William Longleg, Lord of Douglas

William, Lord of Douglas (c. 1220 – c. 1274), known as 'Longleg', was a Scottish nobleman. He was the son of Archibald I, Lord of Douglas.
The years of the minority of King Alexander III (1249–1262) featured an embittered struggle for the control of affairs between two rival parties, the one led by the nationalistic Walter Comyn, Earl of Menteith, the other by pro-English Alan Durward, Justiciar of Scotia. The former dominated the early years of Alexander's reign. In 1255 an interview between the English and Scottish kings at Kelso led to Menteith and his party losing to Durward's party. Later both parties called a Meeting of the great Magnates of the Realm to establish a regency until Alexander came of age. The Lord of Douglas was one of the magnates called to witness.[1] Douglas was a partisan of Durward's party. This can be explained by the fact that although most of his territories lay in Douglasdale, through his wife, Constance, he had obtained the rich Manor of Fawdon in Northumberland and it would do well to keep English royal favour.[2]
David Hume of Godscroft, the arch-panegyricist of the House of Douglas, states that Longleg married Marjorie, Countess of Carrick, and had by her two sons and a daughter, the daughter inheriting the Earldom of Carrick. Marjorie went on to marry Robert de Brus, father to King Robert I of Scotland; this, however, does not make any sense historically.
William Longleg married Constance Battail of Fawdon, and had two sons and a daughter:[3]

• Hugh I, Lord of Douglas (died c. 1274)
• William the Hardy, Lord of Douglas (1240–1298)
• Willelma de Douglas (d. 1302)

etc.
From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Longleg,_Lord_of_Douglas
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Sir William de Douglas
Last Edited 4 Apr 2020
M, #3224, d. 1276
Father Sir Archibald Douglas d. b 18 Jul 1240
Mother Margaret Crauford
Charts Pedigree of James Irvine
Sir William de Douglas married Constance (Custancia) Batail. Sir William de Douglas died in 1276.
Family
Constance (Custancia) Batail d. a 16 Oct 1274
Children

• William Douglas d. 1302
• Sir William 'the Hardy' de Douglas+1 d. c 24 Jan 1299

