Agnes Alse
b. circa 1548
Parents:
Last Edited: 27 Jun 2021
- Birth*: Agnes Alse was born circa 1548 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Alse and Agnes (?)
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).
Sarah Woolgar
b. 11 November 1810
Parents:
Last Edited: 17 May 2021
- Birth: Sarah Woolgar was born in 1789 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Sarah Woolgar was baptized on 11 November 1810 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of James Woolgar and Elizabeth Winter.
- Married Name: As of 21 August 1830, her married name was Huggett.
- Marriage*: Sarah Woolgar married George Huggett on 21 August 1830 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, George of Bishopstone.1
Family:
George Huggett b. c 1809
- Marriage*: Sarah Woolgar married George Huggett on 21 August 1830 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, George of Bishopstone.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
George Huggett
b. circa 1809
Last Edited: 17 May 2021
- Birth*: George Huggett was born circa 1809 at Alfriston, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Marriage*: George Huggett married Sarah Woolgar, daughter of James Woolgar and Elizabeth Winter, on 21 August 1830 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, George of Bishopstone.1
Family:
Sarah Woolgar b. 11 Nov 1810
- Marriage*: George Huggett married Sarah Woolgar, daughter of James Woolgar and Elizabeth Winter, on 21 August 1830 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, George of Bishopstone.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Mary Ann Edwards
b. 22 October 1844, d. 6 August 1922
Parents:
Last Edited: 24 May 2021
- Birth*: Mary Ann Edwards was born on 22 October 1844 at Collingwood, Victoria, Australia.
- She was the daughter of Charles Edwards and Bridget McCann.
- Baptism: Mary Ann Edwards was baptized on 23 November 1844 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- Married Name: As of 10 September 1863, her married name was Hollibone.
- Marriage*: Mary Ann Edwards married Henry Hollibone, son of Henry Hollibone and Susanna Wilkins, on 10 September 1863 at Gooramadda, Victoria, Australia.
- Admon*: Administration of Mary Ann Edwards was granted on 17 October 1881 at Supreme Court of NSW, New South Wales, Australia.
- Anecdote*: In 1883 Mary Ann is listed as the proprietor of the Corowa Hotel at 61 Sanger Street, Corowa.
- Death*: Mary Ann Edwards died on 6 August 1922 at Parkes, NSW, Australia, at age 77.
Family:
Henry Hollibone b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 19 Aug 1881
- Marriage*: Mary Ann Edwards married Henry Hollibone, son of Henry Hollibone and Susanna Wilkins, on 10 September 1863 at Gooramadda, Victoria, Australia.
Mary Chambers
b. circa 1631, d. 1632
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2021
- Birth*: Mary Chambers was born circa 1631 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Richard Chambers and Mary Alce.
- Death*: Mary Chambers died in 1632 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Mary Chambers was buried on 5 May 1632 at Alciston, Sussex, EnglandB, "daughter of Richard."1
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Bean
b. 27 November 1588, d. November 1626
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Birth: John Bean was born in 1588 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 27 November 1588 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
- Marriage*: John Bean married Joan Lock on 8 October 1610 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: John Bean died in November 1626 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: John Bean was buried on 3 November 1626 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Admon: Administration of John Bean was granted on 14 December 1626 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Anecdote*: The burial in 1626 is confirmed by the burial of his son Henry in 1629 which states "son of widow."
Family:
Joan Lock b. c 1590
- Marriage*: John Bean married Joan Lock on 8 October 1610 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
John Bean+ b. 22 Nov 1612, d. 1659
Thomas Bean+ b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
Anna Bean b. 10 Aug 1620, d. Nov 1620
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 13 Oct 1622, d. 1685
Anna Bean b. 2 Feb 1623/24, d. Feb 1623/24
Henry Bean b. 13 Aug 1626, d. 1629
Thomas Bean+ b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
Anna Bean b. 10 Aug 1620, d. Nov 1620
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 13 Oct 1622, d. 1685
Anna Bean b. 2 Feb 1623/24, d. Feb 1623/24
Henry Bean b. 13 Aug 1626, d. 1629
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1202] Letters of administration of the estate of John Bean of East Blatchington, Sussex, England, granted by the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Dec 1626 (ESRO: PBT 1/3/5/279D).
Joan Lock
b. circa 1590
Last Edited: 6 May 2023
- Birth*: Joan Lock was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of 8 October 1610, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Joan Lock married John Bean, son of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden, on 8 October 1610 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Anecdote*: A widow, Joan Beane, married Humphrey Row on 18 Nov 1639 at East Blatchington.1
Family:
John Bean b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
- Marriage*: Joan Lock married John Bean, son of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden, on 8 October 1610 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
John Bean+ b. 22 Nov 1612, d. 1659
Thomas Bean+ b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
Anna Bean b. 10 Aug 1620, d. Nov 1620
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 13 Oct 1622, d. 1685
Anna Bean b. 2 Feb 1623/24, d. Feb 1623/24
Henry Bean b. 13 Aug 1626, d. 1629
Thomas Bean+ b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
Anna Bean b. 10 Aug 1620, d. Nov 1620
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 13 Oct 1622, d. 1685
Anna Bean b. 2 Feb 1623/24, d. Feb 1623/24
Henry Bean b. 13 Aug 1626, d. 1629
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Bean
b. 22 November 1612, d. 1659
Parents:
Last Edited: 31 May 2021
- Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 22 November 1612 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, BT. PR has 1613 as the year and John Beane the younger as the father.1
- He was the son of John Bean and Joan Lock.
- Marriage*: John Bean married Martha Seaman, daughter of Humphrey Seaman and Susan Smith, on 21 January 1639/40 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)3
- Death*: John Bean died in 1659 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: John Bean was buried on 29 April 1659 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Martha Seaman b. 29 Jul 1623, d. 1659
- Marriage*: John Bean married Martha Seaman, daughter of Humphrey Seaman and Susan Smith, on 21 January 1639/40 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Children:
Anne Bean b. 9 May 1641
John Bean b. 16 Mar 1642/43
Joan Bean b. 21 Jun 1644
Martha Bean b. 13 May 1647
Thomas Bean b. 10 Feb 1649/50
John Bean b. 25 Oct 1653, d. 1655
Henry Bean+ b. 29 Jun 1656, d. 1703
John Bean b. 16 Mar 1642/43
Joan Bean b. 21 Jun 1644
Martha Bean b. 13 May 1647
Thomas Bean b. 10 Feb 1649/50
John Bean b. 25 Oct 1653, d. 1655
Henry Bean+ b. 29 Jun 1656, d. 1703
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.
- [S1200] Will of John Bean of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Mar 1641/42, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G).
Mary Taylor
b. circa 1630, d. 1711
Last Edited: 6 May 2023
- Birth*: Mary Taylor was born circa 1630 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Mary Taylor married Thomas Bean, son of John Bean and Joan Lock, on 12 February 1652/53 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Married Name: As of 12 February 1652/53, her married name was Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Mary Taylor is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 24 October 1676 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
- Will*: Mary Taylor left a will made on 15 May 1710 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.4,5
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Mary Beane of Seaford, 1711
(ESRO: PBT 1/1/48/144)
Made: 15 May 1710 (taken from ESRO catalogue)
Proved: 20 October 1711 (taken from ESRO catalogue)
Familysearch: Film: 1885993; Image: 160
Beane 1711
In the Name of God Amen, I Mary Beane of Seaford in the County of Sussex widdo: being aged and also at present weak and sick in body, but of sound and perfect mind memory and understanding (Thanks be to God) doe make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following. (that is to say) First and principally I humbly commit my spirit to God hoping for mercy and salvation through his mercies in Jesus Christ my only Saviour and my Body to the Grave to be decently bureyed att the discretion of my Executrix herein after named, And as touching such worldly goods and estate as God in his goodness hath lent to me I dispose thereof as followeth. Imprimus I give to the Poor People of Seaford the sum of twenty shillings to be paid and divided amongst them at the discretion of my Executrix within one month next after my decease Item I give and devise all those my two Barns with the stalls and closes thereunto adjoining situate lying and being in Seaford aforesd and abutting to a pcell [parcel] of land there called Potters field to my Grandson James Chambers of Seaford aforesaid his Heirs and assigns for ever Itm I give and devise my