Barbara Bean Playsted
b. 27 May 1771, d. 1838
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Barbara Bean Playsted was baptized on 27 May 1771 at Jevington, Sussex, England, Barbara was baptised as Barbara Bean in 1771, three years after her parents married, suggesting that she was an illigitimate birth to Sarah. However, her age at burial is consistent with the baptism year of 1771.1
- She was the daughter of William Playsted and Sarah Playsted.
- Married Name: As of 13 April 1807, her married name was Pettet.2
- Marriage License: Barbara Bean Playsted and Thomas Pettet obtained a marriage licence on 13 April 1807 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Barbara a spinster of Cliffe, Thomas a bachelor of Cliffe.2
- Marriage*: Barbara Bean Playsted married Thomas Pettet on 14 April 1807 at St Thomas Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of South Malling.2
- Death*: Barbara Bean Playsted died in 1838 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Barbara Bean Playsted was buried on 1 June 1838 at South Malling, Sussex, England, "Barbara Bean Pettitt, age 67 years."3
Family:
Thomas Pettet
- Marriage License: Barbara Bean Playsted and Thomas Pettet obtained a marriage licence on 13 April 1807 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Barbara a spinster of Cliffe, Thomas a bachelor of Cliffe.2
- Marriage*: Barbara Bean Playsted married Thomas Pettet on 14 April 1807 at St Thomas Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of South Malling.2
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 406/1/1/1."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [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 419/1/5/1."
Samuel Playsted
b. 28 December 1769
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Samuel Playsted was baptized on 28 December 1769 at Jevington, Sussex, England, PLASTED.1
- He was the son of William Playsted and Sarah Playsted.
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 406/1/1/1."
Thomas Pettet
Last Edited: 5 Jul 2026
- Marriage License: Thomas Pettet and Barbara Bean Playsted obtained a marriage licence on 13 April 1807 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Barbara a spinster of Cliffe, Thomas a bachelor of Cliffe.1
- Marriage*: Thomas Pettet married Barbara Bean Playsted, daughter of William Playsted and Sarah Playsted, on 14 April 1807 at St Thomas Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of South Malling.1
Family:
Barbara Bean Playsted b. 27 May 1771, d. 1838
- Marriage License: Thomas Pettet and Barbara Bean Playsted obtained a marriage licence on 13 April 1807 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Barbara a spinster of Cliffe, Thomas a bachelor of Cliffe.1
- Marriage*: Thomas Pettet married Barbara Bean Playsted, daughter of William Playsted and Sarah Playsted, on 14 April 1807 at St Thomas Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of South Malling.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
William Bean
b. circa 1760
Parents:
Last Edited: 6 Jul 2026
- Birth*: William Bean was born circa 1760 at Alfriston, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Robert Bean and Jane Daw.
- Anecdote*: William's baptism has not been found, but he is mentioned in the following:
Settlement Disputes: Jane Bean,widow, Jane 10, Robert 9, Thomas 6, William 5, Anne 4, John 16 weeks, QR/E 548/4, Litlington to Alfriston 1 February 1766.
William Bean
b. 23 July 1758, d. 1828
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 23 July 1758 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
- Marriage License: William Bean and Ann Farncomb obtained a marriage licence on 25 September 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William jnr cordwainer of Wivelsfield age 19+ years with consent of father William Bean cordwainer of Wivelsfield. Ann a spinster of the same parish, 25+ years.1
- Marriage*: William Bean married Ann Farncomb on 1 October 1778 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- Anecdote*: Title: Rape of Lewes militia enrolment
Date: 5 Jun 1809
Repository: East Sussex Record Office
ESRO reference: L/L/A/4/342
Description: William Bean of Wivelsfield; transferred from PWO South Lewes Volunteer into local militia as a corporal. - Anecdote: There are no surviving children mentioned in William's will made in 1827.
