Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Unidentified gt-grandfather of David Culpepper

M, (say 1729 - )

Father

Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (s 1696 - 1745)

DNA*

A DNA test of a descendant of John Henry Culpepper of Quitman Co., GA proves that John descends from Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC. However, the exact path of descent from Joseph to John is unknown.

Birth*

say 1729

He was born say 1729.

Last Edited

12 April 2012

Unidentified father of Walter Lewis Culpepper

M, (say 1841 - )

Father

Unidentified grandfather of Walter Lewis Culpepper (s 1811 - )

Birth*

say 1841

He was born say 1841. A DNA test of a descendant of Walter Lewis Culpepper proves that Walter descends from James Culpepper, Jr., of Nash Co., NC. However, the exact path of descent from James to Walter is unknown.

Family

Child

Walter Lewis Culpepper of Cobb Co., GA+ (18 October 1871 - 16 August 1922)

Last Edited

5 July 2011

Unidentified grandfather of Walter Lewis Culpepper

M, (say 1811 - )

Father

James Culpepper Jr., of Darlington, SC (c 1771 - bt 1830 - 1840)

Birth*

say 1811

He was born say 1811. A DNA test of a descendant of Walter Lewis Culpepper proves that Walter descends from James Culpepper, Jr., of Nash Co., NC. However, the exact path of descent from James to Walter is unknown.

Family

Child

Unidentified father of Walter Lewis Culpepper+ (say 1841 - )

Last Edited

5 July 2011

Willie McFarland¹

M, (circa 1854 - )

Birth*

circa 1854

He was born circa 1854 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

circa 1886

He married Nannie J. (?) circa 1886.¹

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

Willie was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹

Family

Nannie J. (?) (circa 1867 - )

Children

Lottie E. McFarland+¹ (circa 1887 - )
James E. McFarland² (circa 1891 - )
Hannah J. McFarland¹ (circa 1896 - )

Last Edited

30 August 2012

Citations

1920 Federal Census, United States.
Transcribed by Shannon O'Connor:
ED 21, Sheet 9A, Family 179, 1109 Jefferson Street, Charlottesville Ward 1, Charlottesville (Independent City), Albemarle County, VA
Willie McFarland, Head, M, Wh, 66, Md, VA/VA/VA, None
Nannie J. McFarland, Wife, F, Wh, 52, Md, VA/VA/VA, None
Lottie L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 33, Wd, VA/VA/VA, Operator-Telegraph
Hannah J. McFarland, Daughter, F, Wh, 23, S, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Store
Ray B. Culpepper, Grand-Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/VA, None
William E. Culpepper, Grand-Son M, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/VA, None.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 100, Sheet 3A, Family 51, 315 Fifth Street, Ward 4, Portsmouth (city), VA
Presley L. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, Md1-1yr, VA/VA/VA, Bookkeeper-Cottonseed oil Factory
Lottie E. Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 23, Md1-1yr ch 1/1, VA/VA/VA, None
William E. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 9/12, S, VA/VA/VA, None
James E. McFarland, Brother-in-law, M, Wh, 18, S, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Drug Store.

Nannie J. (?)¹

F, (circa 1867 - )

Birth*

circa 1867

She was born circa 1867 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

circa 1886

She married Willie McFarland circa 1886.¹

Married Name

circa 1886

As of circa 1886, her married name was McFarland.¹

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Nannie was listed as Willie McFarland's wife on the 1920 Census at Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹

Family

Willie McFarland (circa 1854 - )

Children

Lottie E. McFarland+¹ (circa 1887 - )
James E. McFarland² (circa 1891 - )
Hannah J. McFarland¹ (circa 1896 - )

Last Edited

30 August 2012

Citations

1920 Federal Census, United States.
Transcribed by Shannon O'Connor:
ED 21, Sheet 9A, Family 179, 1109 Jefferson Street, Charlottesville Ward 1, Charlottesville (Independent City), Albemarle County, VA
Willie McFarland, Head, M, Wh, 66, Md, VA/VA/VA, None
Nannie J. McFarland, Wife, F, Wh, 52, Md, VA/VA/VA, None
Lottie L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 33, Wd, VA/VA/VA, Operator-Telegraph
Hannah J. McFarland, Daughter, F, Wh, 23, S, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Store
Ray B. Culpepper, Grand-Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/VA, None
William E. Culpepper, Grand-Son M, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/VA, None.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 100, Sheet 3A, Family 51, 315 Fifth Street, Ward 4, Portsmouth (city), VA
Presley L. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, Md1-1yr, VA/VA/VA, Bookkeeper-Cottonseed oil Factory
Lottie E. Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 23, Md1-1yr ch 1/1, VA/VA/VA, None
William E. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 9/12, S, VA/VA/VA, None
James E. McFarland, Brother-in-law, M, Wh, 18, S, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Drug Store.

Hannah J. McFarland¹

F, (circa 1896 - )

Father

Willie McFarland¹ (c 1854 - )

Mother

Nannie J. (?)¹ (c 1867 - )

Birth*

circa 1896

She was born circa 1896 at Virginia.¹

(Daughter) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Lottie and Hannah was listed as a daughter in Willie McFarland's household on the 1920 Census at Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.¹

Last Edited

2 January 2011

Citations

1920 Federal Census, United States.
Transcribed by Shannon O'Connor:
ED 21, Sheet 9A, Family 179, 1109 Jefferson Street, Charlottesville Ward 1, Charlottesville (Independent City), Albemarle County, VA
Willie McFarland, Head, M, Wh, 66, Md, VA/VA/VA, None
Nannie J. McFarland, Wife, F, Wh, 52, Md, VA/VA/VA, None
Lottie L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 33, Wd, VA/VA/VA, Operator-Telegraph
Hannah J. McFarland, Daughter, F, Wh, 23, S, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Store
Ray B. Culpepper, Grand-Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/VA, None
William E. Culpepper, Grand-Son M, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/VA, None.