Citations
1.[S16] Douglas Richardson, Magna Carta Ancestry, 2nd Edition, Vol. II, p. 290-292.
From: https://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p108.htm#...
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Sir William of Douglas1
M, #109494, b. 1240, d. 1274
Last Edited=15 Jan 2016
Sir William of Douglas was born in 1240.1 He was the son of Archibald of Douglas.1 He died in 1274.1
Children of Sir William of Douglas
1. Sir William 'Le Hardi' Douglas of that Ilk+1 d. 1298
2. Willelma Douglas+2
3. Hugh of Douglas1 b. b 1274, d. 1289
Citations
1.[S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 432. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
1.[S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 3233. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
From: https://www.thepeerage.com/p10950.htm#i109494
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Two brothers. Fraser assumes that they were sons of Archibald Douglas who is named above (no primary sources cited)[531]. Cosmo Innes, in his preface to the Registrum Honoris de Morton, says that “Sir William of Douglas [shown below] was probably the son of Sir Archibald, but this step of the pedigree is not proved otherwise than by his inheriting the family lands” and that “it is hardly on better evidence that it is asserted that Andrew, the founder of the House of Dalkeith and Morton, was brother of this Sir William and consequently son of Sir Archibald”[532]. Nevertheless, the incomplete transcription of the [1245] charter cited below suggests that William (the date suggesting that he was the unnamed “domino---de---Duglas”) and Andrew were brothers. In addition, the [1213/28] charter cited above under Archibald (together with its 19 Apr “before 1226” confirmation) indicates his holding of “Levingstoun...et...Hirmastoun...”, Herdmanston being granted later by Andrew to his son William (see below). While these additional factors suggest that Archibald was their father, the possibility cannot be excluded that the two brothers were sons of a deceased brother of Archibald who designated them as his heir.
1. WILLIAM [II] Douglas of Douglas “Longleg” ([1200/08?]-before 20 Oct 1274). Fraser suggests William’s birth “probably...about the year 1200”, considering an English court plea in 1267 which states that “he was above age for a duel” (no source citation)[533], although the date range could presumably be extended by a few years. “...domino Willielmo de Doneglass..” witnessed the 2 Mar 1238 (O.S.?) charter under which “Maldovenus comes de Levenax” confirmed “terre in Levenax...” to “Wilielmo filio Arthuri filii Galbrait”[534]. “...domino---de---Duglas, domino [Andrea] de Duglas fratre eius...” witnessed the charter dated to [1245] under which “Radulphus Nobilis miles...” granted “terram in territorio de Kentpunt” to “domino [David de Graham et Agneti sponse sue]”[535]. The following document suggests that “...domino---de---Duglas...” in this [1245] charter was William: “...domini Willelmi de Duglas et domini Andree [de Duglas apposui...]...” witnessed the charter dated 30 Jan 1255 under which “Radulphus Nobilis...” relinquished “terras...in villa de Yliuestoun” in favour of “Thome fratri meo”[536]. Pleas dated [13 Oct] 1267 record a dispute between "William de Duglas" and “Gilbert de Umframville lord of Redesdale”, relating to the latter’s false accusation of the former’s treason and attacks on “William himself, his wife, William his son...Patric de Duglas and Gillerothe de Duglas”, another hearing dated 25 Jun 1269 naming “William de Duglas and Custancia his wife”[537]. Kelso granted "terram nostram de Pollenel in tenemento de Lefmahag" to "dno Willo de Duglas militi" by charter dated 1 Feb 1270[538]. "…Will et Andreas de Duglas…" witnessed the undated charter under which "Joh Gallard" donated "in terra de Siwinis Keeth" to Dunfermline monastery by undated charter[539]. William is recorded as deceased in his widow’s 20 Oct 1274 charter cited below. [m firstly ---. Fraser says that “it is not improbable that Custancia may have been a second wife to William of Douglas”, considering his probable age and also that “his second son William was a minor in 1256, and two guardians, one of them female, were appointed to look after him and the land (see below)”[540]. The date of the marriage contract of William [II]’s son Hugh is also presumably relevant, suggesting that he was several years older than his brother William [III].] m [secondly] CONSTANCE, daughter of --- (-after 20 Oct 1274). Pleas dated [13 Oct] 1267 record a dispute between "William de Duglas" and “Gilbert de Umframville lord of Redesdale”, relating to the latter’s false accusation of the former’s treason and attacks on “William himself, his wife, William his son...Patric de Duglas and Gillerothe de Duglas”, another hearing dated 25 Jun 1269 naming “William de Duglas and Custancia his wife”[541]. "Constancia widow of William de Duglasse" gave two marks for a writ ad terminum by charter dated 20 Oct 1274[542]. William [II] & his [first/second] wife had two children:

• a) HUGH Douglas of Douglas . His parentage is confirmed by his marriage contract cited below. No other reference to him has been found. His date of death is unknown. It has not been ascertained whether he survived his father. m (contract 6 Apr 1259) MARJORY Abernethy, daughter of HUGH de Abernethy & his wife ---. The marriage contract between “dominum Hugonem de Abirnythin...Margeriam sororem dicti Hugonis” and “dominum Willelmum de Duglas...Hugo filius et heres dicti Willelmi” is dated 6 Apr 1259, witnessed by “...Andrea de Duglas...”[543].
• b) WILLELMA Douglas (-late Dec 1302). Letters of inquisition, after the death of "Lady Willelma, daughter of the late Sir William Douglas", are dated 30 Dec 1303 and record that "Sir John Comyn grandfather of the present Sir John Comyn" gave land at "Dalserfe to Sir William de Galbrathe in frank marriage with his daughter, and that the said Sir William gave it ot his son in frank marriage" with the deceased, as well as naming the couple’s four daughters and recording her death "within the Feast of the Lord’s nativity 1302"[544]. m WILLIAM Galbraithe, son of WILLIAM Galbraithe & his wife --- Comyn.

William [II] & his [second] wife had one child:

• c) WILLIAM [III] Douglas of Douglas "le Hardi" (-London in prison 1298). Pleas dated 24 Apr 1256 record "William de Duglasse" acknowledging that he had granted “land in Warentham” to “William his son for his homage and service”, and that “John de Haulton and Johanna de Faudon shall remain guardians of said William and his land, as he is under age”[545].
• - EARLS of DOUGLAS.

