Samuel Dorsey
1875-1947. barnwell, south carolina
Samuel Dorsey was a lifelong farmer in the Mingo community of Williamsburg County. He was married to Hattie M. Dorsey.
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Father: George Dorsey
Spouse: Hattie Weston Dorsey
Siblings: Rev. Joseph
Hampton
Moses
Ozzie
Lottie
George Jr.
Children: Rebecca ""Becca"" Dorsey
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Place of Death: County of Williamsburg, Township of Mingo
Full Name: Samuel Dorsey
Sex: Male
Color or Race: Negro
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Hettie Weston Dorsey
Date of Birth: 1875
Age: 72 years
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Williamsburg Co., S.C.
Father: George Dorsey
Mother's Maiden Name: Grace Dorsey
Date of Death: April 12, 1947
Cause of Death: Stroke while at work in field, died shortly afterwards
Informant: Peter Dorsey, Nesmith, S.C.
Place of Burial: Beline (or Belin)
Date of Burial: April 13, 1947
Date Filed: April 12, 1947
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His official record notes that he suffered a "stroke while at work on field so died shortly afterwards." In modern medical terms, this indicates an acute, severe cerebrovascular accident that occurred during intense physical labor.
Reaching the age of 72 while remaining active on the land speaks to an incredibly resilient constitution. His passing serves as a stark historical reflection of the reality for many elders in the Mingo community during this era, for whom retirement was rarely an option and whose lives were defined by grueling, physically demanding agrarian labor well into their later years.
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