Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Samuel Calhoun^1,2

M, (say 1808 - before 1870)

Birth*

say 1808

He was born say 1808.¹

Marriage*

circa 1828

He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1828.²

1850 Census*

1 June 1850

Samuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Baker Co., Georgia.²

Death*

before 1870

He died before 1870.¹

Family

Elizabeth (?) (circa 1811 - )

Children

Jane M. Calhoun+² (circa 1838 - )
Mack Calhoun¹ (circa 1841 - )
Hettie Calhoun² (circa 1844 - )

Last Edited

12 April 2012

Citations

1870 Federal Census, United States.
Page 503A, Family 183, District 7, Isabella PO, Worth Co., GA
Mack Calhoun, 24, M, Farmer, $1250/$600, GA
Elizabeth Calhoun, 58, F, GA
Hettie Calhoun, 25, F, GA
Charles Culpepper, 8, M, GA.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
District 1, Baker, Georgia; Roll: M432_61; Page: 84B; Image: 175
Samuel Calhoun, 51, M, Farmer, RE=$1500, GA
Elizabeth Calhoun, 45, F, SC
Thomas J Calhoun, 21, M, GA, Laborer
Henrietta Calhoun, 20, F, GA
Josiah Calhoun, 19, M, GA, Laborer
John Calhoun, 16, M, GA
Elizabeth Calhoun, 15, F, GA
Jane M Calhoun, 13, F, GA
Hetty Calhoun, 11, F, GA
Sarah C Calhoun, 9, F, GA
Maxey Calhoun, 7, M, GA
Henry Calhoun, 6, M, GA.

Ruth Culpepper¹

F, (17 December 1931 - 20 May 1987)

Father

Uhland Napoleon Culpepper¹ (Dec 1882 - )

Mother

Jennie Pierce¹ (c 1900 - )

Birth*

17 December 1931

She was born on 17 December 1931 at Connecticut.¹

Residence

Ruth resided at South Dakota.

Death*

20 May 1987

She died at Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, on 20 May 1987 at age 55.²

Last Edited

1 June 2008

Citations

E-mail written 2003-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Woodrow Wilson Culpepper (#47844), Charlestown, RI, Phone 401-741-0543, e-mail address.
Connecticut Department of Health, compiler, Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2003.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4124
RUTH AMES
Father's Surname: CULPEPPER
Died at age 55 on 20 May 1987 in Vernon, Connecticut
Born 17 Dec 1931 in Connecticut
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse: GILBE
State File #: 11242
Occupation: MACHINE OPERATOR RET, BURROUGHS CORP
Residence: 15 Thompson St, Vernon, CT 06066.

O. C. Culpepper of Lee Co., GA¹

M, (circa 1835 - )

Birth*

circa 1835

He was born circa 1835 at Georgia.¹

1860 Census*

1 June 1860

O. was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Lee Co., Georgia.¹

Research note*

O.C.'s ancestry and full name are unknown. Need to search deedstax records, voting lists, etc. during 1850-1870 to see if his full name can be determined.

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Warren L. Culpepper (see footnote for details).²

Last Edited

13 August 2004

Citations

1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 710, Family 313, Starkville PO, Lee Co., GA
O. C. Culpepper, 24, M, Overseer, --/$225, GA.
Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.

Mary F. Culpepper¹

F, (circa 1850 - )

Father

John B. Culpepper (c 1810 - c Jun 1853)

Mother

Martha Kemp (c 1810 - a 1880)

Birth*

circa 1850

She was born circa 1850 at Sumter Co., Georgia.¹

Research note*

WLC: Mary's ancestry is not proven, but most likely she is the daughter of John B. and Martha Kemp Culpepper.

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Warren L. Culpepper (see footnote for details).²

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Permelia, Eliza and Mary listed as a household member living with Benjamin Kemp in the 1860 Census at Sumter Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

13 August 2004

Citations

1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 472, Family 10, Bottsford PO, Sumter Co., GA
Benj Kemp, 49, M, Farmer, $5000/$9000, GA
Permilia (Culpepper) Kemp, 40, F, GA
Mary F. Culpepper, 10, F, GA
Eliza F. Culpepper, 41, F, GA.
Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.

