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     Alvin Pearl Gorham was born on 2 September 1897 at Wexford, Wexford County, MI, USA. Date from World War I Draft Registration. At the 1910 census he is listed as Alvin P. with age of 12, born in MI. He was the son of Frank Delos Gorham and Rose Ella Perkins. Alvin Pearl Gorham lived in February 1945 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI, USA. Resided here at the time of his stepbrother’s death. He died on 21 August 1957 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI, at age 59. He was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI, USA.

     Alvin Tinley Gorham was born on 28 September 1908 at Evart, Osceola County, MI, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Jonas Leroy Gorham and Blanche Pearl Tinley. Alvin Tinley Gorham died on 7 August 1992 at Ravenna, Portage County, OH, USA, at age 83.^1,2 He was buried at East Akron Cemetery, at Akron, Summit County, OH, USA.

     Beatrice Lucille Gorham was born in 1906 at MI, USA. Age is 4 at the 1910 census. She was the daughter of Frank Delos Gorham and Rose Ella Perkins. Beatrice Lucille Gorham married Clayton Wallace Welton at MI. Beatrice Lucille Gorham lived in February 1945 at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI, USA. Resided here at time of her stepbrothers death. She died in March 1970 at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI. Beatrice Lucille Gorham Mills. She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI, USA.

     Dulcema Dorothy Gorham was born on 24 March 1905 at Farwell, Clare County, MI, USA. She was the daughter of Jonas Leroy Gorham and Blanche Pearl Tinley. Dulcema Dorothy Gorham died on 15 September 1958 at Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, VA, USA, at age 53. She was buried . Cremated, location of ashes unknown.

     Edith Marabelle Gorham was born on 8 May 1902 at MI, USA. Age is given as 7 at the 1910 census. She was the daughter of Frank Delos Gorham and Rose Ella Perkins. Edith Marabelle Gorham married Harry Lewis Olson in 1930 at MI. Edith Marabelle Gorham lived in February 1945 at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI, USA. Resided here at time of her stepbrothers death. She died on 21 November 1986 at Wexford County, MI, USA, at age 84. She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI, USA.

     Edith May Gorham was born on 26 June 1885 at Oronoko, Berrien County, MI, USA. 1900 census information. She was the daughter of Alvin John Gorham and Celina Priscilla Potts. Edith May Gorham appeared on the census of 1920 at South Bend, St Joseph County, IN, USA. The census lists the family as: Eidth Brown, 35, married, born MI, father born OH, mother born MI, no occupation; father Alvin Gorham, W (not sure but it may be an M), 67, born OH, parents born US, laborer.. She died on 30 April 1962 at Shelby, Oceana County, MI, USA, at age 76. Wife of Charles W Curtis. She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, at Shelby, Oceana County, MI, USA.

     Eva May Gorham was born in 1901 at Harrietta, Wexford County, MI, USA. She was the daughter of Jonas Leroy Gorham and Blanche Pearl Tinley. Eva May Gorham died in August 1981 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ, USA. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, at Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ, USA.

     Frank was born at Sanford, Pawnee County, KS, USA, on 15 September 1873. Ancestry.com Family Data Collection and confirmed by1910 census.. He was the son of Alvin John Gorham and Celina Priscilla Potts. Frank Delos Gorham married Rachel E. Eaton on 22 March 1893 at Harrietta, Wexford County, MI, USA. Frank Delos Gorham married Rose Ella Perkins on 5 November 1895 at Harrietta, Wexford County, MI. Married 13 years at the 1910 census. Called Rose at this census. Information on surname comes from Ancestry.com Family Data Collection.. Frank Delos Gorham appeared on the census of 1910 at Springville Twp, Wexford County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Frank D. Gorham, 36, married second time, 13 years, born KS, parents born KS, laborer as a woodsman; wife Rosella, 31, married first time, 13 years, 5 children, 3 living, born MI, parents born IN; son Alvin P., 12, born MI; dau Edith M., 7, born MI; dau Beatrice S., 4, born MI.. He married Myrtie Dyer on 22 June 1915 at Wexford County, MI, USA. She is called Mytie Quibell at this marriage. Records show that she had a 1 dec 1898 marriage to Walter D. Tower and a 1 dec 1902 marriage Thomas Jefferson Quibell.. He married Pearl Eleanor Hotchkin at Allegan, Allegan County, MI, USA, on 22 December 1930. He resided at Niles, Berrien County, MI, USA, in 1962. Frank Delos Gorham died on 22 April 1962 at Niles, Berrien County, MI, at age 88. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, at Berrien Springs, Berrien County, MI, USA. Death Certificate says that he is buried here..

     Fred Henry Gorham was born on 6 March 1880 at Oronoko, Berrien County, MI, USA. 1900 census information.Family Data Records give birth details. He was the son of Alvin John Gorham and Celina Priscilla Potts. Fred Henry Gorham married Jennie Levania Curtis on 12 February 1905 at Benona Twp, Oceana County, MI, USA. Fred Henry Gorham died on 4 January 1951 at Shelby, Oceana County, MI, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, at Shelby, Oceana County, MI, USA.

     Homer L. Gorham was born on 21 July 1899 at Boon, Wexford County, MI, USA. He was the son of John Alan (Allen) Gorham and Zoah A. Sackett. Homer L. Gorham died on 14 February 1940 at Genesee County, MI, USA, at age 40. He was buried at Avondale Cemetery, at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA.

     John Alan (Allen) Gorham was born on 4 October 1875 at Oronoko, Berrien County, MI, USA. Family Data Records say Oct 1975, the 1900 census says Oct 1876.¹ He was the son of Alvin John Gorham and Celina Priscilla Potts. John Alan (Allen) Gorham married Zoah A. Sackett in 1898 at MI, USA. Married 2 years at the 1900 census.. John Alan (Allen) Gorham was belonged to the John A. Gorham, oct 1876. 23, married 2 years, born MI, father born OH, mother born MI; wife Zoah, Aug 1877, age 22, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living, born IN, parents born IN; son Homer L., jul 1899, age 10/12, born MI. caste in 1900 at Boon, Wexford County, MI, USA. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: John A. Gorham, 45, born MI, parents born MI; wife Coah A., 42, born IN, parents born IN; son Homer L., 20, born MI; son Orville E., 9, born MI.. He died on 8 March 1947 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, MI, USA, at age 71. Widowed at time of Death..¹

     Jonas Leroy Gorham was born on 31 May 1878 at Berrien County, MI, USA. WWI Draft Registration. age 41 at the 1920 census. He was the son of Alvin John Gorham and Celina Priscilla Potts. Jonas Leroy Gorham married Blanche Pearl Tinley in 1900 at MI, USA. Married 10 years at the 1910 census.. Jonas Leroy Gorham married Elizabeth Regina Herwick on 24 July 1924 at Akron, Summit County, OH, USA. Jonas Leroy Gorham died on 20 May 1960 at Akron, Summit County, OH, at age 81.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, at Akron, Summit County, OH, USA.

     Orville Earl Gorham was born on 10 May 1910 at Harrietta, Wexford County, MI, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Alan (Allen) Gorham and Zoah A. Sackett. Orville Earl Gorham died on 1 February 1985 at Cadillac, Wexford County, MI, USA, at age 74.^1,2 He was buried at Section 16 Cemetery, at Harrietta, Wexford County, MI, USA.

     Sidona Bell Gorham was born on 4 February 1903 at Farwell, Clare County, MI, USA. She was the daughter of Jonas Leroy Gorham and Blanche Pearl Tinley. Sidona Bell Gorham died on 8 July 1962 at Tallmadge, Summit County, OH, USA, at age 59. Never married according to Death Records..¹

     She remained unmarried.

     Adelia Gorton was born on 8 April 1824 at NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. Married John Smith. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Adelia Gorton died on 18 December 1890 at Philmont, Columbia County, NY, USA, at age 66.¹

     Allan Gorton was born on 26 April 1822 at NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. This book does not show a marriage. He was the son of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Allan Gorton died on 14 June 1846 at NY at age 24. He was buried at Bangall Baptish Church #2 Cemetery, at Bangall, Dutchess County, NY, USA.

     Alonzo Gorton was born on 8 April 1834 at Wawarsing, Ulster County, NY, USA. Age 17 at the 1850 census of Warwarsing, Ulster County, NY. Married Louisa Gorton. He was the son of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Alonzo Gorton died on 1 September 1891 at Livingston Manor, Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 57. He was buried at Fallsburg Neversink Cemetery, at Neversink, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Andrew Gorton was born in 1867 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. Age 3 at the 1870 census of Fallsburg, NY. Age 68 at the 1940 census. He was the son of John G Gorton and Charlotte Everts.

     This may be Andrew C. Gorton, buried in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia, NY, born nov 1867 and died apr 1957. This, however is unlikely if his indicated birth location of Clinton County, ny is correct.

     Charlotte Gorton was born on 20 February 1826 at NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. Married David thorn. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Charlotte Gorton died on 2 August 1907 at Albany, Albany County, NY, USA, at age 81. She was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, at Menands, Albany County, NY, USA.

     Eliza D. Gorton was born on 13 September 1819 at NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. Married Andrew Darling. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Eliza D. Gorton died on 27 January 1888 at Dutchess County, NY, USA, at age 68. She was buried at Amenia Island Cemetery, at Amenia, Dutchess County, NY, USA.

     Ella Ann Gorton was born in 1862 at Sullivan County, NY, USA. Death date given, died at age 7 months. She was the daughter of John G Gorton and Charlotte Everts. Ella Ann Gorton died on 27 January 1863 at Sullivan County, NY. She was buried at Woodbourne Reformed Cemetery, at Woodbourne, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Gurdon Gorton was born on 17 February 1799 at Washington, Dutchess County, NY, USA. Age 50 at the 1850 census of Warwarsing, Ulster County, NY. He married Lovina Elsbree on 13 September 1818 at NY, USA. Gurdon Gorton died on 15 May 1869 at Greenfield, Saratoga County, NY, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Woodbourne Reformed Cemetery, at Woodbourne, Sullivan County, NY, USA.¹

     The unnamed family genealogy on Heritage Quest give his pedigree as Joseph, William, William, John, John.

     Jane Ann Gorton was born on 28 February 1821 at Dutchess County, NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. Married William Arnold. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Jane Ann Gorton died in June 1893 at Kingston, DeKalb County, IL, USA, at age 72. She was buried at North Kingston Cemetery, at Genoa, DeKalb County, IL, USA.

     John G Gorton was born on 21 February 1835 at NY, USA. Age 13 at the 1850 census of Warwarsing, Ulster County, NY. There is another John Gorton in Liberty, NY. The son of John and Sally A. He was the son of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. John G Gorton married Charlotte Everts, daughter of John S Everts and Penelope (Nelly) Neese, circa 1854 at Sullivan County, NY, USA. John G Gorton appeared on the census of 1870 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: John Gorton. 34, house carpenter, born NY; wife Charlotte, 33, born NY; dau Nellie M., 13, born NY; Rosalee, 10. born NY; son Andrew, 8. born NY.. He died on 27 February 1914 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 79.¹

     Mary Rosalee Gorton was born in 1860 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. Age 9/12 at the 1860 census of fallsburg, NY. She was the daughter of John G Gorton and Charlotte Everts. Mary Rosalee Gorton died on 24 August 1945 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA. She was buried at Hurleyville Cemetery, at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Mary Schriver Gorton was born on 15 March 1828 at NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. Married William LaFevre. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Mary Schriver Gorton died on 18 August 1899 at Zearing, Story County, IA, USA, at age 71. Wife of William LaFevre. She was buried at Zearing Cemetery, at Zearing, Story County, IA, USA.

     Melvin Gorton was born in 1855 at Sullivan County, NY, USA. Age 5 at the 1860 census of Fallsburg, NY. He was the son of John G Gorton and Charlotte Everts. Melvin Gorton died in 1930 at Orange County, NY, USA. He was buried at Friends Cemetery, at Cornwall, Orange County, NY, USA.

     Nellie M. Gorton was born in 1857 at Sullivan County, NY, USA. Age 3 at the 1860 census of fallsburg, NY. She was the daughter of John G Gorton and Charlotte Everts. Nellie M. Gorton died on 24 April 1944 at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, CT, USA.

     Rebecca Gorton was born on 27 March 1836 at NY, USA. Age 13 at the 1850 census of Warwarsing, Ulster County, NY. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. This book only gives the day and month. The year is presumed from age 13 at the 1850 census. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree.

     Sarah Gorton was born on 6 August 1830 at NY, USA. Family genealogy book on Heritage Quest. Married Thomas Dye. She was the daughter of Gurdon Gorton and Lovina Elsbree. Sarah Gorton died in May 1860 at Amenia, Dutchess County, NY, USA, at age 29. New York, US Mortality Schedules 1850- 1880..