Descendants of

David Doig and Janet McKenzie

of Dundee, Scotland and America, England and South Africa

 

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1. David₁ Doig, born abt 1653 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Janet McKenzie, born abt 1667 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      He may be the David christened 10 Jan 1660 in Dundee, the son of David Doig and Agnes Nicoll; witnesses Baillie David Zeaman, David Thomson, and David ?.

     

 

      Children of David Doig and Janet McKenzie were as follows:

+    2          i           Elizabeth₂ Doig, born 1680 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 May 1680 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married Henry Watson.

+    3          ii           Isabel₂ Doig, born 1684 in Chapelshade, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jul 1684 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 31 Mar 1733 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  She married James Cock.

+    4          iii          Janet₂ Doig, born 1687 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jan 1687 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married William Baird.

+    5          iv         Robert₂ Doig, born 1689 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Feb 1689 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Feb 1782 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married (1) Margaret Milne; (2) Christian Maxwell; (3) Eupham Ewan.

 

Generation 2

 

2. Elizabeth₂ Doig (David₁), born 1680 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 May 1680 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 17 Jun 1703 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Henry Watson, born abt 1682 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Doig

      Witnesses at Elizabeth's christening were Robert Davidsone of Balgay, Robert ?, and James Pirie.

     

      The lack of children between marriage in 1703 and birth of first recorded child in 1717 suggests the records are missing or Henry was absent, perhaps on a long voyage.

     

      MARRIAGE: Marriage also reported 17 Jan 1703 in Dundee.

 

      Children of Elizabeth Doig and Henry Watson were as follows:

      6          i           Janet₃ Watson, born 1717 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Mar 1717 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Janet's christening were Janet Dog and Janet Milne.

      7          ii           Alexander₃ Watson, born 1719 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Nov 1719 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Alexander's christening was Alexander Wedderburn of Blackness.

      8          iii          William₃ Watson, born 1720 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 15 Dec 1720 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to William's christening was William Watsone.

      9          iv         Grizel₃ Watson, born 1723 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 May 1723 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Grizel's christening was Grizel Webster.

 

 

3. Isabel₂ Doig (David₁), born 1684 in Chapelshade, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jul 1684 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 31 Mar 1733 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 19 Apr 1705 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland James Cock, born 1675/76 Of Forgan, Fife, Scotland; died 15 Oct 1741 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Isabel Doig

      Witnesses at Isobel's christening were John Cob and John Baker.

     

      MARRIAGE: James was listed from Forgan.

 

Notes for James Cock

      He may be the James Cock christened 13 May 1676 in Longforgan, Perth, son of James Cock.

     

      He may be the James Cock, shoemaker in Dundee, who on 20 Aug 1729 served as heir general to his grandfather James Cock, shoemaker there, recorded 10 July 1730.

 

      Children of Isabel Doig and James Cock were as follows:

+    10        i           Robert₃ Cock, born 1710 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1710 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married Margaret Kid.

      11        ii           Henry₃ Cock, born 1713 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jul 1713 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      12        iii          David₃ Cock, born abt 1715 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      13        iv         James₃ Cock, born abt 1717 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      14        v          John₃ Cock, born abt 1720 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      15        vi         Thomas₃ Cock, born 1728 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Sep 1728 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

4. Janet₂ Doig (David₁), born 1687 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jan 1687 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 18 Feb 1720 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Baird, born abt 1688 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Janet Doig

      Witnesses at Janet's christening were John Cab and Andrew Watt. Her mother was listed as Janet McKenzie.

     

      The following marriage is based on age, location, and Sir Alexander Wedderburn of Blackness as witness to the christening of one of her children and a child of her sister Elizabeth.

 

      Children of Janet Doig and William Baird were as follows:

      16        i           Elizabeth₃ Baird, born 1725 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Apr 1725 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Elizabeth's christening were Elizabeth Conway, Elizabeth Watsone [aunt Elizabeth Doig], Elizabeth Wedderburn, the Lady of Tillyberg?.

      17        ii           Alexander₃ Baird, born 1727 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 May 1727 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Alexander's christening were Sir Alexander Wedderburn of Blackness, his son Alexander Wedderburn, manufacturer Alexander Hunter, son of David Hunter.

 

 

5. Robert₂ Doig (David₁), born 1689 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Feb 1689 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Feb 1782 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married (1) on 14 Jun 1709 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Margaret Milne, born abt 1689 in Scotland; (2) on 22 Nov 1733 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Christian Maxwell, born abt 1709 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1750 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Patrick Maxwell and Elizabeth Sutor; (3) on 6 Feb 1755 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Eupham Ewan, born abt 1725 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

      Witnesses at Robert's christening were David Johnstone and David Johnstone. 

     

      The following marriages are based on age, location, the Scottish naming custom, and the will of his daughter Elizabeth who names her brother David and children in Arbroath and half-brother Robert, merchant in Dundee. No wife is listed for the first 2 children by his first wife. Robert's third marriage is uncertain and based on location and timing. [Note: A Robert Dog was buried 11 Feb 1733 in Liff.]

     

      Robert was a weaver and merchant.

     

      In the Index to the Lockit Book of Dundee:

18 Sept 1734 - Robert Doig, weaver in Logie, privilege Christian Maxwell his spouse, daughter of deceased, Patrick Maxwell merchant burgess with the privilege that only one of the bairns [children] of this marriage can succeed in virtue thereof unless he come and reside in this burgh, in which case all the bairns of the said marriage have the benefit thereof.

     

      2 Feb 1782 - Robert Doig, manufacturer, privilege deceased Robert Doig, his father.

 

Notes for Christian Maxwell

      Christian is presumed to be the oldest of 4 daughters as she inherited from her father.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Margaret Milne were as follows:

+    18        i           Helen₃ Doig, born 1710 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 May 1710 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married John Gray.

+    19        ii           David₃ Doig, born 1712 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1712 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  He married Barbara Ramsay.

      20        iii          Margaret₃ Doig, born 1714 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Jan 1714 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Margaret's christening were Andrew Gordon and David Dog.

      21        iv         Isobel₃ Doig, born 1717 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Dec 1717 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: She was named after Isobel Dog.

      22        v          Patrick₃ Doig, born 1720 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Jan 1720 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: He was named after Patrick Gordon, merchant.

      23        vi         Elizabeth₃ Doig, born 1722 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Sep 1722 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1796 Of Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married abt 1780 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland David Doig, born abt 1725 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1785/96 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland. See Section 2 below.   Notes: She was named after Elizabeth Doig [Aunt]. Summary of the testament of Elizabeth Doig, spouse of David Doig, weaver in Green of Dryburgh, Liff. The document was recorded 20 June 1797 in the Brechin Commissary Court. It records her will written 8 June 1785 in which she nominates Robert Doig, her half-brother and merchant in Dundee as her executor. It also mentions her brother David Doig, weaver in Arbroath, and his children Robert, David, John, and Elizabeth. There was 62 pounds owing from the deceased Alexander Duncan of Lundie. She also assigns her property in Greenfield to Robert Doig. [In a separate document Robert Doig, shipmaster in Arbroath, seised the Greenfield property on 19 Jan 1797.] Husband David Doig was deceased by 1797. The testament testamentar latter will and inventory of the debt and sums of money underwritten resting and owing to the umquhile Elizabeth Doig spouse of David Doig weaver in Green of Dryburgh the time of her decease which was in the month of [blank] seventeen hundred and ninety [blank] years made and given up by herself touching the nomination of her executor and disposition of her good and gear, and the inventory underwritten is faithfully made and given up by Robert Doig manufacturer in Dundee executor nominated by the said defunct in her testamentary disposition and deed of settlement after insert, and the inventory is as follows The foresaid executor gives up resting & owing to the said defunct the time foresaid of her decease the sum of sixty two pounds fourteen shilling sterling, and interest thereof since due contained in the now deceased Alexander Duncan Esquire of Lundie his promissory note to the said Elizabeth Doig dated the thirteenth day of December seventeen hundred and ninety three years, deducting there from two pounds fourteen shillings sterling being one years interest of the said sum received the twentieth day of January seventeen hundred and ninety five and two pounds fourteen shillings sterling received the thirteenth November last as marked on the bank of the said promissory note. Summa of the inventory is sixty two pounds fourteen shillings sterling and interest as above deducing as above deduced. Follows an extract of the defuncts testamentary disposition and deed of settlement (here take it in) James Wyllie Esquire Commissary confirmed at Brechin the 20th day of June 1797, John Ogilvie writer in Dundee cautioner at Forfar the twentieth day of December seventeen hundred and ninety six years in presence of Patrick Chalmers of Auldbar Esquire advocate sheriff depute of Forfarshire compeared James Wyllie writer in Forfar as Pror for Elizabeth Doig after designed granter and subscriber of the disposition underwritten and gave in the same to be registrate in the Sheriff Court books of Forfar conform to the clause of registration therein contained the same to be done whereof the tenor follows Know all men by these presents me Elizabeth Doig spouse of David Doig weaver in Ground of Dryburgh for the love favor and affection which I have and do bear to David Doig weaver in Arbroath my brother german [same mother and father] & to Robert Doig manufacturer in Dundee my brother consanguinean [same father but not same mother] and to the persons after mentioned and for certain other onerous causes good and weighty motives moving me to the granting hereof to have given granted disponed as I do by these presents give grant alienate and dispone from me my heirs and all others my assigns to and in favor of the said David Doig my brother his heirs or assigns heritably and irredeemably all and whole that tenement of land lying in Greenfield near Dundee disponed to me by [blank] as particularly described in my rights and infeftments thereof and all other heritable subjects belonging to me and I do hereby assign the said David Doig into the writes thereof and into the rents after my death and for the causes foresaid I do hearby assign and dispone to and in favor of the said Robert Doig my brother consanguinean in case he survive me but with and under the burdens and provisions after mentioned all an sundry goods gear cloth and cloathing bed and bedding weaving apparel and whole other means and effects of whatsoever name nature or denomination the same be presently pertaining an belonging or that shall happen to pertain and belong to me the time of my death whether with or without security together with the securities themselves As also all debts and sums of money at the time foresaid may be due adebted and resting to me by whatever person or persons whoever secured with the securitys thereof dispencing with the generality hereof & admitting these presents to be as valid effectual & suffiecint as if most special and particular surrogating & substituting the said Robert Doig in my full right and place of the premises with full power to him immediately after my death to ask crave uplift & receive the said debts and sums of money and if needful to pursue therefore by order of law And upon payment to grant discharges which shall be sufficient to the receivers and also to take keep and detain profession of roup [auction] sell or otherwise dispose upon the goods gear and others generally before assigned and in general to do every other thing anent the premises the law directs but providing and declaring always as it is hereby specially provided and declared that the said Robert Doig is and shall be by acceptation hereof be burdened bound and obliged to content and pay my just and lawfull debts with the expenses of my funeral And in particular to pay to the said David Doig my husband during his lifetime after my death an annuity of one pound ten shillings sterling in terms of the contract of marriage between him and me And further that he shall deliver to Elizabeth Doig daughter to the said David Doig my brother my whole wearing apparel & shall divide equally among Robert David & John Doigs sons of the said David Doig my brother & the said Elizabeth Doig their sister my whole cloth and Clothing cutt and uncut bed and bedding of all kings & they are hereby empowered to call for the same immediately after my death And moreover that the said Robert Doig my brother shall be obliged to content and pay to the said David Doig my brother german in liferent during all the days of his lifetime for his liferent use only and to the said Robert David John and Elizabeth Doigs his children equally among them their heirs executors or assigns in fee the same of forty pounds sterling and that at the first term of Whitsunday or Martinmas making six months after my death with annual rent therefore thereafter during the net payment with and under which burdens and provisions I do hereby nominate & appoint the said Robert Doig my sole executor universal legator & intrometter with my whole moveable goods and gear before assigned with power to him to give up the same in inventory for ordinary confirmation to be had thereon and generally every other thing to that any other executor testamentar might or could do in the like case reserving always hereby to me my liferent of the premises and full power and liberty to me at any time in my life and even on deathbed to alter or renew these presents in whole or in part as I shall see proper which if not done by me by a write under my hand I hereby declare the same to be a valid evident altho found lying by me or in the custody of any other person at the time of my death with the net delivery whereof I have dispenced & hereby dispence for ever And I consent to the registration hereof in the Books of Council & Session or others competent therein to remain for preservation & thereto I constitute James Wyllie writer in Forfar my Provs attour to the end the said David Doig my brother & foresaids my be more conveniently infeft and seased in the foresaid subjects, I hereby devise and require you [blank] and each of you conlie & seallie my bailies in that part that on sight hereof ye pass to the ground of the foresaid subjects & then give & deliver heretable state and seisen real actual and corporal possession of all and haill the foresaid tenement of land lying in Greenfield & bounded as in the rights and infeftments thereof to the said David Doig & foresaids & that by tradition & delivery of earth & stone of the ground of the said subjects into the hands of the said David Doig or foresaids or into the hands of his or theire certain attourney or attorneys in his or their name bearers hereof and this in no ways ye leave undone without delay whereanent these presents shall be your warrant sufficient in witness whereof I subscribe these presents wrote on this and the two preceding pages of stampt paper by John Lamb servant to John Ogilvie writer in Dundee Att Dundee the eight day of June on thousand seven hundred & eighty five years before these witnesses James Gray merchant Dundee John Baxter and John Watson writers Dundee & the said John Lamb witness also to my signing the two marginal notes on the second page hereof wrote by the said John Lam & signed at same time with the body I signed At the special desire of the before named Elizabeth Doig who cannot write as she declares and having touched our pen with her hand as use is we John Ogilvie & William Walker notaries public & Co. Notaries in the premises subscribe for her John Ogilvie N.P. Will Walker N. P. John Watson witness James Gray witness John Baxter witness John Lamb witness extracted on this and the three preceding pages of stamped paper by I John Ogilvie writer in Dundee bind and oblige one my heirs, executors & successors as cautioners and witness noted in the Commissary Court Books of Brechin for Robert Doig manufacturer Dundee, executor testamentor to the deceased Elizabeth Doig spouse to David Doig ground of Dryburgh also deceased inform to deed of settlement granted by the said Elizabeth Doig in his favors of date the eight day of June seventeen hundred & eighty five years and registered in the Sheriff Court Books of Forfar the twentieth December last that the haill goods, gear, debts & sums of money to be given up by the said Robert Doig as executor foresaid to be confirmed to the said deceased Elizabeth Doig her testament before the said Commissary shall be made forthcoming to all persons having interest therein as accords like as I the said Robert Doig bind & oblige me my heirs & executors to warrant, free, relieve harmless & skaithless keep the said John Ogilvie and his foresaids of their cautionary above written and of all damage they may sustain thereby in any sort And we consent to the registration hereof in the Books of Council & Session and the said Commissary Court Books of Brechin to have the strength of a decreet interponed thereto that letters of horning on a charge of six days and all other execution needful may pass hereon in form as affairs and thereto constitute. Our Prors in witness whereof we have subscribed these presents written by James Ogilvie clerk to John Ogilvie aforesaid at Dundee the fifteenth day of June Seventeen hundred ninety seven years before these witnesses William Hutchison writer in Dundee and the said James Ogilvie. Signed by John Ogilvie, James Ogilvie and Robert Doig.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Christian Maxwell were as follows:

+    24        i           Alexander₃ Doig, born 1734 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Oct 1734 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1782 in Scotland.  He married (1) Margaret Ogilvie; (2) Elizabeth Maver.

+    25        ii           Robert₃ Doig, born 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 29 Feb 1808 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Margaret Cock (see 32).

      26        iii          William₃ Doig, born 1738 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Jul 1738 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses at William's christening were William Herd, miller, and William Scott, merchant.

