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Descendants of
William Doig and Janet Emm and Isabel Emm
of Tealing, Angushire, Scotland
and America
For linked file WILL1759 with spouse's ancestry click HERE.
1. William1 Doig, born abt 1755 Of Mains, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 8 Dec 1780 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Janet Emm, born 1760 in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Dec 1760 in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland; died 1789 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William Emm and Jean Cochran; (2) on 16 Jul 1789 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Isabel Emm, born 1756 in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jun 1756 in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William Emm and Jean Cochran.
Notes for William Doig
[He may be the William christened in Mar 1759 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, the son of John Doig. Other possibilities if the naming custom followed: christened 17 Sept 1752 in Liff & Benvie, the son of John Doig; christened 2 Apr 1753 in Eassie & Nevay, the son of John Doig and Agnes Christie; christened 11 June 1758 in Newtyle, the son of John Doig and Barbara Gilbert.]
MARRIAGE to Janet EMM: They contracted marriage on 11 Nov 1780 in Mains and in Tealing, a pawn (pledge) of 1 shilling paid by Janet on 12 Nov 1780. William was listed from Mains and Janet from Tealing.
MARRIAGE to Isabel Emm: They contracted marriage on 4 July 1789 in Tealing. Both were listed from Tealing.
Notes for Janet Emm
Janet probably died in childbirth in 1789; the mortcloth was used on 15 Mar 1789, 19 Apr 1789, and 17 May 1789, but the deceased was not named.
Children of William Doig and Janet Emm were as follows:
2 i John2 Doig, born 1781 in Shielhill, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Oct 1781 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Apr 1826 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Ann McKay, born 8 Jun 1800 in Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland; died 28 Dec 1879 in 15 North Street, St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William McKay and Ann Matthewson. Notes: John was a weaver. He died at age 45. [The following link is based on Ann McKay's death record reporting her married to John Doig, farmer, and Ann Fenton as a boarder with John's brother William's widow Ann (Taylor) Doig in 1851 Dundee; Ann McKay had a daughter Agnes Fenton.]
+ 3 ii Catherine2 Doig, born 1784 in Hillside of Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Feb 1784 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Mar 1861 in Balmessie, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. She married William Norrie.
+ 4 iii Margaret2 Doig, born 1786 in Hillside of Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Aug 1786 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 24 May 1871 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland. She married Andrew Crockett.
+ 5 iv William2 Doig, born 1789 in Hillside of Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Feb 1789 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jun 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Janet Angus; (2) Ann Taylor.
Children of William Doig and Isabel Emm were as follows:
6 i James2 Doig, born 1790 in Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Oct 1790 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
7 ii David2 Doig, born 1792 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 May 1792 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
8 iii Mathilda2 Doig, born 1793 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Dec 1793 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1793/97 Of Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
+ 9 iv Thomas2 Doig, born 1795 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Jun 1795 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1841 in Scotland. He married Ann Ireland.
10 v Mathilda2 Doig, born 1797 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 19 Feb 1797 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
11 vi Walter2 Doig, born 1798 in East Mains, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Sep 1798 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
Generation 2
3. Catherine2 Doig (William1), born 1784 in Hillside of Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Feb 1784 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Mar 1861 in Balmessie, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. She married on 3 Jun 1805 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland William Norrie, born abt 1781 Of Monikie, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1857 Of Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
Notes for Catherine Doig
Witness to Catherine's death certificate was her son-in-law John Moonie.
MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Monikie.
Notes for William Norrie
William was an agricultural laborer.
Children of Catherine Doig and William Norrie were as follows:
12 i Thomas3 Norrie, born 1806 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Apr 1806 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
13 ii William3 Norrie, born 24 Jun 1807 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Jun 1807 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland.
+ 14 iii Matilda3 Norrie, born 21 Apr 1812 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Apr 1812 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Jul 1857 in Balmossie, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. She married John Mooney.
15 iv Helen Pattullo3 Norrie, born 30 Jan 1815 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Feb 1815 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland.
