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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.
Searching the Douglas Archives
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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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 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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"I am still working on the genealogy section, adding articles. The database is operational for detailsed research."
"Thanks so much, Ronald. Appreciate that information. Very helpful. "
"Hi Mark,
You've probably already got this info but anyway ~
James Crawford Douglas & his family lines have been entered up on the Familysearch website
His Familysearch ID is G4XB-3K9
His Will probate document dated 26 Jun 1902 may be viewed…"
Query and James Douglas and Mary Michael
I’m reaching out from Australia to see if anyone may have information or shared ancestry relating to my great-great-grandparents:James Crawford Douglas, born in 1842 in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, andMary Michael, born in 1849 in…See More
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Query about James Douglas and Mary Michael
Started by Mark Andrew Conner in Genealogy. Last reply by Mark Andrew Conner on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I’m reaching out from Australia to see if anyone may have information or shared ancestry relating to my great-great-grandparents:James Crawford Douglas, born in 1842 in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, andMary Michael, born in 1849 in…Continue
James Douglas, 7th of Drumlanrig
Started by Ronald Drysdale in Genealogy. Last reply by Ronald Drysdale Mar 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. has anyone ever had the 1581 Will & testament of Sir James Douglas, 7th of Drumlanrig transcribed?He apparently fathered a lot of children, maybe this will could reveal some interesting factual stuff.Copy of relevant Scotlandspeople webpage…Continue
Douglas family Inverness1
Started by Harold Dixon Douglas in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Feb 21. 30 Replies 1 Like
I was brought up in the highland orphanage Inverness now closed,is there anybody out there know of this place Continue
George Douglas of Accomack County, Virginia
Started by Henry Barraud Hunt, Jr. in Genealogy. Last reply by Ronald Drysdale Feb 20. 5 Replies 1 Like
Thank you William. I have found my computer to be stubborn. For the past couple of years I have become dependent upon secondary sources as travel for any distance is difficult. I make use of a book by Marshall who has abstracted the early wills and…Continue
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The Legacy of Gilbert Douglas
Posted by William Douglas on April 19, 2025 at 17:12 10 Comments 0 Likes
Gilbert Douglas, a West India merchant from Glasgow, left a legacy that intertwines the complexities of colonial enterprise, familial bonds, and acts of liberation. Born on May 28, 1749, Douglas played a prominent role in the transatlantic economy as the owner of multiple plantations, including the Mount Pleasant sugar plantation in St. Vincent and the Fairfield cotton plantation in Demerara. Though remembered for his wealth and social standing, a significant chapter of his life unfolded in…
ContinueGenealogy of Robert de Bruce as 20th great-grandfather.
Posted by Mark Stephen Elliott on April 17, 2025 at 4:01 1 Comment 1 Like
Scota, Egyptian Queen of the Scots
Posted by William Douglas on April 7, 2025 at 17:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
In a newsletter in July 2022 (See link below), we exlored the possibility that the Douglases were decended from ancient Egypt. This was not the first time that the story had surfaced, but as I was then researching the Douglases in Italy, and the story also surfaced there, it seemed appropriate to investigate.
Of course, this is many centuries ago, and although the Egyptians have records going back that far in time, the Europeans do not, so the story has passed verbally from generation…
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Caledonia Douglas's Nova ScotiaPosted by Connor Douglas on September 6, 2017 |
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The Good Sir James sails for JerusalemAdded by William Douglas on July 11, 2017 |
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Douglas / OLIPHANT/ Smith / Sinclair lines finally sortedPosted by Jackie Stoddard on September 2, 2017 |
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