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The Doig Family Society
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Descendants of
Paul Doig and Janet Paterson
of Kilmadock Parish, Perthshire, Scotland
America, Canada, and Jamaica
For a linked file PAUL1762 with spouse's ancestry click HERE.
1. Paul1 Doig, born 1762 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 11 Feb 1762 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1844 in Meadowhead, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland, son of Andrew Doig and Janet Doig. He married on 11 Nov 1786 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Janet Paterson, born 1766 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 19 Oct 1766 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 4 Jun 1833 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, daughter of John Paterson and Janet Buchanan.
Notes for Paul Doig
Witnesses at Paul's christening were James Robertson and Nicol Millar in Thornhill.
Paul later listed as "of Norrieston Moss-side & tenant of Murdiestoun." On 15 June 1830 Paul sasined a part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple called the Easter and Wester Moss Side of Norrieston with the piece of ground called the Molland and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norrieston, on disposition of James McGibbon of Greenyards on 23 Jan 1822, recorded 16 June 1830 in Perth.
In the 1837 voter's registers Paul is listed of Mosside. In 1841 Paul was living with his daughter, Janet, and her husband, James McArthur, at Meadowhead.
Paul died in 1844; his son, Andrew, was heir. His testament was recorded 18 Nov 1844 in the Dunblane Sheriff Court.
John and Janet's oldest son, John Paterson, married Jean Doig.
Children of Paul Doig and Janet Paterson were as follows:
+ 2 i Andrew2 Doig, born 1787 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 23 Jul 1787 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 23 Sep 1846 in Moss Side, Norrieston, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Agnes Anderson.
+ 3 ii Janet2 Doig, born 1789 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 31 May 1789 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 14 Oct 1872 in Doune Castle, Doune, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married James McArthur.
4 iii John2 Doig, born 1791 in Kilmadock Churchyard, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Apr 1791 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 12 Oct 1866 in Wester Boquhapple, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: In 1841 John was a farmer at Spittaltoun, Kilmadock; he had one servant. John purchased the 29 acre farm and quarry at Wester Boquhapple near Thornhill on 30 Aug 1842, recorded 22 Oct 1842 in Perth. In 1861 he farmed there with two servants. Paul's testament was recorded 22 Nov 1866 in the Dunblane Sheriff Court. His land was inherited by his nephew, Paul Doig.
+ 5 iv Paul2 Doig, born 13 May 1793 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 19 May 1793 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1845 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married (1) Mary Reid; (2) unknown.
+ 6 v Elizabeth2 Doig, born 4 Feb 1796 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Feb 1796 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married Archibald Thomson.
+ 7 vi Margaret2 Doig, born 7 May 1799 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 12 May 1799 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 6 Dec 1877 in Kippen, Ontario, Canada. She married Robert Bell.
+ 8 vii James2 Doig, born 25 Nov 1801 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 25 Nov 1801 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 14 Oct 1860 in Easter Borland, Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Helen Cadden.
+ 9 viii Robert2 Doig, born 6 May 1806 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1887 in Kippen, Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Margaret Paterson.
Generation 2
2. Andrew2 Doig (Paul1), born 1787 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 23 Jul 1787 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 23 Sep 1846 in Moss Side, Norrieston, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married on 9 Nov 1834 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland Agnes Anderson, born 18 Oct 1811 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 27 Oct 1811 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1890 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, daughter of David Anderson and Jean Ferguson.
Notes for Andrew Doig
Witnesses at Andrew's christening were John Paterson and Thomas Paterson, both in Frew.
Andrew appears in the 1832 and 1837 voter's registers as a farmer at Norrieston and Mosside or Mill of Goodie.
In 1841 Andrew farmed at Moss Side with his wife Agnes, sons Paul, David, and Andrew, and 2 servants. On 13 Nov 1844 Andrew received £300 and his father's lands, a part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple commonly called Norrieston on the south side of the Water of Goodie, commonly called the Easter and Wester Moss Sides of Norrieston, with the piece of ground called the Molland and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norrieston, recorded 26 Nov 1844 in Perth. He served as heir to his father to these lands on 7 June 1845, recorded 18 June 1845.
Sasine recorded 24 June 1845: Andrew Doig residing at Moss-side, gets Ren. 1 Aug 1845 by the Executrix of Paul Doig, formerly of the Parish of Trelawney, Jamaica, and Robert Doig residing in the Township of Hay, Huron Track, Upper Canada, North America, of part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple commonly called Norrieston, on the south side of the Water of Goodie commonly called the Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston, with the piece of ground called the Molland, and Moss belonging to the lands of Norrieston, and Teinds, par. Kincardine; and of two sums of £100 each, in Disp. and Settl. by Paul Doig, tenant, Murdochston, 5 Aug 1831. (G.R. 2334.186)
Andrew's testament was recorded 16 Dec 1846 in the Dunblane Sheriff Court.
Sasine recorded 29 Mar 1847: Agnes Anderson in Norrieston, Moss-side, executrix dative qua relict of Andrew Doig, residing at Mosside, gets Ren. 19 Jan 1847 by the executrix of Paul Doig of the Parish of Trelawney, Co. Cornwall, Jamaica, of part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple commonly called Norrieston, on the south side of the Water of goodie commonly called the Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston with the piece of ground called the Molland and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norrieston, and Teinds, par. Kincardine; and of £100, in Disp. and Settl. by Paul Doig, tenant, Murcochston, to the said Andrew Doig, 1 Aug 1831. (P.R.St. 242.133)
Notes for Agnes Anderson
In 1851 Agnes lived with her three sons on the 70 acres of the Mill of Goody in Kilmadock. In 1861 Paul Doig farmed the 83 imperial acres at Mosside, Mill of Goodie, with his mother, brother Andrew, Agnes' unmarried sister Elizabeth Anderson, and two servants. In 1871 she lived in Kincardinde parish, Perth with her sons Paul and Andrew. In 1881 she lived with her son, Andrew, at Wester Boquhapple.
Children of Andrew Doig and Agnes Anderson were as follows:
10 i Paul3 Doig, born 29 Sep 1835 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 20 May 1876 in Boquahapple, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Sasine recorded 17 Aut 1849: Paul Doig of Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston, as heir to Andrew Doig of Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston, his father, seised in part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple commonly called Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston with the piece of ground called the Molland, and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norriestown, and Teinds, which lands have for some time been know by the name of Moss-side, or Macgibbon's Moss-side, par. Kincardine; on Pr. Co. Con. by Henry Home Drummond of Blairdrummond, 3 Aug 1849. (P.R.St. 251.186) Sasine recorded 14 Feb 1850: Paul Doig, now of Mosside and his curators, get Ren. 13 Feb 1850 by Janet Thomson and James Miller, carter, St. Ninians, her husband, of part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple, on the south side of the Water of Goodie, commonly called Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston with the piece of ground called the Molland, and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norriestown, and Teinds, par. Kincardine, and of £100, in Disp. and Settl. by Paul Doig, heritable proprietor, to Andrew Doig, his eldest son, 5 Aug 1831. (P.R.St. 253.209) Sasine recorded 19 Feb 1850: Andrew Duncan, farmer, Bandeath, gets Bond and Disp. for £1000, by Paul Doig of Norrieston, Mosside, with consent of his curators and Agnes Anderson, relict of Andrew Doig of Moss-side, 18 Feb and 19 Feb 1850, over part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple commonly called Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston with the piece of ground called the Molland, and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norriestown, and Teinds, which lands have for some time been know by the name of Moss-side, or Macgibbon's Moss-side, par. Kincardine. (P.R.St. 253.235) Sasine recorded 26 Feb 1857: The Trustee of Andrew Duncan, farmer, Bandeath, gets Ren. Instrument, 25 Feb 1855, to Bond and Disp. for £1000, by Paul Doig of Norrieston, Mosside, with consent of his curators and Agnes Anderson, relict of Andrew Doig of Moss-side, his mother, to the said Andrew Duncan, 18 Feb and 19 Feb 1850, secured over part of the lands of Easter Boquhapple commonly called Norrieston, and others, which lands have for some time been know by the name of Moss-side, or Macgibbon's Moss-side, par. Kincardine. (P.R.St. 278.238) Sasine recorded 22 June 1857: Elizabeth Duncan, relict of James Spence in Merryhill near Dunfermline, etc. in same land. Sasine recorded 8 Mar 1858: Daniel Ferguson residing in Barnton Place, Stirling, gets bond and disp. for £300, etc. in same land. Sasine recorded 4 June 1860: The Trustees of John Rea, sometime baker, Bannockburn, get assig., etc. in same land. Sasine recorded 8 Dec 1860: The Trustees of Elizabeth Duncan or Spence, etc. in same land. Sasine recorded 29 May 1861: James Duncan, farmer, Bandeath, gets assig., etc. in same land. Sasines (3) recorded 9 June 1862: James Duncan, farmer, Bandeath, grants discharge...; The Kirk Session of St. Ninians, Guardians of the funds mortified by William Wordie, of Calcutta, at Fort William in Bengal, etd band and disp....; The Parochial Board of the Parish of St. Ninians gets bond and disp..., etc. in same land. Sasines (3) recorded 11 Nov 1864: Henry Home Drummond and St. Ninians again mentioned. Paul never married. In 1851 and 1861 Paul was farming the 83 imperial acres at Mosside, Mill of Goodie, with his mother, brother Andrew, unmarried aunt Elizabeth Anderson, born 1815/6 in Kilmadock, and two servants. In 1866 Paul's uncle, John Doig (K009), died, and he inherited the 29 acres (10 merks) at Wester Boquhapple near Thornhill. The document was dated 13 Apr 1867 and recorded 15 Apr 1867. At the time Paul was living in Cambusbarron near Stirling. Paul's brother, Andrew, was his heir.
11 ii David3 Doig, born 24 Nov 1836 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 22 Feb 1859 in Mill of Goodie, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witness to David's death certificate was his second cousin, Paul Doig.
12 iii Andrew3 Doig, born 24 May 1838 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 15 Dec 1911 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Andrew was heir general to his brother Paul's lands of Wester Boquhapple, dated 28 July 1876 and recorded 6 Oct 1876. In 1881, 1891 and 1901 he farmed 60 acres at Wester Boquhapple; his mother lived with him until her death in 1890. He was known as a bit of an astronomer. Andrew did not marry. An extract of Andrew's testament reads: Andrew Doig, Main Street, Thornhill, Perthshire, died 15 December 1911, at Thornhill aforesaid, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dunblane, 2 February 1912, to John Doig, Low Town, Thornhill aforesaid, Executor dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £723, 13s. 3d.
3. Janet2 Doig (Paul1), born 1789 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 31 May 1789 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 14 Oct 1872 in Doune Castle, Doune, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married on 11 Jan 1811 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland James McArthur, born 25 Aug 1782 in Callander, Perth, Scotland; christened 29 Aug 1782 in Callander, Perth, Scotland; died 23 May 1846 in Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, son of Robert McArthur and Ann Stevenson.
Notes for Janet Doig
Witnesses at Janet's christening were John Paterson in Frew and Walter Doig in Murdockstone.
MARRIAGE: Janet and James pledged marriage on 30 Dec 1810 in Kincardine.
Notes for James McArthur
James farmed at Meadowhead, Gartincaber. In 1841 Paul Doig lived with them.
Children of Janet Doig and James McArthur were as follows:
13 i Janet3 McArthur, born 1812 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 18 Oct 1812 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died Infant in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
+ 14 ii Ann3 McArthur, born 1814 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 Mar 1814 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 26 Jan 1850 in Drummore; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married William Thomson.
+ 15 iii Janet3 McArthur, born 1816 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 28 Jan 1816 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1898 in Perth, Scotland; buried in Old Kilmadock Graveyard, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married John Dewar.
16 iv Robert3 McArthur, born 1818 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1818 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 Robert lived in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
17 v Elisabeth3 McArthur, born 24 Jun 1821 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 24 Jun 1821 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died Infant in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
18 vi Paul3 McArthur, born 31 Aug 1823 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 31 Aug 1823 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 1861.
19 vii Margaret3 McArthur, born 4 Jun 1826 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 4 Jun 1826 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 1897.
20 viii James3 McArthur, born 1 Feb 1830 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 11 Feb 1830 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1850.
5. Paul2 Doig (Paul1), born 13 May 1793 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 19 May 1793 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1845 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married (1) Mary Reid, born 1805; (2) unknown.
Notes for Paul Doig
Witnesses at Paul's christening were John Doig and Andrew Doig at Murdockstoun.
Paul was a major in the militia at Stirling Castle. He arrived in New York on the ship "Camillas" on 9 May 1827, and on to Jamaica by 1830. He returned to Scotland, as he is listed as a tenant of Murdieston Farm in the 1832 Registry of Voters. Paul went to Canada with the Bell family in 1836. In 1838 he served as a Captain in the infantry with the government troops against the French revolutionary Papineau. Paul is said to have given the command to fire the cannon on St. Eustache R.C. Church where the rebels were stationed; the marks may be seen on the tower of the church, which was reconstructed after the rebellion.
Paul bought a 600 acre farm in Hay Township in the London District of Canada, recorded 14 Nov 1836; the property was disposed of on 12 Apr 1860. He found the climate too cold, so he returned to Jamaica by late 1838. He settled in Trelawny Parish in the County of Cornwall, where in the 1840 directory he is listed with 50 acres. Paul served as an officer in the Trelawny Regiment in Jamaica.
Paul is not know to have married, but he did form a liaison with some local women, notably Mary Reid. He had children by her, and at least one other woman.
Paul's will was dated 14 Mar 1840. In this instrument
he named seven "reputed" children of his. Two more children were born after
1840. Paul died in 1845 in Jamaica, and his will was "entered" on 22 Apr 1846
and recorded 24 Feb 1847 in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. His will was probated
on 18 Jan 1847 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, England.
Actual copy of will:
Note: A Paul Doig, gentleman, residing in Cornwall Co., Jamaica witnessed a deed of John Hewan of Orangehill, Jamaica on 24 Apr 1815. This may be the above Paul, although it seems a bit early.
Children of Paul Doig and Mary Reid were as follows:
21 i Sophia3 Doig, born 1830 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1915.
+ 22 ii Andrew Paul3 Doig, born 1832 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married Mimi (---).
+ 23 iii Eliza3 Doig, born abt 1835 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Alexander Robinson White.
24 iv Janet3 Doig, born 1838 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1886.
25 v Robert Thomas3 Doig, born 1844 in Jamaica, West Indies.
Children of Paul Doig were as follows:
26 i James Paul3 Doig, born bef 1840 in Jamaica, West Indies.
27 ii Mary Ann3 Doig, born bef 1840 in Jamaica, West Indies.
+ 28 iii Paul3 Doig, born bef 1840 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married unknown.
6. Elizabeth2 Doig (Paul1), born 4 Feb 1796 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Feb 1796 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married on 14 Jan 1815 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Archibald Thomson, born abt 1790 Of Balfron, Stirling, Scotland.
Notes for Elizabeth Doig
Witnesses at Elisabeth's christening were John Doig and John Simms of Mackeanston.
[The following link is not certain. She may be the daughter of Paul Doig & Elizabeth Doig.]
Children of Elizabeth Doig and Archibald Thomson were as follows:
29 i Janet3 Thomson, born 11 Jan 1815 in Kilmadock Churchyard, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Jan 1815 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
30 ii Marrion3 Thomson, born 1819 in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland; christened 4 Apr 1819 in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland.
31 iii Elizabeth3 Thomson, born 11 Dec 1821 in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland; christened 20 Dec 1821 in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland.
32 iv Margaret3 Thomson, born 4 Feb 1824 in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland; christened Mar 1824 in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland.
7. Margaret2 Doig (Paul1), born 7 May 1799 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 12 May 1799 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 6 Dec 1877 in Kippen, Ontario, Canada. She married on 6 Jun 1820 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Robert Bell, born 21 Nov 1797 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland; christened 10 Dec 1797 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland; died 2 Jul 1886 in Canada, son of William Bell and Jean Morison.
Notes for Margaret Doig
Witnesses at Margaret's christening were John Doig and Archibald Low of Murdockstoun.
Sasine recorded 23 July 1863: Margaret Doig, with consent of Robert Bell, sometime residing at Lochaber, Scotland, no residing in the Township of Tuckersmith, County of Huron, Province of Canada, North America, her husband, and Janet Bell with consent of James McLean, farmer there, her husband, and Paul Doig Bell of the Township of Hay, in said County, yeoman, grant discharge 17 June 1863 to Paul Doig, nof of Moss-side, of £100, declared a burden in Disp and Settl. by Paul Doig, heritable proprietor, to Andrew Doig, his son, 6 Aug 1831, and declare parts of the lands of Easter Boquhapple called norrieston, on the south side of the Water of Goodie commonly called the Easter and Wester Moss-sides of Norrieston, and the Moss belonging to the lands of Norrieston, and teinds, par. Kincardine, disburdened thereof. (G.R. 3297.89)
MARRIAGE: Margaret and Robert were wed by the Rev. Mr. Somers at Murdieston, Kilmadock, the marriage recorded at Kippen. Margaret was listed from Downe (Doune) and Robert from Kippen.
Notes for Robert Bell
They came to Canada in 1836 with Paul Doig. In 1861 Robert farmed in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario Canada with his wife Margaret and children Andrew Miller, Margaret and Anne.
Children of Margaret Doig and Robert Bell were as follows:
+ 33 i Janet3 Bell, born 5 Mar 1821 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland. She married James McLean.
+ 34 ii William3 Bell, born 25 Aug 1822 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland. He married Janet (---).
35 iii Jane3 Bell, born 1827 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland; christened 18 Mar 1827 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland.
36 iv Anne3 Bell, born 1828 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland; christened 5 Oct 1828 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland; died bef 1845.
+ 37 v Paul Doig3 Bell, born 11 Jan 1830 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 10 Mar 1922 in Hensall, Ontario, Canada. He married Anne Murdoch.
38 vi Donald Smith3 Bell, born 22 Apr 1832 in Kilmalie, Argyll, Scotland.
39 vii Andrew Miller3 Bell, born 1837/38 in Upper Canada.
40 viii Margaret3 Bell, born 1839/40 in Upper Canada.
41 ix Anne3 Bell, born 1845/46 in Upper Canada; died 1888. Notes: May have married Skene Blair.
8. James2 Doig (Paul1), born 25 Nov 1801 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 25 Nov 1801 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 14 Oct 1860 in Easter Borland, Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married on 15 Apr 1830 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Helen Cadden, born 1807 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 26 Jul 1807 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 25 Feb 1879 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, daughter of John Cadden and Margaret Miller.
