Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord of Dalkeith

Sir James, son of Sir James of Dalkeith by his first wife, was married in 1387 to Elizabeth, daughter of King Robert III. He was granted (March 21, 1382) a charter of the Barony of Morton with Mordingtoun and Whittinghame. At that time he also received the title of a Lord of Parliament as "Lord Dalkeith". His first son, William, was born in 1390 and predeceased his father circa 1425. Sir James died circa 1441.

  • Birth: ABT. 1356
  • Death: BEF. 22 MAY 1441



Father: James (Sir) (of Dalkeith) Douglas
Mother: Agnes Dunbar

Marriage 1 Janet (of Borthwick) Borthwick

Children
  1. Has No Children William (Sir) (of Morton) Douglas

Marriage 2 Elizabeth (Princess) Stewart dau of King Robert III
  • Married: ABT. 1387
Children
  1. Has No Children William Douglas b: 1390
  2. Has Children James (2nd Lord of Dalkeith) Douglas
  3. Has No Children Henry Douglas, Born: Abt 1409  Died: Bef 1556 Married: Margaret Douglas, daughter of James Douglas, 7th earl of Douglas
  4.     Margaret Douglas, Born: Abt 1392