George Culpeper

In 1542, Naylands in Balcombe was his residence, and in June of that year it was conveyed by John Michelbourne to George Culpeper to hold to him and Alice, his wife, and the heirs of George. George Culpeper of Balcombe, gentleman, made his will 30 Jan 1542/3, and desires to be buried in the church of Balcombe "before the alter or memorial of our lady," and that all his land which he purchased in Balcombe, called Naylands, should go to William, his son, and gives his goods to his wife Alice and his son William equally. He makes Mr. Thomas Michell and Richard. Gaston overseers. Edmund Michell and John Michell, Junior are witnesses with others.