Notes for James Doig
Witnesses at James' christening were John Doig and Robert Buchannan of Murdockstoun.
James was an agricultural laborer, sometimes in Murdieston. In 1841 the family lived in Old Town, Thornhill. In 1851 he was a farmer of 61 acres at East Borland, Port of Menteith.
James' testament was recorded 29 July 1862 in the Dunblane Sheriff Court.
MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 11 Apr 1830 in Kincardine, Perth.
Notes for Helen Cadden
In 1871 Helen lived in Kincardine parish, Perth with her children John, James, and Ellen Chalmers Doig.
Testament, 3 April 1879 - Confirmation of Helen Cadden or Doig, Thornhill, County of Perth, who died 25 February 1879, at Thornhill aforesaid, testate, granted at Dunblane, to Christopher Mowat, Glasgow, her son-in-law, John Doig, Thornhill aforesaid, her son, Andrew Dow, Bank Clerk there, and Rev. James Forfar, Minister, Norrieston Church, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 9 September 1875, and Codicil, dated 24 September 1877, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Perth, 27 March 1879. Value of Estate, £838, 18s, 10d.
Children of James Doig and Helen Cadden were as follows:
+ 42 i Margaret Miller3 Doig, born 29 Oct 1829 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1867 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married James Moir.
43 ii Paul3 Doig, born 22 May 1831 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died Infant in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
44 iii Janet3 Doig, born 13 Jan 1833 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died Infant in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
45 iv Janet3 Doig, born 22 Dec 1833 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 27 Oct 1904 in 13 Rupert Street, Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. She married (1) on 6 Aug 1858 in Stirling, Stirling, Scotland Christopher Greig Mowat, born 1825/26 in Scotland; died 8 Jan 1880 in 47 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, son of John Mowat and Elizabeth Gourlay; (2) in 1891 in Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland James Cassels, born 1832/33 in Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland. Notes: In 1858 Janet lived at 12 New City Road in Glasgow. In 1881 she was a widow living alone at 47 Renfrew Street, Barony, Lanark. The testament of Janet Mowat, otherwise Janet Doig, residing at Springfield Cottage, Strathaven, died 1 Oct 1891 at Strathaven, testate, rerecorded 23 June 1893 in the Hamilton Sheriff Court (Ref. SC37/42/6). An eik was granted 13 Aug 1906. Janet died in 1904. Witness to her death certificate was her nephew Thomas Mowat.
+ 46 v Paul3 Doig, born 25 Jun 1835 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 1881/91 in Tuckersmith, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Christina Campbell.
+ 47 vi John3 Doig, born 25 Jun 1835 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 28 Dec 1919 in Low Town, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Mary McNab.
48 vii James3 Doig, born 4 Sep 1838 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 24 Apr 1910 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: James did not marry. He was a farmer. In 1881 and 1891 he was a retired farmer living in Backgate, Thornhill. In 1881 James Moir, the son of his deceased sister, lived with him. An extract of his testament reads: James Doig, Back Yett, Thornhill, Perthshire, died 24 April 1910, at Thornhill aforesaid, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dunblane, 30 May 1910, to John Doig, Low Town, Thornhill aforesaid, Executor dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £1,692, 2s. 10d.
49 viii Helen Chalmers3 Doig, born 5 May 1847 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1871 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Helen's testament was recorded 3 Apr 1872 in the Dunblane Sheriff Court.
9. Robert2 Doig (Paul1), born 6 May 1806 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1887 in Kippen, Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 21 Nov 1833 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Margaret Paterson, born 6 Jun 1807 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 7 Jun 1807 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1886 in Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, daughter of Robert Paterson and Isobel Innes.
Notes for Robert Doig
Witnesses at Robert's christening were William Maxwell [William married Janet Doig in 1801 in Kilmadock.] and Peter of Brummore.
Robert is listed as a farmer of Easter Murdochston in the 1837 Registry of Voters, but he had left by that time. He came with his family, brothers John and Paul and sister Margaret (Doig) Bell (K306) to Canada in 1836. Robert had returned to Scotland by 1839. In 1841 the family lived on Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, with Alexander McLaren.
Robert Doeg departed Glasgow on the ship "Superb" and arrived in New York on 24 May 1843 with his children Isabella, Janet, Paul, and John. His wife Margaret must have come on another ship.
In 1848, 1851, 1861, 1871, and 1881 he farmed in Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
Children of Robert Doig and Margaret Paterson were as follows:
+ 50 i Isabella3 Doig, born 25 Apr 1835 in Scotland; died 26 Sep 1882 in Canada. She married Robert Bell.
+ 51 ii Janet Paterson3 Doig, born 17 Dec 1836 in Scotland; died 10 Mar 1911 in Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Archibald Wilson Bishop.
52 iii Paul3 Doig, born 14 May 1839 in Scotland; died 21 May 1911 in Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Notes: In 1881, 1891, and 1901 Paul farmed in Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He did not marry.
53 iv Robert3 Doig, born 7 Feb 1842 in Scotland; died 20 Mar 1842 in Scotland.
54 v John3 Doig, born 21 Jan 1843 in Scotland; died 17 Oct 1862 in Canada. Notes: John did not marry.
+ 55 vi Margaret P.3 Doig, born 21 May 1846 in Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1897 in Hensall, Huron, Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. She married James Cooper.
+ 56 vii James3 Doig, born 29 Apr 1849 in West Canada; died abt 1874. He married Phoebe McLiement.
Generation 3
14. Ann3 McArthur (Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born 1814 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 Mar 1814 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 26 Jan 1850 in Drummore; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married on 18 Feb 1836 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland William Thomson, born 1805 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 25 Aug 1805 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 5 Sep 1880 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, son of Robert Thomson and Mary McPherson.
Notes for William Thomson
William was a farmer at Burnbank.
Children of Ann McArthur and William Thomson were as follows:
+ 57 i Robert4 Thomson, born 16 Feb 1837 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 15 Mar 1837 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1891 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Jessie Eadie.
+ 58 ii James McArthur4 Thomson, born 28 Nov 1838 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1839 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1913. He married Catherine Cornelia Hotchkiss.
59 iii Janet Doig4 Thomson, born 14 Jan 1842 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 17 Feb 1842 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1924 in New Zealand. She married on 15 Nov 1864 in Burnbank, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland John Wingate, born 11 Sep 1836 in Kincardine, Perth, SCotland; died 1927 in New Zealand, son of Andrew Wingate and Margaret Finlayson. Notes: Janet's will was probated in 1924.
60 iv William4 Thomson, born 4 Jul 1844 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Aug 1844 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
61 v Paul4 Thomson, born 15 Apr 1846 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 17 May 1846 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1909.
62 vi John4 Thomson, born 8 Mar 1848 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 7 May 1848 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1890.
63 vii Ann4 Thomson, born 19 Jan 1850 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 31 Jan 1850 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1931. Notes: Ann was christened 5 days after her mother's death.
15. Janet3 McArthur (Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born 1816 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 28 Jan 1816 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 8 Jul 1898 in Perth, Scotland; buried in Old Kilmadock Graveyard, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married on 22 Dec 1848 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland John Dewar, born 1814 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 3 Mar 1814 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 29 Nov 1885 in Perth, Scotland; buried in Old Kilmadock Graveyard, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland, son of Alexander Dewar and Elizabeth McNie.
Notes for Janet McArthur
MARRIAGE: Janet and john pledged marriage on 14 Dec 1848 in Callander.
Notes for John Dewar
John farmed Castle Farm in Doune. In 1881 at home with he and his wife were daughter Jessie (Janet) McIntyre with her son John, unmarried daughter Jeanie, John Stewart, age 17 from Kilmadock, William Drummond, 16 from Dunblane, and Janet Stewart, 36 from Dunblane.
Children of Janet McArthur and John Dewar were as follows:
+ 64 i Janet4 Dewar, born 10 Dec 1849 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 22 Jan 1850 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1907 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married Peter McIntyre.
+ 65 ii Elizabeth4 Dewar, born 1851/52 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Jan 1852 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1932 in Scotland. She married William King.
66 iii Jane4 Dewar, born 8 Nov 1853 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 16 Dec 1853 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1945 in Scotland.
67 iv Annie4 Dewar, born 17 Feb 1859 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
22. Andrew Paul3 Doig (Paul2, Paul1), born 1832 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married Mimi (---).
Notes for Andrew Paul Doig
There are lurid stories about "Awful" Andrew, who gambled away most of his assets and drank too much.
Children of Andrew Paul Doig and Mimi (---) were as follows:
+ 68 i Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, born 1852 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1901. She married Philip Twentyman Brown.
23. Eliza3 Doig (Paul2, Paul1), born abt 1835 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Alexander Robinson White, born abt 1831.
Children of Eliza Doig and Alexander Robinson White were as follows:
+ 69 i Lilian4 White. She married Herbert Edward Todd.
28. Paul3 Doig (Paul2, Paul1), born bef 1840 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married unknown.
Notes for Paul Doig
[The following link is not certain.]
Spouse unknown. Paul died in a horse accident.
Children of Paul Doig were as follows:
+ 70 i Arthur Alexander4 Doig, born abt 1874 in Jamaica, West Indies; died abt 1960. He married unknown.
+ 71 ii Henry Clarence4 Doig, born 1876 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1967. He married (1) Fortunee Andree; (2) Mary Burke.
