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James B Douglass 1839–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1839

Birth Location: Fenner, New York, USA

Death Date: 23 Feb 1912

Death Location: Oneida, Madison County, New York, United States of America

Father: John Douglass

Mother: Jane None

Spouse(s): Mary Wightman

Children(s): Harry Douglass

The story of James B Douglass began in 1839 in Fenner, New York, USA. In 1850, James B Douglass resided in Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA. In 1855, James B Douglass resided in Fenner, Madison, New York, USA. James B Douglass married Mary James Wightman, and had children including Harry J Douglass. James B Douglass passed away in 1912 in Oneida, Madison County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James B Douglass began in 1839 in Fenner, New York, USA.
  • In 1850, James B Douglass resided in Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, James B Douglass resided in Fenner, Madison, New York, USA.
  • James B Douglass married Mary James Wightman, and had children including Harry J Douglass.
  • James B Douglass passed away in 1912 in Oneida, Madison County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Douglass
1820–1819
Birth Location: New York
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Jane None
1816–
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Mary Wightman
1842–1922
Birth Location: Lenox
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Children(s)

Harry Douglass
1870–1935
Birth Location: New York
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James Douglass's Ancestors

Self
James Douglass
1839–1912
Birth Place: Fenner, New York, USA
Parents
John G Douglass
1820–1819
New York
Jane
1816–
New York
Grandparents
John Douglas
1780–1841
New York, USA
Abigail Ellis
1781–1860
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Douglass's Descendants

1.
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James (B) Douglass (3 Oct 1839–23 Feb 1912) m. Mary (James) Wightman (6 Oct 1842–6 Sep 1922)
  1. 1. Harry (J) Douglass 1870–1935 m. Agnes Mooney 1873–1948
    1. 1. Jessie (M) Douglass 1901–1971

James Douglass's Timeline

9 Records

1839
3 Oct 1839
Birth of James B Douglass in Fenner, New York, USA
Fenner, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 11
James B Douglass resided here in Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 16
James B Douglass resided here in Fenner, Madison, New York, USA
Fenner, Madison, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
James B Douglass resided here in Lenox, Madison, New York, USA
Lenox, Madison, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 26
James B Douglass resided here in Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 31
James B Douglass resided here in Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
James B Douglass resided here in Lenox, Madison, New York, USA
Lenox, Madison, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 66
James B Douglass resided here in Lincoln, Madison, New York, USA
Lincoln, Madison, New York, USA
1912
23 Feb 1912
Age 73
Death of James B Douglass in New York, USA
New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1839
    Event Place: Fenner, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] New York, CIVIL War Muster Roll Abstracts, New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Albany, New York; New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900; Archive Collection #: 13775-83; Box #: 613; Roll #: 269
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lenox, Madison, New York; Roll: 860; Page: 262D; Enumeration District: 064
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York; Roll: M593_968; Page: 461A; Family History Library Film: 552467
    [5] New York, State Census, 1855
    [6] New York, State Census, 1865
    [7] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Lincoln; County: Madison; Page: 6
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lenox, Madison, New York; Roll: M653_781; Page: 725; Family History Library Film: 803781
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York; Roll: M432_526; Page: 254B; Image: 512
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: George Wightman of Quidnessett, R I , 1632-17212, and descendants : Waitman, Weightman, Whiteman

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York; Roll: M432_526; Page: 254B; Image: 512

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Fenner, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lenox, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lenox, Madison, New York; Roll: M653_781; Page: 725; Family History Library Film: 803781

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Smithfield, Madison, New York; Roll: M593_968; Page: 461A; Family History Library Film: 552467

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lenox, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lenox, Madison, New York; Roll: 860; Page: 262D; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Lincoln, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Lincoln; County: Madison; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1912
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: George Wightman of Quidnessett, R I , 1632-17212, and descendants : Waitman, Weightman, Whiteman

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oneida, Madison County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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