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     Ann Cheale married John Gladman, son of William Gladman and Joan Martin, on 26 February 1753 at West Firle, Sussex, England, by licence.¹
As of 26 February 1753, her married name was Gladman.
Ann Cheale is mentioned in the will of John Gladman dated 21 August 1771 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
Ann Cheale witnessed the probate of the estate of John Gladman on 9 April 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.²

     Ann Gladman was baptized on 27 December 1753 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Gladman and Ann Cheale.
Ann Gladman is mentioned in the will of John Gladman dated 21 August 1771 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²

     Mary Gladman was baptized on 24 September 1755 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Gladman and Ann Cheale.
Mary Gladman is mentioned in the will of John Gladman dated 21 August 1771 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
Mary Gladman married John Attree, son of Thomas Attree and Mary Simons, on 3 March 1779 at West Firle, Sussex, England.³
As of 3 March 1779, her married name was Attree.
Mary Gladman and William Elphick obtained a marriage licence on 3 August 1797 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Lewes, Sussex, England, William is 34+, labourer of West Firle; Mary ATTREE is a widow of West Firle. Sponsors: W.T. & Joseph BUGESS carpenter Lewes.³
Mary Gladman married William Elphick, son of William Taylor and Ann Elphick, on 6 August 1797 at West Firle, Sussex, England, Mary was a widow and married as Mary ATTREE. William married under the name William TAYLOR. He was born illegitimate as William ELPHICK but the father was reputed to be William TAYLOR who later married his mother, Ann ELPHICK. So William grew up as William TAYLOR and married under that name. Their children subsequently had the surname TAYLOR.³
As of 6 August 1797, her married name was Elphick.

     George Gladman was baptized on 12 February 1757 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of John Gladman and Ann Cheale.
George Gladman died in 1757 at West Firle, Sussex, England.
George Gladman was buried on 16 February 1757 at West Firle, Sussex, England, "son of John and Ann."²

     George Gladman was baptized on 22 February 1758 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of John Gladman and Ann Cheale.
George Gladman is mentioned in the will of John Gladman dated 21 August 1771 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
George Gladman married Ann Markwick on 3 March 1779 at West Firle, Sussex, England, both of West Firle.³
On 22 Apr 1814, an order to remove George Gladman from Beddingham to West Firle was quashed. (ESRO: QO/41/1814-04-22.)
George Gladman died in 1829 at West Firle, Sussex, England.
George Gladman was buried in 1829 at West Firle, Sussex, England, age 72 yrs.

     Elizabeth Gladman was baptized on 7 November 1759 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Gladman and Ann Cheale.
Elizabeth Gladman is mentioned in the will of John Gladman dated 21 August 1771 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
Elizabeth Gladman and Thomas Page obtained a marriage licence on 31 January 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth is a spinster of Westfirle age 18+ with consent of father John GLADMAN yeo of Westfirle. Thomas is a bachelor labourer of Westfirle age 25+.³
Elizabeth Gladman married Thomas Page on 1 February 1778 at West Firle, Sussex, England.³
As of 1 February 1778, her married name was Page.

     John Attree was baptized on 13 March 1757 at Newick, Sussex, England, This is the most likely baptism.¹ He was the son of Thomas Attree and Mary Simons.
John Attree married Mary Gladman, daughter of John Gladman and Ann Cheale, on 3 March 1779 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
John Attree died in 1795 at West Firle, Sussex, England.
John Attree was buried on 29 April 1795 at St Peter, West Firle, Sussex, England, "parish clerk."³

     Ann Markwick married George Gladman, son of John Gladman and Ann Cheale, on 3 March 1779 at West Firle, Sussex, England, both of West Firle.¹
As of 3 March 1779, her married name was Gladman.
Ann Markwick was buried on 17 January 1799 at West Firle, Sussex, England, "wife of George."²

     Thomas Page and Elizabeth Gladman obtained a marriage licence on 31 January 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth is a spinster of Westfirle age 18+ with consent of father John GLADMAN yeo of Westfirle. Thomas is a bachelor labourer of Westfirle age 25+.¹
Thomas Page married Elizabeth Gladman, daughter of John Gladman and Ann Cheale, on 1 February 1778 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹

     Mary Nicholson was born circa 1761 at Sussex, England.
Marriage banns for Mary Nicholson and Thomas Gladman were published in 1779 at West Firle, Sussex, England; Thomas is "of West Firle" and Mary is "of Willingdon".¹
Mary Nicholson married Thomas Gladman, son of William Gladman and Susannah (?), on 29 September 1779 at Willingdon, Sussex, England, Thomas is "of West Firle". Witnesses: John NICHOLSON, John ALWORK.¹
As of 29 September 1779, her married name was Gladman.
Mary Nicholson died in 1839 at West Firle, Sussex, England.
Mary Nicholson was buried on 8 May 1839 at West Firle, Sussex, England, 78 yrs.²

     Gideon Gladman was baptized on 1 May 1814 at Laughton, Sussex, England. He was the son of Gideon Gladman and Mary Elliot.
Gideon gives his place of birth as Framfield in the 1851 census but Laughton in the 1891 census. This is understandable given that the family lived on the border of Framfield and Laughton.^1,2
Gideon Gladman is mentioned in the will of Gideon Gladman dated 20 January 1830 at Framfield, Sussex, England.³
Gideon Gladman married Harriet Farrant, daughter of Friend Farrant and Anne Thomas, on 15 April 1839 at St Nicholas Church, Brighton, Sussex, England.^4,5
Harriet was a first cousin once removed to her husband, Gideon Gladman. Gideon's mother, Mary, was her first cousin.
There is a piece of embroidery (a young child's bed cover) sewn by Harriet on display in the The Priest House, North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex. Harriet recorded their wedding on her embroidery:
"I Harriet Farrant was united to Gideon Gladman at Brighton Church Monday April the 15th in the year of our Lord 1839".
"O Lord grant that we together may sweetly live
And when it shall please thee to call us to die
Grant we may each a starry crown receive
And reign above the sky."
There is a c1840 map of Mr Gideon Gladman's plot of land on the Laughton side of the turnpike road leading to Lewes, surveyed by Frederick Fennell (ESRO: CHR 3/8/16.)
Harriet's embroidery records the birth of their first child, daughter Harriet Farrant Gladman:
"Harriet Farrant Gladman daughter of Gideon and Harriet Gladman was born Monday November the 16th in the after noon at four oclock in the year of Our Lord 1840"
Sadly, it also records her death just 9 weeks and 3 days later:
"Harriet Farrant Gladman daughter of Gideon and Harriet Gladman died Thursday night at half past ten oclock January the 21 in the year of Our Lord 1841 aged 9 weeks and 3 days".⁶
Gideon Gladman was a labourer on 3 January 1841.⁷
On 7 June 1841 Gideon Gladman and Harriet Farrant lived at Terrible Down, Laughton, Sussex, England.⁸
The 1841 census mistakenly records Harriet's name as Charlott [sic]. Gideon, occupation farmer, is 28 years old and Charlott (Harriet) is 29 years. The place Terrible Down (more often called Tarble Down in legal and manorial documents) does not, as the legends would say, have its origin as the place of slaughter of remnants of the Battle of Lewes in 1264, or alternatively, a place where Alfred the Great fought the Vikings. The true origin is considerably less glamorous, with the authoritative "The Place Names of Sussex" by Mawer and Stenton stating that it probably evolved from "Tordehelle" meaning a dung hill (there was a Robert atte Tordehelle, 1296) and morphed into other variants such as Torble, Tarble and Terrible to hide its unpleasant associations.⁹
Summonses to Hailsham Petty Sessions for non-payment of poor rates
Reference:     PAR409/37/19
Title:     Summonses to Hailsham Petty Sessions for non-payment of poor rates
Description: William Randall, Thomas Akehurst, Henry Hoad, John Wickerson, Thomas Havenden, John Akehurst, Gideon Gladman, Thomas Turner, 5 Apr 1843; John Akehurst, Gideon Gladman, 4 Oct 1843; Henry Hoad, 13 Dec 1843.
Gideon Gladman was a farmer on 1 October 1843.¹⁰
Gideon's wife Harriet died in November 1843 at the age of 31 years, leaving two young children.
Gideon Gladman married Caroline Eager, daughter of Alice Eager, on 10 February 1846 at Laughton, Sussex, England, "widower and widow."¹¹
On 30 March 1851 Gideon Gladman lived at Coopers, Laughton, Sussex, England, a widower, living with his widow mother Mary and his four surviving children.¹
On 7 April 1861 Gideon Gladman lived at Dormansland Cottage, Lingfield, Surrey, England, living with his two unmarried daughters Emily (15 years, housekeeper) and Caroline (12 years, scholar.)¹²
On 2 April 1871 Gideon Gladman lived at Busses Farm, East Grinstead, Sussex, England, a widower, 52 years, occupation carter. On the neighbouring Bailyes Farm daughter Caroline is a visitor, age 22 years, unmarried. She is staying with farmer William and Amelia Turner, ages 67 and 60 years respectively, both born West Hoathly and their family (son Richard age 32 years, widower, carpenter born West Hoathly and daughter Ellen aged 14 years, born East Grinstead). There may be a family connection as a Mary Turner married Gregory Gladman, brother of Gideon, and they also lived at Terrible (Tarble) Down. Note: William Turner and Amelia Isted married 6 Feb 1833 at West Hoathly.¹³
Gideon Gladman married Mary Ann Savill in 1879 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England.¹⁴
Gideon Gladman was a farmer on 5 April 1891.²
On 5 April 1891 Gideon Gladman and Mary Ann Savill lived at Gate House Farm, Quaybrook Common, Hartfield, East Grinstead, Sussex, England.²
Gideon Gladman died in 1894 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England. Age 80 years.¹⁵
Gideon's widow, Mary Ann, lived the rest of her days at Sackville College, an almshouse in East Grinstead. She died in 1918 and probate for her personal property went to Charles Taylor, grandson of Gideon's sister Mary Taylor (nee Gladman) who lived in Hortsed Keynes.

