(?) (?)

F, (say 1753 - )
Birth*say 1753 (?) was born say 1753. 
Name-AltSpellcirca 1774 This surname is sometimes spelled (?) Culpepper. 
Marriage*circa 1774 She married Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1774. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 

Family

Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (circa 1750 - circa 1814)
Children
Last Edited27 September 2003

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    Thomas Culpepper, 6 White, 0 Black.

Thomas Culpepper

M, (circa 1776 - before 20 December 1854)
FatherThomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1750 - c 1814)
Mother(?) (?) (s 1753 - )
DNA* To help confirm Thomas Culpepper's descent from Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, we are seeking a male Culpepper descendant of Thomas's to participate in our free DNA testing project. For more information, go to: http://gen.culpepper.com/dna. 
Birth*circa 1776 Thomas was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1776. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 He was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
Marriage*circa 1796 He married Margaret Martin at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1796. 
1810 Census*6 August 1810 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F16-26..2 
(Devisee) Probate23 May 1815 He received property from Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA's estate on 23 May 1815 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.3 
1840 Census*1 June 1840 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 1 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 2 F20-30, 1 F30-40 and 7 slaves.)4 
Will*20 November 1854 He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 20 November 1854.5 
Death*before 20 December 1854 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 20 December 1854. 
Probate*20 December 1854 Probate action was taken on Thomas's estate on 20 December 1854 at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 
Research note*8 May 2004 The ancestry of this Thomas has not been proven. Further research is needed, particularly in Norfolk tax records.

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).6 

Family

Margaret Martin (circa 1780 - )
Children
Last Edited5 March 2011

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    Thomas Culpepper, 6 White, 0 Black.
  2. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 123, Lew Griffin Transcription (Image not found), St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45.
  3. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
  4. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 170, Ancestry.com Images 12-13, Unk Twp, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper Sr., 1 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 M60-70, 2 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 1 F50-60, 7 slaves.
  5. Will Book 6, p. 385.
  6. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.

Margaret Martin

F, (circa 1780 - )
Birth*circa 1780 Margaret was born circa 1780. 
Marriage*circa 1796 She married Thomas Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1796. 
Married Namecirca 1796  As of circa 1796, her married name was Culpepper. 
(free wh female 26-45) 1810 Census6 August 1810 Margaret was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in Thomas Culpepper's household on the 1810 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F16-26..1 
(free wh female 50-60) 1840 Census1 June 1840 Margaret was probably a free white female, age 50 and under 60, in Thomas Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 1 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 2 F20-30, 1 F30-40 and 7 slaves.)2 

Family

Thomas Culpepper (circa 1776 - before 20 December 1854)
Children
Last Edited27 September 2003

Citations

  1. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 123, Lew Griffin Transcription (Image not found), St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45.
  2. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 170, Ancestry.com Images 12-13, Unk Twp, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper Sr., 1 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 M60-70, 2 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 1 F50-60, 7 slaves.

Sarah Culpepper

F, (circa 1798 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper (c 1776 - b 20 Dec 1854)
MotherMargaret Martin (c 1780 - )
Birth*circa 1798 Sarah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1798. 
(free wh female 10-16) 1810 Census6 August 1810 Virginia and Sarah was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 16, in Thomas Culpepper's household on the 1810 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F16-26..1 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 123, Lew Griffin Transcription (Image not found), St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45.

Virginia Culpepper

F, (circa 1800 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper (c 1776 - b 20 Dec 1854)
MotherMargaret Martin (c 1780 - )
Birth*circa 1800 Virginia was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1800. 
(free wh female 10-16) 1810 Census6 August 1810 Virginia and Sarah was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 16, in Thomas Culpepper's household on the 1810 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F16-26..1 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 123, Lew Griffin Transcription (Image not found), St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45.

Margaret Culpepper

F, (circa 1805 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper (c 1776 - b 20 Dec 1854)
MotherMargaret Martin (c 1780 - )
Birth*circa 1805 Margaret was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1805. 
(free wh female 0-10) 1810 Census6 August 1810 Margaret was probably a free white female under 10 years of age, in Thomas Culpepper's household on the 1810 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F16-26..1 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 123, Lew Griffin Transcription (Image not found), St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., VA
    Thomas Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45.