- Will*: William Bean left a will made on 16 June 1827 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Bean, Cordwainer of Wivelsfield, 1828
(ESRO: PBT 1/1/76/456 )
Made: 16 Jun 1827
Proved: 9 Dec 1828
In the Name of God Amen I William Bean of Wivelsfield in the County of Sussex Cordwainer beieng of sound and disposing Mind do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) after payment of all my just Debts and funeral Expenses and proving of this my Will I give devise and bequeath unto my Kinsman John Farncomb of Cuckfield Yeoman all my personal property In trust nevertheless I will and direct that my Wife shall be permitted to have the use of all my Furniture for and during the Term of her natural Life and that an Inventory and Account shall be taken of the same and I hereby charge my said Executor with the several Legacies hereinafter described and which I hereby direct shall be paid at the Expiration of twelve months from the sixteenth day of February next after my decease (viz) fforty pounds each to my Brothers John Bean Thomas Bean & Stephen Bean and the like Sum to my Sister Mary Marten should either of my Brothers or Sister die before such Legacie should become due then I give such Legacie to be eaqually devided among the Children of such Brother or Sister I also give unto the Children of my late Brother Simeon Bean the Sum of Thirty pounds to be eaqually devided I also give unto the Children of my late Sister Sarah Parsons the Sum of ffifteen pounds to be
eaqually devided and when my said Executor shall have faithfull discharged the Trust I have hereby in him reposed and paid the said Legacies I have hereby charged him with then I give him all the Rest and Residue of my Money Securities for Moneys and all my personal property whatsoever and wheresoever And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint the said John Farncomb aforesaid sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixteenth day of June in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven William Bean
Signed sealed declared and published by the above named William Bean as and for his last Will and Testament, who at his Request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto Jesse Kensett Jonah Anscomb Michael Denman
The Will of William Bean late of Wivelsfield within the Archdeaconry of Lewes Cordwainer deceased was proved the ninth day of December in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight Before The Reverend George Proctor Clerk surrogate and so forth Upon the Oath of John Farncomb the sole Executor in the said Will named To whom was committed the Administration of the Goods &c He being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth Sworn also that the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased do not amount in Value unto Three hundred pounds.
Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 7 July 2026. - Death*: William Bean died in 1828 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: William Bean was buried on 30 July 1828 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "72 years, parish clerk."2
- Probate: His estate was probated on 9 December 1828 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value: under £300.
Family:
Ann Farncomb b. c 1753, d. 1830
- Marriage License: William Bean and Ann Farncomb obtained a marriage licence on 25 September 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William jnr cordwainer of Wivelsfield age 19+ years with consent of father William Bean cordwainer of Wivelsfield. Ann a spinster of the same parish, 25+ years.1
- Marriage*: William Bean married Ann Farncomb on 1 October 1778 at Wivelsfield, 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,.
Ann Farncomb
b. circa 1753, d. 1830
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Ann Farncomb was born circa 1753 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage License: Ann Farncomb and William Bean obtained a marriage licence on 25 September 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William jnr cordwainer of Wivelsfield age 19+ years with consent of father William Bean cordwainer of Wivelsfield. Ann a spinster of the same parish, 25+ years.1
- Married Name: As of 1 October 1778, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Ann Farncomb married William Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Parsons, on 1 October 1778 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- Anecdote*: There are no surviving children mentioned in William's will made in 1827.
- Death*: Ann Farncomb died in 1830 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Ann Farncomb was buried on 15 December 1830 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "widow of William."2
Family:
William Bean b. 23 Jul 1758, d. 1828
- Marriage License: Ann Farncomb and William Bean obtained a marriage licence on 25 September 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William jnr cordwainer of Wivelsfield age 19+ years with consent of father William Bean cordwainer of Wivelsfield. Ann a spinster of the same parish, 25+ years.1
- Marriage*: Ann Farncomb married William Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Parsons, on 1 October 1778 at Wivelsfield, 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,.
William Bean
b. 24 January 1730/31, d. 1806
Parents:
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 24 January 1730/31 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "Petworth."1
- He was the son of William Bean and Sarah Wisden.
- Marriage*: William Bean married Mary Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Mary White, on 11 May 1756 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.2
- Occupation*: William Bean was a carpenter in 1765.
