"Thomas Drysdale Obituary Drysdale, Thomas 91, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on Feb 28, 2013. Thomas Townsend Drysdale, Jr., died on February 28, 2013 in Goodyear, AZ, after a brief illness. Thomas was born on May 4, 1921 in Alamosa, CO, to Oneta Moore…"
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How did they die?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Douglas Oct 15, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks,While researching I've come across a couple of road blocks where I'm hoping the good folks here might be able to assist. Sir James 'the Gross', 7th Earl of Douglas died on the 24th of March…Continue
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The meaning behind the shield.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Douglas Dec 2, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone.I don't know if this is the appropriate forum to pose such a question but I was wondering if someone can assist in solving a riddle posed to me by my wee daughter.When she saw a shield I…Continue
The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Douglas Apr 30, 2013. 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…Continue
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"Wing Commander James Kenneth Montague Drysdale, who was the son of Lt. Col. William Drysdale, died in WW2 when his wellington Bomber was shot down during a raid on Le Havre in France in 1941.
"........Son of Lt. Col. William Drysdale, D,S,O who…"
"Lt. Col. William Drysdale - who was the great nephew of Sir William Drysdale of Pittenchar, via his brother John Drysdale of Kilrie. He died in France in WW1 in the battle of the Somme.
"...... Lieut. Col. William Drysdale, DSO. 2nd Batt The…"
For those who served.
This group is dedicated to those Douglas's and our honored Septs who have served or are serving their country. We particularly remember those who have fallen and strive to share their story for all to learn. See More
For those who served.
This group is dedicated to those Douglas's and our honored Septs who have served or are serving their country. We particularly remember those who have fallen and strive to share their story for all to learn. See More
"Lloyd H Drysdale, my Great uncle
Name (Original):
DRYSDALE LLOYD H
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Military Service
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02 Apr 1942
Term of Enlistment:
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion…"
For those who served.
This group is dedicated to those Douglas's and our honored Septs who have served or are serving their country. We particularly remember those who have fallen and strive to share their story for all to learn. See More
For those who served.
This group is dedicated to those Douglas's and our honored Septs who have served or are serving their country. We particularly remember those who have fallen and strive to share their story for all to learn. See More
"I would like to remember my Great Uncles.
David Douglas B1894 Served with the East Yorkshire Regiment killed 23th July 1916 Buried at La Neuville British Cemetery.
Joseph Douglas B1894 Served with the Coldstream Guards spent 4 years as a POW where…"
For those who served.
This group is dedicated to those Douglas's and our honored Septs who have served or are serving their country. We particularly remember those who have fallen and strive to share their story for all to learn. See More
Stonewalling!
Part 2:
Well the info I uncovered yesterday has today been dashed in the form of an email from John Douglas's Great Grand Daughter. This lead I found has proven to be false.
Unfortunately the information I have with me passed down from my mother has proven to be unreliable. And with the limited information I have left which is sketchy to say the least it is rapidly becoming apparent that this is definately no easy task!
With the work I've done thus far I've drawn an absolute blank with Edward and even his father James. But then, I am only relying on information from ancestry.co which in itself seems good but is it good enough?
The search continues.......
Part one:
Tonight, my darling assistant aka my girlfriend suggested I google my Great Grandfather and the name of the ship he sailed to Australia in the mid 19th century.
Well it turns out this tale has more twists than a Shakespearian tragedy and it appears my GGF sailed with one of his brothers... a completely new revelation to me. However I will need to clarify and confirm details with sources but by all intents and purposes it appears I have scored a major breakthrough!
This is the site we have unfolded with remarkable if at times contradictory information. The saga will continue.......
http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A040087b.htm
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Announcing the production of a book - Black Heart.
Posted on October 12, 2019 at 20:01 2 Comments 3 Likes
Hello everyone,
I'm pleased to announce that after years of procrastination, research and even more procrastination, I have finally embarked upon a book project focussing on a critical time in Clan Douglas history. A time of the rise and tragic fall of the Black Douglas…
ContinueMy branch of the Douglas family. Part 1.
