Frederick John Douglas

Background

Douglas, Frederick John was born on August 27, 1928 in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. Son of Frederick M. and Mary Ellen (Cucksey) Douglas.

Career

Reporter Daily Sentinel Review, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, 1943-1946. Reporter, city editor The Windsor Star, 1946-1968. Reporter, editorial writer The Detroit News, since 1968.

Achievements

• Frederick John Douglas has been listed as a notable reporter, editorial writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sigma Delta Chi (Pulliam fellow 1982) Clubs: Detroit Press (board governors 1973-1974).

Interests

• Avocations: cabinetmaking. 19th century domestic tinsmithing.

Connections

Married Margaret Helen Gerrie, February 18, 1950. Children– Margaret, Robert, Mary.

Father:

Frederick M. Douglas

Mother:

Mary Ellen (Cucksey) Douglas

Spouse:

Margaret Helen Gerrie

child:

Margaret Douglas

child:

Mary Douglas

child:

Robert Douglas