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Joseph Gorham 1654–1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1654

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

Death Date: 9 Jul 1726

Death Location: Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Sr

Mother: Desire Gorham

Spouse(s): Sarah Gorham

Children(s): Josiah Sr, Desire Gorham, Joseph Gorham, Sarah Gorham

The story of Joseph Gorham began in 1654 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Joseph Gorham married Sarah Gorham, and had children including Desire Gorham, Joseph Gorham, Josiah Gorham Sr, Sarah Howes Gorham. Joseph Gorham passed away in 1726 in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Gorham began in 1654 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • Joseph Gorham married Sarah Gorham, and had children including Desire Gorham, Joseph Gorham, Josiah Gorham Sr, Sarah Howes Gorham.
  • Joseph Gorham passed away in 1726 in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1620–1676
Birth Location: Benefield, Northamptonshire, England
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Desire Gorham
1627–1683
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Gorham
1655–1739
Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Children(s)

Josiah Sr
1692–1775
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Desire Gorham
1685–1749
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Joseph Gorham
1681–1742
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Sarah Gorham
1678–1705
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Joseph Gorham's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Gorham
1654–1726
Birth Place: Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
John Gorham Sr
1620–1676
Benefield, Northamptonshire, England
Desire Gorham
1627–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Margaret Stephenson
1575–1643
Benefield, Northamptonshire, England
Ralph Gorham
1575–1642
Benefield, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
John Howland
1599–1672
Fenstanton,huntingdon,england
Elizabeth (Tilley) Howland
1607–1673
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Stephenson
1550–1588
John Howland
1564–1635
Ann Aires
1657–1629
John Tilley
1590–1621
Joan (Mayflower)
1567–1621
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Elder"
1541–1611
Emme Lady
1542–1614
Robert Tilley
1542–1612
Elizabeth Elbourne
1544–1614
William Hurst
1530–1569
Rose Fisher
1520–1601

