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Family, Will and Land

A. Pos. JOHN DEAN - M. Johanna [pos. Sellwood], D. abt 1528. [More research needs to be done.]
 
 1552 July 1552 - Inquisition of the Manor of Strete with members. (DD/TOR 234)
 
[under Leigh] JOHANNA DEAN, WID.. holds 4 closes called Caprone Downe in the parish of Winsham and
Croukett of 30 acres of arable, furze and moor, for term of her life and ROBERT HER SON by copy dated 28
Apr. 1509. Reversion granted to WALTER DEAN JOHANE JUNIOR and ALIANORE, SISTERS OF THE SAID
WALTER, for their lives, dated Vigil of the Holy Cross 1528.
 
 1552 - Survey of Street and Leigh Manor
 
JOHANNA DENE WIDOW HELD 4 closes called Caprons Downe in the parishes of Winsham and Croukett
[Cricket St. Thomas], 28 Apr. 1509. The reversion granted to WALTER DEANE, JOHANE JUNIOR and
ALIANORE, sisters of the said Walter. Vigil of the Holy Cross 1528. [DD/TOR 234]
 
 
 Children
 
1. Robert Dean -
 
2. ?
 
 B. ______DEAN - M. Johanna _______, d. 1563.
 
 1561 July 23 Street and Leigh Court Book
 
WALTER DEANE claimed of the lord 4 closes called Caprons Downe, now in the tenure of Johane Deane, to
hold to himself and his assigns for the term of 21 years next after the decease of JOHANE HIS MOTHER for
a fine of 10 pounds of which 5 pounds was to be paid at the feast of St. Michael the Archange next and 5
pounds at Easter [whole entry was crossed out and a note added that THE SISTER WHO WAS IN THE COPY
WAS TOHAVE THE SAME AFTER THE DEATH OF THE MOTHER. At the court held 17 Oct. 1561 Walter Deane
surrendered the above estate in the premises into the hands of the lord.]
 
 

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 1563 Oct. 2
 
...Johanna Deane widow, who of the lord held certain lands called Caprons Downe has died.
 
Note at the head of the next page noted the receipt on 27 Oct. 1563 of 5 pounds from Walter Deane, at the
hands of John Phelipps, as part payment of an entry fine of 20 pounds.
 
 1570 Survey of Tatworth Manor (123 M/E 32)
 
Walter Deane holds by copy dated 16 Apr. 1565 one heriotable tenement and one cottage to which
pertains 17 acres of land viz. a curtilage, garden and orchard [listed lands in commn field] to hold to him
and LETTICE HILL, DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM HILL, for their lives by grant of William Petre, kt., rent 14s.
[added later] Reversion granted to Elenor Balston and Johane Deane, daughters of the said Johane [sic]
for their lives by copy dated 10 Oct. 1593, fine 30 pounds.
 
 Children - [Note: one of the sisters of Walter Deane M. William Hill and had a dau. Letitia Hill.]
 
 
1. Walter Dean - See below.
 
2. Johane Dean, jr -
 
3. Alianore Dean.
 
 C. WALTER DEANE, Yeoman - d. 1591. Married, Joanna Walsele, Nov 12 1565 at Buckland, St. Mary,
Somerset. She d. 1597.
 
 
 1554 Rental of Streete and Leigh Manor
 
Walter Deane ['Walter crossed out and 'William' inserted] 7s. [DD/TOR 228]
 
 1564 - 1566 - Survey of Manor of Tatworth, Chard (T/PH/VCH/14):
 

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WALTER DEANE by a copy dated 3 April Henry VIII (1527) holds a tenement and Cottage for his life.
 
 
 1566 Survey of Tatworth Manor (Devon R.O. 123 M/E31
 
Walter Deane holds by copy dated 3 Apr. 1527 one heriotable tenement and one cottage, to which
pertains 17 acres of land lying in divers closes or parcels, viz. a curtilage, garden and orchard, 4 acres in
South Field, 7 acres in Myddlellfelde, 5 acres in North Field 2 1/2 acres in Holwaie, 3 rods in Gulwill Meade,
1/2 acre in Gore Meade. To hold to him for term of his life by grant of Thomas la Ware and Lady Elizabeth
his wife under fine 33s4d, rent 13s.
 
 
 1568 Apr. 21 -
 
A leasse to be made to Water [sic] Deane, Johan his wiff and Elen their doughter of vij closes of pasturer
[sic] and arrable called Caprons downe in the tything of Lye in the parishe of Wynsham by est[imation]
xxx acres and sute to the courte for xx li. paid in hand, attornayes John Pears, Thomas Toker.
 
