Lt Colonel Edward Douglas

[Henry Barraud Hunt, Jr.]

I have been discussing "Dale' s Gift' but see there may be confusion over Isabella's parentage. I shall devote this paragraph toward that issue. Her parents were Edmund Bowman (Senior) and Isabella Dale.  Isabella had a 1st cousin named Edmund Douglas (Junior). The water becomes a bit muddied when we find Lt. Edward Douglas calling Edmund Bowman his cousin. When Edward was on his death bed in the home of Edmund, Jr., he wrote his will. When Isabella spoke of her 1st cousin, she addressed him as cousin. I shall, now, provide the will of Edward Douglas. Edward Douglas, Gent., 15 Oct. 1657/12 Nov 1657. My body to be decently interred at the discretion of my beloved wife, Isabella Douglas and my friends, Mr. Edmond Bowman and his wife (If it pleases God that I depart this life here at their house). To my youngest daughter Elizabeth Douglas 10 heifers, and a piece of plate worth 7 pounds, with Mr. Edward Littleton to act as her feofee in trust. To my daughter, Sarah, after her marriage to Mr. Edward Littleton (unto whom she is contract) is solemized, 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 Bowman, the increase of my mare. To Margaret Hutchinson 3 pounds. To Symon Hutchinson the son of Symon Hutchinson of  Middlesex two 'year old' heifers. Wife, Executrix. To my friend, Margery, the wife of Henry Williams, , one heifer. To my friend, Mr. Edward Littleton, my best hat.  Alexander Maxfeild 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 Sussana Price a heifer. To Mathews, Clark of the Court 300 pounds for writing my will. To my son Edward all my land in Virginia or elsewhere (After the decease of my Executris) My son Edward and my wife residual legatees, his part to be given him when 18. My friends Capt Francis Pott, Major William Waters, Mr. Edward Littleton , Mr. William Kendal, and Mr. William Melling to assist my wife. Witt:  William Melling, Thomas Evans-f 76 (Isabella the widow married Thomas Teackle- See 1657-1666, pages 10  (10), 210, (221)