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Mother*

Married Name

Her married name was Arundel.

Birth*

after 1496

Margaret was born after 1496.

Marriage*

She married Thomas Arundel.

Family

Thomas Arundel

Last Edited

5 Aug 2000

Thomas Arundel

Male, #8522, (say 1494 - 1532)

Birth*

say 1494

Thomas was born say 1494.

Marriage*

He married Margaret Leigh.

Death*

1532

He died in 1532.

Family

Margaret Leigh

Last Edited

6 Aug 2000

Isabel Leigh

Female, #8523, (say 1497 - )

Father*

Mother*

Married Name

Her married name was Baynton.

Birth*

say 1497

Isabel was born say 1497.

Marriage*

She married Sir Edward Baynton.

Biography*

From Joyce's first marriage came Isabel Leigh, born abt. 1495, who married Sir Edward Baynton, one of the largest landowners in
Wiltshire. Thier son Henry Baynton married Anne Cavendish, whose father, Sir William, was the ancestor of the Cavendish family, Dukes of Devonshire. This was through his marriage to Bess of Hardwick. Henry Baynton and Anne Cavendish had four sons, the fourth of which, Ferdinand born 1566, married Jane Weare and produced Anne Baynton, born 1602. Anne Baynton married Christopher Batt, gent., of Wiltshire and they emigrated to Massachusetts in 1638, where he became a prominent merchant in Boston. From them came many
New England descendants. Source: Brandon Fradd, quoting the research of Walter Godwin Davis.

Family

Sir Edward Baynton

Last Edited

17 Dec 1999

Joyce Leigh

Female, #8524, (after 1496 - )

Father*

Mother*

Married Name

Her married name was Stanney.

Birth*

after 1496

Joyce was born after 1496.

Marriage*

She married John Stanney.

Family

John Stanney

Last Edited

5 Aug 2000

John Stanney

Male, #8525, (say 1494 - )

Birth*

say 1494

John was born say 1494.

Marriage*

He married Joyce Leigh.

Family

Joyce Leigh

Last Edited

5 Aug 2000

Edmund Trafford

Male, #8526, (say 1513 - )

Birth*

say 1513

Edmund was born say 1513.

Marriage*

He married Mary Howard.

Family

Mary Howard

Last Edited

19 Aug 2000

Sir Edward Baynton

Male, #8527, (say 1495 - )

Birth*

say 1495

Edward was born say 1495.

Marriage*

He married Isabel Leigh.

Family

Isabel Leigh

Last Edited

14 Sep 2002

John Leigh

Male, #8528, (after 1496 - )

Father*

Mother*

Birth*

after 1496

John was born at England after 1496.

Last Edited

12 Feb 2005

Ralph Leigh

Male, #8529, (after 1496 - )

Father*

Mother*

Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight

Birth*

after 1496

Ralph was born at England after 1496.

Last Edited

12 Feb 2005

William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent¹

Male, #8530, (say 1430 - 5 Mar 1502)

Father*

Mother*

Elizabeth Ferrers of Groby

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1430

William was born at Preston Hall, Aylesford, co. Kent, England, say 1430.

Marriage*

say 1452

He married Margaret Pedwardine at Aylesford, co. Kent, England, say 1452.

Death of Father

20 Jul 1457

His father Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight died on 20 Jul 1457.

Death of Mother

1460

His mother Elizabeth Ferrers of Groby died in 1460 at West Peckham, co. Kent, England.

Birth of Son

before 1472

His son Edward Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent was born before 1472.

Death*

5 Mar 1502

He died on 5 Mar 1502.

Biography*

William succeeded to Preston Hall upon the death of his older brother, Richard. However, Richard and Isabell's daughter, Margaret, suceeded her father at Oxenhoath, and by her, Oxenhoath was passed to the Cottons. Inq. p.m. 30 Jan 18 Henry VII (1502/3.)

Family

Margaret Pedwardine

Marriage*

say 1452

He married Margaret Pedwardine at Aylesford, co. Kent, England, say 1452.

Child

Edward Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent+

Charts

The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)

Last Edited

9 Nov 2010

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.

Joan Sheldon¹

Female, #8531, (say 1472 - )

Father*

(?) Sheldon co. Bedford

Birth*

say 1472

Joan was born say 1472.

Married Name

say 1492

As of say 1492, her married name was Culpepper.

Married Name

say 1492

As of say 1492, her married name was Colepeper.

Married Name

say 1492

As of say 1492, her married name was Culpeper.

Marriage*

say 1492

She married Edward Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent say 1492.

Birth of Son

say 1494

Her son John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq. was born say 1494.

Family

Edward Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Child

John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq.+

Last Edited

26 Sep 2002

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.

John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq.¹

Male, #8532, (say 1494 - 1550)

Father*

Edward Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Mother*

Joan Sheldon

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1494

John was born say 1494.

Marriage*

say 1516

He married Jane Whetenhall say 1516.

Birth of Son

1517

His son Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight was born in 1517.²

Birth of Son

say 1527

His son Richard Culpeper of St. Bartholomew in Smithfield was born say 1527.

Birth of Son

say 1529

His son John Culpeper of Grays Inn, Essex was born say 1529.

Death of Father

1533

His father Edward Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent died in 1533.

Birth of Son

say 1533

His son Edward Culpeper was born say 1533.

Death*

1550

He died in 1550.

