Culpepper Archives
Guyana, South America
(Formerly British Guiana)
Guyana was first inhabited by the
Arawak and Carib tribes of Native Americans.
Although Columbus sighted Guyana during his third voyage in 1498, the
Dutch were the first to establish colonies: Essequibo in 1616 and
Berbice in 1627. Apparently the basis
for establishment of these colonies was the growing of sugar cane.
Christopher Columbus first brought sugar cane to
the Americas during his second voyage, initially to the island of
Hispaniola. In colonial times, sugar formed one side of the triangular
trade of New World raw materials, European manufactures, and African
slaves.
In 1739, the
Dutch West India Company sent an invitation to all nations that led many
settlers, from Barbados, Antigua and other West Indian islands, to
establish themselves in these colonies, then under Dutch control.
The colony of
Demerara was established in 1752.
The colonies were briefly captured by the British in 1781 and then the
French in 1782. When Demerara was restored to the Dutch in 1784, the
capital, which had been named La Nouvelle Ville by the French, was
renamed Stabroek.
An unsigned map of Demerara dated 1786 has an
entry for property owned by A. Culpeper on both the East and West banks of
the Demerara River. Most likely, this was one of the Alleyne Culpepers of
Barbados. (The map is at the University of Amsterdam Map Room, in
the "Collectie Vaandrager", call number VI.5.9,2.)
The British re-took control of
Demerara in 1803, and in 1812 renamed its capital Georgetown. In 1814
the colonies of Demerara and Essequibo combined into the colony of
Demerara-Essequibo. Then, in 1831 Demerara-Essequibo united with Berbice
as British Guiana. Slavery was abolished by the British in 1834 and the
slaves officially freed in 1838. In 1966, the colony achieved
independence from Britain and adopted the name Guyana.
British Guiana Colonists
Source: The
British Guiana Colonists website, maintained
by Tikwis Begbie,
contains an index to an on-going database of 18th and 19th century
residents of the colonies of Berbice, Demerara, and Essequebo (with some
connected relatives). Sources of information include Universities and
State Libraries in Australia, Dutch publications, the Centraal Bureau
voor Genealogie and Algemeen Rijksarchief at the Hague, Nederland's
Patriciaat 1910-1997, Leiden University Library, the Gemeentearchief
Amsterdam, the Archives Nationales d'Outre Mer at Aix-en-Provence in
France, the Rhodes Library at Oxford plus Genealogical Societies of
England and Australia. Also included are extracts from countless books,
newspapers at the British Museum Newspaper Library and the National
Archives in London, various UK Censuses, the Guildhall in London, the
Church of the Latter Day Saints and the Internet. Additional information
has been supplied by those with British Guiana colonial ancestors who
have personally contributed through emails to the database.
The
data below on Culpepers and Culpeppersis was extracted on 20 Sep 2011. A
common spelling of Culpeper has been used, regardless of how the name
was spelled in the index.
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Alleyne Culpeper (Sr.),
died 4 Feb 1822
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Alleyne Culpeper,
married Elizabeth Culpeper, died circa 23 Dec 1846 at Essequebo
River
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Catherine Eleanor Culpeper,
married George Drayton on 16 Nov 1824 (Banns of Matrimony) |
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Frances C. Culpeper,
born circa 1815, married Charles Parker Massiah, died 3 Mar 1880 in
Bordentown, NJ (#9072) |
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James Culpeper,
died 28 Dec 1834 at Stabroek
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Jane Williams Culpeper,
born circa 1808 in British Guiana, married name Pollard, married
William Fox on 25 Dec 1839 at St. George's Church, died aft 1871
(Jane's maiden name was Williams) |
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Mary Culpeper,
born in this colony, married Thomas
Fothergill Elliot, born in England, on 21 Jun 1806 (Betrothal)
(#9048) |
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Sarah Alleyne Culpeper,
born 10 Aug 1774 in Barbados, married
James Bradford on 14 Jun 1804 (Banns of Marriage) (#9044) |
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Sarah Campbell Culpeper,
married William Parris Carter on 16 Feb 1824 (Banns of Matrimony) |
Guyana Colonial Newspapers
Source:
Van Cooten Voices
Website
From the Essequebo and Demerary Courant
Sunday, February 9, 1794
| Negroes in Goal
List of the Negros taken up in the Months of December January and
February and brought to the Barraks by several persons, with the
dates of their entry....
