The Douglas Archives

A collection of historical and genalogical records

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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.

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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Stephanie Ellin Morton

Robert Livingston(e) Morton

Started by Stephanie Ellin Morton in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Feb 15. 1 Reply

 My father William (b.1927) is the youngest of 5 sons of Robert Livingston(e) Morton of Brooklyn, NY, and Marie Grant.  My father was "baby Bill", because he was the last boy to be born.  The first son was named William, but he passed away before my…Continue

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Maggie Crow

Robert Douglas 1655-1733

Started by Maggie Crow in Genealogy. Last reply by Maggie Crow Feb 6. 18 Replies

I am trying to establish a Scottish Irish link for the parents of the above Robert.  His parents were Robert Douglas and Elizabeth Henderson and they relocated to Ireland around 1665.  Robert the younger was a Lieutenant in William 3rd's army at the…Continue

Alan Douglass Fitch, Jr

David (b 1757), son Edmund (b 1805) and his daughter Jane (b. 1833)

Started by Alan Douglass Fitch, Jr in Genealogy Feb 3. 0 Replies

I am seeking evidence to confirm the following relationships. I have Mr. Charles H. J. Douglas' book on the Douglas family and it states that: 1. David Douglas (b. 1758) m. Eunice Swoddle (p. 105); their son was 2. Edmund Douglas (b. 1805)m. Sarah…Continue

William Douglas

Colin Douglas, passenger to Canada on the Hector

Started by William Douglas in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Jan 31. 4 Replies

What drove the Highlander families to embark on the Hector at Loch Broom, in the Scottish Highlands, we may never know.We do know that they were promised a better lifestyle and prospects than they had in Scotland. By the time they arrived in Canada,…Continue

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Antoine and Tyrieshia Douglas fail to make Olympic team

Posted by William Douglas on February 19, 2012 at 6:47pm 0 Comments

Tyrieshia Douglas (left), of Baltimore, failed to beat 2011 national champion Marlen Esparza on 18th February in the flyweight division at the U.S. women's Olympic boxing trials. It was her sixth bout in as many days, and tiredness may have played a part in her defeat.

Knowing that she is second best…

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Chambers Summer House and Charles Bridgeman garden

Posted by William Douglas on February 19, 2012 at 1:00am 0 Comments

Eighteenth century architect William Chambers' pavilion at Amesbury Abbey was commissioned by the Duchess of Queensbury.  It was constructed of trapped flint arranged in patterns, with deep…

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William Douglas

Bell - a sept of Clan Douglas?

Posted by William Douglas on February 18, 2012 at 11:23am 2 Comments

The Borders family Bell may well descend from a Norman follower of David I who reigned until 1153 and was, by the end of the thirteenth century, well established in Dumfriesshire, Berwickshire and Perthshire.

Although the Bells were a Borders family, there are others of this name who are of Highland origin, and in that case, Bell is held to be a Sept of MacMillan.

Determining which surnames are septs of a clan is one of the prerogatives of the clan chief. Clan Douglas, while an…

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Harrison Douglas - Master Mariner

Posted by William Douglas on February 17, 2012 at 11:11am 0 Comments

Peter and John Douglas have put together a remarkable slideshow recording their grandfather's life.

The presentation on the life of sailing ship owner and sea captain, Harrison Douglas (1857-1919) covers sailing in the Pacific and Tasman during the 1880’s - 1915.…

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