two dwelling houses in Seaford aforesaid with the Stable Close Gardens and all other appurtnenances to the same or either of the same belonging in one of which houses I and my said Grandson James Chambers now dwell the other is uninhabited but in the occupation of the said James Chambers, to my daughter Clement Beane during the term of her natural life and after her decease to my said Grandson James Chambers his Heirs & assigns for ever. Itm I give and bequeath to Elizabeth the wife of my Grandson William Swayne and to Sarah the wife of my Grandson James Chambers aforesd and to my Grand-daughter Mary now wife of John Young each of them a good Mourning Gold Ring. Itm I give and bequeath to William and Ann, the Children of my said Grandson William Swayne the sum of five pounds a piece to be paid unto them when they shall attain respectively to the full age of one and twenty years Itm I give and bequeath unto Mary, Sarah, James and Thomas the Children of my said Grandson James Chambers the ^like^ sum of five pounds a piece to be paid unto them when they shall attain the said age of one and twenty years Itm I give and bequeath unto Mary & John & Ann & Elizabeth & Samuel the Children of the said John Young by my sd Grand-daughter Mary Young the like sum of five pounds a piece to be paid unto them when they shall attain respectively the said age of one and twenty years
Mary Bean [signed]
Memdm The word like was written over the 29th line before the signing publishing & sealing hereof and the word five amended in the 27th line
Ezek: Bristed
Thomas Bodell
Jane Thetcher
(Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 22nd May 2021)
Note: The image of the will on Familysearch did not include probate and gave no date the will was made. However, the ESRO catalogue entry for PBT 1/1/48/144 did give these dates. - Death*: Mary Taylor died in 1711 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Mary Taylor was buried on 10 July 1711 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mrs."6
- Probate: Her estate was probated on 20 October 1711.
Family:
Thomas Bean b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
- Marriage*: Mary Taylor married Thomas Bean, son of John Bean and Joan Lock, on 12 February 1652/53 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S985] Will of Thomas Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Oct 1676, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jun 1679. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/35/150B).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
- [S977] Will of Mary Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 15 May 1710, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Oct 1711. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/48/144).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885993, Image no: 160."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Bean
b. 16 April 1653
Parents:
Last Edited: 31 May 2021
- Birth*: John Bean was born on 16 April 1653 at Folkington, Sussex, EnglandB; "baptised a few days following at Wilmington."1
- He was the son of Thomas Bean and Joan Mersh.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Anna Bean
b. 10 August 1620, d. November 1620
Parents:
Last Edited: 19 May 2021
- Baptism*: Anna Bean was baptized on 10 August 1620 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Joan Lock.
- Death*: Anna Bean died in November 1620 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Anna Bean was buried on 26 November 1620 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, "Anne, daughter of John."2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Henry Bean
b. 13 August 1626, d. 1629
Parents:
Last Edited: 19 May 2021
- Baptism*: Henry Bean was baptized on 13 August 1626 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Bean and Joan Lock.
- Death*: Henry Bean died in 1629 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Henry Bean was buried on 25 July 1629 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, "son of widow."2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Anna Bean
b. 2 February 1623/24, d. February 1623/24
Parents:
Last Edited: 19 May 2021
- Baptism*: Anna Bean was baptized on 2 February 1623/24 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, "Buried 10 Feb 1623/1624. BT has date of baptism as 10 Feb 1623/1624."1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Joan Lock.
- Death*: Anna Bean died in February 1623/24 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Anna Bean was buried on 10 February 1623/24 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Bean
b. circa 1565, d. 1642
Parents:
Father: John Bean d. 1619
Last Edited: 19 Jun 2026
- Birth*: John Bean was born circa 1565 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of John Bean.
