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Where did the Scottish Douglas family come from? What is the Scottish Douglas family crest and coat of arms? When did the Douglas family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Douglas family history?
The ancient Pictish-Scottish family that first used the name Douglas lived in Moray, where the family has a long and distinguished history dating back to early times. Some claim the name is derived from a knight of 770 who after aiding King Solvathius of Scotland in his great battle with Donald Bain, King of the Western Isles was granted the lands of Clydesdale. Others claim the name was originally derived from Theobaldus, a Flemming and were granted the lands of Douglas Water. In Gaelic, the name is Dudhglas means "black stream."
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The arts of spelling and translation were yet in their infancies when surnames began, so there are an enormous number of spelling variations of the names in early Scottish records. This is a particular problem with Scottish names because of the numerous times a name might have been loosely translated to English from Gaelic and back. Douglas has been spelled Douglas, Douglass, Dougliss, Dougless, Dowglas, Duglas, Duglass and many more.First found in Moray, where the progenitor of the Clan is thought to be Archibald of Douglasdale (1198-1239). The Douglasses of Drumlanrig claim descent from Sir William Douglas, who was granted the lands of Drumlanrig in 1412 by King James I. The grandson of Archibald Douglasdale, known as William the Hardy, served as a companion-in-arms to William Wallace, the patriot leader of the Scottish wars of Independence. His two sons carried on his noble reputation. The first, William, was the progenitor of the Douglases of Morton and was granted the Earldom of Morton in 1458 by King James II. The second, Andrew, and his family became known as the Black Douglases.
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Some of the Douglas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 125 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This oppression forced many Scots to leave their homelands. Most of these chose North America as their destination. Although the journey left many sick and poor, these immigrants were welcomed the hardy with great opportunity. Many of these settlers stood up for their newfound freedom in the American War of Independence. More recently, Scots abroad have recovered much of their collective heritage through highland games and other patriotic functions and groups. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has located various settlers bearing the name Douglas:
Douglas Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Hugh Douglas settled in Virginia in 1635
- Archeball Douglas, who arrived in Virginia in 1652
- John Douglas settled in Virginia in 1655
- Lee William Douglas settled in Virginia in 1655
- Jno Douglas, who arrived in Virginia in 1655
Douglas Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Cha Douglas, who landed in Virginia in 1703
- Alexander Douglas, who landed in South Carolina in 1750
- John Douglas, who arrived in America in 1760-1763
- Adam Douglas, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765
- Alex'r Douglas, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772
Douglas Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Samuel Douglas, aged 18, arrived in New York, NY in 1803
- Saml Douglas, aged 18, arrived in New York, NY in 1803
- Campbell Douglas, who landed in Charleston, SC in 1813
- William Douglas, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1814
- Wm Douglas, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1817
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- Aaron Douglas (1900-1979), American artist
- Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861), American statesman and the Democratic Party nominee for President in 1860
- Frederick Douglas (1818-1895), American abolitionist, orator and journalist
- Donald Wills Douglas (1892-1981), American aircraft industrialist and founder of the Douglas Aircraft Company in 1921 (the company later merged into McDonnell Douglas Corporation)
- Kirk (Issur Danielovitch) Douglas (b. 1916), American actor and film producer and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- William Orville Douglas (1898-1980), American Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
- Donna Douglas (b. 1933), American character actress best-known for her role as Elly May Clampett in the long-running television series The Beverly Hillbillies
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890-1998), American journalist, writer, feminist, environmentalist and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- James Henderson Douglas Jr. (1899-1988), recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Jesse Douglas (1897-1965), American mathematician, one of two winners of the first Fields Medals in 1936
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- A Branch of the Douglas Family With Its Maryland & Virginia Connections by Harry Wright Newman.
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Jamais arriere
Motto Translation: Never behind.
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The crest of your clan chief, encircled within the traditional strap and buckle bearing the chief's motto. Scottish clansmen would traditionally wear a badge depicting the crest of their chief, in order to show their loyalty to the clan. These items have been carefully researched using the most recognized historical sources. Images have been computer drawn according to heraldic standards.
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Septs of the Distinguished Name Douglas
Caffie, Cavers, Clendenin, Clendenine, Clendening, Clendenink, Clendennine, Clendenning, Clendennink, Clendining, Clendinnine, Clendinning, Clendinnink, Clenindin, Dawglas, Dawglass, Dawgless, Dawgliss, Dogles, Douglas, Douglase, Douglass, Dougles, Dougless, Douglis, Dougliss, Douglles, Dowglas, Draysdal, Draysdale, Draysdel, Draysdell, Draysdil, Draysdile, Draysdul, Draysdyle, Drisdal, Drisdale, Drisdele, Drisdelle, Drisdil, Drisdile, Drisdul, Drisdyle, Drisedal, Drisedale, Drisedil, Drisedile, Drisedul, Drisedyle and more.
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- Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
- Leeson, Francis L. Dictionary of British Peerages. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1986. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-1121-5).
- Catholic Directory For Scotland. Glasgow: Burns Publications. Print.
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