Jabez Gorham 1656–1725
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24 researchers on YourRoots have Jabez Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 24 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jabez Gorham 1656–1725
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Immediate Family
Biography
Jabez Gorham was born in 1656 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john gorham captain and desire howland. Jabez Gorham passed away in 1725 in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Millennium File
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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9Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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10Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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11Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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12Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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13Record Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jabez Gorham
This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Barnstable (1656) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jabez Gorham (1656–1725) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. 24 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, 24 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 5 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.
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Jabez Gorham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record