Dorothey L Sherman

Female

Owosso, MI

United States

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Which Douglas line are you researching? Dates and places help making connections.
James Douglass b 1798 in Delaware Co., New York. He is the James Douglass mentioned in your article about the poor farm in Dunbar, Otoe Co., Nebraska. He is my great-great-great grandfather.

After DNA testing through FamiyTree DNA, it appears that we descend from Malcolm Douglass, Laird of Mains who was charged with treason, along with his father-in-law, in 1584 and executed on the same day. They were later determined to be innocent. Malcolm had 5 sons, the first, Alexander inherited the title, and upon his death, the second son became Laird. The other sons were James, William and George. I have been unable to find what happened to them. Descendants of Malcolm did come to Virginia/Maryland, but, I have not found a connection to them, at this time.
Who is your earliest known Douglas ancestor?
James Douglass b 1798
dna haplotype
R1b1b2

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  • William Douglas

    Welcome to our Community Network, Dorothy.

    I am convinced that collaborative working is the key to success - it is certainly working for me in researching the Douglas-Willan branch. Though those 'brick walls' remain stubbornly solid, we are knocking down some of the barriers around the edges, so I am sure we will win through.

    Likewise, I hope those early Douglasses of Delaware County become more visible to you.

    Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

    Yours aye,

    William

    Sep 29, 2009