Elizabeth Goodridge1

F, (say 1611 - before 5 May 1638)
Birth*say 1611 Elizabeth was born at Yorkshire, England, say 1611. 
Marriage*say 1629 She married Sir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex say 1629. 
Married Namesay 1629  As of say 1629, her married name was Culpeper. 
Death*before 5 May 1638 She died at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, before 5 May 1638. 
Burial*5 May 1638 Her body was interred on 5 May 1638 at Folkington, co. Sussex, England
Biography* Sister of Henry Goodridge." (Sussex Colepers, page 76.) 

Family

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (circa 1600 - before 19 March 1639)
Children
Last Edited2 April 2000

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Anne Culpeper1

F, (before 21 June 1632 - before 4 April 1649)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (c 1600 - b 19 Mar 1639)
MotherElizabeth Goodridge (s 1611 - b 5 May 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*before 21 June 1632 Anne was born at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, before 21 June 1632. 
Baptism21 June 1632 She was baptized at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, on 21 June 1632.  
Marriage*1 August 1648 She married John Honey of Ditchling, gent. at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, on 1 August 1648. 
Married Name1 August 1648  As of 1 August 1648, her married name was Honey. 
Burial*4 April 1649 Her body was interred on 4 April 1649 at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England
Death*before 4 April 1649 She died at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, before 4 April 1649. 

Family

John Honey of Ditchling, gent. (say 1627 - )
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

John Honey of Ditchling, gent.1

M, (say 1627 - )
Name Variation He was also known as John Hontz. 
Birth*say 1627 John was born say 1627. 
Marriage*1 August 1648 He married Anne Culpeper at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, on 1 August 1648. 

Family

Anne Culpeper (before 21 June 1632 - before 4 April 1649)
Last Edited24 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent1

M, (before 18 February 1634 - say 1663)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (c 1600 - b 19 Mar 1639)
MotherElizabeth Goodridge (s 1611 - b 5 May 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*before 18 February 1634 John was born at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, before 18 February 1634. 
Baptism18 February 1634 He was baptized at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, on 18 February 1634.2  
(3) Probate30 July 1639 He is mentioned in the probate of the estate of an unknown person at Winchester, Hampshire, England, on 30 July 1639.3 
Marriage*say 1654 He married Frances (?) say 1654. 
Death*say 1663 He died say 1663. 
Probate*16 July 1663 Probate action was taken on John's estate on 16 July 1663 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. Admon. 
Biography* The second son of Sir Thomas Culpeper, John, born in 1663/4, seems to have settled at Riverhead, in Sevenoaks, as in 1653 there is an Indenture between Anne Hay, of Riverhead, and John Culpeper, of Riverhead, gent., which witnesses that for the natural love and affection which she bears to her said grandson, John Culpeper, she has granted him all those messuages (houses) called the George and the Royal Exchange Tavern, situated against the Stocks, in the parish of St. Mary Woolchurch, London. There appears to have been several dealings with this property between the brothers, for a few years later John, son and heir of John Culpeper, late of Riverhead, deceased, complains that whereas Francis Culpeper, late of ____, deceased, was seized about 9 Nov 1656 of a messuage in St. Mary Woolchurch, and by Indenture, 1 Nov 1656 between the said Francis Culpeper and John Culpeper, father of your orator for £60, and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he, Francis, did beare unto his name and blood, did covenant that he, Francis, should stand seized of the premises for the use of himself and his heirs, and in default of issue to the said John Culpeper, the father, being the brother of the said Francis, and his heirs male, and in default to his right heirs. About Aprl 1668, the said Francis married Mary Wigge, spinster, and about July 1669, the said Francis died without issue, and about 1670, Mary, wife of the said Francis, died. The property had been destroyed in 1666 by the dreadful fire in London. About the time of the fire your orator’s father died, leaving your orator an infant about 12 years old. And now Thomas Wigge, Sr., Thomas Wigge, Jr., and a whole horde more have got hold of the site, which they claim under Mary Culpeper’s will.

In 1658 there is an Indenture between William Colepeper, citizen and leather-seller, of London, and John Colepeper, of Riverhead, gent. For £400 William has sold to John the premises known as Gridiron, lying as the Stockes over against the market place, in the parish of St. Mary Woolchurch, with all that passage heretofore part of the said messuage and used for and as a shop or warehouse, but lately converted into an entry passage or way into the Taverne adjoining called the Royal Exchange.
.
John Culpeper, of Sevenoaks, died about 1663 and administration of his effects was granted on 16 Jul in that year to Frances, his relict. By her he had two children: John and Frances.

Source: The Sussex Colepepers-I, pages 78-80.
 

Family

Frances (?) (say 1636 - )
Children
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pages 76-77. Chancery Inq. P.M., 15 Charles I (1639), pt. 2, No. 75.

Frances (?)1

F, (say 1636 - )
Birth*say 1636 Frances was born say 1636. 
Marriage*say 1654 She married John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent say 1654. 
Married Namesay 1654  As of say 1654, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 

Family

John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent (before 18 February 1634 - say 1663)
Children
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent1

M, (say 1656 - 1693)
FatherJohn Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent (b 18 Feb 1634 - s 1663)
MotherFrances (?) (s 1636 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*say 1656 John was born say 1656. 
Marriage*November 1682 He married Bridget Still of Toverhead at Farnborough, co. Kent, England, in November 1682.2 
Will*13 January 1692 He made a will at Riverhead, Sevenoaks, co. Kent, England, on 13 January 1692.

