Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Andrew Fuller Culpeper

M, (28 June 1843 - between 1900 and 1910)

Father

Rev. John Alexander Culpeper (9 Dec 1800 - 26 Mar 1873)

Mother

Catherine Pinkney Russell (8 Dec 1807 - 11 Dec 1883)

Name Variation

He was also known as Culpepper.

Birth*

28 June 1843

Andrew was born at Society Hill, Darlington District, South Carolina, on 28 June 1843.¹

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Catherine, William, Rosannah, James, John, Thomas, Robert, Joseph, Andrew and Charles listed as a household member living with Rev. John Alexander Culpeper on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Darlington District, South Carolina.²

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Rosannah, E., James and Andrew listed as a household member living with John D. Johnson in the 1860 Census at Marion District, South Carolina.³

Marriage*

12 December 1867

He married Mary Harrell Timmons at South Carolina on 12 December 1867 at age 24.¹

1870 Census*

1 June 1870

Andrew was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Timmonsville, Darlington Co., South Carolina.⁴

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

Andrew was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Darlington Co., South Carolina.⁵

City Directory*

between 1888 and 1893

He was listed in the between 1888 and 1893 city directory for Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁶

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

Andrew was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lake Worth, Dade Co., Florida.⁷

Death*

between 1900 and 1910

He died between 1900 and 1910.

Family

Mary Harrell Timmons (13 July 1839 - 23 September 1880)

Children

John Morgan Culpeper (2 November 1868 - 1887)
Mary Timmons Culpeper+ (4 September 1870 - 25 March 1907)
Catherine Culpeper⁸ (10 November 1872 - 17 July 1873)
Bessie Culpeper (31 December 1874 - 25 October 1875)
Rosa Culpeper+ (19 January 1877 - 3 August 1932)
James Maxey Culpeper (28 February 1879 - 1948)

Last Edited

25 January 2015

Citations

, Timmons Family Bible, from Family Bible Records, Hemingway, SC: Three Rivers Historical Society, Melda Morris, owner, 1991.
http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/sc/misc/timmons-bible.htm
A. F. Culpeper and Mary H. Timmons were married 12 December 1867
Mary Harrell Timmons was born July 13, 1839, Friday morning
A. F. Culpepper was born 28th June 1843.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 269A-B, Family 405, Second Division, Darlington District, SC
Rev. J. Culpepper, 49, M, Farmer, $1290, NC
Catharine Culpepper, 42, F, NC
Wm. A. Culpepper, 18, M, NC
Rosannah Culpepper, 20, F, NC
Jas. F. Culpepper, 16, M, NC
Jno. H. Culpepper, 13, M, SC
Thos. R. Culpepper, 13, M, SC
Robt. D. Culpepper, 10, M, SC
Jos. S. Culpepper, 8, M, SC
Andr. F. Culpepper, 6, M, SC
Chr. M. Culpepper, 5, M, SC
Lucy Rupey, 47, M, SC.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 34, Family 518, Mars Bluff PO, Marion District, SC
John D. Johnson, 27, M, Merchant, $400/$4500, SC
R. M. (Culpepper) Johnson, 30, F, SC
E. Johnson, 6, F, SC
F. Culpepper, 16, M, Clerk, SC
J. F. Culpepper, 24, M, Physician, $--/$500, SC.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 611B - 612A, Family 20, Timmonsville, Darlington Co., SC
A. F. Culpepper, 28, M, Farmer, $300/$300, SC
Mary A. Culpepper, 30, F, SC
James M. Culpepper, 1, F, SC.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 352A, Family 159, Tavis Bay, Darlington Co., SC
A. F. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 36, Farmer, SC/NC/NC
M. H. Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 38, Keeps House, SC/SC/SC
I. M. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 11, At Home, SC/SC/SC
M. F. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 9, N/A, SC/SC/SC
Rosa Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 3, N/A, SC/SC/SC
Maxey Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 1, N/A, SC/SC/SC
W. B. Dyson, Other, M, , W, 21, Farm Hand, SC/SC/SC.
Jacksonville, FL City Directories, 1888-1893, http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4863 Ancestry.com. Jacksonville, Florida Directories, 1888-93. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000
Andrew F. Culpepper:
1888: Clerk, b street, Charles Hotel
1889: Jacksonville Cash Grocery, manager, Forsyth c Ocean b 35 E Forsyth
1890: Culpeper Grocery Co., mgr, 32 Newman b 35 E Forsyth
1891: Culpepper Grocery Co., mgr, 32 Newnan, bus: 35 E Forsyth
1892: Culpepper and Dupont Grocers, Main c Forsyth b 49 E Forsyth
1893: Culpepper and Dupont Grocers, Main c W Forsyth b 49 E Forsyth.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
Page 244A, Family 173, Lake Worth, Precinct 2, Dade Co., FL
Andrew F. Culpepper, Head, M, Jun 1847, 52, Wid, SC/NC/NC, Grocer.
, Timmons Family Bible, from Family Bible Records, Hemingway, SC: Three Rivers Historical Society, Melda Morris, owner, 1991.
http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/sc/misc/timmons-bible.htm
Cathie Culpeper was born 10 November 1872.
Cathie Culpeper died 17th July 1873.

Charles M. Culpeper

M, (23 May 1845 - 9 May 1860)

Father

Rev. John Alexander Culpeper (9 Dec 1800 - 26 Mar 1873)

Mother

Catherine Pinkney Russell (8 Dec 1807 - 11 Dec 1883)

Birth*

23 May 1845

Charles was born at Society Hill, Darlington District, South Carolina, on 23 May 1845.^1,2

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Death*

9 May 1860

He died at Darlington District, South Carolina, on 9 May 1860 at age 14.²

Burial*

circa 10 May 1860

His body was interred circa 10 May 1860 at Lake Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Co., South Carolina.^2,3

Biography*

According to the 1860 Mortality Schedule, Charles died of pneumonia in May 1860.

Last Edited

22 March 2015

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 269A-B, Family 405, Second Division, Darlington District, SC
Rev. J. Culpepper, 49, M, Farmer, $1290, NC
Catharine Culpepper, 42, F, NC
Wm. A. Culpepper, 18, M, NC
Rosannah Culpepper, 20, F, NC
Jas. F. Culpepper, 16, M, NC
Jno. H. Culpepper, 13, M, SC
Thos. R. Culpepper, 13, M, SC
Robt. D. Culpepper, 10, M, SC
Jos. S. Culpepper, 8, M, SC
Andr. F. Culpepper, 6, M, SC
Chr. M. Culpepper, 5, M, SC
Lucy Rupey, 47, M, SC.
Old Darlington District Chapter, compiler, Darlington District Cemetery Survey, Vol. II, Hartsville, SC: SC Genealogical Society, 1994, Repository: Hartsville SC Genealogical Research Library.
Lake Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Co., SC
Mrs. C. P. Culpepper, wife of Rev. John Culpeper, 8 Dec 1807 - 11 Dec 1883
Rev. John Culpeper, 9 Dec 1800 - 26 Mar 1873
Charles M. Culpeper, died 9 May 1860, age 14 yrs, 11 mos & 17 days.
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Find A Grave Memorial# 39430399.

Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL

M, (circa 1803 - 5 July 1875)

Father

Joseph Culpepper of Jackson Co. GA (c 1765 - b 6 May 1816)

Mother

Nancy (?) (c 1770 - a 1830)

DNA*

Joel has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Jackson Co., GA, the son of Joseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA, the son of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, the son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.¹

Birth*

circa 1803

Joel was born at Jackson Co., Georgia, circa 1803.

(free wh male 16-18) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Joel was probably a free white male between the age of 16 and 18, in Nancy (?)'s household, on the 1820 Census at Jackson Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for are 1 Male 16-26 and 1 Female 10-16..²

Land Lottery*

1821

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1821 at Stricklands District, Jackson Co., Georgia,
lot 192-8 in Dooly Co., GA.³

Marriage*

25 December 1823

He married Amelia Yarbrough at Jackson Co., Georgia, on 25 December 1823.^4,5

(Deed Witness) Deed

6 February 1827

He witnessed a deed grant by Rev. Allison Culpepper of Webster Co., GA to Ambrose Yarbrough on 6 February 1827 at Jackson Co., Georgia,

Two deeds, same date and page: (1) Allison Culpepper to Ambrose Yarbrough for $100: 40 acres on Candler's Creek, part of a tract granted to David Allen. Wit: Joel Culpepper, Dennis Duncan, and (2) Allison Culpepper to Ambrose Yarbrough for $240: 200 acres on Candler's Creek, part of 1000 acres granted to E. Marbury. Wit: Joel Culpepper, Dennis Duncan.⁶

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Jackson Co., Georgia.⁷

Land Lottery

1832

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1832 at Jackson Co., Georgia,
lot 1010/18/3 in what became Paulding Co., GA, and lot 873/3/2 in what became Cherokee Co., GA.⁸

Deed

27 August 1836

He granted a deed on 27 August 1836 at Jackson Co., Georgia,

Joel Culpepper to John Henderson for $800: land on Oconee River & Broad River, 278 acres adjacent to John Henderson, part of 800 acres granted to John Mackie, then to Wm. Mackie, then to Joseph Yarbrough, and by his administrators to said Joel Culpepper. Wit: David Evans.⁹

1850 Census*

1 June 1850

Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.¹⁰

Voted*

1856

He voted in an election in 1856 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.¹¹

1860 Slave Census*

1 June 1860

Joel was listed as a slave owner on the 1860 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama, and owned 1 female slave, age 60.¹²

1860 Census*

1 June 1860

Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama.¹³

Voted

1861

He voted in an election in 1861 at Rosserville, Sumter Co., Alabama.¹¹

Marriage*

14 March 1861

He married Lucinda W. Lovejoy at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 14 March 1861.¹⁴

1870 Census*

1 June 1870

Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama.¹⁵

Death*

5 July 1875

He died at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 5 July 1875.

Research note*

14 January 2006

Joel Culpepper is presumed to have been a legatee in Joseph Culpepper's 1816 will in Jackson County, GA, as an equal devisee, but was not mentioned by name. Jackson County estate records from the period should be extant, and should be checked for a division of land, a final settlement of the estate, etc, for a list of the names of all of Joseph's children. This might be available from the Georgia Archives, or possibly from the Jackson County courthouse.

Until those documents, if any, can be located, one might ask what evidence there is for the various children of the Joseph Culpepper who died in Jackson County in 1816? Only three children were mentioned in his will, Simeon, Henry, and Sally. And yet he is thought to have had eight or more children.

Those other children are all based for now, as far as this writer knows, on circumstantial evidence.

For example, Joseph's two daughters other than Sarah are attributed to him due to their marriage in Jackson County. Marriages were recorded in the bride's county of residence, and at the time of their marriage there was no other Culpepper family in the county other than the children and widow of Joseph Culpepper.

These daughters also appear as check marks on the 1820 Jackson County census record for Joseph's widow Nancy.

Likewise, the 1820 census indicates that Nancy, widow of Joseph, had four sons living at home, presumed to be Henry, Owen, Joel, and John, who all show up in Jackson County records after 1820, when no other Culpepper family was living in the county. The eldest son, Simeon, a known son from Joseph's will, was himself a head of household in 1820 in Jackson County, Georgia.

It is not clear to this writer which, if any, Jackson County Tax records have survived during the period 1809 to 1836. But if these records are extant, they should be checked for any Culpeppers mentioned. Since 1809 is extant, and available on the Internet, later years mght be available as well. I would suggest contacting the Georgia Archives or the Jackson County Courthouse. Sometimes the tax digest records can be used to establish relationships.

One should note that Joseph Culpepper, the presumed father of Joel, was the only Culpepper whose family stayed in Jackson County over a long period of time. The only other Culpeppers who left an early trace in the county were Malachi Culpepper, who had an early grant there; a Sampson Culpepper, who lived there during 1808 - 1818, and Allison Culpepper, who is mentioned in a couple of deeds. The tax records mentioned above, if any have survived, might pinpoint the exact few years that Allison was there.

Let us begin by noting the earliest proven record of Joel Culpepper in Jackson County. This was his marriage to Amelia / Milly Yarbrough there on 25 Dec 1823. We know that she was the daughter of Joseph Yarbrough (brother of the Rev. Ambrose Yarbrough) and that Joseph and Ambrose were the sons of Jonathan Yarbrough of Anson County, NC (sources can be provided). Note the Yarbrough family connection, as it will be a theme throughout what follows.

This 1823 marriage suggests, at least that Joel Culpepper was a resident of Jackson County, since he married a resident of the county, or else he was from a nearby county. But given the rarity of the Culpepper surname, there were no Culpeppers in any of the surrounding counties at that time. So this particular Joel Culpepper was probably from Jackson County. It was there, at least, that he met and married his bride.

There were several Joel Culpeppers from this time period, all related. The reader must allow me, in the interest of time, to rule out all but two of them. Other than these two who had connections to Jackson County, all the others can be shown to have married someone other than Amelia / Milly Yarbrough, and can be shown to have left records elsewhere than in Jackson County during the time period in question.

As mentioned above, a Sampson Culpepper was living in Jackson County during 1808 - 1818, and he had a son named Joel, born circa 1800. Sampson moved back to Laurens County, GA in 1818, taking his young children with him, including Joel. Sampson appeared on the 1820 census in Laurens County, and a check for son Joel was included in his household. He left a will there in 1822, probated in 1823, mentioning his son Joel. This Joel can only be identified as the Joel Culpepper who moved to Illinois and left descendants there, including a Joel Culpepper Jr. who died in the Mexican War.

While this Joel was only three years older than the Joel who married Ameila Yarbrough, and while he lived in Jackson County, Georgia from 1808 to 1818, as will be shown below, it is easy to distinquish the two Joels from each other. One was closely associated with the children of Joseph (died 1816) and the other (who moved to Illinois) was not.

The 1820 census "checks" showing family members, when compared to wills, distinguish this Sampson of Jackson and Laurens Counties, from the Sampson of Wilkinson County, GA, who is beyond the immediate scope of this discussion.

Since we know the Joel Culpepper who married Amelia / Milly Yarbrough was not the son of Sampson Culpepper, who lived in Jackson County from 1808 to 1818, then what are the other possibilities?

Malachi Culpepper had a Revolutionary War grant in Jackson County, but it is unclear if he ever lived there. He was probably a brother of Joseph Culpepper (died 1816) and Malachi had a son named Joel, who is well documented in Coweta County, GA records.

And then there is Allison Culpepper (circa 1784 - 1854), who is mentioned in an early deed or two in Jackson County. His ancestry has not been firmly established, but he certainly appears to be from this general branch of the family. But he left a detailed will, and did not mention a son named Joel. Nor can any son named Joel be associated with Allison Culpepper by census or other records. For example, all the check marks for sons can be accounted for in Allison's 1820 census record. (Since this commentary was first written, DNA testing of three descendants of Allison Culpepper shows that they are related to each other but not at all to the Culpeppers descending from Joseph of Jackson.)

So we have at least briefly mentioned all the early Culpeppers in Jackson County, with the exception of the family of Joseph Culpepper who died there in 1816.

And we have shown that by process of elimination, the Joel who married Amelia Yarbrough must have been the son of Joseph Culpepper of Jackson County, as there are no other reasonable possibility. All other Joel Culpeppers from the time period can be otherwise accounted for.

So that raises the question, other than the process of elimination, is there any positive evidence to support the theory that this particular Joel was the son of Joseph of Jackson County? And the answer is yes.

To summarize the main points briefly, Joel can be shown to have moved to the Sumter / Lauderdale County area of AL / MS at the same time as the known sons of Joseph: Simeon and Henry: and brother Owen Culpepper as well. Each of these other brothers named a son Joel. Most of the brothers intermarried with the Yarbrough family, which also moved to this area from Jackson County at the same time. And most of the four brothers mentioned had sons or daughters who married their first cousins, the sons and daughters of the other brothers.

In addition, DNA testing has shown that descendants of Simeon and Joel share some unique DNA markers not found in in any of the other mainline Culpeppers. Thus, there is no question that Simeon and Joel are brothers. DNA test results are pending as of 31 Jul 2011 on a descendant of John, who is also believed to be a brother of Simeon and Joel. Probable brothers Henry and Owen have living descendants, but we have not yet found one to join our DNA testing.¹⁶

Family 1

Amelia Yarbrough (circa 1803 - 1860)

Children

James Thomas Culpepper+ (24 September 1824 - 10 June 1890)
Huldah Culpepper (circa 1826 - )
Nancy Culpepper+ (14 October 1827 - 29 July 1904)
Ambrose Culpepper+ (8 December 1829 - 21 May 1892)
Ellen Culpepper+ (circa 1830 - July 1884)
Gabrilla Culpepper (circa 1832 - )
Hubert Culpepper+ (24 November 1834 - 26 October 1912)
Matthew E. Culpepper+ (circa 1836 - 27 November 1871)
Harbin B. Culpepper+ (circa 1837 - 1911)
James Hardin Culpepper+ (1 February 1840 - 22 October 1882)
Melburn Culpepper (circa 1841 - circa 1863)
Malachi Jones Culpepper+ (November 1843 - circa 1922)
Anthony Walker Culpepper (circa 1845 - )

Family 2

Lucinda W. Lovejoy (circa 1822 - between 1880 and 1900)

Children

John Joel Culpepper+ (10 January 1862 - 5 August 1934)
Ida Lucinda Culpepper+ (circa 1864 - )

Last Edited

31 July 2011

Citations

Culpepper Project at FamilyTreeDNA.com, http://gen.culpepper.com/dna/results.htm[:WEB].
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 293, Jackson Co., GA
Nancy Culpepper, 2 M10-16, 1 M16-18, 2 M16-26, 2 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45.
Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., The Fourth or 1821 Land Lottery of Georgia, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2lb.
Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
Joel Culpepper and Milly Yarbrough on 25 Dec 1833 (sic) in Jackson Co., GA.
Jackson County Court of the Ordinary, compiler, Jackson Co., GA Marriages, 1805 – 1903, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1963, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Films 325,652 - 325,654.
Joel Culpepper and Milly Yarbrough on 25 Dec 1823 in Jackson Co., GA, Book ABC-143.
Jackson County, GA Deed Abstracts, Books E-L, 1808-1843, transcribed by Lewis W. Griffin from LDS Film (#376,992, 325,695-7): Deed Book L, page 32.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 338, Jackson Co., GA
Joel Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M20-30, 2F 0-5, 1 F20-30.
Rev. S. Emmett Lucas Jr., The 1832 Gold Lottery of Georgia, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2lb.
Joel Culpepper, Baughs District, Jackson Co., GA, drew lot 1010/18/3 in what became Paulding Co., GA, and lot 873/3/2 in what became Cherokee Co., GA, 1832.
Jackson County, GA Deed Abstracts, Books E-L, 1808-1843, transcribed by Lewis W. Griffin from LDS Film (#376,992, 325,695-7): Deed Book K, page 495.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 340A/Line 32 thru 340B/Line 3, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpepper, 47, M, Farmer, RE=$500, GA (ID: 3971)
Milly Culpepper, 47, F, GA
Hulda Culpepper, 23, F, GA
Ellen Culpepper, 19, F, GA
Gabrilla Culpepper, 17, F, GA
Herbert Culpepper, 15, M, GA
Matthew Culpepper, 13, M, GA
Harbin Culpepper, 12, M, AL
Hardin Culpepper, 10, M, AL
Melburn Culpepper, 8, M, AL
Malachi Culpepper, 6, M, AL
Walker Culpepper, 4, M, AL
William Culpepper, 21, M, Farmer, GA
Ambrose Culpepper, 20, M, Farmer, GA.
James T. Dawson, compiler, Sumter County, Alabama Voting Lists: 1834 - 1861 (3 vols.), Meridian, Mississippi: Lauderdale County Dept of Archives and History, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.141 N4d.
Joel Culpepper voted at Woods, Sumter Co., AL, on 3 Mar 1856
Joel Culpepper voted at Woods, Sumter Co., AL, on 4 Aug 1856
Joel Culpepper voted at Rosserville, Sumter Co., AL, on 5 Aug 1861.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Slave Schedule, Page 23, Southern Division, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpeper owned 1 female slave, age 60.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 491B, Lines 15-20, Southern Division, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpeper, 60, M, Farmer, GA
Milly Culpeper, 55, F, GA
Hardy Culpeper, 29, M, GA
Milburn Culpeper, 17, M, AL
Mariah Culpeper, 15, F, AL
Dock Culpeper, 13, M, AL.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
Joel Culpepper married Lucinda W. Blann on 14 Mar 1861 in Sumter Co., Alabama.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Page 143B, Lines 12-16, Cuba, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpepper, 67, M, Wh, Farmer, RE=$400, PE=$500, GA
Lucinda Culpepper, 45, F, Wh, Keeps house, GA
Anthony Culpepper, 21, M, Wh, Farm Laborer, AL
John J. Culpepper, 8, M, Wh, AL
Lucinda Culpepper, 5, F, Wh, AL.
Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.

Amelia Yarbrough¹

F, (circa 1803 - 1860)

Father

Joseph Yarbrough (c 1770 - 1823)

Mother

Elizabeth (?) (c 1772 - )

Name Variation

She was also known as Milly.²

Birth*

circa 1803

Amelia was born at Georgia circa 1803.

Marriage*

25 December 1823

She married Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL at Jackson Co., Georgia, on 25 December 1823.^3,2

Married Name

25 December 1823

As of 25 December 1823, her married name was Culpepper.³

(free wh female 20-30) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Amelia was probably a free white female, age 20 and under 30, in Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL's household, on the 1830 Census at Jackson Co., Georgia.⁴

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

William, Amelia, Ambrose, Ellen, Huldah, Hubert, Gabrilla, Matthew, Harbin, James, Melburn, Malachi and Anthony listed as a household member living with Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.⁵

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

James, Melburn, Malachi, Anthony and Amelia listed as a household member living with Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL in the 1860 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama.⁶

Death*

1860

She died in 1860.

Family

Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL (circa 1803 - 5 July 1875)

Children

James Thomas Culpepper+ (24 September 1824 - 10 June 1890)
Huldah Culpepper (circa 1826 - )
Nancy Culpepper+ (14 October 1827 - 29 July 1904)
Ambrose Culpepper+ (8 December 1829 - 21 May 1892)
Ellen Culpepper+ (circa 1830 - July 1884)
Gabrilla Culpepper (circa 1832 - )
Hubert Culpepper+ (24 November 1834 - 26 October 1912)
Matthew E. Culpepper+ (circa 1836 - 27 November 1871)
Harbin B. Culpepper+ (circa 1837 - 1911)
James Hardin Culpepper+ (1 February 1840 - 22 October 1882)
Melburn Culpepper (circa 1841 - circa 1863)
Malachi Jones Culpepper+ (November 1843 - circa 1922)
Anthony Walker Culpepper (circa 1845 - )

Last Edited

12 October 2005

Citations

Robert Price Yarbrough, Yarbrough, Davidson, NC: Era Press, 1981.
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Jackson County Court of the Ordinary, compiler, Jackson Co., GA Marriages, 1805 – 1903, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1963, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Films 325,652 - 325,654.
Joel Culpepper and Milly Yarbrough on 25 Dec 1823 in Jackson Co., GA, Book ABC-143.
Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
Joel Culpepper and Milly Yarbrough on 25 Dec 1833 (sic) in Jackson Co., GA.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 338, Jackson Co., GA
Joel Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M20-30, 2F 0-5, 1 F20-30.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 340A/Line 32 thru 340B/Line 3, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpepper, 47, M, Farmer, RE=$500, GA (ID: 3971)
Milly Culpepper, 47, F, GA
Hulda Culpepper, 23, F, GA
Ellen Culpepper, 19, F, GA
Gabrilla Culpepper, 17, F, GA
Herbert Culpepper, 15, M, GA
Matthew Culpepper, 13, M, GA
Harbin Culpepper, 12, M, AL
Hardin Culpepper, 10, M, AL
Melburn Culpepper, 8, M, AL
Malachi Culpepper, 6, M, AL
Walker Culpepper, 4, M, AL
William Culpepper, 21, M, Farmer, GA
Ambrose Culpepper, 20, M, Farmer, GA.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 491B, Lines 15-20, Southern Division, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpeper, 60, M, Farmer, GA
Milly Culpeper, 55, F, GA
Hardy Culpeper, 29, M, GA
Milburn Culpeper, 17, M, AL
Mariah Culpeper, 15, F, AL
Dock Culpeper, 13, M, AL.

James Thomas Culpepper¹

M, (24 September 1824 - 10 June 1890)

Father

Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL (c 1803 - 5 Jul 1875)

Mother

Amelia Yarbrough (c 1803 - 1860)

DNA*

James has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Jackson Co., GA, the son of Joseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA, the son of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, the son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.²

Name Variation

He was also known as Jim.

Birth*

24 September 1824

James was born at Jackson Co., Georgia, on 24 September 1824.³

(free wh male 05-10) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

James was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10, in Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL's household, on the 1830 Census at Jackson Co., Georgia.⁴

Marriage*

22 October 1845

He married Frances Yarbrough at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 22 October 1845 at age 21.⁵

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Phoebe, James, Frances, Therese and Reuben listed as a household member living with Ambrose Yarbrough on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.⁶

Census

1850

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Sumter Co., Alabama, in 1850.

1860 Census*

1 June 1860

James was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁷

Civil War*

between 1863 and 1865

He served in the War Between the States between 1863 and 1865

Co. C, 40th Alabama Infantry. Enlisted in October 1863, and was wounded at Lookout Mountain on Nov. 24, 1863. Released from the hospital in Richmond, VA, on Mar. 24, 1865. Jim and his brothers are named on the Confederate Memorial in Livingston, Alabama.

Marriage*

1 June 1866

He married Mary Anthony Jane Watts at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 1 June 1866 at age 41.⁸

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

James was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁹

Death*

10 June 1890

He died at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 10 June 1890 at age 65.³

Burial*

circa 12 June 1890

His body was interred circa 12 June 1890 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Cuba, Sumter Co., Alabama.³

Family 1

Frances Yarbrough (23 February 1821 - before 1866)

Children

Therese Ann Hesseltine Culpepper (21 August 1846 - 23 February 1928)
Reuben Thornton Culpepper+ (22 December 1847 - 24 January 1927)
Huldah Culpepper (circa 1851 - )
Sarah Culpepper+ (21 May 1852 - 17 September 1929)
Hardin Culpepper (circa 1857 - )
Joseph Culpepper+ (circa 1859 - )
Alfred Mickens Culpepper+ (8 March 1863 - 14 August 1925)

Family 2

Mary Anthony Jane Watts (25 April 1839 - 7 December 1923)

Children

Tandy Key Culpepper+ (15 October 1867 - 22 June 1929)
James Thomas Culpepper Jr.+ (30 October 1869 - 5 June 1948)
John R. Culpepper+ (9 September 1875 - 31 July 1929)

Last Edited

29 June 2011

Citations

E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Emily K. Erwin Allison.
Culpepper Project at FamilyTreeDNA.com, http://gen.culpepper.com/dna/results.htm[:WEB].
Sarah Mozingo, compiler, Choctaw County Cemeteries, Rootsweb: USGenWeb Archives, 1996.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~alchocta/cemeteriesindex.html
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Sumter Co., Alabama, near Choctaw County line.
+ James Culpepper, Sept. 24, 1824 - June 10, 1890
+ Mary A. J. Culpepper, Apr. 25, 1839 - Dec. 7, 1923.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 338, Jackson Co., GA
Joel Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M20-30, 2F 0-5, 1 F20-30.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
James Culpepper married Frances Yarborough on 22 Oct 1845 in Sumter Co., Alabama.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 342B, Lines 22-27, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Ambrose Yarbrough, 71, M, Farmer, RE=$400, NC
Phoebe Yarbrough, 70, F, GA
James Culpepper, 26, M, GA
Frances Culpepper, 26, F, GA
Theisley A. H. Culpepper, 3, F, MS
Reuben J. Culpepper, 2, M, MA.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 173, Family 1191, Lines 14-21, Beat 5, Lauderdale, MS
J. Culpepper, 36, M, Farmer, RE=$628, PE=$750, GA
Frances Culpepper, 38, F, Dom Bus, GA
Therese A. Culpepper, 14, F, MS
Reuben Culpepper, 11, M, MS
Huldah Culpepper, 9, F, MS
Sarah Culpepper, 7, F, MS
Hardie Culpepper, 3, M, MS
Joseph Culpepper, 6/12, M, MS.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
James Culpepper married Mary Lacy on 1 Jun 1866 in Sumter Co., Alabama.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
FHL Film 1254653, National Archives Film T9-0653, Hurricane Creek, Page 209A, Lauderdale Co., MS
James Culpepper, Self, M, Md, Wh, 55, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
Mary Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, Wh, 41, Keeping House, AL/GA/GA
Hardy Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 21, Farmer, MS/GA/AL
Micken F. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 17, Works On Farm, MS/GA/AL
Tandy K. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 12, Works On Farm, MS/GA/AL
James Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 10, Works On Farm, MS/GA/AL
John R. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 4, N/A, MS/GA/AL
William A. Lacy, SSon, M, Sng, Wh, 20, N/A, AL/GA/AL.

