A recent breakthrough has revealed ancestors who performed on the Irish stage in the late 18th century.
Category: Douglas
On death and dying
On this All Souls Day or Day of the Dead, I take an in-depth look at what led to the demise of my direct ancestors.
The children of William Douglas & Mary Smith
A look at the lives of the children of my 3G-grandparents, William James Douglas & Mary Augusta Smith.
Profile: William James Douglas
My Douglas ancestors saw generations serving in the 10th Regiment of Foot, including my 3G-grandfather William James Douglas.
In living colour
Being confined indoors right now due to the coronavirus situation, I’ve been having some fun experimenting with colourization of some old family photos.
The name game
Your name is an important part of who you are. In addition to identifying you, it links you to your family, nationality and history.