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Joseph C Douglas 1808–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: February 13, 1808

Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 30 December 1880

Death Location: Massac County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Alexander Douglas

Mother: Catherine McKENZIE

Spouse(s): Margaret Douglas, Susan (Lafernia), Cynthia Unk

Children(s): Andrew Douglas, Caroline Douglass, Martha Douglas-Wilke, Angeline 7, Susan 5, Elizabeth 4, Sarah Douglas, Margaret 1, Lucy 1a, Minnie 2a, Josephine Henderson, Josephine Douglas

The story of Joseph C Douglas began in 1808 in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1830, Joseph C Douglas resided in Smith, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Joseph C Douglas resided in Massac, Illinois. Joseph C Douglas married Cynthia Unk, Margaret Douglas, Susan M Townsend Lafernia, and had children including Andrew J Douglas, Angeline Douglas 7, Caroline Douglass, Elizabeth Louise Douglas 4, Josephine Douglas, Josephine Henderson, Lucy B Douglas 1A, Margaret Josephine Douglas 1, Martha Elizabeth Douglas Wilke, Minnie Douglas 2A, Sarah Ann Douglas, Susan Douglas 5. Joseph C Douglas passed away in 1880 in Massac County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph C Douglas began in 1808 in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1830, Joseph C Douglas resided in Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Joseph C Douglas resided in Massac, Illinois.
  • Joseph C Douglas married Cynthia Unk, Margaret Douglas, Susan M Townsend Lafernia, and had children including Andrew J Douglas, Angeline Douglas 7, Caroline Douglass, Elizabeth Louise Douglas 4, Josephine Douglas, Josephine Henderson, Lucy B Douglas 1A, Margaret Josephine Douglas 1, Martha Elizabeth Douglas Wilke, Minnie Douglas 2A, Sarah Ann Douglas, Susan Douglas 5.
  • Joseph C Douglas passed away in 1880 in Massac County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Douglas's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Douglas
1808–1880
Birth Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Alexander Douglas
1776–1839
Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Catherine McKENZIE
1792–1896
Leswalt, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
William Douglas
1732–1825
Wigtownshire, Scotland
Jean McNairn
1750–
Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Douglas's Descendants