In the name of God Amen.
     I John Culpeper of Riverhead in the Parish of Sevenoaks in the County of Kent, Esquire this Thirteenth day of January in the Twelfth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord and Lady William and Mary by the Grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland King and Queen Defender of the Faith, Anno Domini 1692, being weak in Body but sound and perfect Mind and Memory, praised be to God for the same do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
     First, I commend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator hoping and assuredly believing in and through the merits Death and Passion of my Blessed Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ to obtain remission and forgiveness of all my Sins and a joyful resurrection in this Kingdom of Heaven and my Body I commit it the Earth to be Decently buried at the Discretion of my Executrix hereafter named And for my Worldly Estates both real and personal I give and dispose of the same in manner and form following.
     Imprimis. I give and bequeath unto the poor of the Parish of Sevenoaks aforesaid the sum of Five pounds of lawful money of England to be given and distributed amongst them at the discretion of my Executrix within three months of my Decease.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto Sarah Bridget Spinster Daughter of Nicholas Battle Milliner the sum of One Hundred Pounds of Lawful Money of England to be paid unto her by my Executrix herein after named at the age of One and Twenty Years or day of marriage which shall happen first if she live so long.
     Item, I give and bequeath to my well beloved friend and kinsman Sit Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford (Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, 3rd Bart.) in the County of Kent the sum of Fifty pounds of Lawful money of England to buy him a good house and to be paid unto him by my Executrix with in Six months after my decease.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto my loving friend John Douham who lived with me the sum of Fifty Pounds of lawful money of England to be paid unto him by my Executrix within one year after my Decease, And I will and Appoint that my Executrix shall save the said John Douham harmlessly for all Debts and 'Legalies' wherein he is engaged for me.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto Mary Swaysland Spinster the sum of Fifty Pounds of good money to be paid unto her by my Executrix within one year after my decease.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto my loving friend Henry Streatfield Gent Twenty good Guineas and to be paid unto him by my Executrix within one year after my decease Desiring him to be aiding and assisting to my Executrix in performing of the is my Will.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto my loving friend Edmund Attlee gent who lived with me the sum of Twenty pounds of good money to be paid unto him by my Executrix within Six months after my decease.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto my Servant Richard Wolls the sum of One Hundred Pounds of good money to be paid unto him by my Executrix within Six months after my decease.
     Item, I do hereby give unto my loving Sister Francis Culpeper Spinster (Frances Culpeper) towards her better maintenance during this time of her natural Life the sum of Four Hundred Pounds of lawful money of England which I do hereby devise and order and appoint that my Executrix shall and do within Six Months after my decease pay unto her un*** friend aforesaid Henry Streatfield and do hereby desire him that upon receipt of the said Four Hundred Pounds he shall and do himself or by his friend for and in lieu of the said Money give good surety unto my said Sister Francis Culpeper for to pay unto her the said Francis and to her assigns one annuity or yearly after receipt of the said money at two usual feasts in the year by equal parts and after the Death of the said Francis or if the said Francis shall or do in her Life time give, grant, sell assign over or by any other ways Do give away or depart with the said Annuity or yearly rent of Thirty pounds to any person or persons whatsoever, Then my Will is that the aforesaid Annuity or rent of Thirty Pounds per Annum shall and be void and shall no longer be paid and the said Four Hundred Pounds shall remain and be free and thereto the said Henry Streatfield his Executors and Administrators or to such persons shall give the Surety for the payment of the said Thirty pounds per Aluimni and my Will further is that upon payment of the said Four Hundred Pounds my said Sister Francis shall give and Execute such a good and sufficient Conveyance and Release in Law in and to all my Estate both personal and so all whatsoever and wheresoever as Council shall advise. I do hereby give unto my said sister Francis Five pounds to buy her Mourning to be paid by my Executrix And do Will my Executrix to pay said Sister after the rate of Two Pounds per Cent until the said Four Hundred Pounds be paid.
     Item, I do hereby Give, Devise and Bequeath unto Bridgett my loving Wife (Bridget Still of Toverhead) all my Goods, Chattels, House hold stuffs, Plate, Ready Money, Debts, Dues and Personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever And I do hereby make and Ordain the said Bridgett my full and Solo Executrix of this my Last will and Testament desiring her to pay all my debts and Legeries and so this my Will and Testament performed.
     Item, in Consideration and upon Condition my said wife shall well and truly pay all my debts and Legeries and the better to enable her to do the same I do hereby Give, Devise and bequeath unto the said Bridgett my wife and to her Heirs and Assigns for ever All and Singular the Manors and Messuage, Lands and Tenements herein after mentioned (that is to say) All my Manors Mansion Houses and Capital Messuage or Tenements wherein I do Dwell situate at Riverhead aforesaid and all the Barns, Stables, Dove houses, Outhouses, Yards, Gardens and all the Lands thereunto belonging with their and every of their Appurtenances And one little Tenement with the Land and Appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying at riverhead aforesaid and now in the occupation of Mary Cryer Widow or of her Assigns and one other Messuage or Tenement wherein I formally dwelling at Riverhead aforesaid near my new dwelling house with the Malt house and all the Outhouses, Building, Yards, Gardens, Orchards and all the Lands thereunto belonging with their Appurtances situate and lying at Riverhead aforesaid in the Parish of Sevenoaks and now in the occupation of ***** Harrison and John Denham or their Assigns and also All that one other Messuage or Tenement wherein Richard Francis now dwells with all the Houses, Outhouses, Yards, Gardens, Orchards and all the Lands therein belonging with their Appurtances lying and being at Salterd Heath in the Parish of Sevenoaks aforesaid and now in the Occupation of the said Richard Francis, John Cogger ****Goodwyn and of me the said John Culpeper or of some of me or our Assigns and also all that one other Messuage or Tenement and all the Outhouses and Lands thereunto belonging with their Appurtances now in the occupation Maximillion Qurke Clerke or of his Assigns lying in Seale in the aforesaid County of Kent, and all my part and share of the Parsonage Tythes and shall after my Estate whatsoever lying in Seale and Kensing or other of them in the aforesaid County of Kent All which before mentioned several Messuages, Lands and Premises and situate, lying and being in the several Parishes of Sevenoakes, Sale and Kensing or some of them in the aforesaid County of Kent and all other my Messuages, Lands and Tenements whatsoever with all their Appurtances lying in the aforesaid County of Kent which now my Inheritance which I have purchased
     And also I Give and bequeath unto the said Bridgett my Wife and her Assigns forever upon the Consideration and upon the Condition aforesaid All that my Manor of Littleington with all Rights, Debts, Profits, members and Appurtances belonging to the said Manor lying in the County of Sussex And also the perpetual *ovunson of the Church Rectory or Parsonage of Littleington aforesaid And all my Messuages or Tenements in Littleington aforesaid and All the Barns, Outhouses and all the Lands and Appurtances thereunto belonging with their and every of their Appurtances situate and being in the County of Sussex and now or late in the occupation of William Blackman and in the said John Culpeper or one of us and all my Estate and Interest into all the aforesaid Manors, Messuages, Lands and Tenaments with all their Appurtances To have and to hold all and Singular the aforesaid Manors, several Messuages or Tenements, Outhouses, Lands and Premises' thereunto belonging with all their and every of their Appurtances lying in Kent and Sussex unto the said Bridgett my Wife and to her Heirs and Assigns for ever charged and chargeable with this payment of all my Debts and Legacies And upon special Trust and Confidence repaid in the said Bridgett my Wife and her Heirs that she the said Bridgett my Wife and her Assigns shall and do with all the Convenient speed that may be after my Decease, Grant, Bargain and sell all such part of my aforesaid Manors, Messuages, Lands and Tenements wit hall their Appurtances as she the said Bridgett shall think fitt and to their Heirs and Assigns for ever for the best price they can get for the same for to raise money sufficient for to pay and discharge all my debts and all my aforesaid Legeries, Then my Will and mind is that my Creditors and Legatees to whom I owe or have given Money shall enter upon my aforesaid Manors, Messuages, Lands and Tenements with all their Appurtances and sell and dispose of the same for to raise Money to pay and Discharge all my said Debts and Legeries and the over plus I give and Devise to my said Wife But I desire my Wife to sell the same her self and pay all my Debts and Legeries.
     Item, upon the condition my wife Her Heirs and Assigns shall pay all my debts and Legeries as aforesaid I give and bequeath unto the said Bridgett my Wife and to her Heirs and Assigns all the Messuages, Lands, and Tenaments whatsoever with all their Appurtances which were my Wife's before our intermarriage and all other my Lands and Tennament whatsoever with their Appurtances (not before hereby Devised) situate, lying and being in the County of Kent and Sussex or in either of them to have and to hols unto the said Bridgett my Wife and to her Heirs and Assigns for ever.
     In witness whereof I the said John Culpeper have to this my last Will and Testament containing these sheets of paper sett my hand and seal to each sheet thereof the day and year first above written. J.Culpeper
     Signed, Sealed and delivered and published and declared to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who subscribed our names as written free unto in his presence. John Brattle, Edmond Attree, Charles Chapman, Henry Streatfield, Robert.3,4  
Death*1693 He died in 1693. 
Probate*6 July 1693 Probate action was taken on John's estate on 6 July 1693 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 106 Coker. 
Biography* John was the heir of his father, John Culpeper of Riverhead. In a legal complaint, he is stated to be 12 years old in 1666. He matriculated at Queen’s College, Oxford, 4 Jul 1673, aged 18, married a lady of the name of Bridget and died about 1693. His will (P.C.C. 106 Coker), in which he describes himself as being of Riverhead in Sevenoaks, Esq., was dated 14 Jan 1692 and proved by his wife Bridgett 6 Jul 1693. He mentions his lands in Littlington, county Sussex, in the occupation of himself and William Blackman. "Unto my lovng friend Edmund Attree, Gent. who lives with me £20;’ mentions his kinsman, Sir Thomas Culpeper, Bart., of Aylesford, and his sister.1 

Family

Bridget Still of Toverhead (say 1662 - )
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
  3. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Will of John Culpeper of Riverhead, dated 13 Jan 1692, P.C.C. 106 Coker, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby. Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Sevenoaks_1693.pdf.
  4. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.

Bridget Still of Toverhead1

F, (say 1662 - )
Birth*say 1662 Bridget was born say 1662. 
Marriage*November 1682 She married John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent at Farnborough, co. Kent, England, in November 1682.2 
Married NameNovember 1682  As of November 1682, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
(3) Will13 January 1692 She is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent at Riverhead, Sevenoaks, co. Kent, England, on 13 January 1692.3,4 

Family

John Culpeper of Riverhead in Seven Oaks, co. Kent (say 1656 - 1693)
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
  3. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Will of John Culpeper of Riverhead, dated 13 Jan 1692, P.C.C. 106 Coker, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby. Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Sevenoaks_1693.pdf.
  4. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.

