William Yancey “Yank” Dorsey

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William Yancey “Yank” Dorsey

Birth
Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Death
30 Nov 1952 (aged 56)
Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Smiths Grove, Warren County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
Plot
G, 12
Memorial ID
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WW I veteran, registration shows he was born a DOSSEY and surprisingly, as does his WW II registration
The subject's grandfather, KD, began the name change
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"Yank" was a business agent for UAW and farmer
The subject died in the "feed barn." His lifeless body was carried to the house by Virgil and Bea (nee Dossey) Jones. As there was no telephone service in the area, Mr Jones drove to Smiths Grove to notify Hardy & Son Funeral Home.
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WW I veteran, registration shows he was born a DOSSEY and surprisingly, as does his WW II registration
The subject's grandfather, KD, began the name change
.
"Yank" was a business agent for UAW and farmer
The subject died in the "feed barn." His lifeless body was carried to the house by Virgil and Bea (nee Dossey) Jones. As there was no telephone service in the area, Mr Jones drove to Smiths Grove to notify Hardy & Son Funeral Home.
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Gravesite Details

No record of deed. Professional restoration by Earl Bishop courtesy of Shoshana