William Crunden
b. 12 October 1807
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Baptism*: William Crunden was baptized on 12 October 1807 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall.
- Marriage*: William Crunden married Frances Mitchell, daughter of James Mitchell and Mercy Alce, on 30 September 1832 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.2
Family:
Frances Mitchell b. 28 Mar 1812
- Marriage*: William Crunden married Frances Mitchell, daughter of James Mitchell and Mercy Alce, on 30 September 1832 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Thomas Crunden
b. circa 1735, d. 1814
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Birth*: Thomas Crunden was born circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Thomas Crunden married Catherine Sutton, daughter of John Sutton and Elizabeth Verrall, on 25 July 1756 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Thomas Crunden died in 1814 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Thomas Crunden was buried on 13 March 1814 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, "79 years."2
Family:
Catherine Sutton b. 5 Mar 1733/34, d. 1792
- Marriage*: Thomas Crunden married Catherine Sutton, daughter of John Sutton and Elizabeth Verrall, on 25 July 1756 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Thornton
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: William Thornton married Elizabeth Crunden, daughter of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 18 September 1814 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Family:
Elizabeth Crunden b. 27 Nov 1788
- Marriage*: William Thornton married Elizabeth Crunden, daughter of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 18 September 1814 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Elizabeth Botten
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Married Name: As of circa 1827, her married name was Crunden.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Botten married Thomas Crunden, son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, circa 1827 at England.
Family:
Thomas Crunden b. 9 Jan 1791, d. 1873
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Botten married Thomas Crunden, son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, circa 1827 at England.
William Coster
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: William Coster married Mary Crunden, daughter of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 3 November 1812 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Family:
Mary Crunden b. 1 Feb 1794, d. 1893
- Marriage*: William Coster married Mary Crunden, daughter of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 3 November 1812 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Susanna Brown
b. circa 1811
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Birth*: Susanna Brown was born circa 1811 at Buxted, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Married Name: As of 16 January 1829, her married name was Crunden.
- Marriage*: Susanna Brown married Samuel Crunden, son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 16 January 1829 at Buxted, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Samuel Crunden b. 13 Oct 1799, d. 1885
- Marriage*: Susanna Brown married Samuel Crunden, son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 16 January 1829 at Buxted, Sussex, EnglandB.
Frances Mitchell
b. 28 March 1812
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Baptism*: Frances Mitchell was baptized on 28 March 1812 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of James Mitchell and Mercy Alce.
- Married Name: As of 30 August 1832, her married name was Crunden.
- Marriage*: Frances Mitchell married William Crunden, son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 30 September 1832 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Family:
William Crunden b. 12 Oct 1807
- Marriage*: Frances Mitchell married William Crunden, son of Edward Crunden and Mary Verrall, on 30 September 1832 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
James Mitchell
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: James Mitchell married Mercy Alce, daughter of John Alce and Mercy Hyland, on 12 May 1811 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Family:
Mercy Alce b. 23 May 1790
- Marriage*: James Mitchell married Mercy Alce, daughter of John Alce and Mercy Hyland, on 12 May 1811 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Child:
Frances Mitchell b. 28 Mar 1812
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Mercy Alce
b. 23 May 1790
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Baptism*: Mercy Alce was baptized on 23 May 1790 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Alce and Mercy Hyland.
- Marriage*: Mercy Alce married James Mitchell on 12 May 1811 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Married Name: As of 12 May 1811, her married name was Mitchell.2
Family:
James Mitchell
- Marriage*: Mercy Alce married James Mitchell on 12 May 1811 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Child:
Frances Mitchell b. 28 Mar 1812
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
William Hylands
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: William Hylands married Mary Maynard on 18 May 1760 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish. Witnesses: Ridr Maynard & Wm Maynard.1
Family:
Mary Maynard
- Marriage*: William Hylands married Mary Maynard on 18 May 1760 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish. Witnesses: Ridr Maynard & Wm Maynard.1
Child:
Mercy Hyland+ b. 6 Aug 1769, d. 1856
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Mary Maynard
Last Edited: 22 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: Mary Maynard married William Hylands on 18 May 1760 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish. Witnesses: Ridr Maynard & Wm Maynard.1
- Married Name: As of 18 May 1760, her married name was Hylands.1
Family:
William Hylands
- Marriage*: Mary Maynard married William Hylands on 18 May 1760 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish. Witnesses: Ridr Maynard & Wm Maynard.1
Child:
Mercy Hyland+ b. 6 Aug 1769, d. 1856
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Ann Renvell
d. 1633
Last Edited: 23 Jan 2021
- Married Name: As of 14 October 1613, her married name was Stowell.
