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Descendants of

George Doig of Kirriemuir, Scotland

Shoemakers
of Kirriemuir, Glamis, and Dundee, Scotland
America and England

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1. George¹ Doig, born abt 1685 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

Notes for George Doig

George lived at Wester Logie, Kirriemuir. He was probably a shoemaker.

Son John is included from the 1800 sasine where Ann and Helen Doig receive the property of their cousin Peter/Patrick Doig (George's grandson). The inclusion of sons Andrew and James are based on age, location, and common occupation of shoemaker. Son George is mentioned in the christening record of grandson George Doig in 1763.

Children of George Doig were as follows:

+ 2 i John² Doig, born abt 1708 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 1733/34 Of North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Janet (Wilson) Doig.

+ 3 ii Andrew² Doig, born abt 1710 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

+ 4 iii George² Doig, born abt 1714 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died May 1777 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married Euphem (Ogilvie) Doig.

+ 5 iv James² Doig, born abt 1716 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 1791 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

+ 6 v David² Doig, born 1718 in Wester Logie, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Mar 1718 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1783 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Elizabeth (Cock) Doig.

7 vi Ann² Doig, born 1720 in Wester Logie, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Jun 1720 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

Generation 2

2. John² Doig (George¹), born abt 1708 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 1733/34 Of North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Janet (Wilson) Doig, born abt 1711 Of North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

Children of John Doig and Janet Wilson were as follows:

+ 8 i Ann³ Doig, born abt 1732 Of North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1804 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married William McLaren.

+ 9 ii Helen³ Doig, born 1734 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 3 Mar 1734 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died 25 Jun 1803 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; buried 28 Jun 1803 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. She married David Lethem.

3. Andrew² Doig (George¹), born abt 1710 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

Notes for Andrew Doig

[The following link is base on age, location, and occupation of shoemaker.]

Andrew was a shoemaker in Kirriemuir.

Children of Andrew Doig were as follows:

10 i Isabel³ Doig, born 1732 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Oct 1732 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

11 ii David³ Doig, born 1734 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Dec 1734 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

12 iii Andrew³ Doig, born 1739 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Sep 1739 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

4. George² Doig (George¹), born abt 1714 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died May 1777 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married Euphem (Ogilvie) Doig, born abt 1717 Of Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1784 Of Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

Notes for George Doig

George was a shoemaker in Glamis.

The Glamis Kirk Session Minutes record the reactions of the elders towards the Jacobite uprising of 1745. George Doig, Thomas Ogilvie, Patrick Gillies, and John Wright were all 'interrogated' by the Presbytery. The questions were put to George Doig, and his answers are give here.

"Was you concerned in the Rebellion by bearing arms in the service of the Pretender? Answer, No."

"Did you contribute men or more to the rebels, and on what inducement? Answer, I was forced by William Ogilvy, one of the rebel captains who was in the town with a party at the time to do so."

Did you in your conversations or talking with your neighbours say anything to encourage the Rebellion or against His Majesty and the great establishment? Answer, No."

Did you attend non-juring meeting-house during the time of the Rebellion? Answer, No, but always attended on ordinances disposed by the minister of this church."

George died in May 1777 and testaments were recorded at St. Andrews 31 Mar 1783 and 25 Aug 1784. His testament of 31 Mar 1783 lists his wife as executrix and only various persons still owing money for shoes.

"The testament dative and inventory of the goods gear and debts of umquhill George Doig shoemaker in Glammis within the parish of [blank] and shire of [blank] the time of his decease which was upon the [blank] day of [blank] 1700 and eighty [blank] years Faithfully made and given up by Eupham Ogilvy relict of the said defunct and executrix dative discerned by him after due citation by publick edict set by decree of the Commissary of St. Andrews dated the thirty first day of July 1700 and eighty two years.

the said executrix gives up for confirmation the sums of money following resting with the defunct at his death by the persons for the causes uderwritten ... ... by John Smith in [blank] for a pair of shoes to his wife (follows a list of persons owing money)

Summa inventory by the ....Sterling The foregoing testament is confirmed upon the 31st day of March 1783 years and John Gardner Officer of Excise in St. Andrews is become cautioner for the said executrix."