16 v Walter3 Norrie, born 11 Feb 1817 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Feb 1817 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
17 vi George3 Norrie, born Aug 1821 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Sep 1821 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
4. Margaret2 Doig (William1), born 1786 in Hillside of Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Aug 1786 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 24 May 1871 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland. She married on 28 Dec 1814 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Andrew Crockett, born 1789/90 Of Murroes, Angus, Scotland; died 27 May 1853 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
Notes for Margaret Doig
MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 18 Dec 1814 in Murroes, Angus. Margaret was listed from Tealing and Andrew from Murroes.
Children of Margaret Doig and Andrew Crockett were as follows:
+ 18 i Isabella3 Crockett, born 6 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Feb 1884 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland. She married Adam Hunter.
19 ii Jean3 Crockett, born 19 Jul 1817 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
20 iii Matilda3 Crockett, born 17 Mar 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Mar 1819 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
21 iv Andrew3 Crockett, born 27 Apr 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 May 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
22 v William3 Crockett, born 14 Jun 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jul 1823 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
23 vi James3 Crockett, born 8 Feb 1829 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Mar 1829 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
5. William2 Doig (William1), born 1789 in Hillside of Prieston, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Feb 1789 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jun 1842 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) on 26 Apr 1821 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Janet Angus, born 1793/94 Of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Mar 1822 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland; (2) on 25 Jan 1823 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Ann Taylor, born 1797 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Aug 1797 in Glamis, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Apr 1877 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Taylor and Ann Gray.
Notes for William Doig
William was a wright or joiner from the Kirkton of Tealing. In 1841 he was a coal dealer at Scouringburn, Dundee.
MARRIAGE to Janet Angus: They pledged marriage on 22 Apr 1821 in Kirriemuir. William was listed from Tealing and Janet from Kirriemuir.
MARRIAGE to Ann Taylor: William was listed from Tealing and Ann from Glamis.
Notes for Ann Taylor
In 1851 Ann was a widow living at 157 Scouringburn, Liff & Benvie, Dundee; with her were William, James, Catharine, Peter and Jannet, and two lodgers John Taylor (brother?) and Ann Fenton (Ann McKay who married John Doig?).
Ann's death certificate reports she died on 8 Apr 1877, and it was witnessed by her granddaughter Annie Watt of 152 Killtown, Dundee. An extract of her Will reads: Ann Taylor or Doig, 20 June 1877 - Confirmation of Ann Taylor or Doig, Dundee, widow of William Doig, sometime Wright, Tealing, afterwards Coal Dealer, Scouringburn, Dundee, who died 7 April 1877, at Dundee, testate, granted at Dundee, to Alexander Smith, Joiner, Dundee, and John Rattray, House Factor There, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 15 Sept 1865, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 2 June 1877. Value of Estate, £175. 15s. 3d.
Children of William Doig and Janet Angus were as follows:
+ 24 i Margaret3 Doig, born 2 Mar 1822 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Jan 1898 in 5 Holy Head Road, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. She married Charles Nicoll.
Children of William Doig and Ann Taylor were as follows:
25 i William3 Doig, born 30 Sep 1823 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 14 Aug 1858 in Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1841 William was an agricultural laborer on the farm of John Young, living at Pitmusie Mill Bothie, Kirkden, Angus. In 1851 William was a merchant employing two men, and living with his mother at 157 Scouringburn, Liff & Benvie, Dundee.
+ 26 ii Ann3 Doig, born 28 Aug 1825 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Apr 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) unknown; (2) William Ogilvie.
27 iii John3 Doig, born 17 Dec 1827 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 28 Jan 1828 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland.
28 iv James Langlands3 Doig, born 29 Jan 1829 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1851 James was a carter living with his mother at 157 Scouringburn, Liff & Benvie, Dundee.
+ 29 v Catherine3 Doig, born 13 Jul 1832 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 10 Sep 1914 in 157 Buck Street, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) John Fenton; (2) George Stewart; (3) Alexander Sinclair.
30 vi Peter3 Doig, born 22 Oct 1834 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Dec 1864 in Doig's Land, Scouringburn Lane, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1851 Peter was a flesher's apprentice living with his mother at 157 Scouringburn, Liff & Benvie, Dundee. "The Scotsman" 6 Aug 1862: Perth - Case of Stabbing - On Monday, a short time previous to the departure of the train for Dundee at 4:10 P.M., a man named Peter Doig, by trade a flesher, while on the railway platform, stabbed his companion, Andrew Wilson, a carter and labourer, in the left breast with a large pocket knife. The blood flowed freely, yet as the knife did not come in contact with a vital part, Wilson was able to walk away from the station. The assault arose from a quarrel about the share each had to bear of drinking expenses in Perth on Monday morning. Doig was taken into custody, and brought yesterday morning before the presiding Magistrate at the Police Court. Baillie Farney remitted the case to the Sheriff.
31 vii John3 Doig, born abt Jan 1837 in Scotland; died 19 Jul 1839 in Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. Notes: John died at age 2½ .
32 viii Janet3 Doig, born 15 Nov 1840 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Dec 1840 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Aug 1871 in 1 Temple Lane, St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. Notes: Witness to Janet's death certificate was her sister Catherine Sinclair of 157 Scouringburn, Dundee.
9. Thomas2 Doig (William1), born 1795 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Jun 1795 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1841 in Scotland. He married on 13 Jun 1821 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland Ann Ireland, born 13 Jan 1791 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jan 1791 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; died 1876 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland, daughter of David Ireland and Helen Sturrock.
Notes for Thomas Doig
Thomas was a shoemaker.
MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage the same day in Tealing. Thomas was listed from Tealing and Ann from Monikie.
Notes for Ann Ireland
In 1841 and 1851 Ann was a widow living a Balgray, Tealing, with her son, David.
Children of Thomas Doig and Ann Ireland were as follows:
33 i Isabella3 Doig, born 11 Jun 1822 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
+ 34 ii David3 Doig, born 19 Jul 1823 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1878 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Isabel Yule; (2) Christina Erskine Durham.
35 iii Thomas3 Doig, born 27 Sep 1824 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
36 iv William3 Doig, born 26 Dec 1826 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Jan 1827 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1841 William was an agricultural laborer on the farm of Alexander Bell at New Mains, Tealing. He went to sea as an apprentice on 19 Feb 1842. He registered at Dundee on 6 Jan 1845, Ticket No. 57, 432. He was 5¿3-3/4¿ with brown hair, a fresh complexion, and dark gray eyes. He sailed in the Merchant Service at least through 1848.
+ 37 v John3 Doig, born 10 Jun 1829 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1861/81. He married Margaret Young Blair.
Generation 3
14. Matilda3 Norrie (Catherine2 Doig, William1), born 21 Apr 1812 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Apr 1812 in Monikie, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Jul 1857 in Balmossie, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. She married on 21 Mar 1829 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland John Mooney, born abt 1804 in Scotland; died aft 1861 in Scotland.
Notes for Matilda Norrie
MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 1 Mar 1829 in Monifieth.
Notes for John Mooney
John was a farm servant. He signed his name "X".
Children of Matilda Norrie and John Mooney were as follows:
38 i William4 Mooney, born 28 Jun 1829 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Jul 1829 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
39 ii James4 Mooney, born 17 Jan 1831 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Feb 1831 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
40 iii Catherine4 Mooney, born 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Feb 1837 in St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
18. Isabella3 Crockett (Margaret2 Doig, William1), born 6 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Oct 1815 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Feb 1884 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland. She married on 16 Dec 1837 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Adam Hunter, christened 7 Mar 1806 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland, died 9 Jan 1872 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland, buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland, son of William Hunter and Agnes Preston.
Children of Isabella Crockett and Adam Hunter were as follows:
41 i William4 Hunter, born 1 Nov 1838 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
42 ii Andrew4 Hunter, born 8 Aug 1840 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Jun 1848 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
43 iii John4 Hunter, born 17 Jun 1842 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
44 iv Margaret4 Hunter, born 17 Mar 1845 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
45 v David Kinmond4 Hunter, born 22 Sep 1847 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
46 vi Jean4 Hunter, born 8 Aug 1849 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Dec 1921 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; buried in Tealing Churchyard, Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
47 vii Ann Elizabeth4 Hunter, born 6 Apr 1852 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland.