Peter Jacob Strozier^1,2,3

M, (27 April 1811 - 22 December 1879)

Birth*

27 April 1811

Peter was born on 27 April 1811.^1,3

Marriage*

22 October 1861

He married Martha Isham at Dougherty Co., Georgia, on 22 October 1861 at age 50.^1,2

Death*

22 December 1879

He died at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia, on 22 December 1879 at age 68.^1,3

Family

Martha Isham (say 1836 - )

Children

Mattie R. Strozier¹ (circa 1863 - )
Peter Jacob Strozier Jr.¹ (circa 1866 - )
Desdemona L. Strozier¹ (circa 1872 - )

Last Edited

8 April 2010

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 78A, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA
Mattie E. (Culpepper) Strozer, Self, F, W, W, 40, ---, GA/SC/SC
James Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 23, ---, GA/GA/GA
Mattie R. Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 17, ---, GA/GA/GA
Peter J. Strozer, Son, M, S, W, 14, Painter, GA/GA/GA
Desdemona Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 8, ---, GA/GA/GA.
Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
Mrs. Martha E. Culpepper and Peter J. Strozer on 22 Oct 1861 in Dougherty Co., GA.
E-mail written 9 Jul 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Phyllis Porter, e-mail address.

Mattie R. Strozier^1,2

F, (circa 1863 - )

Father

Peter Jacob Strozier¹ (27 Apr 1811 - 22 Dec 1879)

Mother

Martha Isham¹ (s 1836 - )

Birth*

circa 1863

She was born circa 1863 at Georgia.¹

(Daughter) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Mattie and Desdemona was listed as a daughter in Martha Isham's household on the 1880 Census at Dougherty Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

8 April 2010

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 78A, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA
Mattie E. (Culpepper) Strozer, Self, F, W, W, 40, ---, GA/SC/SC
James Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 23, ---, GA/GA/GA
Mattie R. Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 17, ---, GA/GA/GA
Peter J. Strozer, Son, M, S, W, 14, Painter, GA/GA/GA
Desdemona Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 8, ---, GA/GA/GA.
E-mail written 9 Jul 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Phyllis Porter, e-mail address.

Peter Jacob Strozier Jr.^1,2

M, (circa 1866 - )

Father

Peter Jacob Strozier¹ (27 Apr 1811 - 22 Dec 1879)

Mother

Martha Isham¹ (s 1836 - )

Birth*

circa 1866

He was born circa 1866 at Georgia.¹

(Son) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

James and Peter was listed as a son in Martha Isham's household on the 1880 Census at Dougherty Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

8 April 2010

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 78A, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA
Mattie E. (Culpepper) Strozer, Self, F, W, W, 40, ---, GA/SC/SC
James Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 23, ---, GA/GA/GA
Mattie R. Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 17, ---, GA/GA/GA
Peter J. Strozer, Son, M, S, W, 14, Painter, GA/GA/GA
Desdemona Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 8, ---, GA/GA/GA.
E-mail written 9 Jul 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Phyllis Porter, e-mail address.

Desdemona L. Strozier^1,2

F, (circa 1872 - )

Father

Peter Jacob Strozier¹ (27 Apr 1811 - 22 Dec 1879)

Mother

Martha Isham¹ (s 1836 - )

Birth*

circa 1872

She was born circa 1872 at Georgia.¹

(Daughter) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Mattie and Desdemona was listed as a daughter in Martha Isham's household on the 1880 Census at Dougherty Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

8 April 2010

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 78A, Albany, Dougherty Co., GA
Mattie E. (Culpepper) Strozer, Self, F, W, W, 40, ---, GA/SC/SC
James Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 23, ---, GA/GA/GA
Mattie R. Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 17, ---, GA/GA/GA
Peter J. Strozer, Son, M, S, W, 14, Painter, GA/GA/GA
Desdemona Strozer, Dau, F, S, W, 8, ---, GA/GA/GA.
E-mail written 9 Jul 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Phyllis Porter, e-mail address.

