Notes:

"ANNE ARUNDEL GENTRY--DORSEY FAMILY" by Harry Wright Newman
"Edward Dorsey, first don of Edward Dorsey and wife Anne, was born in
Virginia and came up the Severn during the days of the Commonwealth in
Maryland. On Aug. 25, 1664, he with his two brothers received jointly
400 acres of 'Hockley-in-the-Hole'. Evidence is unmistakable that he
followed for a time the occupation of his father and was certainly
engaged in ship building as late as May 6, 1667." "Before Nov. 1670,
Edward Dorsey married Sarah, a daughter of Nicholas Wyatt, Gent., by
his first wife. Sarah, his wife, died about 1690. He took for a
second wife, Margaret. All indicators point to the fact that she was
one of the daughters of John Larkin, Innkeepers, by his wife
Katherine. It is quite evident that the children of the second
marriage did not have the advantages of those of the first wife. The
widow remarried soon after the death of Col. Dorsey, but did not
survive her second husband. Perhaps, the children were neglected by
their step-father. Anyhow they were not schooled in letters, and as a
consequence made their mark on official documents." "On Jan 4,
1700/1, Edward Dorsey....assigned...my oldest son Edward Dorsey four
plantations bordering his dwelling-plantation at Elk Ridge and one
south side of Patapsco a little beyond the Falls with negroes,
livestock, household furniture whereon in trust for his five sons,
that is Samuel, Joshua, John, Nicholas, and Benjami. (Provincial
Court, Liber TL no. 2, folios 169,279)
To son Samuel the Patapsco plantation with three negroes and
other personltry To son Joshua the plantation 'where Black
Dick lives' with 100 adjoining acres, negroes and other
personalty To son John plantation that negro Bacon 'now lives on'
with 100 acres, negroes To son Nicholas the plantation 'that
negro Tom lives on' with 100 acres To son Benjamin piece of land
between Dick and Bacon."
"It was not until 1679 that Edward Dorsey entered into public or
political live of the province. In that year he was made a Justice of
the Peace for Anne Arundel County and a Gentleman Justice of the Quoroum.
He continued to serve in that capacity for a number of years
thereafter and in 1686 when he was styled Captain Edward Dorsey of His
Lordship's army he was likewise a Gentleman Justice of the Quorum. He
rose in the provincial forced from Captain to Colonel, a grade he held
at the time of his death. He entered the General Assembly 1694 as a
delegate from Anne Arundel County and continued to serve in all
succeeding sessions of the Lower House until his death. When he
became a domicile of Baltimore County, at the time that Baltimore
embraced both banks of Patapsco, he was likewise elected to the Lower
House. In 1695 he was made the Keeper of the Great Seal of the
Province." "He however was outspoken in his political views...in
1692 'Major Edward Dorsey had made several mutinous and seditious
speeches on board "Capt. William Hill Ship.'" "...he was on
Commission to erect the courthouse and the free school for Anne
Arundel Towne. He was granted the contract for the erection of the
first church of St. Anne in 1696." "Edward Dorsey was a staunch and
loyal supporter of the Calverts,...In politics (he) was a supporter of
the House of Stuart and an acknowledged member of the Jacobean Party"
"After the death of Samuel Wyatt (brother to his wife Sarah) the only
son and heir of Nicholas, Edward claimed his estate by rights of his
wife, as sole heiress. A battle royal insued with Thomas Bland,
Gent., who had married Damaris, the Widow Wyatt, and step-mother to
his wife. Edward had Bland arrested and caused him to be kept
prisoner at the Public Ordinary for several days. Thomas Bland in his
petition to the Provincial Court swore that in July 1677 he delivered
to Mr. Edward Dorsey all the real and personal estate of the late
Nicholas Wyatt, but Dorsey entered upon it and with force carried away
three servants which were his (Bland's) property whom he had purchased
with his own resources. Furthermore, John Booth one of the servants
was so ill-treated by Dorsey that he ran away and that Alice another
servant was so misused that she was 'brought to a dangerous
sickness.'(Md. Archives, vol. 67, p. 420)" "His original will, dated
Oct. 26, 1704 is on file at Annapolis, ...probated in Baltimore County on
Dec. 27, 1705. (Wills, Liber 3, folio 725): To son Nicholas
100-acre portion of 'Long Reach' at Elk Ridge and personalty at
16. The inventory was taken at the 'seated plantation', and also the
Upper Plantation, Elk Ridge Quarters, the Round Bay Plantation, and
'in the store house', and in 'Little Flat House'. There were books,
one Gould Seal ring, one Silver Seale, Ivory headed cane, silver
tobacco box, silver hilted sword, silver plate and surveying chain.
His wearing apparel was appraised at L7.10.-. There were also
thirteen negro slaves and two white indentured servants. Samuel, the
eldest son approved the valuation of L 528.8.11. It was filed at
court on April 1, 1706."

Edward married Sarah Wyatt before Nov 1670. Sarah (daughter of Nicholas Wyatt, Gentleman and Damaris Stockett?) was born in 1657 in Of Anne Arundel, MD; died about 1690 in Anne Arundel County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Larkin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"ANNE ARUNDEL GENTRY--DORSEY FAMILY" by Harry Wright Newman
"Nicholas Dorsey, son of Col. Edward Dorsey and his wife, Sarah Wyatt,
was born about 1690 in Middle Neck Hundred of St. Anne's Parish. At
the writing of his father's will in 1704, he was mentioned as being
less than 16 years of age. From his father's estate he inherited 100
acres of 'Long Reach', which lay in old Baltimore County Nicholas died
at a young age leaving a widow and four infants. He was buried on
Sep. 23, 1717, according to the records of All Hallow's Parish. His
last will and testament, dated Sep. 15, 1717, was probated in
Baltimore County on Feb. 13, 1717/18.(Wills, Liber 14, folio 478) To
sons Thomas, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Edward personalty at 21 years;
sons to have liberty to choose guardians at 18 To son Benjamin
the dwelling-plantation at the decease of his mother. (Inventories,
Liver 1, folio 40) The appraisement of personal estate on Jul. 4,
1718, reported a value of L347.15.9, including eight negroes. It
seemed as if the Widow Dorsey was a poor manager and by 1724, as
'Frances Dorsey, Widow, of Baltimore County' she prayed relief from her
creditors, yet at the final account filed by her on Jul. 30, 1725,
there was a balance due the heirs of L 117.15.11 (Adm. Accts, Box 3,
folder 68; Archives Vol. 35, p. 6)"
"THE DORSEY BOOK" by Maxwell Dorsey and Jean Muir Dorsey, 1947
"Nicholas Dorsey received by deed of gift in 1700 from his father, 100
acres of Major's Choice, and by his father's will in 1704, he was left
100 acres of Long Reach, 2 silver spoons, a new gun, and a horse named
Dick to be delivered to him at the age of 16 years." "The estate of
Nicholas Dorsey was appraised on July 4, 1718...the inventory included
a Bible, testament, spelling book, psalter, money scales, pocket sack
(?), 2 small deal boxes, chest, lock and key, negroes, Tom, Hagar,
Jenny and child, Isaac, Esther, Maria....The estate valued at
L347.15.9 1/2 (Invts. 1, f.40)"

Nicholas married Frances Hughes on 20 Dec 1709 in St. Anne's Paris, MD. Frances (daughter of Thomas Hughes and Lydia) was born on 18 May 1692 in St. James Parish, Herring Creek, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"ANNE ARUNDEL GENTRY--DORSEY FAMILY" by Harry Wright Newman
"Benjamin Dorsey, son of Nicholas and Frances (Hughes) Dorsey, was
born in All Hallow's Parish, and baptised at the parish church on Sep.
17, 1717. On Feb. 3, 1741/2, Benjamin Dorsey, then of Anne Arundel
County, sold 100 acre portion of 'Major's Choice' on Elk Ridge, which had
been granted to Edward Dorsey. On Aug. 24, 1741, he purchased for L
223, a portion of 'Talbot's Last Shift' on the main falls of the
Patapsco in Anne Arundel" Benjamin Dorsey died intestate. Letters
of adm. were granted to his widow, Sophia Dorsey, on Jul. 27,
1749....the appraisement of the personal estate was made on Sep. 15,
1749...value of L 248.17.6 (Inventories, Liber42, folio 34)
Death date taken from Ancestral file

Family/Spouse: Sophia Howard. Sophia (daughter of Cornelius Howard and Elizabeth Clements) was born in 1726 in Anne Arundel County, MD; died on 21 Feb 1788 in Baltimore County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army of the Revolution, by FRANCIS B. HEITMAN, The Rare Book Shop Publiehing Company, Inc., 1914
page 201:
Dorsey, Ely (Md). Lieutenant of Watkins Independent Maryland Company, 14th January 1776; 1st Lieutenant 3d October, 14, Captain 2d Maryland,
10th December, 1776; taken prisoner at Staten Island, 22d August, 1777; was a prisoner on parole but never rejoined regiment.

"ANNE ARUNDEL GENTRY--DORSEY FAMILY" by Harry Wright Newman
"Elisha Dorsey, son and heir of Benjamin and Sophia Dorsey, was born
in Anne Arundel County, but spent the greater part of his life in
Baltimore County..At a meeting of freeholders...who met at the courthouse
at the advent of the Revolution to select committees for the purpose
of carrying into effect the non-intercourse resolutions of the
Continental Congress, Elisha Dorsey was elected to represent North
Hundred of Baltimore County(Scharf's Hist. of Balto., p. 70)." "In 1779
Elisha Dorsey was listed as a non-juror, having refused or neglected
to subscribe to the Oath of Allegiance to State of MD. (Minutes of
Court, 1772-81, folio 310, Hall of Records). In 1783 he was a taxable
in North Hundred of Baltimore County In 1790 he was the head of a family
with 3 males over 16, including self, one male under 16, three females
and two slaves. Letters of administration were issued to his son,
William, on Sep. 15, 1802...inventory of personalty was filed Oct. 15,
1802, showing appraisement of $928.00 and two mulatto slaves. (Balt.
County Inventories, Liber 20, folio 327)
"THE DORSEY FAMILY" by Maxwell Dorsey and Jean Muir Dorsey, 1947.
"Elisha Dorsey born c. 1743, m. Mary Slade Dec. 15, 1768 (St. Jn. and
St. Geo.)d. 1782. In 1772 Elisha Dorsey of Baltimore County bought from
Thomas Marshall, 123 acres called Climna Lina. He also owned land
called Dorsey's Plains. On Jan 21, 1771, Elisha Dorsey, son and heir
of Benjamin Dorsey of Anne Arundel County, deceased, and Sophia Talbot,
his mother...sold Talbott's Last Shift..." "Elisha Dorsey was
appointed first Lieutenant of Capt. Christopher Owing's Company in
Soldier's Delight Battalion, Baltimore County, on Sep. 11, 1777. (Arch.
of MD, XVI, p. 369)" "Elisha Dorsey died in 1801/2 intestate. His
estate was appraised on Oct. 16, 1802. His son William served as
administrator."

Elisha married Mary Slade on 15 Dec 1768 in St. John/St. Geo, Baltimore County, MD. Mary (daughter of Josias Slade and Mary Day) was born about 1747; died in 1782 in Baltimore County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"ANNE ARUNDEL GENTRY--DORSEY FAMILY" by Harry Wright Newman
William Dorsey, son of Elisha and Mary (Slade) Dorsey, was born in
Baltimore County An undocumented source stated that his wife was Margaret
Tracy, another stated her Christian name was Elizabeth. The inventory
of his personal estate was filed at court in Baltimore Co. on Dec. 29,
1847, with Enoch Dorsey as the executor. His will had been written on
Apr. 19, 1842, and admitted for probation on Dec. 18, 1847. (Balt. County
Inventories, Liber 59, folio 50; Wills Liber 22, folio 128) Wills
states: To son Booze Dorsey $5.00, he already having received his
share. To grandson William Dorsey of Booze, $10.00"

Family/Spouse: Margaret Tracy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Y
Y
Y
Y

Notes:

Boaz Dorsey was born in Baltimore County MD. according Census
records
1860 Census--Preble County, Harrison Twp. (Aug. 16)--aged 41
"HISTORY OF KOSCIUSKO County" article on John Dorsey, p. 390 "John
Dorsey was born in Wabash County In Aug. 7, 1842. His parents, Boaz and
Emeline Dorsey, reside near Oswego, and both are nearly eighty years
old. His father is a native of Maryland, and came to Wabash County in
1840, remaining there a few years, when, owing to the unhealthfulness
of the climate, he returned to Ohio. After several years he again
came to Indiana, settling in Kosciusko County, on section 13, Plain Twp.
A short time since he removed to Oswego, his present abode. Seven
children were born to these parents, five of whom survive--William,
Owen, Henry, John and Mary."

Booz Dorsey
Indianian Republican Oct. 8, 1891
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: John Dorsey had been appointed executaor of the Booz Dorsey estate.

Emeline Wire
Birth: 27 Apr 1809 - Maryland
Death: 01 Dec 1890 (1 Dec 1890) - Leesburg, Kosciusko, Indiana
Marriage: 08 Mar 1831 (8 Mar 1831) - Baltimore, Maryland
Spouse: Boaz (Booz) Dorsey

1880 United States Federal Census
about Emeline Dorsey
Name: Emeline Dorsey
Home in 1880: Plain, Kosciusko, Indiana
Age: 71
Estimated birth year: abt 1809
Birthplace: Maryland
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's name: Booz
Father's birthplace: Maryland
Mother's birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Booz Dorsey 72
Emeline Dorsey 71
Ada A. Dorsey 16


1860 United States Federal Census
about Booze Dorsey
Name: Booze Dorsey
Age in 1860: 53
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1860: Richland, Darke, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Beamsville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Booze Dorsey 53
Emaline Dorsey 52
Mary E Dorsey 11

1850 United States Federal Census
about Boose Dorsey
Name: Boose Dorsey
Age: 41
Estimated birth year: abt 1809
Birth Place: Maryland
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Harrison, Preble, Ohio
Family Number: 576
Household Members:
Name Age
Boose Dorsey 41
Emeline Dorsey 40
Caroline Dorsey 19
William Dorsey 16
Owen Dorsey 14
Henry Dorsey 10
John Dorsey 8
Mary Dorsey 0

Boaz married Emeline Wier on 8 Mar 1831 in Baltimore County, MD. Emeline (daughter of Henry Wier) was born on 27 Apr 1809 in MD; died on 1 Dec 1890 in Oswego, Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Leesburg Cem., Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Dorsey's birth and death dates taken from both tombstone
records and family records in a Bible owned by Maurice Dorsey of North
Webster, IN
Marriage Record, Elkhart County Book 3, p. 647.
1880 Census, Kosciusko County, Tippecanoe Twp.

Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
about Hannah Milner
Name: Hannah Milner
Spouse Name: William Dorsey
Marriage Date: 13 Apr 1872
Marriage County: Elkhart
Source Title 1: Elkhart County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Gos
Book: 3
OS Page: 647


1880 United States Federal Census
about William Dorsey
Name: William Dorsey
Home in 1880: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Maryland
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Hannah
Father's birthplace: Maryland
Mother's birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
William Dorsey 46
Hannah Dorsey 39
Emma J. Dorsey 6
Grant Reed 16


1870 United States Federal Census
about William Dorsey
Name: William Dorsey
Birth Year: abt 1834
Age in 1870: 36
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1870: Tippecanoe, Kosciusko, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Baydstons Mills
Household Members:
Name Age
William Dorsey 36
Martha I Dorsey 27
Emma I Dorsey 8
Ada A Dorsey 7

William married Hannah Milner on 13 Apr 1872 in Elkhart County, IN. Hannah (daughter of John Hessay Milner and Rinah Arminson) was born on 25 Jun 1841 in OH; died on 1 Jul 1913 in North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in Mock Cem., Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Booz Dorsey
Indianian Republican Oct. 8, 1891
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION: John Dorsey had been appointed executaor of the Booz Dorsey estate.

John married Nancy Billhimer on 11 Sep 1867 in Preble County, OH. Nancy was born in Preble County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death Certificate under Rose B. Stump, Kosciusko County Death Rec.
Bk.H, p.86 Age 58 yrs. 8 months, 26 days.
Obituary notice-- "Miss Rose Dorsey was born Mar. 14, 1874, Departed
this life Dec. 10, 1932. She was united in marriage to Perry Stocker
Mar. 18, 1893 to this union were born two children Blanche and
Florence: "Mr. Stocker preceded her in death 30 year ago. She was
then united in marriage to Jacob Stump Ap. 15,1916. She was a kind
and sympathetic mother and companion she was loved by all that knew
her. She leaves to mourn the loss a Husband, two Daughters, Mrs. Harry
Baugher and Mrs. Guy Ott, and Brother William Dorsey and Sister Ada
Parker Both of North Webster. She also leaves Five Grandchildren and
a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral preached by J.G.
Thompson, Pastor Church of God."

Rose married Perry William Stocker on 18 Mar 1893 in Kosciusko County, IN. Perry (son of William Sylvester Stocker and Sarah Catherine Knepper) was born on 18 Nov 1869 in Noble County, IN; died on 26 Dec 1902; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married Jacob Stump on 15 Apr 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth date calculated from tombstone, 0 yrs, 7 months, 13 days.

Blanche married Harry Ray Baugher on 27 Nov 1917 in Kosciusko County, IN. Harry (son of Daniel Baugher and Angeline Zintsmaster) was born on 24 May 1892 in Kosciusko County, IN; died on 16 Sep 1981 in Kosciusko County, IN; was buried in North Webster, North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Y
Y
Y
Y

Florence married Guy H. Ott in 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Pearl Culp [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Perry married Charlotte E. Mock [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eunice Hatlin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married Howard Frank Grove on 8 Nov 1947 in North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN. Howard (son of Frank James Grove and Pauline C. Schlemmer) was born on 3 Oct 1916 in St. Joseph County, IN; died on 14 Jun 2011 in Nappanee, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Louise Strang [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larry married Carol Henemyer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wells. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bruce married Pam Doyle [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elaine married Carl Lanard Rhodes [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married Randy Schmucker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Todd Cooperrider. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Blair Robson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]