Sampson Douglass
1813 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Sampson Douglass was born in 1813 (son of Capt David D. Douglass and Jean (Jane) Buchannan); and died.
2. Capt David D. Douglass was born on 7 Oct 1754 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA (son of William Douglass and Elizabeth Matthews); died in 1839 in Peru, IN, USA; was buried in Aug 1839 in Logansport, IN Gov. Marker, USA. Notes:
David Douglass was in the Revolutionary War. He Married Jean Buchanan and had seven children. from a letter by Lester J. Pursell, 212 Lewfield Circle, Winter Park, FL 32792
2. David was an Ensign in 2nd. Co., 8th Btn. York Co. Militia. under Capt. Thomas Manery 6-17-1779, served to close of Revolutionary War in the battles of Brandywine, Kingston & Yorktown. Mar. first Jean Buchanan. letter from Elizabeth H. Ruppert dated Sep. 24, 1957.
3. The family information of brothers and sisters was taken from "Miami Co., Indiana History p. 664"
4. Information from Cass County Records: page 47 David Douglass M.#1 - Jean Buchanan, M.#2 - Elizabeth "Flora" Reay ch: Elizabeth, William I, David I, Robert, James, John,and Jesse. M.#2 - Jane, Joseph, Nancy, Rachel, Sampson, William II, Amy, Rebecca, David II.David married Jean (Jane) Buchannan on 18 Aug 1785 in York Co., PA. USA. Jean was born in 1778 in Lower Chanceford Twp.; died in 1805 in York County, PA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Jean (Jane) Buchannan was born in 1778 in Lower Chanceford Twp.; died in 1805 in York County, PA, USA. Children:
- 1. Sampson Douglass was born in 1813; and died.
Generation: 3
4. William Douglass was born in 1725 in Scotland (son of William Douglass and Martha); died on 20 Apr 1797 in Chanceford Twp., York, PA, USA. Notes:
William Douglass' Will mentions to his son-in-laws William Long, James Cunnungham, James Long, Robert Buckhannan and William Adams. Will 21st day of January, 1795. David; William; John; five daughters' husbands above. And James.
1. From a letter from Mrs. Elizabeth H. Ruppert,6801 White House Rd., Wash., DC. Dated Sep. 24, 1957. William Douglass, b. 1725, Scotland, d. 4-20-1797, Will probated 6-10-1797.
2. He went to N. Ireland. Clan Douglas has info that he came from there.
3. Came to America as a youth about 1740 ( supposedly to Chester County PA.) mar. in York to Elizabeth Matthews and they had ten children. Info. from a letter dated Aug. 8, 1986 by Lester J. Pursell, 212 Lewfield Circle, Winter Park, FL 32792.
4. 1762 Tax list Chanceford Twp. rate L40, tax L0.6
5. 1783 tax list 300 acres, 3 horses, 10 people L200
William Douglass, assessor, Chanceford Twp., 1769; constable, Chanceford Twp., 1758; supervisor, Chanceford Twp., 1767. York County CommisionerWilliam married Elizabeth Matthews on 21 Jun 1753 in Christ Luthern Church, York, PA, USA. Elizabeth was born about 1733; died on 11 Sep 1827 in Chanceford Twp., York, PA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Elizabeth Matthews was born about 1733; died on 11 Sep 1827 in Chanceford Twp., York, PA, USA. Notes:
Died aged 94
Children:
- 2. Capt David D. Douglass was born on 7 Oct 1754 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died in 1839 in Peru, IN, USA; was buried in Aug 1839 in Logansport, IN Gov. Marker, USA.
- Mary Douglass was born on 5 Aug 1756 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died in 1761.
- Rachel Douglass was born on 10 Jun 1758 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died on 4 Oct 1844; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cm. Miami Co., OH.
- Martha Douglass was born on 11 Feb 1760 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died in 1837.
- Elizabeth Douglass was born on 15 Jan 1762 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died in 1840.
- William Douglass was born on 4 Dec 1763 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died on 24 Jan 1850 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; was buried in Downies Cmt., Chancefortd Twp., York Co., PA , USA.
- John A. Douglass was born on 1 Jun 1767 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died on 23 Jun 1800 in York Co., PA , USA.
- James Douglass was born on 8 Oct 1769 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA , USA; died on 21 Aug 1835 in Sabina Cmt., Clinton Co., OH , USA.
- Mary Douglass was born on 29 Apr 1772 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA.; and died.
- Rebecca Douglass was born on 2 May 1774 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA.; and died.
Generation: 4
8. William Douglass was born about 1700 in Scotland (son of Archibald Douglass); died before 1740 in Northern Ireland. William + Martha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Martha Children:
- 4. William Douglass was born in 1725 in Scotland; died on 20 Apr 1797 in Chanceford Twp., York, PA, USA.