DORR, Edward

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• Appointed: Selectman and Assessor
• Possessions: Roxbury, MA; Pew No. 9 In the Gallary
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• Freeman's Oath: 22 Jul 1674, Pemiquad, ME
• Misc: 14 Nov 1680, Boston, MA; Church Member
• Appointed: 2 Mar 1701/2, Roxbury, MA; Tithing Man
• Possessions: May 1707, Roxbury, MA; Former Estate of Rev. Samuel Danforth
• Appointed: Between 7 Mar 1708 and 1709, Roxbury, MA; Council of one to determine the location of the West meeting house.
• Appointed: 22 May 1712, Roxbury, MA; Viewer and Sealer of molds for making bricks
• Appointed: Between Nov 1714 and 1715, Roxbury, MA; Make report on highway for lots in 3rd allotment in Roxbury
• Appointed: 30 Sep 1715, Roxbury, MA; The same as the 11 Mar., 1715 adds Dorchester Brook as a boundry between Dorchester and Roxbury
• Misc: 30 Apr 1716, Roxbury, MA; Received Four Shillings for the services mentioned above.
• Appointed: 22 May 1716, Roxbury, MA; Chose as a committee to seat the meeting house
• Appointed: Mar 1717, Roxbury, MA; Committee member
• Appointed: Between 17 Mar 1719 and 1720, Roxbury, MA; Auditor
• Appointed: Between 6 Mar 1720 and 1721, Roxbury, MA; Selectman and Assessor
• Appointed: Between 5 Mar 1721 and 1722, Roxbury, MA; Selectman and Assessor
• Appointed: 24 Oct 1721, Roxbury, MA; Moderator
• Appointed: Between 12 Mar 1722 and 1723, Roxbury, MA; Selectman and Assessor
• Appointed: Between 1 Mar 1724 and 1725, Roxbury, MA; Fence Viewer
• Appointed: Between 5 Mar 1724 and 1725; Help in obtaining suitable assistance in the work of the ministry.
• Will: 10 Apr 1733, Roxbury, MA

Notes:

Edward came to America from the western part of England near the Welsh l ine. Some sources state that his father, Joseph, came over with him; b ut Edward was the first Dorr to marry and have children in America.
The Rawson Family Memorial (Mary Rawson married Joseph Dorr, one of Edw ard's sons) states as follows: "When the colony of MA Bay or ganized the County of Devon at Pemaquid, near the mouth of the Kennebec i n Maine, Edward Dorr was there and with other inhabitants took the oath o f fidelity on July 22, 1674" He subsequently removed to Boston, perhap s because of King Philip's War, which broke out in 1675, placing that r emote settlement in great peril.
Abstract of Pemaquid Records.-
"July 22, 1674. Attended a court held at Pemaquid, Edward Dorr 'took t he oath of fidelity."

Abstract from History of Second Church of Boston, page 242,-
"1680. Nov 14 Edward Dorr
1681 July 19 S. Dorr admitted to the church." (S. D orr is sister Dorr)

In Dec. 1677, Edward Dorr of Boston purchased a piece of land for 50 Po unds currency, "near the new meeting house at the north end of South Bo ston", more than 40 years afterward, Edward Dorr sold the same property t hen described as "near the old north meeting house for 250 Pounds curre ncy.
In 1683, He purchased land and house in Roxbury and in this deed is nam ed as "of Roxbury".
Between 1677 and 1683, Edward purchased several acres of land in Roxbur y in the vicinity of what later became Washington and High Streets. On a p ortion of this estate, he built a dwelling house, mill house and tanner y, the last of which he gave to his son, Ebenezer, at the time of the l atter's marriage in 1710. An unofficial record in the family of Lester M oses Dorr of Boston indicates that Edward owned at one time a part of w hat became Boston Common. He became prominent in the civil and ecclesi astical affairs of Roxbury, was elected a selectman and held offices of i mportance and trust. At his death in 1734 he was buried at the Eliot B urying Ground Cemetery.
Humble to petition His Excellency the Governor and the Honorable Counci l or if it could be, the General Court to appoint a committee to hear w hat may be said both by the East and West of this Town and settle and d etermine 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 flou rished and multiplied, spreading over the entire United States and into f oreign lands.

Edward married HAWLEY, Elizabeth in 1679 in Boston, MA. Elizabeth (daughter of HAWLEY, Lieut. Thomas and HARBOTTLE, Dorothy) was born on 27 Jun 1656 in Roxbury, MA; was christened on 29 Jun 1656 in Roxbury, MA; died on 7 Dec 1719 in Roxbury, MA; was buried in Roxbury, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. DORR, Edward was born about 5 May 1680 in Boston, MA; was christened on 5 May 1680 in Boston, MA; died about 5 May 1680 in Boston, MA; was buried about 5 May 1680 in Roxbury, MA.
2. DORR, Ann was born on 4 Sep 1681 in Roxbury, MA; died on 5 Oct 1683 in Roxbury, MA; was buried about 5 Oct 1683 in Roxbury, MA.
3. DORR, Edward was born about 1682 in Roxbury, MA; died between 1682 and 1683 in Roxbury, MA.
4. DORR was born in 1684 in Roxbury, MA; died on 10 Nov 1684 in Roxbury, MA; was buried about 10 Nov 1684 in Roxbury, MA.
5. DORR, Edmund was born before 28 Jan 1686 in Roxbury, MA; was christened on 28 Jan 1686 in Roxbury, MA; died after 28 Jan 1686 in Roxbury, MA.
6. DORR, Capt. Ebenezer was born on 25 Jan 1687 in Roxbury, MA; was christened on 29 Nov 1687 in Roxbury, MA; died on 25 Feb 1760 in Roxbury, MA; was buried about 25 Feb 1760 in Roxbury, MA.
7. DORR, Rev. Joseph was born on 22 Jun 1690 in Roxbury, MA; died on 9 Mar 1768 in Mendon, MA; was buried in Mendon, MA.
8. DORR, Edmund D. was born on 19 Oct 1692 in Roxbury, MA; was christened on 19 Oct 1692 in Roxbury, MA; died on 23 Mar 1772 in Lyme, CT; was buried in Lyme, CT.
9. DORR, Harbottle was born on 11 May 1696 in Roxbury, MA; died on 18 Jun 1746 in Boston, MA; was buried about 18 Jun 1764 in Boston, MA.
10. DORR, Elizabeth was born in 1698; died about 1770 in Springfield, MA.
11. DORR, Clemence was born on 17 Jul 1700 in Roxbury, MA; died on 8 Dec 1766 in Roxbury, MA; was buried in Roxbury, MA.

Edward married DICKERMAN (CLAP), Elizabeth in 1722 in Roxbury, MA. Elizabeth was born about 1668; died on 30 Jan 1732/3 in Roxbury, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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