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The Doig Family Society
Official Doig Crest, Tartan and Motto
Yield Not to Adversity Gaelic: Na gèill do chruaidh-chas
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Descendants of
Dr. Walter Francis Doig and Euphemia Gedd and Janet Robertson
of Kincardine and Kilmadock
Parishes,
and
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1. Dr. Walter Francis1 Doig, born abt 1664 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, son of John Doig and Elizabeth Napier. He married (1) in 1697 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Euphemia Gedd, born abt 1676 in Scotland; died abt 1715 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; (2) on 23 Aug 1717 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland Janet Robertson, born abt 1696 in Scotland.
Notes for Walter Doig
Sasine dated 18 Sept 1697, of Mr. Walter Dog, son to John Dog, Portioner of Murdeston, of the said John Dog, 3 of lands of Murdeston. And the same date a sasine to Euphemia Gedd, spouse to the said Walter Dog of an annual rent of 60 from Murdeston. [Minute Book of Particular Register of Sasines for Stirlingshire, Book 72, Folios 373 and 374.]
Walter served as heir to his
father, John Dog, as Portioner of Murdieston, recorded 29 Sept 1697 at
Assignation dated 8 Feb 1709
of Walter Dog, surgeon in
The lack of recorded children between the marriage by 1697 and only recorded child John in 1709 may be because Walter was abroad. Deuchar lists a son John born in 1695 and a child W born in 1697, although neither of these is recorded. Deuchar also lists Dr. Francis Dog of Murdieston as married to Euphemia Gedd.
MARRIAGE to Euphemia Gedd: Marriage year from Deuchar and sasines in that year.
MARRIAGE to Janet Robertson: The couple were married the same day in Kincardine, Perthshire.
Notes for Janet Robertson
Janet may be christened 5 Mar 1696 in Kilmadock, the daughter of Archibald Robertson and Agnes Mitchell; or may be christened 10 Dec 1698 in Kilmadock, the daughter of Walter Robertson and Janet Archibald.
Children of Walter Doig and Euphemia Gedd were as follows:
+ 2 i John “Long John”2 Doig, born 1709 in McCorriston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 Apr 1709 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He married (1) Elizabeth Harvie; (2) Elizabeth Moir.
Children of Walter Doig and Janet Robertson were as follows:
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i Jean2 Doig, born 1718 in Kincardine,
+ 4 ii Ann2 Doig, born 1720 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 1 May 1720 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married Hugh McCulloch.
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iii Son [Archibald]2 Doig, born 1722 in Kincardine, Perth,
Scotland; christened 29 Jun 1722 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
Notes: Witnesses at this boy's christening were Andrew Robertson and Robert
Paterson (?). The first name of the child is not listed in the parish register.
He may have died at birth. Based on the Scottish naming custom this son might
have been named after his mother's father, possibly Archibald. An
Archibald Doig later appears in
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iv Paul2 Doig, born 1726 in Kincardine,
Generation 2
2. John “Long John”2 Doig (Walter1), born 1709 in McCorriston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 Apr 1709 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He married (1) on 5 Jun 1729 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland Elizabeth Harvie, born 1710 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 26 Jan 1710 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, daughter of James Harvie and Marion Milne; (2) Elizabeth Moir, born abt 1720 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
Notes for John Doig
A child, probably this John, was christened 6 Apr 1709 in Kilmadock, son of John Doog in McCorristonune; witnesses John ? and James Doog, there. The rest of the entry is illegible. The link is confirmed by Deuchar, who in one place lists his birth in 1695 (unrecorded) and in another lists his parents married in 1697.
John farmed at Murdieston near Thornhill.
Deuchar shows John was married a second time with spouse not named and no children indicated. It is presumed by location and timing this marriage was to Elizabeth Moir.
Children of John Doig and Elizabeth Harvie were as follows:
+ 7 i Janet3 Doig, born 1736 in Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 May 1736 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died bef 1793 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married Andrew Doig.
