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Descendants of

Alexander Doig and Barbara Martin

 

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1. Alexander1 Doig, born abt 1721 Of Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1794 in Scotland. He married Barbara (Martin) Doig, born abt 1725 Of Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

[He may be the Alexander Doig born at Longbank and christened 17 Nov 1723 in Kirriemuir, the son of Alexander Doig and Janet Anderson. His father was deceased by the time of his birth. He had an older brother James born at Longbank and christened 1 Jan 1721 in Kirriemuir.]

 

Alexander lived in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

 

[There may have been an eldest son named Alexander.]

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Barbara Martin were as follows:

2 i James2 Doig, born 1748 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Apr 1748 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were James Hood and John Allardice.

3 ii Mary2 Doig, born 1749 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Aug 1749 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

4 iii Ann2 Doig, born 1751 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Mar 1751 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Anna's christening were George Taylor and Euphem Doig.

+ 5 iv Jean2 Doig, born 1754 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Dec 1754 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. She married James Gibson.

+ 6 v Eupham2 Doig, born abt 1756 Of Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Jun 1794 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married James Clark.

7 vi Helen2 Doig, born 1759 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 May 1759 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

+ 8 vii David2 Doig, born 1761 in Scroggerfield, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Nov 1761 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Jul 1847 in Murraygate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Jul 1847 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Ann (Young) Doig; (2) Ann (Fife) Doig.

9 viii Thomas2 Doig, born abt 1763 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 15 Dec 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Margaret (Crow) Doig, born abt 1781 in Scotland, daughter of Andrew Crow. Notes: Thomas was named as an uncle in the christening record of nephew Thomas Doig. [The following marriage link is not certain.] Thomas was a mariner.

 

Generation 2

 

5. Jean2 Doig (Alexander1), born 1754 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Dec 1754 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. She married on 28 May 1794 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland James Gibson, born abt 1754 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Jean Doig

The link to parents is based on a father Alexander listed in the marriage record and an oldest daughter named Barbara.

 

MARRIAGE:

Jean was listed as from Dundee, the daughter of the late Alexander Doig.

 

Notes for James Gibson

James was a linen weaver from Dundee.

 

Children of Jean Doig and James Gibson were as follows:

10 i Barbara3 Gibson, born 10 Mar 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 May 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Barbara was named in the christening record after Barbara Martin [grandmother].

+ 11 ii Mary3 Gibson, born 22 Apr 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Apr 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Jul 1881 in Killean Schoolhouse, Killean, Argyll, Scotland. She married James Winter.

12 iii Elspeth3 Gibson, born 16 Jul 1799 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jul 1799 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Elspeth was named in the christening record after Elspeth Anderson.

13 iv Anne3 Gibson, born 11 Jul 1801 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Jul 1801 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Anne was named in the christening record after Anne Young.

14 v Helen3 Gibson, born 27 Jul 1803 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Jul 1803 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Helen was named in the christening record after her aunt, Helen Doig.

15 vi Jean3 Gibson, born 26 Sep 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Sep 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Jean was named in the christening record after her mother.

16 vii John3 Gibson, born 8 Mar 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Mar 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: John was named in the christening record after John Wynd.

 

 

6. Eupham2 Doig (Alexander1), born abt 1756 Of Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Jun 1794 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married in 1777 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland James Clark, born abt 1752 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Eupham Doig

The link to parents is based on the christening records of Euphame's children where her father is named as Alexander and sisters Jean and Helen.

 

The burial record for Euphan Doeg, poor, is based on name, location, and no more children born after this date.

 

MARRIAGE:

Euphame and James were married clandestinely in Edinburgh by Charles Johnson, recorded in Dundee on 30 May 1777.

 

Notes for James Clark

James was listed as a maltman and brewer at the birth of his sons in 1777 and 1779. There is then a gap in the birth records when three daughters are born between 1787 and 1793. At the later dates he is listed as a porter indicating a reversal of fortunes. At his wife's death in 1794 she is listed as "poor."

 

Children of Eupham Doig and James Clark were as follows:

17 i Alexander3 Clark, born 14 Nov 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Nov 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was named after his grandfather Alexander Doig.

18 ii Robert3 Clark, born 1 Aug 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Aug 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Robert was named after his uncle Robert Clark.

19 iii Euphame3 Clark, born 12 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

20 iv Jean3 Clark, born 18 Feb 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Feb 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Jean was named after her grandmother Jean Allan and her aunt Jean Doig.

21 v Helen3 Clark, born 29 Sep 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Oct 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Helen was named after her aunt Helen Doig.

 

 

8. David2 Doig (Alexander1), born 1761 in Scroggerfield, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Nov 1761 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Jul 1847 in Murraygate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Jul 1847 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 30 Jun 1782 in Kinnettles, Angus, Scotland Ann (Young) Doig, born 10 Feb 1761 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 1802/09 in Scotland, daughter of Thomas Young and Isabell (Donald) Young; (2) on 12 Jul 1809 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Ann (Fife) Doig, christened 23 Feb 1777 in Inverarity, Angus, Scotland, died 14 Feb 1845 in Murraygate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, buried 17 Feb 1845 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Fyffe.

 

Notes for David Doig

David was a packer at Cowgate in Dundee in 1824 and 1829. In 1841 David was a handloom weaver living on Pullans Close, Murraygate, Dundee; his wife and daughters Catherine and Christine were at home.

 

MARRIAGE to Ann Young:

Both were listed from Kinnettles.

 

MARRIAGE to Ann Fife:

They proclaimed marriage on 2 July 1809 in Panbride, Angus. David was listed as a weaver in Dundee and Ann from Panbride.

 

Children of David Doig and Ann Young were as follows:

22 i Thomas3 Doig, born 10 Apr 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Apr 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Nov 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 14 Nov 1802 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Thomas was named in the christening record after his grandfather Thomas Young and his uncle, Thomas Doig.

23 ii Isabell3 Doig, born 21 Apr 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Apr 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) William Cargill, born abt 1781 in Scotland; died bef 1809; (2) on 3 Jul 1809 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Hepburn, born abt 1781 in Scotland; died bef 1851. Notes: Isabell was named in the christening record after Isabell Young [grandmother] and Isabell Crichton. [The link to the following marriages is uncertain.] In 1851 Isabell was a widow living with her sister Mary and son at 118 Hilltown, Dundee. MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

+ 24 iii Alexander3 Doig, born 5 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Oct 1846 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; buried in Leuchars Churchyard, Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. He married (1) Margaret (Christie) Doig; (2) Helen (Nicoll) Doig.

