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The Doig Family Society
Official Doig Crest, Tartan and Motto
Yield Not to Adversity Gaelic: Na gèill do chruaidh-chas
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Descendants of
Walter Dog or Doig
Linked family file DOIGK with spouse ancestry HERE.
First Generation
1. Walter Doig was born about 1365 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
The name Dog, or Doig, is derived from the Celtic "Gille Doc," or servant of Saint Cadoc or Cadog.
Kilmadock Parish in Perthshire was named for churches established there by the Saint, the seat of the
Dog family. The earliest reference to the family is a Dog who fought with Sir Walter Stewart at the battle of
Largs in 1263.
This earliest ancestor is not recorded elsewhere. It is thought he was named for Sir Walter Stewart.
A possible uncle, Alexander Dog or Doge was Vicar of Dunnychtyne (Dunnichen) in 1372. He later held
the position as Precentor or Chanter at Brechin. He died there by 3 May 1393. (REB, I, 20 in George F.
Black, "the Surnames of Scotland," New York: New York Public Library, 1946, page 213; and D.E.R.
Watts, "Fasti, Ecclesiae Scoticanae Medii Aevi at Annum 1638," Edinburgh: Smith & Ritchie, 1969, page
45.)
Walter had the following children:
+ 2 M i. John Doig was born about 1395.
3 M ii. Sir Thomas Doig was born about 1400 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died after 1478 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
He is probably the Thomas Doge who attended the University of Oxford in 1413-21.
Listed Gussages, Michael, Dorset, Queen's College. He was a "poor boy" at Queen's
College in 1413-1414. He is listed in the Queen's College Long Rolls in 1415-6 and
1420-1 (UO).
Thomas was listed 8 Apr 1460 on the faculty of St. Andrews University, as "domini
Thome Dog," or Sir Thomas Dog (FSA). By 1469 he was incorporated with the
University of Glasgow in the rectorship of Master William Arthurle.
Thomas became Prior of Inchmahome, a monastery in the Lake of Menteith, in 1469
(LM). In December of 1477 his position was challenged, and Alexander Ruch became
prior by March of 1478 (LM). The following records are translations from the Latin,
recorded under Pope Paul II and Sixtus IV (ACSB):
On 10 Apr 1469 - Gaspar de Ricassulin of Florence, associate and agent of So. de
Paziis, had a bull under seal of Bishop of Feltre for Thomas Dog anent provision of
Priory of Inchmahome (St. Colmoci Insula), Dunblane diocese (£60 Stirling), and
promised to pay annates [Note: annates are payments made to the Pope on a six
month or annual basis, from the first fruits of income from an ecclesiastical position.]
and Quittance within six months or to restore bulls, etc. in meliori forma.
On 27 Feb 1470 - He paid 75 florins for annates by hands of So. de Paziis. See Li xj
introits
On 1 Mar 1470 - For Thomas Dog, 75 florins (g.c.) for the annates of the Priory of
Inchmahome, Dunblane diocese ad exitum So. de Paziis. fl. lxxv.
On 27 Mar 1470 - Marcus. Rome, per introitum et exitum, and for So. de Paziis in
deduction, etc., et primo. From Thomas Dog 75 florins (g.c.) for annates of Priory of
monastery of Inchmahome, Dunblane diocese, to which he had made a mandate of
provision (£60 Stirling). [Margin: fl. lxxv.] Reg. Mand. 841, 196v.
On 29 Mar 1470 - John Cawreis, Canon of Scone, O.S.A., St. Andrews diocese, for
annates of Priory of Inchmahome, said order, Dunblane diocese, void formerly by
resignation of a certain Gilbert de Camera, formerly Prior, in hands of the Ordinary.
Mandate of provision to said John, citing a certain Thomas [Dog], intruder, and others,
Rome, 6 Kal. [24 Feb], anno 6. He promised, etc., because intrusion narrated in said
bull. 18, lxxxvj.
On 26 July 1474 - A bull perinde valere for Thomas Dog, Canon of Inchmahome, O.S.A.
