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Major Edward Dorsey, II 1646–1705 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 April 1646

Birth Location: Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 31 December 1705

Death Location: Major's Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Father: Edward Darcy\\Dorsey

Mother: Anne Howard

Spouse(s): Sarah Wyatt

Children(s): Joshua Dorsey, Sarah Dorsey, Nicholas Dorsey

In 1646, Major Edward Dorsey, II entered the world in Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA, born to Edward Darcy Dorsey And Anne Howard. Major Edward Dorsey, II married Sarah Wyatt, and had children including Joshua Dorsey, Nicholas Dorsey, Sarah Ann Dorsey. Major Edward Dorsey, II passed away in 1705 in Major's Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1646, Major Edward Dorsey, II entered the world in Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA, born to Edward Darcy Dorsey And Anne Howard.
  • Major Edward Dorsey, II married Sarah Wyatt, and had children including Joshua Dorsey, Nicholas Dorsey, Sarah Ann Dorsey.
  • Major Edward Dorsey, II passed away in 1705 in Major's Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Darcy\\Dorsey
1619–1659
Birth Location: Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
ED
Anne Howard
1619–1686
Birth Location: (Anne Arundel), Maryland, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

Sarah Wyatt
1657–1690
Birth Location: (Anne Arundel), Maryland, USA
SW

Children(s)

Joshua Dorsey
1686–1747
Birth Location: MD
JD
Sarah Dorsey
1677–1727
Birth Location: Elk Ridge, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
SD
Nicholas Dorsey
1705–1717
Birth Location: Majors Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
ND

Major II's Ancestors

Self
Major II
1646–1705
Birth Place: Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA
Parents
Edward Darcy\\Dorsey
1619–1659
Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Anne Howard
1619–1686
(Anne Arundel), Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Henry Augustus (Sir) Dorsey \Darcy \) D'Arcy
1590–1639
Hornsby Castle, Yorkshire, England, UK
Lady (Elizabeth) Domegan-Conyors-D'Arcy
1595–1632
Hornsby Castle, Yorkshire, England, UK
Thomas Howard
1560–1639
Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Ann
1585–1638
Brook, Westmoreland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Lord Colchester
1565–1640
Lady Chiche
1567–1643
John Garter
1570–1634
Barbara Philipson
1559–1585
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Chinche
1532–1730
Frances Rich
1539–1581
Thomas Kytson
1540–1603
Elizabeth Kitson
1543–1628
John Conyers
1544–1610
Agnes Taylor)
1540–1598
William Sandys
1514–1565
Agnes Strickland
1509–1560

