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James Douglas, 7th of Drumlanrig

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ronald Drysdale Mar 16. 3 Replies

Hi. has anyone ever had the 1581 Will & testament of Sir James Douglas, 7th of Drumlanrig transcribed?He apparently fathered a lot of children, maybe this will could reveal some interesting…Continue

To be paid annually at the bridge of Drumfres, one red rose - is there a story here?

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Came across this when doing some light reading of the DUMFRIESSHIRE AND GALLOWAY Natural History and Antiquarian Society 1907-8Ref: Gleanings of Old Dumfries and Galloway. Page 133…Continue

 

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Russell Lynn Drysdale replied to Ronald Drysdale's discussion Drysdales & Witchcraft trials in 17th century Scotland in the group drysdale connections
"Ronald , Well done article, keep the good work!  I see you have credited me for the map, in all honesty  Peter Drysdale sourced that contribution, I just passed it along."
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Ronald Drysdale replied to Ronald Drysdale's discussion Drysdales & Witchcraft trials in 17th century Scotland in the group drysdale connections
"Hi all, An update on the fate of Agnes Drysdale of Coldrain, Kinross - accused of being a member of the Witches Coven at the crook of Devon in Fossoway & Tulliebody: https://witches.hca.ed.ac.uk/accused/A/EGD/1685 The Crook of Devon Witchcraft…"
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Ronald Drysdale replied to Ronald Drysdale's discussion The origins of the surname Drysdale in the group Drysdale - a Douglas sept
"Thanks Russell, A very nice video of Tillicoultry & surrounds, which reveals the ambience of the area where many of our ancestors lived. Best regards"
May 4
Russell Lynn Drysdale replied to Ronald Drysdale's discussion The origins of the surname Drysdale in the group Drysdale - a Douglas sept
"Ronald, In response to The first Drysdales found in The Exchequer rolls of Scotland 1480—1487 Vol 9, time there were four separate Drysdale families renting properties in Drummy, Coalsnaughton, Elistoun &…"
May 4
Ronald Drysdale left a comment for James Fraser
"Hi James and welcome, Difficult to see which Douglas line you are researching, however regarding Alexander FRASER 2nd of Lovat: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Fraser-1340 Ref: Fraser, Alexander, "Frasers of Philorth", Edinburgh: private,…"
May 3
Ronald Drysdale commented on June carter's group drysdale connections
"An interesting old 'Drysdale' Document for sale on Ebay: 1644 - 17th Cent. Legal doc. disposition of land to David…"
May 1
Ronald Drysdale left a comment for Suzanne Crowe
"Hi Suzanne Glad to be of assistance. One point that may be worth considering - one of the 1900 census forms states '1865' under the heading "Year of Immigration to the US" (but the 1900 form also states he had been in the US for…"
May 1
Suzanne Crowe left a comment for Ronald Drysdale
"Thank you so much Ronald!  I will be following up with the census links that you have sent me to continue my search. They are very helpful!  I wish that Nova Scotia had more complete census data from 1850, I may have to make a trip there…"
May 1
Ronald Drysdale left a comment for Suzanne Crowe
".........a few 1870 US census forms. Hope this helps"
Apr 29
Ronald Drysdale left a comment for Suzanne Crowe
"Hi Suzanne, Welcome to Douglas History. I've checked out the Familysearch website and picked up a few US census sources which may (or may not) be applicable to your William (note it's possible the middle 'M' may be an error as WM…"
Apr 29
Ronald Drysdale commented on William Douglas's group West Indies Connections
"David Douglass (actor) and his wife Sarah Hallam Douglass - Pioneers in theatre in America and Jamaica in 1700s Ref:  https://douglashistory.co.uk/history/daviddouglas2.htm Best regards"
Apr 27
Ronald Drysdale commented on William Douglas's blog post The Legacy of Gilbert Douglas
"In one of the posts below there is a birth record for one "Sholto Douglas Henry, reputed son of Jeffrey Morgan", born on June 19th 1769. However, if we look at the page for one 'Charles James Sholto…"
Apr 26
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Colonial records - Caribbean & West Indies - Slaves, Slave owners & others

