Nathaniel Gorham 1738–1796
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Gorham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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
Researchers connected through Nathaniel Gorham 1738–1796
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Nathaniel Gorham began in 1738 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Nathaniel Gorham married rebecca call, and had children including ann gorham, benjamin gorham, collinsworth gorham, elizabeth gorham, emily gorham, john gorham, lydia gorham, mary gorham, nathaniel gorham iii, stephen gorham. Nathaniel Gorham passed away in 1796 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Record Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Gorham
This ancestor line traces from Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA (1709) to Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1738) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Nathaniel Gorham (1738–1796) was born in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, 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 Nathaniel 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 2 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.
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Nathaniel Gorham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record