Born in Salem, New York, Doig pursued an academic course.
He moved to Lowville, New York, and engaged in mercantile pursuits.
He served as member of the board of directors and vice president of the Bank of Lowville 1843–1847.
He returned in 1850 to Lowville, New York, where he resided until late in life.
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