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Ann Dray

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Dray was born circa 1685 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Dray and Jane (?)
• Death*: Ann Dray died in February 1685 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Dray was buried on 28 February 1685 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "daughter of Thomas."¹

Sarah Dray

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Dray was baptized on 13 April 1788 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Dray and Ann Stoner.

James Dray

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Dray was baptized on 2 May 1790 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Dray and Ann Stoner.

Stephen Dray

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Dray was baptized on 6 April 1792 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Stephen Dray died in April 1792 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of William Dray and Ann Stoner.
• Burial*: Stephen Dray was buried on 7 April 1792 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "infant."²

William Dray

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Dray was baptized on 9 March 1794 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Dray and Ann Stoner.

Jesse Dray

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jesse Dray was baptized on 1 May 1796 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Dray and Ann Stoner.

Mary Dray

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Dray was baptized on 13 January 1799 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Dray and Ann Stoner.

Lucy Stoner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lucy Stoner was baptized on 10 October 1756 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Philip Stoner and Ann Apted.
• Death*: Lucy Stoner died in 1757 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Lucy Stoner was buried on 15 May 1757 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "daughter of Philip & Ann."²

John Wells

• Marriage*: John Wells married Martha Stoner, daughter of Philip Stoner and Ann Apted, on 11 April 1796 at Withyham, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹

Hannah Stoner

Parents:

• Birth*: Hannah Stoner was born circa 1760 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Philip Stoner and Ann Apted.
• Death*: Hannah Stoner died in October 1760 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Hannah Stoner was buried on 30 October 1760 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "infant daughter of Philip & Ann."¹

Henry Gumbleton

• Birth*: Henry Gumbleton was born in 1810 at Bishopstone, Wiltshire, England.
• Marriage*: Henry Gumbleton married Jane Louisa Oxford on 14 November 1833 at Long Crichel, Dorset, England, both of this parish.¹
• Anecdote*: On 20 March 1834 was discharged from prison after serving 1 week hard labour for stealing barley. The record states that he is a labourer, married with one child.

Jane Louisa Oxford

• Birth*: Jane Louisa Oxford was born circa 1813 at England.
• Marriage*: Jane Louisa Oxford married Henry Gumbleton on 14 November 1833 at Long Crichel, Dorset, England, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 14 November 1833, her married name was Gumbleton.¹

Emily Gumbleton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Emily Gumbleton was baptized on 26 June 1835 at Long Crichel, Dorset, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Gumbleton and Jane Louisa Oxford.

John Savage

• Birth*: John Savage was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Savage married Elizabeth Tutt circa 1647 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Baptisms for Elizabeth, William, Mary and Richard have not been found, although they are mentioned in the will of their brother John Savage (proved 1698). However, there are baptisms of a William (1655) and Mary (1658) at Horsted Keynes to a John Savage (no mother given).
• Death*: John Savage died in August 1678 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Savage was buried on 23 August 1678 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.^1,2
• Admon: Administration of John Savage was granted on 28 September 1678 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: 28th September [1678]
  Administration of the goods rights and credits of John Savage late of
  Willingdon deceased intestate was granted to Elizabeth Savage his Relict
  sworn well and faithfully to administer
  The same Elizabeth Edward Howell of Willingdon yeoman and Robert
  Coopper of the Cliff next Lewes were bound in the sum of £200
  Inventory extended to £58 3 4d
  Transcribed by Rosie Ansell April 2024.

Judith Savage

Parents:

• Birth: Judith Savage was born in 1647/48 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Judith Savage was baptized on 31 January 1647/48 at St Mary the Virgin, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, (mother's name not given.)¹
• She was the daughter of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt.
• Married Name: As of 13 October 1672, her married name was Wymarke.
• Marriage*: Judith Savage married Henry Wymarke on 13 October 1672 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Judith Savage is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Tutt dated 7 September 1683 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.²
• Married Name: As of 14 April 1696, her married name was Wavill.
• Marriage*: Judith Savage married John Wavill on 14 April 1696 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England, Judith a widow of this parish, John of Seaford.³
• (Witness) Will: Judith Savage is mentioned in the will of John Savage dated 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.⁴

Henry Wymarke

• Marriage*: Henry Wymarke married Judith Savage, daughter of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt, on 13 October 1672 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.

