* [He] must have been husband of Mrs. Chas. H. Miner and Chas. Miner Gorham was named after him. This would indicate that the bible referred to above belonged to his wife and that he was an Uncle of Chas. Miner Gorham, and his wife the sister of George Gorham, son of Lot Gorham.2343

• 3 Jul 1850
Notary Public & Conveyancer
Real Estate and Insurance
Office over Lows Banking House
Note: date seems too early; may be confused with George C. Eckart.1217, p 2

• For the years 1858, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, Clerk of the Marysville, Yuba county, California City Council.
1868 and 1869: Mayor of Marysville (page 362).
For the year commencing August 1st, 1870, Mayor of Marysville, living at 160 “D” Street (page 98). Also President of the Board of Education (page 214).2344,1217, p 2

• Dec 4, 1861
Commission as notary public is renewed by Governor.
May 21, 1863
Appointed to serve as commissioner of deeds for Nevada Territory at Marysville. Appointed by Governor Stanford.1217, p 2

• 1868 and 1869: listed as Mayor of Marysville. Also in 1870-71, 72-73.1216, p 170 Defeated for Mayor by Wm. Hawley, 500 to 445.1217, p 6

• The Daily Appeal
Saturday Morning......... January 23d.
TO ALL WHO ARE IN NEED.
The blessed generosity of the good people of San Francisco, Sacramento, Chico and Red Bluff, enables the Relief Committee to announce that they now have the ability to supply all immediate necessities. The Committee hope that delicacy will not prevent all who are in need from making their wants known, as it is probable that the Canvassing Committee, however zealously they may act, may overlook some cases. Sessions of the General Relief Committee will be held daily at noon, and the Secretaries or their representatives will be found at the City Hall at all hours of the day.
C. M. GORHAM
C. M. PATTERSON, Secretaries
Source: Newspaper clipping dated 1875. Probably Marysville Daily Appeal. Two lengthy articles regarding the Great Flood. In Eckart Genealogy material.23

• In 1897, Charles M. Gorham was Manager for the Empire Foundry, at Marysville, California.433, p 602

• Ex-mayor of Marysville returning after absence of 12 years to assume management of Empire Foundry.1217, p 2

• Marysville Foundry. The first foundry and machine shop in Marysville was established in 1852 by Stombs, Daggett and Company, and was at first located at the corner of A and Seventh streets. The business increasing from the start, it became necessary to move to larger quarters, and the corner of B and Fourth Streets was chosen as the new location. The firm became known as the Marysville Foundry. Under this name it was conducted by F. H. Booth and later by Booth and Scheidel. I. G. Shepherd for many years was superintendent and Charles M. Gorham, Manager.1216, p 151

• Charles Gorham of North Berkeley, formerly coiner in the United States Mint at San Francisco, left for Washington on Sunday evening last, in a special car with Judge and Mrs. Field, and some other friends. It is his first trip to the Eastern States for over 40 years.2345

• Member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of New York, 1907, General No. 1923, State No. 683.2346, p 49 Elected 19 May 1902. San Francisco, Cal., seventh from John Howland.2347

• Living as a “boarder” at 431 Ellis Street, San Francisco in 1900. Married to Melissa C___?___ at the time.2348

• 15 Mar 1902: Appointed Melter and Refiner of the U.S. Mint at San Francisco.
28 Jul 1907: Living in Berkeley. Employed as assayer at Mint. Run down by a team on street of S.F. Removed to hospital.1217, p 3

• Gorham Quits Federal Mint
Ill Health Causes Ex-Marysvillian To Resign
Marysville (Yuba Co.), July 22 — Charles M. Gorham, at one time a leading business man of this city, which he also served as Mayor, yesterday stepped down and out as smelter and refiner at the San Francisco Mint, having resigned because of ill health after two decades of splendid service. He will hold on until his successor, E. R. Leach, at present cashier of the Mint, can qualify.
Gorham has been wanting to quit for some time, but owing to an extra rush of work and his long experience, was urged to remain. His health has not been good, and a year ago he was injured in a street car accident, since which time he has been anxious to rest. His responsibility was very great and he desired to lay down the burden.
When he resided in this city, Gorham was one of the most prominent and popular residents. He still has many warm friends and numerous acquaintances here who will regret to hear of his resignation and ill health.
His brother, George Gorham, was the Republican candidate for Governor of California at one time.2349

• Former Resident Died In Berkeley This Week
After a long life of usefulness, Charles M. Gorham, a former prominent resident of Marysville, died at his Berkeley home this week, following a short illness of which acquaintances in this city were not aware. Mr. Gorham, who was 81 years of age at the time of his demise, during his life was prominently identified with the political history of Marysville. Being one of the early residents he was elected city clerk of Marysville in 1858, three years after his arrival, and was re-elected to the same office in 1860, serving with satisfaction until 1863. During the two terms in this office he became popular with the voters and in 1868 he was the choice of Marysville people for the office of mayor. Five years he served in this important capacity, in 1878 Charles Gorham was selected as police judge which office he held for a term of one year, retiring from public life at the end of this period to devote his time to business.
About fifteen years ago the deceased removed from Marysville to San Francisco, where he became an official at the United States mint. Later with his family he took up his residence in Berkeley where he remained until death occurred.
Surviving the dead man besides his widow, are the following; three daughters, Mrs. W. R. Eckart of San Francisco, Mrs. Morgan of Berkeley and Mrs. Ormsby of Tucson, Ariz. Mrs. Eckart is a sister-in-law of Geo. Eckart of this city.
Deceased was also a brother of the late Senator George C. Gorham, who was at one time a candidate for governor of the state of California.2340

• 1840 Census: New London, New London, Connecticut. Age 5 to 10.2350
• 1850 Census: New London, New London, Connecticut. Age 19, clerk, b CT. Living with mother, Martha.2342
• 1860 Census: Marysville, Yuba, California. Age 29, city clerk & conveyancer, $1500; $500, b CT.443
• 1870 Census: Marysville, Yuba, California. Age 39, bookkeeper, $2000; $1500, b CT.444
• 1880 Census: Marysville, Yuba, California. Age 49, b CT. Accountant. Father b MA; mother b CT.2351
• 1900 Census: San Francisco, San Francisco, California. Age 69, b Mar 1831, CT. Asst. Coiner, Mint. Father b MA; mother b CT.2348
• 1910 Census: Berkeley, Alameda, California. Age 79, b CT. Retired; own income. Father b MA; mother b CT. Married 37 years.2352

• Marysville, founded in 1850 and named in honor of Mary Murphy Covillaud, a survivor of the tragic Donner party, was the third California community to have the benefit of gas light. Centrally located in the Sacramento Valley, the town was a busy place in the fifties, thronged with miners from the Feather and Yuba River diggings, and a source of supply for camps throughout the foothill country.417, p 36