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Section 2 - linked at Elizabeth Doig married to Alexander Doig

Descendants of

Thomas Doig and Margaret

of Dundee and America

 

1. Thomas¹ Doig, born abt 1717 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1786 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Margaret ((---)) Doig, born abt 1725 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

Reconstruction of Thomas Doig and his five children is derived from the notations on the birth and marriage records of his offspring. No direct recording of him has yet been located.

 

He may be the Thomas Dog christened 19 Oct 1717 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, the son of John Dog and Katherine Smith; John and Katherine were married 14 June 1709 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie. John was probably christened 30 Sept 1680 at Liff, the son of Andrew Dog and Helen Fyff; they were married 25 July 1672 in Liff. John was a smith at Brarkum. See ANDX1647.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Margaret (---) were as follows:

+ 2 i Thomas² Doig, born abt 1751 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Janet (Thom) Doig.

+ 3 ii Isabel² Doig, born abt 1756 in Scotland. She married Thomas Anderson.

+ 4 iii James² Doig, born 1758/59 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 20 Apr 1830 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Mary (Emsly) Doig.

+ 5 iv Jean² Doig, born abt 1765 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married James Wighton.

+ 6 v Elizabeth² Doig, born abt 1768 in Scotland. She married Alexander Doig.

 

Generation 2

 

2. Thomas² Doig (Thomas¹), born abt 1751 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 31 Dec 1776 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Janet (Thom) Doig, born 1757 in Kinnettles, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Jan 1757 in Kinnettles, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Thom.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

The following link is based on approximate age, location, Scottish naming custom, and the same session note that appears on both his son Thomas and Andrew Anderson, son of Isabell Doig and Thomas Anderson.

 

Thomas was a weaver in Dundee.

 

[*A note on the christening of Thomas refers to the Session Minutes of 20 Sept 1797. This same note appears for Isabel Doig and Thomas Anderson.]

 

He may be the Thomas Doig buried 22 June 1806 in the Howff Graveyard, Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Janet Thom were as follows:

+ 7 i Thomas³ Doig, born 26 Sep 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Oct 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 21 Mar 1826 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Helen (Nicoll) Doig; (2) Lillias (Cross) Doig.

+ 8 ii Margaret³ Doig, born 23 Oct 1784 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1784 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 15 Oct 1832 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married John Bridges.

 

 

3. Isabel² Doig (Thomas¹), born abt 1756 in Scotland. She married on 7 Jun 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Thomas Anderson, born abt 1743 in Scotland, son of Andrew Anderson.

 

Notes for Isabel Doig

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for Thomas Anderson

[He may be the Thomas christened 1 Dec 1743 in Monikie, the son of Andrew Anderson and Margaret Guild; Andrew and Margaret were married 10 Feb 1743 in Monifieth.]

 

Thomas was a weaver.

 

[*A note on the christening of son Andrew refers to the Session Minutes of 20 Sept 1797. This same note appears for Thomas, son of Thomas Doig and Janet Thom.]

 

Children of Isabel Doig and Thomas Anderson were as follows:

9 i Andrew³ Anderson, born 12 Feb 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Feb 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Andrew was named for his grandfather Andrew Anderson. A note appears in the parish register that refers to the Session Minutes of 20 Sept 1797, the same note appearing on the christening of Thomas Doig.

+ 10 ii Margaret³ Anderson, born 9 Jan 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Jan 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married David Nicholson.

11 iii Elizabeth³ Anderson, born 6 Jun 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Jun 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Elizabeth was named after Elizabeth Doig and Elizabeth Anderson.

12 iv Thomas³ Anderson, born 1 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Thomas was named after his uncle Thomas Doig.

 

 

4. James² Doig (Thomas¹), born 1758/59 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 20 Apr 1830 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 21 Oct 1782 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Mary (Emsly) Doig, born 1754/55 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Aug 1832 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried 8 Aug 1832 in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

 

Notes for James Doig

James was a weaver in Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for Mary Emsly

Mary was probably the daughter of William Emsly based a second son by that name who was named after William Emsly.

 

Children of James Doig and Mary Emsly were as follows:

+ 13 i Thomas³ Doig, born 25 Jul 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Jul 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1841. He married Isabella (Gray) Doig.

14 ii William³ Doig, born 7 May 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 May 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: William was named after William Emslie and William Elder.

15 iii Jean³ Doig, born 3 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Jean was named after Jean Doig, aunt, and Jean Wood.

16 iv James³ Doig, born 11 Feb 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Feb 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Jul 1790 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: James was named after James Wighton, husband of his aunt Jean Doig.

+ 17 v John³ Doig, born 29 Nov 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Dec 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1876 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Isabell (Ewans) Doig.

+ 18 vi Alexander³ Doig, born 6 Nov 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Nov 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Apr 1871 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. He married (1) Elizabeth (Ireland) Doig; (2) Margaret (Wilkie) Doig.

19 vii Andrew³ Doig, born 10 Jul 1794 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Jul 1794 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1794/98 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Andrew was named after Andrew Anderson [cousin].

+ 20 viii James³ Doig, born 12 Nov 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Nov 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 24 Jul 1869 in 222 Overgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Jean (McAndrew) Doig.

+ 21 ix Andrew³ Doig, born 20 Sep 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Sep 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 17 Feb 1887 in Maple Street, New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Hadley Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL. He married Isabella (Fife) Doig.

22 x David³ Doig, born 7 Jul 1801 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Jul 1801 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: David was named after David Crichton.

 

 

5. Jean² Doig (Thomas¹), born abt 1765 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 26 Aug 1786 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland James Wighton, born abt 1730 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland, and was buried 14 Mar 1798 in the Howff Graveyard, Dundee.  

 

Notes for Jean Doig

MARRIAGE: Jean was was listed in the marriage record as the daughter of the deceased Thomas Doig. Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for James Wighton

James was previously married with children James, Janet (married James Miller), Margaret (married John Rodger), and Thomas Wighton.

 

James wrote his will on 1 Jan 1798 at Forfar, naming as Trustees, James Black, John Rodgers, Thomas Doig, and James Wighton Jr. He nominated his wife Jean Doig as Executrix. The Testament of James Wighton, manufacturer in Dundee, thereafter residing in the East Chapelshade of Dundee, was recorded 11 June 1798 in the Brechin Commissary Court. Original Document: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10, Page 11, Page 12, Page 13.

 

Children of Jean Doig and James Wighton were as follows:

23 i Theophilus³ Wighton, born 17 Jul 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Jul 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 18 Dec 1787 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Theophilus was named after Theophilus Methven. [Theophilus Methven was born 17 Jan 1774 and christened 19 Jan 1774 in Dundee, the son of George Methven and Helen Craig. He was a baker. He married Elizabeth Loving in 1796, and they had 4 children. He was buried 7 Dec 1836 in the Howff Graveyard, Dundee.]

 

 

6. Elizabeth² Doig (Thomas¹), born abt 1768 in Scotland. She married on 6 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Alexander Doig (see 29 above) (John³, John², John¹), born 1762 in Campmuir, Kettins, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Sep 1762 in Kettins, Angus, Scotland. He married on 24 Mar 1786 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Janet (Richie) Doig, born abt 1765 in Scotland; died abt 1787 in Scotland, daughter of James Richie.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

In 1841 Alexander was linen handloom weaver living on Union Street, Maxwelltown, Dundee, a widower living with his son, Thomas, and family.

 

MARRIAGE Alexander to Janet Ritchie: Alexander was listed as a weaver and both from Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE Alexander to Elizabeth Doig: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Janet Richie were as follows:

53 i Margaret⁵ Doig, born 12 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1787 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Margaret was named for Margaret Walker (father's mother) and Margaret Fier (uncle Frederick's wife).

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Elizabeth Doig were as follows:

24 i Frederick³ Doig, born 1 Oct 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Oct 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Frederick was named after his uncle, Frederick Doig and also Frederick Mathew.

+ 25 ii James³ Doig, born 10 Mar 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Mar 1856 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 10 Mar 1856 in St. Peter's Burial Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Barbara (Ramsay) Doig.

26 iii John³ Doig, born 11 Mar 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Mar 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: John was named after his grandfather, John Doig and also John Walker.

27 iv Alexander³ Doig, born 20 Jul 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Jul 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 7 May 1832 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was named after his father and also Alexander Wannan. Alexander was a flaxdresser in Dundee.

+ 28 v Thomas³ Doig, born 9 May 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 May 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1880 in MN. He married Elizabeth (Shepherd) Doig.

 

Generation 3

 

7. Thomas³ Doig (Thomas², Thomas¹), born 26 Sep 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Oct 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 21 Mar 1826 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 20 Aug 1803 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Helen (Nicoll) Doig, born 3 Sep 1778 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Sep 1778 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1819/25 in Scotland, daughter of Benjamin Nicoll and Jean (Bane) Nicoll; (2) on 25 Nov 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Lillias (Cross) Doig, born 1786/87 in Scotland; died 2 May 1857 in 28 Dudhope Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Old Burying Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Cross.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

Thomas was named after his father. A note appears in the parish register that refers to the Session Minutes of 20 Sept 1797, the same note appearing on the christening of Andrew Anderson.

 

In 1803 Thomas was a weaver in Dundee. In 1818 and 1824 Thomas was a manufacturer at Wellgate East, Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for Lillias Cross

Witness to Lillias' death certificate was Robert Chalmers, step-son-in-law.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Helen Nicoll were as follows:

29 i George⁴ Doig, born 26 Aug 1807 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Aug 1807 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 20 Dec 1824 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: George was named after George Nicoll. George was a weaver.

+ 30 ii Thomas⁴ Doig, born 16 Jan 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Mar 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Jan 1892 in Bridgend, Rathven, Banff, Scotland. He married Isabell (Ferguson) Doig.

31 iii Alexander⁴ Doig, born 22 Apr 1816 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Apr 1816 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was named for Alexander Chisholm.

+ 32 iv Helen Nicoll⁴ Doig, born 26 Jan 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Feb 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Aug 1890 in Myrtle Villa, Downfield, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Robert Scott Chalmers.

 

 

8. Margaret³ Doig (Thomas², Thomas¹), born 23 Oct 1784 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1784 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 15 Oct 1832 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 17 Oct 1807 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland John Bridges, born abt 1782 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Margaret Doig

Margaret was named after her aunt Margaret Thom

 

Witnesses to Margaret's burial was Robert Shepherd. She was buried in a common grave.

 

MARRIAGE: Margaret was listed as the daughter of Thomas Doig, weaver, and both the bride and groom from Dundee.

 

Notes for John Bridges

John was a weaver and graves digger in Dundee.

 

Children of Margaret Doig and John Bridges were as follows:

33 i Thomas⁴ Bridges, born 2 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Thomas was named after his grandfather Thomas Doig.

34 ii George⁴ Bridges, born 18 Apr 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Apr 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

35 iii Helen⁴ Bridges, born 19 Dec 1812 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Dec 1812 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

36 iv David⁴ Bridges, born 20 May 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 May 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

37 v Isobel⁴ Bridges, born 8 Apr 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Apr 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

38 vi Helen⁴ Bridges, born 7 Mar 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Mar 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

10. Margaret³ Anderson (Isabel² Doig, Thomas¹), born 9 Jan 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Jan 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married David Nicholson, born abt 1781 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Margaret Anderson

Margaret was named after Margaret Sturrock.

 

The following marriage is uncertain and based on age, location, and a daughter with middle name Doig.

 

Notes for David Nicholson

David was a flaxdresser.

 

Children of Margaret Anderson and David Nicholson were as follows:

39 i Jean⁴ Nicholson, born 8 Mar 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Mar 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

40 ii Agnes⁴ Nicholson, born 28 Jul 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Aug 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

41 iii Margaret Doig⁴ Nicholson, born 24 Jul 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Aug 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

13. Thomas³ Doig (James², Thomas¹), born 25 Jul 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Jul 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1841. He married on 9 May 1804 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Isabella (Gray) Doig, born 2 Sep 1782 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Sep 1782 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 11 Dec 1857 in 118 Hilltown, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in New Burying Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Gray and Isabella (Scrymsour) Gray.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

Thomas was named after Thomas Doig, uncle, and Thomas Anderson [husband of Isabell Doig].

 

Thomas was a weaver in Dundee.

 

Notes for Isabella Gray

In 1841 Isabella was a widow living at Robertson Road, Dundee; Alexander, a launderer, was living with her. Also, with her was Susan Guild, born 1755/61 in Angushire.

 

Witness to Isabella's death certificated was her nephew, Robert Low.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Isabella Gray were as follows:

42 i James⁴ Doig, born 21 Oct 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Oct 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: James was named after his father's father.

43 ii Alexander Smith⁴ Doig, born 26 Aug 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Aug 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 May 1847 in Forebank Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 17 May 1847 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was a brass founder living on Forebank Road, Dundee. He did not marry.

 

 

17. John³ Doig (James², Thomas¹), born 29 Nov 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Dec 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1876 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 30 May 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Isabell (Ewans) Doig, born 10 Feb 1794 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Feb 1794 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Feb 1848 in Bonny Bank, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 18 Feb 1848 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of David Ewan and Anne (Preston) Ewan.

 

Notes for John Doig

John was named after John Paterson and John Wood.