Children of George Doig and Euphem Ogilvie were as follows:

13 i Charles³ Doig, born 1740 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Jul 1740 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

+ 14 ii Elizabeth³ Doig, born 1742 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jun 1742 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married William Baillie.

+ 15 iii George³ Doig, born 1744 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Oct 1744 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

16 iv Janet³ Doig, born 1747 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Feb 1747 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Janet's christening were Robert Doig and James Badenach.

+ 17 v James³ Doig, born 1750 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Feb 1750 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

5. James² Doig (George¹), born abt 1716 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 1791 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

Notes for James Doig

[The following link is base on age, location, and occupation of shoemaker. He is listed as a shoemaker in all christenings except Charles.]

James was a shoemaker and Kirk officer in Kirriemuir.

Sasine recorded 7 Nov 1785: James Doig, Kirk Officer, Kirriemuir, seised 5 Nov 1785 in a tenement in Kirriemuir, on Ch. by Charles Lyell of Kinnordy, 4 Nov 1784. (P.R. 31.506)

The testament dative and inventory of James Doig, Kirk Officer in Kirriemur, was recorded 26 Oct 1791 in the St. Andrews Commissary Court. His son Charles Doig was named executor and creditor and received from his estate 7 pounds, 3 shillings, 2 pence.

[Note: The youngest son Charles may have here been executor in that he was also a creditor.]

Children of James Doig were as follows:

18 i James³ Doig, born 1741 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jun 1741 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

19 ii John³ Doig, born 1743 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Nov 1743 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

20 iii Isabell³ Doig, born 1746 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Feb 1746 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

+ 21 iv George³ Doig, born 1748 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1748 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married Anne (Lamb) Doig.

+ 22 v David³ Doig, born 1751 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Nov 1751 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married Janet (Steven) Doig.

23 vi Jean³ Doig, born 1754 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Apr 1754 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

+ 24 vii Charles³ Doig, born 1756 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Dec 1756 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Jun 1833 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Ann (Haggard) Doig; (2) Janet (Stevenson) Doig.

6. David² Doig (George¹), born 1718 in Wester Logie, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Mar 1718 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1783 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 1 Feb 1750 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (Cock) Doig, born 1728 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Oct 1728 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Peter Cock and Janet (Smith) Cock.

Notes for David Doig

David was a shoemaker in Dundee. On 24 Sept 1754 he served privilege to his spouse Elisabeth Cock, daugher of Patrick Cock, shoemaker [Locket Book of Dundee]. He is listed in the 1783 Dundee Directory as a shoemaker in Murraygate.

A David Doig was buried in the Howff, Dundee on 10 May 1797.

Note: Son Peter's property was acquired by nieces Ann Doig and Helen Doig in 1800, suggesting that none of his brothers or sisters lived to that year.

Notes for Elizabeth Cock

On 9 Sept 1783 Elizabeth and her sister Geiles Cock, wife of David Ramsay, gardener in Dundee, served as heir portioners general to their brother William Cock of Dundee, recorded 13 Sept 1783.

Children of David Doig and Elizabeth Cock were as follows:

25 i Alexander³ Doig, born 1750 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Nov 1750 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was named after Alexander Robertson at Cakegroups (?), Alexander Hunter (?) of Blackness, and Alexander Pitcairn son to John Pitcairn.

26 ii Janet³ Doig, born 1753 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Feb 1753 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Janet was named after Janet Smith, grandmother, Janet ?, and Janet Doeig.

