Lemuel Culpepper

Male, #120, (circa 1780 - before Nov 1842)

Parent*(?) Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (s 1760 - )
Lemuel Culpepper|b. circa 1780\nd. before Nov 1842|p120.htm|(?) Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. say 1760|p42731.htm||||||||||||||||

DNA* From DNA and genealogical evidence we conclude that Lemuel Culpepper is a descendant of Benjamin Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a grandson of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.
(However, the exact linkage from Benjamin to Lemuel Culpepper is unknown.). 
Birth*circa 1780 Lemuel was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1780. 
 He was the son of (?) Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA. 
Marriage*2 Mar 1805 He married Mollie Boyd at Gates Co., North Carolina, on 2 Mar 1805. Bond.1 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Lemuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Jasper Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for are 1 Female 0-10 and 1 Female 10-16..2 
Land Lottery*1821 He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1821 at Burneys District, Jasper Co., Georgia, (lot 133-1 in Houston Co., GA).3 
Deed*Jan 1825 A deed was granted to him in Jan 1825 at Jasper Co., Georgia.
(Book A-498. To Lemuel Culpepper (Fieri Facias) a lot in Monticello. Wit: Nathan Warner, Jacob McLendon.
). 
DeedJan 1825 He granted a deed in Jan 1825 at Jasper Co., Georgia.
(Book A-502. Lemuel Culpepper to Hollis Cosby for $130 a lot in Monticello adjoining John Baldwin, 1/4 acre. Wit: Nathan Warner, Jesse Loyal.). 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Lemuel was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Jasper Co., Georgia.4 
Will4 Nov 1833 In Stephen Culpepper's will on 4 Nov 1833 at Norfolk Co., Virginia, Lemuel was named as an heir.
(In the name of God amen, I Stephen Culpepper of Norfolk County being weak in body, but sound in mind do make this my last Will and Testament. I commit my immortal soul into the hands of God, and as to my worldly goods, do make the disposition as is below setforto

I give the plantation I purchased from the heirs of John E. Butt, to my son George Washington who is also the son of Sally Butt to have and his heirs, but should he die without issue, or his issue become extinct, I hearby devise the said Plantation to the eldest son of my brother Lemuel Culpeper, and in the event of his death without issue [sic], to the children of the aforesaid Lemuel Culpeper in succession according to their seniority.

I give my house and lot in Gosport now occupied by W. Osborne to my daughter Elizabeth Ann who is also the daughter of Sally Butt, to her and her heirs forever -- my other house in Gosport I give to my daughter Penelope, who also is the daughter of Sally Butt, to her and her heirs forever.

I give to my son George Washington who as aforesaid is the son of Sally Butt, my slaves big Jim, Tom and Nancy.

I give to Elizabeth Ann my aforesaid daughter by Sally Butt my slaves, Bob, Sally and Champion.

I give to my aforesaid daughter Penelope who is the daughter of Sally Butt, my slaves little Jim, Esther, and Nero.

I give to Sally Butt my grey mare, and as much of my stock as she may choose. I give to Sally Butt permission to live on the Plantation given to my son George Washington who is also our son, so long as she may remain single or during her natural life.

I give one bed to each of my children, George Washington, Ann Elizabeth, and Penelope, who are also the children of Sally Butt.

I direct that the residue of my real and personal estate should be sold, and of the avails of the sale seven hundred dollars more or less should be applied to the thorough repair or if that is not practicable to the building of a suitable dwelling on the Plantation given to my son George Washington who is also the son of Sally Butt -- The residue of the avail. of the above [mentioned] property, I direct to be put out at interest, for the benefit of my son George Washington , my daughters Ann Elizabeth and Penelope who are also the Children of Sally Butt, to be given to them when they become of full age.

In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affirmed my seal this fourth day of September, one thousand and eight hundred and thirty three.

(Signed) Stephen (X his mark) Culpepper

20 Jan 1834: by the oath of Thomas Hume and John Burson).5 
Marriage*14 Dec 1840 He married Daley Ann Walters at Jasper Co., Georgia, on 14 Dec 1840.6 
Will*26 Sep 1842 He made a will at Jasper Co., Georgia, on 26 Sep 1842.
(Will of Lemuel Culpepper, proved on 17th Nov 1842. To his wife Daley Culpepper: one negro man, Robert. No other person or bequest was specified. Wit: Samuel B. Elliott, William Grubbs, and G. W. Holland.). 
Death*before Nov 1842 He died at Jasper Co., Georgia, before Nov 1842. 
Probate*Nov 1842 Lemuel's will was probated at Jasper Co., Georgia, in Nov 1842. 
Biography* Jan 1825 [A-498] [Inferior Court] To Lemuel Culpepper (Fieri Facias) a lot in Monticello. Wit: Nathan Warner, Jacob McLendon.

Jan 1825 [A-502] Lemuel Culpepper to Hollis Cosby for $130 a lot in Monticello adjoining John Baldwin, 1/4 acre.
Wit: Nathan Warner, Jesse Loyal.

1833. The will of Stephen Culpepper in Norfolk Co, VA mentioned "the children of my brother Lemuel Culpepper." (Norfolk Co, VA Wills, BK 5, p 343)

25 Dec 1838. Sheriff sale: One lot, where James McCure now lives, adj. James Henderson, Mary Holifield... property of George W.S. Cross... in favor of Lemuel Culpepper. signed Morgan, D.Sheriff. (From Jasper County, GA newspapers, as posted to Georgia-L in March 2000)

Apr 1842 [D-2] Lemuel Culpepper to Jonas A. Holland, a negro boy, Anderson. Wit: C. L. Goolsby, Hugh P. Kirkpatrick.

26 Sep 1842 [Ordinary Office] Will of Lemuel Culpepper, proved on 17th Nov 1842. To his wife Daley Culpepper: one negro man, Robert. No other person or bequest was specified. Wit: Samuel B. Elliott, William Grubbs, and G. W. Holland. 

Family 1

Mollie Boyd (circa 1783 - before 1840)
Children

Family 2

Daley Ann Walters (circa 1779 - after Nov 1842)

Last Edited 20 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. North Carolina Division of Archives and History, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4802
    Lemuel Culpepper to marry Molly Boyd (of town of Suffolk, VA), Bond Date: 2 Mar 1805 in Gates Co., NC, Record No. 02001, Bondsman: Edward Piland, Witness: L Baker, Bond No. 000052864.
  2. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 172, Jasper Co., GA
    L. Culpepper, 2M0-10, 1M26-45, 1F0-10, 1F10-16, 1F26-45.
  3. Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., The Fourth or 1821 Land Lottery of Georgia, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2lb.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 365, Unk Twp, Jasper Co., GA
    Lemuel Culpepper, 2 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 1 F40-50.
  5. Book 5, p. 343.
  6. Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
    Lemuel Culpepper and Dalyann Barr on 14 Dec 1840 in Jasper Co., GA.