, Dunblane diocese, anent provision of Priory of monastery (£60 Stirling), void by death
of late John Carwers, collitgant, in ["altered from" outwith] Curia, with advocation and
extinction of suit, as by bull, Rome, 7 Kal. Nov. [26 Oct], anno 3. Rendered at mandate
of mensarius because annates of Priory found to be paid by said Thomas, as in Li V.
Ann. Paul II, fo. 91. 23, ccxxviiij.
On 7 Nov 1475 - Alexander Ruch, Canon of Cambuskyn - neth, O.S.A., St. Andrews
diocese, principal, for annates of Priory of monastery of Inchmahome, accustomed to
be governed by a Prior, said order, Dunblane diocese (£75 Stirling), void by surreption
of apostolic letters formerly granted to Thomas Dos [Dog] anent said Priory, by
declaration to be made in partibus. Mandate of provision with summoning of Thomas,
Rome, 14 Kal. Sept. [19 Aug], anno 3. He promised to pay, etc. within six months from
date of possession. Rendered at mandate, because said Thomas paid annates and
possesses. See Lib. Ann. Paul, fo. 91. 24, xxiiij.
On 2 Jan 1478 - Peter Carolo of Florence, agent of So. de Paziis, in name of Walter
Vrummonde [Drummond], clerk, Dunblane diocese, for annates of Priory of
Inchmoqlbotinock [Inchmahome], Q.S.A. said diocese (£50 Stirling), to become void by
deprivation, outwith Curia, of Prior Thomas Dog. Mandate of Commendation, Rome,
14 Kal. Jan. [19 Dec], anno 7. [left margin: see particular obligation made by So. de
Paziis to one year of presentation of mandate for obligation of said principal.] 26, cxxiiij.
A Coat of Arms was held by Sir Thomas Dog, as described by Moray S. Mackay, "
Doune Historical Notes," (Stirling: Forth Naturalist and Historian, 1953), p. 48: "What
has been taken to be the oldest of the [Dog] stones [Old Kilmadock Graveyard], and
the one on which the Christian name Thomas was deciphered fifty or more years ago,
is shaped like a quadrangular coffin lid, the foot being narrower than the head. It shows
a tall cross on a plinth of two steps with leaf-like ornament at the ends of the arms and
at the top. To the viewer's right of the cross there is a long sword, pointing downward,
with the guards of the hilt also pointing down. To the left, there is a dagger, less than
half the length of the sword, with curved guards. The inscription round the edge of the
stone is much worn, and has been the subject of many guesses in the past."
+ 4 M iii. Patrick Doig was born about 1405.
Second Generation
2. John Doig (Walter) was born about 1395 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
John Dog of yt Ilk registered a Coat of Arms in 1468 (Lord Lyon's records ref - FAL 224), described as:
Gules, a chevron Argent between two cinquefoils in chief Ermine and a sword erect in base Argent. [A
similar Coat of Arms was continued by the Dogs of Ballengrew until the death of James Dog in 1685. The
lands then passed to James' daughter Elizabeth Dog, spouse of Hugh McFarlane of Keithtoune. A Coat
of Arms of the same derivation was used by the Dogs of Dunrobin and Gartincaber for about the same
period.] See article on Doig Coat of Arms HERE.
John's son Walter named his eldest son John after him.
John had the following children:
+ 5 M i. Walter Doig Chamberlain of Menteith was born about 1420. He died in 1478.
4. Patrick Doig (Walter) was born about 1405 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
[The link to father is uncertain.]
In 1472, Patrick Dog of Kranhe, in the forest of Platane [extending from Finhaven Castle, Oathlaw to
Kirriemuir], and Thomas Fyff of Cotzardis, became pledges to David Blare of Jurdanston for the church of
Mathy for five years, for annual payment of 80 merks ["Rental Book of the Cistercian Abbey of Cupar-
Angus" ed. Rev. Charles Rogers (Edinburgh: M'Farlane & Erskine, 1879), 2 Volumes. (RB)].
At Pentacost 1472 the half of the grange of Kyncrech formerly let to Patrick Dog was let to John Curchet,
for payment of 8 merks, and 6 merks for gressume in the first year, with a dozen of capons, and 2 bolls of
horse corn, and other services [RB].
At the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, 1490, it was agreed between the Abbot of Cupar and Patrick
Dog, sawyer, that the said Patrick with three servants shall saw, each working day, 14 draughts for each
saw; and the said Patrick with his companion shall receive on the seventh day five shillings, and the other
two thirty-two pence [RB].
Patrick had the following children:
6 F i. Alice Doig was born about 1435 in Scotland.
7 M ii. Walter Doig was born about 1440 in Scotland.
At Pentacost 1471, Walter was granted for five years the third part of the grange of
Kyncrech, which John Hawyk held, for an annual payment of 12 merks with two dozen
capons, and 4 bolls horse corn, with the usual services; he was to plant his gardens
with trees, ashes, osiers, and such; and if possible, he was to sow corn in that land, 2
bolls for each ploughgate of land, and to pay 12 merks for grassum within two years of
the contract date. His father, Patrick, became surety ["Rental Book of the Cistercian
Abbey of Cupar-Angus" ed. Rev. Charles Rogers (Edinburgh: M'Farlane & Erskine,
1879), 2 Volumes. (RB)]
On 3 Nov 1478, David, the Abbot of Couper, granted a tack to Walter Dog of a quarter
of the lands of the Grange of Kyncrech on the south side of the burn, the property to be
his and his spouse's for life [RB].
Walter married Jonet. Jonet was born about 1444 in Scotland.
Third Generation
5. Walter Doig Chamberlain of Menteith (John, Walter) was born about 1420 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1478 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
Walter Dog is first mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1460. In 1463 he repaid the servants
that were keeping Doune Castle. On 19 June 1467 Walter entered office as Chamberlain of Menteith,
Bulquhidder, Strathgartney, Drummond, and Duchray. He was appointed (again) July 1471. In 1467
Walter was granted the grassum of Coldoch [A "grassum" is payment to a landlord by a tenant on
entering a farm.].
Walter married Elizabeth Nory daughter of Alexander Nory. Elizabeth was born about 1424 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She died about 1490 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1480 the lands of Colloch (Coldoch) were let to Elizabeth Nory by her son Patrick.
Walter and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 8 M i. John Doig was born about 1445. He died on 2 Apr 1502.
+ 9 M ii. James Doig was born about 1449. He died in 1526/1532.
10 M iii. Walter Doig Jr. was born about 1451 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
On 14 July 1488 the Mill of Cessuntully was let to Walter and his mother (ER). In 1490
Walter was a tenant of the Mill of Cessintuly and Coldock Wester. On 10 July 1491 he
had the lease of part of Coldoch Wester and the Mill of Cessuntully jointly with his
brother, James (ER). On 22 Oct 1492 he leased Coldoch Wester to James Redheugh,
with the consent of Patrick and James Dog.
11 M iv. Alexander Doig was born about 1453 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
By 1491 Alexander was Canon of Inchmahome; he served under Prior Alexander Ruch
(Ruth, or Rough), who had ousted Prior Thomas Dog in 1478 (LM). On 3 Oct 1491 he
resigned his lands of Auchenbannow to his brother, James Dog (RMS).
12 M v. Patrick Doig was born about 1455 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1480 Patrick, tenant of Colloch (Coldoch), let his holdings to his mother, Elizabeth
Nory. In 1486 and again 14 July 1488 Coldoch Wester was leased to Patrick and
Elizabeth Nory (ER). On 22 Oct 1492 Coldoch Wester was leased to James Redheuch
with consent of Patrick, Walter, and James Dog (ER).
Fourth Generation
8. John Doig (Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1445 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died on 2 Apr 1502 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1490 John was a tenant of the Mill of Cessintuly. On 4 Jan 1495 he was tenant of Cessintully Mill,
Ernlaw and Kip (ER). In 1502 his brother, James, consented to let Cessintully to John and his wife,
Margaret MacCalpy (ER). After his death, on 22 Apr 1505 part of Cessintully was let to his wife and son, Walter.
