Daughter of JOHN GEORGE, Sr. & MARY MILLICENT JORDAN
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.
Married: 1740, EDWARD DOUGLASS, Sr., Culpepper Parish, Fauquier Co., Colony of 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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In the name of God Amen: I Sarah Douglass being in a low state of health, but sound in mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. First, I bequeath my soul to God, my body to the dust from whence it came. Second, that all my just debts and funeral expenses should be paid. Thirdly My will and desire is that my granddaughter Betsy Blackmore daughter of Thomas and Sarah Blackmore, shall have one feather bed and furniture. Also one cow and calf which her father now has in possession. Fourth My will and desire is that my grandson James Blackmore son of the aforesaid Thomas and Sarah Blackmore should have my young horse. Fifth My will and desire is that the whole residue of my estate let me by my Husband Edward Douglass now dec'd as per will made by him before his deceast be given to my Grandson Wyllis Douglass son of Reuben Douglass. Lastly I do hereby appoint Reuben Douglass Executor of this my last will and testament – given under my hand this 3rd day of January 1797.
Sarah Douglass Seal
Witness present, Edward Douglass, Wilson Cage, James Cage.
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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.
Married: 1740, EDWARD DOUGLASS, Sr., Culpepper Parish, Fauquier Co., Colony of 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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In the name of God Amen: I Sarah Douglass being in a low state of health, but sound in mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. First, I bequeath my soul to God, my body to the dust from whence it came. Second, that all my just debts and funeral expenses should be paid. Thirdly My will and desire is that my granddaughter Betsy Blackmore daughter of Thomas and Sarah Blackmore, shall have one feather bed and furniture. Also one cow and calf which her father now has in possession. Fourth My will and desire is that my grandson James Blackmore son of the aforesaid Thomas and Sarah Blackmore should have my young horse. Fifth My will and desire is that the whole residue of my estate let me by my Husband Edward Douglass now dec'd as per will made by him before his deceast be given to my Grandson Wyllis Douglass son of Reuben Douglass. Lastly I do hereby appoint Reuben Douglass Executor of this my last will and testament – given under my hand this 3rd day of January 1797.
Sarah Douglass Seal
Witness present, Edward Douglass, Wilson Cage, James Cage.
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Daughter of JOHN GEORGE, Sr. & MARY MILLICENT JORDAN
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.
Married: 1740, EDWARD DOUGLASS, Sr., Culpepper Parish, Fauquier Co., Colony of 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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In the name of God Amen: I Sarah Douglass being in a low state of health, but sound in mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. First, I bequeath my soul to God, my body to the dust from whence it came. Second, that all my just debts and funeral expenses should be paid. Thirdly My will and desire is that my granddaughter Betsy Blackmore daughter of Thomas and Sarah Blackmore, shall have one feather bed and furniture. Also one cow and calf which her father now has in possession. Fourth My will and desire is that my grandson James Blackmore son of the aforesaid Thomas and Sarah Blackmore should have my young horse. Fifth My will and desire is that the whole residue of my estate let me by my Husband Edward Douglass now dec'd as per will made by him before his deceast be given to my Grandson Wyllis Douglass son of Reuben Douglass. Lastly I do hereby appoint Reuben Douglass Executor of this my last will and testament – given under my hand this 3rd day of January 1797.
Sarah Douglass Seal
Witness present, Edward Douglass, Wilson Cage, James Cage.
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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.
Married: 1740, EDWARD DOUGLASS, Sr., Culpepper Parish, Fauquier Co., Colony of 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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In the name of God Amen: I Sarah Douglass being in a low state of health, but sound in mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. First, I bequeath my soul to God, my body to the dust from whence it came. Second, that all my just debts and funeral expenses should be paid. Thirdly My will and desire is that my granddaughter Betsy Blackmore daughter of Thomas and Sarah Blackmore, shall have one feather bed and furniture. Also one cow and calf which her father now has in possession. Fourth My will and desire is that my grandson James Blackmore son of the aforesaid Thomas and Sarah Blackmore should have my young horse. Fifth My will and desire is that the whole residue of my estate let me by my Husband Edward Douglass now dec'd as per will made by him before his deceast be given to my Grandson Wyllis Douglass son of Reuben Douglass. Lastly I do hereby appoint Reuben Douglass Executor of this my last will and testament – given under my hand this 3rd day of January 1797.
Sarah Douglass Seal
Witness present, Edward Douglass, Wilson Cage, James Cage.
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Gravesite Details
Tennessee Records: Tombstone Inscriptions and Manuscripts (1933)
