Benjamin Dorsey
Husband Benjamin Dorsey
Born: Bef 1715 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Major Edward Dorsey of "Dorsey" (Abt 1640-After 1704) Mother: Sarah Wyatt ( - )
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: Genealogical and Memorial Encyclopedia of the State of Maryland: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation, edited by Richard Henry Spencer (New York, 1919), p. 612.
From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), p. 530:
"John Talbott, above, surveyed in 1732 'Talbott's Last Shift.' This is on the Patapsco, adjoining 'Moores Morning Choice,' 'Chews Vineyard' and Edward Dorsey's estate, near Columbia. It contained 1,120 acres. He sold it to Edward Talbott, Richard Talbott, Richard Galloway and George Ellicott.
"The Ellicott part was bought by Benjamin Dorsey, in 1741."
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Caleb Dorsey of Hockley in the Hole [son of Capt. John] and Elinor Warfield
Husband Caleb Dorsey of Hockley in the Hole [son of Capt. John]
Born: 11 Nov 1685 Christened: Died: 1742 - Hockley in the Hole, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Buried:
Father: Honorable Capt. John Dorsey (Abt 1645-1715) Mother: Pleasance Ely (Abt 1660-1733)
Marriage: 24 Aug 1704 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Wife Elinor Warfield
AKA: Eleanor Warfield Born: 10 Jul 1683 Christened: Died: 1752 Buried:
Father: Richard Warfield ( - ) Mother: Elinor Brown ( - )
Children
1 F Achseh Dorsey
AKA: Achsah Dorsey Born: 25 Jul 1705 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1741 Buried:
2 M Capt. Basil Dorsey
Born: 25 Jul 1705 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 20 Aug 1763 Buried:Spouse: Sarah Worthington (1715- )
3 F Sophia Dorsey
Born: 20 Mar 1707 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Thomas Gough ( - )
4 M John Dorsey [son of Caleb]
Born: 7 Oct 1708 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 22 Jul 1765 - New Year's Gift, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Buried: - Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United StatesSpouse: Elizabeth Dorsey (1720-1803)
5 M Caleb Dorsey Jr.
Born: 18 Jul 1710 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 28 Jun 1772 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Buried:Spouse: Priscilla Hill (1718-1782) Marr: 10 Feb 1735
6 M Samuel Dorsey
Born: Mar 1712 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1739 Buried:
7 M Richard Dorsey
Born: 10 Jun 1714 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Christened: Died: 7 Sep 1760 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Buried:Spouse: Elizabeth Beale ( - ) Marr: Bef Nov 1735
8 F Elinor Dorsey
Born: 4 Mar 1715 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Christened: Died: 6 Oct 1760 Buried:Spouse: Thomas Todd ( - )Spouse: William Lynch ( - )
9 M Edward Dorsey
Born: 1 Sep 1718 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Henrietta Maria Chew ( - )
10 M Joshua Dorsey
Born: 13 Jul 1720 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1744 Buried:
11 F Deborah Dorsey
Born: 25 Nov 1722 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Ely Dorsey [son of Pautuxent John] ( -1794) Marr: After 1749
12 F Mary Dorsey
Born: 18 May 1725 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1786 Buried:Spouse: John Ridgely Sr. (Abt 1723-1771)
13 M Thomas Beale Dorsey
Born: 18 Jan 1727 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1771 Buried:Spouse: Ann Worthington ( - ) Marr: 1746
Death Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 152
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, pp. 152-155.
Also http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d7431.htm#P7431
From the book Genealogical and Memorial Encyclopedia of the State of Maryland: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation, edited by Richard Henry Spencer, New York, 1919, p. 610:
"The name Dorsey, was pronounced as if spelt 'Dossy,' and in fact it appears, at times, so recorded. It was also written 'Darcy,' from which circumstance a French origin has been claimed for the family; but there is evidence to indicate that the Maryland Dorseys had been located for a time, at least, in Ireland, prior to their arrival in America. That the family bore arms is proved by the seal to the original will (dated January 7, 1742), of Caleb Dorsey, of Anne Arundel county, which displays: 'on a fess between three wolf heads, a lion passant, guardant.'"
From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), pp. 61-62:
[The will of Hon. John Dorsey reads in part:]
'I give to my two grandsons, Samuel and Richard, of Caleb, my son, my plantation on South River, called "South River Quarter," it being the remainder of a tract given to my son, Caleb. In case of no issue, the same to go to granddaughters, Achsah and Sophia of Caleb.
'To grandson, Basil, of Caleb, my plantation on Elk Ridge, called "Troy." If no issue, to my grandsons, John and Caleb, of Caleb. My son, Caleb, to be my administrator.--JOHN DORSEY. (Seal).'
"Mrs. Plesance Dorsey became Mrs Robert Wainwright. Her tract, 'The Isle of Ely,' was sold by her grandson, 'Patuxent John Dorsey,' to Basil Dorsey, of Caleb, whose homestead, 'Troy Hill,' was the former residence of Hon. John Dorsey."
Research Notes (Wife)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d7431.htm#P7431
From Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II :
1. John Ridgely, Sr. (ca. 1723-1771), who married Mary Dorsey (1725-1786), daughter of Caleb Dorsey (1685-1742) and Elinor Warfield (1683-1752).
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Caleb Dorsey [son of Col. John]
Husband Caleb Dorsey [son of Col. John]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Col. John Dorsey (1751-Bef 1802) Mother: Margaret Boone ( -Bef 1802)
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
Research Notes (Husband)
From the book The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158:
"The will of Elizabeth Dorsey made May 3, 1802 and proved December 10, 1803 left:
To son Richard Dorsey, one-half of a tract of land in Anne Arundel County
To orphan children of son John, remainder of tract of land
To son Richard Dorsey in trust, all lands in Montgomery County, which I derive from my brother Joshua Dorsey, to be held by said Richard for the use and benefit of daughter Elizabeth Boggess during her natural life and after her death to granddaughter Elizabeth Dorsey Boggess
To grandchildren Mortimer and Eliza Anne, children of son Richard, Caleb and Peggy Dorsey, children of son John, and Ellen stringer, daughter of daughter Eleanor, personalty
To son Richard Dorsey, all other property
Exr: son Richard Dorsey (A.A. Co. Wills J.C. No. 2, f. 259)"
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Caleb Dorsey Jr. and Priscilla Hill
Husband Caleb Dorsey Jr.
Born: 18 Jul 1710 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 28 Jun 1772 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Buried:
Father: Caleb Dorsey of Hockley in the Hole [son of Capt. John] (1685-1742) Mother: Elinor Warfield (1683-1752)
Marriage: 10 Feb 1735
Noted events in his life were:
• Will, Signed will, 14 Mar 1772 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
• Probate, Estate probated, 2 Jul 1772 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Wife Priscilla Hill
Born: 1718 Christened: Died: 8 Mar 1782 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Buried:
Children
1 F Rebecca Dorsey
Born: 1738 Christened: Died: 1812 Buried:Spouse: Captain Charles Ridgely III (1733-1790)
Research Notes (Husband)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d8036.htm#P8036
From the Maryland Historical Society
http://www.mdhs.org/library/mss/ms000717.html
Caleb Dorsey Account Book
Caleb Dorsey (1710-1771) was Capt. Charles Ridgely's father-in-law, and also an iron master. His account book (1733-1760) includes accounts of dry goods purchased and drafts of letters sent. Some letters discuss pig iron and the Elkridge Iron Works of which he was part owner.
From Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II. :
"Children:...
6. Capt. Charles Ridgely III "Charles The Mariner" (1733-1790), builder of "Hampton ", who married Rebecca Dorsey (1738-1812), daughter of Caleb Dorsey, Jr. (1710-1772) and Priscilla Hill (1718-1782)."
Research Notes (Wife)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d8036.htm#P8036
From Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II. :
"Children:...
6. Capt. Charles Ridgely III "Charles The Mariner" (1733-1790), builder of "Hampton ", who married Rebecca Dorsey (1738-1812), daughter of Caleb Dorsey, Jr. (1710-1772) and Priscilla Hill (1718-1782)."
Notes (Marriage)
3. Harry Wright Newman. Anne Arundel Gentry Vol 2. Author 1971, Family Line Publications 1990. (from http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/fowsrc.htm#3)
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Caleb Dorsey [son of John of Anne Arundel] and Sophia Dorsey
Husband Caleb Dorsey [son of John of Anne Arundel]
Born: 8 Jul 1740 - Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 10 Jul 1795 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Buried:
Father: John Dorsey [son of Caleb] (1708-1765) Mother: Elizabeth Dorsey (1720-1803)
Marriage: 1 Nov 1759 - Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Other Spouse: Rebecca Hammond (1741-1797) - 23 Nov 1762
Noted events in his life were:
• Will, Signed will, 22 Jul 1795
• Probate, Estate probated, 10 Aug 1795 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Wife Sophia Dorsey
AKA: Sophia Dorsey Born: Christened: Died: Bef 1760 Buried:
Children
1 F Elizabeth Dorsey
Born: After 1759 Christened: Died: Buried:
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158.
Also http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d8035.htm#P8035
From the book The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158:
"The will of John Dorsey made April 8, 1765 and proved in 1765 left:
To...son Caleb Dorsey, 3 negroes...
Exrs: wife Elizabeth and son Caleb Dorsey, empowered to sell house and lot in Frederick Town (Wiulls 35, f 258)...
The will of Elizabeth Dorsey made May 3, 1802 and proved December 10, 1803 left:
To... grandchildren Mortimer and Eliza Anne, children of son Richard, Caleb and Peggy Dorsey, children of son John, and Ellen stringer, daughter of daughter Eleanor, personalty"
From the book Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774 by Henry C. Peden, Jr., Westminster, Maryland, 1989, pp. 16-23:
"INDEX TO AQUILA HALL'S ASSESSMENT LEDGER, 1762-1765
Aquila Hall was High Sheriff of Baltimore County and after Harford County separated from Baltimore County in 1773 he was appointed Colonel of Militia and one of the Lord Justices of the new county of Harford from 1774 to 1779. While serving as Sheriff of Baltimore County he compiled a tax assessment ledger of 145 pages which named 1,380 persons, their land tracts, and their assessments... Its index contains the following names...
"William Cockey,... Joshua Cockey,... Edward Cockey,... John Hammond Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey, Bazil Dorsey, Edward Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey,... Richard Dorsey,...John Sorsey,...Samuel Owings,... John Owings, Joshua Owings,... Sarah Owings,... Stephen Owings,... Samuel Owings,... Elijah Owings,... Henry Owings,... Christopher Randell,... John Ridgley,... Charles Ridgley, Jr.,... Capt. John Stinchcombe,... Nathan Stinchcombe,... Edmund Talbott, Thomas Talbott,... Philip Thomas,... Edward Talbott,... Samuel Underwood,... Benjamin Wells,... James Wells,... William Wells, James Wells, Jr.,... Charles Wells,... Elex Wells..."
From the book Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774 by Henry C. Peden, Jr., Westminster, Maryland, 1989, pp. 23-24:
"LIST OF LETTERS IN THE BALTIMORE POST OFFICE, 1766
The following is a list of letters remaining in the Post Office in Baltimore Town on July 18, 1766 as published in the Maryland Gazette on August 7, 1766... Dennis Croghan (to the care of Bar. Hughes),... Mssrs. Caleb Dorsey and John Howard,... Thomas Vaughan (at Caleb Dorsey's),..."
Death Notes (Wife)
The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158 says d. bef. 1760.
Research Notes (Wife)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158.
From the book The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 142:
"Sophia Dorsey, d. bef. 1760, m. Caleb Dorsey, son of John... Their daughter Elizabeth was left personalty in the will of her aunt Rachel Ridgely, 1792, and a plantation in the will of her aunt Lucy, 1808."