John married Margaret MacAlpine . Margaret was born about 1470 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She died in Jul 1546 in Murdochstoun, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1508 Margaret was granted the lands of Ballengrew and Baldornock (ER).
Testament of Margaret MaKalpy.
This was a pre Reformation testament and so had a different layout and was in Latin, and also in very
small writing which was difficult to read, so much of it could not be made out.
It was the inventory and goods of the late Margaret Makalpy made at Murdochstoun on 9th July 1546
before these witnesses Donald Hardy, Alexander Dog and Sir Donald Makayrlds? Knight
The agricultural inventory made £57 16 8
Sum of the debts owed by the deceased £51 7 6d With the debts taken from the goods £6 9 2d left.
She made her son Walter Dog and spouse Alexander Nory her executors.
CC6/5/1 f308-9 Dunblane Testaments.
John and Margaret had the following children:
+ 13 M i. Walter Doig of Ballingrew was born about 1495. He died in 1569.
9. James Doig (Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1449 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1526/1532 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1488 James was the King's servant (ER) as Groom of Wardrobe. In 1489 he received clothing for the
King (AT). In 1490 he carried money to the King (AT). In 1494 he prepared for the Chancellor of
Denmark (AT).
On 11 Apr 1497 the accounts note at sum "giffen to Jame Dog to by fut ballis to the King," James IV. This
is the earliest reference to football, or soccer. The earliest surving football is from about 1540, discovered
in in 1981 in the roof structure of the Queen's Chamber, Stirling Castle. It is made from from leather and
pig's bladder, now displayed by the Smith Gallery in Stirling.
James was appointed Chamberlain of Menteith in May 1508 (ER), and from 5 July 1508, James (Jacobi)
was Chamberlain for two terms; he was at first joint Chamberlain with James Redheuch at Doune Castle.
On 10 July 1491 James leased part of Coldoch Wester, Cessintuly with the mill, Ernelaw and Kip, by the
permission of his brother, Walter (ER). On 3 Oct 1491 he acquired the lands of Auchounbannow on
resignation of his brother, Alexander Dog, Canon of Inchmahome (RMS). On 22 Oct 1492 he leased the
Mill of Cessintully jointly with his brother, Walter (ER). On 7 May 1499 he was a tenant of Cessintully,
Coldoch Wester, Ernlaw, and Kip (ER).
In the Privy Seal, dated 20th May 1500 (pc8), a precept of confirmation to James Dog of the king's
chamber (James IV) confirming the charter made to him by Andro Smyth of his lands of Dunrobin lying in
the sheriffdom of Perth.
In 1502 James was tenant in Cessintully, Ernlaw, Coldoch Wester and Kip (ER). In 1502 James let
Cessintully to John Dog, and his wife, Margaret MacCalpy (ER).
The last entry for James is in 1526 (ER). He died between 1526 and 1532.
James married Margaret. Margaret was born about 1451 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
They had the following children:
+ 14 M i. James Doig of Dunrobin was born about 1480. He died in 1539/1540.
15 M ii. Archibald Doig was born about 1500 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
After the death of his brother, James, Archibald was appointed as tutor to his nephew,
Paul. On 8 June 1567 he witnessed a deed written by Paul Dog of Dunrobyn (RD).
+ 16 M iii. John Doig of Gartincaber was born about 1511. He died before Oct 1558.
Fifth Generation
13. Walter Doig of Ballingrew (John, Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1495 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1569 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
On 12 Mar 1529 Queen Margaret issued a precept addressed "to our luffit Walter Dog our mayr of fe
within our lordship of Menteith," and the same date another "to our lovittis Walter Dog, (and) Andrew Doin
our officiaris in that part." [The Mair of Fee was an hereditary officer under the Crown, whose power
seems to have been similar to a Sheriff-substitute who hears legal cases.] On 24 Oct 1535 a charter of
King James V confirmed a charter to Walter for the lands of Murdostoune, Ballengrew, Spittaltoun, and
Ballandornok (PS). In 1541 Walter was an officer and sergeant of the lordship [Baronia de Cessintully]
clamit three mark land in Murdestoun, two mark in Ballingrew, land in Spittaltoun and land in Baldornock
(ER). On 17 Jan 1564 Walter and his sons, Alexander, John, and Archibald were concerned in the case
of the slaughter of Dionis Doge (CD). [Dionisius Dog received the chaplaincy of the Chapel of Christ's
Well in 1552 (RSS).]
On 17 Jan 1564 Walter, and his sons Alexander, John and Archibald were concerned in the case of the
slaughter of Dionis Doge (CD). Dionis is presumed the son of Walter.
Recorded 17 Jan 1564 at Edinburgh: Contract between the Muschetts and the Dogs at Edinburgh the xvij
day of January the year of God jaiiv + 6iiij years it is appointed contracted and finally agreed betwixt the
Honorable Persons underwritten that is to say James Muschet of Polgaif as Principal and James Stirling
of Keir as cautioner and for to and take the burden upon him for the said James Muschet his kin friends
always and particular to the effect underwritten on the one hand and Walter Dog of Ballengrew,
Alexander Dog, John Archibald Dogs his sons for themselves and taking the burden upon them for their
kin on the other part in manner and effects as after follows - That is to say the said James Muschet as
Principal and the said James Stirling of Keir as cautioner and taking the burden upon as said is shall
content pay and deliver and if it should happen the foresaid John Muschet, John Morrison and James
Morrison of any of them and to depart forth of this realm of Scotland believes this and the future day of
fastness even and does happen forth of the same in the meantime happens to return themselves when
this realm or any heirs thereof withal letters of consent of the said Walter Dog and his sons foresaid held
and oblished in ant as said is to that effect in that all they or any of them not departing or returning again
with leave as above it given or any of the two causes that in any of them find as said as the said James
Muschet and James Stirling of Keir as cautioner and taken burden as said is and each of them conjointly
and severely bind and oblige them to thankfully contend and pay to the said Walter Dog and his sons and
dochters foresaid the sum of 500 merks money forsaid in further satisfaction and appeasement for the
said slaughter [of Dionis Doge] with six days after the fault or failure above written as any of them be
sufficiently proven and sicklike the said James Muschet and as many of the accomplices of the said
slaughter as shall find at expedient by friends shall within 12 days nearest the date hereof compeer in the
Burgh of Stirling and so such homage and honour to the said Walter Dog his sonds and friends as shall
be through expediently the said friends. Signed James Stirling, James Muschet, Walter Dog, Alexander
Dog, John Dog, and Archibald Dog. [Record of Deeds from 28 June 1564 to 2 Jan 1567, Vol. 7, folio 91]
It appears that Dionis Doge, probably a son of Walter, was killed by John Muschet, John Morrison and
James Morrison. The contract is to assign damages and to avoid a feud.
Walter died about 1569, as his son, Alexander, was granted a sasine to Ballingrew in that year.
Walter had the following children:
+ 17 M i. Alexander Doig of Ballingrew was born about 1523. He died in 1583/1588.
18 M ii. John Doig was born about 1525 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died after 1564 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
On 17 Jan 1564 John, his father, Walter, and his brothers, Alexander and Archibald
were concerned in the case of the slaughter of Dionis Doge (CD). On 2 Mar 1565/6 a
remission was granted to John and his brothers, Alexander in Murdochston and
Archibald, for communicating with the rebels (PS).
19 M iii. Archibald Doig was born about 1527 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1564/1576 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
On 17 Jan 1564 Archibald, his father, Walter, and his brothers, Alexander and John
were concerned in the case of the slaughter of Dionis Doge (CD). On 2 Mar 1566 a
remission was granted to Archibald and his brothers, Alexander in Murdochston and
John, for communicating with the rebels (PS).
On 13 Apr 1576 there is a reference to Archibald Dog, son of Walter Dog, deceased in
Ballingrew (RSS).
20 M iv. Dionis Doig was born about 1530 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1563 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
Murdered by John Muschet, John Morrison and James Morrison.
