• Born: 1702, Hooe, Sussex, England
• Christened: 15 Feb 1702, Hooe, Sussex, England ¹
• Married: 15 Apr 1725, Ninfield, Sussex, England ²
• Died: 14 May 1767, Wartling, Sussex, England
• Buried: 19 May 1767, St. Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Wartling, Sussex, England ³

  Research Notes:

In 1750 John Blackman received a parcel of land called the Lodgeland in the parish of Hooe, along with £50, from the Will of his 'cousin' Richard Bristed of Warbleton.

In 1753 John Blackman was named in the Will of his uncle Benjamin Bristed 'the Elder' of Warbleton, yeoman, as the father of Benjamin Blackman to whom Benjamin Bristed made a bequest.

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Abstract of the Will of John Blackman of the Parish of Wartling in the County of Sussex, Farmer, written 14 Feb 1767, proved 27 Jul 1767. ⁴

Gives and bequeaths to his wife Mary Blackman an annuity of £12 along with all the furniture of the hall chamber, four pairs of sheets, three pairs of pillow cases, six table cloths, six napkins, and six hand towells.

Gives and bequeaths to Mr. Nicholas Stone of Herstmonceux and Mr. James Bellingham of Hooe a guinea each to buy themselves rings, appointing them Trustees to advise and assist his executors.

All the rest and remainder of his estate, goods and chattels he gives and bequeaths to his two sons John Blackman and Benjamin Blackman, whom he appoints co-executors of his last will and testament.

(Signed)

Witnesses: John Beaker, Francis Bellingham