Mary Culpepper

F, (circa 1780 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1750 - c 1814)
Mother(?) (?) (s 1753 - )
Birth*circa 1780 Mary was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1780. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
(Devisee) Probate23 May 1815 She received property from Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA's estate on 23 May 1815 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.2 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    Thomas Culpepper, 6 White, 0 Black.
  2. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .

Tamer Culpepper

F, (circa 1782 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1750 - c 1814)
Mother(?) (?) (s 1753 - )
Birth*circa 1782 Tamer was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1782. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
(Devisee) Probate23 May 1815 She received property from Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA's estate on 23 May 1815 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.2 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    Thomas Culpepper, 6 White, 0 Black.
  2. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .

Nancy Culpepper

F, (circa 1785 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1750 - c 1814)
Mother(?) (?) (s 1753 - )
Birth*circa 1785 Nancy was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1785. 
(Devisee) Probate23 May 1815 She received property from Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA's estate on 23 May 1815 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .

Margaret Culpepper

F, (circa 1789 - )
FatherThomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1750 - c 1814)
Mother(?) (?) (s 1753 - )
Birth*circa 1789 Margaret was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1789. 
Marriage*21 December 1811 She married Silas Cherry at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 21 December 1811.1 
Married Name21 December 1811  As of 21 December 1811, her married name was Cherry. 

Family

Silas Cherry (circa 1787 - after 11 December 1860)
Children
Last Edited16 May 2012

Citations

  1. Surety Josiah Cherry, Isaiah Cherry consents for his son Silas.
  2. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from John W. Kellington Sr., e-mail address.
  3. E-mail written 2006-2012 to Warren Culpepper from Lea Dowd, e-mail address (May 2012).
    Lea provided the following VA Death Index:
    Name: Christiana Garnes [Christiana Cherry]
    Birth Date: abt 1821
    Birth Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Death Date: 10 Apr 1886
    Death Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Death Age: 65
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Gender: Female
    Father Name: Silas Cherry
    Mother Name: Mag. Cherry
    FHL Film Number: 2048579.

Silas Cherry

M, (circa 1787 - after 11 December 1860)
FatherIsaiah Cherry (s 1757 - )
Birth*circa 1787 Silas was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1787. 
Marriage*21 December 1811 He married Margaret Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 21 December 1811.1 
Death*after 11 December 1860 He died at Norfolk (city), Virginia, after 11 December 1860. 

Family

Margaret Culpepper (circa 1789 - )
Children
Last Edited16 May 2012

Citations

  1. Surety Josiah Cherry, Isaiah Cherry consents for his son Silas.
  2. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from John W. Kellington Sr., e-mail address.
  3. E-mail written 2006-2012 to Warren Culpepper from Lea Dowd, e-mail address (May 2012).
    Lea provided the following VA Death Index:
    Name: Christiana Garnes [Christiana Cherry]
    Birth Date: abt 1821
    Birth Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Death Date: 10 Apr 1886
    Death Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia
    Death Age: 65
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Gender: Female
    Father Name: Silas Cherry
    Mother Name: Mag. Cherry
    FHL Film Number: 2048579.

Martha Cherry

F, (say 1752 - )
Birth*say 1752 Martha was born say 1752. 
Marriage*say 1773 She married John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1773. 
Married Namesay 1773  As of say 1773, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
Deed*18 January 1800 She was granted a deed on 18 January 1800 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

18 Jan 1800 -- Deed Bk 38, p 68. John Culpepper, Jr. and wife Martha to Mathias Manning for $120, 40 acres on the head of Julian Creek adj. John Cherry, Susannah Owens, and Elizabeth Dale.
     (Note that John, the husband of Martha, is referred to as John Jr. This needs to be researched further since John Sr was believed to be the son of William and married to Martha Cherry, and John Jr married to Sarah Brown.)2 
(Executor/Heir) Will1 December 1810 John and Martha named as executor(s) and heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.3 

Family

John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (circa 1753 - before 16 March 1818)
Children
Last Edited8 October 2011

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    John Culpepper, 7 White, 0 Black.
  2. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
  3. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.

John Culpepper III

M, (say 1796 - before 1840)
FatherJohn Culpepper Jr. (s 1774 - b 20 Nov 1837)
MotherSarah Brown (c 1773 - c 1820)
DNA* John has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA, the American Culpepper progenitor. 
Birth*say 1796 John was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1796. 
War of 1812*between 1813 and 1814 He served in the War of 1812 between 1813 and 1814
(Virginia Militia.)1 
(free wh male 16-26) 1820 Census7 August 1820 Thomas and John was probably a free white male, age 16 and under 26, in John Culpepper Jr.'s household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16 and 3 F16-26..2 
Marriage*24 March 1825 He married Nancy Mesley at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 March 1825.3 
(Heir) Will9 November 1825 Abel, Thomas and John named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper Jr. at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 9 November 1825.4 
1830 Census*1 June 1830 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Julians Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-5 and 2 slaves..5 
Deed*1 August 1830 He was party to a deed on 1 August 1830 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

John Culpepper and wife Nancy to William B. Manning, for $100, 11 acres on Julian Creek inherited from Nancy's father, John Mesley, Sr.6 
Death*before 1840 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 1840. 

Family

Nancy Mesley (circa 1800 - )
Children
Last Edited9 October 2011

Citations

  1. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
    Five different service records are found for a John Culpepper serving in the Virginia Militia. Some of these are probably the same person, but it is not known which:
    4th Regiment (Beatty's)
    7th Regiment (Magnien's)
    95th Regiment (Lee's)
    Captain Williams' Company
    Captain Tart's Company.
  2. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 120, Genealogy.com page 123/Image 7, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M10-16, 2 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 3 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 Slaves.
  3. Security James Cherry.
  4. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 40.
  5. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 312, Ancestry.com Images 11-12, Julian's Creek, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F0-5, 1 F20-30, 2 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M5-10, 2 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F10-15, 1F15-20, 1F40-50, 5 slaves.
  6. Deed Bk 56, p 48.

Cherry Culpepper

F, (circa 1780 - October 1822)
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
Birth*circa 1780 Cherry was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1780. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
(Heir) Will1 December 1810 Cherry, Faithy, Susan, Celia and Catherine named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.2 
Will*28 September 1822 She made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822, naming as heir(s) Mary Culpepper, Catherine Culpepper, Paul Cherry, James Spratt, Faithy Culpepper, Henry Spratt and John Culpepper Jr.

In the name of God Amen I Cherry Culpepper of Deep Creek Norfolk County being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God & calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being anxious to dispose of all property that I hold Viz.

First I give and bequeath unto my Nephew James Spratt and his heirs one negro boy named Jacob forever.

Second I give unto my sister Catherine Culpepper one bed and bed stead & furniture, one trunk & twenty dollars in cash.

Third I give & bequeath unto James Spratt Jr. & Paul Cherry all my right & title in a plantation lying on Julius Creek & what money that Mr. Henry Deal is due me to be equally divided between them forever.

Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my sister Faithey Messley one wollen [?] counterpiece one loom and implements for ever,

Fifth I give unto my sister Mary Cherry one large chest forever.

Sixth I forgive the debt that Joseph West [?] is due me and Sister Catherine as I have made her amends for what he was due her &

Seventh it is my will that my brother John Culpepper have a right made him for my rights in the plantation that he now lives on by my heirs, I have rec'd pay for the same from him and neglected to make my ought [?]

Eighth and last it is my will that Henry Spratt shall pay all my funeral expenses & Doctors charges.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix'd my seal this 28th of Sept 1829.

