| Descendants of Edward Dorr |
| Elizabeth Hawley 1 1 5 6 6 7 |
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 tookthe oath of Fidelity at Pemaquid, Maine, July 22, 1674, and wasadmitted to membership in the Second Church of Boston, Massachusetts,November 14, 1680. It is stated that from him sprang all Dorr in theUnited States. He eventually settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, wherehe acquired great tracts of land, a part of which is now covered bythat 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 isinexact - the "Records of the Governor and Company of Ye MassachusettsBay" state the, "At a General Court held in Boston 27 May, 1674, - "acommission 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 theconstables as a County court - to give oaths to constables thenappointed, - to appoint such persons to such offices as they be withinthe time of our Commission and Sect.." They appointed a County Treasurer - a recorded and clerk of thecourts Etc., erected a County "from Kennebec eastward within theshire, called of the County of Devon," The record states that theconstables, clerk and grand jury men took their "oaths for theirplaces" and " their oaths of fidelity" and goes on, " So did JohnPride take his oath at Salem as also the persons following, the 12th.They had probably all become freeman previously, and now produced theevidence thereof." The Dorr Crest and Arms Description. Arms - Per pale guiles (red) and azure (Sky Blue), three stag beetleswith wings extended. Crest - A demi-tiger, azure, crimed and tuffed or, holding anescallop, of the last. Describing the land owned by Edward Dorr near the meetinghouse inRoxbury. Next beyond the premises once occupied by Calef and by Mears was themansion and gardens of some three or four acres belonging to EdwardDorr, whose possessions originally extended from Eustis Street to apoint opposite Vernon. After his death in 1734 his son, Capt.Ebenezer Dorr, carried the business of tanning on here. Joseph, thegrandson of Capt. Ebenezer, who married Anna Ruggles, was the fatherof Capt. Jonathan and Nathaniel Dorr, well-known citizens of Roxbury.During the last century the Dorr family occupied a prominent positionhere. Edward Dorr's residence was opposite to Bacon's Block, about themiddle of last century, Nathaniel Felton, Scythe-maker, bought the premises of Edward Dorr in1763. The following are excerpts from the Roxbury Town Meetings that tookplace between 1685 and 1729. Each event outlines what a member of theDorr family accomplished. 1 March 1685/6 at the house of Lt. Samuel Ruggles the men whose nameare hereunder written were chosen to serve as Tithing men in theirseveral 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 forchoice of Select men, Constables and others for public affairs of theTown: These persons following were upon the 2d January 1686/7. Chosento serve as followed for the year ensuing: Constables. (only a Dorrmember will be listed), Edward Dorr. On 21 day of October the selectmen met at the house of John Rugglesand made a list of each of the Inhabitants of Roxbury's proportion ofthe sum of twenty six pounds fourteen shillings and three farthingsand delivered the said list to Constable Edward Dorr for hisassistance in collecting the said sum; he received a Warrant from JohnUsher, Esq., Treasurer for his so doing. The select men of Roxbury met together 16 January 1687 did then byvirtue of a Warrant received from the County Treasurer dated 9 of saidJanuary directing them thereunto, and requiring them in his Majestiesname to assess on the several Inhabitants of said Roxbury the sum ofsix pounds thirteen shillings and six pence in money for defraying ofCounty charges, in said warrant expressed: They the Select men didthen accordingly levy upon each of the inhabitants their proportion ofa Rate of seven pounds and ten pence: And delivered the list toConstable Edward Dorr to Collect and Return the sum of six poundsthirteen shillings and six pence to the Treasurer and the remainderbeing 00:07:04 to deliver to the select men for the towns use, or topay the same according to their order. These Bills following were Charged upon Constables Joseph Weld to payout of the town Rate Committed into his hands to Collect: ToConstable Edward Dorr for so much toward his purchase of theConstables staff bought by him - 6 shillings in money. A bill toConstable Dorr for so much in his hands of the towns Estate which hehath in his hands to Collect for the towns uses, the sum of sevenshillings money being due to him toward his purchase of a Constable'sstaff: which cost 12 shilling money. A bill charged on ConstableBenjamin Gamilin to out of what he hath of the towns estate remainingin his hands: to Mr. Edward Dorr: the sum of seven shillings and 8pence in Corn: for transporting a woman out of town. At a meeting of the selectman at the house of John Gore 3d day ofJanuary 1689-90: the select men recommended with Constable Joseph Weldand found of the town committed rate Into his hand to collect a bill to Edward Dorr for five shillings andEight pence. The Select men being met together upon the 23 February 1690/1: Thosefollowing bills were by the Select men charged upon Constable ThomasCheiny to pay out of the Town Rate by them committed into his hands tocollect: Mr. Edward Dorr for Candles for the watch (as money) 5shillings 8 pence. Dissent entered against Mr. Howard's grant: the select men pursuantto the aforesaid vote respecting the request of Mr. John Howard wentdown to the Town to try if the land by him desired might be laid outaccording to his desire with the concurrence or consent of theneighborhood, but finding much opposition concerning it could donothing in it: particularly Mr. Denison, Mr. Edward Dorr, John Weld,Glazier and Edmund Weld desired to have their dissent entered which ishereby signified. At a general convention of the inhabitants at a stated Town meetingfor the choice of Town Officers (for the year ensuing) upon the secondof March 1701/2. The persons whose names are hereunder written werethen chosen to serve in the several offices, hereunder unto theirnames annexes. Me. Edward Dorr Tithing men. The 6th of Nov. 1706 at a legal Town meeting warned to appoint aperson or persons to make answer to a petition which the inhabitantsof the west end of Roxbury had preferred to the General Court prayingto be set off a separate precinct for the ministry. The inhabitantsthen Assembled did make choice of Capt. Timothy Stevens, Capt. SamuelRuggles 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 Dorrground). It being alleged by some that the old way in the Town Streetleading to Boston might be altered and made more convenient by turningit through Mr. Edward Summers and Mr. Edward Dorr's ground. The Townvoted that the Select men together with Capt. Stephen Williams andDeacon Samuel Scarbrough should be a Committee to take a view of saidway and place proposed for the turning of it and to discourse WilliamDennison and Mr. John Bowles who butt upon the old way. The Select men met upon 22d of May 1712 and Appointed Mr. Edward Dorrto be the Viewer and Sealer as aforesaid. We the subscribers being chosen a committee for the viewing the mostcommodious and beneficial place for a Highway for the lots in 3dallotment in the last Division of wood land in Roxbury and having beenthis day on the line between the 2d and 3d allotments. Viz from theCountry Road leading to Dedham between the lots of Mr. Denison, andthe lot of Mr. Weld's heirs, until it comes to said headline, and sothrough 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 forevery lot therein, and that it will be least prejudicial, to any onespropriety, 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 ofRoxbury. Capt. Stephen Williams being chosen Moderator: theyproceeded to the choice of Select men, and other town offices for theensuing year. Mr. Edward Dorr, chosen to inspect the Town Treasurers account for theyear ensuing. At the time appointed viz. the 11th of March 1716/17 the Town net andin the first place they did by paper votes choose a committee to seatpersons in the meeting house, and the persons chosen to that servicewere 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 withEbenezer Dorr. And they both took the oath 29 July 1717 beforeStephen Williams, Robert Calef, and Richard Hall, Select men. The third of March 1717/18 at a General meeting of the Freeholders ofRoxbury, Col. William Dudley being chosen Moderator they proceeded tochoose 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 andtherefore no town clerk the inhabitants first voted Mr. Edward Dorrtown clerk for this day & occasion who was according sworn before yeSelect men to the faithful discharge of the trust. Roxbury 22 March 1717/18, warrant issued out to Constables CalebSeaver & Ebenezer Dorr requiring them to summon and warn theinhabitants of said town qualified to vote in town affairs as the lawprescribes. In the 9th of April 1717/18, there was a warrant directedto Constable Ebenezer Dorr to warn Joshua Knap & his family forthwithto depart the town or give bond to the satisfaction of the Select mento free the town of Charge by their means and to make return of thiswarrant & his doings therein to the Court of Quarter Sessions as yelaw requires. On 6 Nov 1718. 22 Dec there were warrant to ConstableEbenezer Dorr to warn Ezekiel Smith and Clark Frisell to depart thistown 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 thefreeholders of Roxbury, Col William Dudley being Chosen moderator,they then proceeded to the choice of Select men and other Townoffices. Fence Viewers Ebenezer Dorr, The persons chosen to audit theTreasurer's account, Mr. Edward Dorr. The sixth day of March 1720, at the General Meeting of the Freeholdersof Roxbury, William Dudley being chosen as Moderator. They thenproceeded 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 WilliamDudley, Esq., Capt Heath, Edward Dorr, John Holbrook and John Bowleswere chosen a committee to grant ye prayer of ye petition or to set yesame to ye town. The 5th day of March 1721/22 at a General Meeting of the freeholdersin Roxbury, William Dudley, Esq. being chosen Moderator, Theyproceeded to the choice of Select men and other Town officers for theyear ensuing. Select men & assessors. Mr. Edward Dorr. The fourth day of March 1722. 3 at a meeting of ye Freeholders ofRoxbury Col. William Dudley chosen as Moderator. They then proceededto chose of Select men and other Town Officers. Select men andAssessors Mr. Edward Dorr. The persons to audit ye Treasurer'sAccounts, 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 Freeholdersof Roxbury, Paul Dudley, Esq. being chosen as Moderator, they thenproceeded to choice Select Men and other Town officers for the yearensuing. Clerks of ye Markets, Harbottle Dorr. The men chosen toAudit the Treasurer's accounts. Mr. Edward Dorr The Seventh day of March 1725/6,at a general meeting of theFreeholders in Roxbury, William Dudley, ESQ., being chosen asModerator, they proceeded to the choice of Selectmen and other TownOfficers for the ensuing year. Fence Viewers Harbottle Dorr. Toaudit the Treasurer's accounts. Ensign Ebenezer Dorr. March 3d, 1728/9. At a general Town meeting of the Freeholders ofRoxbury, Capt. Edward Bridge was chosen Moderator. They thenproceeded 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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