Lydia Gorham 1661–1744
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17 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 17 independent trees
Researchers connected through Lydia Gorham 1661–1744
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Immediate Family
Biography
Lydia Gorham was born in 1661 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of captain john gorham and desire howland. Lydia Gorham passed away in 1744 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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3Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Gorham
This ancestor line traces from Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, England (1592) to Barnstable (1661) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lydia Gorham (1661–1744) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 17 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, 17 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 3 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.
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Lydia Gorham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record