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Samantha Clemintine Douglas: Born 11/22/1832 in Hickman County, Tennessee. A daughter of Madison Martin Douglas. Migrated with her family to Cass County (now Bartow County), Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1850 Gordon County, Georgia, census (18 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married James Madison Higgins (1816-1885) on 4/17/1851 in Bartow County, Georgia. Mother of Jason Roney (1852-1927), Sarah "Sallie" Rebecca (1853-1916), James Madison (1855-1899), John Calvin (1858-1940), Mollie (b. ca. 1862), Octavia Arabell (1864-1956), Robert Newton (1866-1945), Nancy Elizabeth (1871-1894), and Georgia Lee (1873-1954). Migrated to Parker County, Texas, circa 1856. Appeared in the 1870 Parker County census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Parker County census (47 years old). James passed away on 6/30/1885 in Parker County. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Parker County. Samantha appeared in the 1900 Parker County census (77 years old). She passed away on 8/21/1905 in Parker County. She was buried with James in Fairview Cemetery, Parker County.
Samuel Douglas: A merchant by trade. An article in the June 11, 1766 edition of the Georgia Gazette stated that Samuel was named administrator of the "books, bonds, and notes" of Alexander Fiffe and Company of Savannah, Georgia. Administered the estate of Alexander Fiffe in Savannah, 1767. Advertised a large shipment of goods imported aboard the merchant ship, Georgia Packet, in the Georgia Gazette, 12/13/1769. Served in the Georgia colonial legislature representing St. David's Parish during the 1770s. Signed a petition to Governor James Wright, 12/1/1780, on behalf of the merchants of Savannah requesting protection from seizures of goods by the "French & Rebels" operating along the waterways and coastal islands. Signed a proclamation to Governor John Martin, 2/20/1782, offering a full pardon to any British sympathizers who have "seen the error of their ways." Denounced the estate seizure and banishment of Josiah Tattnall in the state legislature, 1782. Migrated to Jamaica by the end of 1782.
Samuel Douglas (2): Born circa 1775. Father of James M. Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County, Georgia, census (50-59 age category) residing next door to his son, James.
Samuel Douglas, Sr.: Born circa 1753. While researchers remain uncertain regarding Samuel's exact place of birth, he appears to have spent some time in Vermont as his daughter, Francis, was born in this state. Probable brother of William Douglas (2). Married Martha Appling, daughter of Thomas Appling of Wilkes County, Georgia. Father of Samuel Douglas, Jr, Thomas (5) (b. ca. 1790), Martin (b. ca. 1798), and Francis (ca. 1799 - ca. 1865). Samuel may have also been the father of Martha T. Douglas (b. ca. 1800), who was residing in the household of Francis Douglas Goode in the 1850 Wilkinson County census. Martha could have either been a daughter who never married, or the widow of an unknown son of Samuel's. Obtained land grants in St. George's Parish in 1773 and 1774. Tory during the American Revolution and, as a result, land holdings confiscated in 1785. Confiscated property appraised and valued at 200 Pounds Sterling by William O'Bryan and Joseph Clay, 5/5/1785. Residing in Burke County, 1785-1792. Name mentioned in a land transaction in Burke County circa 1787. With Martha, administered the estate of William Douglas (2) in Wilkes County, 7/28/1800. Martha Douglas named on a document referring to William Douglas (2), 3/7/1803. With Martha Douglas, administered the sale of William Douglas' (2) estate on 3/1/1810. Purchasers included Martha, William, Thomas, and Francis Douglas. Martha Douglas named as an heir to her father's (Thomas Appling) estate, 7/21/1810 (will probated). Samuel passed away in Wilkes County circa 1812. Martha appears on the 1820 Wilkes County census (45+ age category). She passed away in Wilkes County circa 1825.
Samuel Douglas, Jr.: Son of Samuel Douglas, Sr. and Martha Appling. Married Jane Sharman, daughter of Robert Sharman of Wilkes County, Georgia. Name mentioned on the 1816 will of his father-in-law, Robert Sharman, 1/1/1816. Land grant of 8 acres in Burke County, 6/1/1819. Migrated to Upson County, Georgia, during the 1820s. Passed away in 1829 in Upson County. Will probated in Upson County on 11/2/1829 by William S. Douglas, who served as administrator and guardian of Samuel's orphan children, Francis, Martha, Elizabeth Ann, and Jane. Father of William Douglas and Robert Douglas.
Cassandra Jane Bunch Douglas
Wife of Samuel Alexander Douglas
Samuel Alexander Douglas: Born 2/28/1839 in Murray County, Georgia. A son of Ira Alexander Douglas. Migrated with his family to Dade County, Missouri. Appeared in the 1850 Dade County census (13 years old) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 Dade County census (23 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Mississippi. Enlisted with Company C, First Mississippi Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Married Cassandra Jane Bunch (1847-1924), daughter of William Smith Bunch and Martha Raney Holcombe of Lafayette, Mississippi. Father of Lola W. (b. ca. 1871), Benjamin Eugene (1873-1946), Mattie Lin (1875-1957), Clyde (b. ca. 1877), Boyd F. (1879-1945), William A. (1882-1949), and Samuel Henry (1887-1960). Appeared in the 1880 Yalobusha County, Mississippi, census (40 years old). Migrated to Greer County, Oklahoma. Appeared in the 1900 Greer County census (60 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Greer County census (70 years old). Appeared in the 1920 Oklahoma County census (80 years old) residing in the household of his daughter, Mattie Lin. Samuel passed away in June of 1923. He was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cassandra passed away on 2/28/1924. She was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Samuel Claiborne Douglas: Born ca. 1787 in Richmond County, Georgia. A son of David Douglas (2). Married Phoebe Talbot Creswell (1792-1823), daughter of David Creswell, in Richmond County on 4/12/1812. Father of John Claiborne (b. ca. 1812), Mary Walker (1815-1892), Elizabeth Zemula (1819-1882), Freeman Walker (1822-1875), and an unknown daughter. Served in Captain Bacon's Company, Samuel Bayless' Fourth Regiment, Tennessee Militia, during the War of 1812. Received a grant of 8 acres of land in Burke County adjoining the property of Edward Hatcher and Owen Tomlin, 6/1/1819. Appeared in the 1820 Richmond County census (16-25 age category). Phoebe passed away on 8/12/1823 in Richmond County. She was buried in the Walker Family Cemetery, Richmond County. Samuel migrated to Brazoria County, Texas, shortly thereafter where he worked as a farmer. Appeared in Austin County, Texas, circa 1831. Represented Austin County during the State Convention of 1832. Appeared in the 1850 Fort Bend County, Texas, census (63 years old). Died in Fort Bend County circa 1853.
Samuel S. Douglas: Born 1/5/1822 in Georgia. A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. A mechanic by trade. Married Cynthia E. Baugh (ca. 1830 - 1882) on 11/30/1848 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Father of William (b. ca. 1850), Emma (1854-1906), Raiford Walter (1860-1939), Charles C. (b. ca. 1862), and Edward B. (b. 1868). Appeared in the 1850 Gwinnett County census (58 years old - census taker error). Appeared in the 1860 Forsyth County census (38 years old). Enlisted as a Private with Company K, 1st Georgia Infantry ("Quitman Gaurds") on 3/18/1861. Mustered out of service on 3/18/1862 in Augusta, Georgia. During the late 1860s, a degree of confusion arises regarding the whereabouts of Samuel. Two distinct theories have been proffered by researchers, and more data is presently required. Some researchers, citing the 1880 Fulton County census, contend that Samuel died circa 1869 (his youngest child, Edward B., was born in 1868), as Cynthia stated that she was "widowed" on the document. Cynthia appeared as head of household in the 1870 Fulton County census (40 years old). Cynthia also appeared as head of household in the 1880 Fulton County census (50 years old). She passed away on 4/11/1882 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. Other researchers contend that Samuel did not pass away in 1869. Rather, Cynthia and Samuel separated at this time. As divorce was stigmatized during this period, Cynthia chose to live as a widow. In this scenario, Samuel moved to Alabama and remarried. There is a Samuel Douglas appearing in the 1880 Northport County, Alabama, census (58 years old) married to a widow, Nancy Sykes Falls. This Samuel was born the same year as the subject, in the same state as the subject, and his parents were born in the same state as the subject's parents. If this is the same Samuel, he passed away on 3/10/1892.
Sarah Douglas: Born circa 1825 in Georgia. Married Levi Foster (b. ca. 1815) of Georgia in Early County, Georgia, on 12/24/1845. Mother of Lucidia (b. ca. 1846), Henry (b. ca. 1848), and Mary (b. 1850). Appeared in the 1850 Early County census (25 years old).
Sarah Ann Douglas: Born circa 1839 in Appling County, Georgia. A daughter of Shadrick Douglas (1). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (11 years old) residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (20 years old) residing in the household of her father.
Sarah Ann Douglas (2): Born circa 1825 in Decatur County, Georgia. A daughter of Alexander Douglas (6). Married first, William Ashley Williams (1821-1846), in Decatur County, Georgia, on 3/5/1845. William passed away on 8/17/1846 in Decatur County. He was buried in Greenshade Cemetery, Decatur County. The estate papers for William were filed in the Decatur County Probate Court on 3/1/1847. Sarah married second, Andrew G. Lasseter, in Decatur County on 11/5/1847. Andrew signed an oath of allegiance to the United States in Decatur County on 7/17/1867.
Sarah Ann Douglas (3): Born 6/10/1819 in McMinn County, Tennessee. A daughter of Jesse Alfred Douglas. Migrated with her family to Murray County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Married first, Samuel Hiram Keith (1815-1852),of South Carolina on 12/12/1836 in Murray County. With Samuel, mother of Asbury (b. 1839), Chesterfield Marion (1839-1909), Rosa Ann Hetty (1841-1922), Samuel Pinkney (1843-1857), Alonzo Reuben (b. ca. 1845), Henry Clay (1847-1850), Sarah Jane (1849-1906), and Hiram Douglas (1852-1922). Appeared in the 1840 Murray County census (20-29 age category) residing in the household of her husband. With the outbreak of the California Gold Rush in 1848, Samuel ventured west to seek his fortune. Arriving at the port of San Blas, Mexico, he boarded the Archibald Gracie bound for San Francisco. Samuel perished at sea of the coast of Mexico during this adventure on 8/15/1852. His body was buried at sea. Sarah married second, James Henry Lane (ca. 1829 - ca. 1865), in Whitfield County, Georgia, on 1/8/1854. With James, mother of John Daily (1857-1944). Appeared in the 1860 Whitfield County census 36 years old). James enlisted as a Private with Company H, 36th Georgia Infantry Regiment on 4/24/1862. James passed away circa 1865. Sarah appeared in the 1870 Whitfield County census (51 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Whitfield County census (59 years old) residing in the household of her son, John Daily Lane. Sarah passed away on 7/30/1894 in Whitfield County. She was buried in the Boyles Family Cemetery, Whitfield County.
