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George Douglass 1735-1801

annedouglass1 — 4 Oct 2008 11:04:49 GMT

I am searching for the parents of George Douglass. He lived in
Cumberland County in 1760. His mother was possibly Elizabeth
Douglass. Did they come from Ireland? Thanks!

Zatteu/ee/Zather.. Douglass b 1803 in New York

xd22577 — 23 Sep 2008 11:32:24 GMT

Hi, I am trying to help Jim with his family and have hit a wall, can anyone help me?
This is what I found. I'm not sure of the last father's name, it seems to be spelt differently in both ancestry and heritagequest, lol. Does anyone know of this family? run into the name before? leads on where to look in NY?
The more recent censuses are from Dunkirk, Chautauqua county, New York

1910 census - Burt-1869 & Minnie-1878 Duglas - children = Lester-1896, Howard-1898, Clayton-1900, Stewart-1905, sister Nora-1857
1900 census - Berdett-1868 & Minnie-1878 Douglass - children = Lester-1896, Howard-1898, Clayton-1899
1880 census - Daniel,1835 & Harriet, 1838 - children = Nora-1859, Nellie-1860, Burdett-1868
1870 census - Daniel-1835 & Harriet-1837 - children = Honora-1857, Nellie-1859, Burton-1868
1860 census - Daniel-1836 & Harriet-1837 - children = Alice-1855, Elenora-1857, Nelly-1month=1860
1850 census - Zather-1803 & Elizabeth-1816 - children = Daniel-1834, Judson-1837, Charles-1941, Mary j- 1943, Joy-1945
Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York
1840 census - Zatteu/ee? Douglass 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 the rest are zeros Pomfret, Chautauqua co. NY (born in NY, per son's 1880 census)

julie

douglass/douglas/duglas/duglass and other spellings/ireland

ethelwood167 — 28 Sep 2008 10:10:52 GMT

i have long last put my irish ancesters together as a family after so many spelling differences william douglass/lived in carrick on shannon 1856/ griffiths info lived in main sreet he was a turnkey/his daughter anne douglas or duglas brn 1839 carrick on shannon/sister ellen doughlas brn 1833/robert douglass 1836 also ester/and mary/william douglas died 1874/ a turnkey carrick on shannon/////clue to right william is his job turnkey meaning jailer/which is also on anne douglas wed cert/william douglass brn 1804 was married to anne toolan brn 1814 died 1884 carrick on shannon workhouse widow of william douglass a jailer///elen doughlas married edward mcgee /macgee in 1850 /clue here right person in 1891/ellen was on census as ellen mcgee staying with sister anne/who marrid michael dearns/deerans brn east galway 1841 ////my william douglass may have had a son william douglass one was married in carrick on shannon but no birth record//////only the little clues have put this family together //i am hoping there maybe someone with same family/they were all catholcs

Douglass families in MO

suni56 — 18 Nov 2005 8:03:30 GMT

My husband's DOUGLASS family lived in many different parts of MO. I have started a MyFamily site for ALL Douglass researchers whose families lived anywhere in the state of MO. If you have a Douglas/Douglass/Dugles/etc. line in MO, please drop me a line and I'll have an invitation sent to you from the MyFamily site. Thanks!

Kay

Lydia DOUGLASS Robert SPEER Indiana Ohio Illinois

teamspeer — 4 Sep 2008 12:55:23 GMT

I'm at a road block - dead end. Robert Speer (B-1819 in Ohio) married Lydia Douglass (B-1822 in Penn) in Carroll Indiana in 1843. They had 5 kids. Robert died around 1863 maybe in Illinois or Indiana??? Family moved back to Carroll County and might have been split up. She married Henry Saylor there. Can't find her after her after 1880, no grave, or anything about her family. Can't find Robert's grave, or any additional. He is the son of Theunis Speer and Catherine Ross - both from Maryland. I hope someone out there has some information. Please email me. I've been at this family for years!!!!

Charles Rolland DOUGLASS (1910-2003)

xd22577 — 17 Sep 2008 11:23:58 GMT

Charlie DOUGLASS
Inventor of canned laughter for television

Friday, 25 April 2003

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/charlie-douglas...

Charles Rolland DOUGLASS, sound engineer: born 1910; married 1941 Dorothy DUNN (two sons); died Templeton, California 8 April 2003.

The invention of canned laughter for television sitcoms such as The Jack Benny Show and I Love Lucy in the 1950s was welcomed by American producers but became an irritant to many viewers across the world who were not taken in by the fake giggles, cries, jeers, gasps, titters and guffaws. Charlie Douglass was the brains behind the "Laff Box", which was used to replace or enhance studio audiences. At the time, he was working as a technical director on live studio broadcasts for CBS television.

Born in Mexico to an American family who moved to Nevada when he was two, DOUGLASS graduated in electrical engineering from the University of Nevada and joined CBS radio in Los Angeles as a sound engineer. While serving with the US Navy during the Second World War, he developed shipboard radar systems.

Returning to CBS, he saw the potential for recreating on television the hilarity heard in classic radio programmes – or at least smoothing over the gaps left by studio audiences. He spent hundreds of hours extracting laughter and other audience reactions from tapes he had recorded. The result was a machine that stood 28 inches high and looked like an organ, with a keyboard that enabled the operator to choose the style, sex and age of the laughter and a foot pedal to regulate the length of each reaction.

The American comedian Jackie Gleason, star of the sitcom The Honeymooners, quickly made clear his opposition to laughter tracks. "I'd hate to do something on our show that was a laugh on someone else's," he said.

On DOUGLASS's retirement, his son Bob continued to run the family business, Northridge Electronics. In 1992, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented DOUGLASS with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy.

His contraption is now reduced to a gadget the size of a laptop computer and capable of combining up to 40 audience sounds – as well as laughs that are deliberately un-American.

Douglass, Douglas, Genealogy

David Rommel Douglas — 12 May 1999 5:00:30 GMT

Hi,

Researching Alexander, sons William & James of North Carolina. Moved to Tennessee, Davidson, Roberson, and Cheatham Co's. Married into Harpers, Perrys, Knights and Cannons. Contact to exchange info.

William Douglass d 1910 - TURTLE IN HIS STOMACH

xd22577 — 15 Sep 2008 9:37:01 GMT

The Evening Observer
Dunkirk, NY
5 August 1910
page 12

TURTLE IN HIS STOMACH
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Egg In the Soup Hatched and Killed Pittsburg Man.

Pittsburg, Aug. 5 - William DOUGLASS of the North Side is dead as the result of a turtle's egg hatching in his stomach.
A few weeks ago DOUGLASS partook of some turtle soup. Four days after he became ill and numberous physicians were unable to diagnose his disease. Yesterday he died.
An autopsy was performed and a partially formed turtle, almost as large as a hen's egg, was found in his stomach.

Alfred Douglass (1845-1926) NY

xd22577 — 15 Sep 2008 7:14:00 GMT

From: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychauta/CEMETERY/Obituary...

DOUGLASS Alfred M. Douglass died at his home on Park St. in this village at 2 o'clock last Sunday morning; October 2. Mr. DOUGLSS was 81 years old, and his death came following an illness of more than two months, he having suffered a stroke about the middle of July last. Deceased was born on the DOUGLASS farm in Mina on January 17, 1845, and which was his home for 54 years. Some six years ago he came to Sherman to live. Mr. DOUGLASS was a member of the Community Church, Sherman GRANGE, president of the Mina Cemetery Association and one of the directors of the Sherman Telephone Company. He was an exemplary citizen in every respect and gave unswerving loyalty to every cause that was nearest to his heart. Such a life needs no eulogy. He was married on Feb. 23, 1865 to Miss Emily L. TRIVETT, and for nearly 62 years they shared the joys and vicissitudes of life together. He is survived by the widow and three sons-Jay P. Douglass of Mina, Fred J. Douglass of North East, PA; and Roy A. Douglass of Canandaigua, NY.

Funeral services in memory of the deceased were held from the home on Tues. afternoon, impressively conducted by the Rev. Harry Clay, Poland, Pastor of the Community Church. Members of the Grange attended in a body. Burial was in Mina Cemetery. Those in attendance from a distance were Mr.and Mrs. F.J. DOUGLASS and two daughters, Ruby and Opal of North East, PA; Mr and Mrs J.P. DOUGLASS of Mina, NY; Mr and Mrs. R.A. DOUGLASS and daughter, Lucille of Canandaigua; a brother Simeon A. DOUGLASS Jr. and daughter Dorothy C. DOUGLASS of Jamestown. Mr and Mrs Alfred H. DOUGLASS and son, Alfred Norman of Mina; J. Glenn DOUGLASS of Erie; Mr and Mrs. Harry DOUGLASS and daughter, Arlene of Fredonia. Edward D. PELTON, Erie; Floyd PELTON of Union City; Mr and Mrs V.E. Saunders of Westfield; Mr. and Mrs Charles H. SMITH, Mrs Willard BLACKMAN, Mr and Mrs Stephen ABBEY, Mrs J.P. TRIVETT, Mr and Mrs Clarence SHAW, Mr. and Mrs. Charles SHAW, Mrs. Josephine KNOWLES, Mrs. Mary Jane WALKER, Mrs. Belle SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. Ned HAYNER, Frank HAYNER, Minnie SNYDER of North East; Will HAYNER, Mr. and Mrs. Robert WOOSTER of Ripley.

Obit:Douglass/Douglas Family Scrapbook posted on Chautauqua message board

Douglas/Douglass

bpotere1 — 17 Feb 2008 5:48:44 GMT

Hi everyone

Can anyone tell me the difference between Douglas and Douglass. Could it be that Douglas is from Scotland and Douglass is from Ireland?

Thank You
Bernie (bpotere@msn.com)

William Douglass and C(K)atherine Skene

HGS46 — 6 Sep 2008 4:25:55 GMT

William Douglass and Catherine (Katherine Skene) were married 4 Feb 1779 in Banchory Ternan. According to a contributor in Family Search this William Douglass was born 12 April 1762. Does anyone know if the William bo. 1762 is the William mar. 1779. There seems to be a number of possibilities and I wondered on what basis the connection was made.