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Joseph (C) Douglas (February 13, 1808–30 December 1880) m. Margaret Douglas (abt 1820–11 July 1852) m. Susan (M Townsend) (Lafernia) (27 Apr 1833–28 Jan 1920) m. Cynthia Unk (1810–)
  1. 1. Andrew (J) Douglas 1844–1912 m. Elizabeth (J.) Dugless 1845–1920
    1. 1. John (Edwards) Douglas 1871–1962 m. Laura (Belle) Burlingame 1881–1957
      1. 1. Ruth (Naomi) Douglas 1921– m. Arvel Roby 1902–1975
        1. 1. Bert (Alan) Roby 1947–1948
        2. 2. Marvin (Russell) Roby 1945–1966
      2. 2. Edward (Dale Douglas) 10 1919–2006 m. Betty (Jean) Douglas 1928–2013
      3. 3. Joseph (J.) Douglas 1904–1985 m. Flora Neely 1911–1988
        1. 1. Hazel Douglas 1937–2023
      4. 4. Mabel (Lee) Logeman 1901–1940 m. Walter (Herman Logeman) e 1894–1942
        1. 1. Mary (Louise) Harner 1933–2011
        2. 2. Lewis (Eugene) Logeman 1929–1931
        3. 3. Edward (Perry Stowers) 1f 1925–2004
      5. 5. Wilburn (H) Douglas 1916–2000 m. Laura (L.) Reynolds 1921–1981
        1. 1. Joann Douglas 1946–1956
      6. 6. Flora (Belle Douglas) 8 1914– m. Hal (Wesley) Faughn 1911–1992
        1. 1. Cheryl (Lee) Faughn 1949–1995
        2. 2. Lauressa (Dee) Faughn 1943–1994
        3. 3. Madelyn (Kay) Higgins 1940–2011
        4. 4. Paul (W) Faughn 1938–2008
        5. 5. Gloria (A) Faughn 1934–2014
        6. 6. Mary (Marcia) Faughn 1939–2004
        7. 7. Sandra (Clauson) Faughn 1947–2017
        8. 8. Myra (Loraine) Faughn 1935–2018 m. Clyde (Arthur Buchanan) Jr 1930–2010
      7. 7. John (Paul Douglas) 6 1910–1983 m. Katie Douglas 1917–2010
        1. 1. David (Neal) Douglas 1945–1946
        2. 2. Charles (L) Douglas 1938–2017
      8. 8. Cornelia (Marie) Phillips 1908–1979 m. Lacy (Phillips) 4 1908–1971
        1. 1. Robert Phillips 1928–1994 m. Elizabeth (Rosalie) Herring 1931–2003
        2. 2. Kenath Phillips 1932–2017
      9. 9. George (Washington DOUGLAS) 2 1904–1983 m. Mona (Mae) Matthews 1905–1992
        1. 1. Sylvia (M) Douglas 1929–2010 m. Franz (Frank Becker) j 1930–2007
        2. 2. Robert (George Douglas) 3t 1932–2007 m. Rose (Marie) Poneta 1932–2006
        3. 3. Infant (Daughter Douglas) 1j 1928–1928
        4. 4. Billy (Douglas) 1t 1927–1927
      10. 10. Freeman (O) Douglass 1906–1969 m. Martha (Marie) Henson 1918–1966 m. Elva (Irene Harris ( Douglas () Haverkamp 1914–1991
        1. 1. Lawanda (Marie) Douglas 1940–1940
        2. 2. Georgia (Lee) Douglas 1938–1987
        3. 3. Jack (Donald) Douglas 1932–2017
      11. 11. Raymond Douglas 1912–1999 m. Louise (L) Reynolds 1922–2010
        1. 1. Danny (R.) DOUGLAS 1946–2012
    2. 2. Cynthia (Ella Woods) Emerson 1887–1969 m. Benjamin (J Woods) a 1875–1914 m. Charles (Thomas Emerson) b 1879–1948
      1. 1. Ruby (Ella) Emerson 1926–1991
      2. 2. Earl (Wayne Emerson) 3b 1921–1989 m. Jewel (Sharon Madeline) Emerson 1927–2000
        1. 1. Sharon (Katherine) Emerson 1948–1996 m. Charlie ((Chuck) Floyd) Rines 1938–2017
      3. 3. Eugene (Emerson) 2b 1919–1955
      4. 4. Charles (Douglas Mudcat Emerson) 1b 1916–1999
      5. 5. George (Raymond Woods) 1a 1908–1975
      6. 6. Louis (Elmer Woods) 2a 1910–1987
    3. 3. Charlie Douglas 1884–1965 m. Jessie (May) Willis 1887–1973
      1. 1. Lydia (Fayette) Douglas 1907–2004
      2. 2. Alvin (A) Douglas 1906–1984 m. Caroline Semlak 1910– m. Edith (Marie) Grufus 1917–1995
    4. 4. Monta (R) Douglas 1877–1950 m. Sam Burlingane 1888–1968
    5. 5. Lenney (E.) Douglas 1873–1952 m. Johann (Freiderich Julius) Brinker 1868–1955 m. B. (J.) Woods 1875–
      1. 1. Edna (Clarice) Brinker 1900–1988
      2. 2. Mary (M) Brinker 1902–2003
      3. 3. Howard (Oriel) Brinker 1906–1997
      4. 4. John (Edward) Brinker 1908–1999
      5. 5. Fred (Julius) Brinker 1911–1992
      6. 6. Lloyd (Douglas) Brinker 1917–2000
      7. 7. Clara Brinker 1905–2000
      8. 8. Harry (B.) Brinker 1910–2002 m. Gladys (Muriel) Faughn 1910–1985