William Crawford¹

M, (circa 1824 - )

Birth*

circa 1824

He was born circa 1824 at Georgia.¹

Marriage*

circa 1862

He married Martha (?) circa 1862.¹

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

William and Eliza was listed with a relationship of "other" in an unknown person 's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.¹

Family

Martha (?) (circa 1843 - )

Last Edited

17 June 2003

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 209A, Browns Station, Terrell Co., GA
William Crawford, Self, M, M, W, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Martha Crawford, Wife, F, M, W, 37, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Viola Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 16, ---, GA/GA/GA
Elizabeth Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 10, ---, GA/GA/GA
William Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 6, ---, GA/GA/GA
John Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 4, ---, GA/GA/GA
Mary Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 2, ---, GA/GA/GA
Elieser Culpepper, Other, F, U, W, 62, Nurse, GA/GA/GA.

Martha (?)¹

F, (circa 1843 - )

Birth*

circa 1843

She was born circa 1843 at Georgia.¹

Marriage*

circa 1862

She married William Crawford circa 1862.¹

Married Name

circa 1862

As of circa 1862, her married name was Crawford.¹

(Wife) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Martha was listed as an unknown person 's wife on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.¹

Family

William Crawford (circa 1824 - )

Last Edited

17 June 2003

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 209A, Browns Station, Terrell Co., GA
William Crawford, Self, M, M, W, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Martha Crawford, Wife, F, M, W, 37, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Viola Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 16, ---, GA/GA/GA
Elizabeth Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 10, ---, GA/GA/GA
William Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 6, ---, GA/GA/GA
John Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 4, ---, GA/GA/GA
Mary Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 2, ---, GA/GA/GA
Elieser Culpepper, Other, F, U, W, 62, Nurse, GA/GA/GA.

Adiel Brooks^1,2

M, (say 1836 - before 1873)

Birth*

say 1836

He was born say 1836 at Georgia.

Marriage*

18 December 1853

He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper at Stewart Co., Georgia, on 18 December 1853.^1,2

Death*

before 1873

He died before 1873.¹

Family

Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1839 - )

Child

Emma Brooks¹ (circa 1860 - )

Last Edited

15 June 2004

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.
Marriage from Unknown Source
Mary Ann Culpepper and Adiel Brooks on 18 Dec 1853 in Stewart Co., GA.

Emma Brooks¹

F, (circa 1860 - )

Father

Adiel Brooks¹ (s 1836 - b 1873)

Mother

Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper¹ (c 1839 - )

Birth*

circa 1860

She was born circa 1860 at Georgia.¹

(step daughter) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Emma was listed as a step daughter in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

17 June 2003

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

Jessie Wiggins¹

M, (circa 1875 - )

Father

James Wiggins¹ (c 1818 - 1911)

Mother

Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper¹ (c 1839 - )

Birth*

circa 1875

He was born circa 1875 at Georgia.¹

(Son) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Jessie and Joel was listed as a son in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

17 June 2003

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

Cassie Wiggins¹

F, (circa 1877 - )

Father

James Wiggins¹ (c 1818 - 1911)

Mother

Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper¹ (c 1839 - )

Birth*

circa 1877

She was born circa 1877 at Georgia.¹

(Daughter) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Cassie was listed as a daughter in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

17 June 2003

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

Joel Wiggins¹

M, (circa June 1869 - )

Father

James Wiggins¹ (c 1818 - 1911)

Mother

Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper¹ (c 1839 - )

Birth*

circa June 1869

He was born circa June 1869 at Georgia.¹

(Son) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Jessie and Joel was listed as a son in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.¹

Last Edited

17 June 2003

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

John Adams¹

M, (say 1748 - )

Birth*

say 1748

He was born say 1748.

Family

Child

Mary Adams+¹ (3 January 1778 - 24 September 1825)

Last Edited

21 June 2003

Citations

Carlee T. McClendon, compiler, Edgefield Marriage Records, Edgefield SC, Columbia, SC: RL Bryan Co., 1970, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F277.E2 C7M2 M4.
Page 150: "Nicholas Stallworth and Mary Adams, daughter of John Adams of Edgefield District, 1798 (Family Record)."

