William Crawford1

Male, #47851, (circa 1824 - )
Birth*circa 1824 He was born circa 1824 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*circa 1862 He married Martha (?) circa 1862.1 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 William and Eliza was listed with a relationship of "other" in an unknown person 's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Martha (?)
Last Edited17 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 209A, Browns Station, Terrell Co., GA
    William Crawford, Self, M, M, W, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Crawford, Wife, F, M, W, 37, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Viola Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 16, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Elizabeth Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 10, ---, GA/GA/GA
    William Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 6, ---, GA/GA/GA
    John Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 4, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 2, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Elieser Culpepper, Other, F, U, W, 62, Nurse, GA/GA/GA.

Martha (?)1

Female, #47852, (circa 1843 - )
Birth*circa 1843 She was born circa 1843 at Georgia.1 
Marriage*circa 1862 She married William Crawford circa 1862.1 
Married Namecirca 1862  As of circa 1862, her married name was Crawford.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Martha was listed as an unknown person 's wife on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.1 

Family

William Crawford
Last Edited17 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 209A, Browns Station, Terrell Co., GA
    William Crawford, Self, M, M, W, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Crawford, Wife, F, M, W, 37, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Viola Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 16, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Elizabeth Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 10, ---, GA/GA/GA
    William Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 6, ---, GA/GA/GA
    John Crawford, Son, M, S, W, 4, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Crawford, Dau, F, S, W, 2, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Elieser Culpepper, Other, F, U, W, 62, Nurse, GA/GA/GA.

Adiel Brooks1,2

Male, #47853, (say 1836 - before 1873)
Birth*say 1836 He was born say 1836 at Georgia. 
Marriage*18 Dec 1853 He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper at Stewart Co., Georgia, on 18 Dec 1853.1,2 
Death*before 1873 He died before 1873.1 

Family

Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper
Child
Last Edited15 Jun 2004

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
    James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
    Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.
  2. Marriage from Unknown Source
    Mary Ann Culpepper and Adiel Brooks on 18 Dec 1853 in Stewart Co., GA.

Emma Brooks1

Female, #47854, (circa 1860 - )
Father*Adiel Brooks1
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper1
Birth*circa 1860 She was born circa 1860 at Georgia.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Emma was listed as a step daughter in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsOrphan / Allison Culpepper of Webster Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
    James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
    Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

Jessie Wiggins1

Male, #47855, (circa 1875 - )
Father*James Wiggins1
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper1
Birth*circa 1875 He was born circa 1875 at Georgia.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Jessie and Joel was listed as a son in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsOrphan / Allison Culpepper of Webster Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
    James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
    Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

Cassie Wiggins1

Female, #47856, (circa 1877 - )
Father*James Wiggins1
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper1
Birth*circa 1877 She was born circa 1877 at Georgia.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Cassie was listed as a daughter in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsOrphan / Allison Culpepper of Webster Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
    James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
    Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

Joel Wiggins1

Male, #47857, (circa Jun 1869 - )
Father*James Wiggins1
Mother*Mary Ann Elizabeth Culpepper1
Birth*circa Jun 1869 He was born circa Jun 1869 at Georgia.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Jessie and Joel was listed as a son in James Wiggins's household on the 1880 Census at Terrell Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsOrphan / Allison Culpepper of Webster Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Eleventh, Page 229C, Terrell Co., GA
    James Wiggins, Self, M, M, W, 61, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary (Culpepper) Wiggins, Wife, F, M, W, 41, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Jessie Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 5, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Cassie Wiggins, Dau, F, S, W, 3, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Wiggins, Son, M, S, W, 11M, ---, GA/GA/GA
    Martha Culpepper, MotherL, F, D, W, 70, At House, GA/GA/GA
    Emma Brooks, SDau, F, S, W, 20, Laborer, GA/GA/GA.

John Adams1

Male, #47858, (say 1748 - )
Birth*say 1748 He was born say 1748. 

Family
Child
Last Edited21 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Carlee T. McClendon, compiler, Edgefield Marriage Records, Edgefield SC, Columbia, SC: RL Bryan Co., 1970, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F277.E2 C7M2 M4.
    Page 150: "Nicholas Stallworth and Mary Adams, daughter of John Adams of Edgefield District, 1798 (Family Record)."

Peggy McGill1

Female, #47859, (12 Sep 1927 - 13 Sep 2007)
Birth*12 Sep 1927 She was born on 12 Sep 1927 at Orange Co., Texas. Peggy Traywick McGill is the daughter of D T McGill and Minnie Gunn.2 
Relocation*1942 She relocated in 1942 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.3 
Marriage*16 Oct 1953 She married Joseph Franklin Culpepper at Harris Co., Texas, on 16 Oct 1953 at age 26. Joseph and Peggy had no children.1,4 
Married Name16 Oct 1953  As of 16 Oct 1953, her married name was Culpepper.4 
Death*13 Sep 2007 She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 13 Sep 2007 at age 80.3 
Burial*15 Sep 2007 Her body was interred on 15 Sep 2007 at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.3 
Obituary*15 Sep 2007 Peggy Joyce Culpepper was born September 12, 1927 in Orange, Texas. She passed away on September 13, 2007 and was a resident of Houston since 1942. Peggy was a lifelong member of Baptist Temple in Houston and a volunteer of Memorial Northwest Hospital for over 32 years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Joseph Culpepper and a sister-in-law, Thelma McGill and numerous other loving family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 12 noon until service time, 2pm at the Chapel of Pat H. Foley. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Tributes and words of condolence may be shared with the family at www.MeM.com.3 

Family

Joseph Franklin Culpepper
Marriage*16 Oct 1953 She married Joseph Franklin Culpepper at Harris Co., Texas, on 16 Oct 1953 at age 26. Joseph and Peggy had no children.1,4 
Last Edited5 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. Family Group Sheet prepared by Mrs. Eileen R. Vela, 268 Aragon Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genneaological Society, Edgefield, SC.
  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
    Peggy Traywick McGill was born __ 1927 in Orange Co., TX, daughter of D T McGill and Minnie Gunn.
  3. The Houston Chronicle, Houston (Harris Co.), TX.
    http://www.chron.com/
    Obituary of Peggy Joyce Culpepper, published 15 Sep 2007.
  4. 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
    Joseph Franklin Culpepper, M, 30, and Peggy McGill, F, 26, married 16 Oct 1953 in Harris Co., TX.

John Phillips Leake1

Male, #47860, (28 Dec 1871 - )
Birth*28 Dec 1871 He was born on 28 Dec 1871 at Saint Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.1 
Marriage*10 May 1910 He married Florence Ethel Jarvis at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 10 May 1910 at age 38.1 

Family

Florence Ethel Jarvis
Child
Last Edited1 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 & 2003 to Lew Griffin from Mary Mallory Culpepper Pearson (#4524), e-mail address.

Florence Ethel Jarvis1

Female, #47861, (6 Oct 1888 - 25 Oct 1948)
Birth*6 Oct 1888 She was born on 6 Oct 1888 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.1 
Married Namesay 1904  As of say 1904, her married name was Leake.1 
Marriage*10 May 1910 She married John Phillips Leake at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 10 May 1910 at age 21.1 
Death*25 Oct 1948 She died at Saint Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, on 25 Oct 1948 at age 60.1 

Family

John Phillips Leake
Child
Last Edited1 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 & 2003 to Lew Griffin from Mary Mallory Culpepper Pearson (#4524), e-mail address.

John Sheppard Strother1

Male, #47862, (16 Jan 1788 - )
Father*William Augustus Strother1
Mother*Joyce Powell Sheppard1
Birth*16 Jan 1788 He was born on 16 Jan 1788 at South Carolina.1 
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

George James Strother1

Male, #47863, (13 Apr 1791 - 18 Oct 1817)
Father*William Augustus Strother1
Mother*Joyce Powell Sheppard1
Birth*13 Apr 1791 He was born on 13 Apr 1791 at South Carolina.1 
Death of Father18 Aug 1794 His father William Augustus Strother died on 18 Aug 1794 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*13 Dec 1810 He married Charlotte Richardson on 13 Dec 1810 at age 19.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1811 His son William A. Strother was born circa 1811. 
Deed*18 Dec 1811 He was granted a deed by Benjamin Culpepper of Edgefield District, SC on 18 Dec 1811 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

This indenture made this 18th Day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and eleven and of the American Independence the thirty sixths. Between Benjamin Culpeper of the one part and George Strother of the other part of the same District and State aforesaid.

