Son of Frederick Douglas (born about 1760).

Alexander Douglas: Born circa 1797 in Montgomery County, Georgia. Middle name purported to be "William." A son of Frederick Douglas. Brother of Wright B. Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Frederick Douglas (2), Young Douglas, John Douglas (4), Eaton Douglas (2), Shadrick Douglas (1), and Jestern Douglas (1). Family lore holds that on his way to present-day Bacon County, Alexander had to cross a river (likely the Altamaha) with an ox, a cart, and a single iron skillet in order to reach his destination. Married Dicy Branch/Sellers (ca. 1810 - 1887) -- reportedly under an oak tree near Waresboro, Georgia. Dicy was born in Appling County, purportedly out of wedlock, to Mary Branch and Ezekiel Sellers. She appears on some records as "Watson" as she was reared by James and Catherine Watson of Appling County. Legend holds that early in the couple's marriage, they resided in a one-room cabin with a dirt floor. Alexander's fortunes would later improve with large property holdings and numerous framed structures on his property. He appeared in the 1830 Appling County census (in the 30-40 age category) residing near Eaton Douglas (2), James Taylor, John Taylor, Henry Taylor, James Yates, and Wilson Tanner. Apparently Alexander and/or his wife, Dicy, spent a short time in South Carolina in 1834 as his son, William B. Douglas, was born there (according to the death certificate of William B.'s son, James A. Douglas). Also appeared in the 1840 (40-49 age category) and 1850 (age 53) Appling County censuses. Residing next door to Shadrick Douglas (1) in 1850. Interestingly, Mary Bowen (65 years old) appeared in Alexander's household in 1850. As census ages and dates are often incorrect and somewhat fluid, this is most likely the same Mary Bowen (or certainly a close relative) who was married to John Douglas (4)—thereby demonstrating the sibling relationship between Alexander and this John Douglas. Father of Frederick "Fred" (3/16/1829 - 2/14/1912), James (1831 -7/3/1863), Frances (2) (1832 - 1913), William B. (2) (1834 - 7/17/1862), Dicy (1837 - 1916), Alexander Barzilla (1838 - 1900), America (1842 - 1915), Dillard (1844 - 1862), Penelope (1845 - 1898), Staten “Bunk” (1848 - 1926), Catherine (1849 - 1920), Simon Quarterman (1852 - 1910), and Henry (1857 - 1929). By 1850, Alexander had amassed vast property and livestock holdings. He also leased out property to his brother, Shadrick Douglas, for purposes of raising livestock. According to an 1850 Appling County Agricultural Schedule, Alexander held 4,190 acres of land, 4 horses, 60 cows, 2 oxen, 74 head of other cattle, 19 sheep, and 150 swine. Appeared in an 1860 Appling County Slave Schedule which states that Alexander held 14 slaves and 2 slave houses in addition to his own home. Nearing death, composed and filed his last will and testament in the court of Appling County on 6/15/1870. Died 11/13/1870. Buried in Douglas Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Alma, Bacon County, Georgia. Of note, Alexander's brother, Eaton Douglas (2), named one of his sons Barzilla (b. 1824), and Alexander named one of his sons Alexander Barzilla (b. 1838)--certainly an uncommon name by any measure. Furthermore, Alexander married Dicy Branch and Eaton Douglas (2) married Maria Branch. Additionally, the migratory trajectories of Eaton and Alexander Douglas (3) are complementary. Dicy Branch Douglas appeared in the 1880 Coffee County, Georgia, census (age 68). She would die on 10/11/1887.