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Official Doig Crest, Tartan and Motto
Yield Not to Adversity Gaelic: Na gèill do chruaidh-chas
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Descendants of
Alexander Doig and Margaret Smith
of Craig by Montrose, Angushire, Scotland and Australia, Canada and England
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1. Alexander1 Doig, born abt 1698 Of Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. He married on 8 Jun 1725 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland Margaret (Smith) Doig, born 1699 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Dec 1699 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Smith and Agnes (Adam) Smith.
Notes for Alexander Doig
MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Craig by Montrose.
Children of Alexander Doig and Margaret Smith were as follows:
+ 2 i Margaret2 Doig, born 1726 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Mar 1726 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. She married George Johnson.
3 ii Robert2 Doig, born 1728 in Cottoun of Dunnienald, Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Oct 1728 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
4 iii Alexander2 Doig, born 1732 in Cottoun of Dunnienald, Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 May 1732 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
+ 5 iv James2 Doig, born 1734 in Pittarrows, Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jul 1734 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. He married Mary (Campbell) Doig.
Generation 2
2. Margaret2 Doig (Alexander1), born 1726 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Mar 1726 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. She married on 27 Apr 1756 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland George Johnson, born abt 1726 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.
Notes for Margaret Doig
The link to parents is based on age, location and a second son named Alexander.
Children of Margaret Doig and George Johnson were as follows:
6 i John3 Johnson, born 1757 in Lunan, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Jun 1757 in Lunan, Angus, Scotland.
7 ii Catherine3 Johnson, born 1758 in Lunan, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Oct 1758 in Lunan, Angus, Scotland.
8 iii Alexander3 Johnson, born 1760 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Jun 1760 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
9 iv Helen3 Johnson, born 1762 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 May 1762 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
10 v Elizabeth3 Johnson, born 1764 in Lunan, Angus, Scotland; christened 1764 in Lunan, Angus, Scotland.
5. James2 Doig (Alexander1), born 1734 in Pittarrows, Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jul 1734 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. He married on 25 Dec 1761 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland Mary (Campbell) Doig, born 1739 in Haughbridge, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Jun 1739 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Campbell and Helen (Gibson) Campbell.
Notes for James Doig
[The following link is base on age, location, and Scottish naming custom.]
James was a cotter, or farm laborer.
At a census of parishioners taken 17 June 1788 in Craig by Montrose are listed Anne, Elspit, and Hercules. It is presumed that these are three of the children of James and Mary back in the parish of James' parents. The location of James, Mary, and remaining children Helen, Agnes, Jean, Christian, Janet, and John is unknown.
MARRIAGE: James and Mary pledged marriage on 5 Dec 1761 in Maryton and on 6 Dec 1761 at Lunan, Angus. James was listed from Lunan and Mary from Maryton.
Children of James Doig and Mary Campbell were as follows:
11 i Elizabeth3 Doig, born 1762 in Cottown of Maryton, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Feb 1762 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; buried 14 Dec 1762 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Elizabeth's christening were James Barnet in Cottown of Maryton and Peter Christie, servant to the minister.
12 ii Ann3 Doig, born 1764 in Cottown of Maryton, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Mar 1764 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. She married on 4 Apr 1795 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland John Dawson, born abt 1764 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Ann's christening were Alexander Campbell and James Barnet, both in Cottown of Maryton law. On 17 June 1788 Anne Doig lived in Craig by Montrose with David Webster. MARRIAGE: Both were listed from the parish of Marytown.
13 iii Alexander3 Doig, born 1765 in Cottown of Maryton, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Oct 1765 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; buried 10 Dec 1780 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
14 iv Helen3 Doig, born 1767 in Cottown of Maryton, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Apr 1767 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
15 v Agnes3 Doig, born 1768 in Cottown of Homontrose, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Nov 1768 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Agnes' christening was the congregation.
16 vi Elspeth3 Doig, born 1770 in Cottown of Homontrose, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Oct 1770 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Elspit's christening was the congregation. On 17 June 1788 Elspit lived in Craig by Montrose with Isabel Michison, Anne Stephenson, William Anderson, and Anne Stephenson.
17 vii Jean3 Doig, born 1772 in Cottown of Homontrose, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Apr 1772 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Jean's christening was the congregation.
18 viii Christian3 Doig, born 1774 in Cottown of Homontrose, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Mar 1774 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Christian's christening was the congregation.
