9 - Silas Fordham born: 1809, in New York, He married Elsy Baldwin in 1829. Their children were Albert born 1830 in New York married Emila Faulkner July 13, 1852 in Brookfield Michigan died July 3, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Silas Welcome (see the following data on him); John born 1841 in Michigan, Married Jane E Pettibone September 1 1860, in Michigan; Laura born 1843; Caroline born 1845; Francis born 1849.

Silas appears to be the first Fordham that started the migration west as the 1850 Census, Eaton County Michigan, Free Inhabitants in Brookfield shows the following;

Husband's full name Silas Fordham, Birth: 41 year old farmer from New York, value of real estate $1,800. Wife's full Maiden Name: Elsy 38 years old (note - should have been Elsy Baldwin)

Children (Male) 20 year old born in New York; Silas (Male) 13 years, born in New York (note- Place of birth conflicts with 1880 Census); John (Male) 9 years old, born in Michigan; Laura (Female) 7 years old in Michigan; Caroline (Female) 5 years old, born in Michigan; Francis ( Male) 1 year old.