Biography*

The Colepeper of Aylesford pedigree (used here) shows John as the son of Edward Colepeper of Aylesford and Joanna Sheldon, daughter of ... Sheldon, co. Bedford. Edward is then shown as the son of William Colepeper of Preston Hall and Margaret Pedwardine. And William is shown as the son of Sir William Colepeper of Aylesford and the daughter of Lord Ferrers. It also says of John, "ob. 4 Edward VI [1550], Inq. p.m. 6 Elizabeth [1563]. This is the same lineage as shown in the Colepeper of Preston Hall and Oxenhoath pedigree found in "Leeds Castle"
Another pedigree skips one whole generation by combining two, showing that John is the son of William Colepeper of Aylesford and Joan Sheldon. And then this William is the son of Sir William and the dau of Lord Ferrers.

Will

23 Dec 1648

He is mentioned in the will of Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart. at Aylesford, co. Kent, England, on 23 Dec 1648.³

Family

Jane Whetenhall

Marriage*

say 1516

He married Jane Whetenhall say 1516.

Children

Charts

The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)

Last Edited

9 Nov 2010

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
James H. Sephton, Preston Hall, Aylesford, 496 Station Road, Aylesford, Kent: J. H. Sephton, 1997, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
p. 10.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Sir William Colepeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford (#8550), dated 23 Dec 1648, proved 5 Nov 1661, P.C.C., 208 Grey, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/William_of_Aylesford_1651.pdf.

Jane Whetenhall¹

Female, #8533, (say 1497 - )

Father*

William Whetenhall

Birth*

say 1497

Jane was born say 1497.

Marriage*

say 1516

She married John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq. say 1516.

Married Name

say 1516

As of say 1516, her married name was Culpeper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Biography*

Her father was sheriff in 1526.

Birth of Son

1517

Her son Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight was born in 1517.²

Birth of Son

say 1527

Her son Richard Culpeper of St. Bartholomew in Smithfield was born say 1527.

Birth of Son

say 1529

Her son John Culpeper of Grays Inn, Essex was born say 1529.

Birth of Son

say 1533

Her son Edward Culpeper was born say 1533.

Family

John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq.

Marriage*

say 1516

She married John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq. say 1516.

Children

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
James H. Sephton, Preston Hall, Aylesford, 496 Station Road, Aylesford, Kent: J. H. Sephton, 1997, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
p. 10.

Anne Culpeper¹

Female, #8534, (say 1535 - )

Father*

John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq.

Mother*

Jane Whetenhall

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1535

Anne was born say 1535.

Married Name

say 1556

As of say 1556, her married name was Sedley.

Marriage*

say 1556

She married John Sedley of Southfleet say 1556.

Biography*

E-mail to Stephen Holleyfrom Warren L. Culpepper, April 2000:
.
The sources of my information that Anne Culpeper was the daughter of John Culpeper and Jane Whetenhall, and married John Sedley (Sydley) were:
.
(1) a pedigree chart entitled "Colepeper of Aylesford", included in "The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", published in "Sussex Archaelogical Collection", Vol. XLVII, 1904, pages 47-81, and
.
(2) a pedigree chart entitled "No. 2--Colepeper of Preston Hall and
Oxenhoath" found on page 174 in "The History of Leads Castle", 1868, by C. Wykeham-Martin.
.
The source of my information that Anne Culpepper and John Sedley had a daughter named Anne (Anna) who married "Christopher Blower of Silham in Raynham" was only #2 above.
.
There was no documented genealogical support for Mr. Wykeham-Martin's work. Several times I have found that it is in conflict with other sources and with my own deductive reasoning, so I tend to discount its credibility when challenged by contrary evidence.
.
You asked, "Could Anne have married twice, first to John Sedley, then to Christopher Blore? Or were there actually two daughters whose names have become muddled?" I think either of these theories could be correct.
.
As to the 1558 estimated year of birth for Christopher Blore, I'll have to accept responsibility for that. It could easily be off by 25 or more years. It could be off even more if he married someone who was a generation earlier than my estimate assumed. I've tried to assign estimated years of birth to everyone in our old English records as it generally helps sort things out. I do know that John Culpeper died in 1550 and his children appear to have been born during the period of 1515-1535. It appears that Ann may have been the last of those children. If Christopher married Ann, then presumably he was born about the time of her birth or a few years earlier. My assumption of his birth circa 1558 was based on my questionable belief that he married Ann, a grandchild of John Culpeper, and Christopher, therefore, was probably born 25 or so years after the circa 1535 birth of his mother-in-law, Ann Sedley Culpeper....

Will

14 Sep 1559

She is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Grays Inn, Essex at Greys Inn, co. Essex, England, on 14 Sep 1559.^2,3

Family

John Sedley of Southfleet

Marriage*

say 1556

She married John Sedley of Southfleet say 1556.

Child

Anna Sedley

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Transcribed the will of John Culpeper of Grays Inn, Essex (1559), from the PRO images.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Image of will at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Grays_1562.pdf.

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight¹

Male, #8536, (1517 - 1587)

Father*

John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq.

Mother*

Jane Whetenhall

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

1517

Thomas was born in 1517.²

Marriage*

say 1547

He married Margaret Culpeper say 1547.

Birth of Son

say 1549

His son Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent was born say 1549.

Death of Father

1550

His father John Culpeper of Preston Hall, Aylesford, Esq. died in 1550.