WHEREAS the said Benjamin Culpeper is desirous of making some fixed and permanent arrangement as to his property and estate, and thereby to make provision for his wife Joyce Culpeper, his daughter Joyce Culpeper and the aforementioned George Strother, and that no event accident or occurrences may frustrate and defeat the mind, will and intention of the said Benjamin Culpeper in all and singular or any part and parcell of the provisions in this Deed contemplated, he hath resolved, and determined to divest himself of all the property interest and estate herein after mentioned, and to vest the whole and every part thereof in the said George Strother for the uses, intents and purposes herein after mentioned.

NOW this INDENTURE WITNESSETH That in pursuance of the fixed purpose and intention of the said Benjamin Culpeper, and also for and in consideration of one Dollar and Twenty five Cents to the said Benjamin Culpeper by the said George well and truly paid at and before the sealing and delivery of their presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and for divers other causes and considerations specially moving the said Benjamin thereto, hath granted, bargained and sold and by their presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said George Strother the following Negros, namely Jacob, Dublin, Nammy, Lydia, Peter and Morrice and all and every of their issues and _____, and also four of my best and most valuable Horses, my Waggon and gear, and all of my Household and kitchen furniture & all my my Plantation Tolls, the one half of my Stock of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs to have and to hold all and singular the Negros and other property aforementioned to the said George Strother his Heirs and ______to and for and upon the several uses trusts and purposes and subject to the several limitations and agreements hereinafter mentioned, limited, expressed and declared of and concerning the same.

The said Benjamin Culpeper excuses and reserves to himself the right and privilege (if he shall wish to claim and exercise the same) to keep in his own custody forever and posession during his natural life, all and singular the aforementioned Negros and other property, and to use employ and control the same, to enjoy and have during his natural life the profits and advantages of the same; but not to sell or dispose of the same or any part thereof without the consent of the said George Strother.

And the said Benjamin Culpeper further stipulates and provides that if his wife Joyce Culpeper shall outlive him the said Benjamin _____and in that case the said Joyce shall be permitted to choose the four Horses from my stock of horses then on hand - that the one full half or share of my Cattle, Hogs, Sheep all of my Household and kitchen furniture, and Plantation Tools shall be ascertained by the judment and decision of three disinterested persons one to be chosen by my wife, one by the said George Strother and one by the children which I had by my former wife - And that the division shall have been fully ascertained in manner aforementioned then immediately shall the said George make and execute to the said Joyce my wife a Deed for all the aforementioned Negros and their issue and the said four horses and the waggon and gear, and the said one half or share of all my stock of Hogs, Cattle Sheep, and all of my household and kitchen furniture., and Plantation Tools to her and her Heirs forever to dispose of the same as she thinks prudent and proper. --

And it is further provided that during the lifetime of the said Benjamin and before the execution of the said Deed from the said George Strother to the said Joyce Culpeper she the said Joyce has full power and right to sell will or otherwise dispose of all or any of the aforementioned property subject however to life estate of the said Benjamin Culpeper.

AND lastly it is provided that if the said Joyce Culpeper should die intestate without having made any disposition of the aforementioned property then it is expressly understood and provided that the same and all and every part thereof be equally divided between my Daughter Joyce Culpeper and the said George Strother the Trustee named in this case them and their Heirs forever.

IN WITNESS whereof we have mutually hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals the day and year above written.

Benjamin Culpeper (signed by one that deed)
in presence of James Spann, David Richardson, George S Strother

SOUTH CAROLINA, Edgefield District - Before me personally appeared David Richardson and made oath on the holy Evangist of Almighty God that he was present and saw the within named Benjamin Culpeper and George S Strother sign the within instrument of writing for the purposes therein mentioned and saw James Spann sign with himself as witness thereunto. David Richardson.