Cherry (x) Culpepper (seal)

Signed Sealed & Delivered In presence of Isaiah Cherry Jr, Silas Cherry, Arch'd Cherry

In a Court held for Norfolk County the [illegible] of October 1829 -- the foregoing [illegible] was proved by the oath of the said witnesses and ordered to be recorded. Teste. Wm. Wilson [illegible title].3 
Death*October 1822 She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in October 1822. 
Probate*21 October 1822 Probate action was taken on Cherry's estate on 21 October 1822 at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 
Last Edited11 September 2004

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    John Culpepper, 7 White, 0 Black.
  2. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.
  3. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.

Mary Culpepper

F, (circa 1782 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Molly.1 
Birth*circa 1782 Mary was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1782. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.2 
Marriage*24 December 1802 She married Paul Cherry at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 December 1802. John Culpepper Jr. was the surety affirming that there was no moral or legal reason why the couple could not be married.1 
Married Name24 December 1802  As of 24 December 1802, her married name was Cherry. 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.3 

Family

Paul Cherry (circa 1780 - )
Child
Last Edited8 October 2011

Citations

  1. Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
    Molly (Mary) Culpepper and Paul Cherry married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 24 Dec 1802, surety John Culpepper.
  2. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    John Culpepper, 7 White, 0 Black.
  3. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.

Paul Cherry

M, (circa 1780 - )
Birth*circa 1780 Paul was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1780. 
Marriage*24 December 1802 He married Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 December 1802. John Culpepper Jr. was the surety affirming that there was no moral or legal reason why the couple could not be married.1 
Biography* From Norfolk Co. VA Deeds:

10 Aug 1809 -- Deed Bk 45, p 18. Jeremiah Cox and wife Celia to John Culpepper, for $75, 12 acres on the north side of Deep Creek, adj. Thomas Culpepper, and Elizabeth Holderness, part of land where James Martin lives. Wit: Robert Culpepper, Paul Cherry, and John Pollick.

1 Jan 1823 -- Deed Bk 50, p 299. Paul Cherry and wife Mary, Joseph Mesley and wife Faith, Henry Spratt and wife Susan, James Spratt and wife Celia, and Catherine Culpepper, to James Martin for $240, 30 acres in Portsmouth Parish on the South Branch of the Elizabeth River adj. Manning's Creek and Thomas Culpepper. Wit: Matthew Manning, James Davis.

 
(Deed Witness) Deed10 August 1809 He witnessed a deed grant to John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA, with Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA and Elizabeth Holderness as an adjacent landowner on 10 August 1809 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

10 Aug 1809 -- Deed Bk 45, p 18. Jeremiah Cox and wife Celia to John Culpepper, for $75, 12 acres on the north side of Deep Creek, adj. Thomas Culpepper, and Elizabeth Holderness, part of land where James Martin lives. Wit: Robert Culpepper, Paul Cherry, and John Pollick.2 
1820 Census*7 August 1820 Paul was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 2 males under 10, 4 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 male over 45; 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 person engaged in agriculture; 1 female slave over 45 years old.3 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.4 
1830 Census*1 June 1830 Paul was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Portsmouth Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, no indication for Paul himself who would have been 40-50; 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50 (thought to be Mary Culpepper).5 
1840 Census*1 June 1840 Paul was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.6 

Family

Mary Culpepper (circa 1782 - )
Child
Last Edited8 October 2011

Citations

  1. Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
    Molly (Mary) Culpepper and Paul Cherry married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 24 Dec 1802, surety John Culpepper.
  2. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
  3. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: M33_131; Page: 117; Image: 123.
  4. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.
  5. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    P P, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 197; Page: 309.
  6. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 570; Page: 173.

Catherine Culpepper

F, (circa 1794 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Katty. 
Birth*circa 1794 Catherine was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1794. 
(Heir) Will1 December 1810 Cherry, Faithy, Susan, Celia and Catherine named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.1 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.2 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.
  2. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.

Celia Culpepper

F, (circa 1796 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
Birth*circa 1796 Celia was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1796. 
(Heir) Will1 December 1810 Cherry, Faithy, Susan, Celia and Catherine named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.1 
Marriage*6 November 1819 She married James Spratt at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 November 1819. 
Married Name6 November 1819  As of 6 November 1819, her married name was Spratt. 