Douglas DNA Project – Discounted Pricing through August 31, 2008

rbdouglas — 16 Aug 2008 4:50:32 GMT

FamilyTreeDNA has announced discounted pricing in effect now through August 31st. I would like to encourage male Douglases interested in their Douglas ancestry to take advantage of this promotion and join the Douglas DNA project. You can read about the project and some of the early results at:

https://www.familytreedna.com/public/Douglas

All it takes is a cheek swab and you may find a connection with one or more of the 80+ study participants. If you’d like to request a test kit you can click on the link at the top left of the above page. I would recommend the 37-marker test which is being offered at USD $119 (normally USD $189). Your DNA results could help you connect with other Douglases with whom you may share a common ancestor.

There is also a DouglasDNA group on Yahoo which you may want to join. You can reach the group at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/douglasDNA/

I hope you decide to take advantage of this price discount and participate in the Douglas DNA study. There are currently more than eighty participants and several Douglas lines have been defined from a DNA perspective. If you have questions about the study I will certainly try to answer them.

Rob Douglas
Rhode Island

“Old Wars Pensioners 1815-1926” - Douglass

xd22577 — 11 Aug 2008 4:45:03 GMT

“Old Wars Pensioners 1815-1926” transcribed by Virgil D. White
The National Historical Publishing Company, © 1987

Name of veteran and any aliases use, name of widow and surname if remarried and in some cases the name of 2nd husband, names of minors, numbers for certificates, applications and files, state or country from which claim was made, date claim was filed, war and or dates served, in many of the Navy claims the name of the ship or shops served on are listed, several of the claims have the date and place of death of the soldier or sailor and few list the widows death date. Cross-references to files in other series are included when appropriate.

p315
DOUGLASS, Archibald, Marine, IF-#455 21 Aug 1846, Navy service on the “Ohio”, Wash DC Agency
p316
DOUGLASS, Daniel A., Sgt, widow Susan, Old War WA-R25009 FL 1st Jun 1889, served FL War
DOUGLASS, Henry, Pvt, Old War IC-4260 file #27718 NY 1884, Mex War serv
DOUGLASS, James, Pvt, widow Sarah E., Old War WA-R22145 AR 6 Jul 1851, Mex War WA-3874
DOUGLASS, James B., Musician, Old War IA-R24031 MS 15 Oct 1889, Mex War SC-15879
DOUGLASS, James H., Pvt, widow Theresa, Old War IC-6350 file #47309 IL 1851, Old War WA-R13827 IL 29 Sep 1863
DOUGLASS, John, Late War I-O #1287664, served Mormon Indian War
DOUGLASS, John C., 2nd Lt. Mex War S-#1810 AR, Mex War service
DOUGLASS, Jones T., Pvt, IA-R24324 GA 27 Apr 1887, Ind War S-#379 & SC-1134, WC-4337, served in the Creek War 1826
DOUGLASS, King, Pvt, widow Clemmy, Old War WC-1098 file #13103 FL May 1847, FL War service
DOUGLASS, Lewis, Pvt, Old War IA-R23645 SC 12 Apr 1882, served 1836
DOUGLASS, Matthew, Pvt, widow Catherine, Old War WC-5187 file #9840 SC 1853, FL War service, 1836
DOUGLASS, Patrick W., Old War IA-R24408 Wash DC 1 Oct 1862
DOUGLASS, Ralph, Pvt, Old War IA-R13824 UT 1881, Mex War S-#11563
DOUGLASS, Robert, Pvt, Old War IA-R22078 MS 19 Aug 1882, Mex War S-#21930 & SC-18442, W-O #19566
DOUGLASS, Samuel, 1st Sgt, widow Eliza A. (now BROWNHILL), minors Eliza J. & Georgana, Old War IC-6367 File #26625 OH 1851, Old War SC-2049 File #29388 OH Jun 1853, Old War MC-3113 file #13095 OH Sep 1857, Mex War service
DOUGLASS, Thomas, Pvt, widow Mary, US Army I-Orig #307785 & WC-308734, served 1860-5
DOUGLASS, William, widow Mary, Old War WA-R25839 3 Apr 1897, Ind War WA-8369 & WC-6075
DOUGLASS, William, Pvt, Old War IA-R13826 MR 1857, served 1819
DOUGLASS, William L., Capt. widow Mary Ann, Old War IC-391508 file #48731 OH 25 Sep 1885, Old War WC-7883 file #29850 OH 12 Jul 1890, Mex War SA-14857 & SC-7915, (WC-308757)

The “Lost” Pensions: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838

xd22577 — 4 Aug 2008 4:42:35 GMT

The “Lost” Pensions: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838
By Craig R. Scott, C.G.R.S.
Willow Bend Books © 1996

p094
DOUGLAS, Jeremiah, -- , 49, #541-, card
DOUGLASS, James H., Ill., 118, #4574
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The Act of 6 April 1838

Chap. LVI – An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all money which has been, or may hereafter be, transmitted to the agents for paying pensions, which may have remained or may hereafter remain, in the hands of said agents unclaimed by any pensioner or pensioners for the term of eight months after the same may have or may become due and payable shall be transferred to the Treasury of the United States; and that all pensions unclaimed, as aforesaid, shall be thereafter payable only at the Treasury of the United States, and out of any money not otherwise appropriated,

- The Public States at Large of the United Stares of America, From the Organizations of the Government in America, From the Organizations of the Government in 1789, to March 3, 1845, Volume 5.

Each entry contains the name of the individual, the pension office, the box at the National Archives in which the payment is contained, and the account number. The use of the words “card” and “slip” indicated that the pension payment voucher itself is not located in this series. Usually these placeholders indicate that the records were checked out and never returned.

There are multiple entries for many pensioners. This is especially true for widows pensions that are included in this series. It is important to examine all of the documents associated with each pensioner.

HOW TO OBTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS
NARA – it was $10 when this book was written, lol.

a/o = administrator of
c/o = children of
e/o = executor of
g/o = guardian of
h/o – heir of
s/o = sister of
w/o = widow of
V# = Voucher number
# = account number
#F = folder number
- = info not provided

Elizabeth DOUGLASS married Benjamin H. WOODARD Maine

rainie14f — 18 Apr 2008 5:41:25 GMT

Need help on research of my gr gr grandfathr Benjamin H. Woodard who married Elizabeth Douglass in Springfield,Me. Had my gr grandfather James Woodard (Penobscot I think) who married Sophia Parshall in Mi. and had my grandmother Eva there before they moved to Stevens county Wa. in 1906. they had 2 boys, A.C. and Ben and a daughter Lila. My grandmother Eva Woodard married Robert L. Mitchell in Kent,Mi. and had 2 daughters, one born 1907 in Livingstone co. and one born Deer Park, Oseola co. 1909 before they also moved to homestead in Aladdin, Stevens co., Wa. in 1910. They had 2 more daughters born in Aladdin and 1 son in Colville, Stevens, Wa. My main research now is on the DOUGLASS line as I don't know anything about where Elibeth came from or who her family is. Appreciate any info or clue that will help. Thank you, Lorraine rainie14f@yahoo.com

Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815-1858

xd22577 — 31 Jul 2008 12:17:03 GMT

Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815-1858
transcribed by Virgil D. White
National Historical Publishing Company, © 1994

p384 DOUGLASS, Alex A., Pvt, srv in Trousdale's & McKoin's Cos of Trousdale's 2nd TN Mtd Inf in Seminole (FL) War
p384 DOUGLASS, Alexander, Pvt, srv in Mizelll's Co of Bailey's 1st FL Mtd Mil in the FL War of 1840 for 3 mths
p384 DOUGLASS, Alexander, Pvt, srv in Milton's 1st Regt of GA Mil in the Seminole War of 1817-18
p384 DOUGLASS, Alexander C. or as Alexander, srv in Brown's 1st West FL Mtd Mil in the FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Allen, Pvt, srv in Smith's Co of Taylor's Bttn of Middle FL Mtd Vols in the FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Allen, Pvt, srv in McRae's & Smith's Cos of the 2nd East FL Mtd Vols in the FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Allen D., Pvt, srv in Wm H. Kendrick's Indpt Co of FL Mtd Vols in the Seminole War
p384 DOUGLASS, Allen D., Pvt, srv in North's Co of GA Mtd Mil in FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Angus C. or as Angus, srv in Brown's 1st West FL Mil in the FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Barzilla, Pvt, srv in Johnson's Co of GA Mtd Mil in FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Benjamin, 4th Cpl-Pvt, srv in Journigan's Co of the 2nd FL Mil in the FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Charles G., 2nd Cpl, srv in Miller's Co of Porter's 1st GA Inf in the Creek War
p384 DOUGLASS, Daniel or Daniel Douglis, Pvt, srv in Sweat's Co of GA Mtd Mil in the FL War
p384 DOUGLASS, Daniel R., Pvt-Sgt, srv in Wm H. Kendrick's Indpt Co of FL Mtd Vols in the Seminole War
p384 DOUGLASS, David, 1st Sgt, srv in Conoley's Co of Denson's AL Inf in the Creek War
p384 DOUGLASS, Eaton, Pvt, srv in David Johnson's Mtd Co of GA Mil in the FL War of 1839 for 60 days
p384 DOUGLASS, Edward C., Pvt, srv in Pickett's Co of FL Mtd Vols in the Seminole War
p384 DOUGLASS, Eton, Pvt, 2nd Lt, srv in Johnson's Co of GA Mtd Mil in the FL War

Douglass of Scotland in 1860-s and 1881 census

BTeran — 11 Apr 2004 2:27:24 GMT

Looking for info on the Douglass family in the Tarbat area of Scotland.
John Douglass and Margaret Fraser (married 1859) had the following children:
1. Alexander born 20 August 1860 at Tarbat by Fearn
2. DAvid born 22 Sept 1862 at Tarbat by Fearn
3. John born 26 May 1864 at Kilmuir Easter
4. Dolina born 15 April 1868 at Tain
5. Grace born 6 July 1879 at Tain
6. Johan born 8 Sept 1872 at Tain
7. Donald born 28 Dec. 1865 at Tain

1881 Census/Cadboll Cottage

This shows the father,John Douglas, and his family consisting of Margaret, wife, along with son Alexander now aged 20, along with David and John, Dolina and Johan living there.
Does anyone connect with this group? Thanks, Barbara

Douglass' who died in Linn Co, Iowa - obits

xd22577 — 24 Jul 2008 4:38:40 GMT

I haven't gotten any from them, and these aren't my Douglass' but thought they might hope someone.
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The obituaries represented here are located at the Linn County Genealogical Society Library. Contact them for copies or more information: 319-369-0022.