+ 8 ii Jean3 Doig, born 1738 in Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 18 Jun 1738 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married Peter Cullins.
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iii James3 Doig, born 1740 in Kilmadock,
Children of John Doig and Elizabeth Moir were as follows:
10 i Ann3 Doig, born 1748 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Dec 1748 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witnesse to Anne's christening were Walter Mackison in Spittleton and James Graham.
11 ii Isabel3 Doig, born 1751 in Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 10 Apr 1751 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Isabel's christening were Walter Doig in Murcochstoun and Walter Mackison in Spittaltoun.
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iii John3 Doig, born 1757 in Kilmadock,
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iv Walter3 Doig, born 1760 in Kilmadock,
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v David3 Doig, born 1762 in Kilmadock,
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vi Paul3 Doig, born 1765 in Kincardine,
3. Jean2 Doig (Walter1), born
1718 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 3 Jul 1718 in Kincardine,
Perth, Scotland. She married on 15 Mar 1744 in Kincardinde,
Notes for Jean Doig
Witnesses at Jean's christening were Paul Dog and John Robertson.
MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 25 Feb 1744. They were married by Mr. Smith. Jean was listed from Kincardine and James from Kilmadock.
Notes for James Shaw
James was a farmer in Frew, Kilmadock. He was a witness to the christening of Elizabeth Dog, who married Paul Doig.
Children of Jean Doig and James Shaw were as follows:
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i William3 Shaw, born 1749 in Frew, Kincardine, Perth,
Scotland; christened 25 Apr 1749 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
Notes: Witnesses to William's christening were Walter Dog in Cessintully and
John Shaw in Ballacorish(?). A William Shaw and wife Jean Crawford (died
8 Mar 1771) were buried in Norrieston Churchyard in Thornhill, Kincardine,
17 ii James3 Shaw, born 1750 in Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 30 Dec 1750 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses at James' christening were Walter Dog and John Dog in Murdockston.
18 iii Jean3 Shaw, born 1752 in Frew, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 5 Jul 1752 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died Infant in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses to Jean's christening were George McCulloch in Craighead and Walter Dog in Norriestoun.
19 iv John3 Shaw, born 20 Jun 1757 in Middle Frew, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 28 Jun 1757 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
+ 20 v Jean3 Shaw, born 1761 in Frew, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 8 Feb 1761 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married James McNie.
4. Ann2 Doig (Walter1), born
1720 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 1 May 1720 in Kincardine,
Perth, Scotland. She married on 1 Jul 1739 in
Notes for Ann Doig
Witnesses at Anna's christening were James Barry and Robert Neill.
The link of Anna to the marriage of Hugh McCulloch is based on age, location and Scottish naming custom.
MARRIAGE: Anna and Hugh pledged marriage on 18 June 1739 in Kincardine, Perthshire.
Notes for Hugh McCulloch
A Thomas McCully is listed
among the poor in
Hugh and family lived at Luiecly. Reported to have had a son Hugh.
Children of Ann Doig and Hugh McCulloch were as follows:
+ 21 i John3 McCulloch, born 1740 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Jul 1740 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland. He married Janet Stewart.
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ii Walter3 McCulloch, born 1742 in Port of Menteith,
Perth, Scotland; christened 4 May 1742 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland.
Notes: Witnesses at Walter's christening was James McCulloch in
+ 23 iii Janet3 McCulloch, born 1744 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; christened 12 Aug 1744 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland. She married Walter Forrester.
+ 24 iv James3 McCulloch, born 1747 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Apr 1747 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; died bef 1830 in Floyd Co., IN. He married Catherine Graham.
+ 25 v Isabel3 McCulloch, born 1750 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; christened 23 Nov 1750 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland. She married Henry Mill.
26 vi Jean3 McCulloch, born 1752 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland; christened 5 Mar 1752 in Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland.
