Individual Details
Sir Robert Douglas of Blackerstone
(1593 - 1669)
Robert was a Catholic and a Royalist against Cromwell. He was tutor to the Earl of Angus’s children
Sir Robert obtained Blackerston by marriage. He purchased Blyswood. It should be noted that Col. John Douglas's plantation in Maryland was named Blythswood (Blythswood) the name of the Manor in Scotland.
Sir Robert, as did most Scots, suffered greatly from the ravages of Oliver Cromwell. This was the primary cause of his financial problems along with a default , of the city of Glasgow, on money owed to him.
Sir Robert obtained Blackerston by marriage. He purchased Blyswood. It should be noted that Col. John Douglas's plantation in Maryland was named Blythswood (Blythswood) the name of the Manor in Scotland.
Sir Robert, as did most Scots, suffered greatly from the ravages of Oliver Cromwell. This was the primary cause of his financial problems along with a default , of the city of Glasgow, on money owed to him.
Events
| Birth | 1593 | Glasglow, Scotland | |||
| Death | 1669 |
Families
| Spouse | Lady Susanna (1617 - 1692) |
| Child | John Douglass (1636 - 1678) |