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Thomas Stowell

• Birth*: Thomas Stowell was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Stowell married Ann Renvell on 14 October 1613 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation*: Thomas Stowell was a victualler in 1633.
• Marriage License: Thomas Stowell and Elizabeth Thomas 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
• Marriage*: Thomas Stowell married Elizabeth Thomas on 9 January 1633/34 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of Lewes.¹
• Will*: Thomas Stowell left a will made on 20 April 1637 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Legacies to kinsmen George Stowell and Richard Stowell. Residual to wife Elizabeth who is sole executor.
• Death*: Thomas Stowell died in May 1637 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Stowell was buried on 28 May 1637 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 17 June 1637 at Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Henry Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Alse was baptized on 8 March 1617/18 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Alse and Jean Pierce.
• Marriage*: Henry Alse married Ann Jeffery in April 1648 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Ann GEFFERY, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Henry Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 3 November 1648 at Tortington, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Will: Henry Alse is mentioned in the will of William Alse dated 21 October 1661 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Henry Alse died in 1681 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Alse was buried on 4 April 1681 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Ann Jeffery

• Married Name: As of April 1648, her married name was Alce.
• Married Name: As of April 1648, her married name was Alse.
• Marriage*: Ann Jeffery married Henry Alse, son of Thomas Alse and Jean Pierce, in April 1648 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Ann GEFFERY, both of this parish.¹
• Will*: Ann Jeffery left a will made on 26 April 1694 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Ann Alce, widow of Glynde, 1696
  (ESRO: volume SM/D3 page 31)
  Made: 26 Apr 1694
  Proved: 14 Apr 1696, Deanery of South Malling
  FamilySearch: N/A
  In the Name of God Amen I Anne Alce of Glindborne within the parrish of Glind In the County of Sussex widd[ow] being weake and infirme in body but of Sound and perfect mind and memory Allmighty God be praised therefore And for all other his blessings bestowed upon me Doe make and declare this my Last Will and Testament In manner and forme following (that is to say) First I give and bequeath my Soule to Allmighty God my heavenly father stedfastly beleiveing through the Merritts of Jesus Christ my blessed Saviour to obtaine full pardon and remission of all my sinns and I committ my body to the Earth from whence it came to be decently buryed att the discrecion of my Executor11 Singular here but subesequently plural. herein after named and touching the Worldly goods which god in his Mercy hath lent me I dispose thereof as followeth Inprimis I give and bequeath unto my sonn John Alce the sume of twelve pence of lawfull English money to be paid unto him by my Executors hereafter named within one month next after my decease (if he demand the same) I give and bequeath to my daughter Anne Alce one Feather bedd Two Joyne Stooles two Chestes and one part in three equall parts to bee divided of all my pewter Brass and Linnen, All which goods pewter brass and Linnen my Will and mind is shall be delivered to my Daughter Anne Alce by my Executors herein after named within one Months next after my decease Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Anne Alce the full sume of Twenty five pounds of lawfull English money to be paid unto her by my Executors herein after named within six months next after my decease And in Case my Daughter Anne and my Executors herein after named shall not agree in the dividing of her part of houshold goods before named then my mind and Will is that Two Indifferent men one to be named by my daughter Anne and the other to be // named by my Executors hereafter named shall be Chosen to divide the same between them, and the other part of all my Stocke of Cattell Horses Hoggs Piggs Corne Husbandry Tackling and all other my goods Chattells Ready money Houshold Sugge and p[er]sonall Estate Wahtsoever (my debts Legacyes and Funerall Expences being first paid and discharged) I give and bequeath unto my Eldest Sonn Joseph Alce and to my younges Sonn Henry Alce both Joseph and Henry whome I make and appoint Joynt Executors of this my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale this Twenty Sixth day of Aprill 1694 (The marke of Anne Alce) Signed Sealed published and declared in the p an unknown person sence of Hen: Johnson William Roberts
  Probate: 14th April 1696 before Mr Thomas Whalley priest, surrogate, by the oaths of Joseph Alce and Henry Alce, executors.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 17th April 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
• Death*: Ann Jeffery died in 1696 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 14 April 1696 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Joseph Alse

Parents:

• Birth*: Joseph Alse was born on 19 December 1657 at Sussex, England; "Joseph ALICE, abode: Ringmer."¹
• He was the son of Henry Alse and Ann Jeffery.
• Baptism: Joseph Alse was baptized on 20 February 1657/58 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Alse is mentioned in the will of William Alse dated 21 October 1661 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Alse is mentioned in the will of Ann Jeffery dated 26 April 1694 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Joseph Alse married Susan (?) circa 1698 at England.
• Anecdote: The will of Thomas Botting baker of Lewes Will 17 January 1712/13 Probate 10 April 1713, mentions copyhold lands, tenements etc. in Ringmer now in the occupation of Joseph Alse, held of the
  Manor of Ringmer.
• Will*: Joseph Alse left a will made on 13 November 1727 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Joseph Alse, Yeoman of Glynde, 1727/28
  (ESRO: PBT/2/1/6/87B)
  Made: 13 Nov 1727
  Proved: 17 Feb 1727/28 (Deanery of South Malling)
  FamilySearch: Film: 1067010; Image: 301          
  In the Name of God Amen I Jos: Alse of Glynd in the County of Sussex Yeoman being sick in Body but of a Sound Disposeing mind and memory praised be God therefore Doe make and ordaine this my last Will and Testament in Writing in manner and forme following First and principally I Commend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator and Redeemer hopeing and assuredly Trusting for Eternall Salvation thro’ the Merits Death and Passion of Jesus Christ my blessed Saviour and Redeemer And my Body I Committ to the Earth to be decently buryed and Interred at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named And do dispose of my personall Estate Goods Chattells Stock and Corn as followeth (that is to say) In the first place I give and bequeath unto my Eldest Daughter Susanna now the Wife of William Brackpooll of the Parish of Glynd in the County aforesaid Yeoman the Sume of Forty pounds of lawfull money of England to be paid to her by my Executors in Twelve Months after my decease And likewise I Give and bequeath unto my Second Daughter Anne the Sume of Forty pounds of lawfull money of England to be paid to her by my Executors in Twelve Months after my decease And I also Give and bequeath unto my Youngest Daughter Eliz: the sume of Forty pounds of lawfull money of England to be paid to her // by my Executors when she shall come to the age of Twenty Years or otherwise in Twelve Months after my decease And all the Over plus of my personall Estate Vizt Houshold Goods live Stock and Money &c That Shall be left after my Debts and Legacies and funerall Charges be paid and discharged, I Give and bequeath to be Equally Divided between my two Sons William Alse and Henry Alse whome I do Constitute ordaine and appoint Equally together my Sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament Containing one Side of a Sheet of paper Have hereunto Sett my hand and Seal this Thirteenth Day of November in the Year of our Lord God One Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty Seven (Joseph Alse his Mark) Signed Sealed published and declared by the Testator as & for his last Will and Testament Revoking and Renouncing all former Wills by him, In the presence of us whose names are hereunto Subscribed as Witnesses & afterwards attested by us in the presence of the Testator Willm Watts Senr John Godden Wm Watts Junr
  Probate: 17th February 1727/8 to William Alse one of the executors; power reserved re Henry Alse the other executor.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 18th January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
  
• Death*: Joseph Alse died in 1727/28 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joseph Alse was buried on 22 January 1727/28 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 17 February 1727/28 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

Susan (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1698, her married name was Alse.
• Marriage*: Susan (?) married Joseph Alse, son of Henry Alse and Ann Jeffery, circa 1698 at England.
• Death*: Susan (?) died in 1722 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susan (?) was buried on 31 March 1722 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Goodman Alce."¹

William Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Alse was baptized on 15 May 1699 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Alse and Susan (?)
• (Witness) Will: William Alse is mentioned in the will of Joseph Alse dated 13 November 1727 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: William Alse married Mary Watts on 30 November 1740 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Mr William ALS and Mrs Mary WATTS.³
• Will*: William Alse left a will made on 10 April 1762 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Als, Yeoman of Glynde, 1762
  (ESRO: PBT/2/1/8/213)
  Made: 10 Apr 1762
  Proved: 12 Nov 1762 (Deanery of South Malling)
  FamilySearch: Film 1067011; Image: 114          
  In the Name of God Amen I William Als of Glynd in the County of Sussex Yeoman being of sound mind & memory praised be Almighty God do make & ordain my last Will and Testament in manner & form following resigning my Soul to the hands of God who gave it through the Mediation of my Redeemer and my body to the Earth to be decently interred at the discretion of my Executrix & Executor hereinafter named and as touching my temporal Estate I dispose thereof as followeth First I will & direct that all my just Debts shall be satisfied by my Executors Also I give and bequeath unto my Sons Joseph Als & Henry Als the Sum of Forty Pounds a peice of lawfull Money of Great Britain to be paid them respectively at their several Ages of One and twenty one Years Also I give & bequeath unto my Son John Als the Sum of Seventy Pounds of like lawfull Money part of which to be paid him in order to pay as by Agreement Mr Robert Plumer in the Cliff for teaching him the Trade of a Grocer as his Apprentice & the remainder to be paid him at the Age of twenty one Years Also I give and bequeath unto my Son Thomas Als the Sum of ninety Pounds of like lawfull Money part of which I will that my Executors apply towards putting him to learn some honest Trade or Occupation & the Remainder to be paid him at the Age of twenty one Years All the rest & residue of my Goods & Chattels Personal Estate & Effects whatsoever (after my just Debts & Legacies aforesaid & the Costs of proving this my Will are fully paid) I give & bequeath unto my wel-beloved Wife Mary and my son William Als equally between them share & share alike And I constitute & appoint my said Wife & my said Son William joint Executrix and Executor of this my last Will & Testament And lastly I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made // In Witness whereof I the said William Als the Testator to this my last Will & Testament have set my hand and seal the tenth day of April in the second Year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France & Ireland King Defender of the Faith and in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred & sixty two Wm Als (S) Signed sealed published & delivered by the said William Als the Testator as his last Will & Testament & attested by us whose names are subscribed in the presence of the said Testator & of each other Ann Easton. Tho. Davies
  Probate: 12^th November 1762 to Mary Als and William Als, executors
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 18^th January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: William Alse died in October 1762 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, at age 63.
• Burial*: William Alse was buried on 2 October 1762 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Susan Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Alse was baptized on 21 October 1700 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Alse and Susan (?)
• Married Name: As of 22 May 1727, her married name was Brackpool.
• Marriage License*: Susan Alse and William Brackpool obtained a marriage licence on 22 May 1727 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England, Susan of Glynde; Willam of Glynde, husbandman.²
• Marriage: Susan Alse married William Brackpool on 23 May 1727 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B, Susan ALICE of Glynde; William of the same parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Susan Alse is mentioned in the will of Joseph Alse dated 13 November 1727 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.³

Anne Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Alse was baptized on 1 January 1702/3 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Alse and Susan (?)
• (Witness) Will: Anne Alse is mentioned in the will of Joseph Alse dated 13 November 1727 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Anne Alse died in 1763 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Alse was buried on 29 November 1763 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.³

Joseph Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Alse was baptized on 11 June 1706 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Alse and Susan (?)
• Anecdote*: Joseph would appear to have died before 1727 as he is not mentioned in his father's will made on 13 Nov 1727.²

Henry Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Alse was baptized on 20 April 1708 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Alse and Susan (?)
• (Witness) Will: Henry Alse is mentioned in the will of Joseph Alse dated 13 November 1727 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Henry Alse died in 1730 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Alse was buried on 5 September 1730 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.³

