Who was Mary Gilbert?

Mary Gilbert (1651–1731) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Gilbert 1651–1731

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 11 Jun 1651 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died 19 Feb 1731 · East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father Matthew Gilbert

Mother Jane Baker

Siblings Hannah Gilbert, John Gilbert, Matthew Gilbert Ii, Rebecca Gilbert, Samuel Gilbert, Sarah Gilbert

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … England, Select Births and Christenings

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Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Gilbert

Jane Baker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1651, Mary Gilbert entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to matthew gilbert and jane baker. Mary Gilbert passed away in 1731 in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1651

Birth of Mary Gilbert in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1731

Death of Mary Gilbert in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, , England (1580) to New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA (1651) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Gilbert (1651–1731) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 5 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, 5 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.
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