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- DOUGLASS, A.P., was born in Whitestown, N.Y., February 20, 1826, son of Albert and Anna (Phelps) Douglass. Albert Douglass was also born on this farm in 1805, son of Daniel Douglass, who was born in New London, Conn., February 12, 1768. He settled on the old homestead in 1794, and resided here until his death in 1832. His son Albert was also a farmer, and conducted the old homestead farm until his death in 1841. Arthur P. was educated in the district school, after which he engaged in farming, and still continues. He married Esther, daughter of Asa Hewett, of Sodus, Wayne county, by whom he has three children: Anna Frances, married to William Ashley; Edna Lucy, married to Prof. M.L.Brown; and Addison H., who is living at home. Mr. Douglass is a staunch Republican, and takes an active interest in the success of his party. Mrs. Douglass is a member of the Baptist church at Walesville. ("Our County and Its People, Part III: Family Sketches" by Daniel E. Wager. The Boston History Company, 1896 p.321-322)
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