Person Page - 684

Elizabeth Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Weller was baptized on 15 October 1731 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Weller and Elizabeth Alce.

Francis Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Weller was baptized on 27 December 1734 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Weller and Elizabeth Alce.

Richard Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Weller was baptized on 22 January 1739/40 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Weller and Elizabeth Alce.

William Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Weller was baptized on 21 October 1743 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Weller and Elizabeth Alce.

Stephen Stoner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Stoner was baptized on 2 July 1782 at St Mary, Slaugham, Sussex, England^B, "Steaving Stoner."¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stoner and Phoebe Agates.

Robert Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Alce was baptized on 31 December 1716 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, "boatman."¹
• He was the son of Robert Alce and Elizabeth Mabbs.
• Will*: Robert Alce left a will made on 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Robert Alce, Gentleman of Winchelsea, 1792
  (TNA: PROB 11/1219/299)
  Made: 26 June 1786
  Proved: 28 June 1792
  This is the Last Will and Testament of me Robert Alce of the Antient Town of Winchelsea in the County of Sussex Gentleman made the twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty six and in the twenty sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth first I will and direct that all my just debts Funeral expences and the charges of proving this my Will be fully paid and satisfied and I Give and Devise unto my Brother John Alce and his assigns for and during the term of his natural life but no longer all that my Messuage or Tenement in Winchelsea aforesaid wherein I now dwell with the Outhouses Edifices Buildings Gardens Lands and other appurtenances thereunto belonging he my said Brother and his assigns during his life keeping the same Messuage and premisses in good Tenantable repair and from and immediately after the decease of my said Brother John Alce I Give and Devise my aforesaid Messuage or Tenement hereditaments and premises unto my Nephew Robert Alce of Winchelsea aforesaid Carpenter (Son of my late Brother Thomas Alce deceased) and to the heirs and assigns of him my said Nephew Robert Alce for ever Also I Give and Bequeath unto my said Brother John Alce my silver watch and all my household Goods Implements of household beds Plate and linen whatsoever and wheresoever (except my bed Furniture Plate and Linen of and in my Chamber called ^the Parlour Chamber and I give and bequeath my Bed Furniture plate and Linen^ which at my death shall be in or accounted the Furniture Plate and linen of my said Chamber called the Parlour Chamber unto my Niece Jane Alce one of the Daughters of my said Brother John Alce to and for her own use and benefit also I Give and Bequeath unto William Sargent of Winchelsea aforesaid Miller (one of the sons of Robert Sargent of Lydd in the County of Kent Sadler) my cloathand wearing apparel of all and every sort and kind to be delivered to him as soon as conveniently may be after my decease Also I do hereby make Constitute and appoint my said Nephew Robert Alce the said William Sargent and Thomas Fuller the Younger of Winchelsea aforesaid Yeoman Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I Give and Bequeath unto my said Executors Robert Alce // William Sargent and Thomas Fuller all the rest and residue of my ready monies and Securities for money Goods Chattels effects and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature kind or quality soever the same shall be (not hereinbefore already otherwise disposed of) whereof I shall die possessed or which shall be any ways due owing or belonging unto me at the time of my decease and which shall remain after the payment of my just debts Funeral expences and the charges of proving this my Will and other incidental expences and all my Estate and Interest therein To hold the same and every part thereof unto my said Executors and Trustees Robert Alce William Sargent and Thomas Fuller their Executors Administrators and assigns upon Trust that they my said Trustees and Executors and the survivors or survivor of them and the Executors or Administrators of such survivor shall and do as soon as soon as conveniently may be after my decease sell and convert into ready money all such part and parts of my said personal Estate as shall not consist of money or Securities for money and shall and do call receive and get in all such part and parts thereof as consist of money or securities for money and shall and do thereupon or with all convenient speed then afterwards invest and put and place out at Interest in their Names or in the Names or Name of the survivors or survivor of them or of the Executors or Administrators of such survivor the monies to arise by and from such sale and sales and so to be called received and got in as aforesaid upon good real securities or in some or one of the Parliamentary Stocks or Funds of this Kingdom and from time to time call get in sell and dispose of such monies so invested lent or placed out and the Securities Stocks or Funds in or upon which the same shall or may be invested and invest lend and place out the same again upon securities of the like nature and shall and do pay apply and dispose of the Interest Dividends and yearly produce in manner following (that is to say) Upon Trust that they my said Executors and Trustees and the survivors or survivor of them and the Executors and Administrators of such survivor shall and do yearly and every year by and out of such Dividends Interest and yearly produce or proceed pay unto my said Brother John Alce and his assigns for and during his life one Annuity or clear yearly sum of Fifty pounds of lawful money of Great Britain and unto the said Robert Sargent or his assigns for and // during his life one Annuity or clear yearly Rent of Twenty pounds of like money and unto Sarah Alce the Widow of my said late Brother Thomas Alce or her assigns for and during her life one Annuity or clear yearly sum of ten pounds of like money and unto Elizabeth Newington Wife of Zebulon Newington of Etchingham in the said County of Sussex Yeoman or her assigns for and during her life one annuity or clear yearly sum of fourteen pounds of like money and unto my Niece Lucy Amon of Winchelsea aforesaid Widow or her assigns for and during so many years of the lives of my said Brother John Alce and of Sarah his Wife the said Robert Sargent Sarah Alce and Elizabeth Newington