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Thomas Josiah Gilbert 1556–1642

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Gilbert in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 7 independent trees

Born 17 May 1556 · Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Died 21 Aug 1642 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father Thomas Gilbert
Mother Mary Godfrey
Spouse Elizabeth Belcher (1559–1645)
Children Elizabeth Gilbert, Jonathan Gilbert, Lydia Gilbert, Mary Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert
Siblings Sarah Gilbert

Researchers connected through Thomas Gilbert 1556–1642

and 6 more tree owners connected with Thomas Gilbert 1556–1642

Biography

The story of Thomas Josiah Gilbert began in 1556 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England. Thomas Josiah Gilbert married elizabeth belcher, and had children including elizabeth gilbert, jonathan gilbert, lydia gilbert, mary gilbert, thomas gilbert. Thomas Josiah Gilbert passed away in 1642 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1556
Birth of Thomas Josiah Gilbert in Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Birth
1642
Death of Thomas Josiah Gilbert in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Somerset, England (1475) to Bridgewater, Somerset, England (1556) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Gilbert (1556–1642) was born in Bridgewater, Somerset, England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 4 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.

Thomas Gilbert's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Josiah Gilbert PTP
1556–1642
Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Gilbert's Descendants

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Thomas Josiah Gilbert PTP 1556–1642 m. Elizabeth Belcher PTP 1559–1645
  1. 1. Elizabeth Gilbert PTP 1575–1575
  2. 2. Lydia Gilbert PTP 1654–1738
  3. 3. Mary Gilbert PTP 1649–1696