YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Evelyn Marie Dorsey 1923–2015 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1923

Birth Location: Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 19 May 2015

Death Location: Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Ray Dorsey

Mother: Helen Polley

Spouse(s): Lawrence Reis

Children(s):

Evelyn Marie Dorsey was born in 1923 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA, the child of Ray William Dorsey And Helen Katherine Polley. In 1930, Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided in Griggsville, Illinois. Evelyn Marie Dorsey married Lawrence Babe Leo Reis, and had children including Ann Reis, Christopher Reis, David I Reis, Joyce Reis, Patricia Reis. Evelyn Marie Dorsey passed away in 2015 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Evelyn Dorsey
ED

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Evelyn Marie Dorsey was born in 1923 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA, the child of Ray William Dorsey And Helen Katherine Polley.
  • In 1930, Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided in Griggsville, Illinois.
  • Evelyn Marie Dorsey married Lawrence Babe Leo Reis, and had children including Ann Reis, Christopher Reis, David I Reis, Joyce Reis, Patricia Reis.
  • Evelyn Marie Dorsey passed away in 2015 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Evelyn Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Evelyn Dorsey
1923–2015
Birth Place: Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
Parents
Ray William Dorsey
1899–1974
Perry, Pike, Illinois, USA
Helen (Katherine) Polley
1902–1992
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Edward (L) Polley
1872–1954
Pittsfield, Pike, Illinois, USA
Anna (May) Shinn
1868–1939
Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Polley
1823–1895
Eunice (Minor)?
1834–1919
John Shinn
1830–1915
Charlotte Fielding
1836–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Issac Polley
1786–1830
Sarah Hodge
1794–1853
James Shinn
1806–1888
Mary Moore
1805–1886

Evelyn Dorsey's Timeline

9 Records

1923
7 Mar 1923
Birth of Evelyn Marie Dorsey in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Griggsville, Illinois
Griggsville, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 12
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Griggsville, Illinois
Griggsville, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
1987
1987
Age 64
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Sun Lakes, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ
2010
2010
Age 87
Evelyn Marie Dorsey resided here in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
2015
19 May 2015
Age 92
Death of Evelyn Marie Dorsey in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1923
    Event Place: Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_756; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-43
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Griggsville, Pike, Illinois; Roll: 551; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340286
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [5] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Quincy, Illinois, USA; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Griggsville, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_756; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-43

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_756; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-43

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 2015
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Quincy, Illinois, USA; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Sun Lakes, AZ
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Griggsville, Pike, Illinois; Roll: 551; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340286

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Griggsville, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_756; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-43

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_756; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-43

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2010
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE