Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Lydia Reed Smith, dau. of John K. Smith of Algonac, MI; children: 2, Courtney C. and ?? Mrs. N.Y. Worrall
Number of Children: 2
Background
Education:
liberal education in Mt. Clemens
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Christopher Douglass who moved to Mount Clemens about 1833. C.C. first went to the UP in 1838 with Douglass Houghton was one of the pioneers of the copper region of Lake Superior and a partner of Ransom Shelden in all the prominent business enterprises of early days. He was a large property owner, and at one time he and Mr. Shelden owned the principal mining lands in this section. They also opened and operated a number of mines, and were instrumental in developing the country to a greater extent probably than any other two men. He moved to Mount Clemens, MI, when a youth. In 1844, he assisted Dr. Douglass Houghton in his geological surveys of the Upper Peninsula. He later engaged in mining in Ontonagon, Keweenaw, Isle Royal and Houghton Counties. For many years, he was a partner of Ransom Shelden in mercantile and other business. He helped to organize a number of mining companies, and was instrumental in inducing a large amount of capital to be invested in this region. About 1863, he moved to New York City, retaining his business interests in the UP. Mr. Douglas was a cousin of Hon. Stephen A. Douglas. The family were originally from Vermont. His wife and his two children survive him, and are residents of New York City.
Notable Facts:
Worked with his cousin, Douglass Houghton, in the geological survey of the Upper Peninsula.
His wife and his two children survive him, and are residents of New York City.
Biographical Record gives birth place as Fredonia, NY