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Joseph Gorham 1653–1726

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Feb 1653 · Yarmouth
Died 9 Jul 1726 · Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father John Howland
Mother Desire Howland
Spouse Sarah Sturgis
Children Sarah Gorham
Siblings Desire Gorham, Desire Hawes, Elizabeth Howland Gorham, Hannah Gorham, Jabez Gorham, James Gorham, James Gorham Sr, John Gorham, Lydia Gorham Thatcher, Lydia Gorham, Mercy Denison, Mercy Gorham, Shubael Gorham, Temperance Baxter, Temperance Gorham

Researchers connected through Joseph Gorham 1653–1726

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Joseph Gorham began in 1653 in Yarmouth. Joseph Gorham married sarah sturgis, and had children including sarah gorham. Joseph Gorham passed away in 1726 in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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

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    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 U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  8. 8
    Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded

  9. 9
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

  10. 10
    Record Genealogical notes of Barnstable families

  11. 11
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth
Birth
1654
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1726
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1726
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Gorham

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Yarmouth (1653) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Gorham (1653–1726) was born in Yarmouth and died in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.

Joseph Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Gorham PTP
1653–1726
Yarmouth
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Gorham's Descendants

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Joseph Gorham PTP 1653–1726