 

In 1814 John was in the Local Militia. In 1815 he was a weaver. In 1841 he was a duck weaver living with his family on Parnell Street, Westside, Dundee. In 1861 he was a widower and linen hand loom weaver living on Nelson street, Dundee.

 

John may have had a son William.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Children of John Doig and Isabell Ewans were as follows:

44 i Ann Preston⁴ Doig, born 10 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Ann was named after her grandmother.

45 ii David⁴ Doig, born 15 Sep 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Sep 1818 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: David was named after David Ewing, grandfather.

+ 46 iii James⁴ Doig, born 27 Jul 1820 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jul 1820 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1902 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Jean (Blair) Doig; (2) Isabella Lyon (Rodger) Doig.

47 iv Mary E.⁴ Doig, born 22 Nov 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Dec 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Mar 1895 in 16 Neilson Street, St. Andrw, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Mary was named after Mary Emsly, paternal grandmother. Mary did not marry. In 1881 and 1891 she lived with her sister Agnes at 16 Neilson Street, Dundee Witness to Mary's death certificate was her sister Agnes Doig.

+ 48 v Margaret⁴ Doig, born 11 Sep 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Sep 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Mar 1890 in Meikleour, Caputh, Perth, Scotland. She married William Barty.

+ 49 vi Alexander Ewans⁴ Doig, born 11 Oct 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 19 Oct 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Jan 1870 in 24 Jamaica Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Agnes (Smith) Doig; (2) Agnes (Elder) Doig; (3) Mary Young Downie (Roger) Doig; (4) Elizabeth (Scott) Doig.

50 vii David⁴ Doig, born 9 Mar 1832 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Mar 1832 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Aug 1852 in Rosebank, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Aug 1852 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: David was named after his maternal grandfather. David was a cabinetmaker living on Rosebank Street, Dundee.

51 viii Agnes Lawrie⁴ Doig, born 30 Jun 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Jul 1835 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Jul 1913 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Agnes did not marry. In 1881 and 1891 she lived with her sister Mary at 16 Neilson Street, Dundee. In 1901 she lived with her brother James in St. Peter, Dundee. An extract of Agnes' testament reads: Agnes Lowrie Doig, 26 Seafield Road, Dundee, died 29 July 1913, at Victoria Hospital, Dundee, testate. Confirmation granted at Dundee, 8 September 1913, to James Doig, 38 Step Row, Dundee, and Jemima Barty or Ferguson, wife of John Ferguson, Rosemount, Blairgowrie, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 27 November 1912, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 1 September 1913. Value of Estate, £462, 7s. 7d.

 

 

18. Alexander³ Doig (James², Thomas¹), born 6 Nov 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Nov 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Apr 1871 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. He married (1) on 6 Apr 1811 in Forgan, Fife, Scotland Elizabeth (Ireland) Doig, born 1791/92 in Fife, Scotland; died 15 May 1845 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried 19 May 1845 in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; (2) Not married Margaret (Wilkie) Doig, daughter of Thomas Wilkie.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

Alexander was named after Alexander Aimsle, uncle, and Alexander Doig.

 

In 1815 Alexander was a wright in Dundee. He moved to St. Andrews where on 3 May 1826 he acquired a piece of ground in St. Andrews, Fife, with a house and stables, from Captain Thomas Mason of the Royal Artillery (This property was sasined by Patrick Mudie, M.D., on 12 Jan 1829 to the creditors of Captain Mason, recorded 30 Jan 1829 in St. Andrews.) In 1826 he founded the firm of Alexander Doig & Sons, which continued until 1905. At first he was not a member of the Wright Incorp, and as on several occasions he had encroched "on the liberties of the Trade by working within the Burgh of St. Andrew," in Feb 1830 the Incorp employed John Wilson, writer in Cupar, to raise an action in Cupar Sheriff Court against him; on 15 June 1830 Doig petitioned to be admitted to the Trade, and the Incorp agreed, "but only if he paid the whole expenses of the Incorp incurred in the process against him, also his own expenses, and give up defying the process;" he was admitted Freeman on 30 June 1830, and served as Boxmaster in 1835-37, at which time he lived at Windmill Brae. By 1831 Alexander was a cabinetmaker living at Windmill. In 1841 he was a cabinetmaker living at Windmill Path, Golf Place, St. Andrews; his wife, James and William were at home. In 1851 Alexander was a master cabinetmaker living on City Road, St. Andrews, Fife. Living with him were his son, James, and sister-in-law (?), Hannah Ireland, b. 1812/3 at Ferry Port on Craig, Fife. Hannah was his house servant.

 

Alexander's testament was recorded 27 Sept 1871 in the Cupar Sheriff Court.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Ireland

Based on the Scottish naming custom, Elizabeth's parents were probably William Ireland and Sallie Berry. Since the marriage and first child were in Forgan, Fife, her father may be the William Ireland who was buried 3 Apr 1818 in Forgan.

 

Notes for Margaret Wilkie

Margaret Wilkie, daughter of Thomas Wilkie, flesher in St. Andrews, filed an Ailment Decree in the Cupar Sheriff Court against Alexander Doig, cabinetmaker in St. Andrews for her illegitimate son born 22 June 1845.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Elizabeth Ireland were as follows:

52 i Sallie Berry⁴ Doig, born 21 Jan 1812 in Forgan, Fife, Scotland; christened 24 Jan 1812 in Forgan, Fife, Scotland; died 1833 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

53 ii James⁴ Doig, born 22 Sep 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Feb 1905 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Notes: James was named after James Doig, grandfather. In 1851 James was a journeyman cabinetmaker living with his father on City Road, St. Andrews. In 1871 he succeeded to his father's business. In 1881 and 1891 he was living with his brother, William, at Windmill house, City Road, St. Andrews. In 1891 he is listed as unmarried. In 1901 he lived alone in St. Andrews. At James' death the business of Alexander Doig & Sons was purchased in Apr 1905 by David Scott, and was continue by him on and after 28 May 1905.

+ 54 iii William Beath⁴ Doig, born 4 Nov 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Nov 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 30 Apr 1897 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. He married (1) Margaret (Wilkie) Doig; (2) Ann (Gibson) Doig.

55 iv Mary⁴ Doig, born 1826/27 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 20 Feb 1831 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

56 v Elizabeth⁴ Doig, born abt 1830 in Scotland; died 7 Jan 1831 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried 8 Jan 1831 in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

57 vi Emsly⁴ Doig, born 5 Jan 1831 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; christened 5 Jan 1831 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 1838 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Emsly's christening were Mrs. Spink and Mrs. Walker.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Margaret Wilkie were as follows:

58 i Male⁴ Doig, born 22 Jun 1845 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

 

 

20. James³ Doig (James², Thomas¹), born 12 Nov 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Nov 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 24 Jul 1869 in 222 Overgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 5 Oct 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Jean (McAndrew) Doig, born 13 Apr 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Apr 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1880 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John McAndrew and Jean (Anderson) McAndrew.

 

Notes for James Doig

James was named after James Doig.

 

In 1841 Jane was living without James at Hilltown, Dundee. In 1851 James was a mason living at 156 Hilltown, Dundee. In 1861 he lived at 31 Nethergate, Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Children of James Doig and Jean McAndrew were as follows:

59 i Johanna⁴ Doig, born 5 May 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 May 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Johanna was named after John McAndrew, grandfather. In 1841 and 1851 Johanna was a power loom weaver living with her parents at 156 Hilltown, Dundee. In In 1881 she was an unmarried jute weaver living alone at 16 Bain Square, Dundee. In 1891 she lived alone in St. Andrew, Dundee.

60 ii James⁴ Doig, born 21 Aug 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 22 Dec 1829 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 61 iii James Whyte⁴ Doig, born 13 Dec 1830 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Dec 1830 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1899 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Marjory (Mitchell) Doig.

62 iv Alexander⁴ Doig, born 23 Jul 1832 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander registered (Ticket # 451,581) as an apprentice seaman in the Merchant Service on 15 June 1849 at Shields, Northumberland, England. He was listed at literate and living in Dundee. His description was 'growing' for height, brown hair, fair complexion, blue eyes, and no marks or tattoos. He made voyages in 1851 and 1853. In the 1861 census he is shown as 28 years old, married, a seaman from Dundee, and serving on the ship "Greta."

63 v William⁴ Doig, born 1834/35 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Aug 1838 in Roodyards, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 29 Aug 1838 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

64 vi Ann⁴ Doig, born 1837/38 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 24 Dec 1867 in 214 Overgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1851 Ann was a mill worker living with her parents at 156 Hilltown, Dundee. She became a power loom weaver. Ann did not marry.

65 vii Jean⁴ Doig, born 4 Nov 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Nov 1841 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 19 Nov 1841 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 66 viii Jane⁴ Doig, born 1842/44 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Peter Gordon Martin.

 

 

21. Andrew³ Doig (James², Thomas¹), born 20 Sep 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Sep 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 17 Feb 1887 in Maple Street, New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Hadley Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL. He married on 3 Sep 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Isabella (Fife) Doig, born 15 Nov 1804 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 4 May 1861 in Homer Township, Will Co., IL; buried in Hadley Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL, daughter of David Fife.

 

Notes for Andrew Doig

Andrew was named after his cousin Andrew Anderson.

 

Andrew and Isabella began their family in Scotland and later moved to England. Then Andrew went to America in 1832 and located in Philadelphia, PA. Isabella and 5 children later arrived in New York on 5 Aug 1833 on the "Chase."

 

In the early 1840s the family moved to Washington D.C. Andrew was a stonecutter and worked on the Capitol Building until 1847. Then the family moved to Hadley in Homer Township, Will Co., IL, where he farmed. In 1850 he made the overland trip to California, from whence he returned moderately successful. In the 1850 census recorde 3 Dec 1850 Andrew Doeg farmed in Homer Township with his wife Issabel and children Thomas, Andrew, James, issabella, William, Alexander, and John H; the value of his property was $1,000. In 1860 he farmed in Homer with his wife Isabella and sons James and Alexander; the value of his land was $5,500 with personal assets of $1,200. His son Andrew lived on the adjoining farm. They later relocated to New Lenox, Will Co., IL. In 1870 he was a flour dealer in Chicago, 13th Ward with his son John. He was well known for his rugged honesty and all the qualities of a useful citizen.

 

Andrew died at his son Alexander's home in New Lenox.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for Isabella Fife

She may be the Isobell Fyffe christened 20 Oct 1803 in Tannadice, Angus, daughter of David Fyffe and Isobel Marnie.

 

Children of Andrew Doig and Isabella Fife were as follows:

67 i Mary Ann⁴ Doig, born 10 Feb 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 May 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Young in Philadelphia, PA. Notes: Parents recorded as James Doeg, mason, and Isobel Fife. She was named after Mary Ann Doeg and Mary Ann Fife.

+ 68 ii Elizabeth⁴ Doig, born 7 Jan 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Jan 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Aug 1871 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married William Ferguson.

+ 69 iii Thomas⁴ Doig, born 2 Mar 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Mar 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Apr 1909 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL. He married Anna Maria (Lynk) Doig.

+ 70 iv Andrew⁴ Doig, born May 1828 in England; died 24 May 1901 in Will Co., IL. He married Kate H. ((---)) Doig.

71 v Jessie⁴ Doig, born 1830/31 in England; died Young in Philadelphia, PA.

+ 72 vi James⁴ Doig, born 4 Jul 1834 in PA; died 30 Dec 1922 in La Cygne, Linn Co., KS; buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Linn Co., KS. He married Mary Jane (Clark) Doig.

+ 73 vii Isabella⁴ Doig, born Oct 1837 in PA; died 22 Jan 1934 in New Lennox Township, Will Co., IL. She married Stanton Lynk.

74 viii William⁴ Doig, born 3 Apr 1838 in PA; died 18 Apr 1854 in Homer Township, Will Co., IL; buried in Hadley Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL.

+ 75 ix Alexander⁴ Doig, born 17 Oct 1841 in Washington DC; died 4 Dec 1926 in Joliet, Will Co., IL; buried in Barnet Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL. He married Sarah Catherine (VanDuser) Doig.

+ 76 x John Henry⁴ Doig, born 13 Mar 1844 in Washington DC; died 17 Dec 1917 in San Diego Co., CA. He married (1) Jemima P. (McDonald) Doig; (2) Edna Hattie (Shakespeare) Doig.

 

 

25. James³ Doig (Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 10 Mar 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Mar 1856 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 10 Mar 1856 in St. Peter's Burial Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 6 Dec 1823 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Barbara (Ramsay) Doig, born 1800 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Feb 1800 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Jul 1845 in Union Street, Maxwell Town, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 7 Jul 1845 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Ramsay and Agnes (Gall) Ramsay.

 

Notes for James Doig

James was named after his uncle, James Doig, and also James Wighton.

 

In 1841 James was a handloom weaver living with Barbara and his son, Alexander, on Union Street, Maxwelltown, Dundee. In 1851 James was still a weaver living on Union Street, Dundee. He was a widower living with his son, John.

 

David Craig paid the burial fee of 3'6p for James' burial.

 

MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 5 Dec 1823 in Dundee. James was listed from Dundee and Barbara from Tealing.

 

Children of James Doig and Barbara Ramsay were as follows:

+ 77 i Jean⁴ Doig, born 2 Dec 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Dec 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1889 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. She married William Boyack.

