Who was Joan Gilbert?

Joan Gilbert (1581–1615) was born in Bridgewater, Somerset, England and died in Bridgewater, Somerset, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joan in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 24 generations of this lineage.

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Joan Gilbert 1581–1615

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

Born 03 Dec 1581 · Bridgewater, Somerset, England

Died 22 Jan 1615 · Bridgewater, Somerset, England

Father Giles Gilbert

Mother Joan Pearce

Siblings Anne Gilbert, Elizabeth Gilbert, Giles Gilbert, Humphrey Gilbert, Joan Gilbert, John Gilbert, Margaret Joane Gilbert, Mathew Gilbert, Richard Gilbert, Susanna Gilbert, William Gilbert

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Immediate Family

Parents

Giles Gilbert

Joan Pearce

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Joan Gilbert was born in 1581 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England, the child of giles gilbert and joan pearce. Joan Gilbert passed away in 1615 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1581

Birth of Joan Gilbert in Bridgewater, Somerset, England

Birth

1615

Death of Joan Gilbert in Bridgewater, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Radnorshire, Wales (1000) to Bridgewater, Somerset, , England (1581) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joan Gilbert (1581–1615) was born in Bridgewater, Somerset, England and died in Bridgewater, Somerset, 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 Joan 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 24 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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