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Matilda Dorsey 1794–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 February 1794

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 15 January 1880

Death Location: Madison County, Illinois, USA

Father: Edward Dorsey

Mother: Susannah Lawrence

Spouse(s): Nimrod Dorsey

Children(s): Susanh dorsey, Nimrod Dorsey, Samuel Dorsey, Caroline Dorsey, Edward Dorsey

The story of Matilda Dorsey began in 1794 in Maryland. In 1850, Matilda Dorsey resided in Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Matilda Dorsey resided in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland. Matilda Dorsey married Nimrod Dorsey, and had children including Caroline Virginia Dorsey, Edward John Dorsey, Nimrod Mortimer Dorsey, Samuel Lawrence Dorsey, Susanh Sarah Dorsey. Matilda Dorsey passed away in 1880 in Madison County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Matilda Dorsey began in 1794 in Maryland.
  • In 1850, Matilda Dorsey resided in Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Matilda Dorsey resided in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland.
  • Matilda Dorsey married Nimrod Dorsey, and had children including Caroline Virginia Dorsey, Edward John Dorsey, Nimrod Mortimer Dorsey, Samuel Lawrence Dorsey, Susanh Sarah Dorsey.
  • Matilda Dorsey passed away in 1880 in Madison County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Dorsey
1762–1804
Birth Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
ED
Susannah Lawrence
1769–1818
Birth Location: Saint Thomas, Baltimore, Maryland
SL

Spouses(s)

Nimrod Dorsey
1789–1849
Birth Location: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
ND

Children(s)

Susanh dorsey
1818–1844
Birth Location: –
Sd
Nimrod Dorsey
1821–1852
Birth Location: Kentucky
ND
Samuel Dorsey
1814–1893
Birth Location: Kentucky
SD
Caroline Dorsey
1834–1835
Birth Location: –
CD
Edward Dorsey
1816–1873
Birth Location: Kentucky
ED

Matilda Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Dorsey
1794–1880
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Edward Dorsey
1762–1804
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Susannah Lawrence
1769–1818
Saint Thomas, Baltimore, Maryland
Grandparents
benjamin Lawrence
1741–1814
, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Urith (Randall) Owings
1738–1807
Saint Thomas, Baltimore, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Levin Lawrence
1711–1756
Susannah Dorsey
1720–1769
Samuel Sr
1702–1775
Urath randall
1713–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Lawrence
1677–1728
Rachel 1dna
1672–1739
John DNA
1650–1764
Honor Elder
1689–1756
Rachel Beale
1662–1729
Thomas Randall
1684–1722
Hannah Bale
1668–1727