Sarah Ann Elizabeth "Lizzie" Douglas: Born circa 1834 in Georgia. In the 1900 census, Lizzie stated that both of her parents were born in Georgia. Married Henry J. Stowers in Milton County (Fulton County), Georgia, on 1/18/1855. Mother of Robert Franklin (1855-1936), William J. (1858-1950), and Sarah (b. ca. 1859). Appeared in the 1860 Milton County (Fulton County) census 26 years old. Henry passed away during the 1860s. Lizzie next appeared in the 1870 Fulton County census (37 years old). Migrated to Polk County, Georgia, to reside with family. Appeared in the 1900 Polk County census (66 years old) residing in the household of her son, Robert.
Sarah F. Douglas: Born circa 1807 in Georgia. A daughter of William Douglas (5). Married Michael Sullivan (b. circa 1795 in Ireland) on 4/14/1825 in Jones County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1830 Jones County census in the household of Michael Sullivan (20-29 age category). Appeared in the 1840 Jones County census (30-39 age category). In addition to other children, mother of Sarah (b. 1835), William (b. 1841), and Louisa (b. 1845). Appeared in the 1860 Bibb County census (53 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Bibb County census (63 years old) in the household of Charles Sullivan. Appeared in the 1880 Lee County, Alabama, census (73 years old). Also residing with Sarah was her sister, Margaret Elizabeth Douglas. Sarah would die in 1884.
Sarah J. Douglas (1): Born circa 1832 in North Carolina. A daughter of Catherine Douglas (MNU; ca. 1800 - ca. 1855) of North Carolina. In some manner related to John Douglas (5), but a clear connection has not yet been established. Married William L. Martin, Sr. (1825-1868) on 12/9/1847 in Talbot County, Georgia. Father of Edward P. (1849-1908), Alex E. (b. ca. 1853), John D. (b. ca. 1856), William L., Jr. (1858-1932), Lula J. (1859-1895), and Walter L. (b. ca. 1862). Appeared in the 1850 Talbot County census (18 years old). Sarah's mother, Catherine, also appeared in William's household (50 years old). After Sarah's mother's passing, the family migrated to Russell County, Alabama. Sarah appeared in the 1860 Russell County census (25 years old). A family tragedy appears to have happened during the 1860s as both William and Sarah disappear from the public record. By 1870, all of the Martin siblings are residing together. They appear in the 1870 Barbour County, Alabama, census in the household of Sarah's oldest son, Edward P. Martin.
Sarah J. Douglas (2): Born 1/16/1825 in Wilkes County, Georgia. A daughter of Thomas Douglas (4). Married Reverend James Hall Callaway (1817-1893), son of Joshua Sanford Callaway (1789-1854), in Randolph County on 11/22/1841. Mother of John S. (b. ca. 1843), Mary B. (b. ca. 1845), Martha I. (b. ca. 1849), James M. (b. ca. 1848), Mary Jane (b. ca. 1849), Thomas H. (b. ca. 1854), Ida F. (b. ca. 1859), and Edgar D. (1860-1928). Appeared in the 1850 Randolph County census (25 years old). Migrated to Clay County, Georgia, circa 1855. Appeared in the 1860 Clay County census (35 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Clay County census (46 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Quitman County census (55 years old). James would pass away on 12/9/1893. He is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Randolph County. Sarah passed away on 4/20/1897. She is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Randolph County.
Saunders G. Douglas: Born 1829 in Georgia. A son of Alexander Douglas (6). Appeared in the 1850 Decatur County census (21 years old) in the household of his father. With brother, John Alexander Douglas and D. Hartsfield, filed a legal notice in acknowledgement of Alexander Douglas' (6) death, 12/2/1852. Married Martha E. Harrell on 8/15/1854 in Decatur County, Georgia. Father of Lilly (b. circa 1856). Died, 1860 in Decatur County. Letter filed with the Probate Court of Decatur County by William Washington Harrell (brother of Saunders' wife, Martha) requesting guardianship of Saunders' daughter, Lilly, 6/4/1860. Letter of guardianship approved by the Probate Court of Decatur County, 7/21/1860. As reported in The Southern Georgian/Bainbridge Weekly on 4/15/1869, William W. Harrell "filed a letter of dismission from the estate of Saunders Douglas..."
Seaborn Douglas: Born in Montgomery County, Georgia, circa 1800. A son of Robert Douglas, Jr. and Margaret (MNU). Brother of Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr. Placed under the guardianship of Edward Douglas in Laurens County, Georgia (1808). Resided next door to his legal guardian, Edward Douglas, his cousin, John Douglas, and close family friend, Burrell Yates (father of Phada Douglas) in the 1820 Emanuel County census. Migrated into Appling County, Georgia, where his brother, Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr., and mother, Margaret, were in residence during the early 1820s. Appeared with Burrell Yates on an Appling County record in 1822. Land transaction with Cornelius English (Lot #20) in the 2nd District of Appling County (witnessed by Burrell Yates and Nathan Smith, 11/28/1826). Seaborn resided next door to Burrell Yates in Appling County and followed the Yates family to Hamilton County, Florida, during the mid-late 1820s. Appears in the 1830 Hamilton County census. Pvt. in the mounted militia during the Second Seminole War (1837-1840) alongside a cousin, Allen D. Douglas, and a son, Burrell Douglas. Military documents reveal that Seaborn rode a bay horse (reddish-brown coat with black mane, lower legs, and tail). Seaborn also served with his cousin, Eaton Douglas (2) in Johnson's Company during this conflict. Tax defaulter in Lowndes County, Georgia, due to being away at war (1838). Appeared in the 1840 Lowndes County census (30-40 age category--no spouse listed). Father of an unknown daughter (b. 1821), Burrell, Sr. (1825 - 9/8/1884), William Riley (1830 - ca. 1895), Robert (1833-1862), Albert (1835 - ca. 1865), Rose or Rosean (1839 - 1905), and an unknown daughter (b. 1840). Died circa 1843, Lowndes County, Georgia.
Shadrick Douglas (1): Born circa 1805 in Montgomery County, Georgia (A later death certificate of one of Shadrick's daughters states that he was born in Bacon County, however, as Bacon County was not created until 1914, this information is incorrect. The death certificate informant likely assumed this as Shadrick lived much of his life in the territory that would eventually become Bacon County). A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Alexander Douglas (3), Young Douglas, John Douglas (4), Eaton Douglas (2), Frederick Douglas (2), and Jestern Douglas (1). Married Nancy Douglas (4) (ca. 1821 - ca. 1855), a distant cousin of Shadrick's and daughter of Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr., circa 1838 in Appling County, Georgia. Father of Mary Elizabeth A. (1836-1927), Sarah Ann (b. ca. 1839), Mitchell W. (b. ca. 1841), Sadie/Fadie (b. ca. 1845), and Robert (b. ca. 1847). Shadrick appeared in an 1834 Lowndes County Tax Digest. Appeared in the 1840 Appling County census (30-40 age category) residing near James Taylor, a former neighbor and friend of Edward Douglas of Emanuel County. Appeared in the 1850 Appling County census (age 45) residing next door to Alexander Douglas (3). Appeared in an 1850 Appling County Agricultural Schedule residing on 6 acres of improved land. As Shadrick held little acreage of his own, he shared his brother's [Alexander (3)] vast property holdings to raise livestock. According to the schedule, Shadrick held 21 cows, 1 ox, 42 head of other cattle, and 22 swine. Appeared in an 1851 Appling County Tax Schedule. Nancy passed away circa 1855 in Appling County. Shadrick appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (65 years old -- a census-taker error as Shadrick would have been approximately 55 years old at this time) residing next door to Frederick "Fred" Douglas, Shadrick's nephew, and Henry R. Taylor, whose family was closely associated with the Douglases of Montgomery and Emanuel Counties. Researchers believe that Shadrick passed away circa 1865.
Shadrick Douglas (2): Born circa 1835 in Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (age 25). While Shadrick's father is presently unknown, Shadrick Douglas (1) can be eliminated as the 1840 Appling County census reveals that he had no living sons prior to this date. A Shadrick Douglas appears on an 1878-1880 Burke County Tax Digest, however, it cannot be presently determined whether this Shadrick is Shadrick (1), Shadrick (2), or a heretofore unknown Shadrick.
Spencer Douglas: Born circa 1758. Witnessed, with William McClure, the will of Thomas Lesley in Wilkes County, 5/27/1798. Drew in the 1805 Wilkes County Land Lottery. Appeared in the 1820 Wilkinson County census (age 45+). Present at Lafayette's arrival in Milledgeville, Georgia, 1825. Drew in the 1827 Wilkinson County land lottery. Passed away in Wilkinson County circa 1830.
Stephen Douglas (1): Born circa 1781. A son of David Douglas (4). Appeared in the 1840 Gwinnett County, Georgia, census (60-65 age category).
Stephen Douglas (2): Married Polly Rice in Baldwin County, Georgia, 1/31/1812. A possible connection to William Douglas (5), but the exact relationship remains unknown.
Stephen Douglas (3): Born circa 1823. Married Kezia E. Ambrose (b. ca. 1826), daughter of David Ambrose, Jr. (ca. 1792 - ca. 1831), of North Carolina in Effingham County, Georgia, on 1/19/1845.
Tarver's Mill
Jefferson County, Georgia
Stephen Neal Douglas: Born circa 1826 in Emanuel County, Georgia. A son of John Douglas and Phada Douglas. Stephen's middle name, "Neal" originated with his cousin's (Elizabeth Riner Neal) family, who were very close to the Douglases. In fact, Elizabeth, who married Mitchell Neal, was the daughter of Elizabeth Douglas Riner {Elizabeth Douglas (1)}, daughter of Edward Douglas. Stephen remains a somewhat enigmatic member of John and Phada Douglas' family as his whereabouts after 1850 remain a mystery. He appears to have been involved in a number of vocational pursuits throughout his lifetime as evidenced on the few records presently naming him. He completed his education in the Emanuel County "common school" sometime around 1839. Possessing an aptitude for teaching, he was appointed common school instructor for Emanuel County in 1844. He received a land grant of 18 acres in Emanuel County in 1848. Around 1849, he relocated to the plantation of Judge Andrew Eldred Tarver (1817-1900), a
wealthy Jefferson County land owner. Judge Tarver was married to Julia Ann Daniel (1824-1889), and later represented Jefferson County in the Georgia General Assembly. Julia Ann Daniel was the daughter of Ezekiel Daniel, Jr., a native of Washington County. While researchers are presently uncertain regarding Julia Ann's mother's name, it has been speculated that she may have been a Jordan. Stephen appeared on the 1850 Jefferson County, Georgia, census in Judge Tarver's household (24 years old). While researchers are presently uncertain as to exactly why Stephen was residing in Mr. Tarver's household at this time, it is known that the Daniel family (of which Mr. Tarver's wife, Julia Ann, was a part) and the Jordan family were very close. In fact, it is noteworthy that L.G. Jordan resided near Eldred Tarver in 1840 as demonstrated on that year's Jefferson County census. Stephen's mother, Phada, was associated with the Jordan family prior to her marriage to John Douglas in 1809. Stephen's occupation was not noted on the census record, and his whereabouts following the 1850 Jefferson County census have been a longstanding puzzle for Douglas family researchers for decades. No records naming Stephen have been located following the 1850 census. There is no known marriage certificate naming Stephen, and no known descendants. After years of exhaustive research, most researchers have concluded that Stephen likely died sometime around 1855.
