Nathan Gilbert (1746–1837)
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- Born
- 1746
- Died
- 1837
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- Names in Stone
When was Nathan Gilbert born? 1746.
When did Nathan Gilbert die? 1837.
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Nathan Gilbert (1746–1837) was born in 1746, and died in 1837, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Nathan's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nathan's life.

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The world Nathan lived through
1776 · age 30 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 41 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 44 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 57 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 66 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 79 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Nathan Gilbert born?
Nathan Gilbert was born in 1746.
When did Nathan Gilbert die?
Nathan Gilbert died in 1837.
How old was Nathan Gilbert at the time of death?
Nathan Gilbert was about 91 years old.
Where is Nathan Gilbert buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nathan's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nathan Gilbert died?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
What major events happened during Nathan Gilbert's lifetime?
During Nathan's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 30); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 41); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 44); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 57); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 66); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nathan Gilbert?
Federal censuses taken during Nathan's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1746
Death
1837
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AncestryData, "Nathan Gilbert (1746–1837)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/nathan-gilbert-1746-1837-ddcd1406/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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