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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*: ABSTRACT:
  Thomas Seaman of Blatchington aged four score years and seven.
  Son James to have what he has at present plus 1 shilling.
  Son John, the featherbed on which I usually lie plus bedding, furniture and half a quarter of wheat.
  Daughter Margaret twelve nobles which son John hath of mine.
  Daughter Joane twelve pounds.
  Son Humphrie Seaman, one shilling and his dwelling in my house for one year after my decease.
  Sons Nicholas and Humphrie to dvide equally all the corn that shall be in the barns and in the fields in Blatchington.
  Granddaughters Martha & Margaret, daughters of Humphrie Seaman, ten shillings apiece.
  Granddaughter Elizabeth Seaman, daughter of James Seaman, ten shillings.
  Nicholas Seaman executor.
  Adam Barnden of Blatchington and John Austen of Seaford overseers.
• 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

• 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

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
• 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

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

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

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.
• Marriage*: John Bean married Martha Mills on 21 February 1744/45 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 26 December 1750 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will*: John Bean left a will made on 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Son-in-Law Thomas Newington of Rottingdean, cordwainer, ten pounds
  Wife Martha Bean, one third of household goods for the term of her natural life then to Mary Marten, wife of Stephen Marten of Rottingdean, taylor.
  Residue to daughter Mary Martin, wife of Stephen Marten.
  Nephew William Paysted of Jevington, yeoman, sole executor
  witnesses: William Knight, Thomas Wood jnr, William Attree.
• 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.

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

• 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

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 John Bean dated 3 April 1775 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.^2,3

Robert Bean

• Birth*: Robert Bean was born circa 1710 at Sussex, England.
• 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.)
• 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.^1,2
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Robert Bean of Blatchington, yeoman
  Wife Ann Bean, all lands, tenements and real estate during her natural life, and then to son John Bean.
  Son John Bean, all monies, goods, chattels, stock etc.
  Son John to pay funeral expenses and to pay Ann Bean on half of all rents, interest, etc each year during her life for her support and maintenance
  Son John Bean sole executor
  Witnesses: J Hopen jnr, Geor Mare and Thomas Smith.
• 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."³
• 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 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

John Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 8 February 1748/49 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Robert Bean and Ann Washer.
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of Robert Bean dated 11 August 1780 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage License: John Bean and Mary Hide obtained a marriage licence on 9 June 1788 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a bachelor farmer of Blatchington 35+; Mary a spinster of the same parish, 30+. Sponsors: John Bean and John Martin, taylor, Lewes.⁴
• Marriage*: John Bean married Mary Hide on 13 June 1788 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.⁴
• Anecdote: In 1800, John Bean became the tenant of the manor house at Blatchington. The owner was William Chambers and his daughter Barbara inherited it when William died on 7 May 1808.⁵
• Will*: John Bean left a will made on 14 May 1812 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  After his wife Mary's death, everything to go to his nephew William Towner of Seaford. [Mary died in November 1816]
• Death*: John Bean died in 1813 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 9 March 1813 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "55 years."⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 12 April 1813 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Grantee: Mary Bean, William Towner, Value: £3500.