Background
Gilbert, Jacob H. was born on June 17, 1920 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Isidore and Rose (Miller) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Jacob H. was born on June 17, 1920 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Isidore and Rose (Miller) Gilbert.
He attended the public schools and graduated from Saint John's College and from Saint John"s University School of Law.
He was admitted to the bar in 1944, and practiced law in New York City. Gilbert was an Assistant Corporation Counsel of New York City from January 1949 to December 1950. He was elected as a Democrat to the 86th United States Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Isidore Dollinger.
He was re-elected to the 87th, 88th, 89th, 90th and 91st United States Congresses, holding office from March 8, 1960, to January 3, 1971.
Afterwards he resumed the practice of law. He died on February 27, 1981, in the Bronx.
And was buried at the Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, Queens.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Bronx Company, 4th Doctorate) from 1951 to 1954, sitting in the 168th and 169th New York State Legislatures. He was a member of the New York State Senate (27th Doctorate) from 1955 to 1960, sitting in the 170th, 171st and 172nd New York State Legislatures.
Married Irma Steuer, June 7, 1949. Children: Miriam Sharon, Sandra, Samuel Stephen.