What is the difference ?
A good question to start off with , being that I do not know ... What difference is the double s Douglass , to the single s spelling ?See More
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There is a way around this, by using Google (and other search engines) site search facilities.
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If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask the question through the Comunity Network - or just drop us a line.
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Few of their successors died in their beds! Our website charts the history of this famous family, both in its native Scotland, and as family members spread across the world.
The main site is divided into two sections: Douglas history and Douglas genealogy.
In this networking area, we hope that all those with Douglas connections will feel able to contribute and debate their Douglas heritage.
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William Douglas posted a blog postNew free iPad app from ThePeerage.com
Nobility, Bloodlines, Kings and Queens… All this and more at the tap of a screen. The Peerage App contains the largest iOS based collection of British Peerage & European Royalty lineage information in the world.Fourteen years of research,…See More
"Ah, the penny has dropped now ! Sorry, I'm a bit slow on the uptake at times ! If I am classed as a Northants Douglas and match William's DNA in some form or fashion it lends credence to Betsey et al's theory that William was a…"
William W. Hough replied to Douglas Anderson's discussion William Douglass (1610 - 1682)"Gary, DNA testing has uncovered more "strains" of Douglases than can be accounted for by descent from Scottish nobility. The line that produced the William who immigrated to America in about 1640 with a wife from Northants is one of…"
"Hello William, I have thought about having a DNA test, but it is quite expensive over here, cheapest is around £100, and I am not sure what I would gain from it. There are different strains of Douglas and unless anyone else from the…"
William Douglas left a comment for Carman M Douglas"Carman,
There is a discussion about John here: http://pub32.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2687235007&frmid=5891&msgid=1010182&cmd=show
You might also find this article about research myths useful - though I am noy…"
Carman M Douglas left a comment for William Douglas"Hi William, thank you for the information on John Douglas. Yes the John I'm speaking of married a native american woman and was on that ship and the records from my Great grandfather show him as a being a young lad that was supposed to be going…"
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William Douglass (1610 - 1682)
Started by Douglas Anderson in Genealogy. Last reply by Gary Douglas on Wednesday. 28 Replies 1 Like
Myself and others are interested in William Douglass (born 1610 in ?, died 1682 in New London,CT) and confirming his birthplace. Tradition has it as Scotland but recent work by Betsey Howe suggests that it William's family came from Easton Maudit,…Continue
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The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link.
Started by Andrew Douglas in General. Last reply by Andrew Douglas May 8. 10 Replies 3 Likes
G'Day Folks! I'd like to share with you a story and a cause I've now taken up to right a wrong.Late last month my delightful partner and I toured the New England Region of New South Wales. For me, it was like a pilgrimage back to my homeland. My…Continue
Archibald Douglas b ca 1665 to America 1725-1728
Started by RC Collins in Genealogy. Last reply by Patti Oldham Pinkley Apr 17. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have looked for many years for the ancestors of Archibald Douglas b:ca 1665 in Scotland/d:29 Feb 1728 in Kent Co., Colony of Delaware . Many researchers report he went to America via Ireland after the death of his brother John in the "Scottish…Continue
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New free iPad app from ThePeerage.com
Posted by William Douglas on May 17, 2012 at 22:09 0 Comments 0 Likes
Nobility, Bloodlines, Kings and Queens… All this and more at the tap of a screen. The Peerage App contains the largest iOS based collection of British Peerage & European Royalty lineage information in the world.
Fourteen years of research, refined and presented with a simple interface allow you to quickly begin your adventure into tiered world of the Peerage. Reveal the vast web of connections to and from Nobility.
Features:
- Over 1000 Years of Records
-…
Mr. James Douglas of Athelstaneford
Posted by William Douglas on May 11, 2012 at 10:30 0 Comments 1 Like
Two of our members are researching the descendants - and seeking the ancestors of - Donald Douglas and Jean Haswell.
Their grandson, James, was a noted cattle breeder.
Among the finest judges and cleverest feeders who have been distinguished among the Shorthorn breeders of Scotland was Mr. James Douglas, of Athelstaneford, near Drem, East Lothian.
He had a rare eye for form, did not like great size, but preferred a type which may be described as wide and low; he…
Continue Otzi the Iceman is 5300 years old
Posted by William Douglas on May 2, 2012 at 12:54 1 Comment 0 Likes
No - I don't know who he is either, but apparently he is important to DNA researchers.
Andrew Mceachern and Anatole A. Klyosov are conducting research into 'Scotlands r1a1 Highland Clansmen', and have a particular focus on the Douglas family, amongst others.
I was interested in how this was progressing, in the light of an enquiry in the Douglas DNA Project group. My interest was aroused by a question relating to the I1a group, which one of its members is tested to. Now, if I…
Continue Douglas family Bible
Posted by William Douglas on May 1, 2012 at 18:34 0 Comments 0 Likes
Pat Douglas will be speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Polk County Genealogical Society, in Bolivar, Missouri, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3. Douglas will share an old family Bible that was returned to his family last December.
The Bible was returned by a gentleman from Georgia. The existence of this Bible, belonging to Sidney Albert and Melinda Graham Douglas, Pat’s great-great-grandparents, was unknown to the family. It contains a wealth of family history with newspaper…
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