Frances Bean
b. 23 September 1759
Parents:
Last Edited: 1 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Frances Bean was baptized on 23 September 1759 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Bean and Ann Moor.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Samuel Bean
b. 13 June 1762
Parents:
Last Edited: 1 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Samuel Bean was baptized on 13 June 1762 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Thomas Bean and Ann Moor.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Anne Collar
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Married Name: As of 18 October 1636, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Anne Collar married Stephen Bean, son of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 18 October 1636 at Rodmell, Sussex, England.1
- Anecdote*: Possible burial on 19 Nov 1650 at Seaford, "Widdow Beane buried."
Family:
Stephen Bean b. 23 Feb 1611/12, d. Oct 1639
- Marriage*: Anne Collar married Stephen Bean, son of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 18 October 1636 at Rodmell, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England Marriages, 1538–1973", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NXW1-ZHM : Sun Apr 26 15:42:50 UTC 2026), Entry for Steven Beane and Anne Collar, 18 October 1636."
Ellinor (?)
d. 1587
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: Ellinor (?) married John Bean, son of John Bean and Alice (?), circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of circa 1560, her married name was Bean.
- Death*: Ellinor (?) died in 1587 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Ellinor (?) was buried on 3 May 1587 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, "wife of John Beane."1
Family:
John Bean b. c 1530, d. 1619
- Marriage*: Ellinor (?) married John Bean, son of John Bean and Alice (?), circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
Children:
Joane Bean b. c 1552
John Bean+ b. c 1555, d. 1642
Agnes Bean b. c 1558
Thomas Bean b. c 1562
Ellinor Bean b. c 1564
Stephen Bean+ b. c 1570, d. 1640
John Bean+ b. c 1555, d. 1642
Agnes Bean b. c 1558
Thomas Bean b. c 1562
Ellinor Bean b. c 1564
Stephen Bean+ b. c 1570, d. 1640
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""East Blatchington Bishop Transcripts Records 1563-1804", Film: 004427894, Item 5."
Humphrey Row
Last Edited: 2 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: Humphrey Row married Joan Lock on 18 November 1639 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, Joan a widow.1
Family:
Joan Lock b. c 1590
- Marriage*: Humphrey Row married Joan Lock on 18 November 1639 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, Joan a widow.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Bean
b. circa 1500, d. 1567
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: John Bean was born circa 1500 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: John Bean married Alice (?) circa 1525 at Sussex, England.
- Anecdote*: The manor court books of Blatchington:
"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". - Occupation*: John Bean was a husbandman in 1565.
- Will*: John Bean left a will made on 1 May 1565 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Beane the Elder, Husbandman of [East] Blatchington, 1565
(ESRO: PBT/1/1/4/281)
Made: 1 May 1565
Administration granted 7th 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
7th April 1567Administration was granted to Alice Beane, his relict. John Frenche of Blatchington, yeoman, bound.
(Transcribed by Julian Elphick, October 2024.) - Death*: John Bean died in 1567 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: John Bean was buried on 11 March 1567 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England, 11 Mar 1566/67.1
- Admon: Administration of John Bean was granted on 7 April 1567.
Family:
Alice (?)
- Marriage*: John Bean married Alice (?) circa 1525 at Sussex, England.
Child:
John Bean+ b. c 1530, d. 1619
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/).
Alice (?)
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: Alice (?) married John Bean circa 1525 at Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of circa 1535, her married name was Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Alice (?) is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 1 May 1565 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
Family:
John Bean b. c 1500, d. 1567
- Marriage*: Alice (?) married John Bean circa 1525 at Sussex, England.
Child:
John Bean+ b. c 1530, d. 1619
Joane Bean
b. circa 1552
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Joane Bean was born circa 1552 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Ellinor (?)
- (Witness) Will: Joane Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 1 May 1565 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
Agnes Bean
b. circa 1558
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Agnes Bean was born circa 1558 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Ellinor (?)
Thomas Bean
b. circa 1562
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Thomas Bean was born circa 1562 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of John Bean and Ellinor (?)
Ellinor Bean
b. circa 1564
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Ellinor Bean was born circa 1564 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Bean and Ellinor (?)
John Bean
b. circa 1614, d. April 1614
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: John Bean was born circa 1614 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas.
- Death*: John Bean died in April 1614 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: John Bean was buried on 19 April 1614 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD6-285L : Sat Aug 31 06:22:10 UTC 2024), Entry for John Beane and Steven Beane, 19 Apr 1614."
Thomas Bean
b. 8 January 1615/16
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 8 January 1615/16 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden.
Robert Start
b. circa 1632
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Robert Start was born circa 1632 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Michael Start and Jane Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Robert Start is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)1
Citations
- [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).
Anne Start
b. circa 1636
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Anne Start was born circa 1636 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Michael Start and Jane Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Anne Start is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 24 March 1641/42 at Seaford, Sussex, England; (Family Search film 1885592, image 337.)1
Citations
- [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).
Nicholas Allen
b. 20 November 1733
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth: Nicholas Allen was born in 1733 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Nicholas Allen was baptized on 20 November 1733 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Nicholas Allen and Mary Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Nicholas Allen is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JMDP-5P6 : 4 February 2023), Nicholas Allen, 1733."
- [S990] Will of William Bean of Jevington, Sussex, England, made 26 Dec 1750, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1 Aug 1751. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/423).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885023, Image: 946."
William Allen
b. 15 March 1737
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth: William Allen was born in 1737 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: William Allen was baptized on 15 March 1737 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Nicholas Allen and Mary Bean.
- (Witness) Will: William Allen is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGJT-SWB : 4 February 2023), William Allen, 1737."