9 December a young Negro of a good size by A. Culpeper...
Stabroek 8 February 1794.
G. H. Luders. Under Sheriff. |
Sunday, September 21, 1794
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To Be Sold or
Rented
The House & Lot No. 86 on the middle Dam, the House & out buildings
are in good repair & fit for the reception of a family immediately,
for further particulars apply to Edward Latham or Alleyn
Culpeper.
Demerary 19 September 1794. |
From The Essequebo and Demerary Gazette
Saturday, June 30, 1804
| Make
Known Effected, of
the Secretary.
Thus Mr.
James Bradford,
Jongman age, born
in Barbados in
Eenre and
Lady Sarah
Culpeper, Widow of
Mr. Wm.
Mansfield.
Any person knowing just cause or
impediment, why the above parties should not be joined together in
Holy Matrimony, must declare the same at the Colonial Secretary's
Office.
Actum the
Secretary of Rio
Demerary this
24 June
1804.
Notify me
J. C.
Stadtman, Gezw.
Clercq. |
Saturday, October 6, 1804
| For Sale or Hire
A very commodious House situated on the Water Lot No. 1, in
front of Pln. Werk & Rust, next the Store of Messrs. Remy & Boter,
it will answer for a Store, as well as the Accommodation of a large
Family; Enquire on said Lot, of Mr. A. Culpeper, or Wm.
Johnson. 6th Octr. 1804. |
Saturday, October 27, 1804
| Advertisement.
The Subscriber gives Notice to the Public
in general, that he does no further Business for Plantation Free &
Easy, nor A. Culpeper Esqr. the Subscriber requests such as
may be Indebted to him, to settle their Accounts as soon as
possible, so as to enable him to Liquidate some very pressing
Demands against him in this Colony, as he expects to leave it soon
for some short space of time.
Demerary, 27th October 1804. John Barton. |
Saturday, February 9, 1805
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Advertisements.
Just opened and now Selling cheap by the Subscribers, at their Store
on the American Stelling, a general assortment of dry goods and the
newest fashion, also, Plantation stores and utensils, provisions and
liquors of the best quality.
Demerary, 9th February, 1805. Bynoe & Culpeper. |
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The
Subscriber requests all Persons having business with Plantation Free
and Easy to call at Messrs Bynoe and Culpeper's on the Stelling,
where Mr. Hughenes will make any arrangement.
Demerary, 9th February, 1805. A. Culpeper, q.q. |
Saturday, April 6, 1805
| For Sale
200 pieces of walaba 24 feet long and 6
inches square, they are on the water Lot of Mrs. C. Ravenscroft,
next to the Store of Messrs. Remy & Boter and will be sold cheap for
Cash, enquire of
Stabroek 6th April 1805. A. Culpeper, Senr. |
Saturday, April 13, 1805
| Publick Auctions
On Wednesday the 24th Instant will be Exposed for sale to the
highest Bidders by Order of Messrs: Bynoe & Culpeper, at
their Store on the American Stelling, the remaining Merchandize in
their Store, in order to close the Concern.
Brereton & Kingston. |
Saturday, April 27, 1805
| For Sale
By the Subscriber, at his Store on the American Stelling, for
immediate Payment. - Madeira Wine pr. pipe, half pipe, qr cask, or
dozn. Sail Canvas, Inverness cotton Bagging, Penniston, London Oats,
Nails assorted, Paints and Oil, &c. &c.
Demerary, April 27th 1805. John Culpeper. |
Saturday, May 11, 1805
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Make Known Effected, of
the Secretary.
Thus the following
persons intend to marry...
Mr. Wm. Hughenes,
born in Barbados, adult,
and Miss
Elizabeth Culpeper,
born in this Colony,
underage young
daughter,
Marriage consented to
by
her guardian and
brother John
Culpeper...
Actum the
Secretary of Rio
Demerara, the
latter 11
Mey 1805.
Notify me
J. C.
Stadtman, Gezw.
Clercq. |
Saturday, March 21, 1807
| Broken Jaw
This extraordinary animal again displayed his agility last Tuesday
evening. The bet was made between Mr. Foote, and Mr. Culpeper
for ten Joes; the distance only 1200 feet, out of which Broken Jaw
gave 200 feet; notwithstanding this odds, however, he won by upwards
of 20 yards. Broken Jaw was rode by Mr. Foote, and Mr. Culpeper's
horses by Mr. L. Barnes; and it is the opinion of many, that if the
riders had changed horses, the issue would have been different also.
Whether Mr. Culpeper's horse thought the trench better
adapted than the turf to shew him and his rider to advantage, or
not, we cannot say, but he seemed to have such an inclination to try
the experiment, that we understand it was with the greatest
difficulty Mr. B. could keep him out. Another match is said to be
made between the same horses, the same distance, for 40 Joes, to
take place next week. Broken Jaw is then to give 50 feet more, viz.
250 out of 1200; but whether Mr. Barnes is to ride we do not know. A
foot-race also took place in the evening, but not between the same
parties as before. We do not exactly know the distance; the loser,
however, thought it by far too short; declaring that had it been to
Berbice and back, he would have been sure to have won.
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From the Essequebo and Demerary Royal Gazette
Saturday, March 28, 1807
| For Sale
Those Valuable and extensive Premises situate at the extremity of
the American Stelling, at present occupied by Culpeper &
Troughton, consisting of a House and Store 40 by 20, two and a
half story high, a Kitchen, Negro House, &c; its central situation
for business and contiguity to the River is too well known to
require a minute description of the advantages this Lot possesses.
28th March, 1807. J. Culpeper. |
Saturday, May 30, 1807
| Notice
The Subscribers being desirous of closing
the Accounts of Culpeper & Troughton, give this Public Notice
that the Copartnership is dissolved by mutual consent; the Books and
Papers are in the Hands of Mr. Troughton. All indebted are requested
to make immediate Payment to enable them to discharge the claims
against themselves.
Jno. Culpeper
30th May. Ellis Troughton. |
Saturday, August 22, 1807
| Is provided deezen announced that the
eerstkoomende Commissariaale Vergaddering in the month of September
next, will be passed the following Transport and Hypotheecquen:
By M. Transport of Marx Pl. Lower Paërl to Aleyne & John Culpeper
laastgemelde which will pass to gelyker tyd Mortgage in favor of
C. M. Crossing based on avg. Plantation Cum Annexis provided gaaders
ses slaves and forty pieces in inventory at all alhier berussende
Secretary,
Actum the Secretary of Demerara, deezen August 15 1807.
Notify me: J. C. Stadtman, First Clercq. |
Saturday, August 29, 1807
| By Virtue of an order of the Hon. Victor A.
Heyliger dated 22d August last past, I the Undersigned Exploiteur,
do hereby for the first time Summons all known and unknown Creditors
of the late Dr. A. Culpeper and his Wife Sarah Harding, both
deceased, and also the Creditors of their Plantation called Free &
Easy in this Colony, to appear themselves or by Attorney before the
Honble. Court of Justice on the 21st of September next and following
days, in order to give in and substantiate their claims against the
same; and I do hereby further give notice that against the non
appearers will be proceeded according to Law.
Demerary, the 27th August, 1807.
