Georgia Douglases

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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). 

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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. 

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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.

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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). 

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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.   

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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).  

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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).

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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).  

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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. ​

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.  

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William Douglas (4): Drew in the 1805 Richmond County Land Lottery. Possibly William Douglas (3), but more research is needed. 

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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.   

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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). 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.  

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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.

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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.   

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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.

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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.   

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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."  

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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. 

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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).

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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.

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