DJD-184-Gershom-4

LINE OF DEACON JOHN DUNHAM OF PLYMOUTH FOURTH GENERATION IN AMERICA

184. GERSHOM 4 DUNHAM (Gershom 3 Jonathan 2 John 1) born ca 1700, [1] died between 31 December 1746 and 11 June 1747 the dates on which his will was written and probated. [2] Gershom moved to Lebanon, New London Co., CT. and we do not know whether he married in Edgartown, MA or in Lebanon, CT. His wife’s name was MARTHA (--). [3] The will of Gershom Dunham of Lebanon mentions wife Martha, and gives “to son George all his land at Edgartown, and half his land at Lebanon and Stafford CT.” The will also mentions daughter Jemima Hutchinson. [4] Children of Gershom 4 and Martha (--) Dunham: [5] i. Jemima 5 Dunham, b. say 1720 m. (unknown) Hutchinson 355. ii. George 5 Dunham, b. say 1723 References: 1. Banks, Vol. 3:157; Dukes Co. Probate 3:125. 2. New London Co., CT probate #1198. 3. Ibid. 4. Ibid. 5. Ibid.

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