Sworn before me 30th March 1812, John Blocker, S. Q., Clerks Office, Edgefield District
Recorded in my office in Book H H page 69 and examined this 30th Mary 1812. S. Butler, Reg. E. D.3 
DeedMar 1812 He was granted a deed by Benjamin Culpepper of Edgefield District, SC and Joicy Culpepper in Mar 1812 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Benjamin Culpepper to George J. Strother for $300, land in Lexington District on Halland’s Sheds Creek on waters of the Broad River, 183 acres bordering George Strother, Jacob Bookman. Signed: Benjamin & Joyce Culpepper. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 356)
     Joyce & Benjamin Culpepper to George J. Strother for $150, a tract in Lexington District, 56 acres on the waters of the Saluda River, bordering Clemmons, etc. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 357)
     Joyce & Benjamin Culpepper to George J. Strother for $600, a tract on Hollands Shed Creek, 261 acres bounded on all sides by vacant land. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 359)
     Benjamin & Joyce Culpepper to George J. Strother for $100 (not sure of amount), a tract in Lexington District on a road from Drehrs Mill, on branch waters of the Saluda River, 20 acres, bordering Clemmons. Witnesses: David Richardson, James Spann (Edgefield Deed Bk 39, p. 360.)4 
Birth of Soncirca 1813 His son David R. Strother was born circa 1813. 
Birth of Soncirca 1815 His son George J. Strother was born circa 1815. 
Death*18 Oct 1817 He died at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 18 Oct 1817 at age 26.1,2 
Burial*circa 19 Oct 1817 His body was interred circa 19 Oct 1817 at Strother-Sheppard Cemetery, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 

Family

Charlotte Richardson
Marriage*13 Dec 1810 He married Charlotte Richardson on 13 Dec 1810 at age 19.1 
Children
Last Edited6 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. E-mail written 2004 - 2008 to Lew Griffin from Carole Watson Burton (#50015), 109 Chadwick Drive, Charleston, SC 29407-7425, e-mail address.
    According to SaludaCemetery Vol.1,pg.16 the Culpepper cemetery inventory
    says,
    Joyce Culpepper Age 70 yrs.1month & 27 days, 24 Fwb.1841
    George J.Strother age 26yrs.6mo.& 5days, 08 Oct 1817
    William Strother age 28yrs.6mo.& 2days, 18Aug.1794
    James Sheppard ESQ. age 23yrs.11mo.& 30 days.10Feb.1824
    Benjamin Culpepper supposed to be 60 yrs.of age 10 Jan.1829
    This inventory was done 28Nov1987.
  3. E-mail written 1983-2011 to Lew Griffin from Mary Genevieve Taylor Harris (#48715), Dallas, TX, e-mail address.
    Edgefield Deed Bk 31, page 69.
  4. Edgefield Co. SC Deeds abstracted by Lew Griffin , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.

Jeanette Strother1

Female, #47864, (3 Mar 1794 - 23 Jan 1795)
Father*William Augustus Strother1
Mother*Joyce Powell Sheppard1
Birth*3 Mar 1794 She was born on 3 Mar 1794 at South Carolina.1 
Death of Father18 Aug 1794 Her father William Augustus Strother died on 18 Aug 1794 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.1,2 
Death*23 Jan 1795 She died on 23 Jan 1795.1 
Burial*circa 24 Jan 1795 Her body was interred circa 24 Jan 1795 at Strother-Sheppard Cemetery, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. E-mail written 2004 - 2008 to Lew Griffin from Carole Watson Burton (#50015), 109 Chadwick Drive, Charleston, SC 29407-7425, e-mail address.
    According to SaludaCemetery Vol.1,pg.16 the Culpepper cemetery inventory
    says,
    Joyce Culpepper Age 70 yrs.1month & 27 days, 24 Fwb.1841
    George J.Strother age 26yrs.6mo.& 5days, 08 Oct 1817
    William Strother age 28yrs.6mo.& 2days, 18Aug.1794
    James Sheppard ESQ. age 23yrs.11mo.& 30 days.10Feb.1824
    Benjamin Culpepper supposed to be 60 yrs.of age 10 Jan.1829
    This inventory was done 28Nov1987.

