Matthew Douglas, 7th Laird of Mains
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Matthew Douglas (c1519-aft 1571) was the son of Alexander, 6th
Laird of Mains and Margaret Stewart, dau of Matthew, 2nd Earl of
Lennox.
On the orders of the Earl of Lennox (then regent for his grandson
James VI), Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill, Matthew Douglas of Mains
and John Cunningham of Drumquhassle (proprietor of Killermont)
retook Dumbarton Castle from John Fleming on 2 April 1571.
An Act of Parliament was passed on 28 August 1571 in favour of "Johnne
Cuningham of Drumquhassel, Matho Dowglas of Manys, Captain Thomas
Crawford of Jordanhill, and others takeris of the Castell of
Dumbartane," discharging them of any criminal or civil liabilities
incurred in the recapture of the castle.
His son, Malcolm, succeeded but was executed for treason.
See also:
Douglas of Mains
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