Monday, January 9, 2023

James Douglas' family names

James Douglas (ca 1820 - 1891) was the son of William Douglas and Margaret Usher. He married Barbara Riddell (1830-1904), daughter of John Riddell and Helen Scott.

The two had six children together that I am aware of:
  • Margaret Usher Douglas
  • Helen Scott Douglas
  • William George Douglas
  • John Riddell Douglas
  • Thomas Lunn Douglas
  • Barbara Douglas


The first four names come from the names of their parents. The last two were named after James' step father (Thomas Lunn) and Barbara. But the interesting thing is where the name George comes from in William George Douglas? Could that be a clue to another family name?

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