Peggy McGill¹

F, (12 September 1927 - 13 September 2007)

Birth*

12 September 1927

She was born on 12 September 1927 at Orange Co., Texas. Peggy Traywick McGill is the daughter of D T McGill and Minnie Gunn.²

Relocation*

1942

She relocated in 1942 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.³

Marriage*

16 October 1953

She married Joseph Franklin Culpepper at Harris Co., Texas, on 16 October 1953 at age 26. Joseph and Peggy had no children.^1,4

Married Name

16 October 1953

As of 16 October 1953, her married name was Culpepper.⁴

Death*

13 September 2007

She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 13 September 2007 at age 80.³

Burial*

15 September 2007

Her body was interred on 15 September 2007 at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.³

Obituary*

15 September 2007

Peggy Joyce Culpepper was born September 12, 1927 in Orange, Texas. She passed away on September 13, 2007 and was a resident of Houston since 1942. Peggy was a lifelong member of Baptist Temple in Houston and a volunteer of Memorial Northwest Hospital for over 32 years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Joseph Culpepper and a sister-in-law, Thelma McGill and numerous other loving family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 12 noon until service time, 2pm at the Chapel of Pat H. Foley. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Tributes and words of condolence may be shared with the family at www.MeM.com.³

Family

Joseph Franklin Culpepper (14 September 1923 - 30 October 2012)

Charts

Benjamin Culpepper of SC Female Descendants

Last Edited

5 October 2007

Citations

Family Group Sheet prepared by Mrs. Eileen R. Vela, 268 Aragon Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genneaological Society, Edgefield, SC.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Peggy Traywick McGill was born __ 1927 in Orange Co., TX, daughter of D T McGill and Minnie Gunn.
The Houston Chronicle, Houston (Harris Co.), TX.
http://www.chron.com/
Obituary of Peggy Joyce Culpepper, published 15 Sep 2007.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
Joseph Franklin Culpepper, M, 30, and Peggy McGill, F, 26, married 16 Oct 1953 in Harris Co., TX.

John Phillips Leake¹

M, (28 December 1871 - )

Birth*

28 December 1871

He was born on 28 December 1871 at Saint Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.¹

Marriage*

10 May 1910

He married Florence Ethel Jarvis at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 10 May 1910 at age 38.¹

Family

Florence Ethel Jarvis (6 October 1888 - 25 October 1948)

Child

Amelia Mumford Leake+¹ (10 February 1911 - 25 September 2004)

Last Edited

1 September 2003

Citations

E-mail written 2002 & 2003 to Lew Griffin from Mary Mallory Culpepper Pearson (#4524), e-mail address.

Florence Ethel Jarvis¹

F, (6 October 1888 - 25 October 1948)

Birth*

6 October 1888

She was born on 6 October 1888 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.¹

Married Name

say 1904

As of say 1904, her married name was Leake.¹

Marriage*

10 May 1910

She married John Phillips Leake at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 10 May 1910 at age 21.¹

Death*

25 October 1948

She died at Saint Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, on 25 October 1948 at age 60.¹

Family

John Phillips Leake (28 December 1871 - )

Child

Amelia Mumford Leake+¹ (10 February 1911 - 25 September 2004)

Last Edited

1 September 2003

Citations

E-mail written 2002 & 2003 to Lew Griffin from Mary Mallory Culpepper Pearson (#4524), e-mail address.

John Sheppard Strother¹

M, (16 January 1788 - )

Father

William Augustus Strother¹ (16 Feb 1766 - 18 Aug 1794)

Mother

Joyce Powell Sheppard¹ (29 Dec 1770 - 24 Feb 1841)

Birth*

16 January 1788

He was born on 16 January 1788 at South Carolina.¹

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

George James Strother¹

M, (13 April 1791 - 18 October 1817)

Father

William Augustus Strother¹ (16 Feb 1766 - 18 Aug 1794)

Mother

Joyce Powell Sheppard¹ (29 Dec 1770 - 24 Feb 1841)

Birth*

13 April 1791

He was born on 13 April 1791 at South Carolina.¹

Marriage*

13 December 1810

He married Charlotte Richardson on 13 December 1810 at age 19.¹

Deed*

18 December 1811

He was granted a deed by Benjamin Culpepper of Edgefield District, SC on 18 December 1811 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

This indenture made this 18th Day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and eleven and of the American Independence the thirty sixths. Between Benjamin Culpeper of the one part and George Strother of the other part of the same District and State aforesaid.