25 iv John3 Doig, born 1 Mar 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Mar 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1789/95 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: John was named after John Crichton Sr. and John Crichton Jr. John was the twin of Anne.

26 v Ann3 Doig, born 1 Mar 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Mar 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1789/91 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Anne was named after Ann Mitchell. Anne was the twin of John.

27 vi Ann3 Doig, born 7 Feb 1791 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Feb 1791 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Jun 1843 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 6 Jun 1843 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 11 Jul 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland James Fergusson, born abt 1791 in Scotland. Notes: Anne was named after her mother.

28 vii David3 Doig, born 4 Aug 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Aug 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: David was named after David Reid.

29 viii John3 Doig, born 17 Dec 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Dec 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: John was named after John Henderson. John was a seaman and shipmaster in Dundee. He served as Master on the "Hannah" in 1825, 1830, and 1832, the "Rover" in 1825 and 1827, the "Phoenix" in 1827 and 1835, the "Pilot" in 1836, the "Robert" in 1837, the "Betseys & Mary" in 1837, the "Tay" in 1845, and the "Ann and Isabella" in 1848 and 1849.

+ 30 ix Mary3 Doig, born 27 Dec 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Dec 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1874 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) George Batchelor; (2) Mr. Low.

+ 31 x Robert3 Doig, born 7 Nov 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Nov 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Dec 1844 in At Sea. He married Margaret (Walker) Doig.

32 xi Charlotte3 Doig, born 1804/05 in Angus, Scotland; died 5 Oct 1849 in Narrow of Murraygate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Oct 1849 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 1 Jun 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Thoms, born abt 1805 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1849. Notes: In 1841 Charlotte was a field servant at Inn of Walter Denham at Machline Tower Court, Dundee. She lived near her father on Pullman Close, Dundee. MARRIAGE: Charlotte was listed as the daughter of David Doig and William as a seaman.

 

Children of David Doig and Ann Fife were as follows:

+ 33 i Barbara3 Doig, born 17 Jun 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Jun 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Apr 1866 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married David Galloway.

34 ii James3 Doig, born 1 Oct 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Oct 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Jan 1834 in Joint Stock, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 10 Jan 1834 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: James was named after his uncle, James Doig.

35 iii Helen3 Doig, born 10 Apr 1813 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Apr 1813 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Helen was named after her aunts Helen Doig and Helen Fyfe.

+ 36 iv William3 Doig, born 19 Feb 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Feb 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Sep 1849 in Seagate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 24 Sep 1849 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Jean (McKay) Doig; (2) Mary (McKenzie) Doig; (3) Elizabeth (Nicoll) Doig.

+ 37 v Jean Carr3 Doig, born 11 Feb 1817 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Feb 1817 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Sep 1899 in 45 Cotton Road, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married James Farquhar.

38 vi Catherine3 Doig, born 6 May 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 May 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Oct 1872 in 31 Queen Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Catherine was named after Catharine Wright. In 1841 Catharine was a handloom weaver living with her parents at Pullman Close, Dundee. She became a power loom weaver. In 1851 she was a servant for David Galloway at 4 Crescent Street, Dundee. She did not marry.

39 vii Elizabeth3 Doig, born 5 Apr 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Apr 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Sep 1891 in 108 Seagate, St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Elizabeth was named after Elizabeth McIntosh. In 1881 Elizabeth was an unmarried dressmaker living with her sister Rose Ann Farquhar at 108 Seagate, Dundee. In 1891 she lived alone in St. Clement, Dundee. Witness to Elizabeth's death certificate was her niece Mary Ann duncan of 37 Colton Road, Dundee.

40 viii Christina3 Doig, born 12 Jan 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Jan 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Oct 1868 in 61 Albert Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 17 Sep 1858 in Pullens Close, Murraygate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland John Ireland, born 6 Jul 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jul 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of John Ireland and Agnes (Laird) Ireland. Notes: was named after her aunt Christina Fyfe. She signed her name 'X.' Christina was a mill worker. Witness to Christina's death certificate was her sister Jane Farquharson. MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home. Witnesses were John Ireland and Catherine Doig.

 

Generation 3

 

11. Mary3 Gibson (Jean2 Doig, Alexander1), born 22 Apr 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Apr 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Jul 1881 in Killean Schoolhouse, Killean, Argyll, Scotland. She married on 11 Aug 1827 in Mains & Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland James Winter, born abt 1797 in Scotland; died bef 1881.

 

Notes for Mary Gibson

Mary was named in the christening record after Mary Whillam (?).

 

Witness to Mary's death certificate was her son George Winter.

 

Notes for James Winter

James was a factory porter.

 

Children of Mary Gibson and James Winter were as follows:

41 i William4 Winter, born 7 Oct 1827 in North Shields, Northumberland, England; christened 28 Oct 1827 in Wesleyan Methodist, North Shields, Northumberland, England; died 1827/32.

42 ii William4 Winter, born 11 Aug 1832 in Mains & Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Aug 1832 in Mains & Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland.

+ 43 iii George Gailn4 Winter, born 2 Apr 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Apr 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Helen ((---)) Winter.

+ 44 iv David4 Winter, born 18 Nov 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Nov 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Ann Young (Doig) Winter (see 60).

 

 

24. Alexander3 Doig (David2, Alexander1), born 5 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Oct 1846 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; buried in Leuchars Churchyard, Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. He married (1) on 31 Mar 1806 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Margaret (Christie) Doig, born 5 Sep 1788 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Sep 1788 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Oct 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 20 Oct 1839 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of George Christie and Elizabeth (Donaldson) Christie; (2) on 24 Aug 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Helen (Nicoll) Doig, born 24 Mar 1807 in Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Apr 1807 in Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Feb 1893 in 42 West High Street, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, daughter of David Nicoll and Helen (Fife) Nicoll.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

Alexander was named in the christening record after Alexander Doig and Alexander Brund.

 

In 1806 Alexander was a mason until 1814. In 1815 he became a packer until at least 1840. In 1841 Alexander was an innkeeper at St. Michael's Inn in Leuchars, Fife.

 

MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage the same day in Leuchars, Fife.

 

Notes for Helen Nicoll

Helen was illegitimate.