2. ANDREW Douglas of Douglas (-after 6 Apr 1259). “...domino---de---Duglas, domino [Andrea] de Duglas fratre eius...” witnessed the charter dated to [1245] under which “Radulphus Nobilis miles...” granted “terram in territorio de Kentpunt” to “domino [David de Graham et Agneti sponse sue]”[546].
- see below.

ANDREW Douglas of Douglas, son of --- (-after 6 Apr 1259). “...domino---de---Duglas, domino [Andrea] de Duglas fratre eius...” witnessed the charter dated to [1245] under which “Radulphus Nobilis miles...” granted “terram in territorio de Kentpunt” to “domino [David de Graham et Agneti sponse sue]”[547]. “...domini Willelmi de Duglas et domini Andree [de Duglas apposui...]...” witnessed the charter dated 30 Jan 1255 under which “Radulphus Nobilis...” relinquished “terras...in villa de Yliuestoun” in favour of “Thome fratri meo”[548]. "…Will et Andreas de Duglas…" witnessed the undated charter under which "Joh Gallard" donated "in terra de Siwinis Keeth" to Dunfermline monastery by undated charter[549]. The marriage contract between “dominum Hugonem de Abirnythin...Margeriam sororem dicti Hugonis” and “dominum Willelmum de Duglas...Hugo filius et heres dicti Willelmi” is dated 6 Apr 1259, witnessed by “...Andrea de Duglas...”[550].
m ---. The name of Andrew’s wife is not known.
Andrew & his wife had one child:

• 1. WILLIAM Douglas of Midlothian . King Alexander III confirmed that "Andreas de Douglas" had granted "terra de Hirdmanyston...in feodo de Caldor Comitis” to “Willo de Douglas filio suo" by charter dated 8 Sep 1276[551]. "Willelmus dominus de Douglas…de Landonya" donated "terram meam del Knokys" by undated charter[552]. m ---. The name of William’s wife is not known. William & his wife had [one] child:
  • a) [JAMES Douglas of Laudoun (-[1320]). There is no evidence that James was the son of William other than the fact that he inherited Archibald’s lands[553]. Robert I King of Scotland granted revenue from land held by "Jacobus de Douglas de Laudonia miles" to "Reginaldo de Crauford" by undated charter witnessed by "…Jacobo dño de Douglas, Robto de Keth marescallo militibus"[554]. "Johannes de Graham dñs de Abrecorn" confirmed "terram…in tenemento de Dalketh" to "Roberto de Lauuedre" by charter dated 4 Mar 1315 witnessed by "…dño Jacobo de Douglas…"[555]. Robert I King of Scotland granted "terras de Kincavill de Caldorcler" to "Jacobo de Douglas de Laudonia" by charter dated 2 Apr "anno regni nostri decimo" (1316) witnessed by "…Jacobo dño de Douglas, Robto de Keth marescallo nostro Scocie militibus"[556].] m ---. The name of James’s wife is not known. James & his wife had four children:
    • i) WILLIAM Douglas of Liddesdale "the Flower of Chivalry" (-murdered Ettrick Forest Aug 1353, Melrose). Robert I King of Scotland named "Willo de Douglas filio et heredi quondam Jacobi de Douglas de Laudonia militis" in a charter dated 23 Sep "anno regni nostri octavo" relating to a land dispute[557]. The dating of this charter conflicts with the dating of the charter "anno regni nostri decimo" under which the king granted other land to "Jacobo de Douglas de Laudonia", apparently William’s father (see above). It is possible that the date in the former document is an error for "anno regni nostri decimo octavo". Robert I King of Scotland confirmed revenue from "baronia de Caldoreclere et de Kyncauel…infra vicecomitat de Edynburgh" to "Willo filio et heredi…quondam Jacobi de Douglas [%E2%80%A6de Laudonia militem]" by charter dated 20 Apr "anno regno nostri octavo decimo"[558]. Earl of Atholl 1341. He resigned the earldom at Aberdeen in favour of Robert Stewart the High Steward. "Willelmus de Douglas dominus vallis de Lydel" granted "baronia mea de Newlandis et de Kylboughok" to "Jacobo de Douglas nepoti meo filio quondam domini Johannis de Douglas fratris mei", naming "Willelmo de Douglas fratri eiusdem Jacobi…Johanni de Douglas fratri eorundem Jacobi et Willelmi…Henrico de Douglas fratri eorumdem Jacobi Willelmi et Johannis…Thome de Douglas fratri predictorum Jacobi, Willelmi, Johannis et Henrici", by charter dated 3 Nov 1351[559]. "…Mauricio de Moravia consanguineis nostris Malcolmo Flemyng Willlemo de Dowglas et Thoma de Carnoco cancellario nostro militibus" witnessed the charter dated 29 Dec 1351 under which "David rex Scottorum" confirmed the possessions of Scone abbey[560]. The Chronicle of John of Fordun (Continuator - Annals) records that "Sir William of Douglas" was killed "while out hunting and crossing Ettrick Forest…by William of Douglas, lord of that ilk" in Aug 1353, "in revenge for the death of Alexander of Ramsay and the lord David of Barclay", and buried "at Melrose"[561]. His place of burial is confirmed by the following document: [his remote cousin] “Willelmus comes de Douglas ac dominus baronie de Cauers” donated property to Melrose, for the souls of “...domini Wilelmi de Douglas de Laudonia militis” who was buried there, by charter dated to [1360][562]. m as her first husband, ELIZABETH, daughter of ---. Edward III King of England reached agreement with “Elizabetha quæ fuit uxor Willielmi Douglas” relating to “castro del Hermitage in Scotia” by charter dated 14 Oct 1353 which refers to “filiorum eorundem Willielmi et Elizabethæ”[563]. She married secondly Hugh Dacre. Edward III King of England granted permission for the marriage between “Elizabetham quæ fuit uxor Willielmi Douglas” and “Hugoni de Dacre Anglico, fratri...Willielmi de Dacre” by charter dated 1 Jul 1355[564]. William & his wife had two or more children:
      • (a) MARY Douglas (-before Jun 1367). A charter dated 30 Jun 1367 records the death of "quondam Maria de Douglas filia et heres quondam Willelmi de Duglas de Lydelisdal militis consanguinea Jacobi de Douglas" and the inheritance of "dictus Jacobus"[565]. “Jacobus de Douglas dominus de Dalketh...” transformed the chapel of St Nicholas Dalkeith into a collegiate church, in memory of “...domini Willielmi de Douglas domini Wallis de Ledalle avunculi nostre et Marie filie sue ...”, by charter dated 1 Jun 1406[566].
      • (b) other children . Edward III King of England reached agreement with “Elizabetha quæ fuit uxor Willielmi Douglas” relating to “castro del Hermitage in Scotia” by charter dated 14 Oct 1353 which refers to “filiorum eorundem Willielmi et Elizabethæ”[567].
    • ii) JOHN Douglas (-before 3 Nov 1351). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 3 Nov 1351 under which his brother "Willelmus de Douglas dominus vallis de Lydel" granted "baronia mea de Newlandis et de Kylboughok" to "Jacobo de Douglas nepoti meo filio quondam domini Johannis de Douglas fratris mei"[568].

- EARLS of MORTON.

• **iii) ANDREW Douglas . "Dominis Andrea de Douglas et Willelmo de Douglas fratre meo militibus Archebaldo de Douglas consanguineo meo…" witnessed the charter dated 3 Nov 1351 under which "Willelmus de Douglas dominus vallis de Lydel" granted "baronia mea de Newlandis et de Kylboughok" to "Jacobo de Douglas nepoti meo filio quondam domini Johannis de Douglas fratris mei"[569].
  • *iv) WILLIAM Douglas . "Dominis Andrea de Douglas et Willelmo de Douglas fratre meo militibus Archebaldo de Douglas consanguineo meo…" witnessed the charter dated 3 Nov 1351 under which "Willelmus de Douglas dominus vallis de Lydel" granted "baronia mea de Newlandis et de Kylboughok" to "Jacobo de Douglas nepoti meo filio quondam domini Johannis de Douglas fratris mei"[570]. It is possible that William Douglas was the half-brother of the grantor under this charter, who bore the same name, maybe illegitimate.

B. EARLS of DOUGLAS
WILLIAM [III] Douglas of Douglas "the Hardy", son of WILLIAM [II] Douglas of Douglas & his [second?] wife Constance --- (-London in prison 1298). Pleas dated 24 Apr 1256 record "William de Duglasse" acknowledging that he had granted “land in Warentham” to “William his son for his homage and service”, and that “John de Haulton and Johanna de Faudon shall remain guardians of said William and his land, as he is under age”[571]. Pleas dated [13 Oct] 1267 record a dispute between "William de Duglas" and “Gilbert de Umframville lord of Redesdale”, relating to the latter’s false accusation of the former’s treason and attacks on “William himself, his wife, William his son...Patric de Duglas and Gillerothe de Duglas”[572]. Lord of Douglas: "Wills de Duglas dns de Duglas" confirmed holding lands from Kelso abbey by charter dated 12 Jan 1288[573]. King Edward I ordered the lands of "Willelmi Duglas" to be repledged and his release from prison after his abduction of "Alianoram quæ fuit uxor Willelmi de Ferrariis defuncti"[574]. King Edward I ordered "Willelmo Duzglas" to pay fines for his marriage to "Alianora de Ferariis" by charter dated Jan 1291[575]. Fraser records the siege of Berwick in 1296, the imprisonment of William Douglas, his release before 10 Jun 1296 when he swore allegiance to King Edward I (repeated 28 Aug 1296), the list of his properties later confiscated, William’s capture of Sanquhar castle, his recapture recorded in a letter dated 24 Jul 1297, imprisonment in the Tower of London 12 Oct 1297, and various reports of his death (concluding that he died “some time in 1298, apparently while still an inmate of the Tower”)[576].
m firstly [ELIZABETH] Stewart, daughter of ALEXANDER Stewart High Steward of Scotland & his wife Jean --- (-before 1288). Andrew Stuart names Elizabeth as daughter of Alexander Stewart and records her marriage to “William Lord Douglas, Knight, surnamed the Hardy”, citing in a later passage John Barbour’s 1370 Life of King Robert Bruce which recounts that James Douglas (William [III]’s son shown below) captured Alexander Stewart of Bonkyll (dated to 1308), noting that “the good Lord of Douglas to Sir Alexander made, that was his esme’s [=uncle%E2%80%99s] son right gladsome chear”[577]. The primary source which confirms her name has not been identified. Balfour Paul records her parentage and marriage without (no source cited)[578]. The marriage is also suggested elsewhere by Barbour’s The Brus which records that "Walter Steward" and "Douglas" were "cosynis in ner degre"[579].
m secondly (before 28 Jan 1289) as her second husband, ELEANOR de Lovaine, widow of WILLIAM de Ferrers Lord of Groby, daughter of MATTHEW de Lovaine & his wife Muriel --- (-after 3 May 1326). Edward I King of England wrote to the Guardians of Scotland 27 Mar 1289 regarding "Alianora quæ fuit uxor Willelmi de Ferariis" who was abducted by "Willelmus ‘de’ Duglas" after the death of her husband from "manerio…Elenæ la Zusche, de Travernant"[580]. King Edward I ordered the restoration of her dower lands to “Eleanor de Ferrers...widow of Sir William Douglas” dated Jan 1299 (N.S.)[581]. She married thirdly (before 6 Oct 1305) William Bagot. The primary source which confirms her third marriage has not been identified.
William [III] & his first wife had one child:

• 1. JAMES Douglas "the good Sir James" (-killed in battle in Spain [Sep/Dec] 1330). Lord of Douglas. Barbour records that James swore allegiance at Erickstane to Robert Bruce who “gave him a command in his small army”, dated to early 1306 by Fraser[582]. Robert I King of Scotland granted revenue from land held by "Jacobus de Douglas de Laudonia miles" to "Reginaldo de Crauford" by undated charter witnessed by "…Jacobo dño de Douglas, Robto de Keth marescallo militibus"[583]. Robert I King of Scotland granted "terras de Kincavill de Caldorcler" to "Jacobo de Douglas de Laudonia" by charter dated 2 Apr "anno regni nostri decimo" (1316) witnessed by "…Jacobo dño de Douglas, Robto de Keth marescallo nostro Scocie militibus"[584]. Robert I King of Scotland granted "terram de Polbuthy" to "Jacobo dño de Douglas militi" by charter dated 15 Dec "anno regni nostri tercio decimo" (1319)[585]. "…Jacobo dño de Douglas…" witnessed the charter dated 20 Oct "anno regni nostri quarto decimo" (1320) under which Robert I King of Scotland confirmed the donation of "Radulphi de Heychlyn…Johanni de Heychlyn filio suo"[586]. "…Jacobo domino de Duglas, Gilberto de Haya constabulario nostro, Alexandro Fraser camerario nostro militibus" witnessed the charter dated 1 Mar "anno nostri vicesimo" (1326) under which "Robertus…rex Scottorum" confirmed donations to Scone abbey[587]. The Chronicle of John of Fordun (Continuator - Annals) records that "James of Douglas" was killed in battle fighting the "Saracens" in 1330, after 26 Aug[588]. Froissart records that "messire James Douglas, frère à messire Guillaume" died "en Grenade"[589]. Fraser records full details of his career[590]. m ---. The name of James’s wife is not known. James & his wife had one child:
  • a) WILLIAM (-killed in battle Halidon Hill 19 Jul 1333). Lord of Douglas. His parentage is confirmed by the complaint by the monks of Coldingham to King David II, accusing "William Lord Douglas and Archibald Douglas his uncle" of depriving them of the town of Swinton[591]. Balfour Paul suggests that his immediate succession to his father’s estates provides confirmation of his legitimacy[592]. Fraser records reports of his fighting and death at Halidon Hill[593].

James had one illegitimate son by his mistress ---:

