Who was Gilbert BROOKS?

Gilbert BROOKS (1621–1695) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Gilbert?

Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Gilbert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Gilbert?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Gilbert BROOKS 1621–1695

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 12 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees

Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

12 researchers on YourRoots have Gilbert BROOKS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1621 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Jun 1695 · Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Henry Brooks

Mother Grace Wheeler

Siblings Caleb Brookes, Gersham Brooks, Hannah Anna Brooks, Hugh Brooks, Isaac Brooks, John Brooks, Joseph Brooks, Joshua Brooks, Lestor Brooks, Martha Brooks, Mary Brooks, Samuel Brooks, Sarah Brooks, Thomas Brooks, Timothy Brooks, William Brooks

Records

One World Tree (sm) Ancestral File (R) LDS Online Family History

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Gilbert BROOKS 1621–1695

and 11 more tree owners connected with Gilbert BROOKS 1621–1695

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Brooks

Grace Wheeler

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1621, Gilbert BROOKS entered the world in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to henry brooks and grace wheeler. Gilbert BROOKS passed away in 1695 in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

1

Record One World Tree (sm)
2

Record Ancestral File (R)
3

Record LDS Online Family History

Life Timeline

1621

Birth of Gilbert BROOKS in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Birth

1621

Birth of Gilbert BROOKS in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1695

Death of Gilbert BROOKS in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death

1695

Death of Gilbert BROOKS in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gilbert BROOKS

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk Co., England (1591) to Concord, Massachusetts (Middlesex) (1621) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Gilbert BROOKS (1621–1695) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bristol, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Gilbert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.