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Willie Dorsey 1917–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1917

Birth Location: Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 16 May 2002

Death Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Father: Fletcher Sr

Mother: Alice (Dorsey)

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Willie Dorsey began in 1917 in Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States. In 1920, Willie Dorsey resided in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States. In 1930, Willie Dorsey resided in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States. Willie Dorsey passed away in 2002 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie Dorsey began in 1917 in Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1920, Willie Dorsey resided in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1930, Willie Dorsey resided in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.
  • Willie Dorsey passed away in 2002 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fletcher Sr
1872–1944
Birth Location: Hall County, Georgia, United States
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Alice (Dorsey)
1874–1943
Birth Location: Salem, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Dorsey's Ancestors

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Willie Dorsey
1917–2002
Birth Place: Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Fletcher Bascombe Dorsey Sr
1872–1944
Hall County, Georgia, United States
Alice (C Alexander) (Dorsey)
1874–1943
Salem, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Merritt (Frank) Alexander
1851–1929
Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Frances (Elizabeth (or Caroline) Collins) (Alexander)
1854–1890
Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Alexander
1811–1887
Elizabeth (Alexander)
1828–1891
Watson Collins
1797–1890
Mary (Collins)
1800–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micajah Alexander
1784–1877
Elizabeth (Alexander)
1783–1840
Elijah Stansell
1807–1866
Sarah (Stansell)
1807–1849

Willie Dorsey's Timeline

5 Records

1917
5 Oct 1917
Birth of Willie Dorsey in Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1920
1920
Age 3
Willie Dorsey resided here in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1930
1930
Age 13
Willie Dorsey resided here in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
2002
14 May 2002
Age 85
Death of Willie Dorsey in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
2002
16 May 2002
Age 85
Burial of Willie Dorsey in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1917
    Event Place: Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 158
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341943
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341943

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 2002
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 May 2002
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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