George Nin1

M, (say 1524 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Ninn.2 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Nynne.2 
Birth*say 1524 George was born say 1524. 
Marriage*1554 He married Alice Culpeper at Balcombe, co. Sussex, England, in 1554. 
Researcher*2 March 2012 On 2 Mar 2012, Geoffrey Barber2 wrote:

I am researching the Nynne family in Sussex and was wondering if you have any information concerning the origins of your George Nynne.

I am related to the Barber alias Nynne family in Rotherfield, Sussex and have researched my line back to 1530 in Rotherfield. My research is on the web at www.nynne.org


The Nynne surname is very rare, particularly in Sussex. My only finds in Sussex have been your George Nynne, my family in Rotherfield, and a small branch in Ticehurst which I feel is related to the Rotherfield families but this is unproven.

I believe the name originates in Great Chart, Kent where there was a Ninne House Manor where reference is made to a John at Nin who was in one of the stained glass windows in the church. The window is no longer in the church. This reference comes from 1798:

     "NINNEHOUSE is a manor, situated on the northern side of the quarry-hill, not far from the river Stour, which was antiently the residence of John at Nin, whose figure, in armour, was with those of other eminent men formerly in the north window of the north chancel of this church; in whose descendants it continued till the reign of Henry VI. when it was alienated to Sharpe; one of whom, William Sharpe, of this place, died possessed of it in 1499, and lies buried in the middle isle of this church, with his five wives, as does his descendant William Sharpe the elder, who died in 1583." (Source: 'Parishes: Great Chart', The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 7 (1798), pp. 497-514. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=63438 Date accessed: 02 March 2012.)

My search of online documents in the National Archives has the surname spelt Nynne from the late 1200's to about 1600. It thereafter is spelt Ninn. The name is very rare and I feel that all the Nynne's in Kent and Sussex are related.

I think your George Nynne may be related to my Nynne alias Barbers in Rotherfield and would be interested to learn of any additional information you may have. My 10x great grandfather was George Nynne alias Barber of Rotherfield. He was a churchwarden and has his name on one of the church bells as George Barber 1603, but the churchwardens account book records his name as George Nynne.

Culpepper Connections Note: We had no information to help Geofrrey with his inquiry, but have published it in case someone else can help him. 

Family

Alice Culpeper (say 1524 - )
Children
Last Edited3 September 2015

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. E-mail written 2 Mar 2012 to Warren Culpepper from Geoffrey Barber, e-mail address.

William Culpeper of Worth1

M, (1528 - 11 July 1568)
FatherGeorge Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex (s 1479 - 1543)
MotherAlice (?) (s 1495 - 1574)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*1528 William was born in 1528. 
Marriage*say 1550 He married Elizabeth Yngler say 1550. 
Will*10 July 1568 He made a will on 10 July 1568.

He made his will 10 Jul 1568, as "William Culpeper of the parish of Worth, in the County of Sussex, gent.", and proved 10 Dec 1568. To be buried in the parish church of Worth. To my son Charles (Charles Culpeper of Slaugham, co. Sussex) £5 at 21. To my son Edward (Edward Culpeper) £10 at 21. To my daughter, Jane Culpeper (Jane Culpeper), £10 at 21. To my servant, John Symons, 20s. To my servant, Mary Merdyne, two lambs. Residuary legatees and executors, wife Elizabeth (Elizabeth Yngler) and George (George Culpeper), my eldest son. My brother-in-law, Mr. James Yngler and my brother, Thomas Culpeper, gent. (Thomas Culpeper), overseers. Witnesses, Thomas Culpeper, gent., Thomas Gaston and George Hodshon. Proved by Elizabeth, the relict, with power reserved for George Culpeper, the son, the other executor.1 
Death*11 July 1568 He died on 11 July 1568. 
Burial*12 July 1568 His body was interred on 12 July 1568 at Worth, co. Sussex, England. 
Probate10 December 1568 Probate action was taken on William's estate on 10 December 1568 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 26 Babington.1 
Biography* William, the eldest son of George and Alice Culpeper of Balcombe, was buried at Worth, 12 Jul 1568... His widow afterwards married Mathew Poyntz, Esq., of Alderly Manor, co. Gloucester, and died 1 Nov 1612 (10 Jas. I).1 

Family

Elizabeth Yngler (say 1531 - 1 November 1612)
Children
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Elizabeth Yngler1

F, (say 1531 - 1 November 1612)
Birth*say 1531 Elizabeth was born say 1531. 
Marriage*say 1550 She married William Culpeper of Worth say 1550. 
Married Namesay 1550  As of say 1550, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
(4) Will10 July 1568 She is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of Worth on 10 July 1568.1 
Marriageafter 1568 She married Matthew Poyntz of Alderly Manor, Gloucester, Esq. after 1568. 
Married Nameafter 1568  As of after 1568, her married name was Poyntz. 
Death*1 November 1612 She died on 1 November 1612
10 James I.1 

Family

William Culpeper of Worth (1528 - 11 July 1568)
Children
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Matthew Poyntz of Alderly Manor, Gloucester, Esq.1

M, (say 1528 - 1605)
Birth*say 1528 Matthew was born say 1528. 
Marriage*after 1568 He married Elizabeth Yngler after 1568. 
Death*1605 He died in 1605. 
Biography* In the Chancery Proceedings, Edward Culpeper, gent., complained on 3 May 1621, that Mathew Poyntz, deceased, being a widower and seized of the Manor of Alderly, co. Gloucester, did marry Elizabeth, my mother then being a widow. In 1600 (42 Elizabeth), the said Matthew settled the manor on himself for life, with remainder to the said Elizabeth, his wife, for jointure for life, with remainder to his right heirs. The said Mathew also granted me, the said Edward Culpeper, an annuity of £10 out of the manor for life. Mathew died 1605 (3 James I), and Elizabeth, his widow, entered and leased the premises to Robert Branston, gent., 1606 (4 James I), who held the manor till Sir Nicholas Poyntz entered and expelled him. The said Elizabeth died 1 Nov 1612 (10 James I). Edward Culpeper now wants to recover his annuity which is denied him. 