- Anecdote*: The manor court books of Blatchington indicate that the Bean family goes further back there:
"1534, a day was given to John Bene [Bean], Edward Baker, William Colvyld [Colvill], and John Gyles to repair their tenement and cottages where necessary".1 - Anecdote: There is a nuncupative will for John Bean of East Blatchington, dated 1 May 1565, who is likely to be the grandfather of this John Bean. The will reads:
John Beane the elder husbandman of East Blatchington, 1565
Will dated 1 st May 1565, Administration granted 7 th April 1567
In the name of god Amen the first day of Maij in the yeare of o’ lord god one thousand fyve
hundred thescore fyve John Beane thelder of the p’yshe of Blachington in the countie of
Sussex husbandman of good and p’fect remembrance, before Willyam Reames Thomas
Gyles and John Frenche of Blachington next to Seaforde in the countie aforesaid his
neighboures did declare his last will and Testament nuncupative as foloweth in effect First
he did gyve and bequeth to six of the children of John Bean his sonne seven pounds, that is
to say to Johane xls, to John Bean theldest sonne of the said John Bean this testators son xxs
to Agnes Bean xxs to Thomas Bean xxs to Ellinor Bean xxs And to John Bean his yongest
sonne xxs Itm to fower of his godchildren iiij lambes that is to say to Johane Beane his
goddaughter one lame to John Jefferey one lamb to John Symond one lamb, and to John
Collyer his godson one lambe. The Reasidew of all his goods not otherwise gyven nor
bequeathed he did gyve and bequeath to Alice Beane his wiffe, witnesses to the premisses,
required as is specified
Summa Inrij xxvli xviijs vijd
7 th April 1567 Administration was granted to Alice Beane, his relict. John Frenche of Blatchington, yeoman, bound.
Transcribed by Julian Elphick, October 2024. - Marriage*: John Bean married Eleanor Barrenden, daughter of John Barrenden and Agnes Maynard, on 14 January 1588/89 at Southease, Sussex, EnglandB, Eleanor BARRENDEN.2
- Marriage License: John Bean and Agnes Start obtained a marriage licence on 4 February 1616/17 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John BEANE, yeoman of Blatchington; Alice START a widow of West Firle.2
- Marriage*: John Bean married Agnes Start on 17 February 1616/17 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, John BEANE senior; Agnes STERT, widow.2
- Will*: John Bean left a will made on 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England: (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)3
- Will/Adm Transcript*: John Beane Jurat of Seaford, 1642
Will made 24 March 1641/2, codicils 26 and 28 March 1642 probate 23 May 1642
ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G
Family Search film 1885592, image 337
In the name of God: Amen. I John Beane Jurat of the towne & Port of Seaford in the County of Sussex, being weake in body but (thankes be to god) of good and perfect memory, do make this my last will and testam’t in manner & forme following. First I bequeath my soule into ye hands of god, hoping through his mercy for Christs merits, to be made heire of everlasting salvation: my body to the ground, to be decently buried in the Parish Church yard of Seaford aforsaid. That portion of wordly goods wherew’th god hath beene pleasd to blesse me I thus dispose of. First I will and bequeath to my daughter Joane Price the somme of fifteene poundes lawfull English mony, to be paid to her by my ex’or a yeare after my decease, & if the said Joane Price shall dy, before ye said fifteene pounds shalbe due unto her, then the said somme to continue in the hands, & to the proper use of my executor: Item I give to the three Children of my said daughter Joane Price: John: Thomas: and Anne Price to each of them five pounds: to John & Thomas at their severall ages of one and twenty yeares, and to Anne at her age of one and twenty yeares or her day of marriage which shall first happen: And if it shall happen that one or more of the said children dy before the said som is payable, the legacy of the child or children so dying shalbee paid to the survivor or survivors of them, but if they all dy then to accrew to the use and behoofe of my executor. Item I will and bequeath to my daughter Jane Sturte, twenty pounds, a yeare after my decease: if shee dy before the time of paim’t then to be equally divided betweene her twoo children Robert and Anne Sturt, to Robert at the age of one & twenty yeares, and to Anne at the age of one and twenty yeares or her day of marriage w’ch shall first happen: if either of them dy before the said som is to be paid ye legacy of him or her so dying to bee paid to the survivor but if both dy before their said legacyes shalbe due then to remaine to the use of my executor. Item more I will and bequeath to her twoo said children, Robert and Anne Sturt five pounds appece to be paid to eyther of them at the same dayes of paym’t, and under ye said conditions. Item to my daughter Elizabeth Palmer Twenty pounds, a yeare after my decease: and if shee dy before the said mony shalbee paiable then to remaine to my executor. Item to my Grandchild John Beane of Blechingdon thirty shillings, a yeare after my death, and to his