| Name |
Edward Douglas |
| Prefix |
Lt. Col. |
| Suffix |
(Burgess) |
| Birth |
Abt 1620 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Oath to England |
25 Mar 1651 |
Northampton Co, Virginia  [1] |
- He took the oath of allegiance to hereby engage and promise to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords.
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| Anecdote |
28 Jul 1651 |
Northampton Co, Virginia [2] |
- On 28 July 1651 in N'hamp County Edward Douglas and Randall Revell attest to a debt owed by the dec'd Hungale Baker to Richard Hanby.
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| Will - Named trustee |
1656 |
Northampton Co, Virginia [3] |
- In her will, Ann Littleton, widow of (Col.) Nathaniel Littleton, Esq., gave to younger son Southy Littleton (under 15) all my land at Nandue as by a pattent dated 1636 taken in his name, according to the bounds thereof, together with all the cattle at the said plantation, a trunk marked "W:G:", a silver tankard, 6 silver spoons with his name upon them, and seven Negroes, viz., Robin and his wife Fallassa and her three sons, little Tony, and Jane the dau. of Peter. To my dau. Heaster Littleton six Negroes, viz., Congo and his wife Cossongo and her two children, Isaake the son of old Tony, and Besse the dau. of Paul, a trunk marked "E:M:", a large new trunk marked "N:L:", another trunk marked "G:L:", five ewe sheep to be added to the stock of animals that her father my husband gave her by deed of gift (making (Capt.) Francis Pott her faeofee in trust who I desire to perform the said trust as expressed in the deed), one silver tanker, and 6 silver spoons with her name on them. Also to my dau. Heaster the chamber over my usual lodging room in Maggatte Bay at the south end thereof for her own proper use and to have free access without the disbarment of any person until the day of her marriage. For the better preserving of my two youngest children's special goods, all my trunks (in which they are) to be placed in my daughter's chamber under lock and key, the key to be kept in the custody of one of my trustees, viz., (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas or (Capt.) Francis Pott. To my kinsman Mrs. Thomas Harman the 1st mare coult that comes forth from my stock. To my godson Mr. Argoll Yardley the 2nd mare coult as aforesaid. And the 3rd mare coult to the eldest child (be it son or dau.) of (Capt.) Roger Marshall. To my three godchildren Sara, Edward, and Elizabeth Douglas the children of my neighbor (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas a ewe sheep apiece and a ram among them. To my godson Littleton Scarburgh 10 ewe sheep. To each of the two youngest daus. (my godchildren) of my ould friend Mr. William Jones, an ewe sheep. To my servant Susanna Price a heyfer and a suit of clothes. My dau. Heaster (about 8) to be with Mrs. Eyres until 10, and Mrs. Ayres to have 800#t as formerly paid her yearly. And I request my kind neighbor Mrs. Issibella Douglas to take my said dau. until 14, Mrs. Douglas to be paid 1000#t during that time. My son Edward Littleton extr. of the remainder of my estate, viz., all my land at Magattey Bay, ten Negroes, three Irish servants, and one English servant. If all my children die without issue then the real estate to go to James Littleton, Esq., of Shropsheire near Ludlowe. My friends (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas, Mr. Francis Doughty, minister and preacher of this parish, and (Capt.) Francis Pott trustees. Witt: Francis Pott, Daniell Baker. [Note: The devisee Littleton Scarburgh is the son of (Col.) Edmund Scarburgh and Mary his wife.]
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| Will |
15 Oct 1657 |
Northampton Co, Virginia [4] |
- In his will (Lt. Col.) Edward Douglas, Gent. directed that his body to be decently interred at the discretion of my beloved wife Issabella Douglas and my friends Mr. Edmund Boweman and his wife (if it please God that I depart this life here at their house). To my youngest dau. Elizabeth Douglas 10 heifers, and a piece of plate worth £7, with Mr. Edward Littleton to act as her feofee in trust. To my dau. Sara after her marriage to Mr. Edward Littleton (unto whom she is contract) is solemymised, 25 head of cattle, a mare called "Rose", two silver wine cups marked "S:D:", a silver salt, Dutch cupboard, and a great iron bound case. To my son Edward Douglas my old mare, and my best sword and belt. To the children of my cousin Edmund Boweman the increase of my mare. To Margaret Hutchinson £3. To Symon Hutchinson the son of Symon Hutchinson of Middlesex, two year (old) heifers. Wife extrx. To my friend Margery the wife of Henry Williams one heifer. To my friend Mr. Edward Littleton my best hat. Alexander Maxefeild to live in my house and have his dyett for his work at his trade (as formerly), and I give him a suit of clothes. To each of my servants Charks and Gronte one cow calf when they are free. To each of my men servants which are now living with me a cow calf. To my mayde servant Joane one heifer. To Susanna Price a heifer. To Edmund Mathews clarke of the court 300#t for writing my will. To my son Edward all my land in Virginia or elsewhere (after the decease of my extrx.). My son Edward and my wife resid. legatees, his part to be given him when 18. My friends (Capt.) Francis Pott, (Maj.) William Waters, Mr. Edward Littleton, Mr. William Kendall, and Mr. William Mellinge to assist my wife. Witt: William Mellinge, Thomas Evans. (Note: The widow Isabel married Thomas Teackle.)
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| Death |
Bef 12 Nov 1657 |
Northampton Co, Virginia [4] |
- It was on this date that his will was proved.
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| Will - Mentioned in |
30 May 1663 |
Northampton Co, Virginia [5] |
- In his will Edward Littleton named loving wife Frances Littleton extrx. and to possess and enjoy my whole estate at her disposing. If the child my wife now goeth with is a son and attains to age I give him all my lands in Virginia or elsewhere excepting the tenement of land now in the possession of Jeremiah Robinson called "Mannahorradons Neck" which I give to my dau. Grace Littleton when the lease is out. To my dau. Grace my mare called "Rose" with all her increase except for the 1st mare foal which was formerly given by (Capt.) Edward Douglas to Sarah and Gartrad Boman. To my dau. Grace, ns. Edward and Mary Carter the son and dau. of ns. Paul and Hannah Carter. To my said dau. a silver tankard marked "E:E:L", a small gilded looking glass, and cedar chest. To the child my wife goes with, ns. Thomas Carter, James Carter and Anthony George, a silver salt marked "AH", and a silver wine cup marked "NAL". And if the child is a son one rapier and belt, a cutlace and belt, two cases of pistols and four guns, a sealed ring, and a silver seal. My dau. Grace to be at age and enjoy her estate at 15. Whereas I formerly bought of my cousin Thomas Harmer 600 A., 200 A. of which I sold to John Sevorne, I assign the remaining 400 A. to my said cousin he being presently in possession of the same, and allow him 5000#t for the 200 A. sold by me. Witt: William Andrews, John Robins.
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| Reference Identifer |
Burgess |
| Record ID |
59174 |
| Person ID |
I59174 |
MilesFiles23 |
| Last Modified |
14 Mar 2023 |
Abt 1620 - Bef 1657 (< 37 years)