- Marriage*: Ann Renvell married Thomas Stowell on 14 October 1613 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Ann Renvell died in 1633 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Ann Renvell was buried on 8 September 1633 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB, "Agnes STOWELL, wife of Thomas."2
Family:
Thomas Stowell b. c 1590, d. May 1637
- Marriage*: Ann Renvell married Thomas Stowell on 14 October 1613 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Alse
d. circa 1552
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
- Anecdote: Copy of court roll, manor of Beddingham
Date: 18 Jul 1537
ESRO reference: SAS/G 22/2
Description: Admission of Thomas Alce on the surrender, in extremis, of Joan Eightacre, widow, made in the presence of John Seygar, vicar of Beddingham, Stephen Barbour, John Alse, Richard Leney, John Howell, John Walker and John Baydon
A yard and a half of land called Monkland with 5a of land from demesne lands at Southwiche dyche towards the N and another croft of land called Colgetires which lies at the way called the Sorre towards the West; two half yards of land, one called Northouses and the other John Alse. - Marriage*: Thomas Alse married Agnes (?) circa 1545 at Sussex, England.
- Death*: Thomas Alse died circa 1552 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will*: Thomas Alse left a will made on 10 January 1552 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Als of Beddingham, 1552
(ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/61C)
Made: 10 Jan 1552?
Exhibited: 27 Feb 1552
In the name of god Amen The x day of the monyth of Januarij & in the yere of the Reigne of o[u]r Sov[er]aigne lorde Edwarde the Sexte by the grace of god Kynge off England Frannce & Irelond defender of the fayth And of the church of England & also of Ireland in earthe the sup an unknown person me hedd the vjth I Thomas als of the p[ar]yshe of Bedyngham in the Countie of Sussex of good & p[er]fect remembrannce but onely seke in my bodye thankes be to Almyghtie god make & ordeyne this my last will & Testame[N]te in man[ner] & forme as here after dothe folowe Fyrst I gyve & bequeth my sowlle to Allmyghtie god my onely creator & redemer & my bodye to be buryed in the churche yarde of Bedinghame Aforesayd Also I bequeth to the poore mens boxe of the same p[ar]yshe xijd Also I bequethe to my dowghter Agnes iiij markes of monye to be payd to her at the tyme of her maryage Also I bequeth to the child that my wyffe goyth w[i]th yf yt be A woma[N] chylde iiij markes of monye to be payde to here at the tyme of her maryage And yf one of my dowghters dye before she be maryed I will the other survivinge to be her heire The Resydewe of all my goodes moveable & unmoveable my dettes payd & my Legaces fulfyllyd I gyve & bequeth to Agnes my wyffe whom I make & ordeyne one of myn executors And yf yt be A woma[N] child that my wyffe goyth w[i]th Then I make ordeyn & ioyne Will[ia]m my Sonne to be the other of my executors w[i]th my wyffe And yf yt be A man child that my wyffe goyth w[i]th Then I make ordeyn & ioyne John my sonne to be the other of my executors w[i]th my wyffe they to have & dyspose the same as to theym shalbe thought most best to the pleasure of Allmyghtie god Also I desire Hugh ockenden & Richard mathew to be ov[er]seers of this my last wyll & Testame[N]te And they to have For their Labor & paynes iijs iiijd Apece Theise beinge wytnesses Sir John Rdevither John Als & John Howell
S[u]ma In[vento]rij ___ lili vijs vjd
Exhibited in the parish church, Lewes, 27th February 1552
(Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 17th April 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.) - Probate*: His estate was probated on 27 February 1552 at Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, Sussex, England.