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Caleb Dorsey [son of John of Anne Arundel] and Rebecca Hammond
Husband Caleb Dorsey [son of John of Anne Arundel]
Born: 8 Jul 1740 - Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 10 Jul 1795 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States Buried:
Father: John Dorsey [son of Caleb] (1708-1765) Mother: Elizabeth Dorsey (1720-1803)
Marriage: 23 Nov 1762
Other Spouse: Sophia Dorsey ( -Bef 1760) - 1 Nov 1759 - Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Noted events in his life were:
• Will, Signed will, 22 Jul 1795
• Probate, Estate probated, 10 Aug 1795 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Wife Rebecca Hammond
Born: 1741 Christened: Died: 1797 Buried:
Father: William Hammond ( - ) Mother:
Children
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158.
Also http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d8035.htm#P8035
From the book The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158:
"The will of John Dorsey made April 8, 1765 and proved in 1765 left:
To...son Caleb Dorsey, 3 negroes...
Exrs: wife Elizabeth and son Caleb Dorsey, empowered to sell house and lot in Frederick Town (Wiulls 35, f 258)...
The will of Elizabeth Dorsey made May 3, 1802 and proved December 10, 1803 left:
To... grandchildren Mortimer and Eliza Anne, children of son Richard, Caleb and Peggy Dorsey, children of son John, and Ellen stringer, daughter of daughter Eleanor, personalty"
From the book Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774 by Henry C. Peden, Jr., Westminster, Maryland, 1989, pp. 16-23:
"INDEX TO AQUILA HALL'S ASSESSMENT LEDGER, 1762-1765
Aquila Hall was High Sheriff of Baltimore County and after Harford County separated from Baltimore County in 1773 he was appointed Colonel of Militia and one of the Lord Justices of the new county of Harford from 1774 to 1779. While serving as Sheriff of Baltimore County he compiled a tax assessment ledger of 145 pages which named 1,380 persons, their land tracts, and their assessments... Its index contains the following names...
"William Cockey,... Joshua Cockey,... Edward Cockey,... John Hammond Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey, Bazil Dorsey, Edward Dorsey,... Caleb Dorsey,... Richard Dorsey,...John Sorsey,...Samuel Owings,... John Owings, Joshua Owings,... Sarah Owings,... Stephen Owings,... Samuel Owings,... Elijah Owings,... Henry Owings,... Christopher Randell,... John Ridgley,... Charles Ridgley, Jr.,... Capt. John Stinchcombe,... Nathan Stinchcombe,... Edmund Talbott, Thomas Talbott,... Philip Thomas,... Edward Talbott,... Samuel Underwood,... Benjamin Wells,... James Wells,... William Wells, James Wells, Jr.,... Charles Wells,... Elex Wells..."
From the book Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1763-1774 by Henry C. Peden, Jr., Westminster, Maryland, 1989, pp. 23-24:
"LIST OF LETTERS IN THE BALTIMORE POST OFFICE, 1766
The following is a list of letters remaining in the Post Office in Baltimore Town on July 18, 1766 as published in the Maryland Gazette on August 7, 1766... Dennis Croghan (to the care of Bar. Hughes),... Mssrs. Caleb Dorsey and John Howard,... Thomas Vaughan (at Caleb Dorsey's),..."
Research Notes (Wife)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 158.
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Charles Dorsey [son of Major Edward]
Husband Charles Dorsey [son of Major Edward]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Major Edward Dorsey of "Dorsey" (Abt 1640-After 1704) Mother: Margaret Larkin ( - )
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: Genealogical and Memorial Encyclopedia of the State of Maryland: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation, edited by Richard Henry Spencer, New York, 1919, p. 612.
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Charles Dorsey [son of Capt. Edward] and Lydia Dorsey
Husband Charles Dorsey [son of Capt. Edward]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Capt. Edward Dorsey (Abt 1701-1767) Mother: Sarah Todd ( -After 1767)
Marriage:
Wife Lydia Dorsey
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Nicholas Dorsey ( - ) Mother: Sarah ( - )
Children
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145 "moved to Nelson Co., Ky."
Research Notes (Wife)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145 "...daughter of Nicholas and Sarah"
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Deborah Dorsey
Husband
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Wife Deborah Dorsey
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Capt. John "Patuxent John" Dorsey (Abt 1695-1761) Mother: Elizabeth (Abt 1703-Abt 1777)
Children
Research Notes (Wife)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d17547.htm#P17547
From the book The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 142:
"[The will of Elizabeth Dorsey] made January 25, 1775 and proved March 23, 1777 left:
To daughter Lucy Dorsey, 2 negroes and personalty
All personal estate to be sold and debts paid and remainder of money divided equally among nine children, Ely, Basil, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Deborah, and Lucy Dorsey, Ruth Talbot, and Rachel Ridgely
Exrs: daughter Lucy Dorsey and nephew John Dorsey
Test: Samuel Brown Jr., Sara Brown, Rachel Todd (Wills 41, f. 421)"
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Charles Ridgely I and Deborah Dorsey
Husband Charles Ridgely I
AKA: Charles "the Planter" Ridgely I Born: Abt 1670 - St. Inigoes, St. Mary's Co., Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1705 - Prince George's Co., Maryland, [United States] Buried:
Father: Honorable Robert Ridgely of St. Inigoe's Creek ( -1681) Mother: Martha Darnall (1678-1742)
Marriage:
Wife Deborah Dorsey
Born: Abt 1685 Christened: Died: Bef 1752 Buried:
Father: Honorable Capt. John Dorsey (Abt 1645-1715) Mother: Pleasance Ely (Abt 1660-1733)
Children
1 M Colonel Charles Ridgely II
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AKA: Charles "the Merchant" Ridgely II Born: 1702 - Prince George's Co., Maryland, [United States] Christened: Died: 1772 - "Northampton" near Towson, Baltimore Co., Maryland, [United States] Buried:Spouse: Rachel Howard (Abt 1696-1750) Marr: Abt 1722 - Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland, [United States]Spouse: Lydia Warfield ( - ) Marr: 5 Dec 1747
2 M William Ridgely
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Research Notes (Husband)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d8018.htm#P8018 has b. abt 1678.
From Side-Lights on Maryland History with Sketches of Early Maryland Families by Hester Dorsey Richard, Baltimore, Maryland, 1918, vol. 2, pp. 212-213:
"To his second son, Charles, [Robert Ridgely] left the Gentleman's Gift and Timberly, at the head of the Patuxent River, in Calvert County. This land after the erection of Prince George's County was on that side of the division. He lived in Baltimore County at the time of his death, in 1705.
"This Charles Ridgely married Deborah Dorsey, the daughter of Honorable John Dorsey and Pleasance Ely. Of this lady the family records say between her name and her disposition there was no similarity."
Additional Sources:
Familysearch.org AFN: G8X9-K3 - Gives parents as either Robert Ridgely and Mrs. Martha Ridgely or Henry Ridgely and Katherine Greenberry. What was Henry's relationship?
From Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II :
"Charles II, was the son of Charles Ridgely I , "Charles The Planter" (ca. 1670-1705) and Deborah Dorsey (ca. 1685-1752)."
Research Notes (Wife)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d8018.htm#P8018
From Side-Lights on Maryland History with Sketches of Early Maryland Families by Hester Dorsey Richard, Baltimore, Maryland, 1918, vol. 2, pp. 212-213:
"This Charles Ridgely married Deborah Dorsey, the daughter of Honorable John Dorsey and Pleasance Ely. Of this lady the family records say between her name and her disposition there was no similarity."
From Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II :
"Charles II, was the son of Charles Ridgely I , "Charles The Planter" (ca. 1670-1705) and Deborah Dorsey (ca. 1685-1752)."
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