Education
Born in Taylorsville, Kentucky, Gilbert attended the common schools, Cecilian College in 1868 and 1869, and Lyndland Institute in Kentucky. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Louisville in 1873.
United States representative lawyer politician
Born in Taylorsville, Kentucky, Gilbert attended the common schools, Cecilian College in 1868 and 1869, and Lyndland Institute in Kentucky. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Louisville in 1873.
He taught school. He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Taylorsville, Kentucky, in 1874. He served as prosecuting attorney of Spencer County 1876-1880. He served as delegate to the 1896 Democratic National Convention.
Gilbert was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-sixth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1907).
He was not a candidate for reelection. He resumed the practice of law.
He died in Louisville, Kentucky, November 9, 1909. He was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.
He served as member of the State senate 1885-1889.