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Gregory Gladman

Parents:

• Birth: Gregory Gladman was born in 1761 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Gregory Gladman was baptized on 4 November 1761 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gladman and Susannah (?)
• (Witness) Will: Gregory Gladman is mentioned in the will of Susannah (?) dated 6 June 1792 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Gregory Gladman married Mary Turner, daughter of Richard Turner and Susanna Dickson, on 14 July 1793 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B, Gregory is a bachelor "of Framfield". Mary is "of Buxted".⁴
• Anecdote*: There is a tithe record for Gregory Gladman and Mary, Framfield. ESRO reference TD/E 006. Needs checking.
• Occupation*: Gregory Gladman was a labourer on 7 June 1841.⁵
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Gregory Gladman and Mary Turner lived at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, with neighbours Mary Gladman (60) and grandson William (9), and George Taylor and wife Mary (nee Gladman) & children Charles & Mary.⁵
• Death*: Gregory Gladman died in 1842 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Gregory Gladman was buried on 19 May 1842 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, 81 years.⁶

Gideon Gladman

Parents:

• Birth: Gideon Gladman was born in 1764 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Gideon Gladman was baptized on 24 April 1764 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gladman and Susannah (?)
• (Witness) Will: Gideon Gladman is mentioned in the will of Susannah (?) dated 6 June 1792 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Anecdote: The Laughton poor law records for 6 Aug 1797 record a payment of 12s/6d to Gideon Gladman for looking after Susan Inkpin.⁴
• Marriage*: Gideon Gladman married Mary Elliott, daughter of John Elliott and Mary Farrant, on 23 April 1799 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• (Witness) Admon: Gideon Gladman witnessed the admon of Thomas Farrant dated 4 June 1814 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England; Under £1,000 (ESRO: PBT 2/7/268.)
• Will*: Gideon Gladman left a will made on 20 January 1830 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Copy Extract from will (made 20 Jan 1830) of Gideon Gladman, the elder of Framfield, yeoman, proved 12 Jun 1835. These documents are held at East Sussex Record Office (ESRO: CHR/3/8/11).
  Contents: Devises messuages, farms and lands (unspecified) to the use of Thomas Cooper of Lewes, gent on trust to sell and pay his son Gideon £100 at twenty one. His wife is to receive interest and dividends from the money, and rents and profits arising until the sale. Provides for legacy of £400 to daughter Mary on the death or second marriage of his wife.
• Death*: Gideon Gladman died in February 1835 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, at age 70.
• Burial*: Gideon Gladman was buried on 8 February 1835 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "70 years."⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 12 June 1835 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.⁶
• Anecdote*: There are many records on the ESRO and National Archives website relating to land holdings of Gideon Gladman, including a map of one plot of land. Anyone doing further research on this person should search www.nationalarchives.gov.uk or the ESRO catalogue.

Elizabeth Gladman

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Gladman was born in 1766 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Gladman was baptized on 27 April 1766 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Gladman and Susannah (?)
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Gladman married Thomas Stephens on 11 July 1786 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B. Thomas is a widower.²
• Married Name: As of 11 July 1786, her married name was Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Gladman is mentioned in the will of Susannah (?) dated 6 June 1792 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Gabriel Gladman

Parents:

• Birth: Gabriel Gladman was born in 1768 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Gabriel Gladman was baptized on 29 May 1768 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gladman and Susannah (?)
• (Witness) Will: Gabriel Gladman is mentioned in the will of Susannah (?) dated 6 June 1792 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Gabriel Gladman married Frances Weaver on 25 May 1799 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Gabriel Gladman died in 1850 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Gabriel Gladman was buried on 21 January 1850 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B, "84 years old, Uckfield."⁵

Anne Inkpen

Parents:

• Birth: Anne Inkpen was born in 1743 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Anne Inkpen was baptized on 20 February 1742/43 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller.
• Marriage*: Anne Inkpen married John Wheeler on 8 August 1764 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, John of Chiddingly; Ann of this parish. Witnesses: Richard Vine, John Martin.²
• Married Name: As of 8 August 1764, her married name was Wheeler.
• Death*: Anne Inkpen died in 1782 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Inkpen was buried on 17 July 1782 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."³