daughter Anne Beane ten shillings at her age of one and twenty yeares or day of marriage w’ch shall first happen, but if my said grandchild John Beane happen to dy before his said legacy shallbee due, then to bee paid to his said daughter Anne at the daye of paim’t aforsaid, but if both of them shall dy before the said legacyes shalbee due then to continue to my executor Item to Elizabeth Alice of Blechingdon my grandchild, twenty shillings and to her daughter Joane ten shillings, to be paid to each of them at the same dayes of paim’t and upon the same conditions: Item all my housholdstuffe in my house at Blechingdon where my daughter Jane Sturt now liveth I will and bequeath to my said daughter Jane Sturt. Item I will and bequeath unto my wife Anne Beane thirty pounds to be paid to her w’thin three moneths after my decease, & if shee chance to dy before the said terme of three moneths be expired then to bee paid to her ex’or administrat’ or Assignes according to her disposall. Item more to my said wife all the housholdstuffe w’ch shee was possessed of before her marriage w’th mee. Item more to her halfe the flaxe on the ground at the time of my decease and my best coverlett. Item to John: Thomas: Wynifred & Henry Beane, the foure children of my sonne Henry Beane lately deceased, five pounds to each of them: to the sonnes at the age of one & twenty yeares; and to the daughter at the age of one & twenty yeares, or day of marryage w’ch shall first happen: and if it shall happen one or more of the said foure children to dy before the said legacyes are paiable, the severall sommes to bee paid to the survivor or survivors by equall potions: and if it so happen that they all dy before their severall legacyes are due then to continue to the proper use & behoofe of my executor. Item I give to my daughter Patience Beane lately wyfe of my son Henry Beane five pounds to be paid to her a yeare after my decease and if shee chance to dye before the said term of five pounds shall grow due, then to be equally divided betweene her foure children aforsaid under the conditions aforsaid: Item more to my said daughter that my housholdstuffe now in my house where she dwelleth Item to the poore of the towne of Seaford ten shillings to be paid w’thin halfe a yeare after my decease, to such as my executor shall thinke fitt Item to the Church of Seaford ten shillings for the provision of a faire Flagon and a faire napkin, to be used at the Communion. Item I do make and appoint my grandchild Tho: Beane now my servant to be ex’or of this my last will and Testament to whom my funerall costs discharged, my debts paid and all legacyes discharged, I do will and bequeath by these presents all my personall estate, goods and chattells not in these presents disposed of whatsoever, & I do hereby revoke all former wills and testaments by me at any tyme heretofore made, & do acknowledge this to bee my last will and testament and no other: wherof I do entreat my loving friends Mr Thomas Elphicke of Selmeston & Mr Nicholas Gilbert of Blechingdon to be overseers, and to eyther of them for their love & care do give ten shillings. In witnes wherof I have to this my last will and testam’t set my hand and seale this four & twentieth day of March 1641
the marke of John Beane Testator
This was acknowledged by John Beane the testator to be his last will and Testament and by him sealed and published the day & yeare above written, in the presence of us
John Hide Charles Hood Thomas Ballowes
Codicill
Item more I do give & bequeath to Henry Beane youngest sonne of my sonne Henry Beane lately deceased to be paid to him at the age of one & twenty yeares, five pounds, & if it shall happen the said Henry Beane to dy before ye said somme shalbe due, then the said somme equally to be divided betweene the other three children of my said son Henry Beane, the survivor or survivors of them, at the severall dayes of paym’t, & under ye same conditions upon which each of are to receave five pounds, by this my last will and testam’t But if all foure of the children dy before the said somme shalbee payable, then to remaine to ye sole & proper use of my executor
This Codicill was acknowledged signed and sealed by the Testator this sixe and twentith day of March 1642 in ye presence of
the m’ke of John Seaman the m’ke of Humphry Seaman Thomas Ballowes
The m’ke of John Beane Testator
Item my farther will is that wheras I have hereby bequeathed five & twenty pounds to my foure Grandchildren the three sons of my son Henry Beane late deceased & his daughter: to be paid at their several ages of one & twenty yeares for the sons, and one & twenty yeares or day of marriage which shall first happen for the daughter, my said executor shall untill the said legacies shall grow due yearly pay the consideration of all the said legacyes at the rate of eight pounds on the hundred for the better livelihood and maintenance
This codicill was acknowledged signed and sealed by the Testator this eight & twentith day of March 1642 in the presence of
the m’ke of Tho: Holibone the m’ke of Adam Barnden Thomas Ballowes
The m’ke of John Beane Testator
Probate granted 23rd May 1642 to Thomas Beane, grandson of the testator.
