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Nathan Dorsey 1731–1774

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan Dorsey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 11 Aug 1731 · Elk Ridge Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, American Colonies
Died 10 Jul 1774 · Ann Arundel, Baltimore, Maryland, American Colonies
Father Col John Dorsey
Mother Honor Elder
Siblings Edward Dorsey, Hannah Dorsey, Jemima Dorsey, Michael Dorsey, Patience Dorsey, Sarah Anne Dorsey, Sarah Dorsey, Susannah Dorsey, Vachel Dorsey

Researchers connected through Nathan Dorsey 1731–1774

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Nathan Dorsey was born in 1731 in Elk Ridge Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, American Colonies, the child of col john dorsey and honor elder. Nathan Dorsey passed away in 1774 in Ann Arundel, Baltimore, Maryland, American Colonies.

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Life Timeline

1731
Birth of Nathan Dorsey in Elk Ridge Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, American Colonies
Birth
1774
Death of Nathan Dorsey in Ann Arundel, Baltimore, Maryland, American Colonies
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathan Dorsey

This ancestor line traces from Hengrave, Suffolk, England (1485) to Elk Ridge Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States (1731) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathan Dorsey (1731–1774) was born in Elk Ridge Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, American Colonies and died in Ann Arundel, Baltimore, Maryland, American Colonies. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan 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 7 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.

Nathan Dorsey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathan Dorsey PTP
1731–1774
Elk Ridge Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, American Colonies
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nathan Dorsey's Descendants

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Nathan Dorsey PTP 1731–1774