Joshua Dorsey

(1686-1747)
Person human Q75508325
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Joshua Dorsey

Summary

Joshua Dorsey is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1686[2]. He died on November 8, 1747[3].

Key Facts

  • Joshua Dorsey was born on January 1, 1686[2].
  • Joshua Dorsey died on November 8, 1747[3].
  • Joshua Dorsey's father was Edward Dorsey[4].
  • Joshua Dorsey's mother was Sarah Wyatt[5].
  • Joshua Dorsey was married to Ann Ridgely[6].
  • A child of Joshua Dorsey was Henry Dorsey[7].
  • A child of Joshua Dorsey was Capt. Philemon Dorsey[8].
  • A child of Joshua Dorsey was Ann Ridgely[9].
  • Joshua Dorsey is recorded as male[10].
  • Joshua Dorsey's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Joshua Dorsey's family name is recorded as Dorsey[12].
  • Joshua Dorsey's given name is recorded as Joshua[13].

Body

Origins and Family

Joshua Dorsey was born on January 1, 1686[2]. His father was Edward Dorsey[4]. His mother was Sarah Wyatt[5].

Personal Life

Joshua Dorsey was married to Ann Ridgely[6]. Children include Henry Dorsey[7], 1712–1770[14]; Capt. Philemon Dorsey[8], 1714–1772[15]; and Ann Ridgely[9], 1730–1767[16].

Death and Burial

Joshua Dorsey died on November 8, 1747[3].

FAQs

Who were Joshua Dorsey's parents?

Joshua Dorsey's father was Edward Dorsey[4]. Joshua Dorsey's mother was Sarah Wyatt[5].

Who was Joshua Dorsey married to?

Joshua Dorsey's spouses include Ann Ridgely[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Sarah Wyatt
    The peerage person id p18400.htm#i183998
    Sex or gender male
    Child Henry Dorsey, Capt. Philemon Dorsey, Ann Ridgely
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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