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Lydia Gilbert 1654–1738

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Gilbert in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 4 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1654 · Hartford, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut
Died 2 Aug 1738 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Colony of Connecticut
Father Jonathan Gilbert Sr Cornet Collector Of Customs At Hartford Marshall High Sheriff
Mother Mary Welles (1616–1659)
Children Jemima Richardson
Siblings Ebenezer Gilbert, Hester Gilbert, Jonathan Gilbert, Mary Gilbert, Nathaniel Gilbert, Rachel Gilbert, Samuel Gilbert Sr, Sarah Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S., Sons of the American … Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Lydia Gilbert was born in 1654 in Hartford, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, the child of jonathan gilbert sr cornet collector of customs at hartford marshall high sheriff and mary welles. Lydia Gilbert had children including jemima richardson. Lydia Gilbert passed away in 1738 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Colony of Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Lydia Gilbert in Hartford, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut
Birth
1738
Death of Lydia Gilbert in East Haddam, Middlesex, Colony of Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from St Sauver, Manche, Normandy, France (1000) to Hartford, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut (1654) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Gilbert (1654–1738) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut and died in East Haddam, Middlesex, Colony of Connecticut. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Jonathan Gilbert Sr Cornet Collector Of Customs At Hartford Marshall High Sheriff
Father
Mary Welles
1616–1659 · Mother

Lydia Gilbert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Gilbert PTP
1654–1738
Hartford, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
Mary Welles PTP
1616–1659
Tidmington, Worcester, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia Gilbert's Descendants

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Lydia Gilbert PTP 1654–1738