Wilhelm and Margaretha were married 8 Apr 1861 in the Presbyterian Church, Hinton, Mudgee.
Their descendants, born in Mudgee/Gulgong district, included:
- CATHERINE DORMAN - died 1860
- WILLIAM - born 9 Jul 1861, Home Rule; died 1926, Penrith
- HENRY - born 11 Sep 1863 in Gulgong; died 1947 in Cobbora
- GEORGE – born 28 Mar 1866; died 28 July 1867 aged 16 months from "spasmodic stricture" of 14 days duration.
- ANNIE M – born 9 Feb 1868; married Andrew Johnston; died 26 Mar 1923
- JAMES – born 4 Sep 1870/1; married Christina Reeves (born c 1877) on 26 Mar 1900 at C of E Gulgong; died 1 Mar 1939; buried Gulgong
- Hilda?
- Pearl Zella Dorman - born 1913; married Alan Roy Martin; died 1988
- Clarence?
- FREDERICK WILLIAM – born 22 Aug 1873; died 19 Nov 1951 in Wellington; buried Gulgong
- ANDREW – born 17 Mar 1876; married Alice Margaret; died 1 Jun 1950 in Dunedoo; buried Gulgong
- Daphne Dorman - born 1907; married Dalwyn Alton Hollow; died 1989, buried Gulgong
- Ivan Dorman - born 1909; died 1973
- ALBERT – born 6 Mar 1879; died 8 May 1944 in Scottish Hospital; buried Cobbora
- HELENA - born 12 May 1882; died 12 Oct 1952 in Sydney
William and Margaret Dorman's home served as the place for church services before the building of Dapper Union Church. The Dorman family were instrumental in the construction of Dapper Union Church. Mr Albert Dorman was one of the three original trustees for the Church. They also gave money to pay for timber for the Church. Grandma Dorman (Margaret) was selected to perform the ‘Opening of the Door’ ceremony at the new Church. Fred Dorman also caused quite a sensation when driving the first car, a Model T Ford to Dapper Church one Sunday morning.
Source: Cobbora Coal Project EA - Appendix Q - Historic heritage assessment, 2012
NEWS ITEMS
1881 - SELECTIONSThe following were taken up at the Lands Office on Thursday last:-
- Wm. Dorman, 50 acres, 31 section, county of Lincoln, parish of Dapper;
1901 - Dapper. (From our own Correspondent.)Mr. John Haynes addressed a very small gathering of electors at the residence of the late W. Dorman at Dapper, on Friday the 21st, and still works with his old battle cry 'Elect me and I will get you what you want,' but previously these promises have been as pie-crust—easily broken—and John Haynes is an expert at breaking them.A wedding took place in this locality on Wednesday, 12th June, the contracting parties being Miss Annie Dorman, of Dapper, and Mr. Andrew Johnson, of the same locality. Everybody expected to hear or witness a great day when this wedding took place, but things wore carried out on a very quiet scale, nobody but very near relatives being invited. But boisterous wind put in his appearance at the wedding breakfast, up setting the table decorations and spilling the water from the flower vases over everything.At night the usual band of tin-kettlers put in an appearance, and so vexed the bride's brother that he went out and took down the names of the players and talked of issuing 'blue paper' to them, and actually went so far as to inform a member of the force of the terrible noise this band made with their tins upon his sacred ground.A hare drive took place at Cobrauraguy on Saturday afternoon, when 72 rodents were forced to throw the little seven, and cease eating wheat crops. Robert Mears captained the shooters and Fred Dorman the drivers. I notice that through the proposal of Mr. Halford a very wise precaution of inflicting a fine for carrying guns loaded was taken, to prevent accidents from the careless practice of shooters carrying their guns loaded when going along on horse back from one position to another. Only the previous Saturday a gun accidentally exploded in the midst of the gathering, whilst going through a gate, and luckily, missed the people, but two horses were hit.It is to be hoped that whichever candidate is returned for Wellington will use his endeavours to have some of the roads repaired in this locality, as some of the creek crossings are positively dangerous, accidents frequently happening.1903 - [CROPS]Mr. F. Dorman, of Sandy Creek, is busily engaged rolling his large area of land under crop. He must mean to go in for extensive haymaking this year, and it is to be hoped he will get a good return for his labor.
1903 - IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. J. J. Dorman, of Green Gully, is having a lot of improvements put on his place in the shapeof ringbarking, well-sinking, and clearing.
1903 - [SHEARING]
Mr. F. Dorman, Dapper, completed bis shearing on Friday, 7th. He bad a good number of sheep to put through. I believe he had a record clip.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 12 Nov 1903 Page 5
1903 - [SULKY HORSE]Mr. F. Dorman, of Dapper, had the misfortune to lose one of his best sulky horses through it being kicked on the leg by another horse.Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 19 Nov 1903 Page 9
1904 - [WEDDING]
Mr. Andrew Dorman, of Dapper, and Miss Alice Margaret Williams of Hill End, were married on the 18th instant. Rev. E. P. Lowe was the officiating clergyman.