24. Margaret3 Doig (William2, William1), born 2 Mar 1822 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Jan 1898 in 5 Holy Head Road, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. She married on 15 Jun 1845 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland Charles Nicoll, born 1819/20 in Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1898 in Scotland.
Notes for Margaret Doig
Witness to Margaret's death certificate was her husband Charles Nicoll. He reported her parents as William Doig, joiner, and Margaret Rogers.
Notes for Charles Nicoll
In 1881 Charles was a linen manufacturer residing at Testaments Road, Kirriemuir with his wife Margaret and unmarried children Jessie (dressmaker), Jeanie (milliner), and Charles (apprencitce bank clerk).
Children of Margaret Doig and Charles Nicoll were as follows:
48 i Catharine Robertson4 Nicoll, born 22 Mar 1846 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. She married on 20 Sep 1881 in Lilybank, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland Robert Rattray, born 1841/42 in Scotland, son of Alexander Rattray and Ann Marshall.
49 ii David4 Nicoll, born 10 Feb 1848 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
50 iii Janet4 Nicoll, born 2 Mar 1850 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
51 iv James Angus4 Nicoll, born abt 1852 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
52 v Mary4 Nicoll, born abt 1854 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Feb 1873 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
53 vi John4 Nicoll, born 8 Apr 1856 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
54 vii Jane4 Nicoll, born 9 Apr 1858 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
55 viii Margaret4 Nicoll, born 17 Sep 1860 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. She married on 11 Dec 1891 in 5 Lilybank Road, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland David Nicoll, born 18 Jul 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of James Nicoll and Elizabeth Baxter.
56 ix Ann4 Nicoll, born 26 Jul 1862 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
57 x Charles4 Nicoll, born 4 Jan 1865 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
58 xi Robina4 Nicoll, born 3 Jul 1867 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Mar 1874 in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.
26. Ann3 Doig (William2, William1), born 28 Aug 1825 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Apr 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Auchterhouse, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) Not married unknown; (2) on 21 Jul 1848 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Ogilvie, born 1826/27 in Mains & Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland.
Notes for Ann Doig
MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.
Notes for William Ogilvie
In 1851 Ann and William lived at 70 Overgate Street, Dundee. William was a flesher, employing one; this may have been Peter Doig.
Children of Ann Doig were as follows:
59 i Child4 Doig, born 22 May 1848 in Scouringburn, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 22 May 1848 in Scouringburn, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 22 May 1848 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
Children of Ann Doig and William Ogilvie were as follows:
60 i Child4 Ogilvie, born 4 Feb 1850 in Overgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Feb 1850 in Overgate, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 4 Feb 1850 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
29. Catherine3 Doig (William2, William1), born 13 Jul 1832 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 10 Sep 1914 in 157 Buck Street, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married (1) Not married John Fenton, born abt 1828 in Scotland; (2) Not married George Stewart, born abt 1828 in Scotland; (3) on 25 May 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Alexander Sinclair, born abt 1830 in Scotland; died 1873/81.
Notes for Catherine Doig
In 1871 Catherine lived at 157 Souringburn, Dundee. In 1881 Catherine was a widow living at Doig's Land, Scouringburn, Liff & Benvie with her children Jessie (steam loom weaver), James (jute preparer), Jane (jute preparer), and David (scholar) and a servant Betsy Clark, age 50 from Lundie, Perth. [Jane, age 13 (1867/8), is presumably Helen.]
Witness to Catherine's death certificate was her daughter Annie Watt of 133 Hilltown, Dundee.
Note: George Stewart was the reputed father of of James Stewart.
Notes for John Fenton
John was a ploughman.
Notes for George Stewart
George was a waiter.
Notes for Alexander Sinclair
Alexander was a bricklayer.
Children of Catherine Doig and John Fenton were as follows:
+ 61 i Ann4 Fenton, born 1849/50 in Liff & Benvie, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Mar 1920 in 133 Hilltown, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married William Colville Watt.
Children of Catherine Doig and George Stewart were as follows:
62 i James4 Stewart, born 1852/53 in Scotland; died 22 Feb 1865 in 159 Scouringburn, 2nd District, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: The informant on James' death certificated was his stepfather Alexander Sinclair.