Posted on May 24, 2019 at 12:49 1 Comment 2 Likes
Hello readers,
Well, after years of research and frustrating roadblocks I have finally pieced together my first article documenting my branch of the Douglas family. This is only part 1, I'm sure in time I'll add more to the story and what I'm documenting here has been a remarkable personal journey.
I hope for the reader you may find some take away advice if you're currently or planning to do research into your own family history. I am not a genealogical researcher by any…
ContinueA breakthrough!
Posted on November 13, 2017 at 6:24 3 Comments 0 Likes
After many, many years I have finally cracked the case of my mysterious ancestor Edward Douglas - the first Douglas of my family line to arrive in Australia.
Edward was the son of James Douglas - the only recorded child to James and his unknown wife. He was born in 1824
Records on ancestry.com suggests that Edward was born in Birmingham. Evidence on this same site suggests he lived in the Warwickshire until the age of 19.
It appears that life at that time for him was…
ContinueThe story of three brothers.
Posted on March 25, 2016 at 6:37 0 Comments 1 Like
Recently I published an article on my wordpress blog to serve as a memorial page to three Australian Douglas brothers tragically killed in action in WWI.
Sadly I am unable to locate any surviving relatives.
You can find the page here.
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 9:02 on May 27, 2015,
J Ruaidri Douglas said…
My pleasure. Thank you Andrew! :)
- At 23:21 on December 14, 2011,
William Douglas said…
That's a relief! I was worried that they would get lost in the system.
William
- At 8:53 on May 9, 2011,
Andrew, I did respond to your email - in the affirmative.
What size of stone(s) are needed?
William
- At 10:38 on January 26, 2010,
- Andrew,
John Douglas, 1828-1924, Premier of Queensland is documented in the Douglas Archives: http://www.douglashistory.co.uk/famgen/getperson.php?personID=I4315&tree=main
I am not sure if his brother, Edward, is your Edward, though, as it appears he died unmarried.
- At 2:45 on January 26, 2010,
Francene Thompson said…
- i am a bit confused here ,who was a politician, are you talking about HG Douglas. William also confused as it was my gggrandMOTHER not Father, he married Margaret Douglas.I have their sons another Henry Dauntons marriage excerp which i got NSW BDMs, but cannot find anymore imfo his mother was Margaret. Mum had a genealogist go back (years ago) & she said we are of the Black Douglas Clan, which i am trying to find out for younger generation, but we are all of one family somewhere along the line i`d say. Good to hear from someone who could be related & in Aus. Francene
- At 23:03 on January 25, 2010,
Andrew Douglas said…
- .... to be a politician in both the colonies of New South Wales and Queensland. He had a very colourful career and I was quite suprised to find that Port Douglas was named after him. It's a shock to find that a famous Aussie destination is named after a relative!
However... the search continues.
- At 23:01 on January 25, 2010,
- Hi Francene
Well so far my direct lineage is completely covered right up to when my Great Great Grandfather Edward migrated to Australia in 1851. And that's where the trail ends.... until last night when with a bit of snooping online I came across a possible breakthrough.
Before I didn't know the names of Edwards brothers. He had two others from what I gathered through the information passed down from my mother. I was intrigued that one of his brothers migrated to Canada around the same time so my search began from there.
It turns out that Edward sailed to Australia with one other brother John Douglas who went on....
- At 22:41 on January 25, 2010,
- I have been trying to track back to the Douglas side without much luck, as i dont seem to be able to get past GGGrandma Margaret, all i know is her father was supposed to be a Lord. she married a Dr Henry Daunton.
- At 22:28 on January 25, 2010,
- Hello Andrew, where are you with the Douglas Clan. My GGGrandmother was a Douglas, Regards Francene
- At 11:49 on January 25, 2010,
- Welcome aboard, Andrew. I see you have been busy already!
I am just being inquisitive, but where is the coastal scene in one of your photographs?
How far back have you got with your research? Who is your ealiest douglas ancestor?
Yours aye,
William
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