Humphrey Gilbert, immigrant ancestor, was born in England in 1618, died February 13, 1658. He settled in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where he was a husbandman and commoner as early as 1648. He bought a house and land, February 5, 1650, near the Wenham line, and contributed to the fund to support the Indian War in 1643. He was taxed in Wenham in 1655. He deposed in 1654 that he was aged thirty-eight years. His will was dated February 14, 1657-58, and proved March 30, 1657-58. He bequeathed to his wife Elizabeth, to daughter Abigail, and four other daughters under age, to peter Harvey, Richard Palmer and Moses Aborn. The four minor daughters petitioned that their husband be appointed administrators January, 1657-58. Evidence was given June 27, 1666, that the daughter Hannah had received her share. His widow Elizabeth married (second), September 24, 1658, William Remer, who died October 26, 1672. She married (third) June 16, 1676, Henry Kimball. Children: 1. Martha, married October 23, 1663, Richard Comer. 2. Hannah, married January 1670, Peter Harvey. 3. Mary, married November 24, 1672, Richard Palmer. 4. Abigail, married Moses Aborn. 4. John, mentioned below.
