Frederic
DOUGLASS
(b.
3 March 1842
,
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
d.
26 July 1892
,
Washington, DC, USA
)
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Frederic DOUGLASS was born 3 March 1842 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Frederic DOUGLASS was the child of Frederick Augustus Washington (BAILEY) DOUGLASS and Anna MURRAYFrederic was a soldier in the U.S. Civil War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Frederic married Virginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Virginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT was born abt. 1849 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Virginia L Molyneaux died 14 December 1889 in Washington, DC, USA.
Frederic DOUGLASS died 26 July 1892 in Washington, DC, USA.
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Family and Children of Frederic DOUGLASS
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Virginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT-- Place:
Children of Frederic DOUGLASS and Virginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT:
Frederic Aaron DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1871, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 9 February 1886, Washington, DC, USA)
Jean Hewlett DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1874, d. , )
Lewis Henry DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1875, Washington, DC, USA d. 10 June 1875, Washington, DC, USA)
Maud Ardell DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1877, Washington, DC, USA d. 21 June 1877, Washington, DC, USA)
Charles Paul DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1879, Washington, DC, USA d. 3 April 1895, Washington, DC, USA)
Gertrude Paul DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1882, d. , )
Robert Small DOUGLASS (b.30 October 1886, Rochester, New York, USA d. 27 April 1910, Brooklyn, New York, USA )
Virginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT-- Place: Children of Frederic DOUGLASS and Virginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT:
Frederic Aaron DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1871, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 9 February 1886, Washington, DC, USA) Jean Hewlett DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1874, d. , ) Lewis Henry DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1875, Washington, DC, USA d. 10 June 1875, Washington, DC, USA) Maud Ardell DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1877, Washington, DC, USA d. 21 June 1877, Washington, DC, USA) Charles Paul DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1879, Washington, DC, USA d. 3 April 1895, Washington, DC, USA) Gertrude Paul DOUGLASS (b.abt. 1882, d. , ) Robert Small DOUGLASS (b.30 October 1886, Rochester, New York, USA d. 27 April 1910, Brooklyn, New York, USA )
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Postcards and Memories of New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
1842 Birth 3 March 1842
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1886 Death of ChildFrederic Aaron DOUGLASS died 9 February 1886, Washington, DC, USA
Frederic was 43 years old.
1886 Birth of ChildRobert Small DOUGLASS was born 30 October 1886, Rochester, New York, USA
Frederic was 44 years old.
1889 Death of Spouse/PartnerVirginia L Molyneaux HEWLETT died 14 December 1889, Washington, DC, USA
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
Funeral
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The Funeral of Frederick Douglass, Jr.
The funeral of Frederick Douglass, Jr., took place at 3 o'clock today from his late home at Hillsdale. In conformity with the wishes of his father the ceremonies were brief and simple. The handsome casket was placed in the parlor, and a throng of friends gathered around. Rev. Dr. Francis Jesse Peck, Jr., conducted the services. 'The Rock of Ages' was sung by four specially chosen members of Campbell A.M.E. choir. Rev. Dr. Peck delivered an address reviewing in appropriate terms the life of the deceased. Remarks were also made by several visiting dignitaries of the church. The remains were interred at Graceland cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Frederick Douglas, Jr., was born at New Bedford, Mass., on March 3, 1841. He was the third child of Frederick Douglass, Sr., the first being Rosetta, the second Louis H. and the fourth Charles R. While quite young he removed with his parents to Rochester and entered a mixed school in...Read MORE...
Anacostia
The Funeral of Frederick Douglass, Jr.
The funeral of Frederick Douglass, Jr., took place at 3 o'clock today from his late home at Hillsdale. In conformity with the wishes of his father the ceremonies were brief and simple. The handsome casket was placed in the parlor, and a throng of friends gathered around. Rev. Dr. Francis Jesse Peck, Jr., conducted the services. 'The Rock of Ages' was sung by four specially chosen members of Campbell A.M.E. choir. Rev. Dr. Peck delivered an address reviewing in appropriate terms the life of the deceased. Remarks were also made by several visiting dignitaries of the church. The remains were interred at Graceland cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Frederick Douglas, Jr., was born at New Bedford, Mass., on March 3, 1841. He was the third child of Frederick Douglass, Sr., the first being Rosetta, the second Louis H. and the fourth Charles R. While quite young he removed with his parents to Rochester and entered a mixed school in...Read MORE...
1892 Death 26 July 1892
Washington, DC, USA
He died at the age of 50.
Frederic is buried at: Woodlawn Cemetery Benning District of Columbia
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