Francis Culpeper of St. Sepulchre, Middlesex1

M, (circa 1635 - circa 1669)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (c 1600 - b 19 Mar 1639)
MotherElizabeth Goodridge (s 1611 - b 5 May 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1635 Francis was born at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, circa 1635. 
Baptism16 June 1635 He was baptized at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, on 16 June 1635.  
Marriage*say 1656 He married Mary Wiggs say 1656. 
Will*19 February 1668 He made a will at Saint Sepulchres, co. Middlesex, England, on 19 February 1668, naming as heir(s) Mary Wiggs.

In the Name of God Amen. The Nineteenth Day of February in the One and Twentieth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles the second by the Grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith Anno Domini 1668.
     I Francis Culpeper of the Parish of Saint Sepulchres in the County of Middlesex and late of Battle in the County of Sussex, yet being in good health , and of sound and perfect memory, praised be God therefore I do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in writing and manner & form followeth.
     First and principally I give and bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God and my Body to the Earth to be decently buried with a Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executrix herein after in named and for my Worldly Estate I give and dispose thereof as followeth
     First, I give and bequeath unto my dearest loving Wife Mary (Mary Wiggs) all that my Tos** or place of grounds wherein lately stood messuage or Dwelling house at or near the Stock market in the parish of St. Mary Woolchurch London in the City of London And all other my Messuage, Lands, Tenements and Hereditaments whatsoever and whatsoever within the Kingdom of England to have and to hold unto her the said Mary her Heirs and Assigns forever.
     Item, I give and bequeath unto my loving friend Mr John Purfield of Battle the sum of Twenty Pounds to be paid by my Executor within twelve months next after my decease.
     All the rest and residue of my goods, Chattles, Plate, F**nells, Utensils. Household stuff with Personal Estate. I give and bequeath unto my said Dear and Loving Wife Mary whom I make and ordain solo Executrix of this my last Will and Testament
     in witness whereof I hereunto sett my Hand & Seal the day and year first above written.
     Francis Culpeper. Signed, Sealed and Published in the presence of Francis Brookes, John Purfield, Roger Chambers.2,3 
Death*circa 1669 He died circa 1669. 
Probate*3 November 1669 Probate action was taken on Francis's estate on 3 November 1669 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 136 Coke. 
Biography* Francis Culpeper, the third son of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, born 1635, was, from his will, sometime of Battle, and afterwards of St. Sepulcre’s, county Middlesex, gentleman. He married Mary Wigge. His will, dated 19 Feb 1668, was proved 3 Nov 1669, by Mary, his widow and executrix, to whom, after various legacies, he left the residue of his property.4 

Family

Mary Wiggs (say 1638 - circa 1671)
Last Edited6 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Francis_of_St_Sepulchre_1669.pdf.
  3. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
    Transcribed will of Francis Culpeper of Saint Sepulchres, Co. Middlesex, dated 19 Feb 1668, from image at PRO.
  4. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P. 81.

Mary Wiggs1

F, (say 1638 - circa 1671)
Birth*say 1638 Mary was born say 1638. 
Marriage*say 1656 She married Francis Culpeper of St. Sepulchre, Middlesex say 1656. 
Married Namesay 1656  As of say 1656, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
(Heir) Will19 February 1668 Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Francis Culpeper of St. Sepulchre, Middlesex at Saint Sepulchres, co. Middlesex, England, on 19 February 1668.2,3 
Will*20 June 1670 She made a will on 20 June 1670.

Mary made her will as "widow and executrix of Francis Culpeper gent." as follows:
     Executor to pay my husband’s legacies which I have not paid, and 5 more to my loving friend Mr John Purfield of Battell. Executor then to pay my deare and loving father Thomas Wigge the interest of my estate (debts and legacies being paid) for life, and the principal after his death to be equally divided between my four brothers George Packe, William Packe, Thomas Wigge and John Wigge, and my two sisters Anne the wife of George Godfrey and Joane Wigge, Executor William Packe, my brother who proves 22 Nov 1671.4 
Death*circa 1671 She died circa 1671. 
Probate*22 November 1671 Probate action was taken on Mary's estate on 22 November 1671 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 130 Duke. 

Family

Francis Culpeper of St. Sepulchre, Middlesex (circa 1635 - circa 1669)
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Francis_of_St_Sepulchre_1669.pdf.
  3. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
    Transcribed will of Francis Culpeper of Saint Sepulchres, Co. Middlesex, dated 19 Feb 1668, from image at PRO.
  4. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Page 81. The will of Mary Wiggs Culpeper dated 20 Jun 1670.

William Culpeper Leather-seller of London1

M, (before 26 October 1637 - circa December 1694)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (c 1600 - b 19 Mar 1639)
MotherElizabeth Goodridge (s 1611 - b 5 May 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Baptism26 October 1637 He was baptized at Wilmington, co. Sussex, England, on 26 October 1637.  
Birth*before 26 October 1637 William was born at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, before 26 October 1637. 
(1) Probate9 February 1662/63 He is mentioned in the probate of the estate of an unknown person on 9 February 1662/63.2 
(5) Will9 March 1663 He is mentioned in the will of Mary Austin on 9 March 1663.3 
Marriage*after 1664 He married Fridiswide Ellis after 1664. 
Death*circa December 1694 He died circa December 1694. 
Probate*15 January 1695 Probate action was taken on William's estate on 15 January 1695 at Lewes, co. Sussex, England,

Lewes, A. 12, 86. 
Biography* Of William, the fourth son of Sir Thomas Colepeper of Folkington, born 1637, we have discovered at present no further records, but he was probably the citizen and leather-seller of London mentioned in the Close Roll of 1658, and was possibly the father of Anne, wife of James Hougham, M.D., of Ditchling, and mother of Culpeper Hougham, as William Culpeper’s sister Anne married John Honey, of Ditchling, Esq., who in his will, dated 7 Nov 1694, proved at Lewes 15 Jan 1694/5, mentions his kinsman Culpeper (blank in transcript but ? Hougham) and one of the witnesses James Hougham. (Source: The Sussex Colepepers-I, page 81.) 

Family

Fridiswide Ellis (say 1645 - )
Child
Last Edited4 October 2002

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pages 77-78.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pp 77-78. The will of Mary Austin Culpeper dated 9 Mar 1663, and proved 14 May 1664, by Nathaniel Parker and Wm. Ellis.

Thomas Culpeper of Penton, Southampton1

M, (say 1630 - circa 1662)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (c 1600 - b 19 Mar 1639)
MotherElizabeth Goodridge (s 1611 - b 5 May 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*say 1630 Thomas was born at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, say 1630. 
Marriage*18 June 1653 He married Mary Austin at St. Olave's, Marygate, Yorkshire, England, on 18 June 1653. 
Biography* The Visitation of Sussex, 1634, however, makes Thomas, then aged about 4 years (and not John as in the Inq. P.M. for his father), the son and heir, and this is the Thomas Culpeper, of Penton, Co. Hants, who married at St. Olave, Marygate, York, 18 Jun 1653. Mary, daughter of Henry Austin, Alderman of London, and widow of William Ellis, of Kiddall, co. York, Esq., slain in 1647. By her first husband she had a daughter, Fridiswide, wife of William Culpeper, citizen of London, and two sons, William and Henry.2 
Death*circa 1662 He died circa 1662. 
Probate*9 February 1662/63 Probate action was taken on Thomas's estate on 9 February 1662/63

On 9 Feb 1662/3, administration of the goods of Thomas Culpeper, late of Penton, co. Southton, Esq., was granted to Edward Noyes, the principal creditor, but on 1 Jun 1663, this administration was revoked and granted to William Culpeper, his brother (William Culpeper Leather-seller of London).2 

Family

Mary Austin (say 1627 - circa 1664)
Last Edited3 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pages 77-78.

