B. N. Merchant

Male, #39753, (say 1898 - )
Birth*say 1898 B. was born say 1898. 
Marriage* He married Ella Burns. 

Family

Ella Burns
Child
  • Marvin Albert Merchant
Last Edited17 Jul 2000

Ella Burns

Female, #39754, (say 1900 - )
Married Name Her married name was Merchant. 
Marriage* She married B. N. Merchant. 
Birth*say 1900 Ella was born say 1900. 

Family

B. N. Merchant
Child
  • Marvin Albert Merchant
Last Edited17 Jul 2000

John Watkins1

Male, #39757, (say 1760 - before May 1808)
Birth*say 1760 John was born say 1760. 
Death*before May 1808 He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, before May 1808. 
Biography* WATKINS, JOHN inventory by Jacob Horn and Isaac Watkins, May 7, 1808, May Term 1808, included thirteen negroes. Sale held July 7, 1808, with Nancy Watkins principal buyer, Aug. Term 1810.
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WATKINS, JOHN sale by William Dozier, admr., D. B. N. , March 15, 1832, with John Watkins and Willie Ricks principal buyers. In the account current, residue was divided among the children, namely: John Watkins, Charlotte Watkins, Sally Watkins, Delila Watkins, Nancy Watkins, Betsey Watkins, and the heirs of Elizabeth Watkins.
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WATKINS, DELILAH, orphan of John Watkins. Bond 1808, returns 1809-12 by Eli Ricks, gdn. Bond 1811, returns 1812-17-18 by Willie Ricks, gdn.
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WATKINS, ELIZABETH, orphan of John Watkins. Bond 1808, returns 1809-12 by Eli Ricks, gdn. Bond 1811 by Willie Ricks, gdn.
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WATKINS, JOHN, orphan of John Watkins. Bond 1808, returns 1809-12 by Eli Ricks, gdn. Bond 1811, returns 1812-17-18 by Willie Ricks, gdn.
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WATKINS, NANCY, orphan of John Watkins. Bond 1808, returns 1809-12 by Eli Ricks, gdn. Bond 1811 by Willie Ricks, gdn.
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See also Isaac Watkins for additional information on this family.
 
Last Edited9 Jul 2000

Citations

  1. Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
    pp. 266, 374-75.

Isaac Watkins1

Male, #39758, (say 1760 - before 20 Dec 1822)
Birth*say 1760 Isaac was born say 1760. 
Marriage*say 1783 He married Nancy (?) say 1783. 
Death*before 20 Dec 1822 He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, before 20 Dec 1822. 
Biography* WATKINS, ISAAC inventory and sale by John Watkins, admr., with the will annexed, Dec. 20, 1822. Nancy Watkins, John Watkins, and James Dance, principal buyers, Feb Term 1823.
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ELIZABETH DANCE, wife of JAMES W. DANCE, was formerly ELIZABETH WATKINS and a legatee of ISAAC WATKINS, deceased, Nov. 13, 1822 (Nash Co. Deed Bk. 10, p. 383)
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NANCY WATKINS; REDMUN CURL and wife, SALLY CURL; ELIZABETH DANCE (who was ELIZABETH WATKINS); JOHN SCARBOROUGH and wife, NANCY SCARBOROUGH; HENRY DANCE and wife, DELILAH DANCE; and JOHN WATKINS were heirs of ISAAC WATKINS, deceased, Feb. 9, 1823 (Nash Co. Deed Bk. 11, p. 76).
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NANCY WATKINS; WILLIE RICKS and wife, CHARLOTTE RICKS; REDMUN CURL and wife, SALLY CURL; JAMES W. DANCE and wife, ELIZABETH DANCE; JOHN SCARBOROUGH and wife, NANCY SCARBOROUGH; HENRY DANCE and wife, DELILAH DANCE; and JOHN WATKINS were heirs of ISAAC WATKINS, deceased, Aug. 11, 1823 (Nash Co. Deed Bk. 11, p. 84).
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JOHN WATKINS was son of ISAAC WATKINS, deceased, and NANCY WATKINS; ELIZABETH DANCE was sister of said JOHN WATKINS, June 30, 1827 (Nash Co. Deed Bk. 12, p. 113).
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p. 146 ELIZABETH DANCE was daughter of ISAAC WATKINS, deceased, and NANCY WATKINS; bill of sale to JOHN WATKINS, June 5, 1827 (Nash Co. Deed Bk. 12, p. 146).
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Other records in Nash county seem to indicate that some of the same individuals were legatees of John Watkins. See John Watkins for those details. This writer does not know the connection of John and Isaac Watkins.

 

Family

Nancy (?)
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 2000

Citations

  1. Joseph W. Watson, Kinfolks of Nash Co., NC 1778-1854, 406 Piedmont Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC: Joseph W. Watson, 1979.

Nancy (?)1

Female, #39759, (say 1762 - )
Birth*say 1762 Nancy was born say 1762. 
Marriage*say 1783 She married Isaac Watkins say 1783. 
Married Namesay 1783  As of say 1783, her married name was Watkins. 

Family

Isaac Watkins
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 2000

Citations

  1. Joseph W. Watson, Kinfolks of Nash Co., NC 1778-1854, 406 Piedmont Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC: Joseph W. Watson, 1979.

Etheldred Dance1

Male, #39760, (circa 1750 - 4 Feb 1828)
Birth*circa 1750 Etheldred was born at Virginia circa 1750.2 
Marriage*say 1775 He married Sarah Woodard say 1775.3 
American Revolution*between 1775 and 1783 He provided service in the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783
(DAR Listing: Ethelred Dance, born 1750 in Virginia, died 4 Feb 1828 in North Carolina, married Sarah Woodard, Ensign, North Carolina, Soldier Pensioned.)2 
Birth of Soncirca 1794 His son James W. Dance was born circa 1794 at North Carolina. 
Death of SonOct 1823 His son James W. Dance died in Oct 1823 at Nash Co., North Carolina. 
Death*4 Feb 1828 He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 4 Feb 1828.4 
Biography* Chesterfield Co. Va. Wills 1774-1802 by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, page 49:
Will of Henry Dance of Dale Parish
To son Edward ewes and lambs
To son Henry, 125 acres bounded by Joseph Vaden, John Williams, Bass's line, Joseph Royall, Edward Osborne, and items.
To son Etheldred, 100 acres, bounded by Nooning Creek Road, Edward Dance, Buckner Traylor, Silvester Andrews and Wintopock Road; also 1 Negro. [Yes, this is spelled "Wintopock" ....jeb]
To son Drury, all my land on north side of the main road.
To son Ezekiel, all rest of my land and 1 feather bed and 1 Negro.
To daughter Rhoda Dance, 1 feather bed, cow, and calf, chest, ewes and lambs.
Executors: sons Henry and Ezekiel
No date [but circa 1784]
Wit: Joseph Royall, Joseph Vaden, Daniel Moore
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From Volume 3, William and Mary Quarterly, page 650: [coming under the title "Dance and Hite Family Notes" starting on page 649]
[Henry Dance was the son of Thomas.] Proven in Chesterfield County Va. will. "On January 19, 1749, Thomas Dance, the Elder, of Dale Parish, Chesterfield County, conveyed certain lands, goods, chattles, etc. to his son Thomas Dance, the younger, and one Negro man to his son Henry Dance (Chesterfield Records, Deed Book I, page 76.)" 

Family

Sarah Woodard
Marriage*say 1775 He married Sarah Woodard say 1775.3 
Child
Last Edited30 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.
    p. 172.
  2. DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
  3. DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
    Etheldred Dance.
  4. Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution. Rev. ed. Washington, D.C.: The Rare Book Shop Pub. Co., 1914.

