John Gorham 1620–1676
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28 researchers on YourRoots have John 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 28 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Gorham 1620–1676
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Gorham was born in 1620 in Benefield, Northamptonshire, England. John Gorham married desire howland, and had children including desire gorham, elizabeth gorham, hannah gorham, jabez gorham, james gorham, john gorham, joseph gorham, lydia gorham, mercy gorham, shubael gorham, temperance gorham. John Gorham passed away in 1676 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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4Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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5Record U.S., Craftperson Files
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gorham
This ancestor line traces from Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales (1504) to Benefield, Northamptonshire, England (1620) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Gorham (1620–1676) was born in Benefield, Northamptonshire, England and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 28 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, 28 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
Related Records
John Gorham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record