William Douglas, 9th Earl of Angus

William Douglas, 9th Earl of Angus

William Douglas, 9th Earl of Angus, (d. July 1, 1591, at Glenbervie) was a Scottish nobleman and zealous supporter of Mary Queen of Scots.

He was the eldest son of Sir Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie, Knt., by his spouse Agnes, daughter of William Keith, 3rd Earl Marischal, and upon the death of Archibald Douglas, 8th Earl of Angus without issue, William succeeded to that Earldom as heir-male, in 1588.

Sir Robert Douglas states that "Sir William Douglas of Glenbervie (as he was styled prior to his succession to the earldom) was a man of great honour and integrity, and a steady friend of Queen Mary. He accompanied her in her expedition to the north, and took part in the battle at Corrichie in 1562."

He had two charters under The Great Seal of Scotland, from Queen Mary, of the lands and barony of Glenbervie, Kemnay, and several others.

The earl married Egidia (or Giles), daughter of Sir Robert Graham of Morphie, and had issue nine sons and four daughters, of whom:

* William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus, eldest son and heir
* Sir Robert Douglas, 1st Baronet of Glenbervie, 2nd son, received from his father the lands of Glenbervie by charter dated July 14, 1592.
* Henry Douglas of Tannachy (d. October 5, 1595) who married Janet Murray of Scotland at sometime before 1580. Had issue Janet Douglas born 16 Apr 1580 Dunfermline Scotland.
* John Douglas of Barras
* Gavin Douglas (d. bef October 1, 1616) who married Elizabeth Keith; ancestors of the family of Douglas of Bridgeford

From "The Scottish Nation":

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References

* Douglas, Sir Robert, et al, "The Baronage of Scotland", Edinburgh, 1798, p.19.
* Burke, Messrs. John and John Bernard, "The Royal Families of England Scotland and Wales, with their Descendants" etc., volume 1, London, 1848, pedigree CLXXXV; volume 2, London, 1851, pedigree CCVIII.


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