Francis "Frank" Gladwin

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1841, Manchester, Lancashire, England; In the 1841 British Census he was recorded, age 6, living in Manchester, England with his father and step-mother.
• Census: 1851, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; In the 1851 British Census he was recorded, age 16, living in Penkhull, Staffordshire, England. He is listed as a lodger and a stone carver.
• Census: 1861, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; In the 1861 British Census he was recorded, age 26, living in Penkhull, Staffordshire, England. He and his wife were living with his mother.
• Immigration: 7 Jun 1869; He arrived in America 7 June 1869 and settled in Akron, Ohio
• Naturalization: 18 Oct 1869; On 18 October 1869 he submitted his intention to become US citizen.
• Census: 1870, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 36, living in Akron, Ohio.
• Naturalization: 6 Apr 1874; On 6 April 1874 he became a naturalized citizen.
• Census: 1880, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 45, living on 308 Voris Street, Akron, Ohio. He is listed as a wood and stone caver.
• Organization: 1880; In 1880 he became a Mason, belonging to lodges in both Philadelphia and Akron.
• Miscellaneous: 11 Mar 1887, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 11 March 1887 edition of the Akron Beacon Journal the following was related: "Frank Gladwin, the carver, in turning over a heavy piece of stone upon which he was at work at his home, strained his back, so that he can not get around at present."
• Organization: say 1890, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; He was a member of the Akron lodge of I.O.O.F. and the Patriarchs Militant
• Residence: 2 Jan 1900, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; On 2 January 1900 he lived at 508 East Voris Street, Akron, Ohio.
• History: 1928; According to his biography, "Akron had numbered Francis Gladwin among her citizens for thirty-one years when he passed away February 5, 1900, at the age of sixty-six. He was a native of Manchester, England, born July 14, 1834, and in early life became a stone and wood carver but for some years prior to his demise was unable to follow his calling. His parents were George and Elizabeth Gilbert Gladwin. His father was also a stone carver, doing beautiful stone work on cathedrals and other notable buildings in England. It was natural, therefore, that Francis Gladwin should turn his attention in the same direction. He acquired his education in Stokeupon-Trent in England and his natural skill and ingenuity led him to become a sculptor and wood carver of much more than ordinary ability. He did a large amount of wood carving for many beautiful homes all over Ohio, including some of the finest residences in Akron, Elyria and Warren. He was likewise engaged in work of similar character on leading churches and public buildings. He was the head of one of the pioneer families of Akron, coming here when the city was a small town and passing away before the period of its phenomenal growth. About 1880 he erected the residence in which his family has since continuously lived. It was in Stoke-upon-Trent, in Staffordshire, England, that Mr. Gladwin was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Cooper, who was born in 1837 and died February 20, 1912. She was a daughter of Stephen and Jane Brooks Cooper and her father was a resident of both England and Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. Gladwin were born the following children: Mary Elizabeth; Anna Cooper; Sarah Jane; Ellen Rachel; Neonetta, who has been principal of Grace school for twenty-one years; Francis, who married Arthur Herbert Hunsicker; and Stephen Cooper, who married Ada Copeland and afterward Gertrude Allen Hillbish."
• Last Full Review: 10 Aug 2020

Notes:

Birth: In her letter, Sandra Hayton, gives his birth date as 14/7/1934. She was unable to send a copy of the birth records, as their printer was not operational.

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Died:
He died of pleurisy of the spine at home, 508 East Voris Street, Akron, Ohio.

Francis married Sarah Jane Cooper in Jul 1860 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Sarah (daughter of Stephen Cooper and Jane Brasher) was born on 3 Jan 1838 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England; was christened on 26 Sep 1838 in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 20 Feb 1912 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried on 22 Feb 1912 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Elizabeth Gladwin, LL.D. was born on 24 Dec 1861 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 22 Nov 1939 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried on 24 Nov 1939 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..
2. Stephen Cooper Gladwin was born on 25 Mar 1864 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 18 Apr 1942 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..
3. Anna Cooper "Hannah" Gladwin was born in 1866 in England; died on 31 Jan 1965 in Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio; was buried on 4 Feb 1965 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..
4. Sarah Jane Gladwin was born in Jan 1868 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 20 Jan 1960 in Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio; was buried on 25 Jan 1960 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..
5. Ellen Rachel "Nellie" Gladwin was born on 26 Aug 1871 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1957 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried on 14 Oct 1957 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..
6. Frances Gladwin was born on 27 Aug 1875 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 8 Jan 1957 in New Milford, Portage County, Ohio; was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..
7. Neonetta "Nettie" Gladwin was born on 13 Feb 1878 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 15 May 1963 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A..

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1823, Pihough, England
• Residence: 1836, Manchester, Lancashire, England; He was employed as a manager; Address:
  39 Rusholme Road
• History: 1837; His father-in-law left him one shilling in his will
• Census: 1841, Manchester, Lancashire, England; : 40
• History: 1928; In his son's biography in Akron and Summit County, it is written that he "was ... a stone carver, doing beautiful stone work on cathedrals and other notable buildings in England."

George married Elizabeth Gilbert on 19 May 1823 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Gilbert and Esther Hardwick) was born on 26 Mar 1803 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1841, Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 9 Aug 1836, Stanton, Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England
• Obituary: Jun 1837; According to his obituary in The Mercury, he diedAt Stanton near Bakewell on Wed. morning last - after a protracted illness. Joseph Gilbert Gent. ages 79. He was, until recently, High Constable for High Peak - which important office he held for over 30 yrs

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Birth:
This is the year given on his headstone.

Christened:
Possibly christened 26 March 1758 in Samlley, Derbyshire, England, the son of George and Mary (Bromley) Gilbert. The connection hasn't been proved.

Joseph married Esther Hardwick on 22 Nov 1794 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. Esther (daughter of John Hardwick) was born on 12 Jun 1766 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England; died on 11 May 1810 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England; was buried on 15 May 1810 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Jane Powell and John Parry were witnesses.