Delving Deeper: Ordering Copies from the Surname Index

Ready to take your genealogical research to the next level? Here’s everything you need to know about ordering copies from the Town of Gorham Historical Society's Surname Index. Uncover valuable information about your ancestors and enrich your family history journey. We preserve our history while expanding into the future!

Unlocking Unique Insights

Our Surname Index stands out because it's a meticulously compiled resource, often containing information not readily available elsewhere. We have spent countless hours pouring over local records, family histories, and other historical documents to create a comprehensive index. This offers a unique gateway to discovering details about your ancestors' lives in Gorham, New York, potentially revealing connections, occupations, and other fascinating facts that can significantly enhance your family tree. To understand how the Surname Index is organized, please visit How the Surname Index Organized.

Important Information About Ordering

Please note that the Town of Gorham Historical Society does not offer a search service. You will need to identify the specific individual you are looking for in the index before placing your order. This ensures that we can efficiently fulfill your request and provide you with the correct copies. The index can be found at Surname Index.

How to order copies

  • If you wish to order an item from the surname index, click on the Item Order Form.  Print out the form, fill it in, and mail it with payment (directions are on the form).
  • Each Item # may consist of 1 page or up to 10 pages.  The page numbers are listed in the Location or ID field of the index.
  • The cost for 1 item (regardless of the number of pages) is $1 for members and $2 for non-members. You may become a member on the order form and receive the member price.
  • Note that we copy the full page (not a snippet) which may contain valuable collateral information.  However, it is possible that the page contains NO useful information beyond what was included in the index.
  • Please do not order more than you need.  In the following example, if you want copies for Allie, Lillie, and Mrs. S. B. Douglass, ONLY ORDER Item # 71!  Item #71 includes ALL content on pages 10 and 11.

Item#  Surname First Middle Yr    Repos  Source                  Location or ID
        69  Douglass  Allie             1876  TGHS  Pub Bicentennial  Page 10
      70  Douglass  Lillie            1876  TGHS  Pub Bicentennial  Page 10
      71  Douglass  S. B. [Mrs.]  1876  TGHS  Pub Bicentennial  Page 10,11

  • When an individual has more than 1 item, the first item will have an asterisk in the Location field as shown in the example below.  The item with the asterisk consists of the "most useful" subset of pages.

       Item#  Surname First Middle Yr    Repos  Source                   Location or ID
         4832  Andrews  Anna             1823  TGHS  CEM Pioneer        *Binder 2A, Page 238,...
         4833  Andrews  Anna             1823  TGHS  CEM Pioneer        Binder 2A, Page 1,6,...

  • When the Item # field is blank in the Surname Index, a copy can NOT be ordered because of one of these reasons: