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The Douglases and the Long War for Berwick Castle

Berwick Castle stands at the edge of two kingdoms, but in the memory of the House of Douglas it occupies a place far more intimate: a frontier where the family’s fortunes rose, faltered, and were remade across three generations. Few strongholds shaped the Douglas story more profoundly.When the first Douglases emerged as minor lords in the Merse and the Forest, Berwick…See More
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The Genealogy Reserch Cycle

The Making of a Record: A Narrative for the Douglas ArchivesIn the quiet discipline of archival work, there is a moment when scattered fragments begin to draw toward one another — a slow, deliberate gathering, as if the past itself were leaning…
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The Douglases and the Long War for Berwick Castle

Posted on June 15, 2026 at 18:00 0 Comments



Berwick Castle stands at the edge of two kingdoms, but in the memory of the House of Douglas it occupies a place far more intimate: a frontier where the family’s fortunes rose, faltered, and were remade across three generations. Few strongholds shaped the Douglas story more profoundly.

When the first Douglases emerged as minor lords in…

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Sheep‑farming families from the Borders and Northumberland in the age of the Clearances

Posted on June 8, 2026 at 17:00 0 Comments

Researching the family of Walter Douglas who married Margaret Marshall led me to look ar shepherds who migrated to Sutherland

The movement of families like the Marshalls, Elliots, and Douglases from the Borders and Northumberland into Sutherland did not happen in isolation. It unfolded during one of the…

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Who was Graham J. Douglas who co-founded the Scottish Industrial Archaeology Survey?

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Graham J. Douglas and the Scottish Industrial Archaeology Survey

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Graham J. Douglas emerged as one of the central figures in the development of Scottish industrial archaeology. Based at the University of Strathclyde’s Department of History, Douglas served as Survey Officer for the newly established Scottish…

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William Douglas, of Blair Cottage, Lenzie - a telegraph cypher composer?

Posted on May 25, 2026 at 19:30 0 Comments

THE ENIGMA OF WILLIAM DOUGLAS OF BLAIR COTTAGE: A TELEGRAPHER, A BIBLIOPHILE, AND HIS REMARKABLE BOOKPLATE

This entry was updated on 31st May 2026

Among the many curiosities preserved in the Crouch Collection at the Society of Antiquaries of London few are as striking - or as…

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John Anthony “Jack” Douglas (1945–2026)

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The death has been announced of John Anthony “Jack” Douglas, Bronx‑born producer whose instinctive, live‑room style shaped the sound of Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, and John Lennon’s final sessions.

A Record Plant alumnus and one of the defining American studio figures of the 1970s, he…

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At 5:20 on June 14, 2026, Kathy Hilliard said…

Thank you for the welcome. (I'm just starting to figure out where my messages are and how to reply.) This website looks very helpful to work on my brick wall!

At 5:19 on June 14, 2026, Kathy Hilliard said…

Thank you for the suggestion on the contact for the Douglas DNA group, William. I did just join the Douglas DNA group on your site; were you referring to the FTDNA Douglas group to find the contact person? I have joined my deceased cousin's kit to the Douglas group and see his George W Douglass matches there. I need to check back and see if he is now on the chart, and get some assistance from the group admin. I appreciate your help so much.

At 18:20 on June 9, 2026, Tonya Douglas said…

Through Elmer Douglas information, Edgar and Elmer’s parents were John Forester Douglas and Mary Powell. John Forester was born around 1840. 

At 19:40 on June 8, 2026, Tonya Douglas said…

Yes. This is as far back as I could find as well. I do know Edgar Howard had a twin named Elmer who is buried in McCurtain County, OK. 

Thanks so much,

Tonya

At 2:03 on June 7, 2026, Barbara Manchester said…

Thank you for your welcome, William! I'm looking forward to being involved and finding out more about my Douglas ancestors. 

You probably noticed I live in Turramurra, a suburb of Sydney, NSW, Australia. The 3xgreat grandmother I mentioned emigrated here with her husband and family in 1837. Fortunately Australia has good immigration records which helped to trace the family back to her father Robert Douglas.

Best wishes, Barbara

At 3:39 on March 23, 2026, Theresa Gorman said…

Thank you for adding me and for the welcome. I am in the early stages of my journey connecting my Inglis sept to the Douglas clan. On ancestry I am at a roadblock. I was told by a native Scottish coworker about the Inglis name and history. In later years I was told by native English coworkers history of the Inglis name. Unfortunately I have no living Inglis relatives to help me answer any questions. I live on the East Coast of the US.

At 21:46 on February 23, 2026, Tarek Shraibati said…

It has been ages since you asked for more on my family. I am told the family left Scotland from Thurso. I took my mom to visit two of the family homes. One in the Minneapolis, Minnesota region the other in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We also went to the Douglas crypt in the Oak hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. My Great, Great Grand father, amongst other family members, is buried there.

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At 13:28 on February 5, 2026, Nicholas Jayson Douglass said…

Thanks for reaching out. Been an interesting dive thus far. From William 1610 I am down the family tree: Robert, Thomas, John, Joshua, Turner, William, John, Harvey, Stirling, John, then me. Sincerely, Nick Douglass

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, Ronald Drysdale said…

Well spotted William!

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Dates and places of births, deaths and marriages all help to place families.

Professions also help.

'My great-grandmother mother was a Douglas from Montrose' does not give many clues to follow up! But a bit of flesh on the bones makes further research possible. But if we are told who she married, what his profession was and where the children were baptised, then we can get to work.

Maybe it is time to update the information in your profile?


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