33. Janet3 Bell (Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 5 Mar 1821 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland. She married James McLean, born 1813/14 in Scotland.
Notes for James McLean
In 1881 James farmed in Tuckersmith, Huron Centre, Ontario, Canada with is wife Janet, son David and his family, and son Andrew.
Children of Janet Bell and James McLean were as follows:
+ 72 i David4 McLean, born 1848/49 in Ontario, Canada. He married Margaret (---).
73 ii Andrew4 McLean, born 1862/63 in Ontario, Canada.
34. William3 Bell (Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 25 Aug 1822 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland. He married Janet (---), born 1832/33 in Scotland.
Notes for William Bell
In 1861 William farmed in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada with his wife Janet and children Robert, Janet, William, Margaret, and Isabella.
Children of William Bell and Janet (---) were as follows:
74 i Robert4 Bell, born 1851/52 in Lower Canada.
75 ii Janet4 Bell, born 1853/54 in Lower Canada.
76 iii William4 Bell, born 1855/56 in Lower Canada.
77 iv Margaret4 Bell, born 1859/60 in Lower Canada.
78 v Isabella4 Bell, born 1859/60 in Lower Canada.
37. Paul Doig3 Bell (Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 11 Jan 1830 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland; died 10 Mar 1922 in Hensall, Ontario, Canada. He married on 19 Aug 1856 Anne Murdoch, born 26 May 1825 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland; christened 26 Jun 1825 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland; died 30 Apr 1912 in Hensall, Ontario, Canada, daughter of John Murdoch and Margaret Bell.
Children of Paul Doig Bell and Anne Murdoch were as follows:
+ 79 i Annie4 Bell, born 18 Jan 1863 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1945 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Duncan Stewart.
42. Margaret Miller3 Doig (James2, Paul1), born 29 Oct 1829 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1867 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She was not married to James Moir, born 21 Dec 1825 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, son of Alexander Moir and Jean Hutton.
Notes for Margaret Miller Doig
Margaret did not marry.
Margaret's testament was recorded 22 Nov 1869 and 28 Dec 1869 in the Dunblane Sheriff Court.
Notes for James Moir
Church Records for Norrieston Chapel, Thornhill, 22 Dec 1867 - James Moir, farmer, Thornhill, was compared for the sin of fornication. The now deceased Margaret Doig having given birth to a male child of whom the said James Moir is the father. Having confessed and expressed sorrow for the same, he was suitably admonished by the Moderator and absolved from Church scandal.
In 1881 James was unmarried and living at Backyet, Kincardine with his "nephew" James Moir, age 13 from Kincardine.
Children of Margaret Miller Doig and James Moir were as follows:
80 i James4 Moir, born 8 Nov 1867 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: In 1881 James lived with his uncle James Doig at Backyet, Kincardine.
46. Paul3 Doig (James2, Paul1), born 25 Jun 1835 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 1881/91 in Tuckersmith, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 8 Apr 1861 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland Christina Campbell, born 3 May 1836 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland; christened 19 Jun 1836 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland, daughter of Robert Campbell and Christian McLaren.
Notes for Paul Doig
In 1861 Paul was a farmer in Easter Borland, Port of Menteith. He moved with his family to Canada in 1868. In 1871 Paul was a laborer living with his family in Tuckersmith Township in Huron Co., Ontario. In 1881 Catherine (Christina) farmed in Tuckersmith, and Paul may have been deceased.
MARRIAGE: Witnesses were Sarah McRitchie and William McGibbon.
Notes for Christina Campbell
In early 1861 Christina was unmarried with a new daughter living with her widowed mother on High Street, Norrieston, Thornhill; she was a domestic servant. In 1891 she [Cathrine] was a widow farming in Tuckersmith, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada with her children James, Robert, Paul, Kate, and John.
Children of Paul Doig and Christina Campbell were as follows:
81 i Christina4 Doig, born 16 Apr 1860 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
82 ii Helen4 Doig, born 13 Jul 1862 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
83 iii James4 Doig, born 14 Apr 1864 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
+ 84 iv Robert C.4 Doig, born 23 Mar 1866 in Mill of Goodie, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Margaret Laidlaw.
+ 85 v Margaret4 Doig, born 18 Apr 1868 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married Mr. Bassett.
86 vi Paul4 Doig, born Aug 1871 in Ontario, Canada. He married (1) Maude L. (---), born Aug 1865 in IA; (2) Emma A. (---), born 27 Jun 1887; died 29 Aug 1967 in Portland, Multonomah Co., OR. Notes: Paul entered the US in 1890 and became a naturalized citizen in 1892. In 1900 Paul was a streetcar conductor residing at 762 Savier Street, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR (page 5) with his wife Maude L and step-children Roy Mercer, Sept 1881 IA, Madge Mercer, Jan 1886, and Mable C. Mercer, Jan 1888. In 1920 he lived on Linnton Road, Portland with his wife Maud and step-son Paul McKenna, 7 IA.
87 vii Catherine4 Doig, born 1873/74 in Ontario, Canada.
88 viii John4 Doig, born 1881 in Ontario, Canada.
47. John3 Doig (James2, Paul1), born 25 Jun 1835 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 28 Dec 1919 in Low Town, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married on 3 Sep 1872 in Union Farm, Port of Menteith, Perth Scotland Mary McNab, born 17 May 1837 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; died 1919 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, daughter of Robert McNab and Margaret Alexander.
Notes for John Doig
John was the twin of Paul. In 1881, 1891 and 1901 John had retired from farming and was a gardener living in Low Town, Thornhill; in 1901 his wife and 2 sons still lived at home.
An extract of John's testament reads: John Doig, Low Town, Thornhill, Perthshire, died 28 December 1919, at the same place, testate. Confirmation granted at Dunblane, 11 March, to James Doig, Low Town aforesaid, John Jenkins, Solicitor, Stirling, and Alexander Kemp, Writer, there, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 6 February 1912, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Perth, 26 February 1920. Value of Estate, £1356, 10s, 4d.
MARRIAGE: Witnesses were James McNab and Allin McNab.
Children of John Doig and Mary McNab were as follows:
89 i Margaret4 Doig, born 25 Aug 1874 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 1902 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married in 1897 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland John McNab, born 8 Sep 1874 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland, son of James McNab and Margaret Tennent.
90 ii James4 Doig, born 31 Aug 1876 in Boquhapple, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 21 Jan 1921 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: James is mentioned in his father's will as in 1919 he lived in Low Town, Thornhill, Kincardine. He did not marry. James hung himself and was found in a field 150 yards west of Doig Street in Low Town. Witness to his death certificate was his brother Robert Doig of Buckyett Cottage, Thornhill.
+ 91 iii Robert4 Doig, born 1879 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Janet Scott.
50. Isabella3 Doig (Robert2, Paul1), born 25 Apr 1835 in Scotland; died 26 Sep 1882 in Canada. She married Robert Bell, born 1824/25 in Scotland; died in Canada.
Notes for Robert Bell
The family farmed in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada at least from 1861. In 1881 Robert farmed in Tuckersmith (page 28) with his wife Isabella and 9 children.
Children of Isabella Doig and Robert Bell were as follows:
92 i Margaret4 Bell, born 12 Jan 1856 in Upper Canada.
93 ii Robert4 Bell, born 1856/57 in Ontario, Canada. He married Catherine (---), born 1868/69 in Ontario, Canada. Notes: In 1891 Robert and Catherine lived in Tuckersmith, Huron Co., Ontario.
94 iii James4 Bell, born 18 Feb 1860 in Upper Canada.
95 iv William4 Bell, born 3 Apr 1864 in Ontario, Canada.
96 v Eliza4 Bell, born 7 May 1867 in Ontario, Canada.
97 vi Alice4 Bell, born 15 Sep 1869 in Ontario, Canada.
98 vii Anny4 Bell, born 1871/72 in Ontario, Canada.
99 viii Albert4 Bell, born 6 Oct 1875 in Ontario, Canada.
100 ix Isabella4 Bell, born 24 Oct 1879 in Ontario, Canada.
51. Janet Paterson3 Doig (Robert2, Paul1), born 17 Dec 1836 in Scotland; died 10 Mar 1911 in Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Archibald Wilson Bishop, born 1829 in Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland; christened 20 Sep 1829 in Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland; died 25 Apr 1901 in Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada, son of James Bishop and Helen Wilson.
Notes for Archibald Wilson Bishop
Archibald came alone to Canada in 1849 and settled by 1854 on Lot 26, Con 5, Usborne Township, Huron Co., Ontario. He served as public school trustee, Reeve of Usborne Twp. 1863-1874. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of South Huron 1873-1894 and Warden of Huron Co. from 1873-1874. He retired in 1894.
In 1881 Archibald farmed in Usborne, Huron South, Ontario, Canada (page 38) with his wife Janet and 5 children.
Children of Janet Paterson Doig and Archibald Wilson Bishop were as follows:
101 i Margaret Georgina4 Bishop, born 1858/59 in Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1935 in Huron, Ontario, Scotland; buried in Exeter Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron, Ontario, Scotland. She married on 6 Jun 1881 in Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Thomas Cameron, born 1851/52 in Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, son of John Cameron and Flora McInnis. Notes: MARRIAGE: Witnesses were Robert Hamilton of Stratford and Janet Bishop of Usborne.
