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Personal data William Douglass 

• He was born on January 1, 1708 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA.Source 1
• He died on November 13, 1787 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA, he was 79 years old.Source 1
• He is buried in Ancient Cemetery, New London, New London Co, CT.Source 1
• A child of Richard Douglass and Margaret Abell
• This information was last updated on February 18, 2012.

Household of William Douglass

He is married to Sarah Denison.

They got married.

Child(ren):

1. William Douglass  1731-1805 
2. Elizabeth Douglass  1733-????
3. Margaret Douglass  1735-????
4. Jonathan Douglass  1737-????
5. George Hue Douglass  1737-????
6. Abiah Douglass  1741-1816
7. Lucy Douglass  1743-????
8. Sarah Douglass  1745-????
9. Eunice Douglass  1748-????
10. Richard Douglass  1750-????
11. Lydia Douglass  1752-1811 

Notes about William Douglass

A collection of family records: with biographical sketches bearing the name Douglas
Charles Henry James Douglas
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Dea. WILLIAM4 DOUGLAS {Richard3, William2, William1), born in New London, Conn., Jan. 1, 1708. He married, March 4, 1730-1, Sarah4, daughter of George3 Denison,* of New London. He was constable in 1765, and a man of considerable importance in the town in his day. He was a deacon in the New London church. He died Nov. 12, 1787. His widow died May 12, 1797, aged 87 years. Children, born in New London:
90. i. William5, b. Feb. 7, 1731-2; m. Mary Lucas.
ii. Elizabeth5, b. Nov. 26, 1733; m. John Chapman; rem. to Chautauqua co., N. Y.
iii. Margaret5, b. Oct. 4, 1735; m. Dec, 1753, John Broddick.
97. iv. Jonathan5, b. July 4, 1737; m. Anna Colfax.
98. v. Geo Hue5, b. July 16, 1739; m. Elizabeth Lucas,
vi. Abiah5, b. Jan. 5, 1741-2; unm.; d. Oct. 1, 1816.
99. vii. Lucy5, b. Nov. 27, 1743; m. Daniel Starr.
viii. Sahah5, b. Feb. 7, 1745; m. Daniel Latimer; set. Waterford; had several children.
ix. Eunice5, b. 1748; d. unm.
100.x. Richard5, b. 1750; m. 1st, Abigail Starr, 2d, Mrs. Lucy (Way) Palmes.
xi. Lydia5, b. 1752; m. Daniel Douglas, [45].

* George Denison, son of John, of Stoninglon, and grandson of Capt. George, graduated from Harvard College in 1693, and settled as an attorney in New London. He had two sous and six daughters; the latter of whom were considered the flower of the young society of the place.Caulkins.

New England families, genealogical and memorial: Vol 2
William Richard Cutter
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(IV) Deacon William (3) Douglass, son of Captain Richard Douglass, was born in New London, January 1, 1708, and died November 12, 1787. He served as corrstable in 1765. and was a prominent man in town affairs. He was a deacon in the New London church. He married, March 4. 1730-31, Sarah, daughter of George Denison, of New London. George Denison was son of John Denison, of Stonington. Connecticut, and grandson of Captain George Denison; he was graduated from Harvard College in 1693, and was an attorney in New London; he "had two sons and six daughters; the latter of whom were considered the flower of the young society of the place." Mrs. Sarah (Denison) Douglass died May 12, 1797, aged eightyseven years.
Children, born in New London:
William, mentioned below;
Elizabeth, November 26, 1733;
Margaret, October 4, 1735;
Jonathan, July 4, 1737;
George, July 16, 1739;
Abiah, January 5, 1741-42;
Lucy, November 27, 1743;
Sarah, February 7, 1745;
Eunice, 1748, died unmarried;
Richard, 1750;
Lydia, 1752.

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