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| Birth: | 1648 in England |
| Death: | 9 Feb 1734 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
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| Father: | Joseph Dorr b. About 1600 in West of England |
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| Elizabeth Hawley (Wife) b. 27 Jun 1656 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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| Marriage: | 1679 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
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 Edward Dorr b. About 5 May 1680 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Ann Dorr b. 4 Sep 1681 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Edward Dorr b. About 1682 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Edward Dorr b. 15 Nov 1683 in Roxbury, Massachusetts
- (Infant) Dorr b. 1684 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Edmund Dorr b. Before 28 Jan 1686 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Ebenezer Dorr b. 25 Jan 1687 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Joseph Dorr b. 1690 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
 Edmond (Edmund) Dorr b. 19 Oct 1692 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Harbottle Dorr b. 11 May 1696 in Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Clemence Dorr b. 17 Jul in 1700
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Individual:
á(S. Dorr is sister Dorr)
In Dec. 1677, Edward Dorr of Boston purchased a piece of land for 50 Pounds currency, "near the new meeting house at the north end of South Boston", more than 40 years afterward, Edward Dorr sold the same property then described as "near the old north meeting house for 250 Pounds currency.
In 1683, He purchased land and house in Roxbury and in this deed is named as "of Roxbury".
Between 1677 and 1683, Edward purchased several acres of land in Roxbury in the vicinity of what later became Washington and High Streets. On a portion of this estate, he built a dwelling house, mill house and tannery, the last of which he gave to his son, Ebenezer, at the time of the latter's marriage in 1710. An unofficial record in the family of Lester Moses Dorr of Boston indicates that Edward owned at one time a part of what became Boston Common. He became prominent in the civil and ecclesiastical affairs of Roxbury, was elected a selectman and held offices of importance and trust. At his death in 1734 he was buried at the Eliot Burying Ground Cemetery.
Humble to petition His Excellency the Governor and the Honorable Council or if it could be, the General Court to appoint a committee to hear what may be said both by the East and West of this Town and settle and determine the place where the meeting house for the west end shall stand. Capt. Ruggles, Capt. Stephen Williams and Mr. Edward Dorr.
Edward Dorr founded a vigorous family whose numerous branches have flourished and multiplied, spreading over the entire United States and into foreign lands.
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Individual:
Edward came to America from the western part of England near the Welsh
line. Some sources state that his father, Joseph, came over with him;
but Edward was the first Dorr to marry and have children in America.
The Rawson Family Memorial (Mary Rawson married Joseph Dorr, one of
Edward's sons) states as follows: "When the colony of Massachusetts
Bay organized the County of Devon at Pemaquid, near the mouth of the
Kennebec in Maine, Edward Dorr was there and with other inhabitants
took the oath of fidelity on July 22, 1674" He subsequently removed
to Boston, perhaps because of King Philip's War, which broke out in
1675, placing that remote settlement in great peril.
Abstract of Pemaquid Records.-
"July 22, 1674. Attended a court held at Pemaquid, Edward Dorr 'took
the oath of fidelity."
Abstract from History of Second Church of Boston, page 242,- He married Elizabeth Hawley, daughter of Thomas Hawley and Dorothy (Harbottle) Lamb, widow of Thomas Lamb who was a passenger in"Winthrop's Fleet". His tombstone reads,"Here lies buried ye body of Mr. Edward Dorr. He died February 9th, 1734, in ye 86th year of age." (Rawson Memorial).
He was buried in the Eliot Burying Ground, Roxbury, Suffolk County,
MA.In 1657 this estate was purchased by Rev. Samuel Danforth, after whose
decease it became the property of Edward Dorr, who in May, 1707, sold
the northerly part of it to Robert Calef.Edward Dorr paid 12 pounds for Pew 9 in the Gallery. Third Meeting house.Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in deed to him by Timothy Hide,
1683.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to Thomas Nofsett,
1696.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to Edward Sumner,
1699.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to James Collison,
1707.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to Ebenezer Dorr,
1710. Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed
to P---. Cutef, 1707.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to Benjamin Eaton,
1712.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper Thomas Fitch to him, 1696.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper deed of Mortgage, James Smith,
1712.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper deposit of Relative to James
Smith, 1715.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to Thomas Jones,
1716.
Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Shopkeeper in his own deed to Ebenezer Dorr,
1721.
Edward Dorr, Shopkeeper his own deed to William Lyon, 1728.
Edward Dorr, Shopkeeper his own deed to John Corbbett. Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Mariner in his own deed to Edward Sumner,
1702. Since nearly all of the early inhabitants of Pemaquid were
seafaring men, this appellation of "Mariner" contributes to the
probability that Edward Dorr of Pemaquid and Edward Dorr of Roxbury
were one and the same person.Edward Dorr Yeoman, Culef to Barnard to him, 1719.
A Committee to Manage Precinct Affairs.
Will of Edward Dorr -
1733/341
Following is taken from a Photostat copy of the original will of
Edward Dorr 1648 - 1733/34.