 

In 1851 Helen was a widow living with her mother, a washerwoman, and two youngest children at West Lowuir, Dunnichen; she was supported as an annuitant. In 1881 she lived with her son Alexander's family in Forfar.

 

Witness to Helen's death certificate was her son-in-law John Lindsay.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Margaret Christie were as follows:

+ 45 i David Christie4 Doig, born 26 Nov 1807 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1888 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Janet (Angus) Doig.

46 ii Isabel4 Doig, born 30 Mar 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Apr 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Aug 1882 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 1 Dec 1829 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Thomas Hill, born abt 1804 in Scotland; died bef 1882 in Scotland. Notes: Isabel was named after her aunt Isabel Doig. MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee, Isabel the daughter of Alexander Doig, packer.

47 iii John4 Doig, born 12 Mar 1812 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Mar 1812 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1881. He married on 13 Nov 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (McCulloch) Doig, born 1823/24 in Egypt; died 31 Oct 1884 in 61 Scouringburn, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James McCulloch and Catherine (Finn) McCulloch. Notes: John was named after his uncle John Doig. His seaman's certificate gives his birth as 12 Mar 1811. John went to sea in 1825. He registered as a merchant seaman on 5 Mar 1847 in Dundee, certificate #200,355. He was 5'3' tall, chestnut hair, pale complexion, and blue eyes. He was tattooed with a mermaid on his right hand and a rose and thistle on his left arm. He could write. John deserted and his certificate was canceled. It was renewed on certificate #472,563 issued 10 Oct 1851 in London. The link to marriage is uncertain and based on approx. age, location, and occupation. MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee, John a seaman.

48 iv Alexander4 Doig, born 30 Aug 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Sep 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was named after his father.

49 v Thomas4 Doig, born 15 Dec 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Dec 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Mar 1846 in James Park, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 7 Mar 1846 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Thomas was named after Thomas Mudie. In 1841 Thomas was a cloth packer living at Bucklemaster Wynd, Dundee, with his sisters, Mary and Margaret.

50 vi Margaret4 Doig, born 23 Jun 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Jun 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 14 Sep 1819 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Margaret was named after her mother.

51 vii Margaret4 Doig, born 6 Jul 1820 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Jul 1820 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 5 Dec 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland David Sime, born abt 1816 in Scotland. Notes: Margaret was named after her mother. In 1841 Margaret was a linen handloom weaver living with her brother, Thomas, and sister, Mary, at Bucklemaster Wynd, Dundee. MARRIAGE: Margaret was listed as the daughter of Alexander Doig, Leuchars.

+ 52 viii Mary4 Doig, born 3 Apr 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Apr 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Mar 1859 in 10 Joint Stocks, Wellgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married John Herron.

+ 53 ix Elizabeth4 Doig, born 30 Jul 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Aug 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 10 Nov 1882 in 105 Sword Street, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married John Macdonald.

+ 54 x Robert4 Doig, born 5 Dec 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Dec 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 11 May 1914 in Fullerton, South Australia, Australia. He married (1) Elizabeth (Aitken) Doig; (2) Eliza Jane (Martin) Doig; (3) Alice (Nixon) Doig.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Helen Nicoll were as follows:

55 i Janet Hill McLaren4 Doig, born 14 Mar 1841 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; christened 7 Apr 1841 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; died Jun 1841 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; buried in Leuchars Churchyard, Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.

+ 56 ii Alexander4 Doig, born 14 Oct 1842 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; christened 15 Dec 1842 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; died 1890 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. He married Jane (Dalgety) Doig.

+ 57 iii Helen4 Doig, born 14 Nov 1845 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; christened 16 Dec 1845 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; died 1931 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. She married John Lindsay.

 

 

30. Mary3 Doig (David2, Alexander1), born 27 Dec 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Dec 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1874 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) on 7 May 1827 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland George Batchelor, born abt 1797 in Scotland; (2) Mr. Low, born abt 1797 in Scotland; died bef 1851.

 

Notes for Mary Doig

Mary was named after her aunt, Mary Young.

 

In 1851 Mary was a winder living at 118 Hilltown, Dundee. She was a widow living with her son and sister, Isabell.

 

Notes for George Batchelor

George was a vintner from Cupar, Fife.

 

Children of Mary Doig and Mr. Low were as follows:

58 i Robert4 Low, born 1833/34 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1851 Robert was a printer living at 118 Hilltown, Dundee, with his mother and aunt, Isabell.

 

 

31. Robert3 Doig (David2, Alexander1), born 7 Nov 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Nov 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Dec 1844 in At Sea. He married on 10 Nov 1833 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland Margaret (Walker) Doig, born 27 Nov 1809 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland; christened 30 Nov 1809 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland; died 18 Jan 1892 in 12½ Mortimer Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William Walker and Margaret (Welch) Walker.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

Robert was named after Robert Millar, merchant.

 

Robert went to sea in 1815 as Apprentice on "The Patriot" from Dundee for the Baltic. In 1820 he was Mate on another ship on the London to Valparaiso run. In 1828 he served as Mate on the "Anne" (200 tons) from Chepstow and London to Rio de Janeiro. In 1838 Robert was Master of the "Margarets of Dundee" (138 tons) from Dundee and Grangemouth to Archangel. In 1838 he also served as Master on the "Aylesford," and in 1839 on the "James Watt." In 1841 Margaret was without Robert, living with the children at Parnell's Land, East Side, Dundee. In 1844 Robert was Master on the "Edward Robinson" (301 tons) from London to Macao, his last trip.

 

Robert died 14 Dec 1844 at sea on the ship "Edward Robinson" on the London to Macao run, on its return from China.

 

Notes for Margaret Walker

In 1845 Margaret, a widow, lived in two rooms at Lady Wynd, Cupar, Fife; she was a winder of weaver's bobbins making 1'6 per week and £8 per year from the Merchant Seaman Incorporation. In 1851 Margaret lived at 50 Kew's Land, Dundee. In 1861 she lived at 19 Nelson Street, Dundee, and all four children were living at home. The daughters were power loom weavers, and David was a mold maker. In 1881 she lived at 31 Nelson Street, Dundee with her unmarried daughters Margaret and Mary, both stationers. In 1891 She lived in St. Clement, Dundee with daughter Nelly (Mary, age 47).

 

The informant on Margaret's death certificate was her son David Doig of Joilie Street, Alyth.

