James Douglas of Cavers - and religion
I have long been aware of the Douglas of Cavers links to important religious matters.The 'Good Lady of Cavers' was…See More
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George Douglas of Accomack County, Virginia
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James Douglas of Cavers - and religion
Posted by William Douglas on August 13, 2020 at 11:05 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have long been aware of the Douglas of Cavers links to important religious matters.
The 'Good Lady of Cavers' was imprisoned in Stirling Castle in 1682 for her religions beliefs.
Today, I learned that James Douglas of Cavers paid for a printing of the New Testament (in Rome?) in 1849.
This is probably the same James has…
ContinueThe Stone of Lochmaden, and meeting place for the west march.
Posted by Mark Stephen Elliott on July 17, 2020 at 16:30 2 Comments 0 Likes
The Earls of Douglas were of the Liddesdale more of the Middle March. (does beg a response)
Bonjedward back on the market
Posted by William Douglas on July 8, 2020 at 15:16 0 Comments 1 Like
Built on the former Douglas estate of Bonjedward, the 'new' house is back on the market. A chance for a Douglas family to bring it back into clan hands, maybe?
Bonjedward House is a magnificent listed Georgian house dating from the latter stages of the 18th century. Built for Archibald Jerdon of Bonjedward and later the seat of the Dowager Marchioness…
ContinueVandals tear down Statue of Frederick Douglass
Posted by William Douglas on July 8, 2020 at 8:49 0 Comments 0 Likes
Whether or not I agree with the President of the United States sentiments, the fact is that tearing down the statue of Frederick Douglass is yet another act of vandalism that is shaming the world.
The statue of the renowned Black abolitionist Frederick Douglass was torn from its base in a park in Rochester, N.Y., and then dumped some 50 feet…
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