A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Douglas, Arthur James
DOUGLAS. (Commander, 1829.)
The Honourable Arthur James Douglas, born 12 Jan. 1802, is fourth son of the late Hon. John Douglas, by Lady Frances Lascelles, eldest daughter of Edward, Earl of Harewood; brother of the present Earl of Morton, and of Lieut.-Col. Hon. E. G. Douglas Pennant, M.P. for Carnarvonshire; brother-in-law of the Earl of Aberdeen, and of Lieut.-Gen. the late Hon. Sir Wm. Stewart, G.C.B.; and uncle of the Marquess of Abercorn, of Lieut. Hon. Geo. Henry Douglas, R.N., and of Lieut. Wm. Grant Douglas, R.N.
This officer entered the Navy 24 Feb. 1816; passed his examination in 1822; obtained his first commission 28 Feb. 1825; and was afterwards appointed – 4 March, 1825, to the Tartar 42, Capt. Thos. Brown, on the South American station – and, 20 Nov. 1829, to the Briton 46, Capts. Geo. Fras. Seymour and Hon. Wm. Gordon, employed on particular service. Since his last promotion, which took place 20 Nov. 1829, Commander Douglas has not been afloat. Agents – Messrs. Stilwell.