Deacon John, son of Humphrey Gilbert, was born about 1656-57, and lived in the homestead in Ipswich. He was a member of the church at Wenham until the formation of the church at Hamlet, of which he was chosen one of the first deacons, November 9, 1714. He died March 17, 1722-23, aged sixty-seven years (gravestone). He married, September 27, 1677, Elizabeth Kilham, of Ipswich. Children: 1. John, born July 14, 1678, married Martha Dodge and removed to Kettle Cove. 2. Daniel, about 1680; married Elizabeth Porter. 3. Mary, baptized before 1682, died young. 4. Mary, born January 10, 1682, died young. 5. Elizabeth, married, December 23, 1714, John Davis. 6. Mary, married 1706, John Hull. 7. Martha, baptized 1688-89. 8. Joseph (twin), born February 1, 1691. 9. Benjamin, (twin), born February 1, 1691, mentioned below. 10. Lydia, baptized 1702. 11. Noah, baptized November 21, 1703, married Sarah Allen. 12. Sarah, married Nathaniel Gott.
