William Richardson
Male, #43021, (say 1764 - )
Birth* | say 1764 | William was born say 1764. |
Marriage* | 22 Mar 1785 | He married Margaret Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 22 Mar 1785. Her parents William & Mary Culpepper consented for her. Thomas Richardson, surety.1 |
Marriage | before 1790 | William witnessed the consent by her father, John, to the marriage of Lydia Culpepper to Stephen Anderson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 1790; Lydia's father, John Culpepper, consented and made oath that both are of lawful age. Witnesses to the consent were John Pollick and William Richardson.2 |
Citations
- Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
Margaret Culpepper and William Richardson married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 22 Mar 1785, Margaret, daughter of William & Mary Culpepper, who consent for her. Thomas Richardson, surety.
- Daughter of John Culpepper, who consents and makes oath that both are of lawful age. Witnesses to the consent were John Pollick and William Richardson.
Joseph Thomas Duke
Male, #43022, (say 1860 - )
Margaret Culpepper
Female, #43023, (circa 1773 - )
Name-Comm | | Commonly known as Peggy Culpepper. |
Birth* | circa 1773 | Margaret was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1773. |
Census | 1782 | She was/were probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.2 |
Marriage* | 14 Nov 1789 | She married Samuel Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 14 Nov 1789. Rev. Arthur Emmerson II, as minister, performed the marriage. Robert Tart, surety, makes oath that Peggy is the daughter of Joseph Culpepper. Samuel and Peggy were probably first cousins and each a grandchild of Robert Culpepper Jr. and his wife Dorcas. For research purposes we list Samuel as a possible son of Reuben Culpepper.3,4Sampson Culpepper Jr. marriage license Photograph by Sharon |
Citations
- Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
Robert Fort, surety, makes oath that Peggy is the daughter of Joseph Culpepper. The couple was married by Arthur Emmerson. Peggy's husband, Sampson, has been transcribed as "Samuel."
- Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian, NY, 1951.
Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
Joseph Culpepper, 6 White, 0 Black.
- Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
Samuel Culpepper and Peggy Culpepper and Norfolk Co., VA, 14 Nov 1789, Robert Tart, surety, makes oath that Peggy is the daughter of Joseph Culpepper. The couple was married by Arthur Emmerson.
- E-mail written Dec 2015 to Lew Griffin from Certified Genealogist Sharon Gable, e-mail address.
Sion Culpepper
Male, #43024, (circa 1769 - after 1812)
Extinct Surname?* | | The family branch headed by Sion 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 1769 | Sion was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1769. |
Marriage | 8 Mar 1798 | He was the surety in the marriage of Elizabeth Culpepper to Edward Youngman at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 8 Mar 1798, affirming that there was no moral or legal reason why the couple could not be married.1 |
Birth of Son | say 1809 | His son Zion Culpepper was born say 1809 at North Carolina. |
1810 Census* | 6 Aug 1810 | Sion was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Camden Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-10, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16.2 |
Will | 6 Sep 1812 | Sion specifically excluded as heir(s) in the will of Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 Sep 1812. |
Death* | after 1812 | He died after 1812. |
Biography* | | Sion Culpepper is found in Norfolk Personal Property Tax Lists: 1785 - John Culpepper & son Simon: one male over 21, one male 16 - 21, two horses 1786 - John Culpepper, Sion Culpepper: one male over 21, one male 16-21, two horses 1791 - 1797 one male over 16 and no horse 1799 - 1804 one male over 16 and no horse.3 |
Research note* | 27 Apr 2004 | This writer believes Sion Culpepper who disappeared from Norfolk Co. tax records in the early 1800s was the same person as S. Culpepper in 1810 Camden Co. NC. He was probably the father of Zion Culpepper. [L. W. G.]
Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).3 |
Citations
- Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
Elizabeth Culpepper and Edward Youngman married in Norfolk Co., VA, 8 Mar 1798, surety Sion Culpepper makes oath that Elizabeth is of lawful age. Arthur Emmerson, minister. [This Elizabeth must not have been Sion's daughter as his daughter Elizabeth would have been too young for marriage. Elizabeth most likely was Sion's sister who must have died prior to the 6 Sep 1812 will of her mother, Mary.]
- 1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 160, Ancestry.com Image 16, Unknown Township, Camden Co., NC
S. Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16.
- Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.
Mary (?)
Female, #43025, (say 1748 - before 19 Oct 1812)
Birth* | say 1748 | Mary was born say 1748. |
Marriage* | say 1767 | She married John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA say 1767. |
Married Name | say 1767 | As of say 1767, her married name was Culpepper. |
Birth of Son | circa 1769 | Her son Sion Culpepper was born circa 1769 at Norfolk Co., Virginia. |
Will* | 6 Sep 1812 | She made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 Sep 1812, naming as executor(s) John Hardy, naming as heir(s) Nancy Culpepper, Courtney Culpepper, Elizabeth Culpepper and Mary Culpepper, specifically excluding as heir(s) Sion Culpepper.
