Husband John Dorsey [son of Major Edward]
Born: 1688
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Father: Major Edward Dorsey of "Dorsey" (Abt 1640-After 1704)
Mother: Sarah Wyatt ( - )
Marriage: 8 Apr 1708
Wife Honor Elder
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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.
Research Notes (Wife)
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.
Husband Honorable Capt. John Dorsey
AKA: Capt. John Dorsey
Born: Abt 1645 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States]
Christened:
Died: 11 Mar 1715 - Baltimore Co., Maryland, [United States]
Buried:
Father: Edward Darcy (Abt 1615-Abt 1664)
Mother: Ann (1609- )
Marriage: 1683 - Maryland, United States
Noted events in his life were:
• Received, his brother Edward's right in "Hockley-in-the-Hole", 1681
• Served, as a commissioner for the development of Annapolis, 1694
• Advanced, to the Upper House of the Assembly, From 1711 to 1714
• Served, in Lower House of the Assembly, from abt 1694 to 1711
• Will, Signed will, 26 Nov 1714 - Baltimore Co., Maryland, United States
Wife Pleasance Ely
AKA: Pleasence Ely
Born: Abt 1660 - Maryland, [United States]
Christened:
Died: 1733 - Baltimore Co., Maryland, [United States]
Buried:
Father: Edward Ely (Abt 1630- )
Mother: ? ( - )
Other Spouse: Thomas Wainwright ( - )
Children
1 M Edward Dorsey
Born: Abt 1678 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Christened:
Died: 1701 - South Patapsco Hundred, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Buried:
Spouse: Ruth Hill (1681-1747)
Marr: 1698 - Maryland, United States
2 M 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:
Spouse: Elinor Warfield (1683-1752)
Marr: 24 Aug 1704 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
3 F Deborah Dorsey
Born: Abt 1685
Christened:
Died: Bef 1752
Buried:
Spouse: Charles Ridgely I (Abt 1670-1705)
Research Notes (Husband)
FamilySearch.org AFN: 1563-GP5
http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has b. abt 1645 in Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia & d. 1713 in Baltimore Co., MD.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d221.htm#P221 has:
John DORSEY was born after 1638 in maybe in Virginia. He signed a will on 26 Nov 1714 in Baltimore Co., MD. He died in 1715 in Baltimore Co., MD. He Inventory on 25 Apr 1715 in Baltimore Co., MD.
From Side-Lights on Maryland History with Sketches of Early Maryland Families by Hester Dorsey Richardson, Vol. 2 (Baltimore, 1913), pp. 87-91:
"Hockley-in-the-Hole, originally taken up by Edward Darcy, was in 1664 patented to his sons Edward, Joshua and John, the original patent bearing date August 20, 1664, being still in the possession of the present owner of Hockley, Miss Anne Elizabeth Dorsey, lineal descendant of all three of the original patentees. In the year 1681 'Edward Dorsey, Gent. of Ann Arundell County, Son and heir of Edward Dorsey late of said County deceased' assigned his right to his brother John. The parchment document granting Hockley to the three Dorsey brothers bears the autograph of Charles, third Lord Baltimore, and was given under the Great Seal of the Province.
"Major Edward Dorsey, latter known as Colonel, Judge in the High Court of Chancery, and Keeper of the Great Seal, was active in military affairs, and was also a Gentleman Justice of Anne Arundel County. His house on Prince George's Street, Annapolis, was probably built when he disposed of his interest in Hockley to his youngest brother the 'Honorable John Dorsey.'
"...It was at the house on Prince George's Street that Major Edward Dorsey lived during the lifetime of his first wife, Sarah Wyatt, while the Honorable John Dorsey, captain of the Baltimore County militia in later years, took possession of Hockley, three miles from Annapolis, over which his wife, Madam Pleasance Ely, presided, of whom it has been noted--perhaps as a warning to her descendants, that her name was in no sense suggestive of her disposition."
From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), p. 56:
"The following record is taken from 'Our Early Settlers.'--A list of our early arrivels up to 1680.
"'Robert Bullen demands lands for bringing over a number of passengers, amongst whom was Edward Dorsey, in 1661.'
"The same record adds, 'Aug. 25th, 1664, patented to him, John and Joshua Dorsey, a plantation called "Hockley-in-the-Hole," four hundred acres.'
"In 1683, this land was resurveyed for John Dorsey, and found to contain 843 acres. 400 acres first surveyed being old rents remaining new, whole now in the possession of Caleb Dorsey.
"Such is the record of 'Hockley' upon our Rent Rolls, at Annapolis."
From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), pp. 61-62:
"HON. JOHN DORSEY, OF 'HOCKLEY.'
"Coming into possession of 'Hockley,' in 1683, Hon. John Dorsey married Plesance Ely, who later took up a tract of land on Elk Ridge, which she named 'The Isle of Ely.' In 1694, Hon. John Dorsey, was a commissioner for the development of Annapolis. He was upon many important committees during his service in the Lower House of the Assembly. In 1711, he was advanced to the Upper House, and there remained until his death in 1714. During his life-time he was a surveyor of a vast estate of valuable lands. He left an exceedingly intelligent will of entail, which gives a summary of his large estate. It reads: 'My wife, Plesance, is to have one-third of my estate, and also the choice of my estate on South River, or my now dwelling place on Elk Ridge. To my grandson, John Dorsey, son of my son, Edward Dorsey, deceased, my Patuxent plantation and lands thereunto adjoining called 'Dorsey's Search,' lying in Baltimore County. If no issue, to go to the three youngest grandchildren of my daughter, Deborah
'I give to my grandson, Edward Dorsey, son of my son, Edward Dorsey, de ceased, "Dorsey's Advanture" and "Whitaker's Purchase" adjoining it. If he leave no issue, then to John, of Edward, and if he leave none, then as above, to Deborah's youngest three children. To my grandsons, Charles and William Ridgely, of Deborah, my tract called "White Wine and Claret," south side of the middle branch of the Patuxent. If they leave no issue, to go to Martha, Elinor and Edward Clagett.
'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."
Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II - gives his dates as ca. 1645-1715.
Research Notes (Wife)
FamilySearch.org AFN: 1563-GQC b. 1650? MD.
http://www.srdunn.net/Steve%20Dunn.pdf has d. 1733 in Baltimore Co., MD.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d221.htm#P221 has d. before 14 Aug 1734.
Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II - has (ca. 1660-1734).
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 Side-Lights on Maryland History with Sketches of Early Maryland Families by Hester Dorsey Richard, Baltimore, Maryland, 1918, vol. 2, pp. 87-91:
"...It was at the house on Prince George's Street that Major Edward Dorsey lived during the lifetime of his first wife, Sarah Wyatt, while the Honorable John Dorsey, captain of the Baltimore County militia in later years, took possession of Hockley, three miles from Annapolis, over which his wife, Madam Pleasance Ely, presided, of whom it has been noted--perhaps as a warning to her descendants, that her name was in no sense suggestive of her disposition.
"Certain it is that the amiable Sarah, wife of Major Edward Dorsey, died, after bearing six sons and two daughters to her liege lord, while 'Pleasance,' of austere memory, buried the 'Honorable John,' and was led a second time to the altar by Thomas Wainwright."
From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland by J. D. Warfield (Baltimore, 1905), pp. 61-62:
"Coming into possession of 'Hockley,' in 1683, Hon. John Dorsey married Plesance Ely, who later took up a tract of land on Elk Ridge, which she named 'The Isle of Ely.'... He left an exceedingly intelligent will of entail, which gives a summary of his large estate. It reads: 'My wife, Plesance, is to have one-third of my estate, and also the choice of my estate on South River, or my now dwelling place on Elk Ridge...
"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."
Wikipedia - Charles Ridgely II - gives his dates as ca. 1645-1715.
