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George Archibald “G A” Douglass

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Birth	:	30 Oct 1837 Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	27 Apr 1904 Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Upper Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.2042007, -82.3917007
Description	:	Confederate States Of America Veteran. The Abbeville Press and Banner (Abbeville, SC) Wednesday, May 4, 1904 George Archibald Douglass was born near the town of Abbeville, October 31, 1837 and died at his home in this city, April 27, 1904. (Known as "Archie") Suffering for months, he died after long years of honorable and ceaseless toil and anxiety. He fell asleep as one who was weary, and who was ready for the rest which awaits the true and the faithful. In early manhood, he graduated from the South Carolina College, and for several years after graduation, he taught school in Abbeville. ... Read More	Confederate States Of America Veteran. The Abbeville Press and Banner (Abbeville, SC) Wednesday, May 4, 1904 George Archibald Douglass was born near the town of Abbeville, October 31, 1837 and died at his home in this city, April 27, 1904. (Known as "Archie") Suffering for months, he died after long years of honorable and ceaseless toil and anxiety. He fell asleep as one who was weary, and who was ready for the rest which awaits the true and the faithful. In early manhood, he graduated from the South Carolina College, and for several years after graduation, he taught school in Abbeville. At the breaking out of the war, he volunteered with the "Minute Men" under command of Capt James M Perrin. After serving for several months on Sullivan's Island, the company was disbanded. On his return from Sullivan's Island, Mr Douglass assisted Capt Leroy J Johnson is raising a cavalry company, which became part of Black's Regiment. Mr Douglass remained in the service until the surrender at Appomattox. While on furlough in 1863, he married Miss Elizabeth Wilson, sister of Harvey Wilson. Surviving sons: George C Douglass, now in the Philippine Islands Wade H Douglass and Harvey A Douglass Surviving daughters: Mrs Susie Evans, wife of John T Evans of this county Mrs Estelle Hutto, wife of J F Hutto of Livingston, SC and Miss Mary L Douglass (living with her sister Mrs Hutto in Livingston) The second marriage of Mr Douglass was with Miss Margaret E Lyon, daughter of Capt John Lyon who lived on the Savannah side of the County. She survives. In 1872, Mr Douglass formed a partnership with Jacob Miller, and ever since then he has been in the general mercantile business. The Abbeville Press And Banner (Abbeville, SC) Wednesday, May 4, 1904 Mr G A Douglass, a well-known and most highly esteemed citizen died at his home in this city last Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 1904 in his 67th year. The deceased had been in declining health for some time, when finally his mission on earth was ended and he entered upon a new life beyond the grave. Mr Douglass lived in this community his whole life and his record is known to this people. He was a man of high integrity - honest in the sight of God and man. He was a man of the fine intellect, a successful merchant for many years, was in this line of business at the time of his death. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Index-Journal (Greenwood, South Carolina) · Sat, Mar 2, 1946 Son of Matilda Dilworth Lomax and Thomas Jefferson Douglass Born 30 Oct 1837. He served in the Confederate Army. He married 1st Elizabeth C Wilson on Sept 23, 1867. She was born Feb 12, 1843 and died May 2, 1933. They had 8 children. After the death of his first wife, George Archibald Douglass married 2nd, Maggie E Lyon 1) Susan “Sudie” Lucy Douglass Evans (1866-1950) 87171334 2) Mary Louisa Douglass Evans (1869-1947) 87171374 3) Thomas Douglass (1869-1869) 85086010 4) Estelle “Stella” Douglass Hutto (1872-1907) 87239074 5) George Caldwell Douglass (1872-1953) 167879399 6) Wade Hampton Douglass (1876-1904 85086042 7) Essie Dilworth Douglass (1878-1902) 85086031 8) Harvey Archibald Douglass (1880-1905) 85085948

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George Archibald “G A” Douglass's memorial is located at: Upper Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA.
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George Archibald “G A” Douglass death on 27 Apr 1904 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.2042007
Longitude: -82.3917007

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Jefferson Douglass

(1808 - 1871)

Matilda Dilworth “Maltidy” Lomax Douglass

(1813 - 1847)

Spouse

Margaret E “Maggie” Lyon Douglass

(1837 - 1912)

Elizabeth C “Lizzie” Wilson Douglass

(1843 - 1883)

Siblings

Elizabeth Ann Douglass

(1833 - 1848)

Thomas Dilworth Douglass

(1839 - 1863)

Cynthia Rebecca “Synthee” Douglass

(1844 - 1844)

Celestra Ann Matilda Douglass

(1851 - 1863)

Mary Essie Douglass

(1853 - 1884)

Elizabeth Douglass

(1859 - 1863)

William C Douglass

(1861 - 1863)

Thomas Lucious Douglass

(1863 - 1926)

Emmie Douglass Agnew

(1865 - 1939)

Children

Infant Daughter Douglass

(unknow - 1864)

Infant Son Douglass

(unknow - 1875)

Susan Lucy “Sudie” Douglass Evans

(1866 - 1950)

Mary Louisa Douglass Evans

(1868 - 1947)

Thomas Douglass

(1869 - 1869)

Estelle “Stella” Douglass Hutto

(1872 - 1907)

Dr George Caldwell Douglass

(1872 - 1953)

Wade Hampton Douglass

(1876 - 1904)

Essie Dilworth Douglass

(1878 - 1902)

Harvey Archibald Douglass

(1880 - 1905)

Infant Daughter Douglass

(1883 - 1883)

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Coordinate: 34.2042007, -82.3917007

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Coordinate: 34.2567520, -82.3845480

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Coordinate: 34.2016520, -82.4645270

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Coordinate: 34.1593330, -82.3181670

23. Gilgal Cemetery
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