78 ii Alexander⁴ Doig, born 16 Apr 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Apr 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Mar 1847 in Union Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 25 Mar 1847 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Alexander was named after his paternal grandfather. In 1841 Alexander was an apprentice blacksmith living with his parents on Union Street, Maxwelltown, Dundee.

79 iii James⁴ Doig, born 4 Mar 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Mar 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: James was named after his father.

80 iv Agnes⁴ Doig, born 8 May 1831 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 May 1831 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 12 Dec 1831 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Agnes was named after her maternal aunt.

81 v Elizabeth⁴ Doig, born 8 May 1831 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 May 1831 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Jun 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Jun 1840 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Elizabeth was named after her maternal aunt.

82 vi William⁴ Doig, born 10 Feb 1834 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Feb 1834 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Oct 1836 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 28 Oct 1836 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: William was named after his maternal uncle.

+ 83 vii John⁴ Doig, born 8 Jan 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jan 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1901 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Christian Todd (Walker) Doig.

 

 

28. Thomas³ Doig (Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 9 May 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 May 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1880 in MN. He married on 28 Dec 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (Shepherd) Doig, born 8 Aug 1806 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Aug 1806 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Shepherd and Elspeth (Donaldson) Shepherd.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

Thomas was named after his cousin Thomas Doig.

 

In 1841 Thomas was a journeyman mason living on Union Street, Maxwelltown, Dundee. In 1851 his children were living on Union Street, Dundee, with a William Doig, born 1808/9 in Dundee, married without his wife [May be the William, a seaman, who married Jean McKay on 3 Sept 1838 in Dundee; she was the daughter of Thomas McKay, sailor.].

 

Thomas Doig, mason, was owner of the ship "Ann" in Dundee, registered in 1848 and 1854.

 

Thomas was a stone cutter, and he worked on the statue of Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square, London. He came to the United States in 1854 and was naturalized in 1856. He first settled in Rockford, Winnebago County, IL, and in Sept 1856 the family moved to Dodge County, MN. In about 1858 in Wasioja, MN, he and his sons built the stone Doig house (National Historical Register, 1975), the Wasioja Seminary, and the Wasioja School. In 1880 Thomas was living with his son, John, in Claremont, MN.

 

MARRIAGE: Thomas was listed in the marriage record as a mason, and both from Dundee.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Elizabeth Shepherd were as follows:

84 i Margaret Campbell⁴ Doig, born 12 Nov 1827 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Aug 1836 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 10 Aug 1836 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 85 ii Elizabeth⁴ Doig, born 1829/30 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Mr. Anderson.

+ 86 iii Mary Ann⁴ Doig, born 1831/32 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married unknown.

87 iv Andrew R.⁴ Doig, born 17 May 1834 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1920 Of Rochester, Olmstead Co., MN. He married in 1855/56 Agnes (Bruce) Doig, born Aug 1832 in Scotland, daughter of Agnes ((---)) _ú_. Notes: Andrew entered the US in 1846 with his parents and became a naturalized citizen. In 1860 he was a stone mason in Wasioja, Dodge Co, MN with his wife Agnes and brother Alexander. In 1870 he was a stone cutter in Wasioja with his wife Agnes, Alexander Doig (81, Scotland, carpenter), and mother-in-law Agnes Bruce. In 1880 Andrew R. Daag was a marble dealer in Rochester, Olmstead Co., MN (page 476) with his wife Agnus and Belle Boutlon, as seamstress born 1857/8 in MN. In 1900 Andrew and Agnes lived at 511 Hunter, Rochester; their grandson, Albert C. Rommel (born Feb 1900 in MN), was with them, but the census lists them as having no children. In 1920 he was a widower living alone at 612 Center W., Rochester.

88 v David⁴ Doig, born 1835/36 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 89 vi Alexander⁴ Doig, born 19 Jun 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Jul 1916 in Winona Co., MN; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Co., MN. He married Matilda A. (Shortell) Doig.

+ 90 vii Thomas D.⁴ Doig, born 28 Apr 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 25 Dec 1908 in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. He married Catherine K. (Connell) Doig.

+ 91 viii John⁴ Doig, born Feb 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1928 in MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN. He married Catherine (Edmond) Doig.

92 ix James⁴ Doig, born 1844 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Generation 4

 

30. Thomas⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Thomas², Thomas¹), born 16 Jan 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Mar 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Jan 1892 in Bridgend, Rathven, Banff, Scotland. He married on 27 Nov 1834 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Isabell (Ferguson) Doig, born 20 Dec 1799 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Dec 1799 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 24 Jul 1879 in Poorhouse, Blackness Road, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Robert Ferguson and Janet (Robertson) Ferguson.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

OLD BAILEY SESSIONS PAPERS, 22nd JUNE 1826 No.1144 THOMAS DOIG was indicted for stealing on 10th June a knife value 3s the goods of Henry Hely Hutchinson. Cornelious Collins: "I am butler to Henry Hely Hutchinson of Lower Grosvenor Street. On Saturday 10th June about 2-o-clock there was a knife on the pantry shelf. I had been in the Housekeepers room, and when I came out the prisoner had got this knife out with a stick. I took him into custody." Robert Turner: "I was called in and took the prisoner with this silver handled knife. This little jemmy was found on him, a stick with what he drew the knife out." Guilty. Age 14. Transportation for 7 Years. He was taken from Newgate Gaol on 15th July 1826 and went to the Euryalus Hulk at Chatharn which was used to take convicts under the age of 16. On 3rd November 1830 he was transferred to the Discovery Hulk at Deptford where he completed his 7 year sentence, being released on 26th June 1833.

 

Thomas' wife Isabella appears to have lied about her age, she being 12 years older than him. All of their 4 known children died young. He abandoned Isabella and went on the road, with both of them ending up on the poor roles.

 

Thomas was a weaver in his younger days. He is probably the Thomas Doig (30 Angus) who was an agricultural laborer at Balmuir, Tealing (north of Dundee) with field servant Barbara Stark (20 Angus). In 1841 his wife Bell Doig was a yarn winder living on Blackness Road, Dundee with her three children; Thomas was not with them. In 1851 Isabell was a weaver living at 3 Annfield Road, Liff & Benvie, Dundee with her daughter Lilly; Thomas and her two son were not at home. In 1861 she lived by herself on Annfield Road; she is still listed as married, but Thomas was not with her. In 1881 Thomas was a tramp boarding with John Smith, a farmer at Wester Boggs, Rathven, Banff. In 1891 Thomas lived in Rathven.

 

Witness to Thomas' death certificate was James Ferdune (?), Inspector of Poor, High Street, Buckie, Rathven.

 

MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for Isabell Ferguson

At the time of her death in 1879 Isabel was reported as a widow, but her husband Thomas was alive and a tramp in Banff, Scotland. Witness to her death certificate was Peter Bulloch, Poorhouse Porter.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Isabell Ferguson were as follows:

93 i Lilias⁵ Doig, born 1834 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 24 Sep 1854 in Annfield Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 27 Sep 1854 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

94 ii Thomas⁵ Doig, born 1835/36 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Dec 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 4 Dec 1838 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

95 iii David⁵ Doig, born 1837/38 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Apr 1850 in Annfield Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 16 Apr 1850 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

96 iv Robert⁵ Doig, born Apr 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Feb 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 7 Feb 1842 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

32. Helen Nicoll⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Thomas², Thomas¹), born 26 Jan 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Feb 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Aug 1890 in Myrtle Villa, Downfield, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 29 Aug 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Robert Scott Chalmers, born 15 Nov 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Nov 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Aug 1883 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of James Chalmers and Susan (Scott) Chalmers.

 

Notes for Helen Nicoll Doig

Helen was named after her mother.

 

Helen's testament was recorded on 2 Feb 1891 in the Dundee Sheriff Court.

 

MARRIAGE: The marriage record lists her as the daughter of Thomas Doig.

 

Notes for Robert Scott Chalmers

In 1840 Robert was a machine maker in Dundee. In 1881 Robert was a mill manager in Dundee residing at 3 Craigie Bank Terrace, Dundee with his wife Helen, and children Robert (mill manager), Thomas (clerk), William (clerk), and Harry (clerk).

 

Robert's testament was recorded 13 Oct 1883 at the Dundee Sheriff Court.

 

Children of Helen Nicoll Doig and Robert Scott Chalmers were as follows:

97 i Helen Nicoll⁵ Chalmers, born 28 Nov 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jan 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

98 ii Susan Scott⁵ Chalmers, born 19 Feb 1846 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Mar 1846 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

99 iii Robert⁵ Chalmers, born 4 Jan 1848 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Jan 1848 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

100 iv Thomas⁵ Chalmers, born 6 Jun 1850 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jun 1850 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

101 v William⁵ Chalmers, born 25 Jun 1853 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Jul 1853 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

102 vi Lilias⁵ Chalmers, born 4 Aug 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

103 vii Harry⁵ Chalmers, born 1858/59 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

104 viii Thomas Hill⁵ Chalmers, born 23 Mar 1862 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

46. James⁴ Doig (John³, James², Thomas¹), born 27 Jul 1820 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jul 1820 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1902 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 5 Feb 1850 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Jean (Blair) Doig, born 1822/23 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 5 Jul 1853 in Hilltown, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 7 Jul 1853 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of George Blair; (2) on 27 Jan 1856 in Powrie Place, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Isabella Lyon (Rodger) Doig, born 20 May 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 May 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1898 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William Roger and Mary (Downie) Roger.

 

Notes for James Doig

James was named after James Doig, grandfather.

 

In 1841 James was a starcher, living at home. In 1861 James was a jute weaver living with his mother-in-law at 9 Powrie Place, Dundee. In 1871 he lived in St. Andrew, Dundee with his wife Isabella and sons James, Alexander, William, and John. In 1881 he was a jute weaver in Liff & Benvie; at home were his wife Isabella, James, William, and John. In 1891 he lived in St. Peter, Dundee with his wife Isabella and son John. In 1901 James lived in St. Peter, Dundee with his sister Agnes.

 

MARRIAGE: Witnesses James Robertson and Mary Roger.

 

Notes for Isabella Lyon Rodger

At the time of her marriage Isabella lived at Forebank, dundee. She signed her name 'X.'

 

Children of James Doig and Isabella Lyon Rodger were as follows:

+ 105 i James⁵ Doig, born 7 Jun 1857 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Margaret (Craig) Doig; (2) Helen Rintoul (McLaren) Doig.

106 ii Alexander⁵ Doig, born 12 Nov 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

107 iii William Salmond⁵ Doig, born 5 Aug 1862 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Margaret ((---)) Doig, born 1861/62 in Scotland. Notes: In 1901 William and Margaret lived in Crieff, Perth. William and Margaret departed Comrie, Perth via Glasgow and arrive at Ellis Island, NY on 13 June 1923 on the ship "Assyria."

108 iv George Rodger⁵ Doig, born 8 Oct 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Jan 1865 in Downie Place, Ann Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

109 v John⁵ Doig, born 17 Jun 1866 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

110 vi David⁵ Doig, born 6 May 1871 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1876 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

48. Margaret⁴ Doig (John³, James², Thomas¹), born 11 Sep 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Sep 1825 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Mar 1890 in Meikleour, Caputh, Perth, Scotland. She married on 21 Jun 1850 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Barty, born 1826/27 in Caputh, Perth, Scotland; died aft 1890 Of Caputh, Perth, Scotland.

 

Notes for Margaret Doig

Margaret was named after Margaret Flemming [Margaret Doig married Thomas Flemming].

 

MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 9 June 1850 in St. Ninians, Stirling. Margaret was listed as the daughter of Jas (?) Doig of Dundee and William a smith in St. Ninians.

 

Notes for William Barty

He may be the William christened 15 May 1825 in Lethendy & Kinloch, Perth, son of William Barty and Janet Strathern.

 

In 1881 William was a master blacksmith employing 1 man and 1 apprentice and residing at Smithy, Caputh, Perth with his wife Margaret, children Jemima, William (apprentice blacksmith), and Robert (scholar), and as servant and blacksmith John McGregor (25 Kinclaven).

 

Children of Margaret Doig and William Barty were as follows:

111 i Marjory⁵ Barty, born 23 Sep 1855 in St. Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.

112 ii Margaret⁵ Barty, born 10 Nov 1857 in St. Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.

113 iii Jemima⁵ Barty, born 8 Nov 1861 in St. Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.

114 iv William⁵ Barty, born 25 Jul 1863 in St. Ninians, Stirling, Scotland.

115 v Robert⁵ Barty, born 1871/72 in England.

 

 

49. Alexander Ewans⁴ Doig (John³, James², Thomas¹), born 11 Oct 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 19 Oct 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Jan 1870 in 24 Jamaica Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Not married Agnes (Smith) Doig, born abt 1828 in Scotland, daughter of Alexander Smith and Janet ((---)) Smith; (2) Not married Agnes (Elder) Doig, born abt 1832 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; (3) on 7 Jul 1858 in Powrie Place, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Mary Young Downie (Roger) Doig, born 25 Jun 1830 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Jun 1830 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1868 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William Roger and Mary (Downie) Roger; (4) on 11 Jan 1869 in Laurel Bank, St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth (Scott) Doig, born 1826 in Bankfoot, Auchtergaven, Perth, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1826 in Auchtergaven, Perth, Scotland; died 1905 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Scott and Janet (McGlashan) Scott.

 

Notes for Alexander Ewans Doig

Alexander was named after his father's uncle.

