Henry Gilbert 1661–1740
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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
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Record Millennium File
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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8Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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9Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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10Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
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.
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.
Related Records
Henry Gilbert's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record