Ernest Gordon Gibson¹

M, (circa 1885 - )

Birth*

circa 1885

He was born circa 1885 at Virginia.²

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

He was enumerated in the US Census of 1910 at Richmond (city), Virginia.²

Marriage*

18 July 1921

He married Lottie E. McFarland at Charlottesville (city), Virginia, on 18 July 1921.¹

Family

Lottie E. McFarland (circa 1887 - )

Last Edited

2 January 2011

Citations

Jordan Dodd, compiler, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3976
Lottie Lee Culpeper and Ernest Gordon Gibson, Charlottesville City, VA, 18 Jul 1921.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
Richmond Henry Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1644; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 650.

Edward Culpepper of McLean, VA¹

M, (7 July 1949 - April 1986)

Ancestry Unknown*

Information about the ancestry and siblings of Edward Culpepper of McLean, VA is wanted. See page footer for contact information.

Birth*

7 July 1949

He was born on 7 July 1949.¹

SSN*

1965

His Social Security Number was issued in 1965 in Virginia.¹

Death*

April 1986

He died at McLean, Fairfax Co., Virginia, in April 1986 at age 36.¹

Last Edited

2 January 2011

Citations

U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

John Culpeper of Accomack Co., VA

M, (between 1609 and 1623 - circa 1646)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.

Birth*

between 1609 and 1623

He was born between 1609 and 1623 at England. His ancestry is uncertain.

Research note*

It is likely that John Culpeper baptized at Harbledown and John Culpeper of Accomack Co., VA are the same person.¹

Immigration*

1635

In 1635, John Culpeper entered Accomack at Nassawodox, now in Northampton County. He began working for Captain Thomas Graves (see above), who paid for his transportation.²

Court Records*

5 January 1636

"Anthony Willis petitioned at this Court agst. John Culpeper servant to Mrs. Graves (her husband, Capt. Thomas Graves, had died the prior month of December 1635), for killing of two hoggs of said Willis which upon examination, and the depositions of John Hinman and Robert Pestoll it is ordered that Mrs. Graves shall pay unto said Willis, one sow of one yeere and half old present payment for default thereof, and the said Culpeper to be whipt presently and have thirty lashes. Upon the examination of said Culpeper at the tyme of his punishment whether he had any confederate with him, he confessed that John Green a lone man did come to him as he was at the oven about his bread, and there enticed him to kill a sow and bring it to his house privately where they two would eat it together, and further that the said Green told him that if he could conveniently and private-ly he would kill one himself and further that the said Green had often enticed him to steal pumpkins from his mistress of which he confessed he stole four at several tymes…”.³

Headrights*

23 November 1640

On 23 Nov 1640, Henry Pedenden claims a headright for the transport of John Culpeper:
"Whereas Henry Pedenden hath made it appeare unto this courte that their is the full and compleate somme and quantety of Five Hundred and Fiftie acres of land properlie due and of right belonging unto him the said Henry Pedenden for the transportation of theise severall persons whose names are hereunder notated. It is therefore thought fitt and so Ordered by this Court that a Certificate be accordingly graunted unto the said Henry whereby the same may be certified to the right worshipfull the Governor and Counsell att James Citty for his obteyninge a Patent for enjoying the same: John Hinchley and Marye his wife, Capt. Thomas Graves, Mr. Francis Geofford, William Deacon, Christopher Bryant, Mr. Robert Chamlett, James Standish, Marie Foxley, John Culpeper, Henry Pedenden, Christopher Brian, Richard Caynoe, James Harding, John Price, Nicholas Croockneck."⁴

Note*

1642

Accomac Shire was established in 1634 as one of the original eight shires of Virginia. The shire's name comes from the Native American word Accawmack, meaning "on the other side". In 1642 the name was changed to Northampton by the English, to eliminate "heathen" names in the New World.⁵

Court Records

28 July 1645

On 28 Jul 1645, John gave a deposition that he had a contract to "sawe and maule" some timber:
"Att A County Court houlden at Northampton the 28th day of July Anno 1645. Present Capt. Nathaniell Littleton, Argoll Yardley, Esquires, Mr. Obedience Robins, Capt. William Roper, Capt. Phillip Taylor, Mr. Stephen Charlton, Mr. Edward Douglas, Mr. Edmond Scarburgh. The deposition of John Culpepper taken in open Court: This deponent saith That in April Anno 1643, Anthony Hodgkins made an agreement with Sir Edmond Plowden to make a partition in the store at Kecoughtan, And the said Hodgkins made an agreement with this depondent to sawe and maule the Tymber for the said partition for the use of the said Sir Edmond Plowden, and further saith that soe soone as the said Tymber was fallen it Rayned soe bitterly for sixe or seven dayes that the oxen could not be yoaked to gett the said Tymber home by reason whereof the said worke could not bee finished with as much expedition as the said Hodgkins did desire And further not. - John Culpepper."⁶