Mary Austin1

F, (say 1627 - circa 1664)
FatherHenry Austin Alderman of London (s 1597 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Mary Austen. 
Birth*say 1627 Mary was born say 1627. 
Marriagesay 1644 She married William Ellis of Kiddall of York, Esq. say 1644. 
Married Namesay 1644  As of say 1644, her married name was Ellis. 
Marriage*18 June 1653 She married Thomas Culpeper of Penton, Southampton at St. Olave's, Marygate, Yorkshire, England, on 18 June 1653. 
Married Name18 June 1653  As of 18 June 1653, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Biography* Mary was the daughter of Henry Austin, Alderman of London, and widow of William Ellis, of Kiddall, co. York, Esq., slain in 1647. By her first husband she had a daughter, Fridiswide, wife of William Culpeper, citizen of London, and two sons, William and Henry. She married secondly Thomas Culpeper, of Penton, Co. Hants, at St. Olave, Marygate, York, 18 Jun 1653. Her will is as follows:

The children mentioned in Mary Culpeper’s will were her children by her first husband, William Ellis, and Lady Chester was William Ellis’s sister, Mary, who married Sir Anthony Chester, Bart., of Chicheley, co. Bucks, from which the inference is that Thomas and Mary Culpeper had no children. Whether Fridiswide Ellis was "acquitted" of her pretended marriage to John Henshawe and afterwards married William Culpeper, her mother’s brother-in-law, we have no yet been able to ascertain, nor what became of the Penton Mewsey property.2 
Will*9 March 1663 She made a will on 9 March 1663.

I Mary Culpeper the relict of Thomas Culpeper late of Penton in the county of Southampton, Esquire. Whereas by deed of articles between my said late husband of the one part, and Henry Parker Esquire and Nicholas More, gentleman on the other part, dated 20 Dec 1653, several sums of money are due from his heirs, executors and administrators to the appointment of me Mary Culpeper – in case my daughter Frydiswide (Fridiswide Ellis) shall be legally acquitted and discharged of a marriage pretended to be between her and John Henshawe, gentleman (John Henshawe), so as the said John Henshawe shall not have any right to her estate, then I will appoint the whole benefit of the said deed (except £5 to Henry (Henry Ellis) my son, to the use of the said Frydiswide, otherwise to my executors to pay such persons as my daughter Frydiswide shall appoint. And where as divers monies are due to me by my brother Edward Austin as administrator of Henry Austin my father (Henry Austin Alderman of London), one moiety (equal share) to my son Henry at 25, and the other moiety to my daughter Frydiswide when acquitted of her pretended marriage to John Henshawe. Executor’s son William Ellis and my cousin Nathaniel Parker, Esquire to manage my estate with the consent of Sir Phillip Parker, Bart. And my cousin Henry Parker the elder, Esquire. If my daughter Frydiswide die without issue then to my son Henry at 25. Executors £10 each. Cousin Henry Parker £5. To Master William Culpeper my brother-in-lawe (William Culpeper Leather-seller of London) £5. To my Lady Chester my sister-in-lawe 40 shillings. To Master Watts of Fish Street Hill, woolen draper 40 shillings. £20 for poor of Eling, co Middlesex. Dated 9 Mar 1663 (15 Charles II, viz 1662/3). Witnesses Wm. Culpeper, Wm. Gaseley, the X of Elizth Finch. Proved by Nathaniel Parker and Wm. Ellis 14 May 1664.3 
Death*circa 1664 She died circa 1664. 
Probate*14 May 1664 Probate action was taken on Mary's estate on 14 May 1664 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 50 Bunce.3 

Family 1

William Ellis of Kiddall of York, Esq. (say 1620 - 1647)
Children

Family 2

Thomas Culpeper of Penton, Southampton (say 1630 - circa 1662)
Last Edited22 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pages 77-78.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pp 77-78. The will of Mary Austin Culpeper dated 9 Mar 1663, and proved 14 May 1664, by Nathaniel Parker and Wm. Ellis.

John Culpeper1

M, (1 December 1598 - )
FatherJohn Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (1568 - 6 Oct 1607)
MotherAnn Scott of Seven Oaks, Kent (s 1572 - a 1621)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*1 December 1598 John was born on 1 December 1598.2 
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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    John "was aged 8 years 10 months and 5 days at the death of his father". (His father died 6 Oct 1607.).

Frances Culpeper1,2,3

F, (say 1602 - 1643)
FatherJohn Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex (1568 - 6 Oct 1607)
MotherAnn Scott of Seven Oaks, Kent (s 1572 - a 1621)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name Variation She was also known as Frances Colepeper. 
Birth*say 1602 Frances was born say 1602. 
(1) Will7 September 1607 She is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, on 7 September 1607.4 
Married Namesay 1619  As of say 1619, her married name was Hay. 
Marriage*say 1619 She married Herbert Hay of Glyndebourne near Lewes, Esq. say 1619. 
Death*1643 She died in 1643. 
Burial*1643 Her body was interred in 1643 at Glynde, co. Sussex, England
Biography* For descendants, see William Berry's "Pedigrees of Sussex." 

Family

Herbert Hay of Glyndebourne near Lewes, Esq. (21 December 1591 - 1652)
Last Edited6 January 2011

Citations

  1. Sussex Archeological Collections, Vol. XLVIII, Volume XLVIII, Sussex, England: Sussex Archaeological Society, 1936-.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  3. William Berry, compiler, Pedigrees of the Families of the County of SussexSherwood, Gilbert and Piper, 1830.
  4. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pages 74-75.

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight

M, (circa 1575 - circa 26 January 1661/62)
FatherFrancis Culpeper of Greenway Court, co. Kent (1538 - 31 May 1591)
MotherJoan Pordage (1538 - 23 Mar 1598)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*circa 1575 Thomas was born circa 1575. 
Baptism8 December 1575 He was baptized at Harrietsham, co. Kent, England, on 8 December 1575.  
(6) Will20 May 1590 He is mentioned in the will of Francis Culpeper of Greenway Court, co. Kent at co. Kent, England, on 20 May 1590.1 
Middle Temple*1594  In 1594, Thomas was admitted to the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, commonly known as Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court (professional associations for barristers and judges) in London.2 
(4) Will8 March 1594 He is mentioned in the will of Joan Pordage on 8 March 1594.3 
Marriage*say 1600 He married Elizabeth Cheney say 1600. 
(3) Will7 September 1607 He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Folkington, co. Sussex at Folkington, co. Sussex, England, on 7 September 1607.4 
Knighted*1619 He was knghted in 1619.2 
(1) Will14 December 1635 He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Astwood in Feckenham, co. Worcs. on 14 December 1635.5 
(10) Will13 January 1644 He is mentioned in the will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court, Knight at Greenway Court, Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 13 January 1644.6,7 
(15) Will30 January 1644 He is mentioned in the will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court, Knight on 30 January 1644.8,9 
(1) Will3 July 1660 He is mentioned in the will of John Lord Culpeper 1st Baron of Thoresway at co. Kent, England, on 3 July 1660.10 
Will*15 January 1661/62 He made a will on 15 January 1661/62.

Sir Thomas Culpepper of Hollingbourne, Kent, Knight. To be buried in the vault under the Aisle at Hollingbourne. My youngest son [R:1) to be executor, and to him in fee all my lands and goods. Witnesses, Ralph Freke of Aldington in Thornham, co. Kent, William Stede LL.D., Stephen Symmons. Proved by Thomas C. son and executor.11 
Death*circa 26 January 1661/62 He died circa 26 January 1661/62. 
Burial*27 January 1661/62 His body was interred on 27 January 1661/62 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Biography* He was baptized in Harrietsham, December 8, 1575, as 'Thomas, filius Francisci Culpep'. On October 15, 1591, he matriculated at Hart Hall, Oxford, 'aged 16' (Foster) ; and on May 15, 1594, was entered at the Middle Temple as 'Mr. Thomas, third son of Francis Culpeper, late of Hollingbourne, Kent, esq., deceased' (Hopwood, i, 343). He commenced parliamentman soon after he came of age, and is shown by the Official Returns of M. P.s 1878 to have been successively burgess for Rye (1597), Winchelsea (1601), Chippenham, co. Wilts (1614), and Tewkesbury, co. Glouc. (1628). He was knighted by James I, September 19, 1619 (Nichols, Progresses of James I, iii, 568). In 1621 he presented to parliament, and subsequently published, a Tract against the high rate of Usurie in which be argued for a reduction of the legal rate of interest from 10% to 7% (D. N. B. re-issue, v:287; Wood, Athenae Oxon, iii, 533, where his parliamentary activities are confused with those of the first Lord Culpeper). This tract, supplemented by a similar argument by Francis Bacon in 1625, resulted in the act of 21 Jac. I, c. 17, reducing the rate of interest to 8%: but he kept up the fight for 6% and reprinted his tract in 1642 (It was subsequently reprinted also in 1668, both by his son and as an appendix to Sir Josiah Child's well known Discourse on Trade; and in 1754 was translated into French). For these public services Cambridge University created him M.,A. in March, 1635/6 (Venn, i, 431).

