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Douglas families in Ireland

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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Latest Activity: Nov 4

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

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

Two or three years ago, I was given a folder of files made up of the…Continue

Tags: Armagh, Lurgan, Ireland

william douglas 1804 1874

Started by mary ethelwood Oct 7, 2021. 0 Replies

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

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 August 31, 2019 at 11:11

It would be good if someone were able to pinpoint the Douglas lands on the Clan map of Ireland.

https://external-preview.redd.it/C55RsIO6W5JscNtAE3UdSIo3FE-k5cUBOw... 

Comment by William Douglas on May 6, 2019 at 9:35

I wonder how many Douglases went with Bruce to Ireland, and stayed?  
https://www.themaparchive.com/the-bruce-invasion-131518.html 

Comment by William Douglas on October 5, 2018 at 19:59

New Digital Church of Ireland Records Will Make Searching for Ancestors Easier

Finding out about your Church of Ireland ancestors is about to become significantly easier, as their library has been awarded a €100,000 Government grant to digitise their records.

The grant will allow the Representative Church Body (RCB) Library to digitise a huge number of records that span several centuries, in a move that will be welcomed by families in Ireland and abroad who are interested in genealogy. Most of the institution’s records are currently only available in the Braemor Park library in Churchtown, Co Dublin.

Comment by William Douglas on June 20, 2018 at 11:57

Can anyone help identify these freemen of Cork?

Comment by William Douglas on June 15, 2018 at 17:43

Anne McLennand-Carton was a grand-daughter of Sir Henry Douglas, a descendant of Lord Douglas (from "The State of Protestants in Ireland" under King James Government, published in London 1691. Pages 366-368). "Major William Douglas" in the list of "Men of Note" that came with King James out of France to Ireland in 1690. also from page 469 "Sir William and Lady Douglas"

 Can anyone help me fill the gaps in this story?  Who were Henry and William?

Comment by Jackie Stoddard on May 30, 2018 at 4:59

Archibald 1st Baron of Douglas profile page showing parents 

Comment by Jackie Stoddard on May 30, 2018 at 4:56

relates to prior post I have in my tree 1st and 2nd Barons Archibald Douglas, not my direct though, if you scroll to left there is 

Comment by Jackie Stoddard on May 30, 2018 at 4:55

Comment by Jackie Stoddard on May 30, 2018 at 4:51

William, MAYBE Stewart became Douglas , in case of Archibald 1st Baron of Douglas, and also as father died in Ireland , likely he was Ireland born/ NO France ! (more next post) one son of lady Jane Douglas and he was a Douglas and one a Sholto Stewart < I assume Archibald was born a Stewart , but granted the lands of Douglas due to his marriage to Lady Jane Douglas ?

I have in my tree 1st and 2nd Barons Archibald Douglas, not my direct though, if you scroll to left there is FATHER

 John Lord Douglas Stewart (3rd Baronet of Grandtully)

BIRTH 29 SEP 1687 • Grandtully, Dull, Perthshire, Scotland

DEATH 14 JUN 1764 • Loughgilly, Armagh, Ireland

Archibald James Edward Douglas (1st Baron Douglas of Douglas) BIRTH 10 JUL 1748 • Fauborg St Germain, Paris, Ile-de-France, France

DEATH 26 DEC 1827 • Bothwell Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland

3rd cousin 7x removed

my tree could be wrong (more next post as limit here)

Parents

Thomas Stewart (1st Baronet of Grandtully) 1645–1715

Lady Jean Mackenzie 1661–1717

Spouse & Children

Elizabeth Mackenzie 1687–1740

Duncan Stewart 1739–1773

Walter Stewart 1739–1743

Mary Stewart 1741– 

Walter Stewart 1743–1815

Janet Stewart 1745–

James Stewart 1750–

Alexander Stewart 1754–1815

Spouse & Children

Elizabeth of, Royston, Roystoun, Midlothian, Scotland MacKenzie 1701–1777

Sir John 16th of Grandtully Stewart (4th Baronet of Grandtully)

1727–1797

Spouse & Children

Lady Jane Douglas 1698–1753

Archibald James Edward Douglas (1st Baron Douglas of Douglas)1748–1827

Sholto Thomas Stewart 1748–1753

Spouse  Helen Murray 1716–1809

Comment by Alison Christine Hodgkiss ( born on May 30, 2018 at 3:53

Without any information ..I can only comment..

In my opinion..A strong family resemblance between the two photos of Reverend Archibald Douglas, A.M., (fl. 1805) and the potential one you just posted..but that is the limit of my knowledge. 

I hope someone else who views these is in a better position.

 

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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.

Maybe it is time to update the information in your profile?


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