Sarah Gilbert (1750–1796)

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    Born
    1750
    Died
    1796

    When was Sarah Gilbert born? 1750.

    When did Sarah Gilbert die? 1796.

    Life story

    Sarah Gilbert (1750–1796) was born in 1750, and died in 1796, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Sarah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sarah's life.

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    The world Sarah lived through

    1. 1776 · age 26 — The Declaration of Independence was signed

    2. 1787 · age 37 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    3. 1790 · age 40 — The first U.S. census was taken

    Questions about Sarah Gilbert

    When was Sarah Gilbert born?

    Sarah Gilbert was born in 1750.

    When did Sarah Gilbert die?

    Sarah Gilbert died in 1796.

    How old was Sarah Gilbert at the time of death?

    Sarah Gilbert was about 46 years old.

    Where is Sarah Gilbert buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sarah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Sarah Gilbert died?

    George Washington was president of the United States when Sarah died.

    What major events happened during Sarah Gilbert's lifetime?

    During Sarah's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 26); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 37); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 40).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Sarah Gilbert?

    Federal censuses taken during Sarah's lifetime and now public: 1790.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1750

    2. Death

      1796

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Sarah Gilbert (1750–1796)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/sarah-gilbert-1750-1796-0772e879/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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