27 iii Peter³ Doig, born 1757 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Apr 1757 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 11 Feb 1800 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Peter was named after Peter Cock, grandfather, and ?. The following link is based on age, location, and father's occupation. Peter and Patrick are interchangeable names. Property transactions: Sasine recorded 2 Dec 1786: Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, seised 22 Nov 1786 in tenements on the east side of Hilltown of Dundee; - on Disp. by George Rait, tenant, Shillhill, 24 Nov 1785. Sasine recorded 5 June 1789: John Stewart, weaver, Bucklemaker Wynd, Dundee, siesed 11 Apr 1789 in a tenement on the east side of the Hilltown of Dundee; - on Disp. by Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, 6 June 1788. Sasine recorded 7 Aug 1789: Daniel Stewart, mason, Dundee, seised 20 July 1789 in a tenement in Bucklemaker Wynd Dundee; - on Disp. by Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, 18 June 1789. Sasine recorded 3 Sept 1789: John Bean, mason, Dundee, seised 14 Aug 1789 in a tenement in Bucklemaker Wynd Dundee; - on Disp. by Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, 15 June 1789. Sasine recorded 22 Sept 1789: Alexander Reid, merchant, Dundee, seised 16 Sept 1789 in a tenement in Bucklemaker Wynd Dundee; - on Disp. by Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, to James Simson, weaver there, 6 June 1788; - & Disp. & Assig. by him, 26 Dec 1788. Sasine recorded 28 May 1799: Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, gets Ren. 24 May 1799 by Stirling, Adie & Co., merchants, Dundee, of tenements in Hilltown of Dundee; - and of 211 pounds 20 shillings, in Bond & Disp. 8 Dec 1786. Sasine recorded 11 Feb 1800: William Weighton in Hillton of Dundee, & Margaret, Isobel, Lillias and Elizabeth Weighton, his daughters, seised in liferent & fee respectively on 16 Dec 1799 in a fore tenement of land, & toofall consisting of 2 cellars with loft above the same, & a bakehouse & oven on the east side of the Hilltown of Dundee; - on Disp. by Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Hilltown of Dundee, 6 Mar 1799. Sasine recorded 14 Aug 1800: Ann doig, relict of William M'Laren, glassmaker, Glasgow, & Helen Doig, relict of David Lethem, barber and wigmaker, Leith, as heirs portioners to Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Dundee, their cousin, seised 13 Aug 1800 in tenements of houses and piece of ground at the back thereof on the east side of the Hilltown of dundee; - on Ch. Conf. & Pr. Cl. Con. by the Magistrates of Dundee, 7 Aug 1800.

28 iv David³ Doig, born 1759 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 May 1759 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: David was named after David Ramsay, maltman, and David Cock, uncle.

29 v Euphame³ Doig, born 24 Jul 1761 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Jul 1761 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Euphame was named after Euphame Ogilvy and Euphame Nicol.

30 vi George³ Doig, born 29 May 1763 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 May 1763 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: George was named after grandfather, George Doig, and uncle, George Doig.

31 vii William³ Doig, born 4 May 1765 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 May 1765 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: William named after William Cock, uncle, and William Nicol.

32 viii Barbara³ Doig, born 22 Jul 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Jul 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Barbara was named after Barbara Cock, aunt, and Barbara Boack, spouse of James Crammond.

33 ix James³ Doig, born 10 Jun 1769 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Jun 1769 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: James was named after his cousin James Doig. [He may be the James that married Elizabeth McGregor in 1797.]

34 x Charles³ Doig, born 3 Dec 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Dec 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Charles was named after his cousin Charles Doig and Charles Brand.

Generation 3

8. Ann³ Doig (John², George¹), born abt 1732 Of North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died 1804 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married William McLaren, born abt 1728 Of South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died bef 1800 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

Notes for Ann Doig

Service to Heirs: Ann Doig or M'Laren, widow of William M'Laren, Glasgow, to her cousin Patrick Doig, shoemaker in Dundee, Heir Portioner of Conquest General, 16 Apr 1800, recorded 21 Apr 1800.

Sasine recorded 14 Aug 1800: Ann doig, relict of William M'Laren, glassmaker, Glasgow, & Helen Doig, relict of David Lethem, barber and wigmaker, Leith, as heirs portioners to Patrick Doig, shoemaker, Dundee, their cousin, seised 13 Aug 1800 in tenements of houses and piece of ground at the back thereof on the east side of the Hilltown of dundee; - on Ch. Conf. & Pr. Cl. Con. by the Magistrates of Dundee, 7 Aug 1800.

Sasine recorded 15 Jan 1805: Janet McLaren, relict of William Pollock, vintner, Glasgow, & Helen McLaren, spouse of Nathan Buntin, glass grinder there, as heirs portioner to Ann Doig, relict of William McLaren, glass maker, Glasgow, their mother, seised 15 Jan 1805 in half of a tenement of houses and piece of ground at the back thereof on the east side of the Hilltown of Dundee; - on Pr. Cl. Con. by the Magistrates of Dundee, 7 Jan 1805 (P.R. 62.98).

Notes for William McLaren

William was a glassmaker in Glasgow.

Children of Ann Doig and William McLaren were as follows:

35 i Janet⁴ McLaren, born abt 1762 Of South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died aft 1805 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married William Pollock, born abt 1758 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died bef 1804 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: Service to Heirs: Janet M'Laren or Pollock, widow of William Pollock, innkeeper, Glasgow, to her mother Ann Doig, wife of William M'Laren there, Heir Portioner General, 6 Aug 1804, recorded 17 Sept 1804.

+ 36 ii Helen⁴ McLaren, born abt 1764 Of South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died aft 1805 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married Nathan Buntine.

9. Helen³ Doig (John², George¹), born 1734 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 3 Mar 1734 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died 25 Jun 1803 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; buried 28 Jun 1803 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. She married David Lethem, born abt 1730 Of South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died bef 1800 Of South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

Notes for Helen Doig

At Helen's christening Helen was listed as the daughter of John Doig, lately deceased. Witnesses to her christening were James Lyon, Elspeth Darling, George Darling surity, and Jane Couper at North Leith.

Service to Heirs: Helen Doig or Lethem, widow of David Lethem in Leith, to her cousin Patrick Doig, shoemaker in Dundee, Heir Portioner of Conquest General, 16 Apr 1800, recorded 21 Apr 1800.

Sasine recorded 15 Jan 1805: David Lethem, barber & wigmaker, Leith, as heir to Helen Doig, relect of David Lethem, barber and wigmaker there, his mother, seised 15 Jan 1805 in half of tenements of Houses and piece of ground at the back thereof on the east side of the Hilltown of Dundee; - on Pr. C. Con. by the Margistrates of Dundee, 7 Jan 1805 (P.R. 62.92).

Notes for David Lethem

David was a barber, hairdresser, and wigmaker in South Leith, Midlothian.

Children of Helen Doig and David Lethem were as follows:

37 i William⁴ Lethem, born 19 Dec 1756 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 24 Dec 1756 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witness to William's christening were David Ferguson and George Norris.

38 ii Janet⁴ Lethem, born 15 Dec 1758 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 20 Dec 1758 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Janet's christening were William Sandale, dyester, and James Lethem, smith there.

39 iii Isabel⁴ Lethem, born 10 Mar 1761 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 13 Mar 1761 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Isobel's christening were Harry M. Dongall, merchant, and John Cruickshanks.

40 iv David⁴ Lethem, born 19 Aug 1763 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1763 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to David's christening were John Cruickshanks, vitner, and James Armstong, barber. David was a barber and wigmaker in Leith, Midlothian.

41 v John⁴ Lethem, born 24 Jun 1765 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 2 Jul 1765 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to John's christening were Donald Donaldson, merchant, and John Crookshank, vintner.

42 vi Robert⁴ Lethem, born 9 May 1767 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1767 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Robert's christening were James Armstrong, barber, and John Crookshank, vintner.

43 vii Catherine⁴ Lethem, born 7 Dec 1769 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 17 Dec 1769 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Catharine's christening were William Brugh, merchant, and William Lyon, wright.

44 viii James⁴ Lethem, born 1772 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 31 Jul 1772 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

45 ix Helen⁴ Lethem, born 1772 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 31 Jul 1772 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

46 x Ann⁴ Lethem, born 10 Sep 1774 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 20 Sep 1774 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Ann's christening were William Lyon, wright in Leith, and John Crookshanks, vintner thre.

