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James Jimmy F Dorsey 1904–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Feb 1904

Birth Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 12 June 1957

Death Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas Dorsey

Mother: Theresa Langton

Spouse(s): Jane Porter

Children(s): Julie Dorsey

In 1904, James Jimmy F Dorsey entered the world in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas Francis Dorsey And Theresa Langton. In 1910, James Jimmy F Dorsey resided in Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1927, James Jimmy F Dorsey resided in Shenandoah. James Jimmy F Dorsey married Jane Porter, and had children including Julie Lou Dorsey. James Jimmy F Dorsey passed away in 1957 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1904, James Jimmy F Dorsey entered the world in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas Francis Dorsey And Theresa Langton.
  • In 1910, James Jimmy F Dorsey resided in Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1927, James Jimmy F Dorsey resided in Shenandoah.
  • James Jimmy F Dorsey married Jane Porter, and had children including Julie Lou Dorsey.
  • James Jimmy F Dorsey passed away in 1957 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
James Dorsey
1904–1957
Birth Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Thomas Francis Dorsey
1872–1942
Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Theresa Langton
1874–1968
Forestville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Dorsey's Descendants

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James (Jimmy F) Dorsey (29 Feb 1904–12 June 1957) m. Jane Porter (17 September 1912–18 February 1962)
  1. 1. Julie (Lou) Dorsey 1932–1995

James Dorsey's Timeline

6 Records

1904
29 Feb 1904
Birth of James Jimmy F Dorsey in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
James Jimmy F Dorsey resided here in Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
Abt 1927
Age 23
James Jimmy F Dorsey resided here in Shenandoah
Shenandoah
1930
1930
Age 26
James Jimmy F Dorsey resided here in Manhattan (Districts 251-500), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan (Districts 251-500), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
James Jimmy F Dorsey resided here in Lansford, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
Lansford, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
1957
12 June 1957
Age 53
Death of James Jimmy F Dorsey in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1904
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 631
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0337; FHL microfilm: 2341285
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1419; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375432
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] New York, New York, U.S., Death Index
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alabama Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1957; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.16553706,0.3608085,0.44291845&xid=3355
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Ludington Daily News; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1957; Publication Place: Ludington, Michigan, USA; ,0.69551206,0.86715263,0.8899231&xid=3355
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Stockton Daily Evening Record; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1957; Publication Place: Stockton, California, USA; ,0.34567624,0.853547,0.8572477&xid=335
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [10] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shenandoah Ward 5, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1419; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375432

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1927
    Event Place: Shenandoah
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Mount Carmel Item; Publication Date: 7 Nov 1927; Publication Place: Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.6430066,0.58488095,0.7709783&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Manhattan (Districts 251-500), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0337; FHL microfilm: 2341285

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lansford, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 631

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1957
    Event Place: Troy, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times Record - 12 Jun 1957 - Page 1, Jimmy Dorsey obituary 12 Jun 1957

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1957
    Event Place: Poughkeepsie, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Poughkeepsie Journal - 12 Jun 1957 - Page 1, Obituary for Jimmy Dorsey 12 Jun 1957

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 June 1957
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, New York, U.S., Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alabama Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1957; Publication Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA; ,0.16553706,0.3608085,0.44291845&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Ludington Daily News; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1957; Publication Place: Ludington, Michigan, USA; ,0.69551206,0.86715263,0.8899231&xid=3355
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Stockton Daily Evening Record; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1957; Publication Place: Stockton, California, USA; ,0.34567624,0.853547,0.8572477&xid=335
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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