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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 May 29, 2018 at 22:59
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This could also be a portrait of the Reverend Archibald Douglas, fl. 1805, but could also be a portrait of Archibald Douglas, Baron Douglas of Douglas, 1748-1827 (according to the caption)
Anyone have any opinions?
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Reverend Archibald Douglas, A.M., (fl. 1805)
Could this be Rev. Archibald Edward Douglas (Archy) fl 1809, of Carnalloway and Outragh; rector of Cootehill, Ireland? Also Rector of Drumgoon, Ireland and Chaplain to HE Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Does anyone have him in their tree?Identified as Rev. Archibald Edward (Archy) Douglas, of Carnalloway and Outragh, was:Rector at Castle Coote, County Cavan, Ireland, Rector of Drumgoon, Ireland and Chaplain to HE Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, son of Archibald Douglas, of Darnock, by his wife Mary Crosbie, dau. of Sir Paul Crosbie, 4th Bt., of Crosbie Park, co. Wicklow.
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This group is thought to be the Rev. S. Douglas and family, possibly a Methodist, in Ireland.
Can anyone identify them?
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Comment by Alison Christine Hodgkiss ( born on May 29, 2018 at 11:21
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Great pic.. Thanks for sharing William.
Well..I've finally decided to bite the proverbial 'bit' and sent away my DNA for testing..so at least that way some Douglas bloodlines should emerge; hopefully a few living cousins.
I will still be searching on ancestry.com adding to any connections along the way. The brick walls were too frustrating, and approaching the winter of my life, it seems all the more urgent, wishing to document ancestors for future generations.
Anyone here had their DNA done?
Fingers crossed.
Alison H.
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I am researching Moses Douglas, and his wife Catherine Marsden, of Kinnigoe, and came across an image of one of their sons (Rev.) William Douglas. He is described in the Methodist Magazine as 'Preacher of the Gospel', born 1771 Kinnigoe, nr. Lurgan and died 1860 at Irvinestown, Cavan.
There are further references to the family in this section.
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Comment by Judy Eaton Martin on April 10, 2018 at 4:33
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William, can you add any information about the Irish Douglas Coat-of-Arms? I have not seen it before.
Sorry Judy, I missed your question at the time.
I actually do not think that there is a fully matriculated Ireland coat of arms for the Douglas family. This one was probably put together by a commercial organisation.
William
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My Andrew married a Ross not a Rose, but the time and place make sense. He was thought to have a brother who had settled in the North of Ireland and died there before the 1720's
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Andrew Douglas, captain of the Phoenix, 'a ship of Colraine' carrying 6,000 bushels of oatmeal (from Scotland?) broke the boom on the River Foyle, and thus lifted the seige of Londonderry in 1689.
His naval career could be described as 'colourful', and involved him being cashiered.
On 30 August 1691 Douglas was promoted captain of the frigate Sweepstakes in which, and afterwards in the Dover, Lion, and Harwich, he served continuously during the Nine Years' War, employed, it would appear, on the Irish and Scottish coasts, but without any opportunity for distinction.
He had with him in the Norwich and afterwards in the Arundel a youngster, by name Gallant Rose, whom he speaks of as his wife's brother, ‘whose father was captain in the army in Cromwell's time.’ He also on different occasions applied for leave to go to the north of Ireland on his own affairs, which fact would seem to imply that, notwithstanding his Scotch-sounding name, he was an Ulster Irishman.
Does anyone have a Douglas who married a Rose in their family tree?
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Re: Lt. Douglas at Derry:
When they saw the enemy make an approach towards the city, they would run out with ten or twelve men and skirmish a while with them. When the besieged, who watched them closely from the walls, saw them too closely engaged, or in danger of being overpowered, they rushed out in great force to their relief, and always came off with great execution on the enemy, and with very little loss to themselves. On one of these occasions, however.
Lieutenant Douglass was taken prisoner and murdered, after quarter had been promised to him.
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As far back as I can trace, I am related to Lieutenant James Douglass who fought as a defender in the Siege of Derry in 1689 and was killed in the first battle of Windmill Hill. His first name is not mentioned in any records of the Siege but based on patronymics his given name would have been James and a son would have been named William. His grandson, also named James Douglass, came to Connecticut in 1732 (I believe, I'm doing this from memory) and with him he brought the sword of his grandfather used in the Siege of Derry. Since 1889, the sword whereabouts is now unknown. This James Douglass married a woman named Jennett (Janet) and their first child was "William" who was born in "Antrim" Ireland (i.e. Northern Ireland). Their remaining children were born in Connecticut/Rhode Island (they lived on the state border and the line kept changing). I tried to see if there were any military records regarding the Siege but was told all were destroyed. Also note the double "s" on Douglass; it was written this way until my grandfather decided to drop the second "s". Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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