Display Patriot - P-168315 - Thomas GORHAM Sr

Thomas GORHAM Sr

SAR Patriot #: P-168315

The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
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State of Service: VA      Qualifying Service: Private / Patriotic Service
DAR #: A046263

Birth: abt 1740 / / DE
Death: 29 Dec 1814 Adairville / Logan / KY

Qualifying Service Description:
  1. Served as a private in the Continential Army in Virginia
  2. LOUDOUN CO VA, FURNISHED SUPPLIES

Additional References:
  1. SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
  2. ABERCROMBIE & SLATTEN, VA REV PUB CLAIMS, Volume 2, pg 606
  3. File under Loudoun County VA, Archives Dept, VA State Library

Spouse: Margaret Taylor Cotton
Children: Alexander; William; Sanford; Frances; Joshua; John; Nancy;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
2002-05-20 CA 13315 Jimmie Ray Mathews (158236) Alexander   
2003-12-11 CA 18209 James Alan Mathews (161680) Alexander   
2004-12-08 AL 20634 Alexander Edwin Charleston Sr (148744) William   
Location:
Adairville / Logan / KY / USA
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Comments:
  • This cemetery has been abandoned and most has been covered over by the town of Adairville to use as equipment parking. It is located just off the main street on a corner lot
  • Most of the remaining stones have disappeared since this picture (Photo by J M Shannon) was taken in 1992


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Additional Information:
  • DAR lists maiden name of wife as Cotton
  • Residence: / Loudoun / VA


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