Edward Douglas

[Henry Barraud Hunt, Jr.]

Dec 1. 2015 Please forgive my delay in responding to your comments, My computer froze on me, I was attacked by malware and I was forced to purchase a new computer., It has taken several hours to delete 400 e-mails. This new touch system is making this difficult. I shall return in several days, Thank you for your kind comments, Regards. Henry 

[James David Douglas]

Henry thanks for your very informative posts on Lt Col Edward Douglas.   I've been curious to find out if there is any connection between my Douglas line and Lt Col Edward Douglas.  My earliest known ancestor is Col Edward Douglas 1713-1795 of Sumner County, Tennessee.  Several sources have linked these two lines but I don't think it has been proved.    I did DNA testing hoping that it might provide some kind of answer but it actually raised additional questions.  I had expected a Haplogroup of R1a or R1b which the majority of Douglases who have tested  seem to be.  My Haplogroup as it turns out appears to be I-M253.   Do we know if Lt Col Edward Douglass had any direct male descendants that could be tested ?  I'm going to try autosomal testing as well but don't expect much from that as it only spans 5-6 generations.   I may have to admit at least temporarily that I've hit a brick wall and may not be able to go any further.   Funny thing is, it appears I may be related to the Littletons through another line.  Genealogy can be rewarding and very frustrating at the same time.

At any rate, I've enjoyed your posts,

Cheers

David Douglas