Isaiah Cherry

M, (say 1757 - )
Birth*say 1757 Isaiah was born say 1757. 

Family

Child
Last Edited21 June 2001

Margaret Culpepper

F, (say 1767 - )
FatherWilliam Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1732 - bt 1785 - 1790)
MotherMary (?) (s 1734 - )
Birth*say 1767 Margaret was born say 1767. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
Marriage*22 March 1785 She married William Richardson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 22 March 1785. Her parents William & Mary Culpepper consented for her. Thomas Richardson, surety.2 
Married Name22 March 1785  As of 22 March 1785, her married name was Richardson. 

Family

William Richardson (say 1764 - )
Last Edited5 September 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.)
    William Culpepper, 5 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.
    Margaret Culpepper and William Richardson married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 22 Mar 1785, Margaret, daughter of William & Mary Culpepper, who consent for her. Thomas Richardson, surety.

William Richardson

M, (say 1764 - )
Birth*say 1764 William was born say 1764. 
Marriage*22 March 1785 He married Margaret Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 22 March 1785. Her parents William & Mary Culpepper consented for her. Thomas Richardson, surety.1 
(Witness) Marriagebefore 1790 William witnessed the consent by her father, John, to the marriage of Lydia Culpepper to Stephen Anderson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 1790; Lydia's father, John Culpepper, consented and made oath that both are of lawful age. Witnesses to the consent were John Pollick and William Richardson.2 

Family

Margaret Culpepper (say 1767 - )
Last Edited5 September 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.
    Margaret Culpepper and William Richardson married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 22 Mar 1785, Margaret, daughter of William & Mary Culpepper, who consent for her. Thomas Richardson, surety.
  2. Daughter of John Culpepper, who consents and makes oath that both are of lawful age. Witnesses to the consent were John Pollick and William Richardson.

Joseph Thomas Duke

M, (say 1860 - )
Birth*say 1860 Joseph was born say 1860. 
Marriage*1905 He married Mattie S. Skeeter at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1905. 

Family

Mattie S. Skeeter (August 1861 - )
Last Edited22 June 2001

Margaret Culpepper

F, (circa 1773 - )
FatherJoseph Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA1 (c 1751 - c 1796)
Name-Comm Her was commonly known as Peggy Culpepper. 
Birth*circa 1773 Margaret was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1773. 
(Enumerated) Census1782 She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.2 
Marriage*14 November 1789 She married Samuel Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 14 November 1789. Rev. Arthur Emmerson II, as minister, performed the marriage. Robert Tart, surety, makes oath that Peggy is the daughter of Joseph Culpepper. Samuel and Peggy were probably first cousins and each a grandchild of Robert Culpepper Jr. and his wife Dorcas. For research purposes we list Samuel as a possible son of Reuben Culpepper.3,4
Sampson Culpepper Jr. marriage license
Photograph by Sharon

Family

Samuel Culpepper (circa 1766 - )
Last Edited11 December 2015

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.
    Robert Fort, surety, makes oath that Peggy is the daughter of Joseph Culpepper. The couple was married by Arthur Emmerson. Peggy's husband, Sampson, has been transcribed as "Samuel."
  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.)
    Joseph Culpepper, 6 White, 0 Black.
  3. 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.
    Samuel Culpepper and Peggy Culpepper and Norfolk Co., VA, 14 Nov 1789, Robert Tart, surety, makes oath that Peggy is the daughter of Joseph Culpepper. The couple was married by Arthur Emmerson.
  4. E-mail written Dec 2015 to Lew Griffin from Certified Genealogist Sharon Gable, e-mail address.

Sion Culpepper

M, (circa 1769 - after 1812)
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1743 - b 1791)
MotherMary (?) (s 1748 - b 19 Oct 1812)
Extinct Surname?* The family branch headed by Sion 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*circa 1769 Sion was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1769. 
(surety) Marriage8 March 1798 He was the surety in the marriage of Elizabeth Culpepper to Edward Youngman at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 8 March 1798, affirming that there was no moral or legal reason why the couple could not be married.1 
1810 Census*6 August 1810 Sion was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Camden Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-10, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16.2 
(Excluded as Heir) Will6 September 1812 Sion specifically excluded as heir(s) in the will of Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 September 1812. 
Death*after 1812 He died after 1812. 
Biography* Sion Culpepper is found in Norfolk Personal Property Tax Lists:
1785 - John Culpepper & son Simon: one male over 21, one male 16 - 21, two horses
1786 - John Culpepper, Sion Culpepper: one male over 21, one male 16-21, two horses
1791 - 1797 one male over 16 and no horse
1799 - 1804 one male over 16 and no horse.3 
Research note*27 April 2004 This writer believes Sion Culpepper who disappeared from Norfolk Co. tax records in the early 1800s was the same person as S. Culpepper in 1810 Camden Co. NC. He was probably the father of Zion Culpepper. [L. W. G.]