102 ii Janet4 Bishop, born 1862/63 in Ontario, Canada; died 1944 in Huron, Ontario, Scotland; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Scotland. She married Henry Anderson.
103 iii Helen4 Bishop, born 1864/65 in Ontario, Canada; died 1937 in Huron, Ontario, Scotland; buried in Exeter Cemtery, Hay Township, Huron, Ontario, Scotland. She married (1) on 9 Mar 1892 in Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada John Rowcliffe, born 1862 in Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada; died 1938 in Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; buried in Exeter Cemetery, Hay Twp, Huron, Ontario, Canada, son of John Rowcliffe and Catherine Kydd; (2) on 9 Mar 1892 in Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada John Rowcliff, born 1862 in Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Canada; died 1938 in Huron, Ontario, Canada; buried in Exeter Cemetery, Hay Twp, Huron, Ontario, Canada. Notes: Helen has also been reported to have married John Cooper Rowcliff on 20 Jul 1882 in Tasmania, Australia.
104 iv Rachel4 Bishop, born 1867/68 in Ontario, Canada; died 1930. She married John Morgan.
105 v Esther4 Bishop, born Dec 1870 in Usborne Township, Huron, Ontario, Scotland.
106 vi Victoria4 Bishop, born 1877/78 in Ontario, Canada; died 1946. She married on 17 Aug 1904 in Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Samuel Alexander Popplestone, born 1867/68 in Exeter, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, son of Samson Popplestone and Rebecca Brown. Notes: MARRIAGE: Witnesses were T. A. Amos, M.D., and F. W. Gladman, both of Exeter.
55. Margaret P.3 Doig (Robert2, Paul1), born 21 May 1846 in Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1897 in Hensall, Huron, Ontario, Canada; buried in Hensall Union Cemetery, Usborne, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. She married on 24 May 1866 in Canada James Cooper, born 1839/40 in Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1899 in Canada, son of William Wilkinson Cooper and Ann Butchart.
Notes for James Cooper
In 1871, 1881, and 1891 the family farmed in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario.
Children of Margaret P. Doig and James Cooper were as follows:
107 i Jemima Ann4 Cooper, born 1864/65 in Ontario, Canada.
108 ii Margaret J.4 Cooper, born 1868/69 in Ontario, Canada.
109 iii William W.4 Cooper, born 1870/71 in Ontario, Canada.
110 iv Jessie Jane4 Cooper, born 1872/73 in Ontario, Canada.
111 v Isabella Ellen4 Cooper, born 1874/75 in Ontario, Canada.
112 vi Lillie Malinda4 Cooper, born 1877/78 in Ontario, Canada.
113 vii Alisa Elizabeth4 Cooper, born 1879/80 in Ontario, Canada.
114 viii Robert4 Cooper, born 1881/82 in Ontario, Canada.
115 ix Etta4 Cooper, born 1885/86 in Ontario, Canada.
56. James3 Doig (Robert2, Paul1), born 29 Apr 1849 in West Canada; died abt 1874. He married Phoebe McLiement, born 1847/48 in Quebec, Canada.
Notes for James Doig
[It was reported James did not marry. The IGI lists Phoebe McLiement married to John Doig, although this is patron submitted.]
In 1871 James (22 Ontario) farmed in Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada with his wife Febo (23 USA), and daughter Margaret (1 Ontario) [Ref. 025-B-1-52].
Notes for Phoebe McLiement
Birth also reported in NY. Surname may be misspelled.
Children of James Doig and Phoebe McLiement were as follows:
+ 116 i Margaret Agnes4 Doig, born 8 Nov 1869 in Hay, Ontario, Canada; christened 13 Feb 1870 in Stanley, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1938 in Portland, Multnomah, OR; buried 17 Nov 1938 in Columbia Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, OR. She married George Albert Wright.
117 ii Robert4 Doig, born 1872/73 in Ontario, Canada.
+ 118 iii John Lawrence4 Doig, born Dec 1874 in Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1939 in Redwood Co., MN. He married May E. Masters.
Generation 4
57. Robert4 Thomson (Ann3 McArthur, Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born 16 Feb 1837 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 15 Mar 1837 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1891 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Jessie Eadie, born 1846/47 in Dunblane, Perth, Scotland; died 1885 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
Notes for Robert Thomson
In 1881 Robert farmed 170 arable acres at Burnbank Farm, Kincardine, Perth with his wife Jessie, daughter Mary, while employing 3 men, 3 boys, and 1 girl.
Children of Robert Thomson and Jessie Eadie were as follows:
119 i Mary Ann McL.5 Thomson, born 1878/79 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
58. James McArthur4 Thomson (Ann3 McArthur, Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born 28 Nov 1838 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1839 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1913. He married Catherine Cornelia Hotchkiss, born 1852 in CT; died 1892, daughter of Ashbel Cowles Hotchkiss and Leontine Abigail Lewis.
Notes for James McArthur Thomson
James moved to America when he was 22, about 1860. In 1880 he was a dry goods merchant in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT with his wife Cornelia children James and Leontine, and 3 servants.
In 1913 James left funds for a Trust to be set up for a library in Doune, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. The library is still operational.
Children of James McArthur Thomson and Catherine Cornelia Hotchkiss were as follows:
120 i James Lewis5 Thomson, born 1877 in CT; died 1966.
121 ii Leontine McArthur5 Thomson, born 1878 in CT; died 1960.
122 iii Douglas Hotchkiss5 Thomson, born 1885 in CT; died 1926.
64. Janet4 Dewar (Janet3 McArthur, Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born 10 Dec 1849 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 22 Jan 1850 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1907 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married Peter McIntyre, born abt 1849 in Scotland; died bef 1881 in Scotland.
Notes for Janet Dewar
In 1881 Jessie McIntyer lived with her parents at Castle Farm. She was listed as a widow and had a son John.
Children of Janet Dewar and Peter McIntyre were as follows:
123 i John5 McIntyre, born 9 Feb 1875 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1893 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
65. Elizabeth4 Dewar (Janet3 McArthur, Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born 1851/52 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Jan 1852 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1932 in Scotland. She married on 19 Jan 1875 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland William King, born 1844/45 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland, son of William King and Janet King.
Notes for William King
In 1881 William farmed at Earn Farm, Kilmadock, Perth, with 210 arable acres employing 3 men, 3 boys, and 1 girl; with him were his wife Elizabeth, children James M. and John D., and a servant Helen McCallum, age 14 from Kilmadock.
Children of Elizabeth Dewar and William King were as follows:
124 i Jessie M.5 King, born 1877/78 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1931 in Scotland.
125 ii John D.5 King, born 1879/80 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1950 in Scotland.
+ 126 iii Alexander5 King, born abt 1882 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1955 in Scotland. He married (1) Jean Stewart; (2) Margaret Shanks.
127 iv William5 King, born abt 1885 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1955 in Scotland.
68. Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig (Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 1852 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1901. She married Philip Twentyman Brown, died 1907.
Children of Mary Elizabeth Maria Doig and Philip Twentyman Brown were as follows:
+ 128 i Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, born 1874 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1937 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married William Stephen Fitz-Ritson.
129 ii Ethel Rebecca5 Brown, born 1876 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1947 in Jamaica, West Indies.
130 iii Philip Twentyman5 Brown II, born 1878 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1918 in Jamaica, West Indies. Notes: Philip was a stocky man who liked to wear white suits and a Panama straw hat. He narrowly escaped death when the store where he worked was destroyed in the 1907 earthquake. He was a storeowner in Kingston. He owned a racehorse called Sansilk. Philip was reputed to be a miser. He was said (jokingly) to have been the meanest man in Kingston, if not all Jamaica.
131 iv Lydia Ann5 Brown, born 1880 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1932 in Jamaica, West Indies.
132 v Paul Doig5 Brown, born abt 1882 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1920 in Panama. Notes: Paul was distinctive for his large, somewhat hooked nose. He worked as a book-keeper on a sugar estate. He migrated to Panama. Paul married Panama, but there were no children by the marriage.
+ 133 vi Miriam DeCasseres5 Brown, born abt 1884 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1935 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Malcolm McLeod Kerr.
134 vii Alexander Martin5 Brown, born abt 1886 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1931 in Jamaica, West Indies.
135 viii Alice Maud5 Brown, born abt 1888 in Jamaica, West Indies. Notes: As a young girl she worked for her brother, Philip, at his store in Kingston.
69. Lilian4 White (Eliza3 Doig, Paul2, Paul1). She married Herbert Edward Todd.
Children of Lilian White and Herbert Edward Todd were as follows:
+ 136 i Lescar Denvil5 Todd, born 1895 in Jamaica. He married Miss Laughton.
137 ii Claire Louise5 Todd, born 1896 in Jamaica; died Infant in Jamaica.
138 iii Helen Eliza5 Todd, born 1898 in Jamaica. She married Mr. Hamilton.
70. Arthur Alexander4 Doig (Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born abt 1874 in Jamaica, West Indies; died abt 1960. He married unknown.
Notes for Arthur Alexander Doig
Arthur worked for the Jamaica Rubber Company. He died at age 86.
Children of Arthur Alexander Doig were as follows:
+ 139 i Sinclair Alexander5 Doig. He married unknown.
140 ii Child5 Doig.
141 iii Child5 Doig.
142 iv Nesta5 Doig.
+ 143 v Merle Elaine5 Doig. She married Mr. Hanna.
