This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor and Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/36.38.40.1 Message Board Post: I am trying to find information on the gorhams in fairfax... Marshall Gorham born in 1919 who married Kattie Louise Doyle.. i think his father was Eugene Gorham and his wifes remarried name was Evelyn Carter But i dont know her maiden name either. And this where i hit my wall.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/132.138.140.153.155.204.1.1 Message Board Post: Is anyone aware of Gorham's that lived in Chicago in the 1960's? I don't know if that would have been my mother's or Father's name ( I was born Lisa Gorham on 11/20/62 at St Luke's hospital and adopted through the Chicago foundling home) My father would have worked with either the police or FBI in the arson division and apparently my mother worked in the same place in a secretarial capacity. I would like to find either of them. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Re: Gorham's in Grundy Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: The Gorham I am related to is Edwin H., who served in the 17th Cav., Co. D. I don't quite know how/when he came to Illinois. I had originally started on my maternal side of Patten, and kept tripping up on the Gorham side. Did you hear of a marriage between a Gorham and a Patten in your family? If so, it would be a cousin (????) Have you tried Minooka's Three River Library for any info?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I have a Great Grandfather, Henry G. Gorham, that was born in Hennipen, IL in 1848 and died in Morris, IL (Grundy Co.) in 1932. His father was Gardner T. Gorham, Born1804 in New York, and died in Morris in 1872. Gardner Homesteaded the farm I now live on in 1836, here in Grundy County. My Children are the 6th generation to live here. Minooka is only about 12 miles away. I have lived here all my life and I have never known of any Gorhams around here that weren't closely related. But I do not know what brothers either Gardner or Henry had. I too would be interested in any additonal information. Oh, and if it helps, Gardner married Elizabeth Newport.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: David...Ooop! Forgot to ask....For children of Edwin and Mary, you have a Louisa. Her "full" name, I believe was Mary Louise. Is that possibly why there is a "2" after her name? Where WAS this info found, just to be curious.....?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: David, Before I forget.....have you had any contact with anyone else who is related to "my" Edwin Gorham? If so, pls pass on any/all info. Thanks a heap!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/132.138.140.153.155.204.1 Message Board Post: I'm sorry I do not have any Edwin Gorhams in my line. My Gorhams were from Barnstable and then Nantucket, Ma., to Easton, Washington Co. and then Schaghticote, Rensselaer, N.Y. From there to Morgan Co. Il. about 1819.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sue, I have spent the past few hours reviewing my Edwin Gorham entries (twenty-four) and have come to the conclusion the Edwin H. Gorham data I provided you is inaccurate as follows: 1. Identity as Edwin “H.” is incorrect. 2. Identity as a veteran of Civil War incorrect. 3. Identity of place of burial incorrect. I found the source for this data online, however, after further investigation I also found Edwin & Rhoda “M” Gorham were buried in Marsh Cemetery, Rockford Township, Winnebago County, Illinois - dates of birth/death as cited. Based on the data you provided (your G.G. Gram’s christian name – Mary S.), I attempted to find her in my files. I found the following and I assume this is your family. 1. (UNKNOWN)1 GORHAM was born in NY, and died Bef. 1880. He married MARY (UNKNOWN). She was born Abt. 1851 in MO (of 1880) Au Sable, Grundy Co., IL, and died Aft. 1880. Children of (UNKNOWN) GORHAM and MARY (UNKNOWN) are: i. LOUISA2 GORHAM, b. Abt. 1873, IL. ii. ANNIE GORHAM, b. Abt. 1875, IL. iii. GEORGE GORHAM, b. Abt. 1878, IL. iv. ETTA GORHAM, b. November 1879, IL (of) Ward 31, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. I’ve reviewed all my Edwin Gorham entries looking for possibilities of a match. The only Edwin I could find that may be yours is (source 1850 MA census): 1. A.1 GORHAM was born Bet. 1795 - 1805, and died Bef. 1860 in (probably) Boston, Suffolk, Co., MA. He married ABIGAIL R. (UNKNOWN). She was born Abt. 1798 in (of) Boston, 2nd Ward, Suffolk Co., MA. Children of A. GORHAM and ABIGAIL (UNKNOWN) are: i. ABIGAIL2 GORHAM, b. Abt. 1826, (of) Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. ii. BENJAMIN D. GORHAM, b. Abt. 1828, (of) Boston, 2nd Ward, Suffolk Co., MA. iii. EDWIN GORHAM, b. Abt. 1831, (of 1850) Boston, 2nd Ward, Suffolk Co., MA. I also have another Edwin H. Gorham in my files as follows, but he was alive in 1880 1. EDWIN H.1 GORHAM was born Abt. 1848 in PA (of 1880) Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, and died Aft. 1880. He married ELIZA (UNKNOWN). She was born Abt. 1853 in PA, and died Aft. 1880.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Re the first name Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Don.....Her name is Mary S. After looking at some of the areas that the 17th went through, I realized that this is quite possibly where they met. Mary is/was from Jeff. City, MO. Just 2 be curious, where are you located? E-mail me and we can set something up. ILL. is backed up in June of '03 for info.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sue, Would you please provide your G.G Gram's first name. I have another Edwin H. Gorham in my files and there's a possibility I have the death date and location of your Edwin assigned to the wrong Edwin. Don

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Re Edwin Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1.1 Message Board Post: Dave, this is weird. The Edwin H. Gorham I am related to is in Seward Mound Cemetary in Minooka IL. The only thing on his headstone is 17th Cav., Co. D, and died in 1879. How can he be buried in 2 places at once, and have died in 2 different years? :) Looking at the census records out here, my Edwin DID die before the 1880 census, as Gr. Gr. Gram is listed as a widow. the story was that he was in the Spanish-American war, but of course, he'd been dead well before that. HELP!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260.1 Message Board Post: Sue, If you think this is the Edwin you are looking for, feel free to contact me for descendants. 1. EDWIN H.12 GORHAM (JOHN11, JOHN10, JOHN9, JOSEPH8, JABEZ7, JOHN6, RALPH5, JAMES4, JOHN3, JOHN2, (UNKNOWN)1) was born February 28, 1812 in North River, Warren Co., NY (of) Guilford, Winnebago Co., IL1,2, and died December 07, 1881 in Guilford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. He married RHODA (UNKNOWN) Abt. 1834. She was born June 14, 1814 in NY/PA?3,4, and died December 28, 1891 in Guilford, Winnebago Co., IL. Notes for EDWIN H. GORHAM: Land Transactions GORHAM, EDWIN IL 05/01/1843 11804 IL4440__.459 40 acres Winnebago Co., More About EDWIN H. GORHAM: Burial: Guilford Cemetery, Guliford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL Census: 1840, Winnebago Co., IL Military service: Bet. 1861 - 1865, Pvt., Co., D, 17 IL US CAV - Residence: Sandwich More About RHODA (UNKNOWN): Burial: Guilford Cemetery, Guliford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL

I am seeking info on James Edward GORHAM, born 1841 in Easton, Washington County NY, who married Frances Elizabeth RICHARDS, daughter of Peleg and Amanda RICHARDS. Also seeking parents and grandparents of James Edward GORHAM. Is James Edward GORHAM the son of James GORHAM of Easton NY and the grandson of Josiah GORHAM of Easton? Thank you for your help. Pat Peck ppeck1@juno.com 178 Wagman's Ridge Saratoga Springs NY 12866-6620

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/260 Message Board Post: Does anyone have an Edwin Gorham that was born/came to Illinois, and served on the Union side? Am at a stand still. DOB unknown. Help!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BiZ.2ACIB/132.138.140.153.155.204 Message Board Post: I have just picked up the family tree trail, and was wondering if your relatives in NY had an Edwin Gorham in it. My Great great grandfather "supposedly" was born there (DOB unknown), but somehow ended up in Grundy Co., IL. Served in Civil War, died 1879. Can you help, or is this a dead end?