Stephen R. Douglas: Born 12/9/1819 in Milton County, Georgia (present-day Fulton County). A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. Married Elizabeth Moore (1824-1906) on 11/10/1842 in Gwinnett County. Migrated to Forsyth County in 1844. Affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Father of Abraham Jones (2/24/1844 - 11/30/1917), Dicy Rebecca (1847-1925), Mary Jane (b. 9/17/1850), Lydia Ann (1854-1892), James Harvey (11/17/1857 - 1/22/1935), Nancy Alice (4/19/1860 - 9/8/1890), and William P. (11/17/1863 - 11/15/1915). Appeared in the 1850 Forsyth County census (30 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Milton County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Milton County census (60 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Milton County census (80 years old). Elizabeth passed away on 4/23/1906. Stephen died shortly thereafter on 9/9/1906 in Milton County (present-day Fulton County). Stephen and Elizabeth are both buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Fulton County, Georgia.
Susan Douglas: Born circa 1826 in Chatham County, Georgia. A daughter of Benjamin Douglas (1). Appeared in the 1850 Chatham County census (24 years old) in the household of her father.
Susan Douglas (2): Born circa 1836 in Pennsylvania. Migrated to Bibb County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Bibb County census (24 years old) residing with Laura Coleman (20 years old), Ellen Smith (14 years old), and Ida Haviland (22 years old).
Susan A.F. Douglas: Born 12/29/1829 in Burke County, Georgia. Married Hosea Berrian Cates (b. 12/13/1823 in Burke County), in Jefferson County, 11/6/1845. Susan was also married to a Mr. Addison (FNU). Mother of William (b. 1850), Frances (1853-1924), Frank (b. 1856), Andrew (b. 1858), Augustus (b. 1859), Lillie (b. 1862), and John (b. 1864). Appeared in the 1850 Burke County census (20 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Burke County census (31 years old). Hosea died 8/28/1868 in Burke County. He is buried in Drone Cemetery, Burke County, Georgia. Susan would pass away on 2/21/1877. She is buried in Drone Cemetery, Burke County, Georgia.
Susan Hattie A. Douglas: Born 12/1/1839 in Muscogee County, Georgia. A daughter of George W. Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Muscogee County census (10 years old) residing in the household of her father. Appeared in the 1860 Muscogee County census (20 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married Rhodum Griggs Hackney (1840-1928) of Coweta County, Georgia, in Muscogee County on 12/6/1866. Mother of Leona Florence (1867-1921) and Anne Griggs (1872-1968). Migrated to Coweta County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1870 Coweta County census (29 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Coweta County census (39 years old). Migrated to Floyd County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1900 Floyd County census (60 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Floyd County census (71 years old). Appeared in the 1920 Floyd County census (80 years old). Susan Hattie passed away on 7/21/1920 in Floyd County. She was buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. Rhodum passed away on 2/9/1928 in Floyd County. He was buried with Susan Hattie in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Floyd County.
Susan Weakley Douglas: Born 11/14/1833 in Butts County, Georgia. Daughter of Thomas Douglas (4) and Susannah "Susan" Harris Pearman. Migrated with her family to Randolph County, Georgia, during the 1840s. Enrolled with her sister, Isabella, at LaGrange Women's Institute in Troup County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Troup County census as a student at the institute (17 years old). Upon completing her studies, married John McKinnon Gunn (1822-1883) of Camden County, South Carolina, on 8/3/1853 in Randolph County. Mother of Eugenia Bell (1857-1940), Lula G. (1859-1925), Gertrude (1862-1950), and John Douglas (1864-1938). Appeared in the 1860 Randolph County census (25 years old). John reportedly served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Susan appeared in the 1870 Randolph County census (36 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Randolph County census (46 years old). John passed away on 1/15/1883 in Randolph County. He is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Randolph County. Susan appeared in the 1900 Randolph County census (66 years old) residing in the household of her son, John. Susan passed away on 11/22/1904 in Randolph County. She is buried with John in Rosedale Cemetery, Randolph County.
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Temperance Douglas: Daughter or spouse of Edward Douglas. Participated in the estate sale of Robert Douglas, Jr. in Laurens County, Georgia, with the purchase of a dutch oven and trunk (1808). Appeared with Amos Riner, son-in-law of Edward, on the aforementioned estate sale document. Edward Douglas' granddaughter, Rebecca Douglas, named a daughter Temperance. Her name also continues in the Douglas line in the family of Robert Duncan ("Dunk") Douglas, Jr., who named one of his daughters Temperance.
Joanna America Douglas
Daughter of Thaddeus G. Douglas
Thaddeus G. Douglas: Thaddeus G Douglas (Douglass) was possibly born 1833 and died in 1895. He was the son of Eaton Douglas (2) and Maria Branch. Eaton Douglass and Maria Branch were married and living in the 1830 Appling County census so Thaddeus was probably born in Appling County. According to Huxford’s Pioneers of Wiregrass (PWG) volume 3 page 74, the family moved to Lowndes county about 1837. A portion of Lowndes later became part of Clinch county, Georgia. Thaddeus appeared in the 1850 Clinch County census (17 years old) in the household of his parents. The PWG book also lists Thaddeus Douglass's wife as Margaret Courson, daughter of Thomas Courson. However, in the 1850 census, Margaret appears to be referred to as Jane living in Appling county with her parents. Thaddeus and Jane (Margaret) would have been married about 1859 as their first daughter, Candacy, was born in 1860. In the 1870 census Thaddeus’ wife was also referred to as Jane. Their children were as follows: Candacy Douglass (1860-1916), Ellender Douglass (1864-1939), Joanna America Douglass (1865-1906), William M Douglass (1867-?) and Mary Polly Douglass (1869?). Ellender "Ellen" Douglass Minton's death certificate lists her parents as Thaddeus Douglas and Phoebe Courson. This could be an error or another name that Mrs Douglas was known by. Jane is believed to have died sometime after the 1870 census and before Thaddeus married his 2nd wife, Penny Davis (Trowell) in 1877. Thaddeus and Penny had two children, Stafford Hancel Douglas (1877-1941) and Millender L Douglas (1883-1937). In the 1880 Coffee County census, Thaddeus is listed with his 2nd wife Penny along with his children from his first marriage plus he and Penny's son Stafford H Douglass (age 2). Penelope “Penny” Davis was the daughter of Stafford Davis. Her first marriage was to Thomas Trowell in 1856 who died in 1862. They did not have any children. In 1920, Penny completed an application for her 1st husband's Civil War widow's benefits. In the application, she reported that Thaddeus had died in 1895. In addition, W.B. Teston testified to the Ordinary that he had seen Thaddeus after he was dead in 1895.
Thomas Douglas (1): Born circa 1753 in Halifax County, North Carolina. A son of Robert Douglas, Sr., and brother of Edward Douglas and Robert Douglas, Jr. Migrated from North Carolina to Georgia by the early 1790s. Received 100 acres of land on Rocky Comfort Creek (a tributary of the Ogeechee River) in Warren County, Georgia, in 1794 (property adjoins Simon Barden and Benjamin Thompson). Received 100 acres of land on D. Harts Creek (adjoining the property of Simon Barden) in Jefferson County, 1796. This was the former property of Edward Douglas, who had migrated out of this area into Washington County. It is theorized that Edward Douglas likely granted this land to his brother as a gift. Appears in a 1798 Jefferson County document wherein the overseer of the property on which Thomas, John Stringer, and Nancy Neal resided was instructed to pay each individual the sum of $30 per year. The name Neal is noteworthy as this family remained close to this Douglas line through migrations into both Montgomery and Emanuel Counties. Grant of 100 acres of land from Elijah Ward on Rocky Comfort Creek in Jefferson County (adjoining Simon Braden), 1799. Elijah Ward is closely related to John Ward, husband of Elizabeth Douglas (5)--again, linking Thomas to this Douglas line. Additionally, John Taylor, a future neighbor and friend of Edward Douglas, resided near Thomas during this period. Received 100 acres of land on Rocky Comfort Creek (adjoining Simon Barden) in Jefferson County, 1802. Paid taxes in Jefferson County, 1802. May have become ill during 1802 as a court document dated 7/5/1802 names Simon Barden as "guardian" (i.e., power of attorney) of Thomas' finances. The order required quarterly reports to the court of Jefferson County. Received an additional 100 acres adjoining Simon Braden on Rocky Comfort Creek in Jefferson County, 1804. Drew in the 1805 Jefferson County Land Lottery, but did not receive a "fortunate" draw. Appeared on Jefferson County jury lists in 1807 and 1811. Died circa 1812.
Thomas Douglas (2): Drew in the 1805 Jackson County Land Lottery. This was probably the same Thomas Douglas who drew in the 1805 Elbert County Land Lottery. This draw was "fortunate," resulting in a land grant. Died 1807, Clarke County, Georgia. Estate bond posted by Edward Bond on 12/22/1807. Peter Randolph also named on intestate document.
Thomas Douglas (3): Born circa 1760. Resided in Chatham County, Georgia, prior to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Musician in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Listed in Georgia's Roster of the Revolution. Appeared in the 1830 Chatham County census (60-70 age category). Probable father of Phillip R. Douglas.