- Anecdote*: Copy of court roll, manor of Beddingham
Date: 29 May 1553
ESRO reference: SAS/G 22/3
Description: Death of Thomas Alls; John Alse, younger son and heir aged three years, admitted in the person of his mother Agnes Alse, to whom his custody was committed
A yard and a half of land called Monkeland and 5a of land at Sowthwythdyche and a croft called Golgatters lying to a way called the Sarre to the W; two half virgates of land one called Northhowse and the other John Alses; messuage and half a yard of land late of John Tary
Heriots, 3 oxen, price 3 13s 4d.
Family:
Citations
- [S970] Will of Thomas Als of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 10 Jan 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 27 Feb 1552. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/61C).
Agnes (?)
Last Edited: 13 May 2021
- Married Name: As of circa 1540, her married name was Alse.
- Marriage*: Agnes (?) married Thomas Alse circa 1545 at Sussex, England.
- (Witness) Will: Agnes (?) is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 10 January 1552 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Family:
Thomas Alse d. c 1552
- Marriage*: Agnes (?) married Thomas Alse circa 1545 at Sussex, England.
Children:
Citations
- [S970] Will of Thomas Als of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 10 Jan 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 27 Feb 1552. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/61C).
John Alce
b. circa 1570, d. 1642
Parents:
Father: William Alce b. c 1550, d. May 1618
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2024
- Birth*: John Alce was born circa 1570 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of William Alce.
- Marriage*: John Alce married Alice Cooke on 11 January 1591/92 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage*: John Alce married Ann Heale on 17 October 1609 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Ann SEALE possibly a widow, nee Ann HEALE.1
- Anecdote*: Ann SEALE is thought to be the widow of William SEALE who married Ann HEALE on 20 Nov 1608 at Beddingham and was buried 22 Dec 1608 at South Heighton St Martin. The mention of George HEALES in the will of John ALCE in 1642 provides some support for this, although it is not conclusive ("I have purchased the Copyhold landes late George Heales in Beddingham" for his under age grandson william Colvill).2
- (Witness) Will: John Alce is mentioned in the will of William Alce dated 1 February 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Anecdote: Counterpart lease for 21 years at £120
Date: 14 Aug 1621
ESRO: SAS/G16/24
Description: John Gage, esq to John Alce of Beddingham, yeoman, and Richard Alchorne of Rodmell, yeoman
Alciston house and farm (described as before)
Additional rent of 240 bushels of wheat at the mansion house of Firle between 1 Nov and 25 Dec, and 240 bushels of barley between 1 Nov and 2 Feb, 8 gallons to the bushel
Wintesses: Simon Maxfeild, Andrew Baulcombe, Robert Lorkin. - Anecdote: Quietus from the recusant roll
Date:1631
ESRO reference:SAS/G 19/37
Description:The tenants of two parts of the lands and tenements of John Gage, bt, in Surrey for 10 yearly for the farm of two parts of the manor of Hedgecourt in the tenure of Richard Thorpe, gent, and to tenants in Sussex for 55 4s 8d part of 62 8s 8d of the yearly farm of two parts of the manor of Heighton St Clere and Hosiers in Firle, and of Firle Place and lands in the occupation of Thomas Harrison, John Romes, John Godwyn and the said John Gage; value 20 and two parts of the manor of Alciston, Compton Berwick, Exceat and Friston and the hundred of Alciston in the occupation of John Alce, Richard Alchyn, Thomas Chune, esq and John Fletcher, annual value 35 5s
Discharged because the sum was paid to George Fildinge, esq receiver of recusant revenues, 7 May 1631
Creator(s): Gage family of Firle, East Sussex. - Marriage License: John Alce and Ann Miller obtained a marriage licence on 19 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John ALCE, yeoman of Alciston; Ann CARPENTER, widow of Uckfield.1
- Marriage*: John Alce married Ann Miller on 20 August 1637 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Will*: John Alce left a will made on 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Alce of Alciston, 1642
(ESRO: PBT/1/5/366)
Made: 20 November 1641
Proved: 31 May 1642
FamilySearch: Film: 1885592; Image: 340
