Margery Nicklas
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Married Name: As of 19 May 1609, her married name was Bean.
- Marriage*: Margery Nicklas married Stephen Bean, son of John Bean, on 19 May 1609 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.1
- (Witness) Will: Margery Nicklas is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.2,3
Family:
Stephen Bean b. c 1580, d. 1640
- Marriage*: Margery Nicklas married Stephen Bean, son of John Bean, on 19 May 1609 at Willingdon, Sussex, England.1
Children:
Elizabeth Bean b. c 1610
Stephen Bean b. 23 Feb 1611/12, d. Oct 1639
Joane Bean b. c 1615
Anne Bean b. c 1618
Margery Bean b. 27 Jan 1620/21
Stephen Bean b. 23 Feb 1611/12, d. Oct 1639
Joane Bean b. c 1615
Anne Bean b. c 1618
Margery Bean b. 27 Jan 1620/21
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
Elizabeth Bean
b. circa 1610
Parents:
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Elizabeth Bean was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas.
- Married Name: As of 23 June 1640, her married name was Jeffery.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Bean married William Jeffery on 23 June 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Bean is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.2,3
Family:
William Jeffery b. c 1610
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Bean married William Jeffery on 23 June 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
Joane Bean
b. circa 1615
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Joane Bean was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas.
- (Witness) Will: Joane Bean is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1,2
- Married Name: As of 14 April 1645, her married name was Wenham.
- Marriage*: Joane Bean married George Wenham on 14 April 1645 at Denton, Sussex, England.3
Family:
George Wenham
- Marriage*: Joane Bean married George Wenham on 14 April 1645 at Denton, Sussex, England.3
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Anne Bean
b. circa 1618
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Anne Bean was born circa 1618 at Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas.
- (Witness) Will: Anne Bean is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1,2
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
Margery Bean
b. 27 January 1620/21
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Birth: Margery Bean was born in 1620/21 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Margery Bean was baptized on 27 January 1620/21 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas.
- (Witness) Will: Margery Bean is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.2,3
- Married Name: As of 11 October 1642, her married name was Tester.
- Marriage*: Margery Bean married John Tester on 11 October 1642 at Denton, Sussex, England.4
Family:
John Tester
- Marriage*: Margery Bean married John Tester on 11 October 1642 at Denton, Sussex, England.4
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
William Jeffery
b. circa 1610
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Birth*: William Jeffery was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: William Jeffery married Elizabeth Bean, daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 23 June 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
- (Witness) Will: William Jeffery is mentioned in the will of Stephen Bean dated 9 July 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.2,3
Family:
Elizabeth Bean b. c 1610
- Marriage*: William Jeffery married Elizabeth Bean, daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 23 June 1640 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1885868, Image no: 178."
- [S1204] Will of Stephen Beane of Seaford, Sussex, England, made 9 Jul 1640, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 3 Aug 1640. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/27/105).
Stephen Bean
b. 23 February 1611/12, d. October 1639
Parents:
Last Edited: 28 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Stephen Bean was baptized on 23 February 1611/12 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas.
- Will*: Stephen Bean left a will made on 11 October 1639 at Rodmell, Sussex, England.2
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Stephen Beane of Rodmell, 1639
(ESRO: PBT 1/1/26/68B)
Archdeaconry of Lewes
Made: 11 Oct 1639
Proved: 23 Oct 1639
The last will & testament of Stea: Beane of Rodmell in County Sussex
My will is this
First of all I commend my soule to god that gave it, And comitt my body to the earth for a while to rest until the generall resurrection, decently to be buried. Item I give to my beloved wife 12 bushells of wheate and 12 bushells of barly to be dd [delivered?] before Chtmas next. And one of my best hoggs and one of my best piggs, and pease to fatt the former hoggs. And halfe my butter and cheese. Item to the poore of this parish of Rodmell 12s to be payed at my burial. Item I desire my father Stea: Beane of Seaford to be my sole executor to this my last will & testament, in witness whereof I have sett to my hand & seale this eleventh of Oct: 1639
In the presence of
John Newman
Rich: Collar his mark
Stea: Beane Jun.
his mark
Probate 23 October 1639, Stephen Beane executor
(Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 21 June 2026.) - Death*: Stephen Bean died in October 1639 at Rodmell, Sussex, England, at age 27.
- Burial*: Stephen Bean was buried on 15 October 1639 at St Peter, Rodmell, Sussex, England.3
- Probate: His estate was probated on 23 October 1639 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1206] Will of Stephen Beane of Rodmell, Sussex, England, made 11 Oct 1639, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 Oct 1639. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/26/68B).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
(?) Price
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Marriage*: (?) Price married Joan Bean, daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden, circa 1615 at Sussex, England, (married name mentioned in father's will.)
Family:
Joan Bean b. 16 Sep 1593
- Marriage*: (?) Price married Joan Bean, daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden, circa 1615 at Sussex, England, (married name mentioned in father's will.)
