Sarah Ashdown

b. 3 April 1807

Parents:

Father: George Ashdown b. 11 Dec 1778, d. 1853
Mother: Sarah Eastwood b. 30 Jun 1782
Last Edited: 15 Jan 2021

Family:

Robert Barnes

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Sarah Booth

Last Edited: 15 Jan 2021

Family:

James Ashdown b. 13 Nov 1803

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Robert Barnes

Last Edited: 15 Jan 2021

Family:

Sarah Ashdown b. 3 Apr 1807

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Percival Clifford Kesteven

b. 30 April 1895, d. 18 February 1977

Parents:

Father: Percival Peter Kesteven b. 1874, d. 1916
Mother: Florence Edith Terry b. 6 Sep 1873, d. 22 Sep 1928
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Ivy Dorrington

Citations

  1. [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Apr-Jun 1895, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 237."
  2. [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jan-Mar 1977, Brighton, Vol 18 Page 0546. 81 years."
  3. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1918, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 665."
  4. [S927] Death certificate of Louisa Terry, died 25 Dec 1928, registered 27 Dec 1928 in the Registration District of Brighton, Sussex, England (GRO Index Ref: Vol 2b Page 257).
  5. [S422] National Probate Calendar, England & Wales (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/).

Harold Francis Kesteven

b. 1897, d. 2 March 1974

Parents:

Father: Percival Peter Kesteven b. 1874, d. 1916
Mother: Florence Edith Terry b. 6 Sep 1873, d. 22 Sep 1928
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Freda Blanche Ward b. 24 May 1900, d. 1947

Citations

  1. [S73] 1911 Census for England "Class: RG14; Piece: 5109; Schedule Number: 100."
  2. [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Apr-Jun 1897, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 207."
  3. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1920, Fulham, Vol 1a Page 920."

Stanley John Kesteven

b. 1901, d. 12 June 1964

Parents:

Father: Percival Peter Kesteven b. 1874, d. 1916
Mother: Florence Edith Terry b. 6 Sep 1873, d. 22 Sep 1928
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Amy E Waite

Citations

  1. [S73] 1911 Census for England "Class: RG14; Piece: 5109; Schedule Number: 100."
  2. [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Oct-Dec 1901, Steyning, Vol 2b Page 258."
  3. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1925, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 548."
  4. [S422] National Probate Calendar, England & Wales (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/).
  5. [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1964, Brighton, Vol 5h Page 76. 62 years."

Wilfred Sidney Kesteven

b. 20 June 1908, d. 1985

Parents:

Father: Percival Peter Kesteven b. 1874, d. 1916
Mother: Florence Edith Terry b. 6 Sep 1873, d. 22 Sep 1928
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Ruth Binks

Citations

  1. [S73] 1911 Census for England "Class: RG14; Piece: 5109; Schedule Number: 100."
  2. [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr 1985, Hillingdon, Vol 13 Page 717. 76 years."
  3. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1932, Hendon, Vol 3a Page 981."

Dorothy Edith Kesteven

b. 1898, d. 1900

Parents:

Father: Percival Peter Kesteven b. 1874, d. 1916
Mother: Florence Edith Terry b. 6 Sep 1873, d. 22 Sep 1928
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jul-Sep 1898, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 225."
  2. [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1900, Steyning, Vol 2b Page 172. Age 2 years."

Amy E Waite

Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Stanley John Kesteven b. 1901, d. 12 Jun 1964

Citations

  1. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1925, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 548."

Ivy Dorrington

Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Percival Clifford Kesteven b. 30 Apr 1895, d. 18 Feb 1977

Citations

  1. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1918, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 665."

Ruth Binks

Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Wilfred Sidney Kesteven b. 20 Jun 1908, d. 1985

Citations

  1. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1932, Hendon, Vol 3a Page 981."

Freda Blanche Ward

b. 24 May 1900, d. 1947

Parents:

Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Harold Francis Kesteven b. 1897, d. 2 Mar 1974

Citations

  1. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1920, Fulham, Vol 1a Page 920."

