Roxburghshire Parish Register - Archibald Douglas & Anna Scott

[Stephen123]

Hi I am seeking death records for my Archibald Douglas & Anna Scott in Cavers Scotland.

Archibald was born about 1668 in Cavers, the son of William Douglas & Katherine Rigg.
Anna Scott was born about 1678, the daughter of Francis Scott & unknown mum.
Archibald was about 25 years & Anna was about 15 years old when they married.

Archibald & Anna had about 12 children and they all lived at Cavers House in Roxburghshire. 
We have been told Archibald may have died sometime around 1741, age about 73?

I would like to find out exactly when & where my Archibald & Anna died & were buried if anyone can please help me.

Thanks 
 
 
 

[MonicaL]

Hi Stephen

There is a corresponding notice in a newspaper for a 1741 death. From the Universal Spectator and Weekly Journal (London, England), Saturday, July 18, 1741:

Edinburgh July 6th, on Friday last died, at his Seat at Teviotdale, Archibald Douglas, Esq. of Cavers. He was a gentleman of the strictest honour and integrity and steadily attached to the interest of his country which he served in various capacities and always with applause. He was sometime Receiver General and Post Master for Scotland.

Monica 

[MonicaL]

Likely death notice for Anna Scott I think. From London Evening Post (London, England), March 8, 1744 - March 10, 1744:

A few days since died Mrs Douglas, relict of Archibald Douglas, Esq., and mother to the present William Douglas Esq., Knight of the Shire for Roxburghshire.

Monica

[Stephen123]

Hi MonicaL, thank you very much.

[Clare Fowler]

Hi Stephen

I have the book of transcribed monumental inscriptions for Cavers & Kirkton, which include Cavers Old Churchyard.  While I can't find a specific stone with the names of Archibald Douglas and Anna Scott, it does appear that there is a burial vault for the 'Douglas of Cavers' family.  Unfortunately, I have no idea how or where you would find records of who is buried in that vault - possibly someone at the Borders Family History Society would have the knowledge of where to search - www.bordersfhs.org.uk

Cheers,
Clare

[Stephen123]

Hi Clare, thank you very much.

[epfedin]

Stephen

Borders FHS recorded the MI for Old Cavers in 2005 but didn't go into the church because of it's dangerous state so didn't record any plaques inside. 

The church has been converted into a private house now but there were conditions attached to the retention of the vault and the protection of the Douglas memorial plaque.  Unfortunately, BFHS don't have a photograph of the plaque and I don't think Hawick Archaeological Soc have either. 

The planning application and conditions can be seen on Scottish Border Council planning website (Planning App 06/01975/FUL).  It might be worthwhile contacting the owners - they may have taken photographs

Elma

[Stephen123]

Hi Elma, will do.
thank you very much.