Who was John Douglas?

John Douglas (1814–1854) was born in Butler County, Kentucky, USA and died in Wayne County, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wilson Douglas 1814–1854

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Mar 1814 · Butler County, Kentucky, USA

Died 13 Aug 1854 · Wayne County, Illinois, USA

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Biography

John Wilson Douglas was born in 1814 in Butler County, Kentucky, USA. John Wilson Douglas passed away in 1854 in Wayne County, Illinois, USA.

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Birth of John Wilson Douglas in Butler County, Kentucky, USA

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Death of John Wilson Douglas in Wayne County, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Douglas

This ancestor line traces from Ufford, Nrthmp, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Butler County, Kentucky, USA (1814) across 11 generations.

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: John Douglas (1814–1854) was born in Butler County, Kentucky, USA and died in Wayne County, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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John Wilson Douglas PTP

1814–1854

Butler County, Kentucky, USA