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Martha Ellen Dorsey 1840–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1840

Birth Location: Washington, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 04 Nov 1920

Death Location: Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA

Father: Cornelius Dorsey

Mother: Mary Livesay

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In 1840, Martha Ellen Dorsey entered the world in Washington, Illinois, USA, born to Cornelius Maury Dorsey And Mary Livesay. In 1850, Martha Ellen Dorsey resided in District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Martha Ellen Dorsey resided in Richview, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA. Martha Ellen Dorsey passed away in 1920 in Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Martha Ellen Dorsey entered the world in Washington, Illinois, USA, born to Cornelius Maury Dorsey And Mary Livesay.
  • In 1850, Martha Ellen Dorsey resided in District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Ellen Dorsey resided in Richview, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA.
  • Martha Ellen Dorsey passed away in 1920 in Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Martha Dorsey
1840–1920
Birth Place: Washington, Illinois, USA
Parents
Cornelius Maury Dorsey
1810–1850
Maury, Franklin Co., Tennessee, USA
Mary Livesay
1812–1865
Maury, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Carter Livesay
1787–1855
Bedford, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Betsey Wright
1792–1833
SC, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Livesay
1754–1832
Rebecca Carter
1762–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas 6ggf
1730–1796
Margaret Stones
1730–
Capt Sr
1735–1792
Margaret Brunson
1733–1807

Martha Dorsey's Timeline

6 Records

1840
10 May 1840
Birth of Martha Ellen Dorsey in Washington, Illinois, USA
Washington, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 10
Martha Ellen Dorsey resided here in District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA
District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Martha Ellen Dorsey resided here in Richview, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
Richview, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
Martha Ellen Dorsey resided here in Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois, USA
Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Martha Ellen Dorsey resided here in Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
1920
04 Nov 1920
Age 80
Death of Martha Ellen Dorsey in Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M593_287; Page: 340B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Richview, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M593_287; Page: 340B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Nov 1920
    Event Place: Wayne City, Wayne, Illinois, USA

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