Having by his marriage greatly enhanced his paternal estate, in 1623 he purchased from his cousin Sir John, later first Lord Culpeper, the ancestral seat of Wigsell and settled it upon his eldest son, Cheney; and in 1632 purchased Leeds Castle also, and settled it upon his two surviving sons in tail male.

During the Troubles he 'stood for his King' and while 'never in arms' was deemed by the Parliament a malignant; and, despite the interest of his eldest son, was required to compound for his estate, paying on April 30, 1646, the large fine of £1318 (Cal. Committee for Compounding, ii, 1235, 1289). The last record of him is a petition to the Crown immediately after the Restoration for a lease of the profits of a sinecure post 'to him and his youngest son, to repair the ruin of his family by their loyalty' (Cal. State Papers, Dom. 1665-66, p. 143, where this petition, being undated, is doubtfully attributed to 1665. The reference to the 'youngest son' is evidence that the petitioner was Sir Thomas 'the elder' and so the petition must have been made before his death in January, 1661/2).

After his wife's death he rebuilt and dedicated to his family an ancient chapel at, the east end of the north aisle of Hollingbourne Church, which he embellished with monuments. There he was buried January 27, 1661/2 (recorded in the parish register as 'Sir Thomas Culpeper, Knight') but although he had composed MI.'s for all his family, there was none to perform that office for him.5 
Biography Sir Thomas Culpeper, the elder (1578-1662), writer on usury in Elizabeth’s reign, was only son of Francis Culpeper. He purchased from Sir Warham St. Leger the manors of Greenway Court and Elnothington, near Hollingbourne, Kent, and resided on the former.

His father, Francis, the second son of William Culpeper of Lossenham, married Joan, daughter of John Pordage of Rodmersham, Kent. He died in 1591 at the age of fifty-three and was buried at Hollingbourne Church.

Thomas, born in 1578, became a commoner of Hart Hall, Oxford, in 1591; left the university without a degree; entered himself as a student at one of the Inns of Court; purchased Leeds Castle, Kent, and lived either there or at Greenway Court for the rest of his life. James I knighted him 23 Sep 1619 (Nichols, Progresses of James I, iii. 568).

In 1630 he began writing his Tract against the high rate of Usury, and published it after having presented it to parliament in 1621. Culpeper argues that ten percent, which was the legalized rate of interest at the time, was too high for commerce or morality, and argued for its reduction to six percent. The subject came before parliament in 1623 and 1624. Ultimately the rate of interest was reduced to eight per cent. (21 Jac. I, c. 17). Bacon, whose essay on usury was first published in 1625, demanded a reduction to five percent. Culpeper's tract was reprinted in 1641, and twice in 1668 - first by Sir Josiah Child as an appendix to his Discourse of Trade, and secondly by Culpeper's son. It was translated into French with Sir Josiah Child's book in 1754.

Culpeper married Elizabeth, daughter of John Cheney of Guestling, Sussex, by whom he had three sons and eight daughters. He died in January 1661/2, and was buried in Hollingbourne Church 25 Jan.

The eldest son, Cheney, inherited Leeds Castle, which was entailed, but with the consent of his surviving brother he cut off the entail and sold the estate to his cousin John, Lord Culpeper. The second son, Francis, died young.12 
Biography From Alumni Cantabrigienses, a compliation of Cambridge University Alumni
     Sir Thomas Culpepper, Born 1578. M.A. 1635-6, Litterae Regiae (Royal mandates directing the conferring of a degree). Son of Francis Culpeper, of Greenway Court, Hollingbourne, Kent. Matriculated from Hart Hall, Oxford, 15 Oct 1591. Of the Middle Temple, 1594. Bought Leeds Castle, Kent. Knighted, 1619. Member of Parliament for Chippenham, 1614; for Tewkesbury, 1628-9. Author, Tract against Usury. Died 26 Jan 1661-2, Buried at Hollingbourne. (Dictionary of National Biography; Viscount of Sussex.)2 

Family

Elizabeth Cheney (say 1582 - 27 October 1638)
Children
Last Edited4 June 2011

Citations

  1. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P.C.C. 85 Sainberbe, Will dated May 20, 1590, Proved November 22, 1591.
  2. J. A. Venn, compiler, Alumni Cantabrigienses (Alumni of Cambridge University), Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1921.
    Sir Thomas Culpeper.
  3. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    C. Liber 38, No. 168.
  4. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    Pages 74-75.
  5. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm.
  6. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
    Transcription of Will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court Hollingbourne Kent 1649
    Ref: 422.
  7. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: /archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1649.pdf .
  8. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P. C. C. Rivers, 157.
    Image:http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.
  9. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: /archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.
  10. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P. C. C. Nabbs, 235.
    Will dated July 3, 1660.
    Codicil dated July 9, 1660.
    Proved August 6, 1660.
  11. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    Will of Sir Thomas Culpepper of Hollingbourne, Kent, Knight, P. C. C. Laud, 16. Will dated January 15, 1661/2. Proved February 8, 1661/2.
  12. The Dictionary of National Biography. The Concise Dictionary. Part 1, From the beginnings to 1900. London: Oxford University Press, 1953.

John Cheney of Guestling, co. Sussex

M, (say 1552 - )
Birth*say 1552 John was born say 1552. 
Marriage* He married an unknown person . 

Family

Child
Last Edited5 August 2000

Elizabeth Cheney

F, (say 1582 - 27 October 1638)
FatherJohn Cheney of Guestling, co. Sussex (s 1552 - )
Birth*say 1582 Elizabeth was born say 1582. 
Marriage*say 1600 She married Sir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight say 1600. 
Married Namesay 1600  As of say 1600, her married name was Culpeper. 
Death*27 October 1638 She died on 27 October 1638. 
Burial*30 October 1638 Her body was interred on 30 October 1638. 
Biography* She was the heiress of the junior branch of the ancient family of Cheney of Shurland, co. Kent, for which see Suckling, Suffolk, i, 104 Horsfield, Sussex, 468; Fuller, Worthies, i, 525; Cave-Brown, Story of Hollingbourne.
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She was buried in Hollingbourne Church, October 30, 1638, as 'Elizabeth, the virtuous Lady of Tho. Culpeper, Knight and there her husband erected the notable tomb which, with its recumbent effigy, emblazonment of arms and elaborate MI. is, to the genealogist, one of the most satisfactory of such records extant. That MI. is as follows:
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"Elizabeth uxor Thomae Culpeper, Militis, Filia unica et haeres Johannis Cheney de Gestlinge, in Comit. Sussex, Ar (miger) 27 die Octobris Anno D(omi)ni 1638, aetat 56, in Coelum rediit Optima Foemina, vere pia, fidem operibus manifestans, magni ingenii et cogenitionis plusquam muliebris, omnium virtutum cultrix studiosissima, humilitatis admiratrix; Optima Conjux, Optima Mater, cujus eximiae virtutis memoriam hoc quoque exili amoris pignore semper lugens maritus suis commendat.
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"Beata haec foemina marito suo peperit filios tres; Cheney primo, genitus, qui Elizabeth-am Johannis Stede de Harrietsham Militis filiam uxorem duxit; Franciscum, qui juvenis obiit; Thomam natu minimum: filias octo, Paulinam natu maximam, Gualtero Harlackenden, de Woodchurch, Armigero nuptam; Elizabetham quae mitis et modesta Virgo obiit; Juditham, Johanni Culpeper, Militi, Cancellario et Sub-Thesaurario Scaccarii et serenissimo Regi Carolo a Consiliis Prevents; Joannam Gulielmo Cage de Bersted Ar (migero) ; Ceciliam Radulpho Freke de Allington in Thornham Ar(migero) ; Mariam Gulielmo Clarke de Wrotham Ar(migero) Franciscam Gulielmo Freke de Hannington, Ar(migero), nuptas, et Philippam natu mimmarn Elizabethae moribus et morte sororern et consortem; quae matris in aegritudine Londini famulans quinto post die in Coelum secuta est."
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Source: Fairfax Harrison, "The Proprietors of the Northern Neck." 

