Details of Edward's birth are not known.

Edward married Hannah Lavender on Wednesday 25 March 1676 in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Hannah Lavender:

- William Bateman	born around 1677.
- Joan Bateman	born around 1678.
- Elizabeth Bateman	born around 1680.
- Benjamin Bateman	born around 1685.
- William Bateman	born around 1687.
- Mary Bateman	born around 1690.
- Mary Bateman	born around 1693.
- Jarman Bateman	born around 1695.

Details of Edward's occupation are not known.