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Robert Douglass 1755–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Adams, PA

Death Date: 31 Dec 1794

Death Location: Raccoon, Washington, PA, USA

Father: Thomas Sr

Mother: Margaret McConnell

Spouse(s): Isabella Orr

Children(s): John Douglas, Thomas Douglass, James Douglass, William Douglas, Andrew Douglass, Samuel Douglass, Robert Douglass, John Douglass, John Douglass

The story of Robert Douglass began in 1755 in Adams, PA. In 1779, Robert Douglass resided in Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In 1781, Robert Douglass resided in Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Robert Douglass married Isabella Estella Orr, and had children including Andrew Douglass, James Douglass, John A Douglas, John Douglass, Robert Douglass, Samuel Douglass, Thomas Douglass, William Douglas. Robert Douglass passed away in 1794 in Raccoon, Washington, PA, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Douglass began in 1755 in Adams, PA.
  • In 1779, Robert Douglass resided in Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1781, Robert Douglass resided in Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  • Robert Douglass married Isabella Estella Orr, and had children including Andrew Douglass, James Douglass, John A Douglas, John Douglass, Robert Douglass, Samuel Douglass, Thomas Douglass, William Douglas.
  • Robert Douglass passed away in 1794 in Raccoon, Washington, PA, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sr
1721–1794
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
TS
Margaret McConnell
1724–1801
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
MM

Spouses(s)

Isabella Orr
1755–1849
Birth Location: RostraverTwp, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
IO

Children(s)

John Douglas
1775–1823
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Thomas Douglass
1781–1858
Birth Location: Adams, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Douglass
1791–1874
Birth Location: Raccoon, Hanover Twp, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Douglas
1792–1844
Birth Location: Hanover Twp, Washington, PA, USA
WD
Andrew Douglass
1793–1887
Birth Location: Racoon, Hanover, Twp, Washington, USA
AD
Samuel Douglass
1795–1844
Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Robert Douglass
1788–1850
Birth Location: Raccoon, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Douglass
1785–1829
Birth Location: Racoon Twp, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Douglass
1785–1850
Birth Location: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert Douglass's Ancestors

Self
Robert Douglass
1755–1794
Birth Place: Adams, PA
Parents
Thomas F Douglass Sr
1721–1794
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret McConnell
1724–1801
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
JAMES DOUGLASS
1696–1740
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Sarah Proctor
1697–1757
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret Adam
1707–1740
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Lord Forfar
1667–1728
Elizabeth (Douglas)
1673–1761
James Willson
1665–1756
Jane Forgy
1662–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Archibald DOUGLASS
1643–1729
Harriet Gifford
1645–1742
James Col.
1635–1740
Margaret 1641
1641–1699

Robert Douglass's Descendants

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Robert Douglass (1755–31 Dec 1794) m. Isabella (Estella) Orr (1755–18 Jan 1849)
  1. 1. John (A.) Douglas 1775–1823 m. Esther Payne 1780–
    1. 1. Hannah Douglas 1801–1878 m. Walter Athey 1799–1874
      1. 1. Washington Athey 1815–1891 m. Lois (Patience) Ely 1825–1892 m. Mariam (Ann "Mary") Trout 1834–1921
        1. 1. Walter (Simpson) Athey 1854–1899 m. Jennie (B) Barrette 1864–1937 m. Sarah (Ellen) Fury 1866–1937
        2. 2. Catharine Athey 1870–
        3. 3. Luella Athey 1867–
        4. 4. Hannah (M) Athey 1861–1915
        5. 5. Alfred (L.) Athey 1856–1899
        6. 6. John (E.) Athey 1859–
        7. 7. Sapina Athey 1854–
        8. 8. Campcidel Athey 1863–1926
        9. 9. Josina Athey 1869–1891
        10. 10. Albert Athey 1856–1961
        11. 11. Emma Athey 1856–1940
        12. 12. George (Wilbur) Athey 1868–1891
        13. 13. Leila (Ada) Athey 1862–1949
        14. 14. Stella Athey 1887–1888
        15. 15. George (Walter) Athey 1859–1947
        16. 16. G.W. Athey 1868–1891
        17. 17. Sophronia (Bell) Athey 1853–1896
        18. 18. Alice (Ann) Athey 1851–1915
        19. 19. Cassie Athey 1868–
        20. 20. Charles (Thornton) Athey 1859–
      2. 2. Walter (Wesley) Athey 1829–1860
      3. 3. Francis (Asbury) Athey 1835–1906
      4. 4. Amanda (M) Athey 1827–1844
      5. 5. John (W) Athey 1827–1906
      6. 6. Elizabeth Athey 1835–1898
      7. 7. Campsadel Athey 1838–1915
      8. 8. Francis (Asbury) Athey 1832–1906
      9. 9. Campsadel Athey 1838–1915
      10. 10. Amanda (M) Athey 1827–1844
      11. 11. Elizabeth Athey 1838–1893
      12. 12. John (W) Athey 1829–1906
      13. 13. Walter (Wesley) Athey 1829–1860
      14. 14. Elizabeth Athey 1835–1898
    2. 2. Zella (Angelina) Douglas 1806–1887
  2. 2. Thomas Douglass 1781–1858
  3. 3. James Douglass 1791–1874
  4. 4. William Douglas 1792–1844
  5. 5. Andrew Douglass 1793–1887
  6. 6. Samuel Douglass 1795–1844
  7. 7. Robert Douglass 1788–1850
  8. 8. John Douglass 1785–1829
  9. 9. John Douglass 1785–1850

Robert Douglass's Timeline

7 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Robert Douglass in Adams, PA
Adams, PA
1779
1779
Age 24
Robert Douglass resided here in Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1781
1781
Age 26
Robert Douglass resided here in Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 35
Robert Douglass resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1794
Abt 1794
Age 39
Robert Douglass resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
1794
31 Dec 1794
Age 39
Death of Robert Douglass in Raccoon, Washington, PA, USA
Raccoon, Washington, PA, USA
1794
1794
Age 39
Robert Douglass - Probate in Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Adams, PA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 328

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Paxton, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 328

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 174; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1794
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1794
    Event Place: Raccoon, Washington, PA, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Burlington County); Probate Place: Burlington, New Jersey
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