From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 511

CHRISTOPHER DOUGLASS was twice descended from William and Ann, who came to 
Boston in 1640, and to New London about 1651.  He was son of Capt. Daniel5 
(Robert4, Thomas3, Robert2, William1), and Lydia5 (William4, Richard3, 
William2, 1); that is, these were third-cousins.  Christopher was born February 
22, 1787, at New London, Connecticut; married Phoebe DOUGLASS, his mother's 
brother William Jr.'s granddaughter.  Her parents were Ivory DOUGLASS and 
Phoebe SMITH.  He came from Cattaraugus county, New York, to section 28, 
Walworth, in 1837, with ten children.  He was chairman of the board of county 
commissioners, 1840-2, and a supervisor in 1848.  He was one of the earliest 
school commissioners.  He died February 16, 1867.  His children were: Oscar 
Houghton, Christopher Columbus, Aurilla Ann, Roxana Columbia, Maria Theresa, 
Gilbert Lafayette, Phoebe Angeline, Agnes Noalilles, Carlos Lavallette, Maria 
Louisa Josephine.

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