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James Gorham 1797–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1797

Birth Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Abt. 1838

Death Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

Father:

Mother: Ann Hassell

Spouse(s): Deborah Standin

Children(s): Joseph Gorham, Martha Gorham

In 1797, James Gorham entered the world in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to Hezekiah Gorham And Ann Hassell. In 1820, James Gorham resided in Chowan, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, James Gorham resided in Chowan, North Carolina, USA. James Gorham married Deborah Standin, and had children including Joseph Standin Gorham, Martha Ann Gorham. James Gorham passed away in 1838 in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1797, James Gorham entered the world in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to Hezekiah Gorham And Ann Hassell.
  • In 1820, James Gorham resided in Chowan, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, James Gorham resided in Chowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Gorham married Deborah Standin, and had children including Joseph Standin Gorham, Martha Ann Gorham.
  • James Gorham passed away in 1838 in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Gorham's Ancestors

Self
James Gorham
1797–1838
Birth Place: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Ann Hassell
1773–1859
Tyrrell Co., NC
Grandparents
Benjamin Hassell
1737–1793
Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States
Ann Snell
1740–1816
Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Hassell
1713–1770
Priscilla Alexander
1715–1772
Roger Snell
1705–1766
Elizabeth Davenport
1715–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hassell
1671–1722
Jane Wheeler
1680–1724
Anthony Alexander
1661–1741

James Gorham's Descendants

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James Gorham (10 Dec 1797–Abt. 1838) m. Deborah Standin (11 Apr 1801–3 Apr 1882)
  1. 1. Joseph (Standin) Gorham 1834–
  2. 2. Martha (Ann) Gorham 1829–1884 m. William (B.) Wakeman 1818– m. Frederick (Augustus) McNeill 1819–1895
    1. 1. Araminta (Louise) Wakeman 1848–1889 m. George (Lemon) Herrin 1839–1895
      1. 1. William (Bethel Herrin) Sr 1872–1935 m. Irene Atkinson 1879–1970
        1. 1. Herrin 1910–1910
        2. 2. William (Bethel Herrin) Jr 1919–1992
        3. 3. Araminta Herrin 1910–
      2. 2. George (S.) Herrin 1875–1933 m. Mary (Lula) Keller 1875–1959
        1. 1. James (Edward) Herrin 1908–1988 m. Delessie Wallace 1916–2007
        2. 2. Marie (C) Herrin 1903–1980
        3. 3. Ethel (Lauzdon) Herrin 1905–1982
        4. 4. George (Kenneth) Herrin 1914–1996
        5. 5. Edwina Herrin 1908–1908
      3. 3. Frederick (Wester) Herrin 1877–1945
      4. 4. James (Malcolm) Herrin 1879–1946
      5. 5. Martha (Herrin) Brown 1882–1954
      6. 6. Lula Herrin 1868–1870

James Gorham's Timeline

5 Records

1797
10 Dec 1797
Birth of James Gorham in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 23
James Gorham resided here in Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Chowan, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 33
James Gorham resided here in Chowan, North Carolina, USA
Chowan, North Carolina, USA
1838
Abt. 1838
Age 41
Death of James Gorham in Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
1838
1838
Age 41
James Gorham - Probate in Chowan, North Carolina, USA
Chowan, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1797
    Event Place: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chowan, North Carolina; Page: 105; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Chowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Chowan, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 119; Page: 334; Family History Library Film: 0018085

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1838
    Event Place: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Chowan County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Chowan, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Chowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Chowan County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Chowan, North Carolina

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