• *b) ARCHIBALD Douglas ([1325]-Threave [24 Dec 1400/9 Feb 1401], bur Bothwell). Froissart names "messire Arcebaus Douglas" as son of "messire James Douglas, frère à messire Guillaume" who died "en Grenade"[594]. He succeeded in 1388 as Earl of Douglas.
  • - see below.
• William & his second wife had two children:
  • 2. HUGH Douglas (England 1294-[1347 or after]). According to Balfour Paul, Hugh and Archibald were William Douglas’s sons by his second marriage, stating that Hugh was born in 1294 (no sources cited)[595]. His date of birth is based on a valuation of certain assets of his father in Essex, which were to be confiscated, dated “shortly after April 1296” which records the capture of his son Hugh “nearly two years old...left in the custody of John le Parker of Stebbing...as he had been born in England”[596]. He succeeded his nephew in 1333 as Lord of Douglas. He resigned the lordship 26 May 1342. Fraser comments that Hugh’s “retired life...and his obscurity in history” may “have led to the belief that he laboured under some mental or bodily infirmity”, although concluding that “there is evidence to show that this character was undeserved”[597]. "Hugo de Douglas dominus foreste de Jedworth et medietate baronie de Watstirker" granted "medietatem baronie de Watstirker" to "fideli meo Willelmo de Douglas de Laudonia" by undated charter which names "quondam dominus Jacobus de Douglas miles frater meus", witnessed by "…domino Johannes de Douglas archidiacono Laudonie, domino Andrea de Douglas milite…"[598]. Fraser records his ecclesiastical appointments, details of his career, his resignation of the Douglas possessions, and indications of his date of death[599].
  • 3. ARCHIBALD Douglas ([1296]-killed in battle Halidon Hill 19 Jul 1333). According to Balfour Paul, Hugh and Archibald were William Douglas’s sons by his second marriage (no sources cited)[600]. Regent of Scotland. The Liber Pluscardensis names "Archibaldus de Douglas custos Scociæ" among those killed in battle at Halidon Hill in 1333[601]. m as her first husband, BEATRICE Lindsay, daughter of ALEXANDER Lindsay of Crawford & his wife --- (-after 1333). Duncan Earl of Fife granted his barony of Wester Caldor to “domine Beatrice de Douglas sponse quondam domini Archibaldi” for her lifetime and after her death to “Johannis de Douglas filio suo et heredi ac heredibus suis” by undated charter[602]. She married secondly Robert Erskine of Erskine. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not been identified, although Fraser notes that she and her second husband were ancestors of the Erskine Earls of Mar[603]. Archibald & his wife had four children:
    • a) JOHN Douglas (-before 1342). Andrew Wyntoun’s Cronykil records that "William off Dowglas that Schyr Archebaldis sone was" was father of "Willame" and "ane othir...Jhon, and eldare than he was", adding that John "deyd be-yhond the se"[604]. Duncan Earl of Fife granted his barony of Wester Caldor to “domine Beatrice de Douglas sponse quondam domini Archibaldi” for her lifetime and after her death to “Johannis de Douglas filio suo et heredi ac heredibus suis” by undated charter[605]. Presumably John predeceased the resignation of his paternal uncle Hugh as no record has been found of his being Lord of Douglas.
    • b) WILLIAM Douglas of Douglas (-Douglas May 1384, bur Melrose). Andrew Wyntoun’s Cronykil records that "William off Dowglas that Schyr Archebaldis sone was" was father of "Willame" and "ane othir...Jhon, and eldare than he was"[606]. He was created Earl of Douglas in 1358. “Willelmus comes de Douglas ac dominus baronie de Cauers” donated property to Melrose, for the souls of “...domini Wilelmi de Douglas de Laudonia militis” who was buried there, by charter dated to [1360][607]. Fraser records details of his career, including his murder of his cousin “the Knight of Liddesdale”, and his death[608]. m (before 13 Nov 1357) as her first husband, MARGARET of Mar, daughter of DONALD Earl of Mar & his wife Isabel Stewart (-[5 Dec 1389/19 Oct 1393]). She succeeded her brother in [1374] as Ctss of Mar, suo iure. She married secondly ([1385/27 Jul 1388]) as his first wife, John Swinton of Swinton. Mistress (1): MARGARET Stewart Ctss of Angus, wife of THOMAS Earl of Mar, daughter of THOMAS Stewart Earl of Angus, Lord of Abernethy & his wife Margaret de St Clair (-[1417/23 Mar 1418]). William & his wife had two children:
      • i) JAMES Douglas ([1358]-1388). He succeeded his father as Earl of Douglas. Fraser records details of his career[609]. m (Papal dispensation 23 Sep 1371) as her first husband, Lady ISABEL Stewart, daughter of ROBERT II King of Scotland & his first wife Elizabeth Mure (-[1410]). Balfour Paul records her parentage and two marriages, noting the dispensation for her first marriage “24” Sep 1371, dating her second marriage to “between 1388 and 1390”, and noting that her second husband was ancestor of the family of Duntreath[610]. The Liber Pluscardensis records the marriage in 1371 of "Willelmus de Douglas…comes de Douglas…Jacobus de Douglas primogenitus eius" and "filiam…Roberti [regis]" to gain his father’s support for the king’s accession[611]. The dispensation for the marriage between “Jacobi nati...Willelmi comitis de Douglas” and “Margarite [error for Isabel]...Roberti Regis Scocie...nate”, despite their 4o consanguinity, is dated 23 Sep 1371[612]. Burnett cites sources dated Feb 1373 (O.S.) and 28 Sep 1388 which confirm that Isabel was her name (full source citations)[613]. She married secondly ([28 Sep 1388/1390]) John Edmonstone of Duntreath. Burnett cites sources dated 1390 and 25 Apr 1392 which confirm her second marriage (full source citations)[614]. The date of her death is indicated by the following: accounts dated 22 Jul 1410 record payments to “domino Johanni de Edmonstoun...racione quondam comitisse de Douglas sponse sua”[615]. James & his wife had one child:
        • (a) son . Fraser records his parentage and early death[616].