     John Gladman was baptized on 21 February 1720/21 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹
John Gladman died after 22 February 1721 at Sussex, England.
John Gladman was buried after 22 February 1721 at Sussex, England, an infant. He was the son of John Gladman and Sarah Rich.

     John Gladman was baptized on 22 March 1721/22 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of John Gladman and Sarah Rich.
John Gladman is mentioned in the will of John Gladman dated 21 August 1771 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²

     William Gladman was born in 1674 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
William Gladman was baptized on 6 September 1674 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Gladman and Mary French.
William Gladman married Joan Martin, daughter of James Martin and Mary (?), on 7 May 1696 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
William Gladman died before 1720 at Sussex, England.
NOTE: GLADMAN burials at Ringmer were:
17.10.1688 Nathaniel GLADMAN
27.4.1692 Edward GLADMAN
12.12.1696 widow GLADMAN of Alms house
26.1.1719 Joan GLADMAN widow.

     Joan Martin was born in 1673 at Laughton, Sussex, England.
Joan Martin was baptized on 6 June 1673 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Martin and Mary (?)
This baptism fits well and Laughton is an adjacent parish to Ringer where she married. I found no other candidates within a reasonable distance.
Her parents were James and Mary MARTIN according the the SFHG baptisms index. However, their marriage is not in the Sussex Marriage Index which could be explained by the gap in marriages for Ringmer between 1660-1663 (typical as it was the Civil War period - lots of records are missing for this period).
There is however, a marriage of a John MARTIN to a Mary FRENCH on 4 Jan 1665/66 at Ringmer with a note saying that John is from Tenterden in Kent. Some people have assumed that James is incorrect and that then name was actually John. This is not correct, particulalry as there are two later baptisms to James and Mary MARTIN suggesting it was not a mistake.
Some people have also confused this Mary FRENCH with the Mary FRENCH (widow) who married Nathaniel GLADMAN on 22 Feb 1665/66. They are different people!
Joan Martin married William Gladman, son of Nathaniel Gladman and Mary French, on 7 May 1696 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
As of 7 May 1696, her married name was Gladman.
Joan Martin died in 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
Joan Martin was buried on 26 January 1719/20 at Ringmer, Sussex, England, widow.³

     Elizabeth Gladman was baptized on 7 March 1696/97 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Gladman and Joan Martin.
Elizabeth Gladman married Robert Diplock on 1 May 1728 at Waldron, Sussex, England.²
As of 1 May 1728, her married name was Diplock.

