YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Deborah Gorham 1715–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 21 April 1787

Death Location: Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Shubael Gorham

Mother: Puella Hussey

Spouse(s): Beriah Fitch

Children(s): Eunice Barnard, Phebe Burns, Beriah Fitch, Jedediah Fitch, Jonathan Fitch, Reuben Fitch, Shubael Fitch, Lydia Glover, Puella Newcomb, Lucinda Squires, Deborah Torry, Parmal Whippey

The story of Deborah Gorham began in 1715 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Deborah Gorham married Beriah Fitch, and had children including Beriah Fitch, Deborah Fitch Wheeler Torry, Eunice Fitch Barnard, Jedediah Fitch, Jonathan Gorham Fitch, Lucinda Fitch Squires, Lydia Fitch Glover, Parmal Fitch Whippey, Phebe Fitch Turner Burns, Puella Fitch Pierce Newcomb, Reuben Fitch, Shubael Fitch. Deborah Gorham passed away in 1787 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Deborah Gorham
DG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Deborah Gorham began in 1715 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • Deborah Gorham married Beriah Fitch, and had children including Beriah Fitch, Deborah Fitch Wheeler Torry, Eunice Fitch Barnard, Jedediah Fitch, Jonathan Gorham Fitch, Lucinda Fitch Squires, Lydia Fitch Glover, Parmal Fitch Whippey, Phebe Fitch Turner Burns, Puella Fitch Pierce Newcomb, Reuben Fitch, Shubael Fitch.
  • Deborah Gorham passed away in 1787 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Shubael Gorham
1667–1750
Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
SG
Puella Hussey
1677–1748
Birth Location: Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
PH

Spouses(s)

Beriah Fitch
1713–1785
Birth Location: Nantucket Island, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
BF

Children(s)

Eunice Barnard
1736–
Birth Location: Nantucket Island, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
EB
Phebe Burns
1744–
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
PB
Beriah Fitch
1748–
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
BF
Jedediah Fitch
1762–1821
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
JF
Jonathan Fitch
1740–1814
Birth Location: Sherborn, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
JF
Reuben Fitch
1750–1793
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
RF
Shubael Fitch
1750–1752
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
SF
Lydia Glover
1738–1804
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
LG
Puella Newcomb
1752–1827
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
PN
Lucinda Squires
1756–
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
LS
Deborah Torry
1755–1844
Birth Location: Sherborn, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
DT
Parmal Whippey
1742–1815
Birth Location: Nantucket County, Massachusetts, USA
PW

Deborah Gorham's Ancestors

Self
Deborah Gorham
1715–1787
Birth Place: Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Shubael Gorham
1667–1750
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Puella Hussey
1677–1748
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John Gorham
1620–1676
Benefield, Northamptonshire, England
Desire ((Howland)) Gorham
1624–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Gorham
1575–1642
Margaret Stephenson
1579–1637
John (Mayflower)
1591–1673
Elizabeth (Mayflower)
1607–1687
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Howland
1566–1635
Ann Aires
1567–1629
John Tilley
1571–1621
Joan Hurst
1568–1621

Deborah Gorham's Descendants

1.
DG
Deborah Gorham (1715–21 April 1787) m. Beriah Fitch (30 August 1713–4 May 1785)
  1. 1. Eunice ((Fitch)) Barnard 1736–
  2. 2. Phebe ((Fitch) Turner) Burns 1744–
  3. 3. Beriah Fitch 1748–
  4. 4. Jedediah Fitch 1762–1821
  5. 5. Jonathan (Gorham) Fitch 1740–1814
  6. 6. Reuben Fitch 1750–1793
  7. 7. Shubael Fitch 1750–1752
  8. 8. Lydia ((Fitch)) Glover 1738–1804
  9. 9. Puella ((Fitch) Pierce) Newcomb 1752–1827
  10. 10. Lucinda ((Fitch)) Squires 1756–
  11. 11. Deborah ((Fitch) Wheeler) Torry 1755–1844
  12. 12. Parmal ((Fitch)) Whippey 1742–1815

Deborah Gorham's Timeline

2 Records

1715
1715
Birth of Deborah Gorham in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1787
21 April 1787
Age 72
Death of Deborah Gorham in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 April 1787
    Event Place: Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
Find more search results for Deborah Gorham

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE