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Mother*

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Birth*

18 Mar 1902

She was born on 18 Mar 1902 at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.

1910 Census

15 Apr 1910

Ruth, Mary, Josephine and Sophia was listed as a daughter in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1910 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.²

1920 Census

1 Jan 1920

Josephine, Sophia and Margaret was listed as a daughter in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1920 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.³

Death of Mother

25 Apr 1927

Her mother Mary Virginia Spence died on 25 Apr 1927 at Deep Creek, South Norfolk (city), Virginia.

Marriage*

10 Jul 1929

She married William D. Joyner on 10 Jul 1929 at age 27.

Married Name

10 Jul 1929

As of 10 Jul 1929, her married name was Joyner.

Death of Father

3 Feb 1934

Her father George Washington Culpepper III died on 3 Feb 1934 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death of Spouse

Aug 1966

Her husband William D. Joyner died in Aug 1966.

Death*

5 Feb 1990

She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 5 Feb 1990 at age 87.⁴

Burial*

circa 10 Feb 1990

Her body was interred circa 10 Feb 1990 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Family

William D. Joyner

Marriage*

10 Jul 1929

She married William D. Joyner on 10 Jul 1929 at age 27.

Josephine and William had no children.

Charts

Last Edited

3 Sep 2012

Citations

The Descendants of Robert Culpeper and Elizabeth Bracket, Harry Linwood Monell - sent by Diane Mathena, e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 28 Aug 1993.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 70, Sheet 11A, Family 206, Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 38, Md2-13 yrs, VA/VA/VA, Farmer-General farm
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, Md1-13 yrs, ch 6/6, NC/NC/NC
Ruth T. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 11, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Mary N. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, S, VA/VA/NC, None
George Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 4, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4/12, S, VA/VA/NC, None.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 129, Sheet 6A, Family 114, 105 Deep Creek Road Village, Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 52, VA/VA/VA, Carpenter-House
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, NC/NC/NC
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 17, S, VA/VA/NC
George W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 15, S, VA/VA/NC
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, S, VA/VA/NC
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC
John P. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/NC
James D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, S, VA/VA/NC
Linwood W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1 9/12, S, VA/VA/NC
Margaret L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1/12, S, VA/VA/NC.
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

George Washington Culpepper IV^1,2

Male, #815, (20 Aug 1904 - 28 Oct 1994)

Father*

Mother*

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

DNA*

George has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Culpepper, who is a son of Henry Culpepper, Jr. and grandson Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

20 Aug 1904

He was born on 20 Aug 1904 at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.³

1910 Census

15 Apr 1910

George and Abner was listed as a son in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1910 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁴

1920 Census

1 Jan 1920

George, Abner, John, James and Linwood was listed as a son in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1920 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁵

Marriage*

circa 1927

He married Emma Margaret Gould circa 1927.

Death of Mother

25 Apr 1927

His mother Mary Virginia Spence died on 25 Apr 1927 at Deep Creek, South Norfolk (city), Virginia.

Birth of Son

3 Jan 1928

His son Linwood Lee Culpepper was born on 3 Jan 1928 at Virginia.⁶

1930 Census*

1 Apr 1930

George was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Craddock Twp, Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁷

Birth of Son

4 Apr 1930

His son George Winfree Culpepper was born on 4 Apr 1930 at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia.^8,3

Birth of Son

between 1932 and 1939

His son William Eugene Culpepper was born between 1932 and 1939 at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death of Father

3 Feb 1934

His father George Washington Culpepper III died on 3 Feb 1934 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death of Son

1939

His son William Eugene Culpepper died in 1939.

1940 Census

1 Apr 1940

George was listed as a lodger in Ruth Teresa Culpepper's household on the 1940 Census at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁹

Marriage*

say 1945

He married Elsie (?) say 1945.

Birth of Son

8 Feb 1947

His son Wayne Craig Culpepper was born on 8 Feb 1947.³

SSN*

1960

His Social Security Number was issued in 1960 in Virginia.³

Death of Spouse

3 Jun 1993

His wife Elsie (?) died on 3 Jun 1993 at Williamsburg (city), Virginia.³

Death*

28 Oct 1994

He died at Williamsburg (city), Virginia, on 28 Oct 1994 at age 90.³

Obituary*

30 Oct 1994

Mr. George W. Culpepper, Sr. age 90, died Friday, October 28, 1994, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Culpepper was born and raised in Deep Creek, Va., and was a former resident of Williamsburg, Va., for 34 years before moving back to Portsmouth to live with his granddaughter. Mr. Culpepper was a Baptist. Survived by his sons, Linwood L. Culpepper of Houston, Tx., George W. Culpepper, Jr. of Nevno, Ca., and Wayne C. Culpepper of Brighton, Co; his sisters, Sophie House of Portsmouth, Va., and Margaret Mountcastle of Va. Beach, Va; a brother, James Culpepper of Smithfield, Va; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 1994, at 2 p.m. in Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg, Va. The family will be at the home of his granddaughter, Robin Redditt, 3409 Cantebury Dr., Portsmouth, Va. Bucktrout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.¹⁰

Burial*

1 Nov 1994

His body was interred on 1 Nov 1994 at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg (city), Virginia.¹⁰

Family 1

Emma Margaret Gould

Marriage*

circa 1927

He married Emma Margaret Gould circa 1927.

Children

Family 2

Elsie (?)

Marriage*

say 1945

He married Elsie (?) say 1945.

Charts

Last Edited

31 Oct 2012

Citations

The Descendants of Robert Culpeper and Elizabeth Bracket, Harry Linwood Monell - sent by Diane Mathena, e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 28 Aug 1993.
E-mail message from Lake Lee Culpepper to Warren Culpepper, 6 Jan 2003.
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
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 70, Sheet 11A, Family 206, Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 38, Md2-13 yrs, VA/VA/VA, Farmer-General farm
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, Md1-13 yrs, ch 6/6, NC/NC/NC
Ruth T. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 11, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Mary N. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, S, VA/VA/NC, None
George Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 4, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4/12, S, VA/VA/NC, None.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 129, Sheet 6A, Family 114, 105 Deep Creek Road Village, Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 52, VA/VA/VA, Carpenter-House
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, NC/NC/NC
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 17, S, VA/VA/NC
George W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 15, S, VA/VA/NC
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, S, VA/VA/NC
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC
John P. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/NC
James D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, S, VA/VA/NC
Linwood W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1 9/12, S, VA/VA/NC
Margaret L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1/12, S, VA/VA/NC.
MyFamily.com Inc., compiler, US Public Records Index, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8907&enc=1
1930 Federal Census, United States.
Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, ED 4, Page 6A, Family 129, 78 Cushing St, Cradock Twp (1 Apr 1930)
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 25, md@22, VA/VA/NC, AcetyleneB_/Auto Plant, Vet=No
Emma M. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 20, md@17, VA/VA/VA
Linwood L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2 3/12, sng, VA/VA/VA.
1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, ED 65-3B, Web Page 21 (17 Apr 1940)
Lines 17-20, 68 Afton Square
Wilmoth Camer, Head, F, Wh, 42, md, VA, 1935 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Margaret Culpepper (r), Partner, F, Wh, 30, md, VA, 1935 in rural Norfolk Co., VA, Housework
Linwood Culpepper, Nephew, M, Wh, 12, sng, VA, 1935 in rural Norfolk Co., VA
George Culpepper, Nephew, M, Wh, 10, sng, VA, 1935 in rural Norfolk Co., VA.
1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, ED 65-4 (15 May 1940)
Web Page 40, Lines 77-80 and Page 41, Line 1, George Washington Highway
Ruth Hanbury (r), Head, F, Wh, 41, wid, VA, 1935 in same house, Foreman/Senior Project
Ruth V. Hanbury, Daughter, F, Wh, 22, sng, VA, 1935 in same house, Non worker
Robert F. Hanbury, Son, M, Wh, 20, wid, VA, 1935 in same house, Salesman/Retail Operations
Iris T. Hanbury, Daughter, F, Wh, 18, sng, VA, 1935 in same house, Student
George W. Culpepper, Lodger (Brother), M, Wh, 35, md, VA, 1935 in Portsmouth, VA, Stock Checker/Auto Assembly.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of George Washington Culpepper, IV (#815), published 30 Oct 1994.