Will

14 Sep 1559

He is mentioned in the will of John Culpeper of Grays Inn, Essex at Greys Inn, co. Essex, England, on 14 Sep 1559.^3,4

Divorce*

1576

He and Margaret Culpeper were divorced in 1576.

Marriage*

say 1577

He married Martine Ridge say 1577.

Biography*

On the accession of Queen Mary in July 1553, Thomas joined the rebellion with Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger (1521-1554). Consequently, the estate of Preston was presented to Mr. Cartwright, the Deputy Sheriff. Thomas was confined in the Tower of London. He had a fellow prisoner in Thomas Fane (Sir Thomas Fane of Mereworth, co. Kent), who had married Thomas's cousin Elizabeth Culpeper (Elizabeth Culpeper).
     They appear to have been Protestant martyrs, as suggested by their inscription on the stone wall of their cell: "Be thou faithful to the end and I will give you a crown of eternal life -- 1554, T Fane, T Culpeper, of Ailsford, Kent." (A quotation from Revelation 2:10.)
     They were pardoned and Fane lived to become Sir Thomas Fane of Mereworth Castle. The estate of Preston was restored to Thomas Culpeper, who later became a Revenue Commissioner. In 1561 he was Purveyor of Rochester Bridge.
     Two labourers, John Mylles and Isaac Frenche, with the latter's wife Agnes, were indicted for grand larceny before judges John Southcote and Thomas Gawdy at Rochester Assizes on 19 Mar 1579. On 11 Oct 1578, the indicted broke into the house of Thomas Culpepper at Aylesford and stole twelve table napkins (valued at 5s), eighteen table napkins (4s), two tablecloths (4s), two long towels [value omitted], a pair of sheets (2s) and a pillowbar (16d) belonging to Thomas, and three smocks (3s), two aprons (2s) and a kerchief (6d) belonging to his daughter Anna. Mylles and Isaac Frenche were found guilty and allowed clergy.⁵

Will*

18 Jul 1587

He made a will on 18 Jul 1587.

In the name of God Amen.
     I Thomas Colepeper of Aylesford in the County of Kent the Elder being weak of body but perfect of memory Lord be therefore given to God the Eighteenth day of July and in the year of our Lord God One Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty and Seven (18 Jul 1587).
     I do make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following wherein First I bequeath my soul into the hands of my Redeemer and my Body to be buried at the discretion of mine Executors and as following the disposition of my goods and chattels.
     I Will to every of my daughter Mary Crispe (Mary Culpeper) of her children Forty Pounds of lawful money of England to them to be paid in manner and form following that is to say every one of her sons Forty Pounds when they attain the full age of Twenty and One years and to every of her daughters Forty Pounds when they shall come to the full age Seventeen years and further
     I Will to every one of my daughters Forty Pounds when that shall come to the full age of seventeen years and further
     I will to every of my daughter Anne Crispe (Anne Culpeper) her children the like sum of Forty Pounds to be in like sort generally to them in manner and form following that is to say to every one of her sons Forty pounds when they accomplish the full age of Twenty and One years and to every of her daughters Forty Pounds when that shall attain the age of Seventeen years and I further express and declare and my intent and meaning is that these several legacies before by these present devised shall be generally given and paid to them by my said Executors when they shall generally accomplish their said ages of Twenty One years and Seventeen Years as in above expressed and further
     I will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Culpepper (Elizabeth Culpeper) the sum of Three Hundred pounds of like lawful money to be paid unto her by my Executors either at the day of her marriage if shall fortune to be married before she accomplish the age of Eighteen Years or at her age of Eighteen years is she by then be married and further
     I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Martine Colepeper (Martine Ridge), One Hundred pounds of lawful money of England to her be paid within one whole year after my decease provided always that if I shall not p**rniff and suffer pain Thomas Colepeper (Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent) peaceably and quietly to have ….. and enjoy all further goods and chattels real and personal whatsoever as by me the said Thomas are to him already given, that then this here present legacy shall be made and finally
     All the residue of my goods and chattels whatsoever I give to my son Thomas Colepeper.
     This is my Last Will and Testament of me the said Thomas Colepeper the Older furthering the description of all my Lands tenements and Heriditatments made the day and year above expressed wherein I do will and devise and give to my son Thomas Colepeper all my Lands Tenements and Hereditaments whatsoever within the County of Kent or elsewhere within the Coastline of England to have and to hold to him the said Thomas Colepeper my son and to the male heirs of his body lawfully begotten and for default of such issue the remainder to the rightful heirs of me the said Thomas Colepeppr the Elder for ever per me Thomas Colepeper
     Witnessed at the making and sealing of this my present Testament, Henry Crispe the Elder (Sir Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent), Edward Tryon.^6,7

Death*

1587

He died in 1587.

Probate*

1587

Probate action was taken on Thomas's estate in 1587 at co. Kent, England,

13 Rutland.

Family 1

The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)

Marriage*

say 1547

He married Margaret Culpeper say 1547.

Divorce*

1576

He and Margaret Culpeper were divorced in 1576.

Children

Family 2

Martine Ridge

Marriage*

say 1577

He married Martine Ridge say 1577.

Charts

Last Edited

14 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
James H. Sephton, Preston Hall, Aylesford, 496 Station Road, Aylesford, Kent: J. H. Sephton, 1997, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
p. 10.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Transcribed the will of John Culpeper of Grays Inn, Essex (1559), from the PRO images.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Image of will at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/John_of_Grays_1562.pdf.
James H. Sephton, Preston Hall, Aylesford, 496 Station Road, Aylesford, Kent: J. H. Sephton, 1997, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Colepeper of Aylesford (#8536), dated 18 Jul 1587, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1588.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.

