Samuel Dorsey

1875-1947. barnwell, south carolina

  • Father:George Dorsey

    Spouse: Hattie Weston Dorsey

    Siblings:Rev. Joseph , Hampton, Moses, Benjamin J. , Duncan, Ozzie ,Lottie and George Jr.

    Children: Rebecca ""Becca"" Dorsey

  • 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

  • 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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Samuel Dorsey was a lifelong farmer in the Mingo community of Williamsburg County. He was married to Hattie M. Dorsey.