The Douglas Archives

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The Douglas Archives is a mix of historical records and biographies and also a genealogy database with details of 190,500+ 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.

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To reduce the volume of fraudulent sign ups, I am making the process more difficult. I apologise to genuine prospective members.  

The more information you give about your ancestors, the greater the chance that others might see someone they recognise and tie in to your tree. Dates and places definitely help!

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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.  These have been joined by the Douglas DNA Project and a Games 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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Douglas Memorial School, Kolkata

There is an undoubted Scottish connection with the Douglas Memorial School, in the Barrackpore district of KolKata…See More
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Russell Lynn Drysdale posted photos
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Russell Lynn Drysdale posted photos
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William Douglas liked Pauline Baker's photo
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Ronald Drysdale left a comment for Pauline Baker
"Hi again Pauline, I seem to recognise the partial tree from Ancestry that you have posted - it corresponds with the Familysearch tree that existed about 1.5 years ago. Sorry to put a dampener on your genealogical journey but unfortunately, I think…"
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Ronald Drysdale left a comment for William Douglas
"Also, your Alexander Drysdale and Christian Donaldson couple are about 100+ years down the line. regards Ron"
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William Douglas left a comment for Ronald Drysdale
"I have a different set of ancestors for Alexander Drysdale, who married Christian Donaldson. https://www.douglashistory.co.uk/famgen/getperson.php?personID=I143430&tree=tree1  I am not sure that they were 'Sir' and…"
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Lt Col Lord Spencer Douglas-Hamilton, son of James the 5th Duke of Hamilton and Anne Spencer of Rendlesham

Started by Don in Genealogy. Last reply by Don Feb 13. 5 Replies

Looking for any information about Lord Spencer Hamilton.According to information sources such as Burkes Peerage, Spencer Hamilton is said to have died unmarried.Genealogy sites such as WikiTree don't like to except Burkes Peerage, thepeerage.com,…Continue

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Scotti crest

Started by RICHARD L SCOTTI in Heraldry. Last reply by RICHARD L SCOTTI Jan 25. 13 Replies

The scotti crest is described as; a shield with blue or red background, separated by a bend with two six pointed stars , one each on the top right & one on the bottom left.  stars and bend in silver or white..found on Douglas/Scotti ,coat of…Continue

William Drysdale of Mount Sterling Kentucky, Father of James Drysdale of Rush County

Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in General. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Nov 3, 2023. 1 Reply

William Drysdale was born near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, July 17, 1815; died at Virginia April 7th, 1898. He moved to Rush county, Ind, and in 1887 he married Miss Elizabeth Earnest  who died in 1879. To this union 13 children were born. In 1866 he…Continue

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JAMES DRYSDALE of Rush county, Indiana

Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in General Oct 1, 2023. 0 Replies

....JAMES DRYSDALE.The subject of this srvetch was born in Rush county, Indiana, in 1843; was the third child of William and Elizabeth (Ernest) Drvsdale. The former was born in Montgomery county, Kentucky, in 1815, and was of Scotch descent, and…Continue

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Douglas Memorial School, Kolkata

Posted by William Douglas on March 18, 2024 at 10:00 0 Comments

There is an undoubted Scottish connection with the Douglas Memorial School , in the Barrackpore district of KolKata (Calcutta) in India. I am not sure that the tartan is Douglas!


I am hoping to find which Douglas had the honour of having this school named after them.

My research became…
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the search for James Drysdale Brother of John Drysdale Of Cedar Fort

Posted by Russell Lynn Drysdale on March 17, 2024 at 13:37 2 Comments

In the search for James Drysdale son of James Drysdale , also older brother of John Drysdale Of Cedar Fort





John Drysdale last I know in 1858 seen his brother James in the troops of Albert Sidney Johnstone just before the Civil War broke out while Johnstone was occupying Utah keeping an eye on the Mormons , after that , the trail goes cold , no information I have found so far concerning civil war involvement of this James Drysdale .

Something coincidental here , both…

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The Debutante

Posted by William Douglas on February 19, 2024 at 12:54 0 Comments

Carmen, the daughter of Mrs James Douglas, was presented at court in 1925. 

A debutante presentation at court is a formal ceremony where young women of high social standing are introduced to the monarch or head of state. It marks their official entry into society and is often seen as a rite of passage.

The presentation is not…

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Corps of Artillery Drivers

Posted by William Douglas on February 17, 2024 at 11:30 0 Comments

Until 1794, the Royal Artillery hired civilian horses and drivers to haul its guns. In that year, the Corps of Captains' Commissaries and Drivers was formed to provide these services. This was reformed as the Corps of Gunner Drivers in 1801. In 1806 these became the Royal Artillery Drivers. In 1822 these were disbanded and from that date all men…

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Making conections

The more information you can give about the people you mention, the more chance there is of someone else connecting with your family.

Dates and places of births, deaths and marriages all help to place families.

Professions also help.

'My great-grandmother mother was a Douglas from Montrose' does not give many clues to follow up! But a bit of flesh on the bones makes further research possible. But if we are told who she married, what his profession was and where the children were baptised, then we can get to work.

Maybe it is time to update the information in your profile?


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