14. James Doig of Dunrobin (James, Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1480 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1539/1540 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1505 James and his wife, Agnes, leased half of the Mill of Cessintully and Wester Coldoch (ER). On 4
May 1508 he leased half the lands of the Mill of Cessintully and part of Middle and Wester Coldoch (ER).
On 7 July 1528 James Dog Junior was granted the lands of Ballechragan and Gartincaber (RMS). On 3
Apr 1532 a precept of sasine was recorded at Stirling for the Lands of Severtie were granted to him (RMS)
. On 29 July 1635 he granted the lands of Ballecraggan, Aggleschechinauch, Gartincaber and other lands
to his brother, John (RMS). On 8 Feb 1536 James Dog Senior and his wife Agnes Hamilton were given
feuferme of Easter and Middle Coldoch, Kip and Cessintully, lands which James occupied (RMS, PS). On
16 Jan 1539 was a confirmation to James and Agnes Dog of the lands of Dunrobyn and Auchinbannow
(RMS).
James was keeper of Queen Margaret's wardrobe at Doune Castle. William Dunbar (c.1460-c.1521), the
poet, celebrated James in "The Wardraipper of Venus Boure," thus:
Quhen that I speik till him frendlyk
He barkis lyk ane midding tyk,
War chassand cattell throu a bog:
Madam, ye heff a dangerous Dog!
Complete text plus a politic poem of apology:
OF JAMES DOG, KEPAR OF THE QUENIS WARDROP _To the Quene_ THE WARDRAIPPER of Venus
boure, To giff a doublett he is als doure, As it war off ane futt syd frog: Madame, ye heff a dangerous Dog!
Quhen that I schawe to him your markis, He turnis to me again and barkis, As he war wirriand ane hog:
Madam; ye heff a dangerous Dog! Quhen that I schawe to him your wrytin, He girnis that I am red for
bytin; I wald he had ane havye clog: Madame, ye heff ane dangerous Dog! Quhen that I speik till him
freindlyk, He barkis lyk ane midding tyk, War chassand cattell throu a bog: Madam, ye heff a dangerous
Dog! He is ane mastive, mekle of mycht, To keip your wardroippe ouer nycht Fra the grytt Sowdan Gog-
ma-gog: Madam, ye heff a dangerous Dog! He is owre mekle to be your messan, Madame, I red you get
a less ane, His gang garris all your chalmeris schog: Madam, ye heff a dangerous Dog!
OF THE SAME JAMES, QUHEN HE HAD PLESETT HIM O GRACIOUS Princes, guid and fair, Do weill
to James your Wardraipair; Quhais faythfull bruder maist freind I am: He is na Dog; he is a Lam. Thocht I
in ballet did with him bourde, In malice spack I nevir ane woord, Bot all, my Dame, to do your gam: He is
na Dog; he is a Lam. Your Hienes can nocht gett ane meter To keip your wardrope, nor discreter To rewle
your robbis and dres the sam: He is na Dog; he is a Lam. The wyff that he had in his innis, That with the
taingis wald braek his schinnis, I wald schou drownet war in a dam: He is na Dog; he is a Lam. The wyff
that wald him kuckald mak, I wald schou war, bayth syd and back, Weill batteret with ane barrou tram: He
is na Dog; he is ane Lam. He hes sa weill doin me obey In till all thing, thairfoir I pray That nevir dolour
mak him dram: He is na Dog; he is a Lam.
To James Dog, quhilk he laid doun for claith to be wippes to Johne Balfouris sair leg quhilk the king helit ij
s. viij d.; 1504 Treas. Acc. II 465.
To oure lovitt servitour James Dog … the warde of all landis [etc.]; 1523 Reg. Privy S. I 490/1.
On 8 Aug 1538 David Shaw, Hucheoun Wallace, and George Dreghorne were indicted at Linlithgow for
the slaughter of the Laird of Lany and mutilation of James Dog (PS). James recorded his will on 8 Feb
1536 and again 16 Jan 1539 at Linlithgow. In 1540 his son James became Seneschal of Menteith,
heritably (AT). His will was recorded again in Edinburgh on 5 Dec 1542 (PS, RMS).
