Dorothy was baptised on 13 Jul 1777 (1) in Bucklands Brewer, Devon. She married Henry Hernaman on 28 Mar 1813 (2) in Northam, Devon.

Henry Hernaman was baptised on 13 Dec 1777 (2) in Northam, Devon along with his brother Thomas who was possibly a twin. He was base born of Anne Hernaman.

Dorothy and Henry had married late, they had two children in Northam, Devon.