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The first Douglas to stride across the stage of Scottish history was Sir William Douglas who fought and died for William Wallace. His son, Sir James Douglas was a supporter and lifelong friend of Robert the Bruce. "Good Sir James" died taking Bruce's heart on a crusade to the Holy Land. The 2nd Earl of Douglas died at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388 as his army defeated an English force led by Prince Henry "Hotspur". In 1402 the 4th Earl was defeated by the same Henry Hotspur at the Battle of Homildon Hill.
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"UITTREKSEL uit het geboorte register…..=EXTRACT from the birth register of the civil registry …..7 th line:heden den acht en twintigste Mei…Today 28 May 1898 appeared for me, Joan Willem DersjantOrdinary civil registrar in…"
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"Civil ServiceGroup Europa DjakartaAKTE Kematian= death certificate
Dari daftar tentang……..From the list of deaths for the European group in Djakarternjata that in Djakarta on the2 th of January 1917 has died,Claus. Frederika…"
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"Civil ServiceGroup Europa Djakarta
AKTE Kematian= death certificate
Dari daftar tentang……..From the list of deaths for the European group in Djakarternjata that in Djakarta on the13 th of May 1916 has died Drysdale William,born in…"
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"Civil ServiceGroup Europa Djakarta
Akte Perkawinan = marriage certificateFrom 2 e line:……..bahwa di Djarkarta……..:=That in Djakarta on the 28 of July 1884 a marriage took placebetween William Drijsdale born in Timor…"
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Douglas James c1833
Started by Duncan Birnie in Genealogy May 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Good morning all and thankyou for accepting my invitation to join your group. My mother was Elizabeth woods Douglas b 1922. I have been researching her family line for some thirty or so years.Initially I managed to get back to my Great grandfather x…Continue
Lt Col Lord Spencer Douglas-Hamilton, son of James the 5th Duke of Hamilton and Anne Spencer of Rendlesham
Started by Don in Genealogy. Last reply by Don Feb 13. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for any information about Lord Spencer Hamilton.According to information sources such as Burkes Peerage, Spencer Hamilton is said to have died unmarried.Genealogy sites such as WikiTree don't like to except Burkes Peerage, thepeerage.com,…Continue
Scotti crest
Started by RICHARD L SCOTTI in Heraldry. Last reply by RICHARD L SCOTTI Jan 25. 13 Replies 0 Likes
The scotti crest is described as; a shield with blue or red background, separated by a bend with two six pointed stars , one each on the top right & one on the bottom left. stars and bend in silver or white..found on Douglas/Scotti ,coat of…Continue
William Drysdale of Mount Sterling Kentucky, Father of James Drysdale of Rush County
Started by Russell Lynn Drysdale in General. Last reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale Nov 3, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes
William Drysdale was born near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, July 17, 1815; died at Virginia April 7th, 1898. He moved to Rush county, Ind, and in 1887 he married Miss Elizabeth Earnest who died in 1879. To this union 13 children were born. In 1866 he…Continue
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Indian Mutiny - Charles Douglas murder
Posted by William Douglas on May 13, 2024 at 19:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
In May 1857, the Indian subcontinent erupted into violence as, what the British call, the Indian Mutiny began its bloody struggle. This pivotal event, also known as the Sepoy Rebellion or the First War of Indian Independence, marked a significant turning point in India’s colonial history.
Among the early casualties was Captain Charles Robert George Douglas, 32nd Bengal Native Infantry, the Assistant Resident, and commandant of the Palace Guard, was murdered by mutineers at…
ContinueLiddel-Liddle Castle RB Armstrong - Google graphic.
Posted by Mark Stephen Elliott on May 10, 2024 at 18:57 0 Comments 0 Likes
Mary, Queen of Scots casket acquired for the nation - from the Douglases!
Posted by William Douglas on April 23, 2024 at 10:50 0 Comments 2 Likes
The Mary, Queen of Scots Casket stands as one of Scotland's most revered and enigmatic treasures. Its allure lies not only in its exquisite craftsmanship but also in its enduring connection to the controversial queen herself.
For over 300 years, a handwritten letter telling the casket’s history has been stored within it. This note records…
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