Abner Almond Culpepper¹

Male, #816, (27 Jul 1907 - 13 Nov 1992)

Father*

Mother*

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Birth*

27 Jul 1907

Abner was born at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 27 Jul 1907.^2,3

1910 Census

15 Apr 1910

George and Abner was listed as a son in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1910 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁴

1920 Census

1 Jan 1920

George, Abner, John, James and Linwood was listed as a son in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1920 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁵

Death of Mother

25 Apr 1927

His mother Mary Virginia Spence died on 25 Apr 1927 at Deep Creek, South Norfolk (city), Virginia.

1930 Census*

1 Apr 1930

Abner was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.⁶

Marriage*

11 Apr 1931

He married Beatrice Marie Rozhon at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, on 11 Apr 1931 at age 23.⁷

Death of Father

3 Feb 1934

His father George Washington Culpepper III died on 3 Feb 1934 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

27 Jun 1936

His son Richard Almond Culpepper was born on 27 Jun 1936 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.⁷

Relocation*

1991

He relocated in 1991 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida,

Death*

13 Nov 1992

He died at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, on 13 Nov 1992 at age 85.^2,3

Obituary*

15 Nov 1992

Abner A. Culpepper, 85, of Titusville, Fla., died Friday, Nov. 13, 1992, in his home. Mr. Culpepper was born on July 27, 1907, in Deep Creek, Va. He was the son of the late George W. and Polly V. Culpepper. He lived with his wife and family in and around Western Springs, Ill., for 40 years, before moving to Virginia Beach in 1967 after retirement from Illinois Bell Telephone Co. In 1991 he and his wife Beatrice moved to Titusville, Fla. A Mason in the Western Springs, Ill., Lodge No. 1136 AF & AM, a former member of The Village Church (Western Springs Baptist Church), and volunteer in Boy Scout activities. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice M. Culpepper of Titusville; sons, Richard A. Culpepper of Titusville, John S. Culpepper of The Netherlands and James C. Culpepper of Orlando, Fla; brothers, George W. Culpepper of Williamsburg, Va., and James D. Culpepper of Smithfield, Va; sisters, Sophia C. House of Portsmouth and Margaret C. Mountcastle of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Call hours 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1992, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Norfolk. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1992, in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. Rev. Ralph N. Halliwill of Bayside Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, where the Culpeppers were members, will officiate. A Masonic Memorial Service will also be held during the period above. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers that memorial gifts be sent to Hospice of St. Francis, 9 S. Palm Ave., Titusville, FL 32780.⁸

Burial*

18 Nov 1992

His body was interred on 18 Nov 1992 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Family

Beatrice Marie Rozhon

Marriage*

11 Apr 1931

He married Beatrice Marie Rozhon at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, on 11 Apr 1931 at age 23.⁷

Children

Richard Almond Culpepper+
Rev. John Spence Culpepper
James Charles Culpepper

Charts

Last Edited

5 Oct 2015

Citations

The Descendants of Robert Culpeper and Elizabeth Bracket, Harry Linwood Monell - sent by Diane Mathena, e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 28 Aug 1993.
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
State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
Abner A. Culpepper, Cert 123101, Brevard Co., FL, White, 27 Jul 1907 - 13 Nov 1992.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 70, Sheet 11A, Family 206, Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 38, Md2-13 yrs, VA/VA/VA, Farmer-General farm
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, Md1-13 yrs, ch 6/6, NC/NC/NC
Ruth T. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 11, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Mary N. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, S, VA/VA/NC, None
George Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 4, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4/12, S, VA/VA/NC, None.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 129, Sheet 6A, Family 114, 105 Deep Creek Road Village, Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 52, VA/VA/VA, Carpenter-House
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, NC/NC/NC
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 17, S, VA/VA/NC
George W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 15, S, VA/VA/NC
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, S, VA/VA/NC
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC
John P. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/NC
James D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, S, VA/VA/NC
Linwood W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1 9/12, S, VA/VA/NC
Margaret L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1/12, S, VA/VA/NC.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
National Archives Film T626_471
130 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, ED 1302, Page 25B
Rent=$60, Radio=Y, Farm=N (White)
Abner A. Culpepper, Head, 22, Single, VA/VA/NC, Telephone Installer.
Phone call from Richard Almon Culpepper.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of Abner A. Culpepper (#816), published on 15 Nov 1992.

Sophia Elizabeth Culpepper¹

Female, #817, (8 Dec 1909 - 8 Jul 2003)

Father*

Mother*

Sherwood Rudolph House Sr.

Birth*

8 Dec 1909

She was born on 8 Dec 1909 at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.

1910 Census

15 Apr 1910

Ruth, Mary, Josephine and Sophia was listed as a daughter in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1910 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.²

1920 Census

1 Jan 1920

Josephine, Sophia and Margaret was listed as a daughter in George Washington Culpepper III's household on the 1920 Census at Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.³

Death of Mother

25 Apr 1927

Her mother Mary Virginia Spence died on 25 Apr 1927 at Deep Creek, South Norfolk (city), Virginia.

Marriage*

3 Sep 1927

She married Sherwood Rudolph House Sr. at Virginia on 3 Sep 1927 at age 17.

Married Name

3 Sep 1927

As of 3 Sep 1927, her married name was House.

1930 Census

1 Apr 1930

Sophia was listed as Sherwood Rudolph House Sr.'s wife on the 1930 Census at Craddock Twp, Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁴

Death of Father

3 Feb 1934

Her father George Washington Culpepper III died on 3 Feb 1934 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death of Spouse

1 Nov 1969

Her husband Sherwood Rudolph House Sr. died on 1 Nov 1969 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Residence*

Oct 1994

Sophia resided at Portsmouth (city), Virginia, in Oct 1994.

Death*

8 Jul 2003

She died at Portsmouth (city), Virginia, on 8 Jul 2003 at age 93.⁵

Obituary*

9 Jul 2003

PORTSMOUTH - Sophia Culpepper House, 93, of the first block of W. Roberts Court, died July 8, 2003.

A native of Old Norfolk County, now Chesapeake, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Culpepper Jr. and Polly Virginia Spence Culpepper. She was the widow of Sherwood Rudolph House Sr. and was also predeceased by five brothers and three sisters. She was a member of Simonsdale Presbyterian Church where she served as worship chairperson, and member of Women's Circles and Vacation Bible School until health prohibited her from any participation. She was an active club member of Virginia Tech Home Extension Agency for many years.

She is survived by a daughter, Polly H. Reynolds and husband, Sam of Virginia Beach; daughter-in-law, Joyce House of Portsmouth; two sons, Sherwood Rudy House Jr. and special friend and caretaker, Penny Green of Portsmouth and Cmdr. Thomas V. House and wife, Glenda of Pensacola, Fla; a sister, Margaret C. Mountcastle of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren, Fred House and wife, Carolyn, Pam Deehan and husband, John, Mark House and wife, Terry, Danny House and wife, Debbie, David House and wife, Paula, Tommy House Jr. and wife, Caroline, Jennifer House, Susan Reynolds, Rebecca Reynolds, Marshall Reynolds and Timothy Reynolds; and 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Joe Fairchild, pastor, Faith Wesleyan Church, Norfolk. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.⁶

Burial*

11 Jul 2003

Her body was interred on 11 Jul 2003 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.⁷

Family

Marriage*

3 Sep 1927

She married Sherwood Rudolph House Sr. at Virginia on 3 Sep 1927 at age 17.

Child

Sherwood Rudolph House Jr.⁴

Charts

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Last Edited

8 Sep 2012

Citations

The Descendants of Robert Culpeper and Elizabeth Bracket, Harry Linwood Monell - sent by Diane Mathena, e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 28 Aug 1993.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 70, Sheet 11A, Family 206, Deep Creek District, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 38, Md2-13 yrs, VA/VA/VA, Farmer-General farm
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, Md1-13 yrs, ch 6/6, NC/NC/NC
Ruth T. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 11, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Mary N. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, S, VA/VA/NC, None
George Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 4, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2, S, VA/VA/NC, None
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4/12, S, VA/VA/NC, None.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 129, Sheet 6A, Family 114, 105 Deep Creek Road Village, Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA
George W. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 52, VA/VA/VA, Carpenter-House
Pollie V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, NC/NC/NC
Josephine V. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 17, S, VA/VA/NC
George W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 15, S, VA/VA/NC
Abner A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, S, VA/VA/NC
Sophia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 10, S, VA/VA/NC
John P. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/NC
James D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, S, VA/VA/NC
Linwood W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1 9/12, S, VA/VA/NC
Margaret L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1/12, S, VA/VA/NC.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, ED 4, Page 6A, Family 122, 122 Cushing St, Cradock Twp (1 Apr 1930)
Rudolph House, Head, M, Wh, 29, md@27, NC/NC/NC, Salesman/Auto Factory, Vet=No
Sophia E. House, Wife, F, Wh, 20, md@17, VA/VA/NC
Rudolph House, Son, M, Wh, 4/12, sng, VA/NC/VA
Margaret Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, Wh, 10, sng, VA/VA/VA.
Phone call from Richard Almon Culpepper.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of Sophia Culpepper House (#817), published July 9, 2003, Page: B8.
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, July 9, 2003, Page: B8.

Ruth Virginia Wright

Female, #818, (6 Mar 1910 - 1 Jun 1945)

Birth*

6 Mar 1910

Ruth was born on 6 Mar 1910.

Married Name

say 1931

As of say 1931, her married name was Culpepper.

Marriage*

say 1932

She married Leroy Norman Culpepper III say 1932.

1940 Census

1 Apr 1940

Ruth was listed as Leroy Norman Culpepper III's wife on the 1940 Census at Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia.¹

Birth of Son

23 Jan 1944

Her son Stephen Douglas Culpepper was born on 23 Jan 1944.^2,3

Death*

1 Jun 1945

She died on 1 Jun 1945 at age 35.

Burial*

3 Jun 1945

Her body was interred on 3 Jun 1945 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Family

Leroy Norman Culpepper III

Marriage*

say 1932

She married Leroy Norman Culpepper III say 1932.

Children

Norma Marie Culpepper
Carole Lee Culpepper
Phyllis Elaine Culpepper
Eleanor Wright Culpepper
Stephen Douglas Culpepper+

Last Edited

22 Oct 2012

Citations

1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, ED 65-6, Web Page 14 (23 May 1940)
Lines 75-80 and Page 15, Line1, Mill Bridge Road
Leroy N. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 36, md, VA, 1935 in Portsmouth, VA, Salesman/Produce
Ruth W. Culpepper (r), Wife, F, Wh, 30, md, VA, 1935 in Portsmouth, VA, Housework
Shirley Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 12, sng, VA, 1935 in Portsmouth, VA
Norma Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 5, sng, VA, 1935 in Portsmouth, VA
Carole Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4, sng, VA
Phylis Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1, sng, VA
Eleanor W. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4/12, sng, VA.
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Culpepper Family Cemetery, Off Old Mill Road, Chesapeake (city), VA
+ Culpepper, Stephen Douglas 32539731, Jan. 23, 1944 - May 3, 1994.
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

Stephen Douglas Culpepper^1,2

Male, #819, (23 Jan 1944 - 3 May 1994)

Father*

Leroy Norman Culpepper III

Mother*

Ruth Virginia Wright

Birth*

23 Jan 1944

He was born on 23 Jan 1944.^3,4

Death of Mother

1 Jun 1945

His mother Ruth Virginia Wright died on 1 Jun 1945.

SSN*

1962

His Social Security Number was issued in 1962 in Virginia.⁴

Marriage*

circa 1965

He married Charlotte Almond Whitehurst circa 1965.

Death of Father

1 Apr 1992

His father Leroy Norman Culpepper III died on 1 Apr 1992 at Chesapeake (city), Virginia.^5,4

Death*

3 May 1994

He died at Chesapeake (city), Virginia, on 3 May 1994 at age 50.^3,4

Obituary*

5 May 1994

Stephen Douglas Culpepper, a self-employed native of Norfolk County, Va., went home to be forever with the Lord May 3, 1994. He was the son of the late Leroy N. and Ruth W. Culpepper, III. He was raised by Joseph N. Pope and the late Annie C. Pope. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte W. Culpepper, devoted father of Stephen D. Culpepper Jr. and Kimberly C. Dezern, loving brother of Shirley C. Wilder, Norma C. Stanton, Carol C. Williams, Phyllis C. Sawyer, Eleanor C. Sibley, Sylvia C. Applewhite, Joann P. Armstrong and Joseph N. Pope Jr., and stepson of Grace M. Culpepper. He was a devoted fan of amateur wrestling and jack of all trades. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Deep Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Norman K. March. Burial will be in the Culpepper Family Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to John Hagee Ministries, Box 1400, San Antonio, Texas 78295-1400.⁶

Burial*

6 May 1994

His body was interred on 6 May 1994 at Culpepper Family Cemetery, Deep Creek, Chesapeake (city), Virginia.^6,3

Family

Marriage*

circa 1965

He married Charlotte Almond Whitehurst circa 1965.

Children

Stephen Douglas Culpepper Jr.
Kimberly Ann Culpepper

Charts

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Last Edited

11 Nov 2012

Citations

The Descendants of Robert Culpeper and Elizabeth Bracket, Harry Linwood Monell - sent by Diane Mathena, e-mail address, to Lew Griffin, 28 Aug 1993.
E-mail written 2000 - 2013 to Culpepper Connections from Kimberly Ann Culpepper Dezern (#1095), Chesapeake, VA, e-mail address (Jul 2013).
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Culpepper Family Cemetery, Off Old Mill Road, Chesapeake (city), VA
+ Culpepper, Stephen Douglas 32539731, Jan. 23, 1944 - May 3, 1994.
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
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Culpepper Family Cemetery, Off Old Mill Road, Chesapeake (city), VA
+ Culpepper, Leroy Norman 32539887, Feb. 8, 1904 - Apr. 1, 1992
+ Culpepper, Grace McDilda 32539919, Sep. 8, 1912 - May 12, 2007.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of Stephen Douglas Culpepper, Jr., published 5 May 1994.

Emma Groom

Female, #822, (5 Jan 1884 - 1 Mar 1910)

Birth*

5 Jan 1884

She was born on 5 Jan 1884 at Canada.¹

Marriage*

1906

She married Edwin Owens Culpepper at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, in 1906.²

Married Name

1906

As of 1906, her married name was Culpepper.²

Birth of Son

19 Jun 1907

Her son Edwin Groom Culpepper was born on 19 Jun 1907 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Death of Son

21 Jun 1907

Her son Edwin Groom Culpepper died on 21 Jun 1907 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Birth of Son

17 Mar 1908

Her son August Hume Culpepper was born on 17 Mar 1908 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.³

Death*

1 Mar 1910

She died at Virginia on 1 Mar 1910 at age 26.

Burial*

circa 3 Mar 1910

Her body was interred circa 3 Mar 1910 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Family

Edwin Owens Culpepper

Marriage*

1906

She married Edwin Owens Culpepper at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, in 1906.²

Children

Last Edited

10 Sep 2012

Citations

1930 Federal Census, United States.
Portsmouth (city), VA, Madison Ward, ED 18, Page 14A, Family 282, 338 Fayette St (Apr 1930)
Edwin O. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 43, md@21, VA/VA/VA, Driver/Elec. Co.
Jessie W. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 36, md@23, VA/VA/VA
August H. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, Wh, 22, sng, VA/VA/Canada, Salesman/Dept. Store
Virginia L. Culpepper, Daughter-in-law, F, Wh, 17, sng, VA/VA/Canada, Saleslady/Dept. Store
Edwin Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 11, sng, VA/VA/Canada.
North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
Edwin Owens Culpepper, White, Male, married Emma Groom in 1906 in Pasquotank Co., NC.
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

Edwin Owens Culpepper Jr.¹

Male, #823, (28 Jun 1918 - 26 Aug 1996)

Father*

Edwin Owens Culpepper

Mother*

Jessie Murray Wilkins

Birth*

28 Jun 1918

He was born on 28 Jun 1918 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.²

1920 Census

1 Jan 1920

August and Edwin was listed as a son in Edwin Owens Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Monroe Ward, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.³

1930 Census

1 Apr 1930

August and Edwin was listed as a son in Edwin Owens Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Madison Ward, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.⁴

1940 Census

1 Apr 1940

Edwin was listed as a son in Edwin Owens Culpepper's household on the 1940 Census at Madison Ward, Portsmouth (city), Virginia.⁵

Death of Father

10 Mar 1942

His father Edwin Owens Culpepper died on 10 Mar 1942 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.

Marriage*

Apr 1952

He married Virginia (?) in Apr 1952 at age 33.

SSN*

1960

His Social Security Number was issued in 1960 in Virginia.²

Death of Mother

30 Jun 1970

His mother Jessie Murray Wilkins died on 30 Jun 1970.

Death*

26 Aug 1996

He died at Chesapeake (city), Virginia, on 26 Aug 1996 at age 78.²

Obituary*

28 Aug 1996

Edwin Owens Culpepper Jr., 78, of the 4300 block of Midhurst Lane, died Aug. 26, 1996, in Chesapeake Nursing Home. Mr. Culpepper was a retired marine engineer for the U.S. Government with Newport News Shipbuilding. A native of Portsmouth, he was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church.⁶

Family

Virginia (?)

Marriage*

Apr 1952

He married Virginia (?) in Apr 1952 at age 33.

Children

Marie Ellen Culpepper
Barbara Sue Culpepper
Edwin Owens Culpepper III

Charts

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Last Edited

29 Oct 2012

Citations

E-mail written 2000-2009 to Culpepper Connections from Ronald Buchanan, e-mail address.
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
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 160, Sheet 4A, Family 66, Monroe Ward, Portsmouth (city), VA
Eddie O. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 34, Md, VA/VA/VA, Merchant-Retail Grocery
Jessie W. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 26, Md, VA/VA/VA
August Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 11, S, VA/VA/VA
Virginia Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, S, VA/VA/VA
Eddie O. Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, Wh, 1 6/12, S, VA/VA/VA.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
Portsmouth (city), VA, Madison Ward, ED 18, Page 14A, Family 282, 338 Fayette St (Apr 1930)
Edwin O. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 43, md@21, VA/VA/VA, Driver/Elec. Co.
Jessie W. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 36, md@23, VA/VA/VA
August H. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, Wh, 22, sng, VA/VA/Canada, Salesman/Dept. Store
Virginia L. Culpepper, Daughter-in-law, F, Wh, 17, sng, VA/VA/Canada, Saleslady/Dept. Store
Edwin Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 11, sng, VA/VA/Canada.
1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
Portsmouth (city), VA, Madison Ward, ED 116-24, Page 24-25 (28 May 1940)
Page 24, Lines 78-80, 338 Fayette Street
Edwin Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 52, md, VA, 1935 in same house, Bua? Operator/Utilities
Jesse W. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 46, md, VA, 1935 in same house, Housework
Edwin O. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, Wh, 22, sng, VA, 1935 in same house, Apprentice/Navy Yard.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of Edwin Owens Culpepper Jr. (#823), published on 28 Aug 1996.

Dennis Leroy Culpepper

Male, #824, (28 Aug 1917 - 5 Mar 1998)

Father*

Dennis Elisha Culpepper

Mother*

Lillie Lavinia Deal

DNA*

Dennis has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Culpepper, who is a son of Henry Culpepper, Jr. and grandson Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Birth*

28 Aug 1917

He was born on 28 Aug 1917 at South Norfolk (city), Virginia.¹

1920 Census

1 Jan 1920

Dennis and Harry was listed as a son in Dennis Elisha Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at South Norfolk (city), Virginia.²

Death of Father

11 Mar 1927

His father Dennis Elisha Culpepper died on 11 Mar 1927 at Mount Pleasant, South Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia.

1930 Census

1 Apr 1930

John, Dennis and Harry was listed as a son in Lillie Lavinia Deal's household on the 1930 Census at Butts Road District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.³

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Virginia.¹

Marriage*

25 Jul 1937

He married Virginia Holmes at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina, on 25 Jul 1937 at age 19.

Birth of Son

22 Mar 1938

His son Dennis Leroy Culpepper Jr. was born on 22 Mar 1938.⁴

1940 Census

1 Apr 1940

Dennis was listed as a son-in-law in K. W. Holmes's household on the 1940 Census at Norfolk (city), Virginia.⁵

Residence*

May 1945

Dennis resided at Norfolk (city), Virginia, in May 1945.⁶

World War II*

between 1945 and 1946

He enlisted in Richmond (city), Virginia, and served in World War II between 1945 and 1946
(US Army.)⁶

Marriage

1971

He married Olie Mae Bailey at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, in 1971.⁷

Death of Mother

30 Oct 1980

His mother Lillie Lavinia Deal died on 30 Oct 1980 at Suffolk (city), Virginia.¹

Death*

5 Mar 1998

He died at Franklin (city), Virginia, on 5 Mar 1998 at age 80.¹

Obituary*

7 Mar 1998

Dennis Leroy Culpepper Sr., 80, died March 5, 1998, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Culpepper was a native of Hickory, Va., and was a son of the late Dennis Elisha and Lillie Lavina Deal Culpepper. He was an Army veteran and was retired from Franklin Equipment Co. Mr. Culpepper was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, Franklin Moose Lodge 1573 and American Legion Post 73.
He is survived by his wife, Olie Mae Bailey Culpepper; a daughter, Catherine Jane Capps of Manassas, Va; two sons, Dennis Culpepper Jr. of Denver, Colo., Wayne Culpepper of Elizabeth City, N.C; a stepson, Bob Holland of Portsmouth; a sister, Elsie Gaskins of Virginia Beach; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wright Funeral Home by the Rev. Edward Johnson and the Rev. James Smith. Burial will be at Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence at 128 Country Club Road and suggests that memorial donations may be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. First Ave., Franklin, Va. 23851.⁶

Burial*

8 Mar 1998

His body was interred on 8 Mar 1998 at Southampton Memorial Park, Franklin (city), Virginia.

Family

Virginia Holmes

Marriage*

25 Jul 1937

He married Virginia Holmes at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina, on 25 Jul 1937 at age 19.

Children

Charts

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Last Edited

30 Oct 2012

Citations

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
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 150, Sheet 3B, Family 39, South Norfolk (city), VA
Denis E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, Md, NC/NC/NC, Carpenter-House
Lillie L. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, Md, VA/NC/VA
Denis L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2 7/12, S, VA/NC/VA
Harry J. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3/12, S, VA/NC/VA
Edward Culpepper, Renter, M, Wh, 23, Md, NC/NC/NC, Conductor-Street Car
Nellie Culpepper, Renter, F, Wh, 21, Md, VA/VA/NC.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
Butts Road District, Norfolk Co., VA, ED 1, Page 15B, Family 303, Butts Road (24 Apr 1930)
Lilly Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 36, wid, md@20, VA/VA/VA
Thomas Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 15, sng, VA/NC/VA
Leroy Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, VA/VA/VA
Joseph Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, VA/VA/VA
Elsie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, sng, VA/VA/VA
Edith Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 5, sng, VA/VA/VA.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of Dennis Leroy Culpepper, Jr., (#40840). published March 17, 2013.
1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
Norfolk (city), VA, ED 114-50, Web Page 21 (15 Apr 1940)
Lines 19-23, 115 14th Street
K. W. Holmes, Head, M, Wh, 50, md, NC, 1935 in same place, Motorman/Public Utility Co
Viola Holmes (r), Wife, F, Wh, 45, md, NC, 1935 in same place, Housework
Sherlock Holmes, Son, M, Wh, 15, sng, VA, 1935 in same place, Student
Dennis Culpepper, Son-in-law, M, Wh, 23, md, VA, 1935 in same place, Truck Driver/Trucking
Virginia Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 18, md, VA, 1935 in same place, Waitress/Restaurant.
Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
http://www.pilotonline.com
Obituary of Dennis L. Culpepper, published 7 Mar 1998.
North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
Dennis Leroy Culpepper, Sr., White, Male, married Olie Mae Holland in 1971 in Pasquotank Co., NC.

Joseph F. Wise¹

Male, #825, (12 Jan 1812 - 1884)

Birth*

12 Jan 1812

Joseph was born at South Carolina on 12 Jan 1812.

Marriage*

8 Mar 1838

He married Carolina Lambright at Copiah Co., Mississippi, on 8 Mar 1838 at age 26.

Death*

1884

He died at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, in 1884.

Family

Carolina Lambright

Child

Dialva Adelia Wise+

Last Edited

28 Apr 2000

Citations

Douglas Orville Culpepper (#6831), compiler, e-mail address or e-mail address, Douglas Orville Culpepper website & e-mails, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2007.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Carolina Lambright¹

Female, #826, (circa 1820 - 1892)

Birth*

circa 1820

Carolina was born at Copiah Co., Mississippi, circa 1820.

Marriage*

8 Mar 1838

She married Joseph F. Wise at Copiah Co., Mississippi, on 8 Mar 1838.

Married Name

8 Mar 1838

As of 8 Mar 1838, her married name was Wise.

Death of Spouse

1884

Her husband Joseph F. Wise died in 1884 at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana.

Death*

1892

She died at Verda, Grant Parish, Louisiana, in 1892.

Family

Joseph F. Wise

Child

Dialva Adelia Wise+

Last Edited

28 Apr 2000

Citations

Douglas Orville Culpepper (#6831), compiler, e-mail address or e-mail address, Douglas Orville Culpepper website & e-mails, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2007.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

John Andrew Kelley

Male, #827, (say 1830 - )

Birth*

say 1830

John was born say 1830.

Marriage*

He married Ella Frances Pyron.

Birth of Son

4 Mar 1860

His son Arthur Ashford Kelley was born on 4 Mar 1860 at Carroll Co., Georgia.

Family

Ella Frances Pyron

Child

Arthur Ashford Kelley+

Last Edited

4 Oct 1999

Ella Frances Pyron

Female, #828, (say 1832 - )

Married Name

Her married name was Kelley.

Marriage*

She married John Andrew Kelley.

Birth*

say 1832

Ella was born say 1832.

Birth of Son

4 Mar 1860

Her son Arthur Ashford Kelley was born on 4 Mar 1860 at Carroll Co., Georgia.

Family

John Andrew Kelley

Child

Arthur Ashford Kelley+

Last Edited

4 Oct 1999

Mary J. Bruce

Female, #829, (say 1701 - 1752)

Father*

John Bruce

Mother*

Mary J. Frazer

Birth*

say 1701

Mary was born say 1701.

Death of Father

1720

Her father John Bruce died in 1720 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Married Name

say 1722

As of say 1722, her married name was Culpepper.

Marriage*

say 1722

She married Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1722.

Birth of Son

circa 1723

Her son Lemuel Culpepper was born circa 1723 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.¹

Birth of Son

say 1727

Her son Robert Culpepper of Pasquotank NC was born say 1727 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

circa 1729

Her son Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC was born circa 1729.

Will

18 Oct 1729

Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Mary J. Bruce at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 18 Oct 1729.

Birth of Son

circa 1731

Her son Jeremiah Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA was born circa 1731 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death of Mother

circa 1734

Her mother Mary J. Frazer died circa 1734 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Biography

She is referenced in a biographical note for Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA.

Tithable*

10 Jul 1750

She and Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC were included in a list of Tithables taken on 10 Jul 1750 at Western Branch District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.²

Tithable*

9 Jun 1751

She was included in a list of Tithables taken on 9 Jun 1751 at Western Branch District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.²

Death*

1752

She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1752.

Probate*

1752

Probate action was taken on Mary's estate in 1752 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

Inventory only.³

Family

Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA

Marriage*

say 1722

She married Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1722.

Children

Last Edited

3 Sep 2011

Citations

Warren H. 'Dick' Culpepper (#6860), Culpeppers of England and America, Provo, Utah: Stevenson's Genealogy Center, 2008.
p. 105.
E.B. & W.B. Wingo, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Tithables ( v1: 1730-1750, v2: 1751-1765, v3: 1766-1780), Norfolk, VA, 1985.
C. Torrance, Virginia Wills and Admin. 1632-1800, p. 107.

Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA

Male, #830, (say 1699 - between 1733 and 1750)

Father*

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Mary Richardson

DNA*

Henry has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA, the American Culpepper progenitor.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Will

25 Jul 1698

He is most likely "the child my wife goes with" mentioned in the will of his father, Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Jul 1698.¹

Birth*

say 1699

Henry was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1699.

Will

4 Jan 1709

He was only nine years old, and so was not the Henry Culpeper whose land was mentioned in the will of John Creekmore at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 4 Jan 1709. That Henry was his deceased father, Henry, Jr., to whom Creekmore sold land in 1798.
Deed Bk 9, p 80. Will of John Creekmore dated 4 Jan 1708/9 and proved 17 Aug 1711 by Emanuel Burgis. Various bequests including: "Unto my son John Creekmur Jr 50 acres of land lying between Richard Hodges and Henry Culpepper called by name of Horse Point...."
Note that deeds often mentioned deceased individuals as adjacent land owners, as the description of the land was just copied from earlier records. Henry, Jr., had willed his Creekmore land to his son Thomas Culpepper, and Thomas was only about 13 or 14 years old at the time of John Creekmore's death and this reference to Henry's land in Creekmore's will.

Will

10 Nov 1716

He witnessed the signing of the will of Thomas Richardson, his grandfather, on 10 Nov 1716 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.
Although age 17 may seem like a young age for someone to be witnessing a will, there are other proven cases of men this young witnessing deeds and wills.
It is important to note not only that Henry III signed with a mark, but also, that his mark was distinct from that of his father, Henry, Jr., and his grandfather, Henry. This mark is a block lettered "HC." The marks with which they signed documents helps distinguish the three early Henrys from each other.²

Probate

29 Mar 1719

He authenticated the validity of the will of Thomas Richardson. On 29 Mar 1719 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Deed*

18 Dec 1719

He was granted a deed on 18 Dec 1719 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

18 Dec 1719 -- Deed Bk 10, p 86. Order is granted Henry Culpepper for the sum of twenty shillings against the estate of Richard and Sarah Wright, etc.

Marriage*

say 1722

He married Mary J. Bruce at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1722.

Birth of Son

circa 1723

His son Lemuel Culpepper was born circa 1723 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.³

Deed

24 Feb 1724

He was granted a deed by Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA and Ann Culpepper on 24 Feb 1724 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

24 Feb 1724 -- Deed Bk F, p 132. Thomas Culpepper, cooper, and Ann his wife, to Henry Culpepper, cooper, for £25, 100 acres of the South side of Deep Creek, South Branch of the Elizabeth River. "Only my mother's thirds her lifetime." Wit: Faithful Cherry, Ruth Cherry, Ruth Suggs. Signed: Thomas Culpepper, Ann Culpepper
(Thomas and Henry Culpepper (III) were brothers.)

Birth of Son

say 1727

His son Robert Culpepper of Pasquotank NC was born say 1727 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

circa 1729

His son Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC was born circa 1729.

Tithable*

10 Jun 1730

He and Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA were included in a list of Tithables taken on 10 Jun 1730 at Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Co., Virginia,

"By Thomas Scott: Robert Culpepper Jr., one tithe, and Henry Culpepper, one tithe."⁴

Birth of Son

circa 1731

His son Jeremiah Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA was born circa 1731 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Tithable

10 Jun 1732

He and Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA were included in a list of Tithables taken on 10 Jun 1732 at Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Co., Virginia,

"Robert Culpepper Jr., one tithe, and Henry Culpepper, one tithe."⁴

Tithable

11 Jun 1733

He and Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA were included in a list of Tithables taken on 11 Jun 1733 at Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Co., Virginia,

"By Thomas Scott: Robert Culpepper Jr., one tithe, and Henry Culpepper, one tithe."⁴

Biography*

He appears adjacent to his first cousin Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA in the Western Branch Pct. tithables for 1730-1733 and disappears from records thereafter. No estate or probate record for him as been found. Mary J. Culpepper, thought to be his widow, shows up in the next available Norfolk Tithable records in 1750, connected to Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC and Jeremiah Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA, presumably their sons.

Death*

between 1733 and 1750

He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, after his listing on the tithable list on 11 Jun 1733 and before his wife (Mary) and son (Herny IV) were listed on the tithables on 10 Jun 1750.⁴

Deed

1 Dec 1763

He was a previous land owner in a deed granted by Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC and Christian Culpepper on 1 Dec 1763

Deed Bk 22, p 27. Henry Culpepper and Christian Culpepper his wife of Currituck Co to John Rutter of Norfolk Co, VA, for £22, 25 acres of the South side of Deep Creek of the South Branch of the Elizabeth River, bounding John Rutter, John Hewlett, and William Cherry, which formerly belonged to Henry Culpepper and by descent fell to his son Henry being heir at law to the said land. Wit: Thomas Williams, John Williams, Phebe Williams, and Sarah Williams. 1 Dec 1763.⁵

Family

Mary J. Bruce

Marriage*

say 1722

He married Mary J. Bruce at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1722.

Children

Charts

Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk: DNA Status Chart (Male only, 8 generations)
Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Last Edited

3 Sep 2011

Citations

Norfolk Co., VA, Deed Book 6, p. 155.
Norfolk Deed Book 10, p. 48.
Warren H. 'Dick' Culpepper (#6860), Culpeppers of England and America, Provo, Utah: Stevenson's Genealogy Center, 2008.
p. 105.
E.B. & W.B. Wingo, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Tithables ( v1: 1730-1750, v2: 1751-1765, v3: 1766-1780), Norfolk, VA, 1985.
Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA

Male, #831, (say 1669 - 1699)

Father*

Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Elizabeth Green

DNA*

Henry has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA, the American Culpepper progenitor.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth*

say 1669

Henry was born at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1669.

