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Mary Gorham 1680–1748

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Sep 1680 · Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 23 Oct 1748 · West Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Colonel John Dna Gorham
Mother Mary Otis
Spouse Joseph Hinkley
Children Abigail Dillingham, Elizabeth Hinckley, Hannah Hinckley, Isaac Hinckley Esq, John Hinckley, Joseph Hinkley, Mary Hinckley, Mercy Hinckley, Samuel Hinckley, Thankful Davis
Siblings Job Gorham, John Gorham, Mercy Gorham, Shubael Gorham, Stephen Gorham, Temperance Gorham, Thankful Gorham

Researchers connected through Mary Gorham 1680–1748

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Biography

The story of Mary Gorham began in 1680 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Gorham married joseph hinkley, and had children including abigail dillingham, elizabeth hinckley, hannah hinckley, isaac hinckley esq, john hinckley, joseph hinkley, mary hinckley, mercy hinckley, samuel hinckley, thankful davis. Mary Gorham passed away in 1748 in West Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Mary Gorham in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1748
Death of Mary Gorham in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gorham

This ancestor line traces from of Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1465) to Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1680) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Gorham (1680–1748) was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in West Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Gorham PTP
1680–1748
Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Gorham's Descendants

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Mary Gorham PTP 1680–1748