Sarah Inkpen

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Inkpen was born in 1736 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Inkpen was baptized on 18 April 1736 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller.
• Marriage*: Sarah Inkpen married Samuel Weeks on 11 August 1765 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, Samuel Weeks of Herstmonceux; Sarah of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 11 August 1765, her married name was Weeks.
• Death*: Sarah Inkpen died in 1774 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Inkpen was buried on 10 August 1774 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.³

William Inkpen

Parents:

• Birth: William Inkpen was born in 1734 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Inkpen was baptized on 28 April 1734 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller.
• Anecdote*: There are two entries in the Laughton parish register for the burial of a William Inkpen (26 Sep 1754 and 28 Oct 1757). One is probably for this William Inkpen and the other for his father.²
• Death*: William Inkpen died circa 1755 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.

Joseph Inkpen

Parents:

• Birth: Joseph Inkpen was born in 1732 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Joseph Inkpen was baptized on 23 April 1732 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller.
• Marriage*: Joseph Inkpen married Dinah Taylor, daughter of Abraham Taylor and Mary Stephens, on 6 November 1759 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is a labourer of Little Horsted.²
• Death*: Joseph Inkpen died in 1771 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joseph Inkpen was buried on 18 January 1771 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³

Samuel Weeks

• Marriage*: Samuel Weeks married Sarah Inkpen, daughter of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller, on 11 August 1765 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, Samuel Weeks of Herstmonceux; Sarah of this parish.¹

Susannah Cossam

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susannah Cossam was baptized on 12 February 1752 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, baptised as Susan.¹
• She was the daughter of William Cossam and Elizabeth Nutley.
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Susannah Cossam and Edward Inkpen were published in March 1772 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B; Susanna is "of Ringmer."²
• Married Name: As of March 1772, her married name was Inkpen.
• Marriage*: Susannah Cossam married Edward Inkpen, son of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller, on 6 April 1772 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Susannah Cossam married William Meager on 6 November 1804 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, widow and widower; both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 6 November 1804, her married name was Meager.

John Wheeler

• Birth*: John Wheeler was born circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Wheeler married Anne Inkpen, daughter of William Inkpen and Sarah Miller, on 8 August 1764 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, John of Chiddingly; Ann of this parish. Witnesses: Richard Vine, John Martin.¹
• Death*: John Wheeler died in 1796 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Wheeler was buried on 6 March 1796 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Martin

• Birth*: Mary Martin was born circa 1750 at England.

Samuel Rootes

• Birth: Samuel Rootes was born in 1829 at Beckley, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Samuel Rootes was baptized on 27 January 1829 at Beckley, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Samuel Rootes married Phillis Funnell, daughter of Richard Funnell and Jane Burgess, on 22 November 1860 at Holy Trinity, The Dicker, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation: Samuel Rootes was a policeman in 1861.²
• Occupation*: Samuel Rootes was a policeman on 2 April 1871.
• Burial*: Samuel Rootes was buried on 10 May 1880 at St Laurence's, Guestling, Sussex, England^B, "52 years old."³
• Death*: Samuel Rootes died on 10 May 1880 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B, at age 51.⁴

Florence Rootes

Parents:

• Birth*: Florence Rootes was born in 1874 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell.
• Baptism: Florence Rootes was baptized on 4 March 1875 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B, occupation: policeman.²
• Marriage*: Florence Rootes married John Lester Baker on 5 April 1902 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 5 April 1902, her married name was Baker.
• Death*: Florence Rootes died in 1952 at Fairlight, Sussex, England^B.

John Lester Baker

• Birth*: John Lester Baker was born on 12 April 1878 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: John Lester Baker married Florence Rootes, daughter of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell, on 5 April 1902 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Lester Baker died in 1943 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.

