Eleanor Dorsey 1761–1834
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor Dorsey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Eleanor Dorsey 1761–1834
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Eleanor Dorsey began in 1761 in Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. Eleanor Dorsey passed away in 1834 in Lyons, Wayne, New York, United States.
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1Record Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Ancestry Family Trees - Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. - This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. - Ancestry Family Trees - - http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=3050489&pid=11238
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2Record Barnes Web Site
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Eleanor Dorsey
This ancestor line traces from Walkern, Hertfordshire, England (1538) to Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland (1761) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Eleanor Dorsey (1761–1834) was born in Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in Lyons, Wayne, New York, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Eleanor Dorsey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record