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Thomas Gilbert 1589–1659

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Gilbert in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Apr 1589 · Yardley Parish, England (baptismal date)
Died 05 Sep 1659 · Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Father Richard Gilbert
Mother Margery Morken
Spouse Elizabeth Bennett
Children Ezekiel Gilbert, Giles Gilbert, John Gilbert, Sarah Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert
Siblings Elizabeth Gilbert, Margaret Gilbert, Parnell Gilbert, Richard Gilbert, Thomas Gilbert

Researchers connected through Thomas Gilbert 1589–1659

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Biography

The story of Thomas Gilbert began in 1589 in Yardley Parish, England (baptismal date). Thomas Gilbert married elizabeth bennett, and had children including ezekiel gilbert, giles gilbert, john gilbert, sarah gilbert, thomas gilbert. Thomas Gilbert passed away in 1659 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Burial Records Web: Connecticut, Find A Grave Index, 1636-2013

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  7. 7
    Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

Life Timeline

1589
Birth of Thomas Gilbert in Yardley Parish, England (baptismal date)
Birth
1659
Death of Thomas Gilbert in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Gilbert

This ancestor line traces from North Pothewain, Devon, England (1534) to Yardley Parish, Bridgewater, Somerset, England (1589) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Gilbert (1589–1659) was born in Yardley Parish, England (baptismal date) and died in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 2 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

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Thomas Gilbert PTP
1589–1659
Yardley Parish, England (baptismal date)
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Grandparents
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Thomas Gilbert's Descendants

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Thomas Gilbert PTP 1589–1659