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Joseph W. Douglas
Joseph W. douglas (1838- ) was the son of William Douglas, of Northford, Connecticut , USA, and brother to William and Benjamin.
The second son of William, Joseph inherited from his father distinguishing
traits of character that have ever been the pride of his Doulas
ancestors, while from his mother's side he inherits the strong love
of country and self sacrificing devotion to principle that have
always characterized the Mansfields. He was born at Middletown on
the 29th of January 1838. His early education was received at the
public school, and subsequently at Professor Chase's school. At the
age of 14, he entered his father's factory in the pattern maker's
department, at the same time continuing his studies at night under a
private tutor. He was quick to learn and displayed great executive
ability. When he was but 18 years of age he was made foreman of the
factory, acting under his father's supervision. At the age of 22,
when President Lincolnissued his proclamation calling for volunteers
to defend the Union, he was among the first to offer his services,
and was foremost in organizing Company A. of the Mansfield Guards,
of which he was elected first lieutenant. He was in the first battle
of Bull Run, and continued with his company till it was mustered out
of service with the other three months' troops. He would gladly have
continued to serve his country to the end of the war, but the death
of his father necessitated his taking charge of the mechanical
department of the extensive works of W. & B. DOUGLAS, there being no
one else in his father's family who was qualified to fill that
position. Felling the great responsibility resting upon him, he
devoted all his energies to the further development of the business,
and proved himself a worthy son of his honored sire. He continued to
make further improvements in the manufacture of the almost endless
variety of pumps, several of which were covered by letters of
patent, the result of his own inventions.
Any contributions will be gratefully accepted
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