 

Alexander was a seaman in the merchant service. He had an illegitmate son. He lived at Rosebank, Dundee. Agnes Elder descibed him in 1859 as a journeyman mason. In 1861 Mary was visiting her mother at 9 Powrie Place, Dundee, with children John and Mary. In 1861 Alexander Doig was living with his grandfather on Nelson Street, Dundee. In 1869 Alexander lived at 123 Hilltown, Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE to Mary Young Downie Roger: Witnesses James Brian and James Doig.

 

MARRIAGE to Elizabeth Scott: Witnesses were George Scott and Agnes Doig.

 

Notes for Agnes Elder

Agnes was a charwoman in Dundee.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Scott

In 1881 Elizabeth was a jute weaver living alone at 1 Elizabeth Street, Dundee. In 1901 she was a knitter living alone at 3 Elizabeth Street, Dundee.

 

Children of Alexander Ewans Doig and Agnes Smith were as follows:

+ 116 i Alexander⁵ Doig, born 4 Aug 1848 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Sep 1892 in 131 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. He married Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Doig.

 

Children of Alexander Ewans Doig and Agnes Elder were as follows:

117 i Margaret⁵ Doig or Elder, born Mar 1853 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Nov 1859 in 3 Rosebank Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in New Burying Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Margaret's death certificate was her uncle William Doig.

118 ii Elisabeth⁵ Doig or Elder, born May 1854 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1859 in 3 Rosebank Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in New Burying Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Elisabeth's death certificate was her grand-uncle Alexander Doig of 71 Primus Street, Dundee.

 

Children of Alexander Ewans Doig and Mary Young Downie Roger were as follows:

+ 119 i John Salmond⁵ Doig, born 27 Apr 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Jan 1940 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 15 Jan 1940 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England. He married Charlotte (Kenneth) Doig.

120 ii Mary Young Downie⁵ Doig, born 18 Nov 1860 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1862 in Williamson's Land, Hilltown, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

121 iii George Rodger⁵ Doig, born 13 Jul 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Apr 1864 in 3 Joint Stocks, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

122 iv Agnes⁵ Doig, born 17 May 1865 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1866 in 1st District, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

54. William Beath⁴ Doig (Alexander³, James², Thomas¹), born 4 Nov 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Nov 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 30 Apr 1897 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. He married (1) Not married Margaret (Wilkie) Doig, born abt 1824 Of St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; (2) on 5 Mar 1847 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland Ann (Gibson) Doig, born 21 Apr 1825 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; christened 1 May 1825 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 30 May 1900 in 9 Market Street, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, daughter of Henry Gibson and Janet (Wilson) Gibson.

 

Notes for William Beath Doig

William had an illegitimate son by Margaret Wilkie.

 

In 1847 William was a cabinetmaker. In 1851 he was a cabinetmaker living in St. Leonards, St. Andrews. In 1881 he lived at Windmill, St. Andrews with his unmarried children James (cabinetmaker), Sarah A. E. (housekeeper), Alexander (cabinetmaker), and granddaughter Sarah Scott (scholar). In 1891 he was living at Windmill House, City Road, St. Andrews; his wife, Ann, was living alone at 91 Market Street, St. Andrews. Living with William were his brother, James, and grand-nieces, Sarah Scott (teacher at the infant school) and Emily Scott (housekeeper), her daughter Emsly's children.

 

MARRIAGE to Ann Gibson: They were married by Dr. Buist. Both were listed from St. Andrews.

 

Notes for Ann Gibson

An extract of Ann's testament reads: Ann Gibson or Doig, 91 Market Street, St. Andrews, died 30 May 1900, at St. Andrews, intestate. Inventory given up at Cupar, 23 August 1900, by Alexander Doig, Cabinetmaker, St. Andrews, Executor dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £50, 16s. 11d. Additional Inventory given up, 25 October 1900, by the above Executor. Value of Additional Estate, £165, 6s. 8d.

 

Children of William Beath Doig and Margaret Wilkie were as follows:

+ 123 i William⁵ Doig, born 22 Jun 1845 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 1900 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Mary Ann (Reid) Doig.

 

Children of William Beath Doig and Ann Gibson were as follows:

124 i Sarah Ann Elizabeth⁵ Doig, born 19 Feb 1851 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 9 Jun 1888 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Notes: In 1880 Sarah was an unmarried housekeeper living with her father at Windmill, St. Andrews. An extract of Sarah's testament reads: 21 January 1890 - Confirmation of Sarah Ann Elizabeth Doig, residing in St. Andrews, daughter of William Beath Doig, Cabinetmaker, St. Andrews, who died 9 June 1888, at St. Andrews, intestate, granted at Cupar, to Alexander Doig, Cabinetmaker, St. Andrews, and Emsly Doig or Scott, wife of David Scott junior, Cabinetmaker, Market Street there, Executors dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £300, 8s. 10d.

+ 125 ii Emsly⁵ Doig, born 17 Oct 1856 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 1938 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. She married David Scott Jr..

+ 126 iii Alexander⁵ Doig, born 20 Nov 1860 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1945 in New Haven, CT. He married Margaret Stuart (Hunter) Doig.

 

 

61. James Whyte⁴ Doig (James³, James², Thomas¹), born 13 Dec 1830 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Dec 1830 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1899 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 31 Dec 1858 in Step Row, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Marjory (Mitchell) Doig, born 5 Feb 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Feb 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1900 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Mitchell and Christian (Bell) Mitchell.

 

Notes for James Whyte Doig

In 1851 James was a handloom weaver living with his parents at 156 Hilltown, Dundee. In 1861 James was a power loom tenter living on Perth Road, Dundee. In 1864 he lived at 217 Hawkhill, Dundee. In 1881 he was a power loom tenter residing at 26 Watsons Lane, Liff & Benvie with his wife Mary and children Alexander M., William, David, and Jemima. In 1891 he and Marjory lived in St. Mary, Dundee with there children David and Jemima.

 

Children of James Whyte Doig and Marjory Mitchell were as follows:

+ 127 i James⁵ Doig, born 25 Jan 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Ann (Stupart) Doig; (2) Annie Black (Gardner) Doig or Smith.

+ 128 ii Alexander Mitchell⁵ Doig, born 13 Jan 1861 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1924 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Sarah Jane (Loney) Doig; (2) Jemima (Donald) Doig.

129 iii William⁵ Doig, born 27 Jan 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 25 Aug 1864 in 217 Hawkhill, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 130 iv William Shepherd⁵ Doig, born 4 Jan 1870 in Milton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. He married (1) Isabella Taylor (Grieve) Doig; (2) Marion (Clark) Doig.

131 v Joanna⁵ Doig, born 4 Apr 1874 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 1874 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

132 vi David M.⁵ Doig, born 1876/77 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1901 David and sister Jemima lived together in St. Mary, Dundee.

133 vii Jemima⁵ Doig, born 1878 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1901 David and sister Jemima lived together in St. Mary, Dundee.

 

 

66. Jane⁴ Doig (James³, James², Thomas¹), born 1842/44 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 21 Jun 1867 in 10 Victoria Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Peter Gordon Martin, born 7 Oct 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Oct 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of Peter Martin and Jean (Gordon) Martin.

 

Notes for Jane Doig

At the time of her marriage Jane was a power loom weaver at 214 Overgate, Dundee.

 

MARRIAGE: They were married at the groom's home. Witnesses were D Burness and Jno Findlayson.

 

Notes for Peter Gordon Martin

Jane and Peter lived at 8 Victoria Street, Dundee. He was a yarn warehouseman.

 

Children of Jane Doig and Peter Gordon Martin were as follows:

134 i James White⁵ Martin, born 26 Apr 1868 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

135 ii Jane Gordon⁵ Martin, born 18 Aug 1870 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

68. Elizabeth⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 7 Jan 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Jan 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Aug 1871 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married on 15 Apr 1844 in Washington DC William Ferguson, born 1814/19 in Scotland; died May 1862 in IL.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Doig

Elizabeth (Betty) was named after Betty Doig.

 

Notes for William Ferguson

In 1850 William farmed in New Lenox, Will Co., IL (page 87) with his wife Elizabeth, Andrew Ferguson (23 Scotland), and Joseph Sutton (17 England). In 1860 he farmed in New Lenox with wife Elizabeth, children Thomas, Mary, and Alexander, and two farm laborers.

 

Children of Elizabeth Doig and William Ferguson were as follows:

+ 136 i Thomas D.⁵ Ferguson, born 31 Mar 1853 in IL. He married (1) Sarah Phoebe (Lynk) Ferguson; (2) Nellie L. (Haven) Ferguson.

137 ii Mary⁵ Ferguson, born 1854/55 in IL.

138 iii Alexander⁵ Ferguson, born 1858/59 in IL.

 

 

69. Thomas⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 2 Mar 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Mar 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Apr 1909 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL. He married on 5 May 1854 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL Anna Maria (Lynk) Doig, born 17 Nov 1820 in Columbia Co., NY; christened 17 Dec 1820 in Kinderhook Dutch Reformed Church, Kinderhook, Columbia Co., NY; died 19 Jul 1911 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL, daughter of Zacharias W. Lynk and Sally (Harder) Lynk.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

Thomas was named after Thomas Doig, uncle.

 

Thomas arrived in America in 1832. From age 12 to 18 he worked as a butcher in Philadelphia. He followed the family to Washington D.C. and worked as a bricklayer there for three years, and in Baltimore, MD until 1849. In the fall of 1849 he joined the family in Homer Township, Will County, IL. The following year he joined the rush to the gold fields in California. There he had some success. In January of 1853 he returned to New Lenox, Will Co., IL. In May of 1854 he purchased 172 acres of good land. This he farmed until at least 1890. In 1860 he farmed in New Lenox (page 360) with his wife Ann, children Sarah O., John Ewans, Isabella, Anna, and Irwin, and 2 farmhands. In 1870 Thomas Doag farmed in New Lenox (page 356) with his wife Anna M., children Anna M. and Thomas J., and 1 servant and 1 farmhand; the value of his property was $9,850 with personal assets of $4,070.

 

Thomas became naturalized a U.S. citizen on 10 Oct 1956 at the Winnebago Circuit Court; witnesses were William Brown and I. H. Baker.

 

Thomas was active in local politics and served on the Will County Board of Supervisors in 1864, 1866, 1867, and 1869. The family attended the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1900 Thomas and Ann were living with their daughter Annie and husband George L. Francis Jr.

 

Notes for Anna Maria Lynk

Obituary: Widow of the late Thomas Doig, of New Lenox, died in that town, Wednesday, July 19th (1911), at the age of 90 years. She was born in Columbia Township, New York, November 17th, 1820, and was married to Mr. Doig May 5th, 1854. Mr. Doig died April 19th, 1909.

 

Children of Thomas Doig and Anna Maria Lynk were as follows:

139 i Isabella⁵ Doig, born 1854/55 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; died 1862 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL.

+ 140 ii Ann M.⁵ Doig, born 20 Oct 1856 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL. She married George W. L. Francis Jr..

141 iii Irwin⁵ Doig, born Jan 1860/60 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; died 1862 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL.

+ 142 iv Thomas Jefferson⁵ Doig, born 13 Dec 1862 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; died 3 Oct 1955 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL. He married Margaret Louisa (Cooper) Doig.

 

 

70. Andrew⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born May 1828 in England; died 24 May 1901 in Will Co., IL. He married Kate H. ((---)) Doig, born 1835/36 in NY.

 

Notes for Andrew Doig

Andrew came with his mother to America on the brigh "Chase," arriving 5 Aug 1833 in NY. Andrew was a miller. Andrew and Kate lived in 1860 in Homer, Will Co., IL with son James A. and two farm laborers. In 1870 he was a real estate agent in Chicago, 8th Ward. He settled in Algonquin Township in McHenry Co., IL, where he ran a flourmill.

 

Notes for Kate H. (---)

Kate's family had settled in Will Co. in 1840.

 

Children of Andrew Doig and Kate H. (---) were as follows:

+ 143 i James Alexander⁵ Doig, born 1856/57 in IL. He married Norah M. (Caron) Doig.

+ 144 ii Agnes I.⁵ Doig, born Jun 1862 in IL. She married Alexander McKay.

145 iii Andrew J.⁵ Doig, born Jul 1865 in IL. He married on 24 Jun 1899 in McHenry Co., IL Phronia (Munshaw) Doig, born Jul 1875 in IL, daughter of John Munshaw and Mary E. ((---)) Munshaw. Notes: In 1900 Andrew and Phronia lived in Algonquin Township, McHenry Co., IL.

+ 146 iv Elizabeth A.⁵ Doig, born Sep 1869 in Cook Co., IL. She married John R. Munshaw.

147 v Catherine⁵ Doig, born Feb 1874 in IL.

 

 

72. James⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 4 Jul 1834 in PA; died 30 Dec 1922 in La Cygne, Linn Co., KS; buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Linn Co., KS. He married in 1860 in Livingston Co., MI Mary Jane (Clark) Doig, born 30 May 1841 in NY; died 9 Oct 1908.

 

Notes for James Doig

In 1870 James ran a billiard saloon in Chicago, 8th Ward. In 1880 he farmed in Lincoln Township, Linn Co., KS (page 49) with his wife Mary Jane and children Emmily L., Ellie E., Addie C., Eva E., and James A. In 1900 and 1910 only their son, James, still lived at home. In 1920 James was living in Linn Co. with his son-in-law, Jarnzes S. Stainbrook, daughter Addie Stainbrook and son James A. Doig.