14. Elizabeth³ Doig (George², George¹), born 1742 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jun 1742 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 30 Jul 1762 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland William Baillie, born 1733 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Apr 1733 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1799 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of Henry Baillie and Margaret (Chapemen) Baillie.

Notes for Elizabeth Doig

The link to parents is base on age, place of marriage, and a son named George. She may be the Elisabeth Baillie buried 30 Apr 1790 in the Howff Graveyard, Dundee.

MARRIAGE: The marriage was performed in Glamis and recorded in Dundee.

Notes for William Baillie

He may be the William Baillie buried 30 May 1799 in the Howff Graveyard, Dundee.

Children of Elizabeth Doig and William Baillie were as follows:

47 i William⁴ Baillie, born 22 Nov 1762 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Nov 1762 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witness to William's christening was W. Skirling, brewer.

48 ii Henry⁴ Baillie, born 16 Apr 1764 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Apr 1764 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Henry's christening were grandfather, H. Baillie, cooper, and H. Watson, smith.

49 iii George⁴ Baillie, born 15 Sep 1766 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Sep 1766 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to George's christening were grandfather, G. Doig and G. Dryburn.

50 iv Thomas⁴ Baillie, born 17 Sep 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Sep 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Thomas' christening were T. Baillie and T. Morgan.

51 v James⁴ Baillie, born 20 Jan 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Jan 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were uncle, J. Doig and J. Baillie.

15. George³ Doig (George², George¹), born 1744 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Oct 1744 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

Notes for George Doig

In 1801 George Doig Sr. was listed as a pioneer in the local militia of Glamis.

Children of George Doig were as follows:

+ 52 i Margaret⁴ Doig, born 1772 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Nov 1772 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Feb 1828 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland. She married James Watson.

53 ii Euphem⁴ Doig, born 1774 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Oct 1774 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

54 iii George⁴ Doig, born 1776 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Nov 1776 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1801 George Doig Jr. was listed as a pioneer in the local militia of Glamis.

55 iv Catherine⁴ Doig, born 1778 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Jul 1778 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

+ 56 v John⁴ Doig, born 1780 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1780 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jul 1841 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married Hannah Charlotte (Wood) Doig.

57 vi James⁴ Doig, born 1783 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Jan 1783 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 10 Mar 1829 in High Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1801 James was listed as a bearer of firearms in the local militia of Glamis. He became a clothier on High Street, Dundee. The inventory of the personal estate of James Doig was recorded 18 Jan 1830 at the Forfar Sheriff Court. Cash found in possession of the deceased £9-6-10. The value of stock in trade sold on 9 April 1829, less expenses, £734-1-5. Debts owing to deceased £572-10-11. Value of watch, snuff box, trinkets, and shop furniture £20. Sum of the inventory £1,659-1-9. Executor dative John Doig, brother, Bridgend of Glamis. Original document: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4.

58 vii William⁴ Doig, born 1784 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Apr 1784 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1801 William was listed as a bearer of firearms in the local militia of Glamis.

17. James³ Doig (George², George¹), born 1750 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Feb 1750 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married unknown.

Notes for James Doig

Witnesses to James' christening were James Doig and James Badenach.

James was a shoemaker in Glamis.

Children of James Doig were as follows:

59 i George⁴ Doig, born 1775 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jan 1775 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

60 ii James⁴ Doig, born 1776 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Sep 1776 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

+ 61 iii Euphemia⁴ Doig, born 1778 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Sep 1778 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died Feb 1849 in Moulin, Perth, Scotland; buried in Moulin Churchyard, Moulin, Perth, Scotland. She married James Mitchell.

62 iv James⁴ Doig, born 1780 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Apr 1780 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1801 James was listed as a pike man in the local militia of Glamis.

21. George³ Doig (James², George¹), born 1748 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1748 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married Anne (Lamb) Doig, born 1765/71 in Angus, Scotland; died 1841/51 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

Notes for George Doig

[The following link is based on location, occupation, and Scottish naming custom.]