 

Children of Robert Doig and Margaret Walker were as follows:

59 i Margaret Walker4 Doig, born 1835 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland; christened 13 Feb 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1888 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Margaret was an unmarried stationer living with her mother and sister Mary at 31 Nelson Street, Dundee.

60 ii Ann Young4 Doig, born 10 Jan 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Feb 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 25 Nov 1863 in 19 Nelson Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland David Winter (see 44), born 18 Nov 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Nov 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of James Winter and Mary (Gibson) Winter. Notes: Ann was named after her paternal grandmother. MARRIAGE: David and Ann were 2nd cousins. They were married at the bride's mother's home. Witnesses were George Winter and Margaret Doig.

+ 61 iii David4 Doig, born 4 Nov 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Nov 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1908 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland. He married Elizabeth (Anderson) Doig.

62 iv Mary Walker4 Doig, born 5 Jan 1844 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Jan 1844 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1917 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Mary was an unmarried stationer living with her mother and sister Margaret at 31 Nelson Street, Dundee. In 1891 she lived with her mother in St. Clement, Dundee.

 

 

33. Barbara3 Doig (David2, Alexander1), born 17 Jun 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Jun 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Apr 1866 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 7 Nov 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland David Galloway, born abt 1806 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Apr 1861 in Stroners Court, Queen Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of James Galloway and Euphemia (Nicoll) Galloway.

 

Notes for Barbara Doig

Barbara was named after her grandmother Barbara Martin.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for David Galloway

David was a flaxdresser.

 

Children of Barbara Doig and David Galloway were as follows:

63 i William Doig4 Galloway, born 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Sep 1841 in Tay Square United Presbyterian, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

64 ii James Farquhar4 Galloway, born 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jan 1843 in Tay Square United Presbyterian, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

65 iii Ann Fife4 Galloway, born 1844 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Mar 1844 in Tay Square United Presbyterian, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 13 Feb 1867 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Henry Gardiner Jamieson, born 12 Dec 1829 in Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland, son of George Jamieson and Isabel (Young) Jamieson.

+ 66 iv Margaret4 Galloway, born 1846 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened Dec 1846 in Tay Square United Presbyterian, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Patrick Morrison.

 

 

36. William3 Doig (David2, Alexander1), born 19 Feb 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Feb 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Sep 1849 in Seagate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 24 Sep 1849 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 3 Sep 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Jean (McKay) Doig, born 1816/17 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Mar 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 19 Mar 1840 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Thomas McKay; (2) Mary (McKenzie) Doig, born abt 1822 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1843 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; (3) on 7 Dec 1847 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (Nicoll) Doig, born 28 Sep 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Sep 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 5 Mar 1897 in Parochial Hospital, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Thomas Nicoll and Mary (Brown) Nicoll.

 

Notes for William Doig

William was named after William Henry, merchant.

 

William went to sea as an apprentice in the merchant service in 1831. He was 5 ft 7 in tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. He had an anchor tattoo on his right hand. William registered (ticket no. 12,711) in London on 20 Jan 1845, showing his usual residence as Dundee. His last time at sea is recorded in 1848.

 

The link to 3 marriages is uncertain and is based on occupation, location, and timing.

 

MARRIAGE to Jean McKay:

William was listed as a seaman and Jean as the daughter of Thomas McKay, sailor.

 

MARRIAGE to Elizabeth Nicoll:

William was listed as a seaman and Eliza as the daughter of the late Thomas Nicoll (Nicole).

 

Notes for Elizabeth Nicoll

In 1891 Elizabeth lived in St. Andrew, Dundee.

 

Witness to Eliza's death certificate was her niece Mary McIntosh of The Grante, Downfield.

 

Children of William Doig and Mary McKenzie were as follows:

67 i Helen4 Doig, born 4 Apr 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Apr 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

37. Jean Carr3 Doig (David2, Alexander1), born 11 Feb 1817 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Feb 1817 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Sep 1899 in 45 Cotton Road, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 22 Jan 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland James Farquhar, born abt 1816 in Scotland; died bef 1881.

 

Notes for Jean Carr Doig

Jean was named after her aunt Jean Doig and after Jean Carr.

 

In 1881 Rose Ann was a widower at 108 Seagate, Dundee; her sister Elizabeth (C024) lived with her and her daughter Maria's family.

 

Witness to Jane's death certificate was her daugher Mary Ann Duncan.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for James Farquhar

He may be the James christened 10 Nov 1816 in Brechin, the son of David Farquhar and Jean Thompson.

 

James was a baker.

 

Children of Jean Carr Doig and James Farquhar were as follows:

68 i David Doig4 Farquhar, born 6 Aug 1846 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Aug 1846 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 69 ii Mary Ann4 Farquhar, born 1846/47 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) Mr. McQueen; (2) Mr. Duncan.

 

Generation 4

 

43. George Gailn4 Winter (Mary3 Gibson, Jean2 Doig, Alexander1), born 2 Apr 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Apr 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Helen ((---)) Winter, born 1847/48 in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

 

Notes for George Gailn Winter

In 1881 George was a public school teacher at Killean Schoolhouse, Killean & Kilchenzie, Argyll with his wife Helen, children George M., Archibald Mc., and Eliza C., mother Mary Winter (83 Dundee), and a servant Beth Mathieson (14 Killean).

 

Children of George Gailn Winter and Helen (---) were as follows:

70 i George M.5 Winter, born 1875/76 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.

71 ii Archibald Mc.5 Winter, born 1876/77 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.

72 iii Eliza C.5 Winter, born 1879/80 in Killean, Argyll, Scotland.

 

 

44. David4 Winter (Mary3 Gibson, Jean2 Doig, Alexander1), born 18 Nov 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Nov 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 25 Nov 1863 in 19 Nelson Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Ann Young (Doig) Winter (see 60), born 10 Jan 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Feb 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Robert Doig and Margaret (Walker) Doig.

 

Notes for David Winter

In 1863 David was a bookseller living at 12 Nelson Street, Dundee. In 1881 David was a bookseller and stationer living at Ashbank Cot, Forfar Road, Dundee with his wife Annie and children James, Charles, Frederick, and Margaret.

 

MARRIAGE:

David and Ann were 2nd cousins. They were married at the bride's mother's home. Witnesses were George Winter and Margaret Doig.

 

Notes for Ann Young Doig

Ann was named after her paternal grandmother.