John Palmer
Last Edited: 17 Jun 2026
- Marriage*: John Palmer married Elizabeth Bean, daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden, on 26 November 1633 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Elizabeth Bean b. 19 Aug 1604
- Marriage*: John Palmer married Elizabeth Bean, daughter of John Bean and Eleanor Barrenden, on 26 November 1633 at Seaford, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Tester
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Marriage*: John Tester married Margery Bean, daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 11 October 1642 at Denton, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Margery Bean b. 27 Jan 1620/21
- Marriage*: John Tester married Margery Bean, daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 11 October 1642 at Denton, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
George Wenham
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2026
- Marriage*: George Wenham married Joane Bean, daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 14 April 1645 at Denton, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Joane Bean b. c 1615
- Marriage*: George Wenham married Joane Bean, daughter of Stephen Bean and Margery Nicklas, on 14 April 1645 at Denton, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Thomas Peerless
Last Edited: 19 Jun 2026
- Marriage*: Thomas Peerless married Elizabeth Winter on 16 July 1776 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.1
Family:
Elizabeth Winter b. c 1750
- Marriage*: Thomas Peerless married Elizabeth Winter on 16 July 1776 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.1
Child:
James Peerless b. 5 Apr 1779
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Elizabeth Winter
b. circa 1750
Last Edited: 19 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Elizabeth Winter was born circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Winter married Thomas Peerless on 16 July 1776 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.1
- Married Name: As of 16 July 1776, her married name was Peerless.1
Family:
Thomas Peerless
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Winter married Thomas Peerless on 16 July 1776 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.1
Child:
James Peerless b. 5 Apr 1779
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Jane Cobby
b. 7 May 1809
Parents:
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Jane Cobby was baptized on 7 May 1809 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
- Married Name: As of 5 November 1826, her married name was Patching.
- Marriage*: Jane Cobby married Henry Patching on 5 November 1826 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
Family:
Henry Patching b. c 1808
- Marriage*: Jane Cobby married Henry Patching on 5 November 1826 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: Par 255/1/1/7."
Henry Patching
b. circa 1808
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Henry Patching was born circa 1808 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Henry Patching married Jane Cobby, daughter of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden, on 5 November 1826 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
Family:
Jane Cobby b. 7 May 1809
- Marriage*: Henry Patching married Jane Cobby, daughter of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden, on 5 November 1826 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
Elizabeth Cobby
b. 18 January 1818, d. 1829
Parents:
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Cobby was baptized on 18 January 1818 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
- Death*: Elizabeth Cobby died in 1829 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Elizabeth Cobby was buried on 7 June 1829 at Brighton, Sussex, England, "11 years, King St."2
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: Par 255/1/5/4."
Henry Cobby
b. 1811
Parents:
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Henry Cobby was born in 1811 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
Susanna Cobby
b. 1813
Parents:
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Susanna Cobby was born in 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
John Cobby
b. 1815
Parents:
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Birth*: John Cobby was born in 1815 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
- He was the son of Edward Cobby and Susanna Cecilia Holden.
- Baptism: John Cobby was baptized on 6 August 1815 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office; Brighton, England, UK; Sussex Parish Registers."
Ann Pannell
Parents:
Father: George Pannell
Last Edited: 20 Jun 2026
- Ann Pannell was the daughter of George Pannell.
- Married Name: As of 31 August 1847, her married name was Hughes.
- Marriage*: Ann Pannell married Henry William Hughes, son of John Hughes and Eliza Holden, on 31 August 1847 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Henry William Hughes b. 26 Feb 1826
- Marriage*: Ann Pannell married Henry William Hughes, son of John Hughes and Eliza Holden, on 31 August 1847 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: PAR 255/1/3/19."
Elizabeth Tolley
b. 27 December 1787
Parents:
Father: Francis Tolley
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2026
- Birth: Elizabeth Tolley was born in 1787 at Edwyn Ralph, Herefordshire, England.
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Tolley was baptized on 27 December 1787 at Edwyn Ralph, Herefordshire, England.
- She was the daughter of Francis Tolley.
- Married Name: As of 20 December 1821, her married name was Martin.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Tolley married John Bean Martin, son of John Martin and Mary Bean, on 20 December 1821 at St Mary, Newington, Surrey, England.1
Family:
John Bean Martin b. 7 Jan 1784, d. 1848
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Tolley married John Bean Martin, son of John Martin and Mary Bean, on 20 December 1821 at St Mary, Newington, Surrey, England.1
Children:
George Tolley Martin b. 14 Oct 1822, d. 31 Jan 1874
Mary Ann Martin b. 2 Sep 1824
Charles Martin b. 15 Mar 1826
Mary Ann Martin b. 2 Sep 1824
Charles Martin b. 15 Mar 1826
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P92/MRY/059."
George Tolley Martin
b. 14 October 1822, d. 31 January 1874
Parents:
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2026
- Birth*: George Tolley Martin was born on 14 October 1822 at St James, Westminster, London, England.
- He was the son of John Bean Martin and Elizabeth Tolley.
- Baptism: George Tolley Martin was baptized on 1 December 1822 at St James, Westminster, London, England.1
- Death*: George Tolley Martin died on 31 January 1874 at Bath, Somersetshire, England, at age 51.
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STJ/PR/1/10."
Mary Ann Martin
b. 2 September 1824
Parents:
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Mary Ann Martin was born on 2 September 1824 at St James, Westminster, London, England.
- She was the daughter of John Bean Martin and Elizabeth Tolley.
- Baptism: Mary Ann Martin was baptized on 10 October 1824 at St James, Westminster, London, England.1
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STJ/PR/1/11."
Charles Martin
b. 15 March 1826
Parents:
Last Edited: 21 Jun 2026
- Birth*: Charles Martin was born on 15 March 1826 at St James, Westminster, London, England.
- He was the son of John Bean Martin and Elizabeth Tolley.
- Baptism: Charles Martin was baptized on 18 March 1826 at St James, Westminster, London, England.1
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: STJ/PR/1/11."