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Benjamin Henry Gilbert 1790–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 September 1790

Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 8 October 1871

Death Location: Woodway, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Samuel III

Mother: Mary Hunt

Spouse(s): Levisa Hunt

Children(s): Elizabeth Gilbert

The story of Benjamin Henry Gilbert began in 1790 in Washington, Virginia, USA. In 1810, Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided in Washington, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States. Benjamin Henry Gilbert married Levisa Hunt, and had children including Elizabeth Levy Gilbert. Benjamin Henry Gilbert passed away in 1871 in Woodway, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Henry Gilbert began in 1790 in Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided in Washington, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin Henry Gilbert married Levisa Hunt, and had children including Elizabeth Levy Gilbert.
  • Benjamin Henry Gilbert passed away in 1871 in Woodway, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel III
1761–1845
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Hunt
1765–1835
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Levisa Hunt
1795–1866
Birth Location: Swords Creek, Russell County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Gilbert
1825–1893
Birth Location: Russee; VA
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Benjamin Gilbert's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Gilbert
1790–1871
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel Gilbert III
1761–1845
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Mary Hunt
1765–1835
Washington, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Samuel (Gilbert) II
1736–1803
Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Hannah Fox
1740–1802
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
John (Absalom) Hunt
1734–1789
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Mary Tyus) Morris
1736–1782
Surry County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Gilbert
1709–1776
Martha Gilbert
1714–1776
Richard Fox
1701–1771
Hannah Williamson
1714–1747
Thomas II
1702–1759
Frances Goodwyn
1706–1758
John Jr
1703–1763
Ann Branch
1705–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gervaise GILBERT
1680–1739
Margaret Gallion\
1684–1715
John IV
1696–1720
Mary McDaniel
1696–1717
Henry County
1650–1714
"Sarah" Fox
1653–1708
John Williamson
1682–1731
William Harper
1703–1757
Frances Wyatt
1704–1757
John Tyus
1681–1724
Francis Branch
1660–1717
Elizabeth Norwood
1668–1749

Benjamin Gilbert's Descendants

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Benjamin (Henry) Gilbert (3 September 1790–8 October 1871) m. Levisa Hunt (29 July 1795–3 January 1866)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Levy) Gilbert 1825–1893 m. George (W) Cooper 1829–
    1. 1. Mary ("Polly" COOPER) Adams 1861–1927 m. Elihu Adams 1855–1923
      1. 1. Amanda ((Mim)) Adams 1879–1960 m. John ("Johnny") Bowens 1871–1959
        1. 1. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. James (Melvin) Taylor 1902–1986
    2. 2. Cora (E.) Cooper 1871–1917

Benjamin Gilbert's Timeline

9 Records

1790
3 September 1790
Birth of Benjamin Henry Gilbert in Washington, Virginia, USA
Washington, Virginia, USA
1810
1810
Age 20
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 30
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 40
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in Lee, Virginia, USA
Lee, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 50
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in Lee, Virginia, USA
Lee, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 60
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 70
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in Western District, Lee, Virginia, USA
Western District, Lee, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 80
Benjamin Henry Gilbert resided here in Yokum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
Yokum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
1871
8 October 1871
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Henry Gilbert in Woodway, Lee, Virginia, USA
Woodway, Lee, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 September 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23958.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Washington, Virginia; Roll: 71; Page: 221; Image: 00439; Family History Library Film: 0181431

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Page: 142; NARA Roll: M33_141; Image: 155

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Lee, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 191; Page: 303; Family History Library Film: 0029670

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lee, Virginia; Roll: 566; Page: 94; Family History Library Film: 0029689

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Archive Collection Number: T1132; Roll: 2; Page: 248; Line: 27; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Yokum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Southwest Virginia historical records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 October 1871
    Event Place: Woodway, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodway, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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