“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JAMES GILBERT,  farmer, Sec. 22;  P.O. Palmyra; born in Cornwall, 
England, in 1839; came to America in 1859, locating in Palmyra, where 
he has since lived; settled on the farm he now owns of 100 acres, in 
1871.  Married Miss Julia Stratten Aug. 22, 1864; they have three 
children – Albert, Ada and Lillie.  Mr. Gilbert is a Republican.  Mrs. 
Gilbert was born March 17, 1845; she became impressed with the truths 
of the Gospel, and united with the M.E. Church, of Oxford, Oakland Co., 
Mich., at the age of 14; she is still an active and earnest supporter of the 
Gospel, and has been a member of the Palmyra M.E. Church during the 
past nine years.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)