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Descendants of
Andrew Doig and Annis Wheeler and Polly Thompson
For Andrew's ancestry, 13 generations, click HERE.
1. Andrew1 Doig, born 9 Feb 1776 in Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Feb 1776 in Doune, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 11 Nov 1851 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, son of Andrew Doig and Janet (Doig) Doig. He married (1) Annis (Wheeler) Doig, born 16 Jul 1767 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; died 1805 in Washington Co., NY, daughter of Ephraim Wheeler and Azuba (Eager) Wheeler; (2) on 7 Jul 1807 in NY Polly (Thompson) Doig, born Mar 1784 in CT; died 17 Sep 1873 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, daughter of Edward Thompson Jr. and Sarah (Moses) Thompson.
Notes for Andrew Doig
Witnesses at Andrew's christening were James Wingate of Balloonton and John Henderson. Andrew later gave his birth date as 29 Feb as 1776 was a leap year; this was probably as a joke where he only aged one year in four.
Andrew arrived in Washington County, New York in the late 1790s. He was a teacher and surveyor. He married first Annis Wheeler in 1798. In 1799 they lived in Salem, NY. In 1800 they lived in Argyle, Washington Co., NY (page 482) with 1 male under 10, 3 males 16-26, and under 10; Andrew and Annis were 26-45.
In 1801 Robert Doig (1773-1852) arrived in New York from Thornhill, Perthshire. Robert stayed at the home of Andrew and Annis, which was then two or three miles southwest of East Greenwich.
Annis died in 1805, and the new father was left with two small children to raise. The young Paul was left with a relative, James Shaw, who later adopted the boy.
Andrew married second Polly Thompson in 1807. In 1809 Andrew, Polly and Andrew Wheeler moved to Lowville in the newly opened Lewis County, and there they raised their family. In 1810 Andrew is listed in Lewis Co., page 116 (11010-00100-00). In 1820 (page 27) (100010-20110-0100); he lived between Seymour Murray and Edward Thompson. He appears in the 1825 NY State Cenus in Lowville. Andrew is listed in Lowville, Lewis Co. in the 1835 NY State Census. In 1840 he lived in Lowville (page 38) with his wife, one son, and one daughter. By 1850 the children had all moved out, and the value of Andrew's property was $2,000.00.
Andrew became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. on 17 Sept 1828 in Lowville (File #A14).
Notes for Annis Wheeler
In 1790 there were five Wheelers in Washington Co., NY: Thomas Wheeler (Hebron - 1/1/3 ); Ephraim Wheeler (Salem - 2/2/6); Edward Wheeler (Salem - 1/0/5); Samuel Wheeler (Westfield - 1/1/4); and William Wheeler (Westfield - 1/1/1). William and Samuel lived next to each other. [males 16+/males under 16/females]
The link to father Ehphraim is based on his having a daughter Annes and having lived and died in Washington Co., NY. Although this Annes was 9 years older than Andrew, there may not have been a lot choices for partners at that time.
Notes for Polly Thompson
The link to father is base on Edward Thompson living near Andrew Doig in Lowville, and the age of Edward and having a daughter her age in 1790 in Granby, CT. In 1850 census Polly is listed from Scotland. In 1880 her daughter Betsey reported her born in CT, and daughter Janette reported her born in VT.
Children of Andrew Doig and Annis Wheeler were as follows:
+ 2 i Andrew Wheeler2 Doig, born 24 Jul 1799 in Salem, Washington Co., NY; died 11 Jul 1875 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married Elisabeth (Bagg) Doig.
+ 3 ii Paul2 Doig, born 22 Apr 1801 in East Greenwich, Washington Co., NY; died 6 Sep 1870 in Jackson, Washington County, NY. He married Abby M. (Tull) Doig.
Children of Andrew Doig and Polly Thompson were as follows:
+ 4 i James2 Doig, born 30 May 1808 in Washington Co., NY; died 19 Jul 1869 in Boonville, Oneida Co., NY; buried 7 Sep 1869 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married Betsey (Murray) Doig.
5 ii Almond2 Doig, born 14 Mar 1810 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 19 Mar 1810 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY.
+ 6 iii Betsey2 Doig, born 10 Oct 1811 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 29 Oct 1887 in Copenhagen, Lewis Co., NY. She married (1) Edward Jones Jr.; (2) Hiram Austin.
7 iv Polly A.2 Doig, born 26 Jan 1814 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 11 Sep 1815 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY.
+ 8 v Janette Ann2 Doig, born 10 Apr 1816 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 19 Oct 1895 in Rome, NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. She married James Benedict.
+ 9 vi John C.2 Doig, born 15 May 1820 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 15 Nov 1867 in NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married Maria Augusta (Knox) Doig.
10 vii Estro2 Doig, born abt Oct 1821 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died abt Aug 1822 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. Notes: Estro was born in Oct and died in August following his birth.
Generation 2
2. Andrew Wheeler2 Doig (Andrew1), born 24 Jul 1799 in Salem, Washington Co., NY; died 11 Jul 1875 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married Elisabeth (Bagg) Doig, born 1804/05 in NY; buried 15 Sep 1869 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, daughter of James Bagg and Sybil ((---)) Bagg.
