There's a small town called Gilbert in Mingo Co., WV which is in the extreme southwest corner of the state. Mingo Co. borders both KY and VA, so Gilbert is only a stone's throw away.

I queried Mingo Co. researchers regarding the namesake of the town, and here is the interesting response I got. Does anyone happen to know who this Joseph Gilbert is?

Thanks.

Jane

From "Stories About Gilbert, West Virginia" by Col. Darrell
G. Brumfield and Flossie Hatfield Smith

p. 11
Willis C. Stinson wrote that Gilbert and Gilbert Creek
were named after Joseph Gilbert, who was killed by
Indians on July 24, 1792.