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Henry Gilbert 1661–1740

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Gilbert 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 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Mar 1661 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Aug 1740 · Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Gilbert
Mother Catherine Chapin
Spouse Elizabeth Belding (1663–1735)
Children Ebenezer Gilbert, Elizabeth Gilbert, Henry Gilbert, John Gilbert, Mercy Gilbert, Nathaniel Gilbert, Samuel GILBERT, Thomas Gilbert
Siblings John Gilbert, Josiah Gilbert, Sarah Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert

Researchers connected through Henry Gilbert 1661–1740

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Biography

Henry Gilbert was born in 1661 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas gilbert and catherine chapin. Henry Gilbert married elizabeth belding, mrs mary wheat, and had children including ebenezer gilbert, elizabeth gilbert, henry gilbert, john gilbert, mercy gilbert, nathaniel gilbert, samuel gilbert, thomas gilbert. Henry Gilbert passed away in 1740 in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  8. 8
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  9. 9
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Henry Gilbert in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1682
Death of Henry Gilbert in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts
Death
1740
Death of Henry Gilbert in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from At Yardley, Worcester Co., England (1611) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Gilbert (1661–1740) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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.

Henry Gilbert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Gilbert PTP
1661–1740
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Gilbert's Descendants

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Henry Gilbert PTP 1661–1740 m. Elizabeth Belding PTP 1663–1735
  1. 1. Samuel GILBERT PTP 1689–1778
  2. 2. Mercy Gilbert PTP 1691–1781