 

MARRIAGE: Recorded Vol. 2, page 322.

 

Notes for Mary Jane Clark

Mary's father was born in NY and mother in Holland.

 

Children of James Doig and Mary Jane Clark were as follows:

148 i Emily L.⁵ Doig, born 1861/62 in IL.

+ 149 ii Ella Elizabeth⁵ Doig, born Sep 1864 in IL. She married Irving N. Rowley.

+ 150 iii Adeline Catherine⁵ Doig, born 11 May 1868 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; died 16 May 1956 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA; buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Linn Co., KS. She married Franze Sigel Stainbrook.

151 iv Eva E.⁵ Doig, born 1870/71 in KS.

152 v James Andrew⁵ Doig, born 23 Nov 1876 in KS; died 20 Apr 1930 in Linn Co., KS; buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Linn Co., KS. Notes: James was living in Linn Co., KS in 1920 with a nephew with Franze S. Stainbrook.

 

 

73. Isabella⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born Oct 1837 in PA; died 22 Jan 1934 in New Lennox Township, Will Co., IL. She married on 6 Feb 1856 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL Stanton Lynk, born Oct 1834 in NY; died 14 Jun 1926 in New Lennox Township, Will Co., IL, son of Zacharias W. Lynk and Sally (Harder) Lynk.

 

Notes for Stanton Lynk

In 1860 and 1870 Stanton and family farmed with his father in New Lenox, Will Co., IL. In 1880 he farmed in New Lenox with his wife Isabella and children Zachariah, Agella, Everette, Evalina, and Irwin. In 1900 he farmed in New Lenox (page 84) with his wife Isabelle, son Irwin, and a house servant.

 

Children of Isabella Doig and Stanton Lynk were as follows:

153 i Jeanette⁵ Lynk, born 1857/58 in IL.

154 ii Zachariah W.⁵ Lynk, born 1859/60 in IL. He married on 25 Jan 1882 in Will Co., IL Cornelia E. (Finch) Lynk.

155 iii Adelia⁵ Lynk, born 1862/63 in IL. She married on 25 Oct 1882 in Will Co., IL Walter H. Rowley.

156 iv Everett⁵ Lynk, born 1865/66 in IL.

157 v Evalina⁵ Lynk, born 1868/69 in IL. She married on 21 Dec 1898 in Will Co., IL Albert R. Kercheval.

158 vi Irwin⁵ Lynk, born Jan 1879 in IL.

 

 

75. Alexander⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 17 Oct 1841 in Washington DC; died 4 Dec 1926 in Joliet, Will Co., IL; buried in Barnet Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL. He married on 31 Dec 1862 in Will Co., IL Sarah Catherine (VanDuser) Doig, born 26 Nov 1842 in IL; died 12 Apr 1908 in Will Co., IL; buried in Barnet Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL, daughter of Gilbert VanDuser and Anna Maria (Lynk) VanDuser.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

In 1870 Alexander ran a livery stable in Dist. 8, Chicago, Cook Co., IL with his wife Sarah, son Willis, a servant Philepena Borgor (19 IL), and a worker in the livery stable John V. VanDesser (22 IL). He moved with the family and settled in New Lenox, Will Co., IL. He ran a livery business from Maple Street in New Lenox, where he owned 63 acres. He was a Democrat and served as School Director. In 1920 he was living with his son, Gilbert, at 305 Whitley Avenue, Joliet, IL.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Sarah Catherine VanDuser were as follows:

159 i Willis I.⁵ Doig, born Oct 1863 in IL. He married on 5 Apr 1889 in Will Co., IL Anna Haines (Francis) Doig, born Nov 1868 in IL. Notes: In 1900 they lived at 110 Grant Street in Will Co., IL. In 1920 Anna was living at 1425 Tyler Street, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS; living with her was Edna Reed, niece (?), born 1897/8 in IL.

+ 160 ii Grace B.⁵ Doig, born Apr 1871 in IL. She married Hal B. Reed.

161 iii Girl⁵ Doig, born 7 Dec 1872 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; died 7 Dec 1872 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

162 iv Sarah Louise⁵ Doig, born 28 Oct 1878 in Will Co., IL; died 12 Aug 1881 in Will Co., IL; buried in Barnet Cemetery, Homer Township, Will Co., IL.

+ 163 v Gilbert A.⁵ Doig, born Mar 1880 in IL. He married Sophia M. (Cleveland) Doig.

 

 

76. John Henry⁴ Doig (Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 13 Mar 1844 in Washington DC; died 17 Dec 1917 in San Diego Co., CA. He married (1) on 21 Mar 1872 in Minneapolis, Hennipen Co., MN Jemima P. (McDonald) Doig, born 1 Apr 1851 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, daughter of Alexander R. McDonald and Caroline (Porteous) McDonald; (2) on 19 Dec 1897 in Denver, CO Edna Hattie (Shakespeare) Doig, born 20 Oct 1872 in MO; died 4 Aug 1954 in San Diego Co., CA, daughter of William S. Shakespeare and Mary A. (Hickey) Shakespeare.

 

Notes for John Henry Doig

John went to Chicago at age 17. There he worked in a music store, sold real estate and was in the building trade. In 1870 he was living with only his father in Chicago, 8th Ward.

 

In 1880 John sold cigars and tobacco and resided at 1039 S. Lake Street, Chicago (page 286) with his wife Jennie, son Alvin H., father Andrew, and a servant Augusta Lowner, age 16 from Sweden. John returned to New Lenox in the spring of 1890 and purchased 80 acres on Maple Street. He then returned to Chicago, and in 1896 he lived at 445 Warren Avenue.

 

John moved with his new family to Maxwell Township, Sangamon County, IL by 1900. By 1906 the family was living at 168 20th Street in San Diego, CA and John was working in the grocery and notions business. They moved to 467 20th Street by 1908, Anna Street, City Heights, by 1909 and 117 W. Washington, San Diego, by 1915. John owned land in the Otay Valley, but lost all in the flood.

 

Notes for Edna Hattie Shakespeare

In 1920 Edna lived at 655 21st Street, San Diego.

 

Children of John Henry Doig and Jemima P. McDonald were as follows:

164 i Girl⁵ Doig, born 8 Apr 1875 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

165 ii Alvin H.⁵ Doig, born 1876/77 in IL.

 

Children of John Henry Doig and Edna Hattie Shakespeare were as follows:

+ 166 i John Henry⁵ Doig Jr., born 21 Oct 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; died 19 Jul 1976 in San Diego Co., CA; buried in La Vista Crematory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He married Genevieve L. (Verner) Doig.

+ 167 ii Alva S.⁵ Doig, born 9 Feb 1901 in IL; died 8 Nov 1977 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She married Martin Vincent Eis Sr..

 

 

77. Jean⁴ Doig (James³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 2 Dec 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Dec 1824 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1889 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. She married on 15 Jun 1849 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Boyack, born 2 Jan 1822 in Mains, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Jan 1822 in Mains, Angus, Scotland; died 1902 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA, son of William Boyack and Jane (Anderson) Boyack.

 

Notes for Jean Doig

Jean was named after her maternal aunt.

 

In 1841 Jean was a field servant to William Bathie at Tealing Mill, Tealing, Angus.

 

Notes for William Boyack

William was a weaver. He and Jean emigrated to the United States about 1852. In 1880 William farmed in Sumner, Buchanan Co., IA (page 584) with his wife Jayne and sons Breeze and Charley.

 

Children of Jean Doig and William Boyack were as follows:

+ 168 i James Doig⁵ Boyack, born 4 Apr 1850 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1927 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. He married Anna Minord (Williams) Boyack.

169 ii William⁵ Boyack, born 24 Dec 1851 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Ida S. ((---)) Boyack, born 1856/57 in MI. Notes: In 1880 James and William worked on the farm of John H. Mathew in Sumner, Buchanan Co., IA (page 585). In 1920 William farmed in Sumner Township, Buchanan Co., IA (page 4) with is wife Ida and 2 boarders.

170 iii Agnes B.⁵ Boyack, born 1855 in Rockford, Winnego Co., IL; died 18 Dec 1878 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA.

+ 171 iv Bessie⁵ Boyack, born 1855 in Rockford, Winnego Co., IL; died 1930 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. She married David R. Warburton.

172 v Breeze⁵ Boyack, born 1857/58 in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA.

173 vi Charles E.⁵ Boyack, born 1863 in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA; died 1920 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. He married on 9 Aug 1892 in Buchanan Co., IA Lena F. (Clue) Boyack.

 

 

83. John⁴ Doig (James³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 8 Jan 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jan 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1901 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 13 Dec 1861 in 18 Union Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Christian Todd (Walker) Doig, born 22 Oct 1836 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland; christened 20 Jan 1837 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland; died 3 Dec 1902 in 3 Wallace Street, Clydebank, Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland, daughter of Robert Walker and Janet (Todd) Walker.

 

Notes for John Doig

In 1851 John was a weaver living with his father on Union Street, Dundee. In 1861 he was an iron founder living on Union Street, a nephew to Edward and Jean [Ramsay) Craig and their children William and Agnes. At the time of his marriage his occupation was a mechanic and turner. In 1864 he was an iron founder living at 18 Union Street, Maxwell Town, Dundee. In 1881 he was a master iron turner in Dundee; his wife, John, and Jessie were at home. In 1891 he lived in St. Andrew, Dundee with his wife and daughter Jessie. In 1901 John and Christina lived in St. Andrew, Dundee with grandson John Doig.

 

MARRIAGE: They were married in the groom's home. Witnesses were Alexander Ramsay and David Ramsay.

 

Notes for Christian Todd Walker

At the time of her marriage Christina was a servant at the Joint Stock Buildings.

 

Witness to Christina's death certificate was her son John Doig.

 

Children of John Doig and Christian Todd Walker were as follows:

174 i James⁵ Doig, born 12 Oct 1862 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Apr 1864 in 18 Union Street, Maxwell Town, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 175 ii John⁵ Doig, born 4 Jul 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Mar 1932 in Clydebank Dumbarton, Scotland. He married Mary Ann (Miller) Doig.

176 iii Jessie Todd⁵ Doig, born 11 Aug 1866 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

85. Elizabeth⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 1829/30 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Mr. Anderson, born abt 1825.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Doig

In 1870 Elizabeth Anderson and her children Betsy and Frederic Anderson lived with her three brothers Alexander, John, and Thomas in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Children of Elizabeth Doig and Mr. Anderson were as follows:

177 i Betsy⁵ Anderson, born 1856/57 in IL.

178 ii Frederic⁵ Anderson, born 1856/57 in IL.

 

 

86. Mary Ann⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 1831/32 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Not married unknown.

 

Notes for Mary Ann Doig

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Mary Ann was a seamstress. She had an illegitimate son.

 

Children of Mary Ann Doig were as follows:

179 i James⁵ Doig, born 14 Feb 1857 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Feb 1857 in Lush Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Western Burying Ground, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Name may have been William. Witness to this boy's death certificate was Mary Ann's landlady Jean Robertson, who signed her name "X".

 

 

89. Alexander⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 19 Jun 1839 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Jul 1916 in Winona Co., MN; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Co., MN. He married in 1877/78 Matilda A. (Shortell) Doig, born Apr 1859 in NY; died 1944 in MN; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Co., MN, daughter of Patrick Shortell and Catherine ((---)) Shortell.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

In 1851 Alexander was a baker's apprentice with William Robertson at 99 Cowgate, Dundee.

 

Alexander came with his father to the United States in 1855 and settled in Rockford, IL. In Sept 1856 he located in Dodge Co., MN. In 1860 he lived with his brother Andrew and wife Agnes in Wasioja, Dodge Co, MN. He was at first a house builder.

 

On 14 June 1861 Alexander enlisted in Company C, Second Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out as a Corpral on 29 June 1864 at Nashville, TN. Alexander later filed for a military pension as an invalid 30 Mar 1891. His widow applied for a pension 8 Aug 1916.

 

In Oct 1865 he entered the employ of the Winona & St. Peter Railroad, later a part of the Chicago & Northwestern system. In 1870 he was listed as a carpenter and joiner, living in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. By gradual promotions he became superintendent of Bridge & Builder's department of the railroad, with a construction force of 120 to 220. Alexander took an active part in public affairs, and he served on the city council. He lived at 221 Winona Street in 1880 and 415 W. Broadway, Winona, MN in 1900 and 1913. The 1900 census (page 224) Alexander and Matilda as having 5 children with 4 living.

 

Notes for Matilda A. Shortell

Both of Matilda's parents were from Ireland.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Matilda A. Shortell were as follows:

180 i Alice⁵ Doig, born 1879 in MN; died 15 Mar 1880 in MN; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Co., MN.

+ 181 ii Minnie M.⁵ Doig, born 8 May 1881 in MN; died 20 Apr 1958 in Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Donald Seth Hupp.

182 iii Arthur J.⁵ Doig, born 23 Aug 1883 in MN; died 15 Dec 1971 in Los Angeles Co., CA; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Co., MN.

183 iv Mary F.⁵ Doig, born Oct 1887 in MN.

184 v Charles A.⁵ Doig, born Aug 1891 in MN; died 16 Aug 1900 in Winona Co., MN; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Co., MN.

