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A. Douglas: Born circa 1839 in Georgia. Migrated to New York City. Appeared in the 1860 New York County census (21 years old) residing in the household of Andrew O'Neil. Employed as a boatman.
United States Ship "Cairo"
Albert's 1st US Naval Assignment
Albert Benjamin Douglas: A son of early Emanuel County, Georgia, settler, Seaborn Douglas. Born 1833 in Georgia while Seaborn was in Florida participating in the Indian War. Married Abigail Shaw, daughter of Martin Shaw, Sr. Appeared in the 1860 Berrien County, Georgia census (28 years old). Father of Francine Sena (8/10/1852 - 4/2/1937). Enlisted with Company A, 26th Georgia Infantry Regiment (also known as the 13th Regiment) during the Civil War. Admitted to Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, for dysentery, June, 1862. Returned to duty, 7/10/1862. Admitted and released from a series of medical institutions including Lovingston Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and Wayside Hospital, from which he was discharged in June, 1863. Enlisted with Company E, 9th Regiment, Florida Infantry, 7/18/1863. Transferred to Company H, 9th Regiment on 10/1/1863. Appeared in a series of units until deserting to the Union in 1864. Taken prisoner and transferred to Cincinnati, Ohio,
where he pledged allegiance to the United States, 11/26/1864. At the age of 32, enlisted for a two-year term in the Union Navy, 10/12/1864, in Cincinnati. At the time of enlistment, residing in Washington (Daviess County), Indiana. Falsely stated that he was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Occupation listed as "farmer." Physically, Albert had brown eyes, sandy blonde hair, a florid complexion, and stood 5'11" tall. Initially assigned to the USS Cairo, and shortly thereafter assigned to the USS Gazelle, 1/14/1865. Admitted to Memphis Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, while on active duty with the Union Navy, 2/7/1865. Deserted while in the hospital, 3/30/1865. A $600 reward for Albert's capture was posted on March 12, 1868. It appears that Albert never returned home to Abigail, and his whereabouts following his desertion from the US Navy in 1865 remain unknown. Abigail was last documented in the 1900 Lowndes County, Georgia, census (84 years old) in the household of her son-in-law, John H. Godwin. She is believed to have passed away circa 1905. It appears that Abigail believed that Albert perished during the war as she identified herself as a widow for the remainder of her life.
Early Map of the City of Edenton
Chowan County, North Carolina
Alexander Douglas (1): Perhaps one of the most enigmatic figures in Georgia Douglas research. Documented connection to Tyrone County, Ireland, as his sister is noted as residing there in 1781. While researchers remain uncertain regarding Alexander's exact place of birth, he lived for some time in Tyrone County, Ireland, prior to immigrating to America. This conclusion is based on a statement in his will referencing a sister "still" living in Ireland. "Still" implies that he too had once resided there, but now lives in America--and that his sister may have planned to immigrate to America as well. Appears in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, sometime after 1770. Married Elizabeth Webb (circa 1759-1834), daughter of Zechariah Webb and Mary Wallis, in Chowan County, North Carolina (11/20/1777). In his will dated 3/29/1781, named his wife, Elizabeth, a son, John Douglas, and a sister, Elizabeth McCray (wife of William McCray, still residing in Tyrone County, Ireland). Alexander's will was witnessed by John Wyllie and Theresa Paker. The presence of a son named John this early eliminates the possibility of Alexander being the father of John Douglas, husband of Mary Bowen {i.e., John Douglas (4)} who was not born until 1798. Many researchers have drawn the conclusion that this Alexander Douglas was the same Alexander who presented a certificate signed by Lt. Col. Elijah Clark dated 4/3/1784 stating that he was a Minute Man during the Revolution,
though not an inhabitant of the state of Georgia at time of enlistment. The purpose of the certificate was the acquisition of land in Washington County. However, Alexander's Chowan County will appears to have been probated in North Carolina, meaning that he died in this state and never migrated to Georgia. In fact, there is presently no concrete evidence supporting any migration of Alexander to Georgia. Researchers who have reached this conclusion are likely confusing this Alexander with one of the several Alexanders {e.g., Alexander Douglas (5)} residing in Georgia during the late 1700s.
Alexander Douglas (2): The records of the Cherokee Indian Agency based in South West Point, Tennessee (present-day Kingston), include the granting of permission to Alexander Douglas to pass through the Cherokee Nation on his way to Jefferson County, Georgia, 8/16/1804. During this period, the Cherokee Nation encompassed parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. A Jefferson County court document dated 1805 notes that John Douglas (3) repeatedly sought to administer the estate of Alexander, by this point deceased. The appeal for administration of Alexander's estate was approved. Died circa 1805 in Jefferson County.
Cherokee Nation
Georgia Territory
Simon Quarterman Douglas
Son of Alexander Douglas
Alexander Douglas (3): Born circa 1797 in Montgomery County, Georgia. Middle name purported to be "William." A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Frederick Douglas (2), Young Douglas, John Douglas (4), Eaton Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Family lore holds that on his way to present-day Bacon County, Alexander had to cross a river (likely the Altamaha) with an ox, a cart, and a single iron skillet in order to reach his destination. Married Dicy Branch/Sellers (ca. 1810 - 1887) -- reportedly under an oak tree near Waresboro, Georgia. Dicy was born in Appling County, purportedly out of wedlock, to Mary Branch and Ezekiel Sellers. She appears on some records as "Watson" as she was reared by James and Catherine Watson of Appling County. Legend holds that early in the couple's marriage, they resided in a one-room cabin with a dirt floor. Alexander's fortunes would later improve with large property holdings and numerous framed structures on his property. He appeared in the 1830 Appling County census (in the 30-40 age category) residing near Eaton Douglas (2), James Taylor, John Taylor, Henry Taylor, James Yates, and Wilson Tanner. Apparently Alexander and/or his wife, Dicy, spent a short time in South Carolina in 1834 as his son, William B. Douglas, was born there (according to the death certificate of William B.'s son, James A. Douglas). Also appeared in the 1840 (40-49 age category) and 1850 (age 53) Appling County censuses. Residing next door to Shadrick Douglas (1) in 1850. Interestingly, Mary Bowen (65 years old) appeared in Alexander's household 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 Douglas (4)—thereby
demonstrating the sibling relationship between Alexander and this John Douglas. Father of Frederick "Fred" (3/16/1829 - 2/14/1912), James (1831 -7/3/1863), Frances (2) (1832 - 1913), William B. (2) (1834 - 7/17/1862), Dicy (1837 - 1916), Alexander Barzilla (1838 - 1900), America (1842 - 1915), Dillard (1844 - 1862), Penelope (1845 - 1898), Staten “Bunk” (1848 - 1926), Catherine (1849 - 1920), Simon Quarterman (1852 - 1910), and Henry (1857 - 1929). By 1850, Alexander had amassed vast property and livestock holdings. He also leased out property to his brother, Shadrick Douglas, for purposes of raising livestock. According to an 1850 Appling County Agricultural Schedule, Alexander held 4,190 acres of land, 4 horses, 60 cows, 2 oxen, 74 head of other cattle, 19 sheep, and 150 swine. Appeared in an 1860 Appling County Slave Schedule which states that Alexander held 14 slaves and 2 slave houses in addition to his own home. Nearing death, composed and filed his last will and testament in the court of Appling County on 6/15/1870. Died 11/13/1870. Buried in Douglas Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Alma, Bacon County, Georgia. Of note, Alexander's brother, Eaton Douglas (2), named one of his sons Barzilla (b. 1824), and Alexander named one of his sons Alexander Barzilla (b. 1838)--certainly an uncommon name by any measure. Furthermore, Alexander married Dicy Branch and Eaton Douglas (2) married Maria Branch. Additionally, the migratory trajectories of Eaton and Alexander Douglas (3) are complementary. Dicy Branch Douglas appeared in the 1880 Coffee County, Georgia, census (age 68). She would die on 10/11/1887.
Alexander Douglas (4): Born in Montgomery County, Georgia (10/1/1818). A son of Frederick Douglas (2). Married first, Winifred O'Steen (1/2/1825 - 6/8/1875). 4th Sargent on the muster roll of Captain Nathaniel J Holton's company (Ware County, Georgia) during the Indian War 6/9/1838 - 8/19/1838. Appeared in the 1840 Columbia County, Florida, census (20-29 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County, Florida, census (31 years old) residing next door to John J. Roberts. Appeared in the 1860 New River County, Florida, census (47 years old) residing near a brother, James Douglas (10). Appeared in the 1870 Bradford County, Florida, census (51 years old)--occupation listed as farmer. Married second, Mary Mann, on 3/4/1877. Appeared in the 1880 Bradford County, Florida, census (61 years old). Father of Martin Levy (1844 - 1918), Frederick Harmon (b. 1846), Martha Keziah (1848 - 1915), Charles Waterman (1849 - 1920), Henry Alexander (1851 - 1920), John Allan (1853 - 1886), Durham Jason (1855 - 1865), Sarah Missouri (1858 - 1905), Samantha (1861 - 1931), and Alice Ann Frances (1865 - 1924). Died 1900 in Bradford County. Buried in Lake Butler, Bradford County, Florida.
Alexander Douglas (5): Born circa mid-1700s, possibly in Scotland. Resided in South Carolina prior to the American Revolution. Served 16 months with the Rangers in South Carolina under Capt. Eli Kershaw and Col. Thompson during the war (1775). Served under Captain Boyer and Col. John Howard of Georgia. Participated in the Snow Campaign. Also served under Capt. Bevins and Col. John Stuart. Migrated to Georgia during the 1780s. Granted 300 acres of land in Richmond County, Georgia, in 1784. Granted 287.5 acres of land in Washington County for his service during the Revolution (1785/1786). Appears in Georgia's Roster of the Revolution with the following commentary: "Certificate of Col. E. Clarke, 3rd April, 1784, that he was a Minute Man, though not an inhabitant of the State at time of enlistment, and prays for bounty land in Washington Co." Received additional grants in Richmond County in 1788, Burke County in 1786, 1787 (243 acres adjacent to his own property, John Neeley, and John Gamble), 1788 (100 acres bordering his previous holdings, John Neeley, Thomas Hannah, and Anthony Stokes), and 1789. Jefferson County land grants in 1802 (983 acres on Lambert's Creek adjoining John Gamble). On Jefferson County tax list, 1802. Received a Jefferson County land grant in 1805. Witnessed a land transaction for Robert Black in Screven County on 1/10/1805. In Jefferson County in 1808 as he was named in a Laurens County land document between Prescilla Lee (of Screven County) and James Dykes (of Laurens County) wherein he is noted as residing in Jefferson County (8/16/1808). Possible relationship to John Douglas (2).
Alexander Douglas (6): Born circa 1785 in North Carolina (as noted on the 1850 Decatur County census). A son of John Douglas (2) and brother of Daniel B. Douglas. Married Harriet Ann Saunders (ca. 1800 - 1863) of Georgia. Father of John Alexander (ca. 1820 - 1858), Rachel Ann (b. ca. 1821), Sarah Ann (b. ca. 1825), Elizabeth T. (ca. 1827 - ca. 1875), Saunders G. (ca. 1829 - 1860), and Ellen (dates unknown). In 1818, administered the estate of John Douglas (2), and posted security for John's children, Daniel B. Douglas and Elizabeth Douglas, in Screven County, Georgia. Land grant in Screven County, 1818. Appeared in the 1820 Screven County census (26-44 age category). Migrated to Decatur County during the 1820s. Appeared on the 1830 Decatur County census (40-49 age category). Appeared in 1840 Decatur County census (50-59 age category). Appeared in 1850 Decatur County census (as "A. Douglas," age 65). The census also notes that Alexander was blind at this time. Will filed on 5/18/1852 and witnessed by Felix G. Arnett, M. Scott, and B. Scott. Died in Decatur County, 1852. Estate administered by Harriet Douglas, 11/29/1852. Acknowledgement of legal notice of Alexander's death signed by his sons, John A. Douglas and Saunders G. Douglas, as well as D. Hartsfield, 12/2/1852. M.R. Brinson, J.R. Britton, and J.M. Cole named as appraisers of Alexander's estate. Harriet appeared in the 1860 Decatur County census (56 years old). She passed away in 1862 in Decatur County. Her will was probated on 11/15/1862 in Decatur County.
Christian Douglas
Daughter of Alexander Barzilla Douglas
Alexander Barzilla Douglas: Born 5/4/1838 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Alexander Douglas (3). Married Missouria Morrison (1846 - 1930), daughter of Daniel Morrison and Henrietta Elizabeth Simmons, on 11/22/1856. Enlisted as a Private with Company F, 26th Georgia Volunteer Regiment (Okefenokee Rifles) on 5/12/1862 in Savannah, Georgia. There is some confusion regarding Alexander's exact regiment as it changed titles several times thereby creating difficulties in tracking some of its members throughout the war. Sustained injuries during the war and discharged by company physician prior to unit surrender at Appomattox. Father of Mary (1868-1884), Daniel Webster (1869-1931), John A. (1870-1952), Alief (1872-1896), James M. (1874-1941), Henry E. (1878-1927), Christian (1881-1959), Eliza (1883-1960), and Malcolm Columbus (1889-1943). Appeared on 1867-1869 Tax Default List, Ware County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1900 Ware County census (62 years old). Died on 2/7/1910 in Ware County. Buried in Douglas Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Alma, Bacon County, Georgia. Missouria filed for a Confederate widow's pension in Ware County on 8/23/1912. Missouria died on 3/8/1930 in Ware County.
Alexander W. Douglas: Born circa 1838 in Georgia. Migrated to Pike County, Alabama, during the late 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Pike County census (22 years old) residing in a boarding house operated by John A. Lane.