     Nathaniel Gladman was born circa 1630 at England.
Marriage banns for Nathaniel Gladman and Joan Burgess were published on 19 August 1655 at Ringmer, Sussex, England; "both of Ringmer."¹
Nathaniel Gladman married Joan Burgess on 11 September 1655 at Glynde, Sussex, England, Joan is "of Ringmer."²
A Hanna GLADMAN buried in 1660 at Ringmer could have been a child of Nathaniel and Joan. Joan appears to have died sometime before 1666 as there is a second marriage for Nathaniel only 10 years after his first marriage so could not be one of their sons. Although there is a burial of a Joan GLADMAN widow on 26 Jan 1719, and is possibly Nathanial's first wife, it is considered to be more likley some other Gladman widow.
Nathaniel Gladman married Mary French on 22 February 1665/66 at Ringmer, Sussex, England, Mary is a widow.²
Nathaniel Gladman died in 1688 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
Nathaniel Gladman was buried on 12 October 1688 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.³
Early History of Gladmans
This message from Paul Gladman on 3 Feb 2017: I'm sure you are now aware of the earlier Gladman references that have now been uncovered in East Sussex, the earliest of which is now the marriage of Thomas Gladman of Redbourn, Herts, husbandman, to Joan Dan(n) in Southover, Lewes, which took place in 1613. Although there is no direct evidence, so far, that Thomas and Nathaniel are related, it seems very likely that they are. Thomas could be Nathaniel's father. I have since found a reference to Thomas's Christening in Redbourn in 1585, and to his parents' marriage in Redbourn in 1584. They were John Gladman and Agnis Clercke, also named in Latin in one of the references; Johannis and Agnetam. So it looks very likely that our Gladmans originated in Hertfordshire, where there are indeed a lot more Gladmans.
There was a Nathaniel Gladman christened on 19th of May 1622 at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Could he be the person who started a new branch in Sussex?
Further Information:
GLADMAN burials at Ringmer were:
17.10.1688 Nathaniel GLADMAN
27.4.1692 Edward GLADMAN
12.12.1696 widow GLADMAN of Alms house
26.1.1719 Joan GLADMAN widow
Note also:
Rebecca Gladman was buried at Hellingly on 3 Nov 1652 and was noted as a "young maid".
Comfort Gladman was buried 5 Mar 1640 at Hellingly (widow of Elisha)
Ellisha Gladman was buried 4 Jul 1637 at Hellingly (son of Elisha)
Richard Gladman was buried 30 Apr 1701 at East Blatchington (of Ringmer, labourer.)
Extract from the Sussex Marriage Index:
Place: Lewes St. John Southover, East Sussex, Date: 10 Apr 1613:
Subject: Thomas GLADMAN, (19 in BT)
Spouse: Joan DAN
Extract from the Sussex Marriage Index:
Place: Archdeaconry of Lewes Marriage Licence, Date: 13 Apr 1613:
Subject: Thomas GLADMAN, hus Redborne Herts
Spouse: Joan DANN, sp Southover
Extra Information: Sponsors ss: TG; Robt HOVERD Southover stone hiller (Southover)
Extract from the Sussex Marriage Index:
Place: Heathfield, East Sussex, Date: 20 Oct 1646:
Subject: Hannah GLADMAN
Spouse: Thomas STREETER.

     Mary French was born circa 1645 at Sussex, England.
Mary French married Nathaniel Gladman on 22 February 1665/66 at Ringmer, Sussex, England, Mary is a widow.¹
As of 22 February 1665/66, her married name was Gladman.
Mary French died in 1696 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
Mary French was buried on 12 December 1696 at Ringmer, Sussex, England, widow Gladman, almshouse.²