WHEREAS the said Benjamin Culpeper is desirous of making some fixed and permanent arrangement as to his property and estate, and thereby to make provision for his wife Joyce Culpeper, his daughter Joyce Culpeper and the aforementioned George Strother, and that no event accident or occurrences may frustrate and defeat the mind, will and intention of the said Benjamin Culpeper in all and singular or any part and parcell of the provisions in this Deed contemplated, he hath resolved, and determined to divest himself of all the property interest and estate herein after mentioned, and to vest the whole and every part thereof in the said George Strother for the uses, intents and purposes herein after mentioned.

NOW this INDENTURE WITNESSETH That in pursuance of the fixed purpose and intention of the said Benjamin Culpeper, and also for and in consideration of one Dollar and Twenty five Cents to the said Benjamin Culpeper by the said George well and truly paid at and before the sealing and delivery of their presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and for divers other causes and considerations specially moving the said Benjamin thereto, hath granted, bargained and sold and by their presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said George Strother the following Negros, namely Jacob, Dublin, Nammy, Lydia, Peter and Morrice and all and every of their issues and _____, and also four of my best and most valuable Horses, my Waggon and gear, and all of my Household and kitchen furniture & all my my Plantation Tolls, the one half of my Stock of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs to have and to hold all and singular the Negros and other property aforementioned to the said George Strother his Heirs and ______to and for and upon the several uses trusts and purposes and subject to the several limitations and agreements hereinafter mentioned, limited, expressed and declared of and concerning the same.

The said Benjamin Culpeper excuses and reserves to himself the right and privilege (if he shall wish to claim and exercise the same) to keep in his own custody forever and posession during his natural life, all and singular the aforementioned Negros and other property, and to use employ and control the same, to enjoy and have during his natural life the profits and advantages of the same; but not to sell or dispose of the same or any part thereof without the consent of the said George Strother.

And the said Benjamin Culpeper further stipulates and provides that if his wife Joyce Culpeper shall outlive him the said Benjamin _____and in that case the said Joyce shall be permitted to choose the four Horses from my stock of horses then on hand - that the one full half or share of my Cattle, Hogs, Sheep all of my Household and kitchen furniture, and Plantation Tools shall be ascertained by the judment and decision of three disinterested persons one to be chosen by my wife, one by the said George Strother and one by the children which I had by my former wife - And that the division shall have been fully ascertained in manner aforementioned then immediately shall the said George make and execute to the said Joyce my wife a Deed for all the aforementioned Negros and their issue and the said four horses and the waggon and gear, and the said one half or share of all my stock of Hogs, Cattle Sheep, and all of my household and kitchen furniture., and Plantation Tools to her and her Heirs forever to dispose of the same as she thinks prudent and proper. --

And it is further provided that during the lifetime of the said Benjamin and before the execution of the said Deed from the said George Strother to the said Joyce Culpeper she the said Joyce has full power and right to sell will or otherwise dispose of all or any of the aforementioned property subject however to life estate of the said Benjamin Culpeper.

AND lastly it is provided that if the said Joyce Culpeper should die intestate without having made any disposition of the aforementioned property then it is expressly understood and provided that the same and all and every part thereof be equally divided between my Daughter Joyce Culpeper and the said George Strother the Trustee named in this case them and their Heirs forever.

IN WITNESS whereof we have mutually hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals the day and year above written.

Benjamin Culpeper (signed by one that deed)
in presence of James Spann, David Richardson, George S Strother

SOUTH CAROLINA, Edgefield District - Before me personally appeared David Richardson and made oath on the holy Evangist of Almighty God that he was present and saw the within named Benjamin Culpeper and George S Strother sign the within instrument of writing for the purposes therein mentioned and saw James Spann sign with himself as witness thereunto. David Richardson.

Sworn before me 30th March 1812, John Blocker, S. Q., Clerks Office, Edgefield District
Recorded in my office in Book H H page 69 and examined this 30th Mary 1812. S. Butler, Reg. E. D.²

(Grantee) Deed

March 1812

He was granted a deed by Benjamin Culpepper of Edgefield District, SC and Joicy Culpepper in March 1812 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Benjamin Culpepper to George J. Strother for $300, land in Lexington District on Halland’s Sheds Creek on waters of the Broad River, 183 acres bordering George Strother, Jacob Bookman. Signed: Benjamin & Joyce Culpepper. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 356)
     Joyce & Benjamin Culpepper to George J. Strother for $150, a tract in Lexington District, 56 acres on the waters of the Saluda River, bordering Clemmons, etc. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 357)
     Joyce & Benjamin Culpepper to George J. Strother for $600, a tract on Hollands Shed Creek, 261 acres bounded on all sides by vacant land. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 359)
     Benjamin & Joyce Culpepper to George J. Strother for $100 (not sure of amount), a tract in Lexington District on a road from Drehrs Mill, on branch waters of the Saluda River, 20 acres, bordering Clemmons. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 360.)³

Death*

18 October 1817

He died at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 18 October 1817 at age 26.^1,4

Burial*

circa 19 October 1817

His body was interred circa 19 October 1817 at Strother-Sheppard Cemetery, Edgefield District, South Carolina.¹

Family

Charlotte Richardson (say 1791 - )

Children

William A. Strother (circa 1811 - )
David R. Strother (circa 1813 - )
George J. Strother (circa 1815 - )

Last Edited

6 November 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
E-mail written 1983-2011 to Lew Griffin from Mary Genevieve Taylor Harris (#48715), Dallas, TX, e-mail address.
Edgefield Deed Bk 31, page 69.
Edgefield Co. SC Deeds abstracted by Lew Griffin , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.
E-mail written 2004 - 2008 to Lew Griffin from Carole Watson Burton (#50015), 109 Chadwick Drive, Charleston, SC 29407-7425, e-mail address.
According to SaludaCemetery Vol.1,pg.16 the Culpepper cemetery inventory
says,
Joyce Culpepper Age 70 yrs.1month & 27 days, 24 Fwb.1841
George J.Strother age 26yrs.6mo.& 5days, 08 Oct 1817
William Strother age 28yrs.6mo.& 2days, 18Aug.1794
James Sheppard ESQ. age 23yrs.11mo.& 30 days.10Feb.1824
Benjamin Culpepper supposed to be 60 yrs.of age 10 Jan.1829
This inventory was done 28Nov1987.

Jeanette Strother¹

F, (3 March 1794 - 23 January 1795)

Father

William Augustus Strother¹ (16 Feb 1766 - 18 Aug 1794)

Mother

Joyce Powell Sheppard¹ (29 Dec 1770 - 24 Feb 1841)

Birth*

3 March 1794

She was born on 3 March 1794 at South Carolina.¹

Death*

23 January 1795

She died on 23 January 1795.¹

Burial*

circa 24 January 1795

Her body was interred circa 24 January 1795 at Strother-Sheppard Cemetery, Edgefield District, South Carolina.¹

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

George James Sheppard¹

M, (10 March 1819 - 9 May 1892)

Father

James Sheppard¹ (10 Dec 1790 - Sep 1869)

Mother

Joyce Powell Culpepper¹ (1 Feb 1801 - 10 Feb 1824)

Birth*

10 March 1819

He was born on 10 March 1819 at South Carolina.¹

(Heir) Will

16 August 1837

Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 August 1837.²

Marriage*

24 December 1840

He married Emeline Mobley Youngblood on 24 December 1840 at age 21.¹

1850 Census*

1 June 1850

George was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.³

Death*

9 May 1892

He died on 9 May 1892 at age 73
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SC, FAMILY CEMETERIES & DEATH NOTICES FROM THE SC BAPTIST NEWSPAPER

Published by: Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society
1st Printing July 2003
O.E.D.G.S. P. O. Box 546
Edgefield, S. C. 29824-0546

On page 171
Item 170 SHEPPARD, G. J. resolution on his death by Bethany Baptist Church, dated 22 May 1892 Issue of Jun 1892. George James Sheppard, s/o James & Frances Culpepper Sheppard, husband of Emeline Mobley.¹

Family

Emeline Mobley Youngblood (say 1822 - )

Charts

Benjamin Culpepper of SC Female Descendants

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 25.