Transcribed by Julian Elphick May 2022. - Death*: John Bean died in 1642 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
- Probate*: His estate was probated on 23 May 1642 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
Family 1:
Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
- Marriage*: John Bean married Eleanor Barrenden, daughter of John Barrenden and Agnes Maynard, on 14 January 1588/89 at Southease, Sussex, EnglandB, Eleanor BARRENDEN.2
Children:
John Bean+ b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
Joan Bean b. 10 Aug 1590, d. Aug 1590
Thomas Bean b. 8 Aug 1591
Alice Bean b. 20 Aug 1592
Joan Bean b. 16 Sep 1593
Agnes Bean b. 30 May 1596
Jane Bean b. 10 Sep 1598
Elizabeth Bean b. 19 Aug 1604
Henry Bean+ b. 17 Jan 1607/8, d. Mar 1641
Joan Bean b. 10 Aug 1590, d. Aug 1590
Thomas Bean b. 8 Aug 1591
Alice Bean b. 20 Aug 1592
Joan Bean b. 16 Sep 1593
Agnes Bean b. 30 May 1596
Jane Bean b. 10 Sep 1598
Elizabeth Bean b. 19 Aug 1604
Henry Bean+ b. 17 Jan 1607/8, d. Mar 1641
Family 2:
Agnes Start
- Marriage License: John Bean and Agnes Start obtained a marriage licence on 4 February 1616/17 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John BEANE, yeoman of Blatchington; Alice START a widow of West Firle.2
- Marriage*: John Bean married Agnes Start on 17 February 1616/17 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, John BEANE senior; Agnes STERT, widow.2
Citations
- [S1004] Rodner Castleden, "On Blatchington Hill: History of a Downland Village", Blatchington Press, Revised Edition (2013) 978-1-4478-5768-6. "p.49."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S1200] Will of John Bean of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Mar 1641/42, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G).
Eleanor Barrenden
b. 6 February 1565, d. 1616
Parents:
Last Edited: 6 May 2023
- Birth: Eleanor Barrenden was born in 1565 at Southease, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Eleanor Barrenden was baptized on 6 February 1565 at St Peter's, Southease, Sussex, EnglandB, Date is 6 Feb 1565/66.1
- She was the daughter of John Barrenden and Agnes Maynard.
- Anecdote*: The surname BARRENDEN would be a variant of BARNDEN.
- Marriage*: Eleanor Barrenden married John Bean, son of John Bean, on 14 January 1588/89 at Southease, Sussex, EnglandB, Eleanor BARRENDEN.2
- Married Name: As of 14 January 1588/89, her married name was Bean.2
- Death*: Eleanor Barrenden died in 1616 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Eleanor Barrenden was buried on 10 July 1616 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of John senior."3
Family:
John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
- Marriage*: Eleanor Barrenden married John Bean, son of John Bean, on 14 January 1588/89 at Southease, Sussex, EnglandB, Eleanor BARRENDEN.2
Children:
John Bean+ b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
Joan Bean b. 10 Aug 1590, d. Aug 1590
Thomas Bean b. 8 Aug 1591
Alice Bean b. 20 Aug 1592
Joan Bean b. 16 Sep 1593
Agnes Bean b. 30 May 1596
Jane Bean b. 10 Sep 1598
Elizabeth Bean b. 19 Aug 1604
Henry Bean+ b. 17 Jan 1607/8, d. Mar 1641
Joan Bean b. 10 Aug 1590, d. Aug 1590
Thomas Bean b. 8 Aug 1591
Alice Bean b. 20 Aug 1592
Joan Bean b. 16 Sep 1593
Agnes Bean b. 30 May 1596
Jane Bean b. 10 Sep 1598
Elizabeth Bean b. 19 Aug 1604
Henry Bean+ b. 17 Jan 1607/8, d. Mar 1641
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.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Joan Bean
b. 10 August 1590, d. August 1590
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2021
- Baptism*: Joan Bean was baptized on 10 August 1590 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, "buried 12 Aug 1590."1
- Death*: Joan Bean died in August 1590 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
- Burial*: Joan Bean was buried on 12 August 1590 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Bean
b. 8 August 1591
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2021
- Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 8 August 1591 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Alice Bean
b. 20 August 1592
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2021
- Baptism*: Alice Bean was baptized on 20 August 1592 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB, "Ales."1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Joan Bean
b. 16 September 1593
Parents:
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Joan Bean was baptized on 16 September 1593 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
- Married Name: As of circa 1615, her married name was Price.
