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According
to research accomplished by a German genealogist the earliest ancestor of
this Gilbert family line could be Hans Jacob Gilbert of Hoffenheim, Germany. Hoffenheim is in southwestern Germany 1.4
miles northwest of the city of Sinsheim in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg,
and is one of eleven villages that make up the Sinsheim parish. It is most
probable that Andrew (Andreas) Gilbert was the progenitor of my family line
in America. Andrew is the son of
Georg Martin Gilbert and most likely a grandson of the aforementioned Hans
Jacob. A record of his arrival in
America is yet to be located but it is quite probable that he either came
with or soon after his brother Johannes Gilbert who arrived in Philadelphia aboard the ship “Shirley” in
1751. It is known that
Andrew and Johannes were living in Leacock Twp., Lancaster County as
early as 1758. By 1768 Andrew had
purchased land and taken up residence in Windsor Township, York County. Andrew was a patriot of the Revolutionary War. A return lists 4th Class Andrew Gilbert,
year 1776, of the Third Battalion, Pennsylvania Militia. Andrew Gilbert, Jr. born around 1776 lived
his entire life in Windsor Twp. where he and his family attended the Canadochly Lutheran Church. Church records show that at least eight
children, (five daughters, three sons), were born to Andrew and Anna
Gilbert. Andrew was elected deacon of
that church, December 5, 1824. Magdalena
Gilbert, my 3rd great-grandmother was born in 1808. She was the fourth child born to Andrew
and Anna (Zeigler) Gilbert.
Magdalena married George W. Silar sometime around 1829-30. She and George lived in the town of Craley located in Lower Windsor Township. Matt, as she was called, was the community
midwife. She passed away in 1890 at
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Origins of the
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Research into the record of this Gilbert family
line indicates that the meaning and history of this surname is most likely
linked to that area of Europe where the German* language is commonly spoken.
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Meaning of the Name Gilbert comes from Giselbert, a Norman
personal name composed of the Germanic elements gisil ‘pledge’,
‘hostage’, ‘noble youth’ (see Giesel) + berht
‘bright’, ‘famous’. |
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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press,
ISBN 0-19-508137-4 Family Facts (Ancestry.com) |
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History of the Name The
Gilbert surname comes
primarily from Norman-French and even earlier pre 7th century Germanic
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Early Immigrants to North
America During the
17th, 18th and 19th centuries hundreds of
thousands of Europeans made the perilous ocean voyage to North America. For many it was an escape from economic
hardship and religious persecution.
For most it was an opportunity for to start over, own their own land,
and make a better future for their descendents. Immigration records show a
number of people bearing the name of Gilbert, or one of
its variants, as arriving in North America between the 17th and 20th
centuries. Some early known settlers of this family
name or some of its variants were: Bond Gilbert settled in Nevis and Jamaica in 1722; Eliz.
Gilbert settled in Virginia in 1635; Elizabeth Gilbert settled in Barbados in
1654; Elizabeth Gilbert settled in Virginia in 1637. |
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* German Surname Meanings
& Origins Many German names have their roots in the
Germanic middle ages. The process of forming family names began around the
year 1100 and extended through 1600. All social classes and demographic
strata aided in the development of names. First Names (Rufnamen) identified
specific persons. Over time the first name began to be applied to the
bearer's whole family. At first through verbal usage, family names
(Familiennamen) were later fixed through writing. Until the 17th century,
first names played a more important role. The earliest family names derived
from the first name of the first bearer (Patronym). Later names derived from
the place of dwelling and location of the homestead. If a person of family
migrated from one place to another they were identified by the place they
came from. Of more recent origin are names derived from the vocation of
profession of the first bearer. These names comprise the largest group and
the most easily recognizable, for they tell what the first bearer did for a
living. Another group are names derived from a physical or other
characteristic of the first bearer. Finally, there are names that tell you
the state or region a first bearer and his family came from; the age old
division in tribes and regions (low German, middle German and upper German)
is often reflected in names. |
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Variations
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Throughout the
centuries, surnames in every country have continued to unfold and expand
often leading to an overwhelming number of variants. As such one can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames
because in early times, spelling in general and thus the spelling of names
was not yet standardized. Later on
spellings would change with the branching and movement of families. Spelling
variations of this family name include Gilbert, Gilberts, Gibert, Giberti, Gilibert, Gilabert, Gilbertin, Gilberton, Gilbertas, Gilbertin, Giberton, Gilbon, Gilbain, and many others. |
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The complexity of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many cases an ancestors surname may also have been misspelled. This is especially true when searching census documents. The Soundex system was developed in an effort to assist with identifying spelling variations for a given surname. Soundex is a method of indexing names in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 US Census, and can aid genealogists in their research. The Soundex Code for Gilbert is G416. Other surnames sharing this Soundex Code: GALBRAITH | GALBREATH | GILBERTHORPE | GILBERTSON | GILBREATH | GLOVER | GUILBERT | GULLIFER |. |
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? Hans Jacob Gilbert-1. 2.
i.
Georg Martin Gilbert, B: Abt. 1700 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg,
Germany, Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany ?, M: 23 Feb 1718 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. |
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Georg Martin Gilbert-2(? Hans
Jacob Gilbert-1) was born on Abt. 1700 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He died in Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany ?. He
married Maria Dorothea Precht on 23 Feb 1718 in Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, daughter
of Peter Precht and Maria Elisabetha Precht (Nee?). She was born on Abt. 1700
in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
?. She died in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany ?. Children of Georg Martin Gilbert and
Maria Dorothea Precht are: i.
Johann Jacob Gilbert, B: 18 Dec 1718 in Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, D: 22 Mar
1795 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, M: 15 Jan 1743 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg,
Germany. ii.
