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Josephine Dorsey 1849–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 March 1849

Birth Location: Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Death Date: 18 September 1891

Death Location: Delano, Kern County, California, United States of America

Father: Carl Foss

Mother: Charlotta Eriksson

Spouse(s): Norris Dorsey

Children(s):

In 1849, Josephine Dorsey entered the world in Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, born to Carl Johan Abrahamsson Foss And Charlotta Christina Eriksson. In 1880, Josephine Dorsey resided in Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota, USA. Josephine Dorsey married Norris H Dorsey. Josephine Dorsey passed away in 1891 in Delano, Kern County, California, United States of America.

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  • In 1849, Josephine Dorsey entered the world in Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, born to Carl Johan Abrahamsson Foss And Charlotta Christina Eriksson.
  • In 1880, Josephine Dorsey resided in Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota, USA.
  • Josephine Dorsey married Norris H Dorsey.
  • Josephine Dorsey passed away in 1891 in Delano, Kern County, California, United States of America.

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Josephine Dorsey's Ancestors

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Josephine Dorsey
1849–1891
Birth Place: Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Parents
Carl Johan Abrahamsson Foss
1822–1907
Östra Lid, Hallarö, Habo, Skaraborg, Sweden
Charlotta (Christina) Eriksson
1827–1888
Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Grandparents
Abraham Larsson
1792–1876
Hallaröjdan, Österlid, Habo, Västra Götaland, Sverige
Kerstin Nilsdotter
1789–1875
Göhult,Mellangår,Skaraborg,Sweden
Erik Carlsson
1787–1836
Böne, Sweden
Maria Jonsdotter
1787–1869
Nolgard Hunared,Sandhem,Skaraborg,Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Lars* Nilsson
1740–1816
Stina Jönsdotter
1754–1837
Nils Andersson
1757–1844
Britta Eriksdotter
1767–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nils Nilsson
1704–1753
Sara Jonasdotter
1715–1772
Jons Rukman
1723–1767
Katarina Larsdotter
1729–1802

Josephine Dorsey's Timeline

3 Records

1849
25 March 1849
Birth of Josephine Dorsey in Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
1880
1880
Age 31
Josephine Dorsey resided here in Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota, USA
Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota, USA
1891
18 September 1891
Age 42
Death of Josephine Dorsey in California, United States of America
California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 March 1849
    Event Place: Bjorback, Ale kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota; Roll: 619; Page: 137c; Enumeration District: 063
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winnebago City, Faribault, Minnesota; Roll: 619; Page: 137c; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 September 1891
    Event Place: California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Delano, Kern County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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