31st Generation


Family of Sir James Douglas (4708)

5003. Archibald Douglas. Born ca 1325/1330. Archibald died on 24 Dec 1400 in Threave Castle.

Archibald “the Grim”, third Earl of Douglas, of Hermiston, Roxburghshire, Scotland. He succeeded in 1388 on the death of his brother. He fought in the defense of Edinburgh castle against English King Henry IV in 1400, and achieved the rank of Lieutenant General of Scotland. Was killed in action along with his son while fighting the English in France.

ca 1362 Archibald first married Joan of Strathearn, daughter of Malise of Strathearn & Joanna Menteith. Born bef 1347. Joan died ca 1409.

Joan, of Strathearn, widow of thomas Moray, Lord of Bothwell.

Their children include:
5245 i. Eleanor Douglas
5246 ii. Archibald Douglas (ca 1369-17 Aug 1424)
5247 iii. Marjory Douglas (ca 1377-)
5248 iv. James Douglas (ca 1390/1394-24 Mar 1425)


Child:
5249 i. Sir William Douglas (Illegitimate) (aft 1362-ca 1391)


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