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Ancestors of Charles Hines Dorsey

Generation No. 8


      128. Colonel Edward Dorsey, born in Lower Norfolk, Virginia; died Bef. December 31, 1705 in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was the son of 256. Edward Dorsey I and 257. Anne. He married 129. Sarah Wyatt Abt. 1671.

      129. Sarah Wyatt, died Abt. 1692. She was the daughter of 258. Nicholas Wyatt and 259. Damaris.
     
Children of Edward Dorsey and Sarah Wyatt are:
  i.   Edward Dorsey Jr., born Bef. 1677.
  ii.   Sarah Dorsey, born Bef. 1677; died Aft. 1727 in Baltimore County, Maryland; married (1) John Petticoat; married (2) John Norwood Bef. 1702; died in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  iii.   Hannah Dorsey, born Abt. 1679; died 1704 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Joseph Howard Abt. 1700; born 1676; died 1736 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  iv.   Samuel Dorsey, born Abt. 1682; died 1724 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Jane Bef. 1715; died Bef. 1762.
  v.   Joshua Dorsey, born 1686; died November 8, 1747 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Ann Ridgely May 16, 1711; died December 11, 1771.
  64 vi.   John Dorsey, born June 15, 1688 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died 1764 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Honor (Elder?) Stafford April 8, 1708 in St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  vii.   Nicholas Dorsey, born Abt. 1690; died Bef. September 25, 1717 in Baltimore County, Maryland; married Frances Hughes December 20, 1709 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
  viii.   Benjamin Dorsey, born Abt. 1692; died 1717 in Baltimore County, Maryland.


      132. Edward Dorsey Sr., born 1681 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died February 25, 1700/01 in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was the son of 264. Honorable John Dorsey and 265. Pleasance Ely. He married 133. Ruth Hill 1698 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

      133. Ruth Hill, born 1674 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died August 12, 1747 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. She was the daughter of 266. Captain Richard Hill.
     
Children of Edward Dorsey and Ruth Hill are:
  i.   John Dorsey, born Abt. 1699; died September 8, 1761 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Elizabeth Brown Bef. 1730 in Maryland; died 1777.
  66 ii.   Captain Edward Dorsey Jr., born 1701 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died November 11, 1767 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; married Sarah Todd 1720 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.


      134. Captain Lancelot Todd, born 1674 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died Bef. June 16, 1735 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. He was the son of 268. Thomas Todd and 269. Sarah. He married 135. Elizabeth Rockhould.

      135. Elizabeth Rockhould, born Abt. 1692 in Baltimore County, Maryland; died Bef. August 13, 1741 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. She was the daughter of 270. John Rockhould and 271. Mary Richardson.
     
Children of Lancelot Todd and Elizabeth Rockhould are:
  i.   Thomas Todd, married Sophia.
  ii.   John Todd, married Elizabeth Linstead June 10, 1756.
  iii.   Nathan Todd, died 1770; married Rebecca Boone April 10, 1766.
  67 iv.   Sarah Todd, born 1705 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died Aft. 1767 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; married Captain Edward Dorsey Jr. 1720 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
  v.   Ruth Todd, born Abt. 1715 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died November 1789 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Michael Dorsey August 10, 1733 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; born March 19, 1711/12; died December 20, 1776 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  vi.   Lancelot Todd, born 1716; married Eleanor Ford April 10, 1744.


      136. Benjamin Lawrence, born May 13, 1677 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died March 27, 1721 in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was the son of 272. Benjamin Lawrence and 273. Elizabeth Talbott. He married 137. Rachel Mariarte January 6, 1700/01 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

      137. Rachel Mariarte, born Abt. 1678. She was the daughter of 274. Edward Mariarte and 275. Honor O'Brien.

Marriage Notes for Benjamin Lawrence and Rachel Mariarte:
Benjamin Lawrence, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Lawrence, of Anne Arundel County, m. 6th day of 11th month called January, 1701/2, to Rachel Marriarte, dau. of Edward and Honer, of Anne Arundel County, at Col. Thomas Tailor's. Witnesses: Thomas Miles, John Preston, John Talbot, Sarah - - - -, Mary Waters, Nath. Giels, Jacob Giels, William Richardson, Jr., Daniel Richardson, John Belt, John Giels, Sam Lane, Elizabeth Galloway, Mary Richardson, Elizabeth Huchens, Mary Thomas, Soph Sparrow, Sara Sparrow, Elizabeth Hutchins, Sara Giles, Richard Galloway, Edward Marriarte, William Coale, Sam. Galloway, Solo. Sparrow, Sam:Thomas, John Salkeld, Robert Roberts, Morda. Moore, William Richardson, Jos: Richardson, Gerr: Hopkins, Richard Johns.

