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Moses Gilman 1630–1702

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Gilman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 MAR 1630 · Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Died 6 AUG 1702 · Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America
Father Edward Gilman (1525–1573)
Mother Mary Clark
Spouse Elizabeth Hersey
Children Judith Gilman
Siblings Sarah Gilman

Researchers connected through Moses Gilman 1630–1702

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Biography

The story of Moses Gilman began in 1630 in Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England. In 1635, Moses Gilman resided in New Hampshire. Moses Gilman married elizabeth hersey, and had children including judith gilman. Moses Gilman passed away in 1702 in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1630
Birth of Moses Gilman in Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Birth
1635
Moses Gilman resided here in New Hampshire
Residence
1702
Death of Moses Gilman in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Gilman

This ancestor line traces from Easington, Yorkshire, , England (1460) to Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England (1630) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Gilman (1630–1702) was born in Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England and died in Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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 5 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.

Moses Gilman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Gilman PTP
1630–1702
Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Parents
Edward Gilman PTP
1525–1573
Caston, Breckland Borough, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Moses Gilman's Descendants

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Moses Gilman PTP 1630–1702