William C. Culpepper

Male, #1422, (circa 1790 - 1871)

ParentJeremiah Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (say 1774 - 1801)
ParentPatience (?) (say 1774 - )
William C. Culpepper|b. circa 1790\nd. 1871|p1422.htm|Jeremiah Culpepper of Nash Co., NC|b. say 1774\nd. 1801|p1416.htm|Patience (?)|b. say 1774|p1424.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|||||||

Birth*circa 1790 William was born at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1790. 
 He was the son of Jeremiah Culpepper of Nash Co., NC and Patience (?). 
(free wh male 0-16) 1790 Census2 Aug 1790 William was probably a free white male, under 16 years old, in Jeremiah Culpepper of Nash Co., NC's household on the 1790 Census on 2 Aug 1790 at Nash Co., North Carolina.1 
(free wh male 0-10) 1800 Census4 Aug 1800 William was probably a free white male, under 10 years old, in Jeremiah Culpepper of Nash Co., NC's houseshold on the 1800 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 1 M0-10 and 1 F0-10..2 
Marriage*circa 1814 He married Elizabeth Harrell at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1814. 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.3 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F20-30 and one free wh male 05-10..4 
Deed*26 Feb 1834 He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted on 26 Feb 1834 at Nash Co., North Carolina.
(This indenture made this 26th day of February in the year of our lord 1834 by and between STEPHEN JOINER