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Descendants of

Adam Doak / Doig and Grissel Hunter

 

Linked family file ADAM1753 with spouse ancestry HERE.

 

1. Adam1 Doak, born abt 1679 Of Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. He married on 24 Nov 1704 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland Grissel (Hunter) Doak, born 16 Jul 1677 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland; christened 22 Jul 1677 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland, daughter of Adam Hunter and Marion Jonet (Blair) Hunter.

 

Children of Adam Doak and Grissel Hunter were as follows:

2 i Robert2 Doak, born 1706 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland; christened 29 May 1706 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

3 ii James2 Doak, born 1708 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland; christened 20 May 1708 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. He married on 22 Nov 1734 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland Margaret (Andrew) Doak, born abt 1713 in Scotland.

+ 4 iii Adam2 Doak, born 1710 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland; christened 25 Jan 1710 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. He married Margaret (Ferguson) Doak.

5 iv Rachel2 Doak, born 1712 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland; christened 16 Jan 1712 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

6 v William2 Doak, born 1714 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland; christened 31 Mar 1714 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

 

Generation 2

 

4. Adam2 Doak (Adam1), born 1710 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland; christened 25 Jan 1710 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. He married Margaret (Ferguson) Doak, born abt 1720 in Scotland.

 

Children of Adam Doak and Margaret Ferguson were as follows:

7 i Jane3 Doig, born 6 Sep 1744 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland; christened 20 Sep 1744 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 8 ii James3 Doig, born 17 Dec 1746 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland; christened 25 Dec 1746 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland. He married Jean (Doig) Doig.

+ 9 iii Adam3 Doig, born Sep 1748 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland. He married Jean (Wilson) Doig.

10 iv Grizel3 Doig, born Sep 1748 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 11 v John3 Doak, born abt 1754 in Scotland. He married Marion (Kennedy) Doak.

 

Generation 3

 

8. James3 Doig (Adam2, Adam1), born 17 Dec 1746 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland; christened 25 Dec 1746 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland. He married Jean (Doig) Doig, born abt 1746 in Scotland.

 

Notes for James Doig

The link to father is uncertain and based on approx. age, location, and a daughter named Margaret.

 

[A possible sister of James: Elizabeth Doig married James McFadzen. He is probably the James McFadzen christened 28 May 1738 in Maybole, son of John McFadzen and Helen Gray. Elizabeth and James had son James christened 7 May 1769 in Straiton.]

 

Children of James Doig and Jean Doig were as follows:

12 i Margaret4 Doig, born 1769 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 22 Nov 1769 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland.

13 ii Agnes4 Doig, born 1771 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 7 Jan 1771 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 14 iii James4 Doig, born 1779/80 Of Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died 6 Aug 1857 in Laurieston, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. He married Ann (Hastings) Doig.

 

 

9. Adam3 Doig (Adam2, Adam1), born Sep 1748 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland. He married on 18 Mar 1778 in Kirkmichael, Ayr, Scotland Jean (Wilson) Doig, born 1757/58 in Ayr, Scotland.

 

Notes for Adam Doig

The link to parents is uncertain and based on approx. age, location, and used of surname Doak.

 

Notes for Jean Wilson

In 1841 Jean Doak lived at Dallangan, Colmonell, Ayrshire.

 

Children of Adam Doig and Jean Wilson were as follows:

+ 15 i John4 Doig, born 1781/82 in Kirkmichael, Ayr, Scotland; died 5 Jun 1876 in Barlure Farm House, New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland; buried in Barr Burial Ground, Ayr, Scotland. He married Mary (Limond) Doig.

16 ii Jean4 Doig, born 1787 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 29 Oct 1787 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland.

17 iii William4 Doig, born 1791 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 18 Jul 1791 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 18 iv Adam4 Doak, born 1796 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 12 Apr 1796 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died 1855 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland. He married Janet (Sloan) Doak.

 

 

11. John3 Doak (Adam2, Adam1), born abt 1754 in Scotland. He married Marion (Kennedy) Doak, born abt 1757 in Scotland.

 

Notes for John Doak

The link to parents is based on approx. age, location, and a first son named Adam.

