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John Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Pilbeame was baptized on 13 February 1630/31 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.
• Marriage*: John Pilbeame married Elizabeth Cheesman on 26 June 1655 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: John Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of George Pilbeame dated 16 April 1669 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.³
• Marriage*: John Pilbeame married Sarah Ward on 8 April 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²
• Anecdote*: Although there is no mention of wife Sarah in John Pilbeame's will, she is mentioned on his burial.
• Will*: John Pilbeame left a will made on 2 May 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: (ESRO: PBT 1/1/38/8)
  Grandson John Pilbeame a piece of gold
  Granddaughter Elizabeth Pilbeame a piece of gold
  The poor of Ardingly twenty shillings
  Residue to son John Pilbeam
  witnesses: Richard Virgoe, John Ward John ???
• Death*: John Pilbeame died in May 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England, at age 55.
• Burial*: John Pilbeame was buried on 6 May 1686 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "husband of Sarah."⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 18 April 1687 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Sarah Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Sarah Pilbeame was baptized on 14 November 1633 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.

Susan Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Susan Pilbeame was baptized on 7 March 1635/36 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.

Joan Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Joan Pilbeame was baptized on 14 October 1638 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.
• Married Name: As of 29 October 1668, her married name was Alfrey.
• Marriage*: Joan Pilbeame married Richard Alfrey on 29 October 1668 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Jane Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Jane Pilbeame was baptized on 5 May 1641 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.

Catherine Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Catherine Pilbeame was baptized on 11 May 1643 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.
• Married Name: As of 12 January 1663/64, her married name was Bridges.
• Marriage*: Catherine Pilbeame married Richard Bridges on 12 January 1663/64 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Richard Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Richard Pilbeame was baptized on 14 June 1648 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.

Elizabeth Pilbeame

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• Baptism: Elizabeth Pilbeame was baptized on 8 July 1651 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Birth*: Elizabeth Pilbeame was born on 8 July 1651 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of George Pilbeame dated 16 April 1669 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Pilbeame

