Joseph Gorham 1653–1726
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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
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.
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1Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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7Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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8Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
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9Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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10Record Genealogical notes of Barnstable families
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11Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Gorham
This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Yarmouth (1653) across 5 generations.
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.
Related Records
Joseph Gorham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record