 

 

90. Thomas D.⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 28 Apr 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 25 Dec 1908 in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. He married in 1866/67 Catherine K. (Connell) Doig, born Dec 1846 in Canada; died 1926 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Notes for Thomas D. Doig

Thomas entered the US with his family in 1854 and became a naturalized citizen.

 

Thomas served as a Private during the Civil War in Company E3 of the Minnesota Infantry. He enlisted on 10 Oct 1861 and was discharged on 13 Oct 1864, a total of 3 years and 8 days. He received a pension as an invalid in 1880. In the 1890 Veteran's census he lived in Kasson, MN. Catherine applied for a Widow's pension on 7 Jan 1909.

 

In 1870 he was living with his brothers in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. In 1900 he was a stone mason living in Clairmont with his wife and 2 daughters.

 

Notes for Catherine K. Connell

Both of Catherine's parents were born in Scotland. The family entered the US in 1858 and became naturalized citizens.

 

In 1920 Catherine lived with her daughter Katherine E. and her husband Finlay McMartin in Clairmont, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Children of Thomas D. Doig and Catherine K. Connell were as follows:

185 i Andrew J.⁵ Doig, born 1867 in MN; died 1874 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN.

186 ii Katherine E.⁵ Doig, born 4 Apr 1873 in Dodge Co., MN; died 23 Oct 1958 in Steele Co., MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. She married Finlay B. McMartin, born 1870 in Faribault, Rice Co., MN; died 1959 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN, son of Donald Ewan McMartin and Susanna (Roberds) McMartin.

+ 187 iii Margaret S.⁵ Doig, born Jan 1877 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. She married Fred W. Blanch.

 

 

91. John⁴ Doig (Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born Feb 1843 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1928 in MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN. He married on 1 Jan 1879 in Dodge Co., MN Catherine (Edmond) Doig, born May 1849 in MN; died 26 Jul 1937 in Dodge Co., MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Notes for John Doig

John's birth year on his tombstone was 1845.

 

John was a farmer, and the family is listed as living in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN in 1870, 1880, 1900 and 1920. In 1920 Katie, James and Andrew were living with their parents.

 

Notes for Catherine Edmond

Both of Catherine's parents were from Scotland.

 

In 1930 Katherine was a widow living with her unmarried sons James and Andrew in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Children of John Doig and Catherine Edmond were as follows:

188 i Kate⁵ Doig, born Oct 1879 in MN; died 1923 in MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN.

189 ii Bessie E.⁵ Doig, born Feb 1882 in MN; died 1965 in MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN. She married Peter Westin Jacobson, born 1879; died 1934 in MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN. Notes: Bessie of Clarimont was valedictorian of the class of 1903 at Macalester College.

190 iii James⁵ Doig, born Nov 1884 in MN; died 29 Dec 1942 in Olmsted Co., MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN.

191 iv Andrew J.⁵ Doig, born 17 Dec 1889 in MN; died 25 Aug 1962 in Mille Lacs Co., MN; buried in Riverside Cemetery, Wasioja, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Generation 5

 

105. James⁵ Doig (James⁴, John³, James², Thomas¹), born 7 Jun 1857 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 1 Jan 1883 in 3 Coupers Alley, St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Margaret (Craig) Doig, born 17 Apr 1853 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 May 1853 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1898 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Thomas Craig and Mary (Steven) Craig; (2) on 28 Apr 1899 in Lower Victoria, Carnoustie, Barry, Angus, Fife Helen Rintoul (McLaren) Doig, born 16 Mar 1857 in Dysart, Fife, Scotland; died 1938 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Richard McLaren and Janet (Dow) McLaren.

 

Notes for James Doig

In 1891 James lived in St. Peter, Dundee. In 1899 James was a widower and calendar worker. In 1901 he was a calenderer residing at 38 Step Row, Liff & Benvie, Dundee with his wife Nelly and children Mary (jute weaver), James (yarn dresser), Bella, John, Maggie, and Thomas.

 

MARRIAGE to Margaret Craig: They were married at the bride's home. Witnesses were William Doig and Louisa Duthie.

 

MARRIAGE to Helen Rintoul McLaren: Witnesses were Susan McLaren and William Lindsay.

 

Notes for Helen Rintoul McLaren

At the time of her marriage Helen was a spinster and jute weaver living at 44 Ure Street, Dundee.

 

Children of James Doig and Margaret Craig were as follows:

192 i Mary Steven⁶ Doig, born 1883 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

193 ii James⁶ Doig, born 1885 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

194 iii Isabella Lyon Rodger⁶ Doig, born 1887 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

195 iv John⁶ Doig, born 15 Apr 1889 in 26 Scofield Road, St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

196 v Margaret McDona⁶ Doig, born 1892 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married in 1915 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Dutch, born abt 1890 in Scotland.

197 vi Thomas Craig⁶ Doig, born 1894 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

116. Alexander⁵ Doig (Alexander Ewans⁴, John³, James², Thomas¹), born 4 Aug 1848 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Sep 1892 in 131 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. He married on 19 Feb 1875 in Gasstown, Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Doig, born 1852/53, daughter of Mr. Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth (Wallace) Kirkpatrick.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

In 1891 Alexander was a master tailor in Dumfries; Joseph was deceased and Mary was out of the household in Dunscore, Dumfries.

 

Notes for Margaret Kirkpatrick

In 1901 Margaret lived in Dumfries with children William, Elizabeth, Maggie, and Samuel. She still lived in Dumfries in 1915.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Margaret Kirkpatrick were as follows:

198 i John Wallace⁶ Doig, born 1875/76; died 1907 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. Notes: In 1891 John was an apprentice tailor living with his family in Dumfries.

199 ii Mary Agnes⁶ Doig, born 1877 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. She married in 1898 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Arthur Tremble, born abt 1873 in Scotland. Notes: In 1891 Mary lived in Dunscore, Dumfries, outside the household.

+ 200 iii Alexander⁶ Doig, born 1880 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. He married Jane Mark (Morrison) Doig.

201 iv James⁶ Doig, born 1882 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. He married in 1913 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Jane Cameron (McBurney) Doig, born abt 1892 in Scotland.

202 v William⁶ Doig, born 1884 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. He married in 1907 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Mary Park (Robertson) Doig, born abt 1886 in Scotland.

203 vi Elizabeth⁶ Doig, born 1886 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland; died 1923 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

204 vii Samuel⁶ Doig, born 1886 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland; died 1886 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

+ 205 viii Margaret⁶ Doig, born 1887 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. She married Robert McCourty.

206 ix Samuel Rogerson⁶ Doig, born 1891 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland; died 26 Apr 1915 in Turkey; buried in Helles memorial, Turkey. Notes: Samuel served as a Private (#9819) in the 1st Bn King's Own Scottish Borderers.

 

 

119. John Salmond⁵ Doig (Alexander Ewans⁴, John³, James², Thomas¹), born 27 Apr 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Jan 1940 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 15 Jan 1940 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England. He married on 24 Dec 1884 in St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Charlotte (Kenneth) Doig, born 27 Dec 1861 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Nov 1935 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 30 Nov 1935 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England, daughter of James Kenneth and Jane E. (Allan) Kenneth.

 

Notes for John Salmond Doig

In 1881 John was a ship plater living with his uncle William Salmond and family at 24 Charles Street, Dundee. In 1891 John lived in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland with his wife Charlotte and children William and Jane. In 1901 John was a boilermaker foreman in Cleethorpes, Lindsay, Lincolnshire, England with his wife Charlotte and 7 children.

 

Probate: John Salmond Doig of 29 Wellholme Road, Grimsby Lincolnshire died 12 January 1940. Probate Lincoln 9 May to John Alexander Doig managing director Wallace Doig director & Herbert Wood solicitor. Effects £3382 2s 7d.

 

Notes for Charlotte Kenneth

Probate: Charlotte Kenneth Doig of Holmfield, Wellholme Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire (wife of John Salmond Doig) died 26 November 1935. Administration Lincoln 3 April 1936 to said John Salmond Doig managing director J.S. Doig (Grimsby) Ltd and Wallace Doig a director of J.S. Doig (Grimsby) Ltd. Effects £1685 3s 1d.

 

Charlotte Kenneth Doig of Homefield Wellholme Road Grimsby (wife of John Salmond Doig) died 26 November 1935. Admin Lincoln 1 May to Euphemia Rodger Kell single woman & Alexander Doig company director. Effects £1606 11s 7d. Former Grant Lincoln 3 April 1936.

 

Children of John Salmond Doig and Charlotte Kenneth were as follows:

207 i William Salmond⁶ Doig, born 1885 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Nov 1905 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 25 Nov 1905 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England.

208 ii Jane Allan⁶ Doig, born 1887 in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. She married in Apr 1918/18 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Mr. Coates.

209 iii Jemima Kenneth⁶ Doig, born 3 Sep 1891 in 24 St. Vincent Place, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. She married in Oct 1918/18 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Mr. Baxter.

210 iv Euphemia Rodger⁶ Doig, born 1894 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. She married in Jul 1920/20 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Mr. Kell.

+ 211 v John Alexander⁶ Doig, born Apr 1898/98 in Hull, York, England; died 6 Oct 1956 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 26 Oct 1956 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England. He married Miss (Skelton) Doig.

212 vi Charlotte⁶ Doig, born Jul 1899/99 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.

213 vii Alexander⁶ Doig, born 22 Mar 1901 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; died 11 Jul 1971 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 21 Jul 1971 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England. Notes: Probate: Alexander Doig of 1 Oakes Close Station Road North Thoresby Lincs died 11 July 1971. Probate 31 December. £26884.

214 viii Wallace⁶ Doig, born Jul 1902/02 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; died 28 Sep 1957 in Spain; buried 5 Oct 1957 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England. Notes: Probate: Wallace Doig of 29 Wellholme Road Grimsby died 28 September 1957 over North West Spain. Admin Lincoln 29 January 1958 to Euphemia Roger Kell single woman & Alexander Doig company director. Effects £10219.

215 ix Agnes⁶ Doig, born Jul 1904/04 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.

216 x Douglas Allan Roger⁶ Doig, born Oct 1906/06 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; died 23 Mar 1959 in Wardlow, Derby, Scotland. He married in Apr 1933/33 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Miss (Pailthorp) Doig. Notes: Probate: Douglas Allan Roger Doig of the Channings Wardlow Derbyshire died 23 March 1959. Probate Lincoln 22 July to Alexander Doig company director & Charles Peter Mastin solicitor. Effects £346 17s 4d.

 

 

123. William⁵ Doig (William Beath⁴, Alexander³, James², Thomas¹), born 22 Jun 1845 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 1900 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 11 Nov 1869 in Constitution Road, St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Mary Ann (Reid) Doig, born 1853/54 in Barry, Angus, Scotland; died 1930 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Reid and Elizabeth (Stewart) Reid.

 

Notes for William Doig

William was illegitimate.

 

In 1869 William was a carter living on Balgray Street, Dundee. In 1881 he was a van driver residing at 11 Baxter Street, Liff & Benvie with his wife Mary Ann and children James R. (jute mill worker), Thomas (scholar), William (scholar), Elizabeth S. (scholar), and Alexina R. In 1891 he lived in St. Mary, Dundee with his wife and 8 children.

 

MARRIAGE: Witnesses were David McKinzie and Margaret Reid.

 

Notes for Mary Ann Reid

At the time of her marriage Mary was a power loom weaver living on Balgray Street, Dundee. In 1901 Mary Ann lived in Lochee, Dundee with children William, Elizabeth, Alexina, Maggie Jane, Marion, and Alfred.

 

Children of William Doig and Mary Ann Reid were as follows:

+ 217 i James Reid⁶ Doig, born 27 Dec 1869 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Ann Fitchet (Scott) Doig.

+ 218 ii Thomas Reid⁶ Doig, born 7 Oct 1871 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Helen Hamilton (Christie) Doig.

219 iii William⁶ Doig, born 11 Oct 1873 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

220 iv Elizabeth Stewart⁶ Doig, born 24 May 1875 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

221 v Alexina Reid⁶ Doig, born 1877 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

222 vi Maggie Jane Reid⁶ Doig, born 1882 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

223 vii Marion Reid⁶ Doig, born 1885 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1908 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

224 viii Alfred⁶ Doig, born 1887 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

125. Emsly⁵ Doig (William Beath⁴, Alexander³, James², Thomas¹), born 17 Oct 1856 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 1938 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. She married on 31 Dec 1874 David Scott Jr., born 1851/52 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, son of David Scott.

 

Notes for David Scott Jr.

In 1881 David was a cabinetmaker residing at North Street Road, St. Andrews with his wife Emsly, and daughters Emsly and Elizabeth; his daughter Sarah lived with her grandfather William Beath Doig. In 1891 daughters Sarah and Emily lived with Emsly's parents.

 

Children of Emsly Doig and David Scott Jr. were as follows:

225 i Sarah⁶ Scott, born 7 Feb 1873 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

226 ii Emily⁶ Scott, born 1876 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

227 iii Elizabeth J.⁶ Scott, born 1878/79 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

 

 

126. Alexander⁵ Doig (William Beath⁴, Alexander³, James², Thomas¹), born 20 Nov 1860 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1945 in New Haven, CT. He married in 1888 in Gourock, Scotland Margaret Stuart (Hunter) Doig, born 6 Sep 1863 in Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland; died 27 Dec 1917 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; buried in St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, daughter of John Hunter and Margaret (Stewart) Hunter.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

In 1891 Alexander was a cabinetmaker living at 3 Alfred Place, St. Andrews with his wife Margaret and daughter Emily. In 1901 he lived in St. Andrews with his wife Margaret and children Emily, Annie, and Dorothy.

