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May 30th 1847 Major Charles Douglas died at Amballa. His grave is in Ambala Cemetery:
"Sacred to the memory of Major C. Douglas. H.M.s 61st Regtiment. Eldest son of Lieut. General Sir Howard Douglas, GCB, who departed this life at Umballa on the 30th May 1847, Aged 49 years. deeply and sincerely regretted by his friends who have erected this simple monument to his memory and worth."

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Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery,1794; Captain, 1804; in command at Quebec and employed on
a mission to the Cherokees, 1797; served with Congreve's mortar brigade, 1803-04;
Commandant and Inspector General of Instruction at the Military College, High Wycombe, 1804-20; fought as
Lieut-Col. at Corunna (medal with clasp) in Jan., and at Flushing in July 1809. From 1811 to 1812 again served
in Spain being entrusted with a mission to report on the state of the Spanish troops. Colonel 1814; Major
General 1821; Governor of New Brunswick, 1823-29, where he founded the University of Frederickton; Lord
High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, 1835-40; Lieut. Gen. in the Army 1837 and finally, 1851, General;
Col. of the 99th Foot 1841-51 and of the 15th Foot, 1851-1861. C.B. 1814; K.C.B. 1821, G.C.M.G. 1835; G.C.
B. (Civil) 1841; being also a Knight of the Order of Charles III of Spain. F.R.S. 1812; F.R.G.S. and D.C.L.,
Oxford, 1 July 1829; Groom of the Bedchamber to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, and M.P. for Liverpool,
1842-47. Author of several valuable and scientific books on military and naval subjects.

See: A Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland
By A. W. Skempton

Howard married Anne Dundas in 1799. Anne (daughter of James Dundas and Christian) was born before 1799 in England; died on 22 Oct 1854 in 15 Green Street, Grosvenor Square, London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
The Scotsman (Edinburgh) - Saturday 28th October 1854
At 15 Green Street, Grosvenor Square, London, on the 22d instant, Anne, Lady Douglas, wife of General Sir Howard Douglas GCB, Bart.

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Sir CHARLES was created a baronet for his distinguished services in the command of the squadron which forced its way up the river St. Lawrence, at an unusually early period of the year, and relieved Quebec, then besieged by the Americans, 1776. Sir Charles had risen to to this rank through a long train of zealous, arduous, and distinguished services; and his subsequent career was still more brilliant in proportion as rank and power gave a field for his talents and activity of mind. When he was not actually employed at sea, he devoted himself to the laborious and difficult task of improving the military equipment of the service. Gunnery was his favourite pursuit; and the naval service is indebted to him for some of the greatest improvements that were made, in his day, in this branch of the profession. Among many others, Sir Charles introduced the use of locks into the navy.

After a service of four years in the command of the Stirling Castle of 64 guns, and the Duke of 98 guns, sir Charles was appointed captain of the fleet destined to serve under sir George Rodney ; and in the memorable battle of the 12th of April 1782, sir Charles's superior abilities shone conspicuously, and procured him the highest encomiums his chief could bestow, and a large share in the fame of that glorious day. Sir Charles afterwards commanded a squadron on the coast of America, and in 1789 had hoisted his flag for another foreign command, when he d. suddenly, 10 March, and was succeeded by his son.

A full biography can be found in the historical section.

Valin writes: Hi, I'm back again with more information on my g-g-g-g-g-grandfather, Admiral Sir Charles Douglas. I obtained a copy of his will, and it confirms that his third wife was named Jane Baillie, the daugher of John and Mary Baillie. The note you have at the bottom about a Helena Brisbaine is an error in "The Scottish Nation," as she actually married Admiral Sir James Douglas.

Buried:
There is a memorial to him in Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland on the South wall of church:

'TO THE REVERED MEMORY OF/REAR ADMIRAL/SIR CHAS DOUGLAS, BART/SON OF/CHAS AYTON DOUGLAS/OF KINGLASSIE/BORN 1727 DIED 1789/A DISTINGUISHED OFFICER/HE RELIEVED QUEBEC 1778 AND/WHEN CAPT. OF THE FLEET TO/ADL SIR GEORGE RODNEY/IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE FIRST/SUGGESTED THE MANOEUVRE KNOWN/AS THE BREAKING OF THE LINE/12 APRIL 1782/INTERRED BESIDE HIS BROTHER/NEAR THIS SPOT

Charles married Sarah Wood on 1 Jan 1766 in Midlothian, Scotland. Sarah (daughter of John Wood) was born about 1740 in Yorkshire, England; died in 1779. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Captain of the East India Ship "Earl Fitzwilliam".

The Times 7/3/1792; "A most melancholy accident happened on Friday, to Captain Dundas of the Earl Fitzwilliam East Indiaman, and his lady. They were driving out in a small pleasure cart in the neighbourhood of their house in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, when they met a wagon in a lane. There was not room to pass without driving on the embankment. Mrs Dundas was alarmed and shrieked very loud, which frightened the horse and the cart tilted over just as it passed the wagon and threw both herself and Captain Dundas under it. The wheels passed over them and Mrs Dundas was killed on the spot and Captain Dundas had both his legs broken and is otherwise so much hurt that it is doubtful whether he will recover".

James + Christian. Christian died in 1792; was buried on 10 Feb 1792 in Hertfordshire England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Times 7/3/1792; "A most melancholy accident happened on Friday, to Captain Dundas of the Earl Fitzwilliam East Indiaman, and his lady. They were driving out in a small pleasure cart in the neighbourhood of their house in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, when they met a wagon in a lane. There was not room to pass without driving on the embankment. Mrs Dundas was alarmed and shrieked very loud, which frightened the horse and the cart tilted over just as it passed the wagon and threw both herself and Captain Dundas under it. The wheels passed over them and Mrs Dundas was killed on the spot and Captain Dundas had both his legs broken and is otherwise so much hurt that it is doubtful whether he will recover".

Note difference date of burial and date of article...

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Dunfermline deeds: DOUGLAS, CHARLES AYTON (dec): of Kinglassie; Inventory of lands, 20 Feb 1744; Bond of Prov for yr children: Robert, Charles, John, James, Sholto, Helen, and Jean Douglas, 21 Mar 1744 [RH11/27/38 fol 211-13; 219-20]

Memorial in Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland:

THE REVERED MEMORY OF/REAR ADMIRAL/SIR CHAS DOUGLAS, BART/SON OF/CHAS AYTON DOUGLAS/OF KINGLASSIE/BORN 1727 DIED 1789/A DISTINGUISHED OFFICER/HE RELIEVED QUEBEC 1778 AND/WHEN CAPT. OF THE FLEET TO/ADL SIR GEORGE RODNEY/IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE FIRST/SUGGESTED THE MANOEUVRE KNOWN/AS THE BREAKING OF THE LINE/12 APRIL 1782/INTERRED BESIDE HIS BROTHER/NEAR THIS SPOT.'

Charles + Christian (of Kinglassie) Hepburn. Christian was born about 1700; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Advocate at the Scottish Bar

James + Anna Rollo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]