Deed

16 Jun 1671

He was granted a deed by Bartholomew Ingolbritson on 16 Jun 1671 at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia,

16 Jun 1671 -- Deed Bk E, p 97. Bartholomew Ingolbertson to Henry Culpepper, "out of love & affection I have unto my loving god son Henry Culpepper Jr. do freely give unto him my said god son a heifer of two years old which I purchased of Henry Culpepper Sr. & living now with his father & of ye same marking his cattle & of to have & to hold of said Heifer with all her female increases to ye said Henry Culpepper Jun. his heirs & assigns forever & his father to have ye male increases & to have ye keeping of the said Heifer with her increases until my said god son is of age. (This is the first reference to Henry Culpepper Jr. in Lower Norfolk County records.)

Death of Mother

say 1676

His mother Elizabeth Green died say 1676 at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Note*

1691

In 1691, Lower Norfolk County was split into Norfolk County, and Princess Ann County. The area where the Culpepper family lived remained in Norfolk County.

Deed

16 Jun 1692

He witnessed a deed grant by Thomas Greene Jr. and Elizabeth Greene to Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA on 16 Jun 1692 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

16 Jun 1692. Deed Bk 5, p 167. Thomas Green to Robert Culpepper. I Thomas Green of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River... planter... in consideration of 2,000 lbs. of tobacco to Robert Culpepper of the same place, planter. 50 acres, part of a patent of 575 a. beginning at a point on the eastward side of a creek commonly called Loyd Creek to a gutt or branch of the said creek... thence down the said gutt to a creek dividing this land from the land of John ... and so down the said creek to the first above mentioned point at the creek's mouth. Wit: Henry Culpepper Signed: Thomas Green, Elizabeth Green (This is the first deed for the Henry who signed with two or three vertical bars and one horizontal bar, like an "H", or with three horizontal bars and one vertical, like an "H" on its side. This mark consists of straight lines rather than a script "H" as before, and apparently is the less well schooled son of the previous Henry.)

Will

27 Mar 1694

Henry named as heir(s) in the will of Jeane Greene at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 27 Mar 1694.¹

Marriage*

say 1696

He married Mary Richardson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1696.

Deed*

15 Mar 1698

He was granted a deed on 15 Mar 1698 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

15 Mar 1698 -- Deed Bk 6, p 119. John Creekmore to Henry Culpepper. According to Dick Culpepper, this was for "100 acres of land."²

Birth of Son

circa 1698

His son Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA was born circa 1698 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Will*

25 Jul 1698

He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Jul 1698, naming as executor(s) Mary Culpepper, naming as guardian Thomas Richardson Jr., naming as heir(s) Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA, Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA and Elizabeth Culpepper.

Deed Bk 6, p 155. Will of Henry Culpepper of the ... Branch of Elizabeth River.... Dated 25 July 1698. Proved 17 Jul 1699 by George Valentine and Roger Hodges.
     To my son Thomas my 100 acres of land I bought of John Creekmore... my gun ... a cutting knife.
     To the child my wife goes with (most likely this was Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA) one great chest.
     I give my Son Thomas to his Uncle Thomas Richardson and
     if his Decease ... father or Grand Mother Richardson ... until he is Eighteen years...
     To my brother Robert Culpepper... and to his Daughter Elizabeth... I give my grind... Thomas Richardson...
     Wife... Whole executrix...
Witnesses: Roger Hodges, George Valentine, William Maund, Thomas Richardson.
Signed: Henry Culpepper.³

Birth of Son

say 1699

His son Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA was born say 1699 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death*

1699

He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1699.

Probate*

17 Jul 1699

Probate action was taken on Henry's estate, with George Ballentine proving on 17 Jul 1699 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Deed

16 Mar 1707

He was a previous land owner in a deed granted by Thomas Green III to John Willis and Elizabeth Willis on 16 Mar 1707 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

John Willis and Elizabeth his wife, of Elizabeth River Parish in Norfolk County, one messuage tenement or plantation that Henry Green, Henry Culpepper, and James Smith did live on [note the past tense], it being & lying between the land that Thomas Green doth live on & Richard Bunttings plantation, and known by the name of Jame's Plantation. Witnesses: Thomas Power, Wm. Symmons, James Lambert.

Will

4 Jan 1709

He was identified as the previous landowner of land being bequeathed in the will of John Creekmore at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 4 Jan 1709
Deed Bk 9, p 80. Will of John Creekmore dated 4 Jan 1708/9 and proved 17 Aug 1711 by Emanuel Burgis. Various bequests including: "Unto my son John Creekmur Jr 50 acres of land lying between Richard Hodges and Henry Culpepper called by name of Horse Point...."
Note that deeds often mentioned deceased individuals as adjacent land owners, as the description of the land was just copied from earlier records. Henry, Jr., had willed his Creekmore land to his son Thomas Culpepper, and Thomas was only about 13 or 14 years old at the time of John Creekmore's death and this reference to Henry's land in Creekmore's will.

Land Grant/Patent*

16 Dec 1714

He was named the owner of adjacent land in a patent of new land on 16 Dec 1714 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

16 Dec 1714 -- Samuel Creekmur, 52 acres (New Land), Norfolk County; on South side of Deep Creek, a branch of the South branch of the Elizabeth River; adjacent Culpepper's land; page 206, Patent Book 10, for the import of Andrew Borkum.

Family

Mary Richardson

Marriage*

say 1696

He married Mary Richardson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1696.

Children

Charts

Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk: DNA Status Chart (Male only, 8 generations)
Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart

Last Edited

24 Sep 2011

Citations

Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.
Warren H. 'Dick' Culpepper (#6860), Culpeppers of England and America, Provo, Utah: Stevenson's Genealogy Center, 2008.
Norfolk Co., VA, Deed Book 6, p. 155.

Mary Richardson

Female, #832, (say 1675 - after 1724)

Father*

Thomas Richardson

Mother*

Elizabeth Horne

Birth*

say 1675

Mary was born say 1675.

Marriage*

say 1696

She married Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1696.

Married Name

say 1696

As of say 1696, her married name was Culpepper.

Birth of Son

circa 1698

Her son Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA was born circa 1698 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Will

25 Jul 1698

Mary named as executor(s) in the will of Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Jul 1698.¹

Birth of Son

say 1699

Her son Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA was born say 1699 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Death*

after 1724

She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, after 1724.

Biography*

Evidence that Henry Culpepper's wife was named Mary is based on two sources. One is the will of Henry's father-in-law, Thomas Richardson, which mentions several daughters including one named Mary: "unto my five daughters Marey Frances Margarett Ruith and Sarah one Shilling a peace and to ye heirs of my daughter Elizabeth one Shilling." (Norfolk Wills, proven March 1718/19). This shows that Thomas Richardson had a daughter named Mary.

The second source is a deed transcript found in the book "Derivation of the Herbert Family," by Alice G. Walter. This deed transcript, dated 1699, of Willoughby to Herbert, is witnessed by William Maund and Mary (her "M" mark) Culpepper. At this early date, the only Mary Culpepper who would have been living in Norfolk County would have been Mary Richardson, wife of Henry Culpepper.

That she was a Richardson is proven by Henry's 1699 will.

The following deed shows that Mary was still living as late as 1724:
24 Feb 1724 -- Deed Bk F, p 132. Thomas Culpepper, cooper, and Ann his wife, to Henry Culpepper, cooper, for £25, 100 acres of the South side of Deep Creek, South Branch of the Elizabeth River. "Only my mother's thirds her lifetime." Wit: Faithful Cherry, Ruth Cherry, Ruth Suggs. Signed: Thomas Culpepper, Ann Culpepper.

Family

Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA

Marriage*

say 1696

She married Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1696.

Children

Last Edited

21 Jul 2011

Citations

Norfolk Co., VA, Deed Book 6, p. 155.

Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Male, #834, (say 1664 - circa 1742)

Father*

Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Elizabeth Green

DNA*

Robert has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA, the American Culpepper progenitor.
(In Y-DNA tests of descendants of Robert, using 111 separate Y-DNA markers, their marker values are generally the same as those of Robert's father, Henry, with the exception that in all of Robert's descendants, DYS 442 = 13 and not 12.)^1,2

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth*

say 1664

Robert was born at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1664.