- Anecdote*: Title: Deeds of Worlds End Farm, Hellingly
Date: 1745-1947
Repository: East Sussex Record Office
ESRO reference: AMS 6142/1-22
Description: As to the eastern portion of the farm
By his will of 30 Aug 1847, Thomas Scutt bequeathed his property in Hellingly to William Furner, Edmund Joseph Furner and George Philcox Hill in trust; he died on 21 Sep and the will was proved in PCC on 25 Nov 1852 (21).
As to the western, copyhold, portion of the farm
The tenement was described as a messuage, barn and 50 acres in Hellingly, late Tourle before Brett formerly Falconer, held of the manor of Alciston by a quitrent of 10s 0d.
On 5 Mar 1745 John Parsons surrendered the property to the use of his will (1). On 18 May 1745, described as a cordwainer of Wivelsfield, he leased the farm to Thomas Bourne of Chiddingly yeoman for 11 years at £28 - SAS/DD 154. On 16 Mar 1752 Mary Parsons was admitted on the death of her husband John. By his will of 22 Mar 1745, Parsons had appointed Thomas Attree of Wivelsfield and Michael Martin of Plumpton trustees for sale for the benefit of his younger children. On 21 Oct 1765 Michael Martin, now of West Firle, the surviving trustee, was joined by Mary Parsons in a surrender of the tenement to Thomas Bourne of Hellingly yeoman, to whom the property was released by the children of John Parsons - Turle Parsons of Wivelsfield cordwainer, John Parsons of Wivelsfield husbandman, Mary wife of William Bean of Wivelsfield carpenter, Elizabeth wife of John Knight of Wivelsfield blacksmith, Charity wife of John Comber of Lindfield husbandman and Susan Parsons of Wivelsfield spinster. Bourne mortgaged the farm to John Cane of Ripe for £650 at 4% (1). - Death*: William Bean died in 1806 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: William Bean was buried on 3 September 1806 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "75 years, late parish clerk."3
Family:
Mary Parsons b. c 1735, d. 1780
- Marriage*: William Bean married Mary Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Mary White, on 11 May 1756 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.2
Children:
John Bean b. 20 Mar 1757
William Bean b. 23 Jul 1758, d. 1828
Thomas Bean b. 8 Jun 1760
Mary Bean b. 23 Aug 1761
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 16 Oct 1763
John Bean b. 12 Jan 1766
Sarah Bean b. 25 Oct 1767
James Bean b. 24 Dec 1769
Thomas Bean b. 28 Jul 1771
Simon Bean b. 29 Nov 1773, d. 1819
Stephen Bean b. 27 Jul 1777
William Bean b. 23 Jul 1758, d. 1828
Thomas Bean b. 8 Jun 1760
Mary Bean b. 23 Aug 1761
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 16 Oct 1763
John Bean b. 12 Jan 1766
Sarah Bean b. 25 Oct 1767
James Bean b. 24 Dec 1769
Thomas Bean b. 28 Jul 1771
Simon Bean b. 29 Nov 1773, d. 1819
Stephen Bean b. 27 Jul 1777
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [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,.
Mary Parsons
b. circa 1735, d. 1780
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Mary Parsons was born circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Parsons and Mary White.
- (Witness) Will: Mary Parsons is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Mary Parsons married William Bean, son of William Bean and Sarah Wisden, on 11 May 1756 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- Married Name: As of 11 May 1756, her married name was Bean.1
- Anecdote*: Title: Deeds of Worlds End Farm, Hellingly
Date: 1745-1947
Repository: East Sussex Record Office
ESRO reference: AMS 6142/1-22
Description: As to the eastern portion of the farm
By his will of 30 Aug 1847, Thomas Scutt bequeathed his property in Hellingly to William Furner, Edmund Joseph Furner and George Philcox Hill in trust; he died on 21 Sep and the will was proved in PCC on 25 Nov 1852 (21).
As to the western, copyhold, portion of the farm
The tenement was described as a messuage, barn and 50 acres in Hellingly, late Tourle before Brett formerly Falconer, held of the manor of Alciston by a quitrent of 10s 0d.
