Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst1

Male, #8692, (say 1465 - circa 15 Sep 1539)
Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst|b. say 1465\nd. circa 15 Sep 1539|p8692.htm|Nicholas Culpeper of Wakehurst|b. say 1437\nd. 23 May 1510|p8429.htm|Elizabeth Wakehurst|b. say 1449\nd. after 1517|p8430.htm|Walter Culpeper of Goudhurst, Bayhall & Hardreshull|b. say 1400\nd. 24 Nov 1462|p8406.htm|Agnes Roper|b. say 1400\nd. 2 Dec 1457|p8407.htm|Richard Wakehurst of Ardingly|b. say 1418\nd. before 1465|p8571.htm|Agnes (?)|b. say 1421|p8572.htm|
Father*Nicholas Culpeper of Wakehurst (s 1437 - 23 May 1510)
Mother*Elizabeth Wakehurst (s 1449 - a 1517)
Birth*say 1465 Richard was born say 1465. 
Marriage*say 1491 He married Joanna Naylor say 1491. 
Biography* Richard Culpeper, the elder of two brothers with that name, was the son and heir of Nicholas Culpeper, and Elizabeth Wakehurst, his wife.
     He married Joan, daughter of Richard Naylor, Merchant Taylor and Alderman of London, by Elizabeth, his wife, who re-married George Lord Bergavenny, and whose will is in P.C.C., 1500. He died in 1539, and the following is an abstract of his will.1 
Will*6 Sep 1539 He made a will at Ardingly, co. Sussex, England, on 6 Sep 1539.

Abstract of the Will of Richard Culpeper of Wakehurst: 6 Sep 1539 (31 Henry VIII). I Richard Culpepper of Ardingly in the County of Sussex, Esq. To be buried within the church of Ardingly. To John my youngest son (John Culpeper of Ingham, co. Norfolk) my best gray gelding. Unto Edward my son (Edward Culpeper) a broach of gold and 8 pearls and a stone in it. Whereas John my eldest son (John Culpeper of Wakehurst) owes me 20 marks for wood that I sold him, I will the said 20 marks to Elizabeth (Elizabeth Culpeper) and Anne (Anne Culpeper) my daughters, if the said John does not pay it in my lifetime to the marriage of Alice my daughter (Alice Culpeper); and if he pay it for the said marriage, then he shall pay it to them after the rate as it rests among the other brothers and sisters. Also whereas I have paid to the marriage of Alice my daughter 20 marks, I bequeath the said 20 marks to Elizabeth and Anne my daughters accordingly to raise crops upon such lands as I and he agreed to be raised until £400 be paid. The residue of all my goods and cattle I give unto Joan my wife (Joanna Naylor) whom I make my sole executor and my son Jasper (Jasper Culpeper of Penshurst, Kent & Arlington, Sussex) to be overseer. Witnesses: Nicholas Harvey, clerk, parson of Balcombe, Jasper Culpeper, William Benye (William Byne of Rowdell in Washington, Esq.), Richard Landesdell clerk, Richard Stayne, and John Selyard. Proved at London 16 Oct. 1539 by the oath of Peter Lylly, proctor of the relict and executrix.2 
Death*circa 15 Sep 1539 He died circa 15 Sep 1539. 
Probate*16 Oct 1539 Probate action was taken on Richard's estate on 16 Oct 1539 at London, England.3 
UK Researcher Wanted* Culpepper Connections would like to retain a professional UK-based genealogist (ideally in London, Kent or Sussex) to research English Culpepers and Colepepers. For details, please contact Warren Culpepper.4 

Family

Joanna Naylor (say 1473 - after 1539)
Marriage*say 1491 He married Joanna Naylor say 1491. 
Children
ChartsThe 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)
Last Edited21 Mar 2012

Citations

  1. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
  2. Col. F.W.T. Attree R.E./F.S.A. & Rev. J.H.L. Booker M.A., "The Sussex Colepepers, Part II", Sussex Archaeological Collections, XLVIII,65-98, (1905)http://gen.culpepper.com/historical/sussex/default.htm.
    P.C.C., 31 Dingeley.
  3. P.C.C., 31 Dingeley.
  4. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Publisher of Culpepper Connections, See link below for e-mail address.
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