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William Towner

Parents:

• Birth: William Towner was born in 1759 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Towner was baptized on 4 February 1759 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, parents christian names not given, but he is named in his uncle John Bean's will proved 1813.^1,2
• He was the son of William Towner and Anne Bean.
• (Witness) Will: William Towner is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 14 May 1812 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.²

William Towner

Parents:

• Birth*: William Towner was born circa 1855 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Towner and Sarah Ann Hook Bean.
• Marriage*: William Towner married Lyde Alce, daughter of George Alce and Maria Towner, on 31 May 1882 at St John, Carlton Hill, Brighton, Sussex, England, Groom's name, William Towner [X mark]; age, 28; condition, bachelor; profession, sailor; and residence, 82 Richmond Street
  Groom's father's name, John Towner (deceased); and profession, farm labourer
  Bride's name, Lydia Alce; age,28; condition, spinster; profession, [blank]; and residence, 82 Richmond Street
  Bride's father's name, George Alce; and profession, farm labourer
  By banns or licence: banns
  Witnesses: Henry Cramp, Sarah Cramp
  ESRO: PAR 267/1/3/1/316.

John Towner

Parents:

• Birth: John Towner was born in 1833 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: John Towner was baptized on 7 September 1833 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.²
• He was the son of Thomas Towner and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: John Towner married Sarah Ann Hook Bean, daughter of George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Towner, on 12 November 1854 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: John Towner died in 1876 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Towner was buried on 2 January 1876 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "42 years, West Dean."⁴

Sarah Ann Hook Bean

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Ann Hook Bean was born in 1835 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: Sarah Ann Hook Bean was baptized on 4 April 1835 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.²
• She was the daughter of George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Towner.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Sarah Ann Hook Bean and George Hook Bean lived at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Sarah Ann Hook Bean married John Towner, son of Thomas Towner and Elizabeth (?), on 12 November 1854 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Married Name: As of 12 November 1854, her married name was Towner.

George Hook Bean

Parents:

• Birth*: George Hook Bean was born in 1802 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of (?) Hook and Ann Bean.
• Baptism: George Hook Bean was baptized on 1 August 1802 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "base born."²
• Marriage*: George Hook Bean married Sarah Ann Towner on 26 September 1830 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Hook Bean lived at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: George Hook Bean died in 1876 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Towner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Towner was baptized on 19 June 1831 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Towner and Elizabeth (?)

John Towner

Parents:

• Birth: John Towner was born in 1757 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Towner was baptized on 28 August 1757 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Towner and Anne Bean.
• Marriage License: John Towner and Sarah Stanford obtained a marriage licence on 25 February 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a bachelor, husbandman of Blatchington; Sarah a spinster of the same parish. Sponsors: John Towner and John Savage wheelwright of Seaford.²
• Marriage*: John Towner married Sarah Stanford on 26 February 1778 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, John a husbandman of this parish; Sarah of this parish.²
• Marriage*: John Towner married Sarah Day on 4 October 1792 at Denton, Sussex, England^B, John of East Blatchington, Sarah of this parish.²

Sarah Day

• Marriage License: Sarah Day and an unknown person obtained a marriage licence on 3 October 1792 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a widower, labourer of Blatchington; Sarah a spinster of Denton, 19+. Sponsors: John Towner and Thomas Pratt, yeoman of Denton.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Day married John Towner, son of William Towner and Anne Bean, on 4 October 1792 at Denton, Sussex, England^B, John of East Blatchington, Sarah of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 4 October 1792, her married name was Towner.¹
• Death*: Sarah Day died in 1797 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Day was buried on 4 April 1797 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."²

Sarah Stanford

• Marriage License: Sarah Stanford and John Towner obtained a marriage licence on 25 February 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a bachelor, husbandman of Blatchington; Sarah a spinster of the same parish. Sponsors: John Towner and John Savage wheelwright of Seaford.¹
• Married Name: As of 26 February 1778, her married name was Towner.
• Marriage*: Sarah Stanford married John Towner, son of William Towner and Anne Bean, on 26 February 1778 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, John a husbandman of this parish; Sarah of this parish.¹
• Death*: Sarah Stanford died in 1787 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Stanford was buried on 13 April 1787 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."²

Sarah Towner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Towner was baptized on 9 February 1793 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Towner and Sarah Day.