George James Sheppard1

Male, #47865, (10 Mar 1819 - 9 May 1892)
Father*James Sheppard1
Mother*Joyce Powell Culpepper1
Birth*10 Mar 1819 He was born on 10 Mar 1819 at South Carolina.1 
Death of Mother10 Feb 1824 His mother Joyce Powell Culpepper died on 10 Feb 1824. 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.2 
Marriage*24 Dec 1840 He married Emeline Mobley Youngblood on 24 Dec 1840 at age 21.1 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.3 
Death of FatherSep 1869 His father James Sheppard died in Sep 1869. 
Death*9 May 1892 He died on 9 May 1892 at age 73
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SC, FAMILY CEMETERIES & DEATH NOTICES FROM THE SC BAPTIST NEWSPAPER

Published by: Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society
1st Printing July 2003
O.E.D.G.S. P. O. Box 546
Edgefield, S. C. 29824-0546

On page 171
Item 170 SHEPPARD, G. J. resolution on his death by Bethany Baptist Church, dated 22 May 1892 Issue of Jun 1892. George James Sheppard, s/o James & Frances Culpepper Sheppard, husband of Emeline Mobley.1 

Family

Emeline Mobley Youngblood
Marriage*24 Dec 1840 He married Emeline Mobley Youngblood on 24 Dec 1840 at age 21.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.
  3. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 25.

Emeline Mobley Youngblood1

Female, #47866, (say 1822 - )
Birth*say 1822 She was born say 1822.1 
Marriage*24 Dec 1840 She married George James Sheppard on 24 Dec 1840.1 
Married Name24 Dec 1840  As of 24 Dec 1840, her married name was Sheppard.1 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Emeline listed as a household member living with George James Sheppard on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.2 

Family

George James Sheppard
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 25.

William Elbert Sheppard1

Male, #47867, (16 Oct 1823 - 21 Sep 1832)
Father*James Sheppard1
Mother*Joyce Powell Culpepper1
Birth*16 Oct 1823 He was born on 16 Oct 1823 at South Carolina.1 
Death of Mother10 Feb 1824 His mother Joyce Powell Culpepper died on 10 Feb 1824. 
Death*21 Sep 1832 He died on 21 Sep 1832 at age 8.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

Charlotte Richardson1

Female, #47868, (say 1791 - )
Birth*say 1791 She was born say 1791.1 
Married Namecirca 1808  As of circa 1808, her married name was Ardagh.1 
Marriage*circa 1808 She married Patrick Ardagh circa 1808.1 
Marriage*13 Dec 1810 She married George James Strother on 13 Dec 1810.1 
Married Name13 Dec 1810  As of 13 Dec 1810, her married name was Strother.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1811 Her son William A. Strother was born circa 1811. 
Birth of Soncirca 1813 Her son David R. Strother was born circa 1813. 
Birth of Soncirca 1815 Her son George J. Strother was born circa 1815. 
Married Namebefore 1837  As of before 1837, her married name was Peterson.2 
Marriage*before 1837 She married David Peterson before 1837.2 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.3 

Family 1

Patrick Ardagh
Marriage*circa 1808 She married Patrick Ardagh circa 1808.1 

Family 2

George James Strother
Marriage*13 Dec 1810 She married George James Strother on 13 Dec 1810.1 
Children

Family 3

David Peterson
Marriage*before 1837 She married David Peterson before 1837.2 
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. Joicy Culpepper in her will of 1837 makes a bequest to her "daughter-in-law Mrs. Charlotte Peterson."
  3. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

Patrick Ardagh1

Male, #47869, (say 1788 - circa 1809)
Birth*say 1788 He was born say 1788.1 
Marriage*circa 1808 He married Charlotte Richardson circa 1808.1 
Death*circa 1809 He died circa 1809.1 

Family

Charlotte Richardson
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

William A. Strother

Male, #47870, (circa 1811 - )
Father*George James Strother
Mother*Charlotte Richardson
Birth*circa 1811 He was born circa 1811. 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.1 
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

David R. Strother

Male, #47871, (circa 1813 - )
Father*George James Strother
Mother*Charlotte Richardson
Birth*circa 1813 He was born circa 1813. 
DeedMar 1834 He witnessed a deed grant to Joyce Powell Sheppard in Mar 1834 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Jesse Jay Sr. to Joicy Culpepper, 375 acres which belonged to David Pitts dec’d, bounded by Joyce Culpepper, Caty Foy, lands granted to John Spann Sr., Denny’s, formerly Ward’s & S. W. Bowie. Witnesses: Samuel W. Bowie, David Strother. Mary Jay gives consent.1 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.2 
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Edgefield Co. SC Deeds abstracted by Lew Griffin , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.
    Edgefield Deed Bk 46, p. 438.
  2. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

