James Culpepper Jr., of Darlington, SC

Male, #1417, (circa 1771 - between 1830 and 1840)

Parent*James Culpepper of Nash Co. NC1 (s 1728 - b Nov 1799)
Parent*Elizabeth (?) (s 1736 - a 1800)
James Culpepper Jr., of Darlington, SC|b. circa 1771\nd. between 1830 and 1840|p1417.htm|James Culpepper of Nash Co. NC|b. say 1728\nd. before Nov 1799|p1413.htm|Elizabeth (?)|b. say 1736\nd. after 1800|p1414.htm|Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA|b. say 1694\nd. before Oct 1774|p678.htm|Dorcas (?)|b. say 1700|p679.htm|||||||

DNA* From DNA and genealogical evidence we conclude that James Culpepper Jr., of Darlington, SC is a descendant of James Culpepper, son of Robert Culpepper, Jr., who is a grandson of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Birth*circa 1771 James was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1771. 
 He was the son of James Culpepper of Nash Co. NC and Elizabeth (?).1 
1790 Census*2 Aug 1790 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 Census on 2 Aug 1790 at Nash Co., North Carolina.2 
Will20 Aug 1799 In James Culpepper of Nash Co. NC's will on 20 Aug 1799 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Sarah, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Selah, James, Christopher, Jeremiah and Henry was named as an heir.
(JAMES(x)CULPEPPER's will was made 20 Aug 1799 and proven in Nov Ct 1799. Wife ELIZABETH CULPEPPER - all my estate. After her decease, then: 4 sons - 416 acres. 3 daughter ELIZABETH, SELAH, SALLEY CULPEPPER - feather bed & furniture each. Remainder to be divided among sons CHRISTOPHER, JEREMIAH, JAMES, HENRY, & daughters ELIZABETH, SELAH, & SALLEY CULPEPPER. Ex. wife ELIZABETH CULPEPPER, CHRISTOPHER CULPEPPER Wit DANIEL TAYLOR, JAMES BRUICE, WRIGHT TAYLOR). 
1800 Census4 Aug 1800 Jeremiah and James was probably a free white male, age 16 and under 26, in Elizabeth (?)'s household on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-10 and 2 F16-26..3 
Marriage*circa 1810 He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1810. 
Miscellaneous*circa 1811 Following the death in Nov 1811 in Marion District, SC of Dr. Samuel Killburn, both Henry and James Culpepper purchase from Dr. Killburn's estate. (Roll #435).4 
War of 1812*between 1813 and 1814 He served in the War of 1812 between 1813 and 1814
(3rd Regiment, South Carolina Militia).5 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Darlington District, South Carolina. Unaccounted for are 2 females 0-10..6 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Darlington District, South Carolina. Unaccounted for are 1 M15-20, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15 and 1 F15-20..7 
Death*between 1830 and 1840 He died at Darlington District, South Carolina, between 1830 and 1840. 

Family

Elizabeth (?) (17 Nov 1786 - 4 Oct 1886)
Children

Charts Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (5 generations)
Descendants of Robert Culpepper, Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Last Edited 18 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. Will of James Culpepper, 20 Aug 1799.
  2. 1790 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 70, Image 0015 (Ancestry Image 4), Nash Co., NC
    4 separate Culpepper families:
    James Culpepper, 2M16+, 2M<16, 4F
    Christopher Culpepper, 1M16+, 1F, 1 Slave
    James Culpepper, Jr., 1M16+, 3M<16, 3F, 3 Free, 3 slaves
    Jeremiah Culpepper, 1M16+, 1M<16, 1F, 3 Slaves.
  3. 1800 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 291, Ancestry.com Image 11, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    Elizabeth Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 2 M16-26, 3 F16-26, 1 F45+.
  4. Lucille Utley and Danny Smith, compiler, Marion Co., SC Probate Records, Vol. 1, Hemingway, SC: Three Rivers Historical Society, 1985, Repository: SC Archives and History Center in Columbia, Call No. F277.M2.U51.
    pages 257-258.
  5. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
  6. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Unknown Townships, Darlington District, SC
    Henry Culpepper, page 65, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 0 slaves
    James Culpepper, page 65, 2 M0-10, 1 M45+, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 0 slaves.
  7. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Unknown Townships, Darlington District, SC
    James Culpepper, page 207, 1 M0-5, 1 M10-15, 2 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F5-10, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 0 slaves
    Henry Culpepper, page 208, 2 M10-15, 1 M50-60, 1 F15-20, 1 F50-60, 4 slaves.