Family

Elizabeth Yngler (say 1531 - 1 November 1612)
Last Edited29 December 1999

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

George Culpeper1

M, (say 1552 - before 29 May 1623)
FatherWilliam Culpeper of Worth (1528 - 11 Jul 1568)
MotherElizabeth Yngler (s 1531 - 1 Nov 1612)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1552 George was born say 1552. 
(5) Will10 July 1568 He is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of Worth on 10 July 1568.1 
(1) Biography He is referenced in a biographical note for Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex.1 
Burial*29 May 1623 His body was interred on 29 May 1623 at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England. 
Death*before 29 May 1623 He died before 29 May 1623. 
Biography* George Culpeper, the eldest son of William, inherited Naylands, in Balcombe, which, soon after the death of his grandmother, Alice, by deed dated 18 Jun 1574, he conveyed to his second cousin, Thomas Culpeper of Claverham in Arlington. He was buried at Ardingly, 29 May 1623. 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Charles Culpeper of Slaugham, co. Sussex1

M, (say 1554 - before 17 September 1614)
FatherWilliam Culpeper of Worth (1528 - 11 Jul 1568)
MotherElizabeth Yngler (s 1531 - 1 Nov 1612)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1554 Charles was born say 1554. 
(1) Will10 July 1568 He is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of Worth on 10 July 1568.1 
Probate*17 September 1614 Probate action was taken on Charles's estate on 17 September 1614 at Lewes, co. Sussex, England,

Lewes, B.4,57. 
Death*before 17 September 1614 He died before 17 September 1614. 
Biography* Charles Culpeper was of Slaugham, arid died before 17 Sep 1614, when administration of his estate was granted to his brother, George Culpeper of Ardingly. His inventory amounted to £4, 1s, 8d, and Nicholas Culpeper of Alciston (co. Sussex), clerk, was one of the sureties in £10. 
Last Edited9 November 2010

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Edward Culpeper1

M, (say 1556 - )
FatherWilliam Culpeper of Worth (1528 - 11 Jul 1568)
MotherElizabeth Yngler (s 1531 - 1 Nov 1612)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1556 Edward was born say 1556. 
(2) Will10 July 1568 He is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of Worth on 10 July 1568.1 
Residence*1621 Edward resided in 1621. 
Biography* In 1612, on the death of his mother, Elizabeth Poyntz, Edward Culpeper succeeded to five acres called Halecroft, in Balcombe and Worth, as youngest son and next heir of William Culpeper, deceased. Two years later he surrendered it to John Lymecricke of Stratton, co. Gloucester, and Giles Reeve, yeoman of Cirencester, co. Gloucester; and in 1616 (14 James I), John Lymecricke. gent., surrenders Halecroft to Sir Edward Culpeper, Knight. In the Chancery Proceedings above quoted Edward Culpeper, gent., complained on 3 May 1621, that Mathew Poyntz, deceased, being a widower and seized of the Manor of Alderly, co. Gloucester, did marry Elizabeth, my mother then being a widow. In 1600 (42 Elizabeth), the said Matthew settled the manor on himself for life, with remainder to the said Elizabeth, his wife, for jointure for life, with remainder to his right heirs. The said Mathew also granted me, the said Edward Culpeper, an annuity of £10 out of the manor for life. Mathew died 1605 (3 James I), and Elizabeth, his widow, entered and leased the premises to Robert Branston, gent., 1606 (4 James I), who held the manor till Sir Nicholas Poyntz entered and expelled him. The said Elizabeth died 1 Nov 1612 (10 James I). Edward Culpeper now wants to recover his annuity which is denied him.
.
Source: "The Sussex Colepepers-II." 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Jane Culpeper1

F, (say 1558 - )
FatherWilliam Culpeper of Worth (1528 - 11 Jul 1568)
MotherElizabeth Yngler (s 1531 - 1 Nov 1612)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1558 Jane was born say 1558. 
(3) Will10 July 1568 She is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of Worth on 10 July 1568.1 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Thomas Culpeper1

M, (say 1532 - after 12 April 1571)
FatherGeorge Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex (s 1479 - 1543)
MotherAlice (?) (s 1495 - 1574)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*say 1532 Thomas was born say 1532. 
(6) Will10 July 1568 He is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of Worth on 10 July 1568.1 
Biography* Thomas, the second son of George and Alice Culpeper, was alive in 1568, as appears from his brother William's will, but, beyond this, we leave been able to discover nothing further about him. (Addendum by Warren Culpepper: he was still alive on 15 Apr 1571 when his first cousin, Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham stated in his will "To Thomas Culpeper and Richard Culpeper, sons of my uncle George Culpeper...")1 
(5) Will12 April 1571 He is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham on 12 April 1571.2 
Death*after 12 April 1571 He died after 12 April 1571. 
(3) Willcirca 1585 He is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury circa 1585.3 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Abstract of Will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan’s, A. 46, Stringer, No. 56.

Richard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham1

M, (say 1536 - before 20 June 1603)
FatherGeorge Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex (s 1479 - 1543)
MotherAlice (?) (s 1495 - 1574)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1536 Richard was born say 1536. 
(6) Will12 April 1571 He is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham on 12 April 1571.2 
Marriage*30 May 1575 He married Barbara Milles at Balcombe, co. Sussex, England, on 30 May 1575. 
(4) Willcirca 1585 He is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury circa 1585.3 
Will*2 September 1600 He made a will on 2 September 1600. 
Probate*20 June 1603 Probate action was taken on Richard's estate on 20 June 1603 at Lewes, co. Sussex, England. 
Death*before 20 June 1603 He died before 20 June 1603. 
Biography* Richard, the youngest son of George and Alice Culpeper , married at Balcombe 30 May 1575, Barbara Milles, by whom he had four children, baptized at East Grinstead.

He made his will on 2 Sep 1600, as of Moulsecoomb in Patcham (co. Sussex), gent. In it he desires to be buried in the church. Leaves to his wife Barbara £30 and £3 per annum out of lands in Worth; to his son John £160, and to his sons Nicholas and Richard £160 each at 21. He appoints as overseers his friends Edward Culpeper of Wakehurst, Esq., Thomas Culpeper of Naylands, gent., and John Mascall, Junior of Plumpton (co. Sussex), and makes Thomas Culpeper, his eldest son, his residuary legatee and executor, by whom his will was proved at Lewes, 20 Jun 1603, with an inventory amounting to £775, 2s, 6d.

In 1573, a year before his marriage, he appears to have bought half the manor of Clayton, with lands in (the Sussex parishes of) Clayton, Patcham, Keymer, Hurst, Balcombe, Ditchling, Cuckfield, Wivelsfield, Lindfield, Westmeston and Street, from the Earl of Derby. In 1576, he bought more property in Clayton manor from Henry Broadbridge. In 1577, he sold part of what he had bought. In 1587, he sold a small portion more. In 1592, he purchased Great Pilstye and Robins, in Ardingly, from Sir Francis Carewe, which premises he, with Barbara his wife, sold a year later to Sir Edward Culpeper.

He was buried at Patcham in 1603.1 
Biography From Alumni Cantabrigienses, a compliation of Cambridge University Alumni
     Richard Culpeper, Born circa 1535. Matriculated as Sizar (A student who receives an allowance towards his college expenses and who originally acted as a servant to other students in return for this allowance) from Peterhouse College, Easter, 1549, impubes (Under age).4 

Family

Barbara Milles (say 1554 - )
Children
Last Edited18 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Abstract of Will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan’s, A. 46, Stringer, No. 56.
  4. J. A. Venn, compiler, Alumni Cantabrigienses (Alumni of Cambridge University), Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1921.
    Richard Culpeper.

Barbara Milles1

F, (say 1554 - )
Birth*say 1554 Barbara was born say 1554. 
Marriage*30 May 1575 She married Richard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham at Balcombe, co. Sussex, England, on 30 May 1575. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Married Name30 May 1575  As of 30 May 1575, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 

Family

Richard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham (say 1536 - before 20 June 1603)
Children
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Thomas Culpeper1

M, (circa 1576 - )
FatherRichard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham (s 1536 - b 20 Jun 1603)
MotherBarbara Milles (s 1554 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1576 Thomas was born circa 1576. 
Baptism25 February 1576 He was baptized at East Grinstead, co. Sussex, England, on 25 February 1576.  
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

John Culpeper1

M, (circa 1578 - )
FatherRichard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham (s 1536 - b 20 Jun 1603)
MotherBarbara Milles (s 1554 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1578 John was born circa 1578. 
Baptism23 February 1578 He was baptized at East Grinstead, co. Sussex, England, on 23 February 1578.  
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Rev. Nicholas Culpeper M.A.1

M, (circa 1580 - 4 October 1616)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham (s 1536 - b 20 Jun 1603)
MotherBarbara Milles (s 1554 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1580 Nicholas was born circa 1580. 
Baptism23 April 1580 He was baptized at East Grinstead, co. Sussex, England, on 23 April 1580.  
Marriage*25 October 1615 He married Mary Atersole at Isfield, co. Sussex, England, on 25 October 1615. 
Death*4 October 1616 He died on 4 October 1616. 
Burial*5 October 1616 His body was interred on 5 October 1616 at Ockley, co. Surrey, England. 
Biography* Nicholas was M.A. and Vicar of Alciston, 1612. Instituted Rector of Ockley, co. Surrey, 14 Sep 1615; buried there 5 Oct 1616. He appears to have married at Isfield, 25 Oct 1615, Mary Atersole, and by her to have been the father of Nicholas, Culpeper, the herbalist, son of a Surrey clergyman, born 18 Oct 1616, died 1654.1 
Biography From Alumni Cantabrigienses, a compliation of Cambridge University Alumni
     Nicholas Culpeper, Born circa 1582. Admitted as Pensioner (One whose matriculation was granted as a favor or reward) at Queens' College, 19 Apr 1601. Of Kent. Born at East Grinstead, Sussex. B.A. 1604-5; M.A. 1608. Ordained deacon (London) 19 Mar 1608-9, age 27; Priest, 4 Mar 1609-10. Canon of Withiham, Sussex. Vicar of Alciston, 1613. Rector of Ockley. 1615. Buried there 5 Oct 1616. Father of Nicholas. (Surrey Archaeol. Coll., X. 29.)2 

Family

Mary Atersole (say 1585 - )
Child
Last Edited18 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. J. A. Venn, compiler, Alumni Cantabrigienses (Alumni of Cambridge University), Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1921.
    Rev. Nicholas Culpeper.

Mary Atersole1

F, (say 1585 - )
Birth*say 1585 Mary was born say 1585. Nicholas Culpeper's childhood was spent in Isfield, Sussex, where he was brought up by his mother at her family home. His maternal grandfather, the Reverend William Attersole, then minister of St Margaret's Church, Isfield, had a powerful influence on Culpeper's early development. Attersole was author of many theological treatises including a commentary on the Book of Numbers. He taught Nicholas Latin and Greek, while instilling a strong puritanical influence and a healthy disrespect for the Crown.2 
Marriage*25 October 1615 She married Rev. Nicholas Culpeper M.A. at Isfield, co. Sussex, England, on 25 October 1615. 
Married Name25 October 1615  As of 25 October 1615, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 

Family

Rev. Nicholas Culpeper M.A. (circa 1580 - 4 October 1616)
Child
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Dylan Warren Davis, Nicholas Culpeper, Herbalist of the People, http://www.skyscript.co.uk/culpeper.html,.

Dr. Nicholas Culpeper the Herbalist1

M, (18 October 1616 - 10 January 1654)
FatherRev. Nicholas Culpeper M.A. (c 1580 - 4 Oct 1616)
MotherMary Atersole (s 1585 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*18 October 1616 Nicholas was born at England on 18 October 1616. 
Marriage*1640 He married Alice Field at London, England, in 1640. Nicholas planned to marry the heiress Judith Rivers whom he had known since childhood. Their relationship developed unnoticed by their respective families. When Nicholas was sent to Cambridge they had to endure a painful separation, though they remained in touch by letter. They desired to be united by marriage however, and knowing that Judith's family would not give them their consent, they decided to elope. Their plan was to meet near Lewes, to secretly marry and then remain a while in the Netherlands until the familial animosity died down. Tragically, his beloved's coach was struck by lightning on the way to the rendezvous and she was killed. On learning the fate of his fiancée Nicholas was overcome by intense sorrow.

After his disasterous first attempt to be married, Nicholas finally found love in 1640 at the age of 24, when he married Alice Field. Alice, 15, had just inherited a considerable fortune. They met whilst Culpeper successfully treated her father for gouty arthritis. Using her large dowry he was able to build a house on Red Lion Street, next door to the Red Lion Inn in Spitalfields, now in the East End of London... By his 14th year of marriage to Alice, they had 7 children but only his daughter Mary outlived him.

(Alice afterwards married John Heydon, author of "The Evangelical Guide.")2 
Portrait* He was in a portrait at England.
Nicholas Culpeper
Death*10 January 1654 He died at London, England, on 10 January 1654 at age 37
Culpeper's health in later years was not good. It is thought that he contracted tuberculosis from the bullet wound to the shoulder during the siege of Reading. The pressure of all his studies and writing, coupled with the ravaging effects of consumption wasting him to a mere skeleton, proved too much. Finally Cupeper died on January 10th 1654 at the age of 38, shortly after completing The English Physitian.2 
Biography* Nicholas Culpeper: English Physician and Astrologer

Nicholas Culpeper (1616-54) is a legendary figure in the field of herbal medicine.