and the life of the longest liver of them as she the said Lucy shall happen to live one annuity or clear yearly sum of six pounds of like money and my Will is that the said several annuities shall be from time to time paid clear of all parliamentary and other Taxes and deductions whatsoever on the four most usual feasts or days of payment in the year (that is to say) Lady Day Midsummer day Michaelmas Day and Christmass Day in every year by even and equal portions quarterly to be paid and the first payments thereof to begin and be made on such of the said Feast Days as shall next happen after my decease and in case the said Sarah the Wife of my said Brother John Alce shall survive him then and in such case upon Trust that they my said Executors and Trustees and the survivors or survivor of them and the Executors and Administrators of such survivor shall and do yearly and every year from and immediately after the decease of my said Brother John Alce by and out of the Dividends and Interest and yearly proceed of the said Trust monies pay unto her the said Sarah the Wife of my said Brother John Alce or her assigns for and during the term of her natural life one Annuity or clear yearly sum of twenty pounds of like money free and clear of and from all parliamentary and other Taxes and deductions whatsoever to be paid her quarterly by even and equal portions on the four most usual Feasts or days of payment hereinbefore mentioned and the first payment thereof to begin and be made on such of the said Feast Days as shall first and next happen after the death of my said Brother John Alce and upon further Trust that from time to time and when and so often as it shall happen that the surplus of the Dividends Interest and yearly proceed of the said Trust monies shal have accumulated to the sum of Fifty pounds over and besides what shall be sufficient from time to time to pay the aforesaid Annuities or such of them as shall for the time being be existing and payable they my said Trustees and // Executors and the survivors and survivor of them and the Executors or Administrators of such survivor shall make such surplus or excess principal money and shall put and place the same out to Interest in their Names or in the Names or Name of the survivors or survivor of them and of the Executors or Administrators of such suvivor upon such Securities ^as aforesaid^ and call in and again put the same out as often as they shall think proper and shall pay apply and dispose of such monies so from time to time to be made principal money and the Dividends Interest and yearly proceed thereof together with and to and for such ends intents and purposes as the monies first hereinbefore directed to be placed out are to be paid applied and disposed of by virtue of this my Will and upon further Trust that they my said Executors and Trustees and the survivors and survivor of them and the Ex[ecut]ors and Aministrators of such survivor shall and do immediately after the decease of the survivor of them my said Brother John Alce and Sarah his Wife the said Robert Sargent Sarah Alce Widow and Elizabeth Newington pay out of the said Trust monies unto each and every of them my Nephews and Nieces Thomas William John Edward George Bett Mary Ann and Jane Collins (the Sons and Daughters of Thomas Collins late of Pett in the said County of Sussex Gentleman deceased) the sum of Twenty pounds apiece of lawful money of Great Britain and unto Collins Newington (Son of the siad Zebulon Newington and Elizabeth his Wife) the sum of Fifty pounds of like money and unto each and every of them Robert Sargant11 Sudden change of spelling! John Sargant and Thomas Sargant (three of the four Sons of the said Robert Sargant of Lydd) the sum of thirty pounds apiece of like money and shall and do pay all the rest and residue of the said Trust money and of the money so to accumulate as aforesaid and all such Dividends Interest and yearly proceed of the said Security or Securities in or upon which the same shall be invested unto my Nephews and Nieces the said Rober Alce Lucy Amon Elizabeth the Wife of John Sims of Wittersham in the Isle of Oxney in the County of Kent Yeoman Sarah Edett Widow (the Son and Daughters of my said late Brother Thomas Alce deceased) William Alce John Alce Jane Alce Hannah Alce Ann Alce Elizabeth Alce (the Sons and Daughters of my said Brother John Alce and the said William Sargent22 Back to original spelling. equally to be divided between them share and share alike and their several and respective Executors Administrators and assigns to and for his her and their own respective use and benefit and my Will and Mind is that they my said Executors and Trustees or any or either of them their or any or either of their Heirs Executors // or Administrators shall not be charged or chargeable with or accountable for any more of the aforesaid Trust monies and premisses than what they respectively shall actually receive or shall come to their respective hands by virtue of this my Will nor with or for any loss which shall happen of the same monies and premises or any part thereof so as such loss happen without their wilful default nor any one of them for the other or others of them or for the Acts Deeds Receipts defaults and disbursements and also that it shall and may be lawful to and for my said Executors and Trustees and each and every of them their and each and every of their Executors and Administrators in the first place by and out of the aforesaid Trust monies and premisses and the Interest and Dividends thereof to deduct and reimburse him and themselves and pay to each other respectively all such losses Costs charges or damages and expences as they or any of them shall respectively sustain expend pay or be put unto for or by reason or means of the several trusts hereby in them reposed in relation to the same monies and premisses respectively or the management and execution thereof of any other thing in any wise relating thereunto together with a reasonable allowance for their trouble journeys and loss of time in and about the same and I do hereby revoke and make void all former and other Wills and Codicils by me at any time or times heretofore made In Witness whereof I the said Robert Alce the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in this and the four preceding sheets of paper set my and and Seal (to wit) my hand to the four preceeding sheets and to this last sheet my hand and Seal the day and year first before written – Robert Alce – The Writing contained in this and the four preceeding sheets of paper was signed and Sealed by the abovenamed Robert Alce the Testator as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses hereto in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other – Martha Curteis – Thos Hall – H. Waterman
  