Court Records

10 February 1646

On 10 Feb 1646, in Northampton County, a libel suit was filed against John:
     "At a court held for the county of Northampton. Feby 10th 1646. Present: Argoll Yardley, Esqr, Capt Wm Stone. Mr. Stephen Charlton and Mr. Thos Johnson. This petition was presented to the Court: To the Worshipful Commander and Commissioners for Northampton County, on behalf of himself and Anna Smyth his daughter in law. In all humble manner, showeth unto you, good worships that Richard Buckland and John Culpepper hath in a most scandalous and opprobrious manner scandalized and defamed your petitioner and daughter in law by writing several libels against them wherein they cast an aspersion upon her good name which is never to be regained. And further the said Buckland and Culpepper brought unto your petitioner's house the said libel, at an unseasonable time of night. .. Your petitioner humbly craveth a redress on behalf of his said daughter for the said asparison mentioned in the said libel …”

The libelous poem is replete with sexual innuendoes and accusations that the petitioner's daughter had many lovers. In the poem, which follows, "chirurgeon" is an old English word for surgeon, and a "pipkin" is an earthenware cooking pot and a metaphorical reference to the daughter:

Young men give awhile to me
     And I to you will tell
A matter which is rare and strange
     Which here of late befell.
And mark how things will come to pass
     And you shall understand
Like accident nere happened here
     Till now within this land.
I am a chirurgeon here indeed
     Until You all it be known
To them who of my help hath need
     My best skill is shown,
But how a pipkin got a crack
     And through some disaster
But I to make it whole again
     To have it layed in plaster
Tis said it did receive a wound
     By a wild savage boar
But I do hope to make it should
     If it were ten times more
This wound is not mortal
     It is but a scare
The boar did strike it with his tusk
     But did not enter far.
There's many that have tried their wit
     To make this pipkin sound
But I although I came by fitte
     Their skill will all confound.
The Constable when he came there
     He dare not once it seize
Because his warrant are not sealed
     Except it be with £lead
The Carpenter came to make a cure
     Whereby me, to disgrace
But it sayeth it could not him endure
     He had a withered face.
But I did think of all that came
     This cure he would have done
Because that he could build a frame
     To keep it from the sun.
The Smithy, he boldly did then enter
     And he began so hot.
But it was so pure a temper
     It could not endure the heat,
But I do think, if he had skill
     Of it to make a cure
Though few hath so singed him
     This fit will not endure.
He that looked like the man in the moon
     And well came nigh a saddle
Before that he this cure had done
     His brains would turn to addle.
I think he be some Irishman
     That runneth on a bog.
Therefore his best way to swamp,
     And there to look for hogs.
The Taylor that same gentleman
     That was so neat and nimble
Most resolutely his work begun
     With his needle and his thimble
Though he like before it threw
     He cast his Spanish pike
It would not set it. it come it need
     It did him much dislike.
The Cooper with his hoops so round
     And his long yellow hair.
I think his skill to make it sound
     With mine cannot compare
Unless he hath some water got
     From the CastuIian fountain
He better now go home to walk
     And keep goats on the mountain.
The Shoemaker so straight and strong
     Thinking to make a cure
Because he wanted use of tongue
     With him he brought a friend
It called him foolish ass
     To come to gain so rare a thing
And could not speak himself.
     The Planter with his ruff and stuff
In my mind was a fool
     To undertake so great a cure
And never was at school
     But swore he hath some Sexton been
And loves to ring a knell
     Therefore I think tis best for him
For to go and toll the bell.
     The Innkeeper that same gallant
Who hath a fluent tongue
     Did boldly undertake the cure
But he did prove too young
When he spoke it said to him
     Good Sir. if you are able
Go home to your accustomed place
     And wait upon the table.
So gentlemen. farewell to all,
     Till I again you see
If any of your pipkins fall
     Pray send them unto me
And I so well and speedily
     The same again will cure
And they shall do you service good
     And of long time endure.

However, in a trial that followed the hearing, John was never mentioned. Perhaps John was already deceased at the time of his trial, and that could explain why there was no mention of him in it. But it would seem just as likely that John settled with the plaintiffs prior to the trial or that the judge dismissed John after the hearing.
     “The court ordered that whereas Richard Buckland scandalously defamed Ann Smyth, it is therefore thought fit, and accordingly ordered for writing and dropping of a libel by the house of Jno Hinman being the habitation of said Ann Smyth the said Richard Buckland shall the next sermon that is preached at Nassawattccks, stand at the Church door from the beginning of the 1st lesson until the 2nd be ended with a paper upon his hat, and on it shall be written in capital letters Inimus Libellous, desiring forgiveness of God, and also in particular the aforesaid defamed, And it is further ordered all Court charges required on his part, and the Church Wardens to see this performed."⁷

Death*

circa 1646

He died at Northampton Co., Virginia, circa 1646
John's prior death is implied in a notation in the 1647 inventory of Henry Pedenden's estate. Thus, he must have died after the hearing on 10 Feb 1646 but before the Pedenden inventory in 1647:
"Two books belonging to the estate of John Culpepper decd, and now in the possession of Mary Peddenden Widow (friend and neighbor of Mrs. Graves), namely one Bible and Practice of Piety..."⁸

Research note*

What do we know of this John as a result of study of the above records?
1. In 1635/6 he was an indentured servant. Given the normal range of ages for male indentured servants based upon my looking at similar records in Virginia for twenty years, he most probably would have been between the ages of 12 and 25 ( c. 1609-1623, most likely c. 1616-1617).
2. In 1645 he was a free man engaged in the occupation of sawyer.
3. He died circa 1646.
4. The identity of his parents and any descendants are unknown.
5. His marital status is unknown.

