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Lydia Gorham 1661–1744

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Lydia Gorham 1661–1744

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Biography

Lydia Gorham was born in 1661 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of capt john gorham and desire howland. Lydia Gorham married john thacher, and had children including lydia thacher. Lydia Gorham passed away in 1744 in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Millennium File

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded

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    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

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    Record One hundred and sixty allied families

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Lydia Gorham in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1744
Death of Lydia Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Gorham

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Barnstable (1661) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Gorham (1661–1744) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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.

Lydia Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Gorham PTP
1661–1744
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Desire Howland PTP
1624–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Howland PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Tilley PTP
1607–1687
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England

Lydia Gorham's Descendants

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LG
Lydia Gorham PTP 1661–1744