"ANNE ARUNDEL GENTRY--DORSEY FAMILY" by Harry Wright Newman
William Dorsey, son of Elisha and Mary (Slade) Dorsey, was born in
Baltimore County An undocumented source stated that his wife was Margaret
Tracy, another stated her Christian name was Elizabeth. The inventory
of his personal estate was filed at court in Baltimore Co. on Dec. 29,
1847, with Enoch Dorsey as the executor. His will had been written on
Apr. 19, 1842, and admitted for probation on Dec. 18, 1847. (Balt. County
Inventories, Liber 59, folio 50; Wills Liber 22, folio 128) Wills
states: To son Booze Dorsey $5.00, he already having received his
share. To grandson William Dorsey of Booze, $10.00"