Peter Bridgeland was born say 1534 (assuming he was age 25 at marriage). He was probably descended from the earlier Bridgelands living in Staplehurst, but no record has been found to connect him to previous generations.."Peeter Bregeland an oulde housekeeper" was buried in Staplehurst 12 September 1604. The will of "Peter Bredgeland of Staplehurt in the Countie of Kent Tanner beinge in perfect health" was dated 20 December in the 41st year of Queen Elizabeth (1599), and proved 15 October 1604.