Emeline Mobley Youngblood¹

F, (say 1822 - )

Birth*

say 1822

She was born say 1822.¹

Marriage*

24 December 1840

She married George James Sheppard on 24 December 1840.¹

Married Name

24 December 1840

As of 24 December 1840, her married name was Sheppard.¹

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Emeline listed as a household member living with George James Sheppard on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.²

Family

George James Sheppard (10 March 1819 - 9 May 1892)

Charts

Benjamin Culpepper of SC Female Descendants

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 25.

William Elbert Sheppard¹

M, (16 October 1823 - 21 September 1832)

Father

James Sheppard¹ (10 Dec 1790 - Sep 1869)

Mother

Joyce Powell Culpepper¹ (1 Feb 1801 - 10 Feb 1824)

Birth*

16 October 1823

He was born on 16 October 1823 at South Carolina.¹

Death*

21 September 1832

He died on 21 September 1832 at age 8.¹

Charts

Benjamin Culpepper of SC Female Descendants

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

Charlotte Richardson¹

F, (say 1791 - )

Birth*

say 1791

She was born say 1791.¹

Married Name

circa 1808

As of circa 1808, her married name was Ardagh.¹

Marriage*

circa 1808

She married Patrick Ardagh circa 1808.¹

Marriage*

13 December 1810

She married George James Strother on 13 December 1810.¹

Married Name

13 December 1810

As of 13 December 1810, her married name was Strother.¹

Married Name

before 1837

As of before 1837, her married name was Peterson.²

Marriage*

before 1837

She married David Peterson before 1837.²

(Heir) Will

16 August 1837

Family 1

Patrick Ardagh (say 1788 - circa 1809)

Family 2

George James Strother (13 April 1791 - 18 October 1817)

Children

William A. Strother (circa 1811 - )
David R. Strother (circa 1813 - )
George J. Strother (circa 1815 - )

Family 3

David Peterson (say 1788 - )

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
Joicy Culpepper in her will of 1837 makes a bequest to her "daughter-in-law Mrs. Charlotte Peterson."
Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

Patrick Ardagh¹

M, (say 1788 - circa 1809)

Birth*

say 1788

He was born say 1788.¹

Marriage*

circa 1808

He married Charlotte Richardson circa 1808.¹

Death*

circa 1809

He died circa 1809.¹

Family

Charlotte Richardson (say 1791 - )

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

William A. Strother

M, (circa 1811 - )

Father

George James Strother (13 Apr 1791 - 18 Oct 1817)

Mother

Charlotte Richardson (s 1791 - )

Birth*

circa 1811

He was born circa 1811.

(Heir) Will

16 August 1837

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

David R. Strother

M, (circa 1813 - )

Father

George James Strother (13 Apr 1791 - 18 Oct 1817)

Mother

Charlotte Richardson (s 1791 - )

Birth*

circa 1813

He was born circa 1813.

(Deed Witness) Deed

March 1834

He witnessed a deed grant to Joyce Powell Sheppard in March 1834 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Jesse Jay Sr. to Joicy Culpepper, 375 acres which belonged to David Pitts dec’d, bounded by Joyce Culpepper, Caty Foy, lands granted to John Spann Sr., Denny’s, formerly Ward’s & S. W. Bowie. Witnesses: Samuel W. Bowie, David Strother. Mary Jay gives consent.¹

(Heir) Will

16 August 1837

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Edgefield Co. SC Deeds abstracted by Lew Griffin , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.
Edgefield Deed Bk 46, p. 438.
Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

George J. Strother

M, (circa 1815 - )

Father

George James Strother (13 Apr 1791 - 18 Oct 1817)

Mother

Charlotte Richardson (s 1791 - )

Birth*

circa 1815

He was born circa 1815.

(Heir) Will

16 August 1837

Last Edited

25 February 2007

Citations

Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.