• Birth*: Thomas Pilbeame was born circa 1655 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage: Thomas Pilbeame married Susanna Newnham on 11 November 1680 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Anecdote: Thomas Pilbeam's will and his connection to Ambrose Galloway of Lewes shows that this was possibly a Quaker family.
• Will: Thomas Pilbeame left a will made on 17 December 1700 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript: Will of Thomas Pilbeam, Yeoman of Ardingly, 1669
  (ESRO: ESRO: PBT 1/1/31/77)
  Made: 17 Dec 1700
  Proved: 5 Jul 1701, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God Amen I Thomas Pilbeam of Ardingly in the county of Sussex yeoman being of sound and disposing mind and memory praised be God for the same do this 17th day of December in the 12th year of the reign of King William the third over England Anno Dm 1700 make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following First I surrender my soul into the hands of Almighty God my merciful creator trusting only through the merits of my saviour Jesus Christ to enjoy his blessed Kingdom and my body I will shall be decently buried at the discretion of my executor and executrix hereafter named And As for my worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me I dispose thereof as followers first I give and devise until my two daughters Elizabeth and Mary all that my cottage with the appurtenances situate in Ardingly now in the occupation of the Widow Chapman or her assigns to have and to hold the same unto them they said Elizabeth and Mary and their heirs Also I give and bequeath unto my said two daughters Elizabeth and Mary the several sums of £100 apiece of lawful money of England to be paid to them respectively at their respective ages of one and twenty years also I give and bequeath unto my two sons Thomas and George the several sums of £150 apiece of like lawful money to be paid to them respectively at their respective ages of one and twenty years also I given bequeath unto my said two sons Thomas and George the further sum of £50 of piece of like lawful money to be paid to them respectively within 12 months next after the decease of my now loving wife Susanna Pilbeam And if it shall happen that any of my said children shall die before such time or times//
  respectively as their several legacies herein before given shall come due and payable that then the legacy and legacies of him her or them so dying shall be equally divided between the survivors and survivor of my said children share and share alike Also I give and devise unto my loving wife Susanna Pilbeam and to my son John Pilbeam and to my loving friends James Tulley of Ardingly aforesaid Yeoman and Ambrose Galloway of Lewes in the said county of Sussex iron master all that my messuage and farm and all those my lands tenements and hereditaments with the appurtenances in Ardingly aforesaid called Townhouse or Townhouse farm and Burstows to have and to hold to the said Susanna Pilbeam John Pilbeam James Tulley and Ambrose Galloway their executors administrators and assigns until such time as my youngest child who shall live to attain the age of one in twenty years shall have attained to the said age of one and twenty years upon trust and confidence and to the intent and purpose that out of by and with the rents interest and profits of the said premises they the said Susanna Pilbeam John Pilbeam James Tulley and Ambrose Galloway their executors & assigns shall find and provide as well for the said Susanna Pilbeam and John Pilbeam themselves as also for all other my four younger children sufficient meat drink apparel and all other necessaries whatsoever until my said four younger children shall respectively attain to their respective ages of one and twenty years and shall receive their respective legacies and portions by me herein before to them respectively bequeathed and given as aforesaid and upon this further trust in case my personal estate shall not suffice to pay and discharge my debts and legacies hereby given that then my said trustees shall receive the rents and profits of my said lands so long as that by the same//
  my debts and legacies may be fully paid and satisfied and from and after such time as my youngest child who shall live to attain the age of one and twenty years shall have attained to the said age of one and twenty years and that my debts and legacies shall be fully paid and satisfied then I do give and devise all and singular my said messuage farm and lands unto my said son John Pilbeam and his heirs provided always that my said loving wife shall during her widowhood have the sole use of the parlour and parlour chamber in the said messuage in case she think fit to waive or release her dower in the said premises also I given bequeath unto my said loving wife during her widowhood the use of so much of my household goods as by the said James Tulley and Ambrose Galloway shall be thought fit All the rest of goods chattels and personal estate whatsoever (my debts legacies and funeral expenses being first paid and discharged) I give and bequeath unto my said loving wife and to my son John Pilbeam who I make and constitute joint executors of this my last will and testament And I do hereby revoke all former wills whatsoever by me hertofore made and in witness that this my last will and testament is contained in these three sheets of paper fastened together with a label I have thereunto set my seal and to every of the said sheets subscribed my name the day and year first above written Thomas Pilbeam
  signed sealed published and declared by the said Thomas Pilbeam the testator and as his last will and testament in the presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto in the presence of the said testator
  Probate 5 July 1701 Susanna Pilbeame executor
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 21 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Pilbeame died in 1700 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Pilbeame was buried on 22 December 1700 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "husband of Susannah."³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 5 July 1701 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

John Pilbeame

• Birth*: John Pilbeame was born circa 1560 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: John's father may be Richard Pilbeame, as there is a burial for a Richard PILBEM senior on 25 Mar 1591 at Ardingly. Also, John named his first child Richard, possibly after his father. There is also a burial of Joane PILBEM on 28 Jul 1590, "wife of Richard".
• Marriage*: John Pilbeame married Margery (?) circa 1585 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: John Pilbeame died in 1620 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Will*: John Pilbeame left a will made on 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ESRO: PBT/1/1/17/99.
• Burial*: John Pilbeame was buried in February 1619/20 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 May 1620 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Susanna (?)