6. Paul2 Doig (Walter1), born
1726 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Jul 1726 in Kincardine,
Perth, Scotland. He married on 6 Jan 1750 in Dryman,
Notes for Paul Doig
Witnesses at Paul's christening were Patrick Moir and Patrick McArthur.
Paul farmed in Frew and Easter Frew, Kilmadock, Perthshire from at least 1750.
MARRIAGE: Their marriage was
witnessed by all the Kirk officers and Robert Lierbands (?).
Children of Paul Doig and Elizabeth McAllister were as follows:
+ 27 i Elizabeth3 Doig, born 1751 in Easter Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Feb 1751 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married James Murdoch.
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ii Janet3 Doig, born 1753 in Frew, Kilmadock,
+ 29 iii Catherine3 Doig, born 1756 in Easter Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 30 May 1756 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She married George Paterson.
+ 30 iv Paul3 Doig, born 11 Jun 1758 in Easter Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 22 Jun 1758 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He married Elizabeth Doig (see 38).
31 v Robert3 Doig, born 1760 in Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 21 Sep 1760 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1760/69 in Scotland.
32 vi Margaret3 Doig, born 1761 in Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 Dec 1761 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
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vii John3 Doig, born 1764 in Frew, Kilmadock,
+ 34 viii Andrew3 Doig, born 1767 in Easter Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 19 Apr 1767 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He married Susannah Elder.
35 ix Robert3 Doig, born 1769 in Mid Frew, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 31 Dec 1769 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland.
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x Ebenezer3 Doig, born 1774 in Frew, Kilmadock,
Generation 3
7. Janet3 Doig (John2, Walter1), born 1736 in Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 6 May 1736 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died bef 1793 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married Andrew Doig, born 1715 in Burnside of Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1788/93 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland, son of Paul Doig and Elizabeth Ferguson.
Notes for Janet Doig
Witnesses to Janet's christening were James Kier and David Liddel in Murdieston.
MARRIAGE: The were first cousins, once removed.
Notes for Andrew Doig
The link to Andrew's parents
is based on age, location, and Scottish naming custom and confirmed by Deuchar.
Duechar has a note that Andrew was from
On 12 July 1749, Andrew Dog in Burnside witnessed the christening of Isabell, daughter of Archibald Paterson and Christian Bennet in Boghall.
Andrew farmed first Burnside and then Murdockstoun, nearby farms in Kilmadock Parish near Thornhill.
Andrew died between 1788 and
1793 and was buried in Norrieston Churchyard in Thornhill. His testament
was recorded 25 Nov 1793 at
Testament of Andrew Doig (Scottish Record Office: Reference CC6/5/30, pp22-23):
The testament dative [no will] and inventory of the debt and sum of money which was addebted and resting to the deceased Andrew Doig cede tenant in Murdochstown within the Parish of Kilmadock and commissariat of Dunblane and the time of his decease which was in the month of [blank] seventeen hundred and [blank] years faithfully made and given up by John Doig tenant in Murdochstown the defunct¿s son which John Doig is discerned in only executor dative qua nearest in kin to the said defunct his zeillier by the Commisseiry. Depute of said Commissariat on the seventh day of February seventeen hundred and eighty eight years. As an act or decreet dative made hieredment ceeirs.
Inventory: There was justly addebted and residing to this said defunct at the time of his decease foresaid the sum of fifty pounds sterling contained in a promissory note granted to him by the deceased George Hoomes Stewart of Argaly dated the seventh day of June seventeen hundred and eighty three years payable at Whit Sunday then reset with the interest due thereupon.
Summa Patet: Confirmed 25th November 1793 years. Walter Doig in Murdochstown cautioner [witness].
MARRIAGE:
The were first cousins, once removed.
Children of Janet Doig and Andrew Doig were as follows:
+ 37 i John4 Doig, born 15 Dec 1756 in Burnside of Murdieston, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 26 Dec 1756 in Doune, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1815 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. He marriedJanet Buchanan.
