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The Douglas Archives is a mix of historical records and biographies and also a genealogy database with details of 162543 individuals.
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Looking for a Douglas ancestor in the Douglas Archives requires two searches - one in the history section, and another in the genealogy section.
There is a way around this, by using Google (and other search engines) site search facilities.
We can see succesful outcomes of Google searches, but not the unsuccesful ones.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask the question through the Comunity Network - or just drop us a line.
There is a way around this, by using Google (and other search engines) site search facilities.
We can see succesful outcomes of Google searches, but not the unsuccesful ones.
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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Douglas Clan Gathering 2014
Dates have now been set for the Douglas Clan Gathering - 30th June - 6th July 2014.
Find out more on the Gahering website: www.douglashistory.co.uk/gathering
Welcome to the Douglas Archives Network
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.
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. These have been joined by the Douglas Clan Gathering section.
In this networking area, we hope that all those with Douglas connections will feel able to contribute and debate their Douglas heritage.
If you are new to the site, please visit our Welcome message.
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William Douglas left a comment for Gary Douglas"Welcome to our group, Gary.
I am not familiar with Douglases in Strathkiness, but note this…"
William Douglas posted a status"Was at Drumlanrig Castle today recceing the venue for the 2014 Gathering. Now have to make the numbers work."
Russell Lynn Drysdale replied to Russell Lynn Drysdale's discussion Apples Oranges and potatoes in the group Drysdale - a Douglas septWilliam Douglas left a comment for Lance K. Douglas"Welcome to our group, Lance.
I think that Clarence Estes Douglas features in the Douglas…"
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Gathering date
Started by dr douglas malcolm gyte in Gatherings and reunions. Last reply by William Douglas May 8. 3 Replies 0 Likes
do the Gathering on the Commonwealth Games timetablewhat a great time we could all have but sort it now and book rooms etc come on Clan lets get organised never mind any one else lets do it ... glass half full and all that!Continue
Clan Gathering 2014
Started by William Douglas in Gatherings and reunions. Last reply by William Douglas May 1. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I reproduce in full a letter I received yesterday:Homecoming 2014:What's In & What's Out Dear Friends:Way back early in 2012 COSCA joined with most of the rest of the Scottish diaspora in welcoming the news from Stirling Council and the…Continue
The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link.
Started by Andrew Douglas in General. Last reply by Andrew Douglas Apr 30. 14 Replies 4 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
Rules and regulations
Started by James Douglas in Gatherings and reunions. Last reply by William Douglas Apr 23. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Well I never. Where did all these rules come from are we trying to scare people off coming next year?Jim DouglasContinue
Blog Posts
Lady Mary Douglas' Reel
Posted by William Douglas on May 13, 2013 at 9:45 0 Comments 0 Likes
Wheatstone’s Selection of Elegant and Fashionable Country Dances, Reels, Waltzs &c for the Ensuing Season 1808, Book 1. National Library of Australia.
Does anyone know a band that could…
Continue A Hawick Word Book by Douglas Scott
Posted by William Douglas on May 10, 2013 at 13:30 1 Comment 1 Like
I have just re-visited Douglas Scott's book after a year or so since I last dipped into it. A Hawick Word Book is not a book that one reads from cover to cover, - there are over 2000 pages - but once started on an entry, it is hard not to stop reading further. Nor is it actually a book - yet.
Publlshed online as a pdf, Douglas uses names found in Hawick, a Scottish Borders town, to share with us the history of the region.
The main purpose of…
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rather handy for U.S. researchers .....
Posted by Russell Lynn Drysdale on May 9, 2013 at 22:00 3 Comments 0 Likes
Forebears genealogy portal
Posted by William Douglas on May 8, 2013 at 17:10 0 Comments 0 Likes
Forebears is a genealogy portal featuring:
- A geographically indexed and cross-referenced of sources for family history research
- A dictionary of surname meanings, including information on their geographic distribution
- News articles and genealogical research advice
The main aim of the site is to bring together the wide variety of…
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