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Dare County

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County History and Geography

In the Outer Coastal Plain and the easternmost county of of North Carolina, Dare County was formed in 1870 from Currituck, Tyrrell and Hyde Counties. Manteo, its county seat, is on US-64, about 160 miles east of Raleigh and 100 miles south of Norfolk. Dare is bordered by the Albemarle Sound and Currituck County on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Hyde County on the south and Tyrrell County on the west.

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Any names below in red have not been matched with a person in the Culpepper family tree. If you can identify any of them, please let us know.

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Census Records

Dare County was not formed until 1870.

1870 US Census

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Page 323A, Lines 18-21, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (8 Aug 1870)
Margaret Leach, 39, F, Wh, Keeping House, NC
Ettabell Leach, 9, F, Wh, At home, NC
Thomas Culpeper, 26, M, Wh, Sailor, NC (#45063)
Frances Culpeper, 26, F, Wh, Domestic Servant, NC

1880 US Census

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Page 102B, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC
Thomas Culpepper, Self, M, sng, Wh, 35, Fisherman, NC/NC/NC (#
45063)

1890 US Census

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Burned in Washington

1900 US Census

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ED 40, Sheet 17A, Lines 47-50, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (20 Jun 1900)
John E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Nov 1872, 27, md-5yrs, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman (#10949)√
Alwilda Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Jan 1872, 28, md-5yrs, ch 2/2, NC/NC/NC
Eldon R. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Aug 1897, 2, sng, NC/NC/NC
Milton F. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Sep 1899, 9/12, sng, NC/NC/NC

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ED 40, Sheet 17B, Lines 1-2, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (20 Jun 1900)
Thomas Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, May 1846, 54, Div, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman
(#45063)
Lillian Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, Feb 1890, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
(Lillian was reported in the households of both her father and her mother, but with birthdates one year different)

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ED 40, Sheet 19B, Lines 65-66, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (22 Jun 1900)
Alice Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Jun 1869, 30, Div, NC/NC/NC, Day Laborer (#45065)√
Lillian Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, Feb 1891, 9, sng, NC/NC/NC
(Lillian was reported in the households of both her father and her mother, but with birthdates one year different)

1910 US Census

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ED 33, Sheet 20A, Lines 24-31, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (10 May 1910)
John Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 38, md1-15yrs, NC/NC/NC, Fishing
(#45063)
Alevilda Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 39, md1-15yrs, ch 7/5, NC/NC/NC
Elton Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, NC/NC/NC
Milton Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
Sherman Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 8 sng, NC/NC/NC
Horatio Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, NC/NC/NC
Hal Wood Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3, sng, NC/NC/NC
Jasie Wise, Servant, F, Wh, 30, sng, NC/NC/NC

1920 US Census

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ED 32, Sheet 22B, Lines 90-97, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (22 Jan 1920)
Owns home free of mortgage
John C. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 47, md, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman
(#45063)
Alvilda Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 48, md, NC/NC/NC
Eldon Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 22, sng, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman
Ruby Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 21, sng, NC/NC/NC
(Note: Ruby was not enumerated in this household in the 1900 or 1910 censuses. Since Alvilda reported in 1910 that she had 5 living children, all of 5 whom were enumerated, and she reported in 1900 that she had 2 living children, both of whom were enumerated Ruby is probably the wife of Eldon and not a daughter of John and Alvilda)
Melton Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 20, sng, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman
Sherman Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 18, sng, NC/NC/NC
Horatio Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, NC/NC/NC
Halwood Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, NC/NC/NC

1930 US Census

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ED 28-1, Sheet 1A, Page 245, Line 24, Nags Head Township, Dare Co., NC
Owns home, Value=$300, Radio=No, Farm=No
(#10952)
Milton Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 30, md.@25, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman/Fishing, Vet=No
Carrie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 24, md.@19, NC/NC/NC,
Carolyn C. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 1, NC/NC/NC

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ED 28-1, Sheet 1A, Page 245, Line 30, Nags Head Township, Dare Co., NC
Owns home, Value=$900, Radio=No, Farm=No
(#45063)
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 57, md@22, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman/Fishing, Vet=No
Alwilda C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 57, md@22, NC/NC/NC,
Horatio Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 24, md@24, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman/Fishing, Vet=No
Dorothy W. Culpepper, Dau-in-law, F, Wh, 19, md.@19, NC/NC/NC,
Hal W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 22, S, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman/Fishing, Vet=No

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Birth Records

North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

Source: North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina State Archives. Microfilm.

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No Culpeppers found.

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Military Records

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Source: National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18 [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,277 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration

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John Edward Culpepper of Nags Head, Dare Co., NC, age 45, born 28 Nov 1872, White, Fisherman, Nearest relative is Mrs. Alwilda Culpepper of Nags Head. Tall height, slender build, blue eyes, and light hair. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Manteo, Dare Co., NC (#10949)

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Milton Thomas Culpepper of Nags Head, Dare Co., NC, age 18, born 18 Sep 1899, White, Fisherman for John E. Culpepper, Nearest relative is John E. Culpepper of Nags Head. Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, and light hair. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Manteo, Dare Co., NC (#10952)

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

Source: National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

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No Culpeppers found

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Marriages

North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

Source: Ancestry.com. North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Original data: State of North Carolina. An Index to Marriage Bonds Filed in the North Carolina State Archives. Raleigh, NC, USA: North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1977.

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No Culpeppers found

North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000

Source: Ancestry.com. North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: (1) Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. (P.O. Box 740, Orem, Utah 84059) from county marriage records on microfilm located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, in published books cataloged by the Library of Congress, or county records in possession of the individual county clerks or courthouses. (2) North Carolina State Archives. North Carolina County Marriage Indexes. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.

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No Culpeppers found

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Deeds

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No Culpeppers found

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Deaths

North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996

Source: Ancestry.com. North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: (1) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. North Carolina Death Records, 1968-1996. North Carolina Vital Records, Raleigh, North Carolina. (2) North Carolina Archives and Records Section. North Carolina County Records, 1908-1967. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Alwilda D Culpepper, White, born 1871-1872, died 14 Oct 1956 in Dare Co., NC (#10950)√

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Catherine Culpepper Hudgins, Female, White, Married, born 9 Aug 1955, died 2 Mar 1993 in Dare Co., NC, SSN: 239-76-1752 (#42689)√

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Charlie Sherman Culpepper, Sr., Male, White, Married, born 15 Sep 1901, died 14 Nov 1976 in Virginia, resided in Dare Co., NC; burial out of state (#10953)√

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Cleo Batchelor Culpepper, Female, White, Married, born 31 Aug 1934 in VA, died in Jan 1992 in Kill Devil Hills, Dare Co., NC, SSN: 227-38-2018 (#57230)√

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Hal Wood Culpepper, Male, White, Married, born 1 Sep 1907, died 27 Apr 1977 in Dare Co., NC (#10955)√

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Hazel Lewis Culpepper, Female, White, Married, born 2 Nov 1915 in MD, died 18 Sep 1990 in Virginia, SSN: 224-64-4852, resided in Dare Co., NC; burial in state (#42616)√

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Horatio B Culpepper, White, born 1905-1906, died 22 Jan 1960 in Dare Co., NC (#10954)√

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John E Culpepper, White, born 1871-1872, died 4 Jun 1944 in Dare Co., NC (#10949)√

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Marshell B Culpepper, White, born 1892-1893, died 25 Jul 1922 in Dare Co., NC (#1381)√

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Milton T Culpepper, White, born 1899-1900, died 23 May 1936 in Dare Co., NC (#51801)√

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Minnie Pappendick Culpepper, Female, White, Widowed, born 15 May 1894 in NC, died 29 Jan 1990 in Pasquotank Co., NC, SSN: 239-07-9267, resided in Dare Co., NC (#1342)√

