Gershom Phinney

M, b. 7 May 1726, d. 1816
FatherGershom Phinney b. 21 Mar 1699/0, d. 9 Jul 1762
MotherRebecca Griffith b. 18 Jun 1703, d. a 4 Dec 1761
BirthGershom was born on 7 May 1726 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.1,2,3 
BaptismHe was baptized on 29 December 1728 in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.4 
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Thankful Clark were published on 25 August 1750 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Thankful Clark in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 11 October 1750.2,3 
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Martha Godfrey were published on 10 February 1759 in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Martha Godfrey in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 12 April 1759.2,3 
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Ruth Hinckley were published on 7 May 1785 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Ruth Hinckley in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 25 May 1785.2,3 
Census1800Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.5 
DeathGershom died in 1816. 

Family 1

Thankful Clark b. 18 Nov 1721
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Thankful Clark were published on 25 August 1750 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Thankful Clark in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 11 October 1750.2,3 
Children

Family 2

Martha Godfrey b. 25 Dec 1727
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Martha Godfrey were published on 10 February 1759 in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Martha Godfrey in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 12 April 1759.2,3 

Family 3
Child

Family 4

Ruth Hinckley b. 27 Dec 1743, d. 31 Aug 1827
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Ruth Hinckley were published on 7 May 1785 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Ruth Hinckley in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 25 May 1785.2,3 
Last Edited1 Jun 2004

Citations

  1. Susan E. Roser, Mayflower Births and Deaths Volume 2.
  2. Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.
  3. Louise H and Dorothy Straw (Compilers) Kelley, Vital Records, Town of Harwich, Massachusetts 1694-1850.
  4. Westgate / Reeves, Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Family of Thomas Rogers.
  5. 1790 United States Federal Census.

Gershom Phinney

M, b. 1783, d. 1 August 1854
FatherGershom Phinney b. 7 May 1726, d. 1816
BirthGershom Phinney was born in 1783 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 4 June 1786 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. 
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Louise Higgins Wing were published on 7 May 1803 in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. 
MarriageHe married Louise Higgins Wing in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 26 May 1803. 
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Martha E Swift were published on 9 June 1821 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.2 
MarriageGershom Phinney married Martha E Swift, daughter of Elisha Swift, on 23 September 1821 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.2 
Census1830Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.3 
Census1840Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.4 
Census1850Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.5 
DeathGershom died on 1 August 1854 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.6 

Family 1

Louise Higgins Wing b. c 1780
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Louise Higgins Wing were published on 7 May 1803 in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. 
MarriageHe married Louise Higgins Wing in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, on 26 May 1803. 
Children

Family 2

Martha E Swift b. 1798
Marr IntMarriage intentions for Gershom Phinney and Martha E Swift were published on 9 June 1821 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.2 
MarriageGershom Phinney married Martha E Swift, daughter of Elisha Swift, on 23 September 1821 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.2 
Children
Last Edited16 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. NEHGS, Vital Records of Nantucket, Massachusetts to the Year1850, Volume II, Births (G-Z).
  2. Caroline Lewis and Russell A Lovell Kardell, Vital Records of Sandwich, Massachusetts to 1885.
  3. 1830 United States Federal Census.
  4. 1840 United States Federal Census.
  5. 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.

Gershom Phinney

M, b. October 1825, d. 20 March 1909
FatherGershom Phinney b. 1783, d. 1 Aug 1854
MotherMartha E Swift b. 1798
BirthGershom Phinney was born in October 1825 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.1,2 
(household member) Census1850Gershom was listed as a household member living with Gershom Phinney on the 1850 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.3 
MarriageHe married Mary E Snow in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, on 26 January 1851.4,5 
Census1860Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.6 
Census1870Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. His occupation was given as farmer.7 
MarriageHe married Harriet N Fisher in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, in 1879.4 
Census1880Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. His occupation was given as farmer.8 
Census1900Gershom was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. His occupation was given as farmer.2 
DeathHe died on 20 March 1909 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, at age 83.4 

Family 1

Mary E Snow b. c 1835
MarriageHe married Mary E Snow in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, on 26 January 1851.4,5 

Family 2

Harriet N Fisher b. 30 Aug 1827
MarriageHe married Harriet N Fisher in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, in 1879.4 
Last Edited20 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. NEHGS, Vital Records of Nantucket, Massachusetts to the Year1850, Volume II, Births (G-Z).
  2. 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. Massachusetts Vital Record, 1841-1910, 2004.
  5. Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.
  6. 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. 1880 United States Federal Census.

Gertha Phinney

F, b. circa 1879
FatherBert Phinney b. c 1854
MotherLouise (?) b. c 1852
BirthGertha Phinney was born circa 1879 in New York. 
(granddaughter) Census1880Gertha was listed as a granddaughter in Aseneth Langmade's household on the 1880 Census in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, New York.1 
Last Edited18 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. 1880 United States Federal Census.

Gertrude Phinney

F, b. circa 1871
FatherAlbert E Phinney b. 4 Nov 1842, d. 27 Mar 1880
MotherCaroline G Adams b. 20 Sep 1847
BirthGertrude Phinney was born circa 1871 in Massachusetts. 
(granddaughter) Census1880Gertrude was listed as a granddaughter in Thomas Adams's household on the 1880 Census in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.1 
Last Edited24 Jul 2004

Citations

  1. 1880 United States Federal Census.