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We need a few more clues if we are going to be able to help you with your research. Dates and places of births, deaths and marriages all help to place families.
Yours aye,
William"
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The Douglas Archives is a mix of historical records and biographies and also a genealogy database with details of 187,500+ 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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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!
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 Clan Gathering 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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Clan Douglas Society of North America Newsletter
I have just seen an advanced copy of the CDSNA newsletter - all 86 pages of it!If you are not on the mailing list, now would…See More
"Welcome to our community, Stormy.
I had a quick look for your ancestors when you signed up, but failed to get back to you. I did find Douglases in the Douglas Mill Cemetary records, but have not yet found time to record the details.
I was…"
"Welcome to our group, Robert.
I have a note that 'your' John Douglas is a descendant of early arrival Randall Douglass, also known as: "Randal Dougliss", "Randolph Douglas", "Randall Douglass"Born in…"
"Welcome to our group, Gary
At what point does your family line join the Douglases?
The more information you give, the easier it is for others to link in and share knowledge.
Yours aye,
William"
"Welcome to our community, Kristine.
You may want to join our group researching Deacon William to share and explore your family connections.
Yours aye,
William"
"Welcome to the community, Muriel
You might want to join theIrish group to share and explore your family connections.
Yours aye,
William"
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Douglass of Delaware County, New York
Started by Dorothey L Sherman in Genealogy. Last reply by Peter Mcclintock Dec 27, 2020. 9 Replies 0 Likes
My 3rd great grandfather, James Douglass was born in September, 1798, in Delaware County, New York. He later lived in Caroline, Tompkins Co., New York. And later kept moving west until he died in Otoe Co., Nebraska in 1886.In 1798, there does not…Continue
Thursday , July 18th 2019
Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in General. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Dec 15, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Which Douglas line are you researching? Dates and places help making connections. For Myself , Sept name , Drysdale, in particular , William Drysdale and wife Helen Renny both [supposedly] born 1730s , Dunfermline , Fife , [supposedly] married Jan…Continue
Robert Drysdale d: 11 May 1876
Started by Don and Aileen Theall in Genealogy. Last reply by Don and Aileen Theall Dec 14, 2020. 2 Replies 1 Like
Looking for assistance in researching my wife's Drysdale history. I've been able to go back to Robert Drysdale d: 11 May 1876, m: Christina Marshall 1846 but I am at a road block finding Robert's parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated and…Continue
possible email scam through this site?
Started by Gary Erwin Douglass JR in General. Last reply by Brad Bosley Dec 12, 2020. 16 Replies 0 Likes
i received an email from a sotia teneh and everything i read about her is vague and suspicsious of scamming. Starts off good day and mentions having vital information and to contact her. anyone else have this? or is she a legitimate member of the…Continue
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Clan Douglas Society of North America Newsletter
Posted by William Douglas on February 28, 2021 at 12:06 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have just seen an advanced copy of the CDSNA newsletter - all 86 pages of it!
If you are not on the mailing list, now would be a good moment to join.…
ContinueA Douglas Valentine's Day
Posted by William Douglas on February 13, 2021 at 20:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
The heart has always been important in Scottish history, but nowhere is it more important than in Douglas history.
In 1298 when Lord John Balliol died, his grieving widow, Dervorguilla of Galloway, had his preserved heart placed in an ivory casket which she then carried everywhere with her. When she died, she was laid to rest at Sweetheart Abbey clutching her husband's heart. That's not the only heart-wrenching tale though, Melrose Abbey was so beloved by Robert the Bruce that it was…
ContinueDouglas Corner Cafe closed after 33 years of music making
Posted by William Douglas on January 29, 2021 at 11:38 0 Comments 0 Likes
Douglas Corner Cafe, a premier Nashville venue that has hosted performances by artists as varied as Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Guy Clark, Kevin Costner, Jon Bon Jovi, and Neil Diamond, closed its doors for good after 33 years. A key destination in the city’s Eighth Avenue South neighborhood, the club has been shuttered since March 15th 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Nashville’s subsequent stay-at-home order.
Douglas Corner owner Mervin Louque, a one-time…
ContinueAlexander Douglas
Posted by Steven Douglas Lukefahr on January 7, 2021 at 13:42 4 Comments 0 Likes
Happy to be a new member!
I am looking for the ancestors of Alexander Douglas (my 4th great grandfather) who was born in 1811 in Rowan County, NC. The family tradition is that he was an orphan. He was adopted by the John Yost family who moved to Union County, ILL. I am searching for Alexander's parents and ancestors who trace back to Ireland and Scotland.
This matter has been a mystery for many generations in my family. Your help is much appreciated!
Steven Douglas…
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