Dudley Gordon and Dorothy Sanborn
Husband Dudley Gordon
Born: Oct 7, 1799 - Brentwood, NH 92 Christened: Died: Sep 10, 1838 - Danville, NH Buried:
Father: Winthrop Gordon Mother: Sarah Robinson
Marriage: Oct 14, 1824 - Danville, NH
Wife Dorothy Sanborn
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
Edward Gordon and Rebecca Mollenhour
Husband Edward Gordon
Born: May 11, 1823 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Enoch Gordon Mother: Lydia Sargent
Marriage:
Wife Rebecca Mollenhour
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Harriet Lydia Gordon
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Elisha Gordon and Lois Somerby
Husband Elisha Gordon
Born: Apr 11, 1763 - Brentwood, NH Christened: Died: Dec 8, 1830 - Newburyport, MA Buried:
Father: Timothy Gordon Mother: Maria Stockbridge
Marriage: Apr 13, 1786 - Newburyport, MA
Other Spouse: Morrill J Elizabeth - May 23, 1827
Wife Lois Somerby
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
Jonathan Morrill and Elizabeth Gordon
Husband Jonathan Morrill
Born: Abt 1770 Christened: Died: Mar 24, 1838 Buried: - Old Meetinghouse Cemetery, Pittsfield, NHMarriage:
Wife Elizabeth Gordon
Born: Jan 13, 1771 - Brentwood, NH Christened: Died: Jun 10, 1828 Buried:
Father: Scribner Gordon Mother: Hannah Marston
Children
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Gordon
Pittsfield Cemetery Book (L. Berkson, Pittsfield Historical Association) gives year as 1838
Samuel Smith and Elizabeth Gordon
Husband Samuel Smith
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Elizabeth Gordon
Born: 1701 - Epping, NH Christened: Died: 1767 Buried:
Father: Alexander Gordon Mother: Sarah Sewall
Children
Samuel Goss and Elizabeth Gordon
Husband Samuel Goss
Born: 1756 - Newmarket, NH Christened: Died: Feb 7, 1831 - Epsom, NH 14 Buried: - Gossville (Hopkinson) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: Nathan Goss Mother: Deborah Allen
Marriage: Nov 16, 1826 - Epsom, NH 30
Other Spouse: Abigail Lucas - Jun 1, 1779 - Deerfield, NH
Wife Elizabeth Gordon
Born: Abt Jul 1761 Christened: Died: Jan 24, 1857 - Epsom, NH Buried: - Short Falls (Epsom, NH) Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Father: Alexander Gordon Mother: Sarah Dolloff
Other Spouse: Benjamin Burnham - Sep 20, 1778 - Gilmanton, NH
Other Spouse: John Cochran - Dec 15, 1818 - Epsom, NH
Children
General Notes: Husband - Samuel Goss
Buried in the Gossville (Hopkinson) Cemetery, Epsom, NH. Died age 75. Samuel Goss bought his Epsom, NH land from his brother Joseph.
Birthplace from Mass. Death record of son John.
Revolutionary War Veteran. - Cpl. Col. Piere Long. Service Jan. 14, 1777. January 1777 Capt. Wiggin's Co.
1800 US Census Epsom
1 male 45 and up - Samuel Goss
1 female 45 and up - Abgial (Lucas) Goss, his wife
1 male 26 to 45
1 female 26 to 45
1 male 16 to 26 b. 1774-1784
1 male 10 to 16 b. 1784-1790
3 males under 10 b. 1790-1800
2 females 10 to 16 b. 1784-1790
3 females under 10 b. 1790-1800
14:126
New Hampshire April 27, 1818, pension issued Sep 6, 1819
I Samuel Goss of Epsom in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire testify and declare that in May in 1775 I did enlist for six months in the company commanded by Captain Caleb Hodges in the regiment commanded by Colonel David Gilman in the New Hampshire line in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy. I served said time of six months faithfully and was discharged. Then in August 1776 I enlisted again into the company commanded by Captain Mark Wiggin for one year in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Long in New Hampshire line in said Revolutionary War against the common enemy. Joined the Army at Shapley's Island at Portsmouth, stayed there until January, marched from thence to Ticonderoga where we were stationed and had to retreat to Fort Miller and from thence to Saratoga from thence to Stillwater where we were until the twelfth day of August 1777 at which time I was honorably discharged by Colonel Long. I served in said revolutionary war against the common enemy more than eighteen months, was honorably discharged, am sixty five years of age, I am in reduced circumstances in life and need assistance from my Country for support. My discharge lost.
