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John Stevens Dorsey 1802–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1802

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 13 Sep 1855

Death Location: Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Dorsey

Mother: Sisson Stevens

Spouse(s): Lucy Wells

Children(s): Sisson Dorsey

John Stevens Dorsey was born in 1802 in Virginia, the child of George Dorsey And Sisson Stevens. In 1830, John Stevens Dorsey resided in Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA. In 1840, John Stevens Dorsey resided in East Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia, USA. John Stevens Dorsey married Lucy Anne Wells, and had children including Allen Dorsey, Amanda Jane Dorsey, Argate Dorsey, Eliza Dorsey, Lavara Dorsey, Leean Dorsey, Mary E Dorsey, Percilla Dorsey, Rush Dorsey, Sisson Dorsey. John Stevens Dorsey passed away in 1855 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Stevens Dorsey was born in 1802 in Virginia, the child of George Dorsey And Sisson Stevens.
  • In 1830, John Stevens Dorsey resided in Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, John Stevens Dorsey resided in East Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia, USA.
  • John Stevens Dorsey married Lucy Anne Wells, and had children including Allen Dorsey, Amanda Jane Dorsey, Argate Dorsey, Eliza Dorsey, Lavara Dorsey, Leean Dorsey, Mary E Dorsey, Percilla Dorsey, Rush Dorsey, Sisson Dorsey.
  • John Stevens Dorsey passed away in 1855 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Dorsey
1768–1824
Birth Location: Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Howard, Maryland
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Sisson Stevens
1768–1828
Birth Location: –
SS

Spouses(s)

Lucy Wells
1801–1873
Birth Location: –
LW

Children(s)

Sisson Dorsey
1826–1898
Birth Location: USA
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John Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
John Dorsey
1802–1855
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
George Dorsey
1768–1824
Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Howard, Maryland
Sisson Stevens
1768–1828
Grandparents
Caleb Dorsey
1740–1795
Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Howard, Maryland
Rebecca Hammond
1741–1797
Saint Paul Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John DNA5
1708–1765
Elizabeth DNA2
1719–1803
Col. Hammond
1702–1752
Sarah Sheredine
1721–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Dorsey
1685–1742
Elinor Warfield
1683–1752
Joshua DNA5
1686–1747
Ann Ridgely
1686–1771
Thomas Hammond
1670–1724
Rebecca larkin
1680–
Maj. Sheridine
1700–
Tabitha Smith
1700–

John Dorsey's Descendants

1.
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John (Stevens) Dorsey (1 Jan 1802–13 Sep 1855) m. Lucy (Anne) Wells (1801–1873)
  1. 1. Sisson Dorsey 1826–1898
    1. 1. Jacob (Wilde) Stine 1859–1940 m. Susan Dietrich 1860–
      1. 1. Emmett (Wiley) Stine 1891–1936 m. Sara (E) Comstock 1897–
        1. 1. Emmett (Wiley Stine) Jr 1920–2006
        2. 2. Robert (Comstock) Stine 1916–1965
        3. 3. Jean (M) Stine 1918–
      2. 2. Dorsey (Fitch) Stine 1882–1953 m. Catherine 1891–
      3. 3. Frank (William) Stine 1890–1949
      4. 4. David (Earl) Stine 1888– m. Rose (E) Owens 1893–
        1. 1. David Stine 1913–
        2. 2. Rose (E) Stine 1915–
        3. 3. John Stine 1918–1990
    2. 2. George (Morris) Stine 1856–1939 m. Henrietta dietrich 1863–
      1. 1. Steven Stine 1900–1979
        1. 1. Martha (M) Stine 1926–
        2. 2. Martha (Marie) Stine 1926–1996
      2. 2. Nellie Stine 1885–
      3. 3. Clifford King 1889–1962 m. Mayme Sacks 1901– m. Alice 1892–
        1. 1. Clifford (Leroy) Stine 1922–2002
        2. 2. George Stine 1922–
      4. 4. lucy (Susie) Stine 1891–
      5. 5. Georgeitte Stine 1899–
      6. 6. Louise (M) Esse 1891–
    3. 3. Henry (D.) Stine 1871–
    4. 4. Richard (A.) Stine 1874–
    5. 5. Nellie (C.) Stine 1876–
    6. 6. Lucy (S.) Stine 1878–

John Dorsey's Timeline

5 Records

1802
1 Jan 1802
Birth of John Stevens Dorsey in Virginia
Virginia
1830
1830
Age 28
John Stevens Dorsey resided here in Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 38
John Stevens Dorsey resided here in East Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
East Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
John Stevens Dorsey resided here in Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1855
13 Sep 1855
Age 53
Death of John Stevens Dorsey in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1802
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 240A; Image: 88
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 075

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 191; Page: 344; Family History Library Film: 0029670

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: East Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: East Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: 567; Page: 46; Family History Library Film: 0029689

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern District, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 240A; Image: 88

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1855
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1835-1908; Will Index, 1835-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Marshall County); Probate Place: Marshall, West Virginia
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 075

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Marshall, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1835-1908; Will Index, 1835-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Marshall County); Probate Place: Marshall, West Virginia
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