Brigadier General Charles P. Dorman was the son of Cornelius Dorman, a Jailor. He was a U.S Army General in the War of 1812, on the Virginia Military Institute's (supervisory) Board of Visitors 1839-1848; a prominent lawyer, editor and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 13 years (1833-1837, 1839-1842, 1846-1848). He first married Amanda Elizabeth McCue on 28 Nov 1820.
Dorman children with Amanda:
James Baldwin, 25 Jul 1823, below
Amanda Elizabeth McCue, 12 Sep 1828 (David P Curry), below
"On the 16th ultimo, by the Rev. John Skinner, General Charles P. Dorman to Miss Frances Patton - all of Lexington." Per the Virginia Free Press, dated 13 Apr 1843 (see photo).
Dorman children with Frances:
Frances Ella "Fannie," Dec 1843, below
General Charles P Dorman and his 1822 purchased Episcopal rectory lot from old "Jockey" Robinson, the benefactor of Washington College" in Lexington was mentioned multiple times in an article on the "A Brief History Of Lexington Development The following story, taken from the files of the Rockbridge County News, March 30, 1922, concerning the residential section west of Lee avenue, contains interesting facts about the planning and development of the town of Lexington." Per the Rockbridge County News, Vol 54, #20, dated 10 Mar 1938.
The Rectory, was built for him in 1824 at 107 Lee Avenue, in Lexington.
"...In 1843 Cornelius Dorman conveyed the lot to his son, Charles P. Dorman, who in turn sold it to Samuel D Campbell..." Per an article about Plans to Buy (Stonewall) Jackson Home Bring Out Historical Facts in the Rockbridge County News (V), Vol 69, #34, dated 28 May 1953.
He was mentioned in multiple Virginia newspapers for a variety of reasons.
"Gen. Charles P. Dorman died at Rockcastle, near Lexington, on Thursday evening, 20th ult., in the 56th year of his age, and in full possession of his intellectual faculties. He was a man of decided talent, handsome attainments, brilliant accomplishments, and possessed of many noble and excellent traits of character. He was kind, generous, and hospitable —of fascinating manners and fine, address—affable, courteous and polite in his intercourse with the world —and entertaining and instructive in the social circle." Per the Winchester Virginian, Volume 24, Number 28, 9 January 1850 (see photo).
"DEATH OF GEN, DORMAN. The Speaker presented a communication announcing the death of Daily Richmond Times, Volume 75, Number 316, 9 January 1850. Charles P. Dorman, of the 13th Brigade." Per the Daily Richmond Times (Virginia), Vol 75, #316, dated 9 Jan 1850.
"A communication was received from the Governor, announcing the death of Gen. Charles P. Dorman, Brigadier General of the 13th Brigade. On motion of Mr. Cook of Roanoke, the House agreed to proceed on Saturday the 19th, with the consent of the Senate, to the election to supply the vacancy caused hy the death of General Dorman." Per the Fredericksburg News (Virginia), Vol 3, #55, dated 11 Jan 1850.
Dorman children with Amanda:
James Baldwin, 25 Jul 1823, below
Amanda Elizabeth McCue, 12 Sep 1828 (David P Curry), below
"On the 16th ultimo, by the Rev. John Skinner, General Charles P. Dorman to Miss Frances Patton - all of Lexington." Per the Virginia Free Press, dated 13 Apr 1843 (see photo).
Dorman children with Frances:
Frances Ella "Fannie," Dec 1843, below
General Charles P Dorman and his 1822 purchased Episcopal rectory lot from old "Jockey" Robinson, the benefactor of Washington College" in Lexington was mentioned multiple times in an article on the "A Brief History Of Lexington Development The following story, taken from the files of the Rockbridge County News, March 30, 1922, concerning the residential section west of Lee avenue, contains interesting facts about the planning and development of the town of Lexington." Per the Rockbridge County News, Vol 54, #20, dated 10 Mar 1938.
The Rectory, was built for him in 1824 at 107 Lee Avenue, in Lexington.
"...In 1843 Cornelius Dorman conveyed the lot to his son, Charles P. Dorman, who in turn sold it to Samuel D Campbell..." Per an article about Plans to Buy (Stonewall) Jackson Home Bring Out Historical Facts in the Rockbridge County News (V), Vol 69, #34, dated 28 May 1953.
He was mentioned in multiple Virginia newspapers for a variety of reasons.
"Gen. Charles P. Dorman died at Rockcastle, near Lexington, on Thursday evening, 20th ult., in the 56th year of his age, and in full possession of his intellectual faculties. He was a man of decided talent, handsome attainments, brilliant accomplishments, and possessed of many noble and excellent traits of character. He was kind, generous, and hospitable —of fascinating manners and fine, address—affable, courteous and polite in his intercourse with the world —and entertaining and instructive in the social circle." Per the Winchester Virginian, Volume 24, Number 28, 9 January 1850 (see photo).
"DEATH OF GEN, DORMAN. The Speaker presented a communication announcing the death of Daily Richmond Times, Volume 75, Number 316, 9 January 1850. Charles P. Dorman, of the 13th Brigade." Per the Daily Richmond Times (Virginia), Vol 75, #316, dated 9 Jan 1850.
"A communication was received from the Governor, announcing the death of Gen. Charles P. Dorman, Brigadier General of the 13th Brigade. On motion of Mr. Cook of Roanoke, the House agreed to proceed on Saturday the 19th, with the consent of the Senate, to the election to supply the vacancy caused hy the death of General Dorman." Per the Fredericksburg News (Virginia), Vol 3, #55, dated 11 Jan 1850.