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).3 

Family

Children
Last Edited5 September 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.
    Elizabeth Culpepper and Edward Youngman married in Norfolk Co., VA, 8 Mar 1798, surety Sion Culpepper makes oath that Elizabeth is of lawful age. Arthur Emmerson, minister. [This Elizabeth must not have been Sion's daughter as his daughter Elizabeth would have been too young for marriage. Elizabeth most likely was Sion's sister who must have died prior to the 6 Sep 1812 will of her mother, Mary.]
  2. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 160, Ancestry.com Image 16, Unknown Township, Camden Co., NC
    S. Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16.
  3. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.

Mary (?)

F, (say 1748 - before 19 October 1812)
Birth*say 1748 Mary was born say 1748. 
Marriage*say 1767 She married John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA say 1767. 
Married Namesay 1767  As of say 1767, her married name was Culpepper. 
Will*6 September 1812 She made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 September 1812, naming as executor(s) John Hardy, naming as heir(s) Nancy Culpepper, Courtney Culpepper, Elizabeth Culpepper and Mary Culpepper, specifically excluding as heir(s) Sion Culpepper.

In the name of God Amen, I Mary Culpeper of Norfolk County being very sick and weak, but in perfect sense & memory. I do make & ordain this my last Will & testament,
     I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Culpeper all my land that is lying in the North side of the new road on the Western Branch & if she should die without a lawful heir of her body it is my desire that my two granddaughters Courtney & Elizabeth Culpeper should have the land I give to Nancy and it is my desire that they shall not sell the said land.
     I give and bequeath unto Mary Culpeper all my land on the South side of the New road, in case she should die without an heir lawful begotten of her body it is my desire that Courtney & Elizabeth Culpeper should have the said Land, but not never to sell the land.
     It is my desre that all my personal Estate should be sold to pay all my just debts & the ballance to go to my daughter Nancy & if she should die without and heir it is my desdire it should go to my three Grandchildren, Mary, Courtney & Elizabeth Culpeper and it is my desire that Sion Culpeper shall never have any of my property, neither real or personal, it is my desire that if my Grandchildren should die without an heir for all that I give them to go to William Bunting son of Daniel Bunting that lives in Carolina,
     I do appoint my friend John Hardy my executor to this my last Will & Testament. I witness my hand and Seal this 6th day of September eighteen hundred & twelve. Mary Culpeper (X) her mark; In witness of: Nicholas Scott, John Lyttleton, John Owens, John Pell
     At a court held for Norfolk County October 19th 1812 This Will was proved by the oaths of John Lyttleton & John Pell witnesses thereto &ordered to be recorded. John Hardy the Executor therein named refused to take upon himself the [L. W. G.: do not have the next page]. 
Death*before 19 October 1812 She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 19 October 1812. 
Probate*19 October 1812 Probate action was taken on Mary's estate on 19 October 1812 at Norfolk Co., Virginia
Research note* Tax records in Norfolk might shed light on Mary, her husband, etc. [L. W. G. 27 Apr 2004]

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).1 

Family

John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (circa 1743 - before 1791)
Children
Last Edited5 September 2011

Citations

  1. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.

Nancy Culpepper

F, (say 1778 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1743 - b 1791)
MotherMary (?) (s 1748 - b 19 Oct 1812)
Birth*say 1778 Nancy was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1778. 
(Heir) Will6 September 1812 Nancy, Courtney, Elizabeth and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 September 1812. 
Last Edited11 September 2004

Mary Culpepper

F, (say 1796 - )
FatherSion Culpepper (c 1769 - a 1812)
Birth*say 1796 Mary was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1796. 
(Heir) Will6 September 1812 Nancy, Courtney, Elizabeth and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 September 1812. 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Courtney Culpepper

F, (say 1798 - )
FatherSion Culpepper (c 1769 - a 1812)
Birth*say 1798 Courtney was born say 1798. 
(Heir) Will6 September 1812 Nancy, Courtney, Elizabeth and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 September 1812. 
Marriage*28 September 1819 She married William Turlington at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1819. 
Married Name28 September 1819  As of 28 September 1819, her married name was Turlington. 

Family

William Turlington (say 1796 - )
Last Edited22 May 2002

William Turlington

M, (say 1796 - )
Birth*say 1796 William was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1796. 
Marriage*28 September 1819 He married Courtney Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 28 September 1819. 