 1580 - Survey of Manor of Tatworth, Chard (T/PH/VCH 15):
 
WALTER DEANE holds by copy dated 16 April 7 Elizabeth (1565) a tenement and cottage for his life and the
life of LETICIE, DAU. OF WILLIAM HILL. Undated later note of reversion of property to Eleanor Balstone and
Joan Deane, dau. of the said Joan on 10 Oct. 30 Elizabeth (1588).
 
 
 [1582 undated note at end of volume]
 
Johanna Deane widow, lated wife of Walter Deane deceased holds by indenture dated 23 Apr. 1582, 7
closes of land, meadow and pasture containing by estimation 30 Acres called Caprons Downe, lying in the
tithing of Leigh (all trees reserved0 to hold the same for her life and after to remain to William Deane her
son for term of his life by rent of 7s a year and 6s8d in the name of a heriot and suit of court twice a year
[DD/TOR 222]
 
 1590 - c.1609 Survey of Tatworth Manor (123 M/E 33)
 
Johanna Deane widow holds one tenement and one cottage with appurtenances of 17 acres [etc. as listed
above] to hold for her widowhood and after the premises to be granted to Elenor Balston and Johanna

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Deane, daughters of the said Johanna, for term of their lives by grant of John Petre kt. for fine of 30
pounds as appears by copy dated 10 Oct. 1593, by rent 14s.
 
 1591 Sept. 3 Street and Leigh Court Book
 
...present that Walter Deane, who of the Lord held by indenture certain closes called Capon [sic] Downe,
containing by estimation 30 acres, died since the last court [previous court was held 9 Apr. 1591],
whereupon there fell due to the lord for reliec 6s8d. And it is presented that the bailiff should admonish
the wife of the said Walter that she produce the writing by which she claims to hold the said premises and
show the same to the steward at the next court [ the next court was held on 7 Sept. 1591, but included no
relevant entry]
 
 1597 (Devon Record Office, Ref. 123M/E31)-
 
Survey acreage and a tenement held by Walter Deane, of South Chard in the Survey of 1580 is held by
Johana Deane, wid. for her life, after which the property is to go to Eleanor Balstone and Johanna Deane
for their lives
 
 Will of Walter Deane is dated July 7, 1585, proved Jul 10, 1591, by Geoffrey Clarke Notary Public,
Proctor for William Deane the son and executor. . (PCC Sainberbe 56, Wills vol 62 Somerset Record
Office).
 
To be bur. in churchyard in Chard. To poor folks 20 groates. To Eleanor Deane my daughter 30 pounds...to
Joan Deane my daughter 30 pounds. Residue of my goods; to Joane my wife one moiety thereof, for her
life, and aftr her death to remain to William my son to whom I give all the rest of my goods, and I make
him sole executor...THOMAS BONDAGE, THOMAS SMITHE and JOHN LEGG of Southcharde to be overseers,
to whom I give 2s apiece. Witnessed by John Willsonn, John Burghe, Thomas Smithe
 
 Will of Joane Deane, widow of Chard is dated March 29, 1597, proved May 10, 1597.(Wills, Vol. 62,
Somerset Record Office.
 
" ........To 20 poor folk of Chard 4d each... To Joane, daughter of my son, William. To Son William,. To
daughter, Elianor, HUMFRIE BALSTON, daughter Joan Deane to be executrix. BARNARD COGAN, ROBERT
WARRYE overseers. Witnesses: Robert Warrye, BARNARD COGAN, SILVESTER BALSTON." (Wills, Vol. 62,
Somerset Rec. Soc.)
 
 
 Children:
 

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1. Eleanor Deane - B. bef. 1568, bur. July 6, 1628, Broadwindsor Dorset. m. abt. 1588 Sylvester Balston son
of John Balstone and Edith ____ of Hawkchurch, Dorset, England.
Children
a. Humphrey Balston - d. before 1628.
 1597 May 17
Elenor wife of Silvester Balston holds by copy dated 10 Oct. 1593 one tenement and one cottage
heriotable with 16 acres on the lives of herself and Johane Deane daughter of Johane Deane, rent 14s.
 1625 Survey of Tatworth Manor (123 M/E 38)
Elionra Balston and Johanna Deane [mort inserted above] daughter of Johanna Deane, deceased, hold
for their lives by copy dated 10 Oct. 1593 one heriotable tenement and one cottage with 17 acres of land
[listed as in above survey of c. 1566] rent 13s and heriot.
'The premisses beingein hande are graunted to Thomas Deane and his assigness yf hee, Mary Warey dau.
of John Wary, and Isaac Deane son of William Deane live by indent. 31 Oct. 1628, fine 130 pounds".
 1628 - L 1468,
lease of land in Tatworth (South Chard) Manor from records of Petre family at the Deane Record Office ref.
123 M abstracted by Robin Bush for H. Clark Dean. This lease is dated 31 Oct, 1628 to SYLVESTER
BALSTONE his Executors and Assignes Untill the Eleventh daye of October which shalbe in the year of our
Lorde one Thousand six hundred fortie and three yf THOMAS DEANE OF CHARDE aforesaid Clothier, MARY
WARREY, DAUGHTER OF JOHN WARREY, and ISAACK DEANE SONNE OF WILLIAM DEANE OF CHARDE
aforesaid or any of them doe so long live.
 