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Ruby Roberts Culpepper, Female, White, Widowed, born 15 Sep 1896 in FL, died 2 Nov 1982 in Pasquotank Co., NC, SSN: 261-36-1364, resided in Dare Co., NC (#51539)√

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Sylvia Etheridge Culpepper, Female, White, Widowed, born 3 May 1910 in NC, died 14 Jul 1991 in Virginia, SSN: 238-84-7465, resided in Dare Co., NC; burial out of state (#48504)√

Social Security Death Index

Source: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006. All records of deaths on or before 31 Dec 2006 in which the final benefit was paid or final residence was in this county.

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Charlie Culpepper, born 16 Sep 1900, SSN 242-50-2604 issued in North Carolina in 1951-1952, died Nov 1976; Last Residence: Nags Head, Dare Co., NC 27959 (#10953)√

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Delbert W. Culpepper, born 15 Jul 1911, SSN 243-16-7178 issued in North Carolina before 1951, died 16 Sep 1993; Last Residence: Kitty Hawk, Dare Co., NC 27949 (#38297)√

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George Culpepper, born 14 Feb 1892, SSN 239-07-9267 issued in North Carolina before 1951, died Feb 1969; Last Residence: Manteo, Dare Co., NC 27954 (#621)√

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Hal Culpepper, born 1 Sep 1907, SSN 224-20-5601 issued in Virginia before 1951, died Apr 1977; Last Residence: Nags Head, Dare Co., NC 27959; Last Benefit Paid in Maple, Currituck Co., NC 27956 (#10955)√

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Minnie P. Culpepper, born 15 May 1894, SSN 239-06-6535 issued in North Carolina in 1973, died 29 Jan 1990; Last Residence: Manteo, Dare Co., NC 27954 (#1342)√

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Ruby Culpepper, born 15 Sep 1896, SSN 261-36-1364 issued in Florida before 1951, died Nov 1982; Last Residence: Nags Head, Dare Co., NC 27959 (#51539)√

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Sylvia E. Culpepper, born 3 May 1910, SSN 238-84-7465 issued in North Carolina in 1966, died 14 Jul 1991; Last Residence: Nags Head, Dare Co., NC 27959; Last Benefit Paid in Maple, Currituck Co., NC 27956 (#48504)√

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Burials

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006

Source: National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.

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No Culpeppers found

Polly Cemetery

Nags Head, Dare County, NC
Surveyed 17 July 1936
Location: On first road going north of Nags Head Methodist Church.

Source: USGenWeb Archives

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Cotelier Culpepper, Child of J. E. and Alwilda Culpepper, 21 June 1903 - 19 Aug. 1903
(#10956)√

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Milton T. Culpepper, Son of J. E. and Alwilda Culpepper,18 Sep 1889 - 23 May 1936
(#10952)√

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Clara P. Culpepper Wise, Dau. of J. E . and Alwilda Culpepper, 14 May 1916 - 10 July 1932
(#10957)√

Places

If you have a photograph or more information on any of these, please send it to us! In particular, we'd like to know which Culpepper a place may have been named for. See Sending Us Information.

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Culpepper Beach House PhotoCulpepper Beach House, 127 Widgeon Drive, Duck, Dare Co., NC (Outer Banks). 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, Sun to Sun, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 Singles, 1 Trundle, 2RLWYS, 400' to ocean, No Pets, Accommodates 10, Oceanside, Ocean and Sound View, Central air and heat, dishwasher, washer/dryer, CATV W/2CTV, VCR, HBO, Disney, phone, microwave, grill, Encl. OS, sundeck, 400' to ocean with ocean and sound views. Listed for rent in 1998 by Atlantic Realty, 1-800-334-8401.
Culpepper Connection: Unknown.

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Culpepper Street, Manteo, Dare Co., NC
Culpepper Connection: Unknown.

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Last Revised: 02 Jan 2015

 

 
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