Alice Gorton 1652–1712
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Alice Gorton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
Alice Gorton was born in 1652 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john 8ggf gorton sr. Alice Gorton married joseph foster, joseph foster deacon, and had children including elizabeth foster. Alice Gorton passed away in 1712 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850
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7Record Millennium File
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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10Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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11Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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12Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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13Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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14Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records
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15Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alice Gorton
This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1652) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alice Gorton (1652–1712) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Alice in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Alice Gorton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record