Allen Dickerson Douglas
circa 1912
Allen Dickerson Douglas: Born in 1806 in Appling County, Georgia. A probable son of James Douglas (3). Migrated with his family to Hamilton County, Florida, during the late 1820s. Married first, Matilda Grantham, on May 13, 1840, in Hamilton County, Florida. Researchers remain uncertain as to whether Allen and Matilda had any issue. To date, no children have been documented resulting from this union. All of Allen's documented children were the result of his union with Lydia Ann Smith McClelland (see below). Father of Martha J. (b. 1859), Caroline (b. 1860), Lydia B. (b. 1862), Mary J. (b. 1864), Frances A. (b. 1865), Emily S. (b. 1868), Texas R. (b. 1870), and Melissa L. (b. 1873). Appeared on the 1840 Hamilton County, Florida, census. Appeared on the 1850 Hillsborough County, Florida, census in a “garrison” -- possibly a military unit. Served in the 1st Battalion, Florida Special Cavalry, Company B, which was part of Lieutenant Colonel Charles James Munnerlyn’s famous “Cow Cavalry.” Married second, Lydia Ann Smith McClelland (4/22/1836 - 6/15/1901), daughter of George W. Smith and Caroline (MNU), on January 12, 1860, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Allen's love of three-piece suits has long been noted among family descendants. He was even said to farm crops while dressed in a full three-piece suit. An interesting story surrounds Allen's death. He was known to have a pet goat which accompanied him at all times. According to family lore, the pet goat, which was attached to a rope, had wrapped himself around Allen several times--probably while Allen was napping. Unfortunately, Allen was unable to free himself and passed away while tied to the chair beside his beloved goat. Allen died in Hillsborough County, Florida, on June 19, 1919. Buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Plant City, Florida.
Alsey Douglas: Born circa 1814 in Jones County, Georgia. A son of George Douglas (4). A carpenter by trade. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (under 10 age category) in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Mississippi prior to 1831. Married Elizabeth Moore on 6/9/1836 in Lawrence, Mississippi. Father of Louisa Catherine (b. ca. 1836), James A. (b. ca. 1840), Alsey M. (b. ca. 1842), Susan E. (b. ca. 1844), Margaret A.M. (b. ca. 1848), and Franklin Delano Lafayette "Doc" (1856-1953). Migrated to Texas during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Anderson County, Texas, census (36 years old). Alsey's younger brother, Anderson Douglas, was residing in Alsey's household in 1850 (34 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Anderson County census (56 years old).
Amanda Douglas: Born circa 1839 in Monroe County, Georgia. A daughter of George Douglas (3), and granddaughter of James Douglas (8). Appeared in the 1840 Monroe County census (under 5 age category) in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (12 years old) in the household of her grandfather.
Amanda Melvina Douglas: Born 7/10/1838 in Early County, Georgia. A Daughter of Elisha Douglas. Married Harmon M. Sykes/Sikes (1830-1882) on 1/24/1856 in Early County. Mother of Andrew J. (b. 1857), Mary Ann (b. ca. 1860), Henry William (b. 1863), Anna E. (b. 1865), Washington H. (b. 1867), Susan E. (b. 1869). Appeared in the 1850 Early County census (10 years old) in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1860 Early County census (20 years old) residing with her husband. Appeared in the 1870 Early County census (31 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Early County census (63 years old) in the household of her son-in-law, George Shepherd. Died 10/2/1919. Buried in Crossroad Cemetery, Early County.
Amanda R. Douglas: Born 3/24/1824 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. A daughter of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. Married Elias D. King in Georgia (1841). Family lore holds that Elias was part or full Cherokee, although no official evidence presently exists to corroborate this contention. Mother of James (b. 1838), Rebecca Jane (1842-1925), Lexie C. (1845-1903), Martha H. (1846-1900), John Wiley (1852-1903), and Margaret Ann (1854-1889). Migrated first to Alabama, and then to Lanark, Arkansas. Appeared in the 1860 Hotspring County, Arkansas, census (36 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Bradley County census (47 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Bradley County Census (56 years old). Elias received homestead documentation in Bradley County, Arkansas, on 12/20/1890. Amanda was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Died 4/29/1904 in Bradley County, Arkansas. An obituary celebrating Amanda's life appears in the 5/18/1904 issue of The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper.
Amaris Douglas: Appeared in Intestate Records for Emanuel County, 9/3/1832. Estate administered by Rhoda Douglas (probable spouse). Augustus C. Lanier and Eldred Swain provided surety for Rhoda during probate.
Ambros Douglas: Appears on a badly worn Glynn County, Georgia, index of wills and estate appraisals, 1793-1809.
Amos Douglas (1): Born circa 1800. Researchers believe that Amos was not born in Georgia as an 1824 Chatham County vital records document suggests that this is the case. Appeared in the 1820 Chatham County, Georgia census (16 through 25 age category). The census reveals that Amos was very wealthy as he maintained a large plantation with 84 slaves. Amos was killed on 4/27/1824 resulting from a gunshot wound. No details are available regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Amos was attended by Dr. Habersham of Chatham County.
Amos Douglas (2): Oldest surviving male child of John Douglas and Phada Douglas. Born 1/27/1815 in Emanuel County, Georgia. Named after Amos Riner, who married his aunt, Elizabeth Douglas (1). Some researchers ascribe the middle name, "John," to Amos, and while Amos' father was named John, no extant historical records support this claim. Married Susannah "Susan" Meeks (1813-1880), daughter of Allen and Susannah Tyson Meeks of Emanuel County. Father of Lavina "Viney" (1/3/1840 - 1/13/1926), Nancy (b. 1843), Alifarro/Elefair (1844-1892), John Allen (1845-1923), and David Zachariah (1848-1924). Land grant of 150 acres on Mulepen Creek in Emanuel County in 1847. Appeared in the 1850 Emanuel County census (35 years old) residing next door to Allen Meeks and William Riner. Appeared in the 1860 Johnson County census (45 years old). Aware that he was near death, composed and filed his last will and testament on 7/23/1864. Died, 11/24/1864. Buried in the Old Riner Cemetery, Meeks, Georgia (formerly known as the Old Douglas Cemetery). Distinction of the oldest marked grave in the cemetery. Susan appeared in the 1880 Johnson County census (67 years old) residing in the household of her son, David Zachariah Douglas. She passed away on 10/23/1880 in Johnson County. She is buried in the Old Riner Cemetery, Meeks, Georgia.
Amos C. Douglas: Born 1840 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr., Amos was named after his cousin, Amos Douglas (2), son of John Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (10 years old), in his father's household. Married Sarah Hutto in 1859. Appeared in a 7/29/1860 Appling County Agricultural Schedule wherein he was listed as owning 490 acres of land. Enlisted with the 27th Georgia Infantry Regiment, Company I, on 9/10/1861. Still present on regimental roster, 4/30/1864. Father of Missouri (1860-1927). An Amos C. Douglas of the 27th Georgia Infantry was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, in 1864. This is the same cemetery where Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, is buried. Researchers have not yet confirmed whether this is Amos Douglas of Appling County, but the evidence appears to support this conclusion.
Anderson Douglas: Born circa 1816 in Jones County, Georgia. A son of George Douglas (4). Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (under 10 age category) in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Mississippi prior to 1831. Migrated with his brother, Alsey Douglas, to Anderson County, Texas, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Anderson County census (36 years old) residing in the household of his brother.
Andrew Douglas (1): Land grant received in St. John's Parish, 1774. Grant for 300 acres of land in Camden County, Georgia, 1787. Appears on a 1793 petition to Georgia Governor Edward Telfair stating that there had been little state government contact with the citizens of Camden County.
Andrew Douglas (2): Born circa 1837 in Georgia. Married Sarah (MNU; b. ca. 1835) of Georgia circa 1858 in Georgia. Father of Francis (b. ca. 1860), Charles (b. ca. 1867), and Mary (b. ca. 1869). Migrated to Pulaski County, Illinois, circa 1866. Appeared in the 1870 Pulaski County census (33 years old).
Oconee River
Laurens County, Georgia
Angelina "Laney" Douglas: Born 1758 in Halifax County, North Carolina. A daughter of Robert Douglas, Sr. and Olive Reeves. Some researchers have contended that Angelina was the daughter of James Douglas (1) due to land holding proximity considerations in Burke County, Georgia. However, Robert Douglas, Sr. also maintained land holdings in this same vicinity, and Angelina's later migratory trajectory is complimentary to that of the family of Robert Douglas, Sr. Additionally, the great-grandson of Robert Douglas, Sr., Michael C. Douglas, had a sister named "Laney," Thereby suggesting a strong connection to this Douglas line. Migrated with her family to St. George Parish (present-day Burke County, Georgia) during the late 1760s. Married Frederick Roberts, who was born in 1753 in Virginia. Frederick was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Descendants have stated that he received a severe leg wound in battle--severe enough to necessitate amputation. The couple eventually migrated into Laurens County. Angelina was the mother of Angelina (d. 1837), Daniel (1792-1859), Mary (b. 1796), Hansel, Christiana, and Sarah. In 1809, with Edward Douglas, Frederick Roberts assisted in the appraisal of the estate of Angelina's brother, Robert Douglas, Jr., in Laurens County. Frederick Roberts' will was filed in
Laurens County in 1819, and amended in 1823 shortly before his death that same year. Angelina would pass away in 1828 (Laurens County). Frederick and Angelina are believed to be buried in now unmarked graves in the Old Dublin Cemetery, Laurens County.
Archibald B.C. Douglas: Born ca. 1830 in Troup County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas (14). Appeared in the 1840 Troup County census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census (18 years old) residing in the household of his father. Traveled to New York in February of 1857 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Naval records indicate that Archibald possessed a light or fair complexion. In December of 1857, Archibald reported to the Naval enlistment center in Philadelphia. Returned to Georgia in 1860 and appeared in the Troup County census (30 years old) residing in the household of his father. Archibald's occupation was listed as "Seaman."
Arthur Charlton Douglas: Born 5/17/1836 in Burke County, Georgia. A son of Tillman Douglas (1804-1863) and Phoebe Wambersie Charlton (1812-1872). Appeared in the 1850 Burke County census in the household of his father (14 years old). Married Virgina (MNU; b. ca. 1841) of South Carolina circa 1858. Father of Richard Virgil Tillman (1859-1926) with Virginia; and Alma J. (b. ca. 1869), George T. (b. ca. 1872), Octavia (1877-1893), and Orvin (b. ca. 1882) with Martha C. Maxwell. Appeared in the 1860 Burke County census (24 years old). Enlisted with Company A, Georgia 3rd Infantry Regiment on 4/26/1861. Discharged from service on 6/30/1861. Virgina passed away circa 1863 in Georgia. Arthur migrated to Florida sometime during the early-mid 1860s. Married Martha C. Maxwell (b. ca. 1847) of Georgia in Taylor County, Florida, on 3/15/1866. Arthur appeared in the 1870 Levy County, Florida, census (24 years old - census taker error). He was working as a Section Master with the railroad during this period. Migrated to Coffee County, Georgia, circa 1875. Appeared in the 1880 Coffee County census (39 years old). Arthur passed away sometime after 1882 in Georgia. Martha appeared in the 1900 Glynn County, Georgia, census (61 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, John Davis. Martha passed away sometime after 1900 in Georgia.
Asa Douglas: Born 1809 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. A son of John Wallace Douglas (1755-1815) and Mary Brawner (1767-1845). Migrated to Putnam County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1830 Putnam County census (20-49 age category). In this census, there were 43 slaves in Asa's household. Asa appears as single with no children. Married Elizabeth Denham in Putnam County, 12/16/1830. Father of John William (1832-1891). Drew in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery. Appeared in the 1840 Morgan County census (30-39 age category). Migrated to Lowndes County, Mississippi, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Lowndes County census (41 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Oktibbeha County census (51 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Oktibbeha County census (60 years old). Died circa 1875 in Oktibbeha County. Elizabeth appeared in the 1880 Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, census (70 years old) residing in the household of her son, John William Douglas. Elizabeth would pass away sometime after 1880.
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Barzilla Douglas: Born in 1822 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Eaton Douglas (2). Married Dicy Bennett (1824-1895), daughter of John Bennett and Sarah Register, on 2/6/1839 in Lowndes County, Georgia. Researchers contend that Dicy was originally from Bulloch County, Georgia. Barzilla was a veteran of the Indian War. On the Muster Roll of Captain Levi Johnson's & Knight's Lowndes County, Georgia, company (8/15/1838 - 10/15/1838). Appeared on 1850 Clinch County, Georgia census (26 years old). Father of Sarah (b. 1840), Martha (b. 1842), Levin (b. 1844), Peyton (b. 1847), Wiley (1849 - 3/19/1918), Redding (b. 1853), Matilda (b. 1855), John (b. 1857), Nancy (b. 1859), and Staten (b. 1861). Upon the death of Dicy, married Millie Jacobs (born 1835 in Georgia), who filed for widow's pensions on 9/17/1892, and 2/23/1907. Appeared on 1870 Manatee County, Florida census (48 years old). Appeared in 1885 Polk County, Florida census (63 years old). Died, May 3, 1904, Polk County, Florida.
Benjamin Douglas (1): Born 1780 in Colleton County, South Carolina. Brother of John Douglas (11). Migrated to Savannah, Georgia. Married Elizabeth Hoover (1792-1855) on 9/26/1808 in Chatham County, Georgia. Resided in the Cherokee Hill District of Chatham County. Father of Henry Thomas (1810 - ca. 1875), Edward W. (1814-1898), Franklin (1821 - ca. 1905), Susan (b. 1826), Richard (1828-1852), George (b. 1831), and Georgianna (b. 1833). Appeared in the 1820 Chatham County census (26-45 age category). Appeared in an 1821-1827 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1830 Chatham County census (40-50 age category). Appeared in the 1831 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1834 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1835 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1840 Chatham County census (50-59 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (70 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Chatham County census (80 years old). Died 1860 in Chatham County.
Benjamin Douglas (2): Appeared (as Benj. Dauglass) in the 1820 McIntosh County, Georgia, census (26-44 age category). Benjamin may have been a widower as the only other individuals residing in his household were two young females -- one in the under 10 age category, and the other in the 10-15 age category.
Benjamin Douglas (3): Born prior to 1820 in Scotland. Migrated to to the United States and settled in Warren County, Georgia. A physician by trade. Married Ann Marie Roberts (1822-1849), daughter of John H. and Tabitha Roberts, in Warren County on 1/17/1840. John H. Roberts (1788-1855) was an immigrant from England who was in the United States at least as early as 1827. Benjamin was the father of John H. (b. 1841), and Ann Marie (b. ca. 1843). Benjamin passed away circa 1845 in Warren County. Ann Marie appeared in an 1849 Warren County Tax Digest which notes that she owned four slaves. She would pass away that same year on 12/14/1849. Ann Marie is buried in Warrenton Cemetery, Warren County.