• Birth*: Susanna (?) was born circa 1630 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1660, her married name was Pilbeame.
• Marriage*: Susanna (?) married George Pilbeame, son of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover, circa 1660 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Susanna (?) is mentioned in the will of George Pilbeame dated 16 April 1669 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will/Adm Transcript: Susanna (?) was a witness: Will of George Pilbeame, Yeoman of Ardingly, 1669
  (ESRO: ESRO: PBT 1/1/31/77)
  Made: 16 Apr 1669
  Proved: 10 May 1669, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God Amen I George Pilbeame of Ardingly in the county of Sussex Yeoman being sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect memory (praised be God therefore) do you make and ordain this present to be my last will and testament (hereby revoking and making void all former wills whatsoever by me heretofore made) manner and form following that is to say First I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my creator and my body to the earth from whence it was taken and as touching the worldly goods which it hath pleased God of his goodness to endow me with I dispose of as followeth I give and bequeath unto Susan my loving wife the one half of my linen to be equally divided in two parts and one part to be taken by her within one month next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Pilbeame the sum of 20 shillings to be paid to him by my executor hereafter named at his age of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen and whereas there is the sum of £50 which was given unto my sister Elizabeth Pilbeame by her father which said £50 doth rests in my hands my will and my mind is that they said £50 to be paid to the said Elizabeth Pilbeame my sister at the age of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen according to the tenor and effect intent and the true meaning of a certain [blank] whereby I am enjoined to pay the said £50 to my said sister All the rest of my goods chattels cattle money or plate and jewels not before by me by this my last will and testament given and disposed after my debts and legacies are paid and my funeral expenses discharged I give and bequeath unto my daughter Katherine whom I make and ordain sole whole executrix of this my last will and testament and I do likewise hereby make my loving brothers John Pilbeame and Richard Alfrey overseers and executors in trust of this my will for and in the behalf of my said daughter Katherine and to see this my will performed my debts and legacies paid and the remainder of the money arising by the sale of my goods to rest in their hands until my said daughter attains her age of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen and then to be paid to her and the interest thereof in the interim to be paid by my said executors in trust unto my wife for and towards the educating and bringing up of the said Katherine my daughter and I give to my said overseers for their payment and care the sum of 5 shillings apiece In Witness whereof I the said George Pilbeame have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of April in the one and twentieth year of the reign of our sovereign Lord Charles II by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith Anno Dm 1669
  George Pilbeame his mark
  Sealed and declared bye the said Geo. Pilbeame to be his last will and testament in the presence of
  Alexander Bridges
  John Orgle
  Probate 10^th May 1669 John Pilbeam & Willm[sic] Alfrey executors
  Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 21 Jan 2024.

Thomas Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Pilbeame was baptized in November 1663 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, day illegible.¹
• He was the son of George Pilbeame and Susanna (?)
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of George Pilbeame dated 16 April 1669 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will/Adm Transcript: Thomas Pilbeame was a witness: Will of George Pilbeame, Yeoman of Ardingly, 1669
  (ESRO: ESRO: PBT 1/1/31/77)
  Made: 16 Apr 1669
  Proved: 10 May 1669, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God Amen I George Pilbeame of Ardingly in the county of Sussex Yeoman being sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect memory (praised be God therefore) do you make and ordain this present to be my last will and testament (hereby revoking and making void all former wills whatsoever by me heretofore made) manner and form following that is to say First I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my creator and my body to the earth from whence it was taken and as touching the worldly goods which it hath pleased God of his goodness to endow me with I dispose of as followeth I give and bequeath unto Susan my loving wife the one half of my linen to be equally divided in two parts and one part to be taken by her within one month next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Pilbeame the sum of 20 shillings to be paid to him by my executor hereafter named at his age of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen and whereas there is the sum of £50 which was given unto my sister Elizabeth Pilbeame by her father which said £50 doth rests in my hands my will and my mind is that they said £50 to be paid to the said Elizabeth Pilbeame my sister at the age of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen according to the tenor and effect intent and the true meaning of a certain [blank] whereby I am enjoined to pay the said £50 to my said sister All the rest of my goods chattels cattle money or plate and jewels not before by me by this my last will and testament given and disposed after my debts and legacies are paid and my funeral expenses discharged I give and bequeath unto my daughter Katherine whom I make and ordain sole whole executrix of this my last will and testament and I do likewise hereby make my loving brothers John Pilbeame and Richard Alfrey overseers and executors in trust of this my will for and in the behalf of my said daughter Katherine and to see this my will performed my debts and legacies paid and the remainder of the money arising by the sale of my goods to rest in their hands until my said daughter attains her age of one and twenty years or day of marriage which shall first happen and then to be paid to her and the interest thereof in the interim to be paid by my said executors in trust unto my wife for and towards the educating and bringing up of the said Katherine my daughter and I give to my said overseers for their payment and care the sum of 5 shillings apiece In Witness whereof I the said George Pilbeame have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of April in the one and twentieth year of the reign of our sovereign Lord Charles II by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith Anno Dm 1669
  George Pilbeame his mark
  Sealed and declared bye the said Geo. Pilbeame to be his last will and testament in the presence of
  Alexander Bridges
  John Orgle
  Probate 10^th May 1669 John Pilbeam & Willm[sic] Alfrey executors
  Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 21 Jan 2024.
• Marriage License: Thomas Pilbeame and Sarah Chatfield obtained a marriage licence on 10 August 1686 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of Ardingly, Sarah of the same parish.³
• Marriage*: Thomas Pilbeame married Sarah Chatfield on 10 August 1686 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, PILBEANE.³

Katherine Pilbeame

Parents:

• Birth: Katherine Pilbeame was born in 1667 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Katherine Pilbeame was baptized on 18 November 1667 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of George Pilbeame and Susanna (?)
• (Witness) Will: Katherine Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of George Pilbeame dated 16 April 1669 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Richard Alfrey

• Marriage*: Richard Alfrey married Joan Pilbeame, daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover, on 29 October 1668 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Richard Alfrey is mentioned in the will of George Pilbeame dated 16 April 1669 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Richard Bridges

• Marriage*: Richard Bridges married Catherine Pilbeame, daughter of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover, on 12 January 1663/64 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹

John Pilbeame

Parents:

• Birth*: John Pilbeame was born circa 1658 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Pilbeame and Elizabeth Cheesman.
• (Witness) Will: John Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 2 May 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Cheesman

• Married Name: As of 26 June 1655, her married name was Pilbeame.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Cheesman married John Pilbeame, son of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover, on 26 June 1655 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Cheesman died in 1685 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Cheesman was buried on 22 July 1685 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "wife of John."²

Sarah Ward

• Married Name: As of 8 April 1686, her married name was Pilbeame.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ward married John Pilbeame, son of Thomas Pilbeame and Mary Hover, on 8 April 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹

John Pilbeame

Parents:

• Birth*: John Pilbeame was born circa 1680 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Pilbeame.
• (Witness) Will: John Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 2 May 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Pilbeame

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Pilbeame was born circa 1682 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 2 May 1686 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.

Margery (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1580, her married name was Pilbeame.
• Marriage*: Margery (?) married John Pilbeame circa 1585 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Margery (?) is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Margery (?) died in 1626 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Margery (?) was buried on 25 November 1626 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "widow."²

Margery Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Margery Pilbeame was baptized on 23 August 1595 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• Death*: Margery Pilbeame died in 1596 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Margery Pilbeame was buried on 21 March 1596 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "daughter of John."²

Anne Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Anne Pilbeame was baptized on 21 May 1598 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• (Witness) Will: Anne Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Jane Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Jane Pilbeame was baptized on 23 February 1593/94 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• Married Name: As of 2 June 1618, her married name was Ferrall.
• Marriage*: Jane Pilbeame married John Ferrall on 2 June 1618 at Lindfield, Sussex, England, John Ferrall of Finches.²
• (Witness) Will: Jane Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.³

John Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Pilbeame was baptized on 28 December 1591 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• Death*: John Pilbeame died in 1594 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Pilbeame was buried on 25 May 1594 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "son of John."²

Mary Pilbeame

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• Baptism*: Mary Pilbeame was baptized on 4 May 1589 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• Death*: Mary Pilbeame died in May 1589 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Pilbeame was buried on 12 May 1589 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "daughter of John."²

Elizabeth Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Pilbeame was baptized on 27 August 1586 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• Married Name: As of circa 1610, her married name was Ward.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Pilbeame married (?) Ward circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²

Richard Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Pilbeame was baptized on 11 April 1585 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• Death*: Richard Pilbeame died in 1614 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Pilbeame was buried on 12 March 1614 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England, "son of John."²

Susan Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Pilbeame was baptized on 16 August 1590 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• (Witness) Will: Susan Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²
• Married Name: As of 5 November 1623, her married name was Smith.
• Marriage*: Susan Pilbeame married John Smith on 5 November 1623 at Ardingly, Sussex, England, John of Poynings, Susan of this parish.³

Sarah Pilbeame

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Pilbeame was baptized on 22 February 1606/7 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilbeame and Margery (?)
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Pilbeame is mentioned in the will of John Pilbeame dated 28 February 1619/20 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.²