"Re: Sholto Douglas(s) (1763-1828?)
'Your' William Sholto Douglas, newspaper editor in New Zealand, is NOT the same William Sholto Douglas, father of Ian Fitzroy Sholto Douglas (1916–1998) and Ronald George…"
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"Hi
I just joined the site and this group. I'm a descendant of Sholto Douglas(s) (1763-1828?) who married Mary Bruce in 1782 (Auchtermuchty, Fife), via his second son, David Douglas (1785-1856 Fife).I'm still pretty much a DNA novice…"
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"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…"
"I think that you have ruled James Mitchell Douglas out? But here is what I have:
Liverpool Mercury; 22nd February 1853"Dec 5th, at the residence of Capt James GARDNER, San Francisco, of tetanus aged 32, Capt James Mitchell DOUGLAS, of the…"
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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…
Douglas of Pittendeich
Posted on November 11, 2025 at 14:30 0 Comments 1 Like
Mary Ames Mitchell has provided the Douglas Archives with an amazing family tree/chart of the Pittendreich family descendants.
Included are The Earls of Douglas and Angus; the Good Sir James; the Kilspindie and Glennbervie families; the Bishops of Moray; and many more.
This is much more than just a tree, as the chart records histories,…
ContinueProvosts of Kirkcudbright - and their lamp
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THE PROVOST'S LAMP
A Provost was the chief magistrate of a Scottish burgh or town. In the nineteenth century the responsibility for lighting the streets and maintaining public order lay with the local council and the Provost was held responsible for the safety and security of the burgh. He was a prominent and honourable figure…
ContinueSorting the Douglas of Cavers family
Posted on October 9, 2025 at 16:00 0 Comments 1 Like
Whilst continuing work on the Douglas of Cavers family, I am looking at several 'missing links' that now seem to be coming together.
The Posthumous Son
This story begins in the late 17th century with William Douglas, the 11th of Cavers, whose life ended in December 1676. His youngest son, Thomas Douglas, was…
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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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