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Jabez Gorham 1656–1725

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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 21 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 21 trees
Death year and location consistent across 21 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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21 researchers on YourRoots have Jabez Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 21 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Aug 1656 · Barnstable
Died 20 Apr 1725 · Bristol, Rhode Island
Father
Mother (1624–1683)
Siblings , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Mayflower Deeds and Probates Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower … "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch …

Researchers connected through Jabez Gorham 1656–1725

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jabez Gorham was born in 1656 in Barnstable, the child of john gorham and desire howland. Jabez Gorham passed away in 1725 in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  7. 7
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  8. 8
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Jabez Gorham in Barnstable
Birth
1725
Death of Jabez Gorham in Bristol, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jabez Gorham

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Northamptonshire, England (1550) to Barnstable (1656) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jabez Gorham (1656–1725) was born in Barnstable and died in Bristol, Rhode Island. 21 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, 21 researchers on YourRoots have Jabez 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 4 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

Jabez Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jabez Gorham PTP
1656–1725
Barnstable
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1624–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jabez Gorham's Descendants

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JG
Jabez Gorham PTP 1656–1725