Frederick Ward

Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Child:

Freda Blanche Ward b. 24 May 1900, d. 1947

Ann M Wardle

Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Barry John Kesteven b. 29 Jan 1940, d. 1993

Citations

  1. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jan-Mar 1973, Brighton, Vol 5h Page 218."

Thomas Alce

b. circa 1590, d. 1657

Parents:

Father: John Alse b. c 1549, d. Dec 1615
Mother: Joan (?) d. 1610
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: Thomas Alce was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of John Alse and Joan (?)
  • Anecdote: The will of Abraham Alce of Beddingham, proved in 1629, provides crucial information for this tree and clearly identifies Thomas Alse senior as his brother by naming his children (there was also a Thomas Alse junior (c1595-1648), both having children baptised at Beddingham at the same time).
  • (Witness) Will: Thomas Alce is mentioned in the will of John Alse dated 22 November 1615 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Marriage*: Thomas Alce married Mary Relfe on 14 January 1617/18 at Denton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • (Witness) Will: Thomas Alce is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.3
  • Will*: Thomas Alce left a will made on 30 April 1656 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.4
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Alse the elder, Yeoman of Beddingham, 1657
    (TNA: PROB 11/269/190)
    Made: 30 April 1656
    Proved: 5 November 1657
    In the Name of God Amen, the thirtieth day of Aprill in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand sixe hundred fifty and sixe I Thomas Alse the elder of Bedingham in the Countye of Sussex yeoman being weake in bodye but of good and perfect memorie (God be praised) doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following First I willinglie and with a free heart render and give againe into the handes of my Lord God and Creator my spiritt which he of his Fatherlie goodness gave unto me when he first fashioned me in my mother’s womb hopeing most assuredlye through the onelie merritt of Jesus Christ my Saviour to be made partaker of life everlasting And my bodie to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buryed at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named Item I give and bequeath unto Richard Alse my youngest sonne three shillings and fower pence of lawfull money of England To be paid by my Executor hereafter named within sixe monthes next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto Mary my daughter nowe wife of Richard Page of Hellingly in the Countie aforesaid yeoman three shillings and fower pence of lawful money of England To be paid by my Executor hereafter named within sixe monthes next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto Richard sonne of the said Richard Page one pewter platter marked with T. and A. To be delivered by my Executor hereafter named immediately after my decease Item All other my goodes chattells and cattell whatsoever not given & bequeathed my debts legacies and funnerall expences being paid and discharged I give and bequeath unto my eldest sonne Thomas Alse of Bedingham aforesaid whome I make sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament And doe ack. this to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of those whose name are hereunder written In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the day and yeare first above written Thomas Alse his marke Read sealed signed and acknowledged to be his last will and testament in the presence of Richard Payne his marke Eadeth Payne John Hilder Scr
    This will was proved at London the fifth day of November in the yeare of our Lord God One thousand sixe hundred fiftye seven before the Judges for probate of wills and granting administartions lawfully authorised by the oath of Thomas Alse the sonne and Executor & To whom was grantted administration & he beinge first sworne by commission well and truly to administer
    (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 16 January 2021.)
  • Death*: Thomas Alce died in 1657 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Probate*: His estate was probated on 5 November 1657 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.
  • Anecdote: Note that there is a gap in the burial register for Beddingham between 1641 and 1673, hence the burial has not been found.5
  • Anecdote: Manor of Beddingham, court roll
    Date: 1649-1658
    ESRO reference: GLY 990
    Description:1 Includes an enrolment of articles of agreement between Thomas Alse and Richard Alse of Beddingham, sons of Thomas Alse lately deceased, 7 Nov 1657.