In the name of God amen. I Edward Dorr of Town of Roxbury in the
County of Suffolk in the Providence of Massachusetts Bay in New
England. Being aged and under bodily infirmities at present, yet
notwithstanding of sound memory and judgment, being desirous to settle
that outward estate which the Lord hath lent me, I do therefore here
make this my last will and testament in manner and from following:
that is to say first and principally I commend my soul into the hands
of most glorious God and Father through Jesus Christ The Blessed
redeemer, and my body to the earth, to be buried in such manner
decently as my Executor hereafter named shall think meet, and as
touching my worldly estate my will is that it be bestowed and employed
as hereafter in and by this last will is expressed:
Imprimis I do hereby will and appoint that all my just debts that I
owed to any person be paid out of my estate in convenient time after
my decease by my executor: and then first I will and bequeath unto
Ebenezer Dorr, my oldest son, eighty pounds besides the hundred and
thirty pounds he has had formerly of me by deed or gift.
Item: I give to my son Joseph Dorr seventy pounds besides his liberal
education and forty pounds he had of me formerly.
Item: I give to my son Edmund Dorr one hundred and ten pounds besides
the one hundred pounds he had of me formerly.
Item: I give to my son Harbottle Dorr forty pounds besides the one
hundred I gave him formerly and the seventy pounds he owes me by
board.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Scutt seventy three pounds,
besides the seventy three she had of me formerly.
Item: I give to my daughter Clement Weld seventy three pounds,
besides the seventy three she had of me formerly.
Item: I give to my Grandson Edward Dorr in Roxbury five pounds in
bills.
Item: I give unto the Honorable Rev. Nehemiah Walter forty shillings
to buy a ring besides the gloves he is to have.
Moreover my will is that my oldest son, Ebenezer Dorr not be disturbed
or interrupted in enjoyment of the land sold to him by me formerly.
Although the principle be not paid yet, provided he pays the sum two
hundred and fifty pounds mentioned in the deed of mortgage to me, and
that it be divided equally among my heirs: and further my will is that
when the house and land in Roxbury is sold and the land in Leicester
is sold and my personal estate is sold the money be equally
distributed among my six children or their heirs that survive them,
and further I do hereby will and appoint or make and nominate my
trusted and well beloved son Ebenezer Dorr my only and sole Executor
of this my will and last testament and will that he be paid out of my
estate for all just charges in the matter of managing of my estate for
the good of the whole family and further my will is that when the
house and land in Roxbury is to be sold that my grandson Edward Dorr
of Roxbury have the refusal of it at Ten pounds cheaper in price than
any other person shall whatsoever. And now I declare this to be my
last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this tenth day of April, one Thousand seven hundred thirty
and three; and my will is that all the legacies be paid in two years
after my decease.
Signed and Sealed in the presence Edward
Dorr
of us:
Edmund Weld
Joseph Turner
Abigail Loring
He was a church member in the Second Church, or Old North, Boston.
Mr. Edward Dorr one of a Council or if it could to appoint a petition
the court to decide the place of the meeting house for the by the east
and west end, the Committee to hear what may be said both by the east
and west end of the town and set and determine the place where the
meeting house for the west end shall stand.1714 to 1715, Mar 11, Mr. Edward Dorr (and others) report upon a highway for lots in the 3rd allotment in the last division of
Woodlands in Roxbury.Mr. Dorr, Ensign Davis and others were included.
18 March, 1718, Mr. Dennison being very sick, the inhabitants first
voted Mr. Edward Dorr, Town clerk for this day and occasion - who was
accordingly sworn before the Selectmen to the faithful discharge of
this trust. This was an adjourned meeting. It is to the proceedings
of this meeting that Edward Dorr signed his name which is not the
first signature to the Town Records of Roxbury by the Clerk as is
stated in the Genealogical Register as there are signatures by other
pervious to this. Mr. William Dennison's signature is in 1709. Mr.
Edward Dorr was only Clerk pro them.
The Second Meeting House. In March, 1717, a committee, consisting of
Mr. Edward Dorr, Mr. Jacob Pepper, Capt. Stephen Williams, Richard
Hall, Sen. and Mr. Robert Calef, was chosen to seat persons in the
meeting house and in order to meet the general desire they were to
have respect to age and estate of all in their seating of them. He
was appointed as Committee member in the First Church in Roxbury,
Suffolk County, MA.I, Edward Dorr, being by the Almighty's most wise disposition become a
member of this body, consisting of the Governor, Deputy Governor,
Assistants and Commonalty of the Massachusetts in New England, do
freely and sincerely acknowledge that I am justly and lawfully subject
to the Governor of the same, and do accordingly submit my person and
estate to be protected, ordered and governed by the laws and
constitution thereof, and do faithfully promise to be from time to
time obedient and conformable thereunto, and to the authority of the
said Governor, Assistants, and their successor, to all such laws,
orders, sentences, decrees as shall be lawfully made and published by
them or their successors. And I will always endeavor (as in duty I
am bound) to advance the peace and welfare of this body or
Commonwealth, to my utmost skill and ability. And I will, to my best
power and means, seek to divert and prevent whatsoever may tend to
ruin or damage thereof, or any of them, or their successors, but will
give speedy notice to them, or some of them, of any sedition, violence
or treachery, or other hurt or evil, which I shall know, hear, or
vehemently suspect, to be plotted got intended against the said
Commonwealth, or said government established. An I will not, at any
time suffer or give consent to any council or attempt that shall be
offered, given, or attempted for impeachment of the said Government,
or making any change or alteration of the same, contrary to the laws,
and ordinances thereof; but shall do my utmost endeavor to discover,
oppose and hinder all and every such council or attempt. So help me
God.