Benjamin B. Douglas: Appeared in the 1840 Cass County (now Bartow County), Georgia, census (20-30 age category). Benjamin was married in 1840 -- his wife was listed in the 20-29 age category. The couple had one son in the younger than 5 years old category. Some relationship to John Benjamin Douglas as both men are residing next door to one another in the 1840 census. The exact nature of the relationship has not yet been determined.
Benjamin F. Douglas: Born 1837 in Georgia. A son of Marshall Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (13 years old). Migrated with his family to Benton County, Arkansas prior to 1860. Appeared in the 1860 Pulaski County, Arkansas census (as Benjamin M. Douglas, 22 years old) residing in the household of George S. Morrison. Benjamin was working as a clerk during this period. Enlisted as a Private with Company I, 9th Arkansas Infantry Regiment (Osceola Hornets of Mississippi County).
Benjamin Franklin Douglas: Born circa 1837. Census records place Benjamin's birth alternately in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Some researchers contend that he was born in North Carolina, but as his mother was from Georgia (according to the 1850 Tippah County, MS and 1860 Pontotoc County, MS censuses) and his parents' marriage did not occur until 1836 (in Georgia), he was most likely born in Georgia. He certainly resided in both Georgia and Tennessee during his early years. A son of John Benjamin Douglas. Residing with his family in Henry County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Cass County (now Bartow County) census in the household of his father. Migrated to Mississippi with his family during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Tippah County, Mississippi, census (13 years old - born in Georgia) in the household of his father. Enlisted as a Private in Company K, 22nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment in Lafayette County. Married first, Ann (MNU - b. ca. 1829). Married second, Letitia "Letty" Jane Hellums circa 1863. Married third, Irene Dover (1883-1941). Father of Mary (b. 1864), William (b. 1866), Leonides (b. 1870), Truman V. (1904-1992), Merry Bertie (1907-1987), Frances Reidie (1908-2001), Robert B. (1912-1967), and Ertie Carrena (1914-1985). Appeared in the 1860 Pontotoc County census (22 years old - born in Georgia) residing near his father, John Benjamin Douglas. Appeared in the 1870 Pontotoc County census (34 years old - born in North Carolina). Appeared in the 1900 Pontotoc County census (63 years old - born in Tennessee). Appeared in the 1910 Ponotoc County census (73 years old - born in North Carolina). Died 2/23/1919 in Sarepta, Calhoun, Mississippi. Buried in Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Pontotoc, Mississippi. Headstone applied for by Benjamin's son, J.M., of Randolph Mississippi, 11/18/1930. Headstone constructed in Tate, Georgia, and shipped to Ponotoc on 1/24/1931.
Bethia Rebecca Douglas: Born 5/12/1833 in Georgia. Reportedly a daughter of William Douglas (1795-1836) and Elizabeth Margaret Dunsell (1801-1873). Appeared in the 1850 Burke County, Georgia, census (17 years old) in the household of her mother, Elizabeth. Married Francis "Frank" David Jordan (1827-1880) on 3/28/1854 in Chatham County, Georgia. Mother of Lucy Elizabeth (b. ca. 1855) and Mary Bethiah (1860-1944). Appeared in the 1860 Chatham County census (27 years old) residing in the household of her husband. Appeared in the 1870 Chatham County census (37 years old) residing in the household of her husband. Appeared in the 1880 Chatham County census (47 years old) residing in the household of her husband. Frank passed away shortly after the 1880 census in Chatham County. His will was probated on 10/5/1880 in Chatham County. He is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia. Bethia appeared in the 1900 Chatham County census (67 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, Gilbert B. Tarver. Bethia would pass away on 6/26/1902 in Savannah. Her obituary, which appeared in the 6/28/1902 edition of, The True Citizen, read: "Death of an estimable lady. Entered into rest, blessed rest, near the close of Thursday, the 26th, Mrs. Bethiah R. Jordan, of Savannah, Georgia. Buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Burke County, Georgia.
Brown B. Douglas: Born circa 1833 in Georgia. Married Nancy R. "Nannie" (MNU; b. ca. 1858) of Texas. Father of Jesse (b. ca. 1898). Appeared in the 1900 Hardin County, Texas, census (67 years old). Passed away circa 1905 in Hardin County. Nannie appears in the 1910 Hardin County census (51 years old) employed as a nurse. Appeared in the 1920 Jefferson County, Texas, census (63 years old). Residing in Nannie's household were her son, Jesse, as well as her daughter-in-law, Lillian. She appeared in the 1930 Hardin County census (70 years old) residing alone. She is presumed to have passed away circa 1935 in Hardin County.
Bryant Washington Douglas
circa 1915
Bryant Washington Douglas: Born 2/24/1840 in Ware County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas (4) and Mary Bowen (1795-1880), daughter of Stephen Bowen and Rachel Highsmith. Served with Company A, 31st Georgia Volunteer Regiment and Company G, 4th Georgia Cavalry during the Civil War (enlisted 10/8/1861). Received a wound to the right leg just below the knee during the Battle of the Wilderness, 5/6/1864. Permanently disabled as a result of this injury. Admitted to the Confederate hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, 5/11/1864. Furloughed on 12/3/1864. Returned to Coffee County in the back of a wagon during a journey lasting an entire month. Married first, Candacy Brooker (1835-1877), daughter of Joseph Brooker and Candacy Guthrie, of Telfair County (present-day Coffee County) on 2/10/1867. Moved to Clinch County and served as ex-officio Justice of the Peace (1872-1875). Returned to Coffee County and served six two-year terms as Tax Collector. Married second, Elizabeth Royal (1852-1937), daughter of William Royal and Sarah Ann Overstreet, in 1878. Appeared in the 1880 Coffee County, Georgia, census (40 years old). Father of Thomas J. (1866-1931), Emma (1867-1930), Nathaniel Thomas (1869-1939), Bryant Washington, Jr. (1871-1954), Joseph F. (b. 1875), Candes (1877-1883), William Rowan (1879-1881), Mary Elizabeth (1882-1949), Sarah Ann (1884-1954), Jesse (1888-1928), Dora Ann (1892-1981), and Mattie (1894-1972).
Received Confederate veteran pension from the state of Georgia, 1888. Property cut into Atkinson County, 1918. Died 1/26/1921 in Atkinson County. Buried with Candacy and Elizabeth in Royals Cemetery, Atkinson County, Georgia.
Seaborn Douglas
Son of Burrell Douglas, Sr.
Burrell Douglas, Sr.: Born 1825 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Seaborn Douglas. Enlisted September 6, 1839 in a company of mounted Florida volunteers during the Indian Wars (14 years of age). Appeared in a sworn affidavit delivered by the commander of the unit, Captain Allen G. Johnson, soliciting back payment for service rendered without compensation (11/17/1846). Married first, Mary Ann Strickland (1830 – 7/1869). Father of James R. (12/5/1844 – 1909), Nancy Isabella (1846 – 5/31/1923), William (1851 – 6/29/1874), Henry (4/2/1852 – 4/22/1936), Martha Jane (1856 – 2/17/1909), Seaborn (5/1859 – 1918), Mary Ann (1/1863 – 3/24/1924, and Burrell Jr. (1865 – 1923). Appeared in the 1850 Hamilton County, Florida, census. Received a Wayne County, Georgia, land grant for 450 acres (1853). Appeared on the 1860 Wayne County census. Enlisted 9/22/1862 at Camp Fort, Waynesville, Georgia, with the 24th Battalion, Georgia Calvary, Company A under the command of Captain T.S. Hopkins (later merged with the 7th Georgia Cavalry, Company G). With a number of other soldiers expressing dissent over Colonel Edward C. Anderson’s leadership, deserted at Camp Lee, Bryan County, Georgia, 5/21/1863. Returned to Wayne County and enlisted with Captain Mann’s “Satilla Rifles” (March/April, 1864). Taken into custody for earlier desertion and detained at the Oglethorpe Barracks in Savannah, Georgia. Court martialed, 4/11/1864. Found guilty and sentenced to death by firing squad. Execution suspended, 5/30/1864, by Major General Samuel Cooper, but remained in custody. Pardoned by Jefferson Davis and returned to duty, 11/19/1864. Fought as an irregular in the Confederate Army (wherein an undisclosed injury was received) until the end of the war.
Married second, Nancy Carter (1843-1928) in June of 1870. Appeared on the 1870 and 1880 Ware County censuses. Died 9/8/1884. Estate administered by his sons, James R. Douglas and Henry Douglas.
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Calvin Douglas: Born 1820 in McMinn County, Tennessee. A son of Jesse Alfred Douglas. Migrated with his family to Gilmer County, Georgia, during the 1840s. Married Louisa "Nancy" Jane Plemons (ca. 1826 - ca. 1905) of North Carolina in Gilmer County on 8/6/1844. A carpenter by trade. Father of Didama Augusta (b. ca. 1846), James (b. ca. 1847), Sarah C. (b. ca. 1849), Hiram A.C. (b. ca. 1851), John H.M. (b. ca. 1854), Margaret E. (b. ca. 1857), David A.J. (b. ca. 1859), Isora A. (b. ca. 1860), and Helen (b. ca. 1862). Appeared in the 1850 Gilmer County census (30 years old) residing next door to his father. Appeared in the 1860 Gilmer County census (40 years old). Migrated to Bradley County, Tennessee, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Bradley County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Bradley County census (60 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Bradley County census (79 years old). Researchers believe that Calvin and Nancy passed away in Bradley County circa 1905.
Campwell (Cantwell) Douglas: Born circa 1772 in Maryland. A silver smith by trade. Migrated to Chatham County, Georgia, circa 1800. Drew in the 1805 Chatham County Land Lottery. Contracted a fever on 9/12/1807. Endured the illness in bed at home for 9 days until passing away on 9/21/1807. Savannah, Georgia, vital records state that he was survived by a wife and three young children (all unnamed).
Catherine Douglas: Born circa 1813. Married John Deariat in Chatham County, Georgia, on 2/19/1831.
Charles Douglas (1): A son of James Douglas (1). Brother of Michael Douglas (1), Wright (Right) Douglas, Frederick Douglas (1), and James Douglas (2). Owned land adjacent to Wright Douglas in Burke County during the 1780s. Served in the state militia under the command of Captain Walton Harris. Along with 8 other members of his unit, assessed a fine during a military hearing held in Augusta, Georgia, in May of 1792.
Charles Douglas (2): Born 1826 in Burke County, Georgia. Some researchers state that Charles' middle name was "Travis." A son of Frederick Douglas (2). Charles' family migrated to Tattnall County, Georgia, prior to 1816. Appeared in the 1830 Tattnall County census (under 5 age category) in the household of his father.Appeared in the 1840 Tattnall County census (10-14 age category) in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Tattnall County census (25 years old) in the household of his father. Married Hannah Caroline (MNU - b. 1828) of Georgia circa 1848. Caroline was residing with Charles in Charles' father's household in the 1850 Tattnall County census (20 years old). Charles was the father of John (b. ca. 1851), Martin Homer (b. 1853), and Frederick Washington (1854-1916). Migrated to Florida during the early 1850s. Died 1854 in Florida. Caroline appeared in the household of her son, Frederick Washington Douglas, in the 1880 Sumter County, Florida, census (61 years old).
Charles Gordin Douglas: Born in September of 1815 in Georgia. A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. Married Elizabeth "Eliza" Anne B. Hagan on 5/25/1841 in Bibb County, Georgia. Charles was a brick mason by trade. Father of William J. (b. ca. 1842), Susan A. (b. ca. 1844), David F. (b. ca. 1846), Rebecca A. (b. ca. 1849), Mary F. (b. ca. 1852), Charles E. (b. ca. 1854), Samuel H. (1856-1916), and Fredonia H. (b. ca. 1858). Appeared in the 1845 Bibb County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1850 Bibb County census (34 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Bibb County census (44 years old). Enlisted as a Private with Hamlet's Company, Georgia Infantry (Local Defense Regiment), in Bibb County during the Civil War. Died in January of 1865 of smallpox in Bibb County, Georgia. Buried in an isolated grave near a dirt road off of Highway 237 in Bibb County. Elizabeth appeared in the 1870 Pulaski County census (51 years old) as head of household. She passed away on 4/27/1879. She was buried in Douglas Cemetery, Dodge County, Georgia.
Charles M. Douglas: Born 1837 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (13 years old) in the household of his father. Married Delphia Johnson (b. ca. 1840) circa 1857 in Appling County. Appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (22 years old). Father of Margaurita (b. ca. 1858), Mary A. (b. ca. 1859), Delphia (b. ca. 1861), and Elizabeth (b. ca. 1863). Joined Company I, 27th Regiment, Georgia Infantry on September 10, 1861. Died while in hospital, Charleston, South Carolina, on January 18, 1864. Following Charles' death, Delphia married James Hardin (b. ca. 1832) of Appling County. Migrated to Hernando County, Florida, during the late 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Hernando County census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Hernando County census (40 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Citrus County, Florida, census (60 years old).
Charlotte R. Douglas: Born circa 1796. Married Charles Stewart in Chatham County, Georgia, on 10/17/1816.
Christianna Douglas: Born 1/25/1799 in North Carolina. Some researchers contend that Christianna was from the Anson County area of North Carolina as she was residing there following her wedding. A daughter of William Douglas (9). Married John McKay (1797-1861) circa 1819 in Anson County, North Carolina. Mother of John D. "Jack" (b. 1822), William Douglass (1824-1864), Margaret (1828–1898), Harriett (b. 1829), Donald F. (1830–1862), Elizabeth Ellen (1835–1912), Christianna McKay (1840-1919), and Sarah "Sallie" J. (1844–1919). Appeared in John's household in the 1820 Anson County, North Carolina, census (16-25 age category). Appeared in John's household in the 1830 Anson County census (30-39 age category). Migrated to Sumter County, Georgia, circa 1835. Appeared in John's household in the 1840 Sumter County census (30-39 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (51 years old). John appeared as "James McRay" in this census. John would pass away on 9/15/1861 in Sumter County. Christianna appeared in the 1870 Sumter County census (71 years old) in the household of her son-in-law, Jeremiah Ansley. Appeared in the 1880 Sumter County census (83 years old), still residing in the household of Jeremiah Ansley. Died 11/24/1884 in Americus, Georgia. John and Christianna are buried in now unmarked graves in Founders Memorial Cemetery, Sumter County, Georgia.
