The Proprietors of the Northern Neck
Chapters of Culpeper Genealogy
By
Fairfax Harrison (1926)
The evidence for the participation of the Culpepers
and their descendants in the planting of Virginia
Table of Contents.
 | Overview by Warren Culpepper
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| Where is the Northern Neck? |
| The Proprietors of the Northern Neck
 | Introduction |
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| Wigsell Pedigree |
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| 1. Pageant |
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| 2. Wigsell
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| 3. Hollingbourne
| XI. Francis Culpeper
(William10 of Wigsell), 1538-1591, of Greenway Court |
| XII. Sir Thomas Culpeper
(Francis11 of Greenway Court) 1575-1661, of Hollingbourne, called 'the elder'. |
| XIII. John, First Lord Culpeper
(Thomas12 of Wigsell), 1600-1660, first baron Culpeper of Thoresway [i.e.,
First Lord Culpeper] |
| XIV. Thomas, Second Lord Culpeper (John13,
first Lord Culpeper), 1635-1689, of Leeds Castle, second Lord Culpeper |
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| 4. Feckenham
| XI. Dr.
Martin Culpeper (William10 of Wigsell), 1540-1605, of
Feckenham, co. Worcester |
| XII. John Culpeper
(John11 of Wigsell), 1565-1635, of Feckenham |
| XIII.
John Culpeper (John12 of Feckenham), 1606-1674, of
Northampton. |
| XIII. Thomas Culpeper (John12
of Feckenham), 1602? - 1652?, of the Middle Temple. |
| XIV. John Culpeper (Thomas13
of the Middle Temple), 1633 - Aft. 1680 |
| XIV. Alexander Culpeper
(Thomas13 of the Middle Temple), 1631?-1694, of Hollingbourne, Esq. |
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| 5. Leed's Castle
| XV. Catherine Culpeper
(Thomas14, second Lord Culpeper), 1670?-1719. |
| XVI. Thomas Fairfax (Catherine Culpeper15,
wife of Thomas, fifth Lord Fairfax), 1693-1781, Sixth Lord Fairfax. |
| XVI. Robert Fairfax (Catherine Culpeper15,
wife of Thomas, fifth Lord Fairfax), 1706-1793, Seventh Lord Fairfax. |
| XVI. Frances Fairfax Martin (Catherine Culpeper15,
wife of Thomas, fifth Lord Fairfax), 1703-1791. |
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The Roman Numerals above refer to the generation number since Sir Thomas
Culpeper of 1170. The parenthetical
expression identifies the individual's Culpeper parent.
Overview by Warren Culpepper
There have been two major publications on Culpepper family genealogy. The first was The
Sussex Colepepers by Col. F.W.T. Atree in 1904. The second, drawing upon and
extending the first, was The Proprietors of the Northern Neck, by Fairfax
Harrison in 1926.
Subsequent research has suggested that some of Harrison's conclusions
relative to the Culpepers in America may be in error.
In particular, Harrison believed that John Culpeper of Northampton (1606-1674) died
without issue. Harrison also believed that John born 1633 and son of Thomas of
the Middle Temple was John of Albemarle, alias the Carolina Rebel. This, too,
seems in doubt.
For a discussion on the most recent theories about these and other American
John Culpepers, see Four Johns vs. A Full House.
Where is the Northern Neck of
Virginia?
Curiously,
Harrison does not make clear the location of the Northern Neck. Basically, it is
the land that lies between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, starting down at
the Chesapeake Bay and extending northwestwards to encompass all of the
present-day Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. For a more complete
description, and partial map, see Culpepper Connections'
Northern Neck.
Last Revised:
02 Jan 2015 |
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