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Richard Angus of Dilston: History, Tradition, and the Question of Douglas Descent

Many families along the Anglo‑Scottish Border carry stories of hidden ancestry — noble fathers, concealed births, and name changes made in times of danger. Among descendants of Richard Angus of Dilston, one particular tradition has endured: that he was born Richard Douglas, the secret son of Archibald…

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