b. 26 Oct. 1775, 2nd s. of Archibald James Edward Douglas†, 1st Bar. Douglas (d. 1827), of Castle Douglas and 1st w. Lady Lucy Graham, da. of William, 2nd duke of Montrose [S]. educ. Eton 1791; Christ Church, Oxf. 1793; fellow, All Souls, 1803-34; called L. Inn 1802. unm. suc. bro. Archibald Douglas† as 3rd Bar. Douglas 27 Jan. 1844. d. 10 Sept. 1848.