George Alce

b. circa 1580, d. 1624
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: George Alce was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
  • Marriage*: George Alce married Mary Wenham, daughter of father Wenham, circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
  • Will*: George Alce left a will made on 30 May 1624 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of George Alice, Yeoman of Beddingham, 1624
    (ESRO: PBT/1/1/18/167B)
    Made: 30 May 1624
    Proved: 26 Jun 1624
    FamilySearch: Film: 1885789; Image: 449
    In the name of god Amen the thirteenth daie of Maye 1624 I George Alice of Beddingham thelder in the Countie of Sussex yeoman beinge sick and weake in bodie But of good and perfect remembrance (thankes be unto almightie god) doe constitute make and ordaine this my last will and testament in manner and forme followinge First I bequeith my soule unto almightie god and my bodie to the earth to be Christianlike buried in the Churchyard of Beddingham aforesaid Item I give unto the poore of the parish of Beddingham five shillinges to be paid unto them within one moneth next after my decease by my Executor Item I give and bequeith unto George Alice my kinsman & godson two shillinges six and to Margaret Heriott my goddaughter twelve pence Item I give and bequeith unto Marie Alice [word deleted] my wif Tenn poundes to be paid unto her within one yeare next after my decease Item I give more unto my wif one feather bedd furnished and the ioyned beddstedle and the greatest brasse kettle and one boorded Chest and two payer of the best sort of sheetes Item I give and bequeith unto Elizabeth Alice my daughter fortie poundes to be paid unto her at the daie of her mariage or whenas she shall accomplishe the full age of one and twentie yeares which shall first happen Item I give more unto her j flockbedd the best coverlett two blanckettes j feather boulster ij feather pillowes ij payer of sheetes to be delivered her at the daie of mariage or full age as abovesaid Item I give and bequeith unto my sonn Robert Alice the Cubboord in the Haule the table and the forme in the same roome the Mault quarne Item all the rest of my goodes and Chattells not given nor bequeithed nor bequeithed I give unto my sonn George Alice [deletion] whome I make my sole executor of this my last Will and Testament and I ordaine and make Overseers of this my last Will George Wenham of Laughton my brother and John Arcoll of Beddingham and give unto either of them for theire paines for to see this my Will dulie performed six pence a peece
    George Alice his m[ar]k
    Read published and deliv[er]ed in the presence of John arcowl and Andr: Baulcombe
    Probate: 26th June 1624 to George Alice, son and executor.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 21st April 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Death*: George Alce died in 1624 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: George Alce was buried on 5 June 1624 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, "sen."2

Family:

Mary Wenham b. c 1580, d. Apr 1636

Children:

George Alce+ b. c 1605, d. 1638
Elizabeth Alce b. 6 Apr 1606
Robert Alce+ b. c 1610

Citations

  1. [S971] Will of George Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 30 May 1624, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 26 Jun 1624. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/18/167B).
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

father Wenham

Last Edited: 22 Apr 2021

Family:

Children:

Mary Wenham+ b. c 1580, d. Apr 1636
George Wenham b. c 1580

George Wenham

b. circa 1580

Parents:

Last Edited: 22 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S969] Will of Mary Alce of Beddingham, Sussex, England, made 12 Jan 1635/36, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 16 Apr 1636. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/24/82B).

Robert Breach

b. circa 1520, d. 1553

Parents:

Father: William Breach b. c 1490, d. 1553
Last Edited: 2 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: Robert Breach was born circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of William Breach.
  • Marriage*: Robert Breach married Joan (?) circa 1540 at Sussex, England.1
  • Will*: Robert Breach left a will made on 23 February 1552 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Robert Breache of Woodmancote, 1553
    ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A
    Made: 23 February 1552/53
    Exhibited: 30 May 1553
    Familysearch: N/A
    In the name of god Amen In the xxiijth day off Februarij in the yere of o[u]r lorde god mo vco lijo I Roberte breache of the p[ar]yshe of Woodmancotte sycke in my bodye yet nev[er] the lesse beinge in p[er]fytt & good remembrannce dothe make my my last wyll and Testam[en]t in man[er] & Forme herafter Folowynge Fyrst I bequeth my soulle unto almyghtie god my creator & unto Jesu chryst his Sonne my onely redem[er] & savyour It[e]m I gyve unto the poore mens boxe xijd It[e]m I gyve unto my ij s[er]vanntes eyther of theym xijd It[e]m I gyve unto my iiijor Chyldren that ys to whitt John my sonne Roberte my Sonne Jone my dowghter & Marye my dowghter the one halffe of All my moveable Cattell As well bullockes as horses And eche of theym one payer of shetes equally to be devyded emonge theym And yf yt Fortune that Any of theym before he be of lawffull age then I wyll that that parte shalbe equally devyded Amonge the Longest lyvers of theym It[e]m the other halffe of my Cattell & horses & the Rest of all my goodes not bequethed & gyven I gyve to Jone my wyffe whome I make the onely executryx of this my last wyll & Testm[en]t for to helpe her to brynge upp my chyldren & hyrs Also I make Robert arnald & my brother Richard breache ov[er]seers that this my wyll may be Fulfylled Accordyng to my mynde & they to have for theyre paynes taken ev[er]y of theym iijs iiijd Theysse wytnesses John Cattall p[ar]son of Woodma[N]cote Wyllm breache my father & Robert Arnalde
    S[um]ma In[vento]rij __ xxxixli xs
    Exhibited in the parish church of Flechynge 30th May 1553 by the executrrix. Sworn as to the value of the inventory.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 22nd April 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • (Witness) Will: Robert Breach is mentioned in the will of William Breach dated 28 March 1552 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Death*: Robert Breach died in 1553 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.

Family:

Joan (?)

Children:

John Breach b. c 1540
Robert Breach b. c 1542
Joan Breach b. c 1544
Mary Breach b. c 1548

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).
  2. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).

William Breach

b. circa 1490, d. 1553
Last Edited: 2 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: William Breach was born circa 1490 at Sussex, England.
  • (Witness) Will: William Breach is mentioned in the will of Robert Breach dated 23 February 1552 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Will*: William Breach left a will made on 28 March 1552 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Breache of Woodmancote, 1553
    ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B
    Made: 28 Mar 1552
    Exhibited: 29 May 1553
    Familysearch: N/A
    In the name of god Amen the xxviijth daye of marche in the yere of our lorde god mo vco lij I Wyllyam Breache of Blackston in the p[ar]yshe of Woodma[N]cote doth make this my last Wyll & Testame[N]te in man[er] & Forme Folowyng Fyrst I bequeth my soulle unto god Allmyghtie And my bodye unto Chrysten buryall It[e]m I bequeth & gyve to my wyffe xx markes And suche stuffe in hyr Chamber as was hyrs at the day of our maryage & halfe of the Rest It[em] I gyve to John breache the sonne of John Breache thelder one Cowe beyng in the kepynge of the sayd John Breache his Father And the monye whiche the sayd John breache ow[e]th unto wyllm Breache hys father the one hallfe to remayne to hym the sayd John Breache And the other halffe to the Rest of hys Chyldren It[e]m to Richard breache the Sonne of Thomas breache one Cowe the Colour pyed It[e]m to Thomas beache11 Sic my Sonne iiijor ewe shepe j Lambe & my best gowne It[em] to Richard Anstye the yonger sonne of Richard Anstye thelder one lambe It[e]m to the Chyldren of Roberte Breache one Bushell of wheate the p[ri]ce ijs & xviijd of money for plowynge of the same grounde It[e]m to Agnes my dowghter vjli xiijs iiijd It[e]m the Rest of all my goodes I gyve to Richard Breache my Sonne whome I make my hole executor to pay my dettes & to fulfyll thys my Last wyll It[em] I desyre John Bonyface off Weke & Robert breae22 Looks like ‘breange’. my sonne to become sup[er]visors of this my last wyll & to se yt well & truly p[er]formyd & they to have for theyr paynes takynge eche off theym iijs iiijd Wytnes herof Wyllm payge p[ar]son of Woodma[N]cote Thomas bonyface Robert Denet Robert breache Willm goobbert w[i]th other
    S[umma]m In[vento]rij __ xlvijli xvjs iiijd
    Exhibited in the parish church of Flechynge 29th May 1553 by the executor etc.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 22nd April 2021.)
  • Death*: William Breach died in 1553 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.

