American Silversmiths

John Gorham
(1720-1768)
Lydia Dorman
(1726-1782)
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Miles Gorham
(1747-1847)

 

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Spouses/Children:

1. Abigail Morris

Miles Gorham
  • Born: 13 Jul 1747, New Haven CT
  • Christened: 5 Sep 1756, New Haven CT
  • Marriage (1): Abigail Morris on 20 Mar 1776 in New Haven CT
  • Died: 13 Jul 1847, New Haven CT

  General notes:

Silversmith

  Events in his life were:


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  • He worked in 1790-1840 as a silversmith in New Haven CT
    His shop was on the west side of York Street, perhaps between Chapel and Crown Streets. 3
  • Advertised in the Connecticut Courant & Weekly Advertiser (New Haven CT), 7 Mar 1805-28 Mar 1805, offering his services as a gold- and silversmith. 4

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  • Cup (one of six), 1804
    Private Collection
    h: 5 5/8"
    wt: 5 oz, 15 dwt
    Engraved "Derby Church / 1804".

Miles married Abigail Morris on 20 Mar 1776 in New Haven CT. (Abigail Morris was born on 1 Sep 1754 in New Haven CT and died in Apr 1835 in New Haven CT.)




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