Robert Gladstone

Robert Gladstone, brother of John Gladstone (q.v.) and uncle of William, and original claimant as the owner-in-fee of Great Valley in Manchester Jamaica, who died 31/08/1835. The compensation was awarded to his executors (Robert Gladstone, Thomas Steuart Gladstone and William Gladstone, each of whom q.v.). His three executors and trustees were his sons and made responsible for dividing the estate equally between all children.   

1. Merchant of Liverpool, 1773-31 August 1835. Married Catherine (d. 1818), daughter of Adam Steuart of Liverpool. Sons included Adam Steaurt Gladstone (East India merchant in Liverpool, who left £140,000 in 1863) and his executors Thomas Steuart, Robert and William Gladstone.

T71/860 Manchester No. 65.

Will of Robert Gladstone of Liverpool , Lancashire, 15/10//1835, TNA/PROB 11/1852/441.

1. William D. Rubinstein, Who were the rich? 1860- (Volumes 3 and 4, manuscripts in preparation), reference 1863/23 Gladstone, Adam Steuart.