Family:

Children:

Robert Breach+ b. c 1520, d. 1553
John Breach+ b. c 1520, d. 1561
Thomas Breach+ b. c 1520, d. 1559
Agnes Breach b. c 1520
Richard Breach b. c 1525, d. 1597

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).
  2. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).

Joan (?)

Last Edited: 25 Apr 2021

Family:

Robert Breach b. c 1520, d. 1553

Children:

John Breach b. c 1540
Robert Breach b. c 1542
Joan Breach b. c 1544
Mary Breach b. c 1548

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).

Richard Breach

b. circa 1525, d. 1597

Parents:

Father: William Breach b. c 1490, d. 1553
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).
  2. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Breach

b. circa 1540

Parents:

Father: Robert Breach b. c 1520, d. 1553
Mother: Joan (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).

Robert Breach

b. circa 1542

Parents:

Father: Robert Breach b. c 1520, d. 1553
Mother: Joan (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).

Joan Breach

b. circa 1544

Parents:

Father: Robert Breach b. c 1520, d. 1553
Mother: Joan (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).

Mary Breach

b. circa 1548

Parents:

Father: Robert Breach b. c 1520, d. 1553
Mother: Joan (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S972] Will of Robert Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 23 Feb 1552/53, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 30 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83A).

John Breach

b. circa 1520, d. 1561

Parents:

Father: William Breach b. c 1490, d. 1553
Last Edited: 2 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: John Breach was born circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of William Breach.
  • Marriage*: John Breach married Prudence (?) circa 1540 at Sussex, England.
  • Will*: John Breach left a will made on 29 June 1551 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Breche of Woodmancote, 1561
    ESRO: PBT 1/1/4/345D
    Made: 29 Jun 1551
    Exhibited: 16 Dec 1561
    Familysearch: N/A
    In the name of god Amen the xxixth daye of June in the yere of o[u]r Lord god 1551 I John Breche of the p[ar]ysshe of wodma[N]cote beyng in good & p[er]Remembrannce thankes be gyven to Allmyghtigod make & ordeythis my last wyll & Test[in] man[er] and frme as followyth fyrst I bequethe my Souto Almy[ghtie] god my bodye to be buryed w[ith]in the churche yeard off woodma[N]cote This ys the Last wyll of me John breche before namyd It[e]m I wyll [tha]t my exec[utor] shall Receyve my dettes & pay my dettes & fulfyll my Legaces And the Rest of all my goodes I wyll ^the one haulfe^11 There is no caret mark visible, so the placing of the interlining is assumed from the context. to be devyded amonge my viijth children that ys to say John Wyllm [possibly Roger] Nycholas alys [possibly Eleanor] elizabeth & [possibly Margret] yf yt fortune any of my children beforesyd dye // before they com to yeres of dyscresyon I wyll ther part to be devyded amonge [th]e Rest The Resydewe of all my goodes unbequeathed I geve them to prudens my wyf whom I make my sole exec[utor] & Thom at an unknown age s breche my brother & John Anstey to be my Ov[er]sears to se this my Last wyll fullfylled & they [to] have for theyr paynes vs Ther beryth wytnesse to [thi]s wyll & Testam[ent] wyllm Jamys of Dallington Henrye Cly w[ith] other
    S[um]ma In[vento]rij __ xxxli iiijs
    Exhibited in the parish church of Cuckfield 16th December 1561 etc.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 23rd April 2021.)
  • (Witness) Will: John Breach is mentioned in the will of William Breach dated 28 March 1552 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Death*: John Breach died in 1561 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.

Family:

Prudence (?)

Children:

John Breach b. c 1540
William Breach b. c 1542
Roger Breach b. c 1544
Nicholas Breach b. c 1545
Alice Breach b. c 1546
Eleanor Breach b. c 1547
Elizabeth Breach b. c 1549
Margret Breach b. c 1550

Citations

  1. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).

Thomas Breach

b. circa 1520, d. 1559

Parents:

Father: William Breach b. c 1490, d. 1553
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Family:

Child:

Richard Breach b. c 1550

Citations

  1. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).

Richard Breach

b. circa 1550

Parents:

Father: Thomas Breach b. c 1520, d. 1559
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).

John Breach

b. circa 1540

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021
  • Birth*: John Breach was born circa 1540 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of John Breach and Prudence (?)
  • (Witness) Will: John Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 29 June 1551 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • (Witness) Will: John Breach is mentioned in the will of William Breach dated 28 March 1552 at Woodmancote, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Anecdote*: It is possible that John Breach married and had children baptised at Horsham St Mary. There are baptisms of a Mary (24 Aug 1553 to John & Alys Breache), Bridget (4 May 1555 to John & Joan Breache), William (7 Nov 1555 to Richard & Joan Byrche) and Nicholas (5 Jul 1556 to John & Joan Breache).2

Citations

  1. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).
  2. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Agnes Breach

b. circa 1520

Parents:

Father: William Breach b. c 1490, d. 1553
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Citations

  1. [S973] Will of William Breach of Woodmancote, Sussex, England, made 28 Mar 1552, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 29 May 1553. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/83B).

Prudence (?)

Last Edited: 25 Apr 2021

Family:

John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561

Children:

John Breach b. c 1540
William Breach b. c 1542
Roger Breach b. c 1544
Nicholas Breach b. c 1545
Alice Breach b. c 1546
Eleanor Breach b. c 1547
Elizabeth Breach b. c 1549
Margret Breach b. c 1550

William Breach

b. circa 1542

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Roger Breach

b. circa 1544

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Nicholas Breach

b. circa 1545

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Alice Breach

b. circa 1546

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Eleanor Breach

b. circa 1547

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Elizabeth Breach

b. circa 1549

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Margret Breach

b. circa 1550

Parents:

Father: John Breach b. c 1520, d. 1561
Mother: Prudence (?)
Last Edited: 28 Apr 2021

Mudwina (?)

Last Edited: 27 Apr 2021
  • Married Name: As of circa 1550, her married name was Breecher.
  • Marriage*: Mudwina (?) married George Breecher circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
  • Married Name: As of 18 January 1584/85, her married name was Lands.
  • Marriage*: Mudwina (?) married Arthur Lands on 18 January 1584/85 at Westfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • (Witness) Will/Adm Transcript: Mudwina (?) was a witness: George BRECHER [Breacher] of Westfield; grant of probate
    Date: 12 Nov 1585
    (ESRO: PBT 1/3/1/149A)
    The will of George Brecher formerly of Westfield Mudwina his relict
    Proved the 12th day of November 1584
    [By?] Mr Thomas Marshall Notary Public proctor of the executrix Inventory_ £25 2s 2d
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 20th April 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)

Family 1:

George Breecher d. 1585

Family 2:

Arthur Lands

Citations

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

Arthur Lands

Last Edited: 27 Apr 2021

Family:

Mudwina (?)

Citations

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

John Head

b. 10 August 1617, d. January 1617/18

Parents:

Father: Nathaniel Head
Mother: Margerie (?) d. Jan 1617/18
Last Edited: 27 Apr 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,.

Elizabeth Godfrey

Last Edited: 27 Apr 2021

Family:

Nathaniel Head

Citations

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

Thomas Gatland

Last Edited: 27 Apr 2021

Family:

Katharine Breecher b. 16 Jul 1608

Citations

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

Katherine Breach

b. circa 1560

Parents:

Father: Thomas Breach b. c 1520, d. 1583
Mother: Joane (?) b. c 1525, d. 1598
Last Edited: 27 Apr 2021
  • Birth*: Katherine Breach was born circa 1560 at Sussex, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Joane (?)
  • Anecdote*: Katherine has only been identified by her marriage licence which states "spinster of Warbleton, daughter of Thomas".
  • Married Name: As of 11 September 1583, her married name was Stace.
  • Marriage License*: Katherine Breach and William Stace obtained a marriage licence on 11 September 1583 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Katherine a spenster of Warbleton, daughter of Thomas; William STACE alias SHEATHER.1

Family:

William Stace

Citations

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