John Savage

Parents:

• Birth: John Savage was born in 1651/52 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: John Savage was baptized on 14 January 1651/52 at St Mary the Virgin, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, (mother's name not given.)¹
• He was the son of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt.
• (Witness) Will: John Savage is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Tutt dated 7 September 1683 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: John Savage was a husbandman in 1698.
• Will*: John Savage left a will made on 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Savage, Husbandman of Litlington, 1698
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/43/115)
  Made: 3 June 1698
  Proved: 13 August 1698, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In The Name of God Amen I John Savage of Litlington in the County of Sussex husbandman being sick and weake in body but sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be God for the same And being desirous to dispose of what God has seene to make me Steward of I give and dispose thereof as followeth Impris I recommend my soule into the hands of Almight God firmely hopeing and beleiving I shall receive full pardon and remission for my sins in and through the merritts of my blessed Lord and Savior: Jesus Christ, And I desire my body should be decently interred att the discretion of my Executors hereinafter named Item I give and bequeath unto my Loving Sister Judith Waivell wife of John Waivell the sume of tenn pounds to be paid her by my Executors hereinafter named Item I give and bequeath unto my loveing sister Elizabeth Dickenson the sume of twenty pounds of lawfull money of England to be paid her as hereinafter named Item I give will and bequeath unto my loveing brother William Savage the sume of tenn pounds of like lawful money of England to be paid him as is hereinafter mentioned. Item I give will and bequeath unto my brother Richard Savage the sume of twenty pounds of like lawful money to be paid him in such manner as is hereafter expressed Item I give and bequeath unto my cozen Elizabeth Beane the sume of five pounds of like lawful money of England to be paid her by my Executors hereinafter named Shee beingthe daughter of my brother Henry Beane Item I give and bequeath unto my said brother Richard Savage one feather bedd and bedstoole with two blanketts coverlett one bolster and one paire of sheets And all my waring apparell both linnen and woollen to be delivered unto him by my Executors within the space of one month next after my decease All whith said several sumes of money above mentioned I order desire and appoint should be well and timely paid by my Executors hereinafter named within the space of twelve months imediately from and after my decease And that my Executors should make true payment of the said sevrall sumes of money before by me bequeathed I give devise and bequeath unto my loveing brother & sister Henry Beane & Mary Beane all that my messuage or tenemt with a garden and barne And fourteene acres of land more or less lying and being in the parish of Willington in the said County of Sussex and holden of the Mannor of Willington To have & to hold to the said Henry Beane and Mary Beane and their heires of their two bodyes lawfully begotten or to be begotten And of this my said Will I make and ordaine the said Henry Beane and Mary Beane sole executors: In testimony whereof I ye said John Savage have to this my last Will and Testament: revoking all will by me formerly made sett my hand and seale this third day of June Anno Dom one thousand six hundred ninety eight.
  John Savage
  his marke
  Signed Sealed published declared and delivered
  by the said Testator to be his last Will & Testamt
  in ye presence of us who have hereunto sett our hand
  W. Marckwick
  Robart Tutt
  Edward Basden
  
  Probate:
  On the 13th day of August in the Year 1698
  Henry Beane one of the executors named in this testament, was sworn …..
  power being reserved to Mary Beane, the other executor, when she shall come [to request it], etc.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 19^th June 2026.)
  
• Death*: John Savage died in 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 13 August 1698 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Savage

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Savage was born circa 1653 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt.
• Married Name: As of circa 1680, her married name was Dickenson.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Savage married (?) Dickenson circa 1680 at England.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Savage is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Tutt dated 7 September 1683 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Savage is mentioned in the will of John Savage dated 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.²

(?) Dickenson

• Marriage*: (?) Dickenson married Elizabeth Savage, daughter of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt, circa 1680 at England.

William Savage

Parents:

• Birth*: William Savage was born circa 1655 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt.
• Marriage*: William Savage married Elizabeth Mott on 8 August 1682 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Willingdon, Elizabeth a widow of Willingdon.¹
• (Witness) Will: William Savage is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Tutt dated 7 September 1683 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: William Savage is mentioned in the will of John Savage dated 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.³

Richard Savage

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Savage was born circa 1660 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Savage is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Tutt dated 7 September 1683 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Richard Savage married Elizabeth Hole on 19 June 1688 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Savage is mentioned in the will of John Savage dated 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.³

John Savage

Parents:

• Birth: John Savage was born in 1650/51 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: John Savage was baptized on 3 January 1650/51 at St Mary the Virgin, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, (mother's name not given.)
• He was the son of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt.
• Death*: John Savage died in 1650/51.
• Burial*: John Savage was buried on 10 January 1650/51 at St Mary the Virgin, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹

Elizabeth Tutt

• Birth*: Elizabeth Tutt was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Tutt married John Savage circa 1647 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 19 April 1647, her married name was Savage.
• Will*: Elizabeth Tutt left a will made on 7 September 1683 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Elizabeth Savage, Widow of Tarring, 1685
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/37/67)
  Made: 7 Sep 1683
  Proved: 12 Dec 1685, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the name of God amen I Elizabeth Savage
  of Tarring in the County of Sussex widow being sicke and weake
  of body but of perfect minde and memory praised be God for itt
  and considering the uncertainty of this life doe make and ordain
  this my last will and testament in manner & forme following
  ffirst and principally I comend my soule to Almighty to~
  Almighty God my maker trusting in & by the meritts of Jesus
  Christ my savour and redeemer to have full pardon & remission
  for my sinns; my body I comitt to the earth from whence itt
  came to be decently buried att the discretion of my Executor
  herein after named and appointed and as for such worldly goods
  as itt hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me I doe will
  and dispose of them as followeth (Imprimis whereas I have
  surrendered to the use of my last will in writeing one Cottage
  and two Roods of land thereto belonging called matthews ~
  Two acres of land called Stoneford and two acres and one
  Rood called the Plashett with th'appurtenances in Willingdon
  and all other my Coppyhold mesuage & lands holden of the
  mannor of Willingdon aforesaid, In pursuance of the said
  surrender; I doe will and devise the said Cottage and lands~
  with th'appurtenances to John Savage my Eldest Sonne and
  to his heirs for ever And I doe also will and devise to the s'd
  John Savage my son and to his heirs for ever one Barne
  and two Roods of land lying in Wilingdon aforesaid p'cell
  of Symondses one Croft of land thre containing by Estimation
  Three Roods more or lesse late Nicholases Three Roods
  of land there late S'r Nicholas Parkers five acres of land ~
  there late Richard’s, one roode of land lying in East wish
  and two roods of lying next Summers wish in Willingdon aforesaid.
  
  With their and every of their App’tences provided never
  the lesse and upon this condition That the said John ~
  Savage my son shall within Six months next after my
  decease give good security to my overseers herein after
  named and to the Survivors of them to pay the severall
  Legacies and sums of money hereafter named to his Brothr &
  Sister and Relations hereafter named, That is to say
  to William Savage my son the summe of Eight pounds of
  Lawfull money of England two years after my decease
  If he shall be then living, Item to Richard Savage my
  sonne the summe of fifteene pounds of like money to be
  paid him att three yeares after my decease; if he shall be
  then liveing Item to Judith Wymarke my Daughter
  the summe of ffive pounds of like lawfull money to be p'd
  her within six months next after my decease If she ~
  shall be then living Item to Henry Wymarke her ~
  son the sume of forty shillings of like lawfull money ~
  of England to be paid him at the age of one and ~
  twenty yeares if he shall be then liveing, Item to John
  Wymarke and William Wymarke her sons and ~
  Judith Wymark her Daughter my Grandchildren
  and to Each of them Twenty shillings of like lawfull
  money of England to be paid to them Severally at their
  respective ages of one and twenty yeares If they shall
  be then living Item to Mary Savage my Daughter the
  summe of twelve pounds of like lawfull money of Engld.
  to be paid unto her at three yeares after my decease if
  she be then living: Item to Elizabeth Savage my ~
  Daughter the sume of fifteene pounds of like lawfull
  money of England to be paid unto her att her age of
  Twenty two yeares if she be then liveing And my will
  is that my Executors shall pay unto her tenn shillings
  p' ann halfe yearly from and after my decease untill
  her Legacy shall become payable towards her maintainance
  and Education and my will is that if my Children or
  Grandchildren shall depart this life before his her or their
  Legacies hereby given shall become payable That then my
  Executor Shall have the benefitt thereof Item my will &
  (minde)
  