Children of Catherine Doig and Alexander Sinclair were as follows:
+ 63 i Alexander4 Sinclair, born 5 Apr 1855 in 155 Scouringburn, 2nd District, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Elizabeth McGuire.
64 ii John4 Sinclair, born 27 Jun 1859 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
65 iii Peter4 Sinclair, born 31 Aug 1861 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
66 iv Janet Angus Doig4 Sinclair, born 27 Aug 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
67 v James4 Sinclair, born 27 Sep 1865 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
68 vi Helen4 Sinclair, born 15 Dec 1867 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
69 vii Elizabeth4 Sinclair, born 27 Dec 1871 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
70 viii David4 Sinclair, born 29 Dec 1873 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
34. David3 Doig (Thomas2, William1), born 19 Jul 1823 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1878 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married (1) Not married Isabel Yule, born abt 1830 in Scotland; (2) on 5 Dec 1851 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland Christina Erskine Durham, born 1820/21 in Pitkerro, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Dec 1888 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Peter Durham and Margaret Ormand.
Notes for David Doig
In 1851 David was an agricultural laborer living with his mother at Balgray, Tealing. In 1861 David was an agricultural laborer living at Kirkton, Tealing.
MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Tealing.
Notes for Christina Erskine Durham
In 1881 Christine was a widow and housekeeper living in Liff & Benvie; her three daughters were at home, all jute winders or weavers. After their mother's death the three sisters lived together in St. Peter, Dundee in 1891 and 1901.
An extract of Christina's testament reads: 14 December 1888 - Confirmation of Christina Durham or Doig, 22 Fleuchar Street, Dundee, who died 9 December 1888, at Dundee, testate, granted at Dundee, to Ann Ireland Doig, Jane Doig, and Margaret Blair Doig, her daughters, residing at 22 Fleuchar Street aforesaid, Executrices nominated in Will or Deed, dated 30 July 1880, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariat of Forfar, 14 December 1888. Value of Estate, £70. 11s. 11d.
Children of David Doig and Isabel Yule were as follows:
+ 71 i David4 Doig, born 26 Aug 1851 in Newbigging, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Feb 1910 in 4 Elizabeth Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Mary Ann Smollet.
Children of David Doig and Christina Erskine Durham were as follows:
+ 72 i Thomas4 Doig, born 5 Oct 1852 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Dec 1897 in 67 Alexander Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married Jean Scott Pratt.
73 ii Ann4 Doig, born 7 Sep 1854 in Kirkton, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1906 in St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1891 sisters Ann, Jane, and Maggie lived together in St. Peter, Dundee.
74 iii Jean Durham4 Doig, born 20 Jan 1858 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1902 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1891 sisters Ann, Jane, and Maggie lived together in St. Peter, Dundee. Jean did not marry.
75 iv Margaret Blair4 Doig, born 20 Mar 1861 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1902 in St. Peter, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Notes: In 1891 sisters Ann, Jane, and Maggie lived together in St. Peter, Dundee.
37. John3 Doig (Thomas2, William1), born 10 Jun 1829 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 1861/81. He married Margaret Young Blair, born 16 Mar 1829 in Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Aug 1894 in Balkello, Tealing, daughter of James Blair and Margaret Buchan.
Notes for John Doig
In 1841 John was an agricultural laborer on the farm of John Fairweather at Fintard, Tealing. John sent to sea in 1842 as an apprentice seaman; he registered 26 Jan 1849 in Dundee, Ticket No. 212,820. He was listed as living in Dundee and literate. John was 5¿4¿ tall, had dark chestnut hair, a darkish complexion, and gray-hazel eyes; he had no tattoos. He registered again as a seaman in the Merchant Service on 24 Oct 1851 in London, Ticket No. 472,713. He then reported he went to sea in 1845 and served in the Foreign Service.
Notes for Margaret Blair
In 1861 she was a seaman's wife living with her father at the Balgray Post Office, Tealing. In 1881 Margaret was a widow living in Dundee with her son.