Thomas Douglas (4): Born 10/25/1784 in Georgia. A possible son of Samuel Douglas, Sr.. A brother of Francis Douglas (3) and William Samuel Douglas. Married first to an unknown spouse circa 1804. Appeared in the 1820 Wilkes County, Georgia, census (26-44 age category). The census demonstrates that Thomas was married, had one son (10-15 age category), and one daughter (10 and under age category). Appears in the 1830 Wilkes County census (40-50 age category). At this point, Thomas' wife has passed, and he has a son (15-20 age category), another son (5-10 age category), and a final son (under 5 age category). He also has two daughters (5-10 & 10-15 age categories). Researchers have confirmed at least one of Thomas' sons by his first marriage, Thomas L. (1822-1897). Both of Thomas' daughters have been identified: Martha (1820-1882) and Sarah J. (2) (1825-1897). Thomas married Susannah "Susan" Harris Pearman (1794-1886) in Upson County, Georgia, on 11/25/1830. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Jacob King. Susan was the daughter of William Pearman (1760-1817) and Isabella Stewart Weakley (1761-1820) of Virginia. With Isabella, Thomas was the father of Isabella Elizabeth (1831-1866), and Susan Weakley (1833-1904). Resided for a time in Butts County, Georgia. Later migrated to Randolph County, Georgia, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Randolph County census (65 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Randolph County, Georgia, census (75 years old). Thomas passed away on 8/9/1862 in Randolph County. Buried in Benevolence Baptist Church Cemetery, Randolph County. His will was probated in Randolph County on 9/1/1862. Thomas' entire estate was left to his son, Thomas L. Douglas, and son-in-law, John Holmes Callaway, husband of Thomas' daughter, Sarah J. Douglas Callaway, by his first marriage. Thomas' widow, Susan, appeared in the 1880 Randolph County census (85 years old) residing in the household of her son-in-law, John McKinnon Gunn. She passed away on 12/21/1886 in Randolph County. Susan is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Randolph County.
Thomas Douglas (5): Born circa 1790. Married Jane Wilkins (formerly married to John Harris), daughter of John Wilkins and Sarah (MNU), in Wilkes County, 3/25/1819. Appeared in the 1820 Wilkes County census (26-45 age category). According to this census, owned 9 slaves during this period. Administrator of mother-in-law, Sarah's, will which was probated on 7/3/1826. Appeared in the 1830 Wilkes County census (40-50 age category). Drew in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery. Named in an 1835 Wilkes County will. Possible relationship to George Douglas (1) and George Douglas (2).
Thomas Douglas (6): Born circa 1814 in Georgia. A brother of Jeremiah Douglas, Jerry M. "J.M." Douglas, and Peter J. Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Carroll County, Georgia, census (33 years old). Migrated to Ouachita County, Arkansas. Married Elizabeth (MNU; b. ca. 1827) circa 1859. Elizabeth's place of birth has been variously listed as Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. The most reliable sources suggest that Virginia may be the correct place of birth. Father of John L.J. (b. ca. 1862) and Martha (b. ca. 1864). Appeared in the 1860 Ouachita County census (44 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Ouachita County census (54 years old). Thomas and Elizabeth apparently separated during the late 1870s as they appear in separate households in the 1880 census. Thomas appeared in the 1880 Ouachita County census (66 years old) residing in the household of his nephew, Samuel H. Douglas, son of Peter J. Douglas. Elizabeth appeared as head of household in the 1880 Ouachita County census (50 years old). Thomas' and Elizabeth's son, John L.J., continued to reside with Elizabeth during this period. Researchers presently believe that Thomas passed away circa 1885 in Ouachita County.
Thomas Douglas (7): Born 1826 in Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Carroll County, Georgia, census (24 years old) residing in the household of H.P. Dobson.
Thomas Douglas (8): Born circa 1795. Some relationship to William Samuel Douglas and Thomas Douglas (4). Appeared in the 1840 Butts County, Georgia, census (40-50 age category).
Thomas Douglas (9): Born circa 1837 in Georgia. According to the 1880 census, both of Thomas' parents were also born in Georgia. Migrated to New York, New York, by the 1850s. Married Mary (MNU; b. ca. 1840) of Ireland circa 1858. Mary was an immigrant as she and both of her parents were born in Ireland. Father of Henry (b. ca. 1861), Mary E. (b. ca. 1862), Margaret (b. ca. 1863), Ann (b. ca. 1865), Arthur (b. ca. 1867), Francis (b. ca. 1869), Archibald J. (b. ca. 1871), and Adell V. (ca. 1873 - 1934). Appeared in the 1870 New York County census (33 years old). Thomas was listed as a "carman" in the census, which could have been the equivalent of a modern-day cab driver, or a delivery person. Appeared in the 1880 New York County census (43 years old). During this period, Thomas worked as a clerk at New York's Castle Garden, America's first immigration center. Researchers remain uncertain regarding the whereabouts of Thomas and Mary after 1880. Their youngest known children, Francis, Archibald, and Adel were residing together in the 1900 New York County census.
Thomas Douglas (10): Appeared on a 1794 Warren County, Georgia, tax list.
Thomas Douglas (11): Born circa 1825 in England. Married Margaret (MNU; b. ca. 1820) in England. Immigrated to the United States. Appeared in the 1870 Fulton County, Georgia, census (45 years old).
Thomas H. Douglas: Born circa 1775. Resided in the Abbeville, South Carolina, area. Father of John Douglas (14) (b. ca. 1802). Migrated to Georgia, probably before 1832. Appeared in the 1840 Troup County census (60-69 age category). Also in Thomas' household were two females (15-19 & 40-49 age categories).
Thomas L. Douglas: Born circa 1822 in Georgia. A son of Thomas Douglas (4). Married Elmira Elizabeth Smith Baldwin (listed as Anne E. on some early records) in 1850. Elmira (b. ca. 1820) was born in Georgia and the widow of William Lafayette Baldwin, Sr. (d. 1840). She had two sons, Marion Augustus (1839-1911) and William Lafayette, Jr. (1840-1875), with William Baldwin, Sr., who were raised in Thomas L. Douglas' household. Thomas was the father of Virginia D. (1850-1926) and Thomas B. (b. ca. 1856). Appeared in the 1850 Randolph County census (38 years old). This was a census-taker error as Thomas should have been around 28 years old at this time. Appeared on an 1850 Randolph County Slave Schedule. Administered the estate of his brother-in-law, Martin D. Hendrick, in Randolph County on 9/7/1857. Appeared in the 1860 Randolph County census (38 years old). Inherited half of his father's estate on 9/1/1862. On 08/15/1863, enlisted with Company E, 12th Battalion, Georgia Cavalry (State Guards) as a First Lieutenant. Mustered out of service as a Captain. Appeared in the 1870 Randolph County census (48 years old). Migrated to Macon County, Georgia, circa 1875. Appeared in the 1880 Macon County census (57 years old). Passed away in 1897. Will probated on 12/11/1897 in Macon County, Georgia. Thomas' son, Thomas B. Douglas, and step-son, Marion A. Baldwin, administered the estate.
Thomas Osborn Douglas: Born 5/15/1817 in Jones County, Georgia. A son of William Douglas (5) and a lifelong bachelor. A store clerk by trade. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (under 10 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1830 Jones County census (10-14 age category) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Muscogee County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Muscogee County census (33 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Muscogee County census (43 years old). Submitted a letter to the Adjutant Inspector General of Georgia on 7/19/1862 verifying that he would be exempt from the draft. Appeared in an 1864 Muscogee County census drafted to reorganize the local militia (46 years old). Appeared on an 1867 qualified voters roster for Muscogee County. Appeared in the 1870 Muscogee County census (53 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Muscogee County census (62 years old). Passed away in 1896, Muscogee County.
Tiercy Douglas: Born on 4/24/1824 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A daughter of Frederick Douglas (2) and Bethany Hannah Anderson, and twin of Piercy Alice Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Tattnall County census (25 years old) in the household of her father. Migrated to Columbia County, Florida, during the late 1850s. Appeared in the 1860 Columbia County census (35 years old) residing in the household of her father. Married J.D. Osteen in Bradford County, Florida, circa 1861. Mother of Reuben Thomas (1862-1941). Appeared in the 1870 Bradford County census (45 years old) in the household of her husband. J.D. would pass away circa 1875, whereupon Tiercy and Reuben would migrate to Cherokee County, Texas, to be closer to family. Appeared in the 1880 Cherokee County census (56 years old) in the household of her nephew, Jordan Coleman. Returned to Florida circa 1883. Appeared in the 1885 Bradford County census (60 years old). Passed away on 3/28/1900 in Bradford County, Florida. Buried in Swift Creek Cemetery, Union County, Florida.
Tilllman D. Douglas: Born in Jefferson County, 2/25/1804. A son of Jones Douglas and Rebecca Tillman. A minister by trade. Married Phoebe Wambersie Charlton (1809-1872), daughter of Arthur Murdock Carlton and Frances Mann, in Wilkes County, 12/16/1831. In Laurens County during the 1830s prior to relocating to Burke County. Drew in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery. Appeared in the 1850 Burke County Census (age 46). Father of Octavia Jane (1834-1906), Arthur Charlton (b. 5/17/1836), Peyton Wade (1/2/1838 - 11/26/1863), Mary Francis (1841-1903), Georgia G. (1843-1926), Ella Few (1845-1916), Eugenia Rebecca (b. 6/12/1848), and Olin Capers (b. 1/20/1851). Died 4/28/1863 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. Buried in Springfield Church Cemetery, Burke County, Georgia. Phoebe relocated to Dublin, Georgia, and appeared in the 1870 Laurens County census (61 years old) in the household of her son, Peyton. She passed away on 6/3/1872 and was buried in the Old Dublin Cemetery in Laurens County.
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W. Douglas (1): Born circa 1797 in South Carolina. A Blacksmith by trade. Migrated to Georgia prior to 1839. Married M. (NU; b. ca. 1805) of Tennessee. Father of R. (b. ca. 1829) and W. (2) (b. ca. 1839). Appeared in the 1860 Catoosa County census (65 years old).
W. Douglas (2): Born circa 1839 in Georgia. A son of W. Douglas. A Blacksmith by trade. Married P. (NU; b. ca. 1840) of Tennessee circa 1858. Father of N.M. (b. ca. 1859). Appeared in the 1860 Catoosa County, Georgia, census (21 years old).
Walter S. Douglas: Born circa 1820. Son of Francis Douglas (3). Appeared in the 1840 Butts County, Georgia, census (20-29 age category) residing in the household of his father. Married Sara J. Duke (b. ca. 1823) of Georgia circa 1838. Father of William F. (1839-1907), Walter S. (b. ca. 1843), and Martha R. (b. ca. 1835). Walter does not appear with his family in the 1850 Butts County, Georgia, census. Sara does appear with the couple's three children. It is theorized that Walter may have been seeking new land during the time of the census, and was therefore not counted in Butts County. Passed away in 1858 in Butts County, Georgia. Will probated on 1/11/1858 in Butts County. Robert G. Duke and James McCord served as administrators of Walter's estate.
