Emory H. Dorsey
Emory H. Dorsey, one of Lima's hustlers, was born in Carroll County, Maryland, in the year 1868, being a son of A. C. Dorsey, who was a painter by trade. In the year 1871, when three years of age, he came with his parents to Lima, which city has since been his home.
He began his active business career in 1889 at the age of 18 as a clerk in the grocery of Watson & Company. Later he opened a store himself, engaging in the flour and feed business with a very limited capital, which business he conducted with very good success. In the year 1900 he added a complete line of staple groceries, since which time he has prospered beyond his expectations. He is regarded as one of the leading business men of Lima.
In 1899 Mr. Dorsey erected the Dorsey Block, a beautiful two-story structure at Nos, 206-208 South Main Street, in which the lower floor is divided into two fine business rooms, while the upper floor is arranged in two elegant flats. This building he recently sold and then purchased the Judge Collett property at No. 218 South Main street, and is at the present time preparing to erect a three-story structure upon the lot with ground dimensions of 52 by 100 feet. The lower floor is to be divided into two business rooms, while the second and third floors are to be fitted up into up-to-date flats. He also owns other very valuable real estate in Lima, among which is a very modern and comfortable home at No. 742 West Spring Street, in which the family reside.
In 1888 Mr. Dorsey was married to Ella Anspach and to them have been born three children: Two sons Earl C. and Karl J., aged 16 and 11 years respectively and one daughter Gail, aged nine years. All the children are attending school. Mr. Dorsey belongs to that class of citizens whose push and energy have so materially assisted in the development of the city, and in bringing about it present prosperity.