An extract of Margaret's testament reads: Margaret Blair or Doig, sometime of Balgray, Tealing, afterwards at Balkello, Forfarshire, who died 27 August 1894 at Balkello aforesaid, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dundee, 3 January 1895, to William Blair Doig, grocer, City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Executor dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £736, 11s. 10d.
Children of John Doig and Margaret Blair were as follows:
+ 76 i William Blair4 Doig, born 15 Oct 1858 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Nov 1949 in Route 3, Box 188, Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN. He married Helen McGhie.
Generation 4
61. Ann4 Fenton (Catherine3 Doig, William2, William1), born 1849/50 in Liff & Benvie, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Mar 1920 in 133 Hilltown, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married on 6 Jul 1875 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Colville Watt, born 2 May 1847 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Jun 1847 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1920 in Scotland, son of Robert Watt and Ann Rennie.
Notes for Ann Fenton
Witness to Annie's death certificate was her son George Watt of 248 Chyington Road, Dundee.
Notes for William Colville Watt
In 1881 William was a master grocer employing 1 boy at 150 Hilltown, Dundee with his wife Annie and children Flora, Marie, and George. He was also a spirit dealer.
Children of Ann Fenton and William Colville Watt were as follows:
77 i Flora5 Watt, born 1876/77 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
78 ii Marie H.5 Watt, born 1878/79 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
79 iii George5 Watt, born 1880 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
63. Alexander4 Sinclair (Catherine3 Doig, William2, William1), born 5 Apr 1855 in 155 Scouringburn, 2nd District, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married on 22 Jun 1874 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth McGuire, born 1854/55 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.
Notes for Alexander Sinclair
Alexander was born before his parents marriage, his birth recorded as Alexander Doig.
In 1881 Alexander was a brick layer residing at Doig's Land, Scouringburn, Liff & Benvie with his wife Elizabeth and children Elizabeth, Catherine, and Peter.
Children of Alexander Sinclair and Elizabeth McGuire were as follows:
80 i Elizabeth5 Sinclair, born 1875/76 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
81 ii Catherine5 Sinclair, born 1878/79 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
82 iii Peter5 Sinclair, born 1881 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
71. David4 Doig (David3, Thomas2, William1), born 26 Aug 1851 in Newbigging, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Feb 1910 in 4 Elizabeth Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married in 1877 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Mary Ann Smollet, born 1857/58 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Smollet and Margaret Lindsay; died 1895 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
Notes for David Doig
The parish record lists David as "born in fornication."
In 1881 and 1891 David was a wright living in Monifieth. In 1901 he lived in Monifieth with his daughter Jane, Mary, and Agnes.
Witness to David's death certificate was his daughter Isabella Yule Doig.
[See listed also on file DAVE1730.]
Children of David Doig and Mary Ann Smollet were as follows:
83 i Margaret Lindsay5 Doig, born 1877 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; died 1950 in Rathven, Banff, Scotland. She married in 1903 in St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland James Wilson Harper, born abt 1877 in Scotland. Notes: In 1901 Margaret lived out of the household in St. Andrew, Dundee.
84 ii Jane5 Doig, born 1880 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
85 iii Isabella Yule5 Doig, born 1882 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
86 iv Mary Ann Webster5 Doig, born 1885 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. She married on 1 Jan 1925 in Taypark, North Road, St. Mary, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Thomas Doig Honeyman, born 1884/85 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of James Honeyman and Isabel Doig. See DAVE1730. Notes: In 1925 Mary was a spinster and domestic servant residing at Taypark, North Road, Dundee. MARRIAGE: Witnesses were James Bruce, Taypark, Dundee, and Marion Robertson, 33 Kinloch Street, Carnoustie.
87 v Agnes Yule5 Doig, born 1888 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; died 1910 in St. Clement, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
88 vi David5 Doig, born 1892 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; died 1892 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
89 vii David5 Doig, born 1895 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland; died 1895 in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland.
72. Thomas4 Doig (David3, Thomas2, William1), born 5 Oct 1852 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Dec 1897 in 67 Alexander Street, St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He married in 1876 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Jean Scott Pratt, born 25 Feb 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Robert Pratt and Helen Leuchars.
Notes for Thomas Doig
Thomas' birth was recorded in Tealing.