19 ix James3 Doig, born 1776 in Cottown of Homontrose, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Feb 1776 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; buried 27 Feb 1779 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to James' christening was the congregation.
+ 20 x Hercules3 Doig, born 1777 in Cottown of Pows, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1777 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Aug 1857 in 36 Bristo Street, Castle of Portsburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Alison (Fairgrieve) Doig.
21 xi Janet3 Doig, born 1779 in Cottown of Homontrose, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jan 1779 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Janet's christening were Robert Thomson and John Petrie in Cottown of Homontrose.
+ 22 xii John3 Doig, born 1780 in Cottown of Pows, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Jul 1780 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Jan 1861 in 36 North Richmond Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Margaret (Walkingshaw) Doig.
Generation 3
20. Hercules3 Doig (James2, Alexander1), born 1777 in Cottown of Pows, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1777 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Aug 1857 in 36 Bristo Street, Castle of Portsburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married on 8 Feb 1808 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Alison (Fairgrieve) Doig, born abt 1787 Of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died bef 1855 Of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of James Fairgrieve.
Notes for Hercules Doig
Witnesses to Hercules' christening was the congregation.
On 17 June 1788 Hercules lived in Craig by Montrose with Peter Ferrier and his daughter Jean, Margaret Cowlie with sons John and David, Anne Ferrier, and John Beattie.
Hercules was a weaver.
Witness to Hercules' death certificate was his daughter-in-law, Ann Doig, wife of his son James Doig.
MARRIAGE: Hercules and Alison pledged marriage 7 Feb 1808 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh; he was listed as Hector Doig, weaver in Causewayside, and Alison was listed as the daughter of James Fairgrieve, mason, residing at Gilmorn Park. They were married the following day in Edinburgh by the Rev. Mr. Preston, and the marriage recorded in Crichton, Midlothian.
Children of Hercules Doig and Alison Fairgrieve were as follows:
+ 23 i Isabel4 Doig, born 25 Jun 1809 in Ford, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 8 Jul 1809 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland. She married James Smith.
24 ii John4 Doig, born 5 Aug 1812 in Dewantown, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland.
+ 25 iii James4 Doig, born 1816/17 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; died 27 Nov 1885 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married (1) Mary Ann (Barclay) Doig; (2) Margaret (Clazy) Doig.
22. John3 Doig (James2, Alexander1), born 1780 in Cottown of Pows, Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Jul 1780 in Maryton by Montrose, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Jan 1861 in 36 North Richmond Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Margaret (Walkingshaw) Doig, born abt 1772 in Scotland.
Notes for John Doig
Witnesses to John's christening was the congregation.
John was an agricultural laborer and servant in Lochquarriot, Bothwick in 1806-8 and at Gateside in Lochquarriot in 1810.
Witness to John's death certificate was his daughter, Mary Murdoch.
Notes for Margaret Walkingshaw
She may be the Margaret christened 17 Mar 1772 in Cranston, Midlothian, the daughter of James Walkinshaw and Marion Pride.
Children of John Doig and Margaret Walkingshaw were as follows:
26 i Marion4 Doig, born 1803 in Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland; christened 22 May 1803 in Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland.
27 ii Agnes4 Doig, born 10 Jun 1804 in Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 24 Jun 1804 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Agnes' christening was the Congregation.
+ 28 iii John Johnston4 Doig, born 10 Apr 1806 in Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 4 May 1806 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1 Nov 1880 in 132 Stockwell Street, Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. He married Sarah (Brown) Doig.
+ 29 iv Mary4 Doig, born 16 Feb 1808 in Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland. She married James Murdoch.
+ 30 v William4 Doig, born 24 Jan 1810 in Gateside of Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 18 Feb 1810 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; died 7 Jan 1887 in Newgate, Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Penelope (Wells) Doig.
Generation 4
23. Isabel4 Doig (Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 25 Jun 1809 in Ford, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 8 Jul 1809 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland. She married James Smith, born abt 1809 in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland.
Notes for Isabel Doig
The following marriage is uncertain and based on age and location.
Children of Isabel Doig and James Smith were as follows:
31 i John5 Smith, born 14 Apr 1837 in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland.
32 ii James5 Smith, born 19 Nov 1838 in Newton, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 6 Jan 1839 in Newton, Midlothian, Scotland.
+ 33 iii William Thompson5 Smith, born 19 Dec 1841 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Mar 1882 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT. He married (1) Christina (Adamson) Smith; (2) Ellen (Muir) Smith.
25. James4 Doig (Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 1816/17 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; died 27 Nov 1885 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married (1) in Oct 1841/41 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England Mary Ann (Barclay) Doig, born 1818/19 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 1878 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; (2) in 1879 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Margaret (Clazy) Doig, born 24 Dec 1827 in Eccles, Berwick, Scotland; christened 15 Jan 1838 in Eccles, Berwick, Scotland; died 1 Aug 1902 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of Georgy Clazy and Robina (Bell) Clazy.
Notes for James Doig
In 1850 and 1851 James was a master blacksmith and gasfitter living at 19 Bristo Street, St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh. In 1861 he was an ironmonger and blacksmith employing one person and living ad 3 St. Patrick Street, St. Cuthberts; Mary Ann was a milliner and Alison was not with the family. In 1871 he lived in Newington with his wife Mary and children Mary, Alexander (Hercules?), and Thomas. In 1881 he was a retired ironmonger living in St. Cuthberts with his wife, Margaret.
An extract of James' testament reads: 26 January 1886 - Confirmation of James Doig, Ironmonger, sometime residing at 13 East Preston Street, Edinburgh, afterwards at John's Place, Corstorphine, who died 27 November 1885, at Edinburgh, testate, granted at Edinburgh, to David Crawford, Stationer, 75 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, and George Mitchell, Joiner, Edinburgh, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 15 April 1869, and Codicil, dated 7 June 1875, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Edinburgh, 22 January 1886. Value of Estate, £896, 16s. 2d.
Notes for Mary Ann Barclay
She may be the Mary born 20 Aug 1820 and christened 27 Aug 1820 in Markinch, Fife, daughter of James Barclay and Margaret Henderson.
Notes for Margaret Clazy
An extract of Margaret's testament reads: Margaret Clazy or M'Lachlan or Doig, 17 Gladstone Terrace, Edinburgh, widow of James Doig, Ironmonger there, died 1 August 1902, at Edinburgh, testate. Confirmation granted at Edinburgh, 3 October 1902, to Robert Russell Simpson, W.S., Edinburgh, Executor nominated in Will or Deed, dated 8 March 1894, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Edinburgh, 2 October 1902. Value of Estate, £565, 11s. 5d.
Children of James Doig and Mary Ann Barclay were as follows:
34 i Mary Ann5 Doig, born Jan 1844/44 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
+ 35 ii Margaret Gentle5 Doig, born 17 Jan 1846 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 20 Mar 1927 in Portobello, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. She married John McCrindle.
36 iii James5 Doig, born 6 Apr 1848 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
37 iv Alison5 Doig, born 1849/50 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
+ 38 v Hercules5 Doig, born 3 Dec 1851 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1 Mar 1937 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Jane (Honeyman) Doig.
+ 39 vi Thomas Brownlie5 Doig, born 5 Jun 1853 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 16 Apr 1935 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Mary (Graham) Doig.
28. John Johnston4 Doig (John3, James2, Alexander1), born 10 Apr 1806 in Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 4 May 1806 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1 Nov 1880 in 132 Stockwell Street, Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. He married on 23 Nov 1830 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Sarah (Brown) Doig, born 8 Nov 1795 in Kilmore, Argyll, Scotland; christened 10 Nov 1795 in Kilmore, Argyll, Scotland; died 16 Jan 1870 in 132 Stockwell Street, Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, daughter of John Brown and Catherine (McCarter) Brown.
Notes for John Johnston Doig
Witness to John's christening was the Congregation.
In 1830 and 1837 John was a tailor. He was later a house painter. In 1851 John was a tailor living at 132 Stockwell Street, St. Enoch, Glasgow with his wife and two youngest children, Margaret a dressmaker and James a scholar. In 1871 he was a widower with Margaret, a widow and housekeeper, and James, a commission warehouseman. He became a master tailor.
Witness to John's death certificate was his daughter Margaret Ross.
MARRIAGE: They were married by the minister of Barony. John was listed as a tailor in Glasgow and Sarah from Glasgow.
Notes for Sarah Brown
Witness to Sarah's death certificate was her daughter Margaret Doig.
Children of John Johnston Doig and Sarah Brown were as follows:
40 i Margaret5 Doig, born 1834/35 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 10 Aug 1909 in Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married on 22 Sep 1851 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland John Abercrombie Ross, born abt 1830; died bef 1871. Notes: In 1871 and 1881 she was a widow living with her family at 132 Stockwell Street, St. Enoch, Glasgow. In 1891 she lived with her brother James in Shettleston, Lanark.
41 ii James R.5 Doig, born 4 Sep 1837 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 21 Aug 1892 in Alexander Place, Shettleston, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to James' birth were Duncan Brown and John Brown. In 1871 James was a commission warehouseman living with his father and sister Margaret at 132 Stockwell Street, St. Enoch, Glasgow; the two visitors were ballet dancers from London. In 1881 he lived at the same address with his sister; two vocalists from London were visiting. In 1891 he and his sister Margaret lived in Shettleston, Lanark. He became a pattern book maker. Although deceased, James was the book for the Ladies Convener for the Glasgow Choral Union in 1893. Witness to James' death certificate was his sister Margaret Doig.
James R. Doig, 1892
29. Mary4 Doig (John3, James2, Alexander1), born 16 Feb 1808 in Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland. She married on 9 Mar 1844 in Temple, Midlothian, Scotland James Murdoch, born abt 1808 in Scotland.
Notes for Mary Doig
Witnesses to May's christening were Thomas Dewart and William Torrence.
May signed her name "X."
Children of Mary Doig and James Murdoch were as follows:
42 i William5 Murdoch, born 1844 in Temple, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 10 Aug 1844 in Temple, Midlothian, Scotland.
30. William4 Doig (John3, James2, Alexander1), born 24 Jan 1810 in Gateside of Lochquarriot, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 18 Feb 1810 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland; died 7 Jan 1887 in Newgate, Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland. He married on 8 Jan 1842 in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland Penelope (Wells) Doig, born 1813/17 in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland; died 1900 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.
Notes for William Doig
Witnesses to William's christening were James Kay and William Torrance.
In 1881 William was a mole catcher in Glencorse, Midlothian; Penelope was at home.
MARRIAGE: William and Penelope proclaimed marriage and were wed the same day. Both were listed from Borthwick.
Notes for Penelope Wells
In 1891 Penelope lived in Glencorse.
Children of William Doig and Penelope Wells were as follows:
+ 43 i Agnes5 Doig, born 29 May 1842 in Temple, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1917 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. She married Peter Kelly.
+ 44 ii Margaret5 Doig, born 1850/51 in Scotland. She married William Withers.
45 iii Fanny5 Doig, born 1853/54; died 1856 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.
Generation 5
33. William Thompson5 Smith (Isabel4 Doig, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 19 Dec 1841 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Mar 1882 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT. He married (1) on 13 Dec 1861 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland Christina (Adamson) Smith, born abt 1841 Of Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; (2) on 28 Jun 1875 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT Ellen (Muir) Smith, born 12 Feb 1855 in Cedar, Iron Co., UT; died 26 Jul 1930 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT; buried 30 Jul 1930 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT, daughter of John Walter Muir and Grace (Muir) Muir.
Children of William Thompson Smith and Christina Adamson were as follows:
46 i James6 Smith, born 24 Sep 1862 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 4 May 1952.
Children of William Thompson Smith and Ellen Muir were as follows:
47 i William John6 Smith, born 29 Mar 1874 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT.
48 ii David Alexander6 Smith, born 4 Nov 1877 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT.
49 iii Grace Isabella6 Smith, born 30 Sep 1879 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT.
50 iv George Walter6 Smith, born 28 Apr 1882 in Beaver, Beaver Co., UT.
35. Margaret Gentle5 Doig (James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 17 Jan 1846 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 20 Mar 1927 in Portobello, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. She married on 26 Jul 1866 in 13 E. Preston Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland John McCrindle, born 19 Mar 1839 in Dailly, Ayr, Scotland, son of George McCrindle and Ann (Shaw) McCrindle.
Notes for Margaret Gentle Doig
MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home.
Notes for John McCrindle
In 1866 John was an English teacher living at 8 Mehalle, Terrace Meadows, Edinburgh. In 1867 the family lived at 13 East Preston Street, Edinburgh (In 1995 there was still a J. McCrindle living at this address.). In 1881 he was an English teacher residing at 22 South Clerk Street, St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh (page 4) with his wife Maggie G., sons James D. and George S., a boarder George S. Brolochan (clerk), age 18 Edinburgh, and a servant Jane Mathieson, 20 Edinburgh. John became a headmaster.
