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I am DNA related to two Douglass matches by paper family tree to this individual and trying to find my relationship to them. This Archibald has been a question on this board six years ago, and I queried a year ago for any new information on him, without reply. Recently found the following on Ancestry: "The four Douglass Brothers, Thomas, Archibald, James and Andrew, with their Father Lord Archibald. are said to have chartered a ship for themselves and immediate friends, and to have brought with them from their old home whatever promised to make life more comfortable in the new world. This included China and glassware, linens, and bedding, household utensils, and much good furniture, solid mahogany and walnut upholstered in leather, most of which has become scattered thru time, but some of it still prized as heirlooms. One of these things known as the "Douglass Clock", we saw recently in the home of Miss Margaret Douglas Wilson Latta, No. 3902 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. It is a large eight-day grandfather's clock, with fine works and very heavy brass weights, thought to be of French manufacture, that was brought from Scotland by Archibald Douglass nearly 200 years ago. How long it was in the family before they emigrated to America is not known. But it has ticked away the lives of half a dozen generations on this side of the sea and is doing its work for the seventh." CHARTERED SHIP: FROM EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND TO NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE: Who was all aboard this ship? Lord Archibald Douglass Four sons with their families Thomas, Archibald James Andrew, wife Jane (Ross), Sons, Thomas, John and maybe Archibald. (Note: Researched by Steven Douglas, Phyllis Douglas Hoffman, and from the former Convener of Clan Douglas in Oregon.)"
So my question is whether anyone knows of the three cited Clan Douglas members and whether they have further documentation for this and how to reach them?

Thanks, Bill Douglas

May 16, 2021 | Registered CommenterWilliam Douglas

What an interesting story! I do not have help for you but I wanted to thank you for posting!

September 18, 2023 | Registered CommenterAndrea Rowley