71. Henry Clarence4 Doig (Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 1876 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1967. He married (1) Fortunee Andree, born 1900 in Port Limon, Costa Rica; (2) Mary Burke.
Notes for Fortunee Andree
In 1992 Fortunee lived in Panama with her two daughters.
Children of Henry Clarence Doig and Fortunee Andree were as follows:
144 i Gloria5 Doig, born 1 Oct 1920 in Panama. Notes: In 1992 Gloria lived with her mother and sister in Panama.
+ 145 ii Elmo Henry5 Doig, born 14 Aug 1923 in Panama City, Panama. He married Silvia Delmira Doran.
146 iii Yvonne Patricia5 Doig, born 1926 in Panama. Notes: In 1992 Yvonne lived with her mother and sister in Panama.
Children of Henry Clarence Doig and Mary Burke were as follows:
+ 147 i Conrad5 Doig, born 30 Jul 1932 in Colon, Panama. He married Hilda Bandhu.
148 ii Hyacynth L.5 Doig, born 1933/34. She married on 7 Jul 1970 in San Francisco, Ca Daniel Y. Motagawa.
72. David4 McLean (Janet3 Bell, Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 1848/49 in Ontario, Canada. He married Margaret (---), born 1858/59 in Ontario, Canada.
Children of David McLean and Margaret (---) were as follows:
149 i John5 McLean, born 1874/75 in Ontario, Canada.
150 ii James M.5 McLean, born 1876/77 in Ontario, Canada.
79. Annie4 Bell (Paul Doig3, Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 18 Jan 1863 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1945 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. She married on 15 Mar 1905 in Canada Duncan Stewart, born 14 Jan 1867 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1969 in Clinton, Ontario, Canada, son of Robert Stewart and Jane Ross.
Children of Annie Bell and Duncan Stewart were as follows:
+ 151 i William Murdoch5 Stewart, born 29 Jan 1907 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Jessie Findlay Lundie.
84. Robert C.4 Doig (Paul3, James2, Paul1), born 23 Mar 1866 in Mill of Goodie, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married Margaret Laidlaw, born 5 Feb 1868 in Ontario, Canada.
Notes for Robert C. Doig
Robert came with his family to Canada in 1868. In 1901 Robert and family lived with his mother Catherine in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario. In 1917 he lived at R.R. No. 4, Seaforth, Ontario.
Children of Robert C. Doig and Margaret Laidlaw were as follows:
+ 152 i Paul5 Doig, born 22 Dec 1897 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Mae McGeoch.
85. Margaret4 Doig (Paul3, James2, Paul1), born 18 Apr 1868 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married Mr. Bassett.
Children of Margaret Doig and Mr. Bassett were as follows:
153 i Roba5 Bassett.
154 ii Ruth5 Bassett.
155 iii Paul5 Bassett.
91. Robert4 Doig (John3, James2, Paul1), born 1879 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He married in 1903 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland Janet Scott, born abt 1882 in Scotland.
Notes for Robert Doig
In 1921 Robert lived in Backyett Cottage, Thornhill.
Children of Robert Doig and Janet Scott were as follows:
156 i Janet5 Doig, born 1914/15 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; died 30 Sep 1917 in Back Yett, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Janet's death certificate was her father Robert Doig.
116. Margaret Agnes4 Doig (James3, Robert2, Paul1), born 8 Nov 1869 in Hay, Ontario, Canada; christened 13 Feb 1870 in Stanley, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1938 in Portland, Multnomah, OR; buried 17 Nov 1938 in Columbia Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, OR. She married on 26 Aug 1889 in Desmet, Kingsbury, SD George Albert Wright, born 17 Oct 1868 in England; died 4 Oct 1944 in Portland, Multnomah, OR; buried 9 Oct 1944 in Portland, Multnomah, OR, son of Frederick Wright and Mary Ann Beaky Nicholson.
Notes for Margaret Agnes Doig
Middle name also reported as Patterson.
Children of Margaret Agnes Doig and George Albert Wright were as follows:
157 i Leo James5 Wright, born 10 Apr 1890 in Desmet, Kingsbury, SD; died 8 Feb 1945 in Portland, Multnomah, OR.
158 ii Albert J.5 Wright, born Feb 1892 in MT. He married on 10 Sep 1913 in Portland, Multnomah, OR Cordelia Cresswell Davis, born abt 1892.
118. John Lawrence4 Doig (James3, Robert2, Paul1), born Dec 1874 in Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1939 in Redwood Co., MN. He married in 1897 in MN May E. Masters, born 29 May 1879 in MN, daughter of Delbert Masters and Lillie (---).
Notes for John Lawrence Doig
John entered the US in 1886-8 and became a naturalized citizen.
In 1900 John was a barber in Tracy, Lyon Co., MN with his wife May E. and son Gerald L. In 1910 and 1920 he was a barber in Walnut Grove, Redwood Co., MN with his wife May and son Gerald. In 1930 he owned a barber shop in Walnut Grove with his wife May and grand-daughter Virginia M. Doig.
Notes for May E. Masters
May's father was born in NY and mother in IA.
Children of John Lawrence Doig and May E. Masters were as follows:
+ 159 i Gerald L.5 Doig, born Feb 1898 in MN. He married Christen (---).
Generation 5
126. Alexander5 King (Elizabeth4 Dewar, Janet3 McArthur, Janet2 Doig, Paul1), born abt 1882 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1955 in Scotland. He married (1) Jean Stewart, born abt 1886 in Scotland; (2) Margaret Shanks, born abt 1886 in Scotland.
Children of Alexander King and Jean Stewart were as follows:
160 i Stewart6 King, born 1924 in Scotland. He married Helen Wallace, born abt 1928 in Scotland. Notes: Stewart and Helen had two children.
161 ii Margaret6 King, born 1932 in Scotland.
128. Henrietta Eliza5 Brown (Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 1874 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1937 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married William Stephen Fitz-Ritson, born 1871 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1945 in Jamaica, West Indies.
Notes for Henrietta Eliza Brown
Henrietta was an accomplished horsewoman and was widely loved.
Notes for William Stephen Fitz-Ritson
William was a robust six-footer of 200 pounds, always immaculately dressed, and known for his rounded-rim felt hat and folded umbrella. He brought culture to his musical family at their home in Falmouth, Trelawny.
William was first a Master at the Infirmary at Falmouth. He became a Methodist lay-minister, and his sermons were always dramatic. He was one of the most colorful characters in the area. He established "The Benefit Burial Society" where poor people would have a full funeral with a marching band. William saw the contracting of the Falmouth Court House after the fire of 1926, and to its grand opening in 1932. After serving on the Board for 40 years he retired in Mar 1931.
Children of Henrietta Eliza Brown and William Stephen Fitz-Ritson were as follows:
162 i May6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1894 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1973 in Jamaica, West Indies.
163 ii Philip Morrison6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1895 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1918. Notes: Philip was the twin of Kathleen. Philip was a lieutenant in the Jamaican War Contingent in World War I.
164 iii Kathleen Leonie6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1895 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1926 in Jamaica, West Indies. Notes: Kathleen was the twin of Philip.
+ 165 iv Edna Marion6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1898 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1966 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Charles Carey A. Robinson.
166 v Sarah Smith6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1899 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1952 in Jamaica, West Indies.
+ 167 vi Donald Selvyn Adolphus6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1903 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 29 Jul 1990 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married Catherine Carmen Murray.
168 vii Dorthy Agnes Hornby6 Fitz-Ritson, born abt 1905 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1981 in Jamaica, West Indies.
169 viii Rosanna Veronica6 Fitz-Ritson, born abt 1907 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1982 in Jamaica, West Indies.
+ 170 ix Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, born 29 Jan 1910 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Horace Alva Abrahams.
171 x William Gilbourne Twentyman6 Fitz-Ritson, born 1913 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1956 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married Henrietta (---).
133. Miriam DeCasseres5 Brown (Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born abt 1884 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1935 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married in Jamaica, West Indies Malcolm McLeod Kerr, born in Jamaica, West Indies.
Notes for Malcolm McLeod Kerr
Malcolm was the son of a Scottish Colonial Police official serving in Jamaica. The Kerrs and Fitz-Ritsons are first cousins.
Children of Miriam DeCasseres Brown and Malcolm McLeod Kerr were as follows:
172 i Charles Malcolm6 Kerr, born 1918 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1968 in Jamaica, West Indies.
173 ii Elsa Mary6 Kerr, born 1922 in Jamaica, West Indies.
174 iii Lloyd6 Kerr, born 1926 in Jamaica, West Indies.
136. Lescar Denvil5 Todd (Lilian4 White, Eliza3 Doig, Paul2, Paul1), born 1895 in Jamaica. He married Miss Laughton.
Children of Lescar Denvil Todd and Miss Laughton were as follows:
175 i Greta6 Todd, born 1925 in Jamaica. She married Eric Hart. Notes: Greta lives in Canada.
139. Sinclair Alexander5 Doig (Arthur Alexander4, Paul3, Paul2, Paul1). He married unknown.
Notes for Sinclair Alexander Doig
Sinclair died at about age 60.
Children of Sinclair Alexander Doig were as follows:
176 i Son6 Doig.
177 ii Jerome Kevin6 Doig, born in Jamaica, West Indies. Notes: Jerome was a scholar at Cornell University. He is curator at a Jamaican art gallery. He lives in Kingston.
