| The Bean and May families owned much land in Mersea and surrounding villages for many years. The families were joined when Alexander Bean married Eliza Henrietta May 26 October 1852.
View Bean Family Tree
View May Family Tree
We have two significant books detailing the history of the families, which were used to build the above trees. They are:
History of the Bean Family by Catherine Frances Burgess
Bean Family History by Willoughby John Bean.
More information:
Bean and May family articles by Willoughby John Bean
The Bean Family of Peldon Hall
Bean family pictures and documents
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