From Genealogies of Charlestown, MA by WYMAN (supra) explains:
"In the early days of New England a 'freeman' was a man who held the
right of franchise. (In 1776 only one-sixth of the population of
Boston were voters; therefore, five-sixths of the people had no
participation in local government.) Admittance as an inhabitant in
the early century was a privilege not lightly acquired, only those
being admitted a 'Freeman' a man had to be not only a proprietor but
must also be a member of the church in good standing."
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 5, Citation from top of the page.
2. 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
England. He came to this country from West England. He was born in 1648, and came here about 1670 and settled in Boston. He m. his first wife, Elizabeth Hawley, daughter of Thomas Hawley, previous to 1680. They removed to Roxbury, where she died. He was a selectman of Roxbury. His second wife was the widow Elizabeth (Dickerman) Clapp, who died in 1733. He died at Roxbury in 1734. His children, in addition to six who died young and unm., were: 1. Ebenezer, b. 25 Jan., 1688, who married twice, settled at Roxbury, and had seven sons and three daughters. 2. Rev. Joseph, b. in 1690, graduated at Harvard in 1711, was settled a minister at Meridan, Mass., in 1716, and d. 9 March, 1768, m. Mary Rawson, second daughter of Rev. Grindal Rawson and Susannah Wilson of Meridan, and had one son and three daughters. 3. Edmund, who m. Mary Griswold. 4. Harbottle, b. 11 May, 1696, m. Dorothy Weld and settled in Boston.
3. 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 Edward Dorr 1733-34.
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 512 Edward, Feb. 9, 1733-4, in his 86th year G.R.1.
5. Title: Some Branches of the Dorr Family
Private genealogy done by James Bryan Dorr 1969
Author: James Bryan Dorr
Page: He died in 1734 and was burried in Eustis Street Cemetery. His
tombstone reads,"Here lies buried ye body of Mr. Edward Dorr. He died February 9th, 1734 in ye 86th year of age. (Rawson Memorial)
6. Title: Gravestone Inscriptions - Eliot Burying Ground
Eliot Burying Ground, Roxbury, Suffolk County, MA.
Page: Here lyes Buried
Ye body of Mr.
Edward Dorr. He
died February 9th
1733/4 in Ye 86th
Year of his age.
7. 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 140.
8. Title: History of the First Church in Roxbury
Roxbury, Mass. 1630 - 1904
Author: Walter Eliot Thwing
Publication: Boston
W.A. Butterfield
59 Bromfield Street
1908
Page: Page 140. Edward paid 12 pounds for Pew 9, in the Gallary, The Third
Meeting House.
9. Title: Records of Lineage in the Families of Dorr, Dalton
Taken from the Records of Lineage in the Families of Dorr, Dalton,
Odin, Walter, MAther, Cotton, Lynde, Bowles, Eliot and Checkley, compiled by Benjamin Dalton Dorr, Philadelphia, PA, May 1879. Page: page 2. Edward Dorr, of Roxbury, Mariner in his own deed to Edward
Sumner, 1702. Since nearly all of the early inhabitants of Pemaquid were seafaring men, this appellation of "Mariner" contributes to the probability that Edward Dorr of Pemaquid and Edward Dorr of Roxbury were one and the same person.
10. Title: History of the Second Church, Old North
Boston, MA.
Author: Chandler Robbins
Publication: John Wilson & Son
22 School Street
1852.
Page: Page 242
Dorr
1680 Nov. 14, Edward
1681 June 19, S.
11. Title: Colonial Records
Volume 1
Text: The Freeman's Oath is taken from the Bridge Genealogy (supra, pp.xvi
and xvii. Inasmuch as the subject of this Freeman's Oath is referred to throughout the early history of all our male ancestors, it is being set forth above fro the benefit of their descendants; contrary to what some readers may have perviously thought, becoming a freeman had nothing to do with "being freed from serving as an indentured servant." Page: page 925 Bridge genealogy.
12. Title: New England Historical and Genealogical Register
Newbery St. Boston, Suffolk County, MA.
Page: Vol III, 1849. Page 243. 22 July 1674 At a court at Pemaquid the
folllowing named persons took the oath of Fidelity. Edward Dorr.
13. Title: Colonial Families of The United States
Page: Page 160.
14. 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.
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