In 1881 Thomas was an iron turner living in Dundee. In 1891 he lived in St. Andrew, Dundee.
Witness to Thomas' death certificate was his son James.
Children of Thomas Doig and Jean Scott Pratt were as follows:
90 i Helen5 Doig, born 1877 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1935 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married in 1899 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Alexander Clark, born abt 1874 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
91 ii James David Pratt5 Doig, born 1881 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Oct 1918 in Old Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Scotland. He married in 1908 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Betsy Philip, born abt 1887 in Scotland. Notes: An extract of David's testament reads: James David Pratt, Mechanic, 10 First Terrace, Radnor Park, Clydebank, died 18 October 1918, at Clydebank, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dumbarton, 20 December 1918, to Betsy Philip or Doig, 17½ Wellington Street, Dundee, Executrix dative qua relict. Value of Estate, £124.
92 iii Margaret Durham5 Doig, born 1888 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1889 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
76. William Blair4 Doig (John3, Thomas2, William1), born 15 Oct 1858 in Balgray, Tealing, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Nov 1949 in Route 3, Box 188, Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN. He married Helen McGhie, born 1 Jun 1864 in Scotland; died 2 Jan 1944 in Route 4, Box 376, Homecroft District, Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.
Notes for William Blair Doig
William's birth was witnessed by his uncle, David Doig.
In 1881 William was a grocer living with his mother in Dundee. He came to the U.S. in 1882. William became a naturalized citizen of the United States on 1 Nov 1884.
William and Nellie returned to Scotland about 1889 where Nellie M. was born. In 1891 William, Helen, and daughter Helen lived in St. Andrew, Dundee. Son George died there of diphtheria, however the family reports that 5 children died there.
In 1894 William was a grocer in Vancouver, BC, Canada. In 1900 William was a railway conductor, and the family lived at 2624 Huron St., Duluth. In 1910 William was a trucker at the N. P. Railway Docks, and the family lived at 420 7th Ave E, Duluth. In 1930 William lived on Kingston Road, Rice Lake, St. Louis Co., MN with his wife Ellen and son George M. and his wife Marie.
Children of William Blair Doig and Helen McGhie were as follows:
93 i George James McGhie5 Doig, born 1884/85; died 1890 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
+ 94 ii Margaret B.5 Doig, born 1 Apr 1887 in MN; died bef 1974. She married William M. Reid.
95 iii Helen5 Doig, born 1 Nov 1889 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She married Mr. Bemish. Notes: In 1910 Nellie was a cashier at the Bijou Theater, and she lived with her parents at 420 7th Ave E, Duluth, MN.
96 iv William Blair5 Doig Jr., born 16 May 1893 in MN; died Jan 1977 in NJ. Notes: In 1910 he was a messenger for Spencer, Moore & Co., and he lived with his parents at 420 7th Ave E, Duluth, MN. In 1920 he lived at 822 E. 4th St., Duluth. In 1944 William lived in Bogota, NJ. In 1949 and 1974 he lived in Teaneck, NJ. S/S 277-05-2472.
97 v James Blair5 Doig, born 14 Jul 1898 in MN; died 7 Jun 1981 in Stanislaus Co., CA. He married Agnes Doughty. Notes: In 1944 James lived in Madera, CA, in 1949 in Holtville, CA, and in 1974 in Los Angeles, CA. He was reported to have a son Donald. S/S 459-10-7195. [Wife's initials BA.]
+ 98 vi George McGhie5 Doig, born 31 Oct 1900 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN; died 1 Jun 1974 in St. Louis Co., MN. He married (1) Marie (---); (2) Anne Jeanett Samsa.
Generation 5
94. Margaret B.5 Doig (William Blair4, John3, Thomas2, William1), born 1 Apr 1887 in MN; died bef 1974. She married William M. Reid, born 1891/92 in WI.
Notes for Margaret B. Doig
In 1910 Margaret was a cashier with M.J. Hoff, and she lived with her parents at 420 7th Ave E, Duluth, MN.
Notes for William M. Reid
Both of William's parents were born in MI.
In 1920 William was a R.R. switchman residing at 215 8th Street, Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN with his wife Margaret and Ellen and George S. In 1944 and 1949 they lived in Duluth.
Children of Margaret B. Doig and William M. Reid were as follows:
99 i Ellen6 Reid, born 8 Apr 1918 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN; died 29 Nov 2002 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN. She married Mr. Dryke.
100 ii George S.6 Reid, born 1919/20 in MN.
98. George McGhie5 Doig (William Blair4, John3, Thomas2, William1), born 31 Oct 1900 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN; died 1 Jun 1974 in St. Louis Co., MN. He married (1) Marie (---), born 1905/06 in MN; (2) Anne Jeanett Samsa, born abt 1910.
Notes for George McGhie Doig
George was a Navy veteran of World War I. George was a member of Wistet-Zenith City American Legion Post and a retired engine watchman of the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway. In 1944 George lived in Duluth. S/S 290-09-4990, issued in Ohio.
Children of George McGhie Doig and Anne Jeanett Samsa were as follows:
+ 101 i John Gregory6 Doig, born 21 Nov 1947 in St. Louis Co., MN. He married Nancy Jean Main.
Generation 6
101. John Gregory6 Doig (George McGhie5, William Blair4, John3, Thomas2, William1), born 21 Nov 1947 in St. Louis Co., MN. He married Nancy Jean Main, born abt 1947.
Notes for John Gregory Doig
In 1974 John lived in Aberdeen, SD.
Children of John Gregory Doig and Nancy Jean Main were as follows:
102 i Tracy Leeanne7 Doig, born 28 Apr 1966 in St. Louis Co., MN.
103 ii Christopher John7 Doig, born 21 Sep 1974 in Hennepin Co., MN.
Some References used in this Family History:
America
-----, 1900 U.S. Census, Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Duluth - Wm B Doig.
-----, 1910 U.S. Census, Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Duluth - William Doig.
-----, 1920 U.S. Census, Minnesota, St. Louis Co., Duluth - William Doig; James Doig.
-----, California Death Index - James B. Doig.
-----, Duluth City Directory - 1910.
-----, Duluth News-Tribune, 3 Jan 1944 - Obituary of Mrs. William B. Doig.
-----, Duluth News-Tribune, 27 Nov 1949 - Obituary of William B. Doig.
-----, Duluth News-Tribune, 3 June 1974 - Obituary of George Doig.
-----, Social Security Death Index - William Doig, Donald Doig.
-----, "Naturalization Papers," State of Minnesota, St. Louis Co., 1 Nov 1884 - William Blair Doig.
Scotland
-----, 1841 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - William Doig.
-----, 1841 Scottish Census, Angushire, Tealing - Ann (Ireland) Doig, William Doig, John Doig.
-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - Ann (Taylor) Doig, Ann (Doig) Ogilvie.
-----, 1851 Scottish Census, Angushire, Tealing - Ann (Ireland) Doig.
-----, 1861 Scottish Census, Angushire, Tealing - David Doig, Margaret (Blair) Doig.
-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee - Margaret (Blair) Doig, Thomas Doig.
-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Angushire, Liff & Benvie - Christina (Durham) Doig.
-----, 1881 Scottish Census, Angushire, Monifieth - David Doig.
-----, 1891 Scottish Census, Angushire, Dundee, St Andrew - Thomas Doig; St. Peter - Ann Doig, William Doig.
-----, 1891 Scottish Census, Angushire, Monifieth - David Doig.
-----, Merchant Seamen¿s Register Tickets, 1845, (#1483070) - John Doig (C020); (#1482525) - William Doig; (#1483252) - John Doig.
-----, Old Parochial Records, Mains (#0102652), Murroes (#0102666), Tealing (#0102677-8).
-----, Scottish Vital Records, Deaths - Margaret (Doig) Crockett, Peter Doig, David Doig, Ann (Ireland) Doig, Thomas Doig, George James McGhie Doig.
Mitchell, Alison, ed., Pre-1855 Gravestone Inscriptions in Angus, Volume Three, Environs of Dundee, (Edinburgh: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1983), 2 - Auchterhouse, William Doig; 114 - Tealing, Margaret (Doig) Crockett.
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