Biography, Alexander Dorsey, Madison County, AR

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Alexander DORSEY, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Richland
Township, Madison Co, Arkansas, was born in Warren County, Tenn., in 1830,
January 29, and is a son of Bennett and Ann (DENNIS) Dorsey, who were natives
of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. 

The father's birth occurred January 19, 1800, and he died in Madison County,
Ark., when about eighty-three years of age. He became an early resident of
Tennessee, but came to Arkansas in 1838. He was a farmer and accumulated a
fine property, which was lost during the war, his houses and barns being
burned and his property being destroyed. He was a Southern sympathizer. His
wife was born in 1807 and died in 1886, being a worthy and consistent member
of the Baptist Church. Twelve children blessed their union, Alexander being
their fourth child. 

He made his home with his parents until his marriage to Lavina Hillis in 1854.
She was born in Tennessee and died about 1858, leaving two children, Mary E.
and Joseph. 

December 29, 1859 Mr. Dorsey married Eliza BOYD, and their marriage resulted
in the birth of four sons and four daughters. He is a prosperous farmer, being
the owner of 860 acres of fine land, and one of the most extensive stock
raisers in Madison County. 

In February, 1863, he enlisted in Company B, First Arkansas Infantry, Federal
Service, and was a faithful soldier until the close of the war. He is now a
member of the G. A. R., and belongs to the Republican party." (Goodspeeds'
History of Northwest, Arkansas...)