On 5 Mar 1745 John Parsons surrendered the property to the use of his will (1). On 18 May 1745, described as a cordwainer of Wivelsfield, he leased the farm to Thomas Bourne of Chiddingly yeoman for 11 years at £28 - SAS/DD 154. On 16 Mar 1752 Mary Parsons was admitted on the death of her husband John. By his will of 22 Mar 1745, Parsons had appointed Thomas Attree of Wivelsfield and Michael Martin of Plumpton trustees for sale for the benefit of his younger children. On 21 Oct 1765 Michael Martin, now of West Firle, the surviving trustee, was joined by Mary Parsons in a surrender of the tenement to Thomas Bourne of Hellingly yeoman, to whom the property was released by the children of John Parsons - Turle Parsons of Wivelsfield cordwainer, John Parsons of Wivelsfield husbandman, Mary wife of William Bean of Wivelsfield carpenter, Elizabeth wife of John Knight of Wivelsfield blacksmith, Charity wife of John Comber of Lindfield husbandman and Susan Parsons of Wivelsfield spinster. Bourne mortgaged the farm to John Cane of Ripe for £650 at 4% (1). - Death*: Mary Parsons died in 1780 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Mary Parsons was buried on 18 July 1780 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.2
Family:
William Bean b. 24 Jan 1730/31, d. 1806
- Marriage*: Mary Parsons married William Bean, son of William Bean and Sarah Wisden, on 11 May 1756 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
Children:
John Bean b. 20 Mar 1757
William Bean b. 23 Jul 1758, d. 1828
Thomas Bean b. 8 Jun 1760
Mary Bean b. 23 Aug 1761
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 16 Oct 1763
John Bean b. 12 Jan 1766
Sarah Bean b. 25 Oct 1767
James Bean b. 24 Dec 1769
Thomas Bean b. 28 Jul 1771
Simon Bean b. 29 Nov 1773, d. 1819
Stephen Bean b. 27 Jul 1777
William Bean b. 23 Jul 1758, d. 1828
Thomas Bean b. 8 Jun 1760
Mary Bean b. 23 Aug 1761
Elizabeth Bean+ b. 16 Oct 1763
John Bean b. 12 Jan 1766
Sarah Bean b. 25 Oct 1767
James Bean b. 24 Dec 1769
Thomas Bean b. 28 Jul 1771
Simon Bean b. 29 Nov 1773, d. 1819
Stephen Bean b. 27 Jul 1777
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,.
Simon Bean
b. 29 November 1773, d. 1819
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Simon Bean was baptized on 29 November 1773 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
- Marriage*: Simon Bean married Mary Angell on 24 July 1796 at St Ann, Lewes, Sussex, England.2
- Death*: Simon Bean died in 1819 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Simon Bean was buried on 4 March 1819 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England, "45 years."3
- (Witness) Will: Simon Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 16 June 1827 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Family:
Mary Angell
- Marriage*: Simon Bean married Mary Angell on 24 July 1796 at St Ann, Lewes, Sussex, England.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [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,.
Mary Angell
Last Edited: 10 Jul 2026
- Married Name: As of 24 July 1796, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Mary Angell married Simon Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Parsons, on 24 July 1796 at St Ann, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Simon Bean b. 29 Nov 1773, d. 1819
- Marriage*: Mary Angell married Simon Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Parsons, on 24 July 1796 at St Ann, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
William Bean
b. 27 August 1701, d. 1746
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 27 August 1701 at St Mary, Petworth, Sussex, England, "shoemaker."1
- He was the son of William Bean and Mary Bedwell.
- Marriage*: William Bean married Sarah Wisden on 26 November 1727 at Westmeston, Sussex, England, William of Petworth.2
- Death*: William Bean died in 1746 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: William Bean was buried on 24 September 1746 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.3
Family:
Sarah Wisden d. 1766
- Marriage*: William Bean married Sarah Wisden on 26 November 1727 at Westmeston, Sussex, England, William of Petworth.2
Children:
Elizabeth Bean b. 5 Oct 1729, d. 1737
William Bean+ b. 24 Jan 1730/31, d. 1806
Sarah Bean b. 30 May 1736
Mary Bean b. 15 Oct 1738
William Bean+ b. 24 Jan 1730/31, d. 1806
Sarah Bean b. 30 May 1736
Mary Bean b. 15 Oct 1738
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [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,.