Notes for Andrew Wheeler Doig
Andrew's mother died in 1805. His father remarried, and in 1809 they moved to Lowville, Lewis County, NY.
Andrew became active in politics. In 1825 he was the Town Clerk in Lowville, and from 1 Jan 1826 for two terms of 3 years each as the Lewis County Clerk. In 1830 he lived in Martinsburg, NY and returned to Lowville by 1833. In 1832 he was elected a member of the New York State Assembly, and was on the Judiciary Committee. He was a Surrogate (probate) Judge from 28 Feb 1835 to 6 Feb 1840. He is listed in Lowville, Lewis Co. in the 1835 NY State Census. He was a Democrat and served from 4 Mar 1839 to 3 Mar 1843 as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 26th and 27th Congresses.
Andrew was also active in seeking his fortune. In 1833-1834 he was a cashier at the Lewis County Bank. In 1835 he lived in Lowville on 10 acres with 2 cows. On 27 Feb 1837 he was appointed one of the Directors of the Lewis County Mutual Insurance Company. In 1838 he was a founding director and vice-president of the Bank of Lowville. In 1840 Andrew, age 40-49, lived in Lowville (page 38) with his wife, 30-39, a son 5-9, a son 15-19, a daughter 0-4, and a daughter 5-9.
When the lure of gold beckoned from California, he was likely associated with the newly formed Lewis County Mining Company in February of 1849. The required money to fund the mining company was not raised because no prospective miner would sign to the articles that required honesty, temperance, Sabbath-keeping, and industry. Andrew joined the about fifty miners who left Lewis County for the gold fields. He is likely the miner listed in the 1850 Census as A. Doig at Negro Bar (Folsom), on the American River, Sacramento Co., CA. He returned shortly, with no success, to Lowville.
In 1853 he moved with his son-in-law, E. George Morris, to Brooklyn, NY. He worked as a clerk at the Custom House from 1853 until 1857. He then returned to Lowville for a time. In 1879 he was retired in Lowville with his unmarried daughters Mary and Emma.
Notes for Elisabeth Bagg
In 1850 Andrew was in California, and Elizabeth lived in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY (page 178) with John Doig, 24 NY, Mary Doig, 24 NY, Emily Doig, 12 NY, James Bagg, 44 MA, and Sybil Bagg, 48 MA [ages probably misread as 77 and 78].
The burial date is a reburial, probably moved from Brooklyn.
Children of Andrew Wheeler Doig and Elisabeth Bagg were as follows:
11 i John D.3 Doig, born 1825/26 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died Jan 1899 in Brooklyn, NY; buried 9 May 1899 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married Mary ((---)) Doig, born 1825/26. Notes: In 1870 John was a clerk in a drugstore in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY.
12 ii Mary E.3 Doig, born 1829/30 in NY. Notes: Mary lived with her father in Lowville in 1870.
+ 13 iii William W.3 Doig, born 1831/32 in NY; died bef 1880. He married Mary Jane (Knox) Doig.
+ 14 iv Emma C.3 Doig, born 1832/37 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. She married E. George Morris.
3. Paul2 Doig (Andrew1), born 22 Apr 1801 in East Greenwich, Washington Co., NY; died 6 Sep 1870 in Jackson, Washington County, NY. He married on 22 Feb 1827 in Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY Abby M. (Tull) Doig, born 9 Apr 1801 in Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY; died 24 Jul 1883 in NY, daughter of Simon Tull and Rebecca (Ensign) Tull.
Notes for Paul Doig
Paul's mother died in 1805, and Paul was adopted at the age of four by James Shaw. James was born Mar 1768 in Kilmadock, Perthshire. He emigrated to New York in 1795. He died 24 Nov 1822 in New York City and was buried in the South Argyle Burying Ground. James had made no provision for Paul in his will, so James' three daughters, Margaret McDonald, Mary L. McNiel, and Eleanor L. Stevenson, made a fourth part of the estate for Paul.
In 1850 Paul farmed in Jackson, Washington Co., NY with is wife Abby, children Jane A. and William S., and James Devine (36 DE); the value of his property was $6400. In 1860 he farmed in Jackson with wife Abby, son William, domestic Maria Welch (22 NY), and laborer Mathew McCaudle (17 NY). In 1870 he and Abby lived with son William in Jackson.
After their marriage Paul and Abby moved from East Greenwich to Jackson, Washington County, NY. They settled on a farm there where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a prominent man in his town and held the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty-four years. Paul was esteemed for his honorable and upright character and was known as an affectionate husband, indulgent father and a true and generous friend.
Notes for Abby M. Tull
In 1880 Abbie lived with the family of her son William Doig in Jackson, Washington Co., NY (page 337).
Children of Paul Doig and Abby M. Tull were as follows:
+ 15 i Jane A.3 Doig, born 24 Nov 1827 in Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY; died aft 1900. She married George W. Hedges.
16 ii Charles3 Doig, born abt 1829 in Panton, VT.
+ 17 iii William James3 Doig, born 11 Sep 1835 in NY. He married Mary Eliza (Robertson) Doig.