 

See http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/c/l/Derek-Mcaloney/index.html for possible brother of John.

 

Children of John Doak and Marion Kennedy were as follows:

19 i Agnes4 Doak, born 28 Nov 1779 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 6 Dec 1779 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 20 ii Adam4 Doig, born 6 Jul 1782 in Rildonan, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Jean (Chalmers) Doig.

21 iii Janet4 Doak, born 2 Jun 1787 in Lenie, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 12 Jun 1787 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

22 iv Marion4 Doak, born 14 Jan 1790 in Lenie, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 31 Jan 1790 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 23 v John4 Doak, born 24 Mar 1792 in Lenie, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Agnes (Sloan) Doak.

+ 24 vi William4 Doak, born 1794/95 in Ayr, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1878 in Glenside Cottage, Barrhill, Ayr, Scotland. He married Ellen (McKie) Doak.

+ 25 vii James4 Doak, born 1799/1800 in Scotland; died 27 Dec 1871 in Little Daugart, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; buried in Colmonell Churchyard, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Sarah (Wilson) Doak.

 

Generation 4

 

14. James4 Doig (James3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1779/80 Of Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died 6 Aug 1857 in Laurieston, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. He married on 8 Sep 1816 in Dalmellington, Ayr, Scotland Ann (Hastings) Doig, born 1790 in Kells, Kirkcudbright, Scotland; christened 3 Apr 1790 in Kells, Kirkcudbright, Scotland; died 1862 in Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, daughter of John Hastings and Peggy (Sloan) Hastings.

 

Notes for James Doig

In 1851 James was an inn keeper at Laurieston Village; at home were his wife and daughters Margaret and Henrietta and one servant.

 

Witness to James' death certificate was his son-in-law James Gourlay. His testament was recorded 1 Aug 1860 in the Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court.

 

MARRIAGE:

James Doak pledged marriage to Ann on 16 Mar 1816 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr.

 

Notes for Ann Hastings

The testament of Ann Doig alias Hastings, innkeeper at Lauriston, was recorded 29 Oct 1862 in the Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court.

 

MARRIAGE:

James Doak pledged marriage to Ann on 16 Mar 1816 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr.

 

Children of James Doig and Ann Hastings were as follows:

26 i Margaret5 Doig, born 1816/18 in Dalmellington, Ayr, Scotland; died 17 Aug 1878 in Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. Notes: In 1851 Margaret was a dressmaker living with her parents in Laurieston Village, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright. She did not marry. An extract of Margaret's testament reads: Margaret Doig, 4 November 1880 - Inventory of Margaret Doig, Lawrieston, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, who died 17 August 1878, at Lawrieston, intestate, given up at Kirkcudbright, by Henrietta Doig, Lawrieston, Executrix qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £70. 8s. 9d.

+ 27 ii Jane5 Doig, born 6 Nov 1818 in St. Quivox & Newton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 23 Nov 1818 in St. Quivox & Newton, Ayr, Scotland; died 3 Apr 1898 in Bradford, York, England. She married James Gourlay.

+ 28 iii Elizabeth5 Doig, born 15 Jan 1821 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. She married Thomas Heron.

29 iv Ann5 Doig, born 31 May 1823 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

30 v Henrietta5 Doig, born 1828/29 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland; died 31 Aug 1887 in Laurieston, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland. Notes: Henrietta did not marry. The informant on Henrietta's death certificate was her brother-in-law Thomas Heron of 9 Hallfield Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Her testament was recorded 20 Dec 1887 in the Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court.

 

 

15. John4 Doig (Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1781/82 in Kirkmichael, Ayr, Scotland; died 5 Jun 1876 in Barlure Farm House, New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland; buried in Barr Burial Ground, Ayr, Scotland. He married on 27 Nov 1812 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland Mary (Limond) Doig, born 1790 in Dalmellington, Ayr, Scotland; christened 17 Dec 1790 in Dalmellington, Ayr, Scotland; died 24 Sep 1874 in Barlure Farm House, New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland; buried in Barr Burial Ground, Ayr, Scotland, daughter of William Limond and Jane (McDill) Limond.