This is an index to the obituaries that are on file at the Genealogy Society Library in Linn County. Index submitted by Dale Wilken. - WILKEND@aol.com

For copies or more information contact:
The Genealogy Society of Linn Co., IA
P. O. Box 175, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: 319-369-0022
http://iagenweb.org/linn/obits/dou.htm

LAST FIRST/MIDDLE DATE PAGE

DOUGLAS BESSIE MATSON (MRS CHARLES) 2/21/1972 3
DOUGLAS CHARLES MRS 4/7/1954 8
DOUGLAS CHRISTINE ALINE (MRS HARRY) 6/16/1977 3
DOUGLAS ELMER EARL 1/13/1977 3
DOUGLAS ELSA 11/6/1953 3
DOUGLAS FRANKLIN 9/18/1963 3A
DOUGLAS FRED L 1/14/1959 6
DOUGLAS GEORGE B 1/8/1937 ?
DOUGLAS GEORGE W 3/14/1955 2
DOUGLAS HARRY "JAKE" 2/15/1979 3A
DOUGLAS JAMES W 3/23/1977 3A
DOUGLAS LAVANDA 1/3/1965 3A
DOUGLAS LEROY EDWARD 6/30/1960 6
DOUGLAS LEROY MRS 8/14/1956 2
DOUGLAS LYDIA PEARL (MRS JAMES) 10/23/1972 3
DOUGLAS ROBERT H MRS 8/27/1956 8
DOUGLAS ROBERT HALL 2/28/1984 10A
DOUGLAS SARAH (MRS FRED) 8/14/1969 3
DOUGLAS WILLIAM F 1/20/1977 3
DOUGLASS HOWARD C 7/7/1966 3
DOUGLASS MARION K (MRS HOWARD) 6/8/1964 3

AMY COLBECK m. DOUGLASS m. JohnSTUART circa 1860

maudiejo — 12 Jul 2008 8:21:33 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Amy Colbeck Douglass, Stuart (Stewart) of Cecil, Ohio in the middle 1800's?

Descendants of John Daniel Mashburn Douglass & Rebecca Jane Houston

SHENSLEY — 1 Jul 2008 3:43:23 GMT

Looking for descendants of John (1822 Quincy, FL)& Rebecca Houston Douglass (1828 McNairy Co., TN). Married 1855 in Huntsville, TX). Lived in Lovelady, Houston Co., TX. Children: Sarah Evaline (20 Jul 1856), James Edward (24 Nov 1859), Amanda Jane (22 Feb 1862) and an infant (1864).

Rebecca died in childbirth in 1864 as did the baby. John died 22 Aug 1899. All buried in the Douglass Cemetery in Mapleton, Houston Co., TX.

Sarah married Jabez McDougald in 1871. Children: Loula (1874-1950 M. Harold Goodwin); Daniel Alexander (1877-1856 M. Mary Oliver), Mittie Rebecca (1879-1965 M. Emery Norman Curry), Clarette (1881-1900), George Wallace (1884-1968 M. Belle Scruggs), James Bruce (1887-1911 M. Carrie Keels), Annie Laura (189-1961), Birdie Mae (1892-1971 M. Stephen Thompson) and Sallie Evelyn (1896-1975 M. Dan David Roberts).

James married Jane Paramour. Children: Iola (1881-1943. M. Robert McVey); Estelle (1886-. M. Frank Kelton); Lillie Bel (1892-1920. M. Conrad Barrett); Lee Edward (1895 - )

Amanda married William Henry Welch in 1878. She died in 1941 and William in 1954 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Children: Ada (1880), Ida Mae (1882), John Roy (1885), Cecil Byrd (1888), Albert Edward (1893), Robert Elmer (1895), Joseph Collins (1900), George Washington (1900)

Would like to hear from descendants.

Searching for Descendants of William E Douglas b1876 Coulterville, IL d1953

rbdouglas — 21 Jun 2008 3:03:01 GMT

I'd like to make contact with this family. The above William married Katherine Ruehmkoeff in 1920. They had 10 or 11 children. If anyone here knows of this family please contact me. Thank you.

Rob Douglas

Searching for Descendants of Richard Joseph Maginis Douglas d1991 Falls Church, VA

rbdouglas — 21 Jun 2008 3:00:59 GMT

I'd like to make contact with this family. The above Richard had two sons Richard Joseph Maginis Douglas b1939 and Donald Albert Douglas b1944. If anyone here knows of this family please contact me. Thank you.

Rob Douglas

William Douglas of Voluntown.

P.Wildeman — 16 May 2005 6:38:24 GMT

I am an indirect descendant of these Williams and I have the book on the Douglas Genealogy. William Douglas and Ann Mattle had a son William, who married Abiah Hough and had lands set off for him by his father in Voluntown, which he later sold to his son, William, who had married Sarah Proctor (parentage unknown) , and had moved to Plainfield CT. If you wish further information, please contact me by e-mail.

Archibald Douglass

bdouglas_1 — 25 Jan 2002 8:08:58 GMT

I have information on my family back to Archibald Douglass,Lord Born in Edinburgh, Scotland 1665. I am searching for Archibald's family in Scotland. Please contact me if you have any further information on this Douglass Line. Thanks, Bryan.

Bill Douglas(s) in Arkansas

RScott6837 — 31 May 2008 11:27:51 GMT

Still looking for information on my great-grandfather Bill Douglas(s) born about 1864 in either MO or AR. According to the marriage license Bill is listed as S.B. Douglass marrying Martha Jane (Pierce) Ritter on July 7, 1894. The 1900 census indicates that Martha is Widowed with two children Frances born 9/7/1898 and Pearl (my grandmother)born 6/28/1900. Based on what my mother tells me Bill died before Pearl was born while digging a well; however no one knows if his death occurred in AR or OK. It is believed that at the time of his death the family was living in Siloam Springs, Benton Co., Akansas. However, after checking the deaths for Benton County for 1900 there was no one by his name listed which leads me to believe that his occurred in OK. I have been stuck on this for several years now and really would like to get this side of my family back further. If anyone at all knows anything about this person please let me know, any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rick Scott

J. ROBERT DOUGLASS - 1923-2007

xd22577 — 29 May 2008 3:43:51 GMT

J. ROBERT DOUGLASS
August 23, 2007

J. Robert “Bob” DOUGLASS, 84 years, of Ashland, IL died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, IL.

He was born May 20, 1923; the son of J. H. And Helen McCREADY DOUGLASS. He married Christine E. “Chris” JONES in 1946 and she preceded in death in 2005.

He is survived by a daughter, Ramona S. DOUGLASS of Ashland; a brother, William R. DOUGLASS (wife, Jean) of Princeton; four nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.

Mr. DOUGLASS was a lifelong resident of Ashland and owner of Douglass Mobil Service. He was a past master of Ashland Masonice Lodge # 929, a volunteer fireman, Boy Scout leader and was the recipient of the First Citizen Award in July of 2007 during Ashland’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. He was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private combined service for Christine and J. Robert DOUGLASS will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cass County Home Health Care, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, IL 62691. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of the arrangements and condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com .

http://www.buchananfuneralhomes.com/archive.php

Nancy Katherine Douglass Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 26 May 2008 5:30:53 GMT

Nancy Katharine (Douglass) Whitesel

Mrs. Nancy Katharine (Douglass) Whitesel, 54, Huntingdon, died Friday, May 9, 2003, at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Surviving are her husband, Wayne Allen Whitesel of Huntingdon, son, David Wayne Whitesel of Huntingdon; sisters: Mrs. Carl (Barbara J.) Albright of Petersburg, and Sally A. Swindell, wife of Pastor Kim Swindell of Martinsburg; and an aunt, Mrs. Wesley (Katharine) Crainer of Huntingdon.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 13, at Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Huntingdon, with Pastor Kim Swindell officiating. Burial will be at Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. time of services today at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Huntingdon County Humane Society, RD3, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Altoona Mirror May 13, 2003.

daniel douglass

dianelordbagnall — 9 May 2008 2:31:42 GMT

Anyone resarching the Daniel Douglass/ Jhonnott line from goffstown, NH?

Notice: Ruth L. (Nehlsen) Douglass d. 2007

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:49:29 GMT

Death Notice: RUTH L. DOUGLASS
Chicago Tribune (IL) - November 3, 2007

Ruth L. DOUGLASS,nee NEHLSEN, 91, of Chicago, Nov. 1, wife of the late W. Bernard DOUGLASS, of Warner Candy Company; loving mother of Susan (Martin) SANDSTROM, Wylie (Ardyth), John (Emily), Robert (Teresa), David (Susan) and Daniel (Holly) Douglass; fond grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of four; loving friend of Bronislaw (Nick) CHOWANIEC; daughter of the late Frieda and Henry NEHLSEN.

Visitation Sunday3 p.m. to 9 p.m. atDrake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Avenue, Chicago.

Lying in state Monday, 10 a.m. to time of Service 11 a.m., at North Park Covenant Church, 5250 N. Christiana, Chicago.

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie.

Memorials may be made to North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 or to Hope College Organ Fund, Holland, MI, 49423.

Info, 773-561-6874.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries
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This is a paid death notice.
Caption: Photo(s)

Edition: Chicagoland
Section: News
Page: 23
Index Terms: Death Notice
Record Number: CTR0711020598
Copyright (c) 2007, Chicago Tribune Company. All rights reserved.

Obit, Richard DOUGLASS, 1940-2007

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:47:23 GMT

DOUGLASS , RICHARD
Chicago Tribune (IL) - February 7, 2007

Richard DOUGLASS. On May 26, 1940 Morris Phillips and Estella Marcielle WILLIAMS gave birth to their son, Richard Eugene Douglass. Though born in Economy, IN, Richard was raised in love by Elmer and Estella Douglass in Muncie, IN. He was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1959. With the love of his family in his heart, Richard relocated to Chicago where he lived for almost 40 years. Richard contributed many years of service to the Chicago Tribune, where he retired in 2004. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Chicago. He was also a registered member of the Oklahoma Game Breeders Association and the Mid America Game Club.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents Elmer and Estella (Williams) Douglass, Morris Phillips, sisters Anita LEE and Melba DOUGLASS. Richard is survived by two sons, Maurice (Camela) Douglass and Eric Douglass of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Maurice Jr., Moses and Shiloh Douglass of Dayton, OH., Shamica, Jaton and JuJuan Douglass of Cincinnati; Brothers, Elmer Cornel Douglass of Muncie, IN and Arthur Phillips of Columbus, OH; Sister, Kathy KING of Lima, OH; mother of sons, Nan LAWARY of Dayton, OH; special aunt, Vera ROBINSON; special cousins, Judy HILL and Chinnita TURNER; special friends, Troy WASHINGTON, Mary MOORE and Otis BELL; and loved very dearly by nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 at Prayer House of Deliverance COGIC in Muncie, IN. Service times, visitation 11 a.m. and funeral 12. Burial will be at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Caption: PHOTO

Edition: Chicago Final
Section: Obituaries
Page: 11
Index Terms: DEATH NOTICE
Record Number: CTR0702070211
Copyright (c) 2007, Chicago Tribune Company. All rights reserved

Obit: Howard James DOUGLASS d. 2006

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:44:18 GMT

DOUGLASS , HOWARD JAMES
Chicago Tribune (IL) - August 27, 2006

Howard James DOUGLASS (Jim) born in Lake Forest, IL, died on Sunday, August 20th in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 81. Mr. Douglass was a well respected figure in the Chicago and Scottsdale communities. After serving in the army in WWII, Jim completed his studies at Yale University, receiving his degree in 1949. He returned to Chicago and began his career at the First National Bank of Chicago. In 1950, he married Rowena CARPENTER of Lake Forest and moved to Wayne, where they raised their five children. The couple divorced in 1989. A second marriage later ended in divorce. Mr. Douglass spent his entire career with the First National Bank of Chicago where he retired as a Senior Vice President of commercial banking after 32 years of service. Upon retirement he settled in Arizona. Jim was affliated with a number of philanthropic boards. He served 33 years on the board of Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, where he was instrumental in establishing the Rush Bone marrow transplant Center and was appointed to the Leadership committee for the Rush Cancer Institute. He served the Leukemia Society of American as a national trustee, and president of its Illinois Chapter. Jim served nine years as a trustee and officer of the Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation, and was named an Emeritus Trustee in 2003. Other board responsibilities included the Allendale School, the Elgin Academy and the King Bruwaert House where he served as president. In his local communities too, Jim was a true philantropist with his time and experience. An avid golfer and tennis player, he also enjoyed building model trains and remote controlled sailboats while listening to the Chicago Cubs, Bears or Blackhawks games. An active outdoorsman, he liked to fish and hunt with lifelong friends. He will be remembered as a trusted and reliable friend, and a source for good counsel with quick wit and wonderful sense of humor to those he leaves behind.

Preceded in death by his parents, Kingman and Helen JAMES; as well as his beloved brothers, Kingman Jr. and William Angus; Mr. Douglass is survived by his five children, Keith (Rita), Kim, Jamie, Hoby (Lynn) and Bruce (Polly); and eight grandchildren.

A Service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. Donations may be made to Rush University Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, The Nature Conservancy, Desert Botanical Gardens, Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation, Phoenix Zoo.
Caption: PHOTO

Edition: Chicagoland Final
Section: Obituaries
Page: 6
Index Terms: DEATH NOTICE
Record Number: CTR0608270077
Copyright (c) 2006, Chicago Tribune Company. All rights reserved.

Obit: Kingman Douglass d. 2004

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:41:46 GMT

KINGMAN DOUGLASS- Helped revise state constitution
Chicago Tribune (IL) - May 9, 2004
Author: Li Fellers, Tribune staff reporter.

Without the efforts of Kingman DOUGLASS, Illinois might not have an income tax or a school board.

As a well-known figure in Chicago society and business circles, Mr. Douglass led a successful campaign from 1967 to 1970 to reform the state's antiquated constitution, said longtime friend and colleague George RANNEY Jr., president of Chicago Metropolis 2020.

"He was just doing that because he felt it was the right thing to do," Ranney said. "He was somebody who stood up for what he believed in and tried to get others to follow."

Mr. Douglass recognized that the state's constitution, last updated in 1870, was no longer relevant and hampered the government's ability to function effectively and provide necessary services. He volunteered his time and money to lobby and rally citizens, politicians and business leaders to support a constitutional convention to draft a new constitution and helped get it ratified in December 1970.

Mr. Douglass, 80, of Montecito, Calif., and Chicago, died Wednesday, May 5, of complications from Alzheimer's disease at the Brentwood Nursing Home in Deerfield.

Originally from Lake Forest, Mr. Douglass attended Yale University, interrupting his studies from 1943 to 1945 to serve in the Army infantry during World War II. He resumed his studies at Yale and graduated in 1948.

He married Marion PHELPS in 1949 and had five children. The couple later divorced.

Mr. Douglass lived in New York and several Midwestern cities while working for Dun & Bradstreet. He returned to Chicago in 1957 to work as a loan officer at Harris Bank.

He rose through the investment-banking world and held prominent positions with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith; Glore, Forgan, Staats Inc.; and Kuhn Loeb & Co. He also served on the boards of Dun & Bradstreet Corp., W.W. Grainger Inc., EFC Inc., Rahr Malting Co. and Kewaunee Scientific Corp.

He held leadership positions with the Commercial Club, University of Chicago, Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and Fourth Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Douglass married his second wife, Leslie STONE, in March 1974.

He retired in 1981 and started KD Associates, a private investment counseling firm. The couple bought a second home in Montecito in 1992.

Mr. Douglass enjoyed playing golf, tennis and squash, and watching football, hockey and baseball. He also enjoyed music--the opera, symphony, Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman.

"He just had a manner about him that put people at ease. He was very gracious and had an outgoing personality," said longtime friend Dick Strubel, vice chairman of the education company Unext. "He became a dear, dear friend overnight."

Mr. Douglass also was known as a mentor to many. "He loved to identify talented people." Strubel said.

Mr. Douglass also is survived by three sons, Kingman, Timothy and Robert; two daughters, Louise, and Kathryn Greeley; two stepsons, Judson PASCHEN and Herbert PASCHEN III; two brothers, H. James and Angus; and 17 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Chestnut St., Chicago.

Caption: PHOTO
PHOTO: Kingman Douglass in 1977.

Edition: Chicago Final
Section: Obituaries
Page: 9
Index Terms: OBITUARY
Record Number: CTR0405090018
Copyright 2004, Chicago Tribune

Notice: Richard W. Douglass d. 2004

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:37:53 GMT

DOUGLASS, RICHARD W.
Chicago Tribune - February 1, 2004

Richard W. DOUGLASS, age 93, of The King Home, Evanston, since 1991, passed away Jan. 28, 2004. He was born Nov. 9, 1910 and raised in Vermont. He was a graduate of Boston University with a degree in journalism. He was working for United Press when he was drafted into WWII and assigned as an editor for Yank Magazine, written for and staffed by enlisted personnel. It was a news magazine that reached 2.5 million people worldwide every week. After the war, he started a 28 year career with Vance Publishing Company in Chicago. As an editor, he traveled to 49 states on writing assignments. Brother of the late Paul S. DOUGLASS and Ruth DEFOUW; uncle of Richard J. DEFOUW of Colorado and Susan HOFFMAN of New York; great-uncle of two great-nieces and great-nephews. He was an active member of First Congregational Church of Evanston for many years. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1417 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Info, Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 847-675-1990 .

Edition: Chicago Final
Section: Obituaries
Page: 7
Index Terms: DEATH NOTICE
Record Number: CTR0402010201
Copyright 2004, Chicago Tribune

Obit: Margaret Douglass d. 2003

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:34:41 GMT

MARGARET DOUGLASS , 78 - Social worker once led Emerson House
Chicago Tribune - July 25, 2003
Author: Barbara Sherlock, Tribune staff reporter.

Margaret E. Douglass found the love of her life in the late 1940s when she moved to Chicago: her West Town neighborhood. She spent almost every day for the next four decades serving its people as a social worker at the local social services center.

"It was her life," said her niece Susan Quirk. "We all knew that. It wasn't unusual for her to miss a family dinner or holiday to be with someone in the neighborhood that needed her."

Ms. Douglass, 78, retired director of Chicago Commons' former Emerson House, died of a heart attack Saturday, July 12, in her West Town apartment. "Peggy was the glue at Emerson," said Ric Gudell, who was the center's director while Ms. Douglass served as one of its social worker. She became director when he left in 1983.

"She held everything together. She could work with everyone--other agencies, the government, citizens. If a client or staff had a thorny problem, they went to Peggy. She was the one who got the contact, found the person who could solve the problem and then she made sure it got done. Everybody in the neighborhood knew her."

In 1946, Ms. Douglass received a bachelor's degree in psychology at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, her home state. While studying for her master's degree in social work at the University of Illinois' former Navy Pier site, she began working part-time with Chicago Commons, a non-profit social service organization founded as a settlement house in 1894.

After graduation, Ms. Douglass joined the organization full time, working for a short while at a different center before transferring to Emerson House.

About 10 years ago when Ms. Douglass received a small inheritance, instead of buying a home she used the money to establish a college scholarship fund with Chicago Commons for needy children, her niece said.

After she retired in 1989, Ms. Douglass became a liaison for the elderly in the city's 1st Ward office, pouring her energy into registering senior's to vote.

"She said everybody should have a voice," recalled her niece said. Two years ago, Mayor Richard M. Daley inducted her into the city's Senior Citizen Hall of Fame because of her contributions to her neighborhood.

Ms. Douglass served the same role in her family as she did in her neighborhood.

"Aunt Peg was the one that all the family turned to when a crisis came up, whether it was divorce, death or just being jilted," her niece said. "She was steadfast, telling us that nothing was insurmountable and helping us to come up with a plan to get through or past it."

It was better for them though if the crisis occurred on any day but Sunday during football season. "We rarely called her about anything on Sundays, because she would be watching the Bears on television." The same unspoken rule applied whenever the Chicago Bulls played, she said.

Ms. Douglass loved traveling and every winter spent a month in Treasure Island, Fla., her niece said.

Other survivors include her sister, Mary Patricia Anderson; two other nieces, Mary Elizabeth Lippert and Anne Brant; a nephew, James R. Douglass; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago.

Caption: PHOTO
PHOTO: Margaret Douglass.

Edition: Chicago Final
Section: Obituaries
Page: 13
Index Terms: OBITUARY
Record Number: CTR0307250077
Copyright 2003, Chicago Tribune

Notice: Lincoln E. DOUGLASS d. 2001

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:32:41 GMT

DOUGLASS
Chicago Tribune - May 12, 2001

Lincoln E. DOUGLASS, beloved husband of Irma June LYON of 60 years; brother of Dr. Bruce (Charlotte) DOUGLASS; cherished father of Darrylyn (Robert) GARRETT, Gail (Dennis) FERRANTINO, and David Lyon (Sandra) DOUGLASS; wonderful grandfather of Wendy MAUNA, Doug GARRETT, and Andrew GARRETT; loving great-grandfather of Justin (Angie) Johnson, Beau GARRETT, Dana GARRETT, Matthew MAUNU; and fond great-greatgrandfather of Aspyn and Mackenzie JOHNSON. No Services.

Edition: North Final
Section: Obituaries
Page: 24
Index Terms: DEATH NOTICE
Record Number: CTR0105120224
Copyright 2001, Chicago Tribune

obit: BERNARD W. DOUGLASS d 1989

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:28:54 GMT

BERNARD W. DOUGLASS
Chicago Tribune - July 13, 1989

Services for Bernard W. Douglass, 75, who was the founder and president of Warner Candy Co., Chicago, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in North Park Covenent Church, 5250 N. Christiana Ave. Mr. Douglass, who came to Chicago when he was 9, lived on Chicago`s North Side for the rest of his life. Mr. Douglass built his nationwide candy company from a small food specialty service in 1936. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; 5 sons, Wylie, John, Robert, David and Daniel; a daughter, Susan Sandstrom; 17 grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.

Edition: NORTH SPORTS FINAL
Section: CHICAGOLAND
Page: 9
Index Terms: OBITUARY
Record Number: CTR8902160983
Copyright 1989, 2003, Chicago Tribune

obit: Helen James Douglass d. 1985

xd22577 — 20 May 2008 7:26:49 GMT

HELEN JAMES DOUGLASS
Chicago Tribune - December 20, 1985
Memorial services are pending for Helen James Douglass, 86, a resident of Lake Forest since 1922. She died Wednesday in Westmoreland, Lake Forest

Hospital. Mrs. Douglass, a civic leader and volunteer, was a member for 60 years of the women`s board of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke`s Medical Center. She also had served as a board member of the Lake Forest Garden Club, a nurse`s
aid at Lake Forest Hospital during World War II, as president of the women`s board of the Arden Shore Association and as a member of the women`s board of the Visiting Nurses Association. Survivors include 3 sons, Kingman, Howard James and William Angus; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Edition: SPORTS FINAL
Section: BUSINESS
Page: 15
Index Terms: OBITUARY
Record Number: CTR8503280470
Copyright 1985, 2003, Chicago Tribune

William Douglass Cocke County, Tennessee

LarryDouglas10 — 19 May 2008 5:50:36 GMT

Searching for any relatives of William (b.1848) and Millie (b.1852) Douglass living in Cocke County, Tennesee from 1870-1920. They had (5) children: Jacob (b.1879), James (b.1881), Millie L. (b.1886), John (b.1889) and Mary (b.1894). My grandfather William Douglas & Mary lived next door on the 1879 census with (5) children: Stephen A., William, Mary, Lowry & Jacob. Thanks in advance to anyone having informaion on the Douglas families of Cocke County, Tennessee.

Larry Douglas

Grayson County Texas Douglass Relatives

LarryDouglas10 — 19 May 2008 3:36:56 GMT

I am trying to locate any Douglas(s) relatives from Grayson County, Texas. William Douglass and Edna had (6) Children: Richard, Sarah, Ida, Roy, Ella and William. My grandfather Jacob M. Douglass and Laura had (4) children: Stella, Eva, Alfred and Jepsie James Douglas (my father). Thanks in advance for any information on the Douglas-Douglass families of Grayson County.

Larry Douglas

Anyone Related to Fredrick Douglass????

PlayitCool — 9 May 2008 1:17:03 GMT

I am a cousin of Fredrick Douglass. I am related through my great-grandfather. They were cousins. (Washington).
Please email I have a lot of questions.
playitcool1213@yahoo.com
or
Chinadol1213@yahoo.com

obit - Edmund DOUGLASS, 1820-1918

xd22577 — 4 Dec 2007 2:48:05 GMT

actually Edmund not Edward, married Harriett CURTIS

North Iowa Times – Feb 7, 1918, page 4

DEATH of EDWARD DOUGLASS

Edward DOUGLASS died Monday at Postville. He was two and one half years less than a century old. He has lived in Iowa seventy-two years. Fifty years of this time was in Clayton county, the remainder of this time just across the line in Allamakee county. When Clayton county had jurisdiction over all the land from Turkey river to the Canadian border, and west to the Rockies, he was the proprietor of the only store at the country seat, Garnavillo, and distributed mailto the handful of settlers who came riding in from miles over the prairie for the precious letters from back home. The mail was brought on horseback through the timber from Dubuque twice a week.

Mr. DOUGLASS was born in Chautauqua county, New York, July 3d, 1820. As a boy he came west to Illinois with his parents. After marrying at the age of nineteen, he settled at Galens, where he mined for lead. Cassville, Wis., to the north was booming and he abandoned his mining venture and moved with this family by steamer to Cassville. There he found there was frontier still further west and went across the river to the wilderness of Turkey River, Iowa, and out onto the prairie where a handful of settlers had driven their home stake at Garnavillo. A little later the California gold fever got into his veins and he joined the long caravan across the plains to the Pacific coast. But like most of the gold seekers he came back richer only to experience and he never left Iowa afterwards. Mr. DOUGLASS figured in many rules in the pioneer life of Northeastern Iowa. He was assistant Indian agent to the agent at Prairie du Chien and looked after supplying the Indians with blankets and other supplies. At one time he was deputy sheriff of Clayton county.

The last twenty years of his life was spent with his son, Reuben, a prominent business man at Postville.

Mr. DOUGLASS was the father of nine children. Seven are living: George, of McGregor; Mrs. Ellen CHAMPION, Belvidere, Ill; Mrs. Anna GATES, Fort Worth, Texas; Edward, Dysart, Iowa; Reuben, Postville, Ia.; Leveret, in California, and Mrs. Cora GATES of New York. There are twelve grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

The body was brought to McGregor Tuesday for burial here.

Charles Remond Douglass (son of Frederick Douglass)

icecat0000 — 26 Dec 2001 4:31:21 GMT

I am searching for information regarding Charles R. Douglass, one of the sons of the famous Frederick Douglass. He was Born about 1840 and died about 1920. I would like to know where he was born, where he died, where he is buried, if he married, if so - (more than one wife?) did he have any children. He is a veteran of the 54th Mass Infantry and the 5th Mass. Cavalry during the Civil War, which is my main point of study. If anyone can direct me to any on-line pointers or has the information at hand
(with sources quoted)please contact me at: icecat0000@aol.com

I am also interested in any information relating to any person who served in the 5th Mass. Cavalry during the Civil War.

Thank you,
-John

Tombstone of Jane, wife of A. Douglass, Dushore, PA

KerryBaugherAlbertson — 21 Apr 2008 11:08:03 GMT

There is an old tombstone in the backyard of my neice's family home. The stone says "Jane, wife of A. Douglass, born America, Died October 1, 1891. I have a copy of of the stone so let me know if you are a family member.

George Douglass

o2travel — 25 Apr 2002 10:08:33 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of George and Isabelle Douglass. Their first five children were born in Scotland, Thomas, Sarah, Isabelle, Robert, and George. Their sixth child was born in Beaver County, PA. His name was John William Douglass.

From PA the family moved to KS.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

George Douglass

o2travel — 25 Apr 2002 10:08:33 GMT

George Douglas a Presbyterian minister in Scotland brought his wife Isabelle and their children to the U.S.A. in 1848 and settled in East Palestine, Ohio. Their last son John William (my great grandfather) was born in the U.S.A. They moved to Kansas in 1860 and lived in Wabunsee County on a farm near Dover, Kansas before moving to Topeka. John William dropped one of the S's off of the last name.

John William Douglas worked as a farm mechanic and did maintenance work in Gage Park in later years.

George and Isabelle came from Lanarkshire, Scotland with five children, Thomas, Sarah, Isabelle, Robert, and George. The youngest son was John William was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

John William married Laura Belle Porter. They had six children John William Jr., Sarah Jane, Ellen Agnes, Mary Belle, Annie Estelle (my grandmother), Porter Raymond.

I am looking for more information on this branch of my family.

Edmund, Gilbert Dennison and Daniel DOUGLASS - help proving related

xd22577 — 17 Aug 2006 1:43:26 GMT

Hi - I'm trying to get information so that I can join the DAR and my Douglass line is the shortest :).
What I am having problems with connecting Edmund to Gilbert Denison to Daniel. Does anyone have any documents they are willing to share? Can someone please suggest where to look?