George was a master shoemaker. He sasined a house and yard in Kirriemuir from John Lamb on 27 May 1795, recorded 18 July 1795.

Notes for Anne Lamb

[She may be the Anne christened 13 June 1768 in Kirriemuir, the daughter of David Lamb.]

In 1841 Anne was a widow living at Westownend, Kirriemuir; living with her were children Ann and George, both brown linen handloom weavers.

Children of George Doig and Anne Lamb were as follows:

63 i Ann⁴ Doig, born 1801 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Aug 1801 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Jul 1880 in Foreside of Cairn, Tannadice, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1841 Anne was a brown linen handloom weaver living with her mother in Westownend, Kirriemuir. In 1851 she lived next to George and new wife, Janet, at Westownend; living with her was her niece, Annie Doig. She did not marry. Witness to Anne's death certificate was her nephew James Doig.

64 ii George⁴ Doig, born 1803 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Aug 1803 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Aug 1862 in Northmuir, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married Janet (Doig) Doig, born 5 Jul 1802 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 5 Nov 1864 in Denhead, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, daughter of David Doig and Janet (Steven) Doig. Notes: In 1841 George was a brown linen handloom weaver living with his mother in Westownend, Kirriemuir. In 1851 George and Janet were weavers living at Westownend. In 1861 he lived at Northmuir Village, Kirriemuir. Witness to George's death certificate was his nephew, George Doig.

+ 65 iii James⁴ Doig, born 1805 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Dec 1805 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Dec 1853 in Murraygate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Dec 1853 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Mary (Spence) Doig; (2) Elizabeth (McAndrew) Doig.

66 iv Betty⁴ Doig, born 1808 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Mar 1808 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

+ 67 v David⁴ Doig, born 1810/11 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Dec 1855 in Westownend, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; buried in Kirriemuir Churchyard, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married Mary Ann Gray (Doig) Doig.

22. David³ Doig (James², George¹), born 1751 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Nov 1751 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married on 25 Sep 1785 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Janet (Steven) Doig, born 16 Jul 1763 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, daughter of William Steven and Janet (Jack) Steven.

Notes for David Doig

[The following link is base on approximate age, Scottish naming custom, and daughter marrying into this line in Kirriemuir.]

David was a weaver in Glasgow.

Children of David Doig and Janet Steven were as follows:

68 i James⁴ Doig, born 9 Oct 1786 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were William Bryce and George Moir.

69 ii Janet⁴ Doig, born 11 Jun 1788 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; buried 12 Jun 1789 in High Kirk Parish, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Janet's christening were William Bryce and George Moir.

70 iii William⁴ Doig, born 28 Apr 1790 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to William's christening were William Bryce and George Moir.

71 iv Cathrine⁴ Doig, born 27 Aug 1792 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died Infant in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

72 v Helen⁴ Doig, born 11 Feb 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Feb 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Helen was named after Helen Perrie.

73 vi George⁴ Doig, born 16 May 1797 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

74 vii David⁴ Doig, born 19 Jul 1799 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; buried 11 Jan 1842 in St. David Churchyard, Ramshorn & Blackfriars, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: David was a wright. He died at reported age 41.

75 viii Janet⁴ Doig, born 5 Jul 1802 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 5 Nov 1864 in Denhead, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. She married George Doig, born 1803 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Aug 1803 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Aug 1862 in Northmuir, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, son of George Doig and Anne (Lamb) Doig. Notes: Witness to Janet's death certificate was a neighbor, Colin Sievewright.

76 ix Cathrine⁴ Doig, born 3 Nov 1807 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

24. Charles³ Doig (James², George¹), born 1756 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Dec 1756 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Jun 1833 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 4 Jun 1781 in Coupar-Angus, Angus, Scotland Ann (Haggard) Doig, born abt 1760 Of Coupar-Angus, Angus, Scotland; (2) Janet (Stevenson) Doig, born 1757/58 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; buried 16 Jul 1831 in Kirriemuir Churchyard, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

Notes for Charles Doig

[Occupation of Charles' father not listed in the parish record. It is presumed he was the son of James the weaver, not James the wright.]