4. James2 Doig (Andrew1), born 30 May 1808 in Washington Co., NY; died 19 Jul 1869 in Boonville, Oneida Co., NY; buried 7 Sep 1869 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married on 13 Oct 1840 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY Betsey (Murray) Doig, born 26 May 1821 in Cayuga, Cayuga Co., NY; died 21 Aug 1888 in Boonville, Oneida Co., NY, daughter of Joel Murray and Sarah (King) Murray.
Notes for James Doig
James moved with his family from Washington County, NY to Lowville, NY in 1809.
James appears in the 1835 NY State Census in Lowville. He and his family lived in Lowville in 1850. They moved first to Constableville, and by 1855 to Boonville. James began as freight and express agent for the Black River Railroad. He was also the agent for American Express. He became Station Master at Boonville Depot in 1857, a position he held until his death. In 1863 James was a vestryman of Trinity Church in Boonville. In 1869 he was the ticket agent and American Express agent at the Booneville railroad station.
Notes for Betsey Murray
In 1870 Betsey lived in Boonville, Oneica Co. with real estate worth $1,500.00 and personal property at $3,000.00. At home were four children Howard (railroad agent), Augustus (telegraph operator), Anna, Walter, Jennie Doig (age 21 from NY) [not identified], her step-mother Mary Murray, and a domestic servant, Mary McConnell, age 20 from Ireland.
Children of James Doig and Betsey Murray were as follows:
18 i James Doty3 Doig, born 12 Sep 1841 in Oneida Co., NY; died 25 Apr 1843 in Oneida Co., NY. Notes: James middle name was for his g-g-g-g-g-g-grandfather, Edward Doty, who arrived on the Mayflower.
+ 19 ii Leonard3 Doig, born 19 Sep 1843 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 28 Oct 1912 in Ashmont, Suffolk Co., MA. He married (1) Ella (Lee) Doig; (2) Helen F. ((---)) Doig; (3) Theresa Madeline (Elliott) Doig.
20 iii James M.3 Doig, born 14 Jul 1845 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 5 May 1927. Notes: In 1880 James was a telegraph operator lodging with Sarah A. Potter in New York City (page 374). He still lived in New York City in 1888. He resided in Lakewood, NJ in 1919 and 1920. James did not marry.
+ 21 iv John Howard3 Doig, born 26 Feb 1847 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 12 Apr 1919 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY. He married Jane W. (Perry) Doig.
+ 22 v Edwin Murray3 Doig, born 16 Feb 1849 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 26 Feb 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried 28 Feb 1936 in Pacific Crest Cemetery, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Isabell D. (Fenimore) Doig.
23 vi Augustus Renouf3 Doig, born 7 Oct 1850 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 18 Sep 1923. Notes: In 1869 Augustus was the telegraph operator at Boonville Station. Augustus was later a bookkeeper. In 1880 he was a clerk in a stove store living with his brother Leonard in New Britain, CT (page 445). From 1888 to 1891 he was a bookkeeper at 351 Main Street, boarding at 183 Main. In 1892 he became a bookkeeper for the New Britain City Tax Collector at the Stanley Building at 338 Main, boarding then at 23 Cedar, moving in 1893 to 100 W. Main. In 1900 he boarded at 26 S. High Street, New Britain (page 187) with Mary B. Corbin. In 1905 he was a bookkeeper at 351 Main Street, New Britain and lived at the above address with Leonard Doig and Leonard E. Doig. In 1912 he lived in New Britain. In 1919 he lived in Beford, IA. He did not marry.
+ 24 vii Ann3 Doig, born 2 Sep 1853 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died 15 Jan 1917 in MA. She married Angus Campbell Davies.
+ 25 viii Walter3 Doig, born 6 Sep 1855 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died 21 Nov 1912 in Boonville, Oneida Co., NY. He married Emma Adelaide (Hubbard) Doig.
6. Betsey2 Doig (Andrew1), born 10 Oct 1811 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 29 Oct 1887 in Copenhagen, Lewis Co., NY. She married (1) on 7 Feb 1832 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY Edward Jones Jr., born 1805/06 Of Trenton; died 6 Dec 1841 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; buried in East Road Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; (2) Hiram Austin, born 29 Mar 1819 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 20 Dec 1903 in NY; buried in Copenhagen Cemetery, Lewis Co., NY, son of Grinman Austin and Catherine (VanSkuyver) Austin.
Notes for Edward Jones Jr.
In 1835 Edward and Betsy lived on 100 acres in Denmark, Lewis County; they had 41 cattle, 24 Sheep, 15 hogs, and 2 horses. In 1840 they lived in Denmark (page 8) (1102010000000-001010100000); Edward was age 30-40, wife 20-29, male 0-4, male 5-0, 2 males 15-19, female 10-14, and female 40-49, probably his mother with siblings and possibly children. It appears that he had 2 sons by Betsy Doig and 2 sons and 1 daughter by a previous marriage.
Notes for Hiram Austin
In 1900 Hiram reported his birth in May 1823.
In 1860 Hiram was a farmer in Greig, Lewis Co., NY. In 1880 he was a liveryman in Denmark, Lewis Co; at home were his wife Betsy with dyspepsia, daughter-in-law Sarah E. (Ponto) Austin, Pamela Austin (sister-in-law, born 1813/4 in NY), and Charlotte Austin (servant, born 1824/5 in NY). In 1900 he farmed Copenhagen, Denmark Township, Lewis Co., NY (page 51) with his son John B. (carpenter), daughter Margaret Southworth, and granddaughter Frankie B (dressmaker).
