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Winifred Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Winifred Bean was baptized on 17 September 1637 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Bean and Patience Knight.
• (Witness) Will: Winifred 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
• Married Name: As of 24 March 1668/69, her married name was Austen.
• Marriage*: Winifred Bean married Nicholas Austen on 24 March 1668/69 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.

Henry Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Bean was baptized on 12 April 1640 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Bean and Patience Knight.
• (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.)²
• Marriage*: Henry Bean married Mary (?) circa 1670 at Sussex, England, (speculation.)

Martha Seaman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Seaman was baptized on 29 July 1623 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Humphrey Seaman and Susan Smith.
• (Witness) Will: Martha Seaman is mentioned in the will of Thomas Seaman dated 8 July 1636 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Martha Seaman married John Bean, son of John Bean and Joan Lock, on 21 January 1639/40 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Married Name: As of 21 January 1639/40, her married name was Bean.⁴
• Death*: Martha Seaman died in 1659 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Martha Seaman was buried on 15 January 1659 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."⁵

Anne Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Bean was baptized on 9 May 1641 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Martha Seaman.
• (Witness) Will: Anne 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
• Married Name: As of 27 September 1660, her married name was Daniel.
• Marriage*: Anne Bean married William Daniel on 27 September 1660 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Will: Anne Bean is mentioned in the will of Susan Smith dated 13 May 1673 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 16 March 1642/43 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Bean and Martha Seaman.

Joan Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Bean was baptized on 21 June 1644 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Martha Seaman.
• Married Name: As of 8 October 1668, her married name was Van.
• Marriage*: Joan Bean married William Van on 8 October 1668 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Joan Bean is mentioned in the will of Susan Smith dated 13 May 1673 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Martha Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Bean was baptized on 13 May 1647 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Martha Seaman.
• (Witness) Will: Martha Bean is mentioned in the will of Susan Smith dated 13 May 1673 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Thomas Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 10 February 1649/50 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Bean and Martha Seaman.

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 25 October 1653 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Bean and Martha Seaman.
• Death*: John Bean died in 1655 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 25 February 1655 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "son of John."²

Mary Hogsflesh

• Birth*: Mary Hogsflesh was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 22 November 1660, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Mary Hogsflesh married John Bean, son of Henry Bean and Patience Knight, on 22 November 1660 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: The family appear to have moved to South Heighon after the death of the father John Bean.

Nicholas Austen

• Marriage*: Nicholas Austen married Winifred Bean, daughter of Henry Bean and Patience Knight, on 24 March 1668/69 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.

Joan Mersh

• Married Name: As of 22 June 1652, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Joan Mersh married Thomas Bean, son of Henry Bean and Patience Knight, on 22 June 1652 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 26 October 1690 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given.¹
• He was the son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage.

Ann (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1660, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Ann (?) married Thomas Bean, son of Henry Bean and Patience Knight, circa 1660 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Ann (?) is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 19 April 1703 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Death*: Ann (?) died in 1709 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 6 May 1709 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "widow."³

Anne Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Bean was baptized on 13 October 1661 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Bean and Ann (?)
• Death*: Anne Bean died in 1674 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Bean was buried on 19 December 1674 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas."²

Thomas Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 13 December 1663 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 19 April 1703 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage License: Thomas Bean and Ann Alfrey obtained a marriage licence on 1 December 1716 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas a yeoman of Jevington, Ann of the same parish, spinster.⁴
• Marriage*: Thomas Bean married Ann Alfrey on 11 December 1716 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, Ann a widow (marriage licence says she was a spinster.)⁴
• Occupation*: Thomas Bean was a carpenter in 1717.
• Will*: Thomas Bean left a will made on 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Thomas Bean, carpenter of Jevington
  Wife Anne £100 which is a mortgage on William Swaine's estate called Summer Downs, all household goods and an annuity of £5 pa.while a widow and unmarried.
  Brothers Robert Bean, Henry Bean and John Bean £100 each.
  Walter Bean, son of brother John Bean, £100 in care of his father till he reaches 18 years.
  Thomas and Anne Bean, children of brother Robert Bean, £50 each in care of their father till they reach 21 years.
  Copyhold messuages of the manor of Jevington surrendered to the use of this will: to go to Thomas Bean youngest son (infant) of youngest brother William Bean, under William's guardianship during his minority.
  Residual to youngest brother William Bean who is to be sole executor.
  Executor to have use of household goods as required in first year after testator's decease.
• Death*: Thomas Bean died in 1718 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Bean was buried on 7 January 1718 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 3 February 1717/18 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Robert Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Bean was baptized on 7 April 1667 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Robert Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 19 April 1703 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Robert Bean married Ann Jorden on 23 June 1710 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B, Ann of Bishopstone.⁴
• (Witness) Will: Robert Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^5,6

Henry Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Bean was baptized on 28 March 1669 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Henry Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 19 April 1703 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Henry Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• (Witness) Will: Henry Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 1 August 1728 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^6,7
• Death*: Henry Bean died in 1738 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Bean was buried on 11 March 1738 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.⁸

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 16 February 1673/74 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 19 April 1703 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage License: John Bean and Mary Stretton obtained a marriage licence on 21 September 1716 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Wilmington, yeoman; Mary of the same parish.⁴
• Marriage*: John Bean married Mary Stretton, daughter of William Stretton and Elizabeth Iten, on 25 September 1716 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Residence*: In 1728 John Bean and Mary Stretton lived at Willingdon Park Farm, Willingdon, Sussex, England.
• Will*: John Bean left a will made on 1 August 1728 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^7,8
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Bean of Willingdon, 1728
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/52/540)
  Archdeaconry of Lewes
  Made: 1 Aug 1728
  Proved: 3 Sep 1728
  This is the last will and testament of John Bean of Willington Park in the County of Sussex. Dated August ye fifth 1728
  I give to my son Walter Bean three hundred pounds wn he is of age of twenty one years.
  I give also to my daughter Elizabeth Bean, to my son John, to my son Henry, to my son William, to my son Thomas, two hundred pounds each, to be paid them at ye age of one and twenty years. All the rest of my estate real & personal, I give to my loving wife Mary Bean for life, and to my six aforesaid children share and share alike, after her decease, obliging her to maintain & educate my six aforesaid children till they arive at the age of twenty one years. And I do appoint my brother Henry Bean of Lewes & my loving wife Mary Bean Joint Executors of this my last will & testament.
  Witness my hand
  John Bean [signed]
  Witness
  Phillip Bailey
  Richard Russell
  John Hudson
  
  Probate 3 September 1728
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 20 June 2026.)
  
• Death*: John Bean died in August 1728 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, at age 54.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 5 August 1728 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "of Park Farm."⁹

William Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 26 September 1675 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: William Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 19 April 1703 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: William Bean married Mary Allen on 18 February 1703/4 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, ALLEYN.
• (Witness) Will: William Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will*: William Bean left a will made on 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^6,7
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Eldest son John Bean, all monies indebted to testator.
  Daughter Mary, wife of Nicholas Allen, fifty pounds
  Grandchildren Ann, Mary Arabella and Barbara Bean, children of son John Bean, ten pounds a piece when they reach 21 years of age.
  Grandchildren Nicholas, Mary, William and Barbara Allen, children of daughter Mary Allen, ten pounds a piece when they reach 21 years of age.
  Grandchildren Henry, William and Elizabeth Playsted, children of daughter Barbara Playsted, ten pounds a piece when they reach 21 years of age.
  Two messuages and a warehouse and two gardens in the manor of Meeching otherwise Newhaven surrendered to the use of this will, plus freehold land known as Row Croft of about four acres in Willingdon to son Thomas Bean.
  Residue to son Thomas Bean, sole executor.
  Witnesses: John Turner, Henry Playsted, Sarah Onion and J. Thayer.
• Death*: William Bean died in 1750/51 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Bean was buried on 1 January 1750/51 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.⁸
• Probate: His estate was probated on 1 August 1751 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 8 March 1684/85 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage.
• Marriage*: John Bean married Susan Prodger on 3 May 1716 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: John Bean died in 1720 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 16 October 1720 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B.³

William Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 15 May 1696 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given.¹
• He was the son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage.

James Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Bean was baptized on 21 August 1698 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given.¹
• He was the son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage.

Robert Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Bean was baptized on 7 March 1702/3 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, "son of Henry & Mary Beane."¹
• He was the son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage.
• Anecdote*: This Robert who was baptised 1703 at Litlington may not be the correct person who married Jane Daw in 1754 (it might be a younger Robert). An alternative marriage for him is to Ann Washer at Lullington on 23 Feb 1732/33.
• Marriage*: Robert Bean married Jane Daw on 24 March 1754 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B, Robert of Alfriston, Jane of this parish.²
• Anecdote: There is a baptism of a John Bean on 11 Jan 1755 son of Henry and Jane Bean. There is no marriage for a Henry Bean & Jane, so it might be an error in the parish register. Should the father be Robert?
• Death*: Robert Bean died in 1765 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Bean was buried on 1 June 1765 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "junior."³

Mary Stretton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stretton was baptized on 27 January 1695/96 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Stretton and Elizabeth Iten.
• Married Name: As of 21 September 1716, her married name was Bean.²
• Marriage License: Mary Stretton and John Bean obtained a marriage licence on 21 September 1716 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Wilmington, yeoman; Mary of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 25 September 1716, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Mary Stretton married John Bean, son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?), on 25 September 1716 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: In 1728 Mary Stretton and John Bean lived at Willingdon Park Farm, Willingdon, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Stretton is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 1 August 1728 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Married Name: As of 24 November 1729, her married name was Denman.
• Marriage*: Mary Stretton married John Denman on 24 November 1729 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: Bean v Denman.
  Document type: Bill and answer.
  Plaintiffs: Walter Bean, Elizabeth Bean, John Bean, Henry Bean, William Bean, Thomas Bean (children of John Bean, farmer, deceased late of Willingdon, Sussex; infants, the eldest aged about 12 years, by Robert Bean, their uncle).
  Defendants: Henry Bean, John Denman and Mary Denman, his wife.
  (TNA: C 11/241/3.)
• Death*: Mary Stretton died in 1746 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Stretton was buried on 7 March 1746 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."⁵

Susan Prodger

• Married Name: As of 3 May 1716, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Susan Prodger married John Bean, son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage, on 3 May 1716 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 December 1723, her married name was Stevens.
• Marriage*: Susan Prodger married Richard Stevens on 3 December 1723 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 1 March 1718/19 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Bean and Susan Prodger.

William Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Chambers was baptized on 22 February 1711/12 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, James listed as Mr James Chambers.¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Sarah Willard.
• Death*: William Chambers died in March 1712 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Chambers was buried on 23 March 1712 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, "son of Mr. James & Sarah."²

Ann Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Chambers was baptized on 4 August 1713 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, James listed as Mr James Chambers.¹
• She was the daughter of James Chambers and Sarah Willard.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Chambers is mentioned in the will of Clement Bean dated 19 September 1730 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^2,3