Margaret Culpeper¹

Female, #8537, (say 1525 - )

Father*

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bedgebury in Goudhurst

Mother*

Elizabeth Hawte

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Birth*

say 1525

Margaret was born say 1525.

Marriage*

say 1547

She married Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight say 1547.

Birth of Son

say 1549

Her son Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent was born say 1549.

Divorce*

1576

She and Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight were divorced in 1576.

Family

John Sedley of Southfleet

Children

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.

Anna Sedley¹

Female, #8538, (say 1561 - )

Father*

Mother*

Anne Culpeper

Birth*

say 1561

Anna was born say 1561.

Marriage*

say 1579

She married Christopher Blower of Silham in Raynham say 1579.

Married Name

say 1579

As of say 1579, her married name was Blower.

Family

Christopher Blower of Silham in Raynham

Last Edited

11 Jun 2000

Citations

C. Wykeham-Martin, Pedigree Chart 2 'Colepeper of Preston Hall & Oxenhoath' from The History of Leads Castle, , 1868.

Christopher Blower of Silham in Raynham¹

Male, #8539, (say 1558 - )

Birth*

say 1558

Christopher was born say 1558.

Marriage*

say 1579

He married Anna Sedley say 1579.

Family

Anna Sedley

Last Edited

18 Dec 1999

Citations

C. Wykeham-Martin, Pedigree Chart 2 'Colepeper of Preston Hall & Oxenhoath' from The History of Leads Castle, , 1868.

Anne Culpeper¹

Female, #8540, (say 1548 - 1594)

Father*

Mother*

Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-Comm

Commonly known as Anna.

Birth*

say 1548

Anne was born say 1548.

Married Name

say 1566

As of say 1566, her married name was Crispe.

Marriage*

say 1566

She married Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent say 1566.

Birth of Son

say 1580

Her son Thomas Crispe was born say 1580.

Birth of Son

say 1581

Her son Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent was born say 1581.

Will

18 Jul 1587

She is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight on 18 Jul 1587.^2,3

Death of Father

1587

Her father Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight died in 1587.

Death*

1594

She died at Aylesford, co. Kent, England, in 1594.

Burial*

1594

Her body was interred in 1594 at Aylesford, co. Kent, England.

Biography*

Thomas's daughter Anna married Henry Crisp, the fourth son of Sir Henry Crisp. An inscribed brass was inserted in the floor between the central piers of the chancel of the parish church at Aylesford:
`HERE LYETH THE BODIE OF HENRY CRISPE THE FOURTH SONNE OF SIR HENRY CRISP KNIGHT. HE HAD TO WIFE ANNE YE DAUGHTER OF THOMAS CULPEPPER OF AYLESFORD ESQUIRE. THEY HAD ISSUE FYVE SONNES AND ONE DAUGHTER. HE DIED THE SECOND OF DECEMBER 1594.'
This brass plate, measuring 15 in x 4.75 in, was screwed into the wood of a 19th-20th-century parquet floor, suggesting that it may have been removed from its original position.
(Source: James H. Sephton, "Preston Hall, Aylesford", 1997.)

Family

Marriage*

say 1566

She married Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent say 1566.

Children

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Colepeper of Aylesford (#8536), dated 18 Jul 1587, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1588.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.

Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent¹

Male, #8541, (say 1545 - )

Father*

Sir Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent

Mother*

Anna Hasselhurst

Birth*

say 1545

Henry was born say 1545.

Marriage*

say 1566

He married Anne Culpeper say 1566.

Biography*

4th son of Sir Henry Crispe. See record for wife, Anne Culpeper, for more information. For additional details on descendants, see the Crispe Pedigree in the Visitation of Kent, 1619.

Birth of Son

say 1580

His son Thomas Crispe was born say 1580.

Birth of Son

say 1581

His son Henry Crispe of Quex in Thanett, Kent was born say 1581.

Family

Anne Culpeper

Children

Last Edited

1 Jan 2000

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent¹

Male, #8542, (say 1549 - 12 Oct 1604)

Father*

Mother*

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1549

Thomas was born say 1549.

Marriage*

say 1587

He married Maria Pynner say 1587.

Will

18 Jul 1587

He is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight on 18 Jul 1587.^2,3

Death of Father

1587

His father Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight died in 1587.

Birth of Son

1588

His son Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart. was born in 1588.

Birth of Son

say 1591

His son Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford was born say 1591.¹

Birth of Son

say 1594

His son Richard Culpeper was born say 1594.

Will*

Dec 1600

He made a will in Dec 1600.

