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Samuel M. Dorsey 1852–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1852

Birth Location: Ill.

Death Date: 9 Jan 1927

Death Location: Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, USA

Father: Nimrod Dorsey

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary W.

Children(s): Ruth Dorsey, Grace Dorsey, Robert Dorsey

In 1852, Samuel M. Dorsey entered the world in Ill., born to Nimrod Mortimer Dorsey And Julia A West. In 1880, Samuel M. Dorsey resided in Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Samuel M. Dorsey resided in Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky, USA. Samuel M. Dorsey married Mary W, and had children including Grace Jane Dorsey, Robert M Dorsey, Ruth Marie Dorsey. Samuel M. Dorsey passed away in 1927 in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Samuel M. Dorsey entered the world in Ill., born to Nimrod Mortimer Dorsey And Julia A West.
  • In 1880, Samuel M. Dorsey resided in Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Samuel M. Dorsey resided in Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky, USA.
  • Samuel M. Dorsey married Mary W, and had children including Grace Jane Dorsey, Robert M Dorsey, Ruth Marie Dorsey.
  • Samuel M. Dorsey passed away in 1927 in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Dorsey's Ancestors

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Samuel Dorsey
1852–1927
Birth Place: Ill.
Parents
Nimrod Mortimer Dorsey
1821–1852
Kentucky
Grandparents
Nimrod Dorsey
1789–1849
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Matilda Dorsey
1794–1880
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Edward Dorsey
1762–1804
Susannah Lawrence
1769–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
benjamin Lawrence
1741–1814
Urith Owings
1738–1807

Samuel Dorsey's Descendants

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Samuel (M.) Dorsey (12 Apr 1852–9 Jan 1927) m. Mary W. (1868–16 January 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–

Samuel Dorsey's Timeline

6 Records

1852
12 Apr 1852
Birth of Samuel M. Dorsey in Ill.
Ill.
1880
1880
Age 28
Samuel M. Dorsey resided here in Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Samuel M. Dorsey resided here in Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Samuel M. Dorsey resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
Samuel M. Dorsey resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1927
9 Jan 1927
Age 75
Death of Samuel M. Dorsey in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1852
    Event Place: Ill.
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana Marriage Collection, Marion County, Indiana; Index to Supplemental Record Marriage Transcript 1, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 2; Page: 118
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 8
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenville, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Family History Film: 1254445; Page: 429C; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 0448
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240554
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T624_359; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1374372
    [6] Indiana, Select Marriages Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1926 - 1927; Roll: 01

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Glenville, Washington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glenville, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Family History Film: 1254445; Page: 429C; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 0448

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Frederickton, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240554

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T624_359; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1374372

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: T625_442; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1927
    Event Place: Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1926 - 1927; Roll: 01

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

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