Family:

Mary Relfe

Children:

John Alse b. 18 Jun 1620, d. Jun 1620
Mary Alse+ b. 26 Aug 1621
Abraham Alse b. 3 Mar 1622/23, d. Apr 1623
Thomas Alse+ b. 27 Jun 1624, d. 1674/75
Richard Alse b. 12 Aug 1627
John Alse b. 16 Dec 1632
John Alse b. 20 Sep 1635

Citations

  1. [S1005] Will of John Alice of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 22 Nov 1615, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 2 Jan 1615/16. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/15/75A).
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S944] Will of Abraham Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 16 May 1629, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jul 1629. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/20/167B).
  4. [S928] Will of Thomas Alse the elder of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 30 Apr 1656, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 5 Nov 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/269/190).
  5. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Richard Alse

b. 12 August 1627

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S944] Will of Abraham Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 16 May 1629, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jul 1629. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/20/167B).
  3. [S928] Will of Thomas Alse the elder of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 30 Apr 1656, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 5 Nov 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/269/190).

Thomas Alse

b. 27 June 1624, d. 1674/75

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2024
  • Baptism*: Thomas Alse was baptized on 27 June 1624 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, "Thomas Alse senior."1
  • He was the son of Thomas Alce and Mary Relfe.
  • (Witness) Will: Thomas Alse is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Marriage*: Thomas Alse married Mary Carter on 25 July 1654 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas of Beddingham; Mary of the same parish.3
  • (Witness) Will: Thomas Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alce dated 30 April 1656 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.4
  • Will*: Thomas Alse left a will made on 4 March 1674/75 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.5
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Alse of Beddingham, 1674/75
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/34/50B)
    Made: 4 March 1674/75
    Proved: 20 Mar 1674/75
    FamilySearch: Film: 1885871; Image: 15     
    In the name of god Amen : I Thomas Alse of Bedingham in the County of Sussex doe make my last will and Testament in form as followeth Imprimis I give and bequeath my soule unto almighty [God] that gave it me throug the redention of my saviour Jesus Christ and my body to the earth to be buried in Christaian buriall Item I doe give and bequeath unto my brother Richard Alse five shillings Item I doe bequeath my lands and Chattells to be sold and my debts to be payd and the remainder of the moneyes to be equaly devided between my four daughters Ann : Elizabeth : Susanna : and Sara : and my houshold goods to be equaly divided betweene my aforesayd four daughters : Item I doe apaint my afore named four daughters to be joynt Executors of this my last will and Testament Item I doe appoint my two trusty Freinds Richard Page and James Carters my to brothers in law to be my Overseers of this my last will and Testament and I doe appoint them to sell my ands and Chattels and to devide the moneyes equaly betwene my four daughters before named as they sahll accomplish the age of one and twenty years of age and to provide for them till that time dated this fourth day of march one thousand six hundred seventy and four where unto I have set my hand and seale
    Thomas Alse his mark
    Wittnes here unto
    Richard Elphicke
    Will [
    Partly obscured by an ink blot] Winton
    Thomas Harrison
    Probate: not recorded on the document. [20 March 1674/75 in the ESRO catalogue]
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 21st January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Death*: Thomas Alse died in 1674/75 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: Thomas Alse was buried on 6 March 1674/75 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.6

Family:

Mary Carter b. c 1630

Children:

Ann Alse b. c 1656
Elizabeth Alse b. c 1658
Susan Alse b. c 1660
Sarah Alse b. c 1662

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S944] Will of Abraham Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 16 May 1629, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jul 1629. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/20/167B).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S928] Will of Thomas Alse the elder of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 30 Apr 1656, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 5 Nov 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/269/190).
  5. [S930] Will of Thomas Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 4 Mar 1674/75, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Mar 1674/75. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/34/50B).
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Alse

b. 26 August 1621

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Family:

Richard Page b. c 1620

Child:

Richard Page b. c 1650

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S944] Will of Abraham Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 16 May 1629, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 14 Jul 1629. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/20/167B).
  3. [S928] Will of Thomas Alse the elder of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 30 Apr 1656, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 5 Nov 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/269/190).

