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Thomas Seaman

• Will*: Thomas Seaman left a will made on 8 July 1636 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Seaman of East Blatchington, 1636
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/26/77A)
  Made: 8 July 1636
  Probate: 23 November 1639
  (Familysearch Film 1885823 Image 846)
  In the name of God. Amen. I Thomas Seaman of Bleachington in the Countie of Sussex being aged about four score yeares and seaven, & of perfect memorie as also sound in minde (prased bee God) have upon this eight day of July 1636, made & doe make this my last will & Testament in manner and forme following.
  Imprimis I bequeath my soule unto Almightie God my creator redeemer and sanctifier; And my bodie to bee buried in the Churchyard of Bleachington aforesayd in decent manner & w’th Christian burriall.
  Item I give ten groates to bee bestowed upon the Church of Bleachington aforesayd.
  Item I give unto my sonne James Seaman besides what hee hath in present possession one shilling. Item I give unto my sonne John Seaman my featherbed on w’ch I usually lie, w’th the bedding and furniture thereunto belonging, besides halfe a quarter of wheate w’ch I give unto my sayd sonne John Seaman.
  Item I give unto my daughter Margaret Seaman twentie nobles, w’ch my sonne John Seaman hath of mine and w’ch I will him to pay her after my decease.
  Item I give unto my daughter Joane Seaman twelve pounds to be payd her after my decease
  Item I give unto my sonne Humfrie Seaman one shilling in money and his dwelling in my now dwelling house for one whole yeare after my decease. And in case that God shall take mee out of this mortall life, my will is that then for the time then being onely my sonne Nicalas and my said sonne Humfrie shall divide equally betweene them all the corne that shall bee in the barnes and upon all the land lying in Bleachington aforesayd.
  Item I give unto Martha and Margaret Seaman, ye daughters of Humfrie Seaman above named ten shillings a peece.
  Item I give to Elizabeth Seaman the daughter of James Seaman ten shillings. And my will is that all ye sayd legacies bee payed by my Executor w’thin one yeare after my decease.
  Item I make Nicolas Seaman my sole Executor of this my last will & testament, And Adam Barnden of Bleachington, and John Austen of Seafoard overseers; & to these my overseers I give ten groats apeece. In Witnesse whereof I have set to my hand and seale the day and yeare above written.
  Thomas Seaman his marke
  Witnesses hereunto John Hays & Edward Goffe his marke
  
  Probate granted 23^rd November 1639 to Nicholas Seaman, the natural and lawful son and Executor
  (Transcribed by Julian Elphick, November 2024.)
• Death*: Thomas Seaman died in 1639 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Seaman was buried on 20 November 1639 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 23 November 1639 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Ann Alfrey

• Birth*: Ann Alfrey was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Ann Alfrey and Thomas Bean 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.¹
• Married Name: As of 11 December 1716, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Ann Alfrey married Thomas Bean, son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?), on 11 December 1716 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, Ann a widow (marriage licence says she was a spinster.)¹
• (Witness) Will: Ann Alfrey is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Ann Alfrey married Arthur Beckely (?) on 18 September 1721 at Folkington, Sussex, England, Ann a widow of this parish, Arthur of Chiddingly.¹

Walter Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Walter Bean was baptized on 8 August 1717 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Bean and Mary Stretton.
• (Witness) Will: Walter Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Walter Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 1 August 1728 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Occupation*: Walter Bean was a farmer (TNA: C 11/1295/42) in 1738 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Bean v Bean.
  Plaintiffs: Walter Bean, farmer of Willingdon, Sussex, John Bean, Henry Bean and Elizabeth Bean infants (by said Walter Bean).
  Defendants: William Bean and James Maynard. (TNA: C 11/1295/42.)
• Death*: Walter Bean died in 1752 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Walter Bean was buried on 7 April 1752 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.⁶

Ann Jorden

• Married Name: As of 23 June 1710, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Ann Jorden married Robert Bean, son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?), on 23 June 1710 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B, Ann of Bishopstone.¹
• Death*: Ann Jorden died in 1731 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Jorden was buried on 1 February 1731 at St Andrew, Bishopstone, Sussex, England, "wife of Robert."²

Thomas Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 22 December 1710 at St Andrew's, Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Robert Bean and Ann Jorden.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: Thomas Bean died before 1738 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Thomas died before 1738 as his sister Anne declares that she is the only child of Robert Bean in a caveat for the administration of Robert's brother Henry in 1738.