Husband Col. John Dorsey [son of Joshua]
Born: Abt 1688 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
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Died: After 1735
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Father: Joshua Dorsey [son of Edward Darcy] ( -1688)
Mother: Sarah Richardson ( -1705)
Marriage:
Wife Comfort Stimpson
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Research Notes (Husband)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d13479.htm#P13479
Research Notes (Wife)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d13479.htm#P13479
Husband John Dorsey [son of Capt. Edward]
Born: 1736
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Father: Capt. Edward Dorsey (Abt 1701-1767)
Mother: Sarah Todd ( -After 1767)
Marriage:
Wife Mary Hammond
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Father: William Hammond ( - )
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Children
Birth Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145 "b. 1736 (Chanc. Rec. 13, f. 837)"
Research Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145
Research Notes (Wife)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145
Husband Joshua Dorsey
Born: 13 Jul 1720 - St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, [United States]
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Died: 1744
Buried:
Father: Caleb Dorsey of Hockley in the Hole [son of Capt. John] (1685-1742)
Mother: Elinor Warfield (1683-1752)
Wife
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Research Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 155. Died unmarried.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d7431.htm#P8034
Husband Joshua Dorsey
Born: 1686
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Died: 28 Nov 1747
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Father: Major Edward Dorsey of "Dorsey" (Abt 1640-After 1704)
Mother: Sarah Wyatt ( - )
Wife
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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.
Husband Joshua Dorsey [son of Edward Darcy]
Born: - Virginia, United States
Christened:
Died: 1688 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Buried:
Father: Edward Darcy (Abt 1615-Abt 1664)
Mother: Ann (1609- )
Marriage:
Noted events in his life were:
• Will, Signed will, 20 Apr 1687
• Probate, Estate probated, 21 Jun 1688 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Wife Sarah Richardson
Born:
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Died: 1705
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Children
1 M Col. John Dorsey [son of Joshua]
Born: Abt 1688 - Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Christened:
Died: After 1735
Buried:
Spouse: Comfort Stimpson ( - )
2 F Mary ? Dorsey
AKA: Mary Dorsey Gudgeon
Born:
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Spouse: William Gudgeon ( - )
Research Notes (Husband)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d3730.htm#P3730
From The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland. by J.D. Warfield, A.M., Baltimore, Maryland, 1905, p. 56:
"The following record is taken from 'Our Early Settlers.'--A list of our early arrivels up to 1680.
"'Robert Bullen demands lands for bringing over a number of passengers, amongst whom was Edward Dorsey, in 1661.'
"The same record adds, 'Aug. 25th, 1664, patented to him, John and Joshua Dorsey, a plantation called "Hockley-in-the-Hole," four hundred acres.'
"In 1683, this land was resurveyed for John Dorsey, and found to contain 843 acres. 400 acres first surveyed being old rents remaining new, whole now i the possession of Caleb Dorsey.
"Such is the record of 'Hockley' upon our Rent Rolls, at Annapolis."
Research Notes (Wife)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d3730.htm#P3730
Husband Lancelot Dorsey
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Father: Capt. Edward Dorsey (Abt 1701-1767)
Mother: Sarah Todd ( -After 1767)
Marriage:
Wife Deborah Ridgely
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Death Notes (Husband)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145 "d. intestate"
Research Notes (Husband)
Research Notes (Wife)
Source: The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 145 & 149
Husband Larkin Dorsey
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Father: Major Edward Dorsey of "Dorsey" (Abt 1640-After 1704)
Mother: Margaret Larkin ( - )
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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.
Husband
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Wife Lucy Dorsey
Born:
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Died: 1808
Buried:
Father: Capt. John "Patuxent John" Dorsey (Abt 1695-1761)
Mother: Elizabeth (Abt 1703-Abt 1777)
Children
Death Notes (Wife)
Died unmarried.
Research Notes (Wife)
3. Harry Wright Newman. Anne Arundel Gentry Vol 2. Author 1971, Family Line Publications 1990.
(from http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdannear/firstfam/dorsey/d4309.htm#P4309)
From the book The Dorsey Family by Maxwell J. Dorsey, Jean Muir Dorsey and Nannie Ball Nimmo,2006, p. 142:
"The will of John Dorsey Jr. made May 15, 1761... left: To ... daughter Lucy Dorsey, 1 negro boy
To Lucy, Samuel and Benjamin Dorsey, as much of my estate as will make their parts equal to the part I have already given my daughters that are married...
Exrs: wife Elizabeth and son Bazil Dorsey...
[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)"
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."