Alan Yorke Baker

Parents:

• Birth*: Alan Yorke Baker was born in 1904 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Lester Baker and Florence Rootes.
• Death*: Alan Yorke Baker died in 1979 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Ella Baker

Parents:

• Birth*: Ella Baker was born in 1908 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Lester Baker and Florence Rootes.
• Death*: Ella Baker died in 1960.

Ivy Marguerite Carter

• Birth*: Ivy Marguerite Carter was born in 1904 at Icklesham, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Ivy Marguerite Carter died in 1970 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Henry Funnell

Parents:

• Birth: Henry Funnell was born in 1816 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Henry Funnell was baptized on 10 November 1816 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Funnell and Jane Burgess.
• Marriage*: Henry Funnell married Elizabeth Fellows on 26 February 1841 at Icklesham, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Henry Funnell and Elizabeth Fellows lived at 12 Factory Square, Winchelsea, Sussex, England.⁴

Anne Wadey

Parents:

• Birth: Anne Wadey was born in 1821 at Hangleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Anne Wadey was baptized on 7 October 1821 at Hangleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Luke Wadey and Mary Mitchell.
• Anecdote*: There are two Ann Wadey's working as female servants in Brighton in the 1841 census, both shown as age 20 years. One of these remains unmarried and serves as a domestic servant all her life. In later census returns she gives her place of birth as Shipley and West Chiltington. The other Anne Wadey gives her place of birth as Chichester. It is possible (but not conclusive) that Anne Wadey born West Chiltington is our Anne Wadey (although her baptism occurred in Hangleton). While there is not a high level of confidence in this, it is documented to aid future research.

Stephen Downer

Parents:

• Birth: Stephen Downer was born in 1824 at Thakeham, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Stephen Downer was baptized on 30 October 1825 at Thakeham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Downer and Ann Wells.
• Marriage*: Stephen Downer married Mary May Wadey, daughter of Luke Wadey and Mary Mitchell, on 2 December 1854 at Hangleton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Stephen Downer and Mary May Wadey lived at Freeman's Court, Portslade, Sussex, England, with son William, age 10 years.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Stephen Downer and Mary May Wadey lived at Belgrave Place, Portslade, Sussex, England, with daughter Ann age 6 years and son William age 11 months.
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Stephen Downer and Mary May Wadey lived at 5 Freeman's Court, Portslade, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Stephen Downer was a gardener on 5 April 1891.
• Death*: Stephen Downer died on 1 December 1904 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, at age 79.^3,4

George Evans

Parents:

• Birth: George Evans was born in 1794 at Rowner, Hampshire, England^B.
• Baptism*: George Evans was baptized on 8 June 1794 at Rowner, Hampshire, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nathaniel Evans and Sarah Marshall.
• Marriage*: George Evans married Anne Cluer, daughter of William Clewer and Esther Primmer, on 14 May 1815 at Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, surname CLEWER.²
• Occupation: George Evans was a mariner on 10 May 1818.
• Anecdote: George's occupation is recorded as a labourer on his children's baptisms between 1826 and 1841.
• Anecdote: Note that three of the EVANS children were baptised on the same day, 26 Mar 1827. Baptisms in bulk can point towards nonconformist tendencies; bulk baptisms can also point to non-attendance at church (not compulsory since 1689) or the fact the family migrated between parishes. At this juncture the latter two seem the more likely.³
• Anecdote: On his children's baptisms 1826-28, George is noted as "Levis, Labourer". Levi's (or Levy's) is most probably a description of the property/land the family held or worked on.
• Anecdote: Regarding the use of the middle name STEPHEN in two of the male children, no evidence has been discovered to date that provides a connection between the name STEPHEN and the EVANS family.³
• (Witness) Marriage: George Evans witnessed the marriage of Philip Murrell and Charlotte Evans on 28 August 1838 at Roman Catholic Chapel, Slindon, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 George Evans and Anne Cluer lived at East St, Titchfield, Hampshire, England^B.
• Occupation*: George Evans was an agricultural labourer on 30 March 1851.⁵
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 George Evans and Anne Cluer lived at East St, Titchfield, Hampshire, England^B.⁵
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 George Evans and Anne Cluer lived at East St, Titchfield, Hampshire, England^B.⁶
• Occupation: George Evans was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.⁶
• Occupation: George Evans was an agricultural labourer on 2 April 1871.⁷
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 George Evans and Anne Cluer lived at Upper High Street, Titchfield, Hampshire, England^B, surname EVENS.⁷
• Death*: George Evans died on 27 December 1873 at Workhouse, Fareham, Hampshire, England, at age 79. "age 80 years". He died of general decay.⁸