George Washington Duff

Male, #39761, (2 Feb 1833 - 6 May 1890)
Birth*2 Feb 1833 George was born on 2 Feb 1833. 
Marriage*24 Jun 1858 He married Martha A. Culpepper on 24 Jun 1858 at age 25. Martha and George had the following children:
     Frederick Joseph Duff (b. 6 Aug 1859 East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx., d 19 Aug 1932) b West Columbia Cem.
     Clara Duff (b.10 Jan 1869 East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx. d. 5 Oct 1930) m Tom Masterson and Wm. Alvey. She buried in the West Columbia Cemetery.
     Harrison McConnico Duff (b 3 Jan 1871 East Columbia, Braz Co., Tx., d 12 Oct 1941) m twice; buried in the West Columbia Cemetery.
     Robert Crews Duff (b 5 Feb 1873, East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx. d 13 Dec 1942) m Geraldine Black. Both buried in West Columbia Cemetery
     James Edward Duff (b 7 Jan 1878, East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx., d 24 July 1957) m. Kate Williamson. Both buried in West Columbia Cemetery

Robert Crews and Geraldine Black Duff had 2 daughters:
Martha Duff (md McCauley)
Edith Duff Maddox md Payton Craig Maddox and had only one son, Robert Duff Craig Maddox (who md Neva Jean Culpepper)
They had 4 children, including Cynthia Maddox (8/21/46), md
1. John S. Crane (6 Mar 45), Aug 1968
2. Randal J. Garbs (3 Feb 54), on Aug 1990.1 
Birth of Son6 Aug 1859 His son Frederick Joseph Duff was born on 6 Aug 1859 at East Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son3 Jan 1871 His son Harrison McConnico Duff was born on 3 Jan 1871 at East Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son5 Feb 1873 His son Robert Crews Duff was born on 5 Feb 1873 at East Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son7 Jan 1878 His son James Edward Duff was born on 7 Jan 1878 at East Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas. 
Death*6 May 1890 He died at Texas on 6 May 1890 at age 57. 
Burial* His body was interred at West Columbia Cemetery, West Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas. 

Family

Martha A. Culpepper
Marriage*24 Jun 1858 He married Martha A. Culpepper on 24 Jun 1858 at age 25. Martha and George had the following children:
     Frederick Joseph Duff (b. 6 Aug 1859 East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx., d 19 Aug 1932) b West Columbia Cem.
     Clara Duff (b.10 Jan 1869 East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx. d. 5 Oct 1930) m Tom Masterson and Wm. Alvey. She buried in the West Columbia Cemetery.
     Harrison McConnico Duff (b 3 Jan 1871 East Columbia, Braz Co., Tx., d 12 Oct 1941) m twice; buried in the West Columbia Cemetery.
     Robert Crews Duff (b 5 Feb 1873, East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx. d 13 Dec 1942) m Geraldine Black. Both buried in West Columbia Cemetery
     James Edward Duff (b 7 Jan 1878, East Columbia, Braz. Co., Tx., d 24 July 1957) m. Kate Williamson. Both buried in West Columbia Cemetery

Robert Crews and Geraldine Black Duff had 2 daughters:
Martha Duff (md McCauley)
Edith Duff Maddox md Payton Craig Maddox and had only one son, Robert Duff Craig Maddox (who md Neva Jean Culpepper)
They had 4 children, including Cynthia Maddox (8/21/46), md
1. John S. Crane (6 Mar 45), Aug 1968
2. Randal J. Garbs (3 Feb 54), on Aug 1990.1 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 2000

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
    Martha A. E. Culpepper and George W. Duff, 24 Jun 1858.

William Burnette Hanson

Male, #39762, (1 Sep 1844 - 19 Jan 1923)
Birth*1 Sep 1844 William was born at Texas on 1 Sep 1844. 
Marriage*28 Feb 1867 He married Laura C. Culpepper at Brazoria Co., Texas, on 28 Feb 1867 at age 22.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1872 His son Culpepper Hanson was born circa 1872 at Brazoria Co., Texas.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1890 His son Alexander B. Hanson was born circa 1890 at Brazoria Co., Texas.2 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Brazoria Co., Texas.2 
Death*19 Jan 1923 He died at Brazoria Co., Texas, on 19 Jan 1923 at age 78. 
Burial*circa 21 Jan 1923 His body was interred circa 21 Jan 1923 at West Columbia Cemetery, West Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas. 