Children of Betsey Doig and Edward Jones Jr. were as follows:
26 i Son3 Jones, born abt 1837 in NY.
27 ii Edward3 Jones, born 1840/41 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 8 Jun 1855 in Columbus.
Children of Betsey Doig and Hiram Austin were as follows:
+ 28 i Mary N.3 Austin, born 28 Feb 1845 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 13 Mar 1888. She married George W. Loomis.
+ 29 ii Margaret3 Austin, born 4 Jul 1848 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 16 Dec 1924. She married Duane Southworth.
30 iii Charles W.3 Austin, born 28 May 1850 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 19 Jan 1931. He married Sarah E. (Ponto) Austin, born 24 May 1850 in NY; died 24 May 1887. Notes: In 1920 Charles owned a cheese factory and lived in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY (page 2); with he were his sister Margaret Southworth and her husband Duane.
31 iv John Byron3 Austin, born 27 Jul 1852 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 3 Dec 1933 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY. Notes: John did not marry. In 1920 he lived alone in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY (page 7); he was a carpenter and owned his own shop. In 1930 he was a lodger in Denmark.
8. Janette Ann2 Doig (Andrew1), born 10 Apr 1816 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 19 Oct 1895 in Rome, NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. She married on 11 Oct 1842 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY James Benedict, born 27 Nov 1797 in Pawling, NY; died 8 Jan 1884 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY, son of Levi Benedict and Mary (Turner) Benedict.
Notes for James Benedict
James came with his family from Pauling to Turin, NY at six weeks of age. The Benedict family has lived there to this day. He was a veteran of the war of 1812. In 1860 James farmed in Turin with property valued at $10,000 and goods at $2,000; the family employed one domestic and one laborer. In 1880 he farmed in Turin (page 308) with his wife Jenette and son A. Daig Benedict.
Note: James' tombstone shows his birth in 1787, an error.
Children of Janette Ann Doig and James Benedict were as follows:
+ 32 i Jane Cornelia3 Benedict, born 15 Apr 1845 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; died 17 May 1903 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. She married Adaniram Lee Foot.
+ 33 ii James Clinton3 Benedict, born 27 Jun 1848 in Turin, NY; died 9 May 1888 in NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. He married Amelia L. (Weller) Benedict.
+ 34 iii Andrew Doig3 Benedict, born 11 Oct 1856 in Turin, NY; died 13 Jul 1946 Of Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. He married Josephine Laney (Parquet) Benedict.
9. John C.2 Doig (Andrew1), born 15 May 1820 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 15 Nov 1867 in NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married on 1 May 1848 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY Maria Augusta (Knox) Doig, born 1 Feb 1827 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 14 May 1890 in NY; buried 17 May 1890 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, daughter of Ziba Knox and Lucy Parker (Levenworth) Knox.
Notes for John C. Doig
John was a graduate in 1838 of Lowville Academy. He spent two years as a clerk in New York City. In 1860 he was a director of the Bank of Lowville and a Trustee and Treasurer of Lowville Academy. He became owner of a large tract of land in the most valuable part of Lowville. His main business was as a druggist, at which he was very successful. John was an upright, high-minded citizen, and enjoyed the fullest confidence of his townsmen. He was a Democrat, and though he never sought public office he accepted appointments as trustee, treasurer and president of Lowville. John was one of the first Masters of Lowville Mason Lodge 134.
John died 15 Nov 1867 and was buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery. He had been a promoter of the new cemetery and was almost the first person buried there.
Notes for Maria Augusta Knox
In 1870 Maria lived in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY with her sons Frank and Charles. In 1880 she lived in Lowville with her sons Frank (druggist) and Charles (druggist) and daughter-in-law Kate Doig.
Children of John C. Doig and Maria Augusta Knox were as follows:
+ 35 i Frank Collins3 Doig, born 19 Aug 1851 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 2 Apr 1909 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; buried 21 May 1909 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married Kate (Jones) Doig.
36 ii Charles Knox3 Doig, born 28 Nov 1853 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 9 Mar 1936 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. Notes: Charles was educated at Lowville Academy. In 1874 Charles began work as a clerk at the drug store of Doig & Pelton. The store was on the corner of State Street and Shady Avenue. After two years he bought out Mr. Pelton and the name was changed to Doig Brothers Drug Store. The venture was successful. In 1930 he lived with his sister-in-law Kate Doig on Shady Avenue in Lowville. He was living in Lowville in 1936. Charles did not marry.
Generation 3
13. William W.3 Doig (Andrew Wheeler2, Andrew1), born 1831/32 in NY; died bef 1880. He married Mary Jane (Knox) Doig, born 28 Jul 1834 in NY; died 3 Feb 1911 in Kings Co., NY; buried 8 May 1911 in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, daughter of Ziba Knox and Lucy Parker (Levenworth) Knox.
Notes for William W. Doig
In 1860 William was the Deputy County Clerk in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., NY (page 140); he appear to be unmarried.
Notes for Mary Jane Knox
In 1880 Mary Jane lived with her mother in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY (page 242). In 1900 Mary lived at 63 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, the mother-in-law to Henry Sherrill. The census reports her birth in April 1834.