Philip Murrell

Parents:

• Birth: Philip Murrell was born in 1753 at Storrington, Sussex, England^B; consistent with age on burial record.
• Baptism*: Philip Murrell was baptized on 27 July 1753 at Storrington, Sussex, England^B, surname MORRELL.¹
• He was the son of Richard Murrell and Jane (?)
• Marriage*: Philip Murrell married Mary Bishop on 13 March 1793 at Arundel, Sussex, England^B, both of Arundel, witnesses were Thos. Cooper and Fanny Lilywhite.²
• Anecdote*: A document exists (Par 8. Arundel 36/1) dated 17 May 1798 which is an order of the Justice of the Peace for Philip Murrell to pay Mary Murrell of Arundel four shillings and sixpence per week. Philip Murrell is described as a private serving in the Sussex Supplementary Regiment of Militia in his own right as a ballotted man for the parish of Arundel. The document lists his children as Philip aged 5 years and George aged 3 years. The sum of four shillings and sixpence is described as being the usual and ordinary price of three days labour in husbandry within the said county.
• Death*: Philip Murrell died in 1817 at Arundel, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Philip Murrell was buried on 13 September 1817 at St Nicholas, Arundel, Sussex, England^B, "age 65 years", surname MORELL.³
• Anecdote*: Philip's occupation was recorded as labourer in 1838 on his son Philip's marriage certificate.

Mary Bishop

• Birth*: Mary Bishop was born circa 1762 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Possible baptisms from Sussex Baptism Index:
  28 Feb 1755 dau. Thomas & Mary Bishop at Worth
  26 Dec 1755 dau. John & Sarah Bishop at Burwash
  3 Sep 1758 dau. James & Mary Bishop at Portslade
  20 May 1759 dau. James & Mary Bishop at Littlehampton
  2 May 1762 dau. Richard & Sarah Bishop at Westfield
  6 Mar 1765 dau. of James and Elizabeth Bishop at Westbourne
  25 Sep 1768 dau. William & Elizabeth Bishop at Racton
  A clue could be that one of their children was named George, a name that does not occur on the Murrell side of the family. Perhaps Mary had a brother or father named George?¹
• Marriage*: Mary Bishop married Philip Murrell, son of Richard Murrell and Jane (?), on 13 March 1793 at Arundel, Sussex, England^B, both of Arundel, witnesses were Thos. Cooper and Fanny Lilywhite.²
• Married Name: As of 13 March 1793, her married name was Murrell.
• Anecdote*: A document exists (Par 8. Arundel 36/1) dated 17 May 1798 which is an order of the Justice of the Peace for Philip Murrell to pay Mary Murrell of Arundel four shillings and sixpence per week. Philip Murrell is described as a private serving in the Sussex Supplementary Regiment of Militia in his own right as a ballotted man for the parish of Arundel. The document lists his children as Philip aged 5 years and George aged 3 years. The sum of four shillings and sixpence is described as being the usual and ordinary price of three days labour in husbandry within the said county.
• Death*: Mary Bishop died in 1835 at Arundel, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Bishop was buried on 23 December 1835 at St Nicholas, Arundel, Sussex, England^B, "73 years."³
• Anecdote: Another possible burial is on 3 Oct 1838 at Portslade St Nicholas, age 86 years (i.e.born c1752 - possibly too early though).⁴