Othniel
Gorton
Born in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Ancestors 
Son of William Gorton
and Hannah (Wightman) Gorton
Brother of
Theodosia Gorton
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 76
in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, United States
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Biography
Othniel and his twin sister Theodosia were born 5 July 1795, in Warwick, Rhode Island. He was the son of William Gorton and Hannah Wightman.[1]
Othniel, of Providence, and Hannah Hartshorn, of and at Johnston, New York, by Rev. Mr. Almy - 14 August 1819.[2]
In the 1855 census, Othnial and family were in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States.[3]
| 1855 Household | Relation | Sex | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othnial Gorton | Head | M | 59 |
| Hannah Gorton | Wife | F | 57 |
| Albert Gorton | Child | M | 27 |
| Mary Paterson | Servant | F | 15 |
| William Hall | Boarder | M | 46 |
In the 1860 the Othniel and Hannah were also in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States. Othniel was a goldsmith.[4]
In the 1870 census Othneil, Hannah, and their son Albert were in Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States. Othniel is a retired jeweler, and their son Albert is a teacher.[5]
| 1870 Household | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othneil Gorhñ | M | 75 | Rhode Island | |
| Hannah Gorhñ | F | 72 | New York | |
| Albert W Gorhñ | M | 43 | New York |
Othniel died at age 76 on 19 March 1872, in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, USA, and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.[6]
Sources
- ↑ George Wightman of Quidnessett: Whitman, Mary Ross. George Wightman of Quidnessett, R.I. (1632-1721/2) and descendants : Waitman, Weightman, Whiteman, Whitman, Whytman, Wightman, Wyghtman.
Chicago, Ill. 1939. Page 117
https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89062438486?urlappend=%3Bseq=133%3Bownerid=13510798888036058-145 - ↑ Marriage: Vital records of Rhode Island : 1636-1850 : first series : births, marriages and deaths : a family register for the people by Arnold, James N. (James Newell),
Publication date 1891 Publisher Providence, R.I. : Narragansett Historical Pub. Co.
Vol 17. Providence Phenix, Providence patriot, and Columbian Phenix-Marriages-A to R. Page 319
https://archive.org/details/cu31924096442367/page/318/mode/2up - ↑
1855 Census:
"New York State Census, 1855"
Citing p. 339, line #3, family #86, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 462,875.
FamilySearch (accessed 10 November 2021)
FamilySearch Image
Othnial Gorton, E.D. 2, Johnstown, Fulton, New York, United States - ↑
1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
FamilySearch (accessed 10 November 2021)
FamilySearch Image Image number 00398; New York > Fulton > Town of Johnstown > image 202 of 222;
Othniel Gorton, 1860. - ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
FamilySearch (accessed 10 November 2021)
FamilySearch Image Image number 00267; New York > Fulton > Johnstown > image 95 of 308;
Othneil Gorhñ, 1870. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179223401/othniel-gorton : accessed 10 November 2021),
memorial page for Othniel Gorton (5 Jul 1795–19 Mar 1872), Find A Grave: Memorial #179223401,
citing Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, USA ;
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