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Nathan Dorsey

NationalityAmerican 
RolesNaval Sailor, Medic 
Date of Birthc.1754 - Howard County, Maryland W067
First Known Service19.9.1776NDARVII
FatherNathan Dorsey (1731-1774)W067
MotherSophia OwingsW067
WifeAnne Sword (1758-1812) - Married 1783W067
Son
John Sword DorseyAmerican
Naval Sailor
Service 1803-1804
W067
Last Known Service30.3.1777NDARVII
Date of Death2.7.1806 - Philadelphia W067

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
19.9.17764.11.1776
Defence (22) 1776-1779
American 22 Gun
Unrated Ship
, Surgeon		NDARVII
10.2.177730.3.1777
Lexington (14) 1776-1777
American 14 Gun
Unrated Brigantine
, Surgeon		NDARVIII
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