 

Children of David Winter and Ann Young Doig were as follows:

73 i Robina Doig5 Winter, born 23 Jun 1865 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

74 ii James Gibson5 Winter, born 24 Apr 1867 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

75 iii Annie5 Winter, born 20 May 1869 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

76 iv Charles Chalmers5 Winter, born 1 Feb 1872 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

77 v Frederick5 Winter, born 1876 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

78 vi Margaret5 Winter, born 1878/79 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

45. David Christie4 Doig (Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 26 Nov 1807 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1888 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 22 Jun 1836 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Janet (Angus) Doig, born 16 Dec 1806 in Mains & Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Jan 1807 in Mains & Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Nov 1852 in Joint Stock Buildings, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 23 Nov 1852 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Angus and Magdalene (Coupar) Angus.

 

Notes for David Christie Doig

David was named after his grandfather David Doig.

 

In 1841 David was a cloth lapper living at George's Place, Dundee. In 1851 he was still living at George's Place, 31 Joint Street Building, Dundee; his wife, Janet, and daughter, Janet, were with him, but David was not. In 1881 he was a ship watchman in Dundee lodging with Roy Thomson.

 

MARRIAGE:

David was listed as a packer and both from Dundee.

 

Children of David Christie Doig and Janet Angus were as follows:

79 i David5 Doig, born 7 May 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 May 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 31 Jan 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 2 Feb 1841 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 80 ii Janet5 Doig, born 18 Nov 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Dec 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1892 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) unknown; (2) William Campbell; (3) John McGlashan.

 

 

52. Mary4 Doig (Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 3 Apr 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Apr 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Mar 1859 in 10 Joint Stocks, Wellgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 26 Nov 1852 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland John Herron, born abt 1823 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Mary Doig

Mary was named after her aunt, Mary Doig.

 

In 1841 Mary was a linen handloom weaver living with her brother, Thomas, and sister, Margaret, at Bucklemaster Wynd, Dundee. In 1851 Mary was unmarried and a housekeeper for her brother, Robert, living at Brae of Balfour, Edzell, Angus.

 

MARRIAGE: The marriage record lists Mary as the daughter of Alexander Doig.

 

Notes for John Herron

John was a baker.

 

Children of Mary Doig and John Herron were as follows:

81 i Mary5 Herron, born 16 Feb 1857 in 3 Joint Stocks, Wellgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 25 Mar 1858 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

53. Elizabeth4 Doig (Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 30 Jul 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Aug 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 10 Nov 1882 in 105 Sword Street, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married on 29 Dec 1845 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland John Macdonald, born 1825/26 in Blair Athol, Perth, Scotland.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Doig

Elizabeth was named after Elizabeth Donald, her maternal grandmother.

 

MARRIAGE: The marriage record lists Elizabeth as the daughter of Alexander Doig.

 

Notes for John Macdonald

John was a lapper at the time of his marriage. In 1881 he was a commercial traveler in linen residing at 105 Sword Street, Glasgow, with his wife Elizabeth and children William (message boy in the leather trade) and Margaret.

 

Children of Elizabeth Doig and John Macdonald were as follows:

+ 82 i Mary5 Macdonald, born 1848/49 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Andrew Lees.

83 ii John5 Macdonald, born 3 Feb 1858 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

84 iii Ann5 Macdonald, born 21 May 1860 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

85 iv Robert Doig5 Macdonald, born 1 Mar 1862 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland.

86 v Isabella5 Macdonald, born 20 Apr 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1864/65 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

87 vi Isabella5 Macdonald, born 20 Aug 1865 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

88 vii William5 Macdonald, born 2 Jun 1867 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

89 viii Margaret5 Macdonald, born 3 Jul 1869 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

54. Robert4 Doig (Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 5 Dec 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Dec 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 11 May 1914 in Fullerton, South Australia, Australia. He married (1) on 26 Dec 1853 in Craig by Montrose, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (Aitken) Doig, born 24 Sep 1825 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Sep 1825 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland; died 1861 in Victoria, Australia, daughter of William Aitken and Jane (Clark) Aitken; (2) in 1862 in Victoria, Australia Eliza Jane (Martin) Doig, born 1841; died 20 Jun 1884 in South Australia, Australia; (3) on 10 Feb 1886 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Alice (Nixon) Doig, born 16 Dec 1854 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; died 3 Nov 1894 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, daughter of John Nixon and Alice (Francis) Nixon.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

Robert was named after his uncle, Robert Doig.

 

In 1851 Robert was unmarried and a schoolmaster living at Brae of Balfour, Edzell, Angus. His sister, Mary, was living with him. Robert and Elizabeth arrived with their two children in Victoria, Australia on the "Forganhall" in Oct 1858; they were both listed as age 29. He moved to South Australia in 1872. Robert was an importer and photographer in Adelaide, Fullerton, North Adelaide. He was a Presbyterian.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Craig.

 

Children of Robert Doig and Elizabeth Aitken were as follows:

+ 90 i Jane Aitken5 Doig, born 6 Nov 1855 in New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. She married Edwin John Johnson.

91 ii John Wishart5 Doig, born 10 Oct 1857 in New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland; died 1860 in Victoria, Australia.

92 iii Robert5 Doig, born 1861 in Coll, Victoria, Australia.

 

Children of Robert Doig and Eliza Jane Martin were as follows:

93 i John Wishart5 Doig, born 1863 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

+ 94 ii Eliza Margaret5 Doig, born 14 Feb 1865 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She married Frank Cutforth.

95 iii George Martin5 Doig, born 1867 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

96 iv William Jackson5 Doig, born 1868 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He married in 1897/1906 in South Australia, Australia unknown.

97 v James Watson5 Doig, born 1871 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He married in 1897/1906 in South Australia, Australia unknown.

98 vi Evangaline Mary5 Doig, born 1883 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. She married in 1897/1906 in South Australia, Australia unknown.

 

Children of Robert Doig and Alice Nixon were as follows:

+ 99 i Alexander Robert Nixon5 Doig, born 1887 in South Australia, Australia. He married Alice ((---)) Doig.

100 ii Alice Victoria Rush5 Doig, born 1889 in South Australia, Australia.

101 iii Anita Ruby Eugene5 Doig, born 1891 in South Australia, Australia. Notes: Married with children Robert and Myrna.

+ 102 iv Irene Hilda May5 Doig, born 5 Oct 1894 in South Hummocks, South Australia, Australia; died 5 Dec 1974 in Hendon, South Australia, Australia; buried in Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia, Australia. She married William Frank Gray.