Mary has been reported married to Samuel P. Mills in Dec 1851 in Lewis Co., NY and then divorced. Samuel was born about abt 1825 in Alleghany, NY, son of Lathrop Mills and Olive Patch. It is not clear if the daughter is Maria Knox Mills or Maria Knox Doig.
A newspaper article (J&R, 22 Jan 1953) reports: "Miss Cora Fowler called to tell us that Rt. Rev. Henry Sherrill, Presiding Episcopal Bishop of America, who gave the benediction at the inauguration ceremonies, is the grandson of the late Mrs. Mary Doig, who was a daughter of one of Lowville's outstanding citizens, Ziba Knox. The D. E. Griffith home on State Street was once the residence of Mr. Knox."
Children of William W. Doig and Mary Jane Knox were as follows:
+ 37 i Maria Knox4 Doig, born 29 Sep 1853 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 18 Sep 1932 in MA. She married Reverend Henry Williams Sherrill.
14. Emma C.3 Doig (Andrew Wheeler2, Andrew1), born 1832/37 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. She married on 14 Sep 1871 E. George Morris, born 1830/31 in NY.
Notes for E. George Morris
In 1880 George was an engineer residing at 370 Halsey, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY (page 388) with his wife Emma, daughter Bessie, and an aunt Mary Carpenter, born 1807/8 in NY.
Children of Emma C. Doig and E. George Morris were as follows:
38 i Bessie4 Morris, born 1872/73 in NY.
15. Jane A.3 Doig (Paul2, Andrew1), born 24 Nov 1827 in Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY; died aft 1900. She married on 6 Sep 1853 in Jackson, Washington Co., NY George W. Hedges, born 1820/21 in NY; died 1864/70, son of Samuel B. Hedges and Mary ((---)) Hedges.
Notes for Jane A. Doig
1870 Jane was a widow with land valued at $4,500.00 and personal property at $1,200.00. In 1880 she farmed in Jackson, Washington Co., NY (page 337) with her son Paul.
She was reported to have had 6 children. In 1900 she reported having 2 children with 2 still living.
Notes for George W. Hedges
In 1860 George farmed in Jackson with property valued at $1,500 and goods at $500.
Children of Jane A. Doig and George W. Hedges were as follows:
39 i Donald4 Hedges, born 1854/55 in NY.
40 ii James S.4 Hedges, born 1857/58 in NY.
41 iii Paul D.4 Hedges, born Nov 1864 in NY. He married in 1894/95 Clara A. ((---)) Hedges, born Mar 1863 in NY. Notes: In 1900 Paul farmed in Jackson, Washington Co., NY (page 63) with his wife Clara A. and Mother Jane A. Hedges.
17. William James3 Doig (Paul2, Andrew1), born 11 Sep 1835 in NY. He married on 6 Oct 1863 in Jackson, Washington Co., NY Mary Eliza (Robertson) Doig, born Feb 1843 in NY, daughter of Abner C. Robertson.
Notes for William James Doig
In 1870 William farmed the family homestead in Jackson, Washington Co., NY with property valued at $16,000 and goods at $2,600. His parents lived with the family, his father dying later that year. Also in 1870 William was elected Justice of the Peace in Jackson. They had four children, three of which were alive in 1870. In 1880 William and Mary lived in Jackson (page 337) with children Andrew R., Cornelia A., and Woodworth, and mother Abbie M. Doig. In 1896 they lived in Salem.
Notes for Mary Eliza Robertson
Mary took a prominent part in the 1876 Centennial celebration at Cambridge, and composed a beautiful ode for the occasion, which was read by her uncle, Judge Gibson of Salem. She was later a member of the Salem Historical Committee.
In 1920 Mary lived on Main Street in Salem with Cornelia and Woodworth.
Children of William James Doig and Mary Eliza Robertson were as follows:
42 i Child4 Doig, born abt 1865 in NY.
43 ii Andrew R.4 Doig, born Apr 1869 in NY. He married in 1891/92 Fannie ((---)) Doig, born Dec 1867 in NY. Notes: In 1900 Andrew was a railroad laborer, and he and Fannie lived in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY (page 118). In 1920 he was a section foreman for the railway residing with Fannie on Main Street in Salem, Washington Co., NY.
44 iii Cornelia E.4 Doig, born Sep 1871 in NY. Notes: In 1930 Cornelia was an unmarried shirt maker residing at 141 N. Main, Salem, Washington Co, NY with his unmarried and unemployed brother Woodworth.
45 iv Woodworth4 Doig, born Oct 1874 in NY. Notes: In 1930 Cornelia was an unmarried shirt maker residing at 141 N. Main, Salem, Washington Co, NY with his unmarried and unemployed brother Woodworth.
19. Leonard3 Doig (James2, Andrew1), born 19 Sep 1843 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 28 Oct 1912 in Ashmont, Suffolk Co., MA. He married (1) on 10 Jun 1873 in CT Ella (Lee) Doig, born 16 Aug 1846 in CT; died 5 Dec 1875 in New Britain, CT, daughter of Lorenzo Porter Lee and Jennette Todd (Hills) Lee; (2) Helen F. ((---)) Doig; (3) on 27 Apr 1882 in Lewisham, London, England Theresa Madeline (Elliott) Doig, born 1852/53 in New Orleans, LA; died 11 Feb 1905 in Camberwell, London, England., daughter of Mr. Elliott and Harriet T. (Bassett) Elliott.