In the name of the Blessed and Holy Trinity the Father Son and Holy Ghost in…. there in power and everlasting and Almighty God Amen.
     I Thomas of Colpepper of Aylesford in the County of Kent Squire being…. of sound mind and perfect Remembrance thanks be to God and aged Forty three years or thereabouts do ordain and make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following hereby revoking whatsoever.
     I give hereafore said or… in that behalf of other than war have…. first and as the principal of party I with a free heart do give and bequeath my soul into the merciful hands of Almighty God the only Lord of Life make humble and grateful blessings his most glorious…. In the in… if his ….through the passion and mediation of his dearly beloved son. Accept this my…. saviour and redeemer to accept the …. into his…. protection that afore this life ended I may…. the everlasting…. of Heaven prepared from the beginning for his… my body I bequeath to be buried in opine manner surroundings to the difference and injudgment of mine Executrix and remembering my… …. my will and purpose is that our whole and full part of all my messuages lands tennements and heriditaments in whatsoever ….in Aylesford Ditton East Malling St…. and….or where in the countie of Kent. I shall … and be unto my oldest son William Colepepper (Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart.) and his haires forever and the other two third part of all my said messuage lands tenements and heriditaments with their appurtenances.
     I will and bequeath in manner and form following that is to say one of the said two third part thereof I bequeath unto John Tufton Esquire my… and Thomas Tennyson... Esquire my brother in law (possibly the husband of Elizabeth Culpeper) to have to them and there assignes for and during their natural life of my deer beloved wife Mary (Maria Pynner) support the…. trust and confidence to them already declared in that behest and the other of the said two third part. I will and bequeath to the said John Tufton and Thomas Tennyson and of their assigns forever the…. of this my last will and Testament to have to them until such time as my said son William shall have attained the full age of one and twenty years they the said third part of all my messuage lands tenements and hereditiement bestow in their …unto the said John Tufton and Thomas Tennyson and their assignes until my said William shall attain this said age of one and twenty years and this it also for and formentioned the …. Of this my last will and Testament and after the full age of my said son William and death of my said wife I give and bequeath the said two third….. of the …..before in their …. Bequeathed unto the said John Tufton and Thomas Tennyson as aforesaid unto my said son William and the heirs males of his body hopefully begotten and default of such issue the same to…. my third son Richard Colepepper (Richard Culpeper) and the males heirs maketh of his body hopefully begotton and for default of such issue the same …. To mine …. Right heirs for ever and my will is that Thomas Chamberlaine of …. Farm in the domestie of Middlesex Esquire shall by good assurances and …..in the …. …. And assure and …. To be … and sssired unto the said John Tufton and Thomas Tennyson and their heirs or such after …. …. As they shall nominate in that behest all singular the messuage lands tenements and heriditments in Monkton ……bury otherwise called Monkton ….bury or else made in the county of Northampton for which I have heretofor ….. and …… with him the said Thomas Chamberline or to any other …. or …..whatsoever and I …and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Colepepper (Mary Culpeper) the sum of eight hundred pounds of lawfull English money to be paid unto her when she shall attain the full age of eighteen years also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ffrances Colepepper (Frances Culpeper) the like sum of eight hundred pounds of lawfull English money to be paid unto her …..he shall have attained the fill age of eighteen years also I give and bequeath unto my said son Thomas Colepepper (Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford) the like sum of eight hundred pounds of lawful English money to be paid unto him when he shall attain the full age of one and twenty years Also I give and bequeath unto my said son Richard Colepepper the like sum of eight hundred pounds of lawful English money to be paid unto him when he shall attain the full age of one and twenty years and if it fortune either or both of my said daughters to depart this life before the or they shall have attained the said age of eighteen years then I will and bequeath the person and persons of….of them so dec…. unto my said two younger sons Thomas and Richard to be paid unto them when they shall formally have attained the full age of one and twenty years and if it shall fortune both my said daughters to depart the life before their said ages of eighteen years and also one of my said younger sons to depart this life before he shall attain the full age of one and twenty years then I will and bequeath the …. And …… formally limited to my said daughters and son so declaring unto my said son William and ….of my said son Thomas and ….. as shall ….. ….. to be bestoweth them to be paid unto them when they shall naturally have attained their full ages herin before mentioned then I will and bequeath all the said party and …. Of my said daughters and younger sons unto my said son William to be paid unto him …. He shall have attained the full age of one and twenty years and if it shall fortune that my said wife shall be with child at the time of my death then I give unto such child whether son or daughter the sum of ****** of lawful English money to be paid when the said child shall attain the full age of one and twenty years being a son or the age of eighteen years if it fortune to be a daughter, and my purpose and reasoning is that my said daughters and younger sons shall be virtually brought up with the profit of their said ….fortune
     And of this my last will and testament do ordain and make my said beloved wife Mary and the said John Tufton and Thomas Tennyson to be my Executors requiring them to have that honesty and religious …. In ……. Hereof and in payment of my debts and to them in that behest appropriately in ….. ….. of I have herunto set my hand and seal this****day of December in the three an fortieth year of the reign of our most generous Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth (** Dec 1600) Thomas Colepepper ..

Memorandum That ….. the first making of this my will my oath being offered I give full power and authority to my two Executors now living to all the said lands called Moreton …..by in Northampton therein, and also as much of that said lands before conveyed by this my will and my Executors as shall be sufficient for the payment of all my debts and ……. And to make good assurances in law of all or any part of the same lands at their discretion , …things in this my said will to the contary notwith standing. Thomas Colepepper in the presence ofJohn Marks. William Godwin, William Sutton, John Smith (his mark), Edward Hall (his mark.)^4,3

Honor*

1603

Thomas was honored in 1603.

Death*

12 Oct 1604

He died on 12 Oct 1604.

Burial*

after 12 Oct 1604

His body was interred after 12 Oct 1604 at St. Peter's Church, Aylesford, co. Kent, England.

Probate

say 1605

Probate action was taken on Thomas's estate say 1605 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 92 HarteInq. p.m. 2 James I (1605), pt2.

Biography*

Thomas Culpepper married Marie (Maria Pynner), Thomas Pinner (Thomas Pynner)'s daughter. He was the last Culpepper to hold the fortified manor of Old Soar, Plaxtol (see: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/plaxtol.htm), built in Kentish ragstone in 1290 by Culpepper of Preston. William of Preston died possessed of it in 1326. By 1601 Thomas had sold it to Nicholas Miller for £2000. Nicholas was the richest member of a local family originating from yeoman farmers of the 15th century.
     In 1604 Thomas purchased from James I (1603-25) the tenure by ancient demesne of the royal manor of Aylesford (See: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/prestonhall.htm). He became Sir Thomas and inherited the estate.
     Against the east gable and under the central piers of the chancel of the parish church at Aylesford was erected one of the finest rectangular tomb chests in Kent (See: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/aylesford.htm#culpeperMonument).This well-preserved monument of Elizabethan style, supported the life-size recumbent effigies of a knight and his lady. It was in grey alabaster mottled with veins of iron oxide. The black paint on the lower of the two steps of the marble plinth was flaking away. Below the architrave the long north and south sides were divided into three equal bays. The east and west ends were each of one bay.
     Surmounting was the effigy of a bearded bare-headed knight in black armour edged in gilt. His bare hands were clasped together in an attitude of prayer. After the Netherlandish fashion introduced during Elizabethan times, he lay on a rush mat with rolledup ends, on one of which rested his saboton heels. He wore rowel spurs. Contrary to tradition, there was no canine effigy at his feet. Probably, this was because he was a farmer, not a soldier.
     On his left was his lady. Her hands were similarly clasped together. Both effigies were orientated with the feet pointing eastwards. Under each head was carved a cushion with piped edges, gilt brocade on the upper surface, and heavy tassels at each corner.
     The lady wore a plain white dress draped from the neck and tucked in concealing her feet. A plain white shawl was pleated over the head and cascaded below the knee. The absence of jewellery was particularly remarkable. The rather sombre nature of the lady's apparel was in contrast to the ostentation of her husband.
     An inscription on the west end of the monument recorded:

     Here liethe intombed Sir Thomas Colepeper, Knighte, by bloode & descente descended of many worthye ancestors: in his life time for his worth and desarte beloved of all men: and in his death as much lamented and bemoned: he had by Dame Marie, his only wife at the time of his decease, three sonnes and two daughters: which Dame Marie to performe her last duty in remembrance of her faithfull love to her deceased husband at her owne cost erected this gratefull monumente: under which he resteth and by his lively faithe hopeth a joyfull resurrection. He died 12 Oct 1604.

This monument was embellished with armorial bearings in colour of six coats quarterly;
     1) Argent, a bend engrailed gules (Arms of Culpepper).
     2) Argent, a chevron sable between nine martlets gules (Arms of Hardreshall).
     3) Gules, on a cross argent five escallops of the first
     4) Barry of four, vert and gules, three bezants, two and one in chief a cross formee or.
     5) Gules, seven mascles, three, three and one, or.
     6) Sable, a fesse chequy argent and sable between three owls proper, impaling azure a chevron argent between three lions' heads erased, ermine crowned or.

     The Culpepper crest is a falcon volant argent, belled or.
     A large undecorated floriated armorial device on the east end was obscured by the close proximity of the column of the east wall of the chancel.
     In the central bay of the south side were carved effigies of three kneeling sons, viz. William, Richard and Thomas. In the corresponding bay on the north were similarly displayed carved effigies of three kneeling daughters, viz. Francisca, Maria and Ann.
     There is an anomaly concerning the effigies carved on the sides of the monument, and the text of the inscribed tablet on the west end. This was probably the original stone commemorating Sir Thomas's interment in 1604. Dame Marie was probably pregnant when her husband died, such that the birth of the third daughter, Ann, was posthumous.
     The imposing monument was commissioned after 1604 by their eldest son, Sir William, to commemorate not only his father but also his mother. The original simple tablet pertinent to his father, of dissimilar stone, was incorporated into this later design.
     There was no evidence on the monument to identify the sculptor. An inset of stone 2 in square on the south cornice may be a later attempt to erase his signature. However, the style in Dame Marie's effigy resembled that of Lady Elizabeth's black and white marble tomb chest in All Saints Church, Hollingbourne (See: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/hollingbournechurch.htm#Chapel). Lady Elizabeth was wife to Sir Thomas Culpepper of Greenway Court. She died in 1638 and was interred in the Culpepper family vault beneath the chapel at the east end of the north aisle of All Saints Church. Lady Elizabeth's monument was the work of the sculptor Edward Marshall (1578-1675). His signature was incised on the top moulding of the west side of the plinth.
     E. Marshall was employed by the Culpepper family to create two delightful memorial brasses at Ardingly, Sussex (See: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/places/ardingly.htm). Elizabeth, baptised in Bolney on 20 November 1627, died aged seven years and was interred on 8 December 1634 at the side of her grandmother, Dame Elizabeth, who died in 1633.
     On the death of Sir Thomas of Preston Hall in 1604, the estate passed to the eldest son William.⁵

Family

The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)

Marriage*

say 1587

He married Maria Pynner say 1587.

Children

Charts

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Colepeper of Aylesford (#8536), dated 18 Jul 1587, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1588.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8542), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1604.pdf.
James H. Sephton, Preston Hall, Aylesford, 496 Station Road, Aylesford, Kent: J. H. Sephton, 1997, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.

Maria Pynner

Female, #8543, (say 1570 - )

Father*

Thomas Pynner

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Puyer.

Name Variation

She was also known as Mary.

Birth*

say 1570

Maria was born say 1570.

Marriage*

say 1587

She married Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent say 1587.

Married Name

say 1587

As of say 1587, her married name was Culpeper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Birth of Son

1588

Her son Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart. was born in 1588.

Birth of Son

say 1591

Her son Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford was born say 1591.¹

Birth of Son

say 1594

Her son Richard Culpeper was born say 1594.

Will

Dec 1600

She is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent in Dec 1600.^2,3

Biography

She is referenced in a biographical note for Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent.⁴

Will*

27 Oct 1618

She made a will on 27 Oct 1618.

In the Name of God Amen.
     I Dame Mary Culpeper Widow do make and Ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following.
     First I bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God my Heavenly Father to Jesus Christ my other Saviour to the Holy Ghost my Gracious Comforter to be saved amongst the elect families of God by and through the only merits of my Saviour Christ Jesus and my body to be buried in the Parish Church of Aylesford in Kent and as touching my Worldly goods...
     I give and bequeath to my Son Thomas (Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford) Thirty Pounds in Money and do appoint my Executor to pay him Thirty Pounds upon my Bond and also I give him the Great piece of Hanging in the Dining Room, two Guilt Spoons, the great Guilt Bowl, the Silver Turin and a Plaster Plate and a Chest of Linen.
     I give and bequeath to my Son Richard (Richard Culpeper) one Silver Bowl. One little Plate, Two Spoons, Four pairs of Sheets, Two table Cloths. Three dozen of Napkins and I give between him and my son Thomas the Beds and Bed Spreads furnished **** ton.
     Item, I give unto my Daughter Mary (Mary Culpeper) my broad Silver Pot, Two Solid Spoons.
     Item, I give unto my Daughter Francis (Frances Culpeper) the Marlin Cup, the pouring two Spoons of Silver and I give unto her and my said Daughter Mary between them the Bed and Bedstead furnished in the next Chamber to that I lye on.
     Item, I give to my Executor 10 Pounds and 10 Pounds more and have Appointed my Daughter Mary to be *****.
     Item, I make and ordain my Son no1 to be my Executor and do give and Bequeath unto him all the rest of my goods , my debts and funeral discharged and all my plate and household stuff whatsoever and not herein before given.
     In witness whereof I have sett my hand and Seal the 27th Day of October 1618.
     M.C.
     Read, Sealed and Published to be her Last Will in presence of Thomas Hobbs, John Sanderson.⁵

Family

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Marriage*

say 1587

She married Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent say 1587.

Children

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8542), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1604.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
James H. Sephton, Preston Hall, Aylesford, 496 Station Road, Aylesford, Kent: J. H. Sephton, 1997, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Transcription of the will of Dame May Culpeper, dated 27 Oct 1618, trancribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images found at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Mary_1618.pdf.

Mary Culpeper¹

Female, #8544, (say 1551 - )

Father*

Mother*

Henry Crispe of St. Johns

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-Comm

Commonly known as Maria.

Birth*

say 1551

Mary was born say 1551.

Married Name

say 1569

As of say 1569, her married name was Crispe.

Marriage*

say 1569

She married Henry Crispe of St. Johns say 1569.

Will

18 Jul 1587

She is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall, Knight on 18 Jul 1587.^2,3

Family

Marriage*

say 1569

She married Henry Crispe of St. Johns say 1569.

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Colepeper of Aylesford (#8536), dated 18 Jul 1587, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from image at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1588.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.

Henry Crispe of St. Johns¹

Male, #8545, (say 1548 - )

Father*

John Crispe of Cline in Thanett, Kent

Mother*

Anna Tuke

Birth*

say 1548

Henry was born say 1548.

Marriage*

say 1569

He married Mary Culpeper say 1569.

Biography*

For details on descendants, see the Crispe Pedigree in the Visitation of Kent, 1619.

Family

Mary Culpeper

Last Edited

4 Feb 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.

Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford^1,2

Male, #8546, (say 1591 - 1632)

Father*

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent²

Mother*

Maria Pynner²

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1591

Thomas was born say 1591. 2nd son of Sir Thomas, of Aylesford and Maria Pynner.²

Will

Dec 1600

He is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent in Dec 1600.^3,4

Death of Father

12 Oct 1604

His father Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent died on 12 Oct 1604.

Will

27 Oct 1618

He is mentioned in the will of Maria Pynner on 27 Oct 1618.⁵

Will*

20 Dec 1631

He made a will on 20 Dec 1631.

In the Name of God Amen
Thomas Colepepyr of Aylesford in the County or may have of Kent Gentleman being sick and weak in body but sound of mind and perfect memory and having a ***** to give and dispose of such worldly goods and personal estate as I now have or may **** beyond ***at the time of my death do hereby make and declare this my proper Last Will and Testament therein manner and form following. But first & especially Lord I give and resign into thy most merciful hands my sinful soul most humbly desiring even for the death merits & His sufficient sacrifice of the son Christ my alone & only Saviour that it will please the O Lord to ****** the same being purified & purged from sin by Him my only saviour to receive ****the same *** the number of thy **oi* and I will my body to go to the Earth from whence it came and to be buried in such decent place and manner as shall seem fit unto my Executrix hereafter named in this my said personal Last Will.
[:TAB:Item I give and bequeath unto such Minister of Gods word as shall perform the Rites & Ceremonies of my **erally the sum of Twenty Shillings to be paid unto him immediately after the executing therof.
[:TAB:Item I give and bequeath to my loving brother Mr Richard Colpepyr (Richard Culpeper) and unto other of my loving sisters the sum of Forty Shillings a piece to be rewarded by them **ortisely into Ring or Jewels and **** as*o*en* my love to them
:TAB:Item I give and bequest unto the poor of the parish of Aylesford aforesaid the sum of Twenty shillings to be distributed amongst them by my Executors at the day of my burial in such manner as it shall deemed fit unto my said Executor and whereas brothe[r in Law Mr John Witheringe (John Witheringe) is **** possessed of ***ine lease for years nethertheless in trust & to and for my life of and in certain Lands lying and in B***minster and S**ster in the county of Leicester and **** I my*** wife possessed of & ***** goods chattels plate ready money bills bonds fees for years also and all my estate, interest, rights, tythe *** trust and demanded of or into the said lease & other the ****** & into *** or any of them my debts funeral & legatees aforesaid first being satisfied paid & discharged unto my loving brother Sir William Colpepyr Baronet (Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart.) whom also I do hereby nominate and appoint sole & only Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament and do hereby revoke and ***** all forms & other Wills or Testaments at any time whereas to before made or declared by me and in writing thereof & that this my Last Will I have hereunto set my hand & seal the Twentieth day of December in the fourteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland defender of the faith. Anno Domini 1631 (20 Dec 1631)
[:TAB:Thomas Colepepyr Signed sealed published and declared in the presence of Henry Crispe also Jonathan Eaton.^1,4

Death*

1632

He died in 1632
He had no children.²

Probate*

1632

Probate action was taken on Thomas's estate in 1632 at co. Kent, England,

P.C.C. 53 Audelay.²

Charts

The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8546), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1632.pdf.
Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8542), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1604.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Transcription of the will of Dame May Culpeper, dated 27 Oct 1618, trancribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images found at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Mary_1618.pdf.

Richard Culpeper¹

Male, #8547, (say 1594 - )

Father*

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Mother*

The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1594

Richard was born say 1594.

Biography*

3rd son of Sir Thomas, of Aylesford and Maria Pynner. James H. Sephton, in "Preston Hall, Aylesford" says that this Richard was one and the same as the 2nd Baronet who in the Culpepper Connections and Colepeper of Aylesford pedigrees is a different person: the son (not brother) of Sir William and his wife, Helen.

Will

Dec 1600

He is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent in Dec 1600.^2,3

Will

27 Oct 1618

He is mentioned in the will of Maria Pynner on 27 Oct 1618.⁴

Will

20 Dec 1631

He is mentioned in the will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford on 20 Dec 1631.^5,3

Will

23 Dec 1648

He is mentioned in the will of Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart. at Aylesford, co. Kent, England, on 23 Dec 1648.⁶

Charts

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8542), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1604.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Transcription of the will of Dame May Culpeper, dated 27 Oct 1618, trancribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images found at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Mary_1618.pdf.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8546), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1632.pdf.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Sir William Colepeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford (#8550), dated 23 Dec 1648, proved 5 Nov 1661, P.C.C., 208 Grey, transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/William_of_Aylesford_1651.pdf.

Mary Culpeper¹

Female, #8548, (say 1597 - )

Father*

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Mother*

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-Comm

Commonly known as Maria.

Birth*

say 1597

Mary was born say 1597.

Will

Dec 1600

She is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent in Dec 1600.^2,3

Will

27 Oct 1618

She is mentioned in the will of Maria Pynner on 27 Oct 1618.⁴

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8542), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1604.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Transcription of the will of Dame May Culpeper, dated 27 Oct 1618, trancribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images found at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Mary_1618.pdf.

Frances Culpeper¹

Female, #8549, (say 1600 - )

Father*

Mother*

Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Birth*

say 1600

Frances was born say 1600.

Will

Dec 1600

She is mentioned in the will of Sir Thomas Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, co. Kent in Dec 1600.^2,3

Married Name

say 1618

As of say 1618, her married name was Witheringe.

Marriage*

say 1618

She married John Witheringe say 1618.

Will

27 Oct 1618

She is mentioned in the will of Maria Pynner on 27 Oct 1618.⁴

Family

John Witheringe

Marriage*

say 1618

She married John Witheringe say 1618.

Last Edited

3 Jun 2011

Citations

Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "Colepeper of Aylesford Pedigree in The Sussex Colepepers, Part I", Sussex Archaelogical Collection, Vol. XLVII, 1904.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Will of Thomas Culpeper of Aylesford Kent (#8542), transcribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from the images at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Thomas_of_Aylesford_1604.pdf.
E-mail written 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Charles Andrew Grigsby, England, e-mail address.
Public Records Office, National Archives, London.
Transcription of the will of Dame May Culpeper, dated 27 Oct 1618, trancribed by Charles Andrew Grigsby from images found at: http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/uk/wills/images/Mary_1618.pdf.

Sir William Culpeper of Preston Hall in Aylesford, 1st Bart.¹

Male, #8550, (1588 - 1651)

Father*

Mother*