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Rev. Elias Gilbert 1737–1814

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Rev. Gilbert in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Oct 1737 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 22 Nov 1814 · Connecticut
Father Joseph Gilbert
Mother Hannah Wadsworth (1701–1741)
Siblings Benjamin Joseph Gilbert, Isaiah Gilbert, Joseph Gilbert, Lydia Gilbert, Theodore Gilbert Sr, Thomas Gilbert

Researchers connected through Rev. Gilbert 1737–1814

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rev. Gilbert 1737–1814

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rev. Elias Gilbert began in 1737 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Rev. Elias Gilbert passed away in 1814 in Connecticut.

Sources

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Rev. Elias Gilbert in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1814
Death of Rev. Elias Gilbert in Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev. Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Cathcart House, Cathcart, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1458) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1737) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. Gilbert (1737–1814) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Connecticut. 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 Rev. 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 9 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.

Rev. Gilbert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rev. Elias Gilbert PTP
1737–1814
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Wadsworth PTP
1701–1741
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Lewis PTP
1678–1707
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Rev. Gilbert's Descendants

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Rev. Elias Gilbert PTP 1737–1814