 

Notes for John Doig

In 1841 John Doeg farmed in Doularg, Barr, Ayr with his wife Mary and children Adam, Susana, Mary, John, Jean, and James. In 1851 Mary was living with her son-in-law William Wilson. In 1871 John farmed 700 acres (100 arable) at Barlure Farm House in New Luce; at home were his wife and Adam and Jane.

 

Witness to John's death certificate was his son Adam Doig. An extract of his testament reads: John Doig, 13 July 1877 - Confirmation of John Doig, Farmer, Barlure, parish of New Luce, County of Wigtown, who died 4 June 1876 at Barlure aforesaid, testate, granted at Wigtown, to Adam Doig, Farmer, Barlure aforesaid, his son, and Jane Doig residing there, his daughter, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 19 February 1876, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Wigtown, 5 July 1877. Value of Estate, £321. 15s. 2d.

 

Notes for Mary Limond

Witness to Mary's death certificate was her son Adam Doig,

 

Children of John Doig and Mary Limond were as follows:

31 i William5 Doig, born 3 Sep 1813 in Knockshinnoch, Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland; died 18 Feb 1846 in Ayr, Scotland; buried in Barr Burial Ground, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 32 ii Margaret5 Doig, born 1815 in Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland; christened 5 Nov 1815 in Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland; died 19 Oct 1909 in Albany Village, Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland. She married William Wilson.

33 iii Adam5 Doig, born 1817/18 in Cumnock, Ayr, Scotland; died 13 Oct 1880 in Barlure Farm House, New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland. Notes: Adam Doig was heir special to his mother on 25 June 1879 at Ayr. He did not marry. An extract of Adam's testament reads: Adam Doig, 13 January 1881 - Confirmation of Adam Doig, Farmer, Barlure, Parish of New Luce, County of Wigtown, who died 13 October 1880, at Barlure aforesaid, intestate, granted at Wigtown, to John Doig, V.S., Wigtown, Executor dative qua next of kin [his brother]. Value of Estate, £404. 7s. 9d.

34 iv Jane5 Doig, born 8 Mar 1820 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died Infant in Ayrshire, Scotland. Notes: Birth may have been in Barr and recorded in Straiton.

+ 35 v Susanna5 Doig, born 11 Dec 1821 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland. She married William Allan.

+ 36 vi Mary5 Doig, born 13 Jul 1824 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died 1901 in New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland. She married James Mitchell.

37 vii Elizabeth Campbell5 Doig, born 1826/27 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 20 Jul 1904 in Albany Villa, Ballantree, Ayr, Scotland; buried in Barr Burial Ground, Ayr, Scotland. Notes: In 1841 and 1851 Elizabeth lived with her sister Margaret Wilson in Colmonell Village. In 1881 she lived with her niece Agnes Wilson at Clachanton Farm, Colmonell. In 1901 she lived in Ballantree, Ayr. She did not marry. Witness to her death certificate was her nephew F. J. Williamson.

+ 38 viii John5 Doig, born 1828/29 in Cumnock, Ayr, Scotland; died 12 Feb 1901 in Rochdale House, Wigtown, Wigtown, Scotland. He married (1) Margaret (Dewar) Doig; (2) Helen (Shaw) Doig.

39 ix Jean5 Doig, born 1830/31 in Ayrshire, Scotland.

+ 40 x James5 Doig, born 1834/36 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland; died 26 Mar 1885 in 1 Ethel Terrace, Mount Florida, Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland. He married Agnes Stenhouse (Scott) Doig.

 

 

18. Adam4 Doak (Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1796 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 12 Apr 1796 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died 1855 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland. He married on 19 Dec 1828 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland Janet (Sloan) Doak, born abt 1807 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Adam Doak

[A son John may have been born in 1832/5.]

 

Children of Adam Doak and Janet Sloan were as follows:

41 i Janet5 Doig, born 11 Dec 1829 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; christened 20 Dec 1829 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; died 1829/44 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland.

42 ii Jane5 Doig, born 20 Nov 1831 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; christened 4 Dec 1831 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; died 1831/36 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland.

43 iii Jane5 Doig, born 24 Feb 1836 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; christened 13 Mar 1836 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland.

44 iv Andrew5 Doig, born 22 Jul 1838 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; christened 5 Aug 1838 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland.

