(297) WILLINGDON, St. Mary the Virgin
297B Ledger stone for John GILBERT, d. 1697
- North aisle floor.
- 90(W) x 159(L)~Fair.
- M.I. (8 lines, engraved) on upper 30% of pale grey-brown freestone slab; head to West.
- John Gilbert, d. 27 Oct 1697, aet 90; son of (another) John Gilbert. He was part of the well-known family of Gilberts in Eastbourne and Willingdon and was related to the Parker family of Ratton through his grandfather's and brother's marriages. His brother Nicholas married Ann Parker daughter of John. He left money to Ann Barnham nee Parker, daughter of Sir Thomas Parker who was widowed 35 years, who lived at Ratton and whom he referred to as 'My dear mistress'. He also left money to the poor of Willingdon.