Richard Page

b. circa 1620
Last Edited: 17 Apr 2021

Family:

Mary Alse b. 26 Aug 1621

Child:

Richard Page b. c 1650

Citations

  1. [S928] Will of Thomas Alse the elder of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 30 Apr 1656, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 5 Nov 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/269/190).
  2. [S930] Will of Thomas Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 4 Mar 1674/75, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 20 Mar 1674/75. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/34/50B).

Mary Carter

b. circa 1630
Last Edited: 20 Jan 2021

Family:

Thomas Alse b. 27 Jun 1624, d. 1674/75

Children:

Ann Alse b. c 1656
Elizabeth Alse b. c 1658
Susan Alse b. c 1660
Sarah Alse b. c 1662

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

John Alse

b. 18 June 1620, d. June 1620

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Abraham Alse

b. 3 March 1622/23, d. April 1623

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Alse

b. 16 December 1632

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Alse

b. 20 September 1635

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alce b. c 1590, d. 1657
Mother: Mary Relfe
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Alse

b. circa 1590, d. November 1648
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: Thomas Alse was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
  • Anecdote: Known as Thomas Alse junior in the parish records.
  • Marriage*: Thomas Alse married Fortuna Howell on 9 October 1615 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas junior.1
  • Marriage*: Thomas Alse married Jean Pierce, daughter of Henry Pierce and Elizabeth (?), on 1 June 1617 at Glynde, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas junior of Beddingham.2
  • (Witness) Will: Thomas Alse is mentioned in the will of Henry Pierce dated 10 November 1625 at Glynde, Sussex, EnglandB.3
  • Marriage License: Thomas Alse and Elizabeth Thomas obtained a marriage licence on 22 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas ALSE of Beddingham, husbandman; Elizabeth STOWELL a widow of Lewes. Sponsors: Thomas Alse and George Thomas of West Firle, yeoman.1
  • Marriage*: Thomas Alse married Elizabeth Thomas on 24 August 1637 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas ALSE junior and Elizabeth STOWELL.1
  • Anecdote: Thomas ALICE [ALCE] of Beddingham is the overseer of the will of George Fremlyn brewer of Cliffe Lewes (will made 25 June 1642, probate 20 August 1642).
  • Will*: Thomas Alse left a will made on 3 November 1648 at Tortington, Sussex, EnglandB.4
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will (Nuncupative) of Thomas Alse, Yeoman of Tortington, 1648
    (WSRO: STC I volume 21 page 263b)
    Made: 3 November 1648
    Proved: 30 November 1648
    FamilySearch: Film: 1068604; Image: 488     
    Memorandum That uppon the Third day of November Anno Domini 1648 & divers other times before Thomas Alse of the parrish of Tortington in the County of Sussex Yeoman being sicke & infirme in bodie but in good & perfect remembrannce Did make & declare his last will & Testament nuncupative in the presence & hearing of John Shelley of the parish of Tortington aforesayd in manner and forme in effect as followeth That is to say First he gave unto Elizabeth his wife Fiftie poundes of lawfull money of England Also hee gave unto his sonne Thomas Alse one hundred poundes of like lawfull money Also hee declared his will & meaning to bee that wheras hee had already setled his eldest sonne henry Alse in a living & had stocked it for him That that should bee his porcion saying that hee thought it was as much as would rise to his share All the rest of his goodes & chattells unbequeathed hee gave unto William Alse his youngest sonne whome hee made his sole & whole Executor in Considerac[i]on that hee had lately sold away his Coppyhold land to the valew of Two hundred poundes [word deleted] which should have descended unto him the sayd William Alse that the same land had not been solde In witnes whereof the sayd John Shelley hath hereunto sett his hand
    [signature] John Shelley
    Probate: at Arundell, 30th November 1648 to William Alse, son and executor
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 22nd January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Death*: Thomas Alse died in November 1648 at Tortington, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Probate*: His estate was probated on 30 November 1648 at Arundel, Sussex, EnglandB.

Family 1:

Fortuna Howell d. 1616

Family 2:

Jean Pierce b. c 1595, d. 1623

Children:

Henry Alse+ b. 8 Mar 1617/18, d. 1681
Thomas Alse b. 26 Aug 1621, d. 1662
William Alse b. 31 Jan 1622/23, d. Nov 1661

Family 3:

Elizabeth Thomas b. c 1610
  • Marriage License: Thomas Alse and Elizabeth Thomas obtained a marriage licence on 22 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas ALSE of Beddingham, husbandman; Elizabeth STOWELL a widow of Lewes. Sponsors: Thomas Alse and George Thomas of West Firle, yeoman.1
  • Marriage*: Thomas Alse married Elizabeth Thomas on 24 August 1637 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas ALSE junior and Elizabeth STOWELL.1

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  3. [S1007] Will of Henry Peirce of Glynde, Sussex, England, made 10 Nov 1625, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 7 Dec 1625. (ESRO: PBT 2/2/4/181).
  4. [S940] Will of Thomas Alse of Tortington, Sussex, England, made 3 Nov 1648, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Chichester, 30 Nov 1648. (WSRO: STC I volume 21 page 263b).

Fortuna Howell

d. 1616
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2021

Family:

Thomas Alse b. c 1590, d. Nov 1648

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Jean Pierce

b. circa 1595, d. 1623

Parents:

Father: Henry Pierce d. Nov 1625
Mother: Elizabeth (?)
Last Edited: 1 Jul 2021
  • Birth*: Jean Pierce was born circa 1595 at Glynde, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Pierce and Elizabeth (?)
  • Anecdote*: The will of Henry Peirce of Glynde, 1625, leads one to the conclusion that he is the father of Jean Peirce. Her place of birth has been presumed to be Glynde.1
  • Name Variation: Jean Pierce was also known as Jane Alce.
  • Married Name: As of 1 June 1617, her married name was Alse.
  • Married Name: As of 1 June 1617, her married name was Alce.
  • Marriage*: Jean Pierce married Thomas Alse on 1 June 1617 at Glynde, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas junior of Beddingham.2
  • Death*: Jean Pierce died in 1623 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: Jean Pierce was buried on 31 January 1622/23 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, "Jane Alse, wife of Thomas junior."2

Family:

Thomas Alse b. c 1590, d. Nov 1648

Children:

Henry Alse+ b. 8 Mar 1617/18, d. 1681
Thomas Alse b. 26 Aug 1621, d. 1662
William Alse b. 31 Jan 1622/23, d. Nov 1661

Citations

  1. [S1007] Will of Henry Peirce of Glynde, Sussex, England, made 10 Nov 1625, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 7 Dec 1625. (ESRO: PBT 2/2/4/181).
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Thomas

b. circa 1610
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: Elizabeth Thomas was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
  • Marriage License: Elizabeth Thomas and Thomas Stowell obtained a marriage licence on 25 December 1633 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth a spinster of Lewes; Thomas a victualler of Castle Lewes.1
  • Married Name: As of 9 January 1633/34, her married name was Stowell.
  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Thomas married Thomas Stowell on 9 January 1633/34 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, both of Lewes.1
  • (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Thomas is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stowell dated 20 April 1637 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Marriage License: Elizabeth Thomas and Thomas Alse obtained a marriage licence on 22 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas ALSE of Beddingham, husbandman; Elizabeth STOWELL a widow of Lewes. Sponsors: Thomas Alse and George Thomas of West Firle, yeoman.1
  • Married Name: As of 24 August 1637, her married name was Alce.
  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Thomas married Thomas Alse on 24 August 1637 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas ALSE junior and Elizabeth STOWELL.1
  • (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Thomas is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 3 November 1648 at Tortington, Sussex, EnglandB.3

Family 1:

Thomas Stowell b. c 1590, d. May 1637

Family 2:

Thomas Alse b. c 1590, d. Nov 1648
  • Marriage License: Elizabeth Thomas and Thomas Alse obtained a marriage licence on 22 August 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas ALSE of Beddingham, husbandman; Elizabeth STOWELL a widow of Lewes. Sponsors: Thomas Alse and George Thomas of West Firle, yeoman.1
  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Thomas married Thomas Alse on 24 August 1637 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas ALSE junior and Elizabeth STOWELL.1

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S941] Will of Thomas Stowell of Lewes, Sussex, England, made 20 Apr 1637, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 17 Jun 1637. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/25/25).
  3. [S940] Will of Thomas Alse of Tortington, Sussex, England, made 3 Nov 1648, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Chichester, 30 Nov 1648. (WSRO: STC I volume 21 page 263b).

Thomas Alse

b. 26 August 1621, d. 1662

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alse b. c 1590, d. Nov 1648
Mother: Jean Pierce b. c 1595, d. 1623
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S940] Will of Thomas Alse of Tortington, Sussex, England, made 3 Nov 1648, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Chichester, 30 Nov 1648. (WSRO: STC I volume 21 page 263b).
  3. [S929] Will of William Alse of West Firle, Sussex, England, made 21 Oct 1661, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 30 Nov 1661. (TNA: PROB 11/306/379).
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

William Alse

b. 31 January 1622/23, d. November 1661

Parents:

Father: Thomas Alse b. c 1590, d. Nov 1648
Mother: Jean Pierce b. c 1595, d. 1623
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
  • Baptism*: William Alse was baptized on 31 January 1622/23 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, "Thomas junior."1
  • He was the son of Thomas Alse and Jean Pierce.
  • (Witness) Will: William Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 3 November 1648 at Tortington, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Occupation*: William Alse was a husbandman in 1661.
  • Will*: William Alse left a will made on 21 October 1661 at West Firle, Sussex, EnglandB.3
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Alse, Husbandman of West Firle, 1661
    (TNA: Prob 11/306/379)
    Made: 21 October 1661
    Proved: 30 November 1661
    The last will and Testament of William Alse Batchelor late of West firle in the County of Essex Husbandman deceased by him made and declared on the one and twentieth day of October in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred sixtie one he being then of good and perfect memorie and understanding [illegible] Hee did will and give to his brother Thomas Alse the sume of thirty poundes and a feather bed which hee himself then lay uppon and two pairs of sheetes a Beadsteadle and what else belonged to it with this Provisoe that whereas hee had one acre of Land lying in Denton which hee thought // by Law would fall to his brother Thomas Alse his will and desire was and hee did then declare that hee did give the said acre of Land to his nephew Joseph Alse sonne to his brother Henry Alse of Glinde and in case that his brother Thomas should not agree it that his nephew Joseph should quietly enioy the acre of Land that then his brother Thomas should have only twenty poundes of the aforesaid thirtie and that his nephew Joseph Alse should have that other tenne poundes as a legacie which hee gave him in stead of that acre of Land Item hee did give and bequeath unto George Alse of West Fyrle Husbandman being his kinsman twenty shillings and to Mary Alse with [presumably wife] to the said George Alse twenty shillings Alsoe hee did give and bequeath to the poore of West Firle five shillings and to the poore of Bedingham three shillings Alsoe hee did make Constitute ordaine and appointe his brother Henry Alse of Glynd in the County aforesaid husbandman sole and whole Executor of this his last Will and Testament to whome he gave and bequeathed all his goods and Chattells whatsoever together with his monie as due debts there being ent at the Declareing and acknowledginge of this his last Will and Testament diverse Credible wittnesses vizt George Colvill George Alse Abraham Alse of West Firle aforesaid who have hereunto set their handes George Colvill his marke George Alice his marke Abraham Alse his marke
    Probate: London, 30th November 1661 to Henry Alse brother and executor
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 16th January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Death*: William Alse died in November 1661 at West Firle, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 38.

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S940] Will of Thomas Alse of Tortington, Sussex, England, made 3 Nov 1648, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Chichester, 30 Nov 1648. (WSRO: STC I volume 21 page 263b).
  3. [S929] Will of William Alse of West Firle, Sussex, England, made 21 Oct 1661, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 30 Nov 1661. (TNA: PROB 11/306/379).