45 v Adam5 Doak, born 17 Dec 1840 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; christened 3 Jan 1841 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; died 5 Feb 1920 in 40 Walton Street, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. He married in 1891 in Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Margaret (Malcolm) Doak, born abt 1844 in Scotland; died bef 1920 in Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Adam was an unmarried railway clerk living at Kelvin Cottages, Bothwell, Lanark with the family of his sister Janet D. Rodger. In 1891 he lived alone in Kelvin, Glasgow. Death recorded in Eastwook, Renfrew. Witness to Adam's death certificate was his niece Margaret A. Rodger of 77 Hill Street, Garnethill.

+ 46 vi Janet5 Doig, born 13 Mar 1844 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland; christened 7 Apr 1844 in Ochiltree, Ayr, Scotland. She married William Rodger.

 

 

20. Adam4 Doig (John3, Adam2, Adam1), born 6 Jul 1782 in Rildonan, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Jean (Chalmers) Doig, born abt 1786 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Adam Doig

The link to marriage is uncertain and based on name and approx. age.

 

Children of Adam Doig and Jean Chalmers were as follows:

+ 47 i Adam5 Doig, born 1808/09 in Scotland; died 15 Apr 1859 in Edwards Works, 2nd District, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Catherine (Quirk) Doig; (2) Isabella (Stobbie) Doig.

 

 

23. John4 Doak (John3, Adam2, Adam1), born 24 Mar 1792 in Lenie, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Agnes (Sloan) Doak, born 1808 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 28 Apr 1808 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland, daughter of Robert Sloan and Janet (Betts) Sloan.

 

Notes for John Doak

In 1841 John farmed at Belickanovie, Colmonell with his wife Agnes and children Jannet and John. In 1851 he was a wollen frame handloom weaver at Bellockenny, Colmonell with his wife Agnes and children Janet, John, Margaret, Jane, Agnes, and Mary.

 

Children of John Doak and Agnes Sloan were as follows:

48 i Janet5 Doeg, born 7 Aug 1835 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

49 ii John5 Doeg, born 29 Sep 1838 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

50 iii Margaret5 Doeg, born 29 Oct 1841 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

51 iv Jane5 Doak, born 1843/44 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

+ 52 v Agnes5 Doig, born 1846/47 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 7 Jan 1930 in 41 Chapel Street, Carluke, Lanark, Scotland. She married John Lindsay.

53 vi Mary5 Doak, born 1848/49 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

54 vii Helen5 Doak, born 5 Mar 1854 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 1855 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

 

 

24. William4 Doak (John3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1794/95 in Ayr, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1878 in Glenside Cottage, Barrhill, Ayr, Scotland. He married Ellen (McKie) Doak, born 1795/1801 in Ayr, Scotland.

 

Notes for William Doak

In 1841 William farmed at Luggage in Colmonell, Ayr with his wife Helen and 7 children.

 

The informant on William's death certificate was his son, William Doak.

 

Children of William Doak and Ellen McKie were as follows:

55 i John5 Doak, born 1824/25 in Ayr, Scotland.

56 ii Janet5 Doak, born 1825/26 in Ayr, Scotland.

+ 57 iii William5 Doak, born 1828/30 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 16 Jul 1910 in Glenruthen, Ayr, Scotland; buried in Colmonell Churchyard, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Jessie (McKay) Doak.

58 iv Helen5 Doak, born 1830/31 in Ayr, Scotland.

59 v Marion5 Doak, born 1835/36 in Ayr, Scotland.

60 vi Agnes5 Doak, born 1838/39 in Ayr, Scotland.

61 vii James5 Doak, born 1840 in Ayr, Scotland.

 

 

25. James4 Doak (John3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1799/1800 in Scotland; died 27 Dec 1871 in Little Daugart, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; buried in Colmonell Churchyard, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married on 27 Feb 1827 in Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland Sarah (Wilson) Doak, born 1799/1800 in Scotland; died 28 May 1880 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; buried in Colmonell Churchyard, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland, daughter of Hugh Wilson and Mary (McCreadie) Wilson.

 

Notes for James Doak

James was a farmer and shepherd.

 

Witness to James' death certificate was his son James Doak.

