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==Biography==
Gorman was born near [[Flemingsburg, Kentucky]]. He was the only child of David and Elizabeth Gorman, both of Irish descent. In 1835, the family moved to [[Bloomington, Indiana]], where Gorman attended [[Indiana University (Bloomington)|Indiana University]] and then established a law practice. In January 1836, he married Martha Stone in Bloomington. By 1837 he began his move into politics, becoming a clerk in the [[Indiana State Senate]]. From 1841 to 1844, he was elected to the [[Indiana House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/gorman.html|title=The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Gorman}}</ref>
In 1845 he returned to Indiana University and completed his law degree. In 1846 he volunteered for the army, enlisted as a private, and went to fight in the [[Mexican–American War]]. He was appointed as a [[Major (United States)|major]] in the 3rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and led an independent rifle [[battalion]] at the [[Battle of Buena Vista]], where he was severely wounded. When his term of service expired, he re-enlisted and was appointed [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]] of the 4th Indiana. He served in the [[Battle of Huamantla|capture of Huamantla]] and in several other campaigns and battles under General [[Joseph Lane]]. In 1848 he was civil and military governor of [[Puebla]], but soon after he returned to Indiana. He served in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from March 4, 1849, to March 3, 1853, as a representative of that state.
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