      27        iv         Barbara₃ Doig, born 1740 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Jul 1740 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses were Barbara Porter and Barbara Kerr.

      28        v          James₃ Doig, born 1743 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Jun 1743 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses were James Cock and James Smith.

+    29        vi         Agnes₃ Doig, born 1748 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Feb 1748 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married (1) Thomas Matthew; (2) Robert Dryden.

      30        vii         John₃ Doig, born 1750 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1750 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses were John Guthrie, John Cock, and Agnes Smith.

 

Generation 3

 

10. Robert₃ Cock (Isabel₂ Doig, David₁), born 1710 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1710 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married Margaret Kid, born abt 1720 Of Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Robert Cock

      [He may be the Robert Cock who married Margaret Robb on 1 Oct 1738 in Linlithgow, West Lothian.]

 

      Children of Robert Cock and Margaret Kid were as follows:

      31        i           Robert₄ Cock, born 1743 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jan 1743 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Dec 1751 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      32        ii           Margaret₄ Cock, born 1745 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened Apr 1745 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried 28 Jan 1778 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 25 Aug 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Robert Doig (see 25), born 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 29 Feb 1808 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of Robert Doig and Christian Maxwell.

      33        iii          Issobel₄ Cock, born 1747 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 May 1747 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      34        iv         James₄ Cock, born 1749 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Mar 1749 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

+    35        v          James₄ Cock, born 1751 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Aug 1751 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married unknown.

 

 

18. Helen₃ Doig (Robert₂, David₁), born 1710 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 May 1710 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married John Gray, born abt 1708 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Helen Doig

      Witnesses at Helen's christening were John Justice and John Reid.

     

      The following "marriage" is uncertain and based on age and location.

 

Notes for John Gray

      John was a weaver.

 

      Children of Helen Doig and John Gray were as follows:

      36        i           Elizabeth₄ Gray, born 18 Jan 1733 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Jan 1733 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Elizabeth was named after Elizabeth Wilsone.

 

 

19. David₃ Doig (Robert₂, David₁), born 1712 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1712 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 5 Jun 1735 in Mains, Angus, Scotland Barbara Ramsay, born abt 1714 Of Monikie, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      Witnesses to David's christening were Robert Milne and John Justice.

     

      Children David and Elizabeth are named in David's sister Elizabeth's will.

     

      David was a weaver in Arbroath.

     

      MARRIAGE: David and Barbara pledged marriage on 10 May 1735 in Monikie, Angus. David was listed from Dundee and Barbara from Monikie.

 

Notes for Barbara Ramsay

      She may be the Barbara Ramsay christened 5 Jul 1712 Monikie, Angus, daughter of David Ramsay.

 

      Children of David Doig and Barbara Ramsay were as follows:

+    37        i           Robert₄ Doig, born 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 May 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Isobel Smith.

      38        ii           Elizabeth₄ Doig, born abt 1740 in Scotland.

+    39        iii          David₄ Doig, born abt 1744 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1816 Of Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  He married Isobel Kerr.

+    40        iv         John₄ Doig, born 1751 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Jan 1751 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Isabel Walker.

 

 

24. Alexander₃ Doig (Robert₂, David₁), born 1734 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Oct 1734 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1782 in Scotland.  He married (1) on 28 Dec 1768 in Mains, Angus, Scotland Margaret Ogilvie, born abt 1745 Of Mains, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; (2) on 3 May 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth Maver, born abt 1745 Of Mains, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Alexander Doig

      Witnesses to Alexander's christening were Alexander Reid and Alexander Madro?.

     

      The following marriages are uncertain and based on age and location.

     

      Alexander was a shoemaker.

     

      Alexander probably died before his father, as the second son, Robert, inherited the business in 1782.

     

      MARRIAGE to Margaret Ogilvie: They pledged marriage on 20 Dec 1768 in Dundee. Alexander was listed from Dundee and Margaret from Mains.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Maver

      Elizabeth had a sister Margaret Mawer and possibly one named Jean Mawer.

 

      Children of Alexander Doig and Margaret Ogilvie were as follows:

      41        i           John₄ Doig, born 2 Jun 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Jun 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record John was named after John Proctor and John Crichton.

 

      Children of Alexander Doig and Elizabeth Maver were as follows:

+    42        i           Jean₄ Doig, born 29 Nov 1772 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Dec 1772 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 16 Aug 1827 in Howff, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married William Crawford.

      43        ii           Alexander₄ Doig, born abt 1774 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

25. Robert₃ Doig (Robert₂, David₁), born 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Feb 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 29 Feb 1808 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 25 Aug 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Margaret Cock (see 32), born 1745 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened Apr 1745 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried 28 Jan 1778 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Robert Cock and Margaret Kid.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

      Robert inherited his father's business in on 2 Feb 1782. He is listed as a manufacturer on Tindal's Wynd in the 1783 Dundee directory.

     

      Property transactions:

     

      Recorded 29 Feb 1788: Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, and John Tosh, maltman there, enter into contract 27 Feb 1788 relative to their properties in Tindal's Wynd, Dundee.

     

      Recorded 17 Mar 1788: Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, seised 12 Mar 1788 in Tenements in Dundee; - on Ch. Resig. by Archibald Douglas of Douglas, 22 May 1787.

     

      Recorded 3 Apr 1788: Archibald Neilson, Patrick Stirling, James Marr, George Wilkie, Alexander Morison, Henry Blyth, & William Morison, merchants, Dundee, & Robert Stewart, surgeon there, seised 3 Apr 1788 in Tenements in Dundee; - in security of £1000; - on Bond and Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, 3 Apr 1788.

     

      Recorded 18 May 1790: James Mitchell, son & heir of William Mitchell, M.D., Dundee gets retif. 27 Nov 1786, by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, - of an interlocutor pronounced by the Lord Ordinary in an action of Declarator, Molestation, & Damages, relative to a Tenement in Dundee.

     

      Recorded 22 Nov 1791: Robert doig, merchant, Dundee, gets Ren. 7 Nov 1791, by Archibald Neilson, merchant, Dundee, & others, - of Tenements in Dundee; - and of £1000, in Bond & Disp. 3 Apr 1788.

     

      Recorded 5 Dec 1791: Peter Kid, merchant, Dundee, seised 1 Dec 1791 in Tenements in Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - under exceptions; - in security of £500; - on Bond and Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, 21 Nov 1791.

     

      Recorded 15 June 1792: Robert Steel, in Dundee, seised 14 June 1792 in parts of a Tenement on the east side of Tyndal's Wynd, Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, 21 Nov 1791.

     

      Recorded 24 Sept 1794: William Kid, mariner, Arbroath, as heir to Peter Kid, merchant, Dundee, his uncle, seised 23 Sept 1794 in Tenements in Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - under exception; - in Security of £500, in Bond & Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, to the said Peter Kik, 21 Nov 1791; - propriis munibus of the said Robert Doig.

     

      Recorded 27 May 1796: David Neave, victualler, Thread Needle Street, London, seised 29 Mar 1796 in the southmost half of the third flatt or story above the cellars of a tenement of land, & the middle foot of & on the east side of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, with consent of John Millar, merchant there, to Henry Bennet, merchant, Dundee, 27 Feb 1796; and Disp. & Assig. by him, 28 Mar 1796.

     

      Recorded 14 July 1800: Robert Doig, Manufacturer, Dundee, gets Ren. 17 Dec 1779, by William Sandeman & Co., merchants, Perth of a back tenement of land with the Yard & Close & 2 Warehouses thereon on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - and of £185 15s, in Bond & disp. 23 Sept 1776.

     

      Recorded 14 July 1800: Robert Doig, manufacturer Dundee, gets Ren. 3 Aug 1776, by Robert & David Cock, weavers, Dundee of a back tenement of land with the yard and close and 2 warehouses thereon on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - on of £300, in Bond of Relief & Disp., 11 nov 1768.

     

      Recorded 22 May 1801: Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, gets Ren. 22 May 1801, by William Kid, merchant, Arbroath, nephew & heir of Peter Kid, merchant, Dundee, of tenements in Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - and of £500, in Bond and Disp. to the said Peter Kid, 21 Nov 1791.

     

      Recorded 17 Mar 1802: Janet Carmichael, relict of John Kid, shipmaster, Dundee, and Margaret Kid, his daughter, seised in liferent & fee respectively on 15 Mar 1802 in the southmost half of the second story above the cellars of a tenement of land at the food of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, to the said John Kid, 21 Nov 1791; and Disp. & assig. by him 7 Feb 1801.

     

      Recorded 31 Dec 1802: Magdalene Smith, relict of David Jobson, tenant Aughterhouse, & David Jobson, tenant there, her son, seised in liferent and fee respectively on 25 Dec 1802 in a tenement of land at the food of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee; - in security of £500, - on Bond & Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, 23 Dec 1802.

     

      Recorded 8 Oct 1804: James Stewart, as heir to Robert Stewart, surgeon, Dundee, his father, seised 8 Oct 1804 in a piece of ground on the west side of the Castle Street, Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, to the said Robert Stewart, 23 Feb 1801; & Ret. Gen Serv. 4 Oct 1804.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Margaret Cock were as follows:

+    44        i           Robert₄ Doig, born 30 Sep 1768 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Nov 1768 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Jul 1824 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.  He married (1) Euphemia Maver; (2) Isabella Hadden; (3) Agnes Dingwall.

      45        ii           Margaret₄ Doig, born 7 Apr 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Apr 1770 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Nov 1775 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Nov 1775 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Margaret was named after her grandmother Margaret Kid.

+    46        iii          Isabel₄ Doig, born 26 Aug 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Aug 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Jul 1811 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married William Thomas Baxter.

      47        iv         Elizabeth₄ Doig, born 21 Apr 1773 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Apr 1773 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Nov 1776 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 18 Nov 1776 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Elisabeth was named after her aunt Elisabeth Doig, Elisabeth Cock, and Elisabeth Smart.

      48        v          James₄ Doig, born 2 Oct 1775 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Oct 1775 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died Oct 1775 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 22 Oct 1775 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were his uncle James Cock, James Cock, and James Swan. Death assigned to this James based on date and location.

+    49        vi         Margaret₄ Doig, born 4 Feb 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Feb 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Mar 1849 in Reform Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 15 Mar 1849 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married Thomas Fleming.

 

 

29. Agnes₃ Doig (Robert₂, David₁), born 1748 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Feb 1748 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married (1) on 6 Dec 1779 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Thomas Matthew, born abt 1748 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; (2) on 4 Apr 1781 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Robert Dryden, born abt 1748 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Agnes Doig

      Witnesses were Agnes Maxwell, Lady of Kings?.

     

      The following marriages are uncertain and based on age, location, and timing.

     

      MARRIAGE to Thomas Matthew: Both were listed from Dundee.

     

      MARRIAGE to Robert Dryden: They were married clandestinely [not in Church of Scotland] in Edinburgh by Robert Edward, recorded this day in Dundee.

 

      Children of Agnes Doig and Robert Dryden were as follows:

      50        i           Isabel₄ Dryden, born 20 Jul 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jul 1783 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: The IGI records birth on 29 July 1783. Isabell was named after her cousin Isabell Doig and Isabell Dryden.

 

Generation 4

 

35. James₄ Cock (Robert₃, Isabel₂ Doig, David₁), born 1751 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Aug 1751 in Liff, Benvie, & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married unknown.

 

      Children of James Cock were as follows:

+    51        i           Robert₅ Cock, born 1782 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Mar 1782 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jul 1864 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married Janet Robb.

 

 

37. Robert₄ Doig (David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 May 1736 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 26 Feb 1764 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Isobel Smith, born abt 1739 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

      Robert was named after his grandfather Robert Doig.

     

      [The following link is based on age, location, Scottish naming custom, and father the son of Robert.]

     

      MARRIAGE: Contract date. Both were listed from Arbroath.

 

Notes for Isobel Smith

      She may be the Isabel Smith christened 29 Apr 1739 at St. Vigeans, Angus, daughter of George Smith and Isobel Petrie.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Isobel Smith were as follows:

+    52        i           David₅ Doig, born 1765 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 May 1765 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married (1) Ann Brown; (2) Isabel Lorimer.

      53        ii           Elizabeth₅ Doig, born 1767 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Mar 1767 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 18 Apr 1845 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In 1841 Elizabeth was living at Dukland Town, Landy Loan, Ground Lacra, Arbroath.  With her was Alex Scrimgor, born 1790/6 in Angushire.  In 1845 she lived in St. Vigeans.  Elizabeth did not marry.

      54        iii          Isobel₅ Doig, born 1769 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jun 1769 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

+    55        iv         Robert₅ Doig, born 1771 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Oct 1771 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Oct 1846 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Isabel Butchart.

      56        v          Mary₅ Doig, born 1773 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Sep 1773 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      57        vi         Margaret₅ Doig, born 1775 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Sep 1775 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

39. David₄ Doig (David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1744 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1816 Of Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 16 Jul 1769 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Isobel Kerr, born abt 1748 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      David is listed in the will of his aunt Elizabeth Doig, son of David Doig, weaver in Arbroath. He is also recorded is a sasine as David Doig Junior.

     

      David was a weaver at Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, next to Arbroath.

     

      Sasine recorded 19 Aug 1782: David Doig jun., merchant, Aberbrothock, seised 5 Aug 1782 in a tenement in Aberbrothock; - on Disp. by Janet Webster, and Charles Ogilvie, writer, Forfar, her husband, 18 May 1772 (P.R. 29.308).

     

      Sasine recorded 23 Apr 1783: James Webster, servant, Kirktown, seised 26 Mar 1783 in part of Smiddycroft, in Townhead of Aberbrothock; - in Security of £12; - on Bond by David Doig, weaver, Smiddycroft, 14 Jan 1873 (P.R. 29.521).

     

      Sasine recorded 18 Apr 1787: David Low, wever, Arbroath, seised 10 Apr 1787 in a tenement on the west side of the road from Arbroath to Montrose, par. [blank]; - on Disp. by David Doig, weaver, Smiddycroft, to the Trustees for his creditors, 18 Feb 1784; & Disp. & Assig. by them, 13 May 1784 (P.R. 33.40).

     

      Sasine recorded 3 Oct 1799: James Greig, wright, Smiddycroft, seised 16 Sept 1799 in 5 falls and 20 ells of ground with the tenement thereon on the west side of the high road from Arbroath to Montrose; - on Disp. by David Doig, weaver and manufacturer in Bog of Guthriehill, with consent of Janet Webster of Smiddycroft, and Charles Ogilvy, writer, Forfar, her husband, 1 July 1778 (P.r. 50.264).

           

      MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Arbroath.

 

      Children of David Doig and Isobel Kerr were as follows:

+    58        i           John₅ Doig, born abt 1770 Of Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  He married Helen Taylor.

      59        ii           James₅ Doig, born 1775 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Jul 1775 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.

      60        iii          Margaret₅ Doig, born 1778 in Bog of Guthry Mill, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Sep 1778 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.

+    61        iv         David₅ Doig, born 1780 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Nov 1780 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  He married Margaret Deuchars.

 

 

40. John₄ Doig (David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1751 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Jan 1751 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 27 Jan 1775 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Isabel Walker, born abt 1754 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for John Doig

      Witness to John's christening were the Congregation.

     

      [The following link is based on age and location.]

     

John was a weaver in Arbroath in 1788.

     

      More children were probably born between 1776 and 1787.

     

      MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Arbroath.

 

      Children of John Doig and Isabel Walker were as follows:

      62        i           John₅ Doig, born 1775 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 7 Oct 1775 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 12 May 1849 in Lower Pleasance, Dunnichen, Angus, Scotland; buried 15 May 1849 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to John's christening were George and Andrew Smith. John died at reported age of 84 as an old soldier and pensioner. In the burial record there is a letter "Dundee, 14 May 1849 - My Dear Sir, A poor old sailor named John Doig born at Arbroath died here on the 12th inst. Ther is but 2'6p causing to his estate and I would therefore pray interest in making the internment dues as low as possible. Faithfully yours, Horace Fenwick, Charles Sheppard." 2'6p was charged for John's burial, the typical charge for an adult being 4'6p and a child 2'6p.