In the Name of God Amen The Twentyeth day of November In the yeare of our Lord God one thousand sixe hundred fortye an one I John Alce beinge of good and perfect memorye thanks bee gyven to God Doe make and ordeine this my last will and Testament in writinge in manner and Forme followinge First I Commend my Soule into the Hands of almighty God my Creator relyinge onely on the merittes of my sole Savyour Jesus Christ words deleted for the remission of my Sinns and my body to the earthe to be buryed accordinge to the Discrecion of my Executors hereafter named Item I gyve and bequeath unto the Poore of the parish of Alciston the Somme of twentye shillings and to the Poore of the parishe of Beddingham the Somme of twentye shillings to be distributed amongst them in and upon the day of my buryall Item wheiras I am Gardian to Willyam Colvyll my Grandchilde and have had and receyved divers Rents and Sommes of Moneyes since the Death of his parentes belonginge to him and For that he is not capable asyet of accompt from me beinge under age and the said Rentes and Sommes of moneyes by me receyved may be lost or hee Defrauded theirof I have purchased the Copyhold landes late George Heales in Beddingham with the said Rentes and Sommes of moneyes had & Receyved by me of the said Willyam Colvylle as his Gardian and beinge the said Rentes & Sommes of Moneyes by me receyved Did not amount and come to soe much as the Purchase cost and came unto I have added the rest out of my owne Estate to make up the somme of Fyve hundred and Fyftye poundes so the said Copyhold Landes with thappurtenances I have in open Cost Surrendered to the use & behoofe of John Meere the younger gentleman and Richard Alchorne and to their Heirs for ever Nevertheles this Surrender was and is for this intent end and purpose that they the said John Meere and Richard Alchorne their Heirs or assignes or some of them shall Surrender the said Copyhold Landes with thappurtenances to Willyam Colyvyll my Grandchilde and his heirs within one Monenth after he shall accomplish his full age of one and twenty yeares for the satisfaction and payment of such Rentes Sommes of moneyes and other things had and receyved by Mee duringe my naturall life as his Gardian and due to be payed to the said Willyam Colvyll Soe as hee the said Willyam Colvyll doe agree with the Lord of the Mannor for the Heriott which shalbe due upon the said Surrender and save the said John Meere and Richard Alchorne and their & either of their Heirs harmeles from the same And alsoe shall release unto my Executors or administrators all Debtes accomptes Recknings accions and demandes whatsoever as in and by the said Surrender it will and may appeare Item wheiras I stand bounde unto Willyam Hawes of Uckfeild in a Bond obligation of C li for payment of Eight poundes pe annum out of my Estate unto Ann my lovinge wife duringe her naturall life my will is that my Executors hereafter named shall quarterly pay the said Somme of Eight poundes att thee Fower usuall Feastes or termes of the yeare unto the said Ann duringe her naturall life That is to say in and upon the Feasts of the Nativity of our Lord God thannunciacion of the blessed virgin Marye Sct John Baptist and Sct Michaell Tharchangell by even and equall porcions The First payment to bein att which of the said Festes as shall first happen after my decease Item I gyve and bequeath unto my said wyves thre Children Richard Willyam and Margaret Carpenter the Somme of three poundes a peice to be payed to them within Sixe moneths after my decease Item I gyve and bequeath to my Grandchilde Richard Elphick thee Somme of tenn shillings Item I gyve and bequeath to John Chambers my Grandchilde Fiftye poundes of currant money to be payed to Richard Chambers his Father within Sixe Monethes after my decease upon this hope and Confidence that the said Richard Chambers shall and Doe putt in such good securitye to my Executors hereafter named as they or the most part of them will accept of aswell to pay unto the said John Chambers the said Somme of Fyfty poundes hereby bequeathed when he shall accomplish the age of one & twenty yeares as alse to gyve & leave him the somme of one hundred poundes more at the tyme of is death if he the said John chambers shall survyve his said Father Item I gyve and bequeath to John Smythe and to his Heirs my my sisters sonne the Somme of one hundred poundes of currant money to be payed to him by my Executors hereafter named within a yeare after y decease Item I gyve and bequeath to Elizabeth the now wife of Raphe Richardson the somme of Fyfty poundes of currant money to be payed within sixe Monethes after my deceas Item I gyve and bequeath to Ann there wife of Richard Graybroke and to her heyres the somme of Fyfty poundes of currant money to be payed within sixe Moneths after my decease Item I gyve to thee three Children of Francis Cooke and to the three Children of Joane Frankwell the now wife of Hugh Frankewell the somme of Fyve poundes a peece to be payed into the handes of their severall parentes within sixe monethes after my decease soe as the parentes doe gyve good security severally to my Executors hereafter named for the payment of the said severall legacyes to the said severall Children at their several ages of one & twenty yeares or day remainder of line obscured by a fold in the paper as aforesaid Then his or her word obscured to remane and be to the Survyvor or Survivors of the same lyvinge equally to be devyded Item I gyve and bequeath to the Seaven Children of my kinsman Richard Alchorne now lyvinge the Somme of Fyve poundes a peice to be payed into the handes of there Father within sixe moneths after my decease by my Executors hereafter named and if any of them dye before they atteyne the age of one and twenty yeares then the legasye or legasyes to be equally devided amongst the Survyvors Item I gyve to thee Children of George Alce of the Sounde and the Children of Willyam Alce his Brother the Somme of Fyve poundes a peice to be payed into the hands of their Fathers or Guardian within sixe moneths after my decease by my Executors their parentes or Gardians gyveinge security severally to my Executors to pay unto their said Children their severall legasyes att their severall ages of one and twenty yeares or day of Marriage wich shall first happen and if any of the said Georg Alce word deleted Children dy before the tyme prescribed then the legasye or legasyes to be equally divided amonge the Survyvors and the said Willyam Alce his Children to be dealt with in the same manner Item I gyve and bequeath to the thre Sonnes of Thomas Hudson of Meechinge borne unto him by Susan Patchinge the somme of tenn poundes to bee equally devided amonge them and to be payed to the said Thomas Hudson within sixe Moneths after my decease hee gyveinge security to my // Executors for the payment of their severall legasyes to his said three Sonnes or Survyvors of them at thee age of one and twenty yeares Item I gyve and bequeath unto my lovinge Freind Mr Henry Cobye twenty shillings Item I gyve and bequeath to every one of my houshold Servantes three shillings fower pence and likewise to my Sheepheard John Smyth John Bennett Willyam Gurr and John Weller thelder to every of them three shillings and Fower pence And I doe nominate and make my lovinge Freindes John Meere the younger gent Richard Alchorne and Richard Elphick of Denton Executors in trust of this my last Will and Testament and I doe gyve to each of them Forty shillinges for their paines Desiringe them and every of them to take noe other beneffitt of this my last will and Testament Their reasonable Costes and Chardges about the same deducted and onely allowed Lastly the rest of all my Good and Chattles my Debts Legacyes and Funerall expences dischardged and First payed I give and bequeath to Ann my now wife Willyam Colvyll Richard Elphick John Chambers my grandchildren and John Smyth my Nephue to be devyded by my Forenamed Executors equally amonge them In witnes wheir of I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the day and yeare abovewritten
John Alce his merke
Sealed Signed Read and publishes in the presence of
Thom Harison
Alexander Alchorne
Probate: 31st May 1642 to Richard Alchorne and Richard Elphicke, executors, John Meere having renounced the burden of execution. Probate describes the deceased as ‘of Alciston’.
(Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 23rd January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.) - Death*: John Alce died in 1642 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Probate*: His estate was probated on 31 May 1642 at Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, Sussex, England.
Family 1:
Alice Cooke
- Marriage*: John Alce married Alice Cooke on 11 January 1591/92 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Family 2:
Family 3:
Ann Miller
- Marriage License: John Alce and Ann Miller obtained a marriage licence on 19 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John ALCE, yeoman of Alciston; Ann CARPENTER, widow of Uckfield.1
- Marriage*: John Alce married Ann Miller on 20 August 1637 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S943] Will of John Alce of Alciston, Sussex, England, made 20 Nov 1641, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 31 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT/1/5/366).
- [S946] Will of William Alse of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 1 Feb 1618, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 23 May 1618. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/16/162B).
Ann Miller
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2021
- Married Name: As of 26 April 1620, her married name was Carpenter.