Anne Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Bean was baptized on 3 October 1712 at St Andrew's, Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Bean and Ann Jorden.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 24 July 1732, her married name was Maynard.
• Marriage*: Anne Bean married James Maynard on 24 July 1732 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England, both of this parish.⁴
• Residence*: On 29 March 1738 Anne Bean and James Maynard lived at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: On 29 Mar 1738 Anne lodged a caveat on the administration of her unmarried uncle Henry Bean's estate:
  Caveat
  29th March 1738
  Cav[ea]t in the Goods of Henry Bean late of Jevington decd At the Instance & for the Interest of Anne y[e] wife of James Maynard of Eastbourne only Child of Robert Bean decd Eldest Bro[the]r of the said Henry Bean decd.
  (ESRO: PBT 4/1/1.)

Mary Allen

• Birth*: Mary Allen was born circa 1680 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 18 February 1703/4, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Mary Allen married William Bean, son of Thomas Bean and Ann (?), on 18 February 1703/4 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, ALLEYN.
• Death*: Mary Allen died in 1736 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Allen was buried on 22 June 1736 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "----- Bean, wife of William."¹

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 20 March 1703/4 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Bean and Mary Allen.
• Marriage*: John Bean married Ann (?) circa 1733 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Possiblae marriage: John Bean and Ann Rosson married at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex on 6 May 1733.²
• Marriage*: John Bean married Martha Mills on 21 February 1744/45 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will*: John Bean left a will made on 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^6,7
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Bean, Yeoman of Rottingdean, 1775
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/63/304)
  Made: 3 Apr 1775
  Proved: 20 May 1775
  In the name of God Amen I John Bean of Rottingdean in the County of Sussex, yeoman do make, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner following (that is to say) First I give and bequeath unto my son in law Thomas Newington of Rottingdean aforesaid cordwainer the sum of ten pounds of good and lawful money of Great Britain to be paid him within six months next after my decease by executor and trustee herein after named. Also I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Martha Bean one full third part of all and singular my household goods, linen, plate and furniture which at the time of my decease shall be standing, lying or being in and about my now dwelling house in Rottingdean aforesaid for and during the term of her natural life and from and immediately after her decease I do hereby give and bequeath the same unto my daughter Mary the wife of Stephen Marten of Rottingdean aforesaid taylor, her executors and administrators. Also all the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal estate of what nature or kind soever or wheresoever the same may be found at the time of my decease I give, devise and bequeath unto my said daughter Mary the wife of the said Stephen Marten her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. Lastly I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my nephew William Playsted of Jevington in the said county of Sussex yeoman sole executor and trustee of this my Will hereby revoking all former wills. In witness whereof I the said John Bean the testator have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy five.
  John Bean
  Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Bean the testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and also in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto.
  Wm Knight
  Tho Wood Jur.
  William Attree
  
  20 May 1775 – Then was sworn William Playsted the sole executor named in this Will to whom was committed the burden of the execution thereof.
  By us
  Ed Lund Sur.
  Transcribed by Denise Borer October 2021.
  
• Death*: John Bean died in May 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, at age 71.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 13 May 1775 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 May 1775 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Anne Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Bean was baptized on 27 March 1706 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Bean and Mary Allen.
• Married Name: As of 24 July 1732, her married name was Maynard.
• Marriage*: Anne Bean married James Maynard on 24 July 1732 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Anne Bean died in 1738 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Bean was buried on 12 November 1738 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "wife of James."³

Mary Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Bean was baptized on 17 August 1708 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Bean and Mary Allen.
• Married Name: As of 8 July 1731, her married name was Allen.
• Marriage*: Mary Bean married Nicholas Allen on 8 July 1731 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

William Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 29 August 1711 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Bean and Mary Allen.
• Death*: William Bean died before 1750 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: William is not mentioned in his father's will made on 26 Dec 1750. He may be the William Bean buried at Willingdon on 12 Sep 1735.

Thomas Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 7 January 1713/14 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Bean and Mary Allen.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Bean is mentioned in the will of Thomas Bean dated 29 December 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5

Barbara Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Barbara Bean was baptized on 20 September 1716 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Bean and Mary Allen.
• Married Name: As of 16 August 1743, her married name was Playsted.
• Marriage*: Barbara Bean married Henry Playsted on 16 August 1743 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, PLASTED.²
• (Witness) Will: Barbara Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Nicholas Allen

• Marriage*: Nicholas Allen married Mary Bean, daughter of William Bean and Mary Allen, on 8 July 1731 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Nicholas Allen is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Henry Playsted

• Birth*: Henry Playsted was born circa 1710 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Henry Playsted married Barbara Bean, daughter of William Bean and Mary Allen, on 16 August 1743 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, PLASTED.¹
• (Witness) Will: Henry Playsted is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Occupation*: Henry Playsted was a butcher in 1751 at Jevington, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Henry PLAYSTED of Jevington, butcher (aged 40 and upwards); deposition in the will of William Bean of Jevington (Bean against Bean)
  Date: 11 Apr 1751
  ESRO reference:PBT 1/12/61.

James Maynard

• Marriage*: James Maynard married Anne Bean, daughter of William Bean and Mary Allen, on 24 July 1732 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: James Maynard died in 1750 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Maynard was buried on 8 November 1750 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann (?)

• Marriage*: Ann (?) married John Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Allen, circa 1733 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1735, her married name was Bean.
• Death*: Ann (?) died in 1742 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 26 November 1742 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "Mrs., wife of John."¹

Barbara Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Barbara Bean was baptized in December 1740 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann (?)
• Married Name: As of 7 February 1769, her married name was Newington.
• Marriage*: Barbara Bean married Thomas Newington on 7 February 1769 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, bachelor and spinster, both of this parish.²

Arabella Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Arabella Bean was baptized on 12 January 1738/39 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann (?)
• Married Name: As of 1 January 1764, her married name was Billing.
• Marriage*: Arabella Bean married Randolph Billing on 1 January 1764 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "Annabel Bean", spinster, of this parish. Randolph a widower of Wendover, Buckinghamshire.²

Mary Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Bean was baptized on 28 March 1734 at St Mary the Virgin, Friston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann (?)
• Death*: Mary Bean died in May 1734 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Bean was buried on 20 May 1734 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Anne of Friston."²

Ann Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Bean was baptized on 8 July 1735 at St Mary the Virgin, Friston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann (?)

Mary Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Bean was baptized on 24 February 1736/37 at St Mary the Virgin, Friston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann (?)
• Marriage License: Mary Bean and Stephen Martin obtained a marriage licence on 8 January 1772 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary a spinster of Rottingdean, 28+, Stephen a bachelor of Rottingdean, 22+.²
• Married Name: As of 27 January 1772, her married name was Martin.
• Marriage*: Mary Bean married Stephen Martin on 27 January 1772 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^3,4

Martha Mills

• Married Name: As of 21 February 1744/45, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Martha Mills married John Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Allen, on 21 February 1744/45 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Martha Mills is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Death*: Martha Mills died in 1776 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Martha Mills was buried on 23 January 1776 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "---- Bean, widow."⁴

Thomas Newington

• Marriage*: Thomas Newington married Barbara Bean, daughter of John Bean and Ann (?), on 7 February 1769 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, bachelor and spinster, both of this parish.¹
• Occupation*: Thomas Newington was a cordwainer in 1775.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Newington is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^2,3

Randolph Billing

• Marriage*: Randolph Billing married Arabella Bean, daughter of John Bean and Ann (?), on 1 January 1764 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "Annabel Bean", spinster, of this parish. Randolph a widower of Wendover, Buckinghamshire.¹