Sarah Wisden
d. 1766
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: Sarah Wisden married William Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Bedwell, on 26 November 1727 at Westmeston, Sussex, England, William of Petworth.1
- Married Name: As of 26 November 1727, her married name was Bean.1
- Death*: Sarah Wisden died in 1766 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Sarah Wisden was buried on 10 December 1766 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Family:
William Bean b. 27 Aug 1701, d. 1746
- Marriage*: Sarah Wisden married William Bean, son of William Bean and Mary Bedwell, on 26 November 1727 at Westmeston, Sussex, England, William of Petworth.1
Children:
Elizabeth Bean b. 5 Oct 1729, d. 1737
William Bean+ b. 24 Jan 1730/31, d. 1806
Sarah Bean b. 30 May 1736
Mary Bean b. 15 Oct 1738
William Bean+ b. 24 Jan 1730/31, d. 1806
Sarah Bean b. 30 May 1736
Mary Bean b. 15 Oct 1738
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Elizabeth Bean
b. 5 October 1729, d. 1737
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Birth: Elizabeth Bean was born in 1729 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Bean was baptized on 5 October 1729 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "Petworth."1
- She was the daughter of William Bean and Sarah Wisden.
- Death*: Elizabeth Bean died in 1737 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Elizabeth Bean was buried on 8 April 1737 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "daughter of William."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,.
John Parsons
d. August 1746
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Marriage*: John Parsons married Charity Holman on 5 May 1724 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: John Parsons married Mary White on 10 October 1728 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.1
- Will*: John Parsons left a will made on 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Will/Adm Transcript*:
- Anecdote: Title: Lease by John Parsons of Wivelsfield, cordwainer to Thomas Bourne of Chiddingly, yeoman
Date: 18 May 1745
ESRO reference: SAS/DD 154
Description: Copyhold messuage, barn, lime-kiln &c. and 12 pieces of arable and meadow land, 3 pieces of brockland and one little wood containing in the whole 50 acres held of the manor of Alciston and lying in Hellingly called the World's End farm. Term, 11 years; rent, 28
Mark and seal of lessor
Witnesses:- John Walker, Richard. Read. - Occupation*: John Parsons was a cordwainer and innholder in 1746.
- Death*: John Parsons died in August 1746 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: John Parsons was buried on 19 August 1746 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.2
- Anecdote*: 25 Apr 1747: Probate Inventory £47 2s 6d (ESRO: PBT 1/10/2966.)
- Anecdote*: Title: Deeds of Worlds End Farm, Hellingly
Date: 1745-1947
Repository: East Sussex Record Office
ESRO reference: AMS 6142/1-22
Description: As to the eastern portion of the farm
By his will of 30 Aug 1847, Thomas Scutt bequeathed his property in Hellingly to William Furner, Edmund Joseph Furner and George Philcox Hill in trust; he died on 21 Sep and the will was proved in PCC on 25 Nov 1852 (21).
As to the western, copyhold, portion of the farm
The tenement was described as a messuage, barn and 50 acres in Hellingly, late Tourle before Brett formerly Falconer, held of the manor of Alciston by a quitrent of 10s 0d.
On 5 Mar 1745 John Parsons surrendered the property to the use of his will (1). On 18 May 1745, described as a cordwainer of Wivelsfield, he leased the farm to Thomas Bourne of Chiddingly yeoman for 11 years at £28 - SAS/DD 154. On 16 Mar 1752 Mary Parsons was admitted on the death of her husband John. By his will of 22 Mar 1745, Parsons had appointed Thomas Attree of Wivelsfield and Michael Martin of Plumpton trustees for sale for the benefit of his younger children. On 21 Oct 1765 Michael Martin, now of West Firle, the surviving trustee, was joined by Mary Parsons in a surrender of the tenement to Thomas Bourne of Hellingly yeoman, to whom the property was released by the children of John Parsons - Turle Parsons of Wivelsfield cordwainer, John Parsons of Wivelsfield husbandman, Mary wife of William Bean of Wivelsfield carpenter, Elizabeth wife of John Knight of Wivelsfield blacksmith, Charity wife of John Comber of Lindfield husbandman and Susan Parsons of Wivelsfield spinster. Bourne mortgaged the farm to John Cane of Ripe for £650 at 4% (1).