 

Notes for Sarah Wilson

Witness to Sarah's death certificate was her son James Doak.

 

Children of James Doak and Sarah Wilson were as follows:

+ 62 i John5 Doig, born 1828/30 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 1880 in Maryhill, Lanark, Scotland. He married Margaret (Baxter) Doig.

63 ii James5 Doig, born 1830/31 in Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland; died 2 Sep 1894 in 16 Balmore Street, Possilpark, Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 James was an unmarried agricultural laborer living alone on Main Street, Colmonell, Ayr. In 1891 he still lived in Colmonell. He also worked as a shepherd. He did not marry. An extract of James' will reads: 11 Oct 1894 - Confirmation of James Doig or Doak, 16 Balmore Street, Possilpark, Glasgow, who died 2 September 1894, at Possilpark, testate, granted at Glasgow, to Marion Provan Doig or Penman, wife of Thomas Lochhead Penman, Purser, Allan Line Steamship Coy., Glasgow, and residing at 16 Balmore Street aforesaid, his niece, and Margaret Baxter or Doig, widow of John Doig, Builder, Glasgow, Executrices nominated in Will or Deed, dated 1 August 1894, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Lanark, 4 October 1894. Value of estate, £169, 8s. 8d.

64 iii William5 Doig, born 1833/35 in Barr, Ayr, Scotland; died 2 Jul 1893 in Whitedyke, Mochurm, Wigtown, Scotalnd; buried in Colmonell Churchyard, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. He married Isabella (McCutcheon) Doig, born 1846/47 in Scotland; died 1926 in Mochrum, Wigtown, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 William was an unmarried farm servant to John Roxburgh at Gregg Road Dinmurchie, Barr. In 1891 he lived alone in Mochrum, Wigtown. Witness to William's death certificate was his nephew David McCutcheon. His testament was recorded 5 Oct 1893 in the Wigtown Sheriff Court.

65 iv David5 Doig, born 1839 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 25 Feb 1839 in Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland; died 3 Oct 1913 in Barnhill Poor House, Garngadhill, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 David was an unmarried retired shepherd living with his sister-in-law Margaret in Maryhill, Lanark. In 1891 David Doak, age 55, lived in Colmonell. In 1813 he lived at Model Lodging House, 77 Drygate, Glasgow. He did not marry. Witness to David's death certificate was John Cameron, Assistant Governor of the Barnhill Poor House.

+ 66 v Robert5 Doig, born 1838/39 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 1893 in Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland. He married Agnes (Waddell) Doig.

67 vi Andrew5 Doak, christened 4 Aug 1841 in Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland.

 

Generation 5

 

27. Jane5 Doig (James4, James3, Adam2, Adam1), born 6 Nov 1818 in St. Quivox & Newton, Ayr, Scotland; christened 23 Nov 1818 in St. Quivox & Newton, Ayr, Scotland; died 3 Apr 1898 in Bradford, York, England. She married in Jul 1842/42 in Bradford, York, England James Gourlay, born Jul 1803 in Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland; died 31 Dec 1888 in Bradford, York, England.

 

Notes for James Gourlay

In 1881 James was a retired manufacturer residing at 3 Apsley Crescent, Manningham, York with his wife Jane, children James (worsted manufacturer), Alexander (worsted manufacturer), and Annie and a servant Ellen Finnigan, 20, from Wolverhampton, Stafford.

 

Children of Jane Doig and James Gourlay were as follows:

+ 68 i John McMillan6 Gourlay, born Jan 1842/42 in Bradford, York, England; died 24 May 1882 in Bradford, York, England. He married Margaret McMillan (Cranston) Gourlay.

69 ii James Doig6 Gourlay, born 1 Jun 1845 in Bradford, York, England; died 25 Jan 1926 in Bradford, York, England. He married in Dec 1891 in York, England Frances (Rudd) Gourlay, born 12 Apr 1855 in York, England; died 2 Dec 1943 in York, England.

70 iii Alexander6 Gourlay, born 2 Jan 1848 in Bradford, York, England; died 11 Nov 1923 in Bradford, York, England.

