Agnes Alse

b. circa 1548

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alse d. c 1552
Mother: Agnes (?)
Last Edited: 27 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: James Woolgar b. 1784, d. 9 Jul 1860
Mother: Elizabeth Winter b. c 1789, d. 18 Aug 1852
Last Edited: 17 May 2021

Family:

George Huggett b. c 1809

Citations

  1. [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

Family:

Sarah Woolgar b. 11 Nov 1810

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: Charles Edwards b. c 1806, d. c 1850
Mother: Bridget McCann b. c 1820, d. 18 Oct 1892
Last Edited: 24 May 2021

Family:

Henry Hollibone b. 28 Jan 1834, d. 19 Aug 1881

Mary Chambers

b. circa 1631, d. 1632

Parents:

Father: Richard Chambers b. c 1600, d. 1661
Mother: Mary Alce b. c 1595, d. 1631
Last Edited: 18 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026

Family:

Joan Lock b. c 1590

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

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  3. [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

Family:

John Bean b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626

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

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
Mother: Joan Lock b. c 1590
Last Edited: 31 May 2021

Family:

Martha Seaman b. 29 Jul 1623, d. 1659

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

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [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
Mary Beane's signature, 1710.
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

Children:

Ann Bean+ b. c 1654, d. 1702
Mary Bean+ b. c 1656, d. 1681
Clement Bean b. c 1660, d. 1731

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [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).
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
  4. [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).
  5. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885993, Image no: 160."
  6. [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:

Father: Thomas Bean b. 21 Oct 1634, d. Sep 1703
Mother: Joan Mersh
Last Edited: 31 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
Mother: Joan Lock b. c 1590
Last Edited: 19 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [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:

Father: John Bean b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
Mother: Joan Lock b. c 1590
Last Edited: 19 May 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [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:

Father: John Bean b. 27 Nov 1588, d. Nov 1626
Mother: Joan Lock b. c 1590
Last Edited: 19 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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

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

Family 2:

Agnes Start

Citations

  1. [S1004] Rodner Castleden, "On Blatchington Hill: History of a Downland Village", Blatchington Press, Revised Edition (2013) 978-1-4478-5768-6. "p.49."
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [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:

Father: John Barrenden d. 1595
Mother: Agnes Maynard d. 1600
Last Edited: 6 May 2023

Family:

John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642

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

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 18 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 18 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 18 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026

Family:

(?) Price

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 18 May 2021

Citations

  1. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026

Family:

Michael Start

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026

Family:

John Palmer

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [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:

Father: John Bean b. c 1565, d. 1642
Mother: Eleanor Barrenden b. 6 Feb 1565, d. 1616
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026

Family:

Patience Knight

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

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885592, Image no: 158."
  4. [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).
  5. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
  6. [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).
  7. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  8. [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:

Father: Thomas Bean b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
Mother: Mary Taylor b. c 1630, d. 1711
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

  1. [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).
  2. [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).
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
  4. [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).
  5. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885997, Image: 607."
  6. [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:

Father: Thomas Bean b. 8 Jan 1616/17, d. 1679
Mother: Mary Taylor b. c 1630, d. 1711
Last Edited: 2 Jun 2021

Family:

William Swaine d. 1685

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

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [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).
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
  4. [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

Family:

Ann Bean b. c 1654, d. 1702

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

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [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).
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885903, Image: 222."
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.