Historical records matching Col. Edward Douglass, Sr.
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About Col. Edward Douglass, Sr.
Colonel Edward Douglass, Sr.
A Patriot of the American Revolution for NORTH CAROLINA. DAR Ancestor #: A033694
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10696483/edward_douglass
The DOUGLASS family has been prominent in Sumner County since 1785, when Colonel Edward Douglass, with all his children, settled on Station Camp Creek a few miles north from Gallatin. He was born in Farquier County, Virginia; married about 1740, Sarah George. He was a commissioned officer in the War of Independence, and a man of education, and a lawyer, though he had never practiced law. He, when called upon, gave legal advice to his friends, and neighbors without fee or reward, always counseling them not to go into the courts. He was one of the first magistrates of Sumner County, and was active in all public affairs. His home was near Salem Camp Group, on lands still in possession of his descendants.
Son of JAMES DOUGLASS & unkn
Note: some records reflect that Edward was born in Crampian Hills, Scotland
Married: 1740, SARAH ELIZABETH GEORGE, Culpepper Parish, Fauquier County, Virginia, Colonial America
Nine children:
1. John DOUGLASS, 1741 – 1776
2. William DOUGLASS, 1742 – 1814
3. Edward DOUGLASS, Jr., 1745 – 1825
4. Elmore DOUGLASS, 1753 – 1819
5. Elizabeth DOUGLASS, 1754 – 1792
6. Ezekiel DOUGLASS, 1755 – 1825
7. Sarah "Sally" DOUGLASS, 1759 – 1829
8. James DOUGLASS, 1762 – 1851
9. Reuben DOUGLASS, 1763 – 1832
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Note: Sumner County was formed in 1786 from Davidson County and is the second-oldest county in Middle Tennessee. Gallatin, created in 1804, is the county seat.
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By an act of the North Carolina legislature, Sumner County was established in 1786, named for General Jethro Sumner, a brave officer in the War of the Revolution. It is said the first court held in Sumner County was in the barnyard of this Fort, home of Col. Edward Douglass of the War of the Revolution. Col. Douglass was a prominent figure in the affairs of the early settlement. He came from Scotland to Farquhar Co., Virginia. In 1740, he married Sarah Gorge (George). He gained great renown as an Indian fighter. From himself and his sons are descended a long line of honored citizens of Sumner County. Two of his sons, James and Edward, having participated in the writing of the Constitution of Tennessee.
Source: EARLY HISTORY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE by Edward Albright, 1909
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In the name of God Amen: I Edward Douglass being in perfect mind and memory do make this my last will & testament. First, I bequeath my soul to God, my body to the dust. Second. My will and desire is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid. 3rdly My will and desire is that the whole of my estate both real and personal should be left to my beloved wife Sarah during her life and at her death to be willed and disposed of as she may think proper. Fourth My will and desire is that two my sons Edward & Reuben should be Executors of this my last will and testament given under my hand and seal 28th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.
Edward Douglass Seal
The word 28th day of February interlined before signed witness, John Dawson. Recorded & examined Oct. 6th 1795.
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from: The Douglass Family written by Jay Guy Cisco http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsumner/cisco11.htm
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Col. Edward Douglass, Sr.'s Timeline
| 1713 |
October 3, 1713
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Stafford County, Virginia, Colonial America
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| 1733 |
1733
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Virginia or Chowan County, NC, United States
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1741
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VA
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July 31, 1742
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VA, United States
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1745
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Culpeper County, Virginia, Colonial America
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| 1753 |
January 16, 1753
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Fauquier County, Virginia, British Colonial America
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August 1754
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Culpeper County, Province of Virginia
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1755
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Virginia, United States
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| 1759 |
March 20, 1759
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Province of Virginia
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