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Pioneers of the Douglass family

Deacon William Douglass, son of Robert, was born in 1610 in Scotland. His wife lived in Ringstead, England. He married Ann Mattles, daughter of Thomas, probably in 1636. William Douglas came to New England with his wife and two children, Ann and Robert, in 1640. They landed at Cape Ann and lived in Gloucester, Boston and Ipswich. He then moved to New London (CT) where became one of the most prominent citizens. The new church was built on his land and he held many important offices in the town. He was chosen one of the two deacons of the church in 1670. He died in New London in 1682.

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Origin of last name Douglass

DOUGLASS – Anglicized form of the name Dubhglas, of Scottish origin, which comes from the Gaelic "dubh" which means dark, and "glas" meaning water, river, stream.

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