71 iv Annie Elizabeth6 Gourlay, born 10 Jun 1851 in Bradford, York, England; died 27 Dec 1858 in Bradford, York, England.

72 v Agnes6 Gourlay, born 2 Nov 1853 in Bradford, York, England; died 16 Dec 1930 in Bradford, York, England. She married in Jul 1878/78 in Bradford, York, England unknown.

73 vi Thomas Andrew6 Gourlay, born 20 Aug 1856 in Bradford, York, England; died 3 Nov 1872 in Bradford, York, England.

74 vii Annie Elizabeth6 Gourlay, born 2 Apr 1860 in Bradford, York, England; died 15 Nov 1915 in Bradford, York, England.

 

 

28. Elizabeth5 Doig (James4, James3, Adam2, Adam1), born 15 Jan 1821 in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. She married Thomas Heron, born 1812/13 in Scotland; died Oct 1895/95 in Bradford, York, England.

 

Notes for Thomas Heron

In 1881 Thomas was a travelling draper residing at 9 Hallfield Road, Bradford, York, England with his wife Elizabeth, unmarried sons Edmund (commission agent) and Alfred (clerk), and a general domestic servent Sarah A. Jeremiah (21 Monmouth).

 

Children of Elizabeth Doig and Thomas Heron were as follows:

75 i Edmund6 Heron, born 1850/51 in Bradford, York, England.

76 ii Alfred6 Heron, born Jan 1853/53 in Bradford, York, England.

 

 

32. Margaret5 Doig (John4, Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1815 in Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland; christened 5 Nov 1815 in Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland; died 19 Oct 1909 in Albany Village, Ballantrae, Ayr, Scotland. She married on 24 Mar 1838 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland William Wilson, born 25 Apr 1815 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland; christened 29 Apr 1815 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland; died 16 Nov 1875 in Clachauton, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland, son of Thomas Wilson and Agnes (Johnston) Wilson.

 

Notes for Margaret Doig

In 1881 Margaret was a widow living at Barlure Farm, New Luce, Wigtown with Jane Doig.

 

Witness to Margaret's death certificate was Robert C. (?) of Donald, Victoria, Australia.

 

Notes for William Wilson

William was a surgeon and general practitioner MD, licensed by the College of Glasgow in 1837. In 1841 Margaret and William lived in Colmonell Village, Ayr with daughter Mary, her sister Elizabeth Doig, and Mary Thorburn, born 1805/11 in Ayrshire. In 1851 the family lived in Colmonell Village; with them were her mother Mary, sister Elizabeth, and nephew John Murchie, born 1836/7 in Barr.

 

Witness to William's death certificate was his daughter Agnes Wilson.

Will: 30 June1876. Confirmation of William Wilson, surgeon, Clauchanton, Parish of Colmonell, who died 16 Nov 1875, at Clauchanton aforesaid, testate, granted at Ayr, to Margaret Doig or Wilson, Clauchanton aforesaid, Executrix dative qua relict. -Will or Deed, dated 15 Nov 1875, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Ayr,20Jun1876. Value of Estate #2412,3s.9d.

 

Children of Margaret Doig and William Wilson were as follows:

77 i Mary6 Wilson, born 1839 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 28 Sep 1839 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 15 Oct 1846 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. Notes: Mary was not with the family in 1851 and was probably deceased.

78 ii Agnes6 Wilson, born 1842 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 29 Mar 1842 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 was unmarried and farming 300 acres at Clachanton Farm, Colmonell. With her were her Aunt Elizabeth C. Doig, a cousin Marianne Allan (born 1855/6 in Catrine, Ayr), 1 visitor, and 4 servants.

79 iii Thomas6 Wilson, born 1843 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 6 Sep 1846 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

80 iv Mary6 Wilson, born Aug 1846 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 30 Aug 1846 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

81 v William6 Wilson, born 1847/48 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 14 Mar 1853 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland. Notes: 1851 Census Barr Doularg 2-9-13.William Wilson age 3 Annuitant.Living with his uncle John Doig,farmer,age 62,widower,born Kirkmichael.

82 vi Elizabeth Campbell6 Wilson, born 1851 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; christened 1 Apr 1851 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

83 vii Margaret Mary Jane6 Wilson, born 7 Jul 1855 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland; died 28 Jul 1855 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

84 viii Margaret Susan6 Wilson, born 2 Jul 1858 in Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland.