A closer examination of original county records might indicate some other facts of interest in determining his identity:
1. He should have received 50 acres of land upon completion of his indenture (normally seven years) which might give of some idea of when he came to Virginia.
2. If he owned his own saw mill, he would have been required to have a license from the county court, giving us a date by which we would know that he was no longer a servant.
3. If he was married, any transfers of land ownership might include reference to a wife's dower interest and another outside date for free status.

Could John of Accomack have been identical with any of the other John Culpepers associated with Virginia in this era? He could not have been:
1. John Culpeper of Albemarle NC, whose North Carolina court deposition gives his age. An earliest possible dating of that document still leaves John of Albemarle born years after John of Accomack was brought into court for stealing "hoggs" and pumpkins.
2. John Culpeper son of Thomas & Katherine, whose generally accepted birth date (1633) would make him only 2 or 3 at the time of the pumpkin caper. Even 16th Century Virginia courts were unlikely to have ordered 30 lashes for three year olds. Additionally, the family is generally not placed in Virginia prior to 1649/50.
3. John Culpeper the Merchant, who was a trained lawyer and was engaged in shipping and merchant trade in the years John of Accomack shows up as an indentured servant and sawyer.
4. John Culpeper of Northampton, who was resident on the Eastern Shore of Virginia from 1671 to 1674, and is probably one and the same with #2 above. His death occurred nearly 30 years after the death ofJohn of Accomack.⁹

Last Edited

29 March 2011

Citations

Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.
Beverley Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts.
Accomack Co., Vol I, page 25.
Northampton County records, Book 1, page 66, dated 5 January 1636.
Susie M. Ames, edit., County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, Virginia; 1640-1645, The University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1973, p. 43.
Wikipedia contributors. "Accomack County, Virginia." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Accessed 19 Feb 2011.
Susie M. Ames, edit., County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, Virginia; 1640-1645, The University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1973, p. 441.
Elmer Thomas Crowson, Life as Revealed through Early American Court Records, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1981, pp 21-22.
Northampton County Record Book 3, p 83; and William and Mary Quarterly Magazine XXI, 160).
E-mail written 1999-2011 to Culpepper Connections from William A. 'Bill' Russell, Alexandria, VA, e-mail address (Sep 2011).

Thomas Richardson Jr.¹

M, (say 1673 - )

Father

Thomas Richardson¹ (b 1653 - 1719)

Mother

Elizabeth Horne¹ (b 1655 - )

Birth*

say 1673

He was born say 1673.

(Guardian) Will

25 July 1698

Thomas was appointed as the guardian of a minor in the will of Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 July 1698.²

(Heir) Will

10 November 1716

Thomas named as heir(s) in the will of Thomas Richardson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 10 November 1716.³

Last Edited

21 July 2011

Citations

Will of Henry Culpepper, Jr.
Norfolk Co., VA, Deed Book 6, p. 155.
Norfolk Deed Book 10, p. 48.

Reba Culpepper¹

M, (between 1850 and 1942 - 14 October 1942)

Birth*

between 1850 and 1942

He was born between 1850 and 1942.¹

Death*

14 October 1942

He died on 14 October 1942.¹

Research note*

14 October 1942

In the Culpepper/Applewhite Bible (see http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/ga/misc/chattahoochee-bible-applewhite.htm), a Reba Culpepper appears with a date of death of 14 Oct 1942. However, the Reba who appears in this bible, born 4 Aug 1921, is the daughter of Clarence Culpepper and Irene Applewhite. In Clarence's obituary of 5 Oct 1943, and in Irene's obituary of 14 Jun 1977, their daughter Reba Ligon is said to be a survivor living in Columbus, GA. So the identity of the Reba Culpepper who died 14 Oct 1942 is unknown. If you can identify her, please let us know.²

Last Edited

19 June 2012

Citations

, Culpepper/Applewhite Family Bible, transcribed by Warren Culpepper, Annie Greer, owner.
http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/ga/misc/chattahoochee-bible-applewhite.htm
Deaths: Reba Culpepper, 14 Oct 1942.
, Culpepper/Applewhite Family Bible, transcribed by Warren Culpepper, Annie Greer, owner.
http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/ga/misc/chattahoochee-bible-applewhite.htm

Willie O. Ligon¹

M, (24 August 1912 - 7 August 1972)

Birth*

24 August 1912

He was born on 24 August 1912. He was the son of George and Ira Mae MacBride Ligon.^1,2

World War II*

between 1942 and 1945

He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945.²

Marriage*

say 1943

He married Nancy Reba Culpepper say 1943.¹

Death*

7 August 1972

He died on 7 August 1972 at age 59.¹

Obituary*

8 August 1972

Willie O. (Patsey) LIGON, 59, 5440 Buena Vista Road, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital.
Mr. LIGON was born Aug. 24, 1912, in Talbot County, a son of the late George and Ira Mae McBRIDE LINGON. He was a World War II veteran, member of the Midway United Methodist Church, the DAV No. 7 and a retired civil service employe.
Survivors include a wife, Mrs. Reba C. LIGON, Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah WILLIAMS, Oakwood, Ohio, and Mrs. Peggy STRAWDER, Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae MILLER, Macon, and Mrs. John SHIPP, Talbotton; two brothers, Henry Melvin LIGON, Durham, N.C., and Alton Eugene LIGON, Talbotton; and six grandchildren."²

