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John Swaine

• Marriage*: John Swaine married Ann Bean, daughter of Henry Bean and Elizabeth Dunn, on 9 November 1763 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, Ann a spinster of this parish, John SWAINE a bachelor of Rye.¹

Nanny Brown Swaine

Parents:

• Baptism*: Nanny Brown Swaine was baptized on 22 December 1764 at St Mary's, Rye, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Swaine and Ann Bean.
• Death*: Nanny Brown Swaine died in 1765 at Rye, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Nanny Brown Swaine was buried on 9 January 1765 at St Mary's, Rye, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Anne."²

Sarah Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Bean was baptized on 9 February 1726/27 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 28 February 1749 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Married Name: As of 16 November 1750, her married name was Davis.
• Marriage*: Sarah Bean married Benjamin Davis on 16 November 1750 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of this parish, Benjamin of St John's Lewes.³
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Bean is mentioned in the will of Ann (?) dated 17 July 1760 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Death*: Sarah Bean died in 1787 at Plumpton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Bean was buried on 16 March 1787 at St Michael's, Plumpton, Sussex, England^B, "widow."⁶

John Bean

• Birth*: John Bean was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Bean married Ann (?) circa 1720 at England.
• Anecdote: There is a possible marriage in Middlesex: John Beane and Ann Groves married on 29 Dec 1720.
  Source: "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:8C4D-GDW2 : 17 July 2020), John Beane, 1720.
• Anecdote: Title: Conditional Surrender by ROBERT BEAN to JOHN BEAN of Alfriston, yeoman, of a messuge, barn and 17 ac. 3 r. and 6½ ac. in Blatchington
  Date: 25 Jan 1742
  Reference: SAS-DR/53
  Held by: East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)
• Residence*: In 1749 John Bean and Ann (?) lived at Frog Firle, Alfriston, Sussex, England.
• Will*: John Bean left a will made on 28 February 1749 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Summary from ESRO catalogue:
  1 to wife Ann Bean for life, annuity of £40 charged upon all testator's lands in Litlington, to be paid by son John; also to wife Ann Bean for life, messuage and garden in Litlington purchased from Walter Barnden; also the use for life of so much of household goods and linen as should be convenient to furnish the messuage
  2 to son William Bean, £2,000
  3 to daughter Sarah Bean, £40 a year so long as she should continue single; if she should against testator's will marry Benjamin Davis of Lewes, carrier, she to have £5 only; if she marry any other person, bequest of £1,000
  4 all messuages, lands etc charged with said legacies and devised to son John Bean; also to John Bean all residue of personal estate, and he appointed executor
  Witnesses: Richard Alchorne, Richard Cutbeard, J Thayer.
• Anecdote: Title: Warrant by JOHN BEAN to vacate a conditional surrender made by Robert Bean
  Date: 8 Sep 1749
  Reference: SAS-DR/55
  Held by: East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)
• Death*: John Bean died in 1750 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 10 January 1750 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "Mr."³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 31 January 1750 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Ann (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1715, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Ann (?) married John Bean circa 1720 at England.
• Residence*: In 1749 Ann (?) and John Bean lived at Frog Firle, Alfriston, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Ann (?) is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 28 February 1749 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Will*: Ann (?) left a will made on 17 July 1760 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Son John Bean of Litlington £500 to be placed at interest with interest payable to daughter Sarah Davis, wife of Benjamin Davis. After Sarah's decease the £500 to be divided between her children. If no children living, then to son John.
  To son John Bean and daughter Sarah Davis all household goods and furniture.
  All residue and remainder to son John Bean.
  Son John Bean sole executor.
• Death*: Ann (?) died in 1766 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 6 November 1766 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "of Litlington."⁵
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 17 December 1768 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Benjamin Davis

• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Davis is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 28 February 1749 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Marriage*: Benjamin Davis married Sarah Bean, daughter of John Bean and Ann (?), on 16 November 1750 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of this parish, Benjamin of St John's Lewes.³
• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Davis is mentioned in the will of Ann (?) dated 17 July 1760 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Davis is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 31 October 1772 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.^6,7
• Death*: Benjamin Davis died in 1786 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Benjamin Davis was buried on 1 November 1786 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "gent of Ditchling."⁸

Elizabeth Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Bean was baptized on 6 June 1716 at St Simon & St Jude, East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Susan Prodger.

John Bean

Parents:

• Birth*: John Bean was born circa 1720 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 28 February 1749 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of Ann (?) dated 17 July 1760 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Anecdote: Title: Warrant by JOHN BEAN of Littleington, gent., executor of the Will of John Bean, his father, of Littleington, gent., to vacate a conditional surrender by Robert Bean dated 25 Jan., 1741
  Date: 23 Jun 1763
  Reference: SAS-DR/62
  Held by: East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)
• Will*: John Bean left a will made on 31 October 1772 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Housekeeper Mary Bridgeman, a lifetime annuity of £50 pa.
  Barbara Bean, natural daughter of Mary Bridgeman, £3000
  John Bean, natural son of Mary Bridgeman, all manors, lands, tenements, etc during the term of his natural life.
  After the decease of John Bean, properties to go to first son of said John Bean, or second, third, etc for want of such issue.
  They must bear the name and arms of Bean.
  If no son, then the eldest surviving daughter, etc.
  If no surviving issue, then to Barbara Bean for her natural life.
  After her decease, properties to go to her eldest surviving children as above for John.
  If no issue from any of the above, the properties Charleston Farm in Westdean late Constables and Sawyers together with the tithes and lands lately purchased off Lancelot Harrison Esquire, and my farm called upper Clapham Farm in Lullington, and farm and lands in Willingdon to go to nephew John Davis, son of Benjamin Davis of Hamsey, yeoman.
  All the rest of my lands and real estate to nephew Henry Read, son of Henry Read of Brookland in Kent, Esquire.
  All ready money and personal estate to Joseph Calverley and John Ingram in trust till son John Bean reaches age 21 years, or to Barbara Bean if John deceased, else divided between John Davis and Henry Read if Barbara deceased.
  Joseph Calverley and John Ingram joint executors.
• (Witness) Will: John Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 14 September 1784 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: John Bean died in 1785 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 19 April 1785 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, "Esquire."⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 21 April 1785 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

William Bean

Parents:

• Birth: William Bean was born in 1723 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Bean was baptized on 21 December 1723 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, Parents given as John and Elizabeth, but probably a mistake.¹
• He was the son of John Bean and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: William Bean is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 28 February 1749 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: William Bean died in 1753 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Bean was buried on 30 July 1753 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "Mr. of Alfriston."⁴
• Anecdote: A probate inventory of goods and chattels exists dated 12 Oct 1753 value: £2310 19s 0d. Undertaken by John Heather, Thomas Collingham and Geo. Stephens.⁵
• Anecdote*: William is mentioned in his father's will made 1749 but not in his mother's will made 1760.

Richard Stevens

• Marriage*: Richard Stevens married Susan Prodger on 3 December 1723 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Martin

• Occupation*: Thomas Martin was a taylor in 1779.
• Marriage License: Thomas Martin and Ann Bean obtained a marriage licence on 20 October 1779 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ann a spinster of Lewes All Saints, age 21+, Thomas a bachelor of the same parish, taylor, age 21+.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Martin married Ann Bean, daughter of Henry Bean and Elizabeth Wood, on 24 October 1779 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Thomas Martin died in 1789 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Martin was buried on 22 December 1789 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "a married man."²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Martin is mentioned in the will of Henry Bean dated 17 October 1797 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

John Martin

• Occupation*: John Martin was a taylor in 1782.
• Marriage License: John Martin and Mary Bean obtained a marriage licence on 30 September 1782 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary a spinster of Seaford, age 27+, John a bachelor, taylor, of All Saints Lewes, age 37+.¹
• Marriage*: John Martin married Mary Bean, daughter of Henry Bean and Elizabeth Wood, on 7 October 1782 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: John Martin died in 1790 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Martin was buried on 14 May 1790 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "a married man."²

James Keating

• Birth*: James Keating was born circa 1761 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: James Keating and Mary Bean obtained a marriage licence on 19 September 1797 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor, 36 years, of All Saints Lewes, tailor. Mary a widow of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: James Keating married Mary Bean, daughter of Henry Bean and Elizabeth Wood, on 20 September 1797 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, James of this parish, Mary a widow of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: James Keating is mentioned in the will of Henry Bean dated 17 October 1797 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: James Keating died in 1837 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Keating was buried on 3 February 1837 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "77 years."⁴

John Bean Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: John Bean Martin was born on 7 January 1784 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Martin and Mary Bean.
• Baptism: John Bean Martin was baptized on 17 January 1784 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Bean Martin is mentioned in the will of Henry Bean dated 17 October 1797 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

William Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: William Martin was born on 25 March 1785 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Martin and Mary Bean.
• Baptism: William Martin was baptized on 18 August 1785 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: William Martin died in October 1785 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Martin was buried on 6 October 1785 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "infant."²

Charles Martin

Parents:

• Baptism: Charles Martin was baptized on 17 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Birth*: Charles Martin was born on 17 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England; triplet.¹
• He was the son of John Martin and Mary Bean.
• Death*: Charles Martin died in 1786 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Charles Martin was buried on 24 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "infant son of John & Mary."²

William Martin

Parents:

• Baptism: William Martin was baptized on 17 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Birth*: William Martin was born on 17 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England; triplet.¹
• He was the son of John Martin and Mary Bean.
• Death*: William Martin died in 1786 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Martin was buried on 24 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "infant son of John & Mary."²

George Martin

Parents:

• Baptism: George Martin was baptized on 17 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Birth*: George Martin was born on 17 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England; triplet.¹
• He was the son of John Martin and Mary Bean.
• Death*: George Martin died in 1786 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Martin was buried on 24 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "infant son of John & Mary."²

James Keating

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Keating was baptized on 13 August 1804 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Keating and Mary Bean.
• Marriage License: James Keating and Frances Lane obtained a marriage licence on 14 September 1821 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor of All Saints Lewes, grocer. Frances a spinster, 27 years, of the same parish.²
• Marriage*: James Keating married Frances Lane on 16 September 1821 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: James Keating was a grocer in 1822.¹

George Keating

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Keating was baptized on 13 August 1804 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Keating and Mary Bean.
• Death*: George Keating died in 1838 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Keating was buried on 13 August 1838 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "40 years."²

Frances Lane

• Marriage License: Frances Lane and James Keating obtained a marriage licence on 14 September 1821 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor of All Saints Lewes, grocer. Frances a spinster, 27 years, of the same parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 16 September 1821, her married name was Keating.
• Marriage*: Frances Lane married James Keating, son of James Keating and Mary Bean, on 16 September 1821 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.

George Keating

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Keating was baptized on 22 April 1822 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "Grocer."¹
• He was the son of James Keating and Frances Lane.

John Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: John Martin was born on 27 July 1780 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Martin and Ann Bean.
• Baptism: John Martin was baptized on 24 August 1780 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Henry Bean Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Bean Martin was born on 4 September 1782 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Martin and Ann Bean.
• Baptism: Henry Bean Martin was baptized on 24 October 1782 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Thomas Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Martin was born on 30 April 1784 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Martin and Ann Bean.
• Baptism: Thomas Martin was baptized on 15 July 1784 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Charles Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: Charles Martin was born on 12 February 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Martin and Ann Bean.
• Baptism: Charles Martin was baptized on 27 July 1786 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

William Martin

Parents:

• Birth*: William Martin was born on 7 April 1788 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Martin and Ann Bean.
• Baptism: William Martin was baptized on 18 April 1788 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Humphrey Seaman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Humphrey Seaman was baptized on 8 February 1595/96 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, father is Thomas Seaman the elder.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Seaman.
• Marriage*: Humphrey Seaman married Susan Smith on 8 October 1622 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Humphrey Seaman is mentioned in the will of Thomas Seaman dated 8 July 1636 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Death*: Humphrey Seaman died in 1652 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Humphrey Seaman was buried on 18 April 1652 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Susan Smith

• Marriage*: Susan Smith married Humphrey Seaman, son of Thomas Seaman, on 8 October 1622 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 October 1622, her married name was Seaman.¹
• Will*: Susan Smith left a will made on 13 May 1673 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Will/Adm Transcript*: ABSTRACT:
  Susan Seaman of Blatchington, spinster [she was actually a widow]
  To Anne Daniel, wife of William Daniel, £2 10s and twelve pence to each of their four children, which two pounds is in consideration of the money due unto her by the death of Thomas Beane.
  To Joane Van, wife of William Van of Horstmonceux, £2 10s in consideration of the money due unto her by the death of Thomas Beane and twelve pence to each of her two children.
  To Martha Beane £2 10s in consideration of the money due unto her by the death of Thomas Beane.
  To Henry Beane my Grandson £10 when he reaches age 21 years.
  To Margaret Seaman my daughter, executor, the residue
  Note: The father of teh above children Anne, Joane and Martha was John Beane, not Thomas Beane, so this is thought to be a mistake.
  Both the children's father John Beane and mother Martha Beane died in 1659.
  The confusion probably comes about because Susan's father-in-law was Thomas Seaman who also left a will in which the Susan's daughter Martha (mother of the above children) was left 10 shillings.
• Death*: Susan Smith died in 1677 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susan Smith was buried on 14 August 1677 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "Susannah, widow."⁴
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 13 November 1677 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Margaret Seaman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Seaman was baptized on 20 October 1631 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Humphrey Seaman and Susan Smith.
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Seaman is mentioned in the will of Thomas Seaman dated 8 July 1636 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Seaman is mentioned in the will of Susan Smith dated 13 May 1673 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5