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Sarah Rachel Dorsey 1717–1789

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Dorsey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 17 Sep 1717 · All Hollows parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Died 25 Sep 1789 · Queen Carolines Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Father Captain Joshua Edward Dorsey Iii
Mother Anne Ridgely
Spouse Robert Lee
Children Ann Lee
Siblings Anne Dorsey, Charles Dorsey, Col Henry Dorsey, Elizabeth Dorsey, Hannah Dorsey, John Ely Dorsey, Joshua Dorsey Junior, Katherine Dorsey, Mary Arah Dorsey, Nicholas Dorsey, Philemon Captain Dorsey, Rachel Dorsey Warfield, Ruth Dorsey, Sarah Rachel Dorsey

Researchers connected through Sarah Dorsey 1717–1789

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Biography

The story of Sarah Rachel Dorsey began in 1717 in All Hollows parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. Sarah Rachel Dorsey married robert lee, and had children including ann lee. Sarah Rachel Dorsey passed away in 1789 in Queen Carolines Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Sarah Rachel Dorsey in All Hollows parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Birth
1789
Death of Sarah Rachel Dorsey in Queen Carolines Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Dorsey

This ancestor line traces from Middle Neck Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, American Colonies (1672) to All Hollows parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States (1717) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Dorsey (1717–1789) was born in All Hollows parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in Queen Carolines Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. 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 Sarah 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 3 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.

Sarah Dorsey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Rachel Dorsey PTP
1717–1789
All Hollows parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Dorsey's Descendants

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Sarah Rachel Dorsey PTP 1717–1789