Family 1:
Charity Holman d. 1728
- Marriage*: John Parsons married Charity Holman on 5 May 1724 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Child:
John Parsons b. 1727, d. 1727
Family 2:
Mary White b. c 1700
- Marriage*: John Parsons married Mary White on 10 October 1728 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.1
Children:
Turle Parsons b. c 1730
John Parsons b. 17 Aug 1732
Mary Parsons+ b. c 1735, d. 1780
Elizabeth Parsons b. c 1740
Charity Parsons b. c 1742
Susan Parsons b. c 1745
John Parsons b. 17 Aug 1732
Mary Parsons+ b. c 1735, d. 1780
Elizabeth Parsons b. c 1740
Charity Parsons b. c 1742
Susan Parsons b. c 1745
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,.
Charity Holman
d. 1728
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Married Name: As of 5 May 1724, her married name was Parsons.
- Marriage*: Charity Holman married John Parsons on 5 May 1724 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Death*: Charity Holman died in 1728 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Charity Holman was buried on 14 May 1728 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "wife of John."1
Family:
John Parsons d. Aug 1746
- Marriage*: Charity Holman married John Parsons on 5 May 1724 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Child:
John Parsons b. 1727, d. 1727
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary White
b. circa 1700
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Mary White was born circa 1700 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Mary White married John Parsons on 10 October 1728 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.1
- Married Name: As of circa 1730, her married name was Parsons.
- (Witness) Will: Mary White is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Anecdote*: Title: Deeds of Worlds End Farm, Hellingly
Date: 1745-1947
Repository: East Sussex Record Office
ESRO reference: AMS 6142/1-22
Description: As to the eastern portion of the farm
By his will of 30 Aug 1847, Thomas Scutt bequeathed his property in Hellingly to William Furner, Edmund Joseph Furner and George Philcox Hill in trust; he died on 21 Sep and the will was proved in PCC on 25 Nov 1852 (21).
As to the western, copyhold, portion of the farm
The tenement was described as a messuage, barn and 50 acres in Hellingly, late Tourle before Brett formerly Falconer, held of the manor of Alciston by a quitrent of 10s 0d.
On 5 Mar 1745 John Parsons surrendered the property to the use of his will (1). On 18 May 1745, described as a cordwainer of Wivelsfield, he leased the farm to Thomas Bourne of Chiddingly yeoman for 11 years at £28 - SAS/DD 154. On 16 Mar 1752 Mary Parsons was admitted on the death of her husband John. By his will of 22 Mar 1745, Parsons had appointed Thomas Attree of Wivelsfield and Michael Martin of Plumpton trustees for sale for the benefit of his younger children. On 21 Oct 1765 Michael Martin, now of West Firle, the surviving trustee, was joined by Mary Parsons in a surrender of the tenement to Thomas Bourne of Hellingly yeoman, to whom the property was released by the children of John Parsons - Turle Parsons of Wivelsfield cordwainer, John Parsons of Wivelsfield husbandman, Mary wife of William Bean of Wivelsfield carpenter, Elizabeth wife of John Knight of Wivelsfield blacksmith, Charity wife of John Comber of Lindfield husbandman and Susan Parsons of Wivelsfield spinster. Bourne mortgaged the farm to John Cane of Ripe for £650 at 4% (1).
Family:
John Parsons d. Aug 1746
- Marriage*: Mary White married John Parsons on 10 October 1728 at Balcombe, Sussex, England.1
Children:
Turle Parsons b. c 1730
John Parsons b. 17 Aug 1732
Mary Parsons+ b. c 1735, d. 1780
Elizabeth Parsons b. c 1740
Charity Parsons b. c 1742
Susan Parsons b. c 1745
John Parsons b. 17 Aug 1732
Mary Parsons+ b. c 1735, d. 1780
Elizabeth Parsons b. c 1740
Charity Parsons b. c 1742
Susan Parsons b. c 1745
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Parsons
b. 17 August 1732
Parents:
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: John Parsons was baptized on 17 August 1732 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of John Parsons and Mary White.