P. F. [sic] Francke, Exploiteur.
Alexr. Tinne, Sw. Translator. |
Saturday, December 12, 1807
| Died
This Morning (12 Dec 1807), at Plantation Potosie, Mrs. Culpeper,
Wife of Alleyne Culpeper Esq. |
Saturday, February 27, 1808
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Summones by Edict
By Virtue of the authority contained in
the extract of the minutes of the Ordinary Court of Rolls dated 15th
February 1808, are herewith by me the Undersigned Marshal of the
Honble. Court of Justice of this Colony, in the name and behalf of
James Bradford, having in Wedlock Sarah Culpeper, Aleyne
Culpeper, John Culpeper, W. Hughenes, having in Wedlock Eliza
Culpeper, and H. F. Elliot, having in Wedlock Mary Culpeper, all
Heirs of the late Doctor A. Culpeper and his Wife Sarah Harding,
- for the fourth time exsuperabundantie by Edict Summon'd, all known
and unknown Creditors in this Colony, of the abovementioned Doctor
A. Culpeper and his Wife Sarah Harding, both deceased, also of their
Estate called Free & Easy, to appear before the Honble Court of
Justice, at their Session, to be held in the Town of Stabroek on the
21st day of March next and following days, in order to render as yet
their pretentions in due form and lay their claim thereto; whereas
after the expiration of this last exsuperabundantie Summons by Edict
will be proceeded against the non-appearers according to Law. Thus
published and affixed there and where it ought to be.
Demerary, this 22d day of Feb. 1808.
D. P. Simon, Marshal. |
| Public Vendue
On Wednesday the 9th of March
By order of John Culpeper, Esq. a Creole woman, a good
washer, with her four children, viz, a boy 18 years old a good cook
and house boy, a girl 16 years old a washer and house servant, and
two girl children; also two horses, one cow, a gig with harness, and
a house frame 30 feet by 18, one and a half storie. |
Saturday, June 25, 1808
| By the agents of Alleyne Culpeper, John
Culpeper, William Hughenos marriage as having Lady Elizabeth
Culpeper, Thomas F. Elliott and marriage Lady Mary Culpeper,
all 4-5 of gedeeltens Ersgenaamen Wylen Alleyne Culpeper and
Sarah Harding, Transportation of 4-5 gedeeltens in Plantation
Free and Easy, cum Annexis, marriage to James Bradford as having
Sarah Culpeper Last widow of Wm. Mansfield, currently a fifth
part owner in opgem: Plantation, which laastgem: tyd at gelyker will
pass Hypotheecq for January Bonjes qq J. Turing & Co.. Daniel Steven
Shover and the heirs to settle on the said Plantation Free and Easy.
Actum Rio Demerara, 17th Juny 1808.
J. C. Stadtman, First Clercq. |
Tuesday, April 17, 1810
| By Edict Summoned!
All known and unknown Creditors of John Culpeper, - to
appear before the Councellers Commissary from the Honble. Court of
Justice, at their session to be held in the Town of Stabroek, on the
14th of May next. In order to hear such proposals as the said
John Culpeper shall then lay before his said Creditors, and
further to be taken over by the Councellors Commissary and reported
by them to the Honble. Court of Justice, to de disposed thereon as
they shall seem meet.
Rio Demerary, 16th April 1810.
M. Smit, First Marshal. |
Saturday, October 12, 1811
| Public Vendue
On Tuesday the 12th November next, will be exposed for sale at
the Vendue Office, agreeable to an appointment of the Honble. Court
of Justice, dated the 20th September last, by order of C. M. OVERWEG,
Esq. thereto authorised. - The Plantation Upper Pearl, belonging to
Messrs. A. and J. CULPEPER, with all the buildings and
cultivation thereon, and forty-nine slaves; agreeable to an
inventory at the Vendue Office and the Plantation. The slaves are to
be sold in families, and the Plantation and buildings separately;
afterwards the whole to be put up together, the highest bidder to be
the purchaser.
Oct. 12th. KINGSTON and M'BEAN. |
Tuesday, September 29, 1812
| On Sunday, September 27, 1812, departed this
life, Allen Culpeper, Esqr. of Plantation Free and Easy. |
Saturday, October 3, 1812
| Monthly Obituary
From the Orphan-Chamber
Sept. 27. Allen Culpeper, aged 25 years, on Pl. Free & Easy. |
Tuesday, January 26, 1813
| Secretary's Office
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend
quitting this Colony:
Alleyne Culpeper, and a Servant, in 14 days or 6 weeks from
the 2d of January. |
Saturday, June 26, 1813
| RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, on Monday
last, the 21st instant, a Negro-Man, named Abraham, but who titles
himself Commodore. - He is a young man, about 21 years old, and
about 5 feet 8 inches high - well made; a native of Barbados, and
speaks English only. He arrived with the Subscriber in the Fame,
Capt. Greenidge, on the 14th instant; has been heard to say he did
not like the colony, and would get away with the first opportunity -
therefore all persons are hereby forbid employing him, and Masters
of Vessels taking him off the colony. The usual reward will be given
for apprehension, or lodging him in the Colony Barracks.
June 25. A. Culpeper, Sen. |
Tuesday, June 29, 1813
| ALL Persons having any demands against the Estate
of Mr. A. Culpeper, Jun. deceased, will please render them to
Mr. W. Lyng.
J. Culpeper,
June 28. Deliberating Executor. |
Saturday, October 14, 1815
| Marshal's Office
By Virtue of Authority duly obtained, I, the undersigned First
Marshal of the Hon'ble. Court of Criminal and Civil Justice, for the
United Colony of Demerary and Essequebo, will expose for sale unto
the highest bidder, in presence of the Hon'ble. Counsellor-Commissaries,
and their Secretary, at the Court-House, George-Town, on the Seventh
Day of November next:
In behalf of N. W. Pollard, num. ux. Sarah Mansfield, last widow of
H. Brush, deceased, daughter of Wm. Mansfield and Sarah Culpeper,
his wife - versus - Sarah Culpeper, widow of the late Wm.
Mansfield, late widow of J. Bradford, decd. - Fifty Six Negroes,
among whom are 26 men, 10 women, 11 boys and 9 girls; the
Undivided-Half of the Timber Land, called Lucky Spot, situated up
Demerary River, containing 2000 Acres, more or less; and the
Unexpired Lease of Lot No. 24, and Part of Lot No. 25, with the
Buildings thereon, situate in New-Town District.
Demerary, 11th October, 1815.
A. M. Meertens, Dp. Fst. Marshal. |
Saturday, October 21, 1815
| Transports and Mortgages
At the Commissary-Court of the 6th of Nov. 1815, will be passed
the following ...
10. By one of the Sworn Clerks in the Secretary's Office,
representing the Estate of Alleyne Culpeper, agreeable to an
appointment of the Honble. the Court of Justice, dated 24th August
last, Transport of the Concession or Lot. No. 87, situated in
Cumingsburg district, Street B. with all the Buildings thereon - to
H. B. Maggee...
Secretary's Office, October 21, 1815.
Charles Wilday, Sworn Clerk. |
Saturday, December 9, 1815.
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Secretary's Office
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend
quitting the Colony:
A. Culpeper, and one servant, in 14 days or 6 weeks, from
November 11. |
| Banns of Matrimony
Between J. H. King, born in Barbados,
bachelor, of the Protestant Religion, being of age, on the one part;
and Miss Anna Maria Williams, also born in Barbados, and of the
Protestant Religion, a minor, assisted by her sister Mrs. Jane
Culpeper, on the other part. Any person knowing just cause or
impediment, why the above parties should not be joined together in
Holy Matrimony, must declare the same at the Colonial Secretary's
Office.
Secretary's Office, 30th November, 1815.
Charles Wilday, Sworn Clerk |
Saturday, April 27, 1816.
| Secretary's Office.
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend
quitting the Colony:
Mrs. Jane Culpeper and 3 children in 14 days or six weeks
from April 1. |
Saturday, May 25, 1816.
| Secretary's Office
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend
quitting the Colony:
Catharine Eleanor Culpeper (a minor) in 14 days or by the
Ship Latona, from April 29. |
Thursday, April 10, 1817.
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Public Vendue
By order of A. Culpeper, Executor to the estate of James
Wheelwright, deceased - a young African woman, a good house servant,
washer, &c. |
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Also, by
order of A. Culpeper - a young girl, about 16 years of age, a
house servant and lady's maid; at three months' credit. The above
negroes are sold for no fault.
February 18. Kingston & Mills. |
Saturday, June 14, 1817
| Departed this Life, on the 9th instant (June 9,
1817), Mrs. Elizabeth Culpeper, wife of Alleyne Culpeper, Esq. |
Last Revised:
02 Jan 2015
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