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Christopher Gorham 1738–1762

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jan 1738 · Barnstable
Died 11 Oct 1762 · Havana, W I
Father John Gorham (1675–1679)
Mother Elizabeth Allyn
Siblings Anna Gorham, Charles Gorham, Daniel Gorham, Elizabeth Gorham, James Allyn Gorham, John Gorham, Mary Gorham, Sea Deliverance Gorham, Solomon Gorham, Susannah Gorham
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Christopher Gorham 1738–1762

and 1 more tree owner connected with Christopher Gorham 1738–1762

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Christopher Gorham began in 1738 in Barnstable. Christopher Gorham passed away in 1762 in Havana, W I.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Christopher Gorham in Barnstable
Birth
1762
Death of Christopher Gorham in Havana, W I
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Gorham

This ancestor line traces from Northhamptonshire, England (1250) to Barnstable (1738) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Christopher Gorham (1738–1762) was born in Barnstable and died in Havana, W I. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher 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 10 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.

Related Records

John Gorham
1675–1679 · Father
Elizabeth Allyn
Mother

Christopher Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Christopher Gorham PTP
1738–1762
Barnstable
Parents
John Gorham PTP
1675–1679
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Unknown
Grandparents
John Gorham PTP
1675–1679
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Christopher Gorham's Descendants

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Christopher Gorham PTP 1738–1762