Burial*

circa 9 August 1972

His body was interred circa 9 August 1972 at Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.³

Family

Nancy Reba Culpepper (4 August 1921 - 30 May 2012)

Child

William Richard Ligon⁴ (13 December 1944 - 10 May 1967)

Last Edited

14 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).
The marble step of the lot (in Patrick Cemetery) shows: 'LIGON-STRAWDER / CULPEPPER" Also in this lot are Willie O. "Patsy" LIGON ("Father") (24 AUG 1912 - 07 AUG 1972) - there is a space for his wife Reba (CULPEPPER) LIGON ("Mother"), but evidently she is not buried there, so I presume still living - and their son, W. Richard LIGON (13 DEC 1944 - 10 MAY 1967) is also buried there.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Willie O. Ligon (#62126), published Tuesday, 8 AUG 1972, p. 10.
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Memorial # 14001706.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of William Richard Ligon (#62127), published Thursday, 11 May 1967, p. B-2.

William Richard Ligon¹

M, (13 December 1944 - 10 May 1967)

Father

Willie O. Ligon¹ (24 Aug 1912 - 7 Aug 1972)

Mother

Nancy Reba Culpepper¹ (4 Aug 1921 - 30 May 2012)

Birth*

13 December 1944

He was born on 13 December 1944 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.¹

Death*

10 May 1967

He died at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, on 10 May 1967 at age 22.¹

Obituary*

11 May 1967

William Richard LIGON, 22, died at his home Wednesday, 1023 Rosewood Drive.
     He was born Dec. 13, 1944, the son of W. O. and Reba CULPEPPER LIGON, of Columbus.
     A lifelong Columbus resident, he was a member of Midway Methodist Church and was employed by the Central of Georgia railroad.
     Other survivors include his widow, Mrs. Heidi LIGON, and a son, Steven Todd LIGON, Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy STRWADER, Columbus, and Mrs. Sarah WILLIAMS, Ohio; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene CULPEPPER, Columbus.¹

Burial*

circa 12 May 1967

His body was interred circa 12 May 1967 at Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.²

Last Edited

14 January 2011

Citations

Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of William Richard Ligon (#62127), published Thursday, 11 May 1967, p. B-2.
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Memorial # 14001695.

Peter Augustus Kerohff¹

M, (2 May 1880 - 25 July 1938)

Name Variation

He was also known as Dutch Kropff.²

Birth*

2 May 1880

He was born on 2 May 1880 at Holland.¹

Relocation*

circa 1918

He relocated circa 1918 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia,¹

Marriage*

say 1922

He married Ollie O. Culpepper say 1922.³

Death*

25 July 1938

He died at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, on 25 July 1938 at age 58.^1,4

Obituary*

26 July 1938

Peter Augustus KEROHFF, of 1506 Harvey street, died at City hospital Monday morning at 5:45 o'clock. He had been ill several weeks.
     Mr. KEROHFF was born May 2, 1880, in Holland, and had made his home in this community for the past twenty years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ola KEROHFF.
     Funeral services will be held at the family residence at three o'clock Wendesday afternoon with the Rev. H. J. SMITH officiating. The Muscogee quartet will render several selections and the interment will be in the family plot in the Patrick cemetery.
     Pallbearers will be: C. W. CULPEPPER, H. J. BROWN, O. M. NEWLING, J. R. GASTON, Marcus ROWE and W. J. BRYANT."¹

Burial*

27 July 1938

His body was interred on 27 July 1938 at Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.^1,5

Family

Ollie O. Culpepper (2 August 1881 - 13 August 1964)

Last Edited

14 January 2011

Citations

Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Peter Augustus Kerohff (#62129), published Tuesday, 26 Jul 1938, p.8.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Mrs. Ola (Vink) Kropff (#2042), published Friday, 14 Aug 1964, p.2.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Miss Ella Culpepper (#2041), published Friday, 30 Jan 1959, p. 2.
Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
Peter A. KEROHFF died 25 Jul 1938 in Muscogee County, Georgia, cert. #18584.
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Memorial # 13986203.

Frances Dean¹

F, (say 1720 - after 3 November 1760)

Father

William Dean¹ (s 1690 - a 3 Nov 1760)

Mother

Ann Foster² (s 1690 - )

Birth*

say 1720

She was born say 1720.¹

Death*

after 3 November 1760

She died after 3 November 1760
date of her father William's will.³

Research note

12 January 2011

See:
http://tourlv.net/files/Dean_Outline.pdf
for further details on this William Dean, and his descendants.²

Family

Child

Hardy Dean+¹ (say 1740 - before February 1823)

Last Edited

15 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written Jul 2004 to Mary Jo Powell from Freddie Dean, e-mail address.
E-mail written 2000-2012 to Lew Griffin from Donna Carpenter Cuzze, Mesa, Nevada, e-mail address.
E-mail written Jan 2011 to Lew Griffin from Mary Stiny, e-mail address.

William Dean¹

M, (say 1690 - after 3 November 1760)

Birth*

say 1690

He was born say 1690 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

say 1711

He married Ann Foster at Maryland say 1711.²

Will*

3 November 1760

He made a will at Johnston Co., North Carolina, on 3 November 1760.

