Gwinnett County census (19 years old) in the household of her mother. Appeared in the 1870 Forsyth County census (41 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Forsyth County census (51 years old) in the household of her brother-in-law, Samuel Brown. Appeared in the 1900 Milton County census (69 years old) in the household of her brother, Stephen, R. Douglas. Lucretia passed away on 7/19/1911. She is buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Forsyth County.
Lydia Douglas: Born 7/26/1813 in Emanuel County, Georgia. Daughter of John Douglas and Phada Douglas. Married Riley Watts of Odomville, Georgia. Lived along the Big Ohoopee River in Emanuel County. Mother of Amos (10/15/ 1834 - ca. 1863), Elizabeth F. (b. 4/23/1836), John R. (8/19/1838 - ca. 1862), Sarahann "Sarah" M. 12/24/1840 - 1905), Jacob R. (b. 5/22/1844 - ca. 1855), Lucinda E. (3/17/1849 - 10/17/1917), Eugene J. (2/22/1852 - 8/17/1882), Merida Andrew (2/19/1855 - 4/30/1929), and Mary Ann (2/19/1855 - 12/8/1877). Lydia died on 7/30/1882 in Emanuel County, and is buried in the Odom Cemetery.
Lydia B. Douglas: Born 4/12/1822 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A daughter of Frederick Douglas (2) and Bethany Hannah Anderson. Married John E. Coleman (1812-1885) on 2/6/1840 in Tattnall County. Mother of Elizabeth Piercy, (1840-1909), Georgia Ann (b. ca. 1844), Dolly (b. ca. 1846), Morrison J. (b. ca. 1847), and Julia A. (b. ca. 1848). Appeared in the 1840 Tattnall County census (15-19 age category) in the household of her husband. Migrated to Columbia County, Florida, circa 1843. Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County census (24 years old). Appeared in the 1860 New River County, Florida, census (42 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Bradford County, Florida, census (48 years old). Died 9/30/1879 in Bradford County, Florida. Following Lydia's death, John migrated to Cherokee County, Texas, to be near his daughter, Elizabeth Peircy Coleman Starling. He appeared in the 1880 Cherokee County census (65 years old) in the household of his son-in-law, A.M. Starling. He passed away on 9/9/1885 in Cherokee County. He is buried in Arnold Cemetery, Cherokee County.