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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.
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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.
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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 Clan Gathering section.
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"Many thanks William for your response.
My grandfather was born in 1906 in Norther Chile, in the city Iquique that is also an important seaport in Chile. Based on this we think that our great-grandfather came to Northern part of Chile in the late…"
"Welcome to our group, Marcela.
I had a quick look but nothing turned up. Have you any more clues? Dates and events, maybe?
Yours aye,
William"
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Jane DOUGLAS of Edenburt County Cavan
Started by James Williams in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I found my Great Great Grandmother Jane DOUGLAS on a surviving fragment of the 1821 census at Edenburt near Virginia Co. Cavan Ireland. She was born 1813 and had brothers Alexander and John. She and John ended up in England - She in Whitehaven and…Continue
DOUGLASES IN CHILE
Started by Gilbert Franklin Douglas III in Genealogy. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Jun 23. 1 Reply 1 Like
Recently I seem to have been receiving a number of :"friend" requests from folks in Chile. Is there any research into Douglas families who left Scotland and settled in Chile?GilbertContinue
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George Douglas of Accomack County, Virginia
Started by Henry Barraud Hunt, Jr. in Genealogy. Last reply by Henry Barraud Hunt, Jr. May 4. 3 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
William Douglass (1610 - 1682)
Started by Douglas Anderson in Genealogy. Last reply by William W. Hough Apr 21. 76 Replies 2 Likes
Myself and others are interested in William Douglass (born 1610 in ?, died 1682 in New London,CT) and confirming his birthplace. Tradition has it as Scotland but recent work by Betsey Howe suggests that it William's family came from Easton Maudit,…Continue
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James Gavin's House, Douglas
Posted by William Douglas on June 5, 2020 at 18:12 0 Comments 0 Likes
James Gavin was a prominent Covenanter in contrast to the Douglas family who were prominent Episcopalian. In fact the church of Scotland sent several sharp reminders to the Douglases that they were to cease their adherence to Episcopalianism. However James 2nd Marquis of Douglas got round this problem by promoting tolerance both to Episcopalians and Presbyterians in the 1660's. This happy accommodation did not last.
James Gavin fled the Dragoons and hid in a small cave to the West of…
ContinueClan map timeline
Posted by William Douglas on June 5, 2020 at 16:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
"Clan maps only show a certain point in time - but this one is different! https://youtu.be/Z19OF8cgRQk"
Douglas Castle in 1596
Posted by William Douglas on June 4, 2020 at 12:34 0 Comments 0 Likes
This picture from Pont shows how Douglas Castle may have looked in 1596 when the map for Lanarkshire was created. The late Professor McClean from Dundee thought that Pont Map had an element of accuracy about them. What is to be seen is a couple of towers with wall between them with gateway. The larger of the towers possibly had a Renaissance style Cupola. The other Castle is Parkhead which also belonged to the Douglas family. There was a castle here at Parkhead from the…
ContinueWho is Frances Browne, Mrs John Douglas?
Posted by William Douglas on May 13, 2020 at 15:57 1 Comment 0 Likes
Thomas Gainsborough (1727 – 1788) was an English portrait and landscape painter, draughtsman, and printmaker. One of his sitters was Frances Browne, Mrs John Douglas, who appears to be born in 1741 and died in 1811.
The portrait hangs in Waddesdon Hall, the property of the Rothschild Family.
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