O'Neill, Jane Douglas (1813  -  1873)

This community is called to mourn today in the loss of one whose life seems interwoven with all the past history of the place. It was not a mere formality that the people gathered at funeral obsequies of Mrs. O'Neill. There were neighbors who years ago shared with her the privations of the early settlement of this place. The most pleasing social ties which bound her to the greater portion of this people were brought to mind to awaken a profound sorrow that now they are suddenly broken. Her energetic womanly character has made a lasting impression on nearly every one with whom she was acquainted.

On every hand we are surrounded with reminders of the departed. About her pleasant home the well - kept flowers bloom to tell of the care she bestowed upon them. The village church and parsonage have their mementoes of her benevolence and care but out of sight, deep down in the hearts of neighbor and friend, are more lasting monuments of gratitude and affection to call her to mind. The afflicted and the needy will miss her sympathetic ministrations. The Christian church can hardly hope to find one of her zeal and interest to take her place in forwarding its cherished enterprises. Well may we, as a people, mourn for who can estimate our loss And when we think of the nearer circle of relatives, their sorrow and bereavement seem too sacred ground for us to tread, further than to assure them of a wide - felt sympathy that would fain share their burden of grief, while it realizes, in some measure, their bereavement.

The subject of this memoir was born in Dumfrees, Scotland, September 15, 1813. She removed to this country in 1845 (age 32) was married in 1847, and came shortly after with her husband to this place, which he had chosen for their home. This was then a part of Crawford County, and little else than a wilderness, which the lumberman's ax had just begun to disturb. Surrounded by the comforts of to - day we have but faint ideas of the privations of those early times. Though scenes so vastly different from those of her early home, Mrs. O'Neill maintained a rare heroism, bravely discharging her duties and dissipating her hours of loneliness and privation of woman's society in ministering to the wants of homeless ones whom business enterprises led to visit these vast forests. How eagerly she must have welcomed the first white women who came to be her companions and neighbors. How sorely must they feel her loss today.

During the past winter and spring Mrs. O'Neill has been the victim of a severe and painful illness, which had traced deep lines of suffering on her face. It would not have surprised her friends if she had then passed away. But recovering from her severe sufferings, with the advancing season, all were hoping that her presence might long be given to cheer us. Alas, for human hopes A fell destroyer was marking her for his victim. An apoplectic stroke prostrated her on Monday morning of this week, depriving her of conscious, and placing her beyond the reach of medical skill. Thus she lingered until past 5 o'clock in the evening when death terminated her struggles. Amid the gloom and sadness of our loss Hope points to a better home as her portion, where the sun never goes down and where the days of mourning are ended. May we all meet her there. H.W.B.

Clark Co. Republican, June 12, 1873:
The funeral ceremonies conducted over the last remains of Mrs. O'Neill was witnessed by a larger concourse of people than ever before gathered in this place upon such an occasion. Friends and acquaintances of the deceased came from all parts of the county to pay the last sad tribute of respect to her memory. There was mourning on every hand, and some places of business were closed for several hours. The little church was literally jammed with people. Many could not get into the building, and congregated at the windows upon the outside. The funeral services were conducted by rev. H. W. Bushnell, assisted by Revs. Hendren and Palmer. The sermon was an able and feeling discourse, so direct from the heart that the fervent, glowing words of the eloquent pastor found a responsive echo in every breast. A procession nearly a half mile long, numbering over forty different conveyances followed the deceased to the new cemetery, where she was interred.