- Marriage*: Joan Bean married (?) Price circa 1615 at Sussex, England, (married name mentioned in father's will.)
- (Witness) Will: Joan Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)2
Family:
(?) Price
- Marriage*: Joan Bean married (?) Price circa 1615 at Sussex, England, (married name mentioned in father's will.)
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1200] Will of John Bean of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Mar 1641/42, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G).
Agnes Bean
b. 30 May 1596
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 May 2021
- Baptism*: Agnes Bean was baptized on 30 May 1596 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Jane Bean
b. 10 September 1598
Parents:
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Jane Bean was baptized on 10 September 1598 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
- Married Name: As of 10 May 1631, her married name was Starte.
- Marriage*: Jane Bean married Michael Start on 10 May 1631 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, Note that the surname is recorded as STURTE in Jane's father's will proved 1642.2
- (Witness) Will: Jane Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)3
Family:
Michael Start
- Marriage*: Jane Bean married Michael Start on 10 May 1631 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, Note that the surname is recorded as STURTE in Jane's father's will proved 1642.2
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.
- [S1200] Will of John Bean of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Mar 1641/42, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G).
Elizabeth Bean
b. 19 August 1604
Parents:
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Bean was baptized on 19 August 1604 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
- Married Name: As of 26 November 1633, her married name was Palmer.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Bean married John Palmer on 26 November 1633 at Seaford, Sussex, England.2
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)3
Family:
John Palmer
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Bean married John Palmer on 26 November 1633 at Seaford, Sussex, England.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.
- [S1200] Will of John Bean of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Mar 1641/42, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G).
Henry Bean
b. 17 January 1607/8, d. March 1641
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Henry Bean was baptized on 17 January 1607/8 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
- Marriage*: Henry Bean married Patience Knight on 12 October 1630 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Will*: Henry Bean left a will made on February 1640 at East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.3,4
- Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
Memorandum
Heanry Bean of Blatchington deceased
Wife Patience Bean to have all goods & chattels etc.
Wife Patience to discharge his liabilities and carefully bring up his children.
Witnesses Nicholas Pope clerk of Blachington and Joane Pope his wife. - (Witness) Will: Henry Bean is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.5,6
- Death*: Henry Bean died in March 1641 at Sussex, England, at age 33.
- Burial*: Henry Bean was buried on 9 March 1641 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, EnglandB.7
- Probate: His estate was probated on 5 April 1641 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/249G.)
- (Witness) Will: Henry Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)8
- Anecdote*: The will of Henry's father, John Bean, proved in 1642, confirms that Henry is lately deceased.
Family:
Patience Knight
- Marriage*: Henry Bean married Patience Knight on 12 October 1630 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Children:
John Bean+ b. 3 Jun 1632, d. 1681
Thomas Bean+ b. 21 Oct 1634, d. Sep 1703
Winifred Bean b. 17 Sep 1637
Henry Bean+ b. 12 Apr 1640
Thomas Bean+ b. 21 Oct 1634, d. Sep 1703
Winifred Bean b. 17 Sep 1637
Henry Bean+ b. 12 Apr 1640
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.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885592, Image no: 158."
- [S1203] Will of Henry Beane of East Blatchington, Sussex, England, made Feb 1640/41, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 5 Apr 1641. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/249G).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1200] Will of John Bean of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Mar 1641/42, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 May 1642. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/283G).
Clement Bean
b. circa 1660, d. 1731
Parents:
Last Edited: 28 Jun 2022
- Birth*: Clement Bean was born circa 1660 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Bean and Mary Taylor.
- (Witness) Will: Clement Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 24 October 1676 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
- Will*: Clement Bean left a will made on 19 September 1730 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.4,5
- Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
Clement Beane of Seaford, spinster
The poor of Seaford ten shillings.
