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Col. Edward Douglass 1713–1793 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 October 1713

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 1793

Death Location: Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Douglass

Mother: Mary Martin

Spouse(s): Sarah George

Children(s): Captain Douglass, James Douglass, Elizabeth Cage, Reuben Douglass, William Douglass

The story of Col. Edward Douglass began in 1713 in Scotland. In 1782, Col. Edward Douglass resided in 07 00, Northumberland County, VA. In 1784, Col. Edward Douglass resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. Col. Edward Douglass married Sarah Elizabeth George, and had children including Captain Elmore Douglass, Elizabeth Cage, James Douglass, Reuben Douglass, William G Douglass. Col. Edward Douglass passed away in 1793 in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Col. Edward Douglass began in 1713 in Scotland.
  • In 1782, Col. Edward Douglass resided in 07 00, Northumberland County, VA.
  • In 1784, Col. Edward Douglass resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • Col. Edward Douglass married Sarah Elizabeth George, and had children including Captain Elmore Douglass, Elizabeth Cage, James Douglass, Reuben Douglass, William G Douglass.
  • Col. Edward Douglass passed away in 1793 in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Douglass
1695–1715
Birth Location: Grampion Hills, Scotland, UK
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Mary Martin
1724–1791
Birth Location: Giles Cripplegate, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah George
1714–1797
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Captain Douglass
1753–1819
Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, United States
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James Douglass
1762–1851
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Elizabeth Cage
1754–1792
Birth Location: Fauquier County, Virginia, United States of America
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Reuben Douglass
1763–1832
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
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William Douglass
1819–
Birth Location: Richmond, VA
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Col. Douglass's Ancestors

Self
Col. Douglass
1713–1793
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
James Douglass
1695–1715
Grampion Hills, Scotland, UK
Mary Martin
1724–1791
Giles Cripplegate, England
Grandparents
Edward (Douglass) 3rd
1590–1648
Mary Boyle
1693–1737
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Col. 2nd
1620–1657
Isabella Dale
1605–1625
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward 1st
1590–1657
Isabella Pettus
1551–

Col. Douglass's Descendants

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Col. (Edward) Douglass (3 October 1713–1793) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) George (1714–2 January 1797)
  1. 1. Captain (Elmore) Douglass 1753–1819
    1. 1. Elijah Douglas 1783–1860 m. Rebecca (Douglas "born") Douglas 1785–1852
      1. 1. James (Henry "Jim") Douglas 1830–1893 m. Nancy (Ann) Holliman 1830–1910 m. Mary (.A.) Douglas 1840–1880
        1. 1. Willie (Isaac) Douglas 1874–1948 m. Catherine (Jane) Sumrall 1875–1947
        2. 2. Walter DOUGLAS 1868–
        3. 3. Phebe DOUGLAS 1855–
        4. 4. Ruth DOUGLAS 1875–
        5. 5. Winney DOUGLAS 1851–
        6. 6. Mary DOUGLAS 1871–
        7. 7. Willie Dougless 1873–
        8. 8. Nancy Douglas 1867–
        9. 9. Jacob Douglas 1865–
        10. 10. Thomas Douglas 1867–
        11. 11. Larken Dougless 1879–1910
        12. 12. Russell Dougless 1877–1912
        13. 13. Selet Dougless 1875–1938
        14. 14. Martha Dougless 1871–
        15. 15. Wash Dougless 1868–
        16. 16. Benjamine (F.) Douglass 1858–
        17. 17. Rebecca (E.) Douglas 1854–1900
        18. 18. George (H.) Ammons 1887–1968
      2. 2. Samuel (W.) Douglas 1824–1888
      3. 3. William (A) Douglas 1826–1900
      4. 4. Drewery Douglas 1811–1896
      5. 5. Milley Douglas 1825–1877
      6. 6. George (Washington) Douglas 1828–1862
      7. 7. Elisha Douglas 1833–1849
      8. 8. James Douglas 1836–1849
  2. 2. James Douglass 1762–1851
  3. 3. Elizabeth Cage 1754–1792
  4. 4. Reuben Douglass 1763–1832
  5. 5. William (G.) Douglass 1819–

Col. Douglass's Timeline

8 Records

1713
3 October 1713
Birth of Col. Edward Douglass in Scotland
Scotland
1782
1782
Age 69
Col. Edward Douglass resided here in 07 00, Northumberland County, VA
07 00, Northumberland County, VA
1784
1784
Age 71
Col. Edward Douglass resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1787
1787
Age 74
Col. Edward Douglass resided here in Sumner, North Carolina, United States
Sumner, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 77
Col. Edward Douglass resided here in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
1793
1793
Age 80
Col. Edward Douglass resided here in Sumner, North Carolina, United States
Sumner, North Carolina, United States
1793
1793
Age 80
Death of Col. Edward Douglass in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
1793
28 Feb 1793
Age 80
Col. Edward Douglass - Probate in Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Sumner, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 October 1713
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 07 00, Northumberland County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Sumner, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1770-1790 Census of the Cumberland Settlements

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Sumner, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1770-1790 Census of the Cumberland Settlements

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1793
    Event Place: Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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