- [S990] Will of William Bean of Jevington, Sussex, England, made 26 Dec 1750, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1 Aug 1751. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/423).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885023, Image: 946."
Mary Allen
b. 15 December 1735
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth: Mary Allen was born in 1735 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Mary Allen was baptized on 15 December 1735 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Nicholas Allen and Mary Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Mary Allen is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGJT-89B : 4 February 2023), Mary Allen, 1735."
- [S990] Will of William Bean of Jevington, Sussex, England, made 26 Dec 1750, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1 Aug 1751. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/423).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885023, Image: 946."
Barbara Allen
b. 26 September 1739
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth: Barbara Allen was born in 1739 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Barbara Allen was baptized on 26 September 1739 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Nicholas Allen and Mary Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Barbara Allen is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWHG-NLV : 4 February 2023), Nicholas Allen in entry for Barbara Allen, 1739."
- [S990] Will of William Bean of Jevington, Sussex, England, made 26 Dec 1750, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1 Aug 1751. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/423).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885023, Image: 946."
Henry Playsted
b. circa 1745
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Henry Playsted was born circa 1745 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Henry Playsted and Barbara Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Henry Playsted is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, EnglandB.1,2
Citations
- [S990] Will of William Bean of Jevington, Sussex, England, made 26 Dec 1750, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1 Aug 1751. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/423).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885023, Image: 946."
Elizabeth Playsted
b. circa 1750
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Elizabeth Playsted was born circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Henry Playsted and Barbara Bean.
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Playsted is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, EnglandB.1,2
Citations
- [S990] Will of William Bean of Jevington, Sussex, England, made 26 Dec 1750, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 1 Aug 1751. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/423).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885023, Image: 946."
Philadelphia Allen
b. 27 September 1744
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Philadelphia Allen was baptized on 27 September 1744 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Nicholas Allen and Mary Bean.
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3Q9-MZ4 : 4 February 2023), Nicholas Allen in entry for Philadelphia Allen, 1744."
John Allen
b. 12 May 1742
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: John Allen was baptized on 12 May 1742 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Nicholas Allen and Mary Bean.
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYLY-DMV : 4 February 2023), Nicholas Allen in entry for John Allen, 1742."
Catharine Willard
b. 1767, d. 1825
Parents:
Father: Thomas Willard b. 30 Dec 1729, d. c 1795
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Catharine Willard was born in 1767 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Willard.
- Married Name: As of 17 May 1785, her married name was Evanson.
- Marriage*: Catharine Willard married Nathaniel Evanson on 17 May 1785 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of 15 April 1793, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Catharine Willard married John Bean, son of John Bean and Mary Bridgeman, on 15 April 1793 at Litlington, Sussex, England, Catherine a widow.1
- Death*: Catharine Willard died in 1825 at Littlehampton, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Catharine Willard was buried on 25 February 1825 at Litlington, Sussex, England, "58 years, abode: Littlehampton."2
Family 1:
Nathaniel Evanson d. 1786
- Marriage*: Catharine Willard married Nathaniel Evanson on 17 May 1785 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
Child:
Harriet Ann Evanson b. 20 Mar 1786
Family 2:
John Bean b. 28 Nov 1755, d. 21 Jan 1829
- Marriage*: Catharine Willard married John Bean, son of John Bean and Mary Bridgeman, on 15 April 1793 at Litlington, Sussex, England, Catherine a widow.1
Child:
John Bateman Bean b. 13 Nov 1794, d. 1798
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: PAR 417/1/1/3."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: Par 417/1/5/1."
Nathaniel Evanson
d. 1786
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: Nathaniel Evanson married Catharine Willard, daughter of Thomas Willard, on 17 May 1785 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Death*: Nathaniel Evanson died in 1786 at Sevenoaks, Kent, England.
- Burial*: Nathaniel Evanson was buried on 16 May 1786 at Sevenoaks, Kent, England.1
Family:
Catharine Willard b. 1767, d. 1825
- Marriage*: Nathaniel Evanson married Catharine Willard, daughter of Thomas Willard, on 17 May 1785 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
Child:
Harriet Ann Evanson b. 20 Mar 1786
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Original data: England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013."
Thomas Willard
b. 30 December 1729, d. circa 1795
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Thomas Willard was baptized on 30 December 1729 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Will*: Thomas Willard left a will made on 1795 at Surrey, England: PCC will.
- Death*: Thomas Willard died circa 1795 at Surrey, England.
- Probate*: His estate was probated on 7 January 1795 at London, England.
Family:
Child:
Catharine Willard+ b. 1767, d. 1825
Harriet Ann Evanson
b. 20 March 1786
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Harriet Ann Evanson was baptized on 20 March 1786 at St Mary, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Nathaniel Evanson and Catharine Willard.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: Par 309/1/1/2."
John Bateman Bean
b. 13 November 1794, d. 1798
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: John Bateman Bean was baptized on 13 November 1794 at Litlington, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of John Bean and Catharine Willard.
- Death*: John Bateman Bean died in 1798 at Litlington, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: John Bateman Bean was buried on 13 December 1798 at Litlington, Sussex, England.2
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N29C-V28 : 4 February 2023), John Bean in entry for John Bateman Bean, 1796."
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Original parish register for Litlington, Film: 004426852, Image 17."
Sarah Playsted
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: Sarah Playsted married William Playsted, son of Henry Playsted and Barbara Bean, on 18 July 1768 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England, William of Jevington."1
Family:
William Playsted b. 16 Oct 1748
- Marriage*: Sarah Playsted married William Playsted, son of Henry Playsted and Barbara Bean, on 18 July 1768 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England, William of Jevington."1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.