 

 

35. Susanna5 Doig (John4, Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 11 Dec 1821 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland. She married on 2 Jun 1849 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland William Allan, born abt 1821 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Susanna Doig

MARRIAGE:

They pledged marriage the same day in Ballantrae.

 

Notes for William Allan

MARRIAGE:

They pledged marriage the same day in Ballantrae.

 

Children of Susanna Doig and William Allan were as follows:

85 i Mary Ann Stewart6 Allan, born 1854 in Sorn, Ayr, Scotland; christened 6 May 1854 in Sorn, Ayr, Scotland.

86 ii Margaret6 Allan, born 7 Oct 1856 in Sorn, Ayr, Scotland.

 

 

36. Mary5 Doig (John4, Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 13 Jul 1824 in Straiton, Ayr, Scotland; died 1901 in New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland. She married on 18 Jun 1856 in Barlure, New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland James Mitchell, born 22 Jan 1826 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland; christened 6 Feb 1826 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland, son of James Mitchell and Agnes (Symington) Mitchell.

 

Notes for Mary Doig

MARRIAGE:

Witnesses were Charles Mitchell, farmer, and James Doig. The marriage was registered on 28 June 1856 at New Luce, Wigtown.

 

Notes for James Mitchell

In 1818 James farmed at Little Larg, Inch. In 1881 James farmed 500 acres (50 arable) at High Airyolland Farm Ho, New Luce, Wigtown employing 1 man and 1 girl. At home were his wife Mary, unmarried children James, Margaret Susan, Elizabeth Campbell, married daughter Mary Jane McQuistin, grandson James McQuistin, and servants William Paterson and Mary Ann Ross.

 

MARRIAGE:

Witnesses were Charles Mitchell, farmer, and James Doig. The marriage was registered on 28 June 1856 at New Luce, Wigtown.

 

Children of Mary Doig and James Mitchell were as follows:

+ 87 i Mary Jane6 Mitchell, born 27 Oct 1856 in Inch, Wigtown, Scotland. She married Mr. McQuistin.

88 ii Agnes6 Mitchell, born 30 Jan 1859 in Inch, Wigtown, Scotland; christened 22 Feb 1859 in Free Church, Inch, Wigtown, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Agnes lived with Jane Doig in Barlure Farm House, New Luce, Wigtown.

89 iii James6 Mitchell, born 15 Apr 1860 in Inch, Wigtown, Scotland.

90 iv Margaret Susan6 Mitchell, born 30 Aug 1862 in Inch, Wigtown, Scotland.

91 v Euphemia Douglas6 Mitchell, born 1 Jan 1866 in New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland; christened 30 Jan 1866 in Free Church, Inch, Wigtown, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Euphemia lived with Elizabeth C. Doig in Clachanton Farm House, Colmonell, Ayr.

92 vi Elisabeth Campbell6 Mitchell, born 9 Aug 1867 in New Luce, Wigtown, Scotland; christened 9 Sep 1867 in Free Church, Inch, Wigtown, Scotland.

 

 

38. John5 Doig (John4, Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1828/29 in Cumnock, Ayr, Scotland; died 12 Feb 1901 in Rochdale House, Wigtown, Wigtown, Scotland. He married (1) Not married Margaret (Dewar) Doig, born 20 Dec 1828 in Minigaff, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, daughter of David Dewar and Sarah (Parker) Dewar; (2) on 25 Jul 1882 in Rochdale House, Wigtown, Wigtown, Scotland Helen (Shaw) Doig, born 1842/43 in Wigtown, Scotland; died 1921 in Wigtown, Wigtown, Scotland, daughter of James Shaw and Janet (McWhinnie) Shaw.

 

Notes for John Doig

The link to the 2 illegitimate children by Margaret Dewar is not certain.]

 

In 1871 John lived in Wigtown. In 1881 John was a lodger with David Moodie in Wigtown. He was a veterinary surgeon. In 1891 he lived in Wigtown with Helen and Grace.

