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James Allyn Gorham 1745–1746

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 3 Aug 1745 · Boston, Mass
Died 4 Apr 1746 · Boston, Mass
Father John Gorham (1675–1679)
Mother Elizabeth Allyn
Siblings Anna Gorham, Charles Gorham, Christopher 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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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1745, James Allyn Gorham entered the world in Boston, Mass, born to john gorham and elizabeth allyn. James Allyn Gorham passed away in 1746 in Boston, Mass.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1745
Birth of James Allyn Gorham in Boston, Mass
Birth
1746
Death of James Allyn Gorham in Boston, Mass
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Gorham

This ancestor line traces from Northhamptonshire, England (1250) to Boston, Mass (1745) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Gorham (1745–1746) was born in Boston, Mass and died in Boston, Mass. 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 James 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

James Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Allyn Gorham PTP
1745–1746
Boston, Mass
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

James Gorham's Descendants

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James Allyn Gorham PTP 1745–1746