James married Agnes Hamilton . Agnes was born about 1484 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
They had the following children:
+ 21 M i. Capt. James Doig of Dunrobin was born about 1506. He died on 22 Dec 1555.
16. John Doig of Gartincaber (James, Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1511 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died before Oct 1558 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
On 29 July 1535 John was granted Ballecraggan, Aggleschechinauch, Gartincaber, and other lands by
his brother, James (RMS, PS). On 28 Feb 1540 John recorded lands in Severy (PS). In 1541 he claimed
lands in Cestintuly, possibly on the death of his father, James Dog. On 6 Nov 1541, John was granted for
ten years the lordship and lands of Balquhidder in security of tocher [marriage portion] upon his marriage
to Helen Stewart.
John married Helen Stewart of Baldorran daughter of Walter Stewart 3rd of Baldorran and Euphemia Reideugh on 8 Nov 1536 in Scotland. Helen was born about 1515 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She died about 1572 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
They had the following children:
+ 22 M i. John Doig was born about 1538. He died in 1572.
+ 23 M ii. James Doig of Gartincaber was born about 1540. He died in Oct 1588.
+ 24 M iii. Andrew Doig Tutor of Gartincaber was born about 1542. He died in Jun 1594.
25 F iv. Catherine Doig was born about 1544 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
Sixth Generation
17. Alexander Doig of Ballingrew (Walter, John, Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1523 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died in 1583/1588 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
In 1559 there is a notice of Alexander Dog in Murdieston.
Item a ronounciation be way of instrument be Alxr Dog in Indorstan of ane rent of 1b bolls of victuall yearly
out of the third part of the lands of Coldoch with the pertinonts dated 9th November 1563, Nicoll
Robertson Notar [Invantory of Drummond Writs 1, the Writs of Burnbank, page 186, 48/5].
On 31 Oct 1569 Alexander recorded a sasine at Edinburgh, to the lands of Ballingrew and Spittleton (ER).
On 17 Jan 1564 Alexander, his father, Walter, and his brothers, John and Archibald were concerned in
the case of the slaughter of Dionis Doge (CD). On 2 Mar 1565/6 a remission was granted to Alexander in
Murdochston and his brothers, John and Archibald, for communicating with the rebels (PS). On 2 Nov
1575 a charter in favor of Alexander Dog of Ballingrew and his daughter, Margaret (Cardross Writs). On
13 Apr 1576 a reference to Alexander Dog of Ballingrew with son James (RSS).
Recorded at Stirling on 31 Mar 1583 (Kirk): "Margaret Moir: The quhilk day are summondis be and
producit dealie execute and indorsit upone Margaret Moir, parrochinnar of Kilmadock, chairgeing hir to
compeir the said day to heir and se tryell tane anent the fathair of ane bairne [child], qu hair of the said
Margaret is lichter, and to underly disciplein accroding to hir demereittis under the paine of disobedience,
and als chairgeand James Dog, Walter Dog, sonnis to Alexander Dog and Cristane Gourlay, maid wyf, to
have compeirit the said day to beir lell and suithfast witnessing in the said mater in safar as thai knaw or
salbe speirit at thame, ilk persone under the paine of disobedience, compereitit the said Margaret Moir
personallie and grantis hir lichter of ane [blank] or thairby and, being requyrit to delair quha is the father
thairof, denyit that scho knew ony fathir thairto and that scho erplie admonesit to declair git scho hade
ever carnall dell with ony mane ansurit negativelie, except that Johnne McIlhois in the Strath of Mentayth
hade ainis carnall dell with hir againis hir will in the harvest feild at the letter lady day in harvest, viz., the
viij day of September last [7 Sept 1582] or thairby, bot denyit simpliater that he was the father of her
bairne becus he hade nevir carnall dell with hir at na uther tyme quhilk scho knew. The said James Dog,
Walter Dog and Cristane Gourlay, witnessis, being oft timis callit compeirit nockt. Thairfor the bretherein
ordanis thame to be summond litteratorie to the effect foirsaid under the paine of excommunicatioun and
contrivewis farther examination of the said Margaret Moir quhill the bretherien tak farther tyrell thairaneat
underwayis."
