20th Generation
117. Capt. Joseph
Hamilton DOUGLAS Gentleman was born in 1674 in Charles Co. Maryland.98 He was the youngest child of
Col Douglas and lived to the very old age for those times of 82 He owned 100
acres of Cool Spring Manor on 7 May 1701 in Prince George County, Maryland.103 He owned 300 acres in Charles
Co. on 22 Apr 1714 in Charles Co. , Maryland.104
This parcel was really two parcels of 200 acres and 100 acres, apparently without
a name. He owned "The Hills" on 8 Jul 1718 in Charles Co. , Maryland.105 inherited from his mother,
Sarah Herbart, in her will. (see Sarah Bonner) He owned "Bowls" Plantation
on 8 Jul 1718 in Charles Co. , Maryland.106
inherited from his mother in her will. He owned "Maidens Point" on 16 Jan 1740
in Charles Co. , Maryland. This plantation was given to son William,
by his father before his death He owned "Douglas Clame" on 6 Sep 1744 in Charles
Co. , Maryland.107 This
plantation was given to John Douglas by his father before he died.
John Douglas 6 Sep 1744, Joseph Douglas of Charles Co., gent.
"For love of son Joseph Douglas now a minor originally "Bowler"
now "Douglas Clame", 114 a lines Thomas Hanes land where I now live,
house, 69 a, negro (@ tracts) , Wit: George Dent & Wm Clary" He signed
a will on 7 Jul 1754 in Charles Co. Maryland.108
Will of Capt. Joseph Douglas
"To son, Joseph Douglass, 25a of land adj. Mr. Bradford and known as
"Smiths Fortune."
To son Joseph 2 young negros, James and Hannah
To dau. Elizabeth Douglas, negros Sue and Jane
To wife Catherine Douglas, negro boy Qquominer, riding chair
Remainder of estate to children, Mary Marshall, Penelope Courts,
William Douglas, John Douglas, Sarah Thompson, Joseph Douglas and
Elizabeth Douglass.
Wife extx
Wit: Nathaniel Harris, Hendley Courts, Mathew Pope. 30 274" He died
on 20 Nov 1756 in Charles Co. Maryland.109
He had his estate probated on 21 Jun 1757 in Charles Co. Maryland.110 He owned "Smith's Fortune" in Charles Co. , Maryland.111 Capt. Joseph Hamilton DOUGLAS
Gentleman and Penelope MORRIS were married about 1704 in Charles county, Maryland.2 Date calculated from birth of the
first child. Penelope MORRIS (daughter of Richard MORRIS
and Penelope THEOBALD) was born on 13 Nov 1684 in Ceder Point, Charles Co. Maryland.112 She died before 17 Dec 1711
in Charles Co. Maryland.113
Capt. Joseph Hamilton DOUGLAS Gentleman and Penelope MORRIS had the following
children:
+140 | i. | Elizabeth
DOUGLAS. | +141 | ii. | Penelope DOUGLAS. | +142 | iii. | William DOUGLAS. | 143 | iv. | John DOUGLAS
was born in 1711 in Charles county, Maryland. He signed a will on
6 Jul 1761 in William & Marry Parish, Maryland.114 He died on 9 Dec 1761 in William & Marry Parish, Maryland.
Will of John Douglas
1761 July 6, Dec 9 1761, Lib. A. D. #5, 83 Charles county records
To sister Sarah Thompson negros
Lands and plantation to be sold by Ex'r and 1/7 part of the proceeds to the ministry
of William and Mary Parish and remaining part to be equally divided among the
poor of the Parish and the remaining part to be equally divided between my brother
Wm. Douglases children ; my brotherJoseph Douglas, sister Elizabeth Douglasand
my neice Charity Courts
My will and desire that if any of mybrother Wm. Douglaseschildren or my brother
Joseph Douglas or my sister Elizaberth Douglas shall die before they come of
ageto claim their tracts, then and in such case, Joseph Thompson to enjoy the
part of them that shall die.
To friend Joseph thompson remainder of estate and be appointed ex'r
Testator signed
Test: Henry and Margaret Thompson and Jane Howard |
Capt. Joseph Hamilton DOUGLAS Gentleman and Sarah HANSON had
the following children:
Capt. Joseph Hamilton DOUGLAS Gentleman
and Catherine MUSGROVE were married about 1745 in Charles county, Maryland.115 "1754 July 7, Nov 23,
1758 Liber A. D. #5, 72
Will of Joseph Douglas, Charles County
Son Joseph Douglas 25acres adjoining Mr. Bradford's nd known as Smith's Fortune,
said Joseph under 21, also 2 negros.
Daughter Elizabeth 2 negros
Wife Catherine use of riding chair
Sons and daughters: Mary Marshall,Penelope Courts, William Douglas, John Douglas,Sarah
Thompson, Joseph Douglas and Elizabeth Douglas
Ex'x wife Catherine
Test Nathanial Harris, Hendley Courts, Elizabeth X Courts, Mathew X Pope
The heirs of Joseph Douglasremitted rents on the following tracts
Stump Dale, Harris, Brants Discovery, Free Booty, Promice
Seven children proven in this will
Catherine MUSGROVE (daughter of Charles MUSGROVE
and Katherine PHILPOTT) had her estate probated on 7 Jun 1768 in Charles Co.
, Maryland.116 She died
about 1768 in Charles county, Maryland. Capt. Joseph Hamilton DOUGLAS
Gentleman and Catherine MUSGROVE had the following children:
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