Oh interesting.....I was told because the Douglas with one s was the light hair and light eyes Clan's and the two ss are from James Douglass or it was Sir william Douglass got the two ss because he or Father mixed with The spainards or siliians and caused them to be called the Black Douglass's. They had Black hair and Olive skin form the mix. They were fierce in the Kingdom of Scotland.Their war cry was "A Douglass A Douglass!!! They were feared within the other clans. The actually read that in studying my ancestry. I was told this by my Father also....and Grand Father
Hello again, Long time writing.. i was wondering if you know why there is Douglass spelled with two S's and the other spelling is with one S. Can you answer this question for me? Cynthia
Thank you William for your kind comment regarding my photography portfolio.
I have practiced my profession for almost forty years now. Sorry to hear of your
plumbing problems and best wishes with you house guests. Thanks for looking
for evidence of my ancestors. Your efforts are much appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you again in the near future. ClintonSmith.com
Necesito confirmar los padres de James Douglas, no creo que sea dificil, ya que tengo los datos y registro de su esposa : Katherin mbién Walker, que son mis quintos abuelos. Y también la inscripción de su bautismo n° 31582 HOJA 106664 donde sus padres Jhon Walker y Christian Mcaulay registran el b. de Katherin Walker in Roseneath , año 1755 que se casó con James Douglas Un cariño y gracias, estamos en contacto
Also;
1733 deed of mortgage for 120 acres bought by Capt. Richard Douglas for 280 lbs. Resold in 1745 to Nathan Stanly and George Wyllys, bottom of same paper. (original intact wax seal)
I have original deeds and wills for the New London, Conn. Doulgas family from 1660 to 1804
I will investigate if copying these documents will be harmful. If not I will be glad to scan and send copies.
The documents I have are original, not copies. My grandmother had a great deal of old paper from the Douglas New London Conn. family.
Among the documents I have are;
1660 the original deed for land given to to William Doulgas by the township of New London for services rendered
1702 Deed of gift for a tract of New London land from William Douglas Sr to his son Deacon William Douglas (wax seal intact)
I tried to send a comment earlier but can't see it so I may be repeating myself, sorry.
My ancestor thread is William Douglas 1731-1805 New London Conn, Daniel Douglas 1770-1793, Daniel William Douglas 1789-1868 New London Conn., Mary Elizabeth Douglas 1836-1920, to my grandmother Emily Douglas Huntington Harwood 1881-1979 New Britain Conn.
Thanks so much William. This is indeed my ancestor. My dad's cousin told me about Grantham, this week...I hadn't been aware of that location before. Is that reference online? Wow.
My family line goes Dr. James Douglas (Scotland to Montreal), Dr. James Douglas LLD (Quebec), James S. Douglas (Rawhide) (Arizona), James Douglas (my Father). My father had 5 children, Hugh, James, Graham, Josalee aand me. Hugh and James are now buried in the Douglas plot at Mount Herman Cemetary in Quebec. I can provide dates at another time. I look forward to contributing in the future or being in touch with more Douglases.
His son, Henry John Watson Douglas, born 1868, died 1957 went to New Zealand as a young man on the Barque Kirkdale, in 1887...I have the original testimonial given to him by the Captain on arrival in Bluff Harbour, 23/01/1888, when he left the ship to seeks his fortune...without much success, sadly! The family story is that he gave up attempts at sheep farming, bought a trading schooner and operated that until it was wrecked, when he returned to the UK as a "distressed British seaman" and married a widow, who didn't fancy going to NZ!
I don't know about "line", I'm afraid..the furthest back I've got is to John Watson Douglas, born in Ferryden, by Montrose in 1836..he was a sea captain and I have a copy of his entry in Lloyd's Captains List showing his commands and voyages, before he died of "African Fever" in 1878.
Thank you,
I've been working with Betsey Howe in searching for William's family in Easton Maudit, Northamptonshire instead of in Scotland as so many have assumed. We are very excited about what we're finding and would like to network with anyone else looking for him in England.
About my ancestor Lt General Robert Douglas. He came to the Netherlands in the 18th century. as an officer of a Scots regiment. He married Helena de Brauw, a dutch lady of rank and had 3 children by her. He wrote a book about his life.
A copy of this autobiography must be in Edinburgh . His correspondence with the Royal family of Holland is kept in the royal archives. He is the ancestor of the Dutch branch of the Douglas family.
His youngest daughter Elisabeth is my grt grt grandmother.
Thank you, William. I did not expect that you could help me but with the assistance of your website I thought someone out there may be able to. Thank you for your prompt response though. I noticed my "cousin" John Goodwin Douglas is a member also. His research blended with mine helped to validate our paper trail back to 1731, which I found exciting. Now we both are looking for someone to take us even farther back.
Yes mate I am still in that hole ,Have I sent you a copy of out Family Book (The John DouglasFamily of Mississippi ) if not I can do that for you to use as a referance ,it is170 pages printed in 1962 ! What say you
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'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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I have practiced my profession for almost forty years now. Sorry to hear of your
plumbing problems and best wishes with you house guests. Thanks for looking
for evidence of my ancestors. Your efforts are much appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you again in the near future. ClintonSmith.com
1733 deed of mortgage for 120 acres bought by Capt. Richard Douglas for 280 lbs. Resold in 1745 to Nathan Stanly and George Wyllys, bottom of same paper. (original intact wax seal)
I have original deeds and wills for the New London, Conn. Doulgas family from 1660 to 1804
I will investigate if copying these documents will be harmful. If not I will be glad to scan and send copies.
Among the documents I have are;
1660 the original deed for land given to to William Doulgas by the township of New London for services rendered
1702 Deed of gift for a tract of New London land from William Douglas Sr to his son Deacon William Douglas (wax seal intact)
My ancestor thread is William Douglas 1731-1805 New London Conn, Daniel Douglas 1770-1793, Daniel William Douglas 1789-1868 New London Conn., Mary Elizabeth Douglas 1836-1920, to my grandmother Emily Douglas Huntington Harwood 1881-1979 New Britain Conn.
Anne
I've been working with Betsey Howe in searching for William's family in Easton Maudit, Northamptonshire instead of in Scotland as so many have assumed. We are very excited about what we're finding and would like to network with anyone else looking for him in England.
Marilynn
A copy of this autobiography must be in Edinburgh . His correspondence with the Royal family of Holland is kept in the royal archives. He is the ancestor of the Dutch branch of the Douglas family.
His youngest daughter Elisabeth is my grt grt grandmother.
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The more information you can give about the people you mention, the more chance there is of someone else connecting with your family.
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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