A contemporary of William Harvey he is popularly regarded as the figurehead of alternative medicine, yet most historians of medicine simply refer to him as an uncritical quack and star-gazer.

What is the truth about his life? Nobody has yet told his story and the story is fascinating.

A member of an old noble family he was born fatherless in Surrey, squandered a fortune in Cambridge, and tried to elope with a rich heiress who was killed by lightning. He trained as an apothecary in London, and by producing an unauthorized critical translation of the London Dispensatory he became the enemy of the physicians.

In the Civil War he joined the Parliamentarian forces and was wounded. He fought a duel and was accused of witchcraft.

In 1652 he wrote his famous herbal, The English Physician and before that the first English textbook on midwifery and childcare, The English Midwife. In this first modern biography Culpeper emerges as one of the most significant physicians of the English speaking countries in the 17th century.

Today, the name Culpeper is found around the word in connection with shops selling herbs and spices. There is a chain of such shops in England. Such shops have been reported not just all over the old British Empire, but even in Japan! (The spices banner shown is of an Irish Linen towel purchased in Jamaica circa 1970 as a gift to Royce and Becky Culpepper, who provided the photograph.)3 
Biography A Culpeper Antidote
Bezoar: A supposed antidote against poison.

The bezoar is a hard ball of hair or vegetable fibre that occurs in the stomachs of cud-chewing animals such as goats (though humans get them, too). If you feel like categorising them, a trichobezoar is a hairball, while a phytobezoar is one that contains mostly vegetable fibres.

The word is Persian (pad-zahr, counter-poison or antidote) and the bezoar’s fame as a cure for poison spread westwards from there in medieval times. You swallowed it, or occasionally rubbed it on the infected part. In A Voyage to Abyssinia, written by Father Lobo in the eighteenth century, he says: “I had recourse to bezoar, a sovereign remedy against these poisons, which I always carried about me”. Belief in its near-magical properties was then common.

Old herbals are full of recipes using it, such as this one from Nicholas Culpeper’s Complete Herbal of 1653: “Take of Pearls prepared, Crab’s eyes, red Coral, white Amber Hart’s-horn, oriental Bezoar, of each half an ounce, powder of the black tops of Crab’s claws, the weight of them all, beat them into powder, which may be made into balls with jelly, and the skins which our vipers have cast off, warily dried and kept for use”. Culpeper remarks that “four, or five, or six grains is excellently good in a fever to be taken in any cordial, for it cheers the heart and vital spirits exceedingly, and makes them impregnable”. Don’t try this at home!

(It’s not quite as bad as it sounds; scrapings of hart’s horn were frequently used as a thickener for jellies, and crab’s claws was a common British water plant.)4 
Biography From Alumni Cantabrigienses, a compliation of Cambridge University Alumni
     Nicholas Culpeper, Born in London, 18 Oct 1616. At Cambridge, 1634, for a time, but no University or College record. Son of Nicholas, above. Apprenticed to an apothecary in London; and set up as physician and astrologer in Spitalfields. Parliamentarian and Schismatic. Author, medical. Died 10 Jan 1653-4. (Dictionary of National Biography.)5 
Biography Other Nicholas Culpeper Pages on this and other Websites
     1. A biography of Nicholas in the Wakehurst Culpeper pages. http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/wakehurst3.htm
     2. An electronic version of Nicholas Culpeper's The English Physitian http://www.med.yale.edu/library/historical/culpeper/culpeper.htm
     3. An electronic version of Culpeper's Complete Herbal http://www.bibliomania.com/NonFiction/Culpeper/Herbal/
     4. A famous geological formation is reportedly named for Nicholas. See Culpepper's Dish. http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/dish.htm
     5. Rudyard Kipling, in Rewards and Fairies, makes Nicholas the central character in his chapter entitled "A Doctor of Medicine"
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/556/556-h/556-h.htm. 

Family 1

Alice Field (1625 - )

Family 2
Child
Last Edited20 September 2012

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Dylan Warren Davis, Nicholas Culpeper, Herbalist of the People, http://www.skyscript.co.uk/culpeper.html,.
  3. Olav Thulesius, Nicholas Culpeper: English Physician and Astrologer, Hardcover. Published by St Martins Pr (Short), Publication date: April 1992, ISBN: 031207543X (Book Review found on Amazon.com).
  4. WORLD WIDE WORDS http://www.worldwidewords.org/. Copyright Michael B Quinion, 1996-2010. 
  5. J. A. Venn, compiler, Alumni Cantabrigienses (Alumni of Cambridge University), Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1921.
    Dr. Nicholas Culpeper.

Richard Culpeper1

M, (before 14 April 1583 - )
FatherRichard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham (s 1536 - b 20 Jun 1603)
MotherBarbara Milles (s 1554 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Baptism14 April 1583 He was baptized at East Grinstead, co. Sussex, England, on 14 April 1583.  
Birth*before 14 April 1583 Richard was born before 14 April 1583. 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Elizabeth Culpeper1

F, (say 1502 - circa 1 March 1587)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1465 - c 15 Sep 1539)
MotherJoanna Naylor (s 1473 - a 1539)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1502 Elizabeth was born say 1502. 
Married Namesay 1530  As of say 1530, her married name was Fynes. 
Marriage*say 1530 She married John Fynes of Claverham in Arlington say 1530. 
(4) Will6 September 1539 She is mentioned in the will of Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England, on 6 September 1539.2 
(6) Will16 December 1562 She is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Ingham, co. Norfolk at Ingham, co. Norfolk, England, on 16 December 1562.3,4 
(8) Will12 April 1571 She is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham on 12 April 1571.5 
(1) Willcirca 1585 She is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury circa 1585.6 
Will*28 February 1587 She made a will at Lewes, co. Sussex, England, on 28 February 1587.7 
Death*circa 1 March 1587 She died circa 1 March 1587. 
Probate*9 March 1587 Probate action was taken on Elizabeth's estate on 9 March 1587 at Lewes, co. Sussex, England.8 
Biography* Elizabeth Culpeper married John Fynes of Claverham in Arlington, Esq., by whom she had only one daughter and heiress: Joan Fynes, who married her first cousin, Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe. The will of "Elizabeth Fynes of Balcombe, widow", was dated 28 Feb 1587 and proved at Lewes 9 Mar 1587. (Source: "The Sussex Colepepers.")
 
