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Researching members of the Douglas family in Ireland is notoriously difficult. So many records have been destroyed, and the families often moved on to America, or elsewhere.
This group is for those tracing their ancestors in Ireland.
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Why did Scots use Ireland as a stepping stone to emigrate to America?
Scots emigrated to America from Ireland primarily due to a combination of factors:
1. Economic Hardships: Many Scots faced poverty and limited economic opportunities in Ireland, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. The decline of traditional industries and agricultural challenges pushed them to seek better prospects in America.
2. Religious Persecution: Some Scots, especially Presbyterians, faced discrimination and persecution in Ireland. Seeking religious freedom, they migrated to America where they hoped to practice their faith without oppression.
3. Land Displacement: The Highland Clearances in Scotland led to many Scots being displaced from their lands. This forced migration contributed to their movement to Ireland and subsequently to America.
4. Famine: The Great Famine in the mid-19th century prompted many to leave Ireland altogether in search of food and stability, leading some Scots to migrate to America.
5. Family and Community Ties: Established Scottish communities in America often encouraged relatives and friends to join them, creating a network of support for new immigrants.
6. Adventure and Opportunity: The promise of land, work, and a new life attracted many Scots, who were drawn by the idea of the American Dream.
These factors combined to create a significant wave of Scottish emigration from Ireland to America, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Tulach Dubhghlaise, Mound of the Dark Stream
Started by William Douglas Apr 19, 2022. 0 Replies 1 Like
Here, in Scotland, we have been enjoying a celebrity pilgrimage (You…Continue
Tags: Columba, St, Iona, Donegal, Dubhghlaise
A history of the Douglas family whose Ulster roots are from Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland and surrounding Townlands
Started by William Douglas. Last reply by William Douglas Apr 17, 2022. 15 Replies 5 Likes
Two or three years ago, I was given a folder of files made up of the…Continue
william douglas 1804 1874
Started by mary ethelwood Oct 7, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
lived in carrick on shannon prison turnkey lived 90 main street married ann tolen//chjldren william/ elen robert ann ester/ann married polceman 1869 michael deerans from galwayContinue
Charles Douglas of Dervock
Started by Richard William Maginis Douglas. Last reply by Richard William Maginis Douglas Feb 5, 2021. 11 Replies 0 Likes
At a dead end despite 20 years research on my 3rd G-Grandfather Rev. Charles Douglas (1743-1833) of Dervock, Co. Antrim, whose father is indicated to be a James Douglas of Dervock by the University…Continue
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Comment by William Douglas on October 3, 2020 at 16:15
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I have added a new article to the Douglas Archives, which may be relevant to some Ireland researchers -Earl's Gift, the residence of Hon. Revd Charles Douglas
It also gave me the opportunity to add some detail to the genealogy section.
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April 2001:
William Douglas, farmer, late of The Stocks, Athboy, Co Meath, left £1,119,387.
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Douglas of MountainLodge
I have collated my notes on the family who lived in Mountain Lodge in Darkley, Keady but am not really any clearer on how they fit into the wider Douglas family in Northern Ireland.
I am also uncertain how many Douglas families lived in Darkley.
When the house was sold up in 1924, the auction included a number of oil paintings. I wonder if any were portraits of the family, and who might have them now?
As always, help is welcome!
http://www.douglashistory.co.uk/history/families/douglas_of_Mountai...
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Comment by Mark R. Weinheimer on June 22, 2020 at 20:42
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Hector Douglas, born Ireland about 1803, weaver, wife Sarah Nahur or Sarah Hamilton, came to Scarboro Ontario, Canada, sometime before his daughter, Sarah Jane Douglas, was born in 1839. The only Hector Douglass I have found in Ireland dates from 1630, Muster of Raphoe as an unarmed servitor of the Earle of Annandale.
Mervine, William M. “The Scotch Settlers in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland. A Contribution to Pennsylvania Genealogy.” The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 36, no. 3, 1912, pp. 257–272. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/20085598. Accessed 16 June 2020.
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I am looking for any Douglas family members who resided in BALLYMACORMICK, a parish, partly in the barony of ARDAGH, but chiefly in that of MOYDOW, county of LONGFORD
And specifically for Raymond Dunckley Douglas, born 1893 died of pneumonia at the Burma ruby mines on December 27th, 1920, aged 27 years.
Can anyone help, please?
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Comment by Richard William Maginis Douglas on November 18, 2019 at 23:56
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William, I can shed some light on this Waddell tree, but have failed to track his believed direct ancestor Robert Douglas found in references for this tree. My research takes him back indirectly to the Douglas of Grace Hall. Hope you have better luck. BTW, thanks for the update from the last info I sent on Douglas of Dervock!
Bill
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The armorial on the plaque in Kilbroney Parish Church, Rostrevor, should give an indication of this family's affiliation with a specific Douglas branch.
But which one is it?
The church is writing a history and is looking for photographs and further details of those remembered on the memorials.
Can anyone throw light on this?
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