Who was Gilbert Wedgwood?

Gilbert Wedgwood (1622–1623) was born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England and died in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gilbert Wedgwood 1622–1623

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1622 · Burslem, Staffordshire, England

Died 19 Jan 1623 · Burslem, Staffordshire, England

Father Gilbertus Wedgwood

Mother Margareta Shaw

Siblings Aaron Wedgewood I, Aaron Wedgwood, Barbara Wedgwood, Burslem Wedgewood, John Wedgwood, Joshua Wedgwood, Margaret Wedgewood, Margaret Wedgwood, Moses Wedgwood, Sarah Wedgwood, Thomas Wedgwood Grandfather Of Josiah Wedgewood The Potter, William Wedgewood 10Ggf Yeoman Scion Of The Wedgewood Pottery Family

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gilbertus Wedgwood

Margareta Shaw

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1622, Gilbert Wedgwood entered the world in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, born to gilbertus wedgwood and margareta shaw. Gilbert Wedgwood passed away in 1623 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1622

Birth of Gilbert Wedgwood in Burslem, Staffordshire, England

Birth

1623

Death of Gilbert Wedgwood in Burslem, Staffordshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gilbert Wedgwood

This ancestor line traces from Rishton, Lancashire, England (1445) to Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom (1622) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gilbert Wedgwood (1622–1623) was born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England and died in Burslem, Staffordshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 7 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.
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