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Gilbert (George) de Fayrbanke Fairbanks 1505–1577

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Gilbert Fairbanks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 7 independent trees

Born 6 May 1505 · Sowerby, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Died 3 Mar 1577 · Halifax, St John The Baptist, Yorkshire, England
Father John Fairbanke Or Fairbanks
Mother Margaret Vavasour
Siblings George Sr Fairbanks, Gilbert Fairbanke, Jeremiah Fairbanks, John Fairebanke, Jonathan Fairbanks, Michael Fairbanks

Researchers connected through Gilbert Fairbanks 1505–1577

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1505, Gilbert (George) de Fayrbanke Fairbanks entered the world in Sowerby, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, born to john fairbanke or fairbanks and margaret vavasour. Gilbert (George) de Fayrbanke Fairbanks passed away in 1577 in Halifax, St John The Baptist, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1505
Birth of Gilbert (George) de Fayrbanke Fairbanks in Sowerby, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1577
Death of Gilbert (George) de Fayrbanke Fairbanks in Halifax, St John The Baptist, Yorkshire, England
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gilbert Fairbanks (1505–1577) was born in Sowerby, Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Halifax, St John The Baptist, Yorkshire, England. 7 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, 7 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 1 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.

Gilbert Fairbanks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Gilbert (George) de Fayrbanke Fairbanks PTP
1505–1577
Sowerby, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
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Gilbert Fairbanks's Descendants