Tabitha Douglas

Biography

Tabitha was born about 1707 in Accomack Co, Virginia and died there Before 1 Apr 1761. She was the daughter of John Hill Drummond 1680–1728 and Sabra Esther Robins 1684–1759.

Tabitha married Col. George Douglas 1693–1758 on Abt. 1725 in Accomack, Virginia Colony.

Col. George Douglas, of "Douglas Hall," Accomack County, was a Scotchman of gentle birth, and of exceptional character and attainments.

Their children include:

1. James Douglas 1726–1760.
2. Elizabeth Douglas 1740-1792 ╚═ Skinner Wallop, III (Age < 79 years) m. Abt 1760
3. Ann Douglas 1732–1760.
4. Tabitha Douglas 1732–1777. ╚═ Tully Robinson (158) Wise, I (Age < 53 years) m. Abt 1754
5. Margaret Douglas 1736–1808 ╚═ Col. John (157) Wise, (IV) (Age 45 years) m. Abt 1755; ╚═ Ayres (235) Gillett (Age 49 years) m. Aft 11 Jan 1771
6. Ann Douglas 1740–1808.
7. Agnes Douglas 1743–1771. ╚═ James Rule (Age < 48 years) m. Abt 1760
8. Walter Douglas 1743–1760. (1)

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General Notes

Will - Fathers

• She was shown as my daughter Tabitha in the will of Hill Drummond, wife Sabra.

Will - Husbands

• She was shown as only my wife in the will of George Douglas, but named as the widow Tabitha Douglas at probate.

Will - Sons

• She was shown as my honored mother in the will of Walter Douglas, who named a dec'd sister Ann Douglas & 4 other sisters, but not by name.

Will - husband

• 31 Jan 1758, Accomack, Virginia, Will of George Douglas. It was on this date that his will was probated. Tabitha Douglas, widow of the testator, & George Holden qualified. Col. George Douglas was undoubtedly the leading lawyer of Accomack in his day. He was King's Counsel, and a burgess for thirty-two years. He died in 1758. Some of his law books were inherited by Maj. John Wise V., his grandson, and were handed down to the late John Sergeant Wise, including a set of English Reports, a Natura Brevium of the first edition, and a "Coke on Littleton," printed in 1629.

Died

• It was on this date that administration on the estate of Tabitha Douglas was granted to James Rule with John Coleburn securities.

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References

1. Tabitha Drummond, FamilySearch.org. [1]
2. WikiTree contributors, "Tabitha (Drummond) Douglas (1706-1774)," WikiTree: The Free Family Tree, (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Drummond-825 : accessed 16 February 2024).
3. Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Feb 16 2021, 6:50:15 UTC
4. https://espl-genealogy.org/getperson.php?personID=I24561&tree=1 cites
   1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 84 (will of Hill Drummond, wife Sabra), 570.
   2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 190 (will of George Douglas, wife Tabitha), 570.
   3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 201 (will of Walter Douglas, dec'd sister Ann Douglas), 570.
   4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 172 (adm of Tabitha Douglas to James Rule), 570.
   5. [S819] Lewis, Mark - Research Files @ ESPL, (Accomac, VA: Eastern Shore Public Library), 819.
   6. [S19] Jennings Cropper Wise, VA Hist Society, Wise, J.C - Col. John Wise Ancestors & Descendants, (Bell Book, & Stationary Co, Richmond, VA, 1918), p. 80, 19.