Douglas families in Ireland

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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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william douglass 1804 1874

by mary ethelwood

Jul 8, 2011

searching for my douglass family in ireland my william douglass married anne toolan they lived in carrick on shannon faith catholic william was a turnkey /jailer/children elen douglass 1833/anne1839/robert and a william/ douglass has been spelt in various ways /////my main william douglass lived in main street carrick on shannon/anne douglass my grt gran married michael deerans a policeman in 1869 his army records show he was born in taghmaconnell 1841
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    Alison Christine Hodgkiss ( born

    Hello.

    I've all but given up my search for George Douglas and his wife Mary Sweeney, whose son Aaron my paternal Gt grandfather (b. 1837 Meath, Ireland-1901 Richmond, Melbourne, Vic, Australia).Aaron married Rose Coffey,(also from Meath, Ireland),1865 Melbourne Australia. I believe my next step may be taking a DNA test.

    I have however decided to share this recent excerpt of military service from 'Fold Images' of a William Douglas, who fought in the 18th Irish Royal Foot Regiment (1805 - 1821) hoping it may help some one else searching, if not now in the future.

    This William Douglas was born about 1780, Loughland Co. Down (if not mistaken).

    However, I cannot work out why he was recruited on The Isle of  Jersey in 1805, or which war it involved. Perhaps a War historian might offer insight.

    I simply take an interest in all George's and William's, because these two names continue to be embraced among the descendants.

    Happy hunting! I wish you all well in your quests.

    Kindest Regards,

    Alison H.(Victoria, Australia)

    Aug 16, 2017

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      Alison Christine Hodgkiss ( born

      Hi Mary,

      Thank you so much for contributing to this Douglas in Ireland blog.

      Your news sounds extremely promising; about the closest so far to my search, though mine is probably different being in Meath. (See below).

      I cannot help you unfortunately..but am happy to collaborate by means of my all world access to ancestry.com.

      The fact you have substantiated your direct family line gives me renewed hope.

      Is this discussion secure enough to share an email address?

      Kindest Regards,

      Alison H. (Douglas descendant).

      George (William) Douglas

      1809–1880 (2nd Gt Grandfather)

      BIRTH ABT 1809 • Oldcastle, Meath, Ireland

      DEATH ABT 1880 • Ireland UK

      Mary Anne Douglas, nee Sweeney

      1821–1866 (2nd Gt Grandmother)

      BIRTH 1821 • Co Meath, Reg dist Kells, Ireland; 1652383,

      DEATH ABT 1866 • Kells, Antrim, Northern Ireland

      Apr 9, 2018