P_10433_3301 – James Doig
James Doig (d. 1759), slave-owner of Antigua and co-owner of a slaving voyage by the Bassnett from London to Cape Coast Castle and Antigua in 1754. Given as James Long but identifiable as James Doig.
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First name: James
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Last name: Doig
Aliases: James Long
Primary cohort: London
Sex: Male
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Relations
Dorothy Thibou
Spouse (married 01/07/1727)
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Supplier to slave trade voyages: Don't know
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Plantation owner: Yes
Owner of two estates and the enslaved people attached to them in Antigua, and part-owner of a further estate in Essequibo.
Sources: https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C9728287 shows the Bassnett in 1756 as owned by George Walker, Thomas Tew, Andrew Lessly (also commander) and James Doig, rather than 'Long'. Oliver, History of Antigua Vol. I p. 204.
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Crossings (1)
90311 - Bassnett (1754 - 1755)
Role: Owner
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Death
Date: 1759
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Antigua
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Was slave trading profitable: Don't know
Will
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