Elizabeth Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Abt Jul 1761 Christening: Death: Jan 24, 1857 - Epsom, NH Burial: in Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Alexander Gordon Mother: Sarah Dolloff
Spouses and Children
1. *Benjamin Burnham Marriage: Sep 20, 1778 - Gilmanton, NH Children: 1. Benjamin Burnham 2. Samuel Searles Burnham 3. Noah Dow Burnham 4. Jeremiah Gorden Burnham 5. John Dow Burnham 6. Ezekiel Hoit Burnham 7. Floyd William Burnham 8. William Henry Young Burnham 9. Alphonso J. Burnham 2. John Cochran Marriage: Dec 15, 1818 - Epsom, NH 3. Samuel Goss Marriage: Nov 16, 1826 - Epsom, NH 36
Notes
General:
Buried in the Short Falls Cemetery near Jeremiah Gordon Burnham. Died age 95-6-0. Funeral by Rev. Moses Quimby. His diary says -Marriage Notes (Samuel Goss)
"She was the mother of 10 sons and seen them all married and settled in life. Her first husband was a revolutionary soldier. She had 55 grand-children, a large number of great-grandchildren, and a number of great great grandchildren. Her last words were, 'Come, Lord Jesus Come quickly.'
She was living with Jeremiah G. Burnham 1850.
WILL of Elizabeth (Gordon) Burnham GOSS 1854
In the name of God, Amen
I Elizabeth Goss of Epsom in the County of Merrimack State of N.H. being weak in body but of sound mind and perfect memory do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament revoking all other wills by me made.
First, I give and bequeath my seven sons, Noah D, John D, Ezekiel H., H Floyd W., William H. Y., Alphonso Jr. and Josiah C. Burnham, each ten cents.
Secondly to the heirs of my three sons Benjamin Jr., Samuel S., and Jeremiah G. Burnham, deceased, I give and bequeath the sum of ten cents.
Thirdly, To my granddaughters Sarah Burnham, daughter of Jeremiah G. Burnham I give my gold necklace.
Fourthly To my grandson John C. Burnham I give and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my property both real and personal estate and goods chattels of every kind whatever that I may be in possession of or entitled to receive, at my decease, hereby constituting him the said John C. Burnham my sole Executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Elizabeth Goss (her mark)
Witness: J.A. Potter, William Fowler and Nancy Green
W.F. 27956
PENSION of Benjamin Burnham
May 3, 1851, Elizabeth Goss, of Epsom, New Hampshire, aged 90 years, deposed :
That she is the widow of Benjamin Burnham, who enlisted at Hampton Falls, N.H., July 17,1779, for one year ; was mustered into service by Col. Jonathan Moulton and received his town bounty, whence he was to march to Exeter, N.H. ; that this occurred soon after her marriage which took place Sept. 20, 1778 ;
and that Burnham died May 29,1810 ;
that she married Samuel Goss ( Revolutionary pensioner, N.H.S.F. 47179 ) Sept 18, 1827 ;
and that he died Feb. 7,1831, and she has ever since remained a widow.
Signed by mark
in presence of John C. Burnham and James M. Burnham.
Certificate from town clerk of Gilmanton, N.H. ; that the marriage of Benjamin Burnham and Elizabeth Gordon, on Sept.20,1778, is recorded on the books of the town.
Certificate from N.H. shows that the name of Benjamin Burnham is borne on the pay roll of Capt. George Tuttle's co., Col. Stephen Evans' regiment, N.H. militia, for one month, 12 days from Sept. 8,1777 :
also that a receipt by Caleb Robinson, Captain, is on file, stating ; "received July 17, 1779, of the Parish of Hampton Falls" ---" Benja. Burnham, a soldier, enlisted into the service of the United States for one year as one of the quota of the parish of Hampton Falls, also received his enlistment." and other entries pertaining to said Burnham as found on rolls.
June 25, 1852, David Bean, of Gilmanton, N.H., aged 71 years, testified that when he was quite young, Benjamin Burnham worked for his father in Gilmanton ; that Burnham often talked of his experiences in the Revolution ; how he was marched fron one place to another, & c.; that he came to Gilmanton soon after his service was over; that he died in Gilmanton near where deponent lives, & c.
David Bean
May 10, 1852, Jonathan Goss, of Epsom, N.H., aged 58 years, testified that Elizabeth Goss, who now lives about two miles from him, was the former widow of Benjamin Burnham ; that he has known Elizabeth for over thirty years ; knows Burnham was considered to be a Revolutionary soldier, & c.
Jonathan Goss.