Family

James Spratt (circa 1794 - )
Last Edited15 April 1999

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.

James Spratt

M, (circa 1794 - )
Birth*circa 1794 James was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1794. 
Marriage*6 November 1819 He married Celia Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 November 1819. 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.1 

Family

Celia Culpepper (circa 1796 - )
Last Edited15 April 1999

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.

Faithy Culpepper

F, (circa 1798 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
Birth*circa 1798 Faithy was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1798. 
(Heir) Will1 December 1810 Cherry, Faithy, Susan, Celia and Catherine named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.1 
Marriage*1 May 1819 She married Joseph Mesley at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 May 1819. 
Married Name1 May 1819  As of 1 May 1819, her married name was Mesley. 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.2 

Family

Joseph Mesley (circa 1794 - )
Last Edited15 April 1999

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.
  2. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.

Joseph Mesley

M, (circa 1794 - )
Birth*circa 1794 Joseph was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1794. 
Marriage*1 May 1819 He married Faithy Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 May 1819. 
1830 Census*1830 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 

Family

Faithy Culpepper (circa 1798 - )
Last Edited19 December 2001

Citations

  1. P. 311.

Susan Culpepper

F, (circa 1800 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
Birth*circa 1800 Susan was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1800. 
(Heir) Will1 December 1810 Cherry, Faithy, Susan, Celia and Catherine named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.1 
Marriage*22 September 1821 She married Henry Spratt at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 22 September 1821.2,3 
Married Name22 September 1821  As of 22 September 1821, her married name was Spratt. 

Family

Henry Spratt (circa 1788 - 3 January 1837)
Last Edited15 December 2001

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.
  2. Bernard J. Henley, compiler, Henley Marriage/Obituary Idexes from Virginia Newspapers, The Library of Virginia.
    http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas14&local_base=CLAS14
  3. Susan Culpeper (Miss) and Henry Spratt, both of Norfolk, married on 22 Sep 1821. (American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk & Portsmouth Daily Advertiser, Monday, October 22, 1821, p.2, c.1).

Henry Spratt

M, (circa 1788 - 3 January 1837)
Birth*circa 1788 Henry was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1788. 
Marriage*12 October 1812 He married Fanny Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 12 October 1812.1 
Marriage22 September 1821 He married Susan Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 22 September 1821.2,3 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.4 
Death*3 January 1837 He died at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 3 January 1837.2 
(Prover) Probate20 November 1837 He authenticated the validity of the will of John Culpepper Jr. On 20 November 1837 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.5 

Family

Fanny Culpepper (say 1796 - )
Last Edited15 December 2001

Citations

  1. Correspondence from Joseph G. Merrell Jr., Norfolk, VA, to Lew Griffin.
  2. Bernard J. Henley, compiler, Henley Marriage/Obituary Idexes from Virginia Newspapers, The Library of Virginia.
    http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas14&local_base=CLAS14
  3. Susan Culpeper (Miss) and Henry Spratt, both of Norfolk, married on 22 Sep 1821. (American Commercial Beacon and Norfolk & Portsmouth Daily Advertiser, Monday, October 22, 1821, p.2, c.1).
  4. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.
  5. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 40.

Nancy Mesley

F, (circa 1800 - )
FatherJohn Mesley (s 1766 - bt 1800 - 1830)
Name Variation She was also known as Ann.1,2 
Birth*circa 1800 Nancy was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1800. 
Marriage*24 March 1825 She married John Culpepper III at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 March 1825.3 
Married Name24 March 1825  As of 24 March 1825, her married name was Culpepper. 
(free wh female 20-30) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Nancy was probably a free white female, age 20 and under 30, in John Culpepper III's household, on the 1830 Census at Julians Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-5 and 2 slaves..4 
Deed1 August 1830 She was party to a deed on 1 August 1830 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

John Culpepper and wife Nancy to William B. Manning, for $100, 11 acres on Julian Creek inherited from Nancy's father, John Mesley, Sr.5 
1840 Census*1 June 1840 She was enumerated in the US Census of 1840 on 1 June 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 
(Household member) 1850 Census1 June 1850 William and Nancy listed as a household member living with James E. Culpepper on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.2 

