Brief Life History of Dorothy
Dorothy was born about 1773, in Strafford, Orange, Vermont, United States. She married Jesse Pennock about 1794, in Strafford, Orange, Vermont, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1791 · Vermont Becomes 14th State
On March 4, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state.
1804
Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis, MO to explore the West.
Name Meaning
Usual English form of Dorothea . The name was not used in the Middle Ages, but was taken up in the 15th century and became common thereafter. It was borne by the American film star Dorothy Lamour ( 1914–1996 , born Dorothy Kaumeyer ).
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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