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Capt. Basil Dorsey 1705–1763 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1705

Birth Location: Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 20 Aug 1763

Death Location: Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Caleb Gent

Mother: Elinor Warfield

Spouse(s): Sarah Worthington

Children(s):

In 1705, Capt. Basil Dorsey entered the world in Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA, born to Caleb Dorsey Gent And Elinor Warfield. In 1763, Capt. Basil Dorsey resided in Anne Arundel. Capt. Basil Dorsey married Sarah Elizabeth Worthington. Capt. Basil Dorsey passed away in 1763 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1705, Capt. Basil Dorsey entered the world in Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA, born to Caleb Dorsey Gent And Elinor Warfield.
  • In 1763, Capt. Basil Dorsey resided in Anne Arundel.
  • Capt. Basil Dorsey married Sarah Elizabeth Worthington.
  • Capt. Basil Dorsey passed away in 1763 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Capt. Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Dorsey
1705–1763
Birth Place: Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Parents
Caleb Dorsey Gent
1685–1742
Hockley-In-Hole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Elinor Warfield
1683–1752
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
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Great-Grandparents
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Capt. Dorsey's Timeline

4 Records

1705
25 Jul 1705
Birth of Capt. Basil Dorsey in Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1763
Abt 1763
Age 58
Capt. Basil Dorsey resided here in Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel
1763
20 Aug 1763
Age 58
Death of Capt. Basil Dorsey in Troy, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Troy, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1763
31 May 1763
Age 58
Capt. Basil Dorsey - Probate in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1705
    Event Place: Hockley, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1763
    Event Place: Anne Arundel
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1763
    Event Place: Troy, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 31 May 1763
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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