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Rosa Johanna Dorsey 1853–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 August 1853

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 30 May 1933

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

Father: Levin Dorsey

Mother: Lydia Susan

Spouse(s): Levin Dorsey

Children(s): Louise Dorsey

In 1853, Rosa Johanna Dorsey entered the world in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Levin Lawrence Dorsey And Lydia Susan. In 1860, Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided in District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky. In 1870, Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Rosa Johanna Dorsey married Levin L Dorsey, and had children including Louise L Dorsey. Rosa Johanna Dorsey passed away in 1933 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Rosa Johanna Dorsey entered the world in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Levin Lawrence Dorsey And Lydia Susan.
  • In 1860, Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided in District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rosa Johanna Dorsey married Levin L Dorsey, and had children including Louise L Dorsey.
  • Rosa Johanna Dorsey passed away in 1933 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levin Dorsey
1819–1888
Birth Location: Jefferson Kentucky
LD
Lydia Susan
1829–1914
Birth Location: Kentucky
LS

Spouses(s)

Levin Dorsey
1856–
Birth Location: Illinois
LD

Children(s)

Louise Dorsey
1895–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LD

Rosa Dorsey's Ancestors

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Rosa Dorsey
1853–1933
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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

Rosa Dorsey's Descendants

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Rosa (Johanna) Dorsey (22 August 1853–30 May 1933) m. Levin (L.) Dorsey (abt 1856–)
  1. 1. Louise (L) Dorsey 1895–

Rosa Dorsey's Timeline

8 Records

1853
22 August 1853
Birth of Rosa Johanna Dorsey in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 7
Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided here in District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky
District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 17
Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided here in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided here in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided here in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided here in Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Rosa Johanna Dorsey resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1933
30 May 1933
Age 80
Death of Rosa Johanna Dorsey in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 August 1853
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 7
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 756; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 2340491
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_472; Page: 395B; Family History Library Film: 545971
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 533; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240533
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_377; Page: 1091; Family History Library Film: 803377
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_483; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374496
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_377; Page: 1091; Family History Library Film: 803377

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_472; Page: 395B; Family History Library Film: 545971

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 533; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240533

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_483; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374496

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middletown, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 756; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 2340491

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1933
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    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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