Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Jean Macaulay Milne of Canada¹

F, (15 July 1901 - 2 May 1990)

Birth*

15 July 1901

Jean was born at Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, on 15 July 1901.

Degree*

She received a degree from Normal School, at Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada.²

Marriage*

27 January 1927

She married Bernard Armel Culpeper of Canada at Canada on 27 January 1927 at age 25.¹

Married Name

27 January 1927

As of 27 January 1927, her married name was Culpeper.¹

Death*

2 May 1990

She died at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on 2 May 1990 at age 88.

Burial*

7 May 1990

Her body was interred on 7 May 1990 at Oakville, Halton, Ontario, Canada.

Biography*

Jean taught in Ontario public schools for a short time.

Family

Bernard Armel Culpeper of Canada (4 January 1896 - 19 September 1977)

Child

Bernard LeRoy Culpeper of Canada+ (20 July 1928 - 5 August 1994)

Last Edited

4 January 2010

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Richard Clark Culpeper (#9447), 139A Little Norway Road, Station F, RR 3, Site 3, Compartment 11, Oliver & Paipoonge Township, Thunder Bay Ontario P7C 4V2 Canada, Phone 807-625-6341, e-mail address.
Richard Culpeper GEDCOM.

Bernard LeRoy Culpeper of Canada^1,2

M, (20 July 1928 - 5 August 1994)

Father

Bernard Armel Culpeper of Canada (4 Jan 1896 - 19 Sep 1977)

Mother

Jean Macaulay Milne of Canada (15 Jul 1901 - 2 May 1990)

DNA*

From DNA and genealogical evidence we conclude that Bernard LeRoy Culpeper of Canada is a member of the International branch whose most recent common ancestor is either William Culpeper of Hunton and Wigsell, or the Rev. William Culpeper of Barbados.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Birth*

20 July 1928

Bernard was born at Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, on 20 July 1928.¹

Degree*

1951

He received a degree from the University of Toronto, at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1951.³

Marriage*

1955

He married Ruth Isobel Clark of Canada at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1955.¹

Death*

5 August 1994

He died at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on 5 August 1994 at age 66.

Burial*

His body was interred at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.¹

Biography*

Bernard LeRoy was called Lee, for short. He resided in a number of locations across Canada, including: Port Arthur (Thunder Bay) and Hamilton in Ontario; Montreal, Que; Rothsay and St. John in New Brunswick; and Islington, Oakville, Burlington and Sudbury, all in Ontario. Like his father, he was an Engineer and even worked for the same company for a while: C.D. Howe Company, Ltd. of Montreal, where he was Chief Civil Engineer. He was also Chief Civil Engineer for GECO and for INCO, both in Toronto.

Family

Ruth Isobel Clark of Canada (13 June 1927 - 23 November 1986)

Last Edited

11 February 2011

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Richard Clark Culpeper (#9447), 139A Little Norway Road, Station F, RR 3, Site 3, Compartment 11, Oliver & Paipoonge Township, Thunder Bay Ontario P7C 4V2 Canada, Phone 807-625-6341, e-mail address.
E-mail written 1999 to Lew Griffin from Francis Bernard Culpeper (#9443), South Africa, e-mail address.
Richard Culpeper GEDCOM.

Ruth Isobel Clark of Canada¹

F, (13 June 1927 - 23 November 1986)

Father

Harold Clark of Canada (s 1897 - )

Mother

Eleanor Shanks of Canada (s 1899 - )

Birth*

13 June 1927

Ruth was born at Milltown, Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, on 13 June 1927.¹

Marriage*

1955

She married Bernard LeRoy Culpeper of Canada at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1955.¹

Married Name

1955

As of 1955, her married name was Culpeper.¹

Death*

23 November 1986

She died at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on 23 November 1986 at age 59.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.¹

Biography*

Residential Real Estate agent.

Family

Bernard LeRoy Culpeper of Canada (20 July 1928 - 5 August 1994)

Last Edited

4 January 2010

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Richard Clark Culpeper (#9447), 139A Little Norway Road, Station F, RR 3, Site 3, Compartment 11, Oliver & Paipoonge Township, Thunder Bay Ontario P7C 4V2 Canada, Phone 807-625-6341, e-mail address.

Harold Clark of Canada¹

M, (say 1897 - )

Birth*

say 1897

Harold was born say 1897.

Marriage*

He married Eleanor Shanks of Canada.¹

Family

Eleanor Shanks of Canada (say 1899 - )

Child

Ruth Isobel Clark of Canada+ (13 June 1927 - 23 November 1986)

Last Edited

29 August 2000

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Richard Clark Culpeper (#9447), 139A Little Norway Road, Station F, RR 3, Site 3, Compartment 11, Oliver & Paipoonge Township, Thunder Bay Ontario P7C 4V2 Canada, Phone 807-625-6341, e-mail address.

Eleanor Shanks of Canada¹

F, (say 1899 - )

Married Name

Her married name was Clark.

Marriage*

She married Harold Clark of Canada.¹

Birth*

say 1899

Eleanor was born say 1899.

Family

Harold Clark of Canada (say 1897 - )

Child

Ruth Isobel Clark of Canada+ (13 June 1927 - 23 November 1986)

Last Edited

29 August 2000

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Richard Clark Culpeper (#9447), 139A Little Norway Road, Station F, RR 3, Site 3, Compartment 11, Oliver & Paipoonge Township, Thunder Bay Ontario P7C 4V2 Canada, Phone 807-625-6341, e-mail address.

(?) Gaskin of Barbados

M, (say 1795 - )

Birth*

say 1795

(?) was born say 1795.

Marriage*

He married an unknown person .

Family

Children

Amelia Fielding Gaskin of Barbados+ (circa 1820 - 1904)
Emily Rebecca Gaskin of Barbados+ (circa 1822 - 1901)

Last Edited

31 December 2002

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC¹

M, (circa 1742 - circa 1782)

Father

Benjamin Culpepper the Ferryman² (s 1721 - 1772)

Mother

Elizabeth (?) (c 1721 - b May 1789)

DNA*

Erasmus has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC, who is a great-grandson of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

circa 1742

Erasmus was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, circa 1742.

Marriage*

17 August 1765

He married Chloe Whitehead at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, on 17 August 1765.^3,4

(Heir) Will

15 April 1767

Elizabeth, Rahab, Martha, Elizabeth and Erasmus named as heir(s) in the will of Benjamin Culpepper the Ferryman at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, on 15 April 1767.⁵

Deed*

24 October 1772

He granted a deed to Henry Whitehead, witnessed by Thomas Whitehead and Isabell Whitehead on 24 October 1772 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina,

Book 2, page 29, deed date 24 Oct 1772, recorded Nov Ct 1772. Erasmus Culpepper, Edgecombe Co., to Henry Whitehead, for love and affection for my nephew, the said Henry Whitehead and me hereunto moving, a tract of 312 acres on Mochason Creek granted by Granville on 3 July 1760 beginning at a sassafras below his plantation then north 160 poles to two pines then west 312 poles to a white oak then south 160 poles to a gum then the various courses of the creek east 312 poles to the first station, signed Erasmus Culpepper, wit. Thomas Whitehead, Esabel Whitehead (X) (her mark).⁶

American Revolution*

between 1775 and 1783

He provided service in the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783
(DAR Listing: Erasmus Culpepper, born circa 1745 in North Carolina, died before 6 Feb 1783 in North Carolina, married Chloe Whitehead, Patriotic Service, North Carolina.)⁷

Tax roll*

between 1780 and 1782

He registered to pay taxes at Nash Co., North Carolina, between 1780 and 1782.⁸

Death*

circa 1782

He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1782.⁹

Biography*

Erasmus Culpepper was born in Edgecombe Co. NC about 1744 or before. He remained in Edgecombe Co. and finally lived in that part of Edgecombe that became Nash Co. in 1777.
     He first appeared in the records in Edgecombe Co. on 17 Aug 1765 when he married Chloe Whitehead. Thomas Whitehead was the witness. Assuming that he was about 21 years of age when he married, this would place his date of birth about 1744.
     In Oct 1772, Erasmus Culpepper sold to his nephew, Henry Whitehead, for love and affection, 312 acres on the bank of Moccasin Creek beginning below his plantation, it being a Granville grant bearing date 3 Jul 1760. Wit: Thomas Whitehead, Esabel (X) Whitehead (Edgecombe Deed Co. Deed Bk. 2-29).
     In Nov 1772, Erasmus Culpepper of Edgecombe sold to his brother-in-law, Willoby Manning, for love and affection. 200 acres on the banks of both Little and Great Peachtree Creek, as sold to Benjamin Culpepper by Job Wilder. Wit: Thomas Whitehead (Edgecombe Co. Deed Bk 2-28).
     In Nov 1772, Erasmus Culpepper sold to his brother-in-law Thomas Whitehead, for love and affection, a tract of 200 acres on the north bank of Peachtree Creek at mouth of Pace's Branch. Witnesses were Reuben Wheless and Williby (M) Manning (Edgecombe Deed Bk 2-29).
     In Jan 1775, John Ratley of Edgecombe Co. sold Erasmus Culpepper 100 acres on the north side of Cain's Beaver Dan Swamp and on Collins' branch adjoining Lam'l Nicholson, it being part of a deed to Nathanial Powell. Witnesses were James Grant and John (X) Ozly (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 2-168).
     In Nov 1775, James Cain of Edgecombe sold Erasmus Culpepper 180 acres on the north bank of Beaver Dam Swamp. Witnesses were Wright Nicholson, David Nicholson, and Isaac Kirk (Edgecombe Deed Bk. 3-111).
     Also in Nov 1775, Nathaniel (X) Powell of Edgecombe sold Erasmus Culpepper 200 acres for 20 pds. on the north bank of Cain's Beaver Dam Swamp and on Collin's Branch adjoining James Cain, Lemuel Nicholson, and the road. Witnesses were Shadrach Weaver, Sedie (X) Powell, and Isaac Kirk.
     He died about 1783, at which time Chloe Culpepper was appointed to take an inventory of his estate. Apparently very soon after this, Chloe Culpepper remarried William Wright. In 1784 Thomas Whitehead posted a bond for guardianship of Polly Culpepper, orphan of Erasmus Culpepper. Four documents in Nash County record mention various heirs who received shares of Erasmus' estate.
          1. In Sept 1783 there was a division of the negroes of Erasmus Culpepper among the widow and orphans (unnamed) of the deceased so that the widow, Cloey Culpepper, could receive her share (Estate Book 14, #228, p.109).
          2. In May 1793 there were three divisions of Erasmus' land among heirs. A survey defined the land as follows: "North Carolina, Nash County, run out and surveyed for the Heirs of ERASMUS CULPEPPER, a tract or parcel of land lying on the south side of Fishing Creek, containing three hundred and seven acres, and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a Beech, on the bank of the Creek, Nathan Powell’s corner, thence along his line South 166 poles to a pine, a corner tree, thence west 204 poles to a pine on the side of a branch thence down the branch 50 poles to a Pine a corner tree on said Branch, thence along the road leading to the Bridge 140 poles to a Poplar at the Spring, thence down the Spring Branch to the Creek, and so down the Creek to the first station…. The rest of this document divides this land into three plots:
               a. One gave 130 acres to Matthew Culpepper (Book 14, #219, p.100).
               b. One gave land to Osburne and John Culpepper (Book 14, #250, p.124).
               c. The third division gave 82 acres to Erasmus Culpepper (Jr.), 109 acres to Nathan Culpepper, and 166 acres to Sampson Culpepper, all lying on the south side of Fishing Creek adjacent to Nathan Powell (Book 14, #243, p.120).
     An undated document executed around 1812 was a petition by William Wright and wife, Chloe Wright for dower. She was widow of Erasmus Culpepper.
     The 31 Jan 1816, Nash Co. Will of Chloe Wright specifies sons: Matthew Culpepper, Osborne Culpepper, Nathan Culpepper, Erasmus Culpepper, John Culpepper, William Wright; and daughters: Mary Daniel Huldy Powell, Elizabeth Taylor. Exrs: sons Matthew and Erasmus Culpepper.
     The 1818, Nash Co. Petition for sale of the dower of the widow of Erasmus Culpepper the elder, for division among the heirs, who were John Culpepper, who has sold his right to Willis Powell; Matthew Culpepper; Nathan Culpepper; Erasmus Culpepper; Osborne Culpepper, dec'd, leaving as his heirs at law Benjamin Culpepper, Elizabeth, wife of John Dortch, Lemuel Culpepper and Nancy D. Culpepper, the last two being infants with Matthew Culpepper as guardian. Said Nathan Culpepper lives in Warren Co., GA.

Descendant*

See footnote for the name and contact info of a descendant of Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC who would like to communicate with other descendants; Warren Culpepper.¹⁰

Family

Chloe Whitehead (circa 1748 - before May 1818)

Children

John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC+ (say 1766 - circa 1818)
Mary Culpepper (circa 1766 - before 1856)
Benjamin Culpepper (say 1768 - 6 February 1787)
Matthew Culpepper (say 1771 - 1836)
Osborne Culpepper of Nash Co., NC+ (say 1772 - September 1807)
Sampson Culpepper son of Erasmus (say 1778 - )
Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA+ (5 March 1779 - 21 July 1825)
Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL+ (circa 1780 - 1855)

Last Edited

31 July 2017

Citations

The origin of Erasmus Culpepper's name is not known. It may have come from a scholarly parent, or perhaps it came down from his mother's line. As the name Erasmus is quite distinctive, brief biographical sketchs excerpted from Britannica OnLine of two historical Erasmuses follows.
Saint Erasmus: Also called Elmo (d. 303?, Formia, Italy), Saint Erasmus was an early Christian bishop, martyr, and one of the patron saints of sailors. He is romantically associated with Saint Elmo's fire (the glow accompanying the brushlike discharges of atmospheric electricity that appears as a tip of light on the masts of ships during stormy weather) as the visible sign of his guardianship over them. Erasmus is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a group of saints conjointly venerated in medieval Germany. Several spurious acta have embellished his legend. According to these, he was a bishop in Syria who miraculously endured tortures under Diocletian in Lebanon, after which he was guided by an angel to Formia, where he performed many miracles. Later legends attest that he was martyred by being disemboweled; thus, as a Holy Helper, he was invoked by those suffering from intestinal maladies. Elmo is an Italian corruption (through Sant' Ermo) of St. Erasmus; other derivations include Ramus, Eramus, Ermus, Ermo, and Telmo. His legendary narrative is in Acta Sanctorum.
Desiderius Erasmus: Born in Rotterdam in 1469, Desiderius Erasmus was the greatest European scholar of the 16th century. Using the philological methods pioneered by Italian humanists, he helped lay the groundwork for the historical-critical study of the past, especially in his studies of the Greek New Testament and the Church Fathers. His educational writings contributed to the replacement of the older scholastic curriculum by the new humanist emphasis on the classics. By criticizing ecclesiastical abuses, while pointing to a better age in the distant past, he encouraged the growing urge for reform, which found expression both in the Protestant Reformation and in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Finally, his independent stance in an age of fierce confessional controversy--rejecting both Luther's doctrine of predestination and the powers that were claimed for the papacy--made him a target of suspicion for loyal partisans on both sides and a beacon for those who valued liberty more than orthodoxy.
In his will, Benjamin named his son Erasmus as an heir and executor.
North Carolina Division of Archives and History, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4802
Erasmus Culpepper to marry Chloe Whitehead, Bond Date: 17 Aug 1765 in Edgecombe Co., NC, Record No. 01043, Bondsman: Thomas Whitehead, Witness: J. Hall, Bond No. 000043250.
North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
Erasmus Culpepper, Male, married Chloe Whitehead on 17 Aug 1765 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
Transcribed by Lew Griffin from LDS Film 1548857.
Abstracted 5-23-05, NCA film C.037.40005, CTC.
DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
Erasmus Culpepper, Nash Co., NC, 1780 & 1782 Tax List.
Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p 171.
Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.

Chloe Whitehead

F, (circa 1748 - before May 1818)

Father

Nathan Whitehead (c 1719 - b Apr 1779)

Mother

Mary Davis (s 1719 - b 1760)

Birth*

circa 1748

Chloe was born circa 1748.

Marriage*

17 August 1765

She married Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, on 17 August 1765.^1,2

Married Name

17 August 1765

As of 17 August 1765, her married name was Culpepper.³

(Heir) Will

20 March 1778

Pheriby, Isabell, Mary, Rhoda, Thomas, Chloe, Benjamin, Nathan and Henry named as heir(s) in the will of Nathan Whitehead at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 20 March 1778.⁴

(spouse) Death

circa 1782

Chloe became a widow upon the death of her husband Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1782.⁵

Married Name

circa 1783

As of circa 1783, her married name was Wright.

Marriage*

circa 1783

She married William Wright at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1783.

(spouse) Death

circa January 1814

Chloe became a widow upon the death of her husband William Wright at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa January 1814.⁶

Will*

31 May 1816

She made a will at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 31 May 1816. Daughter Mary Daniel, son Matthew Culpepper, son Osborn Culpepper's children, son Nathan Culpepper, son Erasmus Culpepper - all my estate. Son John Culpepper - bed & furniture. Daughter Huldy Powell's children - 10 shillings. Son William Wright - 10 shillings. Daughter Elizabeth Taylor - 10 shillings. Ex. sons Matthew & Erasmus Culpepper. Wit. Arthur Whitehead, Eliza. B. Hilliard, Temperance G. Whitehead. /s/ Cloe (x) Wright 31 Jan 1816. May Ct 1818.

Death*

before May 1818

She died at Nash Co., North Carolina, before May 1818.

Probate*

May 1818

Probate action was taken on Chloe's estate in May 1818 at Nash Co., North Carolina.

Family 1

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (circa 1742 - circa 1782)

Children

John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC+ (say 1766 - circa 1818)
Mary Culpepper (circa 1766 - before 1856)
Benjamin Culpepper (say 1768 - 6 February 1787)
Matthew Culpepper (say 1771 - 1836)
Osborne Culpepper of Nash Co., NC+ (say 1772 - September 1807)
Sampson Culpepper son of Erasmus (say 1778 - )
Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA+ (5 March 1779 - 21 July 1825)
Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL+ (circa 1780 - 1855)

Family 2

William Wright (circa 1744 - circa January 1814)

Last Edited

30 April 2007

Citations

North Carolina Division of Archives and History, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4802
Erasmus Culpepper to marry Chloe Whitehead, Bond Date: 17 Aug 1765 in Edgecombe Co., NC, Record No. 01043, Bondsman: Thomas Whitehead, Witness: J. Hall, Bond No. 000043250.
North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
Erasmus Culpepper, Male, married Chloe Whitehead on 17 Aug 1765 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
Date of bond.
Nash Co., NC Record of Wills, Book 1, 1776-1872, LDS #041949, #5, Page 4.
Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p 171.
Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p 283.

Osborne Culpepper of Nash Co., NC

M, (say 1772 - September 1807)

Father

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (c 1742 - c 1782)

Mother

Chloe Whitehead (c 1748 - b May 1818)

DNA*

Osborne has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC, who is a great-grandson of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

say 1772

Osborne was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, say 1772.

Marriage*

circa 1792

He married Alice (?) at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1792.

(6) Research note

He is referenced in a research note for William Culpepper of Kentucky.¹

1800 Census*

4 August 1800

Osborne was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but not otherwise identifed are 1 M16-26, 1 F16-26.²

Death*

September 1807

He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, in September 1807.

Family

Alice (?) (say 1774 - )

Children

Benjamin Culpepper+ (circa 1795 - between 1860 and 1870)
Lemuel Culpepper (circa 1796 - June 1829)
Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1800 - 1819)
Nancy D. Culpepper (circa 1802 - )

Last Edited

18 April 2008

Citations

Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.
1800 Federal Census, United States.
Page 289, Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Osborn Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F16-26, 6 slaves.

John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC

M, (say 1766 - circa 1818)

Father

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (c 1742 - c 1782)

Mother

Chloe Whitehead (c 1748 - b May 1818)

DNA*

John has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC, who is a great-grandson of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

say 1766

John was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, say 1766.

(Heir) Will

12 February 1788

John, Henry, Nathan, Mary, Abiah, Martha, Nathan, Rahab, Elizabeth and Martha named as heir(s) in the will of Elizabeth (?) at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 12 February 1788.¹

Marriage*

circa 1792

He married Barsheba Wright at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1792.

(4) Research note

He is referenced in a research note for William Culpepper of Kentucky.²

1800 Census*

4 August 1800

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otherwise unidentified are 1 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 2 F16-26 and 6 slaves..³

1810 Census*

6 August 1810

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otheriwse not identified are: 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10..⁴

(Heir) Will

31 May 1816

In Chloe Whitehead's will on 31 May 1816 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Matthew, Mary, Nathan, Erasmus and John named as heir(s).

Death*

circa 1818

He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1818.⁵

Family 1

Barsheba Wright (circa 1776 - 1829)

Children

Baalam Culpepper+ (circa 1794 - circa 1861)
Alexander Culpepper+ (circa 1796 - before 1850)
Barsheba Culpepper (circa 1800 - circa 1870)
Wright Culpepper (circa 1805 - after 1860)
John Culpepper Jr.+ (March 1811 - 4 August 1852)

Family 2

Child

William Culpepper of Kentucky+ (circa 1795 - )

Last Edited

8 August 2011

Citations

Transcribed by Lew Griffin from LDS Film: 1577511 Item 2.
Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.
1800 Federal Census, United States.
Page 289, Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
John Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45, 6 slaves.
1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 76 (634), Ancestry.com Image 7, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
John Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 3 M10-16, 2 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 5 slaves.
Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p 171.

Matthew Culpepper

M, (say 1771 - 1836)

Father

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (c 1742 - c 1782)

Mother

Chloe Whitehead (c 1748 - b May 1818)

Extinct Surname?*

The family branch headed by Matthew Culpepper is believed to have no living male descendants with the Culpepper surname. If you know otherwise, please contact Lew Griffin using the link at the bottom of this page.

Birth*

say 1771

Matthew was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, say 1771.

(5) Research note

He is referenced in a research note for William Culpepper of Kentucky.¹

1800 Census*

4 August 1800

Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.²

Marriage*

circa September 1807

He married Abiah Whitehead at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa September 1807.

1810 Census*

6 August 1810

Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise unidentified are 3 M0-10, 2 M10-16, 2 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45..³

(Heir) Will

31 May 1816

In Chloe Whitehead's will on 31 May 1816 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Matthew, Mary, Nathan, Erasmus and John named as heir(s).

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 3 M16-26 and 2 F10-16..⁴

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 M20-30, 1 F15-20 and 23 slaves..⁵

Death*

1836

He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, in 1836.⁶

Family

Abiah Whitehead (circa 1775 - after 1840)

Last Edited

11 July 2011

Citations

Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.
1800 Federal Census, United States.
Page 289, Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Matthew Culpepper, 1 M26-45, 1 slave.
1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 74 (631), Ancestry.com Image 4, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Mat. Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 2 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 2 F26-45, 18 slaves.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 260 (413), Genealogy.com Image 2, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Matthew Culpepper, 3 M16-26, 1 M45+, 2 F10-16, 1 F45+, 28 slaves.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 178, Ancestry.com images 7-8, Collings District, Nash Co., NC
Matthew Culpepper, 1 M20-30, 1 M50-60, 1 F15-20, 1 F50-60, 23 slaves.
Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p 172.

Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL

M, (circa 1780 - 1855)

Father

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (c 1742 - c 1782)

Mother

Chloe Whitehead (c 1748 - b May 1818)

Extinct Surname?*

The family branch headed by Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL is believed to have no living male descendants with the Culpepper surname. If you know otherwise, please contact Lew Griffin using the link at the bottom of this page.

Birth*

circa 1780

Erasmus was born at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1780.

Marriage*

15 September 1804

He married Ann Arrington at Warren Co., North Carolina, on 15 September 1804.^1,2

Miscellaneous*

February 1805

Court minutes - Erasmus Culpepper entered into bond with Secuy to save harmless the justices and inhabitants of this county respecting a child begotten by him with Elizabeth Hackney.

1810 Census*

6 August 1810

Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.³

(Heir) Will

31 May 1816

In Chloe Whitehead's will on 31 May 1816 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Matthew, Mary, Nathan, Erasmus and John named as heir(s).

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.⁴

Letter at PO*

31 March 1826

He had a letter at the Post Office on 31 March 1826 at Claiborne, Monroe Co., Alabama.⁵

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Wilcox Co., Alabama. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-5 and 22 slaves..⁶

Deed

21 December 1835

He was party to a deed on 21 December 1835 at Wilcox Co., Alabama,

Cahaba Land Office, Sec. 27, Tsp. 11, Rng. 5.⁷

1840 Census*

1 June 1840

Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 2 F5-10 and 44 slaves.)⁸

1850 Census*

1 June 1850

Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.⁹

Death*

1855

He died at Wilcox Co., Alabama, in 1855.

Probate*

1 July 1856

Probate action was taken on Erasmus's estate, with Mary H. Culpepper, Erasmus Culpepper III, Nancy Culpepper, Martha Culpepper, Harty Culpepper, Cynthia Culpepper, Eleanor Culpepper, Chloe Culpepper, Harriett Culpepper and Elizabeth Culpepper as heir(s) on 1 July 1856

Estate Record Slave Schedule: Estate of Erasmus Culpepper, 1 Jul 1856
To Mrs. Nancy Culpepper: Luke, Olive, Chess, Beny, Albert, Tempy, Joe, Alfred, Julia, Reddick, Harry, and Sarah
To Erasmus Culpepper, Jr. (III): George, Rody, John, Fereby, George, Ben, and Sol
To Mrs. Elizabeth Brown: Charles, Elizabeth, Calvin, Clyander, Paul, Aleck, and Sam
To the children of Mrs. Nancy Davis: Isham, Nancy, Wesley, Mariah, Aaron, Jane, Margaret, and Sarah
To the estate of Mrs. Martha Clark: Jack, Milbry, Austin, Jerry?
To Mrs. Harty Dortch: John, Litty, Aleck, Louisa, Frank, Carter, and Bryant
To Mrs. Mary Davis: Jim, Eve, Lorenzo, Emanuel, Matthew, and Ed
To Mrs. Cynthia Philen: Huldah, Humphrey, Lucy, Mose, Prince, Isaac, and Louisa.
To Mrs. Elender Stewart: Dafney, Jim, William, Penny, and Martin.
To Mrs. Chloe Brantley: Easter, Willis, Ann, Hassey, Dinah, Zilla, Jake, and Charles
To Mrs. Harriet Pate: Chaney, Daniel, Mose, Jerry, and Henry.

Biography*

Marilyn Arnette reports that John Dortch and Erasmus Culpepper, Jr. were third cousins. John was the son of Ann Whitehead Dortch, the daughter of Lazarus Whitehead, the son of William Whitehead, the son of Arthur Whitehead, who was also the 2-great-grandfather of Erasmus Culpepper, Jr.¹⁰

Reunion*

23 May 2010

A reunion of the descendants of Erasmus Culpepper, Jr. is held as part of an annual Homecoming of all families connected with the United Methodist Church at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., AL. The reunion is held annually at that church on the fourth Sunday in May. The 2010 reunion marked the 29th anniversary, and the theme for the Homecoming reminiscing was the Alabama River. For more information, contact Jan Selleck or Maud K. Garrick. Lower Peachtree Homecoming website: http://lowerpeachtree.org/index.html.^11,12

Family

Ann Arrington (1785 - 23 September 1859)

Children

Harty Culpepper+ (circa 1805 - )
Cynthia Culpepper (circa 1806 - after 1870)
Chloe Culpepper (circa 1807 - after 1870)
Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1810 - )
Nancy Culpepper+ (circa 1811 - circa 1837)
Eleanor Culpepper+ (circa 1813 - )
Martha Culpepper (circa 1815 - before 1855)
Erasmus Culpepper III+ (1 March 1817 - 3 August 1880)
Harriett Culpepper (circa 1820 - )
Mary H. Culpepper+ (circa 1821 - )

Last Edited

23 May 2010

Citations

North Carolina Division of Archives and History, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4802
Erasmus Culpepper to marry Ann Arrington, Bond Date: 15 Sep 1804 in Warren Co., NC, Record No. 01052, Bondsman: Willis Arrington, Witness: J Malone, Bond No. 000160364.
North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
Erasmus Culpepper, Male, married Ana Arrington on 15 Sep 1804 in Warren Co., NC.
1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 77 (636), Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Alsey Culpepper, 2 M10-16, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 5 slaves
Erasmus Culpepper, 1 M26-45, 4 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 7 slaves.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 266 (419), Genealogy.com Image 8, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Alexander Culpepper, 2 M16-26, 2 slaves
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 F16-26, 1 slave
Bershaba Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 slaves
Erasmus Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 4 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45, 12 slaves
Lemuel Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 slave.
Deep South Genealogical Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 4, November 1979, Mobile Genealogical Society, page 185. FHL US/CAN Book 976.122 B2d.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 182, Ancestry.com images 47-48, Unknown township, Wilcox Co., AL
Erasmus Culpepper (Jr), 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M30-40, 2 F5-10, 2 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 22 slaves.
Marilyn Davis Hahn, Old Cahaba Land Office Records and Military Warrants, 1817-1853, Southern University Press, Birmingham, AL 1986.
page 128.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 319, Ancestry.com images 27-28, Unknown township, Wilcox Co., AL
Benjamin Culpepper, 1M0-5, 1M5-10, 2M15-20, 1M30-40, 1F0-5, 1F5-10, 1F30-40, 0 slaves
Erasmus Culpepper, 1M15-20, 1M40-50, 2F5-10, 1F50-60, 44 slaves.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 377B, Lines 19-21, Wilcox Co., AL
Erasmus Culpepper (Jr), 68, M, NC, RE=$20,000
Ann Culpepper, 65, F, NC
Mary Culpepper, 13, F, AL.
Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.
E-mail written Apr 2006 to Warren Culpepper from Maud K. Garrick, 3432 Princess Ann Street, Montgomery, AL 36109, e-mail address.

Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA

M, (5 March 1779 - 21 July 1825)

Father

Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (c 1742 - c 1782)

Mother

Chloe Whitehead (c 1748 - b May 1818)

DNA*

Nathan has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC, who is a great-grandson of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

5 March 1779

Nathan was born at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 5 March 1779.¹

(Heir) Will

12 February 1788

John, Henry, Nathan, Mary, Abiah, Martha, Nathan, Rahab, Elizabeth and Martha named as heir(s) in the will of Elizabeth (?) at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 12 February 1788.²

Tax roll

1805

Nathan registered to pay taxes.

Marriage*

26 May 1806

He married Frances Gardner at Warren Co., Georgia, on 26 May 1806 at age 27.^3,4,1

Deed*

7 April 1812

He witnessed a deed grant on 7 April 1812 at Warren Co., Georgia,

by Thomas H. Kendall to Thomas Maddox.

Research note*

4 September 1812

Sheriff's Sale - On the first Tuesday in October next at the Courthouse in Warren County, between the usual hours - WILL BE SOLD . . . ALSO, Three horses, viz: one sorrel horse, mare, and colt, one horse cart, and side board, taken as the property of Robert Johnson, to satisfy an execution in favor of Nathan Culpepper. Conditions Cash. Thos. H. Kendall, Shff, Sept 4 (Source: Augusta Chronicle microfilm located at GDAH in Drawer 286/Roll 34; transcribed 16 June 1999.)⁵

Research note

30 October 1812

Sheriff's Sale - On the first Tuesday in December next, at the court-house in Warren County, between the usual hours: WILL BE SOLD - 2 cows and calves, 1 horse cart; taken as the property of Robert Johnson, to satisfy an execution in favor of Nathan Culpepper. (Source: Augusta Chronicle microfilm located at GDAH in Drawer 286/Roll 34; transcribed 16 June 1999.)⁵

War of 1812*

between 1813 and 1814

He served in the War of 1812 between 1813 and 1814
(Nathan and William Culpepper both reportedly served in the 12th Regiment of the Georgia Militia. However, this is not shown in the War of 1812 database at Ancestry.com, and the original source document is unknown. Thus, the authenticity of this claim is in question.)

(Heir) Will

31 May 1816

In Chloe Whitehead's will on 31 May 1816 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Matthew, Mary, Nathan, Erasmus and John named as heir(s).

Tax roll*

1818

Nathan registered to pay taxes.

Land Lottery*

1820

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1820 at Warren Co., Georgia,
154th District (179 2), Appling Co., GA.⁶

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Nathan was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Warren Co., Georgia.⁷

Research note

1 November 1821

(barely readable) Nathan Culpepper was one of three sellers of 435 acres, more or less, in Warren County. (Source: Augusta Chronicle microfilm located at GDAH in Drawer 79/Roll 5; transcribed 16 June 1999.)⁵

Research note

24 December 1821

(microfilm of Augusta Chronicle located at GDAH in Drawer 79/Roll 5 not readable at all, although Personal Name Index to the Augusta Chronicle cited that date with a reference to Nathan Culpepper; research attempted 16 June 1999.)⁵

Death*

21 July 1825

He died at Warren Co., Georgia, on 21 July 1825 at age 46.^8,1

Land Lottery

17 April 1827

(an unknown value.)⁹

Probate*

4 March 1833

Probate action was taken on Nathan's estate, with Sampson Rose Culpepper of Warren Co., GA as administrator, with Jesse Roundtree Beall as security on 4 March 1833 at Warren Co., Georgia,

(Sampson Culpepper, adminstrator, and Jesse Beall & Elijah Jones were named Securities of Nathan Culpepper's estate.)¹⁰

Probate

19 April 1833

Probate action was taken on Nathan's estate, with Seaborn Jones, Henry Harris and John Veazey appraising on 19 April 1833 at Warren Co., Georgia,

Nathan Culpepper's estate was appraised at $1,851.37. The appraisers were Elijah Jones, Seaborn Jones, Henry Harris and John Veasey.¹¹

Guardian

4 June 1833

Following the death of Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA, the court declared Elizabeth Culpepper, Drucilla Rose Culpepper, Nathan W. Culpepper and Sterling Gardner Culpepper (I) to be orphaned, and Sampson Rose Culpepper of Warren Co., GA was appointed as guardian on 4 June 1833 at Warren Co., Georgia,

Sampson R. Culpepper was appointed guardian of Elizabeth, Nathan, Sterling and Drucilla P. Culpepper, orphans of Nathan Culpepper.¹²

Descendant*

See footnote for the name and contact info of a descendant of Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA who would like to communicate with other descendants.¹³

Family

Frances Gardner (12 May 1789 - 13 January 1861)

Children

Sampson Rose Culpepper of Warren Co., GA+ (4 March 1807 - 15 May 1880)
Lucinda Whitehead Culpepper+ (11 October 1808 - 30 September 1874)
Gardner Culpepper of Thomas Co., GA+ (11 December 1810 - 22 May 1868)
Elisha Culpepper of Talbot Co., GA+ (18 July 1812 - 20 March 1875)
Mary Pryor Culpepper+ (circa 1814 - 1869)
Frances Ann Culpepper+ (circa 1817 - 28 September 1854)
Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1818 - )
Nathan W. Culpepper (20 June 1820 - 1 April 1909)
Drucilla Rose Culpepper (30 April 1824 - 3 January 1913)
Sterling Gardner Culpepper (I) (1825 - after 1890)

Last Edited

25 October 2011

Citations

E-mail written 2003-2007 to Warren L. Culpepper from Judith Richbourg "Judy" Jolly (#57835), Pensacola, FL, e-mail address.
I came across an old card, written many years ago (between 1956, her husband's death, and 1967, her death) by Fannie Leila Culpepper Jolly, great-granddaughter of Nathan Culpepper. It is yellowed and hard to read. Some things she recorded are incorrect, based on research available since her death. But, it is interesting to note that she is specific in the dates of birth and death for Nathan. She recorded that he was born March 5, 1779 and died July 21, 1825. She also had the correct marriage date of May 27, 1806 (license May 26, 1806-my notation).
Transcribed by Lew Griffin from LDS Film: 1577511 Item 2.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
Page 281, which cites Warren Co. First Book of Marriages (1794-1814), page 20.
Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
Nathan Culpepper and Fanny Gardiner on 26 May 1806 in Warren Co., GA.
E-mail written 2003-2007 to Warren L. Culpepper from Judith Richbourg "Judy" Jolly (#57835), Pensacola, FL, e-mail address.
The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., 1820 Land Lottery of Georgia, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2la.
page 78.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
p 279, Unk Twp, Warren Co., GA
Nathan Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 3 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45.
Nathan must have died sometime after his son Sterling (born 1825) was conceived but prior to 17 Apr 1827, when Culpepper's Orphans were Fortunate Drawers in the Land Lottery of 1827.
State of Georgia Recorder Office, compiler, Georgia Land Lottery, 1827, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2072
Culpepper's Orphans of Stewarts District, Warren Co., GA, drew lot 186-9 in Lee Co., GA, 17 Apr 1827.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
Page 645, which cites Warren Co. Adminstrators (1803-1833), page 228.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
Page 281, which cites Warren Co. Inventory & Sales (1830-1837), page 195.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
Page 333 which cites Warren Co. Minutes of the Court of the Ordinary, Record Book C, page 5.
Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.

Frances Gardner

F, (12 May 1789 - 13 January 1861)

Father

Pryor Gardner (19 Jan 1758 - May 1830)

Mother

Drucilla Rose (19 Jan 1755 - 15 Oct 1826)

Name-Comm

Her was commonly known as Fanny.

Name-Comm

Her was commonly known as Fannea.

Birth*

12 May 1789

Frances was born at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 12 May 1789.¹

Marriage*

26 May 1806

She married Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA at Warren Co., Georgia, on 26 May 1806 at age 17.^2,3,4

Married Name

26 May 1806

As of 26 May 1806, her married name was Culpepper.

Church

19 September 1812

Frances joined at Williams Creek Baptist Church, Warren Co., Georgia, on 19 September 1812.⁵

(free wh female 26-45) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Frances was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA's household, on the 1820 Census at Warren Co., Georgia.⁶

(spouse) Death

21 July 1825

Frances became a widow upon the death of her husband Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA at Warren Co., Georgia, on 21 July 1825.^7,4

(Heir) Will

1 February 1827

Sterling, William, Elisha, Martha, Frances and Polly named as heir(s) in the will of Pryor Gardner at Warren Co., Georgia, on 1 February 1827.⁸

Church*

5 January 1828

Frances joined at Long Creek Baptist Church, Warren Co., Georgia, on 5 January 1828.⁹

Letter at PO*

1 July 1828

She had a letter at the Post Office on 1 July 1828 at Warrenton, Warren Co., Georgia.

Church

May 1829

Founders at Warrenton Baptist Church, Warrenton, Warren Co., Georgia, in May 1829 included Frances. ("In May 1829, Sister Frances Culpepper applied to Williams Creek Church for a letter of dismissal to assist in forming a constitution in Warrenton. Doubtless this constitution was drawn up for the present Warrenton Baptist Church.")¹⁰

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Frances was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Warren Co., Georgia.¹¹

Land Lottery*

1832

She had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1832 at Warren Co., Georgia.¹²

(free wh female 40-50) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Frances was probably a free white female, age 40 and under 50, in Benjamin H. Brinkley's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Warren Co., Georgia.¹³

Married Name

13 May 1848

As of 13 May 1848, her married name was Evans.

Marriage*

13 May 1848

She married Sterling Evans at Warren Co., Georgia, on 13 May 1848 at age 59.^14,15

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Frances, Nathan and Frances listed as a household member living with Sterling Evans on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Stewart Co., Georgia.¹⁶

(Heir) Probate

5 May 1856

"My beloved wife, Frances Evans, with whom I have lived in the strictest quiet and love for seven years..." was listed as a beneficiary in Sterling Evans's will at Thomas Co., Georgia, on 5 May 1856.^17,18

1860 Slave Census*

1 June 1860

Frances was listed as a slave owner on the 1860 Census at Thomas Co., Georgia, and owned 7 slaves.¹⁹

1860 Census*

1 June 1860

Frances was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Thomasville, Thomas Co., Georgia.²⁰

Will*

24 September 1860

She made a will at Thomas Co., Georgia, on 24 September 1860, naming as heir(s) Sampson Rose Culpepper of Warren Co., GA, Mary Pryor Beall, Drucilla Rose Culpepper, Gardner Culpepper of Thomas Co., GA, Lucinda Whitehead Culpepper, Frances G. Brinkley, Elizabeth I. Brinkley and Martha F. Camp.

Made her mark as Fannie (x) Evans.¹⁷

Death*

13 January 1861

She died at Thomasville, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 13 January 1861 at age 71.¹

Probate*

4 February 1861

Probate action was taken on Frances's estate on 4 February 1861 at Thomas Co., Georgia.¹⁷

Biography

Obituary: "The friends of my youth, where are they?"
Mrs. Francis Evans died at her residence in Thomasville, Georgia, January 13, 1861. She was born in Nash Co., North Carolina, May 12, 1789, and when young, her father Prior Gardner, removed to Warren County [near Augusta], in this state, and settled on a plantation on Long Creek, and there she was married to Nathan Culpepper in May 1806, who died after living with her twenty years. He left in her charge ten children, five sons and five daughters. She lived a widow twenty years. Her means were limited, yet she raised up all her children, and by industry and good economy, she provided well for their comfort and responsibility. Being a woman of good energy of character, she infused her spirit of industry into her children and did what is now-a-days too seldom done--taught them to work--made them self reliant. But that was not all; she moulded their moral and religious character at an early period, and nearly all of them are members of the church and respectable citizens. She was baptized by Joseph Roberts and became a member of the church at Long Creek in Warren County in 1828 or 1829. She loved the assembly of the saints and delighted in singing God's praises in religious meetings of her church. She had a fine voice for singing when young, and was not ashamed to employ it in the praise of God.
In the spring of 1848, our venerated brother Sterling Evans was married to her, and removed to Stewart County where they resided two or three years and removed to Thomasville. They preferred living in town, rather than on their plantation, that they might enjoy all the privileges of the church; but they are removed to the church triumphant.
A deeply interesting funeral discourse by Brother D. G. Daniel was delivered on the day of her interment, at the Baptist Meeting House in the town, to a very large and respected audience, and it will probably be published as requested.
"Aunt Fanny" is gone; gone to be forever with the Lord.

"Gone to the land of pure delight,
Where the saints immortal reign;
Where the endless day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain." R.F.¹

Family 1

Nathan Culpepper of Warren Co., GA (5 March 1779 - 21 July 1825)

Children

Sampson Rose Culpepper of Warren Co., GA+ (4 March 1807 - 15 May 1880)
Lucinda Whitehead Culpepper+ (11 October 1808 - 30 September 1874)
Gardner Culpepper of Thomas Co., GA+ (11 December 1810 - 22 May 1868)
Elisha Culpepper of Talbot Co., GA+ (18 July 1812 - 20 March 1875)
Mary Pryor Culpepper+ (circa 1814 - 1869)
Frances Ann Culpepper+ (circa 1817 - 28 September 1854)
Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1818 - )
Nathan W. Culpepper (20 June 1820 - 1 April 1909)
Drucilla Rose Culpepper (30 April 1824 - 3 January 1913)
Sterling Gardner Culpepper (I) (1825 - after 1890)

Family 2

Sterling Evans (circa 1782 - before 5 May 1856)

Last Edited

11 November 2004

Citations

Frances Evans obituary in the Christian Index, 27 Mar 1861, Page 41, Columns 5&6.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
Page 281, which cites Warren Co. First Book of Marriages (1794-1814), page 20.
Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
Nathan Culpepper and Fanny Gardiner on 26 May 1806 in Warren Co., GA.
E-mail written 2003-2007 to Warren L. Culpepper from Judith Richbourg "Judy" Jolly (#57835), Pensacola, FL, e-mail address.
I came across an old card, written many years ago (between 1956, her husband's death, and 1967, her death) by Fannie Leila Culpepper Jolly, great-granddaughter of Nathan Culpepper. It is yellowed and hard to read. Some things she recorded are incorrect, based on research available since her death. But, it is interesting to note that she is specific in the dates of birth and death for Nathan. She recorded that he was born March 5, 1779 and died July 21, 1825. She also had the correct marriage date of May 27, 1806 (license May 26, 1806-my notation).
J. Kenneth Brantley, The Records of the Church at Williams Creek (Warren Co., GA), Powder Springs, GA: Brantley Association, 1995/2002, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
Page 54. 19 Sep 1812: Rec'd Francis Culpepper by experience.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
p 279, Unk Twp, Warren Co., GA
Nathan Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 3 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45.
Nathan must have died sometime after his son Sterling (born 1825) was conceived but prior to 17 Apr 1827, when Culpepper's Orphans were Fortunate Drawers in the Land Lottery of 1827.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
p. 166.
J. Kenneth Brantley, The Records of the Church at Williams Creek (Warren Co., GA), Powder Springs, GA: Brantley Association, 1995/2002, Repository: Warren Culpepper's Personal Library.
Page 116. 20 Jun 1829: Brother Tho's Rowe applies for a letter of dismission for himself & Malinda his wife & Sister Frances Culpepper (ID: 9467), to assist in forming a constitution (for a new church) in Warrenton. Ordered that the request be granted.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 196, Unk Twp, Warren Co., GA
Frances Culpepper, 2 M5-10, 1 M15-29, 1 M20-30, 1 F5-10, 2 F10-15, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F40-50.
James F. Smith, compiler, Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.asp?dbid=4242
Francis Culpepper, Widow, Lynns District, Warren Co., GA, drew lot 290/14/2 in what became Cherokee Co., GA, 1832.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 179A, Harrells District, Warren Co., GA
Benjamin Brinkley, 2 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F20-30, 1 F40-50.
Daniel Nathan Crumpton, compiler, Cemeteries and Genealogy: Waren County, Georgia and immediate vicinity, 1792-1987, Vol. I, Roswell, Georgia: WH Wolfe Associates, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8625 V3c v. 2.
p. 220.
Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
Frances Culpepper and Starling Evans on 13 May 1848 in Warren Co., GA.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 44A-B, Panhandle District, Stewart Co., GA
FAMILY 77:
Sterling Evans, 68, M, Farmer, $10,000, NC
Frances (Gardner Culpepper) Evans, 61, F, NC
Nathan Culpepper, 28, M, Farmer, $600, GA (s/o Frances)
Frances Brinkley, 9, F, GA (Unknown)
FAMILY 78:
Benjamin Brinkley, 41, M, Farmer, GA
Frances (Culpepper) Brinkley, 31, F, GA (d/o Frances Culpepper Evans)
Nathan G. Brinkley, 16, M, GA
Joseph W. Brinkley, 13, M, GA
John W. Brinkley, 11, M, GA
William Brinkley, 9, M, GA
Starling Brinkley, 4, M, GA
Elizabeth Brinkley, 9/12, F, GA.
Correspondence from Ruth Allison Waldron Hill, (Collection of Letters between Hill and Hopkins), to Elizabeth Hopkins, 1950-1952, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 164,482.
Thomas Co., GA Inventories & Appraisements, Book H, pages 111-115.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
1860 Slave Schedule, Thomas Co., GA
Fanny Evans, 7 slaves: 50M, 50M, 45F, 35F, 35M, 25M, 14F.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 19, Thomasville PO, Warren Co., GA
Fanny (Gardner Culpepper) Evans, 71, F, $5000/$8000, NC
Fanny G. Brinkley, 11, F, GA
R. J. Brinkley, 8, M, GA.

Alice (?)¹

F, (say 1774 - )

Name Variation

She was also known as Alice Nicholson.

Birth*

say 1774

Alice was born say 1774.

Marriage*

circa 1792

She married Osborne Culpepper of Nash Co., NC at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1792.

Married Name

circa 1792

As of circa 1792, her married name was Culpepper.

(free wh female 16-26) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Alice was probably a free white female, age 16 and under 26, in Osborne Culpepper of Nash Co., NC's household on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but not otherwise identifed are 1 M16-26, 1 F16-26.²

1810 Census*

6 August 1810

Alice was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.³

Married Name

circa 1811

As of circa 1811, her married name was Powell.

Marriage*

circa 1811

She married Nathan Powell at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1811.

