This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: adinad Surnames: Douglas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/5024.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joan , Are you trying to prove that he was the son of John Douglas? If so there are other forms of proof that the DAR accepts. Have you tried census records, or wills or pension records or marriage licenses? Church records may also help you. I am a trained DAR volunteer Genie and have had members that have used the first four as proof. Adina Roberts Martin Severance Chapter Pasadena CA 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.