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William L Douglas 1896–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1896

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 2 Mar 1974

Death Location: Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Joseph Dugless

Mother: Matilda Douglas

Spouse(s): Hazel Douglas

Children(s): Lillian Douglas, Kathleen Douglas, Rachael Douglas

In 1896, William L Douglas entered the world in Illinois, born to Joseph C Dugless And Matilda E Douglas. In 1900, William L Douglas resided in Washington, Massac, Illinois, USA. William L Douglas married Hazel V Douglas, and had children including Idella Mae Dauglas, Kathleen D Douglas, Lillian Lorraine Douglas, Rachael V Douglas. William L Douglas passed away in 1974 in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, William L Douglas entered the world in Illinois, born to Joseph C Dugless And Matilda E Douglas.
  • In 1900, William L Douglas resided in Washington, Massac, Illinois, USA.
  • William L Douglas married Hazel V Douglas, and had children including Idella Mae Dauglas, Kathleen D Douglas, Lillian Lorraine Douglas, Rachael V Douglas.
  • William L Douglas passed away in 1974 in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Dugless
1870–1947
Birth Location: Illinois
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Matilda Douglas
1871–1938
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Hazel Douglas
1901–1972
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Lillian Douglas
1923–1986
Birth Location: Marion Willi, Illinois
LD
Kathleen Douglas
1923–
Birth Location: Illinois
KD
Rachael Douglas
1921–1999
Birth Location: Illinois
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William Douglas's Ancestors

Self
William Douglas
1896–1974
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Joseph C. Dugless
1870–1947
Illinois
Matilda (E) Douglas
1871–1938
Illinois
Grandparents
Andrew (J) Douglas
1844–1912
Massac, Illinois, United States
Elizabeth (J.) Dugless
1845–1920
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Douglas
1808–1880
Margaret Douglas
1820–1852
Andrew 3h
1811–1894
Margaret Bain
1823–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Douglas
1776–1839
Catherine McKENZIE
1792–1896
James 1A
1782–1862
Rosannah h
1791–1840
James 1A
1782–1862
Rosannah h
1791–1840
John Bain
1796–1850
Margaret (Bain)
1792–1850

William Douglas's Descendants

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William (L) Douglas (abt 1896–2 Mar 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

William Douglas's Timeline

10 Records

1895
12 Aug 1895
Birth of William L Douglas in Massac County, Illinois, USA
Massac County, Illinois, USA
1896
abt 1896
Birth of William L Douglas in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 4
William L Douglas resided here in Washington, Massac, Illinois, USA
Washington, Massac, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William L Douglas resided here in Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA
Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
William L Douglas resided here in West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William L Douglas resided here in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
1933
1933
Age 37
William L Douglas resided here in Alton, Illinois, USA
Alton, Illinois, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
William L Douglas resided here in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
William L Douglas resided here in Alton, Illinois, USA
Alton, Illinois, USA
1974
2 Mar 1974
Age 78
Death of William L Douglas in Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA
Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1895
    Event Place: Massac County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00848; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 60-19
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 327-07-0829; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 168
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0013
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Massac; Roll: 1614404
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Massac, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0053
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brushy, Saline, Illinois; Roll: T624_324; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1374337
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1896
    Event Place: Illinois

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Massac, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Massac, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brushy, Saline, Illinois; Roll: T624_324; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1374337

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 168

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00848; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 60-19

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00848; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 60-19

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massac, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Massac; Roll: 1614404

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1974
    Event Place: Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 327-07-0829; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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