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ii Elizabeth4 Doig, born 1759 in Kilmadock,
+ 39 iii Paul4 Doig, born 1762 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 11 Feb 1762 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1844 in Meadowhead, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. He married Janet Paterson.
40 iv Walter4 Doig, born 1765 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 3 Jan 1765 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1765/67 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses at Walter's christening were John Henderson and John Murdock, both of Murdockstown.
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v Walter4 Doig, born 1767 in Murdieston, Kilmadock,
42 vi Andrew4 Doig, born 1769 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 24 May 1769 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 1769/76 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. Notes: Witnesses at Andrew's christening were James and John Murdock.
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vii Jean4 Doig, born 1771 in Kilmadock,
+ 44 viii Janet4 Doig, born 1772/73 Of Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 6 Oct 1840 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; buried in Norrieston Churchyard, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland. She married James Murdoch.
+ 45 ix Andrew4 Doig, born 9 Feb 1776 in Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; christened 14 Feb 1776 in Doune, Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland; died 11 Nov 1851 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery, Lowville, Lewis Co., NY. He married (1) AnnisWheeler; (2) Polly Thompson.
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x James4 Doig, born 1778 in Kilmadock,
8. Jean3 Doig (John2, Walter1), born 1738 in Murdieston Farm, Kilmadock, Perth,
Scotland; christened 18 Jun 1738 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She
married on 31 Dec 1757 in Kilmadock,
Notes for Jean Doig
Witnesses at Jean's christening were Patrick Moir and David Liddel in Murdieston.
Notes for Peter Cullins
Peter and Jean moved to
Children of Jean Doig and Peter Cullins were as follows:
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i John4 Cullins, born 1759 in Kilmadock,
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ii Margaret4 Cullins, born 1760 in Kilmadock,
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iii William4 Cullins, born 1762 in Kilmadock,
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iv James4 Cullins, born 22 Sep 1765 in Glasgow,
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v Janet4 Cullins, born 1766 in Glasgow,
9. James3 Doig (John2, Walter1), born 1740 in Kilmadock,
Notes for James Doig
Witnesses at James' christening were Walter Dog and David Liddel in Murdieston.
James attended the
The following marriages are uncertain and based on age and location. He would not have been married to Hannapele McGregor as son John was born shortly after his marriage to Margaret Stirling.
Children of James Doig and Hannapele McGregor were as follows:
+ 52 i John4 Doig, born 1766 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland; christened 31 Oct 1766 in Kippen, Stirling, Scotland; died 5 Dec 1826 in Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland; buried in Gargunnock Churchyard, Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland. He married Janet Touch.
Children of James Doig and Margaret Stirling were as follows:
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i James4 Doig, born 1767 in Gargunnock,
20. Jean3 Shaw (Jean2 Doig,
Walter1), born 1761 in Frew, Kincardine,
Perth, Scotland; christened 8 Feb 1761 in Kilmadock, Perth, Scotland. She
married James McNie, born 1741 in Kincardine,
Notes for Jean Shaw
Witnesses to Jean's christening were Paul Doig and John Paterson, both Frue.
Notes for James McNie
Witnesses to James' christening were John Ailson and Joseph McUlloch.
Children of Jean Shaw and James McNie were as follows:
54 i Agnes4 McNie, born 1782 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 8 Aug 1782 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
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ii Jean4 McNie, born 1784 in Kincardine,
56 iii Margaret4 McNie, born 1786 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 8 Oct 1786 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
57 iv Mary4 McNie, born 1786 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Nov 1786 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
58 v James4 McNie, born 1789 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth, Scotland; christened 9 Mar 1789 in Kincardine, Perth, Scotland.
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vi Colin4 McNie, born 1792 in Thornhill, Kincardine,
Perth, Scotland; christened 5 Aug 1792 in Kincardine, Perth,
Scotland. Notes: Colin and his brother William came to Oxford Co.,