  This is a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me Robert Alce of the ancient Town of Winchelsea in the County of Sussex Gentleman which I duly made and published bearing date the sixth day of June which was in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eight six Whereas since the making and executing of my said Will my Niece Jane Alce hath // intermarried with John Newington of Battle in the said County of Sussex Victualler and is since dead by means of her death the legacy and also the share given or directed to be paid to her by me in and by my said last Will and Testament of and in the residuum of my personal Estate will lapse and sinfor the benefit of the residuary legatees in my said Will named Now I do hereby Give and Bequeath unto the said John Newington the sum of Seventy pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid him out of the residuum of my personal Estate by my Executors in my said Will named at such time as the residuum of my said Estate is to be divided between the surviving residuary Legatees in my said Will named and I do hereby declare that all such Legacies in my said Will as are or shall or may lapse shall go to and be equally divided between such of the residuary legatees in my said Will named as shall be living at my decease and in all other respects I do hereby ratify and confirm my said Will In Witness whereof I have I have to this Writing which I declare to be a Codicil to my last Will and Testament and to be accepted and taken as part thereof set my hand and seal the twenty eighth day of April One thousand Seven hundred and Ninety – Robert Alce – Signed Sealed published and Declared by the above named Robert Alce the Testator as and for a Codicil to his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses thereto in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other – Jas Shepherd – Jno Woollett
  
  Probate: 28^th June 1792 to Robert Alce, William Sargent and Thomas Fuller.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 28^th June 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: Robert Alce died in 1792 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Alce was buried on 13 May 1792 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 June 1792.

