Some Wiregrass Ancestors and More


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Andrew Dobson

      Sex: M

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1. *Jerushia Mathis
       Marriage: 26 Nov 1856 3
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John Dolson

      Sex: M

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1. *Susan Van Duzer
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Barzilla Douglas

      Sex: M

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     Birth Date: 1824
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         Father: Eaton Douglas
         Mother: Mariah Branch

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1. *Dicy Bennett
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                1. Sarah Douglas
                2. Martha Douglas
                3. Levin Douglas
                4. Peyton Douglas
                5. Wiley Douglas

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1850 Census, Clinch Co., GA
897 DOUGLASS, Barzillai M 26 GA Farmer
Dicey F 26 GA
Sarah F 10 GA
Martha F 8 GA
Levin M 6 GA
Peyton M 3 GA
Wiley M 3/12 GA

picture Eaton Douglas

      Sex: M

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     Birth Date: 1800 - Burke Co., GA 4
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          Death: Abt 1868 - Clinch County, GA ( about age 68) 4
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         Father: John Douglas 4
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Spouses and Children
1. *Mariah Branch
       Marriage: Appling County, GA 4
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       Children:
                1. Barzilla Douglas
                2. Elizabeth Douglas

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DOUGLAS, EATON.
1800-1868
CLINCH

Eaton Douglas was born in Burke in 1800, son of John Douglas. He came as a young man to Tattnall County, thence to Appling County where he married Maria Branch, born 1805 in this state, daughter of William Branch, R, S. Born to them were:

1. Barzillab. 1824, m. Dicy Bennett, dau. of John (Vol. I). Moved to Florida.
2. Henryb. 1826, m. Cinderella Lee, dau. of James (Vol. 11)
3. Johnb. 1828, m. Ist. Raebel -; 2nd. Hannah Tomlinson, May 15, 1873. Later moved to Fla.
4. Elizabethb. 1827, m. Ambrose G. Harnage.
5. Hannahb. 1830, m. James Monroe Lee.
6. Warrenb. 1831, m. Martha Nettles, dau. of Martin.
7. Thaddeusb. 1833, m. Margaret Courson, dau. of Thomas.
8. Phoebeb. 1836, m. Duncan Courson, son of Thomas.
9. Millenderb. 1839, m. Sarah Courson, dau. of Thomas.
10. Eaton, Jr.b. 1844, m. Emily

Mr. Douglas moved from Appling to Lowndes County about 1837 and located in the present Stockton district of Lanier County. His home was on the lot of land whereon James L. Lovejoy later lived north of Stockton, The family was cut out of Lowndes into Clinch in 1850. Mr. Douglas was living there when he died about 1868. His death occurred on Suwannoochee Creek in Clinch County, apparently while looking after his livestock. His widow soon afterwards went to Appling County to live with some of her children there, and died about 1875.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas were members of Union Primitive Baptist Church, he being baptized into its membership Sept. 9, 1848. He was expelled at his own request Sept. 11, 1863. His wife was received into the church on a "confession of faith", Oct. 7, 1848, she having formerly been a member of a Missionary Baptist Church. She was dismissed by letter Nov. 12, 1864.

Eaton Douglas served as 2nd Lieutenant under Capt. John J. Johnson in the Indian War, Sept. 22nd to Oct. 18, 1840. He also served other enlistments in that war.

Census Refs: 1830, Appling; 1840, Lowndes; 1850, 1860, Clinch.

picture Elizabeth Douglas

      Sex: F

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         Father: Eaton Douglas
         Mother: Mariah Branch

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1. *Ambrose G. Harnage
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John Douglas

      Sex: M

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       Children:
                1. Eaton Douglas


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Levin Douglas

      Sex: M

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     Birth Date: 1844 - Georgia 415
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         Father: Barzilla Douglas
         Mother: Dicy Bennett


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Martha Douglas

      Sex: F

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     Birth Date: 1842 - Georgia 415
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         Father: Barzilla Douglas
         Mother: Dicy Bennett


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Mary A. Douglas

      Sex: F

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1. *William A. Barber
       Marriage: 25 Dec 1877 50
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Peyton Douglas

      Sex: M

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     Birth Date: 1847 - Georgia 415
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         Father: Barzilla Douglas
         Mother: Dicy Bennett


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