May 17, 1852, John Prescott, of Bristol, Grafton Co., N.H. , aged 87 years, testified that he was born in Epsom, N.H. , and lived there until 1837, when he moved to New London and then to Bristol ; that some forty years ago or more Elizabeth Goss was living in Epsom, her name being Burnham and deponent knew her as the widow of Benjamin Burnham ; she lived within two and one half miles of deponents house, and kept house for her son, Jeremiah, a number of years before he was married ;
& c.
John Prescott
Certificate from Probate Court of Hillsborough Co., N.H. shows that satisfactory evidence has been filed to prove that Benjamin Burnham, who was a Revolutionary soldier, died in May or June, 1810 ; that his widow afterwards married Samuel Goss who died as stated, & c.
Claim allowed and certificate 5169, N.H. Agency, was issued Dec. 13,1852, Act of July 4, 1836.
June 2, 1855, John C. Burnham, Guardian of Elizabeth Goss, of Epsom, N.H. aged 93 years, applied in her name for Bounty land.
John C. Burnham
Benjamin Towle and C. Augustus Towle certified to his identity.
Certificate from Probate court shows that John C. Burnham has been appointed Guardian and that Elizabeth Goss is still Living.
Application granted and BLWT 45664, for 160 acres was issued Oct. 17, 1856.
James Babb Diary, portion contianing his records as town clerk - Marriages
October 22 Samuel Goss and Wid. Elizabeth Cochran of Epsom. Published. Certificate and 3 paid Nov. 7, 1826. married Nov. 16, 1826
Elvira C. Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Levi Gordon Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *Leonardo Waldo Collins Marriage: Apr 11, 1883 - Danville, NH
Notes
Marriage Notes (Leonardo Waldo Collins)
Marriage from NHVR
Emma Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Christening: Death: Bef Jun 15, 1784 Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Timothy Gordon Mother: Maria StockbridgeEmma Frances Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Jul 28, 1839 - Pembroke, NH 27 Christening: Death: Apr 12, 1866 - Pembroke, NH Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: John Quincy Adams Gordon Mother: Lydia Fowler Hayes
Spouses and Children
1. *Charles Otis Moulton Marriage: Sep 19, 1859 - Pembroke, NH 27
Notes
General:
Marriage record from Worcester giver her place of birth as East Kingston, NHMarriage Notes (Charles Otis Moulton)
Recorded as in Suncook from Worcester Mass records.
Emma Leola Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Jan 12, 1880 - Epsom, NH 74 Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: James M. Gordon Mother: Carrie Ann Marden
Spouses and Children
1. *Frank William Stanchfield Marriage: Dec 22, 1913 - Concord, NH
Notes
General:
Seen in NHVR as "Ena" and 1881, also on marriage record in Concord, NH
Enoch Gordon
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: May 28, 1785 - Henniker, NH Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Jonathan Gordon Mother: Mehitable Eastman
Spouses and Children
1. *Lydia Sargent Marriage: 1811 - Henniker, NH Children: 1. Thirza Gordon 2. Julianna Gordon 3. Jonathan S. Gordon 4. William H. Gordon 5. Enoch Monroe Gordon 6. Edward Gordon 7. Thomas H. GordonEnoch Gordon
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Feb 22, 1746 - New Hampton, NH Christening: Death: 1839 - New Hampton, NH Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :Events
• Baptism: Kingston, NH, May 25, 1746.
Parents
Father: Benoni Gordon Mother: Abigail Smith
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Carter Marriage: 1770 2. Abigail Ladd Marriage: 1788 3. Mary Eastman Marriage: 1801
Notes
General:
Rev. War Veteran
Enoch Monroe Gordon
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Apr 22, 1819 - Henniker, NH Christening: Death: Apr 20, 1900 Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: Enoch Gordon Mother: Lydia Sargent
Spouses and Children
1. *Martha A. Clough Marriage: Sep 28, 1856Esther Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Mar 24, 1764 Christening: Death: Sep 27, 1809 Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: James Gordon Mother: Elizabeth Dolloff
Spouses and Children
1. *Ichabod Hill Marriage: 1783Ethlyn Morse Gordon
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Oct 27, 1894 - Pembroke, NH 27 Christening: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN :
Parents
Father: George E. Gordon Mother: Lillian E. Morse
Spouses and Children
1. *Irving W. Clark Marriage: Jun 20, 1914 - Portsmouth, NH Children: 1. Virginia Louise Clark 2. Charles A. Clark 3. Warren J. Clark
Notes
Marriage Notes (Irving W. Clark)
NH Marriage records.
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