(2) Biography She is referenced in a biographical note for Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex.1 

Family

John Fynes of Claverham in Arlington (say 1507 - before 8 May 1584)
Child
Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C., 31 Dingeley.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C. 29 Crymes.
  4. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Ingham_1566.pdf.
  5. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.
  6. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Abstract of Will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan’s, A. 46, Stringer, No. 56.
  7. Lewes: A. 8, 180; B. 2, 48.
  8. A. 8, 180; B. 2, 48.

Joane Fynes1

F, (say 1532 - before 1609)
FatherJohn Fynes of Claverham in Arlington (s 1507 - b 8 May 1584)
MotherElizabeth Culpeper (s 1502 - c 1 Mar 1587)
Birth*say 1532 Joane was born say 1532. 
Marriage*say 1584 She married Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex say 1584. 
Married Namesay 1584  As of say 1584, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
(2) Willcirca 1585 She is mentioned in the will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury circa 1585.2 
(1) Will16 March 1602 She is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex on 16 March 1602.3 
Marriage*say 1603 She married John Love gent. say 1603. 
Married Namesay 1603  As of say 1603, her married name was Love. 
Death*before 1609 She died before 1609. 
Biography* After Thomas Culpeper's death, Joan, re-married John Love, gent., and on her death Perimans in Ardingly descended to John Culpeper, youngest son of her husband's next younger brother, Richard Culpeper, of Cuckfield.
.
Although S.A.C., Vol. VI., p. 140 et seq., gives the respite of the homage of Edward Culpeper for Naylands and Hilland until 24 Jun 1603, and ascribe the reason to the badness of the Sussex roads, there appears to have been another and probably more potent reason, in the fact that Sir Edward Culpeper (who was knighted at Whitehall before the Coronation of King James, 23 Jul 1603), had to bring a lawsuit before he could obtain possession of the premises, of which, as referring to the history of Thomas and Joan Culpeper, a short abstract is given here of the Chancery Proceedings, dated 24 Apr 1604:
-----start of abstract------
Sir Edward Culpeper, of Wakehurst complains that whereas Thomas Culpeper his father died in your orator's minority and putting great trust in Thomas Culpeper late of Balcombe, Esq., his natural brother entrusted him with the dealing with his goods and profits until your orator should attain his full age. This Thomas Culpeper received great sums during the minority which he ought to account for. It was agreed between your orator and Thomas Culpeper and one Johanna whom he the said Thomas intended to marry that he, your said orator, should release to the said Thomas Culpeper divers great sums of money with which the said Thomas stood charged and also that your orator should by fine and recovery join in the assurance of divers lands so that Thomas Culpeper might sell some to pay his debts and settle something more as jointure for his wife, which by reason of the weakness of his estate the said Thomas could not have assured without your orator joining with him: also that he should enfeoffe John Threele late of Hurstpierpoint and Johanna Fynes of certain lands called Naylands, which Thomas Culpeper purchased out of money he received from your orator to the use of the said Thomas and Johanna for their lives with remainder to their right heirs, with remainder to your orator, whereby Naylands should be in your orator's inheritance at the death of the said Thomas in lieu of money owing to him.
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But so yet is your orator is informed that Thomas Culpeper and Johanna his wife had agreed to execute some former estate of inheritance in Naylands to Johanna Culpeper's use and he did fraudulently make over his estate to her. The said Johanna since the death of the said Thomas Culpeper gives speeches and greatly menaces and threatens your said orator that she has the inheritance of the land called Naylands. She hath the deeds etc.
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Johanna Culpeper in her answer says that the said Thomas Culpeper for divers years together carried a most loving affection for her being a gentlewoman of an honorable descent of the honorable house of the Lord Dacres, and daughter and sole heir of John Fynes of Claverham, Esq., and finding no probable mean of marriage during John Fynes lifetime, and the said Thomas, that notwithstanding, being still desirous to gain her this defendant’s further love, the said Thomas knowing that such a marriage to be a great preferment unto him, the said Thomas himself being a gentleman of a younger house and of small possessions, and the said Thomas having at the same time great occasions of discontentment offered him by his two brethren then living, yea so great that he the said Thomas would disinherit either of them, came and said he would make her his heir and give her his house lately purchase at Naylands. The defendant then said "What will the world say if you should give me your land having two brethren" and the said Thomas said it would far better be bestowed on her than on them. When John Fynes died (? John Fenis, of Arlington. Will proved at Lewes, 8 May 1584, but now undiscoverable. B. 1, 128.), Thomas Culpeper came to Johanna and said if she did not marry him she plight undo him for that he the said Thomas had given her the fee simple of his land which would then descend to the Fynes... without which she would never have married him. After her marriage Thomas Culpeper carried her to see her house at Naylands where the said Thomas said he would dwell. She found no convenient house thereon and absolutely refused to dwell there unless he would build thereon. The said Thomas wanted her to advance the requisite means on the ground that it was her own, whereupon the said Thomas condescended and built a fair house with part of her substance, and by selling part of her substance in amount of five hundred marks, and she advanced five or six hundred pounds (a mark equals 2/3 of a pound), whereas the land only cost four hundred hounds.She the said defendant meanly lied for the accomplishment thereof even until her husband Thomas died, a little before o whoso death it was cruelly spoken about that her house and land called Naylands was mortgaged to the said complainant. She went to her husband to inquire the truth who said he owed not a penny and hoped he was not so dishonest a man as to say that he owed him anything for that the said complainant was rather in his debt and that all the money that the said complainant ever could demand of him he paid the said complainant in Ardingly church porch in good gold (as this defendant now remembers). He said further that the said complainant had been a costly nephew and unkind to him, he wished her therefore to look well to her writings. She further said that she settled the manor of Lewsham (known in 1999 as Leasam) in Susses value, £100 per annum, on her husband. She conveyed the manor to John Threele reserving £66 per annum to herself and her husband, with this the said Thomas was to buy land near Naylands so as to make it equal to Lewsham, but he died before doing so or furnishing the house.
-----end of abstract------
.
Thomas Culpeper and Joan, his wife, were defendants in another Chancery suit concerning the estate of her father, John Fynes. The proceedings, though undated, must leave been after 1587, as mention is made of Elizabeth Fynes having enjoyed the Manor of Claverham four years after her husband's death (1583).
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The complainant was John Fynes of Claverham. He says his uncle John Fynes of Claverham was seized of the Manor of Claverham in the parishes of Arlington, Selmeston, Chiddingly, Hellingly. and Chalvington, being the ancient inheritance of John Fynes and his ancestors. This John Fynes, having no sons and only one daughter named Joanne Fynes, intended to prefer your said orator with the inheritance of the said manor and to leave the residue of his said lands unto his daughter. By Indenture 1 Jan 1580 (22 Elizabeth), between John Fynes and Elizabeth his wife of the one part, John Lufford of Hoathly and John Threele of Hurstpierpoint, Executor of the last will of Edward Fynes, father guardian and keeper of your said orator of the 2nd part, James Thatcher of Preysthawes, Herbert Pelham of Hellingly, and Thomas Culpeper of Balcombe, Esq., the said John Fynes made a settlement of his manor of Claverham. He then says that the parties came to Lewes at the Assizes which were held about six miles distant from the dwelling house of the said John Fynes, and then and there the said Indenture was sealed and delivered, and John Fynes and Elizabeth his wife did acknowledge a fine of the manor unto the said James Thatcher, Herbert Pelham and Thomas Culpeper since which time John Fynes the uncle died and his wife Elizabeth enjoyed the manor for fewer years. And so it is that Joanne Fynes, having now married Thomas Culpeper, they perceiving that the said fine was acknowledged after the day limited in the said Indenture have given forth in speech that the said fine and Recovery were to the use of the said John Fynes the uncle, and his heirs and not to such uses as in the said Indentures were expressed. Whereas, in truth the said Thomas Culpeper and Joanne do well know that the said Fynes the uncle agreed that the said fine and Recovery should be to the uses in the said Indentures expressed. He asks for a writ of subpoena to be directed unto Thomas Culpeper and Joanne to appear and make answer.o.  

