John Palmer
Last Edited: 5 Aug 2026
- Marriage*: John Palmer married Mary Young, daughter of Christopher Young and Margery Weston, on 15 October 1639 at Glynde, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Mary Young b. c 1618
- Marriage*: John Palmer married Mary Young, daughter of Christopher Young and Margery Weston, on 15 October 1639 at Glynde, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Ann Young
b. circa 1620
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Aug 2026
- Birth*: Ann Young was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Christopher Young and Margery Weston.
- (Witness) Will: Ann Young is mentioned in the will of Margery Weston dated 18 June 1647 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S1233] Will of Margery Seaman of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 18 Jun 1647, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 14 Nov 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/269/280).
Samuell Stretton
b. 5 December 1705
Parents:
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2026
- Birth: Samuell Stretton was born in 1705 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Samuell Stretton was baptized on 5 December 1705 at St Mary, Willingdon, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Stretton and Elizabeth Iten.
- (Witness) Will: Samuell Stretton is mentioned in the will of William Stretton dated 5 November 1719 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Charles Stretton
b. 3 May 1710
Parents:
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Charles Stretton was baptized on 3 May 1710 at St Mary, Willingdon, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Stretton and Elizabeth Iten.
- (Witness) Will: Charles Stretton is mentioned in the will of William Stretton dated 5 November 1719 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Adam Barneden
b. 31 August 1615, d. 1652
Parents:
Father: Adam Barneden
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Adam Barneden was baptized on 31 August 1615 at West Firle, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Adam Barneden.
- Marriage*: Adam Barneden married Margaret (?) circa 1645 at Sussex, England.
- Occupation*: Adam Barneden was a yeoman in 1652.
- Death*: Adam Barneden died in 1652 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
- Will*: Adam Barneden left a will made on 25 June 1652 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.2
- Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT
Made: 28 June 1652
Adam Barneden, Yeoman of Blatchington
John Chambers, son of Richard Chambers of Denton, thirty pounds
Richard Chambers, son of Richard Chambers of Denton, fifteen pounds
James Chambers, son of Richard Chambers of Denton, five pounds
Anne Chambers, daughter of Richard Chambers of Denton, five pounds
The three children of John Chambers of Tarring, fifteen pounds to be equally divided between them
Margaret Munn, daughter of Steven Munn of Bishopstone, ten pounds
Henry Barnenden of West Firle, six pounds
Elizabeth Barnenden of Meeching alias Newhaven, widow, forty shillings
The two children of Elizabeth Barnenden, widow, ten pounds
John Harris of Beddingham, ten pounds
The three children of Thomas Barenden of West Firle, three pounds
John Bean of Blatchington, six pounds
Anne Bean, daughter of John Bean, four pounds
Robert Seaman, son of Nicholas Seaman of Blatchington, three pounds
Margaret Seaman, daughter of Humphrey Seaman deceased, forty shillings
Anne Tree (?) of Blatchington, twenty shillings
Adam Clarke of Bishopstone, Adam Seaman so of John Seaman formerly of Blatchington, Humfry Cliford of Blatchington and Edward Wood of Eastbourne, ten shillings each
The poor of Blatchington, twenty shillings
Rest to wife Margaret who is executrix
Nicholas Pope of Blatchington, Clerke, and Thomas Bean of Seaford overseers
Signed Adam Barneden
Witnesses: Nicholas Pope and Thomas Beane
Proved at London, sixth July1652 to Margaret Barneden the relict. - Burial*: Adam Barneden was buried on 4 July 1652 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England.3
- Probate: His estate was probated on 6 July 1652 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.
Family:
Margaret (?) b. c 1624, d. 1703
- Marriage*: Adam Barneden married Margaret (?) circa 1645 at Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers."
- [S1234] Will of Adam Barneden of East Blatchington, Sussex, England, made 25 Jun 1652, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 6 Jul 1652. (TNA: PROB 11/224/88).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Agnes Barendene
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2026
- Marriage*: Agnes Barendene married Richard Chambers on 20 January 1594/95 at Ripe, Sussex, England.1
- Married Name: As of 20 January 1595/96, her married name was Chambers.
