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Mercy Gorham 1695–1782

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1695 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Apr 1782 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Lt Col John Gorham
Mother Mary Otis
Siblings Job Gorham, John Gorham, John Iii Gorham, Mary Gorham, Sarah Hannah Gorham, Shubael Gorham, Stephen Gorham, Temperance Gorham, Thankful Gorham
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mercy Gorham was born in 1695 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of lt col john gorham and mary otis. Mercy Gorham passed away in 1782 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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

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

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Mercy Gorham in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1782
Death of Mercy Gorham in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1782
Death of Mercy Gorham in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Gorham

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1519) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1695) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Gorham (1695–1782) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 6 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

Lt Col John Gorham
Father
Mary Otis
Mother

Mercy Gorham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Gorham PTP
1695–1782
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Mercy Gorham's Descendants

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Mercy Gorham PTP 1695–1782