Family

Courtney Culpepper (say 1798 - )
Last Edited22 June 2001

Elizabeth Culpepper

F, (say 1800 - )
FatherSion Culpepper (c 1769 - a 1812)
Birth*say 1800 Elizabeth was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1800. 
(Heir) Will6 September 1812 Nancy, Courtney, Elizabeth and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 September 1812. 
Last Edited12 June 2004

Hannah Culpepper

F, (say 1770 - )
FatherJohn Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1743 - b 1791)
MotherMary (?) (s 1748 - b 19 Oct 1812)
Birth*say 1770 Hannah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1770. 
Marriage*26 May 1791 She married George Dorset at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 26 May 1791. Rev. Arthur Emmerson II, as minister, performed the marriage.1 
Married Name26 May 1791  As of 26 May 1791, her married name was Dorset. 
Research note*11 September 2004 Hannah's ancestry is unproven, but she is assigned to this John, as he is the only John known to have been in Norfolk, and been old enough to have been her father, who was not known to have been living after 1791, when Hannah was mentioned in her marriage record as "the orphan of John Culpepper."
     If you can shed additional light on Hannah and her ancestry, please contact Lew Griffin.2 

Family

George Dorset (say 1768 - )
Last Edited5 September 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.
    Hannah Culpepper and George Dorset married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 26 May 1791, orphan of John Culpepper. Hannah makes oath that she is of lawful age. Arthur Emmerson, minister.
  2. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.

George Dorset

M, (say 1768 - )
Birth*say 1768 George was born say 1768. 
Marriage*26 May 1791 He married Hannah Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 26 May 1791. Rev. Arthur Emmerson II, as minister, performed the marriage.1 

Family

Hannah Culpepper (say 1770 - )
Last Edited5 September 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.
    Hannah Culpepper and George Dorset married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 26 May 1791, orphan of John Culpepper. Hannah makes oath that she is of lawful age. Arthur Emmerson, minister.

Clarence S. Thomas

M, (say 1884 - )
Birth*say 1884 Clarence was born say 1884. 
Marriage*1905 He married Ruth Edna Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1905. 

Family

Ruth Edna Culpepper (2 October 1887 - )
Child
Last Edited3 September 2012

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 181, Sheet 16A, Family 299, 2032 North Street, Monroe Ward, Portsmouth (city), VA
    George T. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 68, Md, VA/VA/VA
    Adelia Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 59, Md, VA/VA/VA
    George T. Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 28, S, VA/VA/VA, Book keeper-Rail Road
    Ruth Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 31, Wd, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Navy Yard
    Willard J. Culpepper, Grand-Son, M, Wh, 12, S, VA/VA/VA.

Sarah Ann Culpepper

F, (circa 1818 - 25 December 1881)
FatherHenry E. Culpepper (c 1779 - b 1840)
MotherMartha Owens (c 1790 - )
Birth*circa 1818 Sarah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1818. 
(free wh female 0-10) 1820 Census7 August 1820 Sarah was probably a free white female, under the age of 10, in Henry E. Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 
(free wh female 05-10) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Sarah was probably a free white female, age 5 and under 10, in Henry E. Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-5 and 7 slaves.2 
(free wh female 15-20) 1840 Census1 June 1840 Sarah was probably a free white female, age 15 and under 20, in Martha Owens's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 1 F15-20 and 6 slaves.)3 
Marriage*14 August 1841 She married William Martin at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 14 August 1841. William and Sarah had a son, Jonathan Martin.4 
Married Name14 August 1841  As of 14 August 1841, her married name was Martin. 
Married Namecirca 1848  As of circa 1848, her married name was Williams.5 
Marriage*circa 1848 She married Allen Williams at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1848.5 
(household member) 1860 Census1 June 1860 Sarah listed as a household member in the 1860 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia.6 
Death*25 December 1881 She died at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 December 1881.5 

Family 1

William Martin (say 1818 - before 1848)

Family 2

Allen Williams (circa 1801 - )
Last Edited3 July 2004

Citations

  1. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 117, Genealogy.com page 120/Image 4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Henry Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M 16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 4 Slaves.
  2. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 311, Ancestry.com Images 9-10, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Henry Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M10-15, 1 M50-60, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40, 7 slaves
    Robert Culpepper, 2 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F40-50, 0 slaves
    Sally Culpepper, 1 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 1 F40-50, 1 F80-90, 0 slaves.
  3. 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.
  4. Zachariah Culpepper made bond.
  5. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
    p. 81.
  6. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Roll: M653_1366, Page: 695.

William Martin

M, (say 1818 - before 1848)
Birth*say 1818 William was born say 1818. 
Marriage*14 August 1841 He married Sarah Ann Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 14 August 1841. William and Sarah had a son, Jonathan Martin.1 
Death*before 1848 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 1848. 

Family

Sarah Ann Culpepper (circa 1818 - 25 December 1881)
Last Edited3 July 2004

Citations

  1. Zachariah Culpepper made bond.

(?) Mitchell

M, (say 1782 - )
Birth*say 1782 (?) was born say 1782. 
Marriage*say 1802 He married Penelope Butt at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1802. 

Family

Penelope Butt (say 1785 - )
Last Edited5 September 2011