143. Merle Elaine5 Doig (Arthur Alexander4, Paul3, Paul2, Paul1). She married Mr. Hanna.
Children of Merle Elaine Doig and Mr. Hanna were as follows:
178 i Shelly6 Hanna. She married Mr. Gabay.
145. Elmo Henry5 Doig (Henry Clarence4, Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 14 Aug 1923 in Panama City, Panama. He married on 30 Nov 1952 in Panama City, Panama Silvia Delmira Doran, born 1 Mar 1919 in Panama.
Notes for Elmo Henry Doig
Elmo was educated at the American School, CCNY (Baruch) New York City, BBS and MBA 1969. He worked for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., branch manager and VP from 1964. Flower Fifth Ave. Hospital, NYC, head of payroll and accounts payable, 1963-64. Bezozi Corp., supervisor billing, 1958-62. Ordinance Corps, Panama, supervisor supply shop, 1942-1958. Elmo was the treasurer and financial secretary of the Bronx Lions Club, Bronx, NY, in 1971. Financial commission for 100 Black Men, Inc., NYC, 1975. Treasurer of Mt. Kisco Village Condominium, 1979. American School Scholarship, Chicago, 1960. Black Achievers in Industry, Greater NY YMCA, 1972. Banking and finance Grodon Heights Comm., City Tabernacle Church, Seventh-Day Adventist, NYC, 1978. Elmo and Silvia are retired in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Notes for Silvia Delmira Doran
Sylvia went to school in Jamaica and became a schoolteacher in Panama and New York.
Children of Elmo Henry Doig and Silvia Delmira Doran were as follows:
+ 179 i Elmo Enrique6 Doig, born 28 Aug 1954 in Panama City, Panama. He married Eugenia Acuna.
180 ii Yvette6 Doig.
147. Conrad5 Doig (Henry Clarence4, Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 30 Jul 1932 in Colon, Panama. He married Hilda Bandhu, born in Jamaica, West Indies.
Notes for Hilda Bandhu
Hilda's parents are Indian.
Children of Conrad Doig and Hilda Bandhu were as follows:
181 i Charles H.6 Doig. Notes: Charles was stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany.
182 ii Christopher6 Doig. Notes: Christopher lives in Manhattan, NY.
183 iii Michael Ramond6 Doig. Notes: Michael lives in Queens, NY.
184 iv Phillip6 Doig. Notes: Phillip lives in Miami, FL.
185 v Sandra6 Doig. Notes: Sandra lives in Miami, FL.
151. William Murdoch5 Stewart (Annie4 Bell, Paul Doig3, Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 29 Jan 1907 in Hensall, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married on 15 Mar 1941 Jessie Findlay Lundie, born abt 1920.
Children of William Murdoch Stewart and Jessie Findlay Lundie were as follows:
+ 186 i Donald Duncan6 Stewart, born 18 Apr 1943 in Wellsley, MA. He married Susan Kathleen Sloan.
152. Paul5 Doig (Robert C.4, Paul3, James2, Paul1), born 22 Dec 1897 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. He married Mae McGeoch, born abt 1901 in Canada.
Notes for Paul Doig
During WWI Paul enlisted in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force on 10 Feb 1917 at Clinton, Ontario. At the time he was a farmer living with his father in Seaforth, a Presbyterian, 5' 10-3/4" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, and light-brown hair. [On different documents he reported his birth in 1897 and 1898.]
Children of Paul Doig and Mae McGeoch were as follows:
+ 187 i Kenneth Laidlaw6 Doig. He married Mary Powell.
159. Gerald L.5 Doig (John Lawrence4, James3, Robert2, Paul1), born Feb 1898 in MN. He married Christen (---), born 1901/02 in MN.
Notes for Gerald L. Doig
In 1930 Jerry was a radio entertainer residing at 726 Nebraska Avenue, York, York Co., NE with his wife Christen; his daughter Virginia lived with his parents back in MN.
Children of Gerald L. Doig and Christen (---) were as follows:
188 i Virginia M.6 Doig, born 1922/23 in MN.
Generation 6
165. Edna Marion6 Fitz-Ritson (Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 1898 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1966 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Charles Carey A. Robinson, born 1885 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 1964 in Jamaica, West Indies.
Children of Edna Marion Fitz-Ritson and Charles Carey A. Robinson were as follows:
189 i Sadie Augusta7 Robinson, born in Jamaica, West Indies.
190 ii Carey Fitzwilliam7 Robinson, born in Jamaica, West Indies.
167. Donald Selvyn Adolphus6 Fitz-Ritson (Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 1903 in Jamaica, West Indies; died 29 Jul 1990 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married Catherine Carmen Murray.
Notes for Donald Selvyn Adolphus Fitz-Ritson
Donald was educated at Falmouth Government School and Lumsden's Secondary School, both in Falmouth.
Donald became an attorney-at-law from Falmouth in 1929. In 1930 he became a partner in the legal firm of Samuel & Samuel. He was vice-president of the Y.M.C.A. from 1954-63, and Assistant Island Commissioner for the Boy Scout Association, and then Chief Commissioner from 1939-42. At that time he lived in Kingston. In 1957 he was awarded the Silver Wolf Medal in scouting. In addition he was a member of the Boy's Town management committee from 1940-63, Member of the Board of Directors of the Micro Teacher Training College from 1945, and Chairman 1950-53. He was a member of the Methodist Synod 1927-62.
Donald followed in his father's footsteps and became a Methodist local preacher. He was popular and highly esteemed in the community.
Children of Donald Selvyn Adolphus Fitz-Ritson and Catherine Carmen Murray were as follows:
191 i Paul7 Fitz-Ritson, born 1943/44 in Jamaica, West Indies; he was murdered by two robbers on 16 Mar 1974 in Norwood near Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies. Notes: Paul was an attorney-at-law. He served as Nations Sports Chairman.
192 ii Jennifer7 Fitz-Ritson, born in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Mr. Messado. Notes: Jennifer is a practicing attorney-at-law.
Click photos to enlarge
Donald and Carmen Fitz Ritson with son Paul |
Paul and Winsome marriage in England 1965 |
Paul in 1974 |
Karen Fitz-Ritson |
Karen Fitz-Ritson teaching her students |
Jennifer (Fitz-Ritson) Messado |
Jennifer with her children and grandchildren. From the left is her eldest granddaughter Chandelier - who is looking at her mother Ingrid (Jennifer's eldest child), Ingrid is holding her other daughter Schaeffer and they stand beside Gary (black T-shirt -Gary is Jennifer's youngest son), In front of Gary is Tristan, Ingrid's son and my god child and the baby in the carriage is Kennedy, Jennifer's other grandchild. Kennedy's parents are Duncan - in the red tee shirt and Jennifer's first boy and his wife Christine in the jeans and of course Jennifer is at the end. Very proud of her family. Her grandchildren are her world she now has five. |
The Jamaica Observer, How to Conquer the Stock Market, 3 Sept 2006
Article on Karen Fitz-Ritson, click HERE.
170. Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson (Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 29 Jan 1910 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Horace Alva Abrahams.
Children of Christabelle Henrietta Fitz-Ritson and Horace Alva Abrahams were as follows:
+ 193 i Frank Horace Eden7 Abrahams, born 2 Dec 1935 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married Joan Meredith Rose Millington.
+ 194 ii Barbara Elizabeth7 Abrahams, born 8 Jan 1937 in Jamaica, West Indies. (1) Daniel Barrajanos; (2) Removed; (3) Lloyd Wilkes.
+ 195 iii William Trevor7 Abrahams, born 7 Nov 1938 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married (1) Phyllis Audrey Barrett; (2) Claudette (---).
+ 196 iv Sarah Eleanor7 Abrahams, born 26 Apr 1944 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Carleton Hugh Francis.
179. Elmo Enrique6 Doig (Elmo Henry5, Henry Clarence4, Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 28 Aug 1954 in Panama City, Panama. He married on 6 May 1988 in New York City, NY Eugenia Acuna, born 10 Jun 1953 in Lota, Concepcion Prov., Chili, daughter of Luis Acuna and Isai Lillo.
Children of Elmo Enrique Doig and Eugenia Acuna were as follows:
197 i Camilo Andres7 Doig, born 21 Mar 1989 in New York City, NY.
198 ii Darien Ricardo7 Doig, born 11 Nov 1991 in Brooklyn, NY.
186. Donald Duncan6 Stewart (William Murdoch5, Annie4 Bell, Paul Doig3, Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 18 Apr 1943 in Wellsley, MA. He married on 18 Aug 1971 Susan Kathleen Sloan, born abt 1950.
Children of Donald Duncan Stewart and Susan Kathleen Sloan were as follows:
+ 199 i Janet Ann7 Stewart, born 20 Feb 1973 in Oklahoma City, OK. She married David Alan Spaulding.
+ 200 ii Andrew Duncan7 Stewart, born 26 Oct 1980 in Clinton, IA. He married Brandi Michelle Taylor.
187. Kenneth Laidlaw6 Doig (Paul5, Robert C.4, Paul3, James2, Paul1). He married Mary Powell.
Children of Kenneth Laidlaw Doig and Mary Powell were as follows:
201 i Carolanne7 Doig.
Generation 7
193. Frank Horace Eden7 Abrahams (Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 2 Dec 1935 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married on 30 Sep 1967 in Jamaica, West Indies Joan Meredith Rose Millington, born 4 Mar 1945 in Jamaica, West Indies.
