Mercy Gorham 1658–1725
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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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Mercy Gorham 1658–1725
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Mercy Gorham began in 1658 in Barnstable, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, Colonial America. Mercy Gorham married george denison, and had children including desire denison, edward denison, elizabeth denison, george denison, joseph denison, mercy denison, samuel denison, thankful denison. Mercy Gorham passed away in 1725 in Stonington, Conneticut, Colonial America.
Sources
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1Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Gorham
This ancestor line traces from of Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1465) to Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1658) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mercy Gorham (1658–1725) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, Colonial America and died in Stonington, Conneticut, Colonial America. 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
Mercy Gorham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Mercy Gorham's Descendants
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1. PTP 1726–1775
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2. PTP 1721–1781
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3. PTP 1716–1801
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