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Father: Thomas Douglas, 1785 - 1866--Father: Mark Douglas (1746 - 1836), Mother: Isabella Jane Paterson (1752 - 1827) Birthplace Scotland

Mother:  Jane Dalrymple, Jean Dalrymple, 1788,
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland--2 June 1842, Lochfoot, Lochrutton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland


Children of Jean / Jane Dalrymple and Thomas Douglas
 

John Douglas, 17 Oct 1808, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Christened 26 Oct 1808 -- 1852
James Douglas, 26 May 1810, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland --10 Apr 1868, Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin
William Douglass, 3 Jan 1812, Dumfries, Scotland -- 25 Aug 1891, Sun Prairie, Dane, Wisconsin

Jane / Jean Douglas 15 Sep 1813, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland  --  9 Jun 1873, Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin
Robert Douglas, 30 Aug 1815, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland -- 23 Jan 1896, Melrose, Jackson County, Wisconsin
Hugh Douglas, 17 Jul 1817, Parton, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland -- 1880, Melrose, Jackson County, Wisconsin
Thomas Douglas, 11 May 1819, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland -- 28 Dec 1888, San Marcos, San Diego, California
Isabella Douglas, 3 Jun 1821, Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland -- 9 Sep1894, Jackson County, Wisconsin ​​
George Douglas, 11 Sep 1823, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland --  ?
David Douglas, 7 February 1826, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland - 1862, WI or MN

Mark  Douglas, 19 Sep 1829, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland -- 12 Sep 1900, Jackson County, Wisconsin
 

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Ship Manafest--National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 - 1902; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M259; Roll #: 25.
 

Thomas Douglas 1 Jun 1846 New Orleans, Louisiana 59 abt 1787 Male Liverpool, England Raritan
Jame Douglas 1 Jun 1846 New Orleans, Louisiana 33 abt 1813 Female Liverpool, England Raritan
Isabella Douglas 1 Jun 1846 New Orleans, Louisiana 25 abt 1821 Female Liverpool, England Raritan
David Douglas 1 Jun 1846 New Orleans, Louisiana 20 abt 1826 Male Liverpool, England Raritan
Mark Douglas 1 Jun 1846 New Orleans, Louisiana 17 abt 1829 Male Liverpool, England Raritan
John 1 Jun 1846 New Orleans, Louisiana Male Liverpool, England Raritan

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1841 England and Wales Census, Page Number 10

Name Jane Douglas
Event Type Census
Event Date 1841
Event Place Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Residence Note New Hall St
Gender Female
Age 25
Birth Year (Estimated) 1812 - 1816
Birthplace Scotland
Registration District Dudley
Parish Dudley
County Worcestershire

Household
Rondle Goode M 25 - 29 Scotland
Wm Goode M 30 - 34 Scotland
Alexr Todd M 20 - 24 Scotland
Jane Douglas F 25 - 29 Scotland

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Wisconsin Marriage Record
 

BioM: Douglas, Lorena A. (1877)
 

Groom: Matt Y. Reinard
Marriage Date: 01 Nov 1877
Event Place: Jackson, Wisconsin, United States
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Matt T. Reinard
Mother's Name: Maggie Reinard
Bride: Lorena A. Douglas
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Father's Name: David Douglass
Spouse's Mother's Name: Lucinda Douglass

Notes and Items to Research

BioM: Douglas, Jane (1845)

Groom: George Millar
Bride: Jane Douglas
Event Date 03 Jun 1845
Event Place North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Spouse's Father's Name Thomas Douglas

George Millar
Event Type Burial
Event Date 1846
Event Place Whitburn,, West Lothian, Scotland
Photograph Included N
Death Date 11 Sep 1846
Cemetery Whitburn South Parish Churchyard

George Millar
Event Type Burial
Event Place Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Cemetery Gogar Kirk
Latitude 55.93861
Longitude -3.33327
Death Date 29 Mar 1845

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Bio: Douglas, John (1808)

Scotland Births and Baptisms

John Douglas, Male
Christening Date 26 Oct 1808
Christening Place: Crossmichael, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Birth Date 17 Oct 1808
Father's Name Thomas Douglas
Mother's Name Jean Dalrymple

Obit: Douglas, John (1873)

John Douglas
Birth unknown
Death 8 Feb 1873
Buried in the Dalrymple Churchyard, Dalrymple, East Ayrshire, Scotland