Warren Douglas: Born 11/25/1831 in Appling County, Georgia. A son of Eaton Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County, Georgia, census (age 19) residing in the household of Sellers Lee. Married Martha Nettles (b. ca. 1837), daughter of Martin Nettles and Cassia Newbern circa 1851. Father of John (b. ca. 1852), Sarah A. (b. ca. 1855), Catherine "Katie" (1858-1925), James M. (b. ca. 1862), Mary A. (b. ca. 1866), Joanna (ca. 1869 - ca. 1875), Frederick (b. ca. 1872), Lemuel Sellers (b. ca. 1876), and Viola Emma (b. ca. 1878). Migrated to Clinch County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1860 Clinch County census (27 years old). Enlisted as a private with Company B, 18th Battalion, Georgia Infantry, in Savannah, Georgia, 5/1/1862. Surrendered with his company in Thomasville, Georgia, 4/9/1865. Appeared in the 1870 Ware County census (38 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Ware County census (48 years old), Applied for a Confederate veteran pension in Ware County, 10/25/1895. Warren's application was supported by the testimony of his brother, Eaton J. Douglas, who stated that Warren was no longer able to support himself due to physical disability. Appeared in the 1900 Ware County census (68 years old). Died 5/16/1909 in Bacon County, Georgia.
Warren Shines Douglas: Born 7/23/1833 in Georgia. A son of William A. Douglas (1). Appeared in the 1850 Muscogee County census (17 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Russell County, Alabama, circa 1855. Married Joanna Letitia Edwards (1840-1882) of Alabama in Russell County on 3/9/1857. Father of Edward (b. ca. 1858), Margaret Elizabeth (1860-1879), William (b. ca. 1862), Olivia Edwards (1867-1938), Fannie W. (1869-1893) and T. Osborn (1873-1943). Migrated to Louisiana circa 1860. Enlisted as a Private with Company I, 27th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. Migrated to Lee County, Alabama, circa 1868. Appeared in the 1870 Lee County census (34 years old) employed as a store clerk. Also in Warren's household was his aunt, Margaret Elizabeth Douglas. Appeared in the 1880 Lee County census (47 years old) employed as a grocery merchant. Joanna passed away on 2/24/1882 in Lee County. She is buried in Rosemere Cemetery, Lee County. Warren passed away in Lee County on 3/12/1896. He is buried with Joanna in Rosemere Cemetery, Lee County. It is noteworthy that Warren's grave marker includes the title, "Dr." Warren was most likely a pharmacist as pharmacies were often housed in grocery stores during this period. Warren was listed as a “grocery merchant” on several historical documents.
Watson Douglas: Appeared on a 1798 Oglethorpe County, Georgia, tax index. Migrated to Morgan County, Georgia, prior to 1820. Appeared in the 1820 Morgan County census (Over 45 age category). Probable relationship to Francis Douglas (1).
William Douglas (1): Born 1783 in Burke County, Georgia. A son of Edward Douglas, and named after William Douglas, Sr. of Hallifax, North Carolina. Middle name likely "Robert" (after his grandfather, Robert Douglas, Sr.) based upon some Emanuel County land grants listing him as "William R. Douglas." In Montgomery County, Georgia, by the 1790s. Married first, Susanna Bishop, in Montgomery County, Georgia, 1/6/1809, and established residency in the 54th District of said county. At Susanna's death, married second, Elizabeth--some researchers have contended that this is Elizabeth "Zilpha" Rich, but more research is needed. William did have several children with Zilpha Rich (b. circa 1790, a daughter of Stephen Rich), but evidence has not yet surfaced confirming that the Elizabeth appearing with William in the 1850 Emanuel County census is indeed Zilpha Rich. Listed as a militia member in Montgomery County during the War of 1812: First Class, Tattnall & Montgomery Militia, 6th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Georgia Militia. Land grant of 100 acres in Emanuel County, Georgia, witnessed by Hezekiah Taylor {husband of Margaret Douglas, daughter of Frederick Douglas (1)} and Gray Tanner (7/8/1815). Appeared in the 1820 Montgomery County census (26-45 age category). Administrator of estate of John Tanner, 11/1827. Granted 150 acres of land on Flat Creek in Emanuel County, 1/29/1829. Appeared in 1830 Emanuel County census (40-50 age category). William's father, Edward Douglas, and mother were residing in William's household at this time. Legitimization of five children born to Zilpha Rich, 12/27/1831: Laduska (b. circa 1822), Sarah (b. ca. 1827), William Robert (12/11/1828 - 5/17/1893), Martha Ann (b. 1831), and Tersia. Upon the death of his brother, John Douglas, named guardian of John's children in Emanuel County (1832). Grant of 400 acres of land in Emanuel County, 1836. Grant of 338 acres of land in Emanuel County, 1837. Appeared in 1840 Emanuel County census (50-60 age category). Appeared in 1850 Emanuel County census (67 years old). Also in household in 1850: Elizabeth (60 years old), Mary Ann (17 years old), Zilphia "Zilphy" (15 years old), Emiline (10 years old), Cassena (6 years old), John (4 years old), and James (2 years old). Granted 101 acres of land in Emanuel County, 1852. Died in 1855--estate administered by John Neal, husband of William's daughter, Martha Ann.
William Douglas (2): Born circa 1755. A brother of Samuel Douglas, Sr. Granted two separate tracts of land (39 acres and 200 acres) in Wilkes County, and 300 acres in Franklin County (1784). Granted 287.5 acres of land in Washington County, Georgia, on the Ogeechee River (4/12/1784). This grant was for service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. Additional grants received in 1786 and 1787. Married a daughter of Amos Whitehead in Burke County, 1787. Name mentioned on a bill for tobacco loaned to William in 1787 by Robert Shearman in Wilkes County. On jury list in Burke County, 1790. Tax defaulter in Burke County, 1790. In Wilkes County, 1790. Died 1791 in Wilkes County. Estate administered by George Douglas (1), Samuel Keith, Samuel Douglas, Sr., and William's sister-in-law, Martha Appling Douglas, 12/1791. Receipts continued to be paid to the estate until 1817.
William Douglas (3): Signed an undated petition to Governor Samuel Elbert in support of Caroline Griner Watson, wife of Willis Watson, who was charged with harboring Tories (Mr. Rawlins and Mr. Mobly) in 1783. The petition requested leniency for Ms. Watson. Name appears on a 1785/1786 petition to Governor Elbert from residents of Burke County requesting mercy for Caroline Watson who is to be publicly "pillored" (i.e., stretching of the neck). Name appeared on a church petition in Burke County dated 1790 attempting to establish the "Waynesboro Independent Congregational Society." Name appeared on a Burke County petition dated 4/23/1791 to the governor stating that a fight occurred between Blassingame Harvey and William Burton wherein part of Mr. Harvey's ear was bitten off. Name appeared on church petitions in Burke County, 1796, 1797, and 1800/1801. Granted land in Burke County, 1803. Drew in the 1805 Burke County Land Lottery.
William Douglas (4): Drew in the 1805 Richmond County Land Lottery. Possibly William Douglas (3), but more research is needed.
William Douglas (5): Based on U.S. census records, William was born circa 1776 in Georgia (William's son, Thomas, noted that his father was born in Georgia on the 1880 census). William's father is presently unknown, although researchers have identified the initials of his mother's name through land grant records (i.e., "M.A." - likely Mary Ann). This conclusion is supported by the name of his eldest daughter, Mary Ann, who by tradition, would have been named after her paternal grandmother. Notably, Mary Ann drew in the 1805 Hancock County Land Lottery (listed as "Ann Mary"). Married Margaret (MNU), who was born circa 1778 in Georgia. William was the father of Mary Ann (1) (1803 - 7/17/1885), Sarah F. (1807-1884), Margaret Elizabeth (9/17/1811 - 9/14/1890), William A. (1) (2/28/1813 - 10/8/1868), and Thomas Osborn (5/15/1817 - 1896). Appeared in the 1820 Jones County, Georgia, census (45 and older age category). Appeared in the 1830 Jones County census (50-59 age category). Migrated to Sumter County circa 1835. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (60-69 age category). Researchers believe that William likely passed away shortly after appearing on the 1840 census. He may have already established a new home in Marion County, which Margaret relocated to immediately following William's passing. Thus, Margaret was likely counted twice in the 1840 census as a Margaret Douglas in the same age category appeared in the Marion County census. Margaret is known to have migrated to Marion County, so a double counting is highly likely. Margaret appeared on the 1850 Marion County, Georgia, census (72 years old) with her daughter, Mary (Margaret) Elizabeth Douglas. Margaret passed away circa 1852 in Marion County.
William Douglas (6): Born circa 1800 in Georgia. A painter by trade. Involved in a Crawford County, Georgia, lawsuit with John Dorrough in 1838 -- Mary A. Douglas also appears on the legal brief. Married a widow, Kate Frey (b. circa 1840) of Georgia. Appeared in the 1880 Bibb County, Georgia, census (80 years old).
William Douglas (7): Born 5/21/1819 in South Carolina. Married Sarah Ellis (b. ca. 1827) of South Carolina on 10/11/1849. Both of Sarah's parents were born in Scotland. William was the father of Nancy J. (b. ca. 1852), Robert Henry (1857-1922), William Dixon (1861-1915), and Lucy Ann (b. ca. 1865). Appeared in the 1850 Pickens County, South Carolina, census (30 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Pickens County census (40 years old). Enlisted in Company B, 4th South Carolina Regiment in 1861. Served approximately 18 months prior to discharge. Migrated to Polk County, Tennessee. Appeared in the 1870 Polk County census (51 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Polk County census (61 years old). Migrated to Murray County, Georgia, in 1888. Applied for a Confederate veteran pension in Murray County on 3/21/1898. William passed away prior to 1900 in Murray County. Sarah appeared in the 1900 Murray County census (72 years old) residing in the household of her son, Robert. She passed away circa 1905 in Georgia.
William Douglas (8): Born 1776 in North Carolina. Some researchers contend that William was from the Anson County area of North Carolina, however, it should be noted that another William Douglas (e.g., William S. Douglas) was residing in Anson County at this time and the two men should not be confused. He may have resided in the Mecklenburg County area as researchers do know that William's brother, Joseph Douglas (1) resided here prior to migrating to Georgia. Married Sarah (MNU) circa 1797. Sarah was born in Scotland, and later migrated to America. William and Sarah married and resided in North Carolina prior to migrating to Sumter County, Georgia, circa 1835. Father of Christianna (1799-1844). Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (60-69 age category). Listed as a property owner in the 26th District of Sumter County in 1844. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (74 years old) residing next door to his grandson, John D. McKay. During this period, William resided in the 16th District, south of Americus, Georgia. Will composed 1/17/1856. Died, 1858 in Sumter County. Will probated April, 1858. William left all of his property to his daughter, Christianna, wife of John McKay, and her children. It is presumed that Sarah died circa 1855 as she is not mentioned in William's will. The couple were buried in now unmarked graves in Sumter County.
William Douglas (9): Born circa 1800 in Georgia. Migrated to Davidson County, Tennessee. Married Margaret Cobb (b. ca. 1812) of Tennessee on 2/14/1833 in Davidson County. Father of Martha Jane (1835-1883), Mary Ann Elizabeth (1836-1914), Araminta Doma (1839-1914), William Wallace (1842-1910), Amanda V. (b. ca. 1843), Sarah "Sally" (1847-1904), James (b. ca. 1850), Jeffrey (b. ca. 1853), and Johanna (b. ca. 1859). Appeared in the 1850 Robertson County census (50 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Davidson County, Tennessee, census (59 years old). Appeared in the 1870 Robertson County, Tennessee, census (71 years old). William passed away circa 1875 in Tennessee. Margaret appeared in the 1880 Cheatham County, Tennessee, census (64 years old) residing in the household of James K. Millikin.
William Douglas (10): Born circa 1838 in Chester County, South Carolina. A son of John Douglas (15). Migrated with his family to Meriwether County, Georgia, during the 1830s. Appeared in the 1840 Meriwether County census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Meriwether County census (13 years old) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 Meriwether County census (22 years old) residing in the household of his father.
William Douglas (11): Born ca. 1805 in Georgia. According to the 1900 census, William's son, William, stated that his father was born in Georgia. Married Jane (MNU; b. ca. 1808) of North Carolina circa circa 1829. Father of Elizabeth (b. ca. 1831), William S. (1830-1906), Jessie (b. ca. 1834), Julie A. (b. ca. 1836), Nancy Parlina (1839-1921), and Hiram (b. ca. 1845). Migrated first to Catoosa County, Georgia, and then to Walker County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Walker County census (30-39 age category). Passed away circa 1845 in Walker County. Jane appears in the 1850 Walker County census (42 years old) as head of household. Researchers believe that Jane passed away prior to 1860.
William Douglas (12): Born 1/1/1833 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A son of Wright B. Douglas. Migrated with his family to Thomas County, Georgia, circa 1839. Appeared in the 1840 Thomas County census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Migrated with his family to Columbia County, Florida, during the 1840s. Appeared in the 1850 Columbia County census (17 years old) residing in the household of his father. Migrated to Hillsborough County, Florida, during the 1850s. Married Mary Jane Gaskins (1825-1927) of Orange County, Florida, in Hillsborough County on 1/9/1859. Father of Sarah J. (1860-1953), Trenna (b. ca. 1863), John Caden (b. ca. 1866), Virginia (b. ca. 1868), Elizabeth (b. ca. 1870), Henry Jordan (ca. 1871 - 1959), Kate (b. ca. 1872), Mary F. (b. ca. 1873), Karl (b. ca. 1874), Caroline (b. ca. 1876), Robert Lee (b. 1877), Charles (b. ca. 1878), Edward (1879-1968), and Lulu (b. ca. 1881). Appeared in the 1860 Hillsborough County census (27 years old). Enlisted as a Private with Company H, 2nd Florida Cavalry, during the Civil War. Appeared in the 1880 Hillsborough County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1885 Polk County census (52 years old). Passed away on 11/5/1892. Buried in Socrum Cemetery, Polk County. Tombstone inscription reads: "If God be ours, we're traveling home through passing a vale of tears." Mary passed away in 1927 at the age of 102 in Hardee County, Florida. She was buried with William in Socrum Cemetery, Polk County.
William A. Douglas (1): Born 2/28/1813 in Georgia. A son of William Douglas (5). Married first, an unknown spouse (based on the age of William's oldest son, Warren). Married second, Harriet A. Tarver, daughter of Elijah Tarver and Maria Sanders, of Jones County, Georgia, on 11/24/1839 in Muscogee County. Father of Warren Shines (1833-1896), William E. (1840-1858), and Osborn (7/9/1851 - 5/8/1861). Appeared in the 1840 Muscogee County census (20-30 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Muscogee County census (33 years old) with Harriet (age 27). According to the records of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Georgia (1854), William was a member of Castens Lodge No. 92, Pleasant Hill, Talbot County. John Campbell Douglas also appears on this roster. Appeared on 1850 and 1860 Muscogee County Slave Schedules. Died 10/8/1868 in Muscogee County. Buried in Linwood Cemetery, Muscogee County.
William A. Douglas (2): Born 1826 in Georgia. A son of John Douglas (5). Married Mary E. Hardison (5/4/1831 - 3/1/1886) of Georgia on 1/11/1849 in Talbot County, Georgia. Father of John (b. ca. 1850), Mary A. "Polly" (b. ca. 1853), Alexander Luther (1860-1945), and Emmett W. (b. ca. 1863). Appeared in the 1850 Talbot County census (24 years old). Migrated to Drew County, Arkansas. William died on 7/6/1864 in Drew County. Probate record naming William filed in Drew County dated 8/14/1864. Following William's death, Mary migrated to Fannin County, Texas. She appeared in the 1870 Fannin County census (38 years old). Mary married Christopher Sears (1804-1881) in Fannin County on 12/7/1871. She appeared in the 1880 Fannin County census (45 years old) in Christopher's household. Christopher would pass away on 7/20/1881 in Fannin County. He is buried in Sears Chapel Cemetery, Fannin County. Mary passed away on 3/1/1886. She is buried in Kingston Cemetery, Hunt County, Texas.
William A. Douglas (3): Born circa 1770 in North Carolina. According to the testimony of William's son, Madison, in the 1880 census, William was born in North Carolina. Married Elizabeth Martin (ca. 1773 - 1859) of Virginia in Knox County, Tennessee, on 12/23/1793. Father of Madison Martin (1810-1886) and George Garrison (b. ca. 1815). Migrated to Blount County, Tennessee, prior to 1810. Migrated to Cass County (now Bartow County), Georgia. Passed away in Cass County (on land now included in Gordon County) in 1844. Appeared in Cass County Will Abstracts.
William Andrew Douglas: Born 7/3/1836 in Georgia. A brother of Joseph Douglas (7). Some researchers contend that William was born in Walton County, Georgia. According to the 1900 census, both of William's parents were born in South Carolina. Appeared in the 1850 Chambers County, Alabama, census (14 years old) residing in the household of Elizabeth Taylor. Migrated to St. Clair County, Alabama. Married Sarah Ann Simpson (1839-1898) on 11/24/1859 in St. Clair County. Father of Alonzo (b. 1854), Lorena (b. ca. 1861), Thomas S. (1862-1937), Lula A. (1866-1927), Martha Eliza (1868-1957), Amanda B. (1870-1964), Francis "Fannie" E. (b. ca. 1873), Gleason Andrew (1876-1953), Robert James (1878-1963), and Dove (1882-1959). Appeared in the 1860 St. Clair County census (23 years old). Appeared in the 1870 St. Clair County census (34 years old). Appeared in the 1880 St. Clair County census (44 years old). Migrated to Calhoun County, Arkansas. Sarah passed away on 9/18/1898 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. She is buried in Camp Ground Cemetery, Calhoun County. Appeared in the 1900 Calhoun County census (63 years old). William passed away on 5/30/1905 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. He is buried in Camp Ground Cemetery, Calhoun County. His gravestone reads, "He died as he lived, trusting in God."
William Arnold Douglas: Born 1/25/1840 in Sumter County, Georgia. A son of George Logan Douglas and Mary Caroline Jordan. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census in the household of his father (9 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Sumter County census in the household of his mother (20 years old). Married Elizabeth H. Tommey (b. ca. 1841), daughter of John W. and Mary T. Tommey, in Sumter County on 2/14/1861. Father of Mary Willie (1862-1925). Passed away during the Civil War. Elizabeth migrated to Pike County, Alabama. She appears in the 1880 Pike County census residing in the household of her brother-in-law, Ezekiel Hollis.
William B. Douglas (1): Appeared in the Burke County censuses of 1820 (20-30 age category), 1830 (30-40 age category) and 1840 (40-50 age category). Possible relationship to William Douglas (2).
William B. Douglas (2): Born 1834 in South Carolina (as noted on his son's--i.e., James Alfred--death certificate). A son of Alexander Douglas (3). Married first, Mary B. Wilcox (1830 - 1900), daughter of Thomas Wilcox and Margaret Mary McMillan. Married second, Mary "Polly" Meeks (b. 1829), daughter of Hymrick Meeks and Cynthia Taylor, of Appling County. Father of Dicy (1855-1931), Sophronia (1857-1920), Sitha (1859-1942), and James Alfred (1861-1925). Appeared in an 1860 Appling County Slave Schedule wherein it was noted that William owned 1 slave. Died 7/17/1862 in Richmond, Virginia. Burial location presently unknown.
William Cummings Douglas: Born 9/1839 in Sumter County, Georgia. A son of Marshall Douglas and Rebecca L. Market. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (11 years old) in the household of his father. Migrated to Arkansas during the late 1850s. During the Civil War, enlisted as a Private with Company G, 16th Arkansas Infantry Regiment. Following the war, married Cordelia Talbert (1849-1918) in Benton County, Arkansas, on 6/13/1867. Appeared in the 1870 Benton County, Arkansas, census (31 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Benton County census (42 years old). Died 5/12/1895 in Benton County. Cordelia filed for a Confederate soldier widow's pension in 1903. She would pass away in Benton County on 8/8/1918, and is buried in Temperance Hill Cemetery, Osage Mills, Arkansas. William C. and Cordelia were the parents of Emma Florence (1869-1931), Olive (b. 1872), Clara (1873-1918), Alice (1874-1906), Robert (b. 1875), George Maurice (1879-1948), and Benjamin F. (1882-1901).
William C. Douglas
circa 1872
William E. Douglas: Born 12/31/1840 in Muscogee County, Georgia. A son of William A. Douglas (1). Appeared in the 1840 Muscogee County census (9 years old) residing in the household of his father. Passed away on 8/3/1858 in Muscogee County, Georgia. Buried in Linwood Cemetery, Muscogee County.