Notes for Leonard Doig
Leonard moved to Boonville, NY at the age of ten with his family.
During the Civil War Leonard enlisted in F Company, 14th Regiment of the New York Volunteers. He filed for benefits as an invalid on 6 Oct 1905.
In 1870 Leonard was an unmarried bookkeeper with his brother Edward and boarding with the Orrin A. North family and 3 others in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT (page 124). In 1880 he was a bookkeeper living with his brother Augustes in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT (page 446). In 1888 Leonard lived in London, England; he returned to the US about that time.
Leonard departed Southampton and the ship "New York" and arrived at Ellis Island, NY on 14 Apr 1894. He returned to England and came back with his son Leonard Elliott on the ship "St. Paul" arriving at Ellis Island on 12 Apr 1897. He again went to England, returning with son Leonard on 7 Nov 1903 at Boston on the ship "Columbus."
In 1901 Leonard was a manager of hardware residing at 76 Hurstbourne Road, Lewisham, London with his wife Magdeline, children Florence and Leonard (chartered accountant clerk), and mother-in-law Harriet T. Elliott. In 1905 Leonard and his son Leonard were living with Augustus R. Doig at 26 High Street, New Britain, CT.
Children of Leonard Doig and Theresa Madeline Elliott were as follows:
46 i Madeline Dixie4 Doig, born Apr 1883/83 in Lewisham, London, England; died Apr 1884/84 in Lewisham, London, England.
+ 47 ii Florence Theresa4 Doig, born Jul 1884/84 in Lewisham, London, England. She married Mr. Frost.
48 iii Leonard Elliott4 Doig, born 5 Jun 1885 in Lewisham, London, England. He married Catherine Louise ((---)) Doig, born abt 1890 Of NY. Notes: In 1905 Leonard lived with his father and August R. Doig at 26 High Street, New Britain, CT. In 1915 he lived Albany, NY with his wife Catherine. He registered for the draft on 12 Sept 1918 for WWI in Manhattan, NY, listing his occupation as a musician and wife as Kathryn Louise.
49 iv Willie4 Doig, died 13 Dec 1888 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Notes: ***Recheck death information.
21. John Howard3 Doig (James2, Andrew1), born 26 Feb 1847 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 12 Apr 1919 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY. He married on 9 Jun 1870 in Trinity Church, Booneville, Oneida Co., NY Jane W. (Perry) Doig, born Mar 1849 in NY; died aft 1930 in NY, daughter of David Perry and Elizabeth ((---)) Perry.
Notes for John Howard Doig
John's birth is recorded 27 Feb 1847 in the Lowville Births, Return of Town Clerk. He moved with his family to Boonville, NY in 1851. His nickname was "JH."
John attended the local schools, and Philleo Preparatory School, and later the Cazenovia Seminary. In 1867 he became assistant to his father, James, the Station Master of the Black River Railroad. He became Station Master on the death of his father in 1869.
John continued the Doig dynasty at the railway depot. His brother, Walter, worked with him as freight and express agent. John was always interested in the prosperity and grown of Boonville, and he took and active part in all civic affairs. In 1900 (page 72) Howard, Jennie and Maude lived on Ann Street in Boonville. He retired in 1910.
John was known for his paintings of trout and wild life. He had an exhibit at the Boonville Depot in May of 1897. These pastel paintings sell at good prices in the current upstate New York antique trade.
John was confined to his home for twelve weeks with influenza. He died 12 Apr 1919 in Boonville.
Notes for Jane W. Perry
Both of Jennie's parents were born in Wales.
In 1920 Jane lived with her daughter Maude Smith and family at 22 Jewett Place, Utica, Oneida Co., NY. In 1930 she lived with the Smiths at 2518 Geness Street, Utica.
Children of John Howard Doig and Jane W. Perry were as follows:
50 i Harry Murray4 Doig, born 1871/72 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died bef 1900.
51 ii Walter Perry4 Doig, born Sep 1875 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died 1906. Notes: In 1900 Walter was a news reporter and roomed at 156 Lexington, Manhattan, New York Co., NY (page 253).
+ 52 iii Maude E.4 Doig, born Jan 1878 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY. She married Reverend Francis Curtis Smith.
22. Edwin Murray3 Doig (James2, Andrew1), born 16 Feb 1849 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; died 26 Feb 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried 28 Feb 1936 in Pacific Crest Cemetery, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married on 1 Sep 1880 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT Isabell D. (Fenimore) Doig, born 9 Mar 1853 in Bordentown, Burlington Co., NJ; died 1 Oct 1905 in Denver, Denver Co., CO; buried 3 Oct 1905 in Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO, daughter of William Fenimore and Sarah (Fenton) Fenimore.
Notes for Edwin Murray Doig
Edwin moved with his family From Lowville to Boonville, NY in 1851. Edwin and his brother Leonard moved out of the household about 1869. In 1870 he worked in a hardware shop and boarded with his brother at the Orrin A. North family and 3 others in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT (page 124). In 1880 he lived in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT (page 553) with the Caroline Darby household.
