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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 DNA Project and a Games section.
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"John Douglas
Lastname : DouglasFirstname : JohnArmy : British
Birth
Date : 1730Country / colony : Écosse
Death
Date : 1760-07-09Second date : 1759-09Comments : died of wounds suffered on Plains of Abraham
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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
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 Don Mar 12. 7 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
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
Hello!
Started by James Scott Johnston in Genealogy. Last reply by James Scott Johnston Jan 30. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have had this perplexing problem for a while that I can't seem to figure out. My 4th great-grandfather James Elisha Douglass from Early County, Georgia area has no clear parents to be found. A lot of the roadblocks I find say the library was…Continue
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Bootstrap
Posted by William Douglas on April 28, 2026 at 9:09 0 Comments 0 Likes
Bootstrap is a popular CSS Framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites. I have been using elements of Bootstrap CSS for many years to add functionality to the Douglas Archives.
Recently, I was advised that I was using an image that was subject to copyright. I tracked it down to one used by Bootstrap in one of its…
ContinueLetter of Luigi Scotti Douglas to Italy Prime Minister Count of Cavaour
Posted by Vittorio Villa on April 14, 2026 at 21:14 3 Comments 1 Like
The story of the letter from Field Marshal Luigi Scotti Douglas to the Count of Cavour is one of the most striking episodes of "transformism" and political drama during the Italian Risorgimento. It captures the moment of collapse for the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the complex survival strategies of its aristocracy.
The Antecedents: The Kingdom in Peril (Summer–Autumn 1860)
By October 1860, the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was in its death throes.…
ContinuePalace Douglas in Naples, Via Chiatamone, 5 bis
Posted by Vittorio Villa on April 14, 2026 at 21:06 6 Comments 3 Likes
The history of the Scotti Douglas family is a fascinating bridge between the noble traditions of Piacenza and the courtly life of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. It is a saga of loyalty, military service, and a constant connection to their ancestral roots.
Here is a summary of their journey from the arrival in Naples to the events of the Risorgimento.
1. From Piacenza to Naples: Following Charles of Bourbon
The Scotti Douglas family, a noble house of…
ContinueMacDougalls Vs The Douglases
Posted by William Douglas on April 11, 2026 at 9:47 1 Comment 2 Likes
The clash between the MacDougalls of Argyll and the Black Douglases in the 14th century sits right at the heart of Scotland’s Wars of Independence: a collision of loyalties, geography, and personal vendettas that shaped the political map of the west and the Borders.
The MacDougalls backed the Comyn–Balliol faction and the English Crown, while the Black Douglases were the fiercest allies of Robert the Bruce. That alignment made confrontation almost inevitable.
- Clan MacDougall…
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