 

The informant on John death certificated was A. Walker, a neighbor at Croft-an-Righ, Wigtown. An extract of his testament reads: John Doig, retoured V.S., Rochdale House, Wigtown, died 12 February 1901, at Wigtown, testate. Confirmation granted at Wigtown, 2 May 1901, to Alexander Davidson Walker, Solicitor, Wigtown, and John Black, Solicitor there, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 22 December 1891, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Wigtown, 19 April 1901. Value of Estate, £4,112, 6s. 1d. Eik granted, 12 September 1901, to the above Executors. Value of Additional Estate, £88, 16s. Also sealed in London, England 18 May 1901.

 

MARRIAGE:

 

Witnesses were Maggie Shaw and A. G. Walker.

 

Notes for Margaret Dewar

In 1881 Margaret was an unmarried housekeeper living in Cuthbertson's, Penninghame, Wigtown with her children John Doig (general laborer) and Susan Doig (general servant).

 

Notes for Helen Shaw

MARRIAGE:

 

Witnesses were Maggie Shaw and A. G. Walker.

 

Children of John Doig and Margaret Dewar were as follows:

93 i John6 Doig, born 1854 in Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland; christened 27 Jan 1855 in Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland.

+ 94 ii Susan6 Doig, born 1864/65 in Penninghame, Wigtown, Scotland. She married Henry Wilkinson.

 

Children of John Doig and Helen Shaw were as follows:

95 i Grace Harriet6 Stewart, born 1875 in Wigtown, Wigtown, Scotland. She married on 27 Sep 1897 in Rochdale House, Wigtonw, Wigtown, Scotland James Mitchell, born abt 1871 Of Manchester, Lancashire, England. Notes: MARRIAGE: DOIG/STEWART, Grace Harriet - M27/10/1897 - At Rochdale House, Wigtown, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. James Cullen, assisted by the Rev. William Forsyth, and the Rev. Fergus Williamson, James Mitchell, Manchester to Grace Harriet, only daughter of the late Andrew Stewart, Esq., and Mrs Doig, Rochdale House Wigtown - At Home 9, Albert Road, Longsight, Manchester, November 25th and 26th.

 

 

40. James5 Doig (John4, Adam3, Adam2, Adam1), born 1834/36 in Barr by Girvan, Ayr, Scotland; died 26 Mar 1885 in 1 Ethel Terrace, Mount Florida, Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland. He married on 23 Feb 1866 in Liverpool (West Derby), England Agnes Stenhouse (Scott) Doig, born 2 Apr 1839 in Barony, Lanark, Scotland; died 8 Mar 1924 in E. Kendoon, Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland, daughter of Sylvestor Scott and Margaret (Murdoch) Scott.

 

Notes for James Doig

In 1881 James was a commission agent (commercial traveller) residing at 1 Ethel Terrace, Cathcart, Renfrew with his wife Agnes S. and six children.

 

Notes for Agnes Stenhouse Scott

In 1891 Agnes lived in Cathcart with her children William, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Alice. In 1901 she lived in Kelvin, Lanark with her daughters Margaret and Alice.

 

On her daughter Mary's entry into to the US at Phildelphia, PA in 1907 she is listed as living there.

 

Witness to Agnes' death certificate was her daughter Elizabeth Doig.

 

Children of James Doig and Agnes Stenhouse Scott were as follows:

96 i William Henry6 Doig, born 29 Jan 1867 in Govan, Lanark, Scotland; died 1897 in Gourock, Renfrew, Scotland.

97 ii James Scott6 Doig, born 10 Jan 1869 in Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland.

98 iii Mary Limond6 Doig, born 9 Feb 1871 in Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland; died 1930 in West or Old Kilpatrick, Dunbarton, Scotland. Notes: Mary Limond Doig left Glasgow, sailed from Liverpool, and arrived at Philadelphia, PA on the ship S.S. Carthaginian on 14 Sept 1907. She was a teacher enroute to visit her mother Agnes Doig in Philadelphia. In 1910 she was a Librarian at the Kansas State Library and residing at 1123 West 10th Street, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. She returned to Scotland. Mary did not marry.

99 iv Margaret Murdoch6 Doig, born 9 Feb 1871 in Cathcart, Renfrew, Scotland.