Family

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (circa 1575 - circa 26 January 1661/62)
Children
Last Edited1 April 2000

Sir Cheney Culpeper of Leeds Castle

M, (circa 1601 - circa 1 April 1663)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1601 Cheney was born circa 1601. 
Baptism15 July 1601 He was baptized at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 15 July 1601.  
Marriage*24 October 1632 He married Elizabeth Stede at London, England, on 24 October 1632. 
(3) Will13 January 1644 He is mentioned in the will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court, Knight at Greenway Court, Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 13 January 1644.1,2 
(4) Will30 January 1644 He is mentioned in the will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court, Knight on 30 January 1644.3,4 
Biography Sir Cheney Culpeper of Leeds Castle, 1601-1663
Sir Cheney Culpeper's family origins were in Kent, and as an eldest son he expected to inherit the large estate of his family. He trained as a lawyer, with, amongst others, Sir Robert Honeywood, and was knighted in 1628. In the late 1620's and early 1630's he became engaged in supporting the cause of Continental Protestantism, through promoting the Palatinate and serving Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia. This connection was probably instrumental in leading him towards the circle of Samuel Hartlib, in the early 1640's, of which he soon became an integral member. In 1641 he was already helping to finance Hartlib's intellectual and educational activities.

Throughout the 1640's, Culpeper's letters to Hartlib indicate his sympathy with the diverse areas of reform and activity which engaged the Hartlib circle. These included education and learning, exemplified by the Office of Address, as well as technological innovation and scientific experimentation. His contact with Benjamin Worsley was mainly based on their shared interest in chemistry, alchemy, and husbandry, all of which were aspects of Worsley's saltpetre project. Worsley was in fact one of many innovators whom Culpeper was interested in, one other prominent example being William Wheeler.

Culpeper's letters also contain much commentary and opinion on the political events of the day. Culpeper was always on the side of parliament, but throughout the 1640's his opinions became increasingly radical until he came to adopt a strongly anti-monarchical outlook, which combined with his distrust of episcopacy and presbyterianism to associate him clearly with the 'Independents'. However, like most others of this political leaning, Culpeper was not a doctrinaire republican. He interpreted political events in an apocalyptic sense that could encourage him to use rather extreme language and imagery in his judgements. Unfortunately, Culpeper's support of the parliamentarian cause in the 1640's and '50's caused him to be disinherited, and he thus never attained the riches at one time he had expected.

Although he was never became an active politician, like Worsley, he was associated with the 1650 Council of Trade, of which he was a member along with Sir Robert Honeywood. We have no record for his precise activities on this body, but probably at this time Hartlib published an anonymous discourse probably by Culpeper, attached to another pamphlet, supporting William Potter's proposal for a land-bank, An Essay upon Master W. Potters Designe. His longstanding interest in agricultural improvement and technological innovation would also have been likely interests when on the Council.

After the dissolution of the Council of Trade, Culpeper remained an associate of Hartlib and his circle. Throughout the 1650's his main interest seems to have been in agricultural issues, specifically innovations in methods of husbandry. He never managed to regain his familial inheritance, and died, indebted, in 1663.5 
Death*circa 1 April 1663 He died circa 1 April 1663. 
Burial*2 April 1663 His body was interred on 2 April 1663 at Temple Church, London, England
Biography* O.s.p.m.s.

He was baptized in Hollingbourne, July 15, 1601, as 'Cheanye, filius Thomae Culpeper;' matric. at Hart Hall, November 6, 1619, 'aged 17' (Foster) ; admitted to the Middle Temple, May 7, 1621, as 'only son' of his father (Hopwood, ii, 662). When he came of age in 1623 his father purchased Wigsell for him from Sir John, afterwards first Lord Culpeper (Close Roll 21, Jac. I, pt. 26). Knighted by Charles I, September 8. 1628, at Farnham (Metcalfe, p. 189), on July 9, 1629, he was sent to the Hague to carry a letter of condolence to the Queen of Bohemia on the death of her eldest son (Cal. State Papers, Dom. 1629-31, pp. 7, 509).

In October, 1632, he m., in London, his cousin Elizabeth, dau. of Sir John Stede of Harrietsham (the marriage license read 'The Rt. Worshipful Sir Cheney Culpeper, Kt. bach., 28, and Mrs. Elizabeth Steede, spr., 18, her parents being dead, consent by Lady Steede, her mother-in-law, and Dr. Steede, her uncle,' Harl. Soc. Pubs., xxiii.208; xxvi, 308). His first three children were baptised in Harrietsham.

During the Troubles, alone of his family, he adhered to the Commonwealth. On October 21, 1651, the Council of State voted to restore Leeds Castle to him as 'the proprietor, a gentleman well affected to us' (Cal. State Papers, Commonwealth, xvi, 589). Meanwhile, in August, 1650, he had been appointed one of the Commissioners for regulating Trade, and in June, 1659, served also on the Commission for the Militia of the City of Westminster (Acts and Ordinances of the Interegnum, 1642-1660, ed. Firth, ii, 403, 1290). Although during the remainder of his life he was known as 'of Leeds Castle' (e. g., on the pedigree of his daughter's husband 'Cage of Bersted,' returned at the Visitation of Kent, 1663), he was ruined by the Restoration, and when he died in 1663, without a will, his estate was administered by his creditors (P.C.C. Admon. Act Book, 1663, and again, 1691, d.b.n.) He was buried in the Temple Church 'at the entrance into the north isle the second of April, 1663 (Inderwick, Inner Temple Records, iii, 445). His widow survived until 1674, when her will (P.C.C. Bunce, 74) was proved.

His only son, Thomas, was baptised in Harrietsham, March 9, 1636/7, and buried in Hollingbourne on February 8, 1637/8. He had also four dau. of whom the youngest m. her cousin german, Sir William Cage of Bersted.6 
(13) Will12 August 1710 He is mentioned in the will of John Lord Culpeper 3rd Baron of Thoresway on 12 August 1710.7,8 

Family

Elizabeth Stede (circa 1615 - 1674)
Children
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
    Transcription of Will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court Hollingbourne Kent 1649
    Ref: 422.
  2. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: /archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1649.pdf .
  3. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P. C. C. Rivers, 157.
    Image:http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.
  4. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: /archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.
  5. M. Braddick and M. Greengrass, "Introduction" to "The Letters of Sir Cheney Culpeper, 1641-1657". Camden Miscellany XXXIII. (1996). pp. 105-150.
  6. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm.
  7. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Will of John 3rd Lord Culpeper, dated 12 Aug 1710, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby. Image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_Baron_of_Thoresway_1719-1.pdf and
    http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_Baron_of_Thoresway_1719-2.pdf.
  8. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
  9. Identified in her mother Elizabeth's will.

Sir John Stede of Harrietsham, Knight

M, (1591 - 1622)
FatherSir William Stede of Harrietsham, Knight (s 1566 - )
MotherCicely Culpeper (c 1567 - )
Birth*1591 John was born in 1591. 
Marriage*before 1615 He married Hester (?) before 1615. 
Death*1622 He died in 1622. 