  minde is that if the said John Savage my son shall refuse ~
  or neglect to pay or give good Security to my Overseers ~
  herein after named and appointed, for the payment of
  the severall Legacies before by me given (the marke of
  Elizabeth Savage) and devised to his Brothers Sisters &
  other relation that then I will and devise unto my loving
  Brothers John Tutt of Exceate yeoman and Robt
  Tutt of Eastborne Yeoman and to the Survivors of them ye
  messuage or Cottage with the barns and all the lands as ~
  well freehold as Coppyhold before menconed with th'appurtences
  in trust to sell and dispose of the same att the best rate & price ~
  they can gett and out of the money ariseing by sale thereof ~
  to pay the severall legacies and sums of moneys before ~
  herein by me devised to my Children and Grandchildren
  and the overplus of the money that shall remaine after the
  severall payments made and all charges and expences ~
  deducted that my said Overseers or either of them shall be att
  in and about the same; I doe give and devise to my son
  John Savage and his heirs, Item I give and bequeath unto
  my said son John Savage all my goods household stuffe Chattels
  and personall Estate whatsoever towards the payment of my
  debts and funerall & other Expences in and about p'formance
  and Execution of this my will whome I make and ordain full
  Executor of this my last will and Testament hereby revoak=
  ing all former wills by me made: And I doe desire and appoint
  my said Loving brothers the said John Tutt & Robert Tutt
  to be overseers of this my will and to be aiding and assisting
  to my said Executor & in the performance thereof In ~
  Wittnesse whereof I the said Elizabeth Savage have to this
  my last will conteing two sheettes of paper sett my hand
  and seale dated the seaventh day of September in the five ~
  & thirtieth yeare of the reigne of our Sovereign Lord Charles
  the second by the grace of God Of England Scotland ffrance
  and Ireland King defender of the ffaith &c and in the year
  of our Lord One Thousand six hundred eighty and three; the
  mark of Elizabeth Savage, Signed sealed published &
  declared in p'sence of John Page the mark of Robert
  Harrod Robert Tutt Thomas Willard
  
  Probate 12 Decemr 1685, John Savage executor
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 25^th June 2026.)
  
• Death*: Elizabeth Tutt died in 1685 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Tutt was buried on 29 April 1685 at Willingdon, Sussex, England, "widow Savage, Jevington". No first name given.²

Elizabeth Hole

• Married Name: As of 19 June 1688, her married name was Savage.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Hole married Richard Savage, son of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt, on 19 June 1688 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹

Elizabeth Mott

• Marriage License*: Elizabeth Mott and an unknown person obtained a marriage licence on 8 August 1682 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Willingdon, Elizabeth a widow of Willingdon.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 August 1682, her married name was Savage.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Mott married William Savage, son of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt, on 8 August 1682 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Willingdon, Elizabeth a widow of Willingdon.¹

John Wavill

• Marriage*: John Wavill married Judith Savage, daughter of John Savage and Elizabeth Tutt, on 14 April 1696 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England, Judith a widow of this parish, John of Seaford.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Wavill is mentioned in the will of John Savage dated 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.²

Elizabeth Bean

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Bean was born circa 1692 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Henry Bean and Mary Savage.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Bean is mentioned in the will of John Savage dated 3 June 1698 at Litlington, Sussex, England.¹

Mary (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1670, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Mary (?) married Henry Bean, son of Henry Bean and Patience Knight, circa 1670 at Sussex, England, (speculation.)
• Death*: Mary (?) died in 1689 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary (?) was buried on 31 August 1689 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England, "wife of Henry."¹

John Bean

• Death*: John Bean died in 1619 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Bean was buried on 22 March 1619 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, (possibly.)¹

Stephen Bean

Parents:

• Birth*: Stephen Bean was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Bean.
• Anecdote*: John Bean of East Blatchington may be the father or grandfather of Stephen Bean. This is speculative, but Stephen's will does mention his cousin, Henry Bean of Blatchington. It has been shown here to aid in future research.
• Marriage*: Stephen Bean married Margery Nicklas on 19 May 1609 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Bean is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 11 October 1639 at Rodmell, Sussex, England.²
• Will*: Stephen Bean left a will made on 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Stephen Beane labourer of Seaford, 1640
  Will made 9 July 1640, probate 3 August 1640
  Family Search film 1885868, image 178
  In the name of god Amen. I Stephen Beane of Seaford in ye County of Sussex Labourer, beeing weake in body, but I thanke god of good understanding and perfect memory, do make this my Last will in testament in manner & forme following. First I bequeath my soule into ye hands of god hoping to bee saved by the meritts and death of my Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ: My body to the earth from whence it was taken to bee decently buried in ye Churchyard of Seaford. As for the small portion of worldly goods, wherewith it hath pleased god to blesse mee, I dispose therof as followeth. First I will & bequeath my house and garden & backside & barne with all the appurtenances to my loving wyfe Margery Beane during the terme of her naturall lyfe: and after her decease I will & bequeath my said house garden & backside to my three eldest Daughters Elizabeth Jeffrey, Joane Beane & Anne Beane: and my will is that if my sonne in lawe William Jeffrey & his wyfe my daughter Elizabeth Jeffrey shall desire to enioy my said house garden & backside that they shall have it paying to my twoo yonger daughters their sisters Joane and Anne Beane twoo third parts of the uttmost value the said house garden and backside shalbee iudged to bee worth: or if my said sonne in lawe William Jeffrey and Elizabeth his wyfe my daughter shall refuse it then my further will is that eyther of my other aforesaid Daughters Joane or Anne Beane (the choyce still reserved to the eldest) may have it upon ye same conditions, but if neither of them desire it, then my will is they shall be sould to the uttmost value & the mony to bee divided betweene my said three daughters Elizabeth Jeffrey Joane & Anne Beane part and part alike. Item I will and bequeath to my yongest daughter Margery Beane my little Croft or Pightle of land, neere to the King's highway, after her mother my wyfe hathe enioyed it during her lyfe: & also my little Barne at the end of my house. Item I give & bequeath to my wyfe Margery Beane, all my corne now standing upon ye ground: that is to say one acre of wheat, halfe one acre of Pease & halfe one acre of Tares: Item I will and bequeath to my said foure Daughters Elizabeth Jeffrey, Joan, Anne and Margery Beane to each of them in mony forty shillings: to bee paid to my daughter Elizabeth Jeffrey on ye feast of Michaell the Archangell next after the date hereof, & to the three yonger, Joane Anne & Margery Beane at their several dayes of marryage respectively or their mothers death which shall first happen. Item more I will & bequeath to each of my said Daughters, twoe paire of sheets to bee delivered to them by their mothers choyce presently after my decease. Item more to each of them twoo peeces of Pewter & one Pewter candle-sticke. Item more I give to my twoo Daughters Elizabeth Jeffrey & Margery Beane, my fornace betweene them, and my meaning is, that the one shall have the fornace & the other for her part sixe shillings and eight pence & the choyce to bee in the elder whether shee will take ye fornace or ye mony. Item I give to my daughter Joane my biggest brass Kettle. Item to my daughter Anne my twoo next biggest brasse Kettles. Item to my daughter Margery, my best yron pott Item to my daughter Elizabeth Jeffrey my least brass Kettle. Item to my daughter Anne one little yron Kettle Item to my daughter Elizabeth Jeffrey my bigger yron Kettle. Item to each of my daughters a chest according to their mothers choyce. Item to my daughter Anne my little Cupboard in ye hall Item to my twoo daughters Joane & Anne to each of them, a bed, boulster & blankett at their severall dayes of marryage. Item to my daughter Margery, the bedsheet, bed and bolster which I ly on with all the things upon it. Item whereas I have given to my three yongest daughters, Joane, Anne & Margery Beane to each of them forty shillings at their severall dayes of marryage or their mothers death my will is that if eyther or any of them happen to dy before the said dayes of payment, that then the portion of her or them so dying shalbee payd unto the surviver, or survivers of them three on the said days of her or their marriages respectively or their mothers death as aforesaid. Item my will is that whatsoever legacyes or parcells of housholdstuffe I have bequeathed, to all or eyther of my said foure Daughters they shall not receave any of them during the naturall lyfe of my said wyfe Margery Beane their mother, excepting only such parcels as are expressed to bee delivered to them or any of them at such tymes as is sett downe in this my will. Item whereas I have in this my said will bequeathed my yongest daughter Margery Beane my Barne at the end of my said house, now my will is that which soever of my three elder Daughters shall accept of & take upon them my house, shall also enioy the said barne, & in liewe thereof pay to my said daughter Margery at their mothers death the somme of three pounds & ten shillings & if it shall happen that neyther of them desire the house but it bee sold, that then the said three pounds and ten shillings shalbee paid to her, out of the summe the house is sold for, & ye remainder to bee divided betweene my said three eldest daughters part and part alike as aforesaid. Lastly I do herby acknowledge this to bee my last will & testament, wherof I do make my loving wyfe Margery Beane the full & sole executrix, & do will & bequeath to her by these presents all and singular my goods & chattells housholdstuffe & w'tsoever els unbequeathed in this my last will & testament. And I doe herby allso nominate my friend & neighbour John Hyde of Seaford & my cousin Henry Beane of Blachingdon overseers of this my last will. In wittnes whereof I have hereunto eyther side sett my hand & seale this ninthe day of July in the sixteenth yeer of our soveraign Lord Charles by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France & Ireland Defender of the Faith &c and in the year of our Lord God 1640
  Signed sealed and acknowledged by ye aforesaid Stephen Beane the Testatour to bee his owne voluntary act, and his last will and Testament in ye presence of us whose names are heere under written the day & yeare aforesaide
  The marke of John Beane
  the marke of Michaell Backe
  John Hide Henry Beane Thomas Ballowes
  Probate granted 3rd August 1640 to Margery Beane the relict and Executrix.
  Transcribed by Julian Elphick April 2022.
• Death*: Stephen Bean died in 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 3 August 1640 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.