 

Alexander and his daughter Emily departed Glasgow on the ship "Cameronia" and arrived at Ellis Island in New York on 21 Aug 1921. Also travelling with them were John Doig Drummond, age 25, and his wife Barbara Drummond, age 29, both from Leith. Alexander was listed from Dundee and Emily from Meigle, Perth. His daughter Dorothy Hunter Doig was living in Manchester, England; she had previously departed Liverpool on the "Celtic" and arrived at Ellis Island on 3 Dec 1920. In 1930 Alexander lived on West Broad Street, Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT with his daughter Dorothy and her husband Warren Keeler and children.

 

Notes for Margaret Stuart Hunter

In 1881 Margaret was a domestic servant to John Laird, spirit merchant at 17 Dempster Street, West Greenock, Renfrew, and his wife Annie.

 

An extract of Margaret's testament reads: Margaret Stuart Hunter or Doig, 345 Clepington Road, Dundee, died 27 December 1917, at Dundee, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dundee, 25 June 1918, to Alexander Doig, 45 Hill Street, Dundee, Executor dative qua husband. Value of Estate, £184. 17s. 8d.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Margaret Stuart Hunter were as follows:

228 i Emily Hodenott⁶ Doig, born May 1890 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland; died 2 Feb 1965 in Newtown, Fairfield Co., CT. Notes: In 1830 Emily was a servant to Gordon Grand, lawyer, and family on Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich, Fairfiled Co., CT. She later moved to Stamford, CT. She did not marry.

229 ii Ann Gibson⁶ Doig, born 1891 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

+ 230 iii Dorothy Hunter⁶ Doig, born 1893 in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. She married Warren H. Keeler.

 

 

127. James⁵ Doig (James Whyte⁴, James³, James², Thomas¹), born 25 Jan 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 31 Dec 1880 in 28 Patton's Lane, St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Ann (Stupart) Doig, born 26 Nov 1860 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1909, daughter of John Stupart and Ann (Annandale) Stupart; (2) on 1 Jan 1909 in St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Annie Black (Gardner) Doig or Smith, born 26 May 1860 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1934 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Andrew Gardner and Jane (Smith) Gardner.

 

Notes for James Doig

In 1881 James was a jute warper residing at 67 Peddie Lane, Liff & Benvie, Angus with his wife Annie and daughter Jane H. In 1909 James was a widower and carpet warper residing at 65 Ancrum Road, Lochee.

 

MARRIAGE to Ann Stupart: They were married at the groom's home. Witnesses were David Graham and Agnes Cuthbert.

 

MARRIAGE to Annie Black Gardner or Smith: Witnesses were Janet Brown and Lizzie Millar.

 

Notes for Ann Stupart

At the time of her marriage Ann was a jute weaver at Bernard Wynd, Dundee.

 

Notes for Annie Black Gardner or Smith

In 1881 Annie Gardner was a jute weaver residing at 67 Ure Street, Liff & Benvie with her aunts Wilhelmina Smith (28 Dundee) and Lizzie Smith (18 Dundee), and grandmother Wilhelmina Smith (76 Dundee).

 

Children of James Doig and Ann Stupart were as follows:

231 i Jane Hill⁶ Doig, born 16 Mar 1881 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

128. Alexander Mitchell⁵ Doig (James Whyte⁴, James³, James², Thomas¹), born 13 Jan 1861 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1924 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 2 Jan 1882 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Sarah Jane (Loney) Doig, born 1863/64 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1882 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Loney and Sarah ((---)) Loney; (2) in 1885 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Jemima (Donald) Doig, born 3 Feb 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1932 in St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Donald and Jean (Hean) Donald.

 

Notes for Alexander Mitchell Doig

In 1891 Alexander was a calender worker residing at 2 Campbell Street, St. Mary, Dundee with his wife Jemima and children Jane H., Alexander M., and Davina M. In 1901 he lived in St. Mary with his wife and 6 children.

 

Notes for Jemima Donald

She may be the Jemima Doig who died in 1917 in Cowdenbeath, Fife.

 

Children of Alexander Mitchell Doig and Sarah Jane Loney were as follows:

232 i Sarah Wallace⁶ Doig, born 1882 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Feb 1887 in 245 Lochee Road, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Sarah's death certificate was her father.

 

Children of Alexander Mitchell Doig and Jemima Donald were as follows:

233 i Jane Hean⁶ Doig, born 1886 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) in 1907 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Mackenzie, born abt 1882 in Scotland; (2) in 1914 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Highfield, born abt 1886 in Scotland.

234 ii Alexander Mitchell⁶ Doig, born 1887 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 5 May 1906 in Royal Infirmary, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+ 235 iii Davina Miller⁶ Doig, born 1891 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Feb 1964 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married William Davidson Brown.

+ 236 iv Ann Gardiner⁶ Doig, born 1892 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married George Butterfield.

237 v Jemima Donald⁶ Doig, born 1894 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1896 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

238 vi Jemima Donald⁶ Doig, born 1896 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married in 1917 in St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Walter Dow Kinnear.

239 vii Christina⁶ Doig, born 28 Jul 1900 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1940 in England. Notes: Christina went to England and was killed in the 'blitz'.

+ 240 viii Margaret McGlinchey⁶ Doig, born 8 Jul 1902 in 6 Logie Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 24 Nov 1983 in St. Anne's Nursing Home, Portland Avenue, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY; buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Ave., Rochester, Monroe Co., NY. She married Martin Kenny.

 

 

130. William Shepherd⁵ Doig (James Whyte⁴, James³, James², Thomas¹), born 4 Jan 1870 in Milton, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. He married (1) on 31 Dec 1889 in 245 Lochee Road, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Isabella Taylor (Grieve) Doig, born 1869/70 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1892 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; (2) on 1 Jan 1896 in St. Margaret's Church, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Marion (Clark) Doig, born 9 Jan 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1935 in St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Clark and Marion (Beaton) Clark.

 

Notes for William Shepherd Doig

In 1889 William was a yarn dresser residing at 245 Lochee Road, Dundee in 1891 he live in St. Andrew, Dundee with his wife Isabella and daughter Isabella. In 1901 William lived in St. Mary, Dundee with his second wife Marion and sons Alex and William.

 

MARRIAGE to Isabella Taylor Grieve: They were married at the groom's home. Witnesses were James Doig and Jemima Donald.

 

MARRIAGE to Marion Clark: Witnesses were David Miller Doig and Jemima Clark.

 

Children of William Shepherd Doig and Isabella Taylor Grieve were as follows:

241 i Isabella Taylor⁶ Doig, born 1891 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1892 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Children of William Shepherd Doig and Marion Clark were as follows:

242 i William⁶ Doig, born 1897 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

243 ii Alexander Clark⁶ Doig, born 1894 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1914 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

136. Thomas D.⁵ Ferguson (Elizabeth⁴ Doig, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 31 Mar 1853 in IL. He married (1) Sarah Phoebe (Lynk) Ferguson, born 13 Nov 1859 in IL; died 10 Dec 1879 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, IL, daughter of Sylvanus Lynk and Mary Ann (Dockstader) Lynk; (2) on 19 Oct 1881 Nellie L. (Haven) Ferguson, born 2 Nov 1853.

 

Children of Thomas D. Ferguson and Sarah Phoebe Lynk were as follows:

244 i William L.⁶ Ferguson, born 15 Dec 1878; died Jun 1972 in Warren Co., IA.

 

 

140. Ann M.⁵ Doig (Thomas⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 20 Oct 1856 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL. She married on 21 Jun 1877 in Will Co., IL George W. L. Francis Jr., born 5 Oct 1856 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL, son of Thomas Francis and Mary A. ((---)) Francis.

 

Notes for George W. L. Francis Jr.

George's father was born in Ireland and mother in OH.

 

In 1880 George was a farmer in New Lenox, Will Co., IL (page 363) with his wife Annie, son Frank D., and 5 boarders. In 1900 he farmed in New Lenox (page 88) with his wife Annie, son Harow, father-in-law Thomas Doig, mother-in-law Annie M. Doig, 2 servants, and a farmhand.

 

1918 Prairie Farmer's Reliable Directory of Farmers and Breeders Will and Southern Cook Counties Illinois Will County Farmers' Directory: Name: G. L. Francis; Relative: Sp: Anna M. Doig Child: *Frank D.; G. Harlow Joliet R6 New Lenox S10 Comments: *not at home; Elm Row Stock Farm; O957a; 1856; Chicago Tel. New Lenox

 

Children of Ann M. Doig and George W. L. Francis Jr. were as follows:

245 i Frank D.⁶ Francis, born 12 Jan 1879 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL. Notes: In 1900 Frank was a student rooming at 603 Daniel Street, Champaign, IL. He graduated in 1900 from the University of Illinois.

246 ii Laura D.⁶ Francis, born abt 1885 in IL; died abt 1887 in IL. Notes: This child died at 16 months.

247 iii George Harlow⁶ Francis, born Apr 1890 in Will Co., IL.

 

 

142. Thomas Jefferson⁵ Doig (Thomas⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 13 Dec 1862 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; died 3 Oct 1955 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL. He married on 23 Apr 1884 in Will Co., IL Margaret Louisa (Cooper) Doig, born 7 Jul 1864 in IL; died 7 Sep 1947 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL, daughter of Needham Perry Cooper and Margaret Louisa (Francis) Cooper.

 

Notes for Thomas Jefferson Doig

In 1900 Thomas farmed in New Lenox Township, Will Co., IL with his wife Margaret, son George, a hired hand and a servant. In 1930 Thomas and Margaret lived on Haven Avenue in New Lenox.

 

Children of Thomas Jefferson Doig and Margaret Louisa Cooper were as follows:

+ 248 i George Cooper⁶ Doig, born 10 Feb 1885 in IL; died 10 Nov 1958 in San Diego Co., CA. He married (1) Agnes (Haley) Doig; (2) Mabel Clare (Neiswender) Doig; (3) Gertrude Smith (Schmidt) Doig.

249 ii Alice May⁶ Doig, born 2 Sep 1896 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; died 1 Jul 1899 in New Lenox, Will Co., IL; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, Will Co., IL. Notes: Birth also reported as 6 Sept 1896.

+ 250 iii Margaret LaVonne⁶ Doig, born 1906/07 in IL. She married Arthur William Papke.

 

 

143. James Alexander⁵ Doig (Andrew⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 1856/57 in IL. He married Norah M. (Caron) Doig, born 1889/90 in County Roscommon, Ireland; died 18 Dec 1936 in Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, daughter of Mr. Caron and Norah ((---)) Caron.

 

Notes for James Alexander Doig

In 1860 the family lived in Homer, Will Co., IL. In 1870 they lived in Chicago. In 1896 James was a salesman, and he lived at 420 S. Paulina, Chicago. In 1905 he was supt. at 925 S. Halsted, and he lived at 694 W. Adams, Chicago. In 1910 he was an asst. sup. at 404 and 226 LaSalle, and he lived at 2709 Washington Blvd., Chicago. In 1920 the family lived at 3820 Wilcox Ave., Chicago, and Norah's mother, Norah Caron, and brother, James J. Caron, were living with them.

 

Children of James Alexander Doig and Norah M. Caron were as follows:

+ 251 i James Andrew⁶ Doig, born 6 Feb 1918 in IL; died 29 Mar 1977 in North Ridge, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Miss (Smith) Doig.

252 ii Francis Joseph⁶ Doig, born 1821/23 in IL; died 23 Jan 1925 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Notes: Francis died at age 3.

253 iii Agnes Isabelle⁶ Doig, born 10 Aug 1927 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Notes: Agnes married in 1955 and had six girls and two boys.

 

 

144. Agnes I.⁵ Doig (Andrew⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born Jun 1862 in IL. She married on 16 Oct 1884 in Cook Co., IL Alexander McKay, born Jun 1854 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Alexander McKay

Alexander entered the US in 1868 and became a naturalized citizen. In 1900 he lived in Algonquin, McHenry Co., IL with his wife Agnes and son Orion.

 

Children of Agnes I. Doig and Alexander McKay were as follows:

254 i Orion⁶ McKay, born Sep 1884 in IL.

 

 

146. Elizabeth A.⁵ Doig (Andrew⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born Sep 1869 in Cook Co., IL. She married on 6 Apr 1892 in McHenry Co., IL John R. Munshaw, born Dec 1865 in Canada.

 

Notes for Elizabeth A. Doig

Middle initial may be W.

 

Notes for John R. Munshaw

John entered the US in 1869. In 1900 he farmed in Algonquin Township, McHenry Co., IL with his wife Minnie and children Hazel, Jennie, and Ralph.

 

Children of Elizabeth A. Doig and John R. Munshaw were as follows:

255 i Hazel⁶ Munshaw, born Feb 1893 in McHenry Co., IL.

256 ii Jennie⁶ Munshaw, born Sep 1894 in McHenry Co., IL.

+ 257 iii Ralph Doig⁶ Munshaw, born 9 Mar 1899 in McHenry Co., IL. He married Blanche ((---)) Munshaw.