      63        ii           Ann₅ Doig, born 21 Jul 1788 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Jul 1788 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Ann's christening were John Walker and Charles ?.

 

 

42. Jean₄ Doig (Alexander₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 29 Nov 1772 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Dec 1772 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 16 Aug 1827 in Howff, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 1 Feb 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Crawford, born 11 Aug 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 Aug 1767 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of William Crawford and Elisaberth Matthewson.

 

Notes for Jean Doig

      In the christening record Jean was named after her aunt Jean Maver.

     

      MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Dundee.

 

Notes for William Crawford

      William was a shoemaker.

 

      Children of Jean Doig and William Crawford were as follows:

      64        i           William₅ Crawford, born 31 Mar 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Apr 1797 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record William was named after William Crawford, grandfather, and William Niesh, manufacturer.

      65        ii           Eliza₅ Crawford, born 14 Oct 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Oct 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record Eliza was named after Eliza Mathieson, aunt, and Eliza Mawer, grandmother.

      66        iii          Isabell₅ Crawford, born 12 Sep 1800 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Sep 1800 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      67        iv         Robert₅ Crawford, born 17 Oct 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Oct 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record Robert was named after Robert Bukhart at Malsfield.

      68        v          Jean₅ Crawford, born 31 Jan 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Feb 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record Jean was named after her mother and Jean Mawer.

      69        vi         John₅ Crawford, born 30 Sep 1806 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Oct 1806 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record John was named after John Duff and John How.

      70        vii         Alexander₅ Crawford, born Jan 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened Jan 1808 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record Alexander was named after Alexander Crawford, uncle, and Alexander Doig, uncle.

      71        viii        Janet₅ Crawford, born 15 May 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Jun 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record Janet was named after Janet Ormond and Janet Hatton.

      72        ix         Margaret₅ Crawford, born 17 Nov 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Dec 1811 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record Margaret was named after Margaret Mawer, aunt.

      73        x          James₅ Crawford, born Aug 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened Aug 1814 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record James was named after James Scott, merchant, and James Wilkie, son of George Wilkie, Esq.

      74        xi         George₅ Crawford, born 23 Feb 1816 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Feb 1816 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In the christening record George was named after George Wilkie, Esq., and George Young, London.

 

 

44. Robert₄ Doig (Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 30 Sep 1768 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Nov 1768 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Jul 1824 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.  He married (1) on 22 Jul 1791 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Euphemia Maver, born 25 Dec 1764 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jan 1765 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 31 Jan 1807 in Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, daughter of Robert Maver Jr. and Elizabeth Wardroper; (2) on 28 Dec 1808 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland Isabella Hadden, born 8 Aug 1768 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 8 Aug 1768 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died 16 Mar 1818 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; buried in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Hadden and Elspeth Young; (3) on 11 Nov 1819 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland Agnes Dingwall, born 1785 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 5 Feb 1785 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died 9 Apr 1854 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Dingwall and Elizabeth Douglas.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

      Robert was named after his grandfather Robert Cock.

     

      Robert was licensed a Reverend of the Church of Scotland on 12 Nov 1788 in Dundee.  He became an assistant at the parish in Arbroath from 3 March 1791, and minister from 23 Oct 1794.  In 1791 he was a Burgess of Arbroath.  He was elected by the Town Council of Aberdeen on 17 Dec 1811 and was the minister from 2 Dec 1812 at Trinity Chapel in Aberdeen.

     

      Property transactions:

     

      Recorded 18 Aug 1808: Robert Doig, Minister, Aberdeen, Isabel Doig, spouse of William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, and Margaret Doig, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late merchant, Dundee, now residing at [blank], seised 18 Aug 1808 in Tenements of Land & others on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - on Disp. & Settlement by Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, their father, 29 May 1800; & Codicil annexed 8 Oct 1806.

     

      Recorded 17 Jan 1809: Robert Doig, Minister, Aberdeen, Isabel Doig, spouse of William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, and Margaret Doig, spouse of Thomas Fleming, merchant, Dundee, disponees of Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, gets Ren. 10 Jan & 17 Jan 1909 by Magadalen Smith, relict of Javid Jobson, tenant, Auchterhouse, and the factor loro tutoris to David Jobson, grandson of the said David Jobson, - of a tenement of land at the foot of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee; and of £300, in Bond and Disp. by the said Robert Doig, 25 Dec 1902.

     

      Recorded 12 June 1816: Robert Doig, Minister, Aberdeen, as heir to Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, his father, seised, 8 June 1816 - in a lot or piece of ground on the west side of Castle Street of Dundee (under exceptions); - on Ch. conf. & Pr. Cl. Com. by Archibald, Lord Douglas of Douglas, 31 May 1811.

     

      Recorded 13 July 1816: Robert Doig, Minister, Aberdeen and Margaret Doig, spouse of Thomas Fleming, merchant, Dundee, seised 11 July 1816, - in the third part pro indiviso of several subjects situate at the foot and on the east end of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee; - on Com. Excomb. between them, - and William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, & Robert Baxter, his son, 7 June and 13 June 1816.

     

      Recorded 17 Sept 1816: Robert Doig, one of the Ministers of Aberdeen, as heir to Robert Doig, manufacturer, Dundee, his father, seised, 16 Sept 1816, - in several tenements of land & yard on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - on Pr. Cl. Con. by Archibald, Lord Douglas of Douglas, 21 Aug 1816.

     

      Recorded 17 Sept 1816: Robert Baxter, as heir to Isobel Doig, spouse of William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, his mother, siesed 16 Sept 1816, - in the first story above the ground story whith the two cellars & two garrets of a house on the south side of the lane leading from Tindal's Wynd to Castle Street, and third part of a warehouse, in the Burgh of Dundee; - on Pr. Cl. Con. by Robert Doig, one of the Ministers of Aberdeen, 3 Sept 1816.

     

      Recorded 29 Jan 1819: Isabella Maver, spouse of James Downie, leather merchant, Aberdeen, Thomas Doig, son of Robert Doig, Minister, Aberdeen, and Mary Chrichton Macdonald, daughter of Alexander Macdonald, printer, Dundee, as heir portioners to Mary Maver, daughter of Robert Maver, landwaiter there, (their sister, aunt & grandaunt respectively), seised 23 Jan 1819, - in the third & fourth stories from the ground of a back house with a cellar on the south side of the lane leading from Tindal's Wynd to Castle Street in Dundee; - on Disp. by the said Robert Doig, and Margaret Doig, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late merchatn, Dundee, now at [blank], to the said Mary Maver, 26 Oct and 28 Oct 1816; & Ret. Gen. Serv. 19 Nov 1818.

     

      Recorded 13 Feb 1819: Margaret Kidd, residing at Broughty Ferr, seised 15 Jan 1819, - in the southmost half of the second storey above the cellars of a tenement of land at the front of & on the east side of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee, & cellar on the east side of the close; - on Ch. Novand. by Robert Doig, Minister in Aberdeen, with the consent of Margaret Doig, spouse of Robert Fleming, sometime Merchant, Dundee, not in [blank], and William Thomas Baxter, merchatn, Dundee 1 Jan and 4 Jan 1819.

     

      Robert's testament was recorded 7 Dec 1824 in the Aberdeen Sheriff Court. It repeats his contract of marriage with Agnes Dingwall, daughter of the deceased Alexander Dingwall, merchant in Aberdeen, in which 3,000 pounds seals the agreement. Besides assignment of property it mentions the only surviving child by his first marriage to Euphemia Maver, Thomas Doig, who was allocated 700 pounds sterling. Although much is said of potential children by Robert and Agnes, there were none.

     

      MARRIAGE to Euphemia Maver: The marriage was recorded the same day in Arbroath. Robert was listed as the Reverend assistant minister in Arbroath, and Euphemia from Dundee. 

     

      MARRIAGE to Agnes Dingwall: Robert and Agnes pledged marriage on 3 Nov 1819 at Old Machar, Aberdeen. Their contract of marriage was written 7 Nov 1819, its contents recorded with Robert's testament in 1824.

 

Notes for Agnes Dingwall

      In 1851 Agnes was an annuitant lodging at 26 Pitt Street, St. Stephen, Edinburgh.

     

      Agnes' will and inventory was recorded 30 June 1854 in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Euphemia Maver were as follows:

      75        i           Mary₅ Doig, born 15 Sep 1792 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 23 Sep 1792 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 26 Jul 1809 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 29 Jul 1809 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Mary's christening was the Congregation. [On 1 June 1925 Mary was baptized for the dead at the posthumous instructions of President Brigham Young of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.  Also baptized were her father's wives Euphemia Maver and Agnes Dingwall and the family of Isabella Hadden, daughter of Elspeth Young.]

      76        ii           Robert₅ Doig, born 1794 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 10 Dec 1794 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died bef 1819 in Scotland.

+    77        iii          Thomas₅ Doig, born 16 Jun 1796 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 27 Jun 1796 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died 26 Sep 1866 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.  He married Anne Andson.

      78        iv         Maver₅ Doig, born 1798 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 10 Jun 1798 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died bef 1819 in Scotland.

      79        v          Margaret₅ Doig, born 1800 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 10 Mar 1800 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died bef 1819 in Scotland.

      80        vi         David₅ Doig, born 4 Aug 1802 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died bef 1819 in Scotland.

 

 

46. Isabel₄ Doig (Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 26 Aug 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Aug 1771 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Jul 1811 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 20 Sep 1788 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland William Thomas Baxter, born abt 1764 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1819 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland, son of Thomas Baxter and Elizabeth Craik.

 

Notes for Isabel Doig

      Isabell was named after her aunt Isabel Cock and Isabel Cock.

     

      Property Transfers: (also see her brother Robert Doig)

     

      Recorded 27 Mar 1811: Isobel Doig, spouse of William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, whom failing the said William Thomas Baxter - & the Trustees of the said William Thomas Baxter, seised in liferent & fee respectively, 25 Mar 1811, - in a piece of ground with the courses thereon being part of the lands and estate of Craigie, on the south side of the high road leading from Dundee to Claypots Castle, par. Dundee; - on Disp. by the said William Thomas Baxter, 18 Mar 1811.

     

      Recorded 28 Mar 1811: William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, seised 25 Mar 1811, - in the third part pro indiviso of subjects situate at the food and on the east side of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee (under exceptions); - on Disp. by Isobel Doig, his spouse, 18 Mar 1811.

 

Notes for William Thomas Baxter

      William was a merchant and manufacturer in Dundee. When the novelist Mary Shelly visited Dundee she stayed with the Baxter family.

 

      Children of Isabel Doig and William Thomas Baxter were as follows:

+    81        i           Margaret₅ Baxter, born 4 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1813.  She married David Booth.

      82        ii           Elisabeth₅ Baxter, born 6 Sep 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Sep 1790 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Elisabeth was named after her grandmother Elisabeth Craik.

      83        iii          Janet₅ Baxter, born 21 Jun 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jun 1792 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Janet was named after her aunt Janet Baxter.

      84        iv         Christian₅ Baxter, born 31 Dec 1793 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Jan 1794 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Christian was named after her grandmother Christian Paul.

+    85        v          Isabel₅ Baxter, born 7 Feb 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Feb 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married David Booth.

+    86        vi         Robert₅ Baxter, born 22 Nov 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Dec 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Jessie Neilson Drummond.

      87        vii         Thomas Cock₅ Baxter, born abt 1798 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1802 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

+    88        viii        John Cowley₅ Baxter, born 31 Oct 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Nov 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Janet How.

 

 

49. Margaret₄ Doig (Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 4 Feb 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Feb 1777 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Mar 1849 in Reform Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 15 Mar 1849 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 13 Mar 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Thomas Fleming, born abt 1776 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 3 Mar 1813 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Margaret Doig

      Margaret was named after her grandmother Margaret Kid.

     

      For other of Margaret's property transactions see her brother Robert Doig.

     

      Recorded 12 Apr 1825: Margaret Doig, residing in Dundee, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late merchant, Dundee, not at [blank] seised 18 Apr 1825, - in the half pro indiviso of the remainder of a stance of ground with the half of the houses and buildings thereon, on the west side of Castle Street of Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, late Minister, Aberdeen, 23 July 1816.

     

      Margaret became a ship owner in Dundee in 1827.

     

      Recorded 10 Feb 1837: Elizabeth Anderson, relict of Capt. Robert Luke Yeaman residing in Chapelshad of Dundee, seised 8 Feb 1837, - in the half pro indivison of the following subjects, viz. piece of ground to the westward of Castle Street of Dundee, tenement of land and yard on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee, and an annualrent of 10s Scots upliftable furth of said tenement, tenement of land formerly containing 3 houses on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, 3 buildings below the Oyster Cellar of fish shop of Thomas Christal, sailor, Dundee, with the 2 shops without the gate in the said Oyster Cellar, and Cellar below the same in Skirling's Wynd of Dundee; - under exception; - in security of 500 pounds; - on Bond and Disp. by Robert Fleming, shipmaster, Dundee, and Margaret Doig, residing in Dundee, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late Merchant there, 6 Feb 1837.

     

      Recorded 18 May 1830: Robert Fleming, shipmaster, Dundee, and Margaret Doig residing there, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late merchant thre, get Ren. 18 May 1830, by Elizabeth Anderson, relict of Capt. Robert Luke Yeaman residing in Chapleshade of Dundee, - of the half pro indiviso of the following subjects, viz. a piece of ground to the westward of Castle Street, Dundee, and others; - and of £500; - on Bond and Disp. 6 Feb 1827.

     

      Recorded 7 Oct 1839: Amelia Moncur residing in Dundee, seised 5 Oct 1839 in the first flat above the ground story of a back house with a cellar and garret closet on the south side of a land or passage leading from Tindal's Wynd to Castle Street, Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, Minister, Aberdeen, Margaret Doig, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late merchant, Dundee, then at [blank], and William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, to William Smith, mariner there, 5 Jan and 7 Jan 1814; Disp. and Assig. by him to Alexander Watson, flesher, Dundee, 16 July 1831; and Disp. and Assig. by him 21 Dec 1833.

     

      Recorded 15 July 1844: Agnes Feathers residing in Dundee, seised 6 July 1844 in the second storey above the cellars of a back house with a cellar and garret on the south side of the land or passage leading from Tindal's Wynd to Castle Street, Dundee; - on Disp. by Robert Doig, Minister of the Gospel, Aberdeen, and Margaret Doig, spouse of Thomas Fleming, late merchant, Dundee, then at [blank], to James Robertson, mariner, Dundee, and Jean Skene, his spouse, 9 Feb and 11 Feb 1822; Disp and Assig. by them, to James Mearns, painter, Dundee, 18 Nov 1825; Disp. and Assig. by him to Charles Begg, clerk, Dundee, and Janet Feathers, his spouse, 26 Apr 1837; and Disp. and Transl. by the said Charles Begg (therein designed Agent, Dundee), and the said Janet Feathers, 18 Aug 1841.

     

      Margaret's testament was recorded 3 May 1849 in the Dundee Sheriff Court.

 

Notes for Thomas Fleming

      He may be the Thomas christened 2 June 1776 in Dundee, son of William Fleeming and Helen Smith.

     

      Thomas was a merchant and later a schoolmaster in Dundee.

 

      Children of Margaret Doig and Thomas Fleming were as follows:

      89        i           Robert₅ Fleming, born 27 Jul 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Aug 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 5 Nov 1830 in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Robert was a shipmaster in Dundee. He drowned at age 34.

      90        ii           Thomas₅ Fleming, born 27 Jul 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Aug 1798 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 15 Jan 1799 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Howff Graveyard, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      91        iii          Thomas₅ Fleming, born 21 Dec 1800 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Jan 1801 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Generation 5

 

51. Robert₅ Cock (James₄, Robert₃, Isabel₂ Doig, David₁), born 1782 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Mar 1782 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jul 1864 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 10 Sep 1810 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Janet Robb, born 1787/88 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; died 11 Feb 1857 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

 

      Children of Robert Cock and Janet Robb were as follows:

      92        i           Dr. Robert₆ Cock, born 1810/11 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Oct 1875 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Eastern Necropolis, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      93        ii           Helen₆ Cock, born 1812/13 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      94        iii          Ann₆ Cock, born 1816/17 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Oct 1829 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      95        iv         Margaret Lindsay₆ Cock, born 1818/19 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Jan 1878 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      96        v          Janet₆ Cock, born Mar 1821 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 11 May 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      97        vi         Alexander Robb₆ Cock, born 1825/26 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 23 Nov 1880 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Alexander lived in Hafodelwy, Wales.

      98        vii         Janet₆ Cock, born 16 Jul 1828 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 13 Nov 1871 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Churchyard, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      99        viii        George Robb₆ Cock, born 17 Apr 1831 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: George lived in Liverpool, England.

      100      ix         Elizabeth Paterson₆ Cock.

 

 

52. David₅ Doig (Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1765 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 May 1765 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married (1) on 3 Sep 1788 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Ann Brown, born abt 1767 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; (2) on 16 Aug 1789 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Isabel Lorimer, born abt 1768 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      The two marriages are not certain.

     

      MARRIAGE Isabel Lorimer: Both were listed from Arbroath.

 

      Children of David Doig and Isabel Lorimer were as follows:

+    101      i           Barbara₆ Doig, born 1793/94 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1869 in 22 Richland Street, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  She married George Hastings.

 

 

55. Robert₅ Doig (Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1771 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 21 Oct 1771 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Oct 1846 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 26 Oct 1798 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Isabel Butchart, born 1773 in Arbilot, Angus, Scotland; christened 19 Dec 1773 in Arbilot, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Jul 1864 in 5 Old Shorehead, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, daughter of George Butchart and Anne Guthrie.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

      Robert went to sea at the age of 13 in 1784 on the "Good Albert" (36 tons) as Boy; he served as Mate and then Master in the coasting trade. In 1812 Robert was Master of the "Venus" (45 tons) in the coasting trade; in 1828 as Master of the "Amber" (55 tons) in the coasting trade; in 1830 Mate on the "Active" (70 tons) in the London trade; in 1837 as Mate on the "Isabella" (70 tons) in the coasting trade. In 1841 Robert was a pilot and ship owner living with Isabel and their daughter Mary at Homehead, Old Homehead, Arbroath.

     

      Robert's testament was recorded 5 Mar 1849 in the Forfar Sheriff Court.

     

      MARRIAGE: Robert and Isabel pledged marriage on 26 Aug 1798 in Arbroath and Arbilot. Robert was listed from Arbroath and Isabel from Arbilot.

 

Notes for Isabel Butchart

      In 1851 Isobel was a domestic servant and still living at Old Homehead with children David and Mary.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Isabel Butchart were as follows:

      102      i           Robert₆ Doig, born 3 Aug 1799 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Aug 1799 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Robert's christening were Robert Doig Sr. and George Butchart.

      103      ii           Ann₆ Doig, born 7 May 1803 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 May 1803 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Ann's christening were Robert Doig Sr. and William Gray.

      104      iii          David₆ Doig, born 13 Oct 1805 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 18 Oct 1805 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Aug 1879 in 9 Old Shore Head, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to David's christening were Robert Doig Sr. and Peter Millar. In 1851 David was a seaman living with his mother and sister, Mary, at Old Homehead, Arbroath.  He was witness to his mother's death certificate in 1864. He became a master mariner. In 1871 he was an unmarried seaman living with his sister Mary at 7 Shore Head, Arbroath. David did not marry. The informant on his death certificate was his sister, Mary Doig.

+    105      iv         James₆ Doig, born 22 Aug 1807 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1807 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Jul 1846 in At sea from Arbroath to London.  He married Cecilia Whyte.

      106      v          Charles₆ Doig, born 9 May 1809 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 May 1809 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Charles' christening were Robert Doig Sr. and Peter Millar.

+    107      vi         Isabel₆ Doig, born 8 Jul 1811 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Jul 1811 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 5 Jul 1875 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  She married James Neilson.

+    108      vii         William₆ Doig, born 27 Mar 1814 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Apr 1814 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1881 in 24 Wallace Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Mary Gibson.

      109      viii        Mary₆ Doig, born 14 Dec 1818 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 17 Dec 1818 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Oct 1883 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Mary flax mill spreader. In 1871 she was an unmarried mill worker residing at 7 Shore Head, Arbroath with her unmarried brother David. She did not marry. Mary's death certificate in 1883 reports her as age 51, daughter of Robert Doig, master mariner, and Lizzie Butchart.

 

 

58. John₅ Doig (David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1770 Of Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 27 Aug 1804 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Helen Taylor, born 1782 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Apr 1782 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Jun 1836 Of Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Taylor and Helen Leslie.

 

Notes for John Doig

      John was a sailor in the Royal Navy and a Man of War at least from 1804 to 1812.  By 1816 he was a weaver at Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans.

     

      Sasine recorded 26 Mar 1816: John Doig, late mariner, now weaver, Smiddycroft, as heir to David Doig, merchant, Abrothock, his father, seised 23 Mar 1816 in a piece of ground with the tenements thereon in Arbroath; - on Pr. Cl. Con. by William Colvill, writer, Arbroath, 11 Mar 1816 (P.R. 100.39).

     

      MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage the same day in St. Vigeans.  John was listed from St. Vigeans and Helen from Arbroath.

 

      Children of John Doig and Helen Taylor were as follows:

+    110      i           Helen₆ Doig, born 18 Sep 1805 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Sep 1805 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 11 Mar 1869 in Poorhouse, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  She married (1) George Panton; (2) Joseph Steel.

      111      ii           George Taylor₆ Doig, born 9 Aug 1812 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 24 Aug 1812 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to George's christening were John Taylor Sr. and John Taylor Jr.

      112      iii          Margaret₆ Doig, born 1816 in Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 May 1816 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In 1851 Margaret Doig (32 Arbroath) was an unmarried factory worker residing at Heanna Land, Liff & Benvie, Dundee with a visitor Mary McDernon.

+    113      iv         Elizabeth Taylor₆ Doig, born 1818 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Feb 1818 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Feb 1899 in Combination Poorhouse, Stonehaven, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland.  She married David McPherson.

+    114      v          David₆ Doig, born 1820 in Smiddycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Jul 1820 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1902 in Middle Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  He married Margaret Hayward.

+    115      vi         Alexander Beattie₆ Doig, born 2 Oct 1822 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Oct 1822 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Agnes Boath.

 

 

61. David₅ Doig (David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1780 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Nov 1780 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 30 Jun 1804 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Margaret Deuchars, born abt 1783 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      [The following link is based on approximate age and location.]

     

      MARRIAGE: They pledged marriage on 13 July 1804 in St. Vigeans. David was listed from St. Vigeans and Mary from Arbroath.

 

      Children of David Doig and Margaret Deuchars were as follows:

+    116      i           Ann₆ Doig, born 1808 in Smithycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jan 1808 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  She married George Young.

 

 

77. Thomas₅ Doig (Robert₄, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 16 Jun 1796 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; christened 27 Jun 1796 in St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland; died 26 Sep 1866 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.  He married on 5 Nov 1822 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Anne Andson, born 18 Sep 1802 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Sep 1802 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Mar 1878 in Shoreside House, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland, daughter of John Andson and Elizabeth Robb.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

      Thomas studied at the Universities, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, New College, Edinburgh, and Marischal College, Aberdeen, with a degree 2 Apr 1812. The church licensed Thomas on 9 May 1816, and he was ordained a minister of the Church of Scotland, free and protesting, in Arbroath 23 Dec 1819.  In Arbroath he lived at Toer Nock.  He signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission, and was translated to the parish church in Torryburn, Fife, in July 1832.  He was minister of the Free Church Congregation of the Parish, and the family lived in the Torryburn Manse.

     

      Property transactions:

     

      Recorded 3 May 1825: Thomas Doig, Minister, Arbroath, as heir to Robert Doig, Minister of the Chapel of Ease at Aberdeen, his father, seised 2 May 1825, - in a lot or piece of ground on the west side of Castle Street, Dundee; tenement of land with the yard, tenement of land, north tenement of land and 2 buildings below the Oyster Cellar or fish shop of Thomas Christoll, sailor, with 2 shops without the gate in the said oyster cellar and cellars below the same, all on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - under exceptions; - on Pr. C. Con. by Archibald, Lord Douglas, 13 Apr 1825.

     

      Recorded 28 Aug 1828: James Abbot, shipmaster, Dundee, - and Andrew Bailie, cooper there, purchaser, gets Ren. 27 Aug 1828, by Thomas Doig, Assistant Minister at Arbroath, son and heir of Robert Doig one of the Ministers of Aberdeen, and Margaret Doig, residing in Dundee, spouse of Thomas Fleming, sometime merchant, Dundee, now at [blank], - of the third story above the ground story with the garret and cellar in the southmost main house near the foot of Tindal's Wynd, Dundee; - and of £240, in Disp. by the said Margaret Doig, and the said Robert Doig, and Isobel Doig, spouse of William Thomas Baxter, merchant, Dundee, 4 Feb 1811.

     

      Recorded 23 Oct 1833: The trustees of Janet Tait or Anderson residing in Chapelshade of Dundee, seised 23 Oct 1833, - in the pro indiviso half of the following subjects, viz. a piece of ground on the west side of Castle Street, Dundee; and tenement of land and yard, and an annualrent of 10s. Scots, - upliftable furth of said tenement of land, tenement of land, north tenement of land, and 2 buildings below the Oyster Cellar of fish store of Thomas Christall, sailor, Dundee, with 2 shops without the gate in said Oyster Cellar and the cellars below the same, all on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - under exception; - in security of £300; - on Bond & Disp. by Thomas Doig, Minister, Torryburn, 20 Sept 1833.

     

      Recorded 3 Aug 1838: The trustees of Janet Tait or Anderson residing in Chapelshade of Dundee, siesed 1 Aug 1838, - in a piece of ground on the west side of Castle Street, Dundee; and tenement of land and yard, a north tenement of land, and 2 buildings below the Oyster Cellar of fish store of Thomas Christall, sailor, Dundee, with 2 shops without the gate in said Oyster Cellar and the cellars below the same, all on the east side of Skirling's Wynd, Dundee; - under exception; - in security of £266; - on Bond & Disp. by Thomas Doig, Minister, Torryburn, 20 July 1838.

     

     

Publications:

Doig, Rev. Thomas, "Two Synod Sermons," (Edinburgh, 1833).

     

      Thomas' testament was recorded 1 Jan 1867 in the Cupar Sheriff Court.

     

      MARRIAGE: Anne was listed from Arbroath.

 

Notes for Anne Andson

      In 1871 Anne lived at Shoreside House, Torryburn, with daughters Margaret, Rebecca, and Mary, all unmarried.

     

      An extract of her testament reads: Anne Andson or Doig, 10 July 1878 - Confirmation of Anne Andson or Doig, widow of Rev. Thomas Doig, Minister, Free Church of Torryburn, who died 6 March 1878, at Shoreside House, Parish of Torryburn, intestate, granted at Cupar, to Agnes Dingwall Doig and Elizabeth Euphemia Doig, both residing at Shoreside House aforesaid, Executrices dative qua next of kin.

 

      Children of Thomas Doig and Anne Andson were as follows:

      117      i           Elizabeth Euphemia₆ Doig, born 16 Aug 1823 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 15 May 1904 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Elizabeth's christening was the Congregation at the Old Church. In 1881 Elizabeth was unmarried and an annuitant in Torryburn. In 1891 she and her sisters Agnes, Margaret, Rebecca, and Mary lived together in Torryburn.  In 1901 sisters Agnes, Elizabeth and Mary lived together in Torryburn.

      118      ii           Agnes Dingwall₆ Doig, born 29 Nov 1824 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Aug 1903 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Agnes' christening was the Congregation at the Old Church. In 1881 Agnes was unmarried and an annuitant in Torryburn. In 1891 she lived with her sisters in Torryburn.  In 1901 sisters Agnes, Elizabeth and Mary lived together in Torryburn.

      119      iii          Ann₆ Doig, born 23 Apr 1826 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Feb 1859 in Torry Free Manse, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Anne's christening was the Congregation at the Old Church.

      120      iv         Margaret₆ Doig, born 21 Apr 1827 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Feb 1899 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Margaret's christening was the Congregation at the Parish Church. In 1881 Margaret was unmarried and an annuitant in Torryburn. In 1891 she lived with her sisters in Torryburn.

      121      v          Robert₆ Doig, born 5 Nov 1828 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 17 Jul 1830 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Arbroath Burying Ground, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Robert's christening was the Congregation at the Parish Church.

      122      vi         Robina₆ Doig, born 17 Jul 1830 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 22 Feb 1835 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried 28 Feb 1835 in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Robina's christening was the Congregation at the Parish Church.

+    123      vii         John₆ Doig, born 30 Jun 1832 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Mar 1902 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; buried in Bathgate Kirkton, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.  He married (1) Janet Shaw; (2) Margaret B. Law.

      124      viii        Rebecca Ferguson₆ Doig, born 21 Jan 1834 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; christened 9 Feb 1834 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 3 Mar 1893 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: In 1881 Rebecca was unmarried and an annuitant living in Torryburn. In 1891 she lived with her sisters in Torryburn.

+    125      ix         Thomas₆ Doig, born 19 Oct 1835 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; christened 15 Nov 1835 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 13 Oct 1900 in 415 Cathcart Road, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He married Janet Miller.

      126      x          Wilhelmina Gordon₆ Doig, born 22 May 1837 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; christened 28 May 1837 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 28 Apr 1852 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried 4 May 1852 in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.

      127      xi         Robert Fleming₆ Doig, born 20 Feb 1839 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; christened 7 Mar 1839 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 12 Sep 1871 in Balarum, Hyderabad Deccan, India.   Notes: Robert became Captain of Madras Staff Corps, Adjutant 2nd Regiment Infantry Hyderabad Contingent.  A tiger killed him on 12 Sept 1871 in Balarum, Hyderabad Deccan, India.  Brother officers erected his memorial in Torryburn Churchyard noting that he was "esteemed as one of the best officers in the service." Robert's estate was under £50 and was left to Anne (Andson) Doig, widow, and only next of kin.

      128      xii         Mary₆ Doig, born 17 Aug 1841 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; christened 12 Sep 1841 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 18 Nov 1911 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; buried in Torryburn Churchyard, Torryburn, Fife, Scotland.   Notes: In 1881 Mary was unmarried and an annuitant living in Torryburn. In 1891 she lived with her sisters in Torryburn. In 1901 sisters Agnes, Elizabeth and Mary lived together in Torryburn. An extract of her testament reads: Mary Doig, daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Doig, Ness House, Torryburn, Dunfermline, died 18 November 1911, at Ness House, aforesaid, testate. Confirmation granted at Cupar, 27 December 1911, to Alexander Young Pitcairn, W. S., Edinburgh, and Rev. David Whyte Buist Fleming, U. F. Church, Culross, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 21 November 1904, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Fife, 15 December 1911. Value of Estate, £1,577, 18s. 2d.

 

 

81. Margaret₅ Baxter (Isabel₄ Doig, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 4 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Aug 1789 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died abt 1813.  She married on 17 Jul 1809 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland David Booth, born abt 1784 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Margaret Baxter

      Margaret was named after her grandmother Margaret Cock.

     

      MARRIAGE: David and Margaret pledged marriage on 15 Jul 1809 in Abdie, Fife.

 

      Children of Margaret Baxter and David Booth were as follows:

      129      i           William₆ Booth, born 20 Aug 1810 in Abdie, Fife, Scotland.

      130      ii           Isabel₆ Booth, born 4 Aug 1811 in Abdie, Fife, Scotland.

 

 Sisters Margaret Baxter (#81) and Isabel Baxter (#85) were both married to David Booth.

 

85. Isabel₅ Baxter (Isabel₄ Doig, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 7 Feb 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Feb 1795 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married David Booth, born abt 1784 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Isabel Baxter

      Isabel was named after her mother.

 

      Children of Isabel Baxter and David Booth were as follows:

      131      i           Catherine₆ Booth, christened 14 Mar 1815 in St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

 

 

86. Robert₅ Baxter (Isabel₄ Doig, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 22 Nov 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Dec 1796 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 16 Jan 1832 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Jessie Neilson Drummond, born abt 1810 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Robert Baxter

      Robert was named after his grandfather Robert Doig.

 

      Children of Robert Baxter and Jessie Neilson Drummond were as follows:

      132      i           William Thomas₆ Baxter, born 27 Nov 1832 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland; died 1832/34 in Scotland.

      133      ii           William Drummond₆ Baxter, christened 26 Apr 1834 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.

      134      iii          Robert Doig₆ Baxter, christened 24 Dec 1835 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.

      135      iv         Mary Munro₆ Baxter, christened 11 Nov 1838 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.

      136      v          Jeane Drummond₆ Baxter, christened 24 Aug 1840 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.

      137      vi         Erskine Margaret₆ Baxter, christened 6 Jan 1843 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.

 

 

88. John Cowley₅ Baxter (Isabel₄ Doig, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 31 Oct 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Nov 1805 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 8 Jun 1836 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Janet How, born abt 1810 in Scotland.

 

Notes for John Cowley Baxter

      John was named after John Cowley of London.

 

      Children of John Cowley Baxter and Janet How were as follows:

      138      i           David How₆ Baxter, christened 1 May 1837 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      139      ii           Isabella₆ Baxter, born 15 Oct 1838 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Generation 6

 

101. Barbara₆ Doig (David₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1793/94 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1869 in 22 Richland Street, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 1 Mar 1818 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland George Hastings, born abt 1793 in Scotland; died bef 1869.

 

Notes for Barbara Doig

      Death recorded in Arbroath. Witness to Barbara's death certificate was her son James Hastings, shipmaster, of 17 West Grimsby, Arbroath.

     

      MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Arbroath.

 

Notes for George Hastings

      George was a seaman.

 

      Children of Barbara Doig and George Hastings were as follows:

      140      i           Helen₇ Hastings, born 3 Dec 1818 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Dec 1818 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Helen's christening were Mrs. Shands and Mrs. Sandeman.

      141      ii           James₇ Hastings, born 3 Sep 1821 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Sep 1821 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to James' christening were Walter Falconer and Joseph Hastings.

      142      iii          Alexander₇ Hastings, born 2 Oct 1824 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Oct 1824 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Alexander's christening were Eliza. Doig and Jane Spink.

      143      iv         Jean Peat₇ Hastings, born 28 Dec 1826 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Jan 1827 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Jean's christening were Bell Sanders and Eliz. Doig.

 

 

105. James₆ Doig (Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 22 Aug 1807 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1807 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 3 Jul 1846 in At sea from Arbroath to London.  He married on 27 Feb 1835 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland Cecilia Whyte, born 1809/10 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 1887 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for James Doig

      Witnesses to James' christening were Robert Doig Sr. and Peter Millar.

     

      James went to sea at age 15 in 1822 and served on the "Elizabeth & Margaret" (45 tons) as Boy from Arbroath to New Castle.  In 1828 he served as Mate on the "Latena" (114 tons) from "Riga" to Arbroath. He served as Mate on the following voyages: 1835 - "Margaret (129 tons) from Riga to London; 1838 - "Rase" (51 tons) as Seaman from Arbroath to London; 1840 - "Helen" (48 tons) from Arbroath to New Castle; 1843 - "Agnes" (50 tons) from Arbroath to New Castle; 1843 - "Aid" (113 tons) from St. Petersburg to London; 1845 - "Rival" (80 tons) from London to Lisbon; 1846 - "Mary" (116 tons) from London to Dundee; 1846 - "Stephen" (58 tons) from Arbroath to London. In 1838 they lived at Sparrowhall, St. Vigeans.

     

      James sailed on the "Stephen" on 27 June 1846 and died 3 July 1846 at sea of inflammation of the bowels.

     

      MARRIAGE: Their marriage was recorded the same day in Arbroath. James was listed as a seaman from Arbroath and Cecilia from St. Vigeans.

 

Notes for Cecilia Whyte

      She may be the Cecilia White christened 18 Oct 1808 in St. Vigeans, daughter of David White and Margaret Cletton.

     

      In 1851 Cecilia was a laundress living with her children on Lindsay Street, Inverbrothock, on the limits of Arbroath in St. Vigeans Parish.  In 1861 she lived at 36 Lindsay Street, Inverbrothock; at home were Thomas (journeyman ship carpenter), Robert (flax dresser at a mill), and James (flax dresser at a mill). In 1871 she lived at 35 Lindis Street, Arbroath with her son James (flaxdresser) and niece Agnes Souter (linen weaver). In 1881 she lived in St. Vigeans; Thomas and James lived with her.

 

      Children of James Doig and Cecilia Whyte were as follows:

      144      i           Isabel₇ Doig, born 1838 in Sparrowhall, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Jul 1838 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Jun 1855 in Arbroath Infirmary, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Isabel was a flax mill worker at 6 Kephi Street, Arbroath. Witness to Isabel' death certificate was Tanbillen Curey, Montrose.

+    145      ii           Robert₇ Doig, born 8 Nov 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Dec 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Jun 1893 in 21 Church Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Isabella Butchart.

      146      iii          Thomas₇ Doig, born 8 Nov 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Dec 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 1885 in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Thomas' christening were Robert Doig and John Watson. In 1881 Thomas was an unmarried ship carpenter living with his mother in St. Vigeans.

      147      iv         David₇ Doig, born 19 Dec 1842 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Jan 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to David's christening were Robert Doig and George Soutar.

      148      v          James₇ Doig, born 27 Aug 1845 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Aug 1845 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were Robert Doig and Andrew Smith. In 1871 and 1881 James was an unmarried flax dresser living with his mother in St. Vigeans. He may have been double reported in 1871 as James Doig, (26 Arbroath) was an unmarried grocer's assistant boarding at 4 Hume Street, Arbroath.

 

 

107. Isabel₆ Doig (Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 8 Jul 1811 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Jul 1811 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 5 Jul 1875 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 31 Dec 1841 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland James Neilson, born abt 1808 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Isabel Doig

      Witnesses to Isabel's christening were Peter Miller and Mrs. Buld.

     

      In 1841 Isabel was a field servant living at Green Bank House, Arbroath, at the home of William Straton, merchant.

     

      Witness to Isabella's death certificate was her son Andrew Neilson, machinist, 23 Castle Street, Forfar.

     

      MARRIAGE: Both were listed from Arbroath.

 

Notes for James Neilson

      He may be the James christened 7 Feb 1808 in Arbroath, son of William Neilson and Jean Taylor.

     

      James was an iron founder, and later a flaxdresser and moulder.

 

      Children of Isabel Doig and James Neilson were as follows:

+    149      i           David₇ Neilson, born 28 Feb 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Mar 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Mary Ann Petrie.

      150      ii           James₇ Neilson, born 13 Jun 1847 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Jun 1847 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were Mrs. Doig and David M.

      151      iii          Andrew Thomson₇ Neilson, born 14 Sep 1849 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1849 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Maggie (---), born 1849/50 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Andrew's christening were Mrs. Doig and others. In 1881 Andrew was a mechanic at a factory residing at 15 Green Street, Forfar (page 15) with his wife Maggie.

      152      iv         Mary₇ Neilson, born 6 Mar 1852 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 9 Apr 1852 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Mary's christening were Mrs. Brossen and Mrs. Doig.

 

 

108. William₆ Doig (Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 27 Mar 1814 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Apr 1814 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 8 Dec 1881 in 24 Wallace Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 20 Jan 1841 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland Mary Gibson, born 1813 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 19 Nov 1813 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; died 5 Jun 1881 in Annfield, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Gibson and Janet Ford.

 

Notes for William Doig

      Witnesses to William's christening were Widow Butchart and Mrs. Barrie.

     

      In 1841 William was a seaman in the merchant service, Seaman's Ticket #57,928.  He and his new bride were living at Homehead, Old Homehead, Arbroath.  They lived near William's parents.

     

      In 1846 William signed his sister-in-law's, Cecilia (Whyte) Doig's, application for aid from Trinity House after James Doig's death at sea.

     

      In 1851 William was a seaman and not with the family, who lived on South Newgate, Arbroath.  In 1861 William was a sea, and Mary and children lived at 42 John Street, Arbroath; at home were Jessie (power loom weaver), David (apprentice rope spinner), James, Ann, and Mary.  By 1866 William was a shipmaster.  In 1871 he was a ship owner residing at 24 Wallace Street, Arbroath with his wife Margaret (?), daughters Annie and Mary, and grandson Andrew Eaton; his daughter Jessie Eaton and family lived next door. In 1881 William was a mariner still residing at 24 Wallace Street; Mary and daughters Annie and Mary were with him.  His daughter-in-law Helen and son lived next door.

     

      The informant on William's death certificate was Helen Doig at 24 Wallace Street, Arbroath.

     

      MARRIAGE: Their marriage was recorded the same day in Arbroath. William was listed as a sailor from Arbroath and Mary from St. Vigeans. 

 

      Children of William Doig and Mary Gibson were as follows:

      153      i           William₇ Doig, born 17 Jan 1842 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Feb 1842 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 13 May 1856 in Brechin Road, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to William's christening were David Gibson and Mrs. Templeman. Witness to William's death certificated was his uncle, Andrew Gibson.

+    154      ii           Jessie Ford₇ Doig, born 14 May 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Jun 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  She married William Eaton.

+    155      iii          Andrew Gibson₇ Doig, born 1 Sep 1844 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Oct 1844 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1876 in At sea.  He married Ann Boath Petrie.

      156      iv         Robert₇ Doig, born 7 Apr 1846 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 May 1846 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 25 Oct 1848 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried 28 Oct 1848 in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Robert's christening were Robert Doig and Mrs. Doig.

      157      v          Alexander Gibson₇ Doig, born 26 Dec 1847 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Feb 1848 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 17 Apr 1848 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried 19 Apr 1848 in Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Alexander's christening were Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Doig.

+    158      vi         David Gibson₇ Doig, born 15 Feb 1849 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Mar 1849 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Helen Nelson.

      159      vii         James₇ Doig, born 3 Dec 1850 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 31 Dec 1850 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to James' christening were Alexander Gibson and Elspeth Bogg.

      160      viii        Ann Watson₇ Doig, born 21 Sep 1853 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1853 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Ann's christening were Alexander Gibson and Ann Watson.

      161      ix         Mary₇ Doig, born 19 Jun 1856 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Witnesses to Mary's christening were Peter Millar and Mr. Christie.  In 1851 Mary was a flaxdresser and spinner living with her mother and brother, David, at Old Homehead, Arbroath.  In 1881 she was a flax mill preparer living alone at 9 Old Shore Head, Arbroath. Mary signed her name 'X'.

 

 

110. Helen₆ Doig (John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 18 Sep 1805 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Sep 1805 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 11 Mar 1869 in Poorhouse, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  She married (1) Not married George Panton, born abt 1800 Of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; (2) on 28 Dec 1830 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Joseph Steel, born abt 1805 in Scotland; died bef 1869 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Helen Doig

      Witnesses to Helen's christening were John Taylor and David Doig.

     

      Helen died a pauper.

     

      MARRIAGE to Joseph Steel: They pledged marriage the same day in St. Vigeans. Helen was listed from Arbroath and Joseph as a peddler in the suburbs of St. Vigeans.

 

Notes for George Panton

      George was a weaver.

 

Notes for Joseph Steel

      Joseph was a flax mill foreman.

 

      Children of Helen Doig and George Panton were as follows:

+    162      i           William Taylor₇ Panton, born 3 Oct 1825 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1825 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Aug 1914 in Bonavista, Yeaman Street, Carnoustie, Barry, Angus, Scotland.  He married Ann Ellis.

 

 

113. Elizabeth Taylor₆ Doig (John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1818 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 Feb 1818 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; died 9 Feb 1899 in Combination Poorhouse, Stonehaven, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland.  She married on 5 Apr 1844 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland David McPherson, born 1816/17 in Scotland; died 15 Jul 1861 in Napier Lane, Stonehaven, Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland, son of Duncan McPherson and Mary Croall.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Taylor Doig

      In 1881 Elizabeth (74 Arbroath) was a fish dealer residing alone at Napier Lane, Fetteresso. She signed her name "X".

     

      Witness to Elizabeth's death certificate was Charles Williamson, governor of the poorhouse, who reported her parents as John Doig, sailor and manufacturer, and Helen Doig. [Her marriage record records her father as James Doig.]

     

      MARRIAGE: Elizabeth was listed as the daughter of James Doig and David as a weaver.

 

Notes for David McPherson

      David was a weaver, general laborer, and stoneware hawker.

     

      Witness to David's death certificate was his wife Elizabeth.

 

      Children of Elizabeth Taylor Doig and David McPherson were as follows:

      163      i           Margaret₇ McPherson, born 6 Mar 1846 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland.

      164      ii           David₇ McPherson, born 16 Dec 1847 in Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland.

 

 

114. David₆ Doig (John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1820 in Smithycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Jul 1820 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1902 in Middle Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  He married Margaret Hayward, born abt 1824 Of South Africa.

 

Notes for David Doig

      David emigrated to South Africa as a young man.  He was a tanner.

 

      Children of David Doig and Margaret Hayward were as follows:

      165      i           Jane Elizabeth₇ Doig, born abt 1855 in South Africa.

+    166      ii           David Alexander₇ Doig, born abt 1857 in South Africa.  He married unknown.

+    167      iii          George John₇ Doig, born 26 Mar 1859 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa; died 10 Apr 1921 in South Africa.  He married Emily Jane Patrick.

      168      iv         Ellen Tucker₇ Doig, born abt 1862 in South Africa.

      169      v          Florence Anet₇ Doig, born abt 1864 in South Africa.

      170      vi         Alexander Hendry₇ Doig, born 9 May 1866 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  He married Susan M. Raath, born abt 1870 Of Harrismith, South Africa.   Notes: Alexander was educated at Grey Institute, Port Elizabeth. He came to Ladysmith in 1897 and founded his business as a biscuit manufacturer.  He became a Town Councillor there in July 1904.  He was chairman of the Electric Lighting Committee, the Police Committee, Waterworks, and Borough Licensing Board.  During the siege of Ladysmith he was a Town Guard and earned the Queen's Medal and two bars.  His hobby was engineering.  In 1907 his address was Box 85, Ladysmith.

      171      vii         Eveline Marion₇ Doig, born abt 1868 in South Africa.

+    172      viii        James Robb₇ Doig, born 11 Jan 1870 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  He married Florence Ann Kate Barnes.

 

 

115. Alexander Beattie₆ Doig (John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 2 Oct 1822 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 13 Oct 1822 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married Agnes Boath, born 9 Oct 1823 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 25 Aug 1881 in Hamilton Burn, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, daughter of William Boath and Margaret Simpson.

 

Notes for Alexander Beattie Doig

      Alexander was a private in the 42nd and 92nd Regiment of Foot.

 

Notes for Agnes Boath

      Agnes Boath had a daughter by an Alexander Doig.  In 1861 Agnes Boath was a flax mill spinner living with her parents at 9 Guthrie Port, Arbroath along with her two sisters Ann and Margaret and her daughter Alexandrina Doig.  She is listed as a widow, but she had retained her maiden name. In 1871 Agnes Boath lived with her father at 45 Hamilton Green, Arbroath with her sister Margaret and daughter Alexandrina Doig. In 1881 she lived with her father at 16 Hamilton Green, Arbroath, still listed as a widow with surname Boath.

     

      The informant to Agnes' death certificate was her father William Boath; his signature 'X' was witnessed by Alexander Webster.

 

      Children of Alexander Beattie Doig and Agnes Boath were as follows:

      173      i           Alexandrina₇ Doig, born 26 Feb 1858 in 3 Betun Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 1877 in St. Andrew, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married in 1877 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland James K. Jamieson, born abt 1854 in Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Alexandrina's birth was her grandfather William Boath.

 

 

116. Ann₆ Doig (David₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1808 in Smithycroft, St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 30 Jan 1808 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 25 Oct 1839 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland George Young, born 1815/21 in Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Ann Doig

      MARRIAGE: Both were listed from St. Vigeans.

 

Notes for George Young

      In 1841 George was a blacksmith living with his family at Doig's Kennel, Arbroath.

 

      Children of Ann Doig and George Young were as follows:

      174      i           Esther₇ Young, born 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Aug 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      175      ii           Carolina₇ Young, born 1842 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 May 1842 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      176      iii          David₇ Young, born 28 Jul 1848 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.

      177      iv         Ann Doig₇ Young, born 17 Oct 1851 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1851 in St. Vigeans, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

123. John₆ Doig (Thomas₅, Robert₄, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 30 Jun 1832 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 7 Mar 1902 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; buried in Bathgate Kirkton, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.  He married (1) on 23 Oct 1855 in Bridge of Allan, Logie, Perth, Scotland Janet Shaw, born 1823 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; christened 7 Sep 1823 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died 4 Feb 1873 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; buried in Bathgate Kirkton, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, daughter of Patrick Shaw and Euphemia Walker; (2) Margaret B. Law, born 1831/33 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died 22 Feb 1910 in Poorhouse, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, daughter of Andrew Law and Agnes Marshall.

 

Notes for John Doig

      Witness to John's christening was the Congregation at the Parish Church.

     

      In 1861 and 1871 John lived in Bathgate, West Lothian with his wife Janet and daughter Euphemia. In 1881 John lived at 32 Mid Street, Bathgate with wife Maggie and a border Maggie J. Doig, born 1872/3 in Carriden, West Lothian.  In 1891 and 1901 he and his wife Margaret lived in Bathgate. He was a surgeon, LRCSE, licensed by the Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons.

     

      Buried with John in Bathgate Kirkton are his wife and granddaughter, Grace Law Jamieson. An extract of his testament reads: John Doig, Surgeon, Mid Street, Bathgate, County of Linlithgow, died 7 March 1902, at Bathgate, testate. Confirmation granted at Linlithgow, 10 November 1911, to Euphemia Doig or Jamieson, 44 Seward Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey, America, Executrix nominated in Will or Deed, dated 27 January 1902, and recorded with another Writ in Court Books of Commissariot of Linlithgow, 10 November 1911. Value of Estate, £187, 7s. 5d.

     

      MARRIAGE: Witnesses were G. Skene and M. Walker.

 

      Children of John Doig and Janet Shaw were as follows:

      178      i           John Andson₇ Doig, born 21 Mar 1857 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died 1857 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

+    179      ii           Euphemia Walker Shaw₇ Doig, born 15 Jan 1859 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died aft 1930 in NJ.  She married John Jamieson.

      180      iii          Thomas₇ Doig, born 29 Mar 1860 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died 1 May 1860 in Hopetown Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; buried in Old Churchyard, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

      181      iv         Agnes Anne Shaw₇ Doig, born 7 Dec 1861 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died 1862 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

 

      Children of John Doig and Margaret B. Law were as follows:

      182      i           Maggie J.₇ Doig, born 1872/73 in Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland.   Notes: Note: This child is listed in the household in 1881 as "other" rather than a daughter. She may be the daughter of Janet Shaw or an other relation.

 

 

125. Thomas₆ Doig (Thomas₅, Robert₄, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 19 Oct 1835 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; christened 15 Nov 1835 in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland; died 13 Oct 1900 in 415 Cathcart Road, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.  He married on 15 Sep 1876 in Dennistoun, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Janet Miller, born 1846/47 in Kilbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland; died bef 1900 in Scotland.

 

Notes for Thomas Doig

      In 1881 Thomas was an engine fitter in Govan, Lanark. In 1891 they lived in Gorbals, Glasgow. He became a marine engineer.

     

      Witness to Thomas' death certificate was his son Thomas.

 

      Children of Thomas Doig and Janet Miller were as follows:

      183      i           Thomas Miller₇ Doig, born 22 Aug 1881 in 149 Paisley Road West, Govan, Lanark, Scotland.

 

Generation 7

 

145. Robert₇ Doig (James₆, Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 8 Nov 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Dec 1840 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Jun 1893 in 21 Church Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 31 Dec 1870 in 19 Spink Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Isabella Butchart, born 1844/45 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 1883 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Christina Butchart.

 

Notes for Robert Doig

      In 1870 Robert was a flax dresser living at 36 Lindsay Street, Arbroath. In 1871 he was a flax dresser residing at 19 Spink Street with his wife Isabell. In 1881 Robert was a flax dresser residing at 21 Church Street, Arbroath with his wife Isabella and children Cecilia, James, and Robert, and boarders Ann Smart (flax mill spinner), age 21 from Arbroath, and Jane Smart (flax mill spinner), age 19 from Arbroath. In 1891 he lived in Arbroath with his children Cecilia, James, Robert, and Jane.

     

      Witness to Robert's death certificate was his son Robert Doig.

     

      MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home.  Witnesses were Thomas Doig and Esther Soutar.

 

Notes for Isabella Butchart

      Isabella was a flaxmill worker.

 

      Children of Robert Doig and Isabella Butchart were as follows:

      184      i           Cecilia₈ Doig, born 27 Nov 1871 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 1894 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Cecilia did not marry.

      185      ii           James₈ Doig, born 25 Dec 1873 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 20 Jul 1891 in 21 Church Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      186      iii          Robert₈ Doig, born 1876 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      187      iv         Isabella Nicol₈ Doig, born Aug 1878 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Jul 1880 in 21 Church Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      188      v          Jane Ann Smart₈ Doig, born 25 Jun 1881 in 21 Church Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

149. David₇ Neilson (Isabel₆ Doig, Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 28 Feb 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Mar 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 31 Dec 1868 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Mary Ann Petrie, born 1844/45 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Neilson

      Witness to David's christening was the Second United Congregation.

     

      In 1881 David was a machine mechanic residing at 26 Campbell Street, Dundee (page 42) with his wife Mary and 4 children.

 

      Children of David Neilson and Mary Ann Petrie were as follows:

      189      i           James Doig₈ Neilson, born 17 Nov 1869 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      190      ii           Agnes Petrie₈ Neilson, born 25 Sep 1871 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

      191      iii          Mary A.₈ Neilson, born 1875/76 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      192      iv         David₈ Neilson, born 1879/80 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

154. Jessie Ford₇ Doig (William₆, Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 14 May 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 6 Jun 1843 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 10 Aug 1866 in 24 Wallace Street, Lady Loan, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland William Eaton, born 1845/46 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, son of Robert Eaton and Christina Smith.

 

Notes for Jessie Ford Doig

      Witnesses to Jessie's christening were Alexander Gibson and Mrs. Gibson.

     

      MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home. Witnesses were David Eaton and Mary Ann Baird. 

 

Notes for William Eaton

      In 1866 William was a flax dresser at 32 Lady Bridge Street, Arbroath. In 1871 he was a flax dresser residing at 24 Wallace Street with his wife Jessie and children Mary, William, and Jemima.

 

      Children of Jessie Ford Doig and William Eaton were as follows:

      193      i           Andrew Doig₈ Eaton, born 22 Apr 1867 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In 1871 Andrew lived with his grandfather William Doig in Arbroath.

      194      ii           Mary Ann Gibson₈ Eaton, born 27 Mar 1868 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      195      iii          William Doig₈ Eaton, born 18 Jun 1869 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      196      iv         Jemima Doig₈ Eaton, born 15 Feb 1871 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

155. Andrew Gibson₇ Doig (William₆, Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1 Sep 1844 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Oct 1844 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 21 Nov 1876 in At sea.  He married on 29 Sep 1871 in 5 St. Mary Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Ann Boath Petrie, born 1841/43 in Forfar, Angus, Scotland; died 29 Jan 1919 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; buried in Western Cemetery, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, daughter of David Petrie and Jean Boath.

 

Notes for Andrew Gibson Doig

      Witnesses to Andrew's christening were Robert Doig and Isobel Butchart.

     

      In 1861 Andrew as an apprentice seaman in Leith on the "Criterion." In 1871 he was a master mariner living at 24 Wallace Street, Arbroath.

     

      MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home.  Witnesses were John Robertson and Agnes Petrie.

 

Notes for Ann Boath Petrie

      In 1881 Ann Duig [Doig] was a widow and flax power loom weaver with her three children and living with her mother Jane Petrie and daughters at 5 St. Mary Street (store), St. Vigeans. In 1891 she lived in Arbroath with her 3 children. In 1901 she resided at 3-1/2 St. Mary Street, Arbroath with son David (railway goods clerk), and unmarried sisters Jane B. Petrie and Helen Petrie (both flax canvas weavers).

 

      Children of Andrew Gibson Doig and Ann Boath Petrie were as follows:

      197      i           David Petrie₈ Doig, born 2 Oct 1872 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Aug 1911 in Auldbar Station, Aberlemno, Angus, Scotland.  He married in 1902 in Blairgowrie, Perth, Scotland Elizabeth Wilson, born abt 1881 in Scotland.   Notes: David was the stationmaster at Auldbar Station in Aberlemno, Angus. An extract of his testament reads: David Petrie Doig, Stationmaster, Auldbar Road Station, Aberlemno, died 27 August 1911, at Auldbar Road Station, intestate. Confirmation granted at Forfar, 19 October 1911, to Elizabeth Wilson or Doig, east Lodge, Turin, Executrix dative qua relict. Value of Estate, £209 19s.

      198      ii           Jane Ann Petrie₈ Doig, born 1 Aug 1874 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      199      iii          James Boath Petrie₈ Doig, born 1877 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

158. David Gibson₇ Doig (William₆, Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 15 Feb 1849 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 27 Mar 1849 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 10 Aug 1871 in 8 S. Grimbsy, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland Helen Nelson, born 1849/52 in Carmyllie, Forfar, Scotland, daughter of John Nelson and Isabella Lauder.

 

Notes for David Gibson Doig

      Witnesses to David's christening were David Gibson and Mrs. Gibson.

     

      In 1861 David was an apprentice rope spinner living with his mother at 42 John Street, Arbroath. David was a merchant seaman and later a sea captain.

     

      MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home. Witness were Ann Doig and John Piggot.

 

Notes for Helen Nelson

      Helen was a power loom weaver.  In 1881 she was a seaman's wife living at 24 Wallace Street, Arbroath, next door to her father-in-law, with her son William and sisters Jane Ann Nelson and Elizabeth Nelson. Helen and her children David and Helen Ann departed Scotland on the ship State of Georgia and arrived at New York on 29 July 1885.

 

      Children of David Gibson Doig and Helen Nelson were as follows:

      200      i           William Gibson₈ Doig, born 1879 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.

      201      ii           David Gibson₈ Doig, born 11 Apr 1881 in 24 Warluce Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 4 Feb 1962 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, NJ; buried in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, NJ.   Notes: David fought in the Spanish American War, and he also saw action in the Philippine Insurrection.  He was a member of Alexander Hamilton Post 139 VFW of Patterson, NJ. In 1900 David was a watchman, and he lived at 324 S. Mill, Patterson.  In 1904 he was a laborer, and he moved to 180 Jackson. In 1906 he was a laborer boarding at 121 Marshall, Patterson. In 1907 became an iron worker and lived at 606 S. Main.  In 1912 he moved to 175 Jackson Street, where he lived until his death.  In 1918 he became a mechanic.  David later worked for the Passaic County Road Department. David was survived by his sister, Nettie Brennan; two nephews, David Brennan of Arlington, VA. and Det. Lt. Martin S. Brennan of Paterson; two nieces, Mrs. Lester (Mary Emma) Grossbeck of Wayne, and Mrs. Albert (Katherine) Gerber of Hawthorne.

+    202      iii          Helen Ann₈ Doig, born Feb 1883 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1962 Of NJ.  She married Martin Brennan.

 

 

162. William Taylor₇ Panton (Helen₆ Doig, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 3 Oct 1825 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; christened 26 Oct 1825 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died 6 Aug 1914 in Bonavista, Yeaman Street, Carnoustie, Barry, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 23 Feb 1850 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland Ann Ellis, born 1824 in Edzell, Angus, Scotland; christened 16 May 1824 in Edzell, Angus, Scotland, daughter of Alexander Ellis and Margaret Mather.

 

Notes for William Taylor Panton

      In 1881 William was a flax and jute spinner employing 4 men, 3 boys, and 40 women and residing in a private house at Hatton of Braco, Kinnell with his wife Ann and children William (mechanic in a spinning mill), Ann, David (flax and jute spinner's clerk), and Mary.

     

      Witness to William's death certificate was his son William of Blackness Avenue, Dundee.

 

Notes for Ann Ellis

      The link to parents is uncertain and based on age and location.

 

      Children of William Taylor Panton and Ann Ellis were as follows:

      203      i           Jean Farquhar₈ Panton, born 17 Feb 1853 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Mar 1853 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland.

      204      ii           William₈ Panton, born 31 Jan 1856 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1914.

      205      iii          Ann₈ Panton, born 18 Jul 1858 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland.

      206      iv         David₈ Panton, born 11 Nov 1860 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland.

      207      v          Mary₈ Panton, born 13 Apr 1863 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland.

      208      vi         Jessie₈ Panton, born 16 Apr 1851 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland; christened 4 May 1851 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

166. David Alexander₇ Doig (David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1857 in South Africa.  He married unknown.

 

Notes for David Alexander Doig

      David married.  He had two daughters that remained spinsters and a son who died in youth.

 

      Children of David Alexander Doig were as follows:

      209      i           Daisy₈ Doig, born abt 1887 in South Africa.   Notes: Daisy did not marry.

      210      ii           Dorothy₈ Doig, born abt 1889 in South Africa.   Notes: Dorothy did not marry.

      211      iii          Son₈ Doig, born abt 1891 in South Africa; died Infant in South Africa.

 

 

167. George John₇ Doig (David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 26 Mar 1859 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa; died 10 Apr 1921 in South Africa.  He married on 9 Oct 1884 in Russel Road Wesleyn Church, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Emily Jane Patrick, born 1 May 1865 in Birmingham, England; died 20 Jun 1927 in South Africa.

 

      Children of George John Doig and Emily Jane Patrick were as follows:

+    212      i           George Albert₈ Doig, born 29 Aug 1886 in South Africa; died 14 Jun 1923 in South Africa.  He married Maud Jones.

      213      ii           Ethel Florence₈ Doig, born 3 Apr 1887 in South Africa.  She married Mr. Wright, born abt 1883.

+    214      iii          Reginald Alexander₈ Doig, born 15 May 1890 in South Africa.  He married (1) Millicent Worral; (2) unknown.

+    215      iv         Wilfred Gordon₈ Doig, born 23 Mar 1898 in South Africa.  He married Lucy Lilian Jones.

      216      v          Gertruda Alice₈ Doig, born 11 Sep 1899 in South Africa; died 21 Sep 1899 in South Africa.

      217      vi         Winifred Lilian₈ Doig, born 1 Dec 1902 in South Africa; died 7 Dec 1919 in South Africa.

 

 

172. James Robb₇ Doig (David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 11 Jan 1870 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  He married in 1901 in South Africa Florence Ann Kate Barnes, born abt 1874 in South Africa, daughter of James E. Barnes.

 

Notes for James Robb Doig

      James was educated at Grey Institute, Port Elizabeth. He worked 4 years with Edward Lippert &, Co. in Port Elizabeth; 6½ years with Dreyfus & Co. in Port Elizabeth; 7 years with B. Gundelfinger in Johannesburg and Durban; from Jan 1907 at the Johannesburg representative of Stephen Fraser & Co., Ltd., general merchants of Port Elizabeth.  His hobby was athletics in his youth.  In 1907 his lived at 48a Eleanor Street, Troyeville; his office was a 21 Harrison Street, Box 2560, phone 770, telegraph 'Stepfra.'

 

      Children of James Robb Doig and Florence Ann Kate Barnes were as follows:

+    218      i           Cecil Victor₈ Doig, born abt 1903 in South Africa.  He married Miss Warrilow.

      219      ii           Mavis₈ Doig, born abt 1905 in South Africa.

      220      iii          Iris₈ Doig, born abt 1907 in South Africa.

      221      iv         Joyce₈ Doig, born abt 1909 in South Africa.

 

 

179. Euphemia Walker Shaw₇ Doig (John₆, Thomas₅, Robert₄, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 15 Jan 1859 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died aft 1930 in NJ.  She married in 1878 in St. Rollox, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland John Jamieson, born Jun 1854 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

 

Notes for Euphemia Walker Shaw Doig

      In 1930 Euphemia lived with the family of her son Russell at 15 Crestmont Avenue, Ewing, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

Notes for John Jamieson

      In 1881 John was a spirit merchant residing at North Street, Bo'ness with his wife Euphemia, daughter Janet, and a servant Georgina McDade, age 23 from Bo'ness.

     

      The family moved to the United States in 1885 and became naturalized citizens; the census indicates Euphemia had first arrived in 1880; she must have returned to Scotland and may not have come back until about mid 1887. In 1900 they lived at 36 Seward Avenue, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ (page 268); John was a potter with his wife and 8 children. They reported having 11 children with 8 living in 1900. In 1911 Euphemia lived at 44 Seward Avenue, Trenton, NJ.

 

      Children of Euphemia Walker Shaw Doig and John Jamieson were as follows:

      222      i           Janet₈ Jamieson, born Jan 1881 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

      223      ii           Grace Law₈ Jamieson, born abt 1882 in Scotland; died 3 May 1887 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; buried in Bathgate Kirkton, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.   Notes: Grace was buried with her grandparents John and Janet Doig.

      224      iii          Gordon₈ Jamieson, born 1 Apr 1881 in Scotland; died Jul 1962 in NJ.   Notes: S/S 142-01-0212.

      225      iv         Euphemia₈ Jamieson, born Dec 1885 in Scotland.

      226      v          John₈ Jamieson, born Sep 1887 in NJ.

      227      vi         Thomas₈ Jamieson, born Oct 1889 in NJ.

      228      vii         Andrew₈ Jamieson, born Mar 1891 in NJ.

+    229      viii        Robert₈ Jamieson, born Sep 1894 in NJ.  He married Beatric L. (---).

      230      ix         Russell₈ Jamieson, born 24 Dec 1896 in NJ; died Dec 1964 in NJ.   Notes: In 1930 Russell was unmarried and a clerk in a pottery factory residing at 15 Crestmont Avenue, Ewing, Mercer Co., NJ with his brother Robert, his wife Beatric L. and children Beatric M. and Robert R., and mother Euphemia. S/S 142-01-0176.

 

Generation 8

 

202. Helen Ann₈ Doig (David Gibson₇, William₆, Robert₅, Robert₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born Feb 1883 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; died aft 1962 Of NJ.  She married Martin Brennan, born 24 Oct 1879; died Jun 1965 in NJ.

 

Notes for Helen Ann Doig

      In 1900 Nettie lived at 116 Marshall, Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ; she was a boarder with Mary McGeghem.

     

      She may be the Helen Brennan born 28 Jan 1884 and died Mar 1968 in East Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

 

Notes for Martin Brennan

      S/S 151-03-1324.

 

      Children of Helen Ann Doig and Martin Brennan were as follows:

      231      i           David₉ Brennan.   Notes: In 1962 David lived in Arlington, VA.

      232      ii           Martin S.₉ Brennan.   Notes: In 1962 Martin was a Detective Lieutenant living in Paterson, NJ.

      233      iii          Mary Emma₉ Brennan.  She married Lester Grossbeck.   Notes: They lived in Wayne.

      234      iv         Katherine₉ Brennan.  She married Albert Gerber.

 

 

212. George Albert₈ Doig (George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 29 Aug 1886 in South Africa; died 14 Jun 1923 in South Africa.  He married Maud Jones, born abt 1890, daughter of Mr. Jones.

 

      Children of George Albert Doig and Maud Jones were as follows:

+    235      i           Edna₉ Doig, born abt 1916 in South Africa.  She married Arnold Buttle.

+    236      ii           Doris₉ Doig, born abt 1918 in South Africa.  She married Ralph Tredrea.

 

 

214. Reginald Alexander₈ Doig (George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 15 May 1890 in South Africa.  He married (1) on 2 Jun 1918 Millicent Worral, born abt 1894; (2) on 21 Mar 1928 unknown.

 

Notes for Reginald Alexander Doig

      Reginald married twice and it is not certain which children by were which wife.

 

      Children of Reginald Alexander Doig and Millicent Worral were as follows:

+    237      i           Dennis₉ Doig, born abt 1920 in South Africa.  He married (1) Doreen (---); (2) Pat (---).

+    238      ii           Elaine₉ Doig, born abt 1922 in South Africa.  She married Mac McCall.

 

 

215. Wilfred Gordon₈ Doig (George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 23 Mar 1898 in South Africa.  He married Lucy Lilian Jones, born abt 1898 in South Africa, daughter of Mr. Jones.

 

Notes for Wilfred Gordon Doig

      Wilfred was an engineer for the Anglo American Corporation.

 

      Children of Wilfred Gordon Doig and Lucy Lilian Jones were as follows:

+    239      i           Ivan₉ Doig, born 1918 in South Africa; died 1944.  He married Gail (---).

+    240      ii           Gordon Wilfred₉ Doig, born 13 Dec 1922 in Johannesburg, South Africa; died 23 May 1977 in South Africa.  He married Denise Allan.

      241      iii          Madge Winifred₉ Doig, born 16 Feb 1925 in South Africa.   Notes: Madge did not marry.

+    242      iv         Stanley George₉ Doig, born Jun 1926 in South Africa.  He married Audrey Jones.

 

 

218. Cecil Victor₈ Doig (James Robb₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1903 in South Africa.  He married in Jul/Sept 1931 in Stoke on Trent, England Miss Warrilow, born abt 1910 in England.

 

Notes for Cecil Victor Doig

      Cecil became a clergyman.  He emigrated to England and Australia.

 

      Children of Cecil Victor Doig and Miss Warrilow were as follows:

+    243      i           Malcolm N.₉ Doig, born Apr/June 1933 in Wakefield, England.  He married Miss Fisher.

      244      ii           Sylvia R.₉ Doig, born Jan/Mar 1936 in Sheppey, England.

      245      iii          Hilary R.₉ Doig, born Jul/Sept 1939 in Hastings, England.

 

 

229. Robert₈ Jamieson (Euphemia Walker Shaw₇ Doig, John₆, Thomas₅, Robert₄, Robert₃, Robert₂, David₁), born Sep 1894 in NJ.  He married Beatric L. (---), born 1895/96 in England.

 

      Children of Robert Jamieson and Beatric L. (---) were as follows:

      246      i           Beatric M.₉ Jamieson, born 1917/18 in NJ.

      247      ii           Robert R.₉ Jamieson, born 1921/22 in NJ.

 

Generation 9

 

235. Edna₉ Doig (George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1916 in South Africa.  She married Arnold Buttle, born abt 1912.

 

      Children of Edna Doig and Arnold Buttle were as follows:

+    248      i           Jennifer₁₀ Buttle, born abt 1943 in South Africa.  She married John Hoskins.

+    249      ii           Brian₁₀ Buttle, born 1945 in South Africa.  He married Claire Hudson.

+    250      iii          Gilliam₁₀ Buttle, born abt 1947 in South Africa.  She married David Atkins.

 

 

236. Doris₉ Doig (George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1918 in South Africa.  She married Ralph Tredrea, born abt 1914.

 

      Children of Doris Doig and Ralph Tredrea were as follows:

+    251      i           Rodney₁₀ Tredrea, born 19 Apr 1946 in South Africa.  He married Marion Edmund.

 

 

237. Dennis₉ Doig (Reginald Alexander₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1920 in South Africa.  He married (1), divorced  Doreen (---), born abt 1924; (2), divorced  Pat (---), born abt 1924.

 

      Children of Dennis Doig and Doreen (---) were as follows:

      252      i           Stuart₁₀ Doig, born abt 1945 in South Africa.

      253      ii           Gillian₁₀ Doig, born abt 1947 in South Africa.

 

 

238. Elaine₉ Doig (Reginald Alexander₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1922 in South Africa.  She married Mac McCall, born abt 1918.

 

      Children of Elaine Doig and Mac McCall were as follows:

      254      i           Neill₁₀ McCall, born abt 1945 in South Africa.

      255      ii           Ian₁₀ McCall, born abt 1947 in South Africa.

      256      iii          Sheila₁₀ McCall, born abt 1949 in South Africa.  She married, divorced  Anthony Maynard, born abt 1945.   Notes: Sheila and Anthony had two children.

 

 

239. Ivan₉ Doig (Wilfred Gordon₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1918 in South Africa; died 1944.  He married, divorced  Gail (---), born abt 1920.

 

Notes for Ivan Doig

      Ivan was adopted.

 

      Children of Ivan Doig and Gail (---) were as follows:

      257      i           Alan₁₀ Doig, born abt 1942 in South Africa.

 

 

240. Gordon Wilfred₉ Doig (Wilfred Gordon₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 13 Dec 1922 in Johannesburg, South Africa; died 23 May 1977 in South Africa.  He married Denise Allan, born 17 Dec 1924 in England.

 

Notes for Gordon Wilfred Doig

      Gordon ran his own Quantity Surveying/Architectural practice (G. W. Doig and Partners).

 

Notes for Denise Allan

      Denise trained with the Royal School of Music in London before moving to South Africa.  She is a well-known opera star using her maiden name, being in the musical, broadcasting, and theatrical circles in the 1960s and early 1970s, being now semi retired.  Denise remarried in 1988.

 

      Children of Gordon Wilfred Doig and Denise Allan were as follows:

+    258      i           Gavin Stuart₁₀ Doig, born 25 Apr 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  He married Susan Anne Rosenthal.

      259      ii           Keith Gordon₁₀ Doig, born 9 Nov 1957 in Johannesburg, South Africa.   Notes: Gordon is a chartered accountant, having qualified with Arthur Anderson.  He has worked in merchant (investment) banking both in South Africa and England.  He is presently a senior executive, responsible for corporate finance/mergers and acquisitions, with The South African Breweries Limited (the largest industrial group in Africa and the fifth largest brewer in the world). He is not married.

 

 

242. Stanley George₉ Doig (Wilfred Gordon₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born Jun 1926 in South Africa.  He married Audrey Jones, born abt 1930.

 

Notes for Stanley George Doig

      Stanley worked in personnel management and is now retired.

 

      Children of Stanley George Doig and Audrey Jones were as follows:

      260      i           Hilary Susan₁₀ Doig, born 13 May 1956 in South Africa.  She married (1), divorced  Ben Gildenhuys, born abt 1952; (2) in 1995 Alan Wilton, born abt 1952.   Notes: Hilary is the Managing Director of Aegis Insurance Company, Ltd.  She is the only woman to hold such a position in the South African insurance industry.

+    261      ii           Lindsay Heather₁₀ Doig, born 7 May 1958 in South Africa.  She married (1) Arthur Guy; (2) Leo VanDerWiele.

 

 

243. Malcolm N.₉ Doig (Cecil Victor₈, James Robb₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born Apr 1933/33 in Wakefield, England.  He married in Jul 1967/67 in Leicester, England Miss Fisher, born abt 1946 in England.

 

      Children of Malcolm N. Doig and Miss Fisher were as follows:

      262      i           Alison Margaret₁₀ Doig, born Apr 1969/69 in Hounslow, England.

      263      ii           Elizabeth Jane₁₀ Doig, born Oct 1972/72 in Surrey SW, England.

 

Generation 10

 

248. Jennifer₁₀ Buttle (Edna₉ Doig, George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1943 in South Africa.  She married John Hoskins, born abt 1939.

 

      Children of Jennifer Buttle and John Hoskins were as follows:

+    264      i           Geoffrey₁₁ Hoskins, born in South Africa.  He married Wendy (---).

      265      ii           Chris₁₁ Hoskins, born in South Africa.

      266      iii          Gillian₁₁ Hoskins, born in South Africa.

      267      iv         Alison₁₁ Hoskins, born in South Africa.

 

 

249. Brian₁₀ Buttle (Edna₉ Doig, George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 1945 in South Africa.  He married Claire Hudson, born 1948.

 

      Children of Brian Buttle and Claire Hudson were as follows:

      268      i           Glen Edward₁₁ Buttle, born 1970 in South Africa.

      269      ii           Bradley Brian₁₁ Buttle, born 1972 in South Africa.

      270      iii          Judy Leigh₁₁ Buttle, born 1979 in South Africa.

      271      iv         Kewyn Talbot₁₁ Buttle, born 1983 in South Africa.

 

 

250. Gilliam₁₀ Buttle (Edna₉ Doig, George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born abt 1947 in South Africa.  She married David Atkins, born abt 1943.

 

      Children of Gilliam Buttle and David Atkins were as follows:

      272      i           Mark₁₁ Atkins, born in South Africa.

      273      ii           Brett₁₁ Atkins, born in South Africa.

      274      iii          Sharon₁₁ Atkins, born in South Africa.

 

 

251. Rodney₁₀ Tredrea (Doris₉ Doig, George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 19 Apr 1946 in South Africa.  He married Marion Edmund, born abt 1950.

 

      Children of Rodney Tredrea and Marion Edmund were as follows:

      275      i           Stephen₁₁ Tredrea, born Oct 1972 in South Africa.

      276      ii           Coralie₁₁ Tredrea, born Mar 1974 in South Africa.

      277      iii          Deirdre₁₁ Tredrea, born Jan 1978 in South Africa.

      278      iv         Gareth₁₁ Tredrea, born 9 Nov 1980 in South Africa.

 

 

258. Gavin Stuart₁₀ Doig (Gordon Wilfred₉, Wilfred Gordon₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 25 Apr 1954 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  He married Susan Anne Rosenthal, born 21 Feb 1952.

 

Notes for Gavin Stuart Doig

      Gavin is a charted accounted.  He and Sue lived in Portland, Oregon for several years in the early 1980s.  They emigrated in 1989 to Perth, Western Australia.

 

      Children of Gavin Stuart Doig and Susan Anne Rosenthal were as follows:

      279      i           Bronwen Jessica₁₁ Doig, born 23 Mar 1985.

      280      ii           Kim Pamela₁₁ Doig, born 4 May 1987.

 

 

261. Lindsay Heather₁₀ Doig (Stanley George₉, Wilfred Gordon₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born 7 May 1958 in South Africa.  She married (1) in Oct 1980 (divorced in 1986) Arthur Guy, born abt 1954; (2) Leo VanDerWiele, born abt 1954.

 

Notes for Lindsay Heather Doig

      Lindsay words in personnel management.

 

      Children of Lindsay Heather Doig and Arthur Guy were as follows:

      281      i           Bradley₁₁ Guy, born 5 Oct 1983 in South Africa.

 

Generation 11

 

264. Geoffrey₁₁ Hoskins (Jennifer₁₀ Buttle, Edna₉ Doig, George Albert₈, George John₇, David₆, John₅, David₄, David₃, Robert₂, David₁), born in South Africa.  He married Wendy (---).

 

      Children of Geoffrey Hoskins and Wendy (---) were as follows:

      282      i           Lundall₁₂ Hoskins, born in South Africa.

      283      ii           Jarred₁₂ Hoskins, born in South Africa.

      284      iii          Rowan₁₂ Hoskins, born in South Africa.

 

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Section 2 - Connection to Elizabeth Doig (#23 above), second wife of David Doig.

 

Descendants of

DAVID DOIG and ELIZABETH EDWARD
of Longforgan Perth and Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland

 

1. David₁ Doig, born abt 1725 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1785/96 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland.  He married (1) on 22 Jul 1748 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth Edward, born abt 1727 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Oct 1776 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; (2) abt 1780 Of Liff, Angus, Scotland Elizabeth Doig, born abt 1722 Of Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died 1796 Of Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      David was a weaver at Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.

       

Notes for Elizabeth Doig

See #23 above for Testament and Last Will of Elizabeth Doig

 

      Children of David Doig and Elizabeth Edward were as follows:

+    2          i           David₂ Doig, born 1749 in Longforgan, Perth, Scotland; christened 9 Jul 1749 in Longforgan, Perth, Scotland; died 27 Nov 1815 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 3 Dec 1815 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  He married Margaret Peebles.

      3          ii           Elizabeth₂ Doig, born 1751 in Longforgan, Perth, Scotland; christened 20 Apr 1751 in Longforgan, Perth, Scotland; died Infant in Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      4          iii          William₂ Doig, born 1753 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 29 Apr 1753 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1753 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: [The following death is not certain to be this child.] A stillborn child of David Doig and Elizabeth Edward was buried in the Invergowrie cemetery.

      5          iv         Robert₂ Doig, born 1754 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 25 Oct 1754 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

 

Generation 2

 

2. David₂ Doig (David₁), born 1749 in Longforgan, Perth, Scotland; christened 9 Jul 1749 in Longforgan, Perth, Scotland; died 27 Nov 1815 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried 3 Dec 1815 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  He married Margaret Peebles, born abt 1765 in Scotland; died aft 1815 Of Lochee, Liff, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for David Doig

      The following link is based on location, occupation, and an eldest son named David. He seems a bit old at the time of his marriage.

     

      David was a linen weaver and pendicler (small-acreage farmer) at Nether Dryburgh, Liff.

     

      Four shillings was paid for the mortcloth at David's burial. The testament of David Doig, weaver in Lochee, parish of Liff, was recoreded 9 Jan 1816 in the St. Andrews Commissary Court:

"The testament dative & inventory of the goods gear and debts of umquhill David Doig late weaver in Lochee within the parish of Liff and Sheriffdom of Forfar the time of his death which was upon the twenty sixth day of November eighteen hundred and fifteen years faithfully made and given up by Margaret Peebles residing in Lochee executrix dative qua relict discerned to the said defunct after due citation by public edict of all parties having or pretending to have interest and none other compearing to accept of the said office by decreet of the Commissary of St. Andrews dated the twenty seventh day of December eighteen hundred and fifteen.

The said executrix gives up for confirmation the sum of five pounds sterling part of the principal sum of fifty five pounds sterling contained in deposit receipt granted by Mssrs Simes and Anderson agents for the British Linen Company at Dundee to the said defunct dated the fifth day of November last. Summa inventory.

The foregoing testament was confirmed on the ninth day of January eighteen hundred and sixteen years and James Anderson mason in Lochee and Robert Anderson also mason there have become cautioners for the said executrix."

 

Notes for Margaret Peebles

      Recorded 5 Feb 1816 in Forfar: Margaret Peebles, relict of David Doeg, Weaver, Lochee, and David Doeg, his son, seised, in liferent and fe respectively, Dec. 14. 1815, - in a piece of ground with the House thereon, being part of Dryburgh, par. Liff; - Disp. by James Paterson sen., Manufacturer, Lochee, to the said David Doeg sen., Jun. 7. 1814; and Disp. and Assig. by him, Sept. 3. 1814. P.R. 99.98.

     

      Recorded 23 Aug 1816 in Forfar: James Paterson, Manufacturer, Lochee, seised, Aug. 21. 1816, - in a Dwelling House in Dryburgh with the east half of the Yard adjoining, and Acre of land on the north side of the burn of Dryburgh, par. Liff; - on Feu Disp. by David Doig, Weaver, Lochee, May 21. 1814. P.R. 101.266.

 

      Children of David Doig and Margaret Peebles were as follows:

      6          i           Margaret₃ Doig, born 1788 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 5 Sep 1788 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

+    7          ii           Isabel₃ Doig, born 1790 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1790 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married Thomas Martin.

+    8          iii          Ann₃ Doig, born 1792 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Jun 1792 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Jul 1872 in 16 South Church Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married James Saunders.

      9          iv         Elisabeth₃ Doig, born 1794/95 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 2 Jan 1795 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      10        v          David₃ Doig, born 1797 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 11 Jun 1797 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Liff, Angus, Scotland.

      11        vi         Mary₃ Doig, born 1800 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Apr 1800 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 16 Jul 1872 in Young's Land, Burnside Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married George Ogilvie, born abt 1796 in Scotland; died bef 1872 in Scotland.   Notes: Witness to Mary's death certificate was her son-in-law S. Whyte, 43 Balgay Street, Lochee.

+    12        vii         David₃ Doig, born 1803 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Feb 1803 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Dec 1874 in 10 Burnside Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Ann Mollison.

      13        viii        Amelia₃ Doig, born 1805 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 14 Aug 1805 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died Infant in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      14        ix         Jean₃ Doig, born 1809 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 12 Sep 1809 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 2 May 1830 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland James Nicoll, born abt 1805 in Scotland.   Notes: The following marriage is based on age and location.

 

Generation 3

 

7. Isabel₃ Doig (David₂, David₁), born 1790 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 1 Jun 1790 in Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 23 Apr 1815 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland Thomas Martin, born abt 1790 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Isabel Doig

      The following link is based on age and location.

More children were probably born in the 1816-1830 period.

 

      Children of Isabel Doig and Thomas Martin were as follows:

+    15        i           Thomas₄ Martin, born 1825/26 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married Jane Dobie.

      16        ii           Ann Robb₄ Martin, born 1831 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland; christened 22 Apr 1831 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

8. Ann₃ Doig (David₂, David₁), born 1792 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 3 Jun 1792 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Jul 1872 in 16 South Church Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 12 Dec 1819 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland James Saunders, born 6 Nov 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 10 Nov 1785 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; died bef 1872 in Scotland, son of John Saunders and Anne Fenton.

 

Notes for James Saunders

      James was a linen handloom weaver. In 1841 he, Ann, and their two youngest sons lived at Patterson Fens, Lochee, in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie.

 

      Children of Ann Doig and James Saunders were as follows:

+    17        i           Ann Fenton₄ Saunders, born 5 Apr 1816 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married James Duffus.

+    18        ii           Margaret Scott₄ Saunders, born 16 Aug 1821 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married William Anderson.

      19        iii          James₄ Saunders, born 7 Sep 1823 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      20        iv         David Doig₄ Saunders, born 31 Jul 1826 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: Article in "The Scotsman" 3 Aug 1866, page 2: Sheriff Crimina Court - Trial for Theft. - Yesterday at the Sheriff Criminal Court, David Doig Saunders and John Laird, Carnegie Street, were charged before Sheriff Davidson and a jury with theft committed on several occasions in the latter end of May. Laird was also indicted on the alternative charge of reset of theft. Both the prisoners pleaded not guilty, and the case went to trial. From the evidence it appeared that the prisoners stole different articles of clothing from a lane in Jamaica Street on the 28th May. The day following, the couple repaired to the Waverley Bridge Station, and stole therefrom a portmanteau containing gentleman's attire. About two o'clock in the morning on the 1st June, the prisoners had gone to the Market Street terminus of the North British Railway, and, while in the act of carrying away a servant's chest containing a complete wardrobe, were detected by two watchmen, and, after a desperate struggle, captured and taken to the Police Office. The jury, without retiring, unanimously found the prisoners guilty of theft and assault. Doig was sentenced to fifteen months', and Laird to twelve months' imprisonment.

      21        v          Peter Fenton₄ Saunders, born 20 Nov 1828 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 20 Nov 1828 in Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      22        vi         James Ritchie₄ Saunders, born 1832 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland; christened 8 Jan 1832 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

12. David₃ Doig (David₂, David₁), born 1803 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland; christened 28 Feb 1803 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 2 Dec 1874 in 10 Burnside Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married Ann Mollison, born 1803/04 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1888 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, daughter of James Mollison and Helen Webster.

 

Notes for David Doig

      See mother Margaret Peebles for sasine including son David.

     

      In 1841 David was a linen handloom weaver living at Lochee Burnside, Liff.  In 1851 he was a weaver living at Burnside, Launder's Land, Lochee, Liff & Benvie, on the outskirts of Dundee.  Ann and children Margaret, David and James were also handloom weavers.  David was a carpet weaver in 1868.

 

Notes for Ann Mollison

      In 1881 Ann was a widow living at St. Mary's Lane, Doig's Land, Lochee with her two unmarried daughters, Betsy and Jane; they were factory workers.

 

      Children of David Doig and Ann Mollison were as follows:

+    23        i           Margaret₄ Doig, born 1830/31 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Mar 1897 in 8 St. Mary's Lane, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married John Boyle.

      24        ii           Elizabeth₄ Doig, born 1836/37 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 11 Jan 1905 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In 1881 Elizabeth was a factory worker living with her mother in Lochee, Dundee. In 1891 and 1901 she lived with her brother James in Lochee. She did not marry. An extract of Elizabeth's testament reads: Betsy Doig, 10 St. Mary's Lane, Lochee, Dundee, died 11 January 1905, at Lochee, testate. Confirmation granted at Dundee, 21 February 1905, to John Boyle, Watchmaker, 15 Ancrum Road, Lochee, Executor nominated in Will or Deed, dated 1 August 1898, and recorded with another Writ in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 17 February 1905. Value of Estate, £323, 18s.

+    25        iii          David₄ Doig, born 1837/38 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Jan 1870 in Forgandenny Station, Forgandenny, Perth, Scotland.  He married Margaret Wilson.

+    26        iv         James₄ Doig, born 1839/40 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 12 Mar 1910 in 10 St. Mary's Lane, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  He married (1) Jane Clunie; (2) Euphemia McIntosh.

+    27        v          Isabella₄ Doig, born 1840/42 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1918 in Larbert, Stirling, Scotland.  She married David McKinlay.

      28        vi         George₄ Doig, born 1843/44 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 27 Dec 1854 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.

      29        vii         Jane₄ Doig, born 1846/47 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Jan 1901 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.   Notes: In 1881 Jane was a factory worker living with her mother in Lochee, Dundee. In 1891 she lived with her brother James in Lochee. An extract of Jane's testament reads: Jane Doig, 10 St. Mary's Lane, Lochee, Dundee, died 19 January 1901, at Lochee, testate. Confirmation granted at Dundee, 15 February 1901, to John Boyle, Watchmaker, 15 Ancrum Road, Lochee, Executor nominated in Will or Deed, dated 1 August 1898, and recorded with another Writ in Court Books of Commissariot of Forfar, 13 February 1901. Value of Estate, £484, 4s.

 

Generation 4

 

15. Thomas₄ Martin (Isabel₃ Doig, David₂, David₁), born 1825/26 Of Liff, Benvie & Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland.  He married on 23 Apr 1857 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland Jane Dobie, born 1824/25 Of Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

 

      Children of Thomas Martin and Jane Dobie were as follows:

      30        i           Thomas₅ Martin, born 7 Nov 1861 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

      31        ii           David₅ Martin, born 26 May 1864 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

      32        iii          James₅ Martin, born 28 Oct 1867 in Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland.

 

 

17. Ann Fenton₄ Saunders (Ann₃ Doig, David₂, David₁), born 5 Apr 1816 in Nether Dryburgh, Liff, Angus, Scotland.  She married in 1839 James Duffus, born abt 1814 in Scotland.

 

      Children of Ann Fenton Saunders and James Duffus were as follows:

      33        i           William₅ Duffus, born 15 Feb 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      34        ii           Jessie₅ Duffus, born 7 Aug 1857 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

18. Margaret Scott₄ Saunders (Ann₃ Doig, David₂, David₁), born 16 Aug 1821 in Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married William Anderson, born 1818/19 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

Notes for Margaret Scott Saunders

      Margaret Anderson signed her name "X" on her mother's death certificate in 1872.

 

Notes for William Anderson

      In 1881 William was an unemployed seaman residing with his wife Margaret at 16 South Church Street, Liff & Benvie.

 

      Children of Margaret Scott Saunders and William Anderson were as follows:

      35        i           James Saunders₅ Anderson, born 8 Dec 1855 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      36        ii           Margaret₅ Anderson, born 14 Oct 1860 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      37        iii          Robert₅ Anderson, born 28 Jul 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      38        iv         William₅ Anderson, born 28 Jul 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

23. Margaret₄ Doig (David₃, David₂, David₁), born 1830/31 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 19 Mar 1897 in 8 St. Mary's Lane, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.  She married on 12 Dec 1870 in 10 Burnside Street, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland John Boyle, born 1834/35 in Perth, Perth, Scotland, son of William Boyle and Ann Kinmond.

 

Notes for Margaret Doig

      Mary died intestate, her testament recorded 15 July 1897 at the Dundee Sheriff Court.

     

      MARRIAGE: They were married at the bride's home.  Witnesses were James Doig and Jane Doig.

 

Notes for John Boyle

      In 1870 John was a journeyman reed maker living at 2 Yeaman's Alley, Lochee. In 1881 John was a reed maker residing at St. Mary's Lane, Doig Land, Lochee with his wife Margaret and children born in Lochee, William Boyle (18, watchmaker), John (12, message boy), and Charles (7, scholar). Son David was not in the family and may have been deceased.

 

      Children of Margaret Doig and John Boyle were as follows:

      39        i           David Doig₅ Boyle, born 21 Apr 1872 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

      40        ii           Charles₅ Boyle, born 30 Jul 1873 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

 

 

25. David₄ Doig (David₃, David₂, David₁), born 1837/38 in Liff, Angus, Scotland; died 1 Jan 1870 in Forgandenny Station, Forgandenny, Perth, Scotland.  He married on 14 Dec 1863 in Paradise Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Margaret Wilson, born 26 Feb 1837 in Anstruther Easter, Fife, Scotland; died 15 Apr 1865 in Burnside, Lochee, Dundee, Angus, Scotland; buried in Invergowrie Cemetery, Invergowrie, Angus, Scotland, daughter of John Wilson and Mary Laing or Smith.

 

Notes for David Doig

      David was a ship carpenter or joiner.  He lived in Lochee, Dundee, and at the time of his death lived in Glasgow.