Christianna "Annie" Douglas: Born circa 1828 in Crawford County, Georgia. A daughter of Robert M. Douglas (1). Migrated with her family to Sumter County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (10-14 age category) residing in the household of her father. Married George W. Hillman (b. ca. 1816) of North Carolina during the 1870s. George was a widower who was previously married to Evalina Ivey (1817-1869). Migrated to Cass County, Texas. Appeared in the 1880 Cass County census (52 years old) residing with her husband in the household of her father. George passed away in 1899 in Cass County. His will was probated in Cass County on 7/10/1899. George left the entirety of his estate to Christianna. Christianna is believed to have passed away circa 1901 in Cass County.
Cynthia Douglas: Born circa 1820 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A daughter of Frederick Douglas (2) or Wright B. Douglas. Married Samuel Thomas in Tattnall County on 8/13/1838.
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Daniel Douglas: Requested land in St. George's Parish in 1764 stating that he had been in Georgia for 19 years and that he was married. Granted land in St. George's Parish (present-day Burke County) in 1765, 1767, 1768, 1770, and 1772. Appeared on the Burke County Tax Roll in 1798.
Daniel Bonnell Douglas: Born 9/29/1800 in Georgia. A son of John Douglas (2) and brother of Alexander Douglas (6). In the 1870 census, Daniel noted that his father, John Douglas (2), was "of foreign birth." Stated on the 1880 census that his father was born in Scotland, and his mother in Georgia. Resided in Effingham and Screven Counties. Married first, Jincey Mizell, daughter of Luke Mizell. Executor of the estate of Luke Mizell, 9/29/1827. Mizell's will mentions his wife, Patience, daughters Jincey Douglas and Nancy Peavy, and grandson, Guilford Peavy. Daniel migrated to Florida and received a land patent issued on 4/2/1827. He apparently maintained this property in addition to his Georgia property as his son, William, was born in Florida in 1832. Migrated to Decatur County, Georgia, in 1830. Appears in the 1830 Decatur County census (20-29 age category). Guardianship for James A. Douglas and John C. Douglas, Decatur County, 1837. Appeared in the 1840 Decatur County census (30-39 age category). Member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Attended the Ocklocknee Primitive Baptist Association meeting from October 21-14, 1843. Attended the Ocklocknee Primitive Baptist Association meeting from October 25-29, 1844. Married second, Cynthia Parramore (10/2/1803 - 1/13/1875). Father of William Parramore (1832-1896), Thomas Malachai (1834-1836), Elizabeth "Lizzie" (1836-1878), Daniel White (1837-1884), Mary Ann (1839-1863), Martha (1841-1881), and Cynthia Parramore (1844-1861). Executor of the estate of Jeremiah Slade, Decatur County, 1847. Migrated to Louisiana circa 1849 and settled in Morehouse Parish. Eventually served as a deputy sheriff and sheriff. Appeared in the 1850 Morehouse Parish census (49 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Morehouse Parish census (69 years old). Cynthia passed away on 1/13/1875 in Morehouse Parish. She is buried in Douglas Cemetery, Morehouse Parish. Daniel appeared in the 1880 Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, census (79 years old) residing with his son, William. At the time, William was sheriff of the parish and Daniel was still acting in the capacity of deputy sheriff. Passed away on 8/15/1882 in Morehouse Parish. Buried in Douglas Cemetery, Morehouse Parish.
Daniel R. Douglas: Born circa 1820 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas (4). On the muster roll of Captain Nathaniel J Holton's company (Ware County, Georgia) during the Indian Wars, 6/9/1838 - 8/19/1838. Appeared in the 1840 Appling County census (20-30 age category). Married first, Jane (MNU - b. ca. 1822), of South Carolina in 1840. Appeared in the 1850 Telfair County census (age 33). Father of Stephen (b. ca. 1842), Perry L. (1845-1916), Manning (b. ca. 1844), Johathan (b. ca. 1848), and Mary (b. ca. 1850). Jane would pass away circa 1855. While Daniel sought new land opportunities opening up in Florida, his children were left in the care Daniel's father, John Douglas (4), who was residing in the household of John and Sarah Pickern in 1860 (Coffee County). Married second, Susan Tucker (b. ca. 1836), of Georgia on 11/4/1858 in Hillsborough County, Florida. Appeared in the 1860 (40 years old) and 1870 (48 years old) Manatee County, Florida, censuses. With Susan, Daniel was the father of Ellen Elizabeth (b. ca. 1869). Passed away 1882 in Florida. On 8/1/1883, Susan received a land grant for 160 acres in Hardee County, Florida. Susan appeared in the 1885 Manatee County census (45 years old).
Daniel White Douglas: Born 8/27/1837 in Decatur County, Georgia. A son of Daniel Bonnell Douglas. Married Susan Ellen Kean (b. ca. 1842) of Tennessee, circa 1864. Father of Oliver "Ollie" W. (b. 1865), William "Willie" Cabarrus (1869-1931), Edward "Eddie" Trent (1871-1961), Walter Briscoe (1872-1949), Mary "Mamie" Augustine (a twin; 1875-1964), Elizabeth "Lizzie" R. (a twin; 1875-1938), Daniel White, Jr. (b. 1879), and James "Jimmie" (1880-1884). Migrated to Louisiana prior to 1865. Appeared in the 1870 Morehouse County, Louisiana, census (32 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Morehouse County census (40 years old). Passed away 3/29/1884 in Morehouse County. Buried in Douglas Cemetery, Morehouse County. Following Daniel's death, Susan moved to Jefferson County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1910 Jefferson County census (71 years old). Susan passed away on 6/12/1916 in Jefferson County.
David Douglas (1): Born circa 1725 in Scotland. Early Georgia "Malcontent" who immigrated to the American colonies and first settled at Joseph's Town (13 miles north of Savannah), then to Charleston, South Carolina, and finally, to Augusta, Georgia, in 1749. Represented Augusta as a member of the first Georgia Assembly in Savannah, 1751. Married Mary (MNU). Granted 54 acres of land in Augusta in 1756. Prominent citizen who held various offices in Augusta throughout his life. Requested land in Burke County, Georgia, in 1759 with his wife and six children. Father of David Douglas (2) and John Douglas (9). Will filed in the court of Richmond County, 1759, naming his wife, Mary, and John McQueen as administrator and executor of his estate. Will witnessed by Thomas Lord, William Day, and John Bergeron. Died in 1763.
David Douglas (2): Born circa 1760. A son of David Douglas (1), and brother of John Douglas (9). Served as aide-de-camp to General Samuel Elbert. Early merchant in Augusta, Georgia. Married Elizabeth "Betsy" Claiborne Walton, daughter of Leonard Claiborne of Virginia, and widow of John Walton in March of 1781. Sold one acre of land on Butler Creek in 1785. Received a grant of 888 acres of land in Richmond County, 1785. Owned a large tract of land in Wilkes county including an island in the Savannah River. This property was previously deeded to John Douglas. State Commissioners confiscated 134 acres of David's holdings in Wilkes County, 10/8/1785. Conveyed interest in property held by Elizabeth (formerly owned by her late husband, John Walton) to Edward Rowell, 12/23/1785. Records indicate that by 1788, David was residing in Burke County, whereupon he purchased a lot of land in the city of Augusta. Father of 4 children, only 2 of which are confirmed: Samuel Claiborne (ca. 1780 - ca. 1853) and Ann (dates unknown). Named a Justice of the Peace for Burke County in early 1790. Sold 335 acres in Wilkes County to Henry Hampton (which included Douglas Island) on 3/8/1790. While crossing the Savannah River via canoe on 3/30/1790 with three other individuals, the vessel capsized in high waters from recent heavy rainfall. David perished in the incident. The other parties survived by holding onto trees in the flood waters for a period of three hours until they could be rescued. David's widow, Elizabeth, advertised the settlement of David's estate in The Augusta Chronicle and Gazette on 8/21/1790. Many items associated with David's estate were sold at auction in Burke County on 3/5/1791. A David Douglas (relationship to the subject presently unknown) advertised the sale of David's Burke County estate holdings in 1799. Elizabeth settled his estate in Burke County, 1799.
David Douglas (3): Resided primarily in Columbia and Jefferson Counties, Georgia. In 1792, resided on Sullivan's Creek in Columbia County, and received a deed in the same year near that location. Married Martha (MNU). With his wife, Martha, and William Covington, witnessed the will of Matthew Marshall on 3/11/1794. Land grant in Jefferson County, 1797, for 479 acres. Land grant for 306 acres in Jefferson County, 1801. Witnessed the will of Mary McCuller of Jefferson County on June 22, 1805. Drew in the 1805 Jefferson County Land Lottery. Granted land in Jefferson County in 1814. Died in Wilkes County in 1815 - estate administered by John Douglas (exactly which John Douglas, is presently unknown).
David Douglas (4): Researchers posit that David was the son of William, who was the son of David, brother of William Douglas, Sr. Probably born at least by 1757. Some researchers have contended that David was born 4/8/1746 in Scotland, although no documentary evidence supporting this contention is presently available. Appears in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, during the mid-1700s. Married Martha Jones, daughter of Tignall Jones and Martha Anderson, in Mecklenburg County, 11/6/1777. Father of James (b. 1778), Jones (11/25/1779 - 10/15/1846), Stephen (b. 1781), Jincy (b. 1783), Virginia (b. 1785), Nancy (b. 1787), Martha (b. 1789), and Rebecca (b. 8/14/1791). Revolutionary War veteran. Migrated to Georgia and arrived in Jefferson County. Migrated west into Jones County. Appeared in the 1816 Jones County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (45 and older age category). Received a land grant in Irwin County for service during the Revolutionary War, but as it was never claimed, the property reverted back to the state of Georgia. Possible relationship to William Douglas (5), Willis Douglas, and John Douglas (12), but the exact connection is presently unknown.
David Douglas (5): Appeared on an 1806 Tax List for Chatham County, Georgia. Appeared in a 7/25/1806 Savannah, Georgia, court document as a plaintiff against J. Willy. Judgement in favor of David in the amount of $91.25. David was a co-plaintiff in this case with another Douglas with the first initial "J." This may have been John Douglas whose dates overlap those of David's in Chatham County, thereby implying a close relative. Appeared in 1813 and 1814 Chatham County Tax Digests. Appeared in the 1820 Chatham County census (26-45 age category). Appeared in an 1821 Savannah Tax Digest. Appeared in an 1824 Savannah Tax Digest with a property valuation of $1,500. A possible connection to David Douglas (6).
David Douglas (6): Died in Savannah, Georgia, on September 27, 1805, of fever. David's parents survived him as the vital records document states the following: [David died] "at the Coffee House where his mother lives at present as a housekeeper--his father a spend-thrift." A possible connection to David Douglas (5).
David Douglas (7): A Major in the U.S. military, although his service dates are unknown. Appears in an 1807 Franklin County, Georgia, Property Tax Digest whereby the following information is provided: "George Watkins is trustee for the widow and children of Major David Douglas, deceased." It may therefore be concluded that David passed away circa 1807 in Franklin County. Also appearing in 1805 Franklin County Tax Lists were John Douglas and Thomas Douglas -- possible relatives of David.
David Douglas (8): Born circa 1820, possibly in South Carolina. Married Elizabeth "Eliza" Hammond (1821-1900) of South Carolina in Coweta County, Georgia, on 5/7/1840. Father of Ebenezer (ca. 1840 - ca. 1855), William (b. ca. 1843), Caroline (b. ca. 1845), and Catherine (b. ca. 1848). Migrated to Heard County, Georgia, during the 1840s. Passed away circa 1849 in Heard County.
David Daniel Douglas: See full David Daniel Douglas biography.
David S. Douglas: Born circa 1813 in New York. Married Francis H. Dugger (b. ca. 1821) of Virginia circa 1845. Father of Victoria (b. ca. 1847), Charles (b. ca. 1848), Frank M. (b. ca. 1852), David W. (b. ca. 1854), John T. (b. ca. 1856), Eugenia P. (b. ca. 1859), and Hannah C. "Nellie" (b. ca. 1861). Migrated to Macon County, Alabama, and accepted a teaching position. Appeared in the 1850 Macon County census (33 years old). Migrated to Barbour County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1860 Barbour County census (38 years old). Francis' father, W.M. Dugger, a former constable of Marengo County, Alabama, was residing with the Douglas family according to the 1860 census. David continued his teaching profession in Barbour County. Migrated to Stewart County, Georgia, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Stewart County census (57 years old). Served as president of the Women's College located in Stewart County during this period. Francis was also employed at the college as a teacher of art and music. David and Francis appear to have passed away sometime between 1870 and 1880 as they no longer appear on the historical record. David's oldest son, Charles, migrated to Crockett County, Texas, where he appears in the 1880 census. David's sons, Frank and John (as well as their sister, Nellie) migrated to Thomas County, Georgia, where they appear in the household of their sister and brother-in law, J. Henry and Eugenia Ladson, in the 1880 census.
Davidson Douglas: Received a land grand for 2000 acres in Liberty County, Georgia, 1806.
