Edwardsville Intelligencer
Wednesday, September 13, 1893
Death of Samuel L Dorsey
Samuel L Dorsey, who for three score years had been a resident and for many years one of the most prominent farmers of Moro Township, died Wednesday evening last at 7:30 o'clock. He was upwards of 70 years of age.
The funeral which took place Sunday morning at Moro was the largest that has been witnessed there. It was a just tribute of respect to one who early in the thirties started out in search of a new home, and who made his way from poverty to comparative affluence, and died holding the esteem of all who knew him. He had lived on the farm where he died in Moro township for sixty years. He was ambitious to succeed in the pursuits of his choice, and was in intercourse with his fellow men guided by a noble, generous nature. He was more than ordinarily benevolent, and in his journey through life gladdened many of the world's helpless and needy by friendly offerings and words of cheer.
Although his education was limited to the district school of his early days by close application to his business and an extended acquaintance with the ways of the world, he was well posted on affairs. In every sphere of life men are to be found who deserve to be distinguished because they force themselves by perseverance and industry into a position which bespeaks the respect of the community in which they dwell. It is a duty we owe to the youth of our country to place before them the lives of those who, by their own energies, have acquired honorable positions. In order that, encouraged by their example, they too may become useful citizens. The life of Mr Dorsey serves well this purpose.
Samuel Lawrence Dorsey was the oldest of ten children who were born to Nimrod and Matilda Dorsey who came from Kentucky in 1834 and located in this county, where until their death they resided, with the exception of the time that he was warden of the Alton penitentiary. Nimrod Dorsey died Aug 19, 1849; his wife, Matilda, died Jan 15, 1881. Samuel L Dorsey was married to Eliza Ann Snowden, Jan 18, 1836. They built a cabin on the farm, and in the fine large house in which he breathed his last, the sills of this old cabin of sixty years ago are still in service, undisturbed from the place where they were first used. Mrs Dorsey died March 20, 1842. Of that union Frank C Dorsey is the only survivor. He was again married March 8, 1846 to Letitia Smith, and of their five children, but two, Smith and Leon are living. Her death occurred Jan 5, 1871.
Later he was married to Maggie A Smith, and she, with two sons, Harvey and Clarence survive him.
In speaking of Mr Dorsey personally it is but just to say that he had one of those strong vigorous minds, the product of the pioneer blood of this country. He was a member of the Moro Presbyterian church for many years and had long been a ruling elder. Before his death he made arrangements for his funeral in detail. Thus, has passed away a man who generous acts had made him widely known and the memory of whose many sterling qualities had endeared him to an unusually large circle of friends and acquaintances in the section where for over a half century his life had been spent.
Wednesday, September 13, 1893
Death of Samuel L Dorsey
Samuel L Dorsey, who for three score years had been a resident and for many years one of the most prominent farmers of Moro Township, died Wednesday evening last at 7:30 o'clock. He was upwards of 70 years of age.
The funeral which took place Sunday morning at Moro was the largest that has been witnessed there. It was a just tribute of respect to one who early in the thirties started out in search of a new home, and who made his way from poverty to comparative affluence, and died holding the esteem of all who knew him. He had lived on the farm where he died in Moro township for sixty years. He was ambitious to succeed in the pursuits of his choice, and was in intercourse with his fellow men guided by a noble, generous nature. He was more than ordinarily benevolent, and in his journey through life gladdened many of the world's helpless and needy by friendly offerings and words of cheer.
Although his education was limited to the district school of his early days by close application to his business and an extended acquaintance with the ways of the world, he was well posted on affairs. In every sphere of life men are to be found who deserve to be distinguished because they force themselves by perseverance and industry into a position which bespeaks the respect of the community in which they dwell. It is a duty we owe to the youth of our country to place before them the lives of those who, by their own energies, have acquired honorable positions. In order that, encouraged by their example, they too may become useful citizens. The life of Mr Dorsey serves well this purpose.
Samuel Lawrence Dorsey was the oldest of ten children who were born to Nimrod and Matilda Dorsey who came from Kentucky in 1834 and located in this county, where until their death they resided, with the exception of the time that he was warden of the Alton penitentiary. Nimrod Dorsey died Aug 19, 1849; his wife, Matilda, died Jan 15, 1881. Samuel L Dorsey was married to Eliza Ann Snowden, Jan 18, 1836. They built a cabin on the farm, and in the fine large house in which he breathed his last, the sills of this old cabin of sixty years ago are still in service, undisturbed from the place where they were first used. Mrs Dorsey died March 20, 1842. Of that union Frank C Dorsey is the only survivor. He was again married March 8, 1846 to Letitia Smith, and of their five children, but two, Smith and Leon are living. Her death occurred Jan 5, 1871.
Later he was married to Maggie A Smith, and she, with two sons, Harvey and Clarence survive him.
In speaking of Mr Dorsey personally it is but just to say that he had one of those strong vigorous minds, the product of the pioneer blood of this country. He was a member of the Moro Presbyterian church for many years and had long been a ruling elder. Before his death he made arrangements for his funeral in detail. Thus, has passed away a man who generous acts had made him widely known and the memory of whose many sterling qualities had endeared him to an unusually large circle of friends and acquaintances in the section where for over a half century his life had been spent.
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Wednesday, September 13, 1893
Death of Samuel L Dorsey
Samuel L Dorsey, who for three score years had been a resident and for many years one of the most prominent farmers of Moro Township, died Wednesday evening last at 7:30 o'clock. He was upwards of 70 years of age.
The funeral which took place Sunday morning at Moro was the largest that has been witnessed there. It was a just tribute of respect to one who early in the thirties started out in search of a new home, and who made his way from poverty to comparative affluence, and died holding the esteem of all who knew him. He had lived on the farm where he died in Moro township for sixty years. He was ambitious to succeed in the pursuits of his choice, and was in intercourse with his fellow men guided by a noble, generous nature. He was more than ordinarily benevolent, and in his journey through life gladdened many of the world's helpless and needy by friendly offerings and words of cheer.
Although his education was limited to the district school of his early days by close application to his business and an extended acquaintance with the ways of the world, he was well posted on affairs. In every sphere of life men are to be found who deserve to be distinguished because they force themselves by perseverance and industry into a position which bespeaks the respect of the community in which they dwell. It is a duty we owe to the youth of our country to place before them the lives of those who, by their own energies, have acquired honorable positions. In order that, encouraged by their example, they too may become useful citizens. The life of Mr Dorsey serves well this purpose.
Samuel Lawrence Dorsey was the oldest of ten children who were born to Nimrod and Matilda Dorsey who came from Kentucky in 1834 and located in this county, where until their death they resided, with the exception of the time that he was warden of the Alton penitentiary. Nimrod Dorsey died Aug 19, 1849; his wife, Matilda, died Jan 15, 1881. Samuel L Dorsey was married to Eliza Ann Snowden, Jan 18, 1836. They built a cabin on the farm, and in the fine large house in which he breathed his last, the sills of this old cabin of sixty years ago are still in service, undisturbed from the place where they were first used. Mrs Dorsey died March 20, 1842. Of that union Frank C Dorsey is the only survivor. He was again married March 8, 1846 to Letitia Smith, and of their five children, but two, Smith and Leon are living. Her death occurred Jan 5, 1871.
Later he was married to Maggie A Smith, and she, with two sons, Harvey and Clarence survive him.
In speaking of Mr Dorsey personally it is but just to say that he had one of those strong vigorous minds, the product of the pioneer blood of this country. He was a member of the Moro Presbyterian church for many years and had long been a ruling elder. Before his death he made arrangements for his funeral in detail. Thus, has passed away a man who generous acts had made him widely known and the memory of whose many sterling qualities had endeared him to an unusually large circle of friends and acquaintances in the section where for over a half century his life had been spent.
Wednesday, September 13, 1893
Death of Samuel L Dorsey
Samuel L Dorsey, who for three score years had been a resident and for many years one of the most prominent farmers of Moro Township, died Wednesday evening last at 7:30 o'clock. He was upwards of 70 years of age.
The funeral which took place Sunday morning at Moro was the largest that has been witnessed there. It was a just tribute of respect to one who early in the thirties started out in search of a new home, and who made his way from poverty to comparative affluence, and died holding the esteem of all who knew him. He had lived on the farm where he died in Moro township for sixty years. He was ambitious to succeed in the pursuits of his choice, and was in intercourse with his fellow men guided by a noble, generous nature. He was more than ordinarily benevolent, and in his journey through life gladdened many of the world's helpless and needy by friendly offerings and words of cheer.
Although his education was limited to the district school of his early days by close application to his business and an extended acquaintance with the ways of the world, he was well posted on affairs. In every sphere of life men are to be found who deserve to be distinguished because they force themselves by perseverance and industry into a position which bespeaks the respect of the community in which they dwell. It is a duty we owe to the youth of our country to place before them the lives of those who, by their own energies, have acquired honorable positions. In order that, encouraged by their example, they too may become useful citizens. The life of Mr Dorsey serves well this purpose.
Samuel Lawrence Dorsey was the oldest of ten children who were born to Nimrod and Matilda Dorsey who came from Kentucky in 1834 and located in this county, where until their death they resided, with the exception of the time that he was warden of the Alton penitentiary. Nimrod Dorsey died Aug 19, 1849; his wife, Matilda, died Jan 15, 1881. Samuel L Dorsey was married to Eliza Ann Snowden, Jan 18, 1836. They built a cabin on the farm, and in the fine large house in which he breathed his last, the sills of this old cabin of sixty years ago are still in service, undisturbed from the place where they were first used. Mrs Dorsey died March 20, 1842. Of that union Frank C Dorsey is the only survivor. He was again married March 8, 1846 to Letitia Smith, and of their five children, but two, Smith and Leon are living. Her death occurred Jan 5, 1871.
Later he was married to Maggie A Smith, and she, with two sons, Harvey and Clarence survive him.
In speaking of Mr Dorsey personally it is but just to say that he had one of those strong vigorous minds, the product of the pioneer blood of this country. He was a member of the Moro Presbyterian church for many years and had long been a ruling elder. Before his death he made arrangements for his funeral in detail. Thus, has passed away a man who generous acts had made him widely known and the memory of whose many sterling qualities had endeared him to an unusually large circle of friends and acquaintances in the section where for over a half century his life had been spent.
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