Hans Georg Gilbert, B: 26 Apr 1722 in Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, D: 22 Mar
1762 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, M: 21 Sep 1745 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg,
Germany. iii.
Johannes Gilbert, B: 14 Sep 1725 in Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. 3.
iv.
Andrew (Andreas) Gilbert Sr., B: 08 Jul 1728 in Hoffenheim,
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, D: Abt.
Feb 1816 in Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania. |
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Andrew
(Andreas) Gilbert Sr.-3(Georg Martin Gilbert-2, ? Hans Jacob Gilbert-1)
was born on 08 Jul 1728 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He died on
Abt. Feb 1816 in Windsor Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania. He married Magdalena Gilbert (Nee ?). Children of Andrew (Andreas) Gilbert
Sr. and Magdalena Gilbert (Nee ?) are: i.
Unnamed Gilbert (1), B: Abt. 1760 in Leacock Twp,
Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. 4.
ii.
Elizabeth Gilbert, B: Abt. 1765 in Leacock Twp, Lancaster Co.,
Pennsylvania, D: Abt. 1803 in
Madison, Fairfield Co., Ohio, M: Abt. 1785. iii.
Unnamed Gilbert (2), B: Abt. 1769 in Pennsylvania. 5.
iv.
John (Johannes) D. Gilbert Sr., B: 09 Jun 1772 in York County,
Pennsylvania, D: 15 Aug 1846 in York
County, Pennsylvania, M: Abt. 1796. 6.
v.
Andrew Gilbert Jr., B: Abt. 1776 in York County, Pennsylvania, D: Feb
1828 in Lower Windsor Twp., York Co.,
Pennsylvania, M: York County, Pennsylvania ?. |
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Andrew Gilbert Jr.-4(Andrew
(Andreas) Gilbert Sr.-3, Georg Martin Gilbert-2, ? Hans Jacob Gilbert-1) was born on Abt. 1776 in York
County, Pennsylvania. He died on Feb 1828 in Lower Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania. He married ?? Anna Maria
Ziegler in York County, Pennsylvania
?, daughter of Michael Ziegler and Anna Maria Ziegler (Nee ?). She was born
on Abt. 1790 in Shrewsbury Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania. She died in York County, Pennsylvania ?. Children of Andrew Gilbert Jr. and ??
Anna Maria Ziegler are: i.
Elizabeth Gilbert, B: 09 Jan 1803 in Windsor Twp.,
York Co., Pennsylvania. ii.
Catherine Gilbert, B: 28 Feb 1805 in Windsor Twp.,
York Co., Pennsylvania. iii.
Anna Maria Gilbert, B: 30 Dec 1806 in Windsor Twp.,
York Co., Pennsylvania. 8.
iv.
Magdalena Gilbert, B: 24 Oct 1808 in Windsor Twp., York Co.,
Pennsylvania, D: 26 Feb 1890 in Lower
Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania, M: Abt. 1830 in York County, Pennsylvania. v.
Michael Gilbert, B: 01 May 1811 in Windsor Twp.,
York Co., Pennsylvania. vi.
Henry Gilbert, B: 09 Mar 1813 in Windsor Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania, D: 21 May 1860 in
East Prospect, York Co., Pennsylvania, M: 01 May 1838. vii.
John Gilbert, B: 15 Dec 1815 in Windsor Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania. viii.
Lydia Gilbert, B: 14 Oct 1817 in Windsor Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania.
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Magdalena
Gilbert-5(Andrew Gilbert Jr.-4, Andrew (Andreas) Gilbert
Sr.-3, Georg Martin Gilbert-2, ? Hans
Jacob Gilbert-1) was born on 24 Oct 1808 in Windsor Twp., York Co.,
Pennsylvania. She died on 26 Feb 1890
in Lower Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania. She married George W. Silar
Sr. on Abt. 1830 in York County, Pennsylvania, son of John Frederick Siler
and Catharine Siler (Nee ?). He was
born on 09 Oct 1809 in Pennsylvania. He died on 05 Oct 1881 in East Prospect Borough, Lower Windsor Twp., York
Co., PA. Children of Magdalena Gilbert and George W. Silar
Sr. are: i.
George W. Silar Jr., B: Sep 1831 in Pennsylvania,
D: Bet. 1900-1910 in Lower Windsor
Twp. York Co., Pennsylvania, M: Abt. 1855. ii.
Mary Silar, B: 1834 in Lower Windsor Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania, D: Jun 1880 in
York County, Pennsylvania ?. iii.
Rebecca Silar, B: Apr 1836 in Pennsylvania, M: Abt.
1856 in Pennsylvania. More About
Rebecca Silar: b: 1840 iv.
Benjamin Franklin Silar, B: Jul 1839 in
Pennsylvania, M: 01 Jan 1869. v.
Catherine Silar, B: Abt. 1841 in Pennsylvania, D:
1908 in Dallastown, York Co.,
Pennsylvania, M: Mar 1861. vi.
William Henry Silar, B: 14 May 1844 in Windsor
Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania, D: 04
Feb 1915 in Lower Windsor Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania. vii.
Wilmina Silar, B: 1847 in Lower Windsor Twp., York
Co., Pennsylvania, D: 1921, M: 10 Feb
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facts contained within the database of this family’s record. Most of these documents can be considered as
primary or secondary evidence. Primary
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Examples of this type of evidence would be a copy of an original
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evidence. Thus it is always a good
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it, (when it is a copy)?; (2) What
was the reason for the creation of the source which contains this evidence?;
and (3) Who was responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what
interest did they have in its accuracy? SOURCE: Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide
to American Genealogy, 2nd edition, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63 You are welcome to
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