     Joan Burgess was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
Marriage banns for Joan Burgess and Nathaniel Gladman were published on 19 August 1655 at Ringmer, Sussex, England; "both of Ringmer."¹
As of 19 August 1655, her married name was Gladman.
Joan Burgess married Nathaniel Gladman on 11 September 1655 at Glynde, Sussex, England, Joan is "of Ringmer."²
Joan Burgess was buried before 1665 at Sussex, England.
Further Information:
GLADMAN burials at Ringmer were:
17.10.1688 Nathaniel GLADMAN
27.4.1692 Edward GLADMAN
12.12.1696 widow GLADMAN of Alms house
26.1.1719 Joan GLADMAN widow
Note also:
Rebecca Gladman was buried at Hellingly on 3 Nov 1652 and was noted as a "young maid".
Comfort Gladman was buried 5 Mar 1640 at Hellingly (widow of Elisha)
Ellisha Gladman was buried 4 Jul 1637 at Hellingly (son of Elisha)
Richard Gladman was buried 30 Apr 1701 at East Blatchington (of Ringmer, labourer.)

     Hanna Gladman was born circa 1660. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Gladman and Joan Burgess.
Hanna Gladman died in 1660 at Ringmer, Sussex, England. Needs to be checked - not in Sussex Burials Index.

     John Gladman was baptized on 1 May 1667 at Ringmer, Sussex, England, surname spelt GLLADMAN.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Gladman and Mary French.

     Samewell Gladman was born circa 1668 at Sussex, England.
Samewell Gladman died in 1668 at Ringmer, Sussex, England. He was the son of Nathaniel Gladman and Mary French.

     Nicholas Gladman was born circa 1678 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
Nicholas Gladman died in 1678 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
Nicholas Gladman was buried in 1678 at Ringmer, Sussex, England. He was the son of Nathaniel Gladman and Mary French.

     Edward Gladman was born circa 1679 at Sussex, England. He was the son of Nathaniel Gladman and Mary French.
Edward Gladman died in 1692 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
Edward Gladman was buried on 27 April 1692 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹

     Mabel Stevens was born on 1 October 1889 at Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Stevens and Ellen Redman.
Mabel Stevens married Walter Percy Middleton, son of James Middleton and Annie Marchant, on 6 December 1913 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
As of 6 December 1913, her married name was Middleton.
On 29 September 1939 Mabel Stevens and Walter Percy Middleton lived at 30 Firle Road, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
Mabel Stevens died on 13 August 1970 at Newhaven Downs Hospital, Newhaven, Sussex, England, at age 80.²

     Mabel Beatrice Middleton was born on 31 August 1914 at Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Walter Percy Middleton and Mabel Stevens.
Mabel Beatrice Middleton married Stanley Harold Mitchell on 6 November 1935 at Brighton, Sussex, England.³
As of 6 November 1935, her married name was Mitchell.
Mabel Beatrice Middleton married George Ray on 25 September 1981 at Worthing, Sussex, England.⁴
As of 25 September 1981, her married name was Ray.
Mabel Beatrice Middleton died in June 1997 at Worthing, Sussex, England, at age 82.²

     Walter James Middleton was born on 26 June 1917 at Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Walter Percy Middleton and Mabel Stevens.
Walter James Middleton was a grocer's assistant on 29 September 1939.³
Walter James Middleton witnessed the death of Walter Percy Middleton on 25 September 1953 at Brighton General Hospital, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴
Walter James Middleton was an engineer's miller (retired) in 1970.
Walter James Middleton witnessed the death of Mabel Stevens on 13 August 1970 at Newhaven Downs Hospital, Newhaven, Sussex, England.⁵
Walter James Middleton died on 11 February 1985 at 11 Knepp Close, Brighton, Sussex, England, at age 67.¹

     Philip Hubert Middleton was born on 11 March 1923 at 23 Elm Grove, Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Percy Middleton and Mabel Stevens.
Philip Hubert Middleton was an order boy, wine and spirit on 29 September 1939.²
In 1999 Philip Hubert Middleton lived at 20 Queen Mary Ave, Colchester, Essex, England.
Philip Hubert Middleton was a postman (retired) in 1999.
Philip Hubert Middleton died on 2 December 1999 at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England, at age 76.^3,4

     Percy Oswald Middleton was born on 10 February 1928 at Brighton, Sussex, England. He was the son of Walter Percy Middleton and Mabel Stevens.
Percy Oswald Middleton died in 2013 at England. Died Feb/Mar.