"I have. I have been researching these people and this area during this time period for a long time. Genealogy sites, censuses, marriages, births/deaths, trying to connect families with the same names in the same areas. Alas, nothing. It makes sense…"
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Looking for a Douglas ancestor in the Douglas Archives requires two searches - one in the history section, and another in the genealogy section.
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If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask the question through the Comunity Network - or just drop us a line.
There is a way around this, by using Google (and other search engines) site search facilities.
We can see succesful outcomes of Google searches, but not the unsuccesful ones.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask the question through the Comunity Network - or just drop us a line.
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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.
Few of their successors died in their beds! Our website charts the history of this famous family, both in its native Scotland, and as family members spread across the world.
The main site is divided into two sections: Douglas history and Douglas genealogy. These have been joined by the Douglas DNA Project and a Games section.
In this networking area, we hope that all those with Douglas connections will feel able to contribute and debate their Douglas heritage.
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"I guessed that, but wanted to be certain.
Not only is James a deadend for me, but so too is Mary Collier.
I believe that there is a DNA trace of James. Are you aware of that study? I think he is a deadend there too!
Have you investigated…"
"Sure.
First, the person, John Dryden Douglass might be kin, but he is not my direct kin. He is not the person we are talking about.
James Elisha Douglass b. 1 Jan 1809 d. 9 Jul 1881
m. Mary Elizabeth Collier b. 19 Jun 1813 d. 4 May 1892
They…"
"James,
Can you tell us the dates of birth and death for your ancestors?
There are several named James Elisha Douglass and John Drayton Douglass so sorting them is indeed confusing.
Presumably not this John Dryden Douglass?When John…"
"Does anybody know John Douglas ancestors born in Scotland c.1660. He had son Robert Douglass sr. born: Antrim c1706, moved to Virginia US."
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Started by James Scott Johnston in Genealogy. Last reply by James Scott Johnston 13 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have had this perplexing problem for a while that I can't seem to figure out. My 4th great-grandfather James Elisha Douglass from Early County, Georgia area has no clear parents to be found. A lot of the roadblocks I find say the library was…Continue
Birth Marriage & death records at Durham Records Online
Started by Ronald Drysdale in Genealogy Jan 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Just a quick note to let you know that there are BMD records for a vast contingent of Douglases in the Durham/Northumberland area, held by Durham records online, starting in the 1570s ~ I searched on Douglas, born in the year 1590+/- 20 years…Continue
Douglases in Cockpen - 18th century and before
Started by Jenny Blain in Genealogy. Last reply by Don McArthur Dec 26, 2025. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Here's some of what I have on the Cockpen Duglass/Douglas people. At William's suggestion I'm putting this in a 'discussion' as there may be pieces that people want to follow up - I've seen several posts exploring this line. William Duglass and…Continue
Morton - links to Douglas
Started by Bruce Stewart Morton in Genealogy. Last reply by Ronald Drysdale Dec 24, 2025. 16 Replies 0 Likes
My paternal line Morton has always regarded itself as of the Douglas clan. As a consequence through my years I have acquired my father's Douglas kilt, my grandfather's sporran, two Douglas kilts of my own and a pair of trews!! I don't want all that…Continue
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Seeking the Lost Douglas: An Investigation into John Douglas (d. 1759) and the Plains of Abraham Tradition
Posted by William Douglas on January 26, 2026 at 16:50 1 Comment 0 Likes
For many families with deep eighteenth‑century roots, the Seven Years’ War—and especially the Battle of the Plains of Abraham—has become a magnet for tradition, memory, and sometimes myth. The Douglas family is no exception. Over the years, various accounts have linked one or more Douglases to Wolfe’s famous victory outside Quebec in 1759. Yet when we turn to the surviving records, the picture becomes far more complicated.
This article sets out what we can…
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Posted by Mark Stephen Elliott on January 21, 2026 at 17:21 0 Comments 1 Like
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Mark Stephen Elliott family historian born Oct 22,1949 Jefferson, Green Co. but in US 1950 Census Story Co, Ames, Iowa, USA
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