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Joseph Dorning 1737–1828

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Dorning in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Dec 1737 · Culcheth, nr. St. Helens, Lancashire
Died 7 Sep 1828 · Winwick, Warrington Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England
Father Jonathan Dorning
Mother Mary Heyes
Spouse Ellen Tinsly
Children Ellin Dorning, Hannah Dorning, Jonathan Dorning, Joseph Dorning, Martha Dorning, Mary Dorning, Sarah Dorning
Siblings Jonathon Dorning, Peter Dorning

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Biography

In 1737, Joseph Dorning entered the world in Culcheth, nr. St. Helens, Lancashire, born to jonathan dorning and mary heyes. In 1798, Joseph Dorning resided in Winwick, Lancashire, England. Joseph Dorning married ellen tinsly, and had children including ellin dorning, hannah dorning, jonathan dorning, joseph dorning, martha dorning, mary dorning, sarah dorning. Joseph Dorning passed away in 1828 in Winwick, Warrington Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

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    Marriage Records Lancashire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

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    Marriage Records Cheshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

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    Burial Records Lancashire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials

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    Land Records UK, Land Tax Redemption

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record Cheshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Record Cheshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1998

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    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Joseph Dorning in Culcheth, nr. St. Helens, Lancashire
Birth
1798
Joseph Dorning resided here in Winwick, Lancashire, England
Residence
1828
Death of Joseph Dorning in Culcheth, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Dorning

This ancestor line traces from Winwick, Lancashire, England (1594) to Culcheth by Newton Heath, Lancashire, England (1701) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Dorning (1737–1828) was born in Culcheth, nr. St. Helens, Lancashire and died in Winwick, Warrington Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Joseph Dorning's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Dorning PTP
1737–1828
Culcheth, nr. St. Helens, Lancashire
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Joseph Dorning's Descendants

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Joseph Dorning PTP 1737–1828