MARY Lydia Godfrey (Gilbert) 1536–1591
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14 researchers on YourRoots have MARY (Gilbert) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through MARY (Gilbert) 1536–1591
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of MARY Lydia Godfrey (Gilbert) began in 1536 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England. MARY Lydia Godfrey (Gilbert) married thomas gilbert, and had children including elizabeth gilbert, john gilbert, josiah gilbert, sarah gilbert. MARY Lydia Godfrey (Gilbert) passed away in 1591 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British Colonies.
Sources
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from MARY (Gilbert)
This ancestor line traces from St. Clement Parish, Old Romney, Kent, England (1480) to Bridgewater, Somerset, England (1536) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- MARY (Gilbert) (1536–1591) was born in Bridgewater, Somerset, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British Colonies. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have MARY 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 3 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.
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MARY (Gilbert)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record