Edmund DOUGLASS - b. 9 July 1820 Chatauqua, Chatauqua Co. NY - Married Harriet CURTIS 18 Sept 1839, Green, IL he died 3 Dec 1918, Potsville, IA

Gilbert Denison DOUGLAS - b. 22 Jan 1783, New London, New London Co. CT - married Elizabeth HAMILTON on 19 Nov 1807, Tinmouth, VT - he died 30 June 1837/47 in Otterville, Jersey Co. IL

Daniel DOUGLAS b. 22 May 1752 New London, New London Co. CT - married Lydia DOUGLASS (his second cousin) on 23 April 1778 in New London, New London Co. CT - he died Sept 1821 in Rutland, VT

I know old records are very hard and I have been looking at my Lehew line and have been neglecting the Douglass', but then I did the math and I would have 6 more ancestors and Douglas was only 4 :) Thank you for any and all help!

GRACE M DOUGLASS - b. about 1879, MO

Leslie85223 — 3 Apr 2008 11:28:46 GMT

Looking for information regarding GRACE M. DOUGLASS who was born about 1879 in MO. She married James Wayne ARRASMITH on 10/2/1902 in Kansas City, MO. The 1880 census for Piney, Texas Co., MO includes one possible match of Gracy in the home of 77 year old Michael KILLION (1803/KY) with Sallie Douglass age 28 (b. 1851), a widow, and John E. Douglass age 2.

Grace was the mother of Zelma ARRASMITH b. about 1904 in MO. This information was found in the 1910 census taken in KC, MO.

Would appreciate your help.

GRACE M DOUGLASS - b. about 1879, MO

Leslie85223 — 3 Apr 2008 11:28:20 GMT

obit: Nina (MORRISON) DOUGLASS - 1848-1925

xd22577 — 2 Apr 2008 9:40:05 GMT

Dysart Reporter, Iowa 10 September 1925

IN MEMORIAN
Nina (MORRISON) DOUGLASS
Mrs. E. F. DOUGLASS, the subject of this brief memorian, whose sudden death was noted in the Reporter last week, was born January 4th, 1848 at Dixon, Illinois, her maiden name being Nina MORRISON.
She was united in marriage to Mr. E.F. DOUGLASS July 10th, 1873 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. They made their home the following three years at Necedah, Wisconsin, then taking up their residence at Postville, Iowa, where Mr. DOUGLASS was in business.
In the year of 1885, she came with her husband to Dysart, where they have since continued their home. Mrs. DOUGLASS assisted her husband in the conduct of his drug store here, and also assisted in the post office when he was postmaster.
Mrs. DOUGLASS was most active in the church, social and lodge circles of our city and community, being affiliated with the Presbyterian church. She affiliated with the order of Eastern Stars in Vinton, and later when the lodge was organized at Dysart, she became a charter member of the local Chapter. She was an honored Past Worthy Matron; having been presented with her jewel at the ceremonial program in February, 1923. She was also a charter member of the Hearthstone Circle of Dysart.
Mr. and Mrs. DOUGLASS were never blessed with children in their home, yet their fifty-two years of travel down life’s pathway have been happy ones. On July 10th, 1923 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, holding open house during the afternoon and evening, when a large number of friends called to greet them and wish them continued joy and happiness.
Mrs. DOUGLASS’ friend were numbered by her acquaintances, to know her was to lover her, and she will be greatly missed by the sorrowing husband, other relative and friends.
Funeral services were held from the family home in Dysart last Friday afternoon at two o’clock, being in charge of the Dysart chapter O.E.S., the order also having charge of brief services at the grave. The casket was banked with beautiful floral offerings, attesting the high esteem in which deceased was held.
Among those from out of town to be present for the obsequies were: Miss Marjorie BURLINGAME, Alhambra, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Thos GALLAGHER and son Douglass of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. C.K. STEVENS of Chicago, Mrs. R.N. DOUGLASS, son Ray and daughter Ruth of Postville, F.L. MORRISON of Minneapolis, the later being a half brother of Mrs. DOUGLASS. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. WAITE and Mrs. S. CREPS of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. John MARSAU of Traer, and Mrs. C.C. GARDNER of Des Moines.

APPRECIATION
At this time words are inadequate for my sincere expression for the many kindnesses which were extended to me by the numerous friends in my sad hour at the time of the death and burial of my dearly beloved wife. The many kind acts of neighbors and friends, the assistance of the O.E.S. members and other organizations, the singers, pall bearers, those who tendered the beautiful flowers, those who gave of their time and lent assistance in any way. I appreciate your assistance and I say thank you from the depth of my heart. E.F. DOUGLASS

obit: Edward Forrest DOUGLASS - 1848-1940

xd22577 — 2 Apr 2008 9:31:50 GMT

Dysart Reporter, Iowa Thursday, 21 March 1940

E.F. DOUGLASS,
92, DYSART CIVIL WAR VET, DIED
Funeral Held Tuesday At Community Hall
Funeral services for E.F. DOUGLASS, Dysart’s last Civil War veteran, who died at his home Saturday at the age of 92, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the community building. Services were in charge of Mr. DOUGLASS’ nephew, Ray DOUGLASS, of Postville, the Dysart Masonic lodge and the American Legion. Burial was in the Dysart cemetery beside his wife.
His death leaves only one Civil War veteran in Tama county, J.W. WILLETT of Tama, who is 94.
Iowa Resident All His Life
An Iowa resident all his life, Mr. DOUGLASS enlisted in the Thirty-ninth Illinois infantry before he was 17. He was present when General Robert E. LEE surrendered. He saw Abraham LINCOLN review 80,000 soldiers on parade.
Mr. DOUGLASS returned to Iowa after the war and married, and in 1885 the couple came to Dysart.
He had lived in Dysart continuously for 53 years. For 25 years he owned and operated a drug store there, which was later sold to B. E. BARKDOLL. Mr. DOUGLASS was Dysart postmaster 13 years.
His parents came to Iowa in 1845 and settled in Clayton county, where Mr. DOUGLASS was born March 12, 1848. He spent his boyhood there and at McGregor.
Attended Veterans Reunion
During the summer of 1938 Mr. DOUGLASS and his niece. Mrs. Chris BECK, attended the reunion of the Blue and the Gray on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a life member of the Cedar Rapids Elks lodge and a thirty-second degree Mason. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he spent many summers at his cottage in the north woods.
Mrs. DOUGLASS, the former Nina MORRISON, died in 1925. Survivors include one brother Levert DOUGLASS, of Grass Valley, California; a sister, Mrs. Cora GATES, of Leona, New Jersey; four nephews, Art DOUGLASS of Dysart, Ray and Harvey DOUGLASS of McGregor; and a niece, Mrs. BECK, of Dysart.
Carl A. SKEDIN, R.P. FREET and E.J. LEKSELL attended the funeral service. They were accompanied by Judge WILLETT. Legionnaires from several posts in Tama and Black Hawk counties were at the service.

John and Kate Douglass

chestado1 — 23 Mar 2008 5:12:39 GMT

In search of information on John Douglas and Kate Charity Douglass. John was born on 8/5/1832 in Scotland or Ireland (different records say different things). Kate was born on 8/15/1837 and we believe she was born in Indiana. John died on 3/12/1908 according to family records that have been passed down, although we do not know where. Kate died on 11/24/1920 in Tarrant Co., Texas. The couple were married on 1/1/1860 in Cass, Greene, Indiana and had 4 children that lived passed childhood:
- George Howard Douglass
- John Vorhee Douglass
- Minnie E. Douglass
- William S. Douglass

If anyone has any additional information on them or their parents that would be wonderful! We're pretty much at a roadblock right now.

Thanks so much!!

Commodore Perry Douglass of Chariton, IA

TWZimmerman — 9 Mar 2003 6:43:40 GMT

I am looking for the whereabout of the above Commodore Perry Douglass. He was born on 29 Jan 1853 in Jackson Co., IN, the son of Noble and Louisa (Bales) Douglass. Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to Lucas County, IA. The last reported sighting is in the 1880 Census, where he is listed as a store clerk in Chariton, IA. After that, I have no idea where he went. He is not listed in his father's obituary in 1907, so he may have died by then.

Leonard Douglas

peg1304 — 1 Mar 2008 8:11:41 GMT

Looking for Leonard Douglas born in Memphis, TN. concerning high school information.

Ellis Island Records (over 4,000 Douglas's)

LarryDouglas10 — 26 Feb 2008 6:56:02 GMT

For those researching Douglas-Douglass families, the www.ellisisland.org is a "Free" site to search all surnames passing thru Ellis Island from 1892-1924. Very interesting even if this does not apply to your search.

Jeremiah Douglass Of Scotland and Jeremiah Douglass II

sljuhl1234 — 15 Jul 2005 1:18:59 GMT

Looking for information on Jeremiah Douglass of Scotland in the early to mid 1700's or anything about the people listed below. Generations known are Jeremiah Douglass I, of Scotland; Jeremiah Douglass II, b.1767 of England(Liverpool) to OH, to KY to IN; Jeremiah Douglass III of Kentucky to IN., b.1803; Henry Douglass of IN to IL, b.1839; Walter Melvin Douglass of IN, b. 1883; Dorothy Mae Douglass of IN & IL, b. 1910; Joyce Lorraine Clore of IN, b. 1930 in IL. If you e-mail please put the word "Genealogy" in the subject area so that I will know that your message is not junk mail. Thank you.

Obit: Reuben Noble Douglass - 1849-1924

xd22577 — 2 Oct 2007 2:04:31 GMT

sorry, I don't know the newspaper this was gotten from

REUBEN NOBLE DOUGLASS ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS

Reuben Noble Douglass was born at Garnaville, Iowa, August 16, 1849, and died at Des Moines, December 24, 1924, at the age of seventy five years and four months.
He was a son of a pioneer family of Clayton county, where his boyhood years were spent. At an early age he entered actively into business affairs, associating with the Bayless drug store at Elkader. He came to Postville in 1878, engaging in the drug business, which he continured until the time of his death, a period of over fifty years.
He was active in organizing the Citizens State Bank of Postvill,e elected it’s first president and held that office for many years. He was always interested in the affairs of the community, serving as a member of the school board and city council.
He was married June 15, 1880, at National, Iowa, to May Hamilton; who survives him. Their four children, Ruth, Anna, Harvey and Ray, are in Postvill now. There is also one grandchild Betty May Douglass.
Of his brothers and sisters who grew to manhood and womanhood, he is the first to break the circle. His brothers and sisters living are: George at McGregor; Mrs. Ellen Champion, Chicago, Ill; Mrs. Anna Gates, Fort Worth, Texas; Edward of Dysart; Mrs. Cora Gates, New York City and Leverett, Nevada county, California.
He was a member of the Masonic fraternity for over fifty years and was also a member of Unity Chapter no. 62, R.A.M.
He was interested in political affairs, a student of social economics and an ardent Single Taxer. His was a strong, positive character, fearlessly defending the principles which he believed to be in accord with truth and justice. The needy and distressed never called on him in vain. He won the respect of the people with whom he came in contact by his loyalty to the right, his fair square ideas and his staunch uprightness.
The funeral was held from the home in this city last Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by the Masonic fraternity, G. W. Hunt of Guttenberg conducting the service for the local lodge. Interment in Postville cemetery.
The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful.
Geo. Hamilton of Des Moines, Geo. Douglass of MeGregor and Edward F. Douglass of Dysart were among the out-of-town relative present.

obit: Mae (HAMILTON) DOUGLASS (1857-1934)

xd22577 — 15 Feb 2008 2:26:15 GMT

I'm not sure how her first name is spelt - here it's Mae, in her husband's obit its May. Her husband's brother, Edmund is my ancestor.

from Elkader Register, Elkader, Clayton Co., Iowa – 14 Aug 1934, page 05

Mrs. Mae DOUGLASS, aged 77 years, passed away Friday morning at her home, after a brief illness. She was born in Clayton county and was a teacher for several years. In 1880 she was married to Reuben N. DOUGLASS and they established their house in Postville, and were the parents of four children, all of whom survive: Mrs. Anna KEMP of Venice, Calif.; Miss Ruth of Denton, Texas; Harvey H. and Ray R. of Postville; also five grandchildren. The funeral services were held Sunday at the home. Rev. R. F. GALLOWAY conducted the services. Interment was in Postville cemetery beside her husband.

Henry or William Douglas(s) Surry/Yadkin cty, NC 1860

jsdouglass1826 — 7 Feb 2008 9:16:59 GMT

I am looking for info on either of these men. William is my husband's great, great grandfather. He was in the 1860 Yadkin cty census, moved to IN sometime 1860 - 1863. I can't find any info on siblings. Henry is William's father, can find no info on Henry. Would like to have any info on either family.

Thanks,

Judy

John Douglas b 1700, d in Orange County, VA

bsesterhenn — 1 Feb 2008 7:30:15 GMT

Dear Douglass researchers,
I am descended of a John Douglas who was born around 1700, and lived and died in Orange County, VA. I've seen many family files posted which state that John was born to William and Grisheld (McKeand) Douglas in Edinburgh. In the parish records of Penninghame Parish, in the SW of Scotland, it shows that William and Grisheld did have a son named John. And William and Grisheld are buried in that parish cemetery.
However, how do we know that this John is the one that ended up in Virginia in 1730?
Has anyone ever found any documentation that makes this connection? There were dozens on John Douglasses born in Scotland around 1700 so I would be most appreciative of any information.
Thank so much,
Bev Sesterhenn

John Pearson Douglass/Douglas, Northumberland Cty., Ontario

renoqueen — 4 Feb 2008 4:57:20 GMT

I am seeking further information regarding my ancestor. He came to Ontario from England, possibly Norfolk. His wives were Mary Ann Webb and a ? Brown.
The family lived in the Alnwick area. A son,born about 1852, John C. Douglas married Margaret Gilleth (a widow) born Belham.

William DOUGLASS & wife vs. Exr. of William MILLER - Caroline Co. VA, 1810

xd22577 — 1 Feb 2008 12:22:44 GMT

Not my line, but for someone with VA DOUGLASS' the Library of Virginia - has this Chancery case available electronically.

http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ChanceryWebQ/viewer/index.asp?casef...

Locality Index Number Original Case Number
CAROLINE CO 1810-010 NONE
Plaintiffs Defendants
P1: WILLIAM DOUGLASS & WIFE D1: EXR OF WILLIAM MILLER ETC
Surnames
DOUGLASS
DURRETT
MILLER
Wills Plat?
NONE NO

Format
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Matt A Douglass

RamonaLinkous — 10 Nov 2007 9:15:02 GMT

Matt A Douglass
born 1855 died 1921
Greenhill Cemetery,Muskogee,Okla

MARY DOUGLASS

Wdorr40115 — 11 Dec 2007 7:40:09 GMT

Looking for anyone that may have information on MARY DOUGLASS. Born on 1830 in SUWANEE, FLORIDA. Her married name was MARY LAMB, wife of NELSON LAMB of LEDYARD CT. She died in LEDYARD in 1914 and buried in LAMBTOWN CEMETERY.

obit: Erna L. (Schwantes) DOUGLAS (1910-2007)

xd22577 — 5 Dec 2007 7:54:33 GMT

no relation

DOUGLAS, ERNA L.
Douglas, Erna L. (Nee Schwantes) Age 97 years, November 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Arden Douglas. Loving sister of Herb (Eloise) Schwantes. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, and a brother. Funeral service Wednesday, at 1PM, at the MAX A. SASS & SONS WESTWOOD CHAPEL. Private entombment Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 12 noon to 1 PM at the Funeral Home. MAX A. SASS & SONS WESTWOOD CHAPEL Funeral & Cremation Services W173 S7629 Westwood Dr. 262-679-1560 Guestbook www.maxsass.com
Published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 11/13/2007.

obit: Edna DOUGLAS (1925-2007)

xd22577 — 5 Dec 2007 7:53:46 GMT

no relation

DOUGLAS, EDNA
Douglas, Edna Age 82 years. Nov. 21, 2007. Survived by her daughter Nika LORINO, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation TODAY 3:30 to 7 PM at Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home. Combined Services Wednesday. Visitation 9:30AM until Funeral, at 10AM, at Chapel of the Chimes, Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Entombment upon completion of services. Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home 2157 N. 12th St. 414-374-1812
Published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 11/27/2007

obit - Hattie DOUGLAS, 1861-1870

xd22577 — 4 Dec 2007 3:54:42 GMT

North Iowa Times – November 23, 1870, page 3
Died – In McGregor, on the morning of the 18th of Diptheria, Hattie, Daughter of Edmund and Harriet DOUGLAS, aged 10 years and six months.
Little Hattie will be missed by many warm, devoted friends, who, in all the years of life, will remember her only as a sweet, pure and lovely child.

obit - Elizabeth (HAMILTON) DOUGLASS, 1787-1864

xd22577 — 4 Dec 2007 3:45:39 GMT

North Iowa Times, Sept 19, 1907 – TIMES PAST
DIED. At the home of Gilbert DOUGLASS, in McGregor, on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 2 a.m., after a long illness Mrs. Elizabeth DOUGLASS, mother of Mrs. R. Noble, and Edmunds and George DOUGLASS, of this vicinity. The deceased was a venerable lady for whom all felt a deep regard, and her death demands more than a passing notice. Elizabeth HAMILTON was born in Vermont April 25th, 1787, and at her death was in the 78th year of her age just as old as the Constitution of our Country. She was married in 1806 to Gilbert Douglass, emigrated to New York in 1813, to Illinois in 1824 where her husband died, leaving her the care of several children. In 1845 she removed to this (Clayton) county, where she has since resided. The feebleness of her age added to the pains of disease were borne with a patience and composure that exhibited a consciousness of having done her part well in life and a confidence in a glorious eternity beyond the grave. May He who rules our lives guide us in that path which leads to the blissful future, merited by the worthy mother whose virtues we feebly commemorate

obit - Harriett Cass (DOUGLASS) NOBLE, 1826-1910

xd22577 — 4 Dec 2007 3:14:32 GMT

Her parents were Gilbert Denison DOUGLAS and Elizabeth HAMILTON

OBITUARY - North Iowa times, March 17, 1910

Harriet Cass (DOUGLASS) NOBLE
was born in Fredonia, N.Y., January 11th 1826 and died at the home of her daughter, in New Orleans, March 8th, 1910.
In 1831, she came with her parents to Illinois, and resided there until her marriage to Mr. Reuben NOBLE, in 1844. Later that year they came to Clayton County, and have always lived here, since August, 1844, being closely identified with the growth of the community.
Seven children were born to them, four of whom are now living, Mrs. J.F. DAY of New Orleans, Mrs. R.V. DAY, of Los Angeles, Henry NOBLE, of Seattle, and V.B. Noble, of Bottineau, N.D.
Her husband preceded her in death on August 8th, 1896, and since then she has continued to make her home in McGregor, tho taking trips to visit her children, or to spend the winter with her daughter in New Orleans, as she was doing at the time of her death. The remains were interred in New Orleans, but later they will be brought to her old home for burial beside her husband.
It is with the deepest regret that we learned of the passing away of this “Grand Old Woman,” and yet when we view the past labors and life work of her, whose age (84) exceeds the settlement of the County; who has resided in Clayton County for over 65 years; who has shared the toils and troubles and privations of the early settlers, the rise, progress and prosperity of Iowa, we must feel that it is but the natural ending of a well spent life.
Mrs. NOBLE came, with her husband, the late Reuben NOBLE, to Jacksonville, now Garnavillo, in 1844, and from the first her strong intellect and personal qualities gained the respect and admiration of her fellows. Always considerate for the weak and wayward, cherishing the noble and the good, she became a moving and abiding agent for good. She was the first Post Mistress of Jacksonville in 1845 and 1846 and was an official both obliging and efficient. It has often been said that the personality of Judge NOBLE, his love of justice and peace, his efforts to settle disputes of all kinds on a peaceable and equitable basis, has leftist imprint, upon not only the Bar, but upon the people of the County, and it may with equal truth he said that the influence of Mrs. NOBLE for justice and integrity, for kindness and hospitality, for wise counsel and womanly graces, has left a strong impress upon all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
From Garnavillo, Mr. and Mrs. NOBLE moved to a farm on Pleasant Ridge, and lived there for many years and until they came to this city to make their home.

obit - Juliette (WATTS) DOUGLASS 1848-1933

xd22577 — 4 Dec 2007 2:30:38 GMT

North Iowa Times – August 31, 1933, page 1

MRS. G. DOUGLASS RITES TUESDAY
Was Widow of Civil War Veteran: Came Here Years Ago
Funeral services for Mrs. George DOUGLASS, widow of a Civil War Veteran, were held Tuesday afternoon
Juliette WATTS was born in Neccedah, Wisconsin, February 23, 1848 and passed away at McGregor, Iowa, August 27, 1933 at the age of 85 years.
She was united in marriage to George S. Douglass, August 1, 1875, at Neccedah, Wisconsin, and later moved to McGregor where she has since made her home.
She was a member of the Congregational church and was active in social affairs up to the tie of her illness. She was also a member of the Woman’s Relief Corps.
She is survived by eight children: Rachel, Mrs. Arley LeHEW of Waukon Junction; Ethel, Mrs. Chris BECK of Chicago; Mrs. Dorothy SINSEN of Lyons, Iowa; Arthur of Dysart; Earl of Detroit; and Albert, Homer and Ervie of McGregor; also twenty-four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Her husband preceded her in death three years ago.

obit - Basil DOUGLAS d, 1947

xd22577 — 4 Dec 2007 2:23:15 GMT

I have his parents as Albert DOUGLASS and Addie Elizabeth MANN and his birth year as 1920 in Iowa

North Iowa Times – May 29, 1947, page 5
BASIL DOUGLAS DIES
Basil DOUGLAS of Prairie du Chien, formerly of McGregor, died Tuesday night in a hospital at Madison, Wis., following a long illness.
Funeral services are being held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Lake Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien. Burial will be in the Giard cemetery

Julie
sunnydaze1@hotmail.

Genevieve Douglass stone

RamonaLinkous — 10 Nov 2007 9:13:31 GMT

Genevieve Douglass
born 1878 died 1973
Greenhill Cemetery,Muskogee,Okla

Lucy Ann Douglass stone

RamonaLinkous — 10 Nov 2007 9:11:44 GMT

Lucy Ann Douglass
born 1832 died 1924
Lucy was the mother of John Douglass and Mamie Frazier( William H Frazier's wife).
Buried Greenhill Cemetery,Muskogee,Okla

John R Douglass stone

RamonaLinkous — 10 Nov 2007 8:46:27 GMT

John R Douglass
born 1865 died 1936
Greenhill Cemetery,Muskogee,Okla
Buried along with the Frazier family.

Descendants of William Douglass, born in 1700 in Scotland.

bdouglas157 — 2 Nov 2007 5:14:46 GMT

I am searching for male, DOUGLASS surname descendants of William Douglass, born in 1700 in Scotland to participate in the Douglas y-chromosome DNA Project. William's only son, also named William Douglass, was born in Northern Ireland in 1725, immigrated to Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1740 and died on April 20, 1797 in Chanceford TWP, York County, Pennsylvania.

If you are descended from William DOUGLASS or know a descendant, please contact me.

Thanks!
BJD

John and Caroline Douglas of Iowa

Joan Bankson — 25 May 2006 12:22:26 GMT

Looking for information on the family of John Douglas/Douglass who married Caroline Bankson in Dubuque County, Iowa on 27 April 1847. Children belived to be:
1. Levi Albert Douglas born abt. 1848.
2. Mary E. Douglas born abt. 1851
3. Sarah J. Douglas born abt. 1853
4. Athmer Douglas born abt. 1856
5. Foresh or Willis Douglas born abt. 1859
6. Eva Douglas born abt. 1863
7. Emma Douglas born abt. 1871

Children all born in Iowa.

Father, John Douglas, believed to have been born abt. 1820 in New York.

Seeking descendants of Rudolph A A Kretzinger Douglass 1896-1988, last residence Baltimore, MD

rbdouglas — 15 Oct 2007 1:46:41 GMT

This line is descended from George Douglas, of Helenhill, youngest son of Robert Douglas of Lochleven (k. 1547). According to history, this George Douglas assisted Queen Mary to escape from Lochleven Castle in 1567.

Please contact me if you are a member of this Douglas line or if you’d like to assist in this effort.

DOUGLASS / DOUGLAS -- IL + MO + NJ

Topperbud — 4 Oct 2007 4:07:56 GMT

I am researching the DOUGLASS/DOUGLAS surname in Illinois and Missouri. I am searching for information on DOUGLASS family members who are descendants of my NORTON ancestors from New Jersey.

Thomas Norton DOUGLASS was born in Cape May County, New Jersey in 1852. By 1880, he had moved to Allens Grove, Mason, Illinois.

In 1900, he was living in Tazewell, Spring Lake Twp, Illinois with wife Carrie W. BEALE.

In 1910, the family was living in Manito Twp, Mason County, Illinois.

In 1920, they were living in Sampsel, Livingston County, Missouri.

The children of Thomas and Carrie DOUGLASS include:

Earl Fred DOUGLASS - born abt 1894
James Leonard DOUGLASS - born abt 1896
Samuel S DOUGLASS - born abt 1900
Ernest Leroy DOUGLASS - born abt 1900
William DOUGLASS - born abt 1902
Nellie DOUGLASS - born abt 1905
Myrtle DOUGLASS - born abt 1908
Mabel DOUGLASS - born abt 1911
Edna DOUGLASS - born abt 1914
Cleo DOUGLASS - born abt 1917

Does anyone have information or a connection to this DOUGLASS line?

Thank you.

obit: Edmund Douglass - 1820-1918

xd22577 — 2 Oct 2007 2:03:13 GMT

I asked the Barker Historical Museaum for info on Edmund Douglass, specifically, his birth. They didn't have that, but I did get this :)

I’m thinking this might be from - Postville Herald-Leader
Postville, Iowa

OBITUARY

EDMUND DOUGLASS

Was born in Chautauqua county, New York, July 9, 1820, and died at the home of his son, R.N. Douglass, in Postville, Iowa, Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 1918, in his ninety-eighth year.

In 1831 he moved with his parents to Jersey county, Illinois, where in 1839 he was married to Harriet Curtis. Together they traveled life’s pathway for more than half a century, she dying February 18, 1897. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living-George of McGregor, Iowa; Mrs. Ellen Champion of Belvidere, Illinois; Mrs. Anna Gates, Fort Worth, Texas Edward F., Dysart, Iowa; Rueben N., Postville, Iowa; Mrs. Cora Gates, New York City; and Levertt S. of California.

Mr. Douglass was engaged in the lead mines at Galena, Ill., in 1845, and the following year came to Iowa, settling first at Garvavillo, where he was employed as clerk. He afterward purchased a portable sawmill in connection with his brother which was operated at Clayton. They purchased the first steam engine used in Clayton county. In 1858 the lure of the gold fields lead him to California, where he worked in the mines three years. In 1859 he was engaged in a sash and blind factory at McGregor and later owned and operated a stave factory in Clayton. Returning to McGregor he was in 1870 appointed Deputy Sheriff which office he held in connection with Deputy U.S. Marshalship until 1880. In 1886 he left MrGregor, living on a farm on Suttle Creek, Allamakee county, for a period of seven years, from there removing to Postville in 1893 where he has since lived.

The funeral was held from the R.N. Douglass home Tuesday morning at tem o’clock, Rev. Hadwin Williams, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating, after which the remains were shipped to McGregor on the noon train for burial by the side of his wife.

In this connection, the family wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindly assistance and sympathy at their time of affliction.

John Douglass

bcgentry — 1 Sep 2007 8:45:42 GMT

I am looking for information on a John Douglass m. Elizabeth Ford, probably in TN. John would have been born about mid to late 1700's. John and Elizabeth had a daughter Elizabeth that marries Elzia Arterburn in 1798. Any information will be appreciated.

James Douglass born 1785

Fae26 — 3 Jul 2001 1:57:36 GMT

Seeking information on the parents of James Douglass born 1785 in KY or VA. He was married to Eleanor Monroe. They lived for a time in Howard Co. MO and ended up in Johnson Co. MO. James died in 1854 and Eleanor in 1865.

James Douglass 1785

Fae26 — 3 Jul 2001 1:57:36 GMT

Am still searching for parents and siblings of James who was born in 1785 in Madison Co. KY and died 1854 in Johnson Co, MO. He was married to Eleanor Monroe and they had 9 children. Four of their children married into the Woodard family.

DOUGLAS DEATH NOTICES 1819-1899, Reported in the FREDONIA CENSOR

xd22577 — 17 Aug 2007 11:01:48 GMT

I got this pdf from a librarian at The Barker Historical Museum, 7 Day St., Fredonia, NY 14063, 716-672-2114 - so if you are interested in any they are the people to see

I'm going to break it up into 3 posts - this is the DOUGLAS versus SS

DEATH NOTICES 1819-1899
Reported in the FREDONIA CENSOR
And a few other sources
Volume 1
A-L

Compiled by Lois Barris
By the Chautauqua County Genealogical Society
--------------------------------------------------

DOUGLAS, L. / / FC 05 Dec 1894
Portland … Mrs. D, suffered stroke of paralysis Thurs. morning & fears are entertained for her recovery.

DOUGLAS, Orton E. / 20 May 1894 / FC 23 May 1894
In Fredonia, ae 18, suddenly, inflammation of bowels…Scholar at Fredonia Normal Sch..Son of Z.E. Douglas, in business in Buffalo.

DOUGLAS, Perry / 13 Oct 1877 / FC 17 Oct 1877
In Pomfret, ae 24 yr

Look up of John Douglass of Bridgton, Maine

wardrop173 — 24 Feb 2007 6:42:35 GMT

I am searching for an ancestor of mine. His name is John Douglas Sr. and he lived in Bridgton, Maine. I want to see if it is possible to check the 1850 Census for the Bridgton, Maine area. Any information would be great.

James