Joseph Gorham's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Gorham (16 February 1654–9 Jul 1726) m. Sarah Gorham (April 1655–3 February 1739)
  1. 1. Josiah (Gorham) Sr 1692–1775 m. Priscilla Sears 1701–1760
    1. 1. Samuel Gorham 1723–1789 m. Abigail Hallett 1727–1790
      1. 1. Abigail Thacher 1760–1821
      2. 2. Isaac Gorham 1752–1814
      3. 3. Samuel (Gorham) Jr 1764–1790
      4. 4. Joseph Gorham 1748–1751
      5. 5. Priscilla Gorham –1816
      6. 6. Rolan Gorham 1757–
    2. 2. Hezekiah Gorham 1732–1794 m. Abigail Sturgis 1739–1780
      1. 1. Hezekiah Gorham 1776–1835
      2. 2. Edward Gorham 1780–1824 m. Sally Thacher 1782–1862
        1. 1. Louisa Gorham 1814–1897
      3. 3. Desire Gorham 1773–1857 m. Ebenezer Rider 1771–1853
        1. 1. Ebenezer Rider 1813–
        2. 2. Olive Rider 1812–1882 m. Joshua Hamblin 1808–1887
      4. 4. Thankful Gorham 1760– m. John Rider 1759–1798
        1. 1. Phebe Rider 1791–1845
      5. 5. John Gorham 1761–
      6. 6. Abby Gorham 1763–1792 m. Mark Howes 1765–1853
        1. 1. Nabby Howes 1791–1792
      7. 7. Elizabeth Gorham 1763–1835 m. Silas (Clark) Jr 1753–1832
        1. 1. Experience Clark 1791–1833
        2. 2. Nathaniel Clark 1781–1843
        3. 3. Abigail Clark 1796–1855
  2. 2. Desire Gorham 1685–1749
  3. 3. Joseph Gorham 1681–1742
  4. 4. Sarah (Howes) Gorham 1678–1705 m. Ebenezer Howes 1678–1727 m. Ebenezer Howes 1674–1727
    1. 1. Ebenezer Howes 1705–1741
    2. 2. Captain (Thomas) Howes 1699–1764
    3. 3. Jabez Hawes 1700–1728
    4. 4. Ruth Hawes 1709–1772 m. Joseph Thatcher 1699–1763
      1. 1. Ruth Thacher 1732–1732
      2. 2. Ebenezer Thacher 1734–1762
      3. 3. Joseph Thacher –1741
      4. 4. Ruth Thacher 1736–1810 m. Seth Whelden 1738–1820 m. Ezekiel Webb 1733–1762
        1. 1. Samuel Whelden 1779–
        2. 2. Joseph Whelden 1776–
        3. 3. Mary Whelden 1773–
        4. 4. Isaac Whelden 1771–
        5. 5. Sarah Webb 1756–
      5. 5. Desire Thacher 1730–1816
      6. 6. Joseph Thacher 1744–1790 m. Susannah Whelden 1742–
        1. 1. Joseph Thacher 1769–1790
        2. 2. Ruth (Hawes) Thacher 1771–
        3. 3. Ebenezer Thacher 1774–1786
        4. 4. Susannah Thacher 1776–1823 m. James Thatcher 1764–1832
        5. 5. Mary Thacher 1766–1795 m. Abiel Lovejoy 1764–1858
        6. 6. Jonathan (Rawson) Thacher 1782–1800
    5. 5. Desire Hedge 1704–1764 m. John Hedge 1702–1761
      1. 1. Sarah Hedge 1729–1784 m. David Matthews 1727–1819
        1. 1. Thankful Matthews 1758–1840
        2. 2. Thomas Matthews 1755–1802
        3. 3. Ezekiel Matthews 1766–
        4. 4. Elisha Matthews 1750–
        5. 5. Edmund Matthews 1748–
        6. 6. Jonathan Matthews 1764–
        7. 7. Thomas Matthews 1755–1802
        8. 8. Thankful Matthews 1758–1840 m. Joseph Hawes 1758–
      2. 2. Elisha Hedge 1735–1807
      3. 3. John Hedge 1734–1782
      4. 4. Thankful (Hedge) 👼 1731–1736
      5. 5. Thankful Hedge 1738–1796
    6. 6. Sarah Howes 1699–1748 m. Ebenezer Sears 1694–
      1. 1. Paul Sears 1744–1810 m. Alice Nutters 1751–1773 m. Mercy Stevens 1752–
        1. 1. John (B) Sears 1778–1853
        2. 2. Thomas Sears 1788–1790
        3. 3. Paul (Stickney) Sears 1781–1833
        4. 4. Silas (Summer) Sears 1783–1869
        5. 5. Charlotte Sears 1791–1814
        6. 6. Tryphena Sears 1793–1864
        7. 7. Moses Sears 1779–1801
        8. 8. Gemini Sears 1773–1773
        9. 9. Alice Sears 1785–1873
        10. 10. Mercy Sears 1781–
      2. 2. Bette Sears 1733–1828
      3. 3. Ebenezer (Sears) II 1730–1814 m. Elizabeth Cook 1733–1797
        1. 1. Hannah Sears 1756–
        2. 2. David Sears 1758– m. Lucy Hall 1757–
        3. 3. Sarah Sears 1755–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Sears 1760–
    7. 7. Thomas Howes 1700–1764 m. Deborah (Sears) Howes 1705–1781
      1. 1. MOODY (HOWES (the elder) #A058739American Revolutionary War 7th Reg--Rev. War) Patriot 1724–1806 m. Sarah Ellis 1730–1815 m. Hannah Snow 1727–1766
        1. 1. Moody (Howes) Jr 1751–1827
        2. 2. Samuel Howes 1768–1815
        3. 3. Job Howes 1761–1832 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Eggleston 1777–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Howes 1774–1831
        5. 5. daniel Howes 1763–1824 m. Ruhamah Reid 1773–1864
        6. 6. Thomas Howes 1756–
        7. 7. John Howes 1753–
        8. 8. Seth Howes 1760–
        9. 9. Reuben Howes 1766–1836
      2. 2. Deborah Howes 1727–1797 m. Nathaniel Sears 1720–1802
        1. 1. Deborah Collins 1750–1817 m. Corporal (David Collins) (Jr) 1747–1832
    8. 8. Elizabeth Crosby 1701–1791 m. Joseph Crosby 1695–1757
      1. 1. Elizabeth Crosby 1728–1778 m. John Hale 1717–1792 m. Roland Sears 1726–1750 m. John Hale 1717–1792 m. John Hale 1717–1792
        1. 1. Ebenezer Hall 1759–1832 m. Lydia Eldridge 1760–1828
        2. 2. Rowland (Sears) Jr 1750–1833 m. Thankful CROWELL 1748–1840
        3. 3. Elizabeth Hall 1765–1844
        4. 4. Bathsheba Hall 1767–1852 m. Ezekiel Howes 1763–1833
        5. 5. Mary Hall 1761–1851
        6. 6. Joshua Hall 1770–1833

Joseph Gorham's Timeline

18 Records

1651
1651-02-20
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1653
16 Feb 1653
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth
Yarmouth
1654
16 February 1654
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1654
16 Feb 1654
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1654
16 February 1654
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1654
16 February 1654
Birth of Joseph Gorham in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1667
23 Dec 1667
Age 13
Joseph Gorham was married in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1673
24 Feb 1673
Age 19
Joseph Gorham was married in Barnstable
Barnstable
1674
24 Feb 1674
Age 20
Joseph Gorham was married in Barnstable
Barnstable
1674
24 February 1674
Age 20
Joseph Gorham was married in Barnstable
Barnstable
1678
1678
Age 24
Joseph Gorham was married in Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, MA
1678
1678
Age 24
Joseph Gorham was married in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1726
9 July 1726
Age 72
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1726
9 Jul 1726
Age 72
Death of Joseph Gorham
None
1726
09 Jul 1726
Age 72
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1726
9 Jul 1726
Age 72
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1726
9 July 1726
Age 72
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1726
9 Jul 1726
Age 72
Death of Joseph Gorham in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1654
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1654
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1653
    Event Place: Yarmouth
    Record Source: Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1654
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1651-02-20
    Event Place: Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1654
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1667
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1673
    Event Place: Barnstable

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1674
    Event Place: Barnstable

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 February 1674
    Event Place: Barnstable

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Barnstable, MA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 July 1726
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1726
    Record Source: Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jul 1726
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1726
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 July 1726
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1726
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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