WILL OF WILLIAM DEAN transcribed by Donna Cuzze on Jan 14, 2011

In the name of God amen. November 3 day in the year of our Lord 1760. I William Dean of the county of JOHNSTON and provance of North Carolina being at this tie in a low state of body but in perfect mind and mimmory calling to mind the mortallity of body an knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do constitute make and ordain this my last will and testement that is to say principelly and first of all after this life ended I give and recomind my soul into the hands of God that gave it and my body to the earth to be beauried in a disint and Christen like manner at the disgresion of my executors hear after mencioned nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the might power of God and as touching? such worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I gave and devise and dispose of in the manner and form following /

Inprimess? I gave and bequeath to my well beloved grandson WILLIAM DEAN son of THOMAS DEAN and his heirs forever my manner plantation where on the said THOS DEAN now lives and Land the land containing one hundred and twenty five acres situate and lying and being in CRAVEN COUNTY in the provance afore said on a branch called the SOUTH BRANCH in said county.

Item I gave and bequeath to my well beloved daughter MARY CALVIT widow of ANTHONY CALVIT deceased one shiling.

Item I gave and bequeath to my well beloved daughter REBECCAH GOODEN now entermarried to AARON GOOD one shiling.
Item I gave and bequeath unto my well beloved daughter FRANCES DEAN all the stock of hogs of my own property.

Item I gave and bequeath to my well beloved daughter PRICILLAH DEAN my negroe fellow CESAR paying to HARDY DEAN the son of FRANCES DEAN the sum of ten pounds at his arrival to fifteen years of age if the said negroe shall live till the time is expired.

Item I gave and bequeath to my well beloved daughter ELISABETH SIMMONDS now entermarried to RICHARD SIMMONDS one shiling

and further gave and bequeath to WILLIAM CALVIT one horse Runing CRAVEN COUNTY

and I also gave to HARDY DEAN aforsaid one bay branded thus A
and all the rest and residue of my estate my will is that it be equilly divided betwisct my two daughters FRANCES DEAN and PRICILLAH DEAN.

I also make ordain constitute and appoint WILLIAM CALVIT and my two daughters FRANCES DEAN and PRICILLAH DEAN my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament and I do disallow revoke and disannul all and ---------- page fold made next line unreadable ------ and executors ---- unreadable ---- before this time named willed and requested ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness where of I have hearinto set my hand and seal this day and year above written.

Signed Sealed published pronounced and declared by the said WILLIAM DEAN as his testawill and testamint in the presents of us the subscibers.

William X (mark) Dean
Tho. Houghlon [scriber].^3,4

Death*

after 3 November 1760

He died after 3 November 1760.⁵

Research note*

12 January 2011

See:
http://tourlv.net/files/Dean_Outline.pdf
for further details on this William Dean, and his descendants.²

Family

Ann Foster (say 1690 - )

Children

Thomas Dean² (say 1718 - after 1 April 1761)
Frances Dean+¹ (say 1720 - after 3 November 1760)
Elizabeth Dean² (say 1723 - )
Mary Dean² (say 1724 - )
Rebecca Dean² (say 1726 - )
Priscilla Dean² (say 1729 - )

Last Edited

28 March 2012

Citations

E-mail written Jul 2004 to Mary Jo Powell from Freddie Dean, e-mail address.
E-mail written 2000-2012 to Lew Griffin from Donna Carpenter Cuzze, Mesa, Nevada, e-mail address.
E-mail written Jan 2011 to Lew Griffin from Mary Stiny, e-mail address.
copy of original will courtesy of Mary Stiny.
E-mail written 2000-2012 to Lew Griffin from Donna Carpenter Cuzze, Mesa, Nevada, e-mail address.
transcription courtesy of Donna Cuzze.
E-mail written Jan 2011 to Lew Griffin from Mary Stiny, e-mail address.

Thomas Welch¹

M, (say 1788 - 1870)

Birth*

say 1788

He was born say 1788.

Marriage*

say 1824

He married Mary Grooms say 1824. In addition to the children (Mary Caroline, Stephen and Alexander Welch) listed on linked pages in this family tree,Thomas and Mary had the following: Catherine Lee Welch (1825-1910), William Welch (1827-1912), Sarah Welch (b 1829), James M. Welch (b 1830), Jane Welch (b 1831), Harriet Welch (b 1840), and William Thomas Welch, Jr. (1841-1913).¹

Death*

1870

He died at Georgia in 1870.

Family

Mary Grooms (circa 1805 - circa 1870)

Children

Stephen Welch¹ (13 March 1837 - 25 November 1913)
Mary Caroline Welch+¹ (circa 1840 - )
Alexander Welch+¹ (circa 1844 - )

Last Edited

15 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).

Mary Grooms¹

F, (circa 1805 - circa 1870)

Birth*

circa 1805

She was born circa 1805 at South Carolina.

Marriage*

say 1824

She married Thomas Welch say 1824. In addition to the children (Mary Caroline, Stephen and Alexander Welch) listed on linked pages in this family tree,Thomas and Mary had the following: Catherine Lee Welch (1825-1910), William Welch (1827-1912), Sarah Welch (b 1829), James M. Welch (b 1830), Jane Welch (b 1831), Harriet Welch (b 1840), and William Thomas Welch, Jr. (1841-1913).¹

Married Name

say 1834

As of say 1834, her married name was Welch.¹

Death*

circa 1870

She died at Chattahoochee Co., Georgia, circa 1870.