Cousin William Swaine of Folkington £10
Elizabeth, wife of William Swaine, 21 shillings.
Children William, Anne, Thomas, Elizabeth, Richard, Mary and John Swaine £10 each at 21 years of age.
John Young of Mayfield 21 shillings.
Children Mary, Ann, Elizabeth, Samuel, Thomas and Sarah Young £10 each at 21 years of age.
Sarah, wife of cousin James Chambers of Seaford, 21 shillings to buy a ring.
Children Mary, Sarah, James, Thomas, Ann and Elizabeth Chambers £10 each at 21 years of age.
Cousin James Chambers of Seaford a messuage comprising a house with two dwellings in Seaford in occupation of John Busting and Bartholomew Hubbard.
All other land & tenements whatsoever to said James Chambers.
James Chambers, sole executor. - Death*: Clement Bean died in 1731 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Clement Bean was buried on 27 September 1731 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.6
- Probate: Her estate was probated on 4 December 1731 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
- Anecdote: Title: Manor of Wilmington. Copy admission
Date: 31 Mar 1732
ESRO reference: AMS 941
Description:James eldest son of James Chambers of Seaford, gent., on death of Clement Bean
Lands called Leylands (12a.), rent 11s 10d
By virture of a surrender by Clement to James
Lord: Spencer, Earl of Wilmington
Steward: Thomas Willard, gent.
Citations
- [S977] Will of Mary Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 15 May 1710, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Oct 1711. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/48/144).
- [S985] Will of Thomas Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Oct 1676, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jun 1679. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/35/150B).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
- [S984] Will of Clement Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 19 Sep 1730, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 4 Dec 1731. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/53/303B).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885997, Image: 607."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Ann Bean
b. circa 1654, d. 1702
Parents:
Last Edited: 2 Jun 2021
- Birth*: Ann Bean was born circa 1654 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Bean and Mary Taylor.
- Married Name: As of 11 November 1671, her married name was Swaine.
- Marriage License*: Ann Bean and William Swaine obtained a marriage licence on 11 November 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Denton; Ann of Seaford.1
- Residence*: In 1676 Ann Bean and William Swaine lived at Newhaven, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: Ann Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 24 October 1676 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
- Death*: Ann Bean died in 1702 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Ann Bean was buried on 31 July 1702 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mrs. widow."4
Family:
William Swaine d. 1685
- Marriage License*: Ann Bean and William Swaine obtained a marriage licence on 11 November 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Denton; Ann of Seaford.1
Children:
Thomas Swaine b. 12 Jan 1672/73
Mary Swaine b. 23 Jun 1675, d. 1678
William Swaine+ b. 24 Dec 1681, d. 1753
Richard Swaine b. 23 Apr 1683, d. 1688
Mary Swaine b. 23 Jun 1675, d. 1678
William Swaine+ b. 24 Dec 1681, d. 1753
Richard Swaine b. 23 Apr 1683, d. 1688
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S985] Will of Thomas Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Oct 1676, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jun 1679. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/35/150B).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Swaine
d. 1685
Last Edited: 2 Jun 2021
- Marriage License*: William Swaine and Ann Bean obtained a marriage licence on 11 November 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Denton; Ann of Seaford.1
- Occupation*: William Swaine was a mercer in 1676.2
- Residence*: In 1676 William Swaine and Ann Bean lived at Newhaven, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: William Swaine is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 24 October 1676 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
- Death*: William Swaine died in 1685 at Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: William Swaine was buried on 14 April 1685 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, EnglandB, "of Denton."4
Family:
Ann Bean b. c 1654, d. 1702
- Marriage License*: William Swaine and Ann Bean obtained a marriage licence on 11 November 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Denton; Ann of Seaford.1
Children:
Thomas Swaine b. 12 Jan 1672/73
Mary Swaine b. 23 Jun 1675, d. 1678
William Swaine+ b. 24 Dec 1681, d. 1753
Richard Swaine b. 23 Apr 1683, d. 1688
Mary Swaine b. 23 Jun 1675, d. 1678
William Swaine+ b. 24 Dec 1681, d. 1753
Richard Swaine b. 23 Apr 1683, d. 1688
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S985] Will of Thomas Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 24 Oct 1676, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jun 1679. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/35/150B).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.