Dicy Douglas: Born 2/27/1837 in Appling County, Georgia. A daughter of Alexander Douglas (3). Appeared in the 1840 Appling County census (under 5 age category) in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (13 years old) in the household of her father. Married James Franklin Watters (1832-1863), son of James Barber Waters (1807-1887) and Martha Lanier (1814-1875), in Appling County, 1853 (this date is verified via Dicy's Confederate widow's application). Mother of Eliza Missouri (1854-1924), Lavina (1856-1926), Amanda (1857-1928), Elmina (1859-1940), John A. (1860-1884), and Penelope (1862-1920). Appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (23 years old) in the household of her husband, James. James appeared on a 3/4/1862 Appling County muster roll (Appling County Battalion). He enlisted as a Private with Company A, 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment on 5/2/1862. There has been some discrepancy among researchers regarding whether James died during the Battle of Chancellorsville or the Battle of Fredericksburg as his official date of death occurs in the interim period between these two battles. In consideration of the documented engagement history of Company A, as well as the personal testimonies of Dicy and Thomas Young, James was most likely seriously ill or injured during the Battle of Chancellorsville and perished a short time thereafter. On her Confederate widow's pension application, Dicy noted that the last time she heard from James, he was "sent to the hospital in Virginia sick." On the same pension application, Thomas Young testified that James was shot and "died from effects of same" while en route to the hospital. Thus, his death would not have occurred in battle, but rather, was a result thereof -- either via a wound or some type of illness. His official date of death is documented as 5/7/1863. Dicy appeared in the 1870 Appling County census (33 years old). Appeared in numerous Appling County Property Tax Digests between 1872 and 1887. Appeared in the 1880 Appling County census (40 years old). Applied for a Confederate widow's pension in Coffee County, 1893. Appeared in the 1900 Coffee County census (63 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Coffee County census (76 years old) in the household of her grandson, Bart J. Hall. Died 2/28/1916 in Bacon County. Buried in Douglas Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bacon County, Georgia.
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Eaton Douglas (1): Purportedly granted land in Burke, Washington, Montgomery, and Emanuel Counties during the late 1700s and early 1800s, although evidence is presently lacking.
Eaton Douglas (2): Born in Georgia in 1800. A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Alexander Douglas (3), Young Douglas, John Douglas (4), Frederick Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Huxford's, Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, states that he was a "son of John Douglas." The John Douglas named was the husband of Phada Yates Jordan Douglas, who was too young and married far too late to be the father of Eaton (see the full biography of John Douglas of Emanuel County for further information). Eaton was first noted in Tattnall County, then Appling County. Married Maria Branch (1805 - circa 1875), daughter of William Branch, in Appling County. Listed in the 1830 Appling County census (30-39 age category) residing near James Taylor, John Taylor, Henry Taylor, Alexander Douglas (3), James Yates, and Wilson Tanner. Administered estate of Penelope Branch (Eaton's mother-in-law) in Appling County, 5/4/1835. Migrated to Lowndes County circa 1837. Appears in the 1840 Lowndes County census (30-39 age category) residing next door to Henry Taylor and near John Roberts, Jr. Baptised into Union Primitive Baptist Church, 9/9/1848. Veteran of the Indian War. On Muster Roll of Captain Levi J. Knight's Lowndes County, Georgia, company (8/15/1838 - 10/15/1838) during the war. 2nd Lieutenant under Captain John J. Johnson. While in Johnson's Company, served with his cousin, Seaborn Douglas. Property cut into Clinch County in 1850. Appears in the 1850 Clinch County census (50 years old) residing near Dicey Roberts. Expelled (by personal request) from Union Primitive Baptist Church, 9/11/1863. Father of Barzilla (b. 1822), Hannah Frances (1824-1879), Henry Hezekiah (b. circa 1826), Elizabeth (b. 1827), John (1828 - circa 1883), Warren (b. 1831), Thaddeus (1833 - 1886), Phoebe (b. ca. 1836), Millender (1839-1861), and Eaton J. (b. 1/12/1845). Appears in the 1860 Clinch County census (59 years old) residing next door to his son, Barzilla. Reportedly died on Suwannoochee Creek in Clinch County while tending livestock (circa 1868). It is noteworthy that Eaton's brother, Alexander Douglas (3), named one of his sons Barzilla (b. 1824), and Alexander Douglas (3) named one of his sons Alexander Barzilla (b. 1838)--certainly an uncommon name by any measure. Additionally, the migratory trajectories of Eaton and Alexander Douglas (3) are complementary. Following Eaton's death, Maria Branch Douglas relocated to Appling County to reside with family. She died circa 1875.
Ebenezer Douglas: Born circa 1840 in Georgia. A son of David Douglas (8). Appeared in the 1850 Heard County, Georgia census (10 years old) residing with his mother and younger siblings, William (age 7), Caroline (age 5), and Catherine (age 2). Ebenezer's mother, Eliza, remarried circa 1852 to a Mr. Johnson (FNU), and had two additional children -- George (b. 1854) and Fletcher (b. 1858). Ebenezer appears to have died circa 1855 as he disappears from the census record by 1860. Eliza appeared in the 1860 Coweta County census where she stated that she was employed as a teacher. Eliza appears in the 1870 Fulton County, 1880 Hall County (as Eliza Camp, widow of Burke Camp), and 1900 Hall County (in the household of her son, Fletcher Johnson) censuses. Eliza died 12/10/1900 in Hall County. She is buried in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville, Georgia.
Edward William "Eddie" Douglas
Son of Edward Douglas
Ed Douglas: Also known as "Edward" in the few available documents naming him. While born after 1840, included in this directory due to his significance and connection to a key Douglas family patriarch, Edward Douglas. First appeared in the 1860 Emanuel County, Georgia, census residing in the household of George W. Faircloth (1826-1863) and Sarah "Sallie" Faircloth (1829 - ca. 1885).
Sarah's maiden name was Duggan as evidenced on an 8/30/1856 Emanuel County marriage document (the spelling on this document has also appeared as Dugers by some interpreters). Duggan was the correct family surname as explained below. While the marriage document naming George W. Faircloth and Sarah Duggan was dated 1856, the couple were living together under the Faircloth surname in the 1850 Emanuel County census (in addition to having 2 children at the time). Edward was listed as 5 years old in the 1860 census, thus, an approximate birth date of 1855 may be deduced. Also listed in the household are two Douglas females - Ann (18 years of age), and Nancy (3 years of age). In the 1850 Emanuel County census, the Faircloths were recorded as residing a few houses down from Phada Douglas, daughter-in-law of Edward Douglas.
This is significant as Edward's grandfather or great grandfather would have certainly been Edward Douglas, although researchers have struggled for years to identify which of Edward Douglas' descendants could have fathered this Edward. George Faircloth was a close friend of the Douglas family, and served with Edward Douglas' grandson, David Daniel Douglas, during the Civil War.
In 1850, George Faircloth resided next door to William Hogan (1820-1904). William Hogan was married to Eliza Ann Cone (1815-1857), daughter of Archelaus C. Cone (1770 - ca. 1855), who resided with the Hogans in the 1850 Emanuel County census (listed as Augustus). Archelaus Cone married Elizabeth Duggan (b. 1776). Researchers contend that Sarah Duggan Faircloth was likely Elizabeth Duggan's niece, thereby making Sarah and Eliza Ann Cone first cousins (her father was probably Archelaus Cone Duggan of Washington County). In the 1850 Emanuel County census, a daughter of William and Eliza Ann Hogan is listed as Sarah Ann (8 years old), who could have been Sarah Duggan Faircloth's namesake. This Sarah Ann would have been 18 years old in 1860 -- the same age as the Ann Douglas appearing in the Faircloth household in the 1860 Emanuel County census. As the names Sarah Ann and Ann were used interchangeably during this period, the possibility that these two women were one and the same individual remains very high. Additionally, the Hogan family relocated to Wilcox County where they appeared in the 1860 census. Sarah Ann was no longer residing in the Hogan household at this time. Moreover, William and Eliza Ann Hogan had another daughter named Nancy. It is noteworthy that a Nancy Douglas also appears in the Faircloth household in 1860. This Nancy was likely Ann's daughter, who would have been named after Anne's sister. Phada Douglas also had a daughter named Nancy, who could have been the sister of Anne's husband, who may have been a Douglas male from this household (see below).
Researchers have often noted that the Ann Douglas appearing in the Faircloth household was very young to already have a child 5 years of age. However, it was not uncommon to have children very young during this period -- even as young as 13 or 14 years of age. Interestingly, when William and Eliza Ann Hogan settled in Wilcox County, they resided next door to the sons of Jonathan Smith (husband of Phada Douglas Smith). Jonathan and Phada lived only a few doors down from the Hogans. This demonstrates a very close family tie between the Hogans and Douglases -- particularly the Phada Douglas family. George Faircloth was killed during the Civil War (Port Royal, VA, 1863). Sarah Faircloth never remarried and appeared in the 1880 Emanuel County census as "Sallie Faircloth." No marriage records presently exist regarding two of Phada Douglas' sons -- Stephen Neal Douglas and James Brown Douglas. James Brown Douglas was residing in Phada Douglas' household in 1860, which would have been somewhat unusual had he been married to Ann Douglas, who was residing in the Faircloth household. He would die a few years later during the Civil War. Stephen Neal Douglas is believed to have been deceased by 1860, but could have been alive circa 1855 when Edward Douglas was born. Too little documentation exists to definitively link Stephen and Edward, but the aforementioned circumstantial evidence strongly supports a connection between the household of Phada Douglas and that of George W. Faircloth.
Another scenario could involve William Douglas (1), brother-in-law of Phada Douglas. William legitimized five children of Zilpha Rich in 1831. There is a possibility that Ann could have been a legitimized daughter of William, or some other scenario within William's household. It remains noteworthy that Edward named two of his children, "William." More research is unquestionably needed.
Edward married first, Georgia Anne Tapley (ca. 1855 - 1878), in Johnson County, Georgia, 6/4/1871. Appeared in a Johnson County Tax Digest register for the years 1873-1881. Appeared on an 1878-1882 Tax Digest register in Emanuel County (city of Canoochee) with a Jacob E. Douglas (no relationship established). From the Dublin Post, 10/9/1878: "Mrs. Edward Douglas, daughter of George W.W. Tapley, died last week." Married second, Sarah M. Tolar (b. circa 1847 - before 1920), daughter of John Tolar (b. circa 1820) in Johnson County (1878). Father of Rufus (a son of Georgia Anne; b. 1873), Molly, a twin (b. 11/14/1879 ), John L. Franklin, a twin (11/14/1879 - 9/5/1947), William "Bill" (b. 1885-1948), and Edward William "Eddie" (ca. 1892-1973). Oddly, Eddie's tombstone and Social Security application states that his birthday was 4/18/1879. This is improbable as his brother, John L. Franklin, was born the same year. Other records place Eddie's birth closer to 1892. The reason for the age discrepancies remains a mystery. Edward next appeared in the 1880 Johnson County census (26 years old) residing near his father-in-law. According to the census, Edward's father and mother were both born in Georgia. At this point, the historical record becomes somewhat confusing. Researchers know that Edward's son, John L. Franklin, migrated into Irwin County, Georgia, where he appears in the 1910 census. An Edward and Sarah Douglas also appear in Irwin County during this period, although their dates of birth are very inconsistent with earlier dates (this could be the result of census-taker or interviewee error). As William "Bill" Douglas listed his parents as Edward Douglas and Sarah Tolar on his Social Security application, researchers have concluded that this is the same Edward Douglas from Johnson County. Bill Douglas would eventually migrate to Taylor County, Florida, where he would appear in the 1920 census. Edward was residing in Bill's household at the time of this census. By 1930, Bill had returned to Tift County, Georgia, where he appeared in the census. As Edward was no longer present in Bill's household, it is presumed that he passed away circa 1925 in either Taylor County, Florida, or Tift County, Georgia. The 1930 Worth County, Georgia, census reveals John L. Franklin (who was born in Johnson County, Georgia) residing next-door to Eddie (who was born in Tift County, Georgia), thereby conclusively linking the Johnson County Edward to the Tift/Worth County Edward.
Edward Douglas: See full Edward Douglas biography.
Edward Douglas (2): Born 12/15/1826 in Tennessee. A son of Alexander Douglas (b. ca. 1801) of Sevier County, Tennessee. Appeared in the 1850 Sevier County census (23 years old) residing in the household of his father. Married Mary Jane Denton (1836-1870), daughter of Joel Robertson Denton and Mary Craig, of Jefferson County, Tennessee, on 12/20/1854. Father of Alexander (1855-1941), Elnore "Nora" (1857-1935), Amanda (1860-1951), Joel R. (1862-1943), and Madison Russel (1864-1915). Appeared in the 1860 Sevier County census (33 years old). Migrated to Catoosa County, Georgia, during the 1860s. Mary Jane passed away on 1/7/1870 in Catoosa County. Edward appeared in the 1870 Catoosa County census (43 years old). He migrated to Ray County, Missouri, during the 1870s. Appeared in the 1880 Ray County census (53 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Ray County census (73 years old). Passed away on 11/9/1914 in Ray County. Buried in Richmond Cemetery, Ray County.
Edward W. Douglas
circa 1860
Edward W. Douglas: Born on 10/2/1814 in Chatham County, Georgia. A son of Benjamin Douglas (1) and Elizabeth Hoover (1792-1855). Married Anna Elizabeth Hudson (1822-1902) of McIntosh County, Georgia, on 8/5/1842 in Chatham County. A storekeeper by trade. Father of Daniel E. (b. 1844), Emanuel Benjamin (1845-1925), Isaiah R. (1847-1922), Ezra F. (1849-1852), Hezekiah D. (1852-1855), Paul H. (1854-1942), Caroline E. (b. 1857), Wesley E. (b. 1860), David William (1862-1893), and Thurisa Aderline (1864-1947). Appeared in an 1844 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (25 years old). Appeared in an 1852 Chatham County Property Tax Digest.Appeared in the 1860 Chatham County census (45 years old). Appeared on a Return of Qualified Voters, Chatham County, 7/8/1867. Appeared in the 1870 Chatham County census (56 years old). Appeared in an 1874 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1880 Chatham County census (65 years old). Appeared in an 1890 Chatham County Property Tax Digest. Appeared as a co-defendant with John Smith before Judge A.H. MacDonell in Savannah, Georgia, on 6/30/1894. A not guilty verdict was delivered in the case. Died on 9/5/1898 in Chatham County. Buried in Douglas Cemetery, Chatham County. Anna Elizabeth appeared in the 1900 Chatham County census (78 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, James David Helmy. She passed away in Chatham County on 1/8/1902. She was buried with Edward in Douglas cemetery, Chatham County.