    6. 6. Joseph (C.) Dugless 1870–1947 m. Matilda (E) Douglas 1871–1938
      1. 1. Linnie (Douglas) 7c 1910–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (E) Dougles 1899–1977 m. Adolph (Zoeller) Sr 1891–1980
        1. 1. Adolph (Zoeller) Jr 1921–1944
        2. 2. William (Warren) Zoeller 1927–2006 m. Lillian (Beatrice) Zoller 1921–2009
        3. 3. Dorothy Zoeller 1924–
        4. 4. Shirley Zoeller 1926–
      3. 3. Letha Douglas 1903–1975
      4. 4. Andrew (J.) Douglas 1907–1993 m. Sarah (Frances) Douglas 1910–1997
      5. 5. Laura (B) Douglas 1906–1980
        1. 1. Marilyn (Madge) Eubanks 1927–1996 m. Henry (Lee) Rains 1927–1993
      6. 6. William (L) Douglas 1896–1974 m. Hazel (V) Douglas 1901–1972
        1. 1. Lillian (Lorraine) Douglas 1923–1986
        2. 2. Kathleen (D) Douglas 1923–
        3. 3. Rachael (V) Douglas 1921–1999
      7. 7. Andy (R) Douglas 1901–1975 m. Bessie (Myrtle) Geer 1901–1960 m. Emma (Florine) Jeter 1915–2005
        1. 1. Lila (M) Campbell 1923–2005
    7. 7. George (W.) Dugless 1896–1909 m. Ella Copeland 1864–1943
      1. 1. William (Arthur Douglas) 5d 1898–1984
      2. 2. Claud (Copeland Douglas) 4d 1894–1988
      3. 3. Charles (Howard Douglas) 3d 1891–1928
      4. 4. Aubrey (M. Douglas) 2d 1889–1977
      5. 5. Eva (Leota) Douglas 1887–1941 m. Charles (William) Smith 1891–1944
        1. 1. Bessie (Ellen) Smith 1917–1938
        2. 2. Glen (O) Douglas 1909–1968
        3. 3. William (Gerald Smith) Sr. 1912–1993
      6. 6. Fred (David) Douglas 1903–1978
    8. 8. Stephen (Jackson Douglas) Sr 1881–1960 m. Carrie (R) Street 1889–1983
      1. 1. Frieda (Lovett) Roby 1909–1919
      2. 2. J. (Frank Douglas) 5 1927–1927
      3. 3. Carl (Wayne) Douglas 1934–2012
      4. 4. Stephen (Jackson Douglas) Jr 1920–2011
      5. 5. Helen (Bernice) Douglas 1923–1997 m. William (H Howell) a 1928–1997 m. James (P) Waggoner 1918–1983
      6. 6. Mary (Monta) Douglas 1916–1925
      7. 7. Helen (Bernice) Douglas 1923–1997
      8. 8. Valda Douglas 1914–1960
      9. 9. Corrine Douglas 1926–
      10. 10. Sada (B) Duglas 1913–
    9. 9. John (E) Douglas 1871–1962
    10. 10. Monta (R) Douglas 1877–1950
    11. 11. Cynthia Douglas 1886–1969
    12. 12. George (W) Douglas 1868–1944
    13. 13. Juley (E) Douglas 1879–
    14. 14. Margrett (M.) Douglas 1878–1950
  2. 2. Caroline Douglass 1838–1874 m. Samuel (Hopkins) Lynn 1835–1914
    1. 1. Eliza (Hopkins) Lynn 1860–
  3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Douglas-Wilke 1848–1877 m. Casper (Heinrich) Wilke 1841–1920
    1. 1. William WILKE 1875–1963
  4. 4. Angeline (Douglas) 7 1846–1879
  5. 5. Susan (Douglas) 5 1841–1903
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Louise Douglas) 4 1839–1878 m. William (Henry) Rayles 1832– m. ALBERT (LENORE) Breazeale 1846–1895
    1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Rails 1859–1938
    2. 2. Lucy (J) Rayles 1860–
    3. 3. WILLIAM (LENORE) Breazeal 1875–1911
    4. 4. Laura (Annas) Breazeale 1869–1956
    5. 5. Jordan (Alexander) Breazeal 1878–1878
  7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Douglas 1836– m. Thomas Leaster 1814–
    1. 1. Joseph (S) Leaster 1855–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (J) Leaster 1857–
    3. 3. William Leaster 1860–
    4. 4. Sarah (A) Leaster 1853–
    5. 5. Abe Leaster 1854–
  8. 8. Margaret (Josephine Douglas) 1 1833–
  9. 9. Lucy (B. Douglas) 1a 1867–1930 m. John (Walter) Samson 1863–1943
    1. 1. Earl (Charles) Samson 1897–1964
    2. 2. Fred (William) Samson 1893–1985
    3. 3. Ova Samson 1888–
    4. 4. Anna Samson 1889–
  10. 10. Minnie (Douglas) 2a 1869–1928 m. U (G) Barrett 1864–
  11. 11. Josephine Henderson 1874–1950 m. Abram Henderson 1871–1944
    1. 1. Hobart Henderson 1896–1976
    2. 2. Jesse (H.) Henderson 1904–1981
  12. 12. Josephine Douglas 1874–1950

