Captain Joseph Douglas

• General Notes
  • 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:
    
    +144
    
    i.
    Sarah DOUGLAS.
    
    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:
    
    +145
    
    i.
    Capt. Joseph Hamiliton DOUGLAS Jr..
    
    +146
    
    ii.
    Elizabeth DOUGLAS.