Children of Frank Horace Eden Abrahams and Joan Meredith Rose Millington were as follows:
202 i Frank David Matthew8 Abrahams, born 24 Dec 1968 in Jamaica, West Indies.
203 ii Gregory Mark Edward8 Abrahams, born 3 Mar 1972 in Jamaica, West Indies.
204 iii Jason Luke Daniel8 Abrahams, born 11 Feb 1981 in Jamaica, West Indies.
194. Barbara Elizabeth7 Abrahams (Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 8 Jan 1937 in Jamaica, West Indies. (1) Daniel Barrajanos, born in Jamaica, West Indies; (2) Removed; (3) Lloyd Wilkes.
Children of Barbara Elizabeth Abrahams and Daniel Barrajanos were as follows:
+ 205 i Lisa Renee8 Barrajanos, born 6 Mar 1961 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married (1) John Daryl Hemlock; (2) Byron Ian Hoffman.
Children of Barbara Elizabeth Abrahams and Removed.
195. William Trevor7 Abrahams (Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 7 Nov 1938 in Jamaica, West Indies. He married (1) in 1957 in Jamaica, West Indies Phyllis Audrey Barrett, born in Jamaica, West Indies; (2) on 4 Nov 1970 Claudette (---).
Children of William Trevor Abrahams and Phyllis Audrey Barrett were as follows:
207 i Richard Byron8 Abrahams, born 31 Jul 1959.
+ 208 ii Sandra Denise8 Abrahams, born 29 Jan 1961. She married Keith Vincent Hughes.
209 iii Michael Horace8 Abrahams, born 21 Jul 1963.
Children of William Trevor Abrahams and Claudette (---) were as follows:
210 i Samantha Ann8 Abrahams, born 19 Oct 1972.
211 ii Camille Alicia8 Abrahams, born 6 May 1978.
196. Sarah Eleanor7 Abrahams (Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 26 Apr 1944 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married Carleton Hugh Francis, born 7 Feb 1944.
Notes for Sarah Eleanor Abrahams
Sarah and Carleton adopted a son.
Children of Sarah Eleanor Abrahams and Carleton Hugh Francis were as follows:
212 i Stephen Hugh8 Francis, born 2 Dec 1978. Notes: Stephen is adopted.
199. Janet Ann7 Stewart (Donald Duncan6, William Murdoch5, Annie4 Bell, Paul Doig3, Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 20 Feb 1973 in Oklahoma City, OK. She married on 10 Oct 1998 in Dowingtown, PA David Alan Spaulding, born abt 1973.
Children of Janet Ann Stewart and David Alan Spaulding were as follows:
213 i Isobel Katherine8 Spaulding, born 16 May 2001 in West Chester, PA.
200. Andrew Duncan7 Stewart (Donald Duncan6, William Murdoch5, Annie4 Bell, Paul Doig3, Margaret2 Doig, Paul1), born 26 Oct 1980 in Clinton, IA. He married on 16 Jun 2001 Brandi Michelle Taylor, born abt 1980.
Children of Andrew Duncan Stewart and Brandi Michelle Taylor were as follows:
214 i Bailey Ashton8 Stewart, born 1 Jan 1999 in Muskogee, OK.
Generation 8
205. Lisa Renee8 Barrajanos (Barbara Elizabeth7 Abrahams, Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 6 Mar 1961 in Jamaica, West Indies. She married (1) on 15 May 1982, (divorced Sept 1986) John Daryl Hemlock, born abt 4 Jan 0195; (2) on 12 Jun 1987 Byron Ian Hoffman, born 12 Dec 1960.
Children of Lisa Renee Barrajanos and John Daryl Hemlock were as follows:
215 i Olivia Barbara9 Hemlock, born 28 Jan 1981.
216 ii Jenniferdawn9 Hemlock, born 4 Nov 1983.
Children of Lisa Renee Barrajanos and Byron Ian Hoffman were as follows:
217 i Brittany Marie9 Hoffman, born 5 Jan 1989.
208. Sandra Denise8 Abrahams (William Trevor7, Christabelle Henrietta6 Fitz-Ritson, Henrietta Eliza5 Brown, Mary Elizabeth Maria4 Doig, Andrew Paul3, Paul2, Paul1), born 29 Jan 1961. She married on 19 Feb 1985 Keith Vincent Hughes, born 29 May 1956.
Children of Sandra Denise Abrahams and Keith Vincent Hughes were as follows:
218 i Sean Lee9 Hughes, born 27 Aug 1985.
219 ii Kenyon Dion9 Hughes, born 19 Apr 1987.
Some References used in this Family History:
Canada
-----, 1851 Canadian Census, Ontario, Huron Co., Hay Twp. - Robert Doig.
-----, 1861 Canadian Census, Ontario, Huron Co., Hay Twp. - Robert Doig; Tuckersmith Twp. - Isabella (Doig) Bell.
-----, 1871 Canadian Census, Ontario, Huron Co., Hay Twp. - Robert Doig; Tuckersmith Twp. - Paul Doig.
-----, 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario, Huron Co., Hay Twp. - Robert Doig, Paul Doig; Tuckersmith Twp. - Robert McArthur, Catherine (Campbell) Doig, Isabella (Doig) Bell, Margaret P. (Doig) Cooper.
-----, 1891 Canadian Census, Ontario, Huron Co., Hay Twp. - Paul Doig; Tuckersmith Twp. - Robert Bell, Margaret P. (Doig) Cooper.
-----, 1901 Canadian Census, Ontario, Huron Co., Hay Twp. - Paul Doig; Tuckersmith Twp. - Robert C. Doig.
-----, Ontario Archives Land Record Index, (28 Feb 1979) - Paul Doig.
Dilts, Bryan Lee, 1848 and 1850 Canada West (Ontario) Census Index, (Salt Lake City: Index Pub., 1984) - Robert Doig.
Jamaica
-----, Index to the Inventories of the Personal Estates of Defuncts, Recorded in the Commissary Court Books of Edinburgh, Haddington, and Lithengow, from 1846 to 1865 Inclusive, (Edinburgh: Murray & Gibb, 1866), Trelawny, Jamaica, 47. 11.9.45 - Paul Doig.
-----, The Paul Doig Jamaican Connection (By the descendants of Paul Doig in Jamaica, unpublished, 1992) - Paul Doig.
-----, Will of Paul Doig, signed 14 Mar 1840 in Jamaica - Paul Doig.
Dobson, David, Scottish-American Wills 1650-1900, (Baltimore: Genealogical Pub., 199), 30 - Paul Doig.
Kingston Newspaper ?, Date ?, "Trelawny's Illustrious William Fitz-Ritson" - William Fitz-Ritson.
Scotland
-----, 1841 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Kilmadock Parish, Meadowhead - Paul Doig, Janet Doig, Jean Doig.
-----, 1841 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Kincardine Parish, Thornhill - James Doig; Moss Side - Andrew Doig.
-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Kincardine Parish, Mill of Goody - Agnes Doig.
-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Menteith - James Doig.
-----, 1861 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Kincardine Parish, Wester Boquhapple - John Doig; Mill of Goodie - Paul Doig; Thornhill - Christina (Campbell) Doig.
-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Kincardine Parish - Andrew Doig, John Doig, James Doig.
-----, 1891 Scottish Census, Perthshire, Kincardine Parish - Andrew Doig, John Doig, James Doig.
-----, Abridgement of Sasines, Perth, Vol. 4, 1841-1845, (Film #0217128, index #0217063) - Paul Doig, Andrew Doig, Janet Doig, John Doig, James Doig.
-----, Commercial Directory & Topography of Scotland, (London: Slater, 1860), 1114 - John Doig.
-----, Decennial Indexes to the Services of Heirs in Scotland, (Edinburgh: Murray & Gibb), copies of original documents obtained - Paul Doig (L301); Andrew Doig.
-----, Index to the Inventories of the Personel Estates of Defuncts, Recorded in the Copmmissary Court Books of Fife, Dundee, Forfar, Perth, Clackmannan, Kinross, and Stirling, from 1846 to 1867, Inclusive, (Edinburgh: Murray & Gibb, 1868), 184 (Film #1368216) - Andrew Doig [1846-F158]; John Doig [1866-H1235]; James Doig [1862-H695].
-----, Kilmadock Parish Record, (Edinburgh: New Records House - microfilm of original).
-----, Kincardine Parish Record, (Edinburgh: New Records House - microfilm of original).
-----, Old Parochial Registers, Kippen (#0102121).
-----, Owners of Lands and Heritages, 1872-3 Return, (Edinburgh: Murray & Gibb, 1874), 162 - Paul Doig.
-----, Register of Voters of the County of Perth, 1832, (Edinburgh: Burness, 1832) - John Doig, Paul Doig.
-----, Register of Voters of the County of Perth, 1837, (Edinburgh: Burness, 1837) - John Doig, Robert Doig.
-----, Scottish Vital Records, Deaths, (Edinburgh: Registry House), microfilms of original documents - Agnes (Anderson) Doig, John Doig, Paul Doig, David Doig.
Mitchell, John Fowler & Sheila, Monumental Inscriptions (Pre-1855) in South Perthshire, (Edinburgh: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1974) - John Dewer.
United States
-----, Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, 1820-1846 - Paul Doig.
Cloyd, Iris, ed., Who's Who Among Black Americans, (Detroit: Gale Research, 1990/91), 349 - Elmo Henry Doig.
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