Frances Yarbrough

F, (23 February 1821 - before 1866)

Father

Ambrose Yarbrough (19 Feb 1772 - 20 Jul 1861)

Mother

Elizabeth Culpepper (s 1779 - a 1810)

Birth*

23 February 1821

Frances was born at Georgia on 23 February 1821.

Marriage*

22 October 1845

She married James Thomas Culpepper at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 22 October 1845 at age 24.¹

Married Name

22 October 1845

As of 22 October 1845, her married name was Culpepper.¹

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Phoebe, James, Frances, Therese and Reuben listed as a household member living with Ambrose Yarbrough on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.²

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Frances, Therese, Reuben, Huldah, Sarah, Hardin and Joseph listed as a household member living with James Thomas Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.³

Death*

before 1866

She died before 1866.

Family

James Thomas Culpepper (24 September 1824 - 10 June 1890)

Children

Therese Ann Hesseltine Culpepper (21 August 1846 - 23 February 1928)
Reuben Thornton Culpepper+ (22 December 1847 - 24 January 1927)
Huldah Culpepper (circa 1851 - )
Sarah Culpepper+ (21 May 1852 - 17 September 1929)
Hardin Culpepper (circa 1857 - )
Joseph Culpepper+ (circa 1859 - )
Alfred Mickens Culpepper+ (8 March 1863 - 14 August 1925)

Last Edited

13 October 2005

Citations

Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
James Culpepper married Frances Yarborough on 22 Oct 1845 in Sumter Co., Alabama.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 342B, Lines 22-27, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Ambrose Yarbrough, 71, M, Farmer, RE=$400, NC
Phoebe Yarbrough, 70, F, GA
James Culpepper, 26, M, GA
Frances Culpepper, 26, F, GA
Theisley A. H. Culpepper, 3, F, MS
Reuben J. Culpepper, 2, M, MA.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 173, Family 1191, Lines 14-21, Beat 5, Lauderdale, MS
J. Culpepper, 36, M, Farmer, RE=$628, PE=$750, GA
Frances Culpepper, 38, F, Dom Bus, GA
Therese A. Culpepper, 14, F, MS
Reuben Culpepper, 11, M, MS
Huldah Culpepper, 9, F, MS
Sarah Culpepper, 7, F, MS
Hardie Culpepper, 3, M, MS
Joseph Culpepper, 6/12, M, MS.

Ambrose Yarbrough¹

M, (19 February 1772 - 20 July 1861)

Father

Jonathan Yarbrough (c 1740 - 1811)

Mother

Amelia Lee (c 1742 - )

Birth*

19 February 1772

Ambrose was born at North Carolina on 19 February 1772.²

Marriage*

circa 1804

He married Elizabeth Culpepper circa 1804.

(Executor) Will

15 January 1816

Ambrose named as executor(s) in the will of Joseph Culpepper of Jackson Co. GA at Jackson Co., Georgia, on 15 January 1816.³

Marriage*

before 1823

He married Phoebe Holcomb before 1823.

Deed

6 February 1827

He was granted a deed by Rev. Allison Culpepper of Webster Co., GA, witnessed by Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL on 6 February 1827 at Jackson Co., Georgia,

Two deeds, same date and page: (1) Allison Culpepper to Ambrose Yarbrough for $100: 40 acres on Candler's Creek, part of a tract granted to David Allen. Wit: Joel Culpepper, Dennis Duncan, and (2) Allison Culpepper to Ambrose Yarbrough for $240: 200 acres on Candler's Creek, part of 1000 acres granted to E. Marbury. Wit: Joel Culpepper, Dennis Duncan.⁴

Church*

31 May 1845

Founders at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Cuba, Sumter Co., Alabama, on 31 May 1845 included Ambrose.²

1850 Census

1 June 1850

Ambrose was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.⁵

Death*

20 July 1861

He died on 20 July 1861 at age 89.²

Burial*

circa 21 July 1861

His body was interred circa 21 July 1861 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Cuba, Sumter Co., Alabama.²

Biography*

Ambrose was a Baptist minister. The following biographical details are taken from a memorial written for the Liberty Baptist Church, Lauderdale County, MS:
.
"Elder Ambrose Yarbrough ... was born in Anson County, NC.... At the age of twenty years he moved to Washington County, GA. He remained there two years and was baptized into the fellowship of Buckeye Church.... About the age of twenty-five years he was married to Elizabeth Culpepper, daughter of John and Mary Culpepper.
.
Immediately after his baptism he commenced exercising his gift (to preach) in public. "About the year 1806 he moved to Jackson County, GA, and joined the Kandler Creek Church, and on the 27th day of August 1836 was licensed to preach the Gospel by said church. About the close of the same year he emigrated to Sumter County, AL, and joined Harmony Church, and on October 13th 1839, a presbytery was called... and he was by them ordained to the Gospel ministry. Immediately after his ordination, he was called to take the oversight of churches....
.
"Father Yarbrough was twice married. His second companion's name was Phoebe Holcomb. She departed this life in Sumter County, AL, on the third day of June 1858. We regret that we are not able to state the time of the death of his first companion, or the time of his second marriage...."
.
Ambrose had more children than those listed here, and it is not clear which, if any, may have been by his second wife, Phoebe Holcomb, rather than by Elizabeth Culpepper. Hardy Yarbrough was known to have been the son of Ambrose and Elizabeth.

Family 1

Elizabeth Culpepper (say 1779 - after 1810)

Children

Hardy Yarbrough+ (circa 1810 - circa 1877)
Ambrose Yarbrough Jr. (say 1815 - )
Joseph Yarbrough (circa 1820 - )
Frances Yarbrough+ (23 February 1821 - before 1866)

Family 2

Phoebe Holcomb (circa 1788 - )

Last Edited

7 June 2008

Citations

Robert Price Yarbrough, Yarbrough, Davidson, NC: Era Press, 1981.
Sarah Mozingo, compiler, Choctaw County Cemeteries, Rootsweb: USGenWeb Archives, 1996.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~alchocta/cemeteriesindex.html
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Sumter Co., Alabama, near Choctaw County line.
+ Rev. Ambrose Yarbrough, Feb. 19, 1772 - July 20, 1861 (Founded Liberty Baptist Church, May 31, 1845).
Jackson County, GA Will Abstracts, Books A & B, 1803-1888, by Faye Stone Poss.
Jackson County, GA Deed Abstracts, Books E-L, 1808-1843, transcribed by Lewis W. Griffin from LDS Film (#376,992, 325,695-7): Deed Book L, page 32.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 342B, Lines 22-27, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Ambrose Yarbrough, 71, M, Farmer, RE=$400, NC
Phoebe Yarbrough, 70, F, GA
James Culpepper, 26, M, GA
Frances Culpepper, 26, F, GA
Theisley A. H. Culpepper, 3, F, MS
Reuben J. Culpepper, 2, M, MA.

Jonathan Yarbrough

M, (circa 1740 - 1811)

Birth*

circa 1740

Jonathan was born at Virginia circa 1740.

Marriage*

circa 1762

He married Amelia Lee circa 1762.

Will*

6 March 1811

He made a will at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 6 March 1811.

Death*

1811

He died at Anson Co., North Carolina, in 1811.

Family

Amelia Lee (circa 1742 - )

Children

Mary Yarbrough+ (circa 1769 - 5 February 1827)
Joseph Yarbrough+ (circa 1770 - 1823)
Ambrose Yarbrough+ (19 February 1772 - 20 July 1861)

Last Edited

23 February 2002

James Hardin

M, (circa 1825 - )

Birth*

circa 1825

James was born circa 1825.

Marriage*

circa 1851

He married an unknown person circa 1851.

Marriage*

13 October 1871

He married Huldah Culpepper at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 13 October 1871.¹

Family

Huldah Culpepper (circa 1851 - )

Last Edited

11 May 1999

Citations

Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.

Malachi Jones Culpepper

M, (November 1843 - circa 1922)

Father

Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL (c 1803 - 5 Jul 1875)

Mother

Amelia Yarbrough (c 1803 - 1860)

DNA*

Malachi has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Jackson Co., GA, the son of Joseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA, the son of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, the son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Name Variation

He was also known as Mack.¹

Birth*

November 1843

Malachi was born at Sumter Co., Alabama, in November 1843.

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

James, Melburn, Malachi, Anthony and Amelia listed as a household member living with Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL in the 1860 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama.³

Civil War*

between 1862 and 1865

He served in the War Between the States between 1862 and 1865.⁴

Marriage*

4 October 1865

He married Nancy Jane Denning on 4 October 1865 at age 21.

1870 Census*

1 June 1870

Malachi was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Baldwin Co., Alabama.⁵

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

Malachi was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁶

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

Malachi was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁷

Marriage*

18 January 1901

He married Mary Ellen Smith on 18 January 1901 at age 57.

(Brother-in-law) 1910 Census

15 April 1910

Malachi was listed as a brother-in-law in Starr Johnson's household on the 1910 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.¹

Death*

circa 1922

He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, circa 1922.

Family 1

Nancy Jane Denning (12 January 1843 - 16 March 1892)

Children

A. Belle Culpepper (1866 - )
Robert Moody Culpepper+ (30 July 1866 - 28 August 1935)
Willis Parker Culpepper+ (1869 - 8 July 1916)
Margaret Viola Culpepper (circa 1872 - )
Arlas Lafayette Culpepper+ (10 January 1874 - after 1930)
Nancy A. Culpepper (January 1876 - )
Thomas Melton Culpepper+ (8 February 1878 - 17 August 1937)
Adrian Malachi Culpepper+ (3 May 1880 - between 1950 and 1955)
Curtis Hunter Culpepper+ (17 June 1882 - )

Family 2

Mary Ellen Smith (circa 1850 - )

Last Edited

29 June 2011

Citations

1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 40, Sheet 18A, Family 326, 18th Avenue, Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale County, MS
Starr Johnson, Head, M, Wh, 49, Md1-24 yrs, SC/SC/SC, Salesman-County Right
Beulah B. Johnson, Wife, F, Wh, 47, Md1-24 yrs, ch 7/5, MS/AL/AL, Dress maker-At home
Walter J. Johnson, Son, M, Wh, 16, S. MS/SC/MS
Marjorie Johnson, Son, M, Wh, 15, S, MS/SC/MS
Lizzie B. Johnson, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, MS/SC /MS
Reuben S. Johnson, Son, M, Wh, 23, Md1-2 yrs, MS/SC/MS, Salesman-Groceries
Lucile Johnson, Daughter-in-Law, F, W, 19, Md1-2 yrs, MS/US/US
Mack J. Culpepper, Brother-in-law, M, Wh, 64, Md2-10 yrs, AL/AL/AL,?-cotton
Mary E. Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, Wh, 59, Md2-10 yrs, ch 2/2, MS/AL/AL.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 340A/Line 32 thru 340B/Line 3, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpepper, 47, M, Farmer, RE=$500, GA (ID: 3971)
Milly Culpepper, 47, F, GA
Hulda Culpepper, 23, F, GA
Ellen Culpepper, 19, F, GA
Gabrilla Culpepper, 17, F, GA
Herbert Culpepper, 15, M, GA
Matthew Culpepper, 13, M, GA
Harbin Culpepper, 12, M, AL
Hardin Culpepper, 10, M, AL
Melburn Culpepper, 8, M, AL
Malachi Culpepper, 6, M, AL
Walker Culpepper, 4, M, AL
William Culpepper, 21, M, Farmer, GA
Ambrose Culpepper, 20, M, Farmer, GA.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 491B, Lines 15-20, Southern Division, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpeper, 60, M, Farmer, GA
Milly Culpeper, 55, F, GA
Hardy Culpeper, 29, M, GA
Milburn Culpeper, 17, M, AL
Mariah Culpeper, 15, F, AL
Dock Culpeper, 13, M, AL.
E-mail written 2005-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Carolyn Neece Culpepper (#53846), Titus, Alabama, e-mail address.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Page 12, Lines 36-38, Township 5, Mobile P.O., Baldwin Co., AL
Meliker Culpepper, 26, M, W, Farmhand, AL
Robert M. Culpepper, 3, M, W, AL
Willie P. Culpepper, 1, M, W, AL.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 209A, Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., MS
Malachi J. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, Wh, 35, Farmer, AL/GA/GA
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, Wh, 36, Keeping House, NC/NC/NC
Robert M. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 13, At School, AL/GA/NC
Willie P. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 11, Going To School, AL/GA/NC
Maggie V. Culpepper, Dau, F, Sng, Wh, 8, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Arlos Lafayette Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 6, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Nancy A. Culpepper, Dau, F, Sng, Wh, 4, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Thomas M. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 2, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Malachi Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 1M, N/A, MS/GA/NC.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Page 5A, Family 99, 14th Avenue, Meridian Ward 1, Lauderdale County, MS
Malachi J. Culpepper, Head, Wh, M, Nov. 1848, 56, Wid, ch 8/8, AL/AL/AL, Cotton weigher
Arlas L. Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, Jan. 1876, 24, S, MS/AL/AL, Groceryman
Melton T. Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, Feb. 1879, 21, S, MS/AL/AL, Lineman (telegraph)
Ada M. Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, May 1881, 19, S, MS/AL/AL, Groceryman
Hunter C. Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, June 1882, 17, S, MS/AL/AL, Salesman.

Nancy Jane Denning

F, (12 January 1843 - 16 March 1892)

Birth*

12 January 1843

Nancy was born at North Carolina on 12 January 1843.¹

Marriage*

4 October 1865

She married Malachi Jones Culpepper on 4 October 1865 at age 22.

Married Name

4 October 1865

As of 4 October 1865, her married name was Culpepper.

(Wife) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Nancy was listed as Malachi Jones Culpepper's wife on the 1880 Census at Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

Death*

16 March 1892

She died at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 16 March 1892 at age 49.¹

Burial*

circa 17 March 1892

Her body was interred circa 17 March 1892 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Cuba, Sumter Co., Alabama.¹

Family

Malachi Jones Culpepper (November 1843 - circa 1922)

Children

A. Belle Culpepper (1866 - )
Robert Moody Culpepper+ (30 July 1866 - 28 August 1935)
Willis Parker Culpepper+ (1869 - 8 July 1916)
Margaret Viola Culpepper (circa 1872 - )
Arlas Lafayette Culpepper+ (10 January 1874 - after 1930)
Nancy A. Culpepper (January 1876 - )
Thomas Melton Culpepper+ (8 February 1878 - 17 August 1937)
Adrian Malachi Culpepper+ (3 May 1880 - between 1950 and 1955)
Curtis Hunter Culpepper+ (17 June 1882 - )

Last Edited

13 October 2005

Citations

Sarah Mozingo, compiler, Choctaw County Cemeteries, Rootsweb: USGenWeb Archives, 1996.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~alchocta/cemeteriesindex.html
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Sumter Co., Alabama, near Choctaw County line.
+ Nancy J. Culpepper, Jan. 12, 1843 - Mar. 16, 1892 (Wife of M. J. Culpepper).
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 209A, Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., MS
Malachi J. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, Wh, 35, Farmer, AL/GA/GA
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, Wh, 36, Keeping House, NC/NC/NC
Robert M. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 13, At School, AL/GA/NC
Willie P. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 11, Going To School, AL/GA/NC
Maggie V. Culpepper, Dau, F, Sng, Wh, 8, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Arlos Lafayette Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 6, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Nancy A. Culpepper, Dau, F, Sng, Wh, 4, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Thomas M. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 2, N/A, MS/GA/NC
Malachi Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 1M, N/A, MS/GA/NC.