Family 1

Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex (say 1531 - 17 April 1602)

Family 2

John Love gent. (say 1532 - )
Last Edited26 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Abstract of Will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan’s, A. 46, Stringer, No. 56.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Abstract of the Will of Thomas Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, dated 16 Mar 1602 (1 Elizabeth).

John Culpeper of Wakehurst1

M, (say 1492 - 28 March 1565)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1465 - c 15 Sep 1539)
MotherJoanna Naylor (s 1473 - a 1539)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*say 1492 John was born say 1492. 
Marriage*say 1520 He married Emma Erneley say 1520. 
(3) Will6 September 1539 He is mentioned in the will of Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England, on 6 September 1539.2 
(14) Will16 December 1562 He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Ingham, co. Norfolk at Ingham, co. Norfolk, England, on 16 December 1562.3,4 
Death*28 March 1565 He died on 28 March 1565.5 
Burial*circa 29 March 1565 His body was interred circa 29 March 1565 at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England. 
Probate7 October 1565 Probate action was taken on John's estate, with Thomas Culpeper of Wakehurst as heir(s) on 7 October 1565 at East Grinstead, co. Sussex, England,

He left no will, but from an Inq. P.M., taken at East Grinstead, 24 Oct 1565 (7 Elizabeth), we find that he died on 28 Mar 1565, leaving Thomas Culpeper, his son and heir, then aged 40 and more, seized of the following properties: The Manor of Wakehurst and of lands in Ardingly, Hoathly, East Grinstead, Horsted Keynes… and Balcombe, co. Sussex. Also of the advowson of Ardingly, and of an annuity of 6s/8d from certain lands in Ardingly. The said advowson is held of the Queen in free socage (free rent in exchange for services) as of her manor of Grafton, co. Northampton, and the annuity as of her manor of East Greenwich, co. Kent. The Manor of Wakehurst is held of Thomas Browne Esq. as of his manor of Walsted co. Sussex at a rent of 12d. It and the advowson are worth £7 per annum. Strudgate, 40 acres in Ardingly, is held of Thomas Duke of Norfolk; Edward Earl Derby, and Henry Nevell, Knight, Lord Burgavenny, as of their manor of Hoathly, rent 3s/- worth 26s/- per annum. Hawkeland, 160 acres in Ardingly, is held of the said Lord Burgavenny as of his manor of Ditchling rent 6s/8d, worth £5. Piersland in Ardingly, 50 acres, held of the said Lord Burgavenny, also 50 acres called Hylland in Ardingly, of the said Lord Burgavenny, both of the said manor. Rent of latter 3s/- worth 20s/-. All other lands in other parishes are worth 33s/4d per annum. The said John Culpeper was seized of the manor of Grout Wickham with appurtenances in Clayton, Kymer, Hurstpierpoint, and of one third of the manor of Little Wickham in Stenyng, also of Bevendean in Falmer. Of a messuage, barn and lands in Southwick, Stumbleholm, Christmas land and Lynders in Ifeld and Rusper, and of Culpeper's land in Kingston by Lewes, now occupied by William Newton. Of Tinsley in Worth; of Mylland and Pickeridge in Ardingly, held of above Lords as of their Lordship of Lewes by one-tenth of a Knight's fee and worth £20 per annum.5 
Biography* John Culpeper of Wakehurst, eldest son of Richard Culpeper and Joan Naylor married about 1520, or shortly after, Emma, daughter of Sir John Erneley, Knight, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and had at least five sons and four daughters.1 

Family

Emma Erneley (say 1502 - )
Children
Last Edited16 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C., 31 Dingeley.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C. 29 Crymes.
  4. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Ingham_1566.pdf.
  5. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Chancery Inq. P.M.2nd Ser., Eliz., Col. 141, No. 1.

Sir John Erneley Ch. Justice of the Common Pleas1

M, (say 1472 - )
Birth*say 1472 John was born say 1472. 

Family
Child
Last Edited14 September 2002

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Emma Erneley1

F, (say 1502 - )
FatherSir John Erneley Ch. Justice of the Common Pleas (s 1472 - )
Birth*say 1502 Emma was born say 1502. 
Marriage*say 1520 She married John Culpeper of Wakehurst say 1520. 
Married Namesay 1520  As of say 1520, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 

Family

John Culpeper of Wakehurst (say 1492 - 28 March 1565)
Children
Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Edward Culpeper1

M, (say 1496 - after 1539)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1465 - c 15 Sep 1539)
MotherJoanna Naylor (s 1473 - a 1539)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-Comm His was commonly known as Edmund. 
Birth*say 1496 Edward was born say 1496. 
(2) Will6 September 1539 He is mentioned in the will of Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England, on 6 September 1539.2 
Death*after 1539 He died after 1539. 
Biography* O.s.p. 
Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C., 31 Dingeley.

William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury1

M, (say 1500 - circa 3 June 1585)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1465 - c 15 Sep 1539)
MotherJoanna Naylor (s 1473 - a 1539)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*say 1500 William was born say 1500. 
Marriage*say 1520 He married Mary Mainwaring say 1520.1 
(5) Will16 December 1562 He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Ingham, co. Norfolk at Ingham, co. Norfolk, England, on 16 December 1562.2,3 
(2) Will12 April 1571 He is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham on 12 April 1571.4 
Will*circa 1585 He made a will circa 1585.

Body to he buried in St. Dunstan's Church beside my wife. To my sister Fynes (Elizabeth Culpeper) a coverlet of satin and a ring of gold with a stone in it. To my cousin Joanne her daughter (Joane Fynes) another ring with another stone in it. To my cousin Thomas Culpeper who was borne at Wakehurst (Thomas Culpeper), my hanging in my hall of arms. To my cousin Richard (Richard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham) a stone jug covered with silver and gilt and tipped with silver and gilt. To Anne Mainwaring a silver spoon and the best cup. To my cousin Joanne, my sister’s daughter, a gilded spoon. To Neale, my wife’s brother, my mourning gown and my best cloak. To Edward Bowde my best coat and cap and his wife a pair of sheets. To Ellis an old bed. I give out of my house in Northgate with the appurtenances belonging unto it, 6s 8d to the poor of St. Dunstan’s a great piece to be paid at Easter yearly, and 6s 8d to the poor of Westgate and to Norgate as much to the poor and to St. Powles as much. Thomas Mainwaring gentleman to be my executor and he is also to have my house to him and his heirs seeing this paid yearly to the poor so long as the world lasts and endures. Residue to Thomas Mainwaring, gentleman. Proved at Canterbury, 17 Sep 1585.5 
Death*circa 3 June 1585 He died circa 3 June 1585
o.s.p. 
Burial4 June 1585 His body was interred on 4 June 1585 at St. Dunstan's, Canterbury, co. Kent, England.5 
Probate*17 September 1585 Probate action was taken on William's estate on 17 September 1585 at co. Kent, England,

A. 46, Stringer, No. 56. 
Research note*1607 See Feet of Fines, London and Middlesex, Mich. 31 Henry VIII (Oct-Dec 1607), Between John Freeman and Thomas Mainwaring, plaintiffs, and William Culpeper and Mary, his wife, deforciants, concerning premises in St. Andrew and St. Giles, in the wards of Aldergate and Crepulgate, London.

Also East. 31 Henry VIII (Apr-May 1607), between Thomas Assheby, plaintiff, and William Culpeper and Mary, his wife, deforciants, concerning premises in Herefyld and free fishery in the water of Colney.

(A "deforciant" is one who prevents a lawful owner from taking possesion of a property.)1 

Family

Mary Mainwaring (say 1503 - before 9 November 1574)
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C. 29 Crymes.
  3. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Ingham_1566.pdf.
  4. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.
  5. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Abstract of Will of William Culpeper of St. Dunstan’s, A. 46, Stringer, No. 56.

Mary Mainwaring1

F, (say 1503 - before 9 November 1574)
Birth*say 1503 Mary was born say 1503. 
Marriage*say 1520 She married William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury say 1520.1 
Married Namesay 1520  As of say 1520, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Burial*9 November 1574 Her body was interred on 9 November 1574 at St. Dunstan's, Canterbury, co. Kent, England.1 
Death*before 9 November 1574 She died before 9 November 1574. 
Research note1607 See Feet of Fines, London and Middlesex, Mich. 31 Henry VIII (Oct-Dec 1607), Between John Freeman and Thomas Mainwaring, plaintiffs, and William Culpeper and Mary, his wife, deforciants, concerning premises in St. Andrew and St. Giles, in the wards of Aldergate and Crepulgate, London.

Also East. 31 Henry VIII (Apr-May 1607), between Thomas Assheby, plaintiff, and William Culpeper and Mary, his wife, deforciants, concerning premises in Herefyld and free fishery in the water of Colney.

(A "deforciant" is one who prevents a lawful owner from taking possesion of a property.)1 

Family

William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury (say 1500 - circa 3 June 1585)
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham1

M, (say 1498 - say September 1572)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1465 - c 15 Sep 1539)
MotherJoanna Naylor (s 1473 - a 1539)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*say 1498 Thomas was born say 1498. 
Marriage*say 1535 He married Mary Bleuerhasset say 1535. 
(4) Will16 December 1562 He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Ingham, co. Norfolk at Ingham, co. Norfolk, England, on 16 December 1562.2,3 
Biography* Thomas Culpeper in 1555 (3 Mary) is described as lately of Bysshe Court, co. Kent.24 His wife, Mary, was the daughter and sole heiress of Sir George Bleuerhasset, Knight, and afterwards married Francis Bacon. She died 7 Sep 1587, aged 70, and was buried at Frenze, co. Norfolk, where there is a monument to her memory. The following is an abstract of his will.1 
Will*12 April 1571 He made a will on 12 April 1571.

I Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham, co. Suffolk, Esq. Body to be buried by the appointment of Marie my wife (Mary Bleuerhasset).
     To the curate of Pistre if I be buried there 6s/8d and to churchwardens 20s but latter gift to be void if not buried there, but Marie my wife to deliver 6s/8d to the church wardens for the poor of the parish.
     To the reparation of the church of Frenze, co. Norfolk, 6s/8d. To the poor there, 3s/4d. To the poor of Diss, 6s/8d. To the poor of Pistre, 6s/8d. To the poor of these towns near Lowdham aforesaid, viz. Rendlesham, Ashe next Eyke, Vfford, Melton, Woodbridge, Bredfield, Dillinghoo, and Wickham Market 3s/4d each. To every child of a gentleman who is my godchild 5s/-. To every other 2s/-. Servants Roger Pynner 30s/-, Hugh Battell 20s/-, Robert Spillwater 20s/-, old servant Thomas Sumner.
     To the right. worshipful Mr. John Bleuerhasset, Esq., treasurer with the mighty Prince Thomas Duke of Norfolk £20, and I pray him to be aiding Mary, his niece, my well-beloved wife.
     To my brother William Culpeper (William Culpeper of St. Dunstan's in Canterbury), £20 in two years, and if he is not minded to continue in the house with my said wife, but will with his wife depart from thence, then I will that the first £10 shall be paid him at his departure and the other £10 within a year.
     To my niece Anne Fynch (Anne Culpeper), my brother Jasper Culpeper (Jasper Culpeper of Penshurst, Kent & Arlington, Sussex)'s daughter, £15 in two years.
     To Thomas Culpeper (Thomas Culpeper) and Richard Culpeper (Richard Culpeper of Moulsecoomb in Patcham), sons of my uncle George Culpeper (George Culpeper of Naylands in Balcombe, co. Sussex), 40s/- each.
     To my three sisters (Elizabeth Culpeper, Alice Culpeper, and Mary Culpeper), 20s/- each.
     To my wife's godson Richard Bleuerhasset, one of the sons of the said John Bleuerhasset, my two marshes in Orford and Gedgrave.
     The manor of Ellwell Hall in co. Essex to wife my wife Mary who is executrix.
     Proved 4 Nov 1572, by his widow Mary.4 
Death*say September 1572 He died at Lowdham, co. Suffolk, England, say September 1572.4 
Probate*4 November 1572 Probate action was taken on Thomas's estate on 4 November 1572 at co. Kent, England.4 

Family

Mary Bleuerhasset (say 1517 - 7 September 1587)
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C. 29 Crymes.
  3. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Ingham_1566.pdf.
  4. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.