- (Witness) Admon: Agnes Barendene witnessed the admon of Richard Chambers dated 27 February 1602/3 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
Family:
Richard Chambers d. 1602/3
- Marriage*: Agnes Barendene married Richard Chambers on 20 January 1594/95 at Ripe, Sussex, England.1
Children:
Richard Chambers+ b. 18 Jan 1595/96, d. Nov 1661
Ann Chambers b. 5 Feb 1597/98, d. 1599
William Chambers b. 19 Dec 1602
Ann Chambers b. 5 Feb 1597/98, d. 1599
William Chambers b. 19 Dec 1602
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Richard Chambers
d. 1602/3
Last Edited: 7 Aug 2026
- Marriage*: Richard Chambers married Agnes Barendene on 20 January 1594/95 at Ripe, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: Richard Chambers died in 1602/3 at Ripe, Sussex, England.
- Admon*: Administration of Richard Chambers was granted on 27 February 1602/3 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Twenty-seventh day of February [1607/8]: On which day Mr. William Inians, Clerk, Master of Arts, Surrogate, etc., committed administration of the goods, etc., of Richard Chambers, late of Ripe, deceased, to Agnes, the relict of the said deceased, she being sworn well, etc. Bound are the same relict, widow, and Thomas Weller of Ripe aforesaid, tailor, in £20. Inventory exhibited in the sum of £9 8s.
Family:
Agnes Barendene
- Marriage*: Richard Chambers married Agnes Barendene on 20 January 1594/95 at Ripe, Sussex, England.1
Children:
Richard Chambers+ b. 18 Jan 1595/96, d. Nov 1661
Ann Chambers b. 5 Feb 1597/98, d. 1599
William Chambers b. 19 Dec 1602
Ann Chambers b. 5 Feb 1597/98, d. 1599
William Chambers b. 19 Dec 1602
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Ann Chambers
b. 5 February 1597/98, d. 1599
Parents:
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Ann Chambers was baptized on 5 February 1597/98 at St John the Baptist, Ripe, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Richard Chambers and Agnes Barendene.
- Death*: Ann Chambers died in 1599 at Ripe, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Ann Chambers was buried on 19 July 1599 at St John the Baptist, Ripe, Sussex, England, "daughter of Richard."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,.
William Chambers
b. 19 December 1602
Parents:
Last Edited: 6 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: William Chambers was baptized on 19 December 1602 at St John the Baptist, Ripe, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Richard Chambers and Agnes Barendene.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Robert Seaman
b. circa 1635
Parents:
Last Edited: 7 Aug 2026
- Birth*: Robert Seaman was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Nicholas Seaman and Jane Hyde.
- (Witness) Will: Robert Seaman is mentioned in the will of Adam Barneden dated 25 June 1652 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S1234] Will of Adam Barneden of East Blatchington, Sussex, England, made 25 Jun 1652, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 6 Jul 1652. (TNA: PROB 11/224/88).
Jane Hyde
Last Edited: 7 Aug 2026
- Married Name: As of 2 October 1632, her married name was Seaman.
- Marriage*: Jane Hyde married Nicholas Seaman, son of Thomas Seaman, on 2 October 1632 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Nicholas Seaman b. 1 Mar 1602/3
- Marriage*: Jane Hyde married Nicholas Seaman, son of Thomas Seaman, on 2 October 1632 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Child:
Robert Seaman b. c 1635
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Stephen Hasler Challen
b. 1773, d. 27 March 1858
Parents:
Father: John Challen
Last Edited: 9 Aug 2026
- Birth*: Stephen Hasler Challen was born in 1773 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of John Challen.
- Baptism: Stephen Hasler Challen was baptized on 15 December 1773 at St Giles, Shermanbury, Sussex, England.1
- Marriage*: Stephen Hasler Challen married Barbara Chambers, daughter of William Chambers and Susanna Brook, on 24 September 1799 at St Marylebone, Westminster, London, England.2
- (Witness) Will: Stephen Hasler Challen is mentioned in the will of Barbara Chambers dated 10 November 1852 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England.3
- Death*: Stephen Hasler Challen died on 27 March 1858 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England.4,5
- Burial*: Stephen Hasler Challen was buried on 3 April 1858 at St Giles, Shermanbury, Sussex, England, "84 years, of Shermanbury Park."6
- Probate: His estate was probated on 16 April 1858 at Principal Registry, London, England, Effects under £7000.5
Family:
Barbara Chambers b. 13 Apr 1783, d. 29 Jan 1854
- Marriage*: Stephen Hasler Challen married Barbara Chambers, daughter of William Chambers and Susanna Brook, on 24 September 1799 at St Marylebone, Westminster, London, England.2
Children:
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "West Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: Par 167/1/1/2."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P89/MRY1/178."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/4/1854."
