Early American Culpepper Ancestry
An analysis of two different theories
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Contents
Legend
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Facts in red are in dispute
between the two theories |
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Names in bold are those of the major progenitors |
Overview
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Major points of agreement
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Both theories say that John Culpepper of
Feckenham (born 1565, married to Ursula Woodcock, and
hereafter referred to as "John of 1565") is the
progenitor of nearly all American Culpeppers.
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While these two theories don't mention them,
the Culpepers of Barbados, Canada and Puerto Rico, and the
Colepepers of South Africa, are generally believed to have
descended from John's first cousin, the Rev. William
Culpeper, who was the son of Edmund Culpeper, Canon of
Lincoln and the grandson of William Culpeper of Wigsell, who
is also the grandfather of John of 1565. |
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The American line is carried on through John of
1565's son, John of Feckenham, born 1606 (hereafter referred to
as "John of 1606") |
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John of 1565's other son, Thomas Culpeper of the
Middle Temple, fathered children who were important in early
American history, including Frances Culpeper Berkeley, but this
line did not persist. |
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John Culpeper of Albemarle, AKA "The
Carolina Rebel", is the grandson of John of 1565. |
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Major differences
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Robert Culpeper of Norfolk
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Theory-D says Robert Culpeper of Norfolk
(born 1660s, died 1743 and hereafter referred to as Robert
of Norfolk) is the son of John of 1606 and an unknown second
wife. |
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Theory-L says Robert of Norfolk is John of
1606's grandson, with the father of Robert of Norfolk is
thought to be Henry of Norfolk. |
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Sheriff of Northampton
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Theory-D says that the Sheriff of
Northampton is John of 1606. |
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Theory-L says that the Sheriff is John (born
1633), son of Thomas of the Middle Temple. |
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John Culpeper of Albemarle, the
"Carolina Rebel"
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Theory-D says that the Rebel of Albemarle is
the son of John of 1606. |
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Theory-L says that the Rebel is the son of
Thomas of the Middle Temple, who is the brother of John of
1606. |
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Henry Culpepers of Norfolk
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Theory D says that there are three
generations of Henry Culpepers.
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1st: born 1633, died 1699, and married
to Elizabeth Green and Mary Richardson. |
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2nd: born 1660s, died 1730s, is the son
of the first Henry and Elizabeth Green. He had an
unknown first wife and Mary Bruce was his second wife. |
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3rd: born 1730s, is the son of the
second Henry and Mary Bruce. He married Frances
Llewellyn and Christian Warren |
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Theory L says that there are four
generations of Henry Culpeppers over this same time span.
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1st: died 1676 and married to Elizabeth
Green. |
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2nd: died 1699 and married Mary
Richardson. |
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3rd: born 1699, died 1730s, and married
Mary Bruce. |
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4th: born 1729, and married only
Christian Warren. |
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Theory L
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1. John of Astwood in Feckenham, b 1565 and
Ursula Woodcock
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1.1. Thomas of the Middle Temple,
b1602
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1.1.1. John, 1633-1674,
Sheriff of Northampton and Mary (Green?), o.s.p. |
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1.1.2. Frances, married
Berkeley, etc. |
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1.2. John the Merchant, b 1606
and Unknown wife
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1.2.1. James (No other info) |
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1.2.2. Henry of Norfolk, d
1676 and Elizabeth Green
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1.2.2.1. Henry Jr, d 1699
and Mary Richardson
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1.2.2.1.1. Thomas,
1698-1786 |
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1.2.2.1.2. Henry
III 1699-1730s and Mary Bruce
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1.2.2.1.2.1.
James of Nash |
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1.2.2.1.2.2.
Jeremiah
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1.2.2.1.2.2.1.
Jeremiah of Martin |
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1.2.2.1.2.3.
Henry IV and Christine Warren |
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1.2.2.2.
Robert (1664-1742) of Norfolk |
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1.2.3. Dennis (No other info) |
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1.2.4. Robert
(No other info) |
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1.2.5. John,
the Rebel of Albemarle |
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Theory D
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1. John of Feckenham, b 1565 and
Ursula Woodcock
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1.1 Thomas of the Middle Temple,
b1602
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1.1.1. John (1633-1690s),
the Rebel of Albemarle |
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1.1.2. Frances, married
Berkeley, etc. |
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1.2. John of Feckenham
(1606-1674), Sheriff of Northampton
By first unknown
wife
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1.2.1. James
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1.2.1.1. Possibly
James of Nash |
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1.2.2. Henry of Norfolk
(1633-1699)
By 1st wife, Elizabeth
Green
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1.2.2.1.
Henry (1660s-1730s)
By 1st unknown wife
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1.2.2.1.2.
Sarah (1698-1747) unmarried |
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1.2.2.1.3.
Sophia, b 1703, m. Jas. Shearin |
By 2nd wife, Mary Bruce
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1.2.2.1.4.
Lemuel
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1.2.2.1.5. Henry b
1730s
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1.2.2.1.5a.
1st wife--Frances Llewellyn |
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1.2.2.1.5b.
2nd wife--Christine Warren |
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1.2.2.1.6.
Jeremiah
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1.2.2.1.6.1.
Jeremiah of Martin |
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By 2nd wife, Mary Richardson
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1.2.2.2. Thomas,
1697-1785 |
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1.2.2.3. "the child
my wife goes with" |
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By second unknown wife
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1.2.3. Dennis (No other info) |
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1.2.4.
Robert (1660's-1743) of Norfolk |
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1.2.5. Thomas
(No other info) |
By third wife, Mary: no children |
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Last Revised: 20 Nov 2001
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