 

 

56. Alexander4 Doig (Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 14 Oct 1842 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; christened 15 Dec 1842 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; died 1890 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. He married in 1876 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland Jane (Dalgety) Doig, born 1843/44 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Dec 1890 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Dalgety and Ann (Constable) Dalgety.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

In 1881 Alexander was a master draper living in Forfar; his mother lived with his family.

 

Notes for Jane Dalgety

An extract of Jane's testament reads: 15 April 1891 - Confirmation of Jane Dalgety or Doig, Draper, South Street, Forfar, who died 9 December 1890, at Forfar, testate, granted at Forfar, to David Binny, Bank Agent, Forfar, Alexander Dalgety and James Douglas Boyle, Drapers, Forfar, James Fyfe, Flesher there, and Alexander Wighton, Salesman, East High Street Association there, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, Dated 16 June 1890, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 11 April 1891. Value of Estate, £378, 2s. 7d.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Jane Dalgety were as follows:

103 i Robert5 Doig, born 1877 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. He married in 1903 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland Agnes Oram (Smith) Doig, born 1875/76 Of Forfar, Angus, Scotland; died 1932 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1891 and 1901 Robert lived in Forfar. MARRIAGE: This marriage is presumed by Robert's age and living in Forfar in 1901.

 

 

57. Helen4 Doig (Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 14 Nov 1845 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; christened 16 Dec 1845 in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland; died 1931 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. She married on 6 Dec 1872 in Lethem, Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland John Lindsay, born 29 Oct 1841 in Charleston, Glamis, Angus, Scotland, son of Alexander Lindsay and Ann (Mavor) Lindsay.

 

Notes for Helen Doig

In 1861 Helen was a domestic servant to Charles Kydd at Caldham (South Kirymuir), Forfar. In 1872 she was a domestic servant in Lethem.

 

MARRIAGE: Witnesses were Alexander Doig and John Boath.

 

Notes for John Lindsay

John was a ploughman in Glamis. In 1881 John was an oiler in a linen factory residing at 16 Don Street, Forfar with his wife Helen and 5 children.

 

Children of Helen Doig and John Lindsay were as follows:

104 i Alexander5 Lindsay, born 19 Jul 1865 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

105 ii John5 Lindsay, born 29 Oct 1873 in Eassie, Angus, Scotland.

106 iii William5 Lindsay, born 1876 in Eassie, Angus, Scotland.

107 iv Jane5 Lindsay, born 1877/78 in Eassie, Angus, Scotland.

108 v Ann5 Lindsay, born 22 Dec 1880 in 16 Don Street, Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

109 vi Charles5 Lindsay.

110 vii Euphemia5 Lindsay.

111 viii Nell5 Lindsay.

112 ix Bess5 Lindsay.

 

 

61. David4 Doig (Robert3, David2, Alexander1), born 4 Nov 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Nov 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1908 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland. He married on 19 Jun 1867 in Bank Street, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (Anderson) Doig, born 1847 in Tannadice, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 May 1847 in Tannadice, Angus, Scotland; died 1891 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland, daughter of John Anderson and Betsy (Thomson) Anderson.

 

Notes for David Doig

In 1861 David was a moldmaker living with his mother at 19 Nelson Street, Dundee. In 1867 David was a journeyman watchmaker living at Bank Street, Kirriemuir. In 1881 he was a watchmaker in Alyth. In 1891 David was a watchmaker on Toutic Street, Alyth. In 1892 he lived on Joilie Street, Alyth. In 1901 he lived in Alyth with Jane Doig (44), son David (19), and a girl Doig (4).

 

MARRIAGE:

They were married at the bride's home. Witnesses were William Anderson and Martha Young.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth was a milliner.

 

Children of David Doig and Elizabeth Anderson were as follows:

113 i John Anderson5 Doig, born 15 Dec 1867 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Dec 1871 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland.

114 ii William Anderson5 Doig, born 4 Aug 1869 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland. He married in 1903 in Girvan, Ayr, Scotland Helen (Shankland) Doig, born 18 Apr 1868 in Girvan, Ayr, Scotland; died 1945 in Girvan, Ayr, Scotland, daughter of Andrew Shankland and Mary (Chalmers) Shankland. Notes: In 1891 William was a watchmaker living with his parents in Alyth.

115 iii Marion Anderson5 Doig, born 8 Dec 1871 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland; died 1910 in Girvan, Ayr, Scotland. She married in 1903 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland James McCrindle, born abt 1871 Of Alyth, Perth, Scotland.

116 iv Margaret Walker5 Doig, born 14 Feb 1874 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland.

117 v Elizabeth Galloway5 Doig, born 1877 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland. She married in 1905 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland James Shankland, born abt 1875 in Scotland.

118 vi Robert5 Doig, born 1880 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland.

+ 119 vii David5 Doig, born 1882 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland. He married unknown.

 

 

66. Margaret4 Galloway (Barbara3 Doig, David2, Alexander1), born 1846 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened Dec 1846 in Tay Square United Presbyterian, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 25 Apr 1873 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Patrick Morrison, born 1839/40 in Brechin, Angus, Scotland, son of Robert Morrison and Susan (Watson) Morrison.

 

Notes for Patrick Morrison

In 1881 Patrick was a tobacco spinner residing at 13 South Ellen Street, Dundee with his wife Margaret and children Annie, Barbara, and David.

 

Children of Margaret Galloway and Patrick Morrison were as follows:

120 i Annie5 Morrison, born 1873/74 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

121 ii Barbara5 Morrison, born 1876/77 in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. She married Arthur Topham.

122 iii David Rose5 Morrison, born 15 Jun 1880 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Polly (Patterson) Morrison.

+ 123 iv George Jamieson5 Morrison, born 11 Jul 1882 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Rosina (Pite) Morrison.

124 v Margaret5 Morrison, born abt 1884 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

69. Mary Ann4 Farquhar (Jean Carr3 Doig, David2, Alexander1), born 1846/47 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) Mr. McQueen, born abt 1845 in Scotland; (2) Mr. Duncan.

 

Notes for Mary Ann Farquhar

In 1881 Maria lived with her mother at 108 Seagate, Dundee.