Biography*

Some have speculated that Alice's maiden name was Nicholson. This has not been verified.

Family 1

Osborne Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (say 1772 - September 1807)

Children

Benjamin Culpepper+ (circa 1795 - between 1860 and 1870)
Lemuel Culpepper (circa 1796 - June 1829)
Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1800 - 1819)
Nancy D. Culpepper (circa 1802 - )

Family 2

Nathan Powell (10 September 1768 - circa 1818)

Last Edited

2 September 2003

Citations

E-mail written 1995-2015 to Culpepper Connections from Linda Jones Cushing (#57676), 525 Summitbluff Dr, Greenville, SC, e-mail address.
1800 Federal Census, United States.
Page 289, Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Osborn Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F16-26, 6 slaves.
1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 77 (636), Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Alsey Culpepper, 2 M10-16, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 5 slaves
Erasmus Culpepper, 1 M26-45, 4 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 7 slaves.

Nathan Powell¹

M, (10 September 1768 - circa 1818)

Birth*

10 September 1768

Nathan was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, on 10 September 1768.

Marriage*

circa 1811

He married Alice (?) at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1811.

Death*

circa 1818

He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1818.

Family

Alice (?) (say 1774 - )

Last Edited

16 July 2000

Citations

Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., The Powell Families of Virginia and the South: being an encyclopedia of the eight (8) major Powell families of Virginia and the South in general, Vidalia, GA: S. E. Lucas Jr., 1969, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 929.273 P871L.
p 251.

Barsheba Wright

F, (circa 1776 - 1829)

Father

William Wright (c 1744 - c Jan 1814)

Birth*

circa 1776

Barsheba was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, circa 1776.

Marriage*

circa 1792

She married John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1792.

Married Name

circa 1792

As of circa 1792, her married name was Culpepper.

(free wh female 26-45) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Barsheba was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC's household on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otherwise unidentified are 1 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 2 F16-26 and 6 slaves..¹

(free wh female 26-45) 1810 Census

6 August 1810

Barsheba was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC's household on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otheriwse not identified are: 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10..²

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Barsheba was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.³

Death*

1829

She died at Nash Co., North Carolina, in 1829.⁴

Family

John Culpepper of Nash Co. NC (say 1766 - circa 1818)

Children

Baalam Culpepper+ (circa 1794 - circa 1861)
Alexander Culpepper+ (circa 1796 - before 1850)
Barsheba Culpepper (circa 1800 - circa 1870)
Wright Culpepper (circa 1805 - after 1860)
John Culpepper Jr.+ (March 1811 - 4 August 1852)

Last Edited

6 September 2003

Citations

1800 Federal Census, United States.
Page 289, Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
John Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45, 6 slaves.
1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 76 (634), Ancestry.com Image 7, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
John Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 3 M10-16, 2 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 5 slaves.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 266 (419), Genealogy.com Image 8, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Alexander Culpepper, 2 M16-26, 2 slaves
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 F16-26, 1 slave
Bershaba Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 slaves
Erasmus Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 4 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45, 12 slaves
Lemuel Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 slave.
Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p.171.

William Wright

M, (circa 1744 - circa January 1814)

Birth*

circa 1744

William was born circa 1744.

Marriage*

circa 1783

He married Chloe Whitehead at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1783.

Will*

7 April 1812

He made a will at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 7 April 1812.

Death*

circa January 1814

He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa January 1814.¹

Probate*

February 1814

Probate action was taken on William's estate in February 1814 at Nash Co., North Carolina.

Biography*

517. WILLIAM WRIGHT 7 Apr 1812 Feb Ct 1814 "Sick and weak in Body"

Wife CLOEY WRIGHT -lend to her my land purchased from ABSOLEM & ABRAHAM SAULS, the Wyatt & Cooper tracts with 1 acres purchased from HENRY FREEMAN for a mill seat; after her death, these lands to my youngest daughter ELIZABETH TAYLOR. Daughter BARSHABA CULPEPPER - 569 1/2 acres I purchased from HENRY WHITEHEAD. Rest of estate, including Meltons Place, be sold & money to go to wife CLOEY WRIGHT, son JOHN WRIGHT, son WILLIAM WRIGHT, daughter BARSHABA CULPEPPER wife of JOHN CULPEPPER, daughter ELIZABETH TAYLOR wife of JAMES TAYLOR, grandsons ALPHEOUS WRIGHT POWELL & WILLIAM WRIGHT POWELL(their father is LAZARUS POWELL).

Ex. friend WILLIAM ARRINGTON, son WILLIAM WRIGHT, son-in-law JESSE TAYLOR Wit. JOHN HILLIARD, JAMES MANNING.

Family 1

Child

Barsheba Wright+ (circa 1776 - 1829)

Family 2

Chloe Whitehead (circa 1748 - before May 1818)

Last Edited

31 January 2011

Citations

Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
p 283.

Abiah Whitehead

F, (circa 1775 - after 1840)

Father

Thomas Whitehead (c 1744 - b Feb 1808)

Mother

Elizabeth Culpepper (c 1750 - 1832)

Birth*

circa 1775

Abiah was born circa 1775.

(Heir) Will

12 February 1788

John, Henry, Nathan, Mary, Abiah, Martha, Nathan, Rahab, Elizabeth and Martha named as heir(s) in the will of Elizabeth (?) at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 12 February 1788.¹

Marriage*

27 August 1795

She married James Battle at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 27 August 1795.

Married Name

27 August 1795

As of 27 August 1795, her married name was Battle.

Marriage*

circa September 1807

She married Matthew Culpepper at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa September 1807.

Married Name

circa September 1807

As of circa September 1807, her married name was Culpepper.

(free wh female 26-45) 1810 Census

6 August 1810

Abiah was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in Matthew Culpepper's household on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise unidentified are 3 M0-10, 2 M10-16, 2 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45..²

(free wh female 45 +) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Abiah was probably a free white female, age 45 or over, in Matthew Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 3 M16-26 and 2 F10-16..³

(free wh female 50-60) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Abiah was probably a free white female, age 50 and under 60, in Matthew Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 M20-30, 1 F15-20 and 23 slaves..⁴

1840 Census*

1 June 1840

Abiah was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Nash Co., North Carolina.⁵

Death*

after 1840

She died at Nash Co., North Carolina, after 1840.

Family 1

James Battle (say 1760 - circa 1803)

Family 2

Matthew Culpepper (say 1771 - 1836)

Last Edited

26 September 2003

Citations

Transcribed by Lew Griffin from LDS Film: 1577511 Item 2.
1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 74 (631), Ancestry.com Image 4, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Mat. Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 2 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 2 F26-45, 18 slaves.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 260 (413), Genealogy.com Image 2, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Matthew Culpepper, 3 M16-26, 1 M45+, 2 F10-16, 1 F45+, 28 slaves.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 178, Ancestry.com images 7-8, Collings District, Nash Co., NC
Matthew Culpepper, 1 M20-30, 1 M50-60, 1 F15-20, 1 F50-60, 23 slaves.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 056, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
Abiah Culpepper, 1 F70-80, 19 slaves.