Matilda Dorsey's Descendants

1.
MD
Matilda Dorsey (20 February 1794–15 January 1880) m. Nimrod Dorsey (1789–25 August 1849)
  1. 1. Susanh (Sarah) dorsey 1818–1844
  2. 2. Nimrod (Mortimer) Dorsey 1821–1852
    1. 1. Samuel (M.) Dorsey 1852–1927 m. Mary W. 1868–1953
      1. 1. Ruth (Marie) Dorsey 1909–
      2. 2. Grace (Jane) Dorsey 1891–1955 m. Warren (S) Hall 1889–
        1. 1. Warren (Short Hall) Jr 1923–2004
        2. 2. Mary (Theodosia) Hall 1926–
      3. 3. Robert (M) Dorsey 1896–1959 m. Doris Gear 1891–
    2. 2. joshua Dorsey 1844–
    3. 3. nimrod Dorsey 1846–
    4. 4. adam (blair) Dorsey 1849–1937 m. Mollie 1857–
      1. 1. Newton (G) Dorsey 1884–
      2. 2. eulalia (Beatrice) dorsey 1894–1928 m. Lake (Calvin) Chastain 1892–
        1. 1. Dixie Chastain 1918–2007
        2. 2. Aneita chastain 1921–2001 m. William (James) Klosky 1925–2006 m. Frank Meray 1918–
      3. 3. maybel Dorsey 1876–1956
      4. 4. Bessie Dorsey 1878–1956 m. Harry (E) Meddick 1878–
        1. 1. Paul (D) Meddick 1903– m. Mary 1906–
        2. 2. Addie Meddick 1915–1998 m. Paul Johnson 1912–
        3. 3. Mrie (E) Meddick 1910–
      5. 5. Lester Dorsey 1879–1949 m. Anna C 1885–
        1. 1. Hazel Dorsey 1904– m. Lester (L) Roper 1902–
        2. 2. Reba Dorsey 1906–
  3. 3. Samuel (Lawrence) Dorsey 1814–1893 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Snowden 1815–1849 m. Letitia (margaret) Smith 1826–1871
    1. 1. Caroline (V dorsey) Bouque 1837–1873
    2. 2. H. (E.) Dorsey 1864–1961 m. Elizabeth Green 1876–
      1. 1. Dorothy (margaret) Dorsey 1907–1983 m. Harry (K) Caughey 1903–1975
      2. 2. Edward (L.) Dorsey 1911–1993
      3. 3. Samuel (harold) Dorsey 1899–1970 m. Dolores 1905–2003
        1. 1. Gwen (Patricia dorsey) tuttle 1932–2015
      4. 4. Maurice (Green) Dorsey 1902–1987 m. Ida (L) Manns 1905–1997
        1. 1. Kenneth (Maurice) Dorsey 1924–1992
        2. 2. Jean (E dorsey) Cooper 1925–2004 m. Odis (Lindell) Cooper 1923–2002
      5. 5. Eugene (H.) Dorsey 1904–1990 m. Sadie 1907–2004
    3. 3. Smith Dorsey 1854–1931 m. Salome Ellis 1860–1923
    4. 4. Leon (S.) Dorsey 1859–1942 m. Mary (E) Mitchell 1860– m. Tina 1867–1943
      1. 1. Bessie (F) Dorsey 1893–
      2. 2. Samuel (Johnson) Dorsey 1896–1971 m. Lida (P) Deist 1905–1985
        1. 1. Donald (Robert) Dorsey 1940–1980
        2. 2. Samuel (J) Dorsey 1933–2006
      3. 3. Norman (leon) Dorsey 1901–1976 m. Ann 1907–1966
      4. 4. Letitia (M) Dorsey 1891–1948
    5. 5. C. (D.) Dorsey 1879–
    6. 6. Matilda Harrison 1851–1868
    7. 7. Elisabeth (Mai) Dorsey 1856–1878
    8. 8. Ruth (M) dorsey 1848–1890 m. james (t) king 1845–
      1. 1. matilda king 1868–1943
  4. 4. Caroline (Virginia) Dorsey 1834–1835
  5. 5. Edward (John) Dorsey 1816–1873 m. Nannie Mcfarland 1817–1850
    1. 1. F. (Speed) Dorsey 1862–1930
    2. 2. Effie (B.) Dorsey 1861–1892 m. Benjamin (A.) Mckay 1855–1931
      1. 1. Utie (Claire) McKay 1883–1973 m. Reuben (L) Coulthard 1885–1947
      2. 2. Lawrence (R) Mckay 1898–
    3. 3. Minnesota (Virginia) dorsey 1854–1938 m. George (H) Rolls 1862–
    4. 4. Olivette (E.) dorsey 1869–1937 m. Chas. (W.) Case 1862–1931
      1. 1. Vernon (Wesley) Carr 1894–1935 m. Cora (Creagar Randolph) Lundeen 1893–1992
        1. 1. Marie (E) Carr 1920–1997 m. Kenneth Welch 1916–
    5. 5. Utie (dorsey) Headington –1869

Matilda Dorsey's Timeline

6 Records

1794
20 February 1794
Birth of Matilda Dorsey in Maryland
Maryland
1850
1850
Age 56
Matilda Dorsey resided here in Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 66
Matilda Dorsey resided here in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
1870
1870
Age 76
Matilda Dorsey resided here in Township 6 Range 8, Madison, Illinois, USA
Township 6 Range 8, Madison, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 86
Matilda Dorsey resided here in Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA
Moro, Madison, Illinois, USA
1880
15 January 1880
Age 86
Death of Matilda Dorsey
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 February 1794
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 298
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 302
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moro, Madison, Illinois; Roll: 233; Family History Film: 1254233; Page: 44B; Enumeration District: 003; Image: 0089
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 8, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M593_251; Page: 310A; Image: 323008; Family History Library Film: 545750
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: M653_475; Page: 685; Family History Library Film: 803475
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 466A; Image: 272
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 118 : 1915

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Township 6 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 466A; Image: 272

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: M653_475; Page: 685; Family History Library Film: 803475

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 6 Range 8, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 8, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M593_251; Page: 310A; Image: 323008; Family History Library Film: 545750

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 44B; Enumeration District: 003; Image: 0089

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 January 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 298
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 302
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 118 : 1915

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Madison County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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