Douglas landholdings in Gransha
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The first Douglas to stride across the stage of Scottish history was Sir William Douglas who fought and died for William Wallace. His son, Sir James Douglas was a supporter and lifelong friend of Robert the Bruce. "Good Sir James" died taking Bruce's heart on a crusade to the Holy Land. The 2nd Earl of Douglas died at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388 as his army defeated an English force led by Prince Henry "Hotspur". In 1402 the 4th Earl was defeated by the same Henry Hotspur at the Battle of Homildon Hill.
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Douglas landholdings in Gransha
The map of Gransha townland drawn in 1793 by James Williamson, Surveyor for Lord Dungannon, delineates the boundaries of the land leases by the various farmers and includes their acreages and values. By the late nineteenth century, the Douglas…
The Douglases and the Long War for Berwick Castle
Berwick Castle stands at the edge of two kingdoms, but in the memory of the House of Douglas it occupies a place far more…See More
"Thank you for the welcome. (I'm just starting to figure out where my messages are and how to reply.) This website looks very helpful to work on my brick wall!"
"Thank you for the suggestion on the contact for the Douglas DNA group, William. I did just join the Douglas DNA group on your site; were you referring to the FTDNA Douglas group to find the contact person? I have joined my deceased cousin's kit…"
Douglas dna
A group for those who are using dna to trace their ancestors. The intention is NOT to replace the existing dna group, but to facilitate discussions amongst those who are not part of that group.See More
"You may want to link up with Jackie Stoddard who is actively managing a DNA study.
William"
"Welcome, Shane!
I think the lines down from Frederick are quite well documented?
As for who came before - that is a mystery that may take some time to resolve.
Yours aye
William"
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Douglases in Cockpen - 18th century and before
Started by Jenny Blain in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas May 29. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Here's some of what I have on the Cockpen Duglass/Douglas people. At William's suggestion I'm putting this in a 'discussion' as there may be pieces that people want to follow up - I've seen several posts exploring this line. William Duglass and…Continue
The Scotti Douglas of Vigoleno: A Historical and Genealogical Monograph
Started by Vittorio Villa in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Apr 16. 3 Replies 2 Likes
This expanded monograph emphasizes the profound historical and military ties between the House of Scotti Douglas and the House of Bourbon, a relationship that spanned centuries and two kingdoms (Parma/Piacenza and the Two Sicilies).The Scotti…Continue
Lt Col Lord Spencer Douglas-Hamilton, son of James the 5th Duke of Hamilton and Anne Spencer of Rendlesham
Started by Don in Genealogy. Last reply by Don Mar 12. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for any information about Lord Spencer Hamilton.According to information sources such as Burkes Peerage, Spencer Hamilton is said to have died unmarried.Genealogy sites such as WikiTree don't like to except Burkes Peerage, thepeerage.com,…Continue
Alexander Douglass of Lynn, Capt. Samuel Douglass, and Phineas Douglass
Started by Robert Battle in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Mar 9. 4 Replies 1 Like
Alexander Douglass of Lynn, Massachusetts (originally Alastair MacDougall of Scotland) was taken prisoner in the 1650 Battle of Dunbar and sent to Massachusetts as an indentured servant. He left many Douglass descendants in New England and…Continue
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The Douglases and the Long War for Berwick Castle
Posted by William Douglas on June 15, 2026 at 18:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Berwick Castle stands at the edge of two kingdoms, but in the memory of the House of Douglas it occupies a place far more intimate: a frontier where the family’s fortunes rose, faltered, and were remade across three generations. Few strongholds shaped the Douglas story more profoundly.
When the first Douglases emerged as minor lords in…
ContinueSheep‑farming families from the Borders and Northumberland in the age of the Clearances
Posted by William Douglas on June 8, 2026 at 17:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Researching the family of Walter Douglas who married Margaret Marshall led me to look ar shepherds who migrated to Sutherland
The movement of families like the Marshalls, Elliots, and Douglases from the Borders and Northumberland into Sutherland did not happen in isolation. It unfolded during one of the…
Haddington?
Posted by Mark Stephen Elliott on June 4, 2026 at 3:00 1 Comment 0 Likes
Who was Graham J. Douglas who co-founded the Scottish Industrial Archaeology Survey?
Posted by William Douglas on June 1, 2026 at 18:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Graham J. Douglas and the Scottish Industrial Archaeology Survey
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Graham J. Douglas emerged as one of the central figures in the development of Scottish industrial archaeology. Based at the University of Strathclyde’s Department of History, Douglas served as Survey Officer for the newly established Scottish…
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