Elizabeth Baker

• Married Name: As of 2 November 1757, her married name was Newington.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Baker married Zebulon Newington, son of Joseph Newington and Mary Tompsett, on 2 November 1757 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹

Colin Newington

Parents:

• Baptism*: Colin Newington was baptized on 30 November 1774 at St Mary & St Nicholas, Etchingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Zebulon Newington and Elizabeth Collins.
• (Witness) Will: Colin Newington is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah Garland

• Married Name: As of circa 1740, her married name was Alce.
• Marriage*: Sarah Garland married Thomas Alce, son of Robert Alce and Elizabeth Mabbs, circa 1740 at England.
• Anecdote*: By his will of 5 May 1746, William Garland, weaver, left property in Winchelsea to his wife Mary Garland for life with remainder to his four daughters: Elizabeth wife of Edward Catt, farmer, Sarah wife of Thomas Alce, carpenter, Mary Garland and Lucy Garland. (Source: COPIES OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO WINCHELSEA AND THE MANOR OF IHAM IN THE PETWORTH HOUSE ARCHIVES. by East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO): AMS6541.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Garland is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Sarah Garland died in 1801 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Garland was buried on 12 April 1801 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "relict of Thomas."²

Ann Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Alce was baptized on 20 November 1745 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, ALICE.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• Death*: Ann Alce died in 1767 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Alce was buried on 24 June 1767 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas & Sarah."²

Lucy Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lucy Alce was baptized on 18 November 1747 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• Married Name: As of 29 October 1771, her married name was Amon.
• Marriage*: Lucy Alce married Joseph Amon on 29 October 1771 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, Joseph a mariner.²
• (Witness) Will: Lucy Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.³

Elizabeth Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Alce was baptized on 14 December 1750 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• Married Name: As of 30 April 1776, her married name was Sims.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Alce married John Sims on 30 April 1776 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, John of Wittersham, Kent.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Elizabeth Alce died on 15 March 1823 at Wittersham, Kent, England, at age 72.

Sarah Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Alce was baptized on 10 August 1753 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1777, her married name was Hickmott.
• Marriage*: Sarah Alce married John Hickmott, son of Thomas Hickmott, on 29 April 1777 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a carpenter.²
• Anecdote*: Settlement examination of John Hickmott, carpenter
  Date: 3 Jun 1777
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/32/4/72
  Description: in 1763 he was, by his late father Thomas Hickmott, bound apprentice to William Diprose of Wadhurst, carpenter, for seven years; served his master three and a half years and then left without his consent; was gone three years; returned to his master and gave him ten pounds by way of satisfaction for his absence; he and his master parted by consent and exchanged indentures; a month or six weeks ago he was married at Winchelsea to Sarah Alce, spinster, who now lives with him in Winchelsea
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Sarah Alce died in 1791 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Alce was buried on 11 March 1791 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "relict of John."⁴

Mary Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Alce was baptized on 2 April 1756 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• Anecdote*: Possible burial at Winchelsea on 18 May 1779.

Robert Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Alce was baptized on 15 November 1758 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• (Witness) Will: Robert Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Robert Alce was a carpenter in 1789.
• Marriage*: Robert Alce married Mary Ollive on 7 May 1789 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, Robert a carpenter.³
• Death*: Robert Alce died in 1849 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Alce was buried on 1 December 1849 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "91 years."⁴

Susannah Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susannah Alce was baptized on 4 May 1764 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland.
• Death*: Susannah Alce died in 1767 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susannah Alce was buried on 25 November 1767 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas & Sarah."²

Sarah Crowhurst

• Married Name: As of 22 April 1756, her married name was Alce.
• Marriage*: Sarah Crowhurst married John Alce, son of Robert Alce and Elizabeth Mabbs, on 22 April 1756 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, John an innholder.¹
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Crowhurst is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²

William Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Alce was baptized on 11 September 1757 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst.
• (Witness) Will: William Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²