Children of Margaret Gentle Doig and John McCrindle were as follows:
51 i Girl6 McCrindle, born 1 Sep 1867 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1 Sep 1867 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
52 ii Mary Ann Doig6 McCrindle, born 27 May 1869 in Loudoun, Ayr, Scotland.
53 iii Annie Shaw6 McCrindle, born 10 Mar 1871 in Loudoun, Ayr, Scotland.
54 iv James Doig6 McCrindle, born 7 Jan 1873 in Darvel (Loudoun), Ayr, Scotland. Notes: In 1891 James was living in Newington, Edinburgh.
55 v George Shaw6 McCrindle, born 15 Oct 1874 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: In 1906 George was a witness at the wedding of his cousin, Jean Spence Doig.
56 vi Alice Maggie6 McCrindle, born 1885 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: In 1927 Alice was single and living at Ruada Aurriaga II, Lisbon, Portugal.
38. Hercules5 Doig (James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 3 Dec 1851 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1 Mar 1937 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married on 29 Jun 1876 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Jane (Honeyman) Doig, born 11 Oct 1855 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 13 May 1919 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Honeyman and Elizabeth (Robertson) Honeyman.
Notes for Hercules Doig
Hercules was an ironmonger and storeman. In 1881 he lived in St. Cuthberts with Jane. In 1891 and 1901 he lived in Newington, Edinburgh with his wife and two children.
Notes for Jane Honeyman
Will extract: Jane or Jeannie Honeyman or Doig, wife of Hercules Doig, 41 St. Albans Road, Edinburgh, died 13 May 1919 at Edinburgh, intestate. Confirmation granted at Edinburgh, 7 June, to the said Hercules Doig, Executor dative qua husband. Value of Estate, £110. 8s. 2d.
Children of Hercules Doig and Jane Honeyman were as follows:
57 i James Barclay6 Doig, born 1884 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Nov 1897 in 8 Burgess Terrace, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witness to James' death certificate was his uncle George Honeyman of 5 Lord Russell Place, Edinburgh.
58 ii Elizabeth Robertson6 Doig, born 1889 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 8 Apr 1953 in 153 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. She married on 8 Jun 1920 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland John Wilson Paterson, born abt 1889 in Scotland.
39. Thomas Brownlie5 Doig (James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 5 Jun 1853 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 16 Apr 1935 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married on 21 Jul 1880 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Mary (Graham) Doig, born 16 Apr 1854 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 19 Apr 1931, daughter of Thomas Graham and Jane (Spence) Graham.
Notes for Thomas Brownlie Doig
Thomas was an ironmonger. In 1881 Thomas and Mary lived in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh. In 1891 the family lived in Newington, Edinburgh. In 1901 he lived in Newington with his wife Mary and children Jane S., Maggie G., Thomas G., Hercules B., Robert G., John W. A., and David B. In 1917 they lived at 9 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh.
Children of Thomas Brownlie Doig and Mary Graham were as follows:
59 i Jane Spence6 Doig, born 1881 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. She married on 31 Jul 1906 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Robert Bethune.
60 ii Mary Ann Barclay6 Doig, born 24 Jul 1883 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 14 Mar 1884 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
+ 61 iii James6 Doig, born 1884 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 29 Dec 1948 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. He married (1) Isabella Janet (Colyer) Doig; (2) unknown.
62 iv Margaret Gentile6 Doig, born 14 Sep 1886 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 20 Jan 1933 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Maggie was a golf club secretary. She did not marry.
+ 63 v Thomas Graham6 Doig, born 1888 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1952 in Haymarket, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Amy Rowland (Jones) Doig.
64 vi Susan Graham6 Doig, born 26 Mar 1890 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1892 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
+ 65 vii Hercules Ballard6 Doig, born 27 Jan 1892 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Elizabeth McIntire (Sanderson) Doig.
66 viii Robert Graham6 Doig, born 1894 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married in 1924 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Barbara Jean (Duncan) Doig, born 1892/93 in Scotland; died 23 Jan 1966 in Preston, Lancashire, England. Notes: In 1914 Robert was a witness at the wedding of his brother, Thomas. Robert served in the army as a dentist. He later practiced in Preston, Lancashire, England.
