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In 1754, Scotsman John Douglas began his military service in North America as an officer with the 44th Regiment of Foot. He was present for the British defeat at Braddock’s Field in 1755. By June 18, 1757, he was appointed as a…"
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Seeking the Lost Douglas: An Investigation into John Douglas (d. 1759) and the Plains of Abraham Tradition
For many families with deep eighteenth‑century roots, the Seven Years’ War—and especially the Battle of the Plains of Abraham—has become a magnet for tradition, memory, and sometimes myth. The Douglas family is no exception. Over the years, various accounts have linked one or more Douglases to Wolfe’s famous victory outside Quebec in 1759. Yet when we turn to the surviving records, the picture becomes far more complicated.This article sets out what we can say with confidence, what remains…See More
"Charles,
Would you please share the Find a Grave link for John Douglas
William"
"There is an interesting collection of Drysdale records in the Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
:https://www.gwsfhs.org.uk/surname/drysdale/ ;"
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Seeking the Lost Douglas: An Investigation into John Douglas (d. 1759) and the Plains of Abraham Tradition
Posted on January 26, 2026 at 16:50 1 Comment 0 Likes
For many families with deep eighteenth‑century roots, the Seven Years’ War—and especially the Battle of the Plains of Abraham—has become a magnet for tradition, memory, and sometimes myth. The Douglas family is no exception. Over the years, various accounts have linked one or more Douglases to Wolfe’s famous victory outside Quebec in 1759. Yet when we turn to the surviving records, the picture becomes far more complicated.
This article sets out what we can…
ContinueHenry Percival Douglass - family connections sought
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Henry Percival Douglass silver salver for sale
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Transfer of Mosshouse - but who held it?
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Grant by way of transfer of mortgage by King James I to John of St Michael (Johann de Sanctomichaele) scutifer of rights in lands of Mosshouses (Moshous, Moshouse, Mosehous) within the barony of Melville (Malewing) within sherrifdom of Edinburgh which had been surrendered to king by reason of mortgage by Henry Douglas of Lugton (Henry de douglas…
ContinueThe many faces of Sholto Douglas
Posted on November 21, 2025 at 17:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Wondering why so many visits to the site were being sent from a particular blog, I found this:
I’ve enjoyed following content by Anthropic AI researcher Sholto Douglas, but kept noticing his name in unusual places. Upon further investigation, it looks like in 767 AD, a particularly skilled Scottish warrior got the nickname “Sholto Douglas”, and for…
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- At 18:02 on December 22, 2025,
Ronald Drysdale said…
Hi William,
James Mitchell Douglas had his full name recorded on his birth record and on his death record, for the rest of his life he called himself James Douglas.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/266594645/james-m-douglass
In early 1852 he was recorded as possibly being the Owner as well as the Master of the vessel Isle of Wight of Glasgow (Lloyds register of Ships 1852)
Best regards
- At 14:54 on December 21, 2025,
Well spotted William!
Best regards
- At 13:20 on December 19, 2025,
Thank you William ,but unfortunately those two record for Henry hamilton douglas aren’t the right person.regards ian hamilton douglas
- At 14:13 on November 10, 2025,
Daryl John Douglass said…
Hi William, Daryl Douglass here. I just got your email re David Preece. How Bizarre! What the hell was he doing trolling the Douglas Archives? David and I were really good friends but lost touch many years ago. Please, can you give him my Email address. I would love to reconnect.
Cheers
Daryl D
- At 0:49 on October 9, 2025,
Susanne Douglas said…
Hi William, Albert Augustine Douglas was my GGGF (direct line).
- At 19:53 on October 1, 2025,
- Thank you!
- At 19:18 on July 24, 2025,
Thank you. I believe I may have found some clues in Roxburgh, Scotland.
- At 20:46 on June 25, 2025,
Thank you, not the William Douglas who once owned land at the hawkesbury region either. Although a very interesting article as the name Mary Grove's is the same (believe it or not). To an ancestor from the other side of the unconnected family in the UK.... once again thank you
- At 16:09 on June 1, 2025,
Simone Collins said…
Thank you! I have Bob's book on the descendants of Tom and Phoebe Douglas but I didn't know about his more recent manuscript. I'll follow up with Bob about that resource!
- At 16:53 on May 29, 2025,
Paul,
You are welcome & good luck with your future research
Best regards
Ron
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