VITAL RECORDS
of
DOUGLAS
MASSACHUSETTS
To the end of the year 1849
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The first settlers of this township came from Sherburn, from which circumstance it was called New Sherburn until it was established as a district, June 5, 1746. It was given its present name in honor of Dr. William Douglas of Boston, a native of Scotland, an eminent physician and author, and a considerable benefactor. The town was incorporated August 23, 1775.
Population at different periods:
| 1765,
| 521
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| 1800,
| 1,083
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| 1840,
| 1,617
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