67 ix John McCrindle6 Doig, born 14 Sep 1896 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
68 x David Breck6 Doig, born 14 Sep 1896 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 11 Aug 1918 in Parvillers, France; buried in Bouchoir New British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Notes: David served in WWI in the 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Scots. He saw action at Bouchoir, France. The village of Bouchoir was defended for some time by the 30th Division on the 27th March, 1918, but it passed into German hands until the 9th August, 1918, when it was recaptured by the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade.
43. Agnes5 Doig (William4, John3, James2, Alexander1), born 29 May 1842 in Temple, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1917 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. She married on 15 Jun 1865 in New Pentland, Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland Peter Kelly, born 1840/41 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.
Notes for Agnes Doig
At her marriage Agnes reported her parents as William Doig, stone quarrier, and Margaret Muirhead.
MARRIAGE: Witnesses were Margaret Doig and John Olew.
Notes for Peter Kelly
In 1881 Peter was a farm servant residing at 2 Easter Drylaw Cott, Cramond with his wife Agnes and 6 children.
Children of Agnes Doig and Peter Kelly were as follows:
69 i John Doig6 Kelly, born 19 Dec 1861 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: John's birth was registered as Doig with no father listed. Peter Kelly may not be his father but later adopted him.
70 ii Margaret6 Kelly, born 15 Jul 1868 in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland.
71 iii Peter6 Kelly, born 8 Jan 1871 in Temple, Midlothian, Scotland.
72 iv William6 Kelly, born 8 Dec 1873 in Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland.
73 v Thomas6 Kelly, born 1875/76 in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland.
74 vi Agnes6 Kelly, born 1877/78 in Currie, Midlothian, Scotland.
44. Margaret5 Doig (William4, John3, James2, Alexander1), born 1850/51 in Scotland. She married on 2 Oct 1874 in The Manse, Restaling, South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland William Withers, born 1846/47 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; christened 11 Jun 1848 in Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England, son of John Withers and Selina (Clayton) Withers.
Notes for Margaret Doig
MARRIAGE: Witnesses were James M. Carruthers and Janet Peacock.
Children of Margaret Doig and William Withers were as follows:
75 i William6 Withers, born 1876/77 in Scotland. Notes: In 1881 William lived with his grandmother Selina Williamson and 3 aunts at Spring Gate, Kirkburton, York, England.
Generation 6
61. James6 Doig (Thomas Brownlie5, James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 1884 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 29 Dec 1948 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. He married (1) on 30 Nov 1906 in Morningside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Isabella Janet (Colyer) Doig, born 15 Nov 1887 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 21 Dec 1955 in 6 Coniston Road, Muswell Hill (Woodgreen), London N10, England, daughter of William Alexander Colyer and Mary (Nielson) Colyer; (2) Not married unknown.
Notes for James Doig
James was an ironmonger and partner with his father at 3 St. Patrick's Square. In 1907 they lived at 22 Oxford Street, Edinburgh. In 1936 and 1940 they lived 16 Findhorn Place, Edinburgh.
Notes for Isabella Janet Colyer
Isabella was an only child. She attended George Watson's Ladies College and on completion stayed at home with her mother.
After James' death in 1948 Isabella moved to London near her son Thomas.
Children of James Doig and Isabella Janet Colyer were as follows:
+ 76 i Thomas Brownlie7 Doig, born 7 Jun 1907 in Morningside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 4 May 1961 in St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London E.C.1, England. He married Janie Watson (Wilkie) Doig.
77 ii William Colyer7 Doig, born 21 Apr 1910 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 9 Dec 1921 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
+ 78 iii James Graham7 Doig, born 17 May 1913 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 22 Sep 1963 in Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC, Canada; buried in Royal Oak Crematorium, Saanich, BC, Canada. He married Joy Edith (Woodfield) Doig.
Children of James Doig were as follows:
79 i Mary Graham7 Doig, born 1915 in Scotland; died 1989 in Corstorphine, Midlothian, Scotland. She married Robert (---). Notes: Mary was illegitimate. She remained close to her half brothers and father. In 1936 M.G. lived at 161 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
63. Thomas Graham6 Doig (Thomas Brownlie5, James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 1888 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1952 in Haymarket, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married on 25 Jul 1914 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Amy Rowland (Jones) Doig, born 1894/95 in Haverfordwest, Wales.
Notes for Thomas Graham Doig
During WWI Thomas served in the army. Thomas was a dentist. Between the wars he practiced in Manchester, England.
Notes for Amy Rowland Jones
During WWI Amy was a nurse in the army.
Children of Thomas Graham Doig and Amy Rowland Jones were as follows:
80 i Mary G.7 Doig, born Jan 1916/16 in Haverfordwest, England.
81 ii Amy M. G.7 Doig, born Jul 1917/17 in Haverfordwest, England. She married in Apr 1941/41 in Yeovil, England Mr. Grose.
82 iii Thomas R. Graham7 Doig, born Oct 1920/20 in Haverfordwest, England.
65. Hercules Ballard6 Doig (Thomas Brownlie5, James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 27 Jan 1892 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He married in 1920 in Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Elizabeth McIntire (Sanderson) Doig, born abt 1899 in Scotland.
Notes for Hercules Ballard Doig
Hercules married and had a daughter in Scotland before he emigrated to Australia. They lived in Melbourne. Hercules died before 1961 and his wife soon after.
Children of Hercules Ballard Doig and Elizabeth McIntire Sanderson were as follows:
83 i Girl7 Doig, born abt 1921 in Scotland.
Generation 7
76. Thomas Brownlie7 Doig (James6, Thomas Brownlie5, James4, Hercules3, James2, Alexander1), born 7 Jun 1907 in Morningside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 4 May 1961 in St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London E.C.1, England. He married on 5 Sep 1936 in New North Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Janie Watson (Wilkie) Doig, born 30 Jan 1913 in Scotland, daughter of Miss (Gilchrist) ˆú_.
Notes for Thomas Brownlie Doig
Little known fact: Thomas was conceived on a Bank Holiday in Sept 1906 at about 4PM on the 4th tee of Braid's Golf Course in Edinburgh.
On completing his secondary education at Heriot's School he went on to Heriot-Watt College to study electrical engineering. Graduated as a chartered EE, he trained at Metorpolitan Vickers Electrical Co. in Edinburgh. He worked at Bruce Peebles & Co. in Alloa before moving to Manchester to join Lancashire Dynamo and Crypto, Ltd. prior to WWII.
Thomas volunteered for the Royal Army Ordinance Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant and later the Royal Engineers. He served in England and Southeast Asia with the British Forces. Later he served in India were he developed a liking for strong curries. He was demobilized with the rank of captain from the 5th Indian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in 1946.
Thomas worked for a while in Manchester as an engineer and buyer for H. A. Roberts Co. of Buenos Aires. He moved in 1954 to London with Dodwell & Co. as export manager. He later worked for Powell Diuffryn Technical Services. At the last he lived at 2a the Market Place, Falloden Way, London, N.W.11.
Thomas was active in the Boy Scouts, being the first cub (Baden-Powell Cub Scout) in Edinburgh. He progressed through every rank of scouting, and in later years to chairman of the B-P Guild. Both he and his wife Janie worked with the Cubs in Manchester and later took an active role in the Muswell Hill Scouts. He was also active in the Muswell Hill Presbyterian Church.
Probate: Thomas Brownlie Doig of 2a The Market Place, Falloden Way, London N.W.11 died 4 May 1961 at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London E.C.1 Probate London 12 June to Jessie Watson Doig widow. Effects £238 8s.
Notes for Janie Watson Wilkie
At the time of her marriage Janie lived 115 Dalkieth Road, Edinburgh.
Children of Thomas Brownlie Doig and Janie Watson Wilkie were as follows:
84 i Thomas Brownlie8 Doig, born 25 Jul 1941 in Southfield Maternity Home, Bowdow, Cheshire, England; christened 22 Oct 1941 in St. Ninian's Presbyterian, Manchester, Lancashire, England. He married in Jan 1962 in Presbyterian Church, Mussell Hill, London (Wood Green), England Ann (McPhearson) Doig, born 18 Feb 1938. Notes: Thomas lives in Royston, Hertfordshire, England. He works in Cambridge. They have no children.
+ 85 ii Alexander Brownlie8 Doig, born 24 Nov 1946 in 69 Edge Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England; christened 5 Jan 1947 in St. Ninian's Presbyterian church of England, Corlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England. He married (1) Carol M. (Knoles) Doig; (2) Miss (Adaway) Doig; (3) Yvonne (Geddes) Doig.