QUAKER MARRIAGES OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND

     
Children of Benjamin Lawrence and Rachel Mariarte are:
  i.   Elizabeth Lawrence, born December 8, 1702 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
  ii.   Benjamin Lawrence, born November 27, 1704 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died January 4, 1755 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; married Ruth Dorsey; born October 15, 1710; died 1782 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  iii.   Sophia Lawrence, born June 2, 1707 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
  iv.   John Lawrence, born November 11, 1709 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
  68 v.   Levin Lawrence, born March 6, 1710/11 in Anne Arundel, Maryland; died 1756; married Susannah Dorsey in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
  vi.   Margaret Lawrence, born January 11, 1715/16.


      140. Richard (Owens) Owings, died November 14, 1716 in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was the son of 280. Richard Owens and 281. Ann. He married 141. Rachel (Bale) Beall Abt. 1690.

      141. Rachel (Bale) Beall, died 1729 in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Notes for Richard (Owens) Owings:
Changed spelling of name from Owens to Owings. Moved to Baltimore County with wife Rachel.
Patented lands at Elk Ridge, The Valley of Owings, Owings Adventure which was 10 miles from Baltimore.

More About Richard (Owens) Owings:
Residence: North of Patapsco River, Maryland
     
Children of Richard Owings and Rachel Beall are:
  i.   Richard Owings, born 1692; married Sarah Scutt.
  ii.   Rachel Owings, born 1694; married John Wilmot.
  iii.   Henry Owings, born 1696; married Hannah March 27, 1736.
  iv.   John Owings, born 1698.
  v.   Robert Owings, born March 15, 1698/99 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died September 9, 1759; married Hannah Farquhar December 23, 1730 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
  70 vi.   Samuel Owings, born April 1, 1702 in Green Spring Valley, Anne Arundel, Maryland; died January 2, 1775 in Baltimore County, Maryland; married Urath Randall January 1, 1728/29 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
  vii.   Joshua Owings, born April 5, 1704 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died April 11, 1785; married Mary Cockey March 9, 1734/35 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
  viii.   Ellenor Owings, born 1706; married John Long March 8, 1734/35.
  ix.   Ruth Owings, born 1708; married Edward Ostler March 21, 1734/35.


      142. Thomas Randall, born in Baltimore County, Maryland; died 1722. He was the son of 284. Christopher Randall and 285. Joanna Norman. He married 143. Hannah Bale 1707.

      143. Hannah Bale, born Aft. 1665; died 1732. She was the daughter of 286. ?? Bale and 287. Urath Carnell.
     
Children of Thomas Randall and Hannah Bale are:
  i.   Christopher Randall
  71 ii.   Urath Randall, born January 1, 1712/13; married Samuel Owings January 1, 1728/29 in Baltimore County, Maryland.


      144. Colonel Edward Booker, born June 2, 1680 in Gloucester County, Virginia; died November 2, 1750 in "Winterham" Estate, Amelia County, Virginia. He was the son of 288. Captain Richard Booker and 289. Rebecca Leake. He married 145. Mary Goode.

      145. Mary Goode, born Abt. 1680 in Whitby Plantation, Henrico County, Virginia; died Bef. 1737 in Winterham Plantation, Amelia, Virginia. She was the daughter of 290. John Goode and 291. Anne Bennet.

Notes for Colonel Edward Booker:
Edward Booker along with Samuel Cobbs were among the early landholders recorded in Amelia County. On 28 September, 1728, Edward Booker of Henrico County had a grant of 2050 acres on both sides of Knibbs Creek in Prince George County (now Amelia) and on 31 July, 1732, 950 acres between Knibbs Creek and Flat Creek. Edward moved from Gloucester County to Prince George County, now Amelia County, in 1733. He named his plantation in Amelia County, "Winterham".

The first court held after Amelia County was formed from Prince George County was on May 9, 1735 and was presided over by five "Gentlemen Justices". Edward was one of these first Justices of Amelia County and one of the first Burgess, serving from 1736 to 1747. The "Gentlemen Justices" attending that first court were Edward and his brother Richard, Charles Irby, Abraham Green and James Clark. The first courthouse and Jail were located on land owned by Benjamin Harrison, near Prideville, (now Truxillo). After the courthouse burned in 1766, court was held at Edward's "Winterham" plantation house and continued to do so for nearly four years until the new courthouse could be built.