Slave & Slave owner records:All Former British Colonial Dependencies, Slave Registers, 1813-1834Ancestry offers access for free (you may have to register):A search for 'Douglas' slaves & slave owners gives over 900 recordshttps://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/1129/?name=_douglas&a...…See More
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Apr 26
Ronald Drysdale replied to Mark Andrew Conner's discussion Query about James Douglas and Mary Michael
"Hi Mark, You've probably already got this info but anyway ~ James Crawford Douglas & his family lines have been entered up on the Familysearch website His Familysearch ID is G4XB-3K9 His Will probate document dated 26 Jun 1902 may be viewed…"
Apr 22

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AI enhanced search facility for text in old hand written historical records - Familysearch website

Posted on November 3, 2024 at 18:31 0 Comments

Hi all,

The Familysearch website has introduced a new experimental AI search facilty that renders old, largely unintelligible, hand written documents 'searchable', available online here:

https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/

It is still under development and can only be used on a [fairly large] selection of Familysearch records but already it is yielding impressive results -…

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Legacy family tree software - 10.0 full version totally free

Posted on June 23, 2024 at 16:29 1 Comment

Just came across some decent free family tree software, not a trial, fully featured & with no 'premium' extras. Has some useful features, charts & reporting options, also mapping if you download the free Legacy GeoDB add-on.…

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At 14:31 on May 1, 2025, Suzanne Crowe said…

Thank you so much Ronald!  I will be following up with the census links that you have sent me to continue my search. They are very helpful!  I wish that Nova Scotia had more complete census data from 1850, I may have to make a trip there to ultimately find William's parents. I greatly appreciate your help. Suzanne

At 19:04 on April 3, 2025, daphne bogart said…

Thank you, Ronald.  Yes, those are the correct family members.  I did some research yesterday and Elkhart County, Indiana didn't keep birth records during the period William was born, so that is why I  won't find a birth certificate.  After doing some research on William's sister, Neva (not Nera), I concluded that that is the correct family.  Aunt Neva raised my grandmother's daughter, when she and my grandfather moved to find work.  So, thank you again you have been extremely helpful!  Regards, Daphne

At 1:22 on April 3, 2025, daphne bogart said…

Thank you for your help/info Ronald.  I feel I keep going down the wrong rabbit hole in my searches.  I did not have the 1920 census for William Dayton Douglas, so that was helpful and was able to follow some other leads.  However, I don't know what you meant by "However, the ancestors indicated in the FS family line for William appear to be erroneous."  I confirmed his father and mother this morning.  I have only used Family search a few times and was curious to what ancestors you found to be incorrect?  Regards, Daphne

At 20:49 on February 21, 2025, Julie Anderson said…

Hello,

How lovely, thank you for the link.

Cheers.  

At 18:44 on January 31, 2025, Christi Douglas said…

Oh my gosh THANK YOU!  I do not know how this site works yet.  I found FamilySearch the same day as this site so I am toggling back & forth trying to figure it all out.  Definitely on the right track now; thank you again!!!

At 16:51 on October 30, 2024, John Marksbury said…

Thanks again for your help. Just learning to navigate Ancestry.com site and finding more information from diligent research by many connected to Samuel Marksberry that is verified by my DNA match to Samuel Marksbury styled the III, where others have found records documenting his existence in America and service as soldier in the American rebellion. It appears documentation ends there and no evidence for his parentsand grandparents exists except in family lore. Time for an advanced DNA test it seems? 

At 17:05 on October 29, 2024, John Marksbury said…

How good of you to reach out. Thank you. I am a real greenhorn on this. Can you explain where I find the "Familysearch" site and what is the code you attached? Many thanks!

At 14:43 on June 29, 2024, Russell Lynn Drysdale said…
At 12:09 on April 19, 2024, A Chapman said…

I did look at that record but couldn't quite match him to the Thomas Twidale/Twidle I'm looking for so it's onwards and upwards but thank you for your efforts and contribution.

At 16:31 on April 18, 2024, A Chapman said…

Thank you for the information. Most kind.  I am particularly interested in the last part of your message regarding him receiving a pension so I shall look further into that. Kind regards

 
 
 

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