Samuel Gilbert was born in London in 1788 where he married and had 12 children.
Unfortunately for him, he had a "brush with the law" when he was aged 27. He was found guilty at the Old Bailey of having possession of forged bank notes. Samuel was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment and transported to Australia, where he arrived aboard the Mariner on 11th October 1816. His wife and three children followed him.
In 1825 he was granted a conditional pardon. At this time he had become a baker in Parramatta. Governor Darling granted him 140 acres of land at Castle Hill on 19th October 1831.
Gilbert Road runs from Showground road to Old Northern Road Castle hill. The local Primary school is also named after Samuel Gilbert.
This is a quick park and grab with parking beside GZ