George J. Strother

Male, #47872, (circa 1815 - )
Father*George James Strother
Mother*Charlotte Richardson
Birth*circa 1815 He was born circa 1815. 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.1 
Last Edited25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

David Peterson1

Male, #47873, (say 1788 - )
Birth*say 1788 He was born say 1788.1 
Marriage*before 1837 He married Charlotte Richardson before 1837.1 
Biography* "David Peterson, en elder brother of Rev. James F. Peterson, was pastor (of Sardis Baptist Church, Edgefiled Co., SC) about the year 1825. He was a native of Newberry. He married a widow Strother, sister of James Richardson, of Richardsonville, and a mother of Major William A. Strother."2 

Family

Charlotte Richardson
Last Edited22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Joicy Culpepper in her will of 1837 makes a bequest to her "daughter-in-law Mrs. Charlotte Peterson."
  2. John A. Chapman A.M., History of Edgefield County (SC) From the Earliest Settlements to 1897, Newberry, SC, 1897, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F277.E2 H4 C3.
    page 309.

Nancy Edwards1

Female, #47874, (say 1790 - )
Father*Joshua Edwards1
Mother*Frances Sheppard1
Birth*say 1790 She was born say 1790.1 
Marriage* She married John Lockhart.1 
Married Name Her married name was Lockhart.1 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.2 

Family

John Lockhart
Last Edited22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

John Lockhart1

Male, #47875, (say 1787 - )
Birth*say 1787 He was born say 1787.1 
Marriage* He married Nancy Edwards.1 

Family

Nancy Edwards
Last Edited22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

Jane Edwards1

Female, #47876, (say 1792 - )
Father*Joshua Edwards1
Mother*Frances Sheppard1
Birth*say 1792 She was born say 1792.1 
Marriage* She married Eli Dodgen.1 
Married Name Her married name was Dodgen.1 

Family

Eli Dodgen
Child
Last Edited22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

Eli Dodgen1

Male, #47877, (say 1789 - )
Birth*say 1789 He was born say 1789.1 
Marriage* He married Jane Edwards.1 

Family

Jane Edwards
Child
Last Edited22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

Parthenia Dodgen1

Female, #47878, (say 1819 - )
Father*Eli Dodgen1
Mother*Jane Edwards1
Birth*say 1819 She was born say 1819.1 
Will16 Aug 1837 Lettis, Joel, Andrew, Benjamin, James, Mary, Frances, William, David, George, George, Charlotte, Nancy and Parthenia named as heir(s) in the will of Joyce Powell Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 16 Aug 1837.2 
Last Edited22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

Charles W. Culpepper1

Male, #47879, (31 May 1921 - 15 Dec 1989)
Father*Charles E. Culpepper
Mother*Maude (?)
Research note* C. W. (Charles W.) Culpepper appears in the 1930 census as an 8-year-old nephew living with Ipo Culpepper. It has not been proven that the father of Charles W. is Ipo's brother, Charles E. Culpepper. One of Ipo's other brothers might be the father of Charles W. If you can help shed light on this, please contact Warren Culpepper.2 
Birth*31 May 1921 He was born on 31 May 1921 at Worth Co., Georgia.1,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Charles was listed as a nephew in Ipo Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Dasher, Lowndes Co., Georgia.4 
Residence*Mar 1944 Charles resided at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina, in Mar 1944.5 
World War II*between 1944 and 1946 He enlisted in Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, and served in World War II between 1944 and 1946
(Charles W. Culpepper, 34965722. Enlisted for active duty in the US Army on 26 Mar 1944. OS EAMET 14 Oct 1944 to 23 Mar 1946. Awards: PH GCMDL C18 ACM EAMECM 3S, S Ardennes Rhineland Central Europe, WWIIVM. Honorable Discharge as T4 from HQ SVC CO 355 ENGR on 28 Mar 1946.)6,5 
Marriage*say 1970 He married Betty Chapman say 1970.7 
Death*15 Dec 1989 He died at Goose Creek, Berkeley Co., South Carolina, on 15 Dec 1989 at age 68.3 