Alexander married Christian Gourlay about 1548 in Scotland. Christian was born about 1527 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
They had the following children:
+ 26 F i. Margaret Doig was born about 1549. She died before 1632.
+ 27 M ii. James Doig of Ballingrew was born in 1551/1552. He died on 13 Apr 1620.
+ 28 M iii. Walter Doig Portioner of Murdieston was born in 1564/1565. He died in 1631.
21. Capt. James Doig of Dunrobin (James, James, Walter, John, Walter) was born about 1506 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He died on 22 Dec 1555 in Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
"1523, James Dogge, messenger from the Queen of Scotland, afterwards called Jamie Dog or Captain
Dogg" [From Lord Lyon's Workman's MS page 231.] James was appointed yeoman of the King's
wardrobe on 17 Sept 1524 (PS), and by 1527 Groom of Royal Wardrobe (TA). On 8 Sept 1528 James
(Jacobus Jr.) witnessed a charter of Queen Margaret. On 23 Sept 1528 he witnessed an agreement
between James Stewart, Captain of Doune Castle, and William Edmundstone of Duntreath.
In 1540 James became Seneschal of Menteith, heritably (AT).
In 1541 - "Clamit be James Dog in life rent of the quenis grace, pagand yeirlie xli maile, and ilk thre yeir xli
grassume, assiynit to him be hir in he fe, as he allegit...," etc. James claimed lands of Ardinfinlay, of
Mylintoun of Cessintuly, and was tenant of Mill of Cessintuly, Nether and Middle Coldoch. On 5 Dec 1542
the King granted the lands of Coldoch Easter and others to James; he was to build a mansion "cum
politia" (RMS). Payment made to James (Jacobo) Dog in 1543 (ER). In 1545 James was "ane of the
commissaris generale dispute" (AT). On 25 Aug 1545 the King granted James, his personal servant,
lands in Kinghorn [Fife?]. On 6 Dec 1552 he was elected Commissioner of Levy for Menteith, "Commisar
for Menteith and boundis thairof" (PS).
Noted in a letter dated 20 Apr 1543, Edinburgh, from Arran, as governor, to Christian III expressing the
fear that England thinks of reducing Scotland, and seeking facilities for his servant James Dog, who goes
to Denmark for muntions and supplies. ["The Letters of James V" Robert Kerr Hannay, HMSO, Edin. 1954,
page 302.] James may be the origin of the Doigs in Denmark - see file PETE1630.
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"... the fortifications had not been made effective, for the invaders were several times invested in Broughty
and interrupted in their possission of Dundee. In April [1548] the Bishop of Dunkeld with a considerable
force attacked the Castle. In June, the place was bombarded by the French galleys which brought to
Scotland a considerable Levy of French and German auxilliaries; and subsequently, it was besieged and
unsuccessfully assaulted by a force under John Charteris of Kinfauns. Toward the end of October the
English, then having few enemies to resist them, again assailed the entered the town both by sea and
land with a considerable body of troops; their intention being to complete the defences so as to enable
them to hold it. The contingent which landed from the ships was vigorously but ineffectively opposed by a
bank of inhabitants led by Captain James Dog, a burgess who afterwards for a shor time, filled the office
of Provost. The other forces which came by land from Broughty, 'being betwix sixteen and seventeen
hundred lances, both foot and horse,' met with no considerable opposition."
"Shortly after the English left the Tay, Captain James Dog, who had led a band of burghers against the
enemy at the last occupation of the town, assumed the position of Provost, and held it until September
[1551], when the policy and order of the burgh was re-establishe by the election of a regular Council.
James Haliburton, tutor of Pitcur, was placed at the head of it, and occupied the office of Provost with so
much acceptance that he was continuously appointed thereto for thirty-four years, except during 1555-6,
when he was superseded for rebellion." [Maxwell,