Elbert Douglas: Born circa 1805 in Georgia. Elbert's father is currently unknown, but his mother was Susan Ann Douglas (MNU; b ca. 1781 in Georgia), who appeared in Elbert's household during the 1850 DeKalb County census and 1860 Cobb County, Georgia, census (79 years old). Married Millie Brown (b. ca. 1808) of Georgia in Walton County on 2/7/1833. Father of Julia A. (b. 1836), Susan A. (b. 1840), Rachell (b. 1842), Malissa (b. 1845), and John M.W. (b. 1847). Researchers will note great variation in Elbert's recorded ages on census records. Appeared in the 1830 Walton County, Georgia, census (15-19 age category). Elbert's mother, Susan Ann Douglas, was likely already a widow by this time as a female (30-39 age category) was residing in Elbert's household in this census. As Elbert would not marry for several more years, it is reasonable to conclude that this individual is indeed Elbert's mother. Elbert next appeared in the 1840 Dekalb County census (20-29 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Dekalb County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Cobb County census (54 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Fulton County census (68 years old). Millie passed away circa 1875. Appeared on the 1880 census Mortality Schedule for Fulton County (82 years old, and widowed). According to this document, Elbert died in April of 1880 as a result of typhoid dysentery in Buckhead, Fulton County, Georgia.
Eleanor "Ellen" Douglas: Born 1840 in Lowndes County, Georgia. A daughter of Martin H. Douglas (b. ca. 1817) and Mary Ann Stewart (b. ca. 1818). Named after her maternal grandmother. Appeared in the 1850 Lowndes County census (10 years old) in the household of her father. Ellen does not appear in her father's household in the 1860 census, and her whereabouts following the 1850 census have not yet been ascertained for this project.
Eleanor "Ellen" Douglas (2): Born circa 1818 in Chester County, South Carolina. A daughter of Joseph Douglas (3). Migrated with her family to Meriwether County, Georgia, in 1834. Married Pleamon P. Evans (ca. 1818 - 1861) of Georgia in Meriwether County on 10/24/1837. Mother of Elizabeth (1839-1923), Mary J. (b. ca. 1841), Margaret Rosannah (1843-1930), Alexander (b. ca. 1845), Robert M. (1849-1923), John David (1851-1910), William (b. ca. 1854), James (b. ca. 1857), and Pleamon (b. ca. 1860). Appeared in the 1840 Meriwether County census (20-29 age category) residing in the household of her husband. Appeared in the 1850 Meriwether County census (31 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Meriwether County census (40 years old). Pleamon passed away in Meriwether County in 1861. His estate papers were filed in the Probate Court of Meriwether County on 12/3/1861. Eleanor next appeared in the 1870 Meriwether County census (54 years old) as head of household. Appeared in the 1880 Meriwether County census (62 years old).
Elijah Douglas: Listed in Georgia's Roster of the Revolution as a Revolutionary War veteran residing in Burke County. Migrated to Emanuel County, Georgia, during the early 1800s. Granted 400 acres of land on Jack's Creek in Emanuel County on 9/27/1813. Granted additional land in Emanuel County in 1820.
Elisha Douglas: Born 1/1/1809 near Laurens County, Georgia (present-day Dooley County). Full name, J. Elisha Douglas. Probable son of Hezekiah (Keziah) Douglas. Married Mary Elizabeth Collier (1813-1892). Father of Irwin Byrd (b. 1833), Nancy Louise (1835-1914), Amanda Melvina (1838-1919), Lucretia Ann (1841-1921), William Henry (1844-1912), John Drayton (1848-1909), James Elisha (1853-1942), and Mary Penelope (1858-1918). Drew in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery. Appears on an 8/5/1833 estate sale record of George Bailey with Drury/Drewery Roberts wherein a rifle was purchased (Early County). Appears with Charles Roberts on a 3/16/1838 estate sale record of William Phillips wherein a mantle clock was purchased (Early County). These appearances with the Roberts family connects Elisha to the Douglas family of Halifax County, North Carolina, who migrated into Burke County, Georgia. Appears in 1840 Early County, Georgia, census (30-40 age category). Appears in 1850 Early County census (40 years old) next door to Thomas M. Murray and Elijah Philmon. Appeared in the 1860 Early County census (51 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Early County census (61 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Early County Census (71 years old). Passed away on 7/9/1881 in Early County. Mary Elizabeth passed away on 5/4/1892 in Early County. Elisha and Mary Elizabeth are buried in Crossroad Cemetery, Early County, Georgia.
Edward Riner
Son of Elizabeth Douglas
Elizabeth Douglas (1): Born circa 1782 in Burke County, Georgia. A daughter of Edward Douglas (mother's name theorized as Elizabeth). Married Amos Riner (b. circa 1780 in Georgia) around 1801 in Montgomery County, Georgia, although the event was either not recorded (as was common), or lost. The state of Georgia did not have laws in place requiring marriage registration until 1806, and registrations were spotty even through 1820. Mother of John B. (1802 - ca. 1875), Lydia (1803-1866), Edward “Ed” (1805-1894), Elizabeth (1807 - circa 1860s), William M. (1808 - circa 1885), James Russell (1811-1892), Wilson (1812-1861), Sarah (1813-1899) and Nancy (1814-1891). In 1803, Elizabeth's husband, Amos, and her father, Edward Douglas, witnessed the sale of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County by William Yates to Samuel Hartley. Amos appeared on 1804 and 1806 Montgomery County jury lists. In 1809, Amos witnessed a land transaction between his father-in-law, Edward Douglas, and Francis Thigpen. In 1810, Amos sold a parcel of land that he had previously purchased from Edward Douglas (who had purchased the same parcel from Robert Douglas, Jr.), to Richard Sumner. Amos received a 500 acre land grant in Montgomery County on 1/1/1810. He appeared in the 1811-1812 Tax Digest for Montgomery County. This land would be cut into Emanuel County with its establishment in 1812. Amos Riner died circa 1816 in Emanuel County. Elizabeth received a land grant for 100 acres in Emanuel County on 10/6/1817 near Mulepen Creek in Emanuel County. This property was close to that of her brother and sister-in-law, John and Phada Douglas, as well as the property originally settled by her father, Edward Douglas. Appeared in the 1820 (26-44 age category) Emanuel County census. Received a land grant for 500 acres
adjoining her property (1837). Appeared in the 1840 Emanuel County census (50-59 age category) residing next door to her sister-in-law, Phada Douglas, and nephew, Amos Douglas. Sold 100 acres to her son, Wilson, 11/15/1844. Died circa 1846 in Emanuel County. Elizabeth and Amos are believed to be buried in now unmarked graves in the Old Douglas/Riner Cemetery, north of Meeks, Georgia, in Johnson County. The Douglas family had long been involved with the Primitive Baptist Church in Georgia, which emerged during the early 1800s. Elizabeth's son, Edward, was an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church, serving as founding member and pastor of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church (early 1850s), Antioch Primitive Baptist Church (1857-1858), and Gum Log Primitive Baptist Church (1872 & 1877).
Elizabeth Douglas (2): Born ca. 1810 in Montgomery County, Georgia. Oldest surviving daughter of John Douglas and Phada Douglas. Named after her aunt, Elizabeth Douglas (1). Some researchers affirm that Elizabeth married William Beasley (ca. 1804 - 3/6/1837) of Emanuel County, Georgia, circa 1833. In any event, she did marry a Beasley as she appears with the Beasley surname in the 1840 Emanuel County census. Elizabeth was the mother of Burrel S. (1835-1909) and Madison Randolph (1838-1894). Elizabeth appears in the 1840 Emanuel County census (20-30 age category) as head of household following the death of her husband in 1837. The census indicates that Elizabeth was the mother of two sons (under 5 age category and 5-9 age category). Additionally, an older female (50-59 age category) was also residing in Elizabeth's household. It has been theorized that this may have been Elizabeth's mother-in-law. Elizabeth passed away circa 1845 in Emanuel County. Upon her death, her sons, Burrel and Madison, were entrusted to the care of Sterling Swain. The boys appear in the 1850 Emanuel County census (ages 13 and 11, respectively) in the household of Sterling Swain. Some researchers have contended that Burrel and Madison were the sons of Elijah Daniel Beasley and Rebekah Barnes Beasley, however, this theory is highly problematic. Primarily, Elijah and Rebekah Beasley were alive in 1850, and appear in the 1850 Emanuel County census. Their children are listed, and do not include Burrel and Madison. As previously noted, Burrel and Madison were residing in the household of Sterling Swain in 1850. Clearly, they would not have been residing in another household had they been the sons of Elijah Beasley. Additionally, the birth dates of Burrel and Madison correspond exactly to Elizabeth's male children as noted in the 1840 Emanuel County census. Two other final pieces of evidence support the contention that Burrel and Madison were the sons of Elizabeth Douglas Beasley and her husband. Burrel was most likely named after Elizabeth's maternal grandfather, Burrel Yates. The name appears a number of times within the Douglas family. Also, Sterling Swain was a close friend of the Douglases (as were all of the Swains), and lived near several Douglas households. Thus, the evidence supports the fact that Burrel and Madison were indeed the sons of Elizabeth Douglas Beasley.
Elizabeth Douglas (3): Possible spouse or daughter of David Douglas (4). Drew in the 1805 Burke County Land Lottery.
Elizabeth Douglas (4): Daughter of John Douglas (2), sister of Daniel B. Douglas, and granddaughter of Alexander Douglas (1). Named in the will of her father in Screven County (1818). Placed under the guardianship of her grandfather.
Elizabeth Douglas (5): Born circa 1741 in Brunswick County, Virginia. A daughter of Robert Douglas and Mary (MNU), Brunswick County, Virginia. Married John Ward (ca. 1730 - 1785) of Halifax County, North Carolina. Migrated to Burke County, Georgia, circa 1770. Received land warrant from husband's (i.e., John Ward) estate following his death, 12/5/1785. Mother of John, Jr., Elijah, and Elisha. Elisha Ward was present at the estate sale of Robert Douglas, Jr. wherein he purchased a table and a wooden wheel.
Eli Robert Clark
Husband of Elizabeth Douglas
Elizabeth Douglas (6): Born 1824 in Tattnall County, Georgia (full name - Mary Elizabeth Douglas). A daughter of Wright B. Douglas. Appeared in the 1830 Tattnall County census (5-9 age category) in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1840 Thomas County census (15-19 age category) in the household of her father. Married Eli Robert Clark (1820-1905), Son of Eli and Sarah Clark, in Terrell County on 7/14/1840. Mother of Lydia (b. ca. 1843), Eli (b. ca. 1844 - 1905), Henry (1845-1918), Samuel (b. ca. 1848), Mary Elizabeth (b. ca. 1849), Moses W. (b. ca. 1851), Rebecca F. (b. ca. 1853), James L. (b. ca. 1855), Margaret E. (b. ca. 1858), Susan (b. ca. 1860), and Robert C. (b. ca. 1864). Family lore holds that the Smiths produced excellent cane syrup which they sold to their neighbors. Elizabeth appeared in the 1850 Thomas County census (26 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Colquitt County census (36 years old) in the household of her husband. Appeared in the 1870 Mitchell County census (46 years old) in the household of her husband. Appeared in the 1880 Colquitt County census (55 years old) in the household of her husband. Eli passed away in Colquitt County on 10/19/1905. He is buried in Bridge Creek Cemetery, Colquitt County. Eli's will and estate papers were probated in Oglethorpe, Georgia, in 1905. Elizabeth appeared in the 1910 Colquitt County census (77 years old) in the household of her son, Moses. She passed away on 9/29/1910 in Bridge Creek, Colquitt County. Buried in Bridge Creek Cemetery, Colquitt County.
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Elizabeth Douglas
circa 1870
Elizabeth Douglas (7): Born 4/17/1840 in Ware County, Georgia. A daughter of John Dryden Douglas. Migrated with her family to Columbia County, Florida, circa 1845. Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County, Florida, census (9 years old) in the household of her father. Married first, John James Anderson (b. 1840), of Ware County, Georgia, circa 1854 in Columbia County, Florida. John died circa 1864 during the Civil War. Married second, Carey Cole, circa 1871 in Columbia County. Married third, Daniel Thomas Sumner, widower of Dililah Key of Emanuel County, Georgia, on 11/6/1879 in Columbia County, Florida. Mother of Lupeony (?) Anderson (b. ca. 1854), Julia Ann Anderson (b. ca. 1860), James Anderson (b. ca. 1863), Sellars Carey Cole (1872-1924), Elijah Cole (b. ca. 1874), and Alexander Chester Sumner (1881-1961). Appeared in the 1880 Columbia County census (39 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Columbia County Census (54 years old) in the household of her son, Alex C. Sumner. Appears in the 1910 Columbia County census (67 years old) in the household of her son, Alex. Appeared in the 1920 Columbia County census (73 years old) in the household of her son, Sellars. Died 11/1924 in Lake City, Columbia County. Buried in Swift Creek Cemetery, Union County, Florida.
Elizabeth Douglas (8): Born on 9/18/1804 in Georgia. A sister of Rebecca Douglas (2). Married Shadrick Perry (ca. 1802 - ca. 1855) in Jones County, Georgia, on 12/5/1824. Mother of John Junious (1827-1915), Mary Ann (1829-1909), Olander (b. ca. 1832), Virginia (b. ca. 1834), and Georgiana (b. ca. 1840). Migrated to Pike County, Georgia, in 1825. Shadrick appeared in 1825-1827 Pike County Property Tax Digests. He drew in the 1827 Muscogee County, Georgia, Land Lottery. Shadrick passed away circa 1855. Elizabeth appeared in the 1850 Macon County, Alabama, census (47 years old) as head of household. Appeared in the 1860 Macon County census (55 years old) residing in the household of W. Gurgia. Elizabeth passed away on 1/16/1867 in Macon County, Alabama. She was buried in Tuskeegee City Cemetery, Macon County.