Family

Betty Chapman
Marriage*say 1970 He married Betty Chapman say 1970.7 
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Jul 2010

Citations

  1. "The Official Roster of South Carolina Servicemen and Servicewomen in World War II, 1941-46, Volume II", Compiled under the direction of Robert E. McNair, Governor. Page 1001.
  2. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections.
  3. 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
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 21, page 2B; Dasher, Lowndes Co., GA
    Home ?, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Ipo Culpepper, Head, 26, Single, GA, GA, GA, Farmer (ID: 3867)
    M. Annie Culpepper, Mother, 70, widowed md @ 22, GA, GA, GA
    C. W. Culpepper, Nephew, 8, GA, GA, GA.
  5. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
    Charles W. Culpepper, born 1921 in Georgia; White; Resided in Charleston Co., South Carolina; Enlisted 26 Mar 1944 at Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co., North Carolina as a Private in the US Army; Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Petroleum Storage Technician or Electric Arcr Welder; Marital Status: Married.
  6. The Official Roster of South Carolina Serviceman and Servicewomen in World War II, 1941-46 (Five Volumes), Columbia, SC: SC Division of General Services, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F274.7 M3 1941-1946.
    Vol II.
  7. Charleston Post & Courier, Charleston, SC.
    http://www.charleston.net/
    Obituary for Betty Potter Culpepper (#60753), published 6 Aug 2009.

Clarence Lloyd Culpepper1,2

Male, #47880, (30 Apr 1923 - 9 Apr 2006)
Father*Jael L. Culpepper
Mother*Roxie Jane Carroll
Birth*30 Apr 1923 He was born on 30 Apr 1923 at Toccoa, Stephens Co., Georgia.1,2 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Clarence and Curtis was listed as a son in Jael L. Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Greenville Co., South Carolina.3 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945
(Clarence L. Culpepper, 6561244. Enlisted from Greenville, Greenville Co., SC. for active duty in the US Navy on 18 Nov 1943. Awards: ADSM ACM EAMECM 1 S/S APCM 9S/S PLR 1S/S. Discharged as Cox from the USS Baltimore on 4 Oct 1945.)4 
Death of MotherDec 1982 His mother Roxie Jane Carroll died in Dec 1982 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.2 
Death of Father23 Feb 1989 His father Jael L. Culpepper died on 23 Feb 1989 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.2 
Marriage*say 1995 He married Margaret Christine Wilson say 1995.5 
Residence*Jun 2002 Clarence resided at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, in Jun 2002.6 
Death*9 Apr 2006 He died at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 9 Apr 2006 at age 82.2 

Family

Margaret Christine Wilson
Marriage*say 1995 He married Margaret Christine Wilson say 1995.5 
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. "The Official Roster of South Carolina Servicemen and Servicewomen in World War II, 1941-46, Volume II", Compiled under the direction of Robert E. McNair, Governor. Page 1001.
  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. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 55, Sheet 9A, Lines 17-22, 25 Ross St., Brandon Mill Vlg, Greenville Co., SC
    Rent=$6, Radio=N, Farm=N
    J. L. Culpepper, Head, M, 37, md@20, GA/GA/GA, Weaver/Cotton Mill, Vet=N
    Roxie J. Culpepper, Wife, F, 25, md@18, GA/GA/GA
    Clarence L. Culpepper, Son, M, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Curtis D. Culpepper, Son, M, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Harold H. Culpepper, Son, M, 3 1/12, Sng, SC/GA/GA
    Audrina C. Culpepper, Son, M, 5/12, Sng, SC/GA/GA.
  4. The Official Roster of South Carolina Serviceman and Servicewomen in World War II, 1941-46 (Five Volumes), Columbia, SC: SC Division of General Services, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F274.7 M3 1941-1946.
    Vol. II.
  5. The Greenville News, Greenville, SC.
    http://greenvillenews.com/
    Obituary of Margaret Christine Wilson Culpepper (#64210), published on August 15, 2013.
  6. The Greenville News, Greenville, SC.
    http://greenvillenews.com/
    Obituary of Fred M. Culpepper, published 12 Jun 2002.