Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely (1762-1814)
MSA SC 3520-2244
Wife of Charles Carnan Ridgely, Governor of Maryland 1816-1819

Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely

Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely, attributed to Rembrant Peale
also attributed to Joseph Wright, c. 1790
Maryland Commission on Artistic Property, Maryland State Archives
MSA SC 1545-1209

Born:  July 12, 17621
Mother:  Priscilla Hill Dorsey2
Father:  Caleb Dorsey, Jr.3
Sibling:  Rebecca Dorsey4
Maternal Grandparents:  Henry and Margaret Hill5
Paternal Grandparents:  Caleb and Elinor Dorsey6
Dorsey Family Home:  "Belmont", Howard County7
Marriage:  October 17, 1782 to Charles Ridgely, Governor of Maryland, at Old Saint Paul's Church in Baltimore8
Children:  Henry, Priscilla Hill, Eliza, David Latimer, Sophia Gough, Mary Pue, Charles Carnan Jr., Rebecca Dorsey, Priscilla Gough, John Canan, Prudence Gough, Achsah, Harriet9
Ridgley Family Home:  "Hampton", Baltimore County and "Spring Hill", Howard County10
Died:  April 30, 181411

Notes on sources

Extended biography

Return to Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely's introductory page



This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.

Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!
© Copyright April 26, 2017Maryland State Archives