The Douglas Family In Fiji
This group is for those who are descendants of Juliana Catherine Spiller & Walter Michael Aubrey Douglas.Note: This group is now (29 April 2015) open to new members.See More
A collection of historical and genalogical records
The Douglas Archives is a mix of historical records and biographies and also a genealogy database with details of 190,500+ 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 DNA Project and a Games 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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"Welcome to our community, Gerda.
The story of the Douglases on Java is an interesting one about which I know little..
Originally from Holland, descendants of the Douglas of Friarshaw branch, but where the connections are are still unknown to…"
"Welcome to our community, Karen.
I, too have ben struggling witj Harry Sergeant Douglas. I believe his mother to be Flora Ann Willmott, b. 21 May 1870, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, England d. 1915, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire,…"
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Lt Col Lord Spencer Douglas-Hamilton, son of James the 5th Duke of Hamilton and Anne Spencer of Rendlesham
Started by Don in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Jul 25. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for any information about Lord Spencer Hamilton.According to information sources such as Burkes Peerage, Spencer Hamilton is said to have died unmarried.Genealogy sites such as WikiTree don't like to except Burkes Peerage, thepeerage.com,…Continue
Douglases in Cockpen - 18th century and before
Started by Jenny Blain in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas May 29. 35 Replies 0 Likes
Here's some of what I have on the Cockpen Duglass/Douglas people. At William's suggestion I'm putting this in a 'discussion' as there may be pieces that people want to follow up - I've seen several posts exploring this line. William Duglass and…Continue
The Scotti Douglas of Vigoleno: A Historical and Genealogical Monograph
Started by Vittorio Villa in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Apr 16. 3 Replies 2 Likes
This expanded monograph emphasizes the profound historical and military ties between the House of Scotti Douglas and the House of Bourbon, a relationship that spanned centuries and two kingdoms (Parma/Piacenza and the Two Sicilies).The Scotti…Continue
Alexander Douglass of Lynn, Capt. Samuel Douglass, and Phineas Douglass
Started by Robert Battle in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Mar 9. 4 Replies 1 Like
Alexander Douglass of Lynn, Massachusetts (originally Alastair MacDougall of Scotland) was taken prisoner in the 1650 Battle of Dunbar and sent to Massachusetts as an indentured servant. He left many Douglass descendants in New England and…Continue
Blog Posts
Legacy of the Douglas Families in Patagonia
Posted by William Douglas on September 14, 2026 at 11:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Researching Robert Douglas (born 1868, Amboina)
Posted by William Douglas on September 14, 2026 at 10:23 0 Comments 0 Likes
Several distinct Douglas families lived on Java during the Dutch East Indies period, but they were not one single lineage. Instead, they formed multiple…
Tracing the work of Beryl Turner
Posted by William Douglas on September 7, 2026 at 13:02 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tracing the work of Beryl Turner, an Australian family historian whose early website explored Turner and Douglas connections, possibly tied to Cambridge. Her pages have vanished from the web, but her research helped many of us. If you have copies, citations, or memories of her work, please get in touch so we can…
ContinueCaptain Douglas of the Killing Times
Posted by William Douglas on September 5, 2026 at 10:21 0 Comments 1 Like
In the parish of Borgue, a weathered stone recalls the death of Robert McWhae, “barbarously shot to death by Captaine Douglash… for his adherence to Scotland’s Reformation…
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Caledonia Douglas's Nova ScotiaPosted by Connor Douglas on September 6, 2017 |
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The Good Sir James sails for JerusalemAdded by William Douglas on July 11, 2017 |
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Douglas / OLIPHANT/ Smith / Sinclair lines finally sortedPosted by Jackie Stoddard on September 2, 2017 |
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