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Joan (?)

• Marriage*: Joan (?) married John Alse, son of Thomas Alse and Agnes (?), circa 1570 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1580, her married name was Alse.
• Death*: Joan (?) died in 1610 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan (?) was buried on 30 September 1610 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John senior."¹

Alice Brooke

• Married Name: As of 13 June 1598, her married name was Alce.
• Marriage*: Alice Brooke married William Alce on 13 June 1598 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Possible earlier marriage.¹
• Death*: Alice Brooke died in 1613 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alice Brooke was buried on 25 May 1613 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, Alice ALSE.²

William Colvill

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Colvill was baptized on 19 October 1628 at St Leonard's, Denton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Josiah Colvill and Elizabeth Alce.
• (Witness) Will: William Colvill is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: William Colvill married Margaret Godhelpe on 11 June 1650 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, William of West Firle.³

Richard Elphick

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Elphick was baptized on 1 May 1631 at St Leonard's, Denton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Elphick and Elizabeth Alce.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Elphick is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Richard Elphick married Mary Swane on 20 February 1655/56 at Denton, Sussex, England^B, Mary of South Heighton.³

Ann Colvill

• Married Name: As of 17 July 1632, her married name was Elphick.
• Marriage*: Ann Colvill married Richard Elphick on 17 July 1632 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.¹

Richard Carpenter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Carpenter was baptized on 11 February 1621/22 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Carpenter and Ann Miller.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Carpenter is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.²

Margaret Carpenter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Carpenter was baptized on 31 August 1622 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Carpenter and Ann Miller.
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Carpenter is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.²

William Carpenter

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Carpenter was baptized on 17 January 1625/26 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Carpenter and Ann Miller.
• (Witness) Will: William Carpenter is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.²

John Chambers

Parents:

• Birth*: John Chambers was born circa 1625 at Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Chambers and Mary Alce.
• (Witness) Will: John Chambers is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Smith

Parents:

• Birth*: John Smith was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Smith and Mary Alce.
• (Witness) Will: John Smith is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ann Smith

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Smith was born in 1612 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Smith was baptized on 23 August 1612 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Mary Alce.
• Married Name: As of 19 October 1635, her married name was Grasbrook.
• Marriage*: Ann Smith married Richard Grasbrook on 19 October 1635 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Smith is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.³

Richard Grasbrook

• Marriage*: Richard Grasbrook married Ann Smith, daughter of John Smith and Mary Alce, on 19 October 1635 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Smith was baptized on 16 January 1606/7 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Mary Alce.
• Married Name: As of 7 February 1639/40, her married name was Richardson.
• Marriage License*: Elizabeth Smith and Ralph Richardson obtained a marriage licence on 7 February 1639/40 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ralph a shoemaker of Lewes and Elizabeth a spinster of the same parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Smith is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.³

Ralph Richardson

• Marriage License*: Ralph Richardson and Elizabeth Smith obtained a marriage licence on 7 February 1639/40 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ralph a shoemaker of Lewes and Elizabeth a spinster of the same parish.¹

Margaret Godhelpe

• Married Name: As of 11 June 1650, her married name was Colvill.
• Marriage*: Margaret Godhelpe married William Colvill, son of Josiah Colvill and Elizabeth Alce, on 11 June 1650 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, William of West Firle.¹

Mary Swane

• Married Name: As of 20 February 1655/56, her married name was Elphick.
• Marriage*: Mary Swane married Richard Elphick, son of Richard Elphick and Elizabeth Alce, on 20 February 1655/56 at Denton, Sussex, England^B, Mary of South Heighton.¹

John Stedall

• Marriage*: John Stedall married Joan Shoesmith on 10 April 1634 at South Heighton, Sussex, England^B, Joan a widow.¹

