John Gilbert was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1842. His mother Eleanor (née Wilson) died shortly after his birth. His father William subsequently married Eliza Cord, a girl only slightly older than his eldest surviving daughter, Eleanor.
In 1852 John accompanied his family to the Victorian goldfields.
Nine members of the Gilbert family arrived in Port Phillip on board the Revenue in October 1852.
They included William and Eliza, Eleanor (Ellen), Frank, James, Charles, Thomas Charbonnelle and Nicholas Wiseman.
When he was only twelve, Gilbert worked as a stablehand at Kilmore, Victoria for his sister Eleanor and her new husband, John Stafford, for a time before moving on to the Kiandra goldfields in New South Wales.
Bushranging history in Laggan
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Jasper Brush
Re: Bushranging history in Laggan
G'day, Neville.
Due recognition is given to the local policeman in the C cemetery.
He is shown as a hero and went down fighting.
The BR's took flight with the law on their trail.
Regards,
John
Due recognition is given to the local policeman in the C cemetery.
He is shown as a hero and went down fighting.
The BR's took flight with the law on their trail.
Regards,
John