In the name of God Amen, I Mary Culpeper of Norfolk County being very sick and weak, but in perfect sense & memory. I do make & ordain this my last Will & testament, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Culpeper all my land that is lying in the North side of the new road on the Western Branch & if she should die without a lawful heir of her body it is my desire that my two granddaughters Courtney & Elizabeth Culpeper should have the land I give to Nancy and it is my desire that they shall not sell the said land. I give and bequeath unto Mary Culpeper all my land on the South side of the New road, in case she should die without an heir lawful begotten of her body it is my desire that Courtney & Elizabeth Culpeper should have the said Land, but not never to sell the land. It is my desre that all my personal Estate should be sold to pay all my just debts & the ballance to go to my daughter Nancy & if she should die without and heir it is my desdire it should go to my three Grandchildren, Mary, Courtney & Elizabeth Culpeper and it is my desire that Sion Culpeper shall never have any of my property, neither real or personal, it is my desire that if my Grandchildren should die without an heir for all that I give them to go to William Bunting son of Daniel Bunting that lives in Carolina, I do appoint my friend John Hardy my executor to this my last Will & Testament. I witness my hand and Seal this 6th day of September eighteen hundred & twelve. Mary Culpeper (X) her mark; In witness of: Nicholas Scott, John Lyttleton, John Owens, John Pell At a court held for Norfolk County October 19th 1812 This Will was proved by the oaths of John Lyttleton & John Pell witnesses thereto &ordered to be recorded. John Hardy the Executor therein named refused to take upon himself the [L. W. G.: do not have the next page]. |
Death* | before 19 Oct 1812 | She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 19 Oct 1812. |
Probate* | 19 Oct 1812 | Probate action was taken on Mary's estate on 19 Oct 1812 at Norfolk Co., Virginia. |
Research note* | | Tax records in Norfolk might shed light on Mary, her husband, etc. [L. W. G. 27 Apr 2004]
Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).1 |
Citations
- Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.
Nancy Culpepper
Female, #43026, (say 1778 - )
Mary Culpepper
Female, #43027, (say 1796 - )
Courtney Culpepper
Female, #43028, (say 1798 - )
William Turlington
Male, #43029, (say 1796 - )
Elizabeth Culpepper
Female, #43030, (say 1800 - )
Hannah Culpepper
Female, #43031, (say 1770 - )
Birth* | say 1770 | Hannah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1770. |
Marriage* | 26 May 1791 | She married George Dorset at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 26 May 1791. Rev. Arthur Emmerson II, as minister, performed the marriage.1 |
Married Name | 26 May 1791 | As of 26 May 1791, her married name was Dorset. |
Research note* | 11 Sep 2004 | Hannah's ancestry is unproven, but she is assigned to this John, as he is the only John known to have been in Norfolk, and been old enough to have been her father, who was not known to have been living after 1791, when Hannah was mentioned in her marriage record as "the orphan of John Culpepper." If you can shed additional light on Hannah and her ancestry, please contact Lew Griffin.2 |
Citations
- Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
Hannah Culpepper and George Dorset married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 26 May 1791, orphan of John Culpepper. Hannah makes oath that she is of lawful age. Arthur Emmerson, minister.
- Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.
George Dorset
Male, #43032, (say 1768 - )
Citations
- Virginia) Daughters of the American Revolution. Fort Nelson Chapter (Portsmouth, Marriage Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Oct. 5, 1706 - Dec. 31, 1850, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1970, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film 850091 Item 4.
Hannah Culpepper and George Dorset married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 26 May 1791, orphan of John Culpepper. Hannah makes oath that she is of lawful age. Arthur Emmerson, minister.
Clarence S. Thomas
Male, #43033, (say 1884 - )
Citations
- 1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 181, Sheet 16A, Family 299, 2032 North Street, Monroe Ward, Portsmouth (city), VA
George T. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 68, Md, VA/VA/VA
Adelia Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 59, Md, VA/VA/VA
George T. Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 28, S, VA/VA/VA, Book keeper-Rail Road
Ruth Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 31, Wd, VA/VA/VA, Clerk-Navy Yard
Willard J. Culpepper, Grand-Son, M, Wh, 12, S, VA/VA/VA.
Sarah Ann Culpepper
Female, #43034, (circa 1818 - 25 Dec 1881)
Birth* | circa 1818 | Sarah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1818. |
1820 Census | 7 Aug 1820 | Sarah was probably a free white female, under the age of 10, in Henry E. Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 |
1830 Census | 1 Jun 1830 | Sarah was probably a free white female, age 5 and under 10, in Henry E. Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-5 and 7 slaves.2 |
1840 Census | 1 Jun 1840 | Sarah was probably a free white female, age 15 and under 20, in Martha Owens's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia. (Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 1 F15-20 and 6 slaves.)3 |
Marriage* | 14 Aug 1841 | She married William Martin at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 14 Aug 1841. William and Sarah had a son, Jonathan Martin.4 |
Married Name | 14 Aug 1841 | As of 14 Aug 1841, her married name was Martin. |
Married Name | circa 1848 | As of circa 1848, her married name was Williams.5 |
Marriage* | circa 1848 | She married Allen Williams at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1848.5 |
1860 Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Sarah listed as a household member in the 1860 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia.6 |
Death* | 25 Dec 1881 | She died at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Dec 1881.5 |
Citations
- 1810 Federal Census, United States.