Polly L. (?)

F, (1794 - 1 July 1870)

Birth*

1794

Polly was born at Virginia in 1794.

Marriage*

1815

She married Rev. Benjamin Culpepper at Anson Co., North Carolina, in 1815.¹

Married Name

1815

As of 1815, her married name was Culpepper.

(free wh female 26-45) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Polly was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Anson Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otherwise unidentified are 1 M0-10 and 1 F0-10..²

(free wh female 30-40) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Polly was probably a free white female, age 30 and under 40, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Henderson Co., Tennessee.³

(free wh female 40-50) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Polly was probably a free white female, age 40 and under 50, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at DeSoto Co., Mississippi.⁴

Death*

1 July 1870

She died at Bradley Co., Arkansas, on 1 July 1870.

Census*

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1870.

Biography*

According to an obituary found in the Oliver/Culpepper Bible: "Mrs. Polly S. Culpepper was born in Anson Co, NC in 1794; professed religion and joined the Methodist Church in 1812; was married to Benjamin Culpepper in 1815, who died a minister of the Gospel, fourteen years since. They moved to west Tennessee in 1822; thence to Mississippi in 1840; thence to Arkansas in 1850, where she died, of a disease of the heart, after an illness of two months, July 1, 1870. She died at the residence of her son Franklin Culpepper, near Pleasant Ridge Academy, Bradley Co. Sister Culpepper was a member of the church near sixty years. She lived to see her youngest son, now twenty-five years old, a minister of the Gospel. She had another son, James Culpepper, who died six years ago, after preaching eighteen or twenty years. Six of her children are now living, all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Surely Sister Culpepper did not live in vain. Hers is truly a religious houselhold. All of her children, as well as some of her grandchildren, are devoted to the service of the Lord. The writer called on her a few days before her departure to the better land. She expressed herself as desiring to depart to that land where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are forever at rest. H. R. Hamilton."

Family

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (circa 1792 - circa 1856)

Children

Pleasant T. Culpepper+ (circa 1818 - before 1880)
Rev. James Lawrence Culpepper+ (19 October 1820 - 5 September 1864)
John Gaston Culpepper+ (20 November 1821 - 23 June 1912)
Elizabeth Culpepper (circa 1824 - 1886)
Thomas Culpepper (circa 1825 - )
Mary A. Culpepper (March 1830 - )
Benjamin Franklin Culpepper+ (4 June 1832 - 12 August 1896)
Joseph A. Culpepper (circa 1834 - 1 May 1862)
Rev. Charles Hartwell Culpepper+ (30 July 1837 - 11 June 1922)

Last Edited

19 April 2008

Citations

One source of information on the children and grandchildren of Benjamin Culpepper was a letter written in 1952 by James D. Culpepper, to a Mrs. Haynes of NC.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 18, Genealogy.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Anson Co., NC
Benjamin Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 2 slaves.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 087, Ancestry.com Image 29, Unknown Township, Henderson Co., TN
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 113, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Desoto Co., MS
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 2 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 slaves.

Mary A. Culpepper

F, (March 1830 - )

Father

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (c 1792 - c 1856)

Mother

Polly L. (?) (1794 - 1 Jul 1870)

Birth*

March 1830

Mary was born at Lexington, Henderson Co., Tennessee, in March 1830.

(free wh female 00-05) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Mary was probably a free white female, under age 5, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Henderson Co., Tennessee.¹

(free wh female 10-15) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Mary was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 15, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at DeSoto Co., Mississippi.²

Marriage*

1851

She married John Baxter at Cleveland Co., Arkansas, in 1851.

Married Name

1851

As of 1851, her married name was Baxter.

Family

John Baxter (11 January 1822 - 18 August 1897)

Last Edited

11 September 2003

Citations

1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 087, Ancestry.com Image 29, Unknown Township, Henderson Co., TN
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 113, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Desoto Co., MS
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 2 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 slaves.

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper¹

M, (4 June 1832 - 12 August 1896)

Father

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (c 1792 - c 1856)

Mother

Polly L. (?) (1794 - 1 Jul 1870)

DNA*

Benjamin has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Name Variation

He was also known as Frank.

Birth*

4 June 1832

Benjamin was born at Lexington, Henderson Co., Tennessee, on 4 June 1832.

(free wh male 05-10) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Joseph and Benjamin was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10,in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at DeSoto Co., Mississippi.²

Marriage*

11 October 1855

He married Susan Elizabeth J. McGehee at Lehi, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 11 October 1855 at age 23.^3,4

Marriage*

circa 1874

He married Mary Virginia Tarver at Arkansas circa 1874.

Note*

Census: 1870 Bradley Co., AR \p. 594 #90 (Frank Culpepper 34 TN)\. Census: 1880 Lincoln Co., AR \p. 178 #1 (B. F. Culpepper 46 TN)\.

1880 Census*

Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lincoln Co., Arkansas.⁵

Death*

12 August 1896

He died at Lincoln Co., Arkansas, on 12 August 1896 at age 64.

Burial*

circa 14 August 1896

His body was interred circa 14 August 1896 at Shady Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Arkansas.

Family 1

Susan Elizabeth J. McGehee (20 May 1838 - 23 November 1871)

Children

Samuel Wyatt Culpepper+ (15 January 1857 - 14 October 1932)
Albert Culpepper (circa 1858 - before 1870)
Mary Lucy Culpepper (circa 1866 - )
Lawrence Madison Culpepper+ (circa 1869 - 13 December 1947)

Family 2

Mary Virginia Tarver (3 December 1844 - 22 February 1929)

Children

Martin Luther Culpepper+ (25 October 1875 - 8 July 1911)
Virginia Melisa Culpepper (May 1878 - after February 1929)
John Marvin Culpepper+ (15 January 1881 - 25 May 1947)
James Franklin Culpepper+ (25 November 1882 - 15 February 1962)
Ruth Culpepper (29 March 1885 - 10 July 1970)
Edna A. Culpepper (September 1887 - )

Last Edited

19 April 2008

Citations

E-mail written 1998 - 2001 to Lew Griffin from Jolynne Waits, Pine Bluff, AR.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 113, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Desoto Co., MS
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 2 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 slaves.
Brent H. Holcombe, Marriage & Death Notices - Southern Christian Advocate, Vol. I, 1837-1860.
p 399 8 Nov 1855 issue by 'Rev. J. Renfro.'
Book A, p. 211.
FHL Film 1254049, National Archives Film T9-0049, Owen, Page 47A.

Joseph A. Culpepper

M, (circa 1834 - 1 May 1862)

Father

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (c 1792 - c 1856)

Mother

Polly L. (?) (1794 - 1 Jul 1870)

Extinct Surname?*

The family branch headed by Joseph A. 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 1834

Joseph was born at Lexington, Henderson Co., Tennessee, circa 1834.

(free wh male 05-10) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Joseph and Benjamin was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10,in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at DeSoto Co., Mississippi.¹

Civil War*

between 1861 and 1862

He served in the War Between the States between 1861 and 1862

Joseph, a Captain in the Confederate Army, was wounded at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. An entry in the Bible of Eliza Jane Mills Culpepper notes that "he suffered intensley. We regret his death so much, but we sorrow and so as those who have no hope we believe he is now happy and forever free from trouble."

Death*

1 May 1862

He died at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, on 1 May 1862.

Last Edited

18 October 2008

Citations

1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 113, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Desoto Co., MS
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 2 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 slaves.

Rev. Charles Hartwell Culpepper

M, (30 July 1837 - 11 June 1922)

Father

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (c 1792 - c 1856)

Mother

Polly L. (?) (1794 - 1 Jul 1870)

Extinct Surname?*

The family branch headed by Rev. Charles Hartwell 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*

30 July 1837

Charles was born at Lexington, Henderson Co., Tennessee, on 30 July 1837.

(free wh male 00-05) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Charles was probably a free white male, under 5 years old, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at DeSoto Co., Mississippi.¹

Civil War*

between 1861 and 1865

He served in the War Between the States between 1861 and 1865.

Marriage*

circa 1864

He married Malinda J. Head circa 1864.

1880 Census*

Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Van Buren Co., Arkansas.²

Miscellaneous*

Charles was a Blue Lodge Mason.

Marriage*

before 1910

He married Henrietta (?) before 1910.

1910 Census*

Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Van Buren Co., Arkansas.³

Death*

11 June 1922

He died at Cleveland Co., Arkansas, on 11 June 1922 at age 84.⁴

Burial*

circa 13 June 1922

His body was interred circa 13 June 1922 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Cleveland Co., Arkansas.

Biography*

Rev. Charles Hartwell Culpepper deserves to be rated among the heroes of our Methodism. He came of sturdy Irish stock. His great grandfather came from Ireland, settled in Virginia, and from him was named Culpepper Court House, in that State.
(Culpepper Connections Note: Charles is actually a great grandson of Sampson Culpepper, of Georgia, and Sampson is a great-grandson of Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk, Virginia. Henry immigrated to America from England, not Ireland, and no Culpepers are known to have come from Ireland. As for Culpeper Court House, it is in the town of Culpeper, in the county of Culpeper, Virginia. Culpeper County was named for either Thomas Lord Culpeper, who was briefly governor of Virginia, or for his wife Margaret Lady Culpeper, or for their daughter, Catherine Culpeper. Lord Culpeper, a second cousin of Henry Culpeper, had no male descendants.)
His father was a preacher, and came to Arkansas in 1849, settling near where now stands the town or Rison, where C. H. grew up. After the Civil War he moved to Van Buren County, and became a pioneer preacher in all that region. He had a ministry of fifty years, about thirty years of which he traveled. He located in 1900 and died in 1922. This heroic man was a local preacher when he died, and so this sketch, which is all too brief, does not appear in the record of the Conferences. Still, it is important to remember him, for he was a fine example of a very large class of Southern men who came back out of a tragic Civil War with nothing left but the intrinsic manhood that was in them -- faith in God, faith in themselves, faith in hard work; a fine demonstration of the fact that no man can be utterly ruined till he is ruined internally. He came out of a Northern prison, so emaciated that he could scarcely walk; found all in ruin at home; got him an old blind mule; made a crop with this old mule that had to live on grass, without one grain of corn, the master hoeing while the mule grazed; had not a thing for himself to eat except corn meal and not enough of that. But he rose from the ashes, made a good living, builded a church, builded his community, was a power for good in all his area, and went home to heaven, a man 'of whom the world was not worthy.⁵'

Family 1

Child

Isabella Sarah Culpepper (circa 1857 - )

Family 2

Malinda J. Head (circa 1835 - )

Children

Charles E. Culpepper+ (10 June 1866 - 25 September 1947)
Mary Culpepper (circa 1867 - )
Valentine Meriwether Culpepper (circa 1869 - )
Benjamin A. Culpepper (1 September 1870 - 29 June 1956)

Family 3

Henrietta (?) (circa 1867 - )

Last Edited

18 October 2008

Citations

1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 113, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Desoto Co., MS
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 2 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 slaves.
FHL Film 1254058, National Archives Film T9-0058, Clinton, Page 472C.
ED 125, family 115.
Desmond Walls Allen, compiler, Arkansas Death Record Index, 1914-1923 and 1934-1940, Conway, Arkansas: Arkansas Research, c1996-c1999, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.7 V22ad....
James Arthur Anderson, Centennial History of Arkansas Methodism, 1933, page 349.

John Gaston Culpepper

M, (20 November 1821 - 23 June 1912)

Father

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (c 1792 - c 1856)

Mother

Polly L. (?) (1794 - 1 Jul 1870)

DNA*

John has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

20 November 1821

John was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 20 November 1821.

(free wh male 05-10) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

John and James was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Henderson Co., Tennessee.¹

(free wh male 15-20) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Thomas and John was probably a free white male, age 15 and under 20, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at DeSoto Co., Mississippi.²

Marriage*

25 July 1844

He married Mary Ann Head at Marshall Co., Mississippi, on 25 July 1844 at age 22.³

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Lavina, Malinda, Sarah, Margaret, John, Mary and Benjamin listed as a household member living with Rachel Anderson on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Marshall Co., Mississippi.⁴

Census

1860

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1860.

Civil War*

between 1862 and 1865

He served in the War Between the States between 1862 and 1865

Company G, Monroe's Arkansas Cavalry.

Marriage*

1 October 1867

He married Elizabeth Greenville Greenlees at Bradley Co., Arkansas, on 1 October 1867 at age 45.

1880 Census*

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Dorsey Co., Arkansas.⁵

Death*

23 June 1912

He died at Rison, Cleveland Co., Arkansas, on 23 June 1912 at age 90.

Burial*

circa 25 June 1912

His body was interred circa 25 June 1912 at Greenwood Cemetery, Rison, Cleveland Co., Arkansas.

Family 1

Mary Ann Head (5 December 1824 - 8 April 1867)

Children

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper+ (29 June 1849 - 17 November 1891)
Mary Jane Culpepper (circa 1855 - )
Susan C. Culpepper (circa 1859 - )
John Pleasant Culpepper (3 August 1863 - 26 September 1934)

Family 2

Elizabeth Greenville Greenlees (28 March 1834 - 11 October 1905)

Children

James Lee Culpepper+ (July 1868 - 20 September 1934)
Rufus M. Culpepper+ (March 1872 - circa 1954)
Finch W. Culpepper (March 1874 - 29 December 1948)
Robert H. Culpepper+ (November 1876 - 20 November 1934)
Joseph G. Culpepper (1880 - )
Thomas Greenville Culpepper+ (17 November 1881 - after 1948)

Last Edited

29 August 2009

Citations

1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 087, Ancestry.com Image 29, Unknown Township, Henderson Co., TN
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 113, Ancestry.com images 15-16, Unknown Township, Desoto Co., MS
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 2 M15-20, 1 M20-30, 1 M30-40, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 slaves.
Hunting For Bears, compiler, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842
John Gaston Culpepper and Mary Ann Head married 19 Jul 1844 in Marshall Co., MS.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 160, Family 1039, Lines 12-19, Northern Division, Marshall Co., MS
Rachel Head¸ 45, F, RE=$600, TN
Lavina Head¸ 17, F, TN
Malinda H. Head¸ 14, F, TN
Sarah C. Head¸ 12, F, TN
Margaret C. Head¸ 6, F, MS
John Culpeper, 29, M, Farmer, NC
Mary A. Culpeper, 26, F, TN
Benjamin F. Culpeper, 2, M, MS.
ED 81, sheet 21, Bowman Twp.