Nancy Margaret "Maggie" Watkins
Wife of William F. Douglas
William F. Douglas: Born 6/1/1839 in Butts County, Georgia. A son of Walter S. Douglas. Appeared in the 1850 Butts County census (9 years old) residing in the household of his mother, Sarah J. Douglas. Appeared in 1860 Butts County census (21 years old) residing in the household of Robert G. Duke, the administrator of his father's estate. Worked as a confectioner (i.e., candy maker) during this period. Enlisted in Company A, 30th Georgia Volunteer Infantry ("Butts Invincibles") in Jackson, Georgia, 1861 (did not appear on official company roster, but sworn testimony verified his enlistment). Remained in this unit for seven months--discharged 7/1862 due to fever. Married Nancy Margaret "Maggie" Watkins (1843-1919), daughter of Albert Augustus Watkins and Sarah Nolan, in Butts County on 11/6/1865. Father of Robert A. (b. ca. 1867), Charles F. (b. ca. 1868), Martha "Mattie" (b. 1875), and Nell. Appeared in the 1870 Butts County census (31 years old). Served as a Judge in Butts County. Appeared in the 1880 Butts County census (41 years old). Applied for Confederate veterans pension on 1/6/1903 and cited blindness due to cataracts (sight in right eye lost as a result of cataract surgery) and poverty. Died of pneumonia at daughter, Mattie's, home in Dayton, Tennessee, on 1/5/1907. An obituary appearing in the Jackson Record (1/11/1907) states that William was a "gentleman of the old school...courtly, peerless, Christian..." William was buried in Buttram Cemetery, Rhea County, Tennessee. Margaret passed away on 4/26/1919. She was buried in Buttram Cemetery, Rhea County, Tennessee.
William H. Douglas (1): Born 1826 in Jefferson County, Georgia. A son of John M. Douglas (2). Appeared as a farm overseer in the 1850 Jefferson County, Georgia, census (age 24), and the 1860 Jefferson County census (34 years old). Married first, Elizabeth A. Carswell (b. ca. 1827) on 3/27/1857. With Elizabeth, William was the father of Virginia Elizabeth (b. ca. 1857) and William J. (b. ca. 1861). By 1860, William and Mary were running a successful boarding house in Louisville, Georgia (Jefferson County). Appeared in the 1860 Jefferson County census (34 years old) with 10 tenants residing in his boarding house. Enlisted with Company I, Georgia 28th Infantry Regiment as a 1st Sergeant at the outbreak of the Civil War, 9/10/1861. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, 11/13/1861. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant, 4/19/1862. Wounded, Malvern Hill, Virginia, 7/1/1862. Promoted to Captain, 1/28/1863. Surrendered, Greensboro, North Carolina, 4/26/1865. Records suggest that Elizabeth passed away during the early-mid 1860s. William married second, Mary Ann Stapleton (1836-1902) in Jefferson County. With Mary Ann, William was the father of Alitha Dean (1866-1900), Sarah "Sallie" D. (1868-1945), Mildred P. (1870-1938), Walter Hyman (1873-1939), and Mary Nina (1875-1901). Appeared in the 1870 Jefferson County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Jefferson County census (56 years old). Passed away on 9/2/1891 in Jefferson County. Buried in the Old Dickson-Stapleton Cemetery, Jefferson County. Mary appeared in the 1900 Jefferson County census (65 years old). She passed away on 2/25/1902 in Jefferson County. She was buried in the Old Dickson-Stapleton Cemetery, Jefferson County.
William H. Douglas (2): Born circa 1819 in Georgia. Middle name probably "Henry" as this name passed down through succeeding generations. A son of Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr. Married Elizabeth S. Deen (b. 1825). Appeared in the 1850 Appling County, Georgia, census (31 years old) residing next door to his father, Robert Duncan Douglas, Sr. Appeared in the 1860 Appling County census (40 years old).Father of Mary (b. 1844), Sarah (b. 1847), Seaborn S. (1850-1910), Elizabeth (b. 1855), and Melissa (b. 1857). Died circa 1865 in Appling County. Elizabeth appeared in the 1870 Appling County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1910 Coffee County census (86 years old) in the household of her daughter, Elizabeth Douglas Teston. Died circa 1912 in Coffee County.
William H. Douglas (3): Born 1/29/1829 in Georgia. It was reported on the 1910 census that William's father and mother were born in South Carolina; however, this must be viewed with caution as the same census incorrectly reports William's state of birth as Alabama. William himself stated that he was born in Georgia on his Confederate pension application. William does appear to have resided in Alabama early in his life, and was probably born in one of the Georgia counties that borders Alabama. Enlisted as a Private in the Confederate Army on 10/5/1861 in Glenville, Alabama. Migrated to Chatham County, Georgia (Savannah), and mustered into Company C, 27th Georgia Infantry under the command of Captain Archer Griffith. This unit eventually became Company C, 31st Georgia Infantry. Transferred to Virginia shortly thereafter. Captured by Union forces in 1862. Paroled on 9/7/1862. Reenlisted shortly thereafter whereupon he received a $50 bounty. Wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg, but remained with his unit until the end of the war. Present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Married Mary Jane Camden (b. ca. 1847) on 2/21/1865 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Father of John William (b. ca. 1865), Lewis Lafayette (1866-1944), Margaret "Maggie" Bell (1871-1928), Teresa "Ressie" D. (1872-1923), Ida Sarah (1875-1934), Rosa Cornelia (1878-1936), and Allie Letha (1880-1968). Appeared in the 1870 Rockbridge County census (31 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Rockbridge County census (42 years old). Applied for a Confederate pension at Clifton Forge, Virginia, on 3/30/1908. Approved for an annual stipend of $36. Appeared in the 1910 Independent City County, Virginia, census (81 years old) residing in the household of his son-in-law, Frank H. Nair. Passed away 7/25/1919 in Alleghany County, Virginia. William was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Alleghany County.
William Parramore Douglas: Born 1832 in Florida. A son of Daniel Bonnell Douglas. William's father simultaneously maintained properties in Florida and Georgia during the late 1820s and early 1830s. William resided with his family in Decatur County, Georgia, until 1849. Migrated with his family to Morehouse Parish, Louisiana circa 1849. Appeared in the 1850 Morehouse Parish census (18 years old) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 Morehouse Parish census (28 years old) residing in the household of his father. Married Eleanora (MNU; b. ca. 1845) of Mississippi in Morehouse Parish circa 1865. Father of Daniel Bonnell (1875-1940). Appears in the 1870 Morehouse Parish census (38 years old). The census indicates that William was employed as a painter during this period. Appears in the 1880 Morehouse Parish census (48 years old). William was serving as the sheriff of the parish at this time (his father, Daniel Bonnell Douglas, was William's deputy). William passed away in 1896 in Morehouse Parish. He is buried in Douglas Cemetery, Morehouse Parish. Eleanora appeared in the 1900 Morehouse Parish census (54 years old) employed as a landlord for, and residing in the boarding house of, Ms. Florence Gray. Researchers believe that Eleanora passed away circa 1905 in Morehouse Parish.
William Riley Douglas: A son of early Emanuel County, Georgia, settler, Seaborn Douglas. Born 1830 in Hamilton County, Florida, after Seaborn migrated into this area from Georgia. Married Nancy Cox in Hamilton County, Florida (1848). Appears on the 1850 Hamilton County, Florida census. Appears next on the 1860 and 1870 Hillsborough County, Florida censuses. Served with the 1st Battalion Florida Special Cavalry, also known as the "Cow Cavalry,” alongside his brother, Allen Dickerson Douglas, during the Civil War. Last appears on the 1880 Hernando County, Florida census. Died before 1900 in Florida.
Nelson & Jasper Douglas
Sons of William Robert Douglas
William Robert Douglas: Born 12/11/1828 in Emanuel County, Georgia. A son of William Douglas (1) and grandson of Edward Douglas. Carpenter and farmer by trade. Appeared in the 1860 Johnson County, Georgia, census (32 years old). Married Elizabeth "Eliza" Anderson (3/15/1832 - 8/21/1910) in Emanuel County on 5/3/1854. Father of Amanda "Mandy" (1855-1924), Alice Jane "Allie" (1/7/1858 - 1938), Jasper (8/1861-1925), Ruth E. (1862-1938), Nelson (1/1865 - 5/25/1948), Susan "Susie" (1872-1919), and Frances "Fannie" (ca. 1875-1930). Enlisted as a Private with Company F, Georgia 48th Infantry Regiment (The Battleground Guards) on 3/4/1862. Company F was comprised primarily of volunteers from Johnson County, Georgia. Uniform issued 12/19/1864. While William did not appear on the final Appomattox Courthouse roster of surrendering soldiers, the sworn testimony of fellow soldier, O.S. Fortner, verifies that he was captured at the "high bridge" on the day before Lee's surrender. This testimony was given in support of William's widow's pension application (see below). Appeared in the 1870 Washington County, Georgia, census (41 years old) residing near the Tarver family. The significance of this may be noted in the entry for Stephen Neal Douglas. Migrated to Wilcox County, Georgia, during the late 1870s. Wilcox County was the adopted home of Phada Douglas, William's aunt, and a number of cousins. Appeared in the 1880 Wilcox County census (50 years old). Migrated to Pulaski County, Georgia, circa 1888. Passed away on 5/11/1893 in Pulaski County. Buried in Powers Cemetery, Pulaski County. Eliza applied for a Confederate widow's pension on 10/14/1902 in Pulaski County. Records indicate that she was elderly and without viable financial support. Eliza passed away on 8/21/1910 in Pulaski County. She is buried in Powers Cemetery, Pulaski County.
William S. Douglas: Born on 4/14/1830 in Tennessee. A son of William Douglas (11). A carpenter by trade. Appeared in the 1840 Walker County, Georgia, census (5-9 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Walker County census (18 years old) residing in the household of his mother. Married first, Martha E. Rogers (1842-1883), daughter of Joseph and Adeline Rogers, of Tennessee in Whitfield County on 5/8/1855. Father of Arthur A. (b. ca. 1860), Cordelia (b. ca. 1866), Laura M. (b. ca. 1870), Labelle E. (b. ca. 1873), William (b. ca. 1874), and Jennie (b. ca. 1875). Appeared in the 1860 Catoosa County, Georgia, census (28 years old). Migrated to Hamilton County, Tennessee, during the 1860s. Appeared in the 1870 Hamilton County census (36 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Hamilton County census (46 years old). Martha passed away on 9/22/1883 in Hamilton County. She was buried in Lomenick Cemetery, Hamilton County. William migrated to Walker County, Georgia, following Martha's death. He married second, Nancy Hatfield (ca. 1838 - 1923), of Tennessee in Walker County on 7/18/1899. Appeared in the 1900 Walker County census (68 years old). William passed away on 7/27/1906 in Walker County. He was buried with his first wife, Martha, in Lomenick Cemetery, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Nancy passed away on 9/25/1923 in Walker County. She was buried at Chickamauga Cemetery, Walker County.