Jane Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Alce was baptized on 12 January 1759 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Jane Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 26 March 1788, her married name was Newington.
• Marriage*: Jane Alce married John Newington on 26 March 1788 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, John of Etchingham.³

Hannah Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Alce was baptized on 19 July 1765 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Hannah Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Alce was baptized on 3 February 1768 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Alce was baptized on 15 July 1776 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.²

Jane Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Alce was baptized on 5 August 1787 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Sarah Stephens.
• Death*: Jane Alce died in 1788 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Alce was buried on 5 November 1788 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Sarah."²

Mary Ollive

• Birth*: Mary Ollive was born circa 1763 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 7 May 1789, her married name was Alce.
• Marriage*: Mary Ollive married Robert Alce, son of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland, on 7 May 1789 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, Robert a carpenter.¹
• Death*: Mary Ollive died in 1844 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Ollive was buried on 6 February 1844 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, "81 years."²

John Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Alce was baptized on 16 September 1760 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst.
• Anecdote*: Bastardy examination
  Date: 21 May 1785
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/34/1/47
  Description: Sarah Stephens, singlewoman, charges John Alce of Winchelsea, cordwainer
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• Anecdote: Summons to Sarah Stephens, singlewoman
  Date: 8 Nov 1785
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/34/2/12
  Description: to appear to be further examined concerning John Alce the younger of Winchelsea, cordwainer, father of her bastard daughter, born in Winchelsea on 11 Aug 1785
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• Anecdote: Warrant to arrest John Alce the younger of Winchelsea, cordwainer
  Date: 8 Nov 1785
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/34/2/13
  Description: father of the daughter of Sarah Stephens, singlewoman, born 11 Aug 1785
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• Marriage*: John Alce married Sarah Stephens on 9 November 1785 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, John a shoemaker.²
• (Witness) Will: John Alce is mentioned in the will of Robert Alce dated 26 June 1786 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: John Alce died in 1803 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Alce was buried on 25 November 1803 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Admon: Administration of John Alce was granted on 10 May 1814 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England: Grantee: daughter, Elizabeth Alce. (Needs to be checked.)⁵

Sarah Stephens

• Occupation*: Sarah Stephens was a shoemaker/cordwainer in 1785.
• Anecdote*: Bastardy examination
  Date: 21 May 1785
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/34/1/47
  Description: Sarah Stephens, singlewoman, charges John Alce of Winchelsea, cordwainer
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• Anecdote: Warrant to arrest John Alce the younger of Winchelsea, cordwainer
  Date: 8 Nov 1785
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/34/2/13
  Description: father of the daughter of Sarah Stephens, singlewoman, born 11 Aug 1785
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• Anecdote: Summons to Sarah Stephens, singlewoman
  Date: 8 Nov 1785
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/34/2/12
  Description: to appear to be further examined concerning John Alce the younger of Winchelsea, cordwainer, father of her bastard daughter, born in Winchelsea on 11 Aug 1785
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.
• Married Name: As of 9 November 1785, her married name was Alce.
• Marriage*: Sarah Stephens married John Alce, son of John Alce and Sarah Crowhurst, on 9 November 1785 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, John a shoemaker.¹

John Hickmott

Parents:

• John Hickmott was the son of Thomas Hickmott.
• Marriage*: John Hickmott married Sarah Alce, daughter of Thomas Alce and Sarah Garland, on 29 April 1777 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a carpenter.¹
• Anecdote*: Settlement examination of John Hickmott, carpenter
  Date: 3 Jun 1777
  ESRO reference: PAR 511/32/4/72
  Description: in 1763 he was, by his late father Thomas Hickmott, bound apprentice to William Diprose of Wadhurst, carpenter, for seven years; served his master three and a half years and then left without his consent; was gone three years; returned to his master and gave him ten pounds by way of satisfaction for his absence; he and his master parted by consent and exchanged indentures; a month or six weeks ago he was married at Winchelsea to Sarah Alce, spinster, who now lives with him in Winchelsea
  Creator(s): Parish of Winchelsea.

Thomas Hickmott