• Born: 1774, Wartling, Sussex, England
• Christened: 18 May 1774, Wartling, Sussex, England ¹
• Married:
• Died: 18 Apr 1854, Warbleton, Sussex, England ²
• Buried: 24 Apr 1854, Wartling, Sussex, England ³

  Research Notes:

In Apr 1795 John Blackman was present at the marriage of his sister Ann Blackman to Thomas Chrismas in Warbleton Sussex.

In 1810 John Blackman, eldest son of John Blackman deceased, was the sole executor and residuary legatee of the Will of his 1st cousin twice removed James Bristed of Warbleton, gent.

At the time of the 1841 England Census John Blackman, aged 67, farmer, was living in Foul Mile, Warbleton Sussex. With him were nurse Mary Rickman (25), farm servants Mary Saunders (30), Elizabeth Wilmhurst (25), and ag lab Thomas Saunders (20). John's brother Henry Blackman was living nextdoor.

At the time of the 1851 England Census John Blackman, aged 76, born in Wartling, widower, farmer of 490 acres employing 15 labourers, was living in Foul Mile, Warbleton Sussex. With him were housekeeper Mary Rickman (43) of Hailsham, servants Hannah Chrismas (28) of Wartling, Richard Gurr (18) of Warbleton and George Henty (13) of Warbleton. Brother Henry Blackman was living nearby.

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John Blackman of Warbleton died aged 73 years (burial record). John's age is understated by six years. The family members named in his Will (below), along with his age in the 1841 and 1851 England Censuses, indicate that this is the correct John Blackman.

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Abstract of the Will of John Blackman of Warbleton in the County of Sussex, Gentleman, written 25 Nov 1852, proved 14 Oct 1854. ²

Gives and devises his piece of marshland (part of Tye House Marshes) containing about 12 acres in the parish of Herstmonceux to his cousin John Blackman of Hooe and his heirs.

Gives and devises his cottage and garden in Warbleton, currently occupied by John Henty, to his workman William Catt for the term of his natural life, after which he gives and devises the same to his nephew Charles Chrismas and his heirs.

Gives and bequeaths £10 to the said William Catt.

Gives and bequeaths £10 to his servant James Wenham.

Gives and devises the remainder of his real estate to his two nephews Henry Chrismas and Thomas Chrismas in Trust to sell said real estate at public auction or through private contract.

Gives £100 to his brother Henry Blackman.

Gives £1,000 to his nephew Charles Chrismas.

Gives $500 to his niece Harriet the wife of Edward Davey of Black Lion Street Brighton.

Gives £200 to Ann Wilson of Bromley College, widow.

Gives an annuity of £50 to his housekeeper Mary Rickman, for the term of her natural life, along with all his household goods, plate and linen.

All the rest and residue of his personal estate, including monies arising from the sale of his said real estate, he gives to his said nephews Henry Chrismas and Thomas Chrismas, share and share alike.

Appoints his nephews Henry Chrismas and Thomas Chrismas co-executors of his last will and testament.

Witnesses: Henry Hicks of Mayfield, miller, Benjⁿ Buss of Mayfield, solicitor.

Testator died 18 Apr 1854.

Effects valued under £3,000.