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Cora D Dorsey 1888–1993 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1888

Birth Location: Worton Kent, Maryland

Death Date: 27 Jan 1993

Death Location: Kent County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Alexander Dorsey

Mother: Rosetta Dorsey

Spouse(s): James Sr.

Children(s): James Jr, Blanche Walker, Ruth Walker

In 1888, Cora D Dorsey entered the world in Worton Kent, Maryland, born to Alexander Dorsey And Rosetta Tilghman Dorsey. In 1900, Cora D Dorsey resided in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Cora D Dorsey resided in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA. Cora D Dorsey married James Albert Walker Sr, and had children including Anna Blackston, Blanche E Walker, James A Walker Jr, Ruth A Walker. Cora D Dorsey passed away in 1993 in Kent County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Cora D Dorsey entered the world in Worton Kent, Maryland, born to Alexander Dorsey And Rosetta Tilghman Dorsey.
  • In 1900, Cora D Dorsey resided in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Cora D Dorsey resided in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA.
  • Cora D Dorsey married James Albert Walker Sr, and had children including Anna Blackston, Blanche E Walker, James A Walker Jr, Ruth A Walker.
  • Cora D Dorsey passed away in 1993 in Kent County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Dorsey
1863–
Birth Location: Maryland
AD
Rosetta Dorsey
1869–
Birth Location: Maryland
RD

Spouses(s)

James Sr.
1884–1974
Birth Location: Buttlertown, Maryland, USA
JS

Children(s)

James Jr
1905–1980
Birth Location: Maryland
JJ
Blanche Walker
1908–
Birth Location: Maryland
BW
Ruth Walker
1911–
Birth Location: Maryland
RW

Cora Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Cora Dorsey
1888–1993
Birth Place: Worton Kent, Maryland
Parents
Alexander Dorsey
1863–
Maryland
Rosetta (Tilghman) Dorsey
1869–
Maryland
Grandparents
Perry Dorsey
1810–
Maryland
Frances Dorsey
1814–1905
Maryland
Nathaniel Tilghman
1834–
Maryland
Sarah (Elizabeth) Tilghman
1845–
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Bellwood
1780–1830
Clement Jonathan)
1784–1870
Joseph Toy
1785–1876
Sarah Owings
1783–1863
Nathanel Tilghman
1790–
Louisa Tilghman
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Worthington
1728–1785
Silvy Dorsey)
1758–1851
Rev. Toy
1748–1826
Frances Dallam
1740–1787

Cora Dorsey's Descendants

1.
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Cora (D) Dorsey (13 Mar 1888–27 Jan 1993) m. James (Albert Walker) Sr. (14 Sep 1884–Jan 1974)
  1. 1. James (A. Walker) Jr 1905–1980 m. Mary (Rose) Ringgold 1907–
    1. 1. Catherine Walker 1939–2020 m. Alton (Hackett Somerville) Sr 1935–2019
    2. 2. Andrew Walker 1924–2001
    3. 3. Naomi Walker 1927–1959
  2. 2. Blanche (E) Walker 1908–
  3. 3. Ruth (A) Walker 1911–

Cora Dorsey's Timeline

10 Records

1888
13 Mar 1888
Birth of Cora D Dorsey in Worton Kent, Maryland
Worton Kent, Maryland
1900
1900
Age 12
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Betterton, Kent, Maryland, USA
Betterton, Kent, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Buttertown, Coleman, Lynch, Melitota, Worton, Kent, Maryland
Buttertown, Coleman, Lynch, Melitota, Worton, Kent, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 52
Cora D Dorsey resided here in 3rd Election District, Kent, Maryland, USA
3rd Election District, Kent, Maryland, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 63
Cora D Dorsey resided here in Maryland
Maryland
1993
27 Jan 1993
Age 105
Death of Cora D Dorsey in Chestertown
Chestertown

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Worton Kent, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Betterton, Kent, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buttertown, Coleman, Lynch, Melitota, Worton, Kent, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 3rd Election District, Kent, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Worton, Kent, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: BUTLERTOWN, MD.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Worton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1993
    Event Place: Chestertown
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kent County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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