A matriarch of Daphne, Alabama, lived life to its fullest in the neighborhood of estranged family and friends because she chose to marry a man of color. Susan Douglas was loved and revered. Unknown to her associates, she was the daughter of a once proud and wealthy Alabaman, son of the notorious Red Eagle, William Weatherford. A full blood Creek Indian, Weatherford’s granddaughter avoided deportation. She carved out a niche with the “colored” community; and rose to prominence in her Church. Her descendants may be proud of her life and legacy.
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Which son of William was she born from? GGG Granddad William was only half Creek.
Hello, Randall:
Susan was the daughter of William’s son, Alex McGillivray Weatherford. Her mother was his first wife, Eliza Pollard. He used McWeatherford to confuse census takers, and thwart identifying as “Indian.” There was constant fear of “deportation” to Indian Territory. Thank you for your comment.
Susan McGillivray Weatherford was the daughter of Alexander McGillivray Weatherford and his first wife Eliza Pollard.