1904 - Sandy Creek.Mr. J. Dorman has some splendid land, but up to the present has not utilised it for agricultural purposes Mr. W. Dorman obtained 203 bags from 38 acres. Mr. C. McGhee stripped 240 acres for 820 bags, and is now cutting 50 acres with the reaper and binder, the storms having so flattened down the crops as to make it impossible to garner the wheat. Mr. F. Dorman harvested 900 bags from 280 acres, besides cutting 50 acres for hay.Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 18 Feb 1904 Page 3
1904 - [SHEARING]Messrs. J. and M. Dorman, of Sandy Creek, will finish shearing this week if the weather permits, and by the appearance of the clip it should fetch a really good price. Also Messrs. F. and H. Dorman are about cut out about the same time They should get another good clip, as their sheep are bred from some of the best flocks in the district and are showing a very bright clip.
1905 - POISOININGMr. H. Dorman, of Dapper, had the misfortune to poison some of his sheep last week while laying poison for rabbits.
1905 - BIRTHDAYA large number of friends, in response to invitations offered by Mr. J. Dorman, rolled up to his residence on the 23rd May, the occasion being the birthday of Mr. Dorman's little daughter Hilda. Supper was ready by the time the guests had assembled, and they were soon seated before the table, which was literally covered with good things, and needless to say ample justice was done to all the good things provided. When everyone had satisfied themselves as to the wants of the inner man, an adjournment was made to Mr. Dorman's spacious wool-shed, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. Dancing was at once commenced under the control of Mr. J Edmunds, and was first-class. Dancing was kept going with unabated vigour till 12 o'clock, with the exception of a temporary stop, during which several songs were rendered and were duly appreciated. At 12 o'clock another adjournment was made to the supper table, which was again loaded with good things, and it was again much appreciated. After refreshments had been partaken of, dancing was again resumed and kept going, till morning, when the gathering dispersed, each being loud in their praises of the host and hostess (Mr. and Mrs Dorman). A large number of presents were received, including gold broaches, ornaments and other useful articles.
1905 - [DAPPER NEWS]Mr. J. Dorman marked 85 per cent. of lambs from 400 ewes last week. Still more ground is being cleared |in this district, several farmers being at present engaged preparing land for the plough. Wheat sowing is nearly all completed hereabouts. Out Sandy Creek way sheep are being turned in on the crops to eat them down.An effort was made to stop the Dapper footballers from practising on Sunday, but I am pleased to say it met with the success it deserved — failure. The Dapper lads wonder what is coming next.Mr. W. Dorman was returning home on Sunday night when three dogs rushed out from the side of the road, causing his horse to shy, with the result that he was thrown from his sulky, which was overturned, and received a severe bruising, causing him to have to lay up for a few days. His horse bolted off with the sulky and completely smashed it up.
1905 - [HARE DRIVES]Two hare drives eventuated on the 23rd inst., one being at Mr. H. Parkinson's, where a large number rolled up and put in a very good day amongst the rabbits, killing over 400. The other drive being at Mr. W. Dorman's, where only a small number rolled up, this being a foot drive instead of riding. After a good day being spent by those present, the scalps numbered 162. The visitors speak in glowing terms of the treatment bestowed on them by Mr. Dorman, Mrs. Dorman, and Miss Dorman. Another big drive will eventuate at this gentleman's place on the 14th inst., when a real good day is expected. During the day the youngsters will be entertained at a picnic, and at night a dance will be held in Mr J. Dorman's woolshed; so there is plenty of amusement for young and old.
During the drive at Mr. Dorman's on the 23rd ult., a party of gunners saw a fox, but were unable to get a shot at him owing to the thickness of the scrub. United efforts should be made to run him to earth at once and before he does any damage.
1905 - PICNIC & DANCEThe picnic at Mr. W. Dorman's on the 14th instant was a great success, a large number of children were present and thoroughly enjoyed themselves at various games, and altogether spent a real good time. At night a large crowd assembled at Mr. J. Dorman's spacious wool shed to enjoy a night's dancing. The shed was prettily done up for the occasion and dancing was soon in full swing. The music (violin) was provided by Mr. J. Edmunds, and Mr. M. Hughes made an efficient M.C. At 12 o'clock light refreshments were served round, after which dancing was continued until daybreak, when the dancers, wended their way home highly pleased with their night's amusement.Now then, Lambing Hill, don't let Sandy Creek beat you, that's two against none, that won't do, We haven't had a dance here this year.
1908 - [SOCIAL]Mr. Albert Dorman of Dapper, who has been absent from sunny New South Wales [in Western Australia] for the last three years, is expected home in the course of a few days. His many friends will be glad to see him home again, and I believe a welcome home in the shape of a social will be held on his arrival.
1910 - [UNION CHURCH]
On Sunday the Dapper Union Church, 25 miles from Gulgong, was opened by Mrs. W. Dorman, sen., in the presence of about 200 persons. It is a nice brick building, with stained windows, two of them being memorial, one in memory of the late Mr. William Dorman (unveiled by the Rev. W. Hotson), the other in memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnston (Allandale), unveiled by the Rev. B. D. Morris. Visitors were entertained at luncheon in a large marquee by the ladies of the district.
1914 - REBUILDMr. Albert Dorman, of Dapper, who had the misfortune to have his residence burned down some time ago, is having a four-roomed store and residence built.
Parish of Dapper, detail, 1884
Source: HLRV
Headstone for William and Margaret, Cobbora
Source: Austcemindex
Headstone for James and Christina Dorman, Gulgong
