Alexander Doig
(1719-Bef 1761)
Jean Steven
(Abt 1724-)
Charles Doig
(1752-1819)
Elizabeth Beaton
(Abt 1753-)
William Doig
(1788-1863)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Margaret Dunn
2. Catherine Paxton
3. Ann Calder

William Doig 4 5 6 7

  • Born: 1788, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland 2 8
  • Christened: 27 Jul 1788, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland 2
  • Marriage (1): Margaret Dunn on 24 Feb 1823 in Edinburgh, Scotland 1
  • Marriage (2): Catherine Paxton on 23 Oct 1823 in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland 2
  • Marriage (3): Ann Calder on 5 Dec 1837 in Duddingston, Midloathian, Scotland 3
  • Died: 12 Jun 1863, Portobello, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland aged 75 2 9 10
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bullet  General Notes:

You searched for: Doig, Scotland, British Isles
Father: William Doig, Mother: Ann Calder
Batch Number: C116846
Results: International Genealogical Index/British Isles (7 matches)

Old parochial registers, 1631-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Duddingston
LDS Film 1066685

1. Jean Ann DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Christening: 19 Jul 1840 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
2. Jemima DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Birth: 24 Aug 1854 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
3. Margaret DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Christening: 26 Jun 1845 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
4. Christina DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Christening: 18 Mar 1842 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
5. Elizabeth DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Christening: 19 Jul 1840 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
6. Sarah DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: F Christening: 14 Mar 1851 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
7. Alexander DOIG - International Genealogical Index Gender: M Christening: 25 Feb 1847 Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland

bullet  Research Notes:

"The Dogs of Menteith", Doig Family History by
Ken Doig, of Madera, California and Dr. Suzanne Doig, of Christchurch, N.Z.
www.doig.net

William Doig (F011, by E004) was christened 27 July 1788 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
In 1803/4 William joined the British Army in the 72nd Regiment of Foot. He served 18 years as a private with 4 years in India. He was discharged 19 June 1822.
[The first two marriages are based on name, location, and occupation.]

William married first Margaret Dunn on 24 Feb 1823 in Edinburgh. William was listed as a hairdresser from Old Kirk Parish. Margaret was listed from Old Kirk Parish, the daughter of Thomas Dunn, shoemaker, Canongate.

William married second Catherine Paxton on 23 Oct 1823 in Canongate. William was listed as a hairdresser on Shoemaker’s Close, Doig’s Land, Canongate. Catherine lived at #61 High Street, Canongate. She was the daughter of the late George Paxton, soldier in the 7th Dragoons. The marriage was certified by W. McDougal, elder.

William married third Ann Calder on 5 Dec 1837 in Duddingston, Midlothian. Ann was christened 21 Aug 1818 in Canongate, Edinburgh, the daughter of William Calder and Jane Kilpatrick.

In 1861 William was a Chelsea Pensioner and master hairdresser living at 40 High Street, Portobello, Duddingston; his wife and all the children were at home.
William died 12 June 1863 at 50 High Street, Portobello, of paralysis after 6 weeks; witness was his daughter Elizabeth Doig of Perth. [The death certificate incorrectly lists his parents as WILLIAM Doig, master shoemaker, and Elizabeth REATON.]

In 1881 Ann lived in London, England with children Christina, William, Alexander, Sarah, David, Mary, and Isabella.

Ann died Oct/Dec 1905 in Richmond South, England.
F011 Children of William Doig and Ann Calder:
Jean (Jane) Ann Doig (G004) born 9 Oct 1838 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Elizabeth Doig (G005) born 6 June 1840 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Christina Doig (G006) born 3 mar 1842 in Portobello, Duddingston.
William Doig (G007) born 4 Dec 1843 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Margaret Doig (G008) born 4 May 1845 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Alexander Doig (G009) born 17 Jan 1847 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Sarah Doig (G010) born 17 Dec 1850 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Jemima Doig (G011) born 24 Aug 1854 in Portobello, Duddingston.
David Doig (G012) born 1 Mar 1857 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Mary Morison Doig (G013) born 1 Oct 1859 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Isabella Erskine Doig (G014) born 30 June 1862 in Portobello, Duddingston.

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bullet  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Soldier. 13

• Occupation: Hairdresser: Portobello, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. 9

• Occupation: Hair Dresser, 1851, Portobello, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. 12

• Occupation: Hairdresser, Chelsea Pensioner, 1861, Portobello, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. 8

• Residence: 50 High Street, 1861, Portobello, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. 8

• Residence: 50 High Street, 1863, Portobello, Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. 14


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William married Margaret Dunn on 24 Feb 1823 in Edinburgh, Scotland.2


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William next married Catherine Paxton on 23 Oct 1823 in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.2


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William next married Ann Calder, daughter of William Calder and Jean Kilpatrick, on 5 Dec 1837 in Duddingston, Midloathian, Scotland.15 (Ann Calder was born about 1818 in Edinburgh, Scotland 8 12 16 17, christened on 21 Aug 1818 in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland 2 and died in Oct-Dec 1905 in Richmond South, England 2.)


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Sources


1 Ken Doig, of Madera, California and Dr. Suzanne Doig, of Christchurch, N.Z., , www.doig.net, Doig family History. :

Charles Doig (E004, by D019) was born 10 Jan 1752 in Calton and christened 15 Jan 1752 in South Leith, Midlothian; witnesses were Gilbert Doig, wright, and William Norrie, wright in Calton.

Charles married Elizabeth Beaton (Beaston, Bettan, Bethune) on 2 Dec 1774 in Canongate, Edinburgh. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Beaton, Weaver. She was buried 15 Dec 1826 with her husband in Grayfriar's Cemetery, Edinburgh.
Charles was a shoemaker.

Charles was buried 13 July 1819 in Grayfriar's Cemetery, Edinburgh.
[They may have had a son born in 1776/7 named George. See GEOX1776.]
E004

Children of Charles Doig and Elizabeth Beaton:
Charles Doig (F007) christened 11 July 1778 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
Alexander Doig (F008) christened 15 Oct 1780 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
Margaret Doig (F009) born about 1782.
William Doig (F010) christened 26 Nov 1785 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
William Doig (F011) christened 27 July 1788 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
Elisabeth Doig (F012) christened 22 Aug 1790 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
Robert Doig (F013) christened 11 Dec 1792 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
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William Doig (F011, by E004) was christened 27 July 1788 in Canongate, Edinburgh.
In 1803/4 William joined the British Army in the 72nd Regiment of Foot. He served 18 years as a private with 4 years in India. He was discharged 19 June 1822.
[The first two marriages are based on name, location, and occupation.]
William married first Margaret Dunn on 24 Feb 1823 in Edinburgh. William was listed as a hairdresser from Old Kirk Parish. Margaret was listed from Old Kirk Parish, the daughter of Thomas Dunn, shoemaker, Canongate.
William married second Catherine Paxton on 23 Oct 1823 in Canongate. William was listed as a hairdresser on Shoemaker's Close, Doig's Land, Canongate. Catherine lived at #61 High Street, Canongate. She was the daughter of the late George Paxton, soldier in the 7th Dragoons. The marriage was certified by W. McDougal, elder.
William married third Ann Calder on 5 Dec 1837 in Duddingston, Midlothian. Ann was christened 21 Aug 1818 in Canongate, Edinburgh, the daughter of William Calder and Jane Kilpatrick.
In 1861 William was a Chelsea Pensioner and master hairdresser living at 40 High Street, Portobello, Duddingston; his wife and all the children were at home.
William died 12 June 1863 at 50 High Street, Portobello, of paralysis after 6 weeks; witness was his daughter Elizabeth Doig of Perth. [The death certificate incorrectly lists his parents as William Doig, master shoemaker, and Elizabeth Reaton.]
In 1881 Ann lived in London, England with children Christina, William, Alexander, Sarah, David, Mary, and Isabella. Ann died Oct/Dec 1905 in Richmond South, England.
F011 Children of William Doig and Ann Calder:
Jean (Jane) Ann Doig (G004) born 9 Oct 1838 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Elizabeth Doig (G005) born 6 June 1840 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Christina Doig (G006) born 3 mar 1842 in Portobello, Duddingston.
William Doig (G007) born 4 Dec 1843 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Margaret Doig (G008) born 4 May 1845 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Alexander Doig (G009) born 17 Jan 1847 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Sarah Doig (G010) born 17 Dec 1850 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Jemima Doig (G011) born 24 Aug 1854 in Portobello, Duddingston.
David Doig (G012) born 1 Mar 1857 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Mary Morison Doig (G013) born 1 Oct 1859 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Isabella Erskine Doig (G014) born 30 June 1862 in Portobello, Duddingston.
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Elizabeth Doig (G005, by F011) was born 6 June 1840 in Portobello and christened 19 July 1840 in Duddingston.
In 1861 Elizabeth was a domestic servant living with her parents at 50 High Street, Portobello. In 1864 she was a ladies maid and domestic servant.
Elizabeth married William Kyles on 13 Nov 1864 at 48 High Street, Portobello, Duddingston, Midlothian, the bride's home. Witnesses were James Law and James McIntosh. William was born in 1837/8 in Edinburgh, the son of Andrew Kyles, tailor and clothier, and Isabella McDonald. He was a photographer living at 206 High Street, Portobello.
In 1881 the family lived at 3 Waggon Road, Newton on Ayr, Ayrshire; son William was not in the household and is presumed deceased.
G005 Children of Elizabeth Doig and William Kyles:
Ann Jane Kyles (H007) born 11 Nov 1865 in Portobello, Duddingston, Midlothian.
Christian Erskine Kyles (H008) born 28 Apr 1868 in Portobello, Duddingston.
William Kyles (H009) born 12 Oct 1869 in Portobello, Duddingston, Midlothian.
Isabella Agnes Kyles (H010) born 2 May 1871 in Portobello, Duddingston, Midlothian.
Elizabeth Margaret Kyles (H011) born 16 July 1872 in Portobello, Duddingston.
Albert Kyles (H012) born 1875/6 in Portobello, Duddingston, Midlothian.
Adeline S. Kyles (H013) born 1876/7 in Portobello, Duddingston, Midlothian.
William Oliver Kyles (H014) born 1878/9 in Edinburgh, Midlothian.
Eveline M. Kyles (H015) born 1879/80 in St. Quivox, Ayr.
Girl Kyles (H016) born 1881 in Newton, Ayr.

2 Ken Doig, of Madera, California and Dr. Suzanne Doig, of Christchurch, N.Z., , www.doig.net, Doig family History.

3 LDS IGI files, Batch : M116846, 1820-1854, film 1066685. :
William DOIG , Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Ann CALDER
Marriage: 5 Dec 1837
Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland

Source Information: Batch : M116846, 1820-1854, film 1066685

4 LDS IGI files, Old parochial registers, 1631-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Duddingston
LDS Film 1066685
. :
Elizabeth DOIG , Sex: F
Event(s):
Christening: 19 Jul 1840
Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents:
Father: William DOIG
Mother: Ann CALDER

Source Information: Batch : C116846, 1818-1847, film 1066685

5 Scottish Public Records Office. :
1864 on the Thirtieth day of November at 48 High Street Portobello after Banns According the forms of the Independent Church.

(signed) William Kyles, Photographer (Bachelor), age 26
Usual Residence: 206 High Street, Portobello
Name of father, Andrew Kyles, Tailor and Clothier
Name of mother: Isabella Kyles, maiden surname: McDonald

(signed) Elizabeth Doig , Ladies Maid, Domestic Servant (spinster), age 23
Usual Residence: 48 High Street, Portobello
Name of father: William Doig, Hairdresser (deceased)
Name of mother: Ann Doig, maiden surname: Calder

(signed) Wm Lowe, Minister of the Congregational Church, Portobello,
(signed) James Law, witness
(signed) James McIntosh, witness

registered: 1864, December 3, at Portobello, Alex Peterson, Registrar

6 1861 census, Portobello, Scotland. :
page 4, No. of schedule: 26,

48 High Street
David Calder, Head, married, male, age 31, Foreman Labourer (Railway), born Midloathian, Edinburgh
Mary Calder, Wife, married, female, age 32, born Shetland, Delting?
James ", son, male, age 3, born Midloathian, Portobello
Margaret A ", Daur, female, age 1, born", "
James Henderson, Lodger, Widr, male, age 47, Labourer (railway), born Midloathian, Loanhead?

50 High Street
William Doig, Head, married, male, age 72, Hairdresser, Chelsea Pensioner, born Midloathian, Edinburgh
Ann ", Wife, married, female, age 43, born ", "
Jane A ", Daur, unmarried, female, age 22, Domestic serv. (Housemaid), born ", Portobello
Elizabeth ", Daur, un, female, age 20, Domestic serv, born ", "
Christina ", Daur, un, female, age 18, Domestic serv, born ", "
page 5
William Doig, son, un, male, age 17, Booksellers' Shopman, born Midloathian, Portobello
Margaret ", daur, female, age 15, Domestic serv. (nursery), born ", "
Alexander ", son, male, age 14, Bookseller apr., born ", "
Sarah ", daur, female, age 10, Scholar, born ", "
Jemima ", daur, female, age 6, ", born ", "
David ", son, male, age 4, born ", "
Mary M ", daur, female, age 1, born ", "

7 1851 census, Portobello, Duddingston,Midlothian, Scotland. :
page 6-7, family 26

William Doig, Head, Married, male, age 60, Hair Dresser, born Midlothian, Edinburgh
Ann ", Wife, married, female, age 30, born ", "
Jane A ", Daur, female, age 13, Scholar, born Portobello
Eliza ", Daur, female, age 11, ", born Portobello
Christina ", Daur, female, age 9, ", born Portobello
William ", Son, male, age 7, ", born Portobello
Margt. " Daur, female, age 5 Portobello
Alex ", Son, male, age 3, born Portobello
Sarah ", Daur, female, age 6 mos, born Midlothian, Portobello

8 1861 census, Portobello, Scotland.

9 Scottish Public Records Office.

10 Doig, William, death registration, 1863. :
Page 19
1863 Deaths in the Burgh of Porrobello, in the County of Edinburgh
No. 57

William Doig, Hairdresser (Master), (Married to Anne Calder)
Died: 1863, June Twelfth, 9 h: 0m: AM, 50 High Street, Portobello
Male, Age 74 years

Father: William Doig, Shoemaker (Master), deceased
Mother: Elizabeth Doig, maiden surname: Reaton? or Beaton, (deceased)
Cause of death: Paralysis 6 weeks, as cert. by Wm. McGill?, surgeon

Informant: (signed) Elizabeth Doig, daughter, residence: Luxxxxty?, Perth, (Present)

Registered: 1863, June 18th at Portobello, signed Mxx? Paterson, Registrar

(note by jca.. we are quite confident that the father of William Doig was actually Charles Doig, a Shoemaker not William Doig

11 LDS IGI files, Old parochial registers, 1631-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Duddingston
LDS Film 1066685
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12 1851 census, Portobello, Duddingston,Midlothian, Scotland.

13 Doig, Elizabeth, death registration, 1931. :
Page 302
1931 Deaths in the District of Hillhead in the Burgh of Glasgow
No 905

Elizabeth Kyles, (widow of William Kyles Photographer)
Died: 1931, September Twenty sixth, 10 h, 40m A.M.
175 West Princes Street, Glasgow
Female, age 91 years

Father: William Doig, Soldier (Deceased)
Mother: Ann Doig, maiden surname: Calder (deceased)

Cause of Death: Debility of Age, Inflammation of ???, 3 days
as cert. by David Curls?, M.D.

Informant: Adeline S XXX?, Daughter, (Present)
Registered: 1931, September 29th, at Glasgow, John Hughes?, Registrar

14 Doig, William, death registration, 1863.

15 LDS IGI files, Batch : M116846, 1820-1854, film 1066685.

16 1881 census, Islington, London, England. :
1881 Dwelling: 26 Marquess Road
Census Place: Islington, London, Middlesex, England
Source: FHL Film 1341057 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0262 Folio 11 Page 16

Name Marr Age Sex Birthplace

Ann DOIG W 62 F (N B), Edinburgh, Scotland, Rel: Head
Christian DOIG U 39 F Scotland, Rel: Daur
William DOIG U 35 M Scotland, Rel: Son
Alexander DOIG U 32 M Scotland, Rel: Son
Sarah DOIG U 29 F Scotland, Rel: Daur
David DOIG U 23 M Scotland, Rel: Son, Occ: Clerk
Mary DOIG U 21 F Scotland, Rel: Daur
Isabella DOIG U 18 F Scotland, Rel: Daur
Elizabeth FARMER W 68 F Scotland, Occ: Servant

17 1871 census, Portobello, Midloathian, Scotland. :
page 4
No of schedule: 19
94 High Street
Anne Doig, Head, Widow, female, age 52, occupation: Nil, born Edinburgh
William ", Son, unmarried, male, age 27, Postmaster, born Midloathian, Portobello
Margaret ", Daur, unmarried, female, age 25, occupation: Nil, born " "
Alexander ", Son, unmarried, male, age 23, Bookseller, born " "
David ", Son, unmarried, male, age 14, Assistant Bookseller, born " "
Mary ", Daug, female, age 11, Scholar, born " "
Isabella ", Daug, female, age 9, Scholar , born " "

page 16
No of schedule: 82
Street: Poplar Cotts, Regent St.
William Kyles, Head, married, male, age 34, Photo Artist, born Edinburgh
Elizabeth ", Wife, married, female, age 30, born Midloathian, Portobello
Ann J ", daug, female, age 5, born " "
Christian E ", daug, female, age 2, born " "
William ", son, male, age 1, born " "
Margaret McLeod, Serv, female, unmarried, age 27, Domestic Servant, born Midloathian, Fisher row


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