William
Doig
Born in Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Ann Christina (Lowrie) Doig
— married
20 Apr 1855 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Descendants 
Father of
Ann Taylor (Doig) Jenkin, John Doig, Betsy Doig, John Doig, Robert Lowrie Doig, Mary Watson Doig and Mary Anderson (Doig) Thomas
Died
at age 53
in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia
Profile last modified
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Biography
William was a mariner (Ticket #446502 or 588706) who departed Leith by Edinburgh on 18 July 1851 on the "Helen Baird." He arrived in Melbourne on 11 Nov 1851. He then departed on 15 Nov 1851 to Hobart, Tasmania on the "Esperanzo." He sailed to New South Wales on the "Emma" on 7 April 1852. He appears to have returned to Great Britain, departing Liverpool on the "Lady Head" on 2 June 1852 and arriving at Port Philip Bay, Victoria in August. William later worked at the Railyards at Williamstown, Victoria docks.
MARRIAGE:
They were married at a Presbyterian service at the house of Arthur and Agnes Keddie at Old Wharf, Hobart. Agnes was Ann's sister. Witnesses were Arthur Keddie and her father Robert Lawrie.
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