Joseph Douglas's Timeline

12 Records

1808
February 13, 1808
Birth of Joseph C Douglas in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
1830
1830
Age 22
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Massac, Illinois
Massac, Illinois
1855
3 JUL 1855
Age 47
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Massac, Illinois, United States
Massac, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 52
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois, United States
Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois, United States
1865
3 JUL 1865
Age 57
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Township 15, Massac, Illinois, United States
Township 15, Massac, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Township 15 Range 5, Massac, Illinois, United States
Township 15 Range 5, Massac, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 72
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois, United States
Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 72
Joseph C Douglas resided here in Cayuga, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
Cayuga, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
1880
30 December 1880
Age 72
Death of Joseph C Douglas in Brookport, Massac County, Illinois, United States of America
Brookport, Massac County, Illinois, United States of America
1880
16 Feb 1880
Age 72
Joseph C Douglas - Probate in Jackson, Illinois, USA
Jackson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: February 13, 1808
    Event Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cayuga, Hinds, Mississippi; Roll: 648; Family History Film: 1254648; Page: 253A; Enumeration District: 010; Image: 0873.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois; Roll: 235; Family History Film: 1254235; Page: 88B; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0759.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 5, Massac, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 817; Image: 21.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina; Roll: M653_902; Page: 176; Image: 352; Family History Library Film: 803902
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Massac, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 248B; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: .
    [10] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois; Roll: 235; Family History Film: 1254235; Page: 88B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 0759.
    [11] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois; Roll: 235; Family History Film: 1254235; Page: 88A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 0758.
    [12] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cayuga, Hinds, Mississippi; Roll: 648; Family History Film: 1254648; Page: 253A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 0873.
    [13] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 5, Massac, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [14] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 817; Image: 21.
    [15] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Massac, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 248B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Massac, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Massac, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 248B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 JUL 1855
    Event Place: Massac, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, State Census Collection, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2189B; Line: 17
    [2] Ancestry.com, Illinois State Census Collection, 1825-1865 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data - Illinois State Census, 1825. Microfilm. Record Series 103.003, 1 roll. Illinois State Archives, Springfield, I

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina; Roll: M653_902; Page: 176; Image: 352; Family History Library Film: 803902
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 817; Image: 21.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 15 S Range 5 E, Massac, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 817; Image: 21.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 JUL 1865
    Event Place: Township 15, Massac, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, State Census Collection, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2179; Line: 6
    [2] Ancestry.com, Illinois State Census Collection, 1825-1865 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data - Illinois State Census, 1825. Microfilm. Record Series 103.003, 1 roll. Illinois State Archives, Springfield, I

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 APR 1866
    Event Place: Massac, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois Marriages
    [2] Illinois Marriages

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15 Range 5, Massac, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15 Range 5, Massac, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Massac, Illinois; Roll: 235; Family History Film: 1254235; Page: 88B; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0759.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cayuga, Hinds, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cayuga, Hinds, Mississippi; Roll: 648; Family History Film: 1254648; Page: 253A; Enumeration District: 010; Image: 0873.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 December 1880
    Event Place: Brookport, Massac County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Jackson County, Illinois Probate Estate Case Files; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Illinois
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Massac County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Jackson County, Illinois Probate Estate Case Files; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Illinois

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