Sasine recorded 20 Apr 1787: Charles Doig, weaver, Kirriemuir, seised 30 Mar 1787 in a tenement at Kirkton or Kirrymuir, par. Kirrymuir, on dispostition by John Gowrie, weaver, Denhead of Kirrymuir, 2 Mar 1787. (P.R. 33.43)

Charles was a weaver in Denhead, Kirriemuir. He died at age 77.

[More children were probably born between 1789 and 1799.]

MARRIAGE to Ann Haggard: Charles was listed from Kirriemuir and Anne from Coupar-Angus.

Notes for Janet Stevenson

She may be the Janet Stephenson born 14 July 1758 in Dun, Angus, daughter of John Stephenson and Elspet Wadie. Janet died at age 73.

Children of Charles Doig and Janet Stevenson were as follows:

+ 77 i James⁴ Doig, born 1788 in Denhead, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Dec 1788 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Jun 1856 in Thorter Row, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; buried in Kirriemuir Churchyard, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Isabel (Lamb) Doig; (2) Jean (Louden) Doig.

+ 78 ii Charles⁴ Doig, born 1800 in Denhead, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Jun 1800 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Jan 1881 in Denhead, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He married Marjory (Anderson) Doig.

Generation 4

36. Helen⁴ McLaren (Ann³ Doig, John², George¹), born abt 1764 Of South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died aft 1805 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married on 1 May 1785 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Nathan Buntine, born 1765 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 18 Dec 1765 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; died aft 1805 Of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, son of Christopher Buntine and Ann (Ritch) Buntine.

Notes for Helen McLaren

Service to Heirs: Helen M'Laren or Buntin, wife of Nathaniel Buntin, Glasgow, to her mother Ann Doig, wife of William M'Laren there, Heir Portioner General, 6 Aug 1804, recorded 17 Sept 1804.

Notes for Nathan Buntine

Nathan was a glass grinder in Glasgow.

Children of Helen McLaren and Nathan Buntine were as follows:

79 i Christopher⁵ Buntine, born 2 Aug 1801 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

80 ii George⁵ Buntine, born 1 Nov 1805 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

81 iii Helen⁵ Buntine, born 10 Jul 1808 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

52. Margaret⁴ Doig (George³, George², George¹), born 1772 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Nov 1772 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Feb 1828 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland. She married James Watson, born 1771/72 Of Knockenny, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Nov 1841 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

Children of Margaret Doig and James Watson were as follows:

82 i Catherine⁵ Watson, born 1799 in Newtown, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Oct 1799 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 28 Apr 1873 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

83 ii Anne⁵ Watson, born 1801 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Apr 1801 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Jun 1878 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

84 iii Margaret⁵ Watson, born 1802 in Newtown, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Sep 1802 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 10 Jul 1873 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

85 iv George⁵ Watson, born 1804 in Newtown, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Sep 1804 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Apr 1864 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

86 v James⁵ Watson, born 1806 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 May 1806 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Dec 1854 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

87 vi John⁵ Watson, born 1808 in Newtown, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Mar 1808 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

88 vii Jean⁵ Watson, born 1810 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 May 1810 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Jun 1817 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

89 viii Janet⁵ Watson, born 1811 in Newtown, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Nov 1811 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Sep 1845 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

90 ix David⁵ Watson, born 1814 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Dec 1814 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 28 Sep 1822 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

91 x Esther⁵ Watson, born 1817 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Mar 1817 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 11 Sep 1840 in Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

56. John⁴ Doig (George³, George², George¹), born 1780 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1780 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jul 1841 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; buried in Glamis Churchyard, Glamis, Angus, Scotland. He married on 20 Nov 1809 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Hannah Charlotte (Wood) Doig, born 1792 in Yester, East Lothian, Scotland; christened 3 Apr 1792 in Yester, East Lothian, Scotland; died 1868 in Eassie & Nevay, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Andrew Wood and Louisa (McLean) Wood.

Notes for John Doig

In 1841 John farmed at Bridgend, Glamis; John , Hector, and William were not with the family.