- [S504] Website "Findagrave" (http://www.findagrave.com/) "Memorial ID: 259995213."
- [S422] National Probate Calendar, England & Wales (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Maria Harriet Challen
b. 20 September 1800
Parents:
Father: Stephen Hasler Challen b. 1773, d. 27 Mar 1858
Mother: Barbara Chambers b. 13 Apr 1783, d. 29 Jan 1854
Mother: Barbara Chambers b. 13 Apr 1783, d. 29 Jan 1854
Last Edited: 9 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Maria Harriet Challen was baptized on 20 September 1800 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Stephen Hasler Challen and Barbara Chambers.
- (Witness) Will: Maria Harriet Challen is mentioned in the will of Barbara Chambers dated 10 November 1852 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England.2
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/4/1854."
Caroline Challen
b. 2 December 1813, d. April 1854
Parents:
Father: Stephen Hasler Challen b. 1773, d. 27 Mar 1858
Mother: Barbara Chambers b. 13 Apr 1783, d. 29 Jan 1854
Mother: Barbara Chambers b. 13 Apr 1783, d. 29 Jan 1854
Last Edited: 9 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Caroline Challen was baptized on 2 December 1813 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Stephen Hasler Challen and Barbara Chambers.
- (Witness) Will: Caroline Challen is mentioned in the will of Barbara Chambers dated 10 November 1852 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England.2
- Death*: Caroline Challen died in April 1854 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England, at age 40.3
- Burial*: Caroline Challen was buried on 20 April 1854 at St Giles, Shermanbury, Sussex, England, "40 years, of Shermanbury Park."3
Citations
- [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 248/1/2/1."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/4/1854."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "West Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: Par 167/1/5/1."
Henry Bean
b. circa 1790, d. 21 September 1851
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Birth*: Henry Bean was born circa 1790 at Tudeley, Kent, England.
- He was the son of Sir Humphrey Bean and Fanny Pearson.
- Marriage*: Henry Bean married Ann Harris on 30 April 1809 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: Henry Bean died on 21 September 1851 at Isfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Henry Bean was buried on 26 September 1851 at St Margaret, Isfield, Sussex, England.
- Admon: Administration of Henry Bean was granted on 16 December 1851 at Isfield, Sussex, England.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Admon of Henry Bean, Farmer of Isfield, 1851
(ESRO: PBT 2/1/13)
Granted: 16 Dec 1851
On the sixteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one The Reverend Anthony Nott Clerk Surrogate and so forth committed Administration of all and singular the Goods Chattels and credits of Henry Bean late of Isfield within the Deanry of Southmalling Farmer deceased intestate to Ann Bean of Isfield aforesaid the Widow and Relict of the said Henry Bean She being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth. And that the said Goods &c were under the Value of one thousand and five hundred pounds.
The said Ann Bean and James Bean of Hurstperpoint in the said County Farmer and Henry Bean of Isfield aforesaid Farmer are respectively bound in this Behalf in the penalty of three thousand pounds. - died 21st Septr 1851.
(Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 25 July 2026.) - Mon-Inscr*: A gravestone inscriptionfor Henry Bean and Ann Harris was recorded as
HENRY BEAN
DIED 21 SEPT 1851, AGED 61 YEARS.
ANN BEAN, HIS WIDOW
DIED 12 MAR 1875, AGED 85 YEARS.
ANN BEAN, THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 22 SEPT 1832, AGED 23 YEARS.
JEMIMA HANDLEY, THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 19 AUG 1839, AGED 25 YEARS.
BENJAMIN BEAN, THEIR SON
DIED 11 MAY 1853, AGED 27 YEARS.
EMILY FLEET, THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 7 APRIL 1863, AGED 35 YEARS.