Brigadier General Charles P. Dorman was the son of Cornelius Dorman, a Jailor. He was a U.S Army General in the War of 1812, on the Virginia Military Institute's (supervisory) Board of Visitors 1839-1848; a prominent lawyer, editor and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 13 years (1833-1837, 1839-1842, 1846-1848). He first married Amanda Elizabeth McCue on 28 Nov 1820.
Dorman children with Amanda:
James Baldwin, 25 Jul 1823, below
Amanda Elizabeth McCue, 12 Sep 1828 (David P Curry), below
"On the 16th ultimo, by the Rev. John Skinner, General Charles P. Dorman to Miss Frances Patton - all of Lexington." Per the Virginia Free Press, dated 13 Apr 1843 (see photo).
Dorman children with Frances:
Frances Ella "Fannie," Dec 1843, below
General Charles P Dorman and his 1822 purchased Episcopal rectory lot from old "Jockey" Robinson, the benefactor of Washington College" in Lexington was mentioned multiple times in an article on the "A Brief History Of Lexington Development The following story, taken from the files of the Rockbridge County News, March 30, 1922, concerning the residential section west of Lee avenue, contains interesting facts about the planning and development of the town of Lexington." Per the Rockbridge County News, Vol 54, #20, dated 10 Mar 1938.
The Rectory, was built for him in 1824 at 107 Lee Avenue, in Lexington.
"...In 1843 Cornelius Dorman conveyed the lot to his son, Charles P. Dorman, who in turn sold it to Samuel D Campbell..." Per an article about Plans to Buy (Stonewall) Jackson Home Bring Out Historical Facts in the Rockbridge County News (V), Vol 69, #34, dated 28 May 1953.
He was mentioned in multiple Virginia newspapers for a variety of reasons.
"Gen. Charles P. Dorman died at Rockcastle, near Lexington, on Thursday evening, 20th ult., in the 56th year of his age, and in full possession of his intellectual faculties. He was a man of decided talent, handsome attainments, brilliant accomplishments, and possessed of many noble and excellent traits of character. He was kind, generous, and hospitable —of fascinating manners and fine, address—affable, courteous and polite in his intercourse with the world —and entertaining and instructive in the social circle." Per the Winchester Virginian, Volume 24, Number 28, 9 January 1850 (see photo).
"DEATH OF GEN, DORMAN. The Speaker presented a communication announcing the death of Daily Richmond Times, Volume 75, Number 316, 9 January 1850. Charles P. Dorman, of the 13th Brigade." Per the Daily Richmond Times (Virginia), Vol 75, #316, dated 9 Jan 1850.
"A communication was received from the Governor, announcing the death of Gen. Charles P. Dorman, Brigadier General of the 13th Brigade. On motion of Mr. Cook of Roanoke, the House agreed to proceed on Saturday the 19th, with the consent of the Senate, to the election to supply the vacancy caused hy the death of General Dorman." Per the Fredericksburg News (Virginia), Vol 3, #55, dated 11 Jan 1850.
Dorman children with Amanda:
James Baldwin, 25 Jul 1823, below
Amanda Elizabeth McCue, 12 Sep 1828 (David P Curry), below
"On the 16th ultimo, by the Rev. John Skinner, General Charles P. Dorman to Miss Frances Patton - all of Lexington." Per the Virginia Free Press, dated 13 Apr 1843 (see photo).
Dorman children with Frances:
Frances Ella "Fannie," Dec 1843, below
General Charles P Dorman and his 1822 purchased Episcopal rectory lot from old "Jockey" Robinson, the benefactor of Washington College" in Lexington was mentioned multiple times in an article on the "A Brief History Of Lexington Development The following story, taken from the files of the Rockbridge County News, March 30, 1922, concerning the residential section west of Lee avenue, contains interesting facts about the planning and development of the town of Lexington." Per the Rockbridge County News, Vol 54, #20, dated 10 Mar 1938.
The Rectory, was built for him in 1824 at 107 Lee Avenue, in Lexington.
"...In 1843 Cornelius Dorman conveyed the lot to his son, Charles P. Dorman, who in turn sold it to Samuel D Campbell..." Per an article about Plans to Buy (Stonewall) Jackson Home Bring Out Historical Facts in the Rockbridge County News (V), Vol 69, #34, dated 28 May 1953.
He was mentioned in multiple Virginia newspapers for a variety of reasons.
"Gen. Charles P. Dorman died at Rockcastle, near Lexington, on Thursday evening, 20th ult., in the 56th year of his age, and in full possession of his intellectual faculties. He was a man of decided talent, handsome attainments, brilliant accomplishments, and possessed of many noble and excellent traits of character. He was kind, generous, and hospitable —of fascinating manners and fine, address—affable, courteous and polite in his intercourse with the world —and entertaining and instructive in the social circle." Per the Winchester Virginian, Volume 24, Number 28, 9 January 1850 (see photo).
"DEATH OF GEN, DORMAN. The Speaker presented a communication announcing the death of Daily Richmond Times, Volume 75, Number 316, 9 January 1850. Charles P. Dorman, of the 13th Brigade." Per the Daily Richmond Times (Virginia), Vol 75, #316, dated 9 Jan 1850.
"A communication was received from the Governor, announcing the death of Gen. Charles P. Dorman, Brigadier General of the 13th Brigade. On motion of Mr. Cook of Roanoke, the House agreed to proceed on Saturday the 19th, with the consent of the Senate, to the election to supply the vacancy caused hy the death of General Dorman." Per the Fredericksburg News (Virginia), Vol 3, #55, dated 11 Jan 1850.
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GENERAL
CHARLES P. DORMAN
Born Octr. 14, 1794
Died Dec. 20
1849
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