Jane Douglas

Jane Douglas was born about 1753 in Northumberland County to John Douglas and Susannah. In some records, including her father's will, her name was written as Jean. Jane married about 1772 to William Headley of Richmond County. He was the son of Henry Headley and Ann Pugh. William and Jane had at least 14 children. John Douglas died testate in 1778 and in 1782 William purchased 100 acres from Jane' brother, Rodham, that had belonged to his father. According to John's will a burying ground should have been made on the property for him. This site is where William, Jane, and much of their family is thought to be buried.

William wrote his will on September 5th, 1811. He left the use of his estate to his wife Jane during her natural life or widowhood with the estate to be divided after her death or marriage. Their son Randall received the plantation he was already living on which William had purchased from Randall Clarke. Son William received the land that formerly belonged to John Douglas. Son George received William's dwelling plantation that he indicated was purchased from William Self the son of William Self. Son Samuel received land purchased from William Rice and one slave. Daughter Margaret received first choice of feather bed and furniture, daughter Frances received second choice. William divided slaves among the remaining children and asked that the remainder of the estate be equally divided among all of his children. Wife Jane and son Randall served as his executors. Samuel Cralle was on of the witnesses to his signature on the will. William's will was probated on April 12th, 1813.

No further records are known for Jane.

Jane Douglas is an ancestor of Mark Dameron through her daughter Frances and an ancestor of Maida George through her daughter Margaret.