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Robert O. Dorsey 1867–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 April 1867

Birth Location: Jefferson, Kentucky

Death Date: 19 April 1927

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Levin Dorsey

Mother: Lydia Susan

Spouse(s): Minnie None

Children(s): Julia Dorsey, Cathrine Dorsey, Robert Jr., Samuel Dorsey, L Dorsey

In 1867, Robert O. Dorsey entered the world in Jefferson, Kentucky, born to Levin Lawrence Dorsey And Lydia Susan. In 1880, Robert O. Dorsey resided in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Robert O. Dorsey resided in Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Robert O. Dorsey married Minnie, and had children including Cathrine Dorsey, Julia O Dorsey, L L Dorsey, Robert O Dorsey Jr, Samuel Phillips Dorsey. Robert O. Dorsey passed away in 1927 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Robert O. Dorsey entered the world in Jefferson, Kentucky, born to Levin Lawrence Dorsey And Lydia Susan.
  • In 1880, Robert O. Dorsey resided in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert O. Dorsey resided in Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Robert O. Dorsey married Minnie, and had children including Cathrine Dorsey, Julia O Dorsey, L L Dorsey, Robert O Dorsey Jr, Samuel Phillips Dorsey.
  • Robert O. Dorsey passed away in 1927 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Dorsey's Ancestors

Self
Robert Dorsey
1867–1927
Birth Place: Jefferson, Kentucky
Parents
Levin Lawrence Dorsey
1819–1888
Jefferson Kentucky
Lydia Susan
1829–1914
Kentucky
Grandparents
Elias (Dorsey) Sr
1796–1872
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Martha Booker
1796–1832
Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Edward Dorsey
1762–1804
Susannah Lawrence
1769–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
benjamin Lawrence
1741–1814
Urith Owings
1738–1807

Robert Dorsey's Descendants

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Robert (O.) Dorsey (11 April 1867–19 April 1927) m. Minnie (abt 1874–)
  1. 1. Julia (O) Dorsey 1895–
  2. 2. Cathrine Dorsey 1907–
  3. 3. Robert (O Dorsey) Jr. 1910–
  4. 4. Samuel (Phillips) Dorsey 1913–1989
  5. 5. L (L) Dorsey 1900–

Robert Dorsey's Timeline

6 Records

1867
11 April 1867
Birth of Robert O. Dorsey in Jefferson, Kentucky
Jefferson, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 13
Robert O. Dorsey resided here in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Robert O. Dorsey resided here in Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Robert O. Dorsey resided here in Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Robert O. Dorsey resided here in Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1927
19 April 1927
Age 60
Death of Robert O. Dorsey in Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 April 1867
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Family History Film: 1254421; Page: 79D; Enumeration District: 090
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 533; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1240533
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_483; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374496
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Family History Film: 1254421; Page: 79D; Enumeration District: 090

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gillmans, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 533; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1240533

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_483; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374496

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gilmans, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 April 1927
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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