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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.
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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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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David Douglas was many things: a horticulturalist, a mountaineer, and a famed botanist. He was last seen the morning of July 12, 1834, hiking around Hawaiʻi’...
"Robert Drisdale - Ist in the above passenger list:
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Stoddart Douglas
"In the will of George Douglas of Chilston Park proved 12/07/1833. He left £50,000 in 3 per cent consolidated annuities to 'Mrs Margaret Stoddart wife of James Douglas Stoddart now residing with me' and his estate at Chilston to…"
Armstrong Elliot Nixon Crozier Middle March Douglas Hawick Cavers M193 Little Glendinning
"What date range does this map represent? Boundaries constantly changed.
I note that Bonjedward and Timpendean have not been included
See page 37 for…"
Armstrong Elliot Nixon Crozier Middle March Douglas Hawick Cavers M193 Little Glendinning
"It should be noted that Gorrenberry is not in the hands of the Ellot, is is after Border Pacification. My family in 1630 is on the County Fermanagh, Ulster, Ireland, muster, of Monea Castle of a widow Mrs Hamilton, Charles II, Anglican…"
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Ancestry DNA
Started by Andrew Douglas in Genealogy. Last reply by Andrew Douglas Nov 14. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Fellow Douglas ClanI have downloaded my Ancestry DNA can it be used to search The Douglas Archive?Thanks In AdvanceAndrew DouglasContinue
Spam from Ronald Morris
Started by Don in General. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Nov 9. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Spam from Ronald Morris adding you as a friend on the Douglas Archives.Continue
Jamaica
Started by Jacqueline Douglas in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Sep 16. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello I am looking for Douglases in Jamaica. My Douglases are a mix of Black West Indian and White Scottish. They had blue eyes and were known as the 'light brown' family. Other family names are Francis, Ranger, Chulan and Edwards. Many thanks…Continue
Sir Archibald Douglas 6th Earl of Angus 1489
Started by Angela Addison in Genealogy. Last reply by Angela Addison Aug 20. 3 Replies 1 Like
Hello I’ve just stumbled across this site whilst doing some research into my family tree. Was really surprised after dna test on Ancestry on my dads side it seems like the above is 13 x great grandfather. Not cerium though as his son/nephew on our…Continue
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AI enhanced search facility for text in old hand written historical records - Familysearch website
Posted by Ronald Drysdale on November 3, 2024 at 18:31 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
The Familysearch website has introduced a new experimental AI search facilty that renders old, largely unintelligible, hand written documents 'searchable', available online here:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/
It is still under development and can only be used on a [fairly large] selection of Familysearch records but already it is yielding impressive results -…
ContinueFreskin the Fleming - then and now
Posted by William Douglas on November 2, 2024 at 12:24 0 Comments 0 Likes
As many will know, one theory on the origins of the Douglas family is that we are descended from Freskin the Fleming. Looking for early connections between the Douglases and the Freskins, I have been rooting around in the Freskin one name study.
However, there is not much there to help. Indeed, the study is looking for someone to take over the project as it seems to have stalled.
The Friskens/Freskins are a Scottish family, heavily based around the Borderlands and the River…
ContinueDouglas de Fenzi
Posted by William Douglas on October 14, 2024 at 10:28 0 Comments 0 Likes
Researching the Douglas of Garvald family, I encountered the Douglas de Fenzi family
Confusing press reports - Douglas of Garvald - The Douglas Archives (ning.com)
Returning to that research, I found a South African army officer with an interesting background.
A gravemarker records the following:…
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