Family

Thomas Welch (say 1788 - 1870)

Children

Stephen Welch¹ (13 March 1837 - 25 November 1913)
Mary Caroline Welch+¹ (circa 1840 - )
Alexander Welch+¹ (circa 1844 - )

Last Edited

15 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).

Alexander Welch¹

M, (circa 1844 - )

Father

Thomas Welch¹ (s 1788 - 1870)

Mother

Mary Grooms¹ (c 1805 - c 1870)

Birth*

circa 1844

He was born circa 1844 at Muscogee Co., Georgia.¹

Marriage*

11 May 1868

He married Fannie Patrick at Chattahoochee Co., Georgia, on 11 May 1868.¹

Family

Fannie Patrick (16 June 1852 - 29 January 1923)

Child

John Thomas Welch+¹ (15 October 1873 - 25 May 1950)

Last Edited

15 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).

Fannie Patrick¹

F, (16 June 1852 - 29 January 1923)

Birth*

16 June 1852

She was born on 16 June 1852 at Muscogee Co., Georgia. She is the daughter of John Milligan Patrick, Jr., and Annie C. "Nancy" Singleton, who are buried in the lot adjacent to hers.²

Marriage*

11 May 1868

She married Alexander Welch at Chattahoochee Co., Georgia, on 11 May 1868 at age 15.¹

Married Name

11 May 1868

As of 11 May 1868, her married name was Welch.¹

Death*

29 January 1923

She died on 29 January 1923 at age 70
Died of influenza.^2,3

Obituary*

30 January 1923

Mrs. Fannie WELCH, aged 79 years, died at the home of her son, J. T. WELCH, 1306 [?] Fourteenth avenue, at 6:30 o'clock last night, after an illness of one week with a complication of diseases.
Mrs. WELCH was a well-known and beloved woman of Columbus and leaves many friends who are grieved by her death. She was born in Muscogee county June 16, 1852. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. A. B. MARTIN and Mrs. William WEAVER, and two sons, J. T. and Willis [? or Willie?] WELCH of Columbus, and one sister, Mrs. Hattie [? Hallie? Mollie?] N/H___? of Newnan, Ga. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

31 Jan 1923, p.2.
The funeral of Mrs. Fannie WELCH took place at the home of her son, J. T. WELCH, 1506 [?] 14th Ave., at four o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. T. B. HAY of the Holt Chapel Presbyterian church, conducted the services and a quartette composed of Mrs. G. B. HOBBS, Miss Lonnie [?] HOBBS, G. B. HOBBS and Barney HOBBS sang two selections. The interment took place at the Patrick cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: C. H. KELLY, C. L. PATRICK, A. M. PATRICK, Charles KIDD, Earl RIGSBY and Julius MARTIN.⁴

Burial*

31 January 1923

Her body was interred on 31 January 1923 at Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.^4,2

Family

Alexander Welch (circa 1844 - )

Child

John Thomas Welch+¹ (15 October 1873 - 25 May 1950)

Last Edited

15 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, GA
Mrs. Fannie Welch, 16 Jun 1852 - 29 Jan 1923
FindaGrave.com Memorial # 13986367.
E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).
Fannie WELSCH, White female widow, b. 16 JUN 1852 in GA, d/o John & Nancy (SINGLETON) PATRICK (both b. GA), d. 29 JAN 1923 at residence, 1506 14th Ave., Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA, aged 70 years, 7 months and 12 days, of influenza (duration of 10 days), per attending physician O. B. TUCKER, M.D.; buried 31 JAN 1923 in Patrick cemetery by Herring and McGehee, Columbus, GA; cert. #2746 filed 30 Jan 1923 by local registrar J. A. THRASH - informant Mrs. A. R. MARTIN, 1509 14th Ave.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Fannie Patrick Welch (#62135), published 30 Jan 1923, p.2.

Hattie Ruby Edwards^1,2

F, (22 February 1897 - 5 October 1973)

Birth*

22 February 1897

She was born on 22 February 1897 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia. She was the daughter of Annis A. Edwards and Hattie Lamar.^1,3

Marriage*

circa 1914

She married John Thomas Welch circa 1914.¹

Married Name

circa 1914

As of circa 1914, her married name was Welch.¹

Obituary*

5 October 1973

Mrs. Ruby E. WELCH, 76, of 4152 St. Francis Ave., died today at the Medical Center.
     Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Patrick's Cemetery.
     Mrs. WELCH was born Feb. 22, 1887, in Muscogee County, daughter of the late Annis A. and Hattie LAMAR EDWARDS.
     She had lived in Columbus all her life and was a member of the East Highland Methodist Church.
     Survivors include a son, Alfred WELCH and a sister, Miss Dorothy EDWARDS, both of Columbus.

6 Oct 1973, p.13:
     Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby E. WELCH will be held Sundya at 2 p.m. from the graveside at Patrick's Cemetery with the Rev. Emory GILBERT officiating. Mrs. WELCH is survived by a son, Alford WELCH and a sister Miss Dorothy EDWARDS, both of Columbus.
     STRIFFLER-HAMBY, Macon Road Chapel.¹

Death*

5 October 1973

She died at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, on 5 October 1973 at age 76.^1,3

Burial*

6 October 1973

Her body was interred on 6 October 1973 at Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.¹

Family

John Thomas Welch (15 October 1873 - 25 May 1950)

Child

Alfred Milligan Welch⁴ (5 March 1915 - 29 January 1977)

Last Edited

17 January 2011

Citations

Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Ruby Edwards Welch (#62136), published 5 Oct 1973, p.7.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of John Thomas Welch (#51051), published Friday, 26 May 1950, p.2.
U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
1930 Federal Census, United States.

