When Freelove died and Isabella moved in with James to care for the children. Later that year they married and Isabella raised the children that were still at home. The 1851 census shows; George, Elizabeth, and grandson Silas, living with James and Isabella.
1851 CENSUS
Douthrite, James M M head 67 NB Colored Farm Mas Idiotcy Coverdale Parish, Albert
Douthrite, Isabella F M wife 66 NB English Idiotcy Coverdale Parish, Albert
Douthrite, George M s son 26 NB colored Idiotcy Coverdale Parish, Albert
Douthrite, Elizabeth F s daughter 21 NB colored Idiotcy Coverdale Parish, Albert
Douthrite, Silas m s grandson 12 NB colored Idiotcy Coverdale Parish, Albert