John's testament was recorded 23 Aug 1844 in the Forfar Sheriff Court. He willed to his wife Hannah Wood liferent and has belongings of a value of 349 pounds, these to be divided among the surviving children after her death.

Notes for Hannah Charlotte Wood

In 1851 Hanna was a widow, farming 68 acres at Bridgend, Glamis; she employed two laborers. Living with her were Louisa, George, Caroline, and Jessie; also one border and three servants.

Children of John Doig and Hannah Charlotte Wood were as follows:

92 i John⁵ Doig, born 1810 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Nov 1810 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: The mother is not listed for John Doig; he may have died young.

+ 93 ii Richard⁵ Doig, born 1812 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Jul 1812 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died Jan 1893/93 in Bedford, England. He married (1) Frances ((---)) Doig; (2) Elizabeth Ann (Price) Doig.

94 iii Louisa McLean⁵ Doig, born 1814 in Bridgend, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Jun 1814 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Jun 1886 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Louisa was an unmarried annuitant living in Dundee. An extract of Louisa's testament reads: 26 October 1891 - Confirmation of Lucy or Louisa M'Lean Doig, sometime residing in Victoria Street, Dundee, afterwards at George Street, North Leith, who died 21 June 1886, at North Leith, testate, granted at Edinburgh, to Ann Rose or Doig, widow of George Doig, George Street aforesaid, her sister-in-law, Executrix nominated in Will or Deed, dated 23 May 1882, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Edinburgh, 24 October 1891. Value of Estate, £446, 19s. 8d.

95 iv George⁵ Doig, born 1816 in Bridgend, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Nov 1816 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 31 Mar 1882 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. He married on 29 Nov 1867 in Dibug Street Free Church Manse, St. Andrew, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Mary Ann (Rose) Doig, born 26 Sep 1831 in Fearnie, Tain, Ross & Crommerty, Scotland; christened 20 Oct 1831 in Tain, Ross & Crommerty, Scotland; died 1 Feb 1894 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of George Ross and Catherine (McKenzie) Ross. Notes: In 1867 George was a railway porter living at 7 Spence's Place, Leith. In 1881 he was still a railway porter, and he and Ann lived in North Leith. An extract of George's testament reads: 24 October 1891 - Confirmation of George Doig, Railway Laborer, George Street, North Leith, who died 31 March 1882, at Leith, testate, granted at Dundee, to Ann Rose or Doig, widow of George Doig, George Street, North Leith, Executrix dative qua general disponee by succession. Will or Deed, dated 1 March 1872, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 21 November 1891. Value of Estate, £283, 18s. 2d. MARRIAGE: Witnesses were W. Hennie and Helen Robbie.

96 v Catherine⁵ Doig, born 1819 in Bridgend, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Mar 1819 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland.

97 vi Mary Turner Hay⁵ Doig, born 21 Sep 1821 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 5 Nov 1863 in Templeton, Eassie & Nevay, Angus, Scotland. She married William Maxwell, born abt 1817 in Scotland; died bef 1863 in Scotland.

+ 98 vii Andrew Wood⁵ Doig, born 27 May 1824 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died Apr/June 1887 in Midhurst, England. He married Elizabeth (Dance) Doig.

99 viii Hector McLean Wood⁵ Doig, born 21 Oct 1826 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Hector probably died young as he was not with the family in 1841.

100 ix William⁵ Doig, born 10 Apr 1829 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland. Notes: William probably died young as he was not with the family in 1841.

101 x Caroline McLean⁵ Doig, born 26 Apr 1831 in Bridgend, Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Sep 1879 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: An extract of Caroline's testament reads: 2 December 1891 - Confirmation of Caroline Doig, Victoria Street, Dundee, who died 29 September 1879, at Dundee, testate, granted at Dundee, to Ann Rose or Doig, widow of George Doig, George Street, North Leith, Executrix dative qua general disponee by succession. - Will or Deed, dated 1 March 1872, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 21 November 1891. Value of Estate, £296, 16s. 8d.