History of DuPage County, Il. 1882

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This database was drawn from the book, History of DuPage County, Ill. edited by Rufus Blanchard, 1882. There were 2 sets of page numbers used in the original edition, so I labeled the biographical one "B" and the front section "A". I tried to document the pages where the families were mentioned, except for the military lists. I made very few corrections, such as spelling changes for my own families. I hope this helps people who are out of the area and could not get access to the book otherwise.
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  • ID: I4241
  • Name: Jacob Ransom GORHAM
  • Sex: M
  • Birth: 26 SEP 1830 in Dutchess County, NY
  • Residence: Wayne twsp, DuPage County, Il., 337 acres
  • Occupation: Carpenter, joiner, farmer
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Note:
    second son

    Came to DuPage when of age and had $4 in his pocket on arrival. He farmed with R.H. Lake, and traded in stock. He dissolved the partnership and rt East, stayed a short time, then rt to DuPage where he farmed again. After marriage bought 70 farm and worked it 6 yrs. He sold that and bought 180 acres nearby and worked it 5 yrs. Sold out and bought 337 acres to farm and dairy

    Democrat




    Father: William GORHAM b: 1792 in Stratford, Conn.
    Mother: Sarah HOLLOWAY b: 22 JUL 1800 in Pawling, Dutchess County, NY

    Marriage 1 Adelia REED b: 15 NOV 1838
    • Married: 1855
    Children
    1. Has Children Almira GORHAM b: 11 MAY 1855 in DuPage County, Il.
    2. Has No Children Gussie F GORHAM
    3. Has No Children Edith GORHAM
    4. Has No Children Horace GORHAM
    5. Has No Children Mamie GORHAM
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    I have also added some from the 1874 Atlas & History and the 1859 History of DuPage
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