Major-General Robert Douglas
(of Garlston, NB)
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died 7th June 1798.
Memorial in St. Mary Magdalen's church, Taunton, Somerset -
"Sacred to the Memory of Major-General Robert Douglas, who died June
7th 1798, aged 54, Sincerely regretted by all his relatives &
friends. After serving his country forty years In all quarters of
the globe, he fell a victim to the fatal effects of climate. His
remains lie interred near this spot. Also to the memory of his son,
John
Douglas, Captain in the 54th Regt. of Foot, who died of the
yellow fever, at St. Kitt's, July 11th 1796, In the 22d year of his
age. This tribute of gratitude is erected by her who lives to
deplore the loss of the best of husbands and a beloved son."
DALB contributes:
His will is a model of brevity (if not very
informative) "Everything belonging to me money or effects I leave to
my dear wife to be at her disposal."
At probate the relict
was granted to Elizabeth Douglas, widow.
Will of Elizabeth
Douglas, Widow of Taunton , Somerset
Date Written: 8 Nov, 1809
Probated: 24 May 1811
She makes provisions for sons Charles
Douglas and Robert Sholto Douglas and daughters Elizabeth Ann,
Harriet, Isabella and Louisa and also Frances who married a Captain
Charritior {sp?}.
It is known that Sir George Best Robinson, 2nd Bart. married
'Louisa, dau. of the late Major-General Douglas'. It would seem
likely that this is the same Maj Gen Douglas.
His grandson,
Charles, was killed at Delhi, in the
Indian Mutiny. He was married to Louisa, dau of Sir G.B. Robinson,
above.
See also:
Note:
- In social announcements in newspapers, the General was
referred to as 'of Garlston, NB'. It is not known
where this is/was. It could be in near Haddington,
Scotland, (see Garleton
Castle) or it
could be Galston, Ayrshire, or even Garlieston, Wigtonshire.
Any contributions will be
gratefully accepted
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