Mary Ann Head¹

F, (5 December 1824 - 8 April 1867)

Father

John Head¹ (c 1798 - 26 Jul 1846)

Mother

Rachel Anderson¹ (c 1805 - )

Birth*

5 December 1824

Mary was born at Tennessee on 5 December 1824.

Marriage*

25 July 1844

She married John Gaston Culpepper at Marshall Co., Mississippi, on 25 July 1844 at age 19.²

Married Name

25 July 1844

As of 25 July 1844, her married name was Culpepper.²

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Lavina, Malinda, Sarah, Margaret, John, Mary and Benjamin listed as a household member living with Rachel Anderson on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Marshall Co., Mississippi.¹

Census*

1860

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1860.

Death*

8 April 1867

She died at Cleveland Co., Arkansas, on 8 April 1867 at age 42.

Burial*

9 April 1867

Her body was interred on 9 April 1867 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Cleveland Co., Arkansas.

Family

John Gaston Culpepper (20 November 1821 - 23 June 1912)

Children

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper+ (29 June 1849 - 17 November 1891)
Mary Jane Culpepper (circa 1855 - )
Susan C. Culpepper (circa 1859 - )
John Pleasant Culpepper (3 August 1863 - 26 September 1934)

Last Edited

30 March 2008

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 160, Family 1039, Lines 12-19, Northern Division, Marshall Co., MS
Rachel Head¸ 45, F, RE=$600, TN
Lavina Head¸ 17, F, TN
Malinda H. Head¸ 14, F, TN
Sarah C. Head¸ 12, F, TN
Margaret C. Head¸ 6, F, MS
John Culpeper, 29, M, Farmer, NC
Mary A. Culpeper, 26, F, TN
Benjamin F. Culpeper, 2, M, MS.
Hunting For Bears, compiler, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842
John Gaston Culpepper and Mary Ann Head married 19 Jul 1844 in Marshall Co., MS.

Tabitha Meador

F, (1 October 1824 - 17 February 1884)

Father

Mordecai Meador¹ (c 1784 - )

Birth*

1 October 1824

Tabitha was born at North Carolina on 1 October 1824.

Marriage*

17 August 1843

She married Evan Alexander Culpepper at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 17 August 1843 at age 18.^2,3

Married Name

17 August 1843

As of 17 August 1843, her married name was Culpepper.²

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Tabitha, Sarah and Martha listed as a household member on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Greene Co., Alabama.⁴

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Tabitha, Sarah, Martha, Julia, Missoura, Evan and Frances listed as a household member living with Evan Alexander Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Coryell Co., Texas.⁵

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

Tabitha, Julia, Missoura, Evan, John and Joseph listed as a household member living with Evan Alexander Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Coryell Co., Texas.⁶

Photographed*

say 1875

She was photographed say 1875 at Coryell Co., Texas.¹

Tabitha (Meador) Culpepper

(Wife) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Tabitha was listed as Evan Alexander Culpepper's wife on the 1880 Census at Coryell Co., Texas.⁷

Death*

17 February 1884

She died at Texas on 17 February 1884 at age 59.

Burial*

circa 18 February 1884

Her body was interred circa 18 February 1884 at Eagle Springs Cemetery, Eagle Springs, Coryell Co., Texas.

Family

Evan Alexander Culpepper (17 March 1808 - 10 June 1884)

Children

Sarah Melinda Culpepper¹ (20 August 1845 - )
Martha Eugenia Culpepper¹ (12 July 1848 - )
Julia Tabitha Culpepper (8 October 1850 - 17 May 1909)
Missoura Emma Jemima Culpepper (29 November 1852 - )
Evan Alexander Culpepper Jr.+ (6 May 1856 - 30 May 1928)
Frances E. Culpepper (4 January 1858 - 20 July 1864)
John William Culpepper (6 August 1861 - 29 October 1872)
Joseph Meador Culpepper+ (4 October 1865 - 14 May 1909)

Last Edited

12 August 2009

Citations

E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin and Warren Culpepper from Rebecca Lucille 'Becky' Shuptrine Ivey (Mrs. Evan A. Culpepper IV) (#4380), Decatur, TX 940-627-6899, e-mail address.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
Evan A. Culpeper (2-p) married Tabitha Meador on 17 Aug 1843 in Sumter Co., Alabama.
E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin and Warren Culpepper from Rebecca Lucille 'Becky' Shuptrine Ivey (Mrs. Evan A. Culpepper IV) (#4380), Decatur, TX 940-627-6899, e-mail address.
Copy of marriage license from Sumter Co., AL. states
"The state of Alabama, Sumter County: I William H. Roberts do hereby------- that Tabitha Meador daughter of Mordrica Meador is over the age of eighteen years to the best of my knowledge & belief
August 8, 1843                              W.H Roberts
Sworn to & subscribed before me Price Williams-----
Parties licensed When Issued          Parties to Bond
#575 Evan A Culpepper      August 8th, 1843          Evan A. Culpepper
To                               &
Tabitha Meador                          William H Roberts

August 17, 1843, Executed Thomas Willingham MG"
Copy with Becky Culpepper 9/20/2003.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 248A, Lines 3-6, Ancestry.com image 8, Greene Co., AL
Evan A. Culpepper, 42, M, Overseer, NC
Tabitha Culpepper, 26, F, NC
Sarah M. Culpepper, 5, M, AL
Martha E. Culpepper, 2, M, AL.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Sheet/Pg 32, Pg 279B, (14 Jul 1860), Station Creek Beat, Coryell Co., TX (Anc.com img# 7)
E. A. Culpepper, 52, M, NC, Farmer
Tabitha Culpepper, 35, F, NC
Sarah Culpepper, 15, F, AL
(Martha) Eugenia Culpepper, 13, F, AL
Julia Culpepper, 9, F, AL
Missoura Culpepper, 7, F, TX
Evan Culpepper, 4, M, TX
Frances E. Culpepper, 2, F, TX.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Sheet/Pg 19, Pg 309, Prect 5 (30 Sep 1870), Gatesville PO, Coryell Co., TX
Evan Culpepper, 62, M, NC, Farmer
Tabithia Culpepper, 44, F, NC
Julia Tabitha Culpepper, 18, F, AL
Missouria Culpepper, 16, F, TX
Evan Alex Culpepper, 14, M, TX
John Wm Culpepper, 9, M, TX
Joseph Metter Culpepper, 5, M, TX.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
ED 26, Sheet 33, Pg 486A, Pct 7, Coryell Co., TX
Evan A. Culpepper, M, 72, Head, M, NC NC NC, Farming
Tabitha Culpepper, F, 55, Wife, M, NC NC NC
Evan A. Culpepper, M, 23, Son, S, TX NC NC, Works on Farm
Joseph M. Culpepper, M, 14, Son, S, TX NC NC, Works on Farm.

Sarah Melinda Culpepper^1,2

F, (20 August 1845 - )

Father

Evan Alexander Culpepper¹ (17 Mar 1808 - 10 Jun 1884)

Mother

Tabitha Meador¹ (1 Oct 1824 - 17 Feb 1884)

Birth*

20 August 1845

Sarah was born at Greene Co., Alabama, on 20 August 1845.

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Tabitha, Sarah and Martha listed as a household member on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Greene Co., Alabama.³

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Tabitha, Sarah, Martha, Julia, Missoura, Evan and Frances listed as a household member living with Evan Alexander Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Coryell Co., Texas.⁴

Marriage*

13 April 1865

She married William R. McClain at Coryell Co., Texas, on 13 April 1865 at age 19.

Married Name

13 April 1865

As of 13 April 1865, her married name was McClain.

Family

William R. McClain (say 1841 - )

Last Edited

29 January 2005

Citations

E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin and Warren Culpepper from Rebecca Lucille 'Becky' Shuptrine Ivey (Mrs. Evan A. Culpepper IV) (#4380), Decatur, TX 940-627-6899, e-mail address.
Keith Smith records, Keith Smith (desc of William R. McClain and Sarah Melinda Culpepper) to Lew Griffin.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 248A, Lines 3-6, Ancestry.com image 8, Greene Co., AL
Evan A. Culpepper, 42, M, Overseer, NC
Tabitha Culpepper, 26, F, NC
Sarah M. Culpepper, 5, M, AL
Martha E. Culpepper, 2, M, AL.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Sheet/Pg 32, Pg 279B, (14 Jul 1860), Station Creek Beat, Coryell Co., TX (Anc.com img# 7)
E. A. Culpepper, 52, M, NC, Farmer
Tabitha Culpepper, 35, F, NC
Sarah Culpepper, 15, F, AL
(Martha) Eugenia Culpepper, 13, F, AL
Julia Culpepper, 9, F, AL
Missoura Culpepper, 7, F, TX
Evan Culpepper, 4, M, TX
Frances E. Culpepper, 2, F, TX.

Martha Eugenia Culpepper¹

F, (12 July 1848 - )

Father

Evan Alexander Culpepper¹ (17 Mar 1808 - 10 Jun 1884)

Mother

Tabitha Meador¹ (1 Oct 1824 - 17 Feb 1884)

Birth*

12 July 1848

Martha was born at Greene Co., Alabama, on 12 July 1848.

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Tabitha, Sarah and Martha listed as a household member on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Greene Co., Alabama.²

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Tabitha, Sarah, Martha, Julia, Missoura, Evan and Frances listed as a household member living with Evan Alexander Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Coryell Co., Texas.³

Marriage*

8 August 1867

She married Jefferson McClain at Coryell Co., Texas, on 8 August 1867 at age 19.

Married Name

8 August 1867

As of 8 August 1867, her married name was McClain.

Photographed*

say 1905

She was photographed say 1905.¹

Martha E. (Culpepper) McClain

Family

Jefferson McClain (say 1846 - )

Last Edited

12 March 2007

Citations

E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin and Warren Culpepper from Rebecca Lucille 'Becky' Shuptrine Ivey (Mrs. Evan A. Culpepper IV) (#4380), Decatur, TX 940-627-6899, e-mail address.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 248A, Lines 3-6, Ancestry.com image 8, Greene Co., AL
Evan A. Culpepper, 42, M, Overseer, NC
Tabitha Culpepper, 26, F, NC
Sarah M. Culpepper, 5, M, AL
Martha E. Culpepper, 2, M, AL.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Sheet/Pg 32, Pg 279B, (14 Jul 1860), Station Creek Beat, Coryell Co., TX (Anc.com img# 7)
E. A. Culpepper, 52, M, NC, Farmer
Tabitha Culpepper, 35, F, NC
Sarah Culpepper, 15, F, AL
(Martha) Eugenia Culpepper, 13, F, AL
Julia Culpepper, 9, F, AL
Missoura Culpepper, 7, F, TX
Evan Culpepper, 4, M, TX
Frances E. Culpepper, 2, F, TX.

Pleasant T. Culpepper

M, (circa 1818 - before 1880)

Father

Rev. Benjamin Culpepper (c 1792 - c 1856)

Mother

Polly L. (?) (1794 - 1 Jul 1870)

DNA*

To help confirm Pleasant T. Culpepper's descent from Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, we are seeking a male Culpepper descendant of Pleasant's to participate in our free DNA testing project. For more information, go to: http://gen.culpepper.com/dna.

Birth*

circa 1818

Pleasant was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, circa 1818.

(free wh male 0-10) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Pleasant was probably a free white male, age under 10, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Anson Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otherwise unidentified are 1 M0-10 and 1 F0-10..¹

(free wh male 10-15) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Pleasant was probably a free white male, age 10 and under 15, in Rev. Benjamin Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Henderson Co., Tennessee.²

Marriage*

circa 1843

He married Mary Agnes Dickey at Mississippi circa 1843.

Census*

1850

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1850.

Census

1860

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1860.

Census

1870

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1870.

Death*

before 1880

He died at Bradley Co., Arkansas, before 1880.

Family

Mary Agnes Dickey (circa 1823 - )

Children

Thomas William Culpepper+ (21 August 1845 - 3 June 1873)
John L. Culpepper+ (December 1847 - 16 November 1913)
Benjamin Franklin Culpepper+ (November 1850 - 20 July 1926)
James D. Culpepper+ (circa 1854 - 17 December 1932)
Permelia Ann Culpepper (1855 - 1928)
Mary R. Culpepper (circa 1858 - )
Patience Culpepper (circa 1860 - )
Gabella Culpepper (circa 1863 - )
A. Rebecca Temple Culpepper (circa 1866 - )

Last Edited

12 December 2007

Citations

1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 18, Genealogy.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Anson Co., NC
Benjamin Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 2 slaves.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 087, Ancestry.com Image 29, Unknown Township, Henderson Co., TN
Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40.

Mary Agnes Dickey

F, (circa 1823 - )

Note*

Source of maiden name: Mattie Culpepper Weeks.

Birth*

circa 1823

Mary was born at Tennessee circa 1823.

Marriage*

circa 1843

She married Pleasant T. Culpepper at Mississippi circa 1843.

Married Name

circa 1843

As of circa 1843, her married name was Culpepper.

Census*

1860

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1860.

Census

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Bradley Co., Arkansas, in 1870.

1880 Census*

1880

Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Dorsey Co., Arkansas.¹

Family

Pleasant T. Culpepper (circa 1818 - before 1880)

Children

Thomas William Culpepper+ (21 August 1845 - 3 June 1873)
John L. Culpepper+ (December 1847 - 16 November 1913)
Benjamin Franklin Culpepper+ (November 1850 - 20 July 1926)
James D. Culpepper+ (circa 1854 - 17 December 1932)
Permelia Ann Culpepper (1855 - 1928)
Mary R. Culpepper (circa 1858 - )
Patience Culpepper (circa 1860 - )
Gabella Culpepper (circa 1863 - )
A. Rebecca Temple Culpepper (circa 1866 - )

Last Edited

2 August 1999

Citations

USGenWeb Archives.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm

Rev. Charles Culpepper¹

M, (8 January 1767 - 1831)

Father

Sampson Culpepper son of Joseph & Martha (c 1737 - c 1806)

Mother

Eleanor Gilbert (25 Apr 1745 - 19 Jul 1823)

Extinct Surname?*

The family branch headed by Rev. Charles 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*

8 January 1767

Charles was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 8 January 1767.

Indian Wars*

between 31 July 1793 and 24 September 1793

He served in one of the Creek and Seminole Indian Wars between 31 July 1793 and 24 September 1793
(National Archives Trust Fund & the R. J. Taylor Foundation. Claims For Georgia Militia Against Indians on the Frontier 1792- 1827 (Abstracts).
Publication Number: M-175. 1994. Posted at:
http://www.cvrlsarchives.org/fa/M1745.pdf

The Introduction has a good explanation of the reason for the claims and the History material fills in why the payments were delayed. There were two Culpepper claims:

Voucher 103

Charles Culpeper, assignee of Stokes, $54.00

Date of Voucher: November 24, 1827

Name: Charles Culpeper

Company: Stokes

Dates of Service: 55 days to 24 September 1793

Amount: $41.25

Date of Voucher: November 24, 1827

Name: John Culpeper

Company: Stokes

Dates of Service: 17 days to 9 August 1793

Amount: $12.75.)²

Land Lottery*

1805

Charles participated in but did not win the land lottery in 1805 at Washington Co., Georgia.³

Marriage*

26 April 1807

He married Rachel Warren at Montgomery Co., Georgia, on 26 April 1807 at age 40.⁴

Church*

June 1808

Charles was the founding minister at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, northeast of McIntyre, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, in June 1808
(Mt. Nebo was the first church in Wilkinson County and was organized by Rev. Charles Culpepper and Rev. John Ross. Constituting members were Samuel Cannon, Sarah Cannon, Benjamin Underwood, Jinney Underwood, Thomas Jackson, John Hardie, Damarius Hardie, William Bland, Elizabeth Bland, William Lord, Molly Lord, Henry Davis, Nancy Davis, Adah Davis, Margaret Edey, Hopey Etheredge, Ann Shepherd, Jeminah Smith, Cally Etheredge. Elders: Joseph Baker, Stephen Safford and Henry Hooten. The first pastor was Claiborn Baitman. William Bland was the first clerk, Samuel Cannon and Benjamin Underwood, first deacons. Benjamin Underwood deeded 4 acres of land for the church at a spring on his land. Mount Nebo was dissolved May 19, 1855 (Church Minutes.)^5,6)

Deed*

November 1811

He granted a deed in November 1811 at Laurens Co., Georgia,

Charles Culpepper of Wilkinson Co. to McDaniel Oliver of Washington Co. for $300: 120 acres in Washington Co. on Buckeye Creek as granted to David Bryan, bordering Jas. Martin, Kinching Hilliard, Livingston and Jones. /s/ Charles & Rachel Culp'r'. Wit: Lewis Hodgeson, Henry Hilliard, Henry Pullen.⁷

(Deed Witness) Deed

18 January 1812

He witnessed a deed grant by Sampson Culpepper son of Sampson & Eleanor on 18 January 1812 at Laurens Co., Georgia,

Sampson Culpepper of Wilkinson Co. to Kinchen Hilliard of Laurens for $400: 100 acres now in Laurens Co., formerly Washington Co., on Buckeye Creek as granted to David Bryan, bordering Oliver, Bryan, Culpepper. Also part of a survey granted to J. Culpepper bordering Livingston and Culpepper. Wit: Charles Culpepper, Dawson Webb.⁸

Land Lottery

1820

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1820 at Wilkinson Co., Georgia,
lot 181-5 in Gwinnett Co., GA.⁹

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for is a Male 16-26. As Charles and Rachel had no biological children, this is probably a son of Josiah Warren (ID: 4396).¹⁰

Will*

1 June 1828

He made a will at Houston Co., Georgia, on 1 June 1828, naming as executor(s) Sampson Culpepper son of Sampson & Eleanor, naming as heir(s) Rachel Culpepper, Lott Warren and Eli Warren.

Will of Charles Culpepper, probated 5 Sep 1831, recorded 8 Sep 1831. To wife, Rachel, the land where he lives, being north half of Lot #20, 13th District of Houston Co., with his slaves, etc. After her death, the negroes are to go to Lott Warren and Eli Warren. Executors: WIfe and Eli Warren. "At the death of my wife, I appoint Bro. Sampson Culpepper to act as executor." Witnesses: Rt. W. Baskin and John H. Smith, J.P.¹¹

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Houston Co., Georgia.¹²

Death*

1831

He died at Houston Co., Georgia, in 1831.

Probate*

5 September 1831

Probate action was taken on Charles's estate on 5 September 1831 at Houston Co., Georgia.

Biography*

The following account of Charles Culpepper is from the History of Wilkinson Co, GA, by Victor Davidson, pages 490-492. Comments in brackets were added by Lew Griffin.
     "Unhonored and unsung by historians, his memory forgotten, except by a few, no man ever lived in Wilkinson County who more richly deserves space in this History than does Charles Culpepper.
     "While we have no direct data on the date and place of his birth, yet we have every reason to believe that he was a native of Virginia [he was born in Anson County, NC] . We find him and his brother [more likely, father], Sampson Culpepper, being granted land in Washington County, Georgia, by reason of his [Sampson's] service in the Revolution. Charles [born 1767] was evidently to young to fight in this war. We first find Charles in Georgia as an active Baptist Minister serving in the Hepzibah Association.
     "Mr. Culpepper was married to Rachel, the eldest daughter of that grand old North Carolina patriot, Josiah Warren, who will go down in history as 'The lone horseman from Burke County,' who rode upon the excited scene before the State House at Louisville, Georgia, in 1796 at the very moment when the Yazoo Act was about to be burned, and drawing from his pocket the sun-glass suggested to his friend, Jas. Jackson, that the accursed document be consumed by fire drawn from heaven.
     "Among the earliest settlers of Wilkinson are found three Culpeppers, Charles, his brother Sampson, and Joel (probably also a brother) [this was Joel W. Culpepper, son of David Culpepper and Elizabeth Hogan]. These settled in the vicinity of Toomsboro, the home of Charles being on the lands formerly owned by Dr. N. T. Carswell, now by Geo. H. Carswell, four miles east of Irwinton.
     "Never was a man more thoroughly imbued with the spirit of Missions than was Charles Culpepper. He, it seems was first to realize the tremendous opportunity of the Baptist Church in that vast territory lying between the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers into which hordes of settlers were literally pouring, clearing the lands and building their homes, a vast region without community centers, clamoring in every settlement for some place of worship, some clearing house for social intercourse to break the monotony of the backwoods.
     "Seizing the opportunity, sometimes with Rev. Shirey as his partner, sometimes with Rev. John Ross, also a Virginian, he began the work of planting churches. Roads were as yet mere trails, but these consecrated men, without pay or hope of reward would select a community where there were already members of the Baptist church, and using these as a nucleus would announce services and invite the neighborhood, and soon a church would be organized. His unceasing activities won for him the approbation of his fellow Baptists. As the churches were organized they were added to the Hepzibah Association, which by reason of its enormous area and number of churches was becoming unwieldy. Thus, in 1814, when the Ebenezer Association was formed at Cool Spring church at Allentown, Charles Culpepper was a leading spirit and now became a member of the Association, which his work in organizing churches had made possible.
     "It was during these years that the question of Missions was beginning to agitate the Baptists. Into this movement he threw his whole being, and in no small way was responsible for the rapid growth of the Missionary idea. The Hepzibah Missionary Society was organized, among the first in Georgia, and Culpepper was made its President. Thus, Charles Culpepper might well be called "The Father of Missions" in Wilkinson County. Through the years that followed he was ever in the forefront leading the missionary elements of the Baptist churches in this section, and in Houston County where he later moved.
     "And not alone as a minister of the Gospel was Charles Culpepper noted. His strength of character, his reputation for honor had so endeared him to the citizens of Wilkinson County, that, when the selection of the county site was to be made, and every effort was being exerted to choose those commissioners to perform this duty who could not be swayed by public opinion or hope of gain, Charles Culpepper was one of those appointed by the legislature.
     "In 1816, he was chosen to represent Wilkinson County in the legislature, serving one term.
     "In 1824, when the educational system of Wilkinson was reorganized, Charles Culpepper was appointed one of the commissioners of the Wilkinson Academy.
     "Culpepper was sought after and took an active interest in all public gatherings. The Fourth of July celebrations sometimes took political turns and the toasts given were often at odds with the political beliefs of Culpepper, who was a strong supporter of the Troupe ticket. However, the toasts which he gave as is recorded in the newspaper accounts of the day, evidence a man of education, culture, and a deep understanding of human nature. They were such as would not antagonize the numerous Clark supporters present, for whose political opinions he showed every respect.
     "It was inevitable that Culpepper should be a Troupe supporter. Not only was it natural for him to align himself with the great mass of his fellow Virginians in Georgia [he was actually from North Carolina], but likewise his wife's father and brothers stood by the party advocated by the Virginians.
     "In 1809, having now moved from Burke County to Laurens, Josiah Warren and his wife both died, leaving several minor children. Culpepper was appointed their guardian and took them to his own home near Irwinton. Having no children of his own, he lavished upon them a father's love, giving them every advantage of an education. Best of all he seems to have transmitted to these orphans that divine spark which animated his whole being. And whether in the ministry, in the laity; whether as lawyers, on the Bench, or as State House officials, these orphans and their descendants have ever since borne the mantle of Charles Culpepper. Though near ninety years have passed since his death [Charles died in 1831], they still revere his memory; his influence still lives."
     The article, which was apparently written around 1921, then goes on to discuss the Warrens.¹³

Research note*

26 April 2004

Charles is a known son of Sampson Culpepper & Eleanor Gilbert.

Family

Rachel Warren (circa 1780 - circa 1 September 1832)

Last Edited

13 February 2012

Citations

Victor Davidson, History of Wilkinson County Georgia, Spartanburg, SC: Reprint Company Publishers, 1978.
p 490-492.
E-mail written 1977 - 2011 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Sara Hodnett Murphy [ID:20147], e-mail address.
Virginia S. and Ralph V. Wood, 1805 Georgia Land Lottery, Greenwood Press, Cambridge, 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2WY 1805.
page 81.
Book A, p. 156.
Source: http://www.georgiagenealogy.org/wilkinson/mountnebochurch.html
Link provided to Culpepper Connections by Charles E. Culpepper, III on 26 Aug 2010.
E-mail written 1998-2013 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Charles Edward Culpepper III (#4812), Great Falls, Montana, e-mail address.
Laurens County Clerk, Laurens Co., GA Deeds, 1808-1884, Books A-S Transcribed by Lew Griffin from Microfilm , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 395,592 - 395,601.
Book C, page 15.
Laurens County Clerk, Laurens Co., GA Deeds, 1808-1884, Books A-S Transcribed by Lew Griffin from Microfilm , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 395,592 - 395,601.
Book C, page 32.
The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., 1820 Land Lottery of Georgia, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2la.
page 78.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 211, Wilkinson Co., GA
Charles Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F26-45.
Houston Co., GA Will Book A (1827-1855), page 67.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 285, Unk Twp, Houston Co., GA
Charles Culpepper, 1 M60-70, 1 F50-60.
Victor Davidson, History of Wilkinson County Georgia, Spartanburg, SC: Reprint Company Publishers, 1978.
pages 490-492.

Rachel Warren¹

F, (circa 1780 - circa 1 September 1832)

Father

Josiah Warren (2 Feb 1759 - 1809)

Mother

Nancy Doty (15 May 1763 - 1809)

Birth*

circa 1780

Rachel was born circa 1780.

Marriage*

26 April 1807

She married Rev. Charles Culpepper at Montgomery Co., Georgia, on 26 April 1807.²

Married Name

26 April 1807

As of 26 April 1807, her married name was Culpepper.

Deed*

November 1811

She granted a deed in November 1811 at Laurens Co., Georgia,

Charles Culpepper of Wilkinson Co. to McDaniel Oliver of Washington Co. for $300: 120 acres in Washington Co. on Buckeye Creek as granted to David Bryan, bordering Jas. Martin, Kinching Hilliard, Livingston and Jones. /s/ Charles & Rachel Culp'r'. Wit: Lewis Hodgeson, Henry Hilliard, Henry Pullen.³

(free wh female 26-45) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Rachel was probably a free white female, age 26 and under 45, in Rev. Charles Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for is a Male 16-26. As Charles and Rachel had no biological children, this is probably a son of Josiah Warren (ID: 4396).⁴

(Heir) Will

1 June 1828

Rachel, Lott and Eli named as heir(s) in the will of Rev. Charles Culpepper at Houston Co., Georgia, on 1 June 1828.⁵

(free wh female 50-60) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Rachel was probably a free white female, age 50 and under 60, in Rev. Charles Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Houston Co., Georgia.⁶

Land Lottery*

1832

She had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1832 at Houston Co., Georgia,
lot 822/2/3 in what became Paulding or Cobb Co., GA, and lot 182/10/3 in what became Murray Co., GA.^7,8

Will*

16 August 1832

She made a will at Houston Co., Georgia, on 16 August 1832, naming as heir(s) Lott Warren, Eli Warren, Kittrell Warren, Polly Hill, Patsy Warren, Sallie Scarborough, Abraham Marshall Scarborough, Joseph Mallory Culpepper of Houston Co., GA and Sampson Culpepper son of Sampson & Eleanor.

Will of Rachel Warren, probated 10 Sep 1832. "I, Rachel Culpepper, widow, give to my brother-in-law Joseph Hill of the county of Wilkinson, a part of two tracts in 4th district of that county." She also gives to her brothers Lott Warren of Twiggs Co., Eli Warren of Laurens Co., and Kittrell Warren; to her sister Sally Scarborough; cousin Elizabeth Gilbert "now living with me," nephew Abraham M. Scarborough; brother(-in-law) Joseph Culpepper; three sisters, Sally Scarborough, Polly Hill, and Patsy Warren, and brother(-in-law) Sampson Culpepper. Executor: Brother, Eli Warren. Witnesses: James L. Baskin, Charles H. Pattilo, John N. Smith, J.P.⁹

Death*

circa 1 September 1832

She died at Houston Co., Georgia, circa 1 September 1832.

Probate*

10 September 1832

Probate action was taken on Rachel's estate on 10 September 1832 at Houston Co., Georgia.

