YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sir John Culpeper 1531–1612 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1531

Birth Location: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England

Death Date: 20 OCT 1612

Death Location: Salehurst, Rother District, East Sussex, England

Father: William Wigsell)

Mother: Cicely Barrett

Spouse(s): Lady (Sedley)

Children(s): Thomas Culpeper, Alexander Culpeper, William Culpeper, Jane Culpeper, Mary Culpeper, Sessily Culpeper, Frances Culpeper, John Culpeper

The story of Sir John Culpeper began in 1531 in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England. Sir John Culpeper married Lady Elizabeth Sydley Sedley, and had children including Alexander Culpeper, Frances Culpeper, Jane Culpeper, John Culpeper, Mary Culpeper, Mercy Culpeper, Sessily Culpeper, Thomas Culpeper, William Culpeper. Sir John Culpeper passed away in 1612 in Salehurst, Rother District, East Sussex, England.

Find more search results for Sir Culpeper
SC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Sir John Culpeper began in 1531 in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England.
  • Sir John Culpeper married Lady Elizabeth Sydley Sedley, and had children including Alexander Culpeper, Frances Culpeper, Jane Culpeper, John Culpeper, Mary Culpeper, Mercy Culpeper, Sessily Culpeper, Thomas Culpeper, William Culpeper.
  • Sir John Culpeper passed away in 1612 in Salehurst, Rother District, East Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wigsell)
1509–1559
Birth Location: Goudhurst, Kent, England
WW
Cicely Barrett
1515–1559
Birth Location: Alvethley, Essex, England, United Kingdom
CB

Spouses(s)

Lady (Sedley)
1534–1618
Birth Location: Southfleet,,Kent,England
L(

Children(s)

Thomas Culpeper
1561–1613
Birth Location: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
TC
Alexander Culpeper
1570–1645
Birth Location: England
AC
William Culpeper
1561–1561
Birth Location: ENGLAND
WC
Jane Culpeper
1562–
Birth Location: –
JC
Mary Culpeper
1567–1622
Birth Location: –
MC
Sessily Culpeper
1567–1622
Birth Location: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
SC
Frances Culpeper
1552–1643
Birth Location: Folkington, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
FC
John Culpeper
1565–1635
Birth Location: Salehurst, Sussex, England
JC

Sir Culpeper's Ancestors

Self
Sir Culpeper
1531–1612
Birth Place: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
Parents
William Culpeper (Of Hunton Wigsell)
1509–1559
Goudhurst, Kent, England
Cicely (Dingley) Barrett
1515–1559
Alvethley, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Sir (Walter) Culpeper
1452–1516
Bedgebury, Goudhurst, Kent, England
Lady (Anne) Aucher
1468–1532
Lossenham Manor, Newenden, Kent, England
John Barrett
1468–1526
Alvethly, Essex, England
Phyllis Barnfield
1490–1512
Great-Grandparents
Sir Culpeper
1424–1480
Agnes Gainsford
1426–1457
Henry Aucher
1445–1494
Lady Guildford
1434–1521
Robert Barrett
1435–1526
Margery Chichley
1439–1501
Thomas Barnfield
1460–1510
Elizabeth Poultney
1468–1528
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Culpeper
1400–1462
Agnes Roper
1400–1457
John Crowhurst
1394–1460
Margaret Gainsford
1396–1459
Sir Aucher
1424–1466
Lady Boleyn
1420–1485
Sir Sussex
1420–1493
Lady Waller
1424–1461
Thomas Esq
1405–1440
Matilda Poyntz
1410–1488
John Barnfield
1438–1459
Joan Sturgeon
1442–1488
Thomas Poultney
1442–1507
Rose Lucy
1446–1515

Sir Culpeper's Descendants

1.
SC
Sir (John) Culpeper (ABT 1531–20 OCT 1612) m. Lady (Elizabeth Sydley) (Sedley) (1534–16 MAY 1618)
  1. 1. Thomas Culpeper 1561–1613 m. Anne Slaney 1575–1602
    1. 1. Sir (John A Culpeper) (Knight) 1600–1660 m. Judith Culpeper 1606–1653 m. Philippa Snelling 1610–1630
      1. 1. Lady (Elizabeth) Culpeper 1636–1709 m. Col. (James) Hamilton 1630–1673
        1. 1. William (Henry) Hamilton 1663–1737 m. Margaret Culpeper 1666–1736
        2. 2. Sir (James Hamilton (6th Earl Hamilton)) II 1661–1734 m. Lady (Elizabeth Redding) (Reading) 1668–1754
        3. 3. Sir (John M. Hamilton (Lord of Bargeny) Hamilton) 1650–1702
        4. 4. George Hamilton 1663–1692
      2. 2. Thomas (Culpeper (2nd Baron Culpeper, Colonial Governor of) Virginia) 1635–1689 m. Margaretha (Van) Hesse 1635–1710
        1. 1. Catherine Culpeper 1670–1719
        2. 2. Margaret Culpeper 1667–1736
        3. 3. Helena Culpeper –1714
      3. 3. Judith Culpeper 1638–1691
      4. 4. Cheney Culpeper 1642–1725
      5. 5. Francis Culpeper 1652–1663
      6. 6. Elizabeth Culpeper 1632–1632
      7. 7. Philippa Culpeper 1629–1652 m. Thomas Harlackenden 1624–1689
        1. 1. Elizabeth Harlakenden 1662–
        2. 2. Walter Harlakenden 1660–
        3. 3. Rebekah Harlakenden 1664–1706
        4. 4. Thomas Harlakenden 1655–1675
      8. 8. Alexander Culpeper 1630–1719
      9. 9. John (Culpeper (3rd Baron Colepepper) ) 1640–1719
    2. 2. Lady (Elizabeth) Culpeper 1601–1683
  2. 2. Alexander Culpeper 1570–1645
  3. 3. William Culpeper 1561–1561
  4. 4. Jane Culpeper 1562–
  5. 5. Mary Culpeper 1567–1622
  6. 6. Sessily Culpeper 1567–1622
  7. 7. Frances Culpeper 1552–1643
  8. 8. John Culpeper 1565–1635

Sir Culpeper's Timeline

6 Records

1530
1530
Birth of Sir John Culpeper in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
1531
1531
Birth of Sir John Culpeper in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
1531
ABT 1531
Birth of Sir John Culpeper in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
1612
20 Oct 1612
Age 81
Death of Sir John Culpeper in Salehurst, Sussex, England
Salehurst, Sussex, England
1612
20 October 1612
Age 81
Death of Sir John Culpeper in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
1612
20 OCT 1612
Age 81
Death of Sir John Culpeper in Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1530
    Event Place: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1531
    Event Place: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1531
    Event Place: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: Kent, England, Tyler Index to Wills

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1612
    Event Place: Salehurst, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1612
    Event Place: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1612
    Event Place: Wigsell, Salehurst, Sussex, England
    Record Source: Age:
    About 80-81

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salehurst, Rother District, East Sussex, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for Sir Culpeper

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE