William Doig Explained

William Doig
Birth Name:William James Doig
Birth Date:May 16, 1867
Birth Place:Owen Sound, Ontario
Death Place:Russell, Manitoba
Representative for Russell in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Term Start:1903
Term End:1907
Party:Liberal
Occupation:merchant, politician

William James Doig (May 16, 1867  - May 9, 1924) was a merchant and political figure in Manitoba. He represented Russell from 1903 to 1907 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

He was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, of Scottish descent.[1] Doig served during the North-West Rebellion. He operated a hardware store in Russell, Manitoba, first built on the site of the former Hudson's Bay Company post. Later, he also sold farm implements, furniture and automobiles. In 1913, Doig served on the first town council for Russell. He married the widow of William Heath,[2] Mary Maude Heath, in 1918.[3]

Doig died in Russell at the age of 56.[4]

His brother Alfred also served in the Manitoba assembly.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Magurn, A J. Canadian Parliamentary Guide . 1905 .
  2. Book: Banner County : history of Russell & district, 1879-1967 . 20, 50–51 . 1961 . Russell Women's Institute History Committee . 2012-11-18.
  3. Web site: William James Doig (1867-1924) . Memorable Manitobans . Manitoba Historical Society . 2012-11-18.
  4. Web site: Genealogy Searches for Unrestricted Records . Government of Manitoba . 2012-11-14.