This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nygeorge Surnames: Douglas, Merrill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/5002.1.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not find anything in the Vermont Books. I did find a book "A Collection of Family Records with biographical Sketches and other memoranda of various family and individuals bearing the name of Douglas. On page 221 it states Capt. John Douglas, (Asa 5, Asa 4, William 3,Wm 2, Wm 1) War of 1812-5. Born Canaan, NY March 31, 1772 d. Sept 10, 1842 md c 1798 Pawlet, VT Sybil Merrill b. July 28, 1774 d. July 28 1863 Sold his land in Canaan, NY in 1812 moved to Lebanon, PA lists his 10 children, birth dates, some deaths and marriages. first 7 born Pawlet, Vt, last 3 born Lebanon, PA Check to see if there was a will in Lebanon, PA area that names the children for either John or Sybil. The Vermont state records are in Middlesex, VT near Montpelier. I found the above book on Heritage Quest. You can contact me by email. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.