• Christened: 16 Apr 1628, Hailsham, Sussex, England ¹
• Married: 25 Feb 1651, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England ²
• Buried: 14 May 1672, Hailsham, Sussex, England ³

  Research Notes:

First name spelled ELYAS in the baptismal register.

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Abstract of the Will of Elias Swaine of Hailsham in the County of Sussex, Husbandman, written 10 May 1672, proved 4 Jun 1675. ⁴

(Names of family members are underlined.)

Gives to his wife Joane his house and croft in Hailsham for the term of her natural life, and after her decease bequeaths the same to his son William Swane and his heirs forever.

Gives to his wife all his goods and household stuff for the term of her natural life, and after her decease, wills that it be divided equally between his four daughters.

Makes his wife sole executrix of his last will and testament.

(signed)

Witnesses: Henry Coby, Steven Swane