Who was Hiram Gilbert?

Hiram Gilbert (1808–1864) was born in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada and died in Port Burwell, , Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hiram Uriah Gilbert 1808–1864

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 Jul 1808 · Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

Died 06 Jun 1864 · Port Burwell, , Ontario, Canada

Father Rowland L Gilbert

Mother Phoebe Thurston

Siblings Charles William Milton Gilbert, Huldah Gilbert, Isaac Gilbert, Isaac Henry Gilbert, J Henry Gilbert, John Thurston Gilbert, Marianne Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, Mary Anne Gilbert, Mary Gilbert, Phebe Ann Gilbert

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rowland L Gilbert

Phoebe Thurston

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1808, Hiram Uriah Gilbert entered the world in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada, born to rowland l gilbert and phoebe thurston. Hiram Uriah Gilbert passed away in 1864 in Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Hiram Uriah Gilbert in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

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1864

Death of Hiram Uriah Gilbert in Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hiram Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, , England (1580) to Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada (1808) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hiram Gilbert (1808–1864) was born in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada and died in Port Burwell, , Ontario, Canada. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hiram 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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