Edward served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Militia and he was the "Presiding Justice of Amelia County" from 1636 to 1743. (Virginia Historical Register, p.135). Raleigh Parish was established in 1735, after Amelia County was cut off from Prince George County.

Edward, along with Mr. Thomas Tabb and Colonel Archer, built "Grubhill Church" in Raleigh Parish. The Tabbs, Egglestons, and Bookers had family galleries and there was one public gallery at the "Grubhill Church". (Meade's Old Churches, Ministers & Families of Virginia, p.20).

Edward lived out his final years at "Winterham". The will of Edward Booker, Sr. was dated 18 July, 1750, and probated on 16 November, 1750. His legatees were his wife Judith, son Edward Booker, Jr. and daughter Judith Booker. He made provisions in case Stith Hardaway, or any other person in his own right, "or in the right of the daughters of my wife by her first husband, should bring suit against my executors, in regard to the father or grandfather estates. This refers to the plantation at "Winterham", where he lived. He appointed his sons Richard and Edward Booker, Jr.; and sons-in-laws Richard Clarke and Samuel Tarry, as executors. The inventory of his estate placed it's value at 1,288 Pounds, 2 Shillings, and 6 Pence.

Edward was married twice.

1st Marriage: His first wife was Mary Goode. Mary was the daughter of John Goode and granddaughter of Richard Goode.

2nd Marriage: Edward's second wife was Judith Archer, sister of William Archer and the widow of Daniel Worsham. Judith died at the plantation "Winterham" on January 12, 1750-1. Judith's will was dated December 14, 1750, and proved January 18, 1750-51. The will listed her legatees as her daughter Judith Booker, "my four daughters" [doubtless by her first husband]. She chose her brother William Archer, and a friend Samuel Cobbs as her executors.

WINTERHAM - Reference to this plantation can be found in " Old Homes & Buildings of Amelia", Vol. II. It is impossible to determine accurately the location of the earlier house "Winterham" from the descriptions given in deeds, but apparently it was about one fourth of a mile southwest of the present house. A log building, which apparently was one of the outbuildings, remained standing, near the presumed site of the house until it was torn down by the owner during the 1940's. From 1789 to 1793, while the county court house was being built, court was held at Col. Edward Booker's home "Winterham". The house was occupied by his widow and minor children when his estate settlement was made in 1798.

On July 31, 1732, Edward Booker of Henrico Co. (first of the name in Amelia) patented 1000 acres of new land on the lower side of Flatt Creek and the upper side of Knibbs Creek in Prince George Co., now Amelia Co. On the same date he patented 950 acres of new land in the fork between Knibbs Creek and Flatt Creek. (LB 14, pp. 458 and 460).

In a deed for adjacent land to his son Richard, dated July 10, 1735, Edward Booker says the land is bounded in part by "a point of fork of Knibbs Creek where I now live." (DB 1, p.3)

The present house "Winterham" was built ca. 1848 by John Garland Jefferson Jr. and Otelia Howlett Jefferson, his wife. The original land had been fragmented over the year until John Garland Jefferson, Sr. purchased the mill and continued to purchase the original land until he assembled 1200 acres. By 1972, "Winterham" acreage totaled 905.7 acres and was owned by John Garland Jefferson, 4th, his brother's widow, and his sister. The farm was then sold to a general partnership called Winterham Farm and then again on 13 July, 1793 it was sold to the present owners, James C. Lunsford and his wife, Wavel J. Lunsford (date:1981).


More About Colonel Edward Booker:
Baptism: June 2, 1680
Fact 1: Presiding Justice of Amelia Co., Virginia 1636 to 1743
Residence: "Winterham", Amelia County, Virginia
     
Children of Edward Booker and Mary Goode are:
  i.   Lucy Booker, born Abt. 1703 in Henrico County, Virginia; died 1761 in Amelia County, Virginia; married Richard Clarke March 10, 1735/36 in Amelia County, Virginia; died 1748 in Amelia County, Virginia.
  ii.   Rebecca Booker, born Abt. 1707 in Henrico County, Virginia; died November 23, 1769 in Amelia County, Virginia; married Thomas Tabb September 27, 1735 in Amelia County, Virginia.
  72 iii.   Colonel Richard Booker, born July 28, 1707 in Virginia; died April 3, 1760 in Amelia County, Virginia; married Rachel Marot.
  iv.   Mary Booker, born November 3, 1711; died November 3, 1769; married Samuel Tarry; died June 10, 1757.
  v.   Edward Booker Jr., born December 30, 1715 in Henrico County, Virginia; died 1760 in "Winterham" Estate, Amelia County, Virginia; married Ann Cobbs February 21, 1738/39 in Amelia County, Virginia.


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