Elizabeth Douglas1

Female, #6140, (circa 1764 - 1829)

ParentJohn Douglas1 (say 1734 - )
Elizabeth Douglas|b. circa 1764\nd. 1829|p6140.htm|John Douglas|b. say 1734|p51388.htm||||||||||||||||

Birth*circa 1764 Elizabeth was born circa 1764. 
 She was the daughter of John Douglas.1 
Married Namesay 1785 As of say 1785, her married name was Mason. 
Marriage*say 1785 She married George Mason say 1785. 
Marriage*circa 1785 She married an unknown person circa 1785. 
Will*3 Sep 1822 She made a will at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 3 Sep 1822.
     I, Elizabeth Mason, being of sound and disposing mind and memory but weak in body. I desire that my estate both real and personal consisting one negro girl, horses, cattle, hogs, wagen, tools, household and kitchen furniture be sold after my decease and from the proceeds all my just debts to be paid and the remainder to be divided as follows. To my daughter Celia one sixth part to her and her heirs forever. To my son Benjamin one sixth part forever. To my daughter Nancy one sixth part forever. To my daughter Sasanna one sixth part forever. To my daughter Elizabeth one sixth part forever. To Benjamin Culpepper and my daughter Mary's children one sixth part forever. To Asa Jonekins $3.00 to be paid out of whole sum before the division. I appoint my friend Hugh Neal and Theophelus Hill as executors. Witnesses: Daniel Mobley, Mathus Bishop, John W. Bottor Proved 20 June 1829. Hugh Neal executor..2 
Death*1829 She died at Edgefield District, South Carolina, in 1829. 
Biography* Belinda Smith wrote Warren Culpepper on 15 Nov 2004:
     "I am currently working on the Doulgas family history. Elizabeth Mason was daughter of John Douglas (this was established per his Will, deed gifts he gave her, and also her death announcement). I'm looking for something to prove that George Mason was her husband. I note that she and George witnessed several documents together, and that George Mason along with some of Elizabeth's brother-in-laws also witnessed documents together. Also, the Daniel Mobley that witness the will of Elizabeth Mason was her nephew (son of Rachel Ann & Cheeves). If George Mason is husband of Elizabeth - he is a legend himself and there is a writeup in the history of Edgefield on this man. I'm sharing this information with you in hopes that if you come across anything to document that George was husband that you would not mind sharing it with me."

Gary Young added on 26 Jul 2005:
     "I am a Mason researcher, but I have been interested in a George Mason of Prince William and Loudon counties in Virginia who migrated to SC settling in the Saluda River area that became Edgefield County. It is my opinion that George Mason did marry Elizabeth Douglas and I believe there is some deed of gift from John Douglass to his Mason grandchildren. My impression is that George had several daughters, but only one son named Benjamin Mason."
(Names referenced above: Elizabeth Douglas Elizabeth Douglas).1,3 

Family

George Mason (say 1761 - before 1822)
Marriage*say 1785 She married George Mason say 1785. 
Child

Last Edited 26 Jul 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail from Belinda Smith, e-mail address to Warren Culpepper, Nov 2004.
  2. James E. and Vivian Wooley, Edgefield County, South Carolina Wills, 1787-1836, Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1991.
    Page 198. Cites Book C, page 292, 3 Sep 1822.
  3. E-mail from Gary Young, e-mail address, Centreville, MD to Warren Culpepper, Jul 2005.