Douglas Baronets
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The Douglas of Glenbervie, Kincardine Baronetcy was created on 28 May 1625 in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia. (First creation)
The Douglas of Kelhead, Scotland Baronetcy was created 26 February 1668 in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia.
The Douglas of Carr, Perthshire Baronetcy was created on 23 January 1777 in the Baronetage of Great Britain for Captain (later Admiral) Charles Douglas as a result of his service in Quebec during the American Revolutionary War
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Upon Sir Charles' death in 1789, his eldest son, Vice-Admiral Sir William Henry Douglas, inherited the title. Sir William was unmarried, and upon his death in 1809, the baronetcy passed to his youngest brother, General Sir Howard Douglas
, their middle brother having died as well.
The baronetcy is now extinct.
The Douglas of Maxwell, Roxburgh Baronetcy was created 17 June 1786 in the Baronetage of Great Britain .
The Douglas of Castle Douglas, Kirkudbright Baronetcy was created 17 July 1801 in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
The Douglas of Glenbervie, Kincardine Baronetcy (second creation) was created on 30 September 1831 in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
The Douglas of Kelhead, Scotland Baronetcy was created 26 February 1668 in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia.
The Douglas of Carr, Perthshire Baronetcy was created on 23 January 1777 in the Baronetage of Great Britain for Captain (later Admiral) Charles Douglas as a result of his service in Quebec during the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
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Upon Sir Charles' death in 1789, his eldest son, Vice-Admiral Sir William Henry Douglas, inherited the title. Sir William was unmarried, and upon his death in 1809, the baronetcy passed to his youngest brother, General Sir Howard Douglas
Howard Douglas
General Sir Howard Douglas, 3rd Baronet, GCB, GCMG, FRS was a British military officer born in Gosport, England, the younger son of Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, and a descendant of the Earls of Morton...
, their middle brother having died as well.
The baronetcy is now extinct.
The Douglas of Maxwell, Roxburgh Baronetcy was created 17 June 1786 in the Baronetage of Great Britain .
The Douglas of Castle Douglas, Kirkudbright Baronetcy was created 17 July 1801 in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
The Douglas of Glenbervie, Kincardine Baronetcy (second creation) was created on 30 September 1831 in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
Douglas of Glenbervie (1625)
- Sir William Douglas, 1st Baronet (died c. 1660) grandson of William Douglas, 9th Earl of AngusWilliam Douglas, 9th Earl of AngusWilliam Douglas, 9th Earl of Angus was a Scottish nobleman and zealous supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots.He was the eldest son of Sir Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie, Knt., by his spouse Agnes, daughter of William Keith, 3rd Earl Marischal, and upon the death of Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of...
- Sir William Douglas, 2nd Baronet (died c. 1680)
- General Sir Robert Douglas, 3rd Baronet (died 24 July 1692), Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Foot, killed at the Battle of Steinkirk.
- Sir Robert Douglas, 4th Baronet (c 1662 – 27 January 1748)
- Sir William Douglas, 5th Baronet (c 1690 – 23 July 1764)
- Sir Robert Douglas, 6th BaronetSir Robert Douglas, 6th BaronetSir Robert Douglas of Glenbervie, 6th Baronet was a notable genealogist responsible for one of the major works on Scottish families, The Baronage of Scotland.-Works:...
(1694 – 24 April 1770) - Sir Alexander Douglas, 7th Baronet FRCPERoyal College of Physicians of EdinburghThe Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh was established in the 17th century. While the RCPE is based in Edinburgh, it is by no means just a Scottish professional body - more than half of its 7,700 Fellows, Members, Associates and Affiliates live and practice medicine outside Scotland, in 86...
(1738 – 28 November 1812)
- On his death the baronetcy became dormant
Douglas of Kelhead (1668)
- Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet (19 February 1639 – c. 1707)
- Sir William Douglas, 2nd Baronet of Kelhead, (c. 1675 – 10 October 1733) was the son of the 1st Baronet and Catherine Douglas, a sister of the 3rd Earl of Queensbury (later the Duke of Queensbury).
Sir William was married to Helen Erskine, a daughter of Colonel John Erskine, Deputy Governor of Stirling CastleStirling CastleStirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally, in Scotland. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep...
. They had nine children, of whom their eldest son, Sir John Douglas, 3rd Bt. of Kelhead (b. 1733 – 13 November 1778) succeeded to the title upon his fathers death. - Sir John Douglas, 3rd Baronet (c 1708 – 13 November 1778) MP for Dumfries-shireDumfriesshire (UK Parliament constituency)Dumfriesshire was a county constituency represented in the of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 until 2005. It was known as Dumfries from 1950...
1741–1747 - Sir William Douglas, 4th BaronetSir William Douglas, 4th BaronetSir William Douglas, 4th Baronet of Kelhead, was a Member of Parliament.The son of Sir John Douglas, 3rd Bt of Kelhead and his wife Christian Cunningham, daughter of Sir William Cunningham of Caprington, 2nd Bt., he was a descendant of William Douglas, 1st Earl of Queensberry.He served as Member...
