Lavander Theodore Douglas (1900 - 1985)

Born 29 Mar 1900 in Lampasas, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Edna Mary (McCraw) Douglas — married 23 Jan 1924 in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States

Died 11 May 1985 at age 85 in Harris, Texas, United States

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Biography

Lavander Theodore Douglas was born on March 29, 1900, son of Jame Buchanan Douglas & Docia Ann Lewis, in Lampasas, Texas, United States.

In 1900, Dick was living in Justice Precinct 1, Lampasas with his parents, Jas B Douglass (44) and Ellen C Douglass (35); and his siblings, Jas J Douglass (15), Hattie L Douglass (12), Wm Douglass (8), and Lavender L Douglass (0 days). ^[1]

In 1910, Dick (10) was living in household of James B Douglass (53) in Justice Precinct 3, Lampasas with his parents, James B Douglass (53) and Louis Douglass (45); and his siblings, John R Douglass (19), William Douglass (17), Cecil Douglass (16), Agnes Douglass (13), and Omar Douglass (5). ^[2]

Dick registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3]

His daughter was Jennie Douglas (1925–1991).

In 1930, Dick (30) was living in Precinct 2, Leon with his children, Jennie (5), and Juanita (2). ^[4]

In 1940, Dick (40) was living in Justice Precinct 2, Madison with his wife, Edna (33); and their children, Jenny (15), Juanita (11), and Betty Lou (9). ^[5]

In 1950, Dick (50) was living in Westfield, Harris with Lavandrew Douglas (undefined), and Edna Douglas (undefined). ^[6]

Dick died on May 11, 1985 in Harris, aged 85. He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.^{[7] [8] [9] [10]}

Research Notes

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• Edna Douglas

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 63; Digital film/folder number: 004118528; FHL microfilm: 1241653; Image number: 125; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00760-6
   FamilySearch Record: M3PH-DG2 (accessed 22 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GB8-S28
   Lavender L Douglass (0 days), single son, in household of Jas B Douglass (44) in Justice Precinct 1, Lampasas, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157205; FHL microfilm: 1375585; Image number: 718; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03563-6
   FamilySearch Record: M2SX-Z9G (accessed 22 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYY1-S96J
   Lavanda Douglass (12), single son, in household of James B Douglass (53) in Justice Precinct 3, Lampasas, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
3. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005153013; FHL microfilm: 1983387
   FamilySearch Record: KZX2-GS1 (accessed 22 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YTM-1QL Image number 00085
   Name: Leavander Theadore Douglas; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Madison, Texas, United States; Birth Date: 29 Mar 1900; Birth Place: , , United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 100; Digital film/folder number: 004955226; FHL microfilm: 2342104; Image number: 87; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03713-3
   FamilySearch Record: H6LR-3W2 (accessed 22 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZR-93CV
   Dick Douglas (30), married head of household in Precinct 2, Leon, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 005457452; Image number: 266; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: K4SW-H85 (accessed 22 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MY-88QT
   L T Douglas (40), married head of household in Justice Precinct 2, Madison, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
6. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States Census, 1950"
   citing Page: 24; Line: 18; Digital film/folder number: 108860017; Image number: 25
   FamilySearch Record: 6XP4-Q6Z4 (accessed 22 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQHW-39S3-Q
   Lavandrew Douglas (50), married, Cleaning Right Man, head of household in Westfield, Harris, Texas, United States. Born in Texas.
7. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: V3DK-F3R (accessed 22 April 2024)
   Lavander Douglas death May 1985 (born 29 Mar 1900) residing in Houston, Harris, Texas.
8. ↑ Death: "Texas Death Index, 1964-1998"
   citing Department of State Health Services, Austin
   FamilySearch Record: JVR6-9PR (accessed 22 April 2024)
   Lavander Theodore Douglas death 11 May 1985 in Harris, Texas, United States.
9. ↑ Death: "Texas Death Index, 1903-2000"
   citing certificate number , Harris, Texas, Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Austin
   FamilySearch Record: VZZP-1VJ (accessed 22 April 2024)
   Lavander Douglas death 11 May 1985 in Harris, Texas.
10. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201935455/lavander_theodore-douglas: accessed), memorial page for Lavander Theodore “Dick” Douglas (29 Mar 1900–11 May 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 201935455, citing Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Joey W Weaver (contributor 47700750).

See also:

• Birth:

"Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007377922; FHL microfilm: 1433156; Record number: 424; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: 4LDF-W1N2 (accessed 22 April 2024)
Lavander Theadore Douglas born on 29 Mar 1900, son of Jame Buchanan Douglas & Docia Ann Lewis, in Lampasas, Texas, United States.

• Marriage:

"Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005686017_002_M99N-Z52; FHL microfilm: 002421302; Image number: 346
FamilySearch Record: QKJM-YJZS (accessed 22 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G937-299T-L
Lavender Douglas (23) marriage to Edna McCraw (16) on 23 Jan 1924 in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States.

• Birth of daughter Juanita Evelyn Douglas:

"Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615786; FHL microfilm: 1513526; Record number: 926; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: 4LFG-L7N2 (accessed 22 April 2024)
Juanita Evelyn Douglas born to L T Douglas on 25 Nov 1928 in Leona, Leon, Texas, United States.

• Birth of daughter Betty Lou Douglas:

"Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615786; FHL microfilm: 1513526; Record number: 927; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: 4LFG-L7T2 (accessed 22 April 2024)
Betty Lou Douglas born to L T Douglas on 13 Aug 1930 in Leona, Leon, Texas, United States.