 

Children of Mary Ann Farquhar and Mr. McQueen were as follows:

125 i David5 McQueen, born 1868/69 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

126 ii Isabella5 McQueen, born 1878/79 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Generation 5

 

80. Janet5 Doig (David Christie4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 18 Nov 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Dec 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1892 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) Not married unknown; (2) William Campbell, born abt 1837 in Scotland; died 1866/68; (3) on 26 Oct 1868 in 26 Constable Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland John McGlashan, born 1838/39 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1874/81 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of James McGlashan and Marjory (Duff) McGlashan.

 

Notes for Janet Doig

Janet was a handloom weaver. She signed her name 'X.' She had an illegitimate son and appears to have moved to France.

 

In 1881 Janet was a widow residing at 2 St. Matthew Street, Dundee with her children William Campbell (telegraph messenger), George Campbell (mill worker), John McGlashan (scholar), Alexander McGlashan (scholar), and Jessie McGlashan (scholar), and two lodgers.

 

MARRIAGE to John McGlashan: Witnesses were George Watson and Margaret Sime.

 

Notes for William Campbell

William was a mill worker.

 

Notes for John McGlashan

John was a tailor.

 

Children of Janet Doig were as follows:

127 i Johan6 Doig, born 17 Jan 1858 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

128 ii John6 Doig, born 25 Sep 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Apr 1860 in 8 Nelson Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in New Burying Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Children of Janet Doig and William Campbell were as follows:

129 i William6 Campbell, born 1865/66 in France.

+ 130 ii George Dempster6 Campbell, born Jul 1867 in France; died in America. He married Jennie (Howie) Campbell.

 

Children of Janet Doig and John McGlashan were as follows:

131 i James6 McGlashan, born 11 Oct 1869 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

132 ii John6 McGlashan, born 13 Dec 1870 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

133 iii Alexander Doig6 McGlashan, born 3 May 1873 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

134 iv Jessie6 McGlashan, born 1875/76 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

82. Mary5 Macdonald (Elizabeth4 Doig, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 1848/49 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 1 Dec 1871 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland Andrew Lees, born 1848/49 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Andrew Lees

In 1881 Andrew was a commercial clerk residing at 79 Glamis Road, Forfar with his wife Mary and 4 children.

 

Children of Mary Macdonald and Andrew Lees were as follows:

135 i Elizabeth Jane6 Lees, born 19 Mar 1874 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

136 ii Mary6 Lees, born 1876/77 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

137 iii Andrew6 Lees, born 1877/78 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

138 iv John M.6 Lees, born 1879/80 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

90. Jane Aitken5 Doig (Robert4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 6 Nov 1855 in New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. She married on 14 Nov 1872 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Edwin John Johnson, born abt 1847.

 

Children of Jane Aitken Doig and Edwin John Johnson were as follows:

139 i Eleanor Jane6 Johnson, born 1874 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia.

140 ii Edwin Robert6 Johnson, born 11 Sep 1875 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia.

141 iii William Harold6 Johnson, born 1877 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia.

142 iv Arthur Doig6 Johnson, born 1879 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia.

143 v John Norman6 Johnson, born 1885 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.

 

 

94. Eliza Margaret5 Doig (Robert4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 14 Feb 1865 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She married on 22 Feb 1890 Frank Cutforth, born 27 May 1865 in Port Albert, Kaipara, New Zealand.

 

Children of Eliza Margaret Doig and Frank Cutforth were as follows:

144 i Ray Norman Leslie6 Cutforth, born 1892 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

145 ii Lila Margaret6 Cutforth, born 14 Oct 1909 in Whangarei, Auckland, New Zealand.

 

 

99. Alexander Robert Nixon5 Doig (Robert4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 1887 in South Australia, Australia. He married in 1907/16 in South Australia, Australia Alice ((---)) Doig.

 

Children of Alexander Robert Nixon Doig and Alice (---) were as follows:

146 i Allan6 Doig.

147 ii Lionel6 Doig.

 

 

102. Irene Hilda May5 Doig (Robert4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 5 Oct 1894 in South Hummocks, South Australia, Australia; died 5 Dec 1974 in Hendon, South Australia, Australia; buried in Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia, Australia. She married on 17 Sep 1927 in Maughan Church. Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia William Frank Gray, born 19 Feb 1892 in South Hummocks, South Australia, Australia; died 10 May 1947 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; buried in Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia, Australia, son of James Ward Gray and Minnie (Ward) Gray.

 

Children of Irene Hilda May Doig and William Frank Gray were as follows:

+ 148 i Anita Irene6 Gray, born 1928 in Australia. She married Roy Edward Steele.

149 ii William George6 Gray, born 1929 in Australia; died 1986 in Australia.

 

 

119. David5 Doig (David4, Robert3, David2, Alexander1), born 1882 in Alyth, Perth, Scotland. He married unknown.

 

Notes for David Doig

In the Blairgowrie Advertiser 11th March, 1915, page 6 an article entitled "Alyth" states...."Mr David Doig, youngest son of the late Mr. D. Doig, watchmaker, who before the War was in business in Pretoria, and joined Esplin's Horse on the outbreak of hostilities, has now attained the rank of Squadron-Sergt-Major."

 

Children of David Doig were as follows:

+ 150 i James Monteith6 Doig, born 20 Mar 1910 in Pretoria, South Africa; died 26 Aug 1996 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He married Doris (Goodrum) Doig.

 

 

123. George Jamieson5 Morrison (Margaret4 Galloway, Barbara3 Doig, David2, Alexander1), born 11 Jul 1882 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Rosina (Pite) Morrison, born 5 Apr 1886 in Liverpool, Lancaster, England.

 

Children of George Jamieson Morrison and Rosina Pite were as follows:

151 i Christina Eveline6 Morrison. She married Stanley Eaton.

152 ii Child6 Morrison.

153 iii David Gordon Watson6 Morrison, born 31 Dec 1912 in Liverpool, Lancaster, England.

154 iv Edna Muriel6 Morrison, born 29 Sep 1919 in Liverpool, Lancaster, England. She married William Robert Doherty, born 22 Dec 1913 in Liverpool, Lancaster, England.

155 v George6 Morrison, born 12 Sep 1923 in Liverpool, Lancaster, England. He married Elsie Terry (Shiers) Morrison, born 17 Jan 1899.

 

Generation 6

 

130. George Dempster6 Campbell (Janet5 Doig, David Christie4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born Jul 1867 in France; died in America. He married on 30 Jul 1888 in Manhattan, New York, NY Jennie (Howie) Campbell, born Mar 1867 in NY, daughter of James Howie and Susan (Millie) Howie.