Allenstown, April 27, 1818
Samuel Goss
County of Rockingham, State of New Hampshire, April 27, 1818
The foregoing declaration made and sworn to me. Hall Burgin, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham aforesaid.
I hereby certify that the said Samuel Goss did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy as he has stated in his declaration by him signed and I am knowing to the said Goss having no estate at all and is a poor old man and needs assistance from his country for support.
Hall Burgin
PENSION of Samuel Goss
S 47179
(Elizabeth Goss, widow of above soldier received pension as former widow of Benjamin Burnham, NH W 27956 '96 see papers in said claims)
New Hampshire Statesman & Concord Register 2-19-1831 SAMUEL GOSS
In Epsom, Mr. Samuel Goss, aged 75
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Gordon
Buried in the Short Falls Cemetery near Jeremiah Gordon Burnham. Died age 95-6-0. Funeral by Rev. Moses Quimby. His diary says -
"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.
Notes: Marriage
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
Charles Otis Moulton and Emma Frances Gordon
Husband Charles Otis Moulton
Born: Abt 1835 - Chichester, NH Christened: Died: Nov 17, 1898 - Lynn, MA Buried:
Father: Charles Henry Moulton Mother: Mary Drake
Marriage: Sep 19, 1859 - Pembroke, NH 5
Other Spouse: Maria E. Hill - Sep 3, 1871 - Pembroke, NH
Wife Emma Frances Gordon
Born: Jul 28, 1839 - Pembroke, NH 5 Christened: Died: Apr 12, 1866 - Pembroke, NH Buried:
Father: John Quincy Adams Gordon Mother: Lydia Fowler Hayes
Children
General Notes: Husband - Charles Otis Moulton
Marriage record gives place of birth as Chichester, NH
Died age 63-6-3, parents Charles Moulton and Mary Drake
General Notes: Wife - Emma Frances Gordon
Marriage record from Worcester giver her place of birth as East Kingston, NH
Notes: Marriage
Recorded as in Suncook from Worcester Mass records.
Frank William Stanchfield and Emma Leola Gordon
Husband Frank William Stanchfield
Born: Abt 1889 - Veazie, ME Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Arthur W. Stanchfield Mother: Bessie M. Door
Marriage: Dec 22, 1913 - Concord, NH
Wife Emma Leola Gordon
Born: Jan 12, 1880 - Epsom, NH 12 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: James M. Gordon Mother: Carrie Ann Marden
Children
General Notes: Wife - Emma Leola Gordon
Seen in NHVR as "Ena" and 1881, also on marriage record in Concord, NH
Enoch Gordon and Lydia Sargent
Husband Enoch Gordon
Born: May 28, 1785 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Jonathan Gordon Mother: Mehitable Eastman
Marriage: 1811 - Henniker, NH
Wife Lydia Sargent
Born: Feb 7, 1784 - Pembroke, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Jonathan Sargent Mother: Molly Lucas
Children
1 F Thirza Gordon
Born: Jan 26, 1812 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
2 F Julianna Gordon
Born: Aug 28, 1813 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
3 M Jonathan S. Gordon
Born: May 6, 1815 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Jun 11, 1898 Buried:Spouse: Nancy Clough
4 M William H. Gordon
Born: Feb 4, 1816 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Oct 28, 1884 - Thornton, NH Buried:Spouse: Mary Clough Marr: Apr 24, 1840 - Peeling (Woodstock), NH
5 M Enoch Monroe Gordon
Born: Apr 22, 1819 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Apr 20, 1900 Buried:Spouse: Martha A. Clough Marr: Sep 28, 1856
6 M Edward Gordon
Born: May 11, 1823 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Rebecca Mollenhour
7 M Thomas H. Gordon
Born: 1826 - Henniker, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Wife - Lydia Sargent
Enoch Gordon and Abigail Ladd
Husband Enoch Gordon
Born: Feb 22, 1746 - New Hampton, NH Christened: Died: 1839 - New Hampton, NH Buried:
Father: Benoni Gordon Mother: Abigail Smith
Marriage: 1788
Other Spouse: Sarah Carter - 1770
Other Spouse: Mary Eastman - 1801Events
• Baptism: Kingston, NH, May 25, 1746.
Wife Abigail Ladd
Born: Christened: Died: 1799 Buried:
Children
General Notes: Husband - Enoch Gordon
Rev. War Veteran
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