Elizabeth Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Alse was baptized on 5 August 1709 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Alse and Susan (?)
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Alse is mentioned in the will of Joseph Alse dated 13 November 1727 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Elizabeth Alse died in 1727/28 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Alse was buried on 25 January 1727/28 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.³

John Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Alse was baptized on 29 December 1661 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Alse and Ann Jeffery.
• (Witness) Will: John Alse is mentioned in the will of Ann Jeffery dated 26 April 1694 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²

Henry Alse

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Alse was baptized on 12 January 1663/64 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Alse and Ann Jeffery.
• (Witness) Will: Henry Alse is mentioned in the will of Ann Jeffery dated 26 April 1694 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Henry Alse married Judith Snatt, daughter of Richard Snatt and Judith (?), on 26 May 1698 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "Henry of Glynde."
• Death*: Henry Alse died in 1715 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Alse was buried on 25 March 1715 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B.³

Ann Alse

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Alse was born circa 1656 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alse and Mary Carter.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 4 March 1674/75 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Alse

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Alse was born circa 1658 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alse and Mary Carter.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 4 March 1674/75 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

Susan Alse

Parents:

• Birth*: Susan Alse was born circa 1660 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alse and Mary Carter.
• (Witness) Will: Susan Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 4 March 1674/75 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

Sarah Alse

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Alse was born circa 1662 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alse and Mary Carter.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Alse is mentioned in the will of Thomas Alse dated 4 March 1674/75 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

George Alce

• Birth*: George Alce was born circa 1585 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: George Alce married Margaret Page on 20 September 1612 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: George Alce is mentioned in the will of Abraham Alce dated 16 May 1629 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: In 1641 George Alce and Margaret Page lived at Le Sounde, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Will: George Alce is mentioned in the will of John Alce dated 20 November 1641 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.³

Margaret Page

• Married Name: As of 20 September 1612, her married name was Alce.
• Marriage*: Margaret Page married George Alce on 20 September 1612 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence*: In 1641 Margaret Page and George Alce lived at Le Sounde, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Alce was baptized on 30 September 1632 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Alce and Margaret Page.

Joan Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Alce was baptized on 7 January 1626/27 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Alce and Margaret Page.

Thomas Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Alce was baptized on 18 April 1624 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Alce and Margaret Page.

Thomas Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Alce was baptized on 15 September 1622 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Alce and Margaret Page.

George Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Alce was baptized on 4 March 1620/21 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Alce and Margaret Page.
• Anecdote*: Possible marriage of George ALCE to Elizabeth LOVER/LOWER/LOUER of Alciston, daughter of Thomas LOVER and Ann ADAMES (Thomas & Ann married 13 Jun 1614 at Alciston). Thomas LOVER left a will which mentions his daughter Elizabeth, wife of George ALSE of West Firle (Thomas Lover weaver of Alciston Will 13 April 1663, Probate 20 May 1673). A witness to the will was Richard ALCHORNE, a kinsman of the ALSE family.²
• Anecdote: Another possible marriage is George ALCE of Heighton to Mary AVERD of Denton, at Seaford) on 9 May 1654 at Denton.³

John Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Alce was baptized on 7 March 1618/19 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Alce and Margaret Page.

Mary Wenham

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Wenham was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of father Wenham.
• Anecdote: Mary's maiden name is possibly Wenham as her husband George mentions a George Wenham as a brother in his will proved 1624.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Wenham married George Alce circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1600, her married name was Alce.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Wenham is mentioned in the will of George Alce dated 30 May 1624 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will*: Mary Wenham left a will made on 12 January 1635/36 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Mary Alce, widow of Beddingham, 1636
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/24/82B)
  Made: 12 January 1635/36
  Proved: 16 April 1636
  Familysearch: Film: 1885822, Images: 877-8
  In the name of God Amen I Mary Alce of Beddingham in the Countie of Sussex within the diocesse of Chichester being sicke in body but of good and perfect rememberance (thankes be given to God) doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in maner and forme following first I will and bequeath my soule to Almightie God my maker and redeemer by whose bloodsheding I hope to be saved And my body to be buried in the Churchyard of Beddingham aforesaide Item I will and bequeath and my mind is to bestowe unto my son Georges daughter Elizabeth Alce twentie poundes to be at her only use and benifit within on yeare after my dissease and on Chest and to peyer of fine sheetes in that Chest standing in my Chamber at my ssoon Robertes house Item I will and bequeath unto my soon Robert Alce on Joyned bestedle and a featherbed in him with mat and Cord and to feather boulsters and to pillowes and three peyer of sheetes and too blanketes and on Coverlet and on great ketle and on litle ketle and on bellpostnet and all other my goodes that ar in my soon Robertes house Item I give unto my soon George Alce my ringe in my Chest at sowne Item I will and bequeath unto the poore of the parish of Beddingham five shillings and I apoint my soon George Alce to be executor of this my last will and Testament in witnes whereof I have hereunto sett my hand the xijth day of Januarie 1635 in the eleventh yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lord Charles Kinge of England Scotland France and Ireland defender of the faith etc the mark of Mary Alce sined in the presence of us
  Tho: Younge
  The marke of Mary Fowle
  Probate: 16^th April 1636 to George Alse son and executor
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 16^th January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: Mary Wenham died in April 1636 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Wenham was buried on 5 April 1636 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 16 April 1636 at Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, Sussex, England.

George Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: George Alce was born circa 1605 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of George Alce and Mary Wenham.
• (Witness) Will: George Alce is mentioned in the will of George Alce dated 30 May 1624 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: George Alce married Ann Gower on 19 October 1631 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: George Alce is mentioned in the will of Mary Wenham dated 12 January 1635/36 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will*: George Alce left a will made on 17 November 1638 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of George Alce of Beddingham, 1638
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/25/187(2))
  Made: 17 November 1638
  Proved: 1 December 1638
  FamilySearch: Film: 1885823; Image: 480, 481
  November the xvijth 1638
  In the name of God Amen I George Alce of Beddingham in the Countie of Sussex within the Dioces of Chichester doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in manor and forme following
  Item I will and bequeath my soule into the handes of Almightie God my maker and redeemer and my bodie to be buried in the Churchyard of Beddingham
  Item I make my daughter Elizabeth Alce my sole executor and doe will and bequeath my estate unto her
  Item I give unto my Godsoon George Alce vj six shillings 8d
  Item I give my servant Joane Gimer six shillings
  Item I give unto the poore of Beddingham Twentie shillings
  Item I give unto my Brother Robert Alce five pound to be peid him within twentie weekes after my desese
  my will and meaneing is that if my daughter shall dye before she shall come to the age of one and twentie yeares or to the estat of marriage that then my Brother Robert shall have my estate and I would intreat my Ounckle George Wenham and my Brother James Piper to be my Overseeres to see this my will performed and I would intreat my Ounkle wenham to bring up my daughter untill she shall come to the Age of sixteene yeares and I doe allowe him foorteene pound ayeare to bring her up
  and I doe give unto my to overseeres xx shillinges apeece
  Item I give unto my Coosen George Alce fower bushells of wheat
  This is my will and meaning whereunto I have set my hand
  The mark of George Alce
  witnes
  The mark of Thomas Alce Jun[ior]
  The mark of Amandus Dolton
  The mark of John Shusmith
  Probate: 1^st December 1638 before Mr Thomas Russell MA Surrogate etc. Elizabeth Alce, only daughter and executrix named in the will of the said deceased, is a minor and cannot lawfully be granted administration etc. Administration is therefore granted to George Wenham and James Piper, overseers named in the will, during her minority.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 22^nd January 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: George Alce died in 1638 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Alce was buried on 20 November 1638 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, "junior."⁵