Major II's Descendants

1.
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Major (Edward Dorsey,) II (2 April 1646–31 December 1705) m. Sarah Wyatt (1657–1690)
  1. 1. Joshua Dorsey 1686–1747 m. Ann Dorsey 1692–1771
    1. 1. Col. (Nicholas Dorsey) Esq 1725–1792 m. Elizabeth Worthington 1722–1803
      1. 1. Ann Dorsey 1764–1820 m. John Worthington 1763–1829
        1. 1. John (M) Worthington 1794–1879 m. Hannah Coate 1796–1872
        2. 2. Nicholas (Dorsey) Worthington 1788–1860
        3. 3. Henrietta Worthington 1808–1882
        4. 4. Thomas Worthington 1785–1834
        5. 5. Noah Worthington 1803–1879
        6. 6. Elizabeth Worthington 1806–
        7. 7. Mary (Ann) Worthington 1791–1859 m. Thomas (Beale) Cockey 1787–1868
        8. 8. John Worthington 1804–
        9. 9. Rueben Worthington 1801–1823
        10. 10. Elizabeth Worthington 1782–1834
        11. 11. Marcella (Marial) Worthington 1806–1836
        12. 12. Comfort Worthington 1786–1856
        13. 13. Lloyd (Dorsey) Worthington 1795–1877 m. Elizabeth Ball 1800–1876
        14. 14. Joshua Worthington 1802–1802
        15. 15. Maria (H.) Worthington 1797–1799
        16. 16. Mariah Worthington 1805–1889
      2. 2. Nicholas (Worthington) Dorsey 1759–1821 m. Rachel Warfield 1759–1839
        1. 1. Noah Dorsey 1785–1834 m. Nancy (Anne) Dorsey 1791–1860
    2. 2. Sarah Dorsey 1733–1804 m. Captain (Bazil Lee) Williams 1730–1799 m. Robert (Shipley) Jr 1713–1770
      1. 1. Lucy (Shipley (HANKS) SPARROW 16) MinLof6thC3xr 1763–1833 m. James Hanks 1759–1810
        1. 1. Nancy Hanks 1784–1818 m. Thomas Lincoln 1780–1851
        2. 2. Tabitha Hanks 1772–1778
        3. 3. Abram Hanks 1759–1833
        4. 4. John Hanks 1783–1861
        5. 5. Rebecca Hanks 1781–1856
        6. 6. Thomas Hanks 1766–1860
        7. 7. Richard Hanks 1780–1840
      2. 2. Anne Shipley 1746–1828 m. David McCord 1740–1818
      3. 3. Mary Shipley 1739–1779 m. Capt (Abraham) Lincoln 1744–1786
        1. 1. J. (J.) Lincoln 1863–
    3. 3. Philemon Dorsey 1715–1772
    4. 4. Katherine Dorsey 1727–1746
    5. 5. Ann Dorsey 1730–1767
    6. 6. Joshua Dorsey 1722–1790
    7. 7. Charles Dorsey 1736–1770
    8. 8. Elizabeth Dorsey 1719–1803
    9. 9. Henry Dorsey 1712–1770
    10. 10. Rachel Dorsey 1717–1776 m. John (Warfield) Jr 1700–1776
      1. 1. Anne Wayman 1741–1802 m. John (Wayman) Sr 1727–1793
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) Wayman 1768–1827 m. Joshua Crow 1760–1830
    11. 11. John Dorsey 1708–1765
    12. 12. John (Ely Dorsey) Sen 1708–1765 m. Elizabeth Worthington 1722–1803
      1. 1. Ann (Dorsey) Davis 1745–1769
      2. 2. Eleanor (Wells) Dorsey 1743–1833
      3. 3. Elizabeth Dorsey 1749–1824 m. Samuel Boggess 1742–1825
        1. 1. Alonzo Boggess 1795–1848
      4. 4. Richard Dorsey 1756–1826
      5. 5. Anne Dorsey 1748–1832
      6. 6. Caleb Dorsey 1740–1795
      7. 7. John Dorsey 1751–1815
      8. 8. John Dorsey 1734–1815
      9. 9. Achsah Dorsey 1746–1799
    13. 13. Henry Dorsey 1712–1770
    14. 14. Ann Dorsey 1730–1767
    15. 15. Sarah Dorsey 1717–1789
    16. 16. Henry Dorsey 1712–1770
  2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Dorsey 1677–1727
  3. 3. Nicholas Dorsey 1705–1717 m. Frances Hughes 1692–1725
    1. 1. Nicholas Dorsey 1710–1780

Major II's Timeline

8 Records

1646
2 April 1646
Birth of Major Edward Dorsey, II in Elk Ridge, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Elk Ridge, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
1646
2 April 1646
Birth of Major Edward Dorsey, II in Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA
Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA
1691
1691-1786
Age 45
Major Edward Dorsey, II resided here in Maryland; New York, USA
Maryland; New York, USA
1699
1699
Age 53
Major Edward Dorsey, II resided here in S Side Patapscounty Hund, Baltimore County, MD
S Side Patapscounty Hund, Baltimore County, MD
1704
26 Oct 1704
Age 58
Major Edward Dorsey, II resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, British America
Baltimore, Maryland, British America
1705
31 December 1705
Age 59
Death of Major Edward Dorsey, II in Majors Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Majors Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1705
31 December 1705
Age 59
Death of Major Edward Dorsey, II in Major's Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Major's Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1750
30 Sep 1750
Age 104
Major Edward Dorsey, II was baptized in Denver, Norfolk, England
Denver, Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1646
    Event Place: Elk Ridge, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 45
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 5960.002; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 5960.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1646
    Event Place: Hole, Anne Arundel, British Colonies, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1750
    Event Place: Denver, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1660
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1660; Page Number: 57

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1691-1786
    Event Place: Maryland; New York, USA
    Record Source: The Heroes of the American Revolution and Their Descendants : Battle of Long Island

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1699
    Event Place: S Side Patapscounty Hund, Baltimore County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1704
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, British America
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Calendar of Wills, Volume: III, Wills from 1703 to 1713

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland Genealogical and Memorial Encyclopedia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The Dorsey Family : Descendants of Edward Darcy-Dorsey of Virginia and Maryland for Five Generations and Allied Families
    [2] Genealogy of the Linthicum and allied families

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 December 1705
    Event Place: Majors Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Maryland, U.S., Calendar of Wills, Volume: III, Wills from 1703 to 1713
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Colonial Families of the USA
    [5] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M840713
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 December 1705
    Event Place: Major's Choice, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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