Father: George Scott

Mother: Sarah ""Sallie"" Scott

Spouse: Rev. Joseph Dorsey

Children: Bellinger/Bellege , Hampton, Stanley, Laurice, Mary, Grace, Eliza Jane and Diannah

Place of Death: Mingo, Williamsburg Co., S.C.

Full Name: Elizabeth Jones Dorsey

Sex: Female

Color or Race: Negro

Marital Status: Married

Date of Birth: June 10, 1880

Age: 35 years, 8 months, 4 days

Occupation: House Wife

Birthplace: Williamsburg Co., S.C.

Father: Archie Jones

Mother's Maiden Name: Sophia Jones

Date of Death: February 14, 1915

Cause of Death: Died immediately after birth of twins; no physician called.

Informant: Daniel White

Place of Burial or Removal: The form lists Buried by neighbors (Feb 15, 1915)

Date Filed: Feb 16, 1915

The informant noted that she passed away immediately after the delivery of twins, explicitly adding that no physician was called to attend the birth.

Carrying and delivering twins is considered a high-risk medical event even today. In an era without modern emergency obstetrical interventions such as blood transfusions for postpartum hemorrhaging or surgical access delivering multiple infants at home without medical attendance carried an immense, often fatal risk.

• Death Certificate:

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• Headstone:

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