Caleb Dorsey

For the Caleb W. Dorsey, a cousin, who also lived in the same region of California., see Caleb W. Dorsey.

Caleb Dorsey served in the California legislature.[1] He should not be confused with his cousin Caleb W. Dorsey who served in the Army of the Confederate States of America.[2]


Caleb Dorsey was a Harvard Law School graduate from Maryland who in 1850 joined the California Gold Rush. He served as a district attorney and legislator in California.

Notes

  1. ↑ Vassar, Charles A., The Legislators of California – Appendix D
  2. ↑ Kirby Ross MOCWB post, "The two Caleb Dorseys"

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