William Samuel Douglas: Born circa 1790. A physician by trade. A brother of Francis Douglas (3) and Thomas Douglas (4). Married first, an unknown spouse. Married second, Elizabeth Weakley Pearman (1802-1836), in Upson County, Georgia, on 8/30/1827. Purchased a town lot in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, in 1828. Appeared in the 1830 Upson County census (30-40 age category). Father Eugenius L. (b. 1828), Marcellus Taylor (1830-1862), and Narcissa Weakley (1833-1911). Died in 1837 in Butts County. Mentioned in The Southern Recorder, as follows: "Georgia, Butts County - All those indebted to the estate of Dr. William S. Douglas, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment." The document was signed by brothers, Francis Douglas (3) and Thomas Douglas (4), and brother-in-law, Robert Pearman, administrators of the estate.
William Samuel Douglas (2): Born 1840 in Sumter County, Georgia. A son of George Logan Douglas. Appeared in the 1840 Sumter County census (under 5 age category) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1850 Sumter County census (9 years old) residing in the household of his father. Appeared in the 1860 Sumter County census (20 years old) residing in the household of his mother. Died during the Civil War in 1863.
William Tacit Douglas: Born circa 1774. While the identity of William's father is not precisely known, two likely candidates have been identified by researchers. Specifically, Jacob Douglas and Joseph Douglas (4), who were almost certainly related to one another. Each appears on Bryan County, Georgia, jury lists in 1797. The ability to serve on a jury on this date would place these men a generation older than William. Moreover, researchers know that William's family originated in the Bryan County area. Thus, it is highly likely that either Jacob Douglas or Joseph Douglas (4) was William's father. A brother of King Douglas and James Douglas (7). Using his middle name, with King Douglas, received a passport from the Governor of Georgia permitting travel through the Creek Nation en route to Florida (January, 1810). This journey was an exploratory trip to secure lands for a later, permanent migration. Granted 200 acres of land in Bryan County, Georgia, 1817. Migrated to Wayne County shortly thereafter. Married Jemima Stewart on 10/2/1818, Wayne County (Shadrach Jacobs, Justice of the Peace, presiding). Member of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church, Brantley County, Georgia, during the 1820s. Migrated to Alachua County, Florida. Appeared in the 1830 Alachua County census (50-59 age category). Later joined the Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Hamilton County, Florida.
William W. Douglas: Born circa 1791 in Virginia. Possible relationship to Jonathan M. Douglas. Migrated to South Carolina prior to 1818. Married Francis (MNU; b. ca. 1795) of South Carolina. Father of George W. (b. ca. 1818), Mary M. (b. ca. 1820), and Rachel A. (b. ca. 1828). Migrated to Georgia. Appeared in the 1840 Henry County, Georgia, census (50-59 age category). Appeared in the 1850 Henry County census (59 years old). Migrated to Randolph County, Alabama. Appeared in the 1870 Randolph County census (80 years old).
William Wells Douglas: Born 1839 in Lowndes County, Georgia. A son of Martin H. Douglas. A writer and editor by trade. Appeared in the 1850 Lowndes County census (11 years old) residing in the household of his father. Married Olivia L. (MNU: b. ca. 1843) of North Carolina circa 1871. Father of Katie (b. ca. 1873) and William P. (b. ca. 1873). Migrated to Duval County, Florida. In 1880, William may have been away from home for personal or business reasons as he does not appear in the census of this year. Olivia and the children do appear in the 1880 Duval County census. Appeared in the 1885 Duval County census (45 years old). Appeared in the 1900 Duval County census (58 years old).
Willis Douglas: Reportedly, "J.C. Willis," but the name, "Willis," is most commonly found in historical documents. Married Elizabeth "Eliza" Chapell (daughter of John Chapell and Sarah P. Heath of Monroe County) on 9/7/1814 in Jones County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1820 Jones County census (26-46 age category). Drew in the 1832 Cherokee Land Lottery. Probable relationship to John Douglas (12).
Wilson Douglas: Eligible to draw in the Laurens County Land Lottery of 1819 -- listed as an "orphan of M. Douglas" {possibly Michael Douglas (1)}.
Winnifred Alethea Douglas: Born circa 1832 in Jefferson County, Georgia. A daughter of John M. Douglas (2). Appeared in the 1840 Jefferson County census (10-14 age category) residing in the household of her father. Married Elijah A. Sikes (b. ca. 1824) in Jefferson County on 6/12/1850. Mother of John M. (b. ca. 1852), Susan A. (b. ca. 1854), James A. (b. ca. 1855), William H. (b. ca. 1857), Ellen (b. ca. 1858), Reuben W. (b. ca. 1860), Elijah (b. ca. 1864), Sam (b. ca. 1868), Emma (1870-1947), Fannie (b. ca. 1872), and N. Herschel (1878-1918). Appeared in the 1850 Jefferson County census (18 years old). Appeared in the 1860 Jefferson County census (28 years old). Appeared in the 1880 Jefferson County census (48 years old).
Wright (Right) Douglas: Born circa 1765. A son of James Douglas (1). Brother of Frederick Douglas (1), Michael Douglas (1), Charles Douglas (1), and James Douglas (2). Granted 200 acres of land in Burke County, Georgia, 6/7/1788. Measurement chains for this grant pulled by brothers, Charles Douglas and Michael Douglas (1). Appears on a petition dated 1/10/1789 to Governor George Walton and the Executive Council from the inhabitants of Burke County. Petition affirms that Corde Sharp, who was named on a Bill of Attainer, had acted in a felonious manner. This document was also signed by brothers Michael Douglas (1) and James Douglas (2). Land grant in Burke County, 1796. Listed as a tax defaulter, Burke County, 1790/1796. Land grant for 200 acres in Burke County adjacent to William White--signed by David Emanuel and witnessed by William Lord. Drew in the 1805 Montgomery County Land Lottery (listed as "Right" Douglas).
Wright B. Douglas: Born 1791 in Burke County, Georgia. A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Frederick Douglas (2), Margaret Douglas, Alexander Douglas (3), Young Douglas, John Douglas (4), Eaton Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Close, but not yet fully documented relationship to Michael Douglas (2). Soldier during the War of 1812 in Captain Owens' Company, Major Hardin's Battalion. Married Sarah Hancock (b.1796, Washington County, Georgia), daughter of James and Jestern Hancock, in Tattnall County, Georgia, 7/3/1815. Land grant of 250 acres on 12/4/1815 in Tattnall County--witnessed by J.A. Tippens. Posted bond with brother Young Douglas (1) in the amount of $160 in Tattnall County to assist another brother, John Douglas (4), in prosecuting a case against Daniel Johnson, 3/29/1819. Granted land in Tattnall County, 1820. Listed as administrator of the estate of his father-in-law, James Hancock, deceased, 2/17/1823, Tattnall County. Appeared in 1820 (26-45 age category--next door to A.C. Tanner). Appeared in the 1830 (30-40 age category) Tattnall County census. With James Drake and Michael Douglas (2), posted $150 bond in Tattnall County to ensure that Wright would appear at the next court session. Sued by Benjamin Stripling in August, 1831, for failing to pay Stripling for part of a contract to repair several saw mills. Received land grant for 149 acres on 8/28/1838 in Tattnall County. Appeared in the 1840 Thomas County census (40-49 age category). Received a commendation in April, 1841, for assisting in the capture of three highway bandits (i.e., Moses Vick, Charles Down, and Isham Green), near present-day Waycross, Georgia. Migrated to Columbia County, Florida. Appeared in 1850 Columbia County, Florida, census (59 years old). Father of Mary Ann Elizabeth (11/4/1817 - 1/29/1894), Jestern (b. 1821), Elizabeth (6) (3/9/1824 - 9/21/1910), James (b. 1825), Henry (4) (b. 1828), Cader (b. 1831), William (1833-1892), Mary Ann (b. 1837), and Susan (1839 - circa 1882). Died in Lake City, Florida, on 9/2/1869. Wife, Sarah, filed for a widow's pension in Columbia County, Florida, on 6/3/1871. Application rejected due to loss of discharge papers.
Young Douglas (1): Born circa 1795. A son of Frederick Douglas (1). Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Alexander Douglas (3), Frederick Douglas (2), John Douglas (4), Eaton Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Posted bond with brother, Wright B. Douglas, in the amount of $160 in Tattnall County to assist another brother, John Douglas (4), in prosecuting a case against Daniel Johnson, 3/29/1819.
Young Douglas (2): Born 1838 in Georgia. Appeared on the 1880 Baldwin County, Georgia, census. An attorney by trade. Young appears to have experienced some sort of psychological issue as at the time of the 1880 census, he was housed at the then "State Lunatic Asylum" in Milledgeville, Georgia. He was married at the time of the census, but his spouse's name was not provided. There may be some connection to Young Douglas (1), who also had some experience with the law. Researchers have speculated the possibility of both Youngs as the same individual. In this scenario, birth dates could have been listed incorrectly due to census-taker error. More data is unquestionably needed.
Zilpha Douglas: Born 1814 in Tattnall County, Georgia. A daughter of Frederick Douglas (2). Married Jacob Surrency (ca. 1805 - ca. 1875) of South Carolina on 7/14/1831 in Tattnall County. Mother of Charlotte (1837-1922), Mary Elizabeth (1838-1927), Nancy (1839-1896), Penelope (b. ca. 1841), Tiercy (b. ca. 1843), Henry Clay (1844-1920), Martha (1848-1924), Sarah "Sallie" (b. ca. 1849), Anna (b. ca. 1851), and Hesterann Melinda (1857-1930). Migrated to Ware County, Georgia. Appeared in the 1850 Ware County census (38 years old). Lived for a short time in Clinch County before migrating to New River County, Florida. Appeared in the 1860 New River County census (47 years old). Jacob passed away circa 1875 as he does not appear in the 1880 census (and Zilpha is listed as a widow). Zilpha appeared in the 1880 Bradford County, Florida, census (66 years old). She passed away in 1900 in Bradford County. Jacob and Zilpha are buried in Dedan Cemetery, Brooker, Florida.
Zilphia "Zilphy" Ann Douglas: Born circa 1836 in Georgia. A daughter of William Douglas (1). Appeared in the 1860 Johnson County, Georgia, census (24 years old) in the household of Sarah Davis (45 years old). Married William J. Rowland (b. ca. 1839) in Johnson County on 11/8/1860. William enlisted with Company F, 48th Georgia Infantry Regiment, on 3/4/1862. His enlistment records state that he was 5' 7" in height. He was mustered out of service at Point Lookout Prison Camp Hospital on 10/24/1863. William would pass away by 1867, whereupon Zilphy married William M. Brantley in Johnson County on 11/14/1867.
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