The earliest record a of what I believe to be true Doye's in England is the  marriage of John and Francis in Epping in 1794. This site shows a family tree of their decendants.

Any information that you have about the Doye's will be greatfully received.

LOCATION
 Most lived in or near Epping then in the mid 19th centuary some moved to the  Woolwich/Plumstead area and one couple emigrated to Bendigo in Australia.

SPELLING
 The spelling of some early Doye's is inconsitant the same individual is  sometimes written as Doye and sometimes Doy. These inidviduals are entered on  this tree as Doye / Doy.  Doy is a name found in Norfolk and Suffolk but no  connection has been found by previous researchers. None of the Doy or Doye  researchers I have contacted believe there to be a link. Both Doy and Doye  are thought to be of French origin. One group of Doye's firmly believe the  original spelling to be D'Oye.

QUERY
 John Doye / Doy 2 may be the same person as John Doye / Doy 3

ORIGIN
 Doye is a name found in France & Belgium, there is probably a connection but as the link is over 200 years old it is difficult to trace anything.

THANKS
 I would like to thank all those who assisted me in compiling this tree  especially Julianne BD, Mandy Brock, Jaqueline Clark, John Donaldson, Carly  Doye, Geoff Doye, Nic Doye, Paul Doye, Tony Doye, David Lowman, Joanne Robb, Mike  Someone, Christine Trendell and Bob Woods.