Father: George Dorsey‍ ‍

Mother: Grace Ester Dorsey‍ ‍

Wife: Minda "Minnie" McGill-Dorsey

Children: Irrie Dorsey

Siblings: Rev Joseph, Hampton, Moses, Samuel, Duncan, Ozzie, Lottie, George Jr, George Nichols, Isaac, Regina, Moses, Brandon, Iray Sr, Nettie, Rebecca, Wayman, Arthur and Ernest

Place of Death: County of Williamsburg, Township of Mingo

Full Name: Ben Dorsey

Sex: Male

Color or Race: Negro

Marital Status: Widowed

Date of Birth: 1880

Age: 72 years

Occupation: Farmer

Birthplace: Nesmith, SC

Father's Name: Gorge Dorsey

Mother's Maiden Name: Grace Dorsey

Date of Death: April 4, 1953

Cause of Death: Apoplexy (Duration: 2 hours)

Informant: Irrie Dorsey (Son)

Place of Burial or Removal: Mt. Utate (Morrisville, SC)

Date of Burial: April 7, 1953

Date Filed: April 10, 1953

His official record attributes his passing to apoplexy. In the mid-20th century, "apoplexy" was a standard medical term used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness or paralysis, which modern medicine almost always identifies as a stroke or a major cardiovascular event. Together with his historical context, this indicates that Ben suffered a sudden and severe neurological or heart event.

• Death Certificate:

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• Headstone:

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