Edwin and Isabell lived in Bridgeport, CT at 171 Barnum Street in 1881. Edwin was listed as a die maker. They moved to Denver, CO in 1884. In 1886 they lived at 27th and Welton Streets, Denver. In 1890 he lived at 2623 High Street, Denver and was a foreman for Dimon & Johnson Manufacturing. Edwin loved to go camping and trout fishing. Edwin worked as a mechanic, and owned his own machine shop in Denver until he retired in 1916.
In 1919 the family moved to Los Angeles, CA, and then to San Diego, CA for a year. In 1920 they returned to Los Angeles. In later years Edwin like to play cribbage. He was independent and refused to use a cane when he had difficulty walking.
Obituary: "Final Services Held for Edwin Doig, Local Resident - Funeral services were held February 28 at the Southwest mortuary for Edwin Murray Doig, 88, a resident of the Southwest for a number of years. He was formerly of Denver, Colorado. Surviving Mr. Doig are a son Edwin Fennamore; two grandsons, Albert Edwin and Frank Finnamore; and a grandson Dale Edwin, all of the Southwest, and Arthur Murray Doig, son, and William Murray Doig, grandson, both of San Diego." Edwin was cremated.
Notes for Isabell D. Fenimore
In 1870 Isabella was a dress maker living with her parents in Bordentown, Burlington Co., NJ (page 65). In 1880 she was a clerk in a store and residing in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT (page 545) with her sister Margaret Fransirco, brother-in-law William Fransirco, and their two children.
Children of Edwin Murray Doig and Isabell D. Fenimore were as follows:
53 i Infant4 Doig, born abt 1882 in CT; died Infant. Notes: Two deceased children were listed in the 1900 census for Edwin and Isabell, the other being Arthur.
54 ii Arthur4 Doig, born abt 1884 in CO; died bef 1888 in CO; buried 4 Sep 1916 in Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, CO. Notes: Arthur was reburied in his mother's grave on top of her.
+ 55 iii Edwin Fennimore4 Doig, born 14 Mar 1886 in Denver, Arapahoe Co, CO; died 1 May 1964 in Morningside Hospital, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; buried 4 May 1964 in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CACA. He married Jeannie Ferguson (Robbie) Doig.
+ 56 iv Arthur Murray4 Doig, born 24 Oct 1888 in Denver, CO; died 24 Mar 1965 in Vallejo, Contra Costa Co., CA. He married (1) Florence (Heilman) Doig; (2) Rieta A. (Burgett) Doig.
24. Ann3 Doig (James2, Andrew1), born 2 Sep 1853 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died 15 Jan 1917 in MA. She married in 1877/78 in NY Angus Campbell Davies, born 6 Apr 1851 in Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Dec 1926 in Cranford, NJ; buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, son of Angus Davies and Elizabeth (McQuarrie) Davies.
Notes for Angus Campbell Davies
Angus entered the US in 1868 and became a naturalized citizen. His name appears in the later census records as both Davis and Davies.
Angus and family lived in Boston, MA in 1888 and in 1900 at 13 Fairfax Street, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA with one servant. In 1910 Angus was a merchant residing at 13 Fairfax Street with his wife Anna, daughters Anna L. and Ruth C., and 2 servants. In 1912 they lived in Ashmont, MA. In 1920 Angus and daughter Ruth had returned to 13 Fairfax Street in Boston. Angus was a men's clothier. He enjoyed the outdoors taking daughter Ruth on camping and hunting trips to Maine.
Children of Ann Doig and Angus Campbell Davies were as follows:
57 i Bessie M.4 Davies, born Jan 1879 in MA.
58 ii Anna L.4 Davies, born Mar 1882 in MA; died 1900/10 in MA.
59 iii Alice H.4 Davies, born Dec 1889 in MA.
+ 60 iv Ruth Campbell4 Davies, born Aug 1896 in MA; died 1984 in Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA; buried in Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks Co., PA. She married Norman Luther Keller.
25. Walter3 Doig (James2, Andrew1), born 6 Sep 1855 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died 21 Nov 1912 in Boonville, Oneida Co., NY. He married on 13 Dec 1882 in C. Covenhoven's in Boonville, Oneida Co., NY Emma Adelaide (Hubbard) Doig, born Jul 1862 in Constableville, Lewis Co., NY; died 1924 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; buried in Booneville Cemetery, Booneville, Oneida Co., NY, daughter of Amos Hubbard and Emaline ((---)) Hubbard.
Notes for Walter Doig
In 1880 Walter was a clerk living with David Perry and family in Booneville (page 67); David was the father of Jane Perry, wife of his brother John. Walter worked as an express and freight clerk for thirty-five years for the Black River Railroad at the Boonville railway depot with his brother, JH. In 1900 he was a telegraph operator living on West Street, Boonville (page 77) with his wife Emma and two sons. In 1910 Walter Doag was a railroad office clerk residing at 66 Post Street, Booneville with his wife Emma and son Byron.
Notes for Emma Adelaide Hubbard
After the death of Walter, Emma lived alone on Main Street in Boonville, at least from 1920.
Children of Walter Doig and Emma Adelaide Hubbard were as follows:
+ 61 i James Howard4 Doig, born 24 Sep 1884 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died May 1964 in Saltaire, Suffolk Co., NY. He married Edna M. (Dack) Doig.