Ann Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Alce was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alse and Joan (?)
• Name Variation: Ann Alce was also known as Agnes Alce.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Alce is mentioned in the will of John Alse dated 22 November 1615 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Ann Alce married George Beard on 25 November 1616 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, "Agnes Alce."^3,1
• Death*: Ann Alce died in 1621 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Alce was buried on 24 September 1621 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "wife of George."⁴
• (Witness) Will: Ann Alce is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

George Beard

• Birth*: George Beard was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: George Beard married Ann Alce, daughter of John Alse and Joan (?), on 25 November 1616 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, "Agnes Alce."^1,2
• Marriage License*: George Beard and Ann Gibbons obtained a marriage licence on 15 May 1624 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ann a widow of Lancing; George a yeoman of Rottingdean. Sponsors: George Beard; Jn STEMPE Ovingdean clerk (Ovingdean.)¹
• Marriage License: George Beard and Jane Roberts obtained a marriage licence on 23 June 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, George a yeoman of Rottingdea, Jane a spinster of Old Shoreham. Sponsors: George Beard; John ROBERTS Beeding yeoman (Old Shoreham.)
• Marriage*: George Beard married Jane Roberts in 1627 at Old Shoreham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence*: On 16 May 1629 George Beard lived at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: George Beard is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: George Beard left a will made on 29 August 1645 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England: (ESRO: PBT 1/5/40.)
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of George Beard of Rottingdean, 1645
  (ESRO: PBT 1/5/40)
  Made: 29 August 1645
  Proved: 30 September 1645
  Familysearch: Film: 1885591; Image: 721, 722
  In the name of god Amen The nineantwenteth day of August in the yeare of our Lord god 1645 I George Beard of Rottingden the elder beeinge sycke of Body but perfecte of Remembrance thankes bee given to god : doe ordayne and make this my last will and Testament in maner and forme here followinge First I bequeth my Soule to almightye god my maker trustinge through the death and Bloudsheadinge of Jesus Christ his onely sonne to be saved amonge the number of his elect and Chosen people : my Body to bee buried in the Church yeard of Rottingden Item I Bequeth to my eldest Daughter Suzan wife to John Wheeler one shillinge Item I give to my Daughter Ann wife to John Sury one shillinge Item I give to my Daughter Jane Beard one hundred pounds of Lawfull money of England fifty pound to be payd at her day of mariage and fifty pound one yeare after my decease Item I give to my sonne George Beard one hundred pound of Lawfull money of england to bee payd when hee shall com to the age of one antwenty years or at the death of his mother : Item I give to my Daughter mary Beard one hundred pounds of good & laufull money of England to bee payd when shee shall com to the age of oneantwenty years or at her day of mariage : Item I give to the three Children of John Wheeler that is to say to John Wheeler three yew sheepe : to Ann Wheeler two yew sheepe and to Jane Wheeler two yew sheepe Item I give to John Surys daughter Ann Sury two yew sheep now if it shall please God that George Beard my sonne shall Decease this life beefore hee Receave the portion which by this will I have given him : and that Mary Beard my daughter bee then livinge then my will anmeaninge is that Suzan Beard Ann Beard and Jane Beard my daughters shall then devide the hundred pounds that I have given to George Beard equaly betweene them : now if it shall please god that aney one of more of them shall decease this life that then the eyers of the deceased shall Reseve that that part which did belonge to there mother : now if it please god that mary Beard my Daughter shall decease this life beefore shee shall Receve the Portion which by this will have give her : then my will and meaninge is that Suzan Beard Ann Beard Jane Beard and George Beard shall equaly devide the hundred pounds that I have given to mary Beard betweene them : if it shall please god that if aney one or more of them shall decese this life : then the eyers of the deceased shall Receve that part which did belonge to there mother if it shall please god that George Beard and mary Beard shall decease this life before they Receve the portions which by this will I have given them : then my will and meaninge is that Suzan Beard and Ann Beard my daughters shall shall devide the portions of George Beard and marey Beard betweene them : if it shall please god that Suzan or Ann shall then bee decesed this life that // that that the eyrs of the deceased shall Inherit the portion that did belonge to there mother : Item I give to the Poore of the Parrish of Rottingden tenn shillings All the Rest of my goods not given nor bequethed my gifts and Legaces payd and parformed I give and bequeth to Jane Beard my Wiffe whome I make sole executor to this my last Will and Testament
  Overseers to this my will I appoynte Richard Beard sen[ior] William Roberds Jerimy Beard & Richard Beard sen[ior] and these are also witnesses
  Georg Bearde
  Witnesses Richard Beard Sen[ior] Jeremy Beard
  Probate: 30^th September 1645 to Jane Beard relict and executor.
  Transcriber’s note: in the original the letters u and v are identical.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 5th May 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
• Death*: George Beard died in September 1645 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 30 September 1645.

