William Douglas, 1st Earl of Queensberry (c. 15828 March 1639/40) was a

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noble. He was the eldest son of

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and his wife Mary Fleming. He inherited his father's title, as 9th Laird of Drumlanrig, in October 1615. Between 1616 and 1623, he held the offices of Provost of Lincluden,

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, and Justice of the peace for

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. This cites Mosley, Charles, editor: ''Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage'', 107th edition, 3 volumes (2003). On 1 April 1628 he was created lord Douglas, of Hawick and Tibbers, viscount Drumlanrig. He was created the first earl of Queensberry in 1633, originating the still-extant Queensberry titles. On his death he was succeeded in his titles by his son

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Family

He married Isabel Kerr, daughter of Mark, Earl of Lothian in 1603. They had issue: *

(before 16221671), who became second earl *

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(died 1673), ancestor of subsequent marquesses of Queensberry * Archibald (born after 1604) * Robert * Margaret (died 1640), married James Johnstone, 1st Earl of Hartfell in 1622 * Janet, married

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28 July 1640

References

, - 1580s births 17th-century deaths Year of birth uncertain Nobility from Dumfries and Galloway William Douglas 01

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