Elizabeth Anne Douglas: Born circa 1819 in Madison, Morgan County, Georgia. Some researchers contend that Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel Douglas (1776-1825) and Orenda Dorothea Davis (1784-1825). Married Edmond Albert Gilbert (1812-1895) of Georgia on 5/3/1832 in Bibb County. Mother of John Rodolphus (1833-1914), Martha Cornielia (1840-1872), Sarah A. (1843-1883), Georgia Ann (1845-1891), Robert Duke (1848-1870), Laura Emma (1848-1926), Narcissa (1853-1917), and Samuel Edwards (b. ca. 1856). Migrated to Tallapoosa County, Alabama, during the late 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Tallapoosa County census (32 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Tallapoosa County census (41 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Tallapoosa County census (52 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Tallapoosa County census (61 years old). Died on 6/13/1885 in Tallapoosa County. Edmond would pass away in 1895.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Douglas
circa 1858
Elizabeth "Betsy" Douglas: Born circa 1826 in Telfair County, Georgia. A daughter of Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr. Appeared in the 1830 Telfair County census residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1840 Appling County census residing in the household of her father. Married Harmon Deen (1819-1885) in Appling County circa 1844. Mother of Louisiana (1844-1887), Harmon Elisha (1846-1873), Piercy Ann (b. ca. 1848), and Duncan Robert (b. ca. 1850). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (24 years old). Elizabeth passed away circa 1860 in Appling County. She is buried in Campground Methodist Church Cemetery, Bacon County, Georgia. Harmon married Belison (MNU; b. ca. 1826), circa 1860 in Appling County. He appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (40 years old). Enlisted as a Private with Company F, 1st Regiment, Georgia Reserves, under the command of Major General W.R. Symons. Captured in Savannah, Georgia, in 1864 and shipped to Point Lookout Prison Camp for Confederates, Point Lookout Maryland. Paroled following the end of the Civil War. Migrated to Ware County, Georgia. Appeared on an 1867 Ware County qualified voter roster. Appeared in the 1870 Ware County census (52 years old). Migrated to Coffee County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1880 Coffee County census (61 years old). Belison passed away circa 1880 in Coffee County. Harmon then married Sallie Crosby (1837-1919) in Coffee County. Harmon died circa 1885.
Elizabeth "Betty" Douglas: Born circa 1825 in Georgia. Married John Jackson Johnson (b. ca. 1819) of Tennessee in Camden County, Georgia, on 12/19/1844. Mother of Sarah (b. ca. 1845), William A. (b. ca. 1847), Martha (b. ca. 1848), Alexander R. (1850-1934), Rachel (b. ca. 1852), Elizabeth (b. ca. 1854), Elisa (b. ca. 1856), Mary (ca. 1857 - 1917), John Jackson (1860-1915), Amanda (1863-1920) and Andrew Jackson (1868-1951). Appeared in the 1850 Camden County census (22 years old). Migrated to Nassau County, Florida, circa 1856. Appeared in the 1860 Nassau County census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Nassau County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Nassau County census (56 years old).
Elizabeth "Eliza" V. Douglas: Born 1/29/1812 in Georgia. A daughter of Joseph Douglas (2). Married William P. Cotton (1807-1884) of Georgia on 9/18/1828 in Monroe County, Georgia. Eliza appeared as "Louisa" on the marriage document. Mother of Archibald (b. ca. 1838), West F. (b. ca. 1833), Remaliah (1841-1921), and Francis L. (b. ca. 1847). Migrated to Talladega County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1840 Talladega County census (20-29 age category) residing in the household of her husband. Migrated to Harrison County, Texas, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Harrison County census (35 years old). Migrated to Marion County, Texas, during the 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Marion County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Marion County census (56 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Marion County census (68 years old). Passed away on 11/10/1883. Buried in Hickory Hill Cemetery, Cass County, Texas. William passed away on 8/16/1884. He was buried with Eliza in Hickory Hill Cemetery, Cass County.
Elizabeth Jane "Emajane" Douglas: Born 9/9/1838 in Telfair County, Georgia. A daughter of John Douglas (4). Appeared in the 1850 Telfair County census (22 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married James Fulwood Hinson (1816-1897; a widower formerly married to Selina Hall) ca. 1858. Mother of Margaret (1859-1922), Nancy Jane (1860-1938), Theresa M. (b. 1863; died in infancy), Mary Ann (1864-1923), Victoria Elizabeth (1866-1944), William Conley (1868-1926), John Wesley (1870-1922), Joshua Monroe (1873-1937), Louisianna (1875-1883), Warren Lee (1878-1950), and Walter Fulwood (1880-1949). Appeared in the 1860 Coffee County census (22 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Coffee County census (31 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Coffee County census (43 years old). James would pass away on 1/20/1897. His will was probated in Coffee County in July of 1897 wherein he left the bulk of his estate to Elizabeth. He is buried in the Hinson family cemetery, Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Elizabeth passed away on 5/5/1903. She is buried in the Hinson family cemetery, Jeff Davis County, Georgia.
Elizabeth K. Douglas: Born 2/24/1815 in Georgia. Married William Bennett Hicks (1811-1890) of North Carolina on 3/8/1832 in Henry County, Georgia. Mother of John McFarland (1834-1914), Susan (b. ca. 1835), Francis (b. ca. 1836), Perry (b. ca. 1837), George (b. ca. 1838), John (b. ca. 1839), and Mary (b. ca. 1848). Appeared in the 1850 Fayette County census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Fayette County census (45 years old). Migrated to Clarke County, Alabama, prior to 1880. Appeared in the 1880 Clarke County census (65 years old). Passed away 2/12/1896 in Clarke County, Alabama. Buried in Friddle Cemetery, Clarke County. William would pass away in 1890. He is buried with Elizabeth in Friddle Cemetery, Clarke County.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Douglas: Born 6/22/1836 in Decatur County, Georgia. A daughter of Daniel Bonnell Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Decatur County census (under 5 age category) in the household of her father. Migrated with her family to Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, circa 1849. Appeared in the 1850 Morehouse Parish census (14 years old) residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1860 Morehouse Parish census (24 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married Edward Starsney (1820-1885) of Hungary in Morehouse Parish circa 1860. Mother of Edward B. (b. ca. 1861) and Willie E. (b. ca. 1862). Edward was a retail dry goods dealer during this period. Elizabeth appeared in the 1870 Morehouse Parish census (33 years old) in Edward's household. She passed away in Morehouse Parish on 7/7/1878. She is buried in Douglas Cemetery, Morehouse Parish. Edward appears in the 1880 Morehouse Parish census (59 years old). He passed away on 10/27/1885 in Morehouse Parish. Edward is buried in Bastrop City Cemetery, Morehouse County.
Elizabeth "Sally" Douglas: Born circa 1787 in Georgia. Married Green Whatley on 4/7/1813 in Jones County, Georgia. Probable relationship to William Douglas (5) and Hannah Douglas. Mother of Uriah (b. ca. 1818). Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (16-25 age category) in the household of her husband, Green. Migrated to Stewart County, Georgia, prior to 1840. Appeared in the 1840 Stewart County census (50-59 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Stewart County census (63 years old). Appears to have passed away prior to 1860. Records suggest that Green Whatley relocated to Attala County, Mississippi, following Elizabeth's death to reside with his son, Uriah. He passed away in Attala County in 1860 just prior to the census of that same year.
Elizabeth T. Douglas: Born circa 1827 in Decatur County, Georgia. A daughter of Alexander Douglas (6). Married Greenbery "Green" B. Mills (d. 1862) in Decatur County, Georgia, on 11/4/1847. According to Green's daughter's death certificate, he was born in Florida. Elizabeth "Bettie" was the mother of Annie (b. ca. 1850), Benjamin (b. ca. 1856), and Julia P. (1857-1927) with Green Mills; and John Ashley (b. ca. 1863) and Mallie P. (b. ca. 1867) with Robert T. Weathers. For unknown reasons, Green does not appear with Elizabeth on the 1860 census. Rather, Elizabeth appears in the 1860 Decatur County census (32 years old) in the household of her mother, Harriet Douglas. Green died in 1862 during the Civil War. Following Green's death, Elizabeth married Robert T. Weathers (ca. 1835 - ca. 1875) of Tennessee in Decatur County on 1/23/1862. Green's estate papers were filed in Decatur County on 5/5/1862, and administered by Robert. Robert had previously served as a 2nd Lieutenant with Company A, Georgia 29th Calvary Battalion during the Civil War. Elizabeth appeared in the 1870 Decatur County census (40 years old). A tragedy appears to have befallen the family during the 1870s as by 1880, the Weathers' son, John Ashley (14 years old), is working as a servant in the household of Sumter Badwell. He appears in Mr. Badwell's household in the 1880 Decatur County census. John Ashey's sister, Mallie, appears in the 1880 Leon County, Florida, census (11 years old) in the household of her uncle, George W. Edmondson. Thus, researchers have concluded that Elizabeth and Robert passed away circa 1875, possibly due to illness.
Emeline Douglas: Born 1840 in Montgomery County, Georgia. A daughter of William Douglas (1), and granddaughter of Edward Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Emanuel County census (10 years old) in the household of her father.
Emily Mandaville Douglas: Born 1834 in Georgia. A daughter of Marshall Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (15 years old). Migrated with her family to Benton County, Arkansas prior to 1860. Married first, Robert A. Morrison (1824-1876) in 1858. Appeared in the 1870 Benton County census (36 years old). Mother of Ethel Letitia (b. ca. 1859), Martha Sophie (b. ca. 1861), and Marshall (b. ca. 1865). Married second, August Henderson in Benton County on 8/17/1879. Appeared in the 1880 Benton County census (46 years old). August would pass away on 11/24/1885, and was buried in Barron Cemetery, Benton County, Arkansas. Researchers have submitted that Emily passed away in 1897 in Benton County.
Emmons P. Douglas: Born circa 1819 in Tennessee. Emmons' father has not yet been definitively determined for this project, but his mother is believed to be Elizabeth (MNU - ca. 1790 - ca. 1855), who was born in Maryland. Emmons' father died sometime prior to 1850. If Elizabeth is indeed Emmons' mother, he also likely had at least one sister, Mary, who married William E. McConnell (1807-1888) of Polk County, Tennessee. Married first, Mary R. (MNU - ca. 1825 - ca. 1863), circa 1841 in Tennessee. Father of James P. (b. ca. 1842). Served as the County Clerk for Polk County during the 1850s. Appeared in the 1850 Polk County census (30 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Polk County census (40 years old). Mary died circa 1863, whereupon Emmons migrated to Banks County, Georgia. Married second, Clementine Bowen Henderson (b. ca. 1824 in Alabama), widow of W.A. Bowen and James D. Henderson, on 3/28/1866 in Jackson County, Georgia. Appeared on a 6/21/1870 Agriculture Schedule. Appeared in the 1870 Banks County, Georgia, census (51 years old). Died circa 1875 in Banks County. Clementine appeared in the 1880 Banks County census (56 years old) residing in the household of her son, J.M. Henderson. She would pass away in Banks County prior to 1900.
Eugenius L. Douglas: Born 1828 in Upson County, Georgia. A son of William Samuel Douglas and Elizabeth Weakley Pearman (1802-1836). Close relationship to Thomas Douglas (4), and Thomas Douglas (8). Attended the University of Georgia during the 1840s where he studied law. An attorney by trade. Appeared in the 1850 Randolph County census (21 years old) with his brother, Marcellus, in the household of Phebe Thomas. Married Anne R. Taylor (b. 1843) on 6/12/1860 in Randolph County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Randolph County census (32 years old) residing in the household of his brother, Marcellus, who was also an attorney. Father of Eugenius W. (b. 1855), Ellen (b. 1858), and William Taylor (b. 1862). Enlisted with Company F, 5th Georgia Volunteer Regiment (Cuthbert Rifles), in Macon, Georgia, 5/10/1861. Served with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Served a one-year enlistment before joining a Georgia state militia unit (Company C, 13th Georgia Infantry Battalion) commanded by Col. John K. Jackson. Served this unit as Adjutant General until the close of the war. Stated on his pension application that he "never surrendered," although he applied for and was recommended for a pardon for his service in the Confederate Army on 8/23/1865. Following the war, continued his legal practice in Randolph County. Appeared in the 1870 (41 years old) and 1880 (53 years old) Randolph County censuses. Appeared in the 1879/1880 edition of Shole's Georgia State Gazeetteer, as an attorney residing in Cuthbert (Randolph County), Georgia. Applied for Confederate veteran pension on 1/15/1906.
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Francis Douglas (1): This Francis Douglas has been determined to be Francis Douglas (3). For further biographical information, see entry below. There is a possible relationship between this Francis and Watson Douglas who was also present in Morgan County during the 1820s.
Frances Douglas
circa 1910
Francis/Frances Douglas (2): Born 2/18/1832 in Appling County, Georgia. A daughter of Alexander Douglas (3). Appeared in the 1840 Appling County census (5 through 9 age category) residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (17 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married John Meeks (1827-1863) on 10/14/1850 in Ware County. Appeared in the 1860 Ware County census (28 years old) residing with her husband. With John, the mother of America J. (1851-1863), Sytha (1853-1855), John Alexander (1854-1919), Mary, (1855-1927), and Frances Ellen (1856-1929). John passed away on 4/4/1863 in Ware County. Frances appeared in the 1870 Ware County census (38 years old) as head of household. She married Merit Meeks (1826-1884) on 10/27/1879 in Ware County. The couple then established a residence in Coffee County, Georgia. Frances appeared in the 1880 Coffee County census (48 years old) residing in the household of her husband. Merit passed away on 8/16/1884 in Coffee County. Francis appeared in the 1910 Ware County census (78 years old) residing in the household of her daughter, Mary Moore. She would pass away on 2/4/1913 in Ware County. Frances is buried in Moore Cemetery, Ware County.