Ann Gibbons

• Marriage License*: Ann Gibbons and George Beard obtained a marriage licence on 15 May 1624 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ann a widow of Lancing; George a yeoman of Rottingdean. Sponsors: George Beard; Jn STEMPE Ovingdean clerk (Ovingdean.)¹
• Death*: Ann Gibbons died in 1627 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Gibbons was buried on 29 January 1627 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "wife of George."²

Ann Beard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Beard was baptized on 5 November 1620 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of George Beard and Ann Alce.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Beard is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Ann Beard married John Sury circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1640, her married name was Sury.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Beard is mentioned in the will of George Beard dated 29 August 1645 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England; (ESRO: PBT 1/5/40.)

Susan Beard

Parents:

• Birth*: Susan Beard was born circa 1617 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of George Beard and Ann Alce.
• (Witness) Will: Susan Beard is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 24 July 1637, her married name was Wheeler.
• Marriage*: Susan Beard married John Wheeler on 24 July 1637 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Susan Beard is mentioned in the will of George Beard dated 29 August 1645 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England; (ESRO: PBT 1/5/40.)

Ann Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Alce was baptized on 19 April 1629 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Abraham Alce and Joan Shoesmith.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Alce is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²

Richard Page

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Page was born circa 1650 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Richard Page and Mary Alse.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Page is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alce dated 30 April 1656 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jane Roberts

• Marriage License: Jane Roberts and George Beard obtained a marriage licence on 23 June 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, George a yeoman of Rottingdea, Jane a spinster of Old Shoreham. Sponsors: George Beard; John ROBERTS Beeding yeoman (Old Shoreham.)
• Marriage*: Jane Roberts married George Beard in 1627 at Old Shoreham, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ann Gower

• Marriage*: Ann Gower married George Alce, son of George Alce and Mary Wenham, on 19 October 1631 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Ann Gower died in 1633 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Gower was buried on 8 February 1633 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of George junior."²

Mary Lindfield

• Marriage License: Mary Lindfield and Robert Alce obtained a marriage licence on 12 August 1640 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England, Robert ALICE a yeoman of Beddingham; Mary a spinster of Ringmer. Sponsors: Robert Alce and William Lindfield, taylor of Ringmer.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Lindfield married Robert Alce, son of George Alce and Mary Wenham, on 13 August 1640 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, Robert ALLSE of Beddingham; Mary of this parish.

Elizabeth Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Alce was baptized on 30 September 1632 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Alce and Ann Gower.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Alce is mentioned in the will of George Alce dated 17 November 1638 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Alce was born circa 1576 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of William Alce.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Alce married Francis Cooke on 18 June 1599 at Southease, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth ALICE.¹
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Alce is mentioned in the will of William Alce dated 1 February 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²

Francis Cooke

• Marriage*: Francis Cooke married Elizabeth Alce, daughter of William Alce, on 18 June 1599 at Southease, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth ALICE.¹
• (Witness) Will: Francis Cooke is mentioned in the will of William Alce dated 1 February 1618 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Francis Cooke is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.³