I have a considerable amount on George Congdon Gorham including the Obit, his papers and the "Song of Hiawatha" book that he gave to his wife on their wedding. I am looking for information about Sarah Belle Gorham as I only have her birth date and location. Thank you Tom Rueter -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of dvkester@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 9:29 PM To: GORHAM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GORHAM] Re: SARAH GORHAM, 1890 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/258.1.3 Message Board Post: Hi Tom, I have your Sarah Belle Gorham, b. 4 Feb 1871 Dorchester, Norfolk, Massachusetts, d/o George Congdon Gorham, b. 5 Jul 1832 Greenport,Suffolk, NewYork and Sarah Ann Hills, b. 18 Feb 1825 Dracut, Middlesex, Masachusetts. George was prominent in California and national politics. See obit below. Dave Kester Stockton, CA Obit: Sacramento Union 16 Feb 1909. "Gorham-In Washington D.C., February 11, 1909, George C. Gorham, husband of Effie Bassett Gorham, father of Sherwood F., William H., Paul, Mary G., Belle and Maud Gorham and brother of Charles M. Gorham." Passing of George C. Gorham. In the death of George C. Gorham, announced in the Union today, there passes away one of the men who formed a connecting link with the glorious past of California. Stirring as have been the political activities of the Republican party since its birth in this State, especially since Haight's administration, nothing has ever equaled the constant display of energy and ability that marked the career of George C. Gorham, to whom the Republican party of California, as we now know it, owed its existence, for it was through him that the Union party was organized, and out of that our present Republican party was developed. Partisan feeling has died away. We no longer draw social and fraternal lines on party differences. We fail to realize the intense bitterness that characterized politics in the late '50's and the '60's and can scarcely comprehend the fierce struggle for supremacy of which men like George C. Gorham were the center. Gorham had been a war editor of the Union, and, under his pen, the editorial columns of this paper never preached a treasonable doctrine or said a false thing. He had come to the Union from the Marysville Democrat which he had conducted as a straightout Union paper, and it was in Sacramento that he gave all his restless energy to the formation of the Union party. His was a task compared to which those of Hercules were puerile. The Whigs were still strong and bitter; the Republicans were new and were distrusted; the Conness Democrats were still hoping for power, while, of the old Breckenridge Democracy, there were many who chose to stay by the Union. It was essential to amalgamate all these elements into an harmonious whole. It is true that Gorham had as assistants in this effort some of the most vigorous men of the time, but he had also to labor against the implied hostility, if not downright antagonism, of men who surrounded Milton Latham and his friends. Yet Gorham persevered, and, by working night and day, he accomplished what had seemed to be the impossible. He wrought harmony out of discord and the Union party stood as a monument to his indomitable efforts. With the end of the war, the Union was no longer able to support Mr. Gorham. He entered into alliances that we believed to be dangerous. His coalition with the boss elements in San Francisco and the methods with which his nomination for Governor was obtained did not appeal to the Union. The columns of this paper were open to him, always, but he was unable to satisfy the body of the voters of his sincerity and his integrity. His position on the Chinese question was retrograde. He did not see the rising tide against Asiatic encroachme! nts and his stand in favor of Chinese immigration-for it could be understood in no other way- forced into opposition even those who admired his courage in assuming such an attitude. His defeat led to his withdrawl to the East and to Washington. We suppose that during the last administration of Grant, that of Hayes and even along so far as the early part of Arthurs's, no single Californian wielded a larger influence in California's affairs at Washington. As Secratary of the United States Senate he was in a position to make that influence effective, and it is a strong testimonial to the worth of the man that no one can ever point to a single nomination secured by his efforts, or with his aid, that ever brought discredit upon the State. He realized the error in regard to the immigration of Asiatics, and it is but just to him to say that Senator Newton Booth of California and Senator Jones of Nevada, to whose efforts the first anti-Chinese bill was due-the measure that was vetoed by Hayes-received his cordial aid. Time has removed the animosities of the old days. We who were then his enemies have long since forgiven and forgotten and he, on his part, had forgiven, too. Today we remember only that he was one of the great men of that marvelous period in the political history of California when the leaders of the people were giants, and he was one of them. He occupies an enduring place in the annals of the Golden State, and history holds him dear as one of the heroic figures of the West." ==== GORHAM Mailing List ==== Browse GORHAM archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/gorham ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/258.1.3 Message Board Post: Hi Tom, I have your Sarah Belle Gorham, b. 4 Feb 1871 Dorchester, Norfolk, Massachusetts, d/o George Congdon Gorham, b. 5 Jul 1832 Greenport,Suffolk, NewYork and Sarah Ann Hills, b. 18 Feb 1825 Dracut, Middlesex, Masachusetts. George was prominent in California and national politics. See obit below. Dave Kester Stockton, CA Obit: Sacramento Union 16 Feb 1909. "Gorham-In Washington D.C., February 11, 1909, George C. Gorham, husband of Effie Bassett Gorham, father of Sherwood F., William H., Paul, Mary G., Belle and Maud Gorham and brother of Charles M. Gorham." Passing of George C. Gorham. In the death of George C. Gorham, announced in the Union today, there passes away one of the men who formed a connecting link with the glorious past of California. Stirring as have been the political activities of the Republican party since its birth in this State, especially since Haight's administration, nothing has ever equaled the constant display of energy and ability that marked the career of George C. Gorham, to whom the Republican party of California, as we now know it, owed its existence, for it was through him that the Union party was organized, and out of that our present Republican party was developed. Partisan feeling has died away. We no longer draw social and fraternal lines on party differences. We fail to realize the intense bitterness that characterized politics in the late '50's and the '60's and can scarcely comprehend the fierce struggle for supremacy of which men like George C. Gorham were the center. Gorham had been a war editor of the Union, and, under his pen, the editorial columns of this paper never preached a treasonable doctrine or said a false thing. He had come to the Union from the Marysville Democrat which he had conducted as a straightout Union paper, and it was in Sacramento that he gave all his restless energy to the formation of the Union party. His was a task compared to which those of Hercules were puerile. The Whigs were still strong and bitter; the Republicans were new and were distrusted; the Conness Democrats were still hoping for power, while, of the old Breckenridge Democracy, there were many who chose to stay by the Union. It was essential to amalgamate all these elements into an harmonious whole. It is true that Gorham had as assistants in this effort some of the most vigorous men of the time, but he had also to labor against the implied hostility, if not downright antagonism, of men who surrounded Milton Latham and his friends. Yet Gorham persevered, and, by working night and day, he accomplished what had seemed to be the impossible. He wrought harmony out of discord and the Union party stood as a monument to his indomitable efforts. With the end of the war, the Union was no longer able to support Mr. Gorham. He entered into alliances that we believed to be dangerous. His coalition with the boss elements in San Francisco and the methods with which his nomination for Governor was obtained did not appeal to the Union. The columns of this paper were open to him, always, but he was unable to satisfy the body of the voters of his sincerity and his integrity. His position on the Chinese question was retrograde. He did not see the rising tide against Asiatic encroachme! nts and his stand in favor of Chinese immigration-for it could be understood in no other way- forced into opposition even those who admired his courage in assuming such an attitude. His defeat led to his withdrawl to the East and to Washington. We suppose that during the last administration of Grant, that of Hayes and even along so far as the early part of Arthurs's, no single Californian wielded a larger influence in California's affairs at Washington. As Secratary of the United States Senate he was in a position to make that influence effective, and it is a strong testimonial to the worth of the man that no one can ever point to a single nomination secured by his efforts, or with his aid, that ever brought discredit upon the State. He realized the error in regard to the immigration of Asiatics, and it is but just to him to say that Senator Newton Booth of California and Senator Jones of Nevada, to whose efforts the first anti-Chinese bill was due-the measure that was vetoed by Hayes-received his cordial aid. Time has removed the animosities of the old days. We who were then his enemies have long since forgiven and forgotten and he, on his part, had forgiven, too. Today we remember only that he was one of the great men of that marvelous period in the political history of California when the leaders of the people were giants, and he was one of them. He occupies an enduring place in the annals of the Golden State, and history holds him dear as one of the heroic figures of the West."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/259 Message Board Post: I have an ancestor "Gardner T. Gorham" who was born in New York in 1804. He later moved to the midwest. I am looking for any information on who his parents may have been. Would appreciate it if anyone could help. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/258.1.2 Message Board Post: Tom, the age is about right. I have no location. Could be your girl. Steve

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BiZ.2ACIB/258.1.1 Message Board Post: Tom, the age is about right. I have no location. Could be your girl. Steve