"Thank you, Ronald. Yes, those are the correct family members. I did some research yesterday and Elkhart County, Indiana didn't keep birth records during the period William was born, so that is why I won't find a birth…"
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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.
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"Hi Daphne,
I've done some further checking and found some census data (1860,1870 & 1880) that could fit your William D. Douglas with an English 'Douglas' father & a mother that was born in the US:
1860 census
James Douglas…"
"Hi again Daphne,
I don't know what sources you have, I'm just going on what I see on the Familysearch website. You say that you have confirmed his mother and father - that is a good and positive step,
As far as I can see…"
"Thank you for your help/info Ronald. I feel I keep going down the wrong rabbit hole in my searches. I did not have the 1920 census for William Dayton Douglas, so that was helpful and was able to follow some other leads. However, I…"
"Hi Daphne,
There is an entry on the FamilySearch website for your relative:
William Dayton Douglas 1858–1926 Familysearch ID 9WM9-246
However, the ancestors indicated in the FS family line for William appear to be erroneous.
In…"
"The record seems to be just a few scribbles on a bit of paper - in Dutch
The website notes that go with the bit of paper:
Zoelen religious communityZoelen Description: Church village near Tiel with an almost entirely Protestant…"
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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
Douglas of Friarshaw from Douglas of Cavers
Started by Lori Murphy in Genealogy. Last reply by Lori Murphy Feb 17. 3 Replies 0 Likes
HelloI am researching the Douglas from Friarshaws.On the top of the page, it indicates that they originate from the Douglas of Cavers. However, I cannot seem to find the Ancestor that links the lines!Can anyone tell me who the Decendant from Wm…Continue
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Mapping Ulster
Posted by William Douglas on March 26, 2025 at 14:41 0 Comments 1 Like
Around three centuries ago, a significant endeavor was undertaken in parts of Ulster by a remarkable gentleman named [Thomas] Raven. His task was nothing short of extraordinary—a meticulous and comprehensive survey of the lands granted by King James [I] to his loyal subject and planter, James Hamilton.
According to Mr. John Stevenson, Hamilton "lives on in the portrait preserved at Castle Ward, and, fortunately, Raven's surveys of his extensive estates from 1625, as the land became…
ContinueTracing the Threads of History: Haplogroup R-M269, Genghis Khan, and Clan Douglas
Posted by William Douglas on March 14, 2025 at 12:14 0 Comments 0 Likes
My father claimed Ghengis Khan as an ancestor. After a long conversation with Jackie Stoddard today, I decided to investigate.
Human history weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected lineages and shared legacies, from the ancient migrations of Haplogroup R-M269 to the towering influence of Genghis Khan and the proud heritage of Clan Douglas. When we know that members of Clan…
ContinueWho is the kind donor?
Posted by William Douglas on March 1, 2025 at 11:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Someone has very kindly sent me a copy of The Heraldry of the Douglases.
But I have no idea who I should be thanking. Please get in touch so that I can respons appropriately.
This is beyond my budget:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395414898775?_skw=genealogy+douglas&itmmeta=01JMJ0MPXKGK52FRGRBPS7N3BW&hash=item5c10908857:g:elgAAOSwJGBmSf~W&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3…
Posted by William Douglas on February 20, 2025 at 16:50 2 Comments 0 Likes
This is beyond my budget:…
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