Hannah Towner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Towner was baptized on 10 August 1797 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "6 months old."¹
• She was the daughter of John Towner and Sarah Day.

John Towner

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Towner was baptized on 14 May 1780 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Towner and Sarah Stanford.

Sarah Ann Towner

• Birth*: Sarah Ann Towner was born circa 1809 at Chilham, Kent, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Ann Towner married George Hook Bean, son of (?) Hook and Ann Bean, on 26 September 1830 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 26 September 1830, her married name was Bean.²
• Death*: Sarah Ann Towner died in 1852 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

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Elizabeth Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Bean was baptized on 23 June 1838 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."¹
• She was the daughter of George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Towner.
• Married Name: As of 1861, her married name was Parks.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Bean married James Parks in 1861 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.

Mary Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Bean was baptized on 4 March 1837 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Towner.

Charles Bean

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Bean was baptized on 4 February 1833 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Towner.

James Parks

• Birth*: James Parks was born circa 1836 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: James Parks married Elizabeth Bean, daughter of George Hook Bean and Sarah Ann Towner, in 1861 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.

Elizabeth Heasman

• Married Name: As of 17 May 1821, her married name was Penfold.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Heasman married Stephen Penfold, son of John Penfold and Ann Ridley Jarrat, on 17 May 1821 at Slaugham, Sussex, England, both of this parish. Witnesses: Mary Heasman and James Juniper.¹

Elizabeth Heasman

• Birth*: Elizabeth Heasman was born circa 1785 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 21 June 1810, her married name was Stoner.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Heasman married John Stoner, son of Thomas Stoner and Phoebe Agates, on 21 June 1810 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Heasman died in 1821 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Heasman was buried on 12 December 1821 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "36 years, wife of John."²

Sarah Heasman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Heasman was baptized on 18 February 1810 at St Mary Magdalene, Bolney, Sussex, England^B, baseborn twin of Mary.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stoner and Elizabeth Heasman.

Samuel Stoner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Stoner was baptized on 22 March 1812 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Stoner and Elizabeth Heasman.

Ann Stoner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Stoner was baptized on 11 September 1814 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stoner and Elizabeth Heasman.

Stephen Stoner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Stoner was baptized on 27 July 1817 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Stoner and Elizabeth Heasman.

Jane Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Jane Alce was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Susanna Glidd.
• Anecdote*: Jane Alce is a speculated as a child of Thomas Alce and Susannah Glidd although no baptism has been found. The reason is that there are a number of Blatchington manorial record entries recording a Jane Alce spinster and a Robert Bean as the homage (1735-1763). There is one in particular linking Jane to a blacksmith's shop in East Blatchington, which is consistent with her proposed father, Thomas Alce, who was a blacksmith there:
  Original surrender
  Date: 2 Jun 1752
  ESRO reference: SAS/DR 56A
  Description: Jane Alce, spinster (by the acceptance of steward Nicholas Gilbert, gent), to the use of her will
  cottage, barn, smith's shop and four acres in Blatchington
  Witness: William Cuckow the younger.
• Death*: Jane Alce died in 1780 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Alce was buried on 29 December 1780 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Sunton

• Married Name: As of 26 April 1709, her married name was Milton.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Sunton married William Milton on 26 April 1709 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, possible second marriage for William.¹

John Milton

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Milton was baptized on 24 March 1706/7 at St Mary & St Peter, Wilmington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Milton and Jane Alce.

Mildred Milton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mildred Milton was baptized on 20 March 1708/9 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Milton and Jane Alce.
• Death*: Mildred Milton died in September 1709 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mildred Milton was buried on 18 September 1709 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.²

Henry Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Weller was baptized on 10 November 1727 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Weller and Elizabeth Alce.