Page 117, Genealogy.com page 120/Image 4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
Henry Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M 16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 4 Slaves.
- 1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 311, Ancestry.com Images 9-10, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
Henry Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M10-15, 1 M50-60, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40, 7 slaves
Robert Culpepper, 2 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F40-50, 0 slaves
Sally Culpepper, 1 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 1 F40-50, 1 F80-90, 0 slaves.
- 1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 173, Ancestry.com Images 18-19, Unk Twp, Norfolk Co., VA
Patsy Culpepper, 1 M10-15, 2 F15-20, 1 F40-50, 6 slaves
Ann Culpepper, 1 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 F30-40, 0 slaves
Reuben Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 2 slaves.
- Zachariah Culpepper made bond.
- Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
p. 81.
- 1860 Federal Census, United States.
Roll: M653_1366, Page: 695.
William Martin
Male, #43035, (say 1818 - before 1848)
Citations
- Zachariah Culpepper made bond.
(?) Mitchell
Male, #43036, (say 1782 - )
Rev. W. A. Greene
Male, #43041, (say 1854 - )
Birth* | say 1854 | W. was born say 1854. |
Marriage* | | He married Nettie (?). |
Nettie (?)
Female, #43042, (say 1856 - )
Married Name | | Her married name was Greene. |
Marriage* | | She married Rev. W. A. Greene. |
Birth* | say 1856 | Nettie was born say 1856. |
Guy W. Bigham Jr.1
Male, #43043, (circa Sep 1927 - 19 May 1999)
Birth* | circa Sep 1927 | Guy was born at Smackover, Union Co., Arkansas, circa Sep 1927.1 |
World War II* | between 1944 and 1945 | He served in World War II between 1944 and 1945 (US Navy.)2 |
Korean War* | between 1950 and 1953 | He served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953 (US Navy.)2 |
Death of Mother | May 1985 | His mother Josie Elizabeth Culpepper died in May 1985 at Warren, Huntington Co., Indiana. |
Death* | 19 May 1999 | He died at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee, on 19 May 1999. |
Biography* | | Obituary: Mr. Guy W. Bigham Jr., 71, of Mt. Juliet, died May 19, 1999 in Murfreesboro at Alvin C York Medical Center after a long battle against cancer. The funeral is 1 pm Saturday, may 22, 1999 at Harpeth Hills Chapel in Nashville, with Lt. Edward Lee officiating. Burial follows in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation is Friday May 21, from 4-8 pm and Saturday from 11 am till time of services. Mr. Bingham was preceded in death by his father, Guy W. Bigham Sr. and his mother, Josie Culpepper Bigham. He was a long time resident of Middle TN and was retired from construction management. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WW-II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Bigham is survived by his wife, Betty Brown Bigham of Nashville; three daughters, Paula Bigham Huskins and Jeanina McAnn, both of Nashville and Marcia Kasson of Buda TX; two sons, Stephen Mark Bigham of Nashville and James lance McAnn of Murfreesboro; a sister, Nancy Callahan of Muncie, IN; a brother, Brady Porter of Shreveport, LA; his step-mother, Mrs. Lillian Bigham of White Oak, TX and nine granddaughters and three grandsons.2 |
Citations
- 1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 70-33, Sheet 5B, Lines 74-76, Pershing Highway, Smackover, Union Co., AR
Guy W. Bigham, Head, M, 28, md@24, TX/TX/TX, Manager/Supply Co.
Josey E. Bigham, Wife, F, 30, md@18, LA/LA/LA
Guy W. Bigham, Jr., Son, M, 2 6/12, Sng, AR/TX/LA
Brady I. Porter, Step-son, M, 9, Sng, LA/LA/LA.
- Obituary of Guy W. Bigham, Jr., “The News Examiner” of Sumner County, TN, May 21, 1999.
Brazie Darrell Sims1
Male, #43044, (9 Apr 1890 - 1 Oct 1972)
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.
Jefferson Washington Sims1
Male, #43045, (3 Jan 1892 - 30 Jul 1948)
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.
Edna Mae Sims1
Female, #43046, (7 Aug 1893 - Nov 1972)
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.
Venie Ann Sims1
Female, #43047, (17 Sep 1894 - 28 Nov 1977)
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.
Margaret Esther Sims1
Female, #43048, (30 Dec 1895 - 15 Nov 1973)
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.
Roy Hoffman Sims1
Male, #43049, (10 Nov 1897 - 30 Dec 1897)
Name-AltSpell | | This surname is sometimes spelled Simms. |
Birth* | 10 Nov 1897 | Roy was born at Wood Co., Texas, on 10 Nov 1897. |
Death* | 30 Dec 1897 | He died at Wood Co., Texas, on 30 Dec 1897. |
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.
Beuna Faye Sims1
Female, #43050, (15 Feb 1901 - circa 1994)
Citations
- E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Jill G. Lewis, e-mail address.