Family

Rev. Charles Culpepper (8 January 1767 - 1831)

Last Edited

5 July 2004

Citations

E-mail written 1999 to Lew Griffin from Joyce Rape Harrison, e-mail address.
Book A, p. 156.
Laurens County Clerk, Laurens Co., GA Deeds, 1808-1884, Books A-S Transcribed by Lew Griffin from Microfilm , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 395,592 - 395,601.
Book C, page 15.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 211, Wilkinson Co., GA
Charles Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F26-45.
Houston Co., GA Will Book A (1827-1855), page 67.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 285, Unk Twp, Houston Co., GA
Charles Culpepper, 1 M60-70, 1 F50-60.
Rev. S. Emmett Lucas Jr., The 1832 Gold Lottery of Georgia, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2lb.
Rachel Culpepper, Widow, Iversons District, Houston Co., GA, drew lot 822/2/3 in either what became Paulding or Cobb Co., GA, 1832.
James F. Smith, compiler, Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.asp?dbid=4242
Rachel Culpepper, Widow, Iversons District, Houston Co., GA, drew lot 182/10/3 in what became Murray Co., GA, 1832.
Houston Co., GA Will Book A (1827-1855), page 75.

Eleanor Culpepper¹

F, (6 September 1776 - 3 July 1849)

Father

Sampson Culpepper son of Joseph & Martha (c 1737 - c 1806)

Mother

Eleanor Gilbert (25 Apr 1745 - 19 Jul 1823)

Name-Comm

Her was commonly known as Nellie.

Birth*

6 September 1776

Eleanor was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 6 September 1776.

Marriage*

circa 1799

She married William O'Neal at Georgia circa 1799.

Married Name

circa 1799

As of circa 1799, her married name was O'Neal.

Death*

3 July 1849

She died at Laurens Co., Georgia, on 3 July 1849 at age 72.

Family

William O'Neal (circa 1777 - 16 April 1826)

Last Edited

30 October 2000

Citations

Louise Tompkins Wynn and Charles Arthur Wynn Jr., A Family History of the Tompkins and Keas of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia and Other Related Lines, Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co..

William O'Neal¹

M, (circa 1777 - 16 April 1826)

Father

William O'Neal (c 1756 - )

Mother

Dolly (?) (s 1756 - )

Birth*

circa 1777

William was born at Orangeburg District, South Carolina, circa 1777.

Marriage*

circa 1799

He married Eleanor Culpepper at Georgia circa 1799.

Death*

16 April 1826

He died at Laurens Co., Georgia, on 16 April 1826.

Probate*

8 May 1826

Probate action was taken on William's estate on 8 May 1826 at Laurens Co., Georgia.

Biography*

A. D. Searcy, Macon GA gave the following information:

William and Nelly Culpepper are both buried in the O'Neal Private Cemetery in Laurens Co., GA, located near Turkey Creek, East of Dudley, GA. Location of cemetery was given by Hansley Thomas O'Neal, great grandson of William O'Neal who visited the cemetery many times as a young man while hunting on his father's plantation.

William 0'Neals plantation was composed of several thousand acres and the original O'Neal home was constructed between 1807 and 1815. The home was occupied continuously by the descendants of William O'Neal until it was destroyed by fire in 1940. The descendants who lived in the home were Cullen O'Neal, Elliott Cullen O'Neal, Judge Jule B. Greene and his wife, Bette O'Neal Greene.

William O'Neal was evidently a prominent and respected man in Laurens County. He was obviously an educated man and could read and write. He always signed his name on deeds and the ability to read would have been necessary to be a court justice.

The following was taken from Davidson's History of Wilkinson County.

Although an act of 1803 created the county of Wilkinson yet no provision was made for a county organization, the legislators evidently realizing that it would be some time before an organization would be necessary, and thinking that the remainder of the lands to the Ocmulgee (River] would be shortly acquired which would necessitate rearranging county lines. However, the survey of 1804 was made and still the Indians had not ceded the remainder ...The rapid rush of settlers to these lands made necessary some form of government ...0utlaws, criminals who had escaped justice found this a refuge and by these, as well as by the Indians, the families were menaced.

Finally, in December, 1805, the legislature passed an act providing for a county organization. The act named as Justices of the Inferior Court, Samuel Beckton, William Randolph, Lewis Lanier, William O'Neal and Thomas Gilbert. They were directed to select some central place in the county as the site for holding of the superior and inferior courts and to meet there on the first day of April, 1806, to mark out five militia districts, and to nominate two justices of the peace for each militia district. They were directed to fix a date for holding of the first county election, to name the places where the voting should be held and to advertise same...

Wealthy slave-owners attracted by the red lands so suitable for growing cotton, as well as transportation facilities offered by the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers as arteries of commerce, soon poured into the new lands. Likewise, the lists of the early settlers contain large numbers of veterans of the Revolution. Many of the most prominent men of Georgia found their way here, and helped settle the lands of this county. The plan of cultivation of the lands in many of the older sections of the state had exhausted the fertility of the lands and there was a general exodus of those able to acquire lands here. Frequently large tracts were purchased and whole communities would move and settle on them. There were instances where congregations would follow their pastors here. Hence, Wilkinson County was largely settled by the cream of the citizens of Georgia, as well as of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

William O'Neal was a Tax Collector for Wilkinson County in 1807 and 1808.

It is not known how many of the above descriptions applied to William O'Neal . As will be seen, he was a large landowner in Laurens County, part of which was formed from part of Wilkinson County in 1807. William O'Neal lived in that part. Land records for Wilkinson County were destroyed so no deeds were found for him.

In 1807 William O'Neal of Washington Count was eligible for two draws in the land lottery. He drew a 'prize' and a 'blank'.

On 1 Dec. 1807 William O'Neal of Laurens Co. was deeded land by Tilman Buckner of Baldwin Co. for $200. The land was in Wilkinson Co., 2nd Dist., No. 53. Rec. 22 Apr. 1808.

On 27 Jun. 1808 William O'Neal deeded to Joseph Yarborough 100 1/4 acres in Laurens Co., lot No. 53 in 2nd Dist. of Wilkinson Co. Rec: 3 Sept. 1808.

He was appointed Justice of the Inferior Court of Laurens Co. on 30 Dec. 1807, 27 Oct. 1813 and 20 Nov. 1817. He was State Representative from Laurens Co. in 1812, 1813 and 1814.

On 25 Jul. 1809, William O'Neal, Esqr., was deeded 202 1/2 acres from Peter Thomas of Laurens Cc for $800. in 2nd Dist. of Wilkinson Co., No. 28, drawn by Elizabeth Wood of Bulloch Co. and granted to her on 22 Jan. 1806. /s/ Peter Thomas, Wit: Barnett G. Thomas, James Thompson.

On 16 May 1810, William O'Neal was deeded 157 acres from John Green for $350 in 2nd Dist. of Wilkinson Co., Lot No. 377 granted to John Green on 8 Nov. 1807. /s/ John Green, Wit: James (+) Thomas, Jos. Yarborough.

On 4 May 1811, William O'Neal of Laurens Co. deeded to John Arline of Washington, Co. 200 acres in Washington Co. for $200, originally granted to Joel Reas on Big Creek 20 Sept. 1786 and deed to W. O'Neal 14 Mar. 1800. /s/ Wm. O'Neal. Wit: Hollida (H) Sauls, James (X) Ressell.

This deed shows that William O'Neal was in the area as early as 1800 and was probably living in Washington Co. Since a man had to be 21 years old to own land, this indicates that he was born on or before 1779. Since the family Bible reported his date of birth as 1777, he was a very young man when he bought the land.

On 4 Mar. 1815, William O'Neal of Laurens Co. and Charles Culpepper of Wilkinson Co., adm. of estate of Thomas Fort, apply for leave to sell 200 acres for $605 on Buckeye Creek. /s/ William O'Neal, Charles Culpepper. (Charles Culpepper was William's brother-in-law.)

William O'Neal was listed on the 1820 Census of Laurens Co. which showed a wife and seven children, five sons and two daughters:

1 male 26-45 (b. 1775-1794]
1 male 16-26 (b. 1794-1804]
2 male 10-16 (b. 1804-1810]
3 male 0-10 (b. 1810-1820) ,
1 female 26-45 (b. 1775-1794]
1 female 16-26 (b. 1794-1804]
1 female 10-16 (b. 1804-1810]
5 male slaves

9 female slaves

A mention is made of William O'Neal in The Official History of Laurens County Georgia by Hart:

Through the (eighteen) Twenties and Thirties large plantations of cotton had been developed in the northern part of the County by Governor George M. Troup, Jeremiah Yopp .... William O'Neal ...

He was a large landowner in the county. There were many deeds where he bought land that were not abstracted.

William O'Neal died in 1826 in Laurens County at 49 years of age while three of his sons were still minors. He made his will on 29 Mar. 1826 and it was probated on 15 May 1826. He mentions 'being in a low state of health.' In the will he names his wife, Nelly; his "son-in-law and very dear friend," Benjamin W. Hampton; and his sons Mastin, Cullen, William, Eliot Love and Edmund Love, the three latter being minors. He gave each son and his son-in-law a bridle and saddle 'worth at least $150,' and nothing else! He left his estate to his wife during her widow-hood and if she died or remarried the estate was to be sold and the proceeds divided between his children. It seems strange that he would want to break up his estate and not leave it to his children. The executors were Benjamin W. Hampton, Sampson Culpepper and Eli Warren. The estate remained intact until about 1849.

Eleanor O'Neal was not listed on the 1830 Census but she was listed on the 1840 Census of Laurens Co. living very near her sons Cullen and Mastin G.:

Eleanor O'Neal 60-70 (b. 1760-1770]

female 20-30 (b. 1810-1820]

Eleanor O'Neal was listed on the 1850 Mortality Schedule for Laurens Co. Her age was listed as 72, born in North Carolina, died July 1849, a widow, ill for seven days and died of fever.

On 10 Sept. 1849 Cullen O'Neal and William W. O'Neal, administrators, were ordered to inventory and appraise the personal estate of the late William O'Neal. This was done as of 1 Jan. 1850. Included in the inventory were 39 slaves which indicates a large plantation operation. The balance of the inventory consisted of household furniture and tools.

In 1853 the administrators reported estate expenditures of $6939.47 and an increase in value of $5014.18, which the court approved. In Dec. 1853 the court approved the dismissal of the administrators.

Researcher*

30 March 2012

Annie Ondrovic wrote on 30 Mar 2012:
"William O'Neal and Elinor Culpepper O'Neal were my GGG grandparents. Have been working on my family history and have traced things back to an Ida O'Neal who owned the property where the old plantation house stood. The property is now owned by the Suttons of Laurens co. Ga. I live in Laurens Co. Any Information you have of the original tract owned by William (B. 1777 D. 1826 ) would be of great interest to me. Also I'm trying to find any Info on A William O'Neal who married Dolly. (This William was born 1756.) There is a gentleman by the name of Jule B. Green ...the son of Bette ( Elizabeth ) O'Neal. Her Father was Elliott Cullen O'Neal. He turns 90 this year and remembers the old plantation home when he was a boy of about 5-6 years old. At one time there were about 4000 acres involved. My Grandfather lived off the old Macon Road and I am trying to find out if his property was a part of the original plantation land."²

Family

Eleanor Culpepper (6 September 1776 - 3 July 1849)

Last Edited

5 April 2012

Citations

Louise Tompkins Wynn and Charles Arthur Wynn Jr., A Family History of the Tompkins and Keas of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia and Other Related Lines, Decorah, Iowa: The Anundsen Publishing Co..
E-mail written 30 Mar 2012 to Warren Culpepper from MaryAnn Ondrovic (ggg-gd/o #3995), Laurens Co., GA, Phone 478-272-8499, e-mail address.

Agnes Culpepper

F, (4 March 1780 - 1823)

Father

Sampson Culpepper son of Joseph & Martha (c 1737 - c 1806)

Mother

Eleanor Gilbert (25 Apr 1745 - 19 Jul 1823)

Birth*

4 March 1780

Agnes was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 4 March 1780.

Marriage*

circa 1801

She married James Smith at Georgia circa 1801. Children:
1. John Smith, b. 1803, d. after 1860, m. Eliza Chewing
2. Addie Smith, b. abt 1807, m. Benjamin Henderson.¹

Married Name

circa 1801

As of circa 1801, her married name was Smith.

Death*

1823

She died at Wilkinson Co., Georgia, in 1823.

Biography*

BIG SANDY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
According to the membership roll it was organized in 1809. Male members who constituted the church were Elijah Hammack, a minister, Jesse Pierce, wife Winnie Lee, Moses Justice, wife Sallie Goodson, Richrad Smith (this may have been Richard Williams), Daniel Hooks, George Martin and Thomas Hughs. Women who helped in the organization were: Alcy Hammack, wife of the minister, Elizabeth Pierce, a widow, nee Roberts, Clarissa Williams, Agnes Smith, widow or wife of James, perhaps nee Culpepper, Elizabeth Keel, Rchael Hooks, wife of Daniel, and Elvina Hughs. Following a dispute over the Missions and Reforms, many of its members went over to the Pleasant Plains and Mount Olive Churches and possibly other Primitive Baptist Churches. Big Sandy has remained in the Missionary Baptist Association and is located in the south portion of the county in a populous community. It is active today (1978)....

In Agnes Smith's estate papers, Jessie Ashley and Ephraim Hightower also signed. Jessie Ashley m. Lucye Smith, whose father was John Smith, brother to James Smith, Sr. Agnes was guardian for Lucye Smith after her father, John Smith, died in 1819. Who Ephraim Hightower married, I don't know. It could have been a daughter by either of James Smith Sr's marriages or another daughter of John Smith, brother to James Smith Sr., for whom Agnes could have been a guardian. Nowhere in Agnes ' estate papers does she make reference to Belinda or a guardian for Belinda Smith.

John Gilmartin wrote in October 2007 that according to the death certificate for Susan Hightower Millican (died in Hood County, Texas circa 1915), she was the daughter of Ephraim Hightower and Annie Smith."^1,2

Family

James Smith (say 1757 - 1818)

Last Edited

28 October 2007

Citations

E-mail written 2003-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Linda Aldrich, e-mail address.
E-mail written 16 Oct 2007 to Warren Culpepper from John Gilmartin, 111 S. Fourth Street, Crockett, Texas 75835, e-mail address.

James Smith

M, (say 1757 - 1818)

Birth*

say 1757

James was born say 1757.¹

Marriage*

say 1779

He married Agnes Scott say 1779.¹

Marriage*

27 January 1790

He married Eleanor Barnett at Richmond Co., Georgia, on 27 January 1790.¹

Marriage*

circa 1801

He married Agnes Culpepper at Georgia circa 1801. Children:
1. John Smith, b. 1803, d. after 1860, m. Eliza Chewing
2. Addie Smith, b. abt 1807, m. Benjamin Henderson.¹

Death*

1818

He died at Wilkinson Co., Georgia, in 1818.

