Archibald Douglas

Partner in J, T & A Douglas of Glasgow (q.v.), and brother of John Douglas (q.v.), Thomas Dunlop Douglas (q.v.) and Cecilia Douglas (q.v.).

1. Archibald's son John Douglas (1811-1871) received 'at least £40,000' under Thomas Dunlop Douglas' will after the latter's death in 1869; his grand-daughter Mary Caroline Douglas Campbell (daughter of Archibald's daughter Anna Glassford and Richard Campbell) was also 'one of the important legatees' of Thomas Dunlop Douglas' estate.  

2. Archibald's son John Douglas (1811-1871), an Army officer who was present at the Charge of the Light Brigade, left £102,873 on his death in 1871.

Charlotte S. M. Girard, 'Some further notes on the Douglas family', BC Studies, 72 (Winter, 1986-87), pp. 3-27.

1. Girard, 'Some further notes', p. 19.

2. William D. Rubinstein, Who were the rich? A biographical dictionary of British wealth-holders Volume Three 1860-1879 (forthcoming) reference 1871/97 Douglas, John.