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Part of Father's estate, six acres meadow and upland, part of which is
orchard lying west side the highway leading to the tide mill.
Marriage:
My parental ancestor, Edward Dorr, born 1648, came to this country
from north of England, not far from the Wales dividing line. He took
the oath of Fidelity at Pemaquid, Maine, July 22, 1674, and was
admitted to membership in the Second Church of Boston, Massachusetts,
November 14, 1680. It is stated that from him sprang all Dorr in the
United States. He eventually settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, where
he acquired great tracts of land, a part of which is now covered by
that city.
A member of the Dorr family wrote the following, many years ago.
In a "List of Freeman" it is stated that "at a Court at Pemaquid,
22 July, 1674 the following named persons took the oath of fidelity",
the name of Edward Dorr is on the list. The above statement is
inexact - the "Records of the Governor and Company of Ye Massachusetts
Bay" state the, "At a General Court held in Boston 27 May, 1674, - "a
commission was issued to four commissioners to repair to Pemaquid,
Capenwagen, Kennebec and etc., or some one of them to the eastward, -
to keep a Court as a County Court, - to give the oath to the
constables as a County court - to give oaths to constables then
appointed, - to appoint such persons to such offices as they be within
the time of our Commission and Sect.."
They appointed a County Treasurer - a recorded and clerk of the
courts Etc., erected a County "from Kennebec eastward within the
shire, called of the County of Devon," The record states that the
constables, clerk and grand jury men took their "oaths for their
places" and " their oaths of fidelity" and goes on, " So did John
Pride take his oath at Salem as also the persons following, the 12th.
They had probably all become freeman previously, and now produced the
evidence thereof."
The Dorr Crest and Arms Description.
Arms - Per pale guiles (red) and azure (Sky Blue), three stag beetles
with wings extended.
Crest - A demi-tiger, azure, crimed and tuffed or, holding an
escallop, of the last.
Describing the land owned by Edward Dorr near the meetinghouse in
Roxbury.
Next beyond the premises once occupied by Calef and by Mears was the
mansion and gardens of some three or four acres belonging to Edward
Dorr, whose possessions originally extended from Eustis Street to a
point opposite Vernon. After his death in 1734 his son, Capt.
Ebenezer Dorr, carried the business of tanning on here. Joseph, the
grandson of Capt. Ebenezer, who married Anna Ruggles, was the father
of Capt. Jonathan and Nathaniel Dorr, well-known citizens of Roxbury.
During the last century the Dorr family occupied a prominent position
here.
Edward Dorr's residence was opposite to Bacon's Block, about the
middle of last century,
Nathaniel Felton, Scythe-maker, bought the premises of Edward Dorr in
1763.
The following are excerpts from the Roxbury Town Meetings that took
place between 1685 and 1729. Each event outlines what a member of the
Dorr family accomplished.
1 March 1685/6 at the house of Lt. Samuel Ruggles the men whose name
are hereunder written were chosen to serve as Tithing men in their
several precincts for the year ensuing.
(Only a Dorr member will be listed), Edward Dorr.
3 Jan 1686/7, at a general meeting of the inhabitants of Roxbury for
choice of Select men, Constables and others for public affairs of the
Town: These persons following were upon the 2d January 1686/7. Chosen
to serve as followed for the year ensuing: Constables. (only a Dorr
member will be listed), Edward Dorr.
On 21 day of October the selectmen met at the house of John Ruggles
and made a list of each of the Inhabitants of Roxbury's proportion of
the sum of twenty six pounds fourteen shillings and three farthings
and delivered the said list to Constable Edward Dorr for his
assistance in collecting the said sum; he received a Warrant from John
Usher, Esq., Treasurer for his so doing.
The select men of Roxbury met together 16 January 1687 did then by
virtue of a Warrant received from the County Treasurer dated 9 of said
January directing them thereunto, and requiring them in his Majesties
name to assess on the several Inhabitants of said Roxbury the sum of
six pounds thirteen shillings and six pence in money for defraying of
County charges, in said warrant expressed: They the Select men did
then accordingly levy upon each of the inhabitants their proportion of
a Rate of seven pounds and ten pence: And delivered the list to
Constable Edward Dorr to Collect and Return the sum of six pounds
thirteen shillings and six pence to the Treasurer and the remainder
being 00:07:04 to deliver to the select men for the towns use, or to
pay the same according to their order.
These Bills following were Charged upon Constables Joseph Weld to pay
out of the town Rate Committed into his hands to Collect: To
Constable Edward Dorr for so much toward his purchase of the
Constables staff bought by him - 6 shillings in money. A bill to
Constable Dorr for so much in his hands of the towns Estate which he
hath in his hands to Collect for the towns uses, the sum of seven
shillings money being due to him toward his purchase of a Constable's
staff: which cost 12 shilling money. A bill charged on Constable
Benjamin Gamilin to out of what he hath of the towns estate remaining
in his hands: to Mr. Edward Dorr: the sum of seven shillings and 8
pence in Corn: for transporting a woman out of town.