(c 1731 – 16 May 1783), MP for DumfriesDumfries Burghs (UK Parliament constituency)Dumfries Burghs was a district of burghs constituency of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 until 1918...
1768–1780 - Sir Charles Douglas, 5th BaronetCharles Douglas, 6th Marquess of QueensberryCharles Douglas, 6th Marquess of Queensberry, KT was a Scottish peer.Douglas was the first son and heir of Sir William Douglas, Bt, and his wife, Grace, née Johnstone. He inherited his father's baronetcy in 1783...
. He subsequently succeeded to the Marquessate of QueensberryMarquess of QueensberryMarquess of Queensberry is a title in the peerage of Scotland. The title has been held since its creation in 1682 by a member of the Douglas family...
in 1810 with which title the baronetcy remains merged.
Douglas of Carr (1777)
- Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, 1st BaronetSir Charles Douglas, 1st BaronetRear Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet of Carr was a descendant of the Earls of Morton and a distinguished British naval officer...
(1727 - 1789) - Admiral Sir William Henry Douglas, 2nd Baronet of Carr, (28 July 1763 – 23 May 1809) was a BritishKingdom of Great BritainThe former Kingdom of Great Britain, sometimes described as the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain', That the Two Kingdoms of Scotland and England, shall upon the 1st May next ensuing the date hereof, and forever after, be United into One Kingdom by the Name of GREAT BRITAIN. was a sovereign...
naval officer, the oldest son of Admiral Sir Charles DouglasSir Charles Douglas, 1st BaronetRear Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, 1st Baronet of Carr was a descendant of the Earls of Morton and a distinguished British naval officer...
. His mother was a DutchDutch peopleThe Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
woman named Uranie Lydie Marteilhe. He was one of six admirals to carry the canopy at Nelson's funeral. Sir William was unmarried and the baronetcy passed to his younger brother. - General Sir Howard Douglas, 3rd Baronet (1776–1861), Governor of New BrunswickNew BrunswickNew Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, High Commissioner of the Ionian IslandsIonian IslandsThe Ionian Islands are a group of islands in Greece. They are traditionally called the Heptanese, i.e...
, MP for LiverpoolLiverpool (UK Parliament constituency)Liverpool was a Borough constituency in the county of Lancashire of the House of Commons for the Parliament of England to 1706 then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1885. It was represented by two Members of Parliament...
1842–1847 - Sir Robert Percy DouglasRobert Percy DouglasMajor-General Sir Robert Percy Douglas, 4th Baronet of Carr was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.-Military career:...
, 4th Baronet (1805–1891), Governor of Jersey - Sir Arthur Percy Douglas, 5th Baronet (1845–1913), Under-Secretary for Defence, New Zealand
- Sir James Stewart Douglas, 6th Baronet (1859–1940)
- Extinct on his death
Douglas of Maxwell (1786)
- Sir James Douglas, 1st BaronetSir James Douglas, 1st BaronetAdmiral Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet naval officer and Commodore of Newfoundland.-Naval career:Douglas became a captain in the Royal Navy in 1744 In 1745 commanded the HMS Mermaid at Louisbourg and in 1746 he commanded the HMS Vigilante at Louisbourg. In 1746 was appointed Commodore of...
(1703 – 2 November 1787) MP for Orkney & ShetlandOrkney and Shetland (UK Parliament constituency)Orkney and Shetland is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election...
1754–1768 - Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet (1 March 1754 – 4 June 1821) MP for RoxburghshireRoxburghshire (UK Parliament constituency)Roxburghshire was a county constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801, and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1918...
1784–1806 - Sir John James Scott-Douglas, 3rd Baronet (18 July 1792 – 24 January 1836)
- Sir George Henry Scott-Douglas, 4th Baronet (19 June 1825 – 26 June 1885) MP for Roxburghshire 1874–1880
- Sir George Brisbane Douglas, 5th Baronet (22 December 1856 – 22 June 1935)
- Sir James Louis Fitzroy Scott Douglas, 6th Baronet (24 October 1930 – 16 July 1969)
- Extinct on his death
Douglas of Castle Douglas (1801)
- Sir William Douglas, 1st Baronet (died 1809)
- Extinct on his death
Douglas of Glenbervie (1831)
- Sir Kenneth Mackenzie Douglas, 1st Baronet (died 22 November 1833)
- Sir Robert Andrews Douglas, 2nd Baronet (1807 – 1 November 1843)
- Sir Robert Andrews Mackenzie Douglas, 3rd Baronet (19 July 1837 – 28 February 1884)
- Sir Kenneth Douglas, 4th Baronet (29 May 1868 – 28 October 1954)
- Sir Sholto Courtenay Mackenzie Douglas, 5th Baronet (27 June 1890 – 9 June 1986)
- Extinct on his death.
Sources
- Douglas, Percy. History of the Family Douglas, vol. I.
- Cokayne,The Complete Baronetage V vols. Exeter 1902. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924092524382
- Burke's Peerage and Baronetage (1938)