PHILADELPHIA EVERSON,
THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 6 JULY 1863, AGED 46 YEARS.
JAMES BEAN, THEIR SON
DIED 3 MAR 1872, AGED 63 YEARS.
Family:
Ann Harris b. c 1790, d. 12 Mar 1875
- Marriage*: Henry Bean married Ann Harris on 30 April 1809 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Ann Harris
b. circa 1790, d. 12 March 1875
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Birth*: Ann Harris was born circa 1790 at Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of 30 April 1809, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Ann Harris married Henry Bean, son of Sir Humphrey Bean and Fanny Pearson, on 30 April 1809 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
- (Witness) Admon: Ann Harris witnessed the admon of Henry Bean dated 16 December 1851 at Isfield, Sussex, England.
- Death*: Ann Harris died on 12 March 1875 at Isfield, Sussex, England. "85 years."
- Burial*: Ann Harris was buried on 17 March 1875 at St Margaret, Isfield, Sussex, England, "85 years."2
- Mon-Inscr*: A gravestone inscriptionfor Ann Harris and Henry Bean was recorded as
HENRY BEAN
DIED 21 SEPT 1851, AGED 61 YEARS.
ANN BEAN, HIS WIDOW
DIED 12 MAR 1875, AGED 85 YEARS.
ANN BEAN, THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 22 SEPT 1832, AGED 23 YEARS.
JEMIMA HANDLEY, THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 19 AUG 1839, AGED 25 YEARS.
BENJAMIN BEAN, THEIR SON
DIED 11 MAY 1853, AGED 27 YEARS.
EMILY FLEET, THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 7 APRIL 1863, AGED 35 YEARS.
PHILADELPHIA EVERSON,
THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 6 JULY 1863, AGED 46 YEARS.
JAMES BEAN, THEIR SON
DIED 3 MAR 1872, AGED 63 YEARS.
Family:
Henry Bean b. c 1790, d. 21 Sep 1851
- Marriage*: Ann Harris married Henry Bean, son of Sir Humphrey Bean and Fanny Pearson, on 30 April 1809 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [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,.
Elizabeth Beany
b. 18 March 1787
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Beany was baptized on 18 March 1787 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Beany and Silvestra Serjeant.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Jane (?)
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Marriage*: Jane (?) married Thomas Beany circa 1730 at England.
- Married Name: As of circa 1730, her married name was Beany.
Family:
James Beany
b. 20 June 1745
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: James Beany was baptized on 20 June 1745 at St Mary, Warbleton, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Thomas Beany and Jane (?)
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Susannah Beany
b. 22 December 1776
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Susannah Beany was baptized on 22 December 1776 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Beany and Silvestra Serjeant.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Tyman
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Marriage*: Thomas Tyman married Barbara Beany, daughter of William Beany and Elizabeth Elliott, circa 1800 at England.
Family:
Barbara Beany b. 15 Feb 1778
- Marriage*: Thomas Tyman married Barbara Beany, daughter of William Beany and Elizabeth Elliott, circa 1800 at England.
William Beany
b. 1 March 1772
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: William Beany was baptized on 1 March 1772 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of William Beany and Elizabeth Elliott.
George Bean
b. 16 May 1821
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Birth*: George Bean was born on 16 May 1821 at Mayfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Roate Bean and Mary Ranger.
- Baptism: George Bean was baptized on 6 August 1826 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Orther Bean
b. 6 August 1826
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Orther Bean was baptized on 6 August 1826 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England, "Orthy."1
- He was the son of William Roate Bean and Mary Ranger.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Peter Bean
b. 7 November 1786, d. 21 December 1839
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Peter Bean was baptized on 7 November 1786 at Tudeley, Kent, England.1
- He was the son of Sir Humphrey Bean and Fanny Pearson.
- Death*: Peter Bean died on 21 December 1839 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England, at age 53.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/).
Thomas Bean
b. 25 November 1787
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 25 November 1787 at Tudeley, Kent, England.1
- He was the son of Sir Humphrey Bean and Fanny Pearson.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/).
John Bean
b. 15 July 1792
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2026
- Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 15 July 1792 at Tudeley, Kent, England.1
- He was the son of Sir Humphrey Bean and Fanny Pearson.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/).