62 ii Byron Glenn4 Doig, born 2 Jan 1889 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; died 19 Dec 1970 in Ilion, Herkimer Co., NY; buried in Booneville Cemetery, Booneville, Oneida Co., NY. Notes: Byron was a clerk for the Drug and Chemical Club in New York City. He moved to Ilion in 1957 and lived at 20 Shull Drive. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. S/S 060-05-9991
28. Mary N.3 Austin (Betsey2 Doig, Andrew1), born 28 Feb 1845 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 13 Mar 1888. She married in Apr 1868 George W. Loomis, born 27 Oct 1837 in NY; died 23 Jul 1918.
Notes for George W. Loomis
Both of George's parents were born in NY.
In 1880 George lived in Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY (page 109) with his wife Mary (tailoress), son Burtie (at school), and another tailoress Libbie Bustis, age 28 from Canada.
Children of Mary N. Austin and George W. Loomis were as follows:
+ 63 i Burt4 Loomis, born 14 Feb 1869 in NY. He married Marion (Wever) Loomis.
29. Margaret3 Austin (Betsey2 Doig, Andrew1), born 4 Jul 1848 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died 16 Dec 1924. She married in Nov 1871 Duane Southworth, born 30 Jul 1840 in NY; died 22 Jul 1920.
Notes for Duane Southworth
In 1880 Duane was a laborer in Copenhagen, Lewis Co., NY (page 52) with his wife Maggie and daughter Frankie B. In 1920 Duane and Margaret lived with her brother Charles W. Austin in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY (page 2).
Children of Margaret Austin and Duane Southworth were as follows:
64 i Frances B.4 Southworth, born 11 Jan 1874 in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; died Oct 1941. She married George Searle, born 1862/64 in NY, son of Nathan Searle and Rhodelia ((---)) Searle. Notes: Frances was a dressmaker.
32. Jane Cornelia3 Benedict (Janette Ann2 Doig, Andrew1), born 15 Apr 1845 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; died 17 May 1903 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. She married on 8 Sep 1868 Adaniram Lee Foot, born 1846 in NY; died 23 Sep 1911 in NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY.
Notes for Jane Cornelia Benedict
The birth year on Cornelia's tombstone is 1844.
Notes for Adaniram Lee Foot
In 1880 Adaniram was a clerk in a store residing in 4th Ward, Rome, Oneida Co., NY (page 104) with his wife Cornelia, son Benjamin, and a servant Barbara Serfit, age 18 from Germany.
Children of Jane Cornelia Benedict and Adaniram Lee Foot were as follows:
65 i Benjamin4 Foot, born 1873/74 in NY.
33. James Clinton3 Benedict (Janette Ann2 Doig, Andrew1), born 27 Jun 1848 in Turin, NY; died 9 May 1888 in NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. He married on 10 Feb 1874 Amelia L. (Weller) Benedict, born 12 Jan 1850; died 28 Jan 1905 in NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY, daughter of Harvey Weller and Polly (Sackett) Weller.
Notes for James Clinton Benedict
James and Amelia had nine children.
Children of James Clinton Benedict and Amelia L. Weller were as follows:
66 i Hawley J.4 Benedict, born 12 Dec 1874; died 5 Mar 1884 in NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY.
+ 67 ii Lucius Whitney4 Benedict, born 30 Sep 1876 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; died 25 Jul 1962 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. He married Mrytle Mabel (Higby) Benedict.
68 iii Clifford L.4 Benedict, born 1884; died 29 Mar 1885 in NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY.
34. Andrew Doig3 Benedict (Janette Ann2 Doig, Andrew1), born 11 Oct 1856 in Turin, NY; died 13 Jul 1946 Of Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. He married on 8 Jan 1884 Josephine Laney (Parquet) Benedict, born 9 Aug 1864 in NY; died 3 Feb 1942 Of Turin, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY.
Notes for Andrew Doig Benedict
In 1900 Andrew farmed in Turin, Lewis Co., NY (page 266) with his wife Josephine and sons James Parkey, Karl Doig, and Dewitt Clinton. In 1920 he lived in Turin (page 2) with his wife Josephine L., Karl D., Clinton D., and Ruth M. He later farmed in Glenfield, NY. In 1930 he lived on Benedict Road, Turin, with his wife Jospehine and son Clinton D. (road laborer).
Notes for Josephine Laney Parquet
Both of Josephine's parents were from France.
Children of Andrew Doig Benedict and Josephine Laney Parquet were as follows:
+ 69 i James Parquet4 Benedict, born 11 Dec 1884 in Glenfield, NY; died 24 Jun 1946. He married Edith Caroline (Rutherford) Benedict.
+ 70 ii Karl Doig4 Benedict, born 27 Jan 1886; died 1 Mar 1975 in Booneville, Oneida Co., NY; buried in Turin Cemetery, Turin, Lewis Co., NY. He married (1) Elizabeth L. (Davis) Benedict; (2) Myrtle Edna Cook (Sabin) Benedict.
71 iii Dewitt Clinton4 Benedict, born 22 Oct 1888 in Turin, Lewis Co., NY; died 26 Sep 19