Family History

A community is a collection of people; and a local community museum, like the Gilbert Historical Museum is built on the many stories, items and artifacts recited or donated by the descendants of some of Gilbert’s earliest prominent families.

Just wandering around the Generations Room, you’ll learn about the pioneering spirit of the families that shaped Gilbert's early history, and recognize family names that still influence our town today like Morrison, Neely and Lamoreaux.

The toys, games, clothes, and other personal items on display, much of it dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s, have been donated by families’ wishing to record their Gilbert connection. The old photographs and newspaper clippings offer our museum visitors an insight into the lives of these families as they shaped Gilbert’s past.

Record your Gilbert family history

If you would like your family history to be archived at the museum simply print out and complete this form, and we will store it in our archives for future generations. We cannot put every family history on public display, but if you have artifacts, clippings or items that you would like to preserve, then please get in touch.

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Research your family history

Trying to trace your Gilbert genealogy? While we don’t have the ability to carry out research on your behalf, we would gladly give you access to our archives for a small fee. Please contact the museum for further information; these research links may also help you in your search.

The Gilbert Historical Museum – Gilbert families are Gilbert history!