Earl James had [three] illegitimate children by an unknown mistress or mistresses:

• ****(b) WILLIAM Douglas . Fraser records his parentage[617]. He was ancestor of the house of Drumlanrig, Earls, Marquesses and Dukes of Queensberry.
  • ***(c) ARCHIBALD Douglas . Fraser records his parentage[618]. He was ancestor of the house of Craven.
    • **(d) [ELEANOR . Fraser says “there is reason to believe” that Earl James had “a natural daughter Elinor who married Sir William Fraser, second of Philorth”, noting the grant of property in his favour by Isabel Douglas Ctss of Mar[619]. m WILLIAM Fraser of Philorth, son of ---.]
      • ii) ISABEL Douglas ([1360]-[Aug/Sep] 1408). Ctss of Mar, suo iure. A charter dated 18 Mar 1390 (O.S.?) records that “Dominus Thomas de Erskyne miles” recorded a contract between “Schir Malcome of Dromonde and Schir Johne of Swyntone apone the landis of the erledome of Marre and the lordshipe of Garvyauch” acknowledging that “Issabell the said Schir Malcoms wyf is verray and lauchfull ayre and failliand of the ayrez of hir body the half of the fornemmyt erldome and lordship perteignys to my wyfe of richt of heretage” and requested the king’s confirmation of his wife’s rights[620]. The seal of "Isabel comitissa de Mare et Garviath" is appended to a contract between "Isabella de Douglas countess of Mar and of Garviach" and "Sir Alexander Stuart son of Alexander Stuart Earl of Buchan" dated 1404[621]. m firstly MALCOLM Drummond of Drummond, son of JOHN Drummond of Stobhall & his wife [Mary de Montefichet] (-Nov 1402). m secondly as his first wife, ALEXANDER Stewart, illegitimate son of ALEXANDER Stewart of Badenoch & his mistress --- ([1375]-25/26 Jul 1435, bur 26 Jul Inverness, Friars Preachers). He is said to have "seized [the] person [of his first wife] as well as the castle of Kildrummy, wrung from her a charter" dated 12 Aug 1404 granting him the earldom of Mar, although she finally granted him the earldom 9 Dec 1404[622]. He remained Earl of Mar after the death of his first wife, as tenant for life under the terms of the confirmation granted 9 Dec 1404[623].
    • Earl William had one illegitimate son by Mistress (1):
      • iii) GEORGE Douglas ([1374/80]-1402). Fraser records his parentage, suggesting his birth between 1374 and 1380, and notes his creation as Earl of Angus 10 Apr 1389[624].

- EARLS of ANGUS.

• **c) JAMES Douglas (-killed 1335). The Liber Pluscardensis records that "Willelmus de Douglas et frater eius Jacobus" were captured by the English in 1335, the latter being killed[625].
  • *d) ELEANOR Douglas (-after 18 Mar 1376). “Willelmus de Douglas dominus loci eiusdem” granted “baroniam meam de Wesdyrcaldor” to “Jacobo de Sandylandys et domine Elienore de Bruys sorori mee...in liberum maritagium” by charter dated to [1346], witnessed by “...domino Willelmo de Douglas...domino Andrea de Douglas et domino Johanne de Douglas militibus...”[626]. Fraser records details of her marriages[627]. m firstly ALEXANDER Bruce, illegitimate son of EDWARD Bruce Earl of Carrick King of Ireland & his mistress --- (-killed in battle Halidon Hill 19 Jul 1333). Created Earl of Carrick in [1330] or soon after. m secondly JAMES Sandilands of Calder, son of --- (-before 1358). m thirdly (before 1361) WILLIAM Towers of Dalry, son of ---. m fourthly (before 1368) DUNCAN Wallace of Sundrum, son of ---. m fifthly (Papal dispensation 19 Mar 1376) as his second wife, PATRICK Hepburn of Hales, son of ---. 1402.

ARCHIBALD Douglas, illegitimate son of JAMES Douglas & his mistress --- ([1325]-Threave [24 Dec 1400/9 Feb 1401], bur Bothwell). etc.
From: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/SCOTTISH%20NOBILITY%20LATER.htm#Wi...
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Douglas, William de by Henry Paton ?
DOUGLAS, WILLIAM de, ‘the Hardy’ (d. 1298), the younger of two sons of Sir William de Douglas, surnamed ‘Longleg,’ is first noticed on record in 1256 as holding lands in Warndon from his father, though then quite young and under guardians. Another of his father's English manors was Faudon in Northumberland, in defending which in 1267 against an attack of the men of Redesdale he was so severely wounded that, according to the terms of the complaint, his assailants all but cut off his head. etc.
From: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Dictionary_of_National_Biography,_18...
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