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The Douglas Archives is a mix of historical records and biographies and also a genealogy database with details of 184,000 individuals.
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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 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.
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Wife of William Wilson Douglas (1880 - 1923)
Started by Tom Jenks in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Aug 16. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I'm trying to find more information about the wife of William Wilson Douglas (1880 - 1923). They were my great grandparents.I've found the marriage certificate and have the name Elizabeth Hicks (about 1879 - ?) However, all that tells me…Continue
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Thursday , July 18th 2019
Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in General. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Aug 7. 1 Reply 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
Samuel Douglas(s) b.Scotland 1699 d.New Hampshire 1793 Searching for father
Started by Bernadine Joy Douglass in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Jul 13. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am Looking for the father of:Samuel Douglas b.1699 Burnhouses Auchingramont Hamilton, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandd.1793 Littleton NHmarried in Scotland Hepzibah Richardson b.1701 d. ?Immigrated 1730 from Scotland to MA, then NH with his children and…Continue
Douglas ancestors from Ayrshire 1700's - early 1800's
Started by Jennifer Zinone in Genealogy Jul 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I’m searching for the parents of my 4th great grandfather, Henderson Douglas 1809–1871 in Ayrshire. I’ve hit a road block tracing them or confirming some information on them. I have census records of Henderson living with his wife and kids in…Continue
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How many swords did the Good Sir James Douglas own?
Posted by William Douglas on August 21, 2019 at 19:18 0 Comments 0 Likes
On 21st June 1861, the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, the master gunner of Dumbarton Castle carried William Wallace’s sword to the laying of the foundation stone at the Wallace Monument, while a servant of the Earl of Elgin carried King Robert Bruce’s sword. Up to 100,000 people are said to have attended.
Other historical swords in the…
ContinueThe article of Ployart
Posted by Kevin de Douglas on August 7, 2019 at 18:24 1 Comment 0 Likes
I do some research and I find something very interesting on my ancestor and my family tree.
Louis 1 Douglas (died in 1579), lord of Ployart, deputy of the nobility of Vermandois was married with Isabelle de Mandy (died in 1587). Louis 2 Douglas, born in 1567 died in 1607,( his son) was also Lord of Ployart, governor of Soissons and officer was married with Catherine d'Aumale.
Source : www.geneanet.org.
Henry Alexander Douglas, Vicar of Abbotsley Church
Posted by William Douglas on August 6, 2019 at 12:27 0 Comments 0 Likes
Henry Alexander Douglas progressed from being Vicar of the Church of St Margaret of Antioch, in Abbotsley, now in Cambridgeshire, but in an area formerly known as Huntingdon, via South Africa to becoming Bishop of Bombay.
I have known of him for a while, but have not been able to piece together his full story. Yesterday, another fact emerged.
I was attending a family service in the church of St Margaret of Antioch, which sits in the village of Abbotsley. The earliest record of…
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Posted by William Douglas on July 22, 2019 at 12:51 1 Comment 1 Like
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