Family

Laura C. Culpepper
Marriage*28 Feb 1867 He married Laura C. Culpepper at Brazoria Co., Texas, on 28 Feb 1867 at age 22.1 
Children
Last Edited27 Jan 2004

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
    Laura Epps Culpepper and William Burnett Hanson, 28 Feb 1867.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 4, Sheet 7B, Pg 7B, Pct 1, Gen.com Img 14, Brazoria Co., TX
    William B. Hanson, Head, M, 65, M1, md-43, TX VA VA, Farmer
    Laura E. (Culpepper) Hanson, Wife, F, 63, M1, md-43, ch 11/4, AL NC NC
    Culpepper Hanson, Son, M, 37 or 39, S, TX TX AL, Farmer-Mgr.
    Alexander B. Hanson, Son, M, 19, S, TX TX AL, Blacksmith-Own Shop
    Nancy H. (Dance) Culpepper, Mother-in-Law, F, 90?, wid, ch 3/2, NC VA NC.

Hobert Haynes Galyon

Male, #39765, (say 1919 - )
Birth*say 1919 Hobert was born say 1919. 
Marriage* He married Glenda Geraldine Manes. 

Family
Child
  • James Linden Galyon
Last Edited17 Jul 2000

Harry Cole Young

Male, #39770, (15 Aug 1903 - 24 May 1981)
Birth*15 Aug 1903 Harry was born on 15 Aug 1903.1 
Marriage* He married Jo Nell Culpepper at Texas. Jo Nell Culpepper and Harry Cole Young are the parents of Ronald Cole Young, Male, born __ 1948, and Debra Jolene Young, Female, born __ 1954, both in Dallas Co., Texas.2 
Death*24 May 1981 He died at Shelby Co., Texas, on 24 May 1981 at age 77.3 

Family

Jo Nell Culpepper
Child
  • Ronald Cole Young
Last Edited6 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Jo Nell Culpepper and Harry Cole Young are the parents of Ronald Cole Young, Male, born __ 1948, and Debra Jolene Young, Female, born __ 1954, both in Dallas Co., Texas.
  3. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Margaret Foy Truelove1

Female, #39774, (6 Apr 1929 - 20 Feb 2001)
Father*Harlin Foy Truelove
Mother*Margaret Irene Culpepper
Birth*6 Apr 1929 Margaret was born at Bell Co., Texas, on 6 Apr 1929. 
Marriage*17 Jun 1961 She married Cecil Glen Smith at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas, on 17 Jun 1961 at age 32. 
Married Name17 Jun 1961  As of 17 Jun 1961, her married name was Smith. 
Death of Father10 Jul 1980 Her father Harlin Foy Truelove died on 10 Jul 1980 at Salado, Bell Co., Texas.2 
Death of Mother10 Feb 2001 Her mother Margaret Irene Culpepper died on 10 Feb 2001 at Temple, Bell Co., Texas. 
Death*20 Feb 2001 She died on 20 Feb 2001 at age 71. 
Biography* Odessa -- Margaret F. Smith, 71, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness.
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Mrs. Smith was born April 6, 1929, in Belton. She married Cecil Smith on June 17, 1961. She and her husband Cecil had been in the restaurant business in Odessa for 39 years. She devoted much of her life to her two sons' passion for music. In recent years, she enjoyed the company of her grandson and collecting dolls.
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She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Cosper, and sister, Gerel Hartman.
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She is survived by her husband, Cecil Smith of Odessa; two sons, Byron Smith and Robin Smith, both of Round Rock; a grandson, Fisher Smith of Lubbock; two brothers, Bill and Doc Truelove, both of Temple; and two sisters, Loretta Meyer of Carlsbad, N. M., and Mona Marler of DeRidder, LA.
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The family will meet with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services at 3 p.m. at Robert Lee Cemetery in Robert Lee.
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Margaret was a loving and devoted wife and mother who loved her family very much.
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Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. 

Family
Marriage*17 Jun 1961 She married Cecil Glen Smith at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas, on 17 Jun 1961 at age 32. 
Children
  • Byron Russell Smith
  • Robin Cecil Smith
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited13 Mar 2001

Citations

  1. Loretta Meyer, Carlsbad, NM, 2000 report, Loretta Meyer, Carlsbad, NM, to Lew Griffin, 2000.
  2. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Billie Christine Turner

Female, #39775, (31 Aug 1936 - 6 Mar 2005)
Father*Harvey Carl Turner
Mother*Bernice Juanita Culpepper
Birth*31 Aug 1936 Billie was born at Jones Co., Texas, on 31 Aug 1936.1,2 
SSN*1952 Her Social Security Number was issued in 1952 in Georgia.2 
Death*6 Mar 2005 She died at Coleman, Coleman Co., Texas, on 6 Mar 2005 at age 68.3,2 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited14 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. E-mail written 1996-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Patsy Gay Culpepper Roberts (#6442), e-mail address.

Ouida Rogers

Female, #39777, (19 Jun 1899 - 25 Jan 1984)
Birth*19 Jun 1899 Ouida was born on 19 Jun 1899.1 
Marriage*circa 1929 She married Earl Darius Culpepper circa 1929.2 
Married Namecirca 1929  As of circa 1929, her married name was Culpepper.2 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Ouida was listed as Earl Darius Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Electra, Wichita Co., Texas.2 
SSN*1973 Her Social Security Number was issued in 1973 in Louisiana.1 
Death of Spouse3 May 1977 Her husband Earl Darius Culpepper died on 3 May 1977 at Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.1 
Death*25 Jan 1984 She died at Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, on 25 Jan 1984 at age 84.1 
Burial*circa 28 Jan 1984 Her body was interred circa 28 Jan 1984 at Old Union Baptist Cemetery, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Earl Darius Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1929 She married Earl Darius Culpepper circa 1929.2 
Last Edited3 Dec 2006

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 2B, Lines 52-53, 505 Roosevelt, Electra, Wichita Co., TX (3 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$25, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Earl E. Culpepper, Head, M, 30, md@29, LA/LA/LA, Laborer/Oil Field
    Ouida V. Culpepper, Wife, F, 25, md@24, LA/LA/LA.

Martin Luther Howard

Male, #39778, (12 Jul 1879 - 16 Apr 1938)
Birth*12 Jul 1879 Martin was born on 12 Jul 1879. 
Marriage* He married Lena Culpepper. 
Death*16 Apr 1938 He died at Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, on 16 Apr 1938 at age 58. 
Burial* His body was interred at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Lena Culpepper
Last Edited11 Jul 2000

Benjamin Walker Burnham1

Male, #39779, (12 Jul 1819 - May 1866)
Birth*12 Jul 1819 Benjamin was born at Missouri on 12 Jul 1819. He is the son of John Burnham and Elizabeth A. Jackson. The Burnham family migrated from Davidson Co., Tennessee around 1810 to St. Francois Co., Missouri, then down to the Washington, Arkansas area (Hempstead County) in the early 1820's. Into Claiborne Parish around 1827.1 
Marriage*1 Apr 1856 He married Elizabeth Miller on 1 Apr 1856 at age 36.1 
Death*May 1866 He died at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, in May 1866 at age 46.1 
Burial*May 1886 His body was interred in May 1886 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana. Buried next to other Miller family members..1 
Biography* B. W. Walker is listed in the 1850 Bossier Parish Census.
     B. W. Burnham (age 41) born MO, and Elizabeth Burnham, (age 23) born LA, are listed in the 1860 Morehouse Parish Census, along with Wm. Harper, age 54, and farm manager. His real estate was valued at $38,200 and personal property at $53,819.1 

Family

Elizabeth Miller
Last Edited26 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2009 to Culpepper Connections from Don Terry, e-mail address.

Lorenzo Floyd Sayers

Male, #39780, (22 Jun 1850 - 11 Oct 1933)
Birth*22 Jun 1850 Lorenzo was born on 22 Jun 1850. 
Marriage* He married Nancy Culpepper at Louisiana. 
Death of Spouse12 Feb 1897 His wife Nancy Culpepper died on 12 Feb 1897 at Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*11 Oct 1933 He died at Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, on 11 Oct 1933 at age 83. 
Burial* His body was interred at Holly Grove Cemetery, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Nancy Culpepper
Last Edited11 Jul 2000