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Mercy Gorham 1658–1725

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

13 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 13 independent trees

Born 20 Jan 1658 · Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Sep 1725 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father John Gorham (1652–1716)
Mother Desire Gorham (1644–1700)
Siblings Desire Gorham, Elizabeth Gorham, Hannah Gorham, Jabez Gorham, James Gorham, John Gorham, Joseph Gorham, Lydia Gorham, Shubael Gorham, Temperance Gorham
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Researchers connected through Mercy Gorham 1658–1725

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mercy Gorham began in 1658 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Mercy Gorham passed away in 1725 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Mercy Gorham in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1725
Death of Mercy Gorham in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Gorham

This ancestor line traces from of Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1465) to Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1658) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Gorham (1658–1725) was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy 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 8 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

John Gorham
1652–1716 · Father
Desire Gorham
1644–1700 · Mother

Mercy Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Gorham PTP
1658–1725
Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Gorham PTP
1652–1716
Marshfield
Desire Gorham PTP
1644–1700
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John Gorham PTP
1652–1716
Marshfield
Unknown
John Gorham PTP
1652–1716
Marshfield
Desire Gorham PTP
1644–1700
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Mercy Gorham's Descendants

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Mercy Gorham PTP 1658–1725