Biography*

James was married 3 times:
     1st wife. Not sure. It could have been an Agnes Scott. It may not have been. The birth of his sons, James and Alan, indicate they were already born by the time he married his second wife.
     2nd wife. Eleanor Barnett (her married name). Eleanor was wife of Jesse Barnett. Jesse died by 5/12/1789 and left her with 3 children - Linsey, Elizabeth, and Jesse. James Smith m. Eleanor 1/27/1790 in Richmond County, Georgia. Sept. 26, 1790, he applied for guardianship of the children in Richmond County. Was Eleanor deceased by then? Whatever happened, it looks like Elizabeth, Linsey and Jesse were raised as Smiths, along with his sons James and Alan from his first marriage.
     3rd wife. Agnes Culpepper. Children with her were John and Addie

Before James Sr. died, he became guardian for his brother John's daughter, Lucy. By the time Agnes died, Jesse Smith was not around. His name is not mentioned in Agnes' estate. So I'm not sure whether he died earlier or just left the family when he came of age and went out on his own. However, there is a Jesse Smith in the census of Wilkinson County.

So the final count of the children is 7: James, Allan, Elizabeth, Linsey, John, Addie and Lucy.

This accounts for all the signatures on Agnes' estate paper, except for one. James Smith, Allan Smith, John Davidson who m. Linsey, William Smith who signed for Eliz. who must have been a widow by then or else her husband would have signed for her, Jesse Ashely who m. Lucy Smith, John Smith, and Benjamin Henderson who m. Addie Smith. However there is also an Ephraim Hightower who signed the estate paper. Who did he marry? An unknown daughter of James' first marriage or did James and Agnes have a 3rd daughter we don't know about? Or did they take in and become guardians for another orphaned child?

Belinda Smith was always thought to be James and Agnes' daughter. But she wasn't. She was appointed executor to James Smith, Jr's estate along with a John Smith, most likely James' son. Which means she was either his daughter or his wife at the time of his death.

There was a very interesting comment about all the heirs - "They shared equally". Why would this even be said if all the children belonged to Agnes? So I take this to mean all the children were not born of her and James Smith. Not only that, looking at the census birth range on shows that James, Alan, Elizabeth and Linsey were born before James even married Agnes.

Another interesting thing to note. John was appointed executor of Agnes' estate. Reason? He was her only son.¹

Research note*

Being a descendant of James Smith who married Agnes Culpepper, I searched long and hard to try to find proof of how many wives, and who they were, he had prior to Agnes Culpepper... There has been a great deal of speculation and incorrect assumption on this topic.

One example subject to question is the position many take that "our James Smith" is the same James Smith as married Eleanor Barnett, widow of Jesse Barnett, in Columbia County, GA at some point after Jesse's death in 1790. The James who married Eleanor was appointed guardian for three children of Jesse and Eleanor Barnett in Sept. of 1790 - the three children were daughters named Louisa, Elizabeth and Jesse. In this line of speculation, James is thought to have "adopted" the Barnett children and the fact that the names are similar to the names of two daughters of "our James Smith" (Louisa, mistaken for Linsey, and Elizabeth) makes a convincing case for many. However, my further research has uncovered various deeds and other legal documents of record in Columbia County that establish that Louisa Barnett married Hezekiah Bealle of Columbia County and Elizabeth Barnett married Allen Lovelace in Columbia County, and both couples continued to live in Columbia County long after "our James" is in Wilkinson County with his own daughters named Linsey and Elizabeth. So, it is possible that the James Smith who married Eleanor Barnett is "our James" - however, the Barnett daughters are not the same as Linsey and Elizabeth Smith, our James's daughters (Linsey Smith married a Davidson and Elizabeth Smith married Joab Tison). This entire overview makes me somewhat skeptical that the James Smith who married Eleanor Barnett is "our James."

The following is from a book by Pearl Baker on Columbia County, GA - Early Court Records that provides the first evidence of Hezekiah Beal and Allen Lovelace being connected to Jesse Barnett. My further research found ample examples that they were married to Louisa and Elizabeth Barnett.

1808, Oct 6
APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS - Robert CRAWFORD, and William BAR-X NETT, Adms., of estate of William and Hannah BARNETT, dec'd., and John MADDOX; Hezekiah BEALLE, and Allen LOVELACE, divisors of said estate, have mutually chosen Hugh BLAIR; Anderson CRAWFORD, and John FOSTER, as arbitrators to settle all matters of controversy. Recor-ded June 15, 1809

1809, June 15
AGREEMENT - John FOSTER; Hugh BLAIR, and Anderson CRAWFORD, ap-pointed by Robert CRAWFORD and Ann BARNETT, Adms., of estate of Han-nah and William BARNETT, dec'd., and John MADDOX, in right of his wife, one of the heirs of Hannah's estate; Hezekiah BEALLE, and Allen LOVELACE, representatives of late Jesse BARNETT, also an heir to said estate. ."We do award distribution of real estate of William Barnett, the Elder, as follows: John Maddox, 250 acres on Uchee Creek, 184 acres on Ogeechee, in Wilkes Co., 287 1/2 acres in Franklin Co. James SMITH, guardian to heirs of Jesse Barnett, dec'd., 500 acres on Broad River in Wilkes Co., 300 acres on Uchee Creek. Adms., to pay to John Maddox, $350.10 in full of his proportion of the estate. Also sum to Allen Lovelace of $573., as his full share. Hezekiah Bealle shall pay to Robert Crawford and Anderson Crawford, $102.84, with law-ful interest from Nov 1, 1806, it being money overpaid to said Bealle.
(William Barnett m. Anna (or "Hannah") Crawford, in Richmond Co., Dec 23, 1789.)²

Family 1

Agnes Scott (say 1758 - )

Child

James Smith Jr.+¹ (circa 1780 - 1830)

Family 2

Eleanor Barnett (say 1767 - )

Family 3

Agnes Culpepper (4 March 1780 - 1823)

Last Edited

3 November 2010

Citations

E-mail written 2003-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Linda Aldrich, e-mail address.
E-mail written 30 Oct 2010 to Warren Culpepper from Reggie Barton, e-mail address.

Elizabeth Culpepper

F, (15 January 1782 - )

Father

Sampson Culpepper son of Joseph & Martha (c 1737 - c 1806)

Mother

Eleanor Gilbert (25 Apr 1745 - 19 Jul 1823)

Birth*

15 January 1782

Elizabeth was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 15 January 1782.

Last Edited

12 June 2004

Sampson Culpepper son of Sampson & Eleanor

M, (27 May 1785 - 9 August 1843)

Father

Sampson Culpepper son of Joseph & Martha (c 1737 - c 1806)

Mother

Eleanor Gilbert (25 Apr 1745 - 19 Jul 1823)

Extinct Surname?*

The family branch headed by Sampson Culpepper son of Sampson & Eleanor 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*

27 May 1785

Sampson was born at Anson Co., North Carolina, on 27 May 1785.

Deed

November 1811

He witnessed a deed grant in November 1811 at Laurens Co., Georgia,

John Gilbert of Washington Co. to McDaniel Oliver of Washington. /s/ John & Nancy Gilbert. Wit: Sampson Culpepper, Jr., Edmond Hogan.¹

Marriage*

before 1812

He married Peletithe Webb before 1812.

Deed*

18 January 1812

He granted a deed, witnessed by Rev. Charles Culpepper on 18 January 1812 at Laurens Co., Georgia,

Sampson Culpepper of Wilkinson Co. to Kinchen Hilliard of Laurens for $400: 100 acres now in Laurens Co., formerly Washington Co., on Buckeye Creek as granted to David Bryan, bordering Oliver, Bryan, Culpepper. Also part of a survey granted to J. Culpepper bordering Livingston and Culpepper. Wit: Charles Culpepper, Dawson Webb.²

War of 1812*

between 1813 and 1814

Between 1813 and 1814 Georgia Militia, Captain Thomas' Company.
Sgt. Sampson Culpepper and Private Joseph Culpepper were among about 100 men who were ordered into Militia service, 22 Dec 1813 - 19 Feb 1814, to guard the frontier in Twiggs Co. (Forts Telfair, Twiggs and Jackson), Pulaski Co. (Forts Mitchell and Lawrence), and Telfair Co. (Forts Adams and McIntosh.)^3,4

Land Lottery

1820

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1820 at Wilkinson Co., Georgia,
lot 380-17 in Early Co., GA.⁵

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Sampson was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Wilkinson Co., Georgia.⁶

(Executor) Will

1 June 1828

Sampson named as executor(s) in the will of Rev. Charles Culpepper at Houston Co., Georgia, on 1 June 1828.⁷

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Sampson was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Houston Co., Georgia.⁸

(Heir) Will

16 August 1832

Lott, Eli, Kittrell, Polly, Patsy, Sallie, Abraham, Joseph and Sampson named as heir(s) in the will of Rachel Warren at Houston Co., Georgia, on 16 August 1832.⁹

1840 Census*

1 June 1840

Sampson was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Houston Co., Georgia.¹⁰

Death*

9 August 1843

He died at Houston Co., Georgia, on 9 August 1843 at age 58.

Family

Peletithe Webb (19 August 1784 - 9 August 1850)

Last Edited

11 July 2011

Citations

Laurens County Clerk, Laurens Co., GA Deeds, 1808-1884, Books A-S Transcribed by Lew Griffin from Microfilm , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 395,592 - 395,601.
Book C, page 16.
Laurens County Clerk, Laurens Co., GA Deeds, 1808-1884, Books A-S Transcribed by Lew Griffin from Microfilm , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 395,592 - 395,601.
Book C, page 32.
Bess Vaughn Clark, compiler, Twiggs County, Georgia, Records: A Reconstructed Heritage, Fernandina Beach, FL: Wolfe Publishing, 1999, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.8545 H2c.
page 435.
National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., 1820 Land Lottery of Georgia, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2la.
page 78.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 211, Wilkinson Co., GA
Sampson Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F26-45.
Houston Co., GA Will Book A (1827-1855), page 67.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 294, Unk Twp, Houston Co., GA
Sampson Culpepper, 1 M40-50, 1 F40-50.
Houston Co., GA Will Book A (1827-1855), page 75.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 374, Unk Twp, Houston Co., GA
Sampson Culpepper, 1 M50-60, 1 F50-60.

Joseph Mallory Culpepper of Houston Co., GA

M, (21 May 1788 - 28 September 1842)

Father

Sampson Culpepper son of Joseph & Martha (c 1737 - c 1806)

Mother

Eleanor Gilbert (25 Apr 1745 - 19 Jul 1823)

DNA*

Joseph has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

21 May 1788

Joseph was born at Wilkes Co., Georgia, on 21 May 1788.

(Deed Witness) Deed

25 November 1808

He witnessed a deed grant by Sampson Culpepper son of John & Agnes on 25 November 1808 at Jackson Co., Georgia,

Samuel Jackson & wife Matilda to Sampson Culpepper for $720, land in north fork of Oconee as granted to Bents Long and conveyed from him to Sampson Culpepper. Wit: Owen J. Bowen, Joseph Culpepper, Elijah Cowen, J.P.¹

Marriage*

8 October 1811

He married Margaret Pickens Baskin at Wilkinson Co., Georgia, on 8 October 1811 at age 23.

War of 1812*

between 1813 and 1814

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Wilkinson Co., Georgia.⁴

Land Lottery*

1821

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1821 at Wilkinson Co., Georgia,
lot 19-13 in Houston Co., GA.⁵

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Houston Co., Georgia. The census does not specify a Male 5-10, which is the age bracket of John Gilbert Culpepper..⁶

(Heir) Will

16 August 1832

Lott, Eli, Kittrell, Polly, Patsy, Sallie, Abraham, Joseph and Sampson named as heir(s) in the will of Rachel Warren at Houston Co., Georgia, on 16 August 1832.⁷

1840 Census*

1 June 1840

Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Houston Co., Georgia.
(Unaccounted for are 2 Females 5-10).⁸

Death*

28 September 1842

He died at Houston Co., Georgia, on 28 September 1842 at age 54.

Probate*

1843

Probate action was taken on Joseph's estate in 1843 at Houston Co., Georgia.

Biography*

Was in the Georgia House of Representatives, Houston County, 1833, and was Justice of the Inferior Court, Houston County, 1833-1837.
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The following is from The History of Macon County by Louise Frederick Hays, Page 141:
.
The Houston Association prospered moderately well until the question of missions came up among them. On this subject the churches, eighteen in number, took opposite sides. Nine were for holding on to the old platform, and an equal number assumed an opposite attitude, and decided that all Societies for Benevolent objects were unscriptural in their construction and injurious in their tendency. The 1836 session was held with Beulah Church again. Joseph Culpepper had been appointed the previous year to write the circular letter for this session. That the topic chosen by him had already been in controversy is disclosed in the first few lines of his letter, the recording that he "handed in the following essay." He says, "We have selected a subject which heretofore has been made controversial, but not with a desire to promote controversy but with a hope to allay it." He then proceeds to make a wonderful plea for Missions, which minutes show "being read and much discussion had thereon was rejected."

Family

Margaret Pickens Baskin (25 April 1794 - 10 August 1848)

Children

Charles Stuart Culpepper+ (25 February 1813 - 17 April 1875)
Emily Culpepper+ (11 September 1816 - August 1888)
Ann Eliza Culpepper (11 November 1818 - 25 May 1854)
John Gilbert Culpepper (2 February 1821 - 6 September 1823)
Melissa Eleanor Culpepper (12 May 1823 - 4 June 1888)
Martha Jane Culpepper (11 June 1825 - )
Joseph John Culpepper+ (13 July 1827 - 2 August 1899)
Sampson William Culpepper (19 June 1829 - 14 July 1905)
James Baskin Culpepper (31 May 1831 - 1 July 1862)
Robert Mallory Culpepper+ (16 June 1837 - 17 March 1902)

Last Edited

18 October 2008

Citations

Jackson Co., GA Deed Book D, page 153.
Bess Vaughn Clark, compiler, Twiggs County, Georgia, Records: A Reconstructed Heritage, Fernandina Beach, FL: Wolfe Publishing, 1999, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.8545 H2c.
page 435.
National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 220, Wilkinson Co., GA
Joseph Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 F45+.
Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., The Fourth or 1821 Land Lottery of Georgia, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2lb.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 280, Unk Twp, Houston Co., GA
Joseph Culpepper, 2 M 0-5, 1 M15-20, 1 M40-50, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 2 F10-15, 1 F30-40.
Houston Co., GA Will Book A (1827-1855), page 75.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 374, Unk Twp, Houston Co., GA
Joseph Culpepper, 1 M 0-5, 2 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M50-60, 2 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 2 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F40-50.