Alfred Milligan Welch¹

M, (5 March 1915 - 29 January 1977)

Father

John Thomas Welch² (15 Oct 1873 - 25 May 1950)

Mother

Hattie Ruby Edwards² (22 Feb 1897 - 5 Oct 1973)

Birth*

5 March 1915

He was born on 5 March 1915 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.^2,3,4

Death*

29 January 1977

He died at Miller Co., Georgia, on 29 January 1977 at age 61.⁵

Obituary*

31 January 1977

Welch's Brake Service owner and operator, Alfred Milligan WELCH, 61, of 4152 St. Francis Ave., Columbus, died Saturday at the Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, Ga. The graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Patrick Cemteery, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel. Mr. WELCH was born March 5, 1915, in Columbus, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas WELCH. He was a member of East Highland Methodist Church, Columbian Masonic Lodge No. 7 and a member of Al Sihah Temple in Macon. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cleo L. WELCH, Columbus; an aunt, Miss Dorothy EDWARDS, Columbus.³

Burial*

1 February 1977

His body was interred on 1 February 1977 at Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.^3,1

Last Edited

17 January 2011

Citations

Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Patrick Memorial Cemetery, Columbus, GA
Alfred M. Welch, Memorial # 13987084.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus (Muscogee Co.), GA.
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/
Obituary of Alfred Milligan Welch (#62137), published 31 Jan 1977, p. B-6.
U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
Alfred M. WELCH, White male, died 29 JAN 1977, aged 61 years, in Miller County, Georgia, as a resident of Muscogee County, Georgia, cert. #002391.

(?) Smith

M, (say 1825 - )

Birth*

say 1825

He was born say 1825.

Family

Children

Mary Ellen Smith (circa 1850 - )
Beulah B. Smith (circa 1862 - )

Last Edited

18 January 2011

(?) Temple

M, (say 1847 - )

Birth*

say 1847

He was born say 1847.

Marriage*

say 1870

He married Mary Ellen Smith say 1870.

Family

Mary Ellen Smith (circa 1850 - )

Last Edited

18 January 2011

Richard Welbeck of Oxen Hoath¹

M, (say 1478 - 20 January 1516)

Birth*

say 1478

He was born say 1478.

Marriage*

say 1500

He married Margaret Culpeper of Oxen Hoath say 1500.¹

Death*

20 January 1516

He died on 20 January 1516.¹

Probate*

5 February 1516

Probate action was taken on Richard's estate on 5 February 1516

1515 P.C.C. 14 HOLDER
Richard WELBECK, Esquire, Kent. Sutton co Surrey etc.
Will dated 28th April, 5th Henry VHI
Of Oxynother, Kent. To be buried church of West Peckham.
To Joyce my daughter XL'. Any of my other daughers XX marks. Residue to my wife Margaret,^ she to depart her household equally among her children and mine. My sons Richard William and John. Daughter ffaythe which is a nun, all under age twenty-one. Richard My eldest son to have my lands in co. Kent and in psh of Godstone Oxted CO Surrey and all my lands in Essex and Suffolk after decease Of said wife Margaret which lands were appointed to her for her Joynture. Richard to have residue after the decease of my annte Water. My son William Welbeck to have lands in Wymbildon Putteneth Kingeston Wandsworth and Sutton, Surrey, with remainder to John, Richard, or equally divided among all daughters. To youngest son John XX' at age 22.
Executors: wife Margaret, Lord Edrnond Howard, and Thomas Nevell.
Probate 5th February 1515-16 to Edmond Howard, Executor.

^ Margaret, daughter of Richard Colepeper by his wife Isabel Wurseley (who married (2) Sir John Legh, K.B.) married (1) Richard Welbeck and (2) William, a younger son of Sir Thomas Cotton of Landwade in Cambridgeshire. (See Visitation of Kent, 1574, Harleian Soc, 74, PP. 41-2.) William Cotton acquired Oxenhoath By his marriage to Margaret. See the will of their son Sir Thomas Cotton, P.C.C. 1585, whose younger son Robert obtained possession of some of the Colepeper property at West Peckham. Several members of this family were buried in Putney church between 1477 and 1494.

Source: Hilda J. Hooper, Some Surrey Wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1383-1570, By . Part II. Published online in Surrey
Archaeological Collections, Vol LII, at www.archive.org.²

Family

Margaret Culpeper of Oxen Hoath (1481 - )

Last Edited

19 January 2011

Citations

E-mail written 28 Dec 2010 to Warren Culpepper from Trish Lewis, e-mail address.
"Davy informs us that in the beginning of the 16th century, the manor (of Hicham Hall) passed to Richard Welbeck, of Oxenheath, co. Kent, who died 20th Jan. 1516, when it passed to his son and heir, Richard Welbeck, subject to the life estate of his mother, the widow of Richard Welbeck, sen., who remarried William Cotton."
Source: Copinger, Walter Arthur, The manors of Suffolk; notes on their history and devolution, with some illustrations of the old manor houses, originally published circa 1905. Now online at www.archive.org. Page 48.
E-mail written 28 Dec 2010 to Warren Culpepper from Trish Lewis, e-mail address.