Sir George Bleuerhasset Knight1

M, (say 1471 - )
Birth*say 1471 George was born say 1471. 
Marriage* He married an unknown person . 

Family
Child
Last Edited14 September 2002

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Mary Bleuerhasset1

F, (say 1517 - 7 September 1587)
FatherSir George Bleuerhasset Knight (s 1471 - )
Birth*say 1517 Mary was born say 1517. 
Marriage*say 1535 She married Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham say 1535. 
Married Namesay 1535  As of say 1535, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
(1) Will12 April 1571 She is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham on 12 April 1571.2 
Married Namesay 1574  As of say 1574, her married name was Bacon. 
Marriagesay 1574 She married Francis Bacon say 1574. 
Death*7 September 1587 She died on 7 September 1587. 
Burial*circa 8 September 1587 Her body was interred circa 8 September 1587 at Frenze, co. Norfolk, England. 

Family

Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham (say 1498 - say September 1572)
Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.

Francis Bacon1

M, (say 1514 - )
Birth*say 1514 Francis was born at England say 1514. 
Marriage*say 1574 He married Mary Bleuerhasset say 1574. 

Family

Mary Bleuerhasset (say 1517 - 7 September 1587)
Last Edited25 May 2011

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Jasper Culpeper of Penshurst, Kent & Arlington, Sussex1,2

M, (say 1504 - before February 1564)
FatherRichard Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1465 - c 15 Sep 1539)
MotherJoanna Naylor (s 1473 - a 1539)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1504 Jasper was born say 1504. 
Degree*1522 He received a degree from B.A., at Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1522. 
Marriage*say 1535 He married Anne Stafford say 1535. 
(8) Will6 September 1539 He is mentioned in the will of Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England, on 6 September 1539.3 
(10) Will4 October 1541 He is mentioned in the will of Constantia Chamberlayn at Goudhurst, co. Kent, England, on 4 October 1541.4,5 
Election*4 November 1547 Jasper was elected at East Grinstead, co. Sussex, England, on 4 November 1547. 
(3) Will16 December 1562 He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Ingham, co. Norfolk at Ingham, co. Norfolk, England, on 16 December 1562.6,7 
Death*before February 1564 He died before February 1564. 
Probate*February 1564 Probate action was taken on Jasper's estate in February 1564

Cambridge, Kent, EnglandP.C.C. 
Biography* Jasper Culpeper, B.A. Oxford, 1522. Returned M.P. for East Grinstead, co. Kent, 4 Nov 1547. Married Anne Stafford, widow of Richard Clifford, by whom he had a daughter: Anne, who married Mr. Fynch. Administration of his estate as "of Arlington" was granted Feb 1564, in P.C.C. to George Roberts, next of kin.1 
Biography Family and Education
b. by 1508, 6th s. of Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst, Suss. by Joan, da. of Richard Naylor of London. educ. Oxf. BA 1522. m. Anne, da. of Henry Stafford, 11th Earl of Wiltshire, wid. of Richard Clifford, 1da.

Offices Held
Servant of Thomas Culpeper by 1541, of Sir John Gage by 1545.

Biography
Of the several branches of his family in Kent and Sussex, Jasper Culpeper came of the senior line established at Wakehurst in Sussex. He probably owed his education at Oxford to the example of his uncle Edward Culpeper, a fellow of All Souls, but although he may have been intended for the Church he was to spend his life in the service of courtiers.

Culpeper’s first known master was his cousin Thomas Culpeper, a gentleman of the privy chamber to Henry VIII, and it was probably this relationship which yielded him two grants of presentations from the crown. The first, in 1533 was a share in the next one to the rectory of Middleton in the diocese of Durham. The second, two years later, was a share with his kinsman Sir Edward Neville, of the next presentation to the incumbency of Stone, in the diocese of Rochester. The connexion was not, however, without its hazards, as when his purchase of fabrics on his cousin’s behalf from two London merchants led to a dispute over their value and to a warrant for his arrest for debt: he petitioned Audley to hear the case in Chancery on the ground that his ‘labouring and attending upon the King’s business’ had not allowed him to answer his summons in person and that as a stranger to the capital he feared the partiality of a London jury. The Queen may have had a hand in Jasper Culpeper’s marriage to a kinswoman of hers, but he emerged unscathed from the disaster which overwhelmed both the Queen and his master. In November 1541 he was instructed to make an inventory of his cousin’s goods at Penshurst, and not long afterwards he found employment with Sir John Gage.

As a dependent of Gage, Culpeper may have entered the Commons before 1547, the names of all but one of the Members for East Grinstead in Henry VIII’s later Parliaments being lost. His Membership in both 1547 and November 1554 was undoubtedly due to Gage, whose bequest of £5 to him in 1556 is the last reference found to Culpeper in his lifetime. After Culpeper himself had died intestate the administration of his property was granted in 1564 to his kinsman George Roberts.2 
(4) Will12 April 1571 He is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham on 12 April 1571.8 

Family

Anne Stafford (say 1507 - )
Child
Last Edited21 March 2012

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. History of Parliament Online, The History of Parliament Trust, 1964-2012.
    http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/
    R.J.W. Swales, "CULPEPER, Jasper (by 1508-56/64), of Penshurst, Kent and Arlington, Suss.", Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1509-1558, ed. S.T. Bindoff, 1982.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C., 31 Dingeley.
  4. Constance Culpeper of Goudhurst Will, 4 Oct 1541
    Tudor P.C.C. Will Transcription by L. L. Duncan - Book 54 page 37.
  5. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Constance_of_Goudhurst_1542-1.pdf
    and http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Constance_of_Goudhurst_1542-2.pdf.
  6. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C. 29 Crymes.
  7. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Ingham_1566.pdf.
  8. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Will of Thomas Culpeper of Lowdham dated 12 Apr 1571, proved 4 Nov 1572, P.C.C. 35 Draper.