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.
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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!
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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Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in History. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Jan 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Encyclopedia BritannicaWAPENSHAW (M.E. for “weapon-show”), a periodical muster or review of troops formerly held in every district in Scotland, the object having been to satisfy the military chiefs that the arms of their retainers were in good…Continue
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Started by Kara Cox in Genealogy. Last reply by William Douglas Jan 14. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am traveling to Dumfries, Wigtown, and Castle Douglas to try to confirm the lineage of William Douglas (born 1668). Any suggestions for how to find this info once I'm there? His father is listed as Gilbert Douglas, but others say that he couldn't…Continue
Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in General. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Nov 3, 2022. 3 Replies 1 Like
Started by Rina Douglas in History. Last reply by William Douglas Sep 23, 2022. 1 Reply 1 Like
Apologies if there is already a discussion about this, please feel free to direct me in the right direction if there indeed is.Is there any info available about Douglases in Caithness? Some very targeted DNA analysis carried out on my brothers YDNA…Continue
Posted by William Douglas on January 24, 2023 at 11:57 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have received a large bundle of files relating to the Douglas family in Northamptonshire.
I have yet to decide how to include them in the Douglas Archives, but will make them available to those of you researching William Douglas and Ann Mattie, and the wider family as I collate the collection.…
ContinuePosted by William Douglas on January 19, 2023 at 18:42 1 Comment 0 Likes
Cromwell is dead, and risen; and dead again,
And risen the third time after he was slain
No wonder! For he’s messenger of Hell:
And now he buffets us, now posts to tell
What’s past; and for one more game new counsel takes
Of his good friend the Devil, who keeps the stakes.
Will Douglas did not get the best of reviews on his poetry, but it did reflect the myriad of tales about Cromwell's demise, or as it…
ContinuePosted by William Douglas on January 15, 2023 at 19:56 1 Comment 0 Likes
Continuing with my project of learning and sharing more on the Douglas family's role in the many American wars, I am looking for help identifying Captain John Douglass's family. We know he married Ann Jones, but what else in known of this man?…
ContinuePosted by William Douglas on December 23, 2022 at 13:52 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Story of St Bride
The Handmaid of the Inn
A decree had gone out from Caesar Augustus, and the little city was full. A great drought held the land in its parched grip and the innkeeper must needs make his way to the well that is beside the gate, there to bide his time. He left Bride but a stoup of water and a bannock for her use, and…
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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 |
The more information you can give about the people you mention, the more chance there is of someone else connecting with your family.
Dates and places of births, deaths and marriages all help to place families.
Professions also help.
'My great-grandmother mother was a Douglas from Montrose' does not give many clues to follow up! But a bit of flesh on the bones makes further research possible. But if we are told who she married, what his profession was and where the children were baptised, then we can get to work.
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