Stephen Martin

• Marriage License: Stephen Martin and Mary Bean obtained a marriage licence on 8 January 1772 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary a spinster of Rottingdean, 28+, Stephen a bachelor of Rottingdean, 22+.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen Martin married Mary Bean, daughter of John Bean and Ann (?), on 27 January 1772 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Occupation*: Stephen Martin was a taylor in 1775.
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Martin is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^2,3

William Playsted

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Playsted was baptized on 16 October 1748 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Playsted and Barbara Bean.
• (Witness) Will: William Playsted is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: William Playsted married Sarah Playsted on 18 July 1768 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England, William of Jevington."⁴
• (Witness) Will: William Playsted is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^5,6

Robert Bean

Parents:

• Birth: Robert Bean was born in 1703 at Litlington, Sussex, England.
• 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.
• Marriage*: Robert Bean married Ann Washer on 23 February 1732/33 at Lullington, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: Title: Conditional Surrender by ROBERT BEAN to JOHN BEAN of Alfriston, yeoman, of a messuge, barn and 17 ac. 3 r. and 6½ ac. in Blatchington
  Date: 25 Jan 1742
  Reference: SAS-DR/53
  Held by: East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)
• Anecdote: Title: Warrant by JOHN BEAN to vacate a conditional surrender made by Robert Bean
  Date: 8 Sep 1749
  Reference: SAS-DR/55
  Held by: East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)
• (Witness) Will: Robert Bean is mentioned in the will of Henry Bean dated 16 July 1760 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Anecdote: Title: Warrant by JOHN BEAN of Littleington, gent., executor of the Will of John Bean, his father, of Littleington, gent., to vacate a conditional surrender by Robert Bean dated 25 Jan., 1741
  Date: 23 Jun 1763
  Reference: SAS-DR/62
  Held by: East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)
• Will*: Robert Bean left a will made on 11 August 1780 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Robert Bean, Yeoman of East Blatchington, 1781
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/323)
  Made: 11 Aug 1780
  Proved: 26 May 1781
  This is the last Will and Testament of me Robert Bean of Blatchington in the County of Sussex Yeoman First I order and direct that all my just Debts and Funeral Expences be paid and discharged by my Executor hereinafter named I give and devise all and every my Lands Tenements and Real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever with the Appurtenances unto my Wife Ann Bean and my Son John Bean for and during the natural Life of my said Wife and from and immediately after her Decease I do hereby give and devise the same unto my said Son John Bean his Heirs and Assigns for ever Also I give and bequeath unto the said John Bean all and every my Monies Goods Chattels Stock Securities for Money and Personal Estate Charged and chargeable and I do hereby charge the same with and for the payment of my Debts and Funeral Expences and also with the payment of one full Moiety or half Part of the neat annual Interest profits and produce thereof unto my said Wife for and during the Term of her natural life to be paid to her halfyearly by my said Son towards her Support and Maintenance And I do hereby constitute and appoint my said Son sole Executor of this my Will hereby revoking all former Wills by me made In Testimony whereof I the said Robert Bean have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the eleventh Day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty.
  The Mark and
  [X]
  Seal of Robert Bean
  Signed sealed published and declared by the said Robert Bean the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his Request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our Names as Witnesses
  J. Hoper Junr. Thos. Smith Geor. Mare
  
  26th. May 1781 Then was sworn John Bean the sole Executor named in this Will To whom was committed the Burthen of the Execution thereof (Sworn also that the Goods Chattels and Credits of the deceased do not amount unto Three Hundred Pounds)
  By us
  Peter Crofts Surr[ogat]e.
• Death*: Robert Bean died in 1781 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Bean was buried on 18 May 1781 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "Farmer."⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 26 May 1781 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value: £300.

Ann Washer

• Married Name: As of 23 February 1732/33, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Ann Washer married Robert Bean, son of Henry Bean and Mary Savage, on 23 February 1732/33 at Lullington, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Washer is mentioned in the will of Robert Bean dated 11 August 1780 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Death*: Ann Washer died in 1793 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Washer was buried on 11 June 1793 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "widow of Robert."³