| Admiral Sir James Douglas (1704-1787) purchased
Springwood
Park, Kelso, in 1750 and changed its name from Bridgend.
This Douglas line descended from the Douglas of Cavers branch of the
family, and were lawyers and merchants. They took the title Douglas of
Friarshaw from the original seat of the family in the parish of
Lilliesleaf.
Sir James died in 1787 leaving the estate to his son, George.
James is the son of
George
Douglas, 7th of Friarshaw
Sir James Douglas, 1st Bart of
Springwood
d 02.11.1787, Rear Admiral
m1. (1753) Helen Brisbane (d 20.03.1766,
dau of Thomas Brisbane of Brisane)
Children of James and
Helen DOUGLAS:
- George
m2. (1768) Helen Boyle (dsp
17.10.1794/15.02.1801, dau of John Boyle, 2nd Earl of Glasgow)
Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet (1703 – 2 November 1787) naval officer
and Commodore of Newfoundland, born England.
Douglas became a captain in the Royal Navy in 1744 and in 1746 was
appointed Commodore of Newfoundland by Vice-Admiral Townsend.
Service history:
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- 1744 captain in the Royal Navy,
- 1745 commanded the Mermaid at Louisbourg,
- 1746 appointed Commodore of Newfoundland,
- 1759 knighted for his participation in the capture of Québec,
- 1770 promoted Vice-Admiral,
- 1778 promoted Admiral,
- 1754 — 1768 served as a Member of Parliament for Orkney &
Shetland,
- 1786 made Baronet.
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