- (Witness) Will: John Parsons is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Occupation*: John Parsons was a husbandman in 1765.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Parsons
b. 1727, d. 1727
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Birth*: John Parsons was born in 1727 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of John Parsons and Charity Holman.
- Baptism: John Parsons was baptized on 29 October 1727 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: John Parsons died in 1727 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: John Parsons was buried on 2 November 1727 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "son of John."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,.
Elizabeth Parsons
b. circa 1740
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Elizabeth Parsons was born circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Parsons and Mary White.
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Parsons is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of 11 May 1762, her married name was Knight.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Parsons married John Knight on 11 May 1762 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
Family:
John Knight b. c 1735
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Parsons married John Knight on 11 May 1762 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Knight
b. circa 1735
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Birth*: John Knight was born circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: John Knight married Elizabeth Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Mary White, on 11 May 1762 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- Occupation*: John Knight was a blacksmith in 1765.
Family:
Elizabeth Parsons b. c 1740
- Marriage*: John Knight married Elizabeth Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Mary White, on 11 May 1762 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Charity Parsons
b. circa 1742
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Charity Parsons was born circa 1742 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Parsons and Mary White.
- (Witness) Will: Charity Parsons is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Married Name: As of 20 April 1762, her married name was Comber.
- Marriage*: Charity Parsons married John Comber on 20 April 1762 at Lindfield, Sussex, England.1
Family:
John Comber b. c 1735
- Marriage*: Charity Parsons married John Comber on 20 April 1762 at Lindfield, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Comber
b. circa 1735
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Birth*: John Comber was born circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: John Comber married Charity Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Mary White, on 20 April 1762 at Lindfield, Sussex, England.1
- Occupation*: John Comber was a husbandman in 1765.
Family:
Charity Parsons b. c 1742
- Marriage*: John Comber married Charity Parsons, daughter of John Parsons and Mary White, on 20 April 1762 at Lindfield, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Susan Parsons
b. circa 1745
Parents:
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Susan Parsons was born circa 1745 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Parsons and Mary White.
- (Witness) Will: Susan Parsons is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Anecdote*: Susan was a spinster in 1765.
Turle Parsons
b. circa 1730
Parents:
Last Edited: 14 Jul 2026
- Birth*: Turle Parsons was born circa 1730 at Sussex, England.
- He was the son of John Parsons and Mary White.
- (Witness) Will: Turle Parsons is mentioned in the will of John Parsons dated 22 March 1745 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
- Occupation*: Turle Parsons was a cordwainer in 1765.
John Bean
b. 20 March 1757
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 20 March 1757 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Bean
b. 8 June 1760
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Thomas Bean was baptized on 8 June 1760 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Bean
b. 23 August 1761
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Mary Bean was baptized on 23 August 1761 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
- Married Name: As of 4 June 1781, her married name was Martin.
- Marriage*: Mary Bean married George Martin on 4 June 1781 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.2
- (Witness) Will: Mary Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 16 June 1827 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Family:
George Martin
- Marriage*: Mary Bean married George Martin on 4 June 1781 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Elizabeth Bean
b. 16 October 1763
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Bean was baptized on 16 October 1763 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
Family:
Child:
Louisa Bean b. 13 Nov 1785
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Bean
b. 12 January 1766
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: John Bean was baptized on 12 January 1766 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
- (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 16 June 1827 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Sarah Bean
b. 25 October 1767
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jul 2026
- Baptism*: Sarah Bean was baptized on 25 October 1767 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of William Bean and Mary Parsons.
- Married Name: As of circa 1790, her married name was Parsons.
- Marriage*: Sarah Bean married (?) Parsons circa 1790 at England.
- (Witness) Will: Sarah Bean is mentioned in the will of William Bean dated 16 June 1827 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.
Family:
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.