Family

John Culpepper III (say 1796 - before 1840)
Children
Last Edited2 May 2012

Citations

  1. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 173, Ancestry.com Images 18-19, Unk Twp, Norfolk Co., VA
    Patsy Culpepper, 1 M10-15, 2 F15-20, 1 F40-50, 6 slaves
    Ann Culpepper, 1 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 F30-40, 0 slaves
    Reuben Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 2 slaves.
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    p. 270, family 271, James was a farmer with $500 in real estate, also in the household, his younger brother William, his mother Ann, and Mary Carter, age 58, whose relationship is unknown.
  3. Security James Cherry.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 312, Ancestry.com Images 11-12, Julian's Creek, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F0-5, 1 F20-30, 2 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M5-10, 2 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F10-15, 1F15-20, 1F40-50, 5 slaves.
  5. Deed Bk 56, p 48.

John Mesley

M, (say 1766 - between 1800 and 1830)
Birth*say 1766 John was born say 1766. 
Death*between 1800 and 1830 He died between 1800 and 1830. 
(Previous Landowner) Deed1 August 1830 He was a previous land owner in a deed granted on 1 August 1830 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

John Culpepper and wife Nancy to William B. Manning, for $100, 11 acres on Julian Creek inherited from Nancy's father, John Mesley, Sr.1 

Family
Child
Last Edited24 January 2005

Citations

  1. Deed Bk 56, p 48.

Joshua McCoy

M, (say 1754 - )
Birth*say 1754 Joshua was born say 1754. 
Marriage*say 1778 He married Sarah (?) say 1778. 
1790 Census* Joshua was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 Census at Bertie Co., North Carolina. 

Family

Sarah (?) (say 1757 - )
Child
Last Edited19 December 2001

John Culpepper Jr.

M, (say 1774 - before 20 November 1837)
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1753 - b 16 Mar 1818)
MotherMartha Cherry (s 1752 - )
DNA* John has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Culpepper, who is a son of Henry Culpepper, Jr. and grandson Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Birth*say 1774 John was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1774. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 He was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
Marriage*17 February 1794 He married Sarah Brown at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 17 February 1794. Surety, John Brown.2 
(Deed Witness) Deed5 November 1800 He witnessed a deed grant to John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA on 5 November 1800 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

5 Nov 1800 -- Deed Bk 39, p 35. Michael Manning to Thomas Culpepper Jr, both of Portsmouth Parish, for $464, 45 acres "whereon I now live" bounding Malachi Manning, Thomas Culpepper, and Julian Creek. Wit: Robert B. Culpepper, John Culpepper, and Thomas Read.3 
(2) Research note He is referenced in a research note for Rachel Culpepper.4 
(surety) Marriage24 December 1802 He was the surety in the marriage of Mary Culpepper to Paul Cherry at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 December 1802, affirming that there was no moral or legal reason why the couple could not be married.5 
Milit-Beg*1807 He began military service in 1807 at Virginia.6 
(Executor/Heir) Will1 December 1810 John and Martha named as executor(s) and heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 1 December 1810.7 
War of 1812*between 1813 and 1814 He served in the War of 1812 between 1813 and 1814
(Virginia Militia.)8 
1820 Census*7 August 1820 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16 and 3 F16-26..9 
Marriage*15 February 1821 He married Sarah Owens at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 15 February 1821. 
Deed*14 June 1821 He granted a deed, with Rev. Arthur Emmerson II as an adjacent landowner, with Zachariah Owens as a previous landowner on 14 June 1821 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

14 May 1821 -- Deed Bk 49, p 155. John Culpepper and wife Sarah to John Collins, for $160, 32 acres on Paradise Creek adj. Arthur Emmerson, Thomas Edwards, and Nathaniel Owens, is the land of Sarah's father, Zachariah Owens.3 
(Heir) Will28 September 1822 Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John named as heir(s) in the will of Cherry Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1822.10 
Will*9 November 1825 He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 9 November 1825, naming as executor(s) and heir(s) Sarah Brown, naming as heir(s) Abel Culpepper, Thomas Culpepper and John Culpepper III.

In the name of God Amen I John Culpepper being sick and weak in body of sound mind and memory do make this my last Will in manner and form as followeth. viz. First after my death I wish my funeral expences paid out of the money that is owing me as to my debts I owe no person.
     Second, I lend unto beloved wife Sarah Culpepper the use of my plantation household and kitchen furniture horses farming utentials together with all my stock of hogs and cattle during her life time.
     Third after the death of my wife I give unto my son Abel Culpepper all my plantation containing One hundred and twenty acres that is the plantation where I now reside on to him and his heirs forever also he has liberty to build on or improve the said plantation before the death of my wife not interupting or disturbing her.
     Fourth I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Culpepper and his heirs a certain piece or parcel of land beginning at white gum running N. to a white oak thence N. to Cook's Mill Run thence down said run to Cook's line.
     Fifth I give unto my son John Culpepper one large inglish musket.
     Sixth after the death of my wife I request that all the property that I lend to my wife to [be] equally divided among my children.
     Seventh & last I constitute and appoint my wife my Exexatrix in witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty five.
     John (x) Culpepper (Seal)
     Signed seal'd and deliver'd in presence of Henry Spratt, Robert (x) Brown

     At a Court held for Norfolk County the 20th November 1837 This Will was proved by the oath of Robert Brown a subscribing witness thereto being dead James Spratt being first sworn deposed that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Henry Spratt and that he verily believes the signature to the said Will is in the own proper hand writing of the said Henry Spratt dec'd whereupon the said Will is ordered to be recorded. Test: Wm. M. Wilson.11 
1830 Census*1 June 1830 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves. Within this, enumerated but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-5, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30..12 
Death*before 20 November 1837 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 20 November 1837. 
Probate*20 November 1837 Probate action was taken on John's estate, with Henry Spratt proving on 20 November 1837 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.11 
(Previous Landowner) Will19 July 1864 He identified as the previous landowner(s) of land being bequeathed in the will of Thomas Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 19 July 1864.13 

Family 1

Sarah Brown (circa 1773 - circa 1820)
Children

Family 2

Sarah Owens (circa 1770 - )
Last Edited30 July 2013

Citations

  1. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    John Culpepper, 7 White, 0 Black.
  2. Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
    John Culpepper and Sarah Brown married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 17 Feb 1791, surety John Brown.
  3. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
  4. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.
  5. Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
    Molly (Mary) Culpepper and Paul Cherry married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 24 Dec 1802, surety John Culpepper.
  6. Military Records U.S. Soldiers 1784-1811, Family Tree Maker CD.
  7. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Will of John Culpepper, 1 Dec 1810, Book 5, p. 7.
  8. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
    Five different service records are found for a John Culpepper serving in the Virginia Militia. Some of these are probably the same person, but it is not known which:
    4th Regiment (Beatty's)
    7th Regiment (Magnien's)
    95th Regiment (Lee's)
    Captain Williams' Company
    Captain Tart's Company.
  9. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 120, Genealogy.com page 123/Image 7, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M10-16, 2 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 3 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 Slaves.
  10. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.
  11. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 40.
  12. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 308, Ancestry.com Images 3-4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    George Culpepper, 2 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F20-30, 1 slave
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 0 slaves.
  13. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 622.
  14. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
    p. 186.

