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William Douglas was born in Branford, CT. on 19 April 1812, the son of
William Douglas, of Northford,
Connecticut, USA. His grandfather was Colonel William Douglas
of a New Haven regiment, an officer in the Revolution.
He worked in the foundry business with his brother
John in New Haven, CT. In 1832 he moved to Middletown, CT. and with
W.H. Guild formed the company of Guild & Douglas, making steam
engines and other machinery. His first patent was issued in August
1835 for a pump. He was a partner with Benjamin Douglas in the firm
of W&B Douglas.
It is not clear if he had a son,
also William.
He was in business with his brother Benjamin,
Edward and Joseph Douglas. I have not identified their
relationship with each other.
He married twice:
Grace Caroline Parker (1817 - 19th February 1840, aged 23), the daughter
of Elias Parker and Grace Totten Mansfield.
Catherine Creamer Riley (1813 - 27th January 1896, aged 83), the
daughter of of Allen Riley, with whom he had George Totten Douglas;
Grace C. Douglas; Ellen Douglas; Sarah Kirtland Douglas and Mary Adeline
Kilbourn.
William died 21st April 1858, aged 46, in Middletown, Middlesex County,
Connecticut, United States.
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