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Joseph Gilbert 1735–1806

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Gilbert in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1735 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 3 Sep 1806 · Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States
Father Joseph Gilbert
Mother Hannah Wadsworth (1701–1741)
Siblings Benjamin Joseph Gilbert, Isaiah Gilbert, Lydia Gilbert, Rev Elias Gilbert, Theodore Gilbert Sr, Thomas Gilbert

Researchers connected through Joseph Gilbert 1735–1806

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Gilbert was born in 1735 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of joseph gilbert and hannah wadsworth. Joseph Gilbert passed away in 1806 in Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Joseph Gilbert in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1806
Death of Joseph Gilbert in Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Cathcart House, Cathcart, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1458) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1735) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Gilbert (1735–1806) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States. 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 Joseph 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 9 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.

Joseph Gilbert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Gilbert PTP
1735–1806
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Wadsworth PTP
1701–1741
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Lewis PTP
1678–1707
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Joseph Gilbert's Descendants

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Joseph Gilbert PTP 1735–1806