Sarah Brown

F, (circa 1773 - circa 1820)
Birth*circa 1773 Sarah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1773. 
Marriage*17 February 1794 She married John Culpepper Jr. at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 17 February 1794. Surety, John Brown.1 
Married Name17 February 1794  As of 17 February 1794, her married name was Culpepper. 
(free wh female 45 +) 1820 Census7 August 1820 Sarah was probably a free white female, age 45 or over, in John Culpepper Jr.'s household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16 and 3 F16-26..2 
Death*circa 1820 She died circa 1820. 
(Executor/Heir) Will9 November 1825 Sarah named as executor(s) and heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper Jr. at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 9 November 1825.3 

Family

John Culpepper Jr. (say 1774 - before 20 November 1837)
Children
Last Edited9 October 2011

Citations

  1. Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
    John Culpepper and Sarah Brown married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 17 Feb 1791, surety John Brown.
  2. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 120, Genealogy.com page 123/Image 7, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M10-16, 2 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 3 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 Slaves.
  3. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 40.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 308, Ancestry.com Images 3-4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    George Culpepper, 2 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F20-30, 1 slave
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 0 slaves.
  5. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 510, Family 36, Lines 13-15, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA
    Sarah Culpepper, 80, F, VA
    William Marsh, 20, M, Farmer, VA
    John Culpepper, 40, M, Farmer, VA.
  6. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
    p. 186.

Abel Culpepper

M, (circa 1805 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper Jr. (s 1774 - b 20 Nov 1837)
MotherSarah Brown (c 1773 - c 1820)
Birth*circa 1805 Abel was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1805. 
(free wh male 10-16) 1820 Census7 August 1820 Abel was probably a free white male, age 10 and under 16, in John Culpepper Jr.'s household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16 and 3 F16-26..1 
(Heir) Will9 November 1825 Abel, Thomas and John named as heir(s) in the will of John Culpepper Jr. at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 9 November 1825.2 
(free wh male 20-30) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Abel and John was probably a free white male, age 20 and under 30, in John Culpepper Jr.'s household, on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves. Within this, enumerated but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-5, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30..3 
Last Edited3 June 2004

Citations

  1. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 120, Genealogy.com page 123/Image 7, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M10-16, 2 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 3 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 Slaves.
  2. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 40.
  3. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 308, Ancestry.com Images 3-4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    George Culpepper, 2 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F20-30, 1 slave
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 0 slaves.

Sarah Owens

F, (circa 1770 - )
FatherZachariah Owens (s 1761 - b Nov 1817)
Birth*circa 1770 Sarah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1770.1 
Marriage*15 February 1821 She married John Culpepper Jr. at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 15 February 1821. 
Married Name15 February 1821  As of 15 February 1821, her married name was Culpepper. 
Deed*14 June 1821 She granted a deed, with Rev. Arthur Emmerson II as an adjacent landowner, with Zachariah Owens as a previous landowner on 14 June 1821 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

14 May 1821 -- Deed Bk 49, p 155. John Culpepper and wife Sarah to John Collins, for $160, 32 acres on Paradise Creek adj. Arthur Emmerson, Thomas Edwards, and Nathaniel Owens, is the land of Sarah's father, Zachariah Owens.2 
(free wh female 50-60) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Sarah was probably a free white female, age 50 and under 60, in John Culpepper Jr.'s household, on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves. Within this, enumerated but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-5, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30..3 
1850 Census*1 June 1850 Sarah was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 

Family

John Culpepper Jr. (say 1774 - before 20 November 1837)
Last Edited9 October 2011

Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 510, Family 36, Lines 13-15, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA
    Sarah Culpepper, 80, F, VA
    William Marsh, 20, M, Farmer, VA
    John Culpepper, 40, M, Farmer, VA.
  2. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
  3. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 308, Ancestry.com Images 3-4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    George Culpepper, 2 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F20-30, 1 slave
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 0 slaves.

Kate Estell Culpepper1

F, (24 February 1868 - 30 September 1869)
FatherBenjamin Franklin Culpepper (8 May 1845 - 25 Nov 1892)
MotherOctavia E. Daughtry (Oct 1844 - 13 Aug 1905)
Birth*24 February 1868 Kate was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 February 1868.2 
Death*30 September 1869 She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 30 September 1869 at age 1. 
Last Edited8 July 2004

Citations

  1. Birth Records, 1867-1879, Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics, LDS film 2026335.
  2. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County VA Birth & Death Register (Births 1853-1860 & 1864-1874; Deaths 1853-1860 & 1864-1870), Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1997.
    p. 97.