Death of Mother

say 1676

His mother Elizabeth Green died say 1676 at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Marriage*

say 1687

He married Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1687.

Note*

1691

In 1691, Lower Norfolk County was split into Norfolk County, and Princess Ann County. The area where the Culpepper family lived remained in Norfolk County.

Deed

16 Jun 1692

He was granted a deed by Thomas Greene Jr. and Elizabeth Greene, witnessed by Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA on 16 Jun 1692 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

16 Jun 1692. Deed Bk 5, p 167. Thomas Green to Robert Culpepper. I Thomas Green of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River... planter... in consideration of 2,000 lbs. of tobacco to Robert Culpepper of the same place, planter. 50 acres, part of a patent of 575 a. beginning at a point on the eastward side of a creek commonly called Loyd Creek to a gutt or branch of the said creek... thence down the said gutt to a creek dividing this land from the land of John ... and so down the said creek to the first above mentioned point at the creek's mouth. Wit: Henry Culpepper Signed: Thomas Green, Elizabeth Green (This is the first deed for the Henry who signed with two or three vertical bars and one horizontal bar, like an "H", or with three horizontal bars and one vertical, like an "H" on its side. This mark consists of straight lines rather than a script "H" as before, and apparently is the less well schooled son of the previous Henry.)

Birth of Son

say 1694

His son Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA was born say 1694 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

say 1696

His son Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC was born say 1696 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

say 1698

His son Benjamin Culpepper son of Robert was born say 1698.

Will

25 Jul 1698

Thomas, Robert and Elizabeth named as heir(s) in the will of Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Jul 1698.³

Will

4 Jul 1705

He witnessed the signing of a will of Richard Bunting on 4 Jul 1705 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.⁴

Deed

12 Feb 1710

He witnessed a deed grant by Thomas Green III to Richard Bunting Jr. on 12 Feb 1710

12 Feb 1710 -- Thomas Green of western branch of Elizabeth River Parish & heir at law to Thomas Green late of the same parish to Richard Bunting (Weaver) of the same place for 2250 lbs of tobacco & also in consideration of the vast expense and charge that hath bin in a suite of law between the said Richard Bunting & John Willis, Guardian to the said Green, about a certain tract and dividend of land, wherefore the said Green being come to age to avoid further charge about the land doth give & confer to the said Bunting this indenture & release 200 acres on south side of west branch of Elizabeth River known by the name of Fishey Neck, being that land which Peter Smith late of this county, dec'd, patented and after sold to the same Bunting which said land was and is within the bounds of the said Green & his patent, bounded etc. Witnesses: Robert Culpepper, James Sabord?, John Portlock.⁵

Probate

21 Aug 1713

He authenticated the validity of the will of Richard Bunting. On 21 Aug 1713 at Norfolk Co., Virginia,

Will of RICHARD BUNTING, Book 9 p. 269, dated 4 July 1695, proved 21 Aug. 1713, by Robert Culpeper.
...unto my Son Wm. Buntin all the plantation which I now live upon...
...unto my Son Richard Bunting fifty Acres of land Lying at the head of a Creek in Newbys Neck Joyning upon John Joyce...
...unto my Son John Bunting fifty Acres of Land where my houses and Clear ground is in fishey Neck...
...unto my Son Thomas Bunting fifty Acres of Land Joyning John's...
...unto my Son Henry Bunting fifty acres of Land out of the Same pattent of fishing Neck
...and In case that Either of them ... my Said Sons ... Decease without such heirs ... that my Son Mathew Shall have the fifty ... of Land given the Deacesed as aforesaid
...It Shall and my be Lawful for any of my Sons to Dispose and Sell there Land to Each other butt not to any body else...
...wife Anne Bunting.
...my Loveing Brother Wm Wallice and my Loveing wife Anne Bunting, Sole Executor & Executrix...
witnesses: Eleazar Tarte, Robert Culpeper, James Smyth, his mark, Mary Smyth, her mark
the marke of Richard Bunting & Seale.

Note: There were two Eleazer Tarts, father and son. This Eleazer Tart was probably the son of Eleazer Tart, Sr. Eleazer Tart, Jr, married Robert Culpepper's daughter, Mary.⁶

Will*

29 Oct 1715

He witnessed the signing of a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 29 Oct 1715.

Will of William Dale, dated 29 Oct 1715 and proved 17 Feb 1715/6. Various bequests. Witnesses included Robert Culpepper and Edward Lewelling. (Richard Dale later witnessed Robert Culpepper's will.)⁷

Deed*

1727

He was granted a deed by John Winfield Jr. in 1727 at Western Branch District, Norfolk Co., Virginia,

In 1727, Robert Culpepper bought 50 acres on the West Branch of the Elizabeth River from his cousin Jonas Winfield, for £10. (See will of Jeane Greene, Robert's grandmother).⁸

Will*

16 Oct 1739

He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 16 Oct 1739, naming as executor(s) Eleazer Tart Jr., naming as heir(s) Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA, Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, Benjamin Culpepper son of Robert, Rachel Wilder, Ann Wilder, Elizabeth Ward, Mury Green, William Culpepper of Warren Co. GA and Mary Tart. It was witnessed by Henry? Green.

Robert's will, written in 1739 and proven in 1743, is important, as he and his brother Henry are the ancestors of most of the American Culpeppers. It is necessary to look at a copy of the actual document and not the abstract, to note that Robert had a son, Robert, Jr., to whom he gave his great Bible, his "lancets, horse flemes, and other instruments of iron for the use of horses." A fleam was a surgical knife, as was a lancet.

Robert gave five Shillings each to his sons Joseph and Benjamin Culpepper, who by this time were in Edgecombe County, NC.

He gave half a Crown each to his daughters Rachel Wilder and Ann Wilder. These small gifts of money indicate that Rachel and Ann had moved away from Norfolk County, and had probably already had some help along the way from Robert.

He gave his daughter Elizabeth Ward, wife of John Ward, an ewe and a lamb, suggesting that she still lived nearby in 1743.

And daughter Mury Green must have been nearby in 1743, as she received an ewe as well. Mury's husband may have been Henry Green (see below). At the moment, descendants of Mury Green are unidentified. However, there were folks named Green in early Edgecombe County, NC records.

Robert Culpepper made a point of mentioning his grandson, William Culpepper, in his will. William got a cow and calf, and an ewe and lamb. Robert must have been particularly fond of William, since William got more live stock than Robert's daughters, Elizabeth Ward, and Mury Green. This was probably his grandson William, son of Robert Culpepper, Jr.

Robert gave all his land in Norfolk County to "his loving daughter Mary Tart," and appointed her husband, Eleazer Tart, as his sole executor. Henry Green, John Joyce, and Richard Dale witnessed the will.⁹

Death*

circa 1742

He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1742.

Probate*

21 Jan 1743

Probate action was taken on Robert's estate on 21 Jan 1743 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Biography*

Robert Culpepper's ancestry was long the subject of speculation. However, DNA testing reveals that 80+% of the mainline Culpeppers descend from sons of Robert, and that the balance, with only a minor genetic difference, descend from the sons of Henry Culpepper, Jr. The most logical conclusion from traditional genealogical research and DNA testing is that Robert and Henry Jr. are sons of Henry Culpepper (Sr.) of Lower Norfolk Co., VA. and his wife Elizabeth.

Robert was probably born around 1664 but it is not known if he was born in England or in Virginia.

He probably married his wife around 1690. She may have been named Sarah, but her maiden name is not known. She was probably a daughter of one of the neighboring families along the West Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk Co., VA. She and Robert had sons named Joseph and Benjamin, and Robert, Jr. Robert, Jr. was obviously named after his father.

But the names Joseph and Benjamin were not used by Robert Sr.'s brother, Henry, and so might be clues to the identity of Robert's wife. These were family names in the local Richardson, Powell, Hodges, and Hollowell families, among others, all of whom lived nearby. According to "The Hollowells," by Lucy E. Hollowell, the Hollowells were Quakers, and none of the Hollowell daughters from this time period is known to have married a Culpepper.

Robert finally emerges in Norfolk County records in 1692 when he bought 50 acres from Thomas and Elizabeth Green, for 2,000 pounds of tobacco. (Records on the Culpepper family in Norfolk County in the early 1700's are scarce, and all of the ones that we have found, including this one, are recorded above.)

Robert Culpepper died circa 1742. He was close to 80 years old, which was well above average for his day and age.

One could suspect that Robert's daughter Mary was the one who was looking after him in his old age, and so she was the one who was rewarded with Robert's land in his will.

Research note*

2 Mar 2014

From: Alice Jones
Sent: Sunday, March 2, 2014

Lew, I remember your telling me to let you know if I was able to join
Colonial Dames, 17 Century and Daughters of American Colonists.
I have been accepted into both organizations on theCulpepper line.
John Culpepperin N.C. forDaughters of American Colonists and
that 1691 deednaming Robert Culpepper was the proof for Colonial
Dames, 17th Century.
....
Alice Jones.¹⁰

Family

Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Marriage*

say 1687

He married Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1687.

Children

Charts

Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk: DNA Status Chart (Male only, 8 generations)
LWG / Clarissa Eugenia Culpepper Griffin (Lew Griffin's gtgm): Ancestral Chart
WLC / Warren L. Culpepper Ancestral Chart

Last Edited

25 Jan 2019

Citations

Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections.
Culpepper Project at FamilyTreeDNA.com, http://gen.culpepper.com/dna/results.htm[:WEB].
Norfolk Co., VA, Deed Book 6, p. 155.
Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
Will Book 9, page 267.
Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
Deed Book 9, p. 5.
Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
Deed Book 9, p.269.
Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
Deed Bk 9, p 460.
Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
Deed Book G, page 60.
Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
Will Book H, page 19.
E-mail written Jul 2012 - Feb 2014 to Lew Griffin from Alice (Wingate) Jones (Mrs. Frank Vernon Jones), 186 Pearson Road, Sylvester, GA 31791, Phone (229) 777-9590, e-mail address.

Rachel Culpepper¹

Female, #835, (say 1700 - )

Father*

Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth*

say 1700

Rachel was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1700.

Biography*

Rachel's date of birth is unknown.
.
That Rachel married a Wilder is known from her father Robert Culpepper's will. Some Wilder family researchers believe her husband was Jeremiah Wilder. This writer knows very little else about this couple and their descendants, if any.

Married Name

Her married name was Wilder.

Marriage*

She married Jeremiah Wilder at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Will

16 Oct 1739

Robert, Joseph, Benjamin, Rachel, Ann, Elizabeth, Mury, William and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 16 Oct 1739.²

Family

Jeremiah Wilder

Last Edited

5 Aug 2017

Citations

William Murtha Wilder, compiler, Wilder & Connecting Families (especially Ware) in the Southeastern States, Albany, GA: A. L. Seely Company, 1851, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 929.273 W645w 1960.
p. 230.
Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
Will Book H, page 19.

Elizabeth Culpepper

Female, #836, (say 1696 - )

Father*

Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth*

say 1696

Elizabeth was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1696.

Will

25 Jul 1698

Thomas, Robert and Elizabeth named as heir(s) in the will of Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Jul 1698.¹

Married Name

say 1716

As of say 1716, her married name was Ward.

Marriage*

say 1716

She married (?) Ward at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1716.

Will

16 Oct 1739

Robert, Joseph, Benjamin, Rachel, Ann, Elizabeth, Mury, William and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 16 Oct 1739.²

Family

(?) Ward

Last Edited

13 Jul 2011

Citations

Norfolk Co., VA, Deed Book 6, p. 155.
Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
Will Book H, page 19.

(?) Ward

Male, #837, (say 1700 - )

Birth*

say 1700

(?) was born say 1700.

Biography*

Although the verdict is still out, and Ward family researchers have differing opinions, this writer wonders if Elizabeth Culpepper's husband might have been John Ward. This would have been the John Ward who was in Norfolk Co. VA in 1728, when he and Elizabeth sold 107 acres on the NE side of Simons Creek on the West Branch to William and Richard Price. This land was adjacent to the land William Ellis bought from John's brother Joseph Ward. The land being sold was purchased by John Ward from Roger Bryant. Witnesses were Tamer Spivey, Elizabeth Spivey, and John Lockhart (Norfolk Deeds, Bk. G, p. 105-6). He appears on a June 1736 tithable list for the Western Branch with his brother Joseph Ward. There are no surviving tithable lists for Norfolk County from 1737-1749. He does not appear in the 1750 list, however, his son (or brother) Joseph Ward is still in Norfolk in 1750, living near the Culpeppers.

Further research is needed on John's brother, Joseph, as perhaps his wife was also named Elizabeth, and perhaps Joseph might have been the one who married Elizabeth Culpepper.

Marriage*

say 1716

He married Elizabeth Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1716.

Family

Elizabeth Culpepper

Last Edited

15 Aug 2011

Mary Culpepper

Female, #838, (say 1706 - )

Father*

Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth*

say 1706

Mary was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1706.

Married Name

say 1726

As of say 1726, her married name was Tart.

Marriage*

say 1726

She married Eleazer Tart Jr. at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1726.

Will

16 Oct 1739

Robert, Joseph, Benjamin, Rachel, Ann, Elizabeth, Mury, William and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 16 Oct 1739.¹

Biography*

Mary's date of birth is unknown. The Tarts of later Edgecombe Co. NC, who used many of the same names as the Norfolk family, are thought to have been among her descendants.

Family

Eleazer Tart Jr.

Last Edited

13 Jul 2011

Citations

Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
Will Book H, page 19.

Mury Culpepper

Female, #839, (say 1704 - )

Father*

Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Mother*

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth*

say 1704

Mury was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1704.

Marriage*

say 1725

She married Henry? Green at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1725.

Married Name

say 1725

As of say 1725, her married name was Green.

Will

16 Oct 1739

Robert, Joseph, Benjamin, Rachel, Ann, Elizabeth, Mury, William and Mary named as heir(s) in the will of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 16 Oct 1739.¹

Biography*

Mury's date of birth is unknown.
Descendants, if any, of Mury and (Henry?) Green have not currently been documented.
Dick Culpepper believes that Mury, rather than Mary, married Elizar Tart, Jr.²

Family

Henry? Green

Last Edited

5 Jul 2012

Citations

Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
Will Book H, page 19.
Warren H. 'Dick' Culpepper (#6860), Culpeppers of England and America, Provo, Utah: Stevenson's Genealogy Center, 2008.
p. 231.

Unknown wife of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA

Female, #840, (say 1666 - before 16 Oct 1739)

Birth*

say 1666

Unknown was born say 1666.

Marriage*

say 1687

She married Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA at Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1687.

Married Name

say 1687

As of say 1687, her married name was Culpepper.

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Culpeper.

Birth of Son

say 1694

Her son Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA was born say 1694 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

say 1696

Her son Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC was born say 1696 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.

Birth of Son

say 1698

Her son Benjamin Culpepper son of Robert was born say 1698.

Death*

before 16 Oct 1739

She died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 16 Oct 1739
Robert did not mention his wife in his will, and so she seems seems to have died earlier.

Biography*

Based on the deed below, it has been suggested that Robert's wife may have been Sarah. However, Sarah was not mentioned in his will and was probably deceased at that time
6 Feb. 1746 -- Deed Bk 14, p 24, Peter Taylor and his wife, Dorcas, of Norfolk County, Va. to Richard Bunting of Norfolk Co. for 25 pounds current money a tract of 50 acres of land on the south side of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, in (Newby’s or Hubey’s) Neck joining the lands of John Joyce and Richard Taylor being the land said Richard Bunting sold to Peter Taylor. Sign. Peter Taylor and Dorcas Taylor (X), wit. Ralph (Fenter), SARAH CULPEPPER (X her mark), Elanor Tart. Transcribed by Clyde T. Colbert

It is interesting to note that each of her sons, Robert, Jr., Joseph, and Benjamin, named a son Benjamin. In the case of Joseph and Benjamin, at least, it would appear that they each named their first born son, Benjamin. Various naming conventions were used by different cultures in the South, but in Virginia, first born sons were most often named after a grandfather. (See "Albion's Seed, Four British Folkways in America," by David Hackett Fischer.)

So perhaps the father of Robert's wife was named Benjamin.

The birth dates of Robert's children are largely speculative, and subject to revision from further research. Perhaps the order in which Robert names his children in his will offers us some guidance as to the order of birth. This writer prefers to use the known or approximate birth dates of children, to estimate the birth date of the parents. The dates one chooses, in either case, are going to be guesses, at best.

If our current ancestral theory is correct, then one would hope that all of the male names used in this family, Robert, Joseph, and Benjamin, came from the distaff side of the Culpepper family, in some recent prior generation, as none of these names are Culpepper family names, in the branch of the Culpeppers from which we currently speculate that this line is descended.

Family