- Marriage*: Ann Miller married William Carpenter on 26 April 1620 at Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage License: Ann Miller and John Alce obtained a marriage licence on 19 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John ALCE, yeoman of Alciston; Ann CARPENTER, widow of Uckfield.1
- Married Name: As of 20 August 1637, her married name was Alce.
- Marriage*: Ann Miller married John Alce, son of William Alce, on 20 August 1637 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- (Witness) Will: Ann Miller is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family 1:
William Carpenter d. 1626
- Marriage*: Ann Miller married William Carpenter on 26 April 1620 at Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Richard Carpenter b. 11 Feb 1621/22
Margaret Carpenter b. 31 Aug 1622
William Carpenter b. 17 Jan 1625/26
Margaret Carpenter b. 31 Aug 1622
William Carpenter b. 17 Jan 1625/26
Family 2:
John Alce b. c 1570, d. 1642
- Marriage License: Ann Miller and John Alce obtained a marriage licence on 19 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John ALCE, yeoman of Alciston; Ann CARPENTER, widow of Uckfield.1
- Marriage*: Ann Miller married John Alce, son of William Alce, on 20 August 1637 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Ann Heale
b. circa 1590, d. 1634
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2021
- Birth*: Ann Heale was born circa 1590 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Marriage*: Ann Heale married William Seale on 20 November 1608 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Married Name: As of 17 October 1609, her married name was Alce.
- Marriage*: Ann Heale married John Alce, son of William Alce, on 17 October 1609 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Ann SEALE possibly a widow, nee Ann HEALE.1
- Anecdote*: Ann SEALE is thought to be the widow of William SEALE who married Ann HEALE on 20 Nov 1608 at Beddingham and was buried 22 Dec 1608 at South Heighton St Martin. The mention of George HEALES in the will of John ALCE in 1642 provides some support for this, although it is not conclusive ("I have purchased the Copyhold landes late George Heales in Beddingham" for his under age grandson william Colvill).2
- Death*: Ann Heale died in 1634 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Ann Heale was buried on 14 August 1634 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB, "Agnes ALSE, wife of John."3
Family 1:
William Seale d. Dec 1608
- Marriage*: Ann Heale married William Seale on 20 November 1608 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family 2:
John Alce b. c 1570, d. 1642
- Marriage*: Ann Heale married John Alce, son of William Alce, on 17 October 1609 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Ann SEALE possibly a widow, nee Ann HEALE.1
Child:
John Alce b. 21 Jan 1609/10
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S943] Will of John Alce of Alciston, Sussex, England, made 20 Nov 1641, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 31 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT/1/5/366).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Alce
b. 21 January 1609/10
Parents:
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2021
- Baptism*: John Alce was baptized on 21 January 1609/10 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB, "son of John AYLES."1
- He was the son of John Alce and Ann Heale.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Alce
b. circa 1550, d. May 1618
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2024
- Birth*: William Alce was born circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
- Anecdote: William may be the son of Thomas Alse of Beddingham who left a will proved 1552/53 in which he names his eldest son William, who would have been born c1547. However, there is an admon for a William Alse of Beddingham in 1591 which confuses the situation. There were also William Alse's around Bishopstone which also need to be considered.1
- Will*: William Alce left a will made on 1 February 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Alse, Yeoman of Beddingham, 1618
(ESRO: PBT/1/1/16/162B)
Made: 1 February 1618
Proved: 23 May 1618
FamilySearch: Film: 1885788; Image: 354
In the name of God Amen I Will[ia]m Alse of the parish of Beddingham in the Countie of Sussex within the Dioces of Chichester yoman beinge sick in body but of good and perfect remembrance (thankes be given to god) doe make and ordeyne this my last will and Testament in manner and forme followinge First I will and bequeath my Soule to Almightee God my maker and Redeemer and my bodye to be buried in the Churchyard of Beddingham Item I give to the poore of the parish of Beddingham aforesaid iijs iiijd Item I give and bequeath unto Joan Selme my daughter vjs viijd Item I will and bequeath to Mary the wife of John Smith and Elizabeth the daught wife of Franncis Cooke my daughters to ech of them ten pounds to be paid within one yeare after my decease Item I will and bequeath to the three Children of John Alse my sonn xxs to be equallie to be devided between them Item I give unto the thre Children of Francis Cooke my sonn in law xxs to be equallie divided betwen them Item I give and bequeath unto the three Children of John Smith my sonn in lawe xxs equallie to be divided between them Item I give and bequeath unto mary Selme my daughter of Joane Selme my daughter vjs viijd The Residue of my goods and Chattels not given nor bequeathed I give and bequeath unto my sonn John Alse whom I make my sole executor of this my last will and Testament In witnes wherof I have set to my hand and seale the first of Februarie In the yeare of the Raigne of our Soueraigne Lord James by the grace of God Kinge of England Frannce and Ireland Kinge the Fiftenth and of Scotland the one and fifteth
Signum Willmi Alse
Sealed and signed in the presence of us
John Pettet [Probably the writer of the will, going by the handwriting]
Thomas Gurr
George Heal
Tho: [mark] Dine
Probate: 23rd May 1618 to John Alse, son and executor.
(Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 22nd January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.) - Death*: William Alce died in May 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: William Alce was buried on 4 May 1618 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Probate: His estate was probated on 23 May 1618 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
Family:
Children:
John Alce+ b. c 1570, d. 1642
Joan Alce+ b. c 1573
Elizabeth Alce b. c 1576
Mary Alce+ b. c 1580, d. 1638
Joan Alce+ b. c 1573
Elizabeth Alce b. c 1576
Mary Alce+ b. c 1580, d. 1638
Citations
- [S970] Will of Thomas Als of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 10 Jan 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 27 Feb 1552. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/61C).
- [S946] Will of William Alse of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 1 Feb 1618, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 23 May 1618. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/16/162B).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Alce
b. circa 1580, d. 1638
Parents:
Father: William Alce b. c 1550, d. May 1618
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2021
- Birth*: Mary Alce was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of William Alce.
- Married Name: As of 15 June 1606, her married name was Smith.
- Marriage*: Mary Alce married John Smith on 15 June 1606 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- (Witness) Will: Mary Alce is mentioned in the will of William Alce dated 1 February 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Mary Alce died in 1638 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Mary Alce was buried on 16 July 1638 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB, just "widow Smith."2
Family:
John Smith d. 1633
- Marriage*: Mary Alce married John Smith on 15 June 1606 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
Citations
- [S946] Will of William Alse of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 1 Feb 1618, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 23 May 1618. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/16/162B).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Smith
d. 1633
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: John Smith married Mary Alce, daughter of William Alce, on 15 June 1606 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- (Witness) Will: John Smith is mentioned in the will of William Alce dated 1 February 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: John Smith died in 1633 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: John Smith was buried on 24 February 1633 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family:
Mary Alce b. c 1580, d. 1638
- Marriage*: John Smith married Mary Alce, daughter of William Alce, on 15 June 1606 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
Citations
- [S946] Will of William Alse of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 1 Feb 1618, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 23 May 1618. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/16/162B).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Alice Cooke
Last Edited: 23 Jan 2021
- Married Name: As of 11 January 1591/92, her married name was Alce.
- Marriage*: Alice Cooke married John Alce, son of William Alce, on 11 January 1591/92 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Family:
John Alce b. c 1570, d. 1642
- Marriage*: Alice Cooke married John Alce, son of William Alce, on 11 January 1591/92 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Mary Alce
b. circa 1595, d. 1631
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2021
- Birth*: Mary Alce was born circa 1595 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Alce and Alice Cooke.
- Marriage*: Mary Alce married Richard Chambers on 3 March 1621/22 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, Richard CHAMBER.1
- Married Name: As of 3 March 1621/22, her married name was Chambers.
- Death*: Mary Alce died in 1631 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Mary Alce was buried on 31 October 1631 at St Leonard's, Denton, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mar [sic] wife of Richard."2
Family:
Richard Chambers b. c 1600, d. 1661
- Marriage*: Mary Alce married Richard Chambers on 3 March 1621/22 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, Richard CHAMBER.1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Alce
b. circa 1600, d. December 1631
Parents:
Last Edited: 16 Jul 2021
- Birth*: Elizabeth Alce was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Alce and Alice Cooke.