 

Notes for George Dempster Campbell

George entered the US in 1885 and became a naturalized citizen. In 1900 he was an engineer janitor residing at 47 & 49 Morton Street, Manhattan, New York, NY with his wife Jennie and children Andrew, Jennie, and George A.; he reported having 5 children with 3 living.

 

Children of George Dempster Campbell and Jennie Howie were as follows:

156 i Child7 Campbell, born abt 1889 in Manhattan, New York, NY; died bef 1900 in Manhattan, New York, NY.

157 ii Andrew7 Campbell, born Oct 1891 in Manhattan, New York, NY.

158 iii Jennie7 Campbell, born Jul 1894 in Manhattan, New York, NY.

159 iv George A.7 Campbell, born Aug 1896 in Manhattan, New York, NY.

160 v Child7 Campbell, born abt 1898 in Manhattan, New York, NY; died bef 1900 in Manhattan, New York, NY.

 

 

148. Anita Irene6 Gray (Irene Hilda May5 Doig, Robert4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 1928 in Australia. She married Roy Edward Steele, born 1926 in Australia.

 

Children of Anita Irene Gray and Roy Edward Steele were as follows:

161 i Keith Edwin7 Steele, born 1953 in Australia; died 1954 in Australia.

162 ii Susanne Elsie7 Steele, born 1956 in Australia.

+ 163 iii Juanita Irene7 Steele, born 1961 in Australia. She married Jeffrey Allan Smith.

164 iv Kevin Roy7 Steele, born 1963 in Australia.

 

 

150. James Monteith6 Doig (David5, David4, Robert3, David2, Alexander1), born 20 Mar 1910 in Pretoria, South Africa; died 26 Aug 1996 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He married Doris (Goodrum) Doig, born abt 1914.

 

Children of James Monteith Doig and Doris Goodrum were as follows:

165 i David John7 Doig, born 6 Dec 1935 in Pretoria, South Africa.

+ 166 ii Robert G.7 Doig, born 11 Jan 1939 in Durban, South Africa. He married Elma M. ((---)) Doig.

 

Generation 7

 

163. Juanita Irene7 Steele (Anita Irene6 Gray, Irene Hilda May5 Doig, Robert4, Alexander3, David2, Alexander1), born 1961 in Australia. She married Jeffrey Allan Smith, born 1961 in Australia.

 

Children of Juanita Irene Steele and Jeffrey Allan Smith were as follows:

167 i Kyle Benjamin8 Smith, born 1985 in Australia.

168 ii Brooke Amber8 Smith, born 1988 in Australia.

169 iii Candice Emily8 Smith, born 1991 in Australia.

170 iv Brandon Joseph8 Smith, born 1994 in Australia.

171 v Brittany Sarah8 Smith, born 1996 in Australia.

 

 

166. Robert G.7 Doig (James Monteith6, David5, David4, Robert3, David2, Alexander1), born 11 Jan 1939 in Durban, South Africa. He married Elma M. ((---)) Doig, born abt 1945.

 

Children of Robert G. Doig and Elma M. (---) were as follows:

172 i Andrew John8 Doig, born 8 Jun 1971 in Durban, South Africa. He married Melanie (Goodyear) Doig, born abt 1971. Notes: Andrew and Melanie live in Houston, TX.


Some References used in this family history:

 

Australia

 

-----, South Australia Birth Index - E.V. Doig.

-----, South Australia Death Index - Robert Doig, E.J. (Martin) Doig, Alice Doig.

-----, South Australia Marriage Index - Robert Doig, William Jackson Doig, James Watson Doig, Evangaline Mary Doig.

-----, Victoria Pioneer's Index, (Australia: Hermes Precisa), Births - Children of Robert Doig; Marriages - Robert Doig; Deaths - Robert Doig, Elizabeth (Aitken) Doig, John Doig).

Statton, Jill, ed., Biographical Index of South Australians 1836-1885, (Marden, SA: South Australia Genealogical & Heraldry Society, 1986), 414 - Robert Doig.

 

Scotland

 

-----, 1841 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - David Doig, Margaret (Walker) Doig, David Doig, Thomas Doig.

-----, 1841 Scottish Census, Fife, Leuchars - Alexander Doig.

-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - Isabella Doig, Mary (Doig) Low, Margaret (Walker) Doig, Catherine Doig, David Doig.

-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dunnichen - Helen (Nicol) Doig.

-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Angushire, Edzell - Mary Doig, Robert Doig.

-----, 1861 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - Margaret (Walker) Doig.

-----, 1861 Scottish Census, Angushire, Forfar - Helen Doig.

-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - David Doig, Rose Ann (Doig) Farquhar, Elizabeth Doig.

-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Angushire, Forfar - Ellen (Nicol) Doig, Alexander Doig.

-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Alyth - David Doig.

-----, Dundee Burial Records, (#0993404/7) - David Doig, Ann Fife, Thomas Doig, Margaret Christie, Anne Doig, Janet (Angus) Doig, Thomas Doig, Margaret Doig, Margaret Doig, Elizabeth Doig, David Doig.

-----, 1891 Scottish Census, Angushire, Forfar - Robert Doig.

-----, 1891 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Alyth - David Doig.

-----, Merchant Service Records, England, Petition to Trinity House, dated 4 Aug 1845 (#0395567) - Robert Doig.

-----, Merchant Service Seaman's Tickets, (#1482507) - William Doig; (#1483065, 1483252) - John Doig.

-----, Old Parochial Records, Craig by Montrose (#0102604), Glamis (#0102629), Panbride (#0102669).

-----, Vital Records of Scotland, Births - John Anderson Doig.

Deaths - Catharine Doig, Mary Doig, Margaret Doig (D024), Mary Herron, John Anderson Doig, John Doig.

Marriages - Christina Doig, Hellen Doig, Ann Young Doig.

Mitchell, Alison, Pre-1855 Gravestone Inscriptions in Angus, Volume Four, Dundee and Broughty Ferry, (Edinburgh: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1984), 108 - David Doig.

Mitchell, John Fowler and Sheila, Monumental Inscriptions (Pre-1855) in East Fife, (Edinburgh:

Scottish Genealogy Society, 1971), 235 - Alexander Doig.

 

South Africa

 

Doig, Elma M., Letters dated 6 Sept 1996 and 15 Sept 1996.

 


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Last update: October 23, 2005

 

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