At a meeting of the selectman at the house of John Gore 3d day of
January 1689-90: the select men recommended with Constable Joseph Weld
and found of the town committed rate
Into his hand to collect a bill to Edward Dorr for five shillings and
Eight pence.
The Select men being met together upon the 23 February 1690/1: Those
following bills were by the Select men charged upon Constable Thomas
Cheiny to pay out of the Town Rate by them committed into his hands to
collect: Mr. Edward Dorr for Candles for the watch (as money) 5
shillings 8 pence.
Dissent entered against Mr. Howard's grant: the select men pursuant
to the aforesaid vote respecting the request of Mr. John Howard went
down to the Town to try if the land by him desired might be laid out
according to his desire with the concurrence or consent of the
neighborhood, but finding much opposition concerning it could do
nothing in it: particularly Mr. Denison, Mr. Edward Dorr, John Weld,
Glazier and Edmund Weld desired to have their dissent entered which is
hereby signified.
At a general convention of the inhabitants at a stated Town meeting
for the choice of Town Officers (for the year ensuing) upon the second
of March 1701/2. The persons whose names are hereunder written were
then chosen to serve in the several offices, hereunder unto their
names annexes. Me. Edward Dorr Tithing men.
The 6th of Nov. 1706 at a legal Town meeting warned to appoint a
person or persons to make answer to a petition which the inhabitants
of the west end of Roxbury had preferred to the General Court praying
to be set off a separate precinct for the ministry. The inhabitants
then Assembled did make choice of Capt. Timothy Stevens, Capt. Samuel
Ruggles and Mr. Edward Dorr to act for them in that affair.
7th March 1708/9 at a general meeting of the inhabitants of Roxbury,
(A committee about turning the way through Mr. Summers and Edward Dorr
ground). It being alleged by some that the old way in the Town Street
leading to Boston might be altered and made more convenient by turning
it through Mr. Edward Summers and Mr. Edward Dorr's ground. The Town
voted that the Select men together with Capt. Stephen Williams and
Deacon Samuel Scarbrough should be a Committee to take a view of said
way and place proposed for the turning of it and to discourse William
Dennison and Mr. John Bowles who butt upon the old way.
The Select men met upon 22d of May 1712 and Appointed Mr. Edward Dorr
to be the Viewer and Sealer as aforesaid.
We the subscribers being chosen a committee for the viewing the most
commodious and beneficial place for a Highway for the lots in 3d
allotment in the last Division of wood land in Roxbury and having been
this day on the line between the 2d and 3d allotments. Viz from the
Country Road leading to Dedham between the lots of Mr. Denison, and
the lot of Mr. Weld's heirs, until it comes to said headline, and so
through all the lots, until it comes to the last lot near Dorchester.
And then to come into the highway already lay out by Mr. Chamberlain.
This way we judge most convenient for the said 3d Allotment, and for
every lot therein, and that it will be least prejudicial, to any ones
propriety, and least chargeable to the Town.
Roxbury 11th March 1714/15 Stephen William
Edward Dorr
Samuel Williams
Joshua Lamb
Edward Bridge
The 4th of March 1716/17 at a General meeting of the Freeholders of
Roxbury. Capt. Stephen Williams being chosen Moderator: they
proceeded to the choice of Select men, and other town offices for the
ensuing year.
Mr. Edward Dorr, chosen to inspect the Town Treasurers account for the
year ensuing.
At the time appointed viz. the 11th of March 1716/17 the Town net and
in the first place they did by paper votes choose a committee to seat
persons in the meeting house, and the persons chosen to that service
were Mr. Edward Dorr, Mr. Jacob pepper, Capt. Stephen Williams,
Richard Hall Sr., Mr. Robert Calef.
The same day Philip Searles was chosen Clerk of the Market to joy with
Ebenezer Dorr. And they both took the oath 29 July 1717 before
Stephen Williams, Robert Calef, and Richard Hall, Select men.
The third of March 1717/18 at a General meeting of the Freeholders of
Roxbury, Col. William Dudley being chosen Moderator they proceeded to
choose the Select men and other Town Offices for the ensuing year.
Mr. Edward Dorr, accounting the year ensuing.
At the adjournment the 18th of March Mr. Denison being sick and
therefore no town clerk the inhabitants first voted Mr. Edward Dorr
town clerk for this day & occasion who was according sworn before ye
Select men to the faithful discharge of the trust.
Roxbury 22 March 1717/18, warrant issued out to Constables Caleb
Seaver & Ebenezer Dorr requiring them to summon and warn the
inhabitants of said town qualified to vote in town affairs as the law
prescribes. In the 9th of April 1717/18, there was a warrant directed
to Constable Ebenezer Dorr to warn Joshua Knap & his family forthwith
to depart the town or give bond to the satisfaction of the Select men
to free the town of Charge by their means and to make return of this
warrant & his doings therein to the Court of Quarter Sessions as ye
law requires. On 6 Nov 1718. 22 Dec there were warrant to Constable
Ebenezer Dorr to warn Ezekiel Smith and Clark Frisell to depart this
town and return of his warrants to the clerk of the quarter sessions,
as ye law requires.
The seventh day of March 1719. 20 at the General meeting of the
freeholders of Roxbury, Col William Dudley being Chosen moderator,
they then proceeded to the choice of Select men and other Town
offices. Fence Viewers Ebenezer Dorr, The persons chosen to audit the
Treasurer's account, Mr. Edward Dorr.
The sixth day of March 1720, at the General Meeting of the Freeholders
of Roxbury, William Dudley being chosen as Moderator. They then
proceeded to the choice of Select men and other Town offices. Mr.
Ebenezer Dorr, Clerks of ye Markets.
The eight of August 1721 The town having the select men Viz William
Dudley, Esq., Capt Heath, Edward Dorr, John Holbrook and John Bowles
were chosen a committee to grant ye prayer of ye petition or to set ye
same to ye town.
The 5th day of March 1721/22 at a General Meeting of the freeholders
in Roxbury, William Dudley, Esq. being chosen Moderator, They
proceeded to the choice of Select men and other Town officers for the
year ensuing. Select men & assessors. Mr. Edward Dorr.
The fourth day of March 1722. 3 at a meeting of ye Freeholders of
Roxbury Col. William Dudley chosen as Moderator. They then proceeded
to chose of Select men and other Town Officers. Select men and
Assessors Mr. Edward Dorr. The persons to audit ye Treasurer's
Accounts, Mr. Edward Dorr
Sept. 10, 1723 (The bounds between Boston and Roxbury renewed.
Present.
Select men of Boston
Select men of Roxbury
Mr. John Marian
Mr. Edward Dorr
Capt. Nathaniel Green
Capt. Stephen Williams
Mr. Samuel Stevens
Ebenezer Pierpont,
Town Clerk.
The first day of March 1724/25,at a general meeting of the Freeholders
of Roxbury, Paul Dudley, Esq. being chosen as Moderator, they then
proceeded to choice Select Men and other Town officers for the year
ensuing. Clerks of ye Markets, Harbottle Dorr. The men chosen to
Audit the Treasurer's accounts. Mr. Edward Dorr
The Seventh day of March 1725/6,at a general meeting of the
Freeholders in Roxbury, William Dudley, ESQ., being chosen as
Moderator, they proceeded to the choice of Selectmen and other Town
Officers for the ensuing year. Fence Viewers Harbottle Dorr. To
audit the Treasurer's accounts. Ensign Ebenezer Dorr.
March 3d, 1728/9. At a general Town meeting of the Freeholders of
Roxbury, Capt. Edward Bridge was chosen Moderator. They then
proceeded to choose the Select men and other Town Officers. Mr.
Ebenezer Dorr, Surveyors of the highway.
Source on page 21 gives a date of 1679 for the marriage of Elizabeth
and Edward Dorr.
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1. Title: Abstract from Dorr family records
Now in possession of Mrs. Edward C. Spring,
526 South 42nd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Author: Mrs. Frederick E. Stow, Chairman, Genealogical Records
Publication: Member of William Penn Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists
Page: Page 20. Thomas Hawley married Dorothy Harbottle 1639. Thomas Hawley
first married Amy or Emma, who died 1651 probably in child birth of a son Thomas H. whose birth is recorded 1651. Thomas Hawley married Feb. 1652, Dorothy Lamb, widow of Thomas Lamb. The issue of this second marriage of each was as follows:
Joseph Hawley, b. Nov., 1652, d.
Joseph Hawley, b. June, 1654.
Elizabeth Hawley, b. June, 1656.
Dorothy Hawley, b. June, 1658, married John Booth.
2. Title: Vital Records of Roxbury Massachusetts, Vol I
To the end of the year 1849, Vol I - Births.
Publication: Published by Essex Institute
Salem Mass.
1925
Page: Death of Elizabeth (Hawley) Dorr
3. Title: Gravestone Inscriptions - Eliot Burying Ground
Eliot Burying Ground, Roxbury, Suffolk County, MA.
Page: Here Lyes
Ye body of
Elizabeth
Dorr Wife to
Edward Dorr
Aged 63 Years
Dec t December
Ye 7th 1719
4. Title: Vital Records of Roxbury Massachusetts
To the end of the year 1849, Vol II. - Marriages and Deaths.
Publication: Published by the Essex Institute
Salem, Mass.
1926
Page: Page 122,.
5. Title: Colonial Families of The United States
Page: Page 160.
6. Title: The Town of Roxbury. Its Memorable persons and places. Its History
and antiquities, with numerous illustrations of its old landmarks and noted personages. Author: Francis S. Drake
Publication: Boston Municipal Printing Office
Text: 1905
Page: page 149.
7. Title: The Town Records of Roxbury MA 1674 to 1730.
Author: Robert J. Dunkle & Ann S. Lainhart
Publication: NEHGS Boston
1997
Page: pages 151 thru 445.
8. Title: Hyde Genealogy
Descendents, in the female as well as in the Male Lines, from William
Hyde of Norwich, with their places of residence, and dates of births, marriages, &C., and other particulars of them and their families and ancestry. Author: Reuben H. Walworth, LL.D.
Publication: in two Volumes. Vol. I
Page: This Edward Dorr is supposed to be the progenitor of all Dorrs of New
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