- Married Name: As of 10 May 1625, her married name was Colvill.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Alce married Josiah Colvill on 10 May 1625 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Marriage License: Elizabeth Alce and Richard Elphick obtained a marriage licence on 22 May 1630 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard a yeoman of Alciston; Elizabeth COLVILL a widow of Denton.1
- Married Name: As of 27 May 1630, her married name was Elphick.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Alce married Richard Elphick on 27 May 1630 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Elizabeth Alce died in December 1631 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Elizabeth Alce was buried on 18 December 1631 at St Leonard's, Denton, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of Richard."2
Family 1:
Josiah Colvill
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Alce married Josiah Colvill on 10 May 1625 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
Child:
William Colvill b. 19 Oct 1628
Family 2:
Richard Elphick b. c 1608
- Marriage License: Elizabeth Alce and Richard Elphick obtained a marriage licence on 22 May 1630 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard a yeoman of Alciston; Elizabeth COLVILL a widow of Denton.1
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Alce married Richard Elphick on 27 May 1630 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Child:
Richard Elphick b. 1 May 1631
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Josiah Colvill
Last Edited: 7 Feb 2021
- Marriage*: Josiah Colvill married Elizabeth Alce, daughter of John Alce and Alice Cooke, on 10 May 1625 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Anecdote*: The following may be for Josiah Colvill:
John Colvill late of Denton deceased intestate Admon 21 July 1629
Master William Inians priest Surrogate etc committed administration to Elizabeth Colvill his relict
Said Elizabeth Colvill, John Alce of Alciston yeoman and John Webb of South Heightonyeoman bound in the sum of £1,400
Inventory exhibited in the sum of £727 4s 4d.1
Family:
Elizabeth Alce b. c 1600, d. Dec 1631
- Marriage*: Josiah Colvill married Elizabeth Alce, daughter of John Alce and Alice Cooke, on 10 May 1625 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
Child:
William Colvill b. 19 Oct 1628
Citations
- [S266] Index to People, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "Source: 128; Entry: 5600."
Richard Elphick
b. circa 1608
Last Edited: 16 Jul 2021
- Birth*: Richard Elphick was born circa 1608 at Sussex, England.
- (Witness) Will: Richard Elphick is mentioned in the will of John Page dated 1 May 1617 at West Firle, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage License: Richard Elphick and Elizabeth Alce obtained a marriage licence on 22 May 1630 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard a yeoman of Alciston; Elizabeth COLVILL a widow of Denton.2
- Marriage*: Richard Elphick married Elizabeth Alce, daughter of John Alce and Alice Cooke, on 27 May 1630 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Marriage*: Richard Elphick married Ann Colvill on 17 July 1632 at Bishopstone, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: Richard Elphick is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family 1:
Elizabeth Alce b. c 1600, d. Dec 1631
- Marriage License: Richard Elphick and Elizabeth Alce obtained a marriage licence on 22 May 1630 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard a yeoman of Alciston; Elizabeth COLVILL a widow of Denton.2
- Marriage*: Richard Elphick married Elizabeth Alce, daughter of John Alce and Alice Cooke, on 27 May 1630 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Child:
Richard Elphick b. 1 May 1631
Family 2:
Ann Colvill
- Marriage*: Richard Elphick married Ann Colvill on 17 July 1632 at Bishopstone, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S934] Will of John Page of West Firle, Sussex, England, made 1 May 1617, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 17 Jun 1617. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/16/38A).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S943] Will of John Alce of Alciston, Sussex, England, made 20 Nov 1641, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 31 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT/1/5/366).
William Carpenter
d. 1626
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2021
- Marriage*: William Carpenter married Ann Miller on 26 April 1620 at Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: William Carpenter died in 1626 at Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: William Carpenter was buried on 1 April 1626 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family:
Ann Miller
- Marriage*: William Carpenter married Ann Miller on 26 April 1620 at Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Richard Carpenter b. 11 Feb 1621/22
Margaret Carpenter b. 31 Aug 1622
William Carpenter b. 17 Jan 1625/26
Margaret Carpenter b. 31 Aug 1622
William Carpenter b. 17 Jan 1625/26
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.