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At12:30pm, May 5th, 2012; one year and two months after commencing this project a stone from the ruins of Castle Douglas was…"
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The meaning behind the sheild.
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 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…Continue
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William Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link."The Australian Celtic Festival is a major event on the national calendar, traditionally begins at the Standing Stones with the skirl of pipes from a lone piper at dawn. Highlights include a street parade featuring national groups and clans, sheep…"
William Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link.William Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link."Looks like there is a chip off the old block in transit...
I look forward to a photograph of them in place.
William"
Andrew Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link."Time for the latest update folks. ....
I'm enormously pleased to announce that some stones from Douglas Castle have arrived safe and sound here in Australia. When they arrived here I was in Sydney at the time and needless to say I was quite…"
William Douglas left a comment for Andrew Douglas"That's a relief! I was worried that they would get lost in the system.
William"
Andrew Douglas left a comment for William Douglas"William! The stones have arrived! Thank you so so much! :)
I haven't been home for the past two weeks but I'll get onto refunding you just as soon as I can.
This is very exciting. Thank you again William. Without your help the CDAA…"
Andrew Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The meaning behind the sheild."Thanks William. :)"
William Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The meaning behind the sheild."Andrew,
Stars - or spurs?
Actually, probably stars, as spurs usually have 6 points in heraldry. I expect your shield shows 5 points, and thus would be a star. However, some Douglas coats of arms have them described as mullets (or mollets),…"
Andrew Douglas posted a discussionThe meaning behind the sheild.
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 have in on my wall she asked about it explaining that it was the sheild of the Clan Douglas and so forth.When explaining the meaning behind it from what I recall the heart represents the heart of King Robert the Bruce that the Good Sir James Douglas attempted to take to the Holy Land for burial. And…See More
Andrew Douglas replied to Andrew Douglas's discussion The Australian Standing Stones - the missing link."Hi everyone.
It's been a while since I have updated on what has been happening with this project so I better get started. :)
After lengthy discussions with Jan Shaw (and joining the Clan Douglas Association of Australia) the Association has…"
Andrew Douglas commented on Andrew Douglas's blog post The early lessons of a search."hahah! Glad to have given you the heads up! :P
I'll have to keep an eye on their gathering dates - sounds too good to pass up! ;)"
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
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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2011 - one year on.
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 17:04 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello dear reader.
It's hard to believe that my family quest has stretched well over a year already. But here we are 2011 and I'm still no closer to finding the truth over my descendents.
However all is not lost and the search continues.
Throughout the year I was given some small leads; my…
Continue The early lessons of a search.
Posted on January 28, 2010 at 8:52 8 Comments 0 Likes
Being new to the family research game it's fair to say that I'm rather virginal to the highs and lows of Genealogy.
So on a wing and a prayer I set forth with precious little information passed down from my mother - whom in turn recieved the same information from a long deceased family member.
My family tree is very comprehensive and complete right up to present day from the time we arrived at the great land down under.
Now unlike alot of Australians I'm rather… Continue
So on a wing and a prayer I set forth with precious little information passed down from my mother - whom in turn recieved the same information from a long deceased family member.
My family tree is very comprehensive and complete right up to present day from the time we arrived at the great land down under.
Now unlike alot of Australians I'm rather… Continue
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- 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, William Douglas said…
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, William Douglas said…
- 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, Andrew Douglas said…
- 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, William Douglas said…
- 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
- At 11:18 on January 25, 2010, Andrew Douglas said…
- Beryl
No problem. And yep, that was me. The search has begun and one of my first attempts was on that discussion group which has eventually led me to here. Seems like a very good site.
I was with the Cland Douglas Society of Australia back in 2001/02 when I was living in Brisbane, but sadly let the membership lapse since moving away from the area. I think I will definately get back on board with the society again.
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