Francis Douglas (3): Born 1786 in Virginia. Francis' daughter, Martha, reported on the 1880 census that her father was born in Virginia and her mother in Georgia. A brother of Thomas Douglas (4) and William Samuel Douglas. Reportedly served as a minister. Migrated to Wilkes County, Georgia, with his family prior to 1815. Married Martha Taylor (1793-1849) of Georgia circa 1815. Father of Martha (b. ca. 1817) and Robert Francis (1818-1847). Migrated to Morgan County, Georgia prior to 1820. Appeared in the 1820 Morgan County census (26-45 age category). Migrated to Butts County, Georgia, during the 1820s. Appeared in the 1830 Butts County census (40-49 age category). Administered the estate of his brother, William Samuel Douglas, in 1837. Appeared in the 1840 Butts County census (50-59 age category). Passed away on 7/31/1847 in Butts County. Francis is buried in the Douglas family cemetery, Butts County. Martha passed away on 7/8/1849 in Butts County. She is buried with Francis in the Douglas family cemetery, Butts County. It appears that Francis was in some manner related to Thomas L. Douglas and Thomas Douglas (8).
Francis Douglas (4): Born circa 1810 in Georgia. A carpenter by trade. Married Sara A. Battle (ca. 1822 - ca. 1845) in Stewart County, Georgia, on 9/16/1840. Sara passed away circa 1845 in Stewart County. Married Elizabeth Jane Pierce (b. ca. 1831) in Stewart County on 2/28/1850. Appeared in the 1850 Stewart County census (40 years old) residing in a boarding house operated by Matthew Wright.
Francis Douglas (5): Born circa 1799 in Vermont. A daughter of Samuel Douglas, Sr. Migrated to Georgia with her family and eventually settled in Wilkes County. Married Samuel W. Goode in Wilkes County on 12/17/1818. Mother of Hines H. (b. ca. 1827), Joseph Bryan (1831-1906), and Matty (b. ca. 1834). Migrated to Montgomery County, Alabama, circa 1829. Appeared in the 1850 Montgomery County census (51 years old). A sister, or sister-in-law, of Francis, Martha T. Douglas (b. ca. 1800), also appeared in Francis' household. Samuel passed away in Montgomery County in 1851. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Montgomery County. Francis appeared in the 1860 Montgomery County census (68 years old) residing with her son, Joseph, in the household of J.M. Montgomery. Francis passed away circa 1865 in Montgomery County.
Joseph Bryan Goode
Son of Francis Douglas
Francis Douglas (6): Born circa 1767. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and mariner by trade. Migrated to Chatham County, Georgia. Resided in a boarding house in Savannah operated by a Ms. Williams. Contracted an unnamed fever on 10/6/1807. Passed away as a result of the fever 16 days later on 10/22/1807 at the age of 40.
Francis M. Douglas: Born circa 1838 in Georgia. A son of James M. Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County, Georgia, census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Dale County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1850 Dale County census (10 years old). Migrated with his family to Lowndes County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1860 Lowndes County census (22 years old). Married an unknown spouse in Lowndes County circa 1861. Enlisted as a Private with Company I, 60th Alabama Infantry Regiment, on 5/5/1862. Promoted to Corporal on 3/14/1863. Absent from unit due to illness during the Battle of Chickamauga in September of 1863. Wounded at the Battle of Bean's Station on 12/14/1863. Killed in action during the Battle of Drewry's Bluff on 5/16/1864.
Frank Douglas: Born circa 1815 in Georgia. Married Elizabeth (MNU; b. ca. 1825) of Georgia. Migrated to Florida. Appeared in the 1870 Jefferson County, Florida, census (55 years old).
Franklin Douglas: Born 9/1821 in Chatham County, Georgia. A son of Benjamin Douglas (1). Married Elizabeth Spiers (1821 - bef. 1900) of Georgia on 12/29/1838 in Chatham County, Georgia. Father of Anna Elizabeth (1841-1921), Mary L. (1843-1920), Henry Franklin (1847-1929), Georgia W. (1850-1923), Laura (1854-1932), Caroline (1856-1897), and Sarah Ann (1859-1891). Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (29 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Chatham County census (39 years old). Appeared on the 1870 Chatham County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Chatham County census (62 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Chatham County census (80 years old) residing in the household of his son-in-law, Christopher Conaway. Died circa 1905 in Chatham County.
Franklin Douglas
Circa 1870
Frederick Douglas (1): Born circa 1760 in North Carolina or Georgia. According to an entry on the 1880 Coffee County census by Frederick's son, John, Frederick was born in Georgia. However, census-taker error cannot be ruled out. The Douglas family of North Carolina traveled back and forth between North Carolina and Georgia in an effort to establish a permanent home, so it is feasible that Frederick could have been born in either state. A son of James Douglas (1). Brother of Michael Douglas (1), Wright (Right) Douglas, Charles Douglas (1), and James Douglas (2). Father of Frederick (2) (1789-1860), Margaret (b. 1790), Wright B. (1791-1869), Young (b. ca. 1793), Alexander (3) (1797-1870), John (4) (1798-1884), Eaton (2) (1800-1868), Jestern (1) (b. 1802), and Shadrick (1) (b. ca. 1805). Granted 100 acres of land on Rocky Comfort Creek in Burke County, Georgia, 12/5/1785. Notably, Thomas Douglas (1) and James Taylor, friend of Edward Douglas, also had land holdings on Rocky Comfort Creek. Granted 100 acres of land in Burke County, 6/1786. Frederick was identified as a chain bearer (surveyor) with James Taylor on this property document. The appearance of James Taylor is significant as only trusted friends were recruited to assist in land surveying during this period. James Taylor was also a friend and neighbor of Edward Douglas and Seaborn Douglas in Emanuel County (1820). Granted 150 acres of land in Burke County on 2/6/1787. This acreage was surveyed by John Knight and Michael Douglas (1), and was immediately adjacent to the property of Elijah Ward. The Ward family intermarried with the Douglases of Halifax County, North Carolina--see, for example, Elizabeth Douglas (5). This connection places Frederick among a significant line of early Douglas settlers of Georgia. Migrated to Montgomery County circa 1789. Granted 400 acres of land in Montgomery County in 1800. Registered in the Montgomery County Georgia Land Lottery of 1805. Granted land in Montgomery County, 1805. Listed as a taxpayer in Montgomery County, 1805/1806. Married Mary Strong in Montgomery County in 1811. Granted 200 acres of land in Montgomery County in 1812. Granted land in Montgomery County in 1816. Frederick's marriage to Mary Strong was likely not his first as he appears in the 1820 Emanuel County census (45 and older age category) with children too old to have been produced by this union. Died circa 1825 in Emanuel County.
Frederick Douglas (2): Born 1790 in Burke County, Georgia. A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Alexander Douglas (3), Young Douglas, John Douglas (4), Eaton Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Some researchers have contended that Frederick was the son of Alexander Douglas (1), although this theory proves highly problematic as Alexander (1) likely never migrated to Georgia -- see biographical entry for Alexander Douglas (1) for further discussion. Married Bethany Hannah Anderson (1/4/1791 - 3/23/1859) of South Carolina in Montgomery County, Georgia, on 12/8/1811 at the age of 18. Father of John Dryden (1812-1888), Zilpha (1814-1900), Mary (1) (b. 1815), Alexander (4) (1818-1900), Lydia B. (1822-1879), James (10) (ca. 1825 - 9/12/1864), Piercy, a twin (1824-1898), Tiercy, a twin (1824-1900), and Charles (2) (1826 - ca. 1855). Migrated to Tattnall County before 1816. With Vinson Anderson and John Anderson, posted bond in the amount of $300 to ensure that Vinson Anderson would appear in court to answer a complaint filed by George Bullock, 12/26/1816. Appeared in the Tattnall County census in 1820 (26-45 age category). Granted land in Tattnall County in 1825 (200 acres near the Ohoopee River), 1829 (140 acres near the Ohoopee River), 1832, 1840 (207 acres), and 1842. Interestingly, Frederick resided near Samuel Surrency. Henry Hezekiah Douglas, son of Eaton Douglas (2), married Elizabeth Surrency--Samuel Surrency's granddaughter. Frederick's daughter, Zilpha, married Jacob Surrency--son of Samuel Surrency. The Surrency connection is another piece of evidence linking the lines of Frederick and Eaton Douglas (2). Frederick's brother, Wright B. Douglas, also appeared in the 1820 Tattnall County census. Appeared in the 1830 (30-39 age category), 1840, and 1850 (age 57) Tattnall County censuses. Will filed in the Probate Court of Tattnall County, 4/28/1854, witnessed by Henry Strickland, James Douglas (10) (Frederick's son), and John E. Coleman (husband of Frederick's daughter, Lydia). Migrated to Columbia County, Florida, during the late-1850s. Bethany would pass away on 3/23/1859 in Columbia County. She is buried in Mt. Zion (Swift Creek) Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida. Frederick appeared in the 1860 Columbia County census (71 years old), residing with his daughter, Tiercy. Appeared in a 6/1860 Columbia County Slave Schedule (owned 12 slaves). At the time of his death, Frederick was very wealthy and a highly successful farmer. He passed away on 10/22/1860 and is buried with Bethany in Mt. Zion (Swift Creek) Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida.
Frederick "Fred" Douglas: Born 3/16/1829 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Alexander Douglas (3) -- employed the name "Fred" over Frederick. Married Mary B. Wilcox (1830 - 1900), who was born in Georgia, and was a daughter of Thomas Wilcox and Margaret Mary McMillan. Father of Frances (1851-1923), James Franklin (1854-1923), Mary Dillard (1864-1924), Alexander William (1870-1897), Benjamin Frederick (1873-1910), and Margaret Elizabeth (1876-1946). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (21 years old) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (31 years old). Appeared in an 1860 Appling County Slave Schedule wherein it was recorded that Fred owned 1 slave. Appeared in the 1870 Appling County census (40 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Appling County census (51 years old). Appeared in the 1900 census (71 years old). Mary passed away in 1900 shortly after the census and is buried in the Fred Douglas Cemetery, Bacon County, Georgia. Frederick passed away in 1903 in Appling County. His will was probated in Appling County on 2/5/1903. He is buried in the Fred Douglas Cemetery, Bacon County.
Frederick Monroe Douglas: Born 1/26/1839 in Ware County, Georgia. A son of John Dryden Douglas. Migrated with his family to Florida in 1845. Enlisted in the United States Army in 1857 and served with Asa A. Stewart's Company during the Indian War. Attained the rank of corporal in the cavalry. Discharged from the military in 1858. Appeared in the 1860 New River County (later Bradford County), Florida, census (21 years old), still living in his father's household. Married first, Virginia Ann Ogelsby (1830-1892), an Irish immigrant, circa 1861. With Virginia Ann, father of Mary, (b. 1862), Nellia (b. 1867), Martha J. (b. 1870), and Lawton Monroe (1872-1907). On 4/22/1862, enlisted as a Private with Company B, 5th Florida Infantry in Lake City, Florida. Described as 5 ft. 8 in. in height, of a light complexion, with grey eyes and light hair. Wounded during the Battle of Sharpsburg (9/17/1862) and the Battle of Chancellorsville (5/3/1863). Appeared in the 1880 Baker County, Florida, census (41 years old). Administered the estate of his father, John Dryden Douglas, in 1881. Appeared in the 1885 Baker County, Florida, census (46 years old). It is noteworthy that the 1885 Florida census lists Frederick's father's birthplace as South Carolina. This was a census-taker error as Frederick's father, John Dryden Douglas, was born in Georgia according to several sources (see, for example, the 1850 Columbia County, Florida, census). Julia Douglas Samuels (49 years old), Frederick's sister, was residing in Frederick's household during this period. Virginia Ann passed away on 7/1/1892, and is buried in Swift Creek Cemetery, Union County, Florida. Married second, Sarah "Sally" Cornelia Robarts (1859-1954) on 12/20/1893. (Note: Sally's maiden name appears on some records as "Roberts," however, "Robarts" is used both on a pension application {1913} and on the family cemetery marker above her headstone). Appeared in the 1900 Bradford County census (61 years old). Children in household listed as Mark W. {"Roberts" with a line strike-through} (b. 1883), Ruby S. Roberts (b. 1886), and Frederick M. {who is listed as a "daughter"} (b. 1896). Appeared in the 1910 Columbia County census. Children listed as Mizelle (b. 1886), Mary (b. 1888), Elsie (b. 1889), Luther, (b. 1905) and Giles (b. 1906). Filed a Confederate veteran pension application in 1907. Died 1/10/1915 in Lake Butler, Florida, and is buried in Swift Creek Cemetery, Union County, Florida, next to his first wife, Virginia Ann. Sally filed a widow's pension application for Frederick's service during the Indian War on 2/1/1915. She passed away on 1/9/1954, and is buried in Dekle Cemetery, Union County, Florida.
Freeman M. Douglas: Born circa 1812 in Georgia. A stage coach driver by trade. Married Jane Vaughn (b. circa 1832) in Baldwin County, Georgia, 4/15/1849. Father of an unnamed infant (b. ca. 1850). Appeared in the 1850 Baldwin County census (38 years old) residing in the Vaughn household.
Julia Thompson Douglas
Wife of Freeman W. Douglas
Freeman Walker Douglas: Born 12/21/1822 in Richmond County, Georgia. A son of Samuel Claiborne Douglas and Phoebe Talbot Creswell. Migraged with his family to Texas by the mid-1830s. At the age of 13, served with Captain Peyton R. Splane's Company (as a baggage guard) in Texas' fight for independence from Mexico. Received a land grant in Brazoria County, Texas, in 1836. Second Lieutenant, Company E, under the command of Captain Charles K. Reece, 1842. Participated in the infamous Mier Expedition along the Texas-Mexico border wherein Freeman was captured and held in Perote Prison in Mexico for a span of almost two years. Released from prison, 9/16/1844, and transported to New Orleans. On Goliad County, Texas, tax list, 1846. Married Julia Caroline Thompson, (1838-1911) in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, 5/14/1857. Appeared on the 1860 Fort Bend County Slave Schedule. Appeared in the 1860 Fort Bend County census (38 years old). Father of one son who died in infancy. Adoptive father of Julia's niece, Fannie Foote. Appeared in the 1870 Brazoria County, Texas, census (47 years old). Listed as a member of the Texas Veterans Association, 1874. Died 1875 in Brazoria County, Texas. Buried, Belk Place Cemetery, Angleton, Texas. Following Freeman's death, Julia married Edmund W. Whatley, who himself would die in 1897. Julia would remain a widow for the rest of her life, passing away in 1911.