Family

Hester (?) (say 1593 - )
Children
Last Edited14 September 2002

Elizabeth Stede

F, (circa 1615 - 1674)
FatherSir John Stede of Harrietsham, Knight (1591 - 1622)
MotherHester (?) (s 1593 - )
Birth*circa 1615 Elizabeth was born circa 1615. 
Baptism29 November 1615 She was baptized at Harrietsham, co. Kent, England, on 29 November 1615.  
Marriage*24 October 1632 She married Sir Cheney Culpeper of Leeds Castle at London, England, on 24 October 1632. 
Married Name24 October 1632  As of 24 October 1632, her married name was Culpeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name Variation She was also known as Dame Elizabeth Culpeper of Grays Inn Lane, London. 
Administration*12 December 1671 Dame Elizabeth Culpepper of Grays Inn Lane, London, relict of Sir Cheney Culpepper, age 55, and Ralph Freek, Esq. of Middle Temple, London age 75, deposes at the request of John Clark, Esq. of Wrotham, Kent, eldest son of Sir William Clark, dec'd, that they were well aquainted with John Clark, merchant who went to Virginia some years ago with a considerable estate and was killed by a falling tree on the Middle Plantation in York River; this John Clark owned plantations and stock at the time of his death; was always reputed to be the son of Sir John Clark of Wrotham; and the younger and only brother of the said Sir William Clark, the requestant's father. Requestant is therefore the nephew and sole heir now living of the sd John Clark who died in VA. Deponents are related to the requestant's family.1 
Will*29 June 1674 She made a will at co. Kent, England, on 29 June 1674.

In the Name of God Amen. I Dame Elizabeth Colpeper the Widow and Relict of Sir Cheney Culpeper, Knight late of Hollingbourne in the County of Kent deceased being of a sound and perfect memory and in good health do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
     First, I do give and bequeath my Soul into the hands of God who first installed the same unto me: And my Body to the Earth from where it was taken to be privately buried at the discretion of my Executor herein after named in full assurance of a joyful Resurrection at the day of Judgement.
     Item, I give unto my Daughter (Cicely Culpeper) the Widow and Relic of Sir William Cage, Knight late of …..in the County aforesaid.
     Item, Fifty Pounds a year and for Three years to come in case my said Daughter lives so long, To be paid to her yearly and every half yearly by even and equal shares during this said time of Three years.
     Item, I give unto my Daughter Elizabeth (Elizabeth Culpeper) who I shall make and Ordain Sole Executrix of this my will, All and Singular sum and sums of money whereas the time of my Death shall be in accrue due and payable unto me either by Law or Equity for by reason or out of Two several Annuities the one of Four Hundred Pounds per annum the other of One Hundred Pounds per annum issuing out of the Courtsides' of the Manor of Appledore in the said County of Kent and out of certain other Lands, Meadows, Pastures and Grounds in Appledore aforesaid belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Christchurch Canterbury: Also I give unto my said Daughter all my Goods, Chattels, Utensils, Money, Plate, Jewells, Debts, Credits and other personals whatsoever due and payable other by Law or Equity or upon any trust whatsoever or by any other way or means and
     this to be my Last Will and Testament containing one sheet of paper in witness whereof I have hereunto sett my Hand and Seal this Nine and Twentieth day of June in the Six and Twentieth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles the Second of England Scotland France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith. Annodo, One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy and Four.
     Elizabeth Culpeper.
     Signed, Sealed and Declared to be the Last Will of the within named Dame Elizabeth Culpeper in the presence of George Clifford, Francis Emfury.2,3 
Death*1674 She died in 1674. 

Family

Sir Cheney Culpeper of Leeds Castle (circa 1601 - circa 1 April 1663)
Children
Last Edited6 June 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2006-2012 to Warren Culpepper from Lea Dowd, e-mail address (May 2012).
    Deposition by Dame Elizabeth Culpepper of Grays Inn Lane, London, to the Lord Mayors Court of London, 12 Dec 1671.
  2. E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
    Transcribed the will of Dame Elizabeth Culpepper from the PRO images.
  3. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Elizabeth_of_Hollingbourne_1674-1.pdf and http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Elizabeth_of_Hollingbourne_1674-2.pdf.
  4. Identified in her mother Elizabeth's will.

Thomas Culpeper

M, (before 9 March 1637 - before 8 February 1638)
FatherSir Cheney Culpeper of Leeds Castle (c 1601 - c 1 Apr 1663)
MotherElizabeth Stede (c 1615 - 1674)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Baptism9 March 1637 He was baptized at Harrietsham, co. Kent, England, on 9 March 1637.  
Birth*before 9 March 1637 Thomas was born before 9 March 1637. 
Death*before 8 February 1638 He died before 8 February 1638. 
Burial*8 February 1638 His body was interred on 8 February 1638 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Last Edited25 November 2002

Paulina Culpeper1

F, (1603 - before 26 November 1625)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*1603 Paulina was born in 1603. 
Married Name16 June 1617  As of 16 June 1617, her married name was Harlakenden. 
Marriage*16 June 1617 She married Walter Harlakenden of Harlakenden in Woodchurch at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 16 June 1617. 
Burial*26 November 1625 Her body was interred on 26 November 1625 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Death*before 26 November 1625 She died before 26 November 1625. 
Biography* She was not baptised either in Harrietsham or Hollingbourne and so perhaps was born in London. Her first appearance is, therefore, in her mar. lic. at Canterbury, June 14, 1617, 'Walter Harlackenden of Funstall and Paulina C. of Hollingbourne, virgo. at Hollingbourne or elsewhere in dioc. Cant.' The Hollingbourne register records the in. June 16, 1617, 'Mr. Walter Harlaccenden, generosus, and Pelina Collepeper;' the baptism October 4, 1624, Of 'Thomas, the s. of Walter Harlackenden, Gent;' and the burials, November 26, 1625, of 'Paulina, the wife of Mr. Walter Haerlackenden, ' and December 20, 1628, of 'Walter Harlackenden, Esq.'
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While owning property in Kent, the Harlakendens were a family long established in Essex. See their full pedigree in Topographer and Genealogist, i, 228, 395; ii, 215, where it appears that it was the son of Paulina Culpeper, whose baptism is recited above, who (as noted infra) m. Philippa, dau. of the first Lord Culpeper by his first marriage.
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Source: Fairfax Harrison, "The Proprietors of the Northern Neck." 

Family

Walter Harlakenden of Harlakenden in Woodchurch (1603 - before 20 December 1628)
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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Walter Harlakenden of Harlakenden in Woodchurch1

M, (1603 - before 20 December 1628)
Birth*1603 Walter was born in 1603. 
Marriage*16 June 1617 He married Paulina Culpeper at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 16 June 1617. 
Burial*20 December 1628 His body was interred on 20 December 1628 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Death*before 20 December 1628 He died before 20 December 1628. 

Family

Paulina Culpeper (1603 - before 26 November 1625)
Child
Last Edited1 April 2000

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.

Elizabeth Culpeper

F, (1605 - before 10 September 1626)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*1605 Elizabeth was born in 1605. 
Death*before 10 September 1626 She died before 10 September 1626. 
Burial*10 September 1626 Her body was interred on 10 September 1626 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Biography* She was 'the meek and modest virgin' of her mother's MI., and was buried in Hollingbourne, September 10, 1626, as 'Elizabeth Culpeper.' - Fairfax Harrison. 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Judith Culpeper1

F, (circa 1606 - November 1691)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1606 Judith was born circa 1606. 
Baptism1 June 1606 She was baptized at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 1 June 1606.  
Marriage*12 January 1631 She married John Lord Culpeper 1st Baron of Thoresway on 12 January 1631. 
Married Name12 January 1631  As of 12 January 1631, her married name was Culpeper. 
Death*November 1691 She died in November 1691.2 
Burial*21 November 1691 Her body was interred on 21 November 1691 at Hollingbourne Church, Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England.2 
Biography* She was the first of her family to be baptised in Hollingbourne, June 1, 1606, as 'Judethe Colepeper, filia Thome Colepeper, gener.'...
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The mar. lic. at Canterbury, January 12, 1630/1, read 'Sir John C. of Hollingbourne, Knight, wid. & Judith C. same parish, virgo., about 22, dau. of Sir Thomas C. of said parish, Kt., who consents... at Huckinge [i.e., the church lying above the North Downs, about 3 miles from Hollingbourne].' In May, 1651, 'Dame Judith Culpeper' appeared before the Committee at Goldsmiths Hall to attempt to secure release of some of her husband's estate (Cal. Com. Compounding, 1643-60, pt. ii, p. 1289) and a few weeks later had a pass to go to France (Cal. State Papers, Dom. 1651, p. 527). There she joined her husband, and, as she is not referred to in her husband's will, must have died before the Restoration.
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Source: Fairfax Harrison, "The Proprietors of the Northern Neck." 