 

 

149. Ella Elizabeth⁵ Doig (James⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born Sep 1864 in IL. She married on 11 Oct 1883 in Homer Township, Will Co., IL Irving N. Rowley, born 11 May 1863 in IL, son of Joseph Brace Rowley and Ardelia (Lanfear) Rowley.

 

Notes for Irving N. Rowley

In 1900 Irving N. Rowley farmed in Homer Township, Will Co., IL (page 92) with his wife Ella, 3 children, and 2 servants; his mother lived next door. He lived in IL in 1910. In 1920 Irvin was a carpenter for the railroad residing in Lincoln Township, Linn Co., KS (page 8) with his wife Ella E. and daughter Laura A. In 1930 Irving, Ella, and Laura lived on Locust Street, La Cygne, Linn Co., KS.

 

Children of Ella Elizabeth Doig and Irving N. Rowley were as follows:

258 i George A.⁶ Rowley, born Aug 1884 in IL.

259 ii Howard Brace⁶ Rowley, born 11 Feb 1889 in Lockport, Will Co., IL.

260 iii Laura A.⁶ Rowley, born Jul 1899 in IL.

 

 

150. Adeline Catherine⁵ Doig (James⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 11 May 1868 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; died 16 May 1956 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA; buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Linn Co., KS. She married on 6 Nov 1887 in Linn Co., KS Franze Sigel Stainbrook, born 10 Jun 1862 in Bradford, Bureau Co., IL; died 18 Nov 1940 in Mound City, Linn Co., KS, son of Daniel Stainbrook and Mary Frances (Drawyer) Stainbrook.

 

Notes for Franze Sigel Stainbrook

In 1900 Franze farmed in Lincoln Township, Linn Co., KS (page 62) with his wife Addie and daughter Elsie; they reported being married 12 years with one child, living. In 1920 he farmed in Linn Co., KS with his wife Addie, father-in-law James Doig, and nephew James S. Doig.

 

Children of Adeline Catherine Doig and Franze Sigel Stainbrook were as follows:

+ 261 i Mary Viola⁶ Stainbrook, born 6 May 1889 in La Cygne, Linn Co., KS; died Dec 1986 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. She married Oliver Thomas Danner.

 

 

160. Grace B.⁵ Doig (Alexander⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born Apr 1871 in IL. She married on 2 Apr 1896 in Will Co., IL Hal B. Reed, born Nov 1876 in Joliet, Will Co., IL, son of Henry Reed and Nancy (Totman) Reed.

 

Notes for Hal B. Reed

In 1900 Hal farmed in Homer, Will Co., IL with his wife Grace, daughter Edna, and a servant.

 

Children of Grace B. Doig and Hal B. Reed were as follows:

262 i Edna Grace⁶ Reed, born 12 Jun 1897 in IL; died 28 Jan 1994 in Riverside Co., CA. She married George W. Lynn, born abt 1893.

263 ii Katherine⁶ Reed, born abt 1901 in IL. She married Alexander A. Barnet, born abt 1897.

 

 

163. Gilbert A.⁵ Doig (Alexander⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born Mar 1880 in IL. He married Sophia M. (Cleveland) Doig, born 1880 in Lemont, Cook Co., IL, daughter of Milton Cleveland and Jane (Bettenhouse) Cleveland.

 

Notes for Gilbert A. Doig

In 1920 they lived at 305 Whitley Avenue, Joliet, Will County, IL. In 1930 he was a street car operator residing at 305 Whitley Avenue, Joliet with his wife Sophia and daughter Mildred (school teacher).

 

Children of Gilbert A. Doig and Sophia M. Cleveland were as follows:

264 i Mildred L.⁶ Doig, born 1909/10 in IL.

 

 

166. John Henry⁵ Doig Jr. (John Henry⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 21 Oct 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; died 19 Jul 1976 in San Diego Co., CA; buried in La Vista Crematory, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He married on 5 Nov 1919 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA Genevieve L. (Verner) Doig, born 1 Jun 1900 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA; died 19 Jan 1993 in San Diego Co., CA; buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego Co., CA.

 

Notes for John Henry Doig Jr.

John came to San Diego, CA with his parents in about 1906. In 1920 they lived at 134 W. Hawthorne, San Diego.

 

John was a pioneer in early radio and held the fifth amateur license granted in California, with call letter W6AE; he held a gold card from the FCC. In 1925 he became a teacher of radio and electronics at San Diego High School. In 1930 he was a city school instructor residing at 4187 Alabama, San Diego with his wife Genevieve and daughter Alma.

 

World War II interrupted John's teaching in 1940. He had joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1930. He was an expert in SONAR and worked with the fleet and submarines in San Diego and in Recife, Brazil. His campaigns included the European Theater. In 1943 he was promoted to Commanding Officer of the Navy's school at Texas A & M. He separated in 1946 and retired in 1958 from the Navy. He returned to teaching until his health failed during the 1960's.

 

Notes for Genevieve L. Verner

Genevieve's family moved to San Diego in 1914.

 

Children of John Henry Doig Jr. and Genevieve L. Verner were as follows:

+ 265 i Alma F.⁶ Doig, born 23 Aug 1920 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She married (1) William Howard Winner; (2) Andrew Burton Burns; (3) Joseph Thomas Erchul.

 

 

167. Alva S.⁵ Doig (John Henry⁴, Andrew³, James², Thomas¹), born 9 Feb 1901 in IL; died 8 Nov 1977 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She married Martin Vincent Eis Sr., born 3 Jun 1897 in CA; died 15 May 1968 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

 

Notes for Alva S. Doig

S/S #560-21-0340.

 

Notes for Martin Vincent Eis Sr.

S/S #553-10-8486.

 

Children of Alva S. Doig and Martin Vincent Eis Sr. were as follows:

266 i Martin Vincent⁶ Eis Jr., born 5 Aug 1925 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He married (1) on 6 Mar 1949 Willie Mae (Whitaker) Eis, born 13 Dec 1908 in GA; died 24 Oct 1986 in San Diego Co., CA; (2) on 9 Jul 1987 Jean L. ((---)) Eis, born abt 1925.

+ 267 ii Gordon Burton⁶ Eis, born 2 Apr 1931 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA; died 31 Dec 1987 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He married (1) Judy (Holt) Eis; (2) Elvia ((---)) Eis.

 

 

168. James Doig⁵ Boyack (Jean⁴ Doig, James³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 4 Apr 1850 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1927 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. He married Anna Minord (Williams) Boyack.

 

Notes for James Doig Boyack

In 1880 James and William worked on the farm of John H. Mathew in Sumner, Buchanan Co., IA (page 585).

 

Children of James Doig Boyack and Anna Minord Williams were as follows:

268 i Breeze Edward⁶ Boyack, born 31 Jan 1888 in Independence, Buchanan Co., IA; died 27 Mar 1975 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. He married on 30 Jun 1915 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA Edith Louise (McIntosh) Boyack, born 25 Nov 1888 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA.

 

 

171. Bessie⁵ Boyack (Jean⁴ Doig, James³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 1855 in Rockford, Winnego Co., IL; died 1930 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA. She married on 28 Apr 1880 in Buchanan Co., IA David R. Warburton, born 1853 in IA; died 1924 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA.

 

Notes for David R. Warburton

Both of David's parents were born in NY (1920 census reports father born in PA).

 

In 1880 David was a merchant in Bear Grove, Guthrie Co., IA (page 28) with his wife Bessie. In 1920 he was a lumberyard merchant residing at 1303 Park Street, Grinnell City, Grinnell Township, Poweshiek Co., IA with his wife Bessie and daughter Merle.

 

Children of Bessie Boyack and David R. Warburton were as follows:

269 i Merle⁶ Warburton, born 1889 in IA; died 1929 in IA; buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Washington, IA.

 

 

175. John⁵ Doig (John⁴, James³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 4 Jul 1864 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Mar 1932 in Clydebank Dumbarton, Scotland. He married in 1885 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Mary Ann (Miller) Doig, born 1863/64 in Scotland; died 1917 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for John Doig

In 1891 John lived in St. Andrew, Dundee with his wife Mary Ann and children John, Mary Ann, and Christina. In 1901 he lived in Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton with his wife Mary and children Mary, Christina, Jessie, Jane, and Elizabeth.

 

Probate: John Doig of 167 Dumbarton Road Clydebank Dumbartonshire died 16 March 1932. Conformation of Mary Millar or Doig widow. Sealed London 26 May.

 

Children of John Doig and Mary Ann Miller were as follows:

270 i John⁶ Doig, born 1887 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

271 ii Mary Ann Miller⁶ Doig, born 1888 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) in 1915 Of Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland Walter Bain Thompson, born abt 1888 Of Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland; (2) in 1920 in Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland Charles Freckleton, born abt 1888 Of Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland.

272 iii Christina Walker⁶ Doig, born 1890 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married in 1913 in Scotstoun & Yoker, Scotland Allan Shaw, born abt 1888 in Scotland.

273 iv Jessie Will⁶ Doig, born 1892 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

274 v Jane Millar⁶ Doig, born 1894 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

275 vi Elizabeth⁶ Doig, born 1896/97 in Scotland. Notes: She may be the Lizzie Hebenton born 1896 in St. Andrew, Dundee.

 

 

181. Minnie M.⁵ Doig (Alexander⁴, Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born 8 May 1881 in MN; died 20 Apr 1958 in Los Angeles Co., CA. She married on 26 Dec 1908 in Mankato, MN Donald Seth Hupp, born 1 Mar 1879 in IN; died 4 Feb 1942 in Los Angeles Co., CA, son of Miss (Edwards) ˆú_.

 

Notes for Donald Seth Hupp

In 1920 Donald was a motor salesman lodging at Hawthorne Avenue & 12th Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN with his wife Minnie and daughter Elizabeth M.

 

Children of Minnie M. Doig and Donald Seth Hupp were as follows:

276 i Elizabeth M.⁶ Hupp, born 18 Aug 1912 in MN; died 5 Apr 1952 in Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Mr. Smith.

 

 

187. Margaret S.⁵ Doig (Thomas D.⁴, Thomas³, Elizabeth² Doig, Thomas¹), born Jan 1877 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. She married Fred W. Blanch, born 1873/74 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN, son of Henry Blanch and Louisa ((---)) Blanch.

 

Notes for Fred W. Blanch

In 1920 Fred was a commercial traveler living in Clairmont, Dodge Co., MN with his wife Margaret and children Frederick and Margaret.

 

Children of Margaret S. Doig and Fred W. Blanch were as follows:

277 i Frederick D.⁶ Blanch, born 23 Jun 1902 in MN; died 21 Dec 1979 in Hennepin Co., MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN. He married Beulah K. ((---)) Blanch, born 1899; died 1997 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN.

278 ii Margaret K.⁶ Blanch, born 1903/04 in MN.

279 iii Thomas G.⁶ Blanch, born 1905 in MN; died 1906 in MN; buried in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery, Claremont, Dodge Co., MN.

 

Generation 6

 

200. Alexander⁶ Doig (Alexander⁵, Alexander Ewans⁴, John³, James², Thomas¹), born 1880 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. He married in 1910 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Jane Mark (Morrison) Doig, born abt 1889 in Scotland.

 

Children of Alexander Doig and Jane Mark Morrison were as follows:

+ 280 i Alexander Edgar⁷ Doig, born 14 Jul 1913 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland; died 19 Jul 1944 in Calvados, France. He married Davina ((---)) Doig.

 

 

205. Margaret⁶ Doig (Alexander⁵, Alexander Ewans⁴, John³, James², Thomas¹), born 1887 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. She married in 1908 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Robert McCourty, born abt 1883 in Scotland.

 

Children of Margaret Doig and Robert McCourty were as follows:

281 i Alan⁷ McCourty.

 

 

211. John Alexander⁶ Doig (John Salmond⁵, Alexander Ewans⁴, John³, James², Thomas¹), born Apr 1898/98 in Hull, York, England; died 6 Oct 1956 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; buried 26 Oct 1956 in Cleothorpes, Lincolnshire, England. He married in Oct 1930/30 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Miss (Skelton) Doig.

 

Notes for John Alexander Doig

Probate: John Alexander Doig of 10 Park Drive Grimsby died 6 October 1956. Probate Lincoln 30 January 1957 to Barclays Bank Ltd, Alexander Doig & Wallace Doig company directors. Effects £7033 1s 6d.

 

Children of John Alexander Doig and Miss Skelton were as follows:

282 i John Rodger Kenneth⁷ Doig, born Apr 1932/32 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; died 19 Nov 1952 in Korea. Notes: Probate: John Rodger Kenneth Doig of 16 Park Avenue Grimsby died 19 November 1952 in Korea while serving with H.M. Forces. Admin Lincoln 2 April to John Alexander Doig company managing director. Effects £267 15s 1d.

283 ii Kenneth A.⁷ Doig, born Apr 1934/34 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.

 

 

217. James Reid⁶ Doig (William⁵, William Beath⁴, Alexander³, James², Thomas¹), born 27 Dec 1869 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married in 1892 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Ann Fitchet (Scott) Doig, born 7 Feb 1867 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1943 in Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland, daughter of Thomas Scott and Margaret (Young) Scott.

 

Children of James Reid Doig and Ann Fitchet Scott were as follows:

284 i Maggie Young⁷ Doig