 2. William Deane - See Below.
 
3. Joane Deane - D. Bef. 1625.
 
 D. WILLIAM DEANE - D. 1634, South Chard, Somerset, England.
 1597 May 17
...William Deane claimed to hold for terme of his life by indenture dated 23 Apr. 1582 7 closes of land and
pasture containing 30 Acres called Caprons Downe within the tithing of Leigh in the parish of Wynsham,
late in the tenure of Johane Deane, his mother who died since the last court, heriot 6s8d. [DD/TOR 223]
1625 - 1628 Subsidy (DD/HI 465) -
William Deane - Chardland.
 1634 Oct. 22 Street and Leigh Court Book DD/TOR 224
...William Deane Senior,who held of the lord by indenture 7 parcels of land called Caprons Downe for his
life, died since the last court. Then came William son of William Deane senior and was admitted tenant.
 Will of William Deanne, dated July 22, 1634 proved October 21, 1634 of S. Chard, Somerset,
England (NEHGR 1897, Vol 51 p.432)

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 I William Dean of Southchard within parish of Chard in the county of Somersett sicke of bodie but of
sound and perfect memorie thanks bee given to God doe make and decalare this my last wWill and
Testament.......I give to the poore of Chardland twenty shillings to bee distributed by the discrecon of my
Executor and of MY SONNE THOMAS DEANE ONE OF MY OVERSEERS... Item to JOHN DEANE MY SONNE I
give and bequeath a chest standing in the hall, a truckle bedsted and bed furnished, wheat the
halfendeale of the hay wich is in COLFIELD the remynder of the terme yet to come in BROADFIELD
together with the lease thereof. The residue of the terme yet to come in HAM MEADE and the Lease
thereof, yeelding and paying therefore from the Feast date of St. Michaell next after my decease to
SUSAN, ELLIANOR, MARGERIE AND ELIZABETH MY DAUGHTERS foure pounds apeece yearelie during the
contynuance of his now estate therein and soe rateably for any lesser terme of his estate therein at any
other tyme then at the end of a full yeare happen to take end and determyne, Also I give and bequeath to
him in money fortie shillings to bee paid him within three moneths after my decease. Item to MY SONNE
THOMAS (for that hee is otherwise in comptetent manner provided for) I onely give and and bequeath to
him and to his wife as a remembrance of my fatherly love two silver spoons. Item to WALTER DEAN MY
SONNE I give a chest standing in the chamber over the Kitchen, a truckle bedsted and bed furnished, and
a bible also I give unto him iontlie [jointly] with his BROTHER ISSACK the Lease or Leases of the grounds
name WILBEERE and CANTES, and together with his said brother all profitts on the said grounds to bee
received and taken during the contynuance of the terme therein yet remayneing. Item to ISSACK DEANE
MY SONNE I bequeath and give a Chest and little Fojelett or box standing in the lower chamber, a truckle
bed furnished and the halfendeale of the hay in COLEFIELD, and alsoe together with HIS BROTHER
WALTER DEANE I give and bequeath the grounds above menconed name WILBEER AND CANTES, by the
ioyntly to be occupied during the terme therein remayneing together with the lease or leases thereof, also
I give him that little woodvine withouth the utter(outer) kitchen doore, and all tymber felled and all such
rafters and boords reede and billies which I have, and also in money tenne pounds to bee paid within and
also in money tenne pounds to bee paid within two moneths after my decease. Item to MY DAUGHTER
SUSAN DEANE I give that bedstead which is in the inner chamber with its appurtennces, one skellet, a
posnett, a great barrell, a side saddle, a coffer in the inner chamber, a third part of all my wooll, the
CHAPPELL and YE WRITEINGS for holding thereof and in money seaventy three pounds six shillings an
eight pence to bee paid at the endo f six months. Item to MY DAUGHTER ELEANOR DEANE I give and
bequeath that Cofer which is in the chamber of the kitching, a bed stead also standing there and my best
feathered furnished, a little brasse pott, one of my greater barrells, a piltion and a third part of all my
wooll, and seaventie three pounds six shillings and eight pence in money to bee paid at the end of six
moneths after my decease. Item to MARGERIE STRONG MY DAUGHTER I give the least brasse pott of the
three, my best cauldron and tenne pounds in money to bee paid within one yeare after my decease, and
to HER SONNE and MY GRAND CHILD JOHN STRONG. I give five pounds to be paid att the end of two
yeares after my decease upon sufficient discharge given to acquite my my executor thereof. Item To MY
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER ELIZABETH I give and bequeath a bedstead in the Low chamber, a featherbed
furnished, a little table boord over the entire, a coffer in the inner chamber, one of the great barrells, the
third part of my wooll and seaventie three pounds six shillings and eight pence in money to bee paid at
the end of six moneths after my decease. And if any to whom an procon is hereby given chance to dye
before his her or their porcon or pocons bee due to bee paid my will therein is that such their porcon or
porcons be devyded equallie betweene MY THREE YOUNGER SONNES JOHN, WALTER AND ISAAKE and my
FOWER DAUGHTERS, or betweene such of them as then bee livieing. Lastly I hereby ordeine and appoynt
WILLIAM DEANE MY ELDEST SONNE to bee Executor of this my las will and testament, and THOMAS LEGG
SONNE OF THOMAS LEGG THE ELDER and MY SONNE THOMAS DEANE Overseers hereof, and in
consideracon thereof doe give to each of them two shillings. By mee William Deane. And as touching the
clause in the latter end of the will that if any Legatee dye before his or her porcon become due, the
testator shewed that his meaneing therein is that if any of his daughters chaunce to marry and doe

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happen being married to dye that such her porcon shall then bee paid to the husband of such daughter.
These being Witnesses, WILLIAM COGAN, THOMAS LEGGE, THOMAS DEANE, JOHN GIBBS No. I.
 Children
1. Joane Deane -B. bef. 1597, bur. 14 Dec 1621, Chard, Somerset, England.
2. William Deane - named eldest son in father's will.
3. Thomas Deane - M. Mary Warry, dau. of John Warry and Mary Dean, Jun 10, 1629, Chard, Somerset,
England. They are both named in lease of Sylvester Balston.
4. JOHN DEANE - B. abt. 1597, d. 1660, Taunton, Massachusetts.. M. Alice ____. He came to New England
with his brother, Walter in 1637 on the Speedwell and settled in Taunton, Massachusetts. John died April
1660, Taunton, Massachusetts, "aged 63 or thereabouts." John's will is dated April 25, 1660.
Children
a. John Deane, Jr. - D. 18 Feb. 1717. M. Sarah Edson
b. Thomas Deane - M. Catherine Stephens.
c. Israel Deane -
d. Isaac Deane - M. 24 Jan 1679, Hannah Leonard.
e. Nathaniel Deane -
f. Elizabeth Deane - M. Josiah Edson.
5. MARGERY DEANE - M. ELDER JOHN STRONGE. See Strong Ancestry
6. Isaacke Deane - Named in lease of Sylvester Balston. M. Margerie Smith, 12 Oct. 1636, Thornecombe,
Devon, Engalnd.
7. Susan Deane - Mentioned in will of Anne Hurt 1654 (Aylett 1.20).
8. Eleanor Deane -
9. WALTER DEANE - Bpt. 13 May 1612, St. Mary, Chard, Somerset, England. M.
ELEANOR COGAN, c. 1637, Taunton, Massachusetts, dau. William Cogan of South
Chard, He came to New England with his brother John, in 1637, settled in
Taunton, Massachusetts. On August 20, 1693, Walter and Eleanor sold land to
Isaac Deane, in Taunton, Massachusetts. (Bristol County Deeds, 7:351). See Cogan
Ancestry
Children
a. Mary Dean - D, 27 Mar. 1691, Taunton, Massachusetts, M. Shadrack Wilbore.
b. Lydia Dean - M. Bartholomew Tipping of Taunton, Massachusetts.
c. James Dean - B. 1648, d. 29 May 1725, Plainfield, Connecticut. M. Sarah Tisdale, dau. of Capt. John
Tisdale and Sarah Walker.
d. Ezra Dean - B. 14 Oct. 1650, d. 1678. M. 17 December 1678, Bethia Edson, dau. of Deacon Samuel
Edson and Susanna Orcutt.
e. Benjamin Dean - M. 6 Jan. 1680, Taunton, Massachusetts, Sarah Williams, dau. of Samuel Williams and
Mary Gilbert.

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f. Joseph Dean - D. 10 Jan. 1728, Dighton, Massachusetts. M. Mary Tipping.

10. Elizabeth Deane - called youngest daughter in father's will.
 
 
 
 [Ref.: Robing Bush, pub. by Mary & John Clearinghouse, Vol 26, pp. 22-25.
 
NER: July, 1993, pp.240-254, by H.Clark Dean
 
The Ancestry of Dr. J.P.Guilford, by Joan S. Guilford, pub. 1990
 
Strong Update Vols. I - V, by MFBStrong, pub. Strong Family Association]
 

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