Family

John Lord Culpeper 1st Baron of Thoresway (7 August 1599 - 11 July 1660)
Children
Last Edited6 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 I", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVII,47-81, (1904)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Richard K. Evans, The Ancestry of Diana Princess of Wales for Twelve Generations, Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
  3. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    Chapter 3b.
  4. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    Chapter 3c.

Joan Culpeper

F, (circa 1607 - )
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Birth*circa 1607 Joan was born circa 1607. 
Baptism16 August 1607 She was baptized at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 16 August 1607.  
Married Name2 December 1637  As of 2 December 1637, her married name was Cage. 
Marriage*2 December 1637 She married William Cage of Milgate in Bersted at London, England, on 2 December 1637. 
Biography* Her only entry in the Hollingbourne register was her baptism, August 16, 1607, as Joane, filia Thome Culepepper.' She m. in London, under lic. from the bishop of that diocese, December 2, 1637 (Harl. Soc., xxvi, 232), reading 'William Cage of Milgate, wid. 30, & Joane Culpep., dau. of Sir Thos. C. of Hollingbourne., Spr. 27.'
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This first Cage-Culpeper m. was not shown on the Cage pedigree returned at the Visitation of Kent, 1663-64; apparently because Joan o.s.p. Her husband's son, Sir William Cage, who m. Cicely, dau. of Sir Cheney Culpeper, was born of his first m. with Susan, dau. of Sir J. Cage of Stow, co. Camb.
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Source: Fairfax Harrison, "The Proprietors of the Northern Neck." 

Family

William Cage of Milgate in Bersted (1607 - )
Child
Last Edited5 June 2011

William Cage of Milgate in Bersted

M, (1607 - )
Birth*1607 William was born in 1607. 
Marriage*2 December 1637 He married Joan Culpeper at London, England, on 2 December 1637. 
(17) Will30 January 1644 He is mentioned in the will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court, Knight on 30 January 1644.1,2 

Family

Joan Culpeper (circa 1607 - )
Child
Last Edited16 May 2011

Citations

  1. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P. C. C. Rivers, 157.
    Image:http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.
  2. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: /archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.

Francis Culpeper

M, (1608 - 1610)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Baptism1608 He was baptized at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, in 1608.  
Birth*1608 Francis was born in 1608. 
Burial*1610 His body was interred in 1610 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Death*1610 He died in 1610. 
Biography* Both baptism and burial are in the Hollingbourne register. 
Last Edited5 June 2011

Cicely Culpeper

F, (circa 1610 - before 6 January 1651)
FatherSir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight (c 1575 - c 26 Jan 1661/62)
MotherElizabeth Cheney (s 1582 - 27 Oct 1638)
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper. 
Birth*circa 1610 Cicely was born circa 1610. 
Baptism10 October 1610 She was baptized at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 10 October 1610.  
Marriage*18 August 1636 She married Ralph Freke of Aldington in Thornham, co. Kent at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 18 August 1636. 
Married Name18 August 1636  As of 18 August 1636, her married name was Freke. 
(9) Will30 January 1644 She is mentioned in the will of Sir Alexander Culpeper of Greenway Court, Knight on 30 January 1644.1,2 
Burial*6 January 1651 Her body was interred on 6 January 1651 at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England
Death*before 6 January 1651 She died before 6 January 1651. 
Biography* Her entire career is in the Hollingbourne register. Baptised October 10, 1610 as 'Sisle Colepeper, filia Thomae Colepeper, generosus;' she m. August 18, 1636, as 'Ralphe Frieke, Esq. and Cicely, the dau. of Sir Thomas Culpeper, Knight by licence;' and was buried January 6, 1650/1, as 'Cisly Ferke, wiffe of Ralfe Ferke.' An MI. was subsequently erected by a granddaughter (Cave-Brown, p. 35).
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Source: Fairfax Harrison, "The Proprietors of the Northern Neck." 

Family

Ralph Freke of Aldington in Thornham, co. Kent (1596 - 1684)
Children
Last Edited5 June 2011

Citations

  1. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P. C. C. Rivers, 157.
    Image:http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.
  2. Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
    Image of will at: /archives/uk/wills/images/Alexander_of_Greenway_Court_1645-1.pdf.

Ralph Freke of Aldington in Thornham, co. Kent

M, (1596 - 1684)
FatherSir Thomas Freke M.P. from Dorsett (s 1566 - )
Birth*1596 Ralph was born in 1596. 
Marriage*18 August 1636 He married Cicely Culpeper at Hollingbourne, co. Kent, England, on 18 August 1636. 
(2) Will3 July 1660 He is mentioned in the will of John Lord Culpeper 1st Baron of Thoresway at co. Kent, England, on 3 July 1660.1 
(2) Will15 January 1661/62 He is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Hollingbourne, the Elder, Knight on 15 January 1661/62.2 
Death*1684 He died in 1684. 
Biography* A guide to the memorials in Westminster Abbey Guide describes Ralph as "of Hannington, Wilts."
On his m. Ralph established himself in the neighborhood of Hollingbourne. - Fairfax Harrison.
 

Family

Cicely Culpeper (circa 1610 - before 6 January 1651)
Children
Last Edited1 April 2000

Citations

  1. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    P. C. C. Nabbs, 235.
    Will dated July 3, 1660.
    Codicil dated July 9, 1660.
    Proved August 6, 1660.
  2. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm
    Will of Sir Thomas Culpepper of Hollingbourne, Kent, Knight, P. C. C. Laud, 16. Will dated January 15, 1661/2. Proved February 8, 1661/2.

Sir Thomas Freke M.P. from Dorsett

M, (say 1566 - )
FatherRobert Freke of Shoroton, co. Dorsett (s 1536 - )
Birth*say 1566 Thomas was born say 1566. 
Biography* An M.P. from Dorset, he was named one of the Council for Virginia in 1607, and was later a member of the Virginia Company (Brown). He settled the manor of Hannington, co. Wilts, jointly upon two younger sons, viz: this Ralph and William, infra (See The Family of the Frekes in Sir Thomas Phillip's Middle Hill collections).1 
Biography On 24 Mar 2006, Bob Ford wrote:
     ""Sir Thomas FREKE is especially important to we American FRAKES because he was named one of the Council for Virginia in 1607. He later was a member of the Virginia Company. More on this later. He had vast holdings, which included the manor of Shroton and of Hinton St. Mary. He was very generous to the churches, ten of which he was responsible for. He built churches and added to several. He was greatly loved by his children. His two surviving sons, Raufe and William (both of whom married CULPEPER sisters, the CULPEPER family for whom the county in Virginia is named), built a very beautiful memorial to him and their mother in the Church of Shroton. I include the memorial here, as it not only is beautiful but it also shows their love for their parents.
     This is from: http://www.geocities.com/stephenfrakes/
     Remember, John Ford and John Freke were business partners.
     From the MA Archives I was informed that the documents are now on microfilm at the LDS, and the archives can no longer make copies.
     My Ford Genealogy: http://members.cox.net/vabobford/.2 

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Last Edited17 April 2006

Citations

  1. Fairfax Harrison, The Proprietors of the Northern Neck - Chapters of Culpepper Genealogy, Richmond, VA: The Old Dominion Press (Privately printed), 1926, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film #929429. Transcription available online at: http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/nneck/default.htm.
  2. E-mail written Mar 2006 to Warren Culpepper and Lew Griffin from Bob Ford, e-mail address.

Robert Freke of Shoroton, co. Dorsett

M, (say 1536 - )
Birth*say 1536 Robert was born say 1536. 
Biography* He was many years Auditor of the Treasury under Henry VIII, and died leaving what was later termed 'a plum,' i.e., £100,000. - Fairfax Harrison. 

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Last Edited1 April 2000