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Gilbert Brooks 1621–1695 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1621

Birth Location: MA

Death Date: 13 JUN 1695

Death Location: Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Henry Brooks

Mother: Grace Wheeler

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Simmons

Children(s): Elizabeth Stevens, Sarah Brooks, Bathsheba Walker, Rebecca Brooks-Haskins, Bethia Brooks-Threster, Hanna Crossman, Mary Brooks-Colborn, Rachel Brooks-Wiggin, John Brooks, Thomas Grant, Phoebe Manly

In 1621, Gilbert Brooks entered the world in MA, born to Henry Brooks And Grace Wheeler. In 1643, Gilbert Brooks established residence. Gilbert Brooks married Elizabeth Simmons, and had children including Bathsheba Walker, Bethia Brooks Threster, Elizabeth Stevens, Hanna Crossman, John Brooks, Mary Brooks Colborn, Phoebe Manly, Rachel Brooks Wiggin, Rebecca Brooks Haskins, Sarah Brooks, Thomas Grant. Gilbert Brooks passed away in 1695 in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1621, Gilbert Brooks entered the world in MA, born to Henry Brooks And Grace Wheeler.
  • In 1643, Gilbert Brooks established residence.
  • Gilbert Brooks married Elizabeth Simmons, and had children including Bathsheba Walker, Bethia Brooks Threster, Elizabeth Stevens, Hanna Crossman, John Brooks, Mary Brooks Colborn, Phoebe Manly, Rachel Brooks Wiggin, Rebecca Brooks Haskins, Sarah Brooks, Thomas Grant.
  • Gilbert Brooks passed away in 1695 in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Brooks's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Brooks
1621–1695
Birth Place: MA
Parents
Henry Brooks
1592–1683
Suffolk, England
Grace Wheeler
1594–1664
Suffolk, England
Grandparents
John Brooke
1568–1607
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Dorothy
1545–1607
Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Brooke
1540–1607
Dorothy Turner
1543–1607
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brooke
1518–1588
Elizabeth Whetman
1518–1607
Abraham Turner
1520–1602
Thomazin Thomas
1524–1596

Gilbert Brooks's Descendants

1.
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Gilbert Brooks (1621–13 JUN 1695) m. Elizabeth Simmons (11 SEP 1628–14 JUL 1687)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Stevens 1645–1675 m. Francis (Bisbee Stevens) Jr 1641–1699
    1. 1. Mary Stevens 1667–1683 m. Jonathan Fuller 1665–1716
      1. 1. Jeremiah Fuller 1703–1782 m. Elizabeth Richardson 1719–1794 m. Deborah Godfrey 1703–1743 m. Deborah Godfrey 1710–1743 m. Elizabeth Wyman 1719–1794
        1. 1. Mehitable Wight 1744–1822 m. Nathaniel Wright 1688–1755
        2. 2. Mehitable Fuller 1744–1822 m. Nathanel Wight 1753–1832
        3. 3. Jonathan Fuller 1756–1808
        4. 4. Thomas Fuller 1754–
        5. 5. Job Fuller 1743–1817
        6. 6. Mary Fuller 1756–
        7. 7. Elizabeth Fuller 1745–
        8. 8. Zilpha Fuller 1745–1843
        9. 9. Ebenezer Fuller 1748–1836
        10. 10. William Fuller 1761–1825
        11. 11. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Fuller 1750–1822
        12. 12. Heppzibah Fuller 1758–1786
        13. 13. John (Wilmarth) Fuller 1743–1819
        14. 14. Job Fuller 1743–1817 m. Mary Fuller 1752–1815
      2. 2. Mary Everett 1687–1782
      3. 3. Esther Fuller 1688–1692
      4. 4. Peleg Fuller 1701–1782
      5. 5. Francis Fuller 1690–1781
      6. 6. Mehitable Sweetland 1692–1752
      7. 7. Jonathan Fuller 1699–1756
    2. 2. Elizabeth Stevens 1662–1731 m. John Ellis 1646–
    3. 3. Sarah Rhodes 1669–1730
    4. 4. Francis Stevens 1664–1731
    5. 5. Esther Stevens 1671–1724
    6. 6. Gilbert Stevens 1674–1675
  2. 2. Sarah Brooks 1646–1711
  3. 3. Bathsheba Walker 1653–1738
  4. 4. Rebecca Brooks-Haskins 1657–1712
  5. 5. Bethia Brooks-Threster 1662–
  6. 6. Hanna Crossman 1659–1736 m. Robert Crossman 1657–
    1. 1. Nathaniel Crosman –1675
  7. 7. Mary Brooks-Colborn 1649–1708
  8. 8. Rachel Brooks-Wiggin 1650–1695
  9. 9. John Brooks 1644–1676
  10. 10. Thomas Grant 1630–1690
  11. 11. Phoebe Manly 1652–1720

Gilbert Brooks's Timeline

7 Records

1621
1621
Birth of Gilbert Brooks in MA
MA
1643
1643
Age 22
Gilbert Brooks resided here
None
1649
11 MAY 1649
Age 28
Gilbert Brooks resided here
None
1662
1662
Age 41
Gilbert Brooks resided here
None
1695
ABT 1695
Age 74
Gilbert Brooks resided here in Rehoboth, New Bristoll, New England
Rehoboth, New Bristoll, New England
1695
13 JUN 1695
Age 74
Death of Gilbert Brooks in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1695
5 JUL 1695
Age 74
Gilbert Brooks - Probate in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1621
    Event Place: MA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 19
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 18025.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [6] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: Third Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1635
    Record Source:
    [1] New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
    [2] Age:
    13-14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1643
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] Age:
    21-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 MAY 1649
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] Age:
    27-28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1662
    Record Source:
    [1] New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
    [2] Age:
    40-41

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: ABT 1695
    Event Place: Rehoboth, New Bristoll, New England
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1687-1916; Index, 1687-1926 [Bristol County, Massachusetts]; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Bristol County); Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1687-1916; Index, 1687-1926 [Bristol County, Massachusetts]; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Bristol County); Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [3] Age:
    About 73-74

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 JUN 1695
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1687-1916; Index, 1687-1926 [Bristol County, Massachusetts]; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Bristol County); Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: Third Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] Age:
    73-74

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 JUL 1695
    Event Place: Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1687-1916; Index, 1687-1926 [Bristol County, Massachusetts]; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Bristol County); Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1687-1916; Index, 1687-1926 [Bristol County, Massachusetts]; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Bristol County); Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [3] Age:
    73-74

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