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Lester Dorsey 1879–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1879

Birth Location: Alton Madison, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 4 Jul 1949

Death Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Father: adam Dorsey

Mother: Mollie None

Spouse(s): Anna C

Children(s): Hazel Dorsey, Reba Dorsey

In 1879, Lester Dorsey entered the world in Alton Madison, Illinois, USA, born to Adam Blair Dorsey And Mollie. In 1880, Lester Dorsey resided in Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Lester Dorsey resided in Richland, Barton, Missouri, USA. Lester Dorsey married Anna C, and had children including Hazel Dorsey, Reba Dorsey. Lester Dorsey passed away in 1949 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1879, Lester Dorsey entered the world in Alton Madison, Illinois, USA, born to Adam Blair Dorsey And Mollie.
  • In 1880, Lester Dorsey resided in Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Lester Dorsey resided in Richland, Barton, Missouri, USA.
  • Lester Dorsey married Anna C, and had children including Hazel Dorsey, Reba Dorsey.
  • Lester Dorsey passed away in 1949 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

adam Dorsey
1849–1937
Birth Location: Madison County, Illinois, USA
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Mollie None
1857–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Anna C
1885–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Hazel Dorsey
1904–
Birth Location: Missouri
HD
Reba Dorsey
1906–
Birth Location: Missouri
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Lester Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Lester Dorsey
1879–1949
Birth Place: Alton Madison, Illinois, USA
Parents
adam blair Dorsey
1849–1937
Madison County, Illinois, USA
Mollie
1857–
Illinois
Grandparents
Nimrod (Mortimer) Dorsey
1821–1852
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Nimrod Dorsey
1789–1849
Matilda Dorsey
1794–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Dorsey
1762–1804
Susannah Lawrence
1769–1818

Lester Dorsey's Descendants

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Lester Dorsey (11 Sep 1879–4 Jul 1949) m. Anna C (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. Hazel Dorsey 1904– m. Lester (L) Roper 1902–
  2. 2. Reba Dorsey 1906–

Lester Dorsey's Timeline

10 Records

1879
11 Sep 1879
Birth of Lester Dorsey in Alton Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton Madison, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Lester Dorsey resided here in Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA
Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Lester Dorsey resided here in Richland, Barton, Missouri, USA
Richland, Barton, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Lester Dorsey resided here in Golden City, Barton, Missouri, USA
Golden City, Barton, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Lester Dorsey resided here in Golden City, Barton, Missouri, USA
Golden City, Barton, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Lester Dorsey resided here in Springfield, Greene, Missouri
Springfield, Greene, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 56
Lester Dorsey resided here in Springfield, Greene, Missouri
Springfield, Greene, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 61
Lester Dorsey resided here in Springfield, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
Lester Dorsey resided here in Springfield, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Missouri, USA
1949
4 Jul 1949
Age 70
Death of Lester Dorsey in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1879
    Event Place: Alton Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Missouri, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598884; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 39-45
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Golden City, Barton, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 867
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 1189; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 80.0; FHL microfilm: 2340924
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Barton; Roll: 1683091
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moro, Madison, Illinois; Roll: 233; Family History Film: 1254233; Page: 49C; Enumeration District: 003; Image: 0098
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Barton, Missouri; Roll: 838; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240838
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Golden City, Barton, Missouri; Roll: T624_767; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374780
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moro, Madison, Illinois; Roll: 233; Family History Film: 1254233; Page: 49C; Enumeration District: 003; Image: 0098

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richland, Barton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Barton, Missouri; Roll: 838; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240838

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Golden City, Barton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Golden City, Barton, Missouri; Roll: T624_767; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374780

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Golden City, Barton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Golden City, Barton, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 867

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 1189; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 80.0; FHL microfilm: 2340924

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 39-45

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 39-45
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Springfield, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Missouri, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598884; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Barton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Barton; Roll: 1683091

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1949
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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