Who was Mary Gilbert?

Mary Gilbert (1817–1896) was born in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada and died in Woodhouse, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Ann Gilbert 1817–1896

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1817 · Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

Died 9 Jan 1896 · Woodhouse, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

Father Rowland Gilbert

Mother Phoebe Thurston

Spouse James Milner

Siblings Charles William Milton Gilbert, Hiram Uriah Gilbert, Huldah Gilbert, Isaac Henry Gilbert, John Thurston Gilbert, Mary Gilbert, Phoebe Ann Gilbert

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rowland Gilbert

Phoebe Thurston

Spouse(s)

James Milner

Children

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Biography

Mary Ann Gilbert was born in 1817 in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada, the child of rowland gilbert and phoebe thurston. Mary Ann Gilbert married james milner. Mary Ann Gilbert passed away in 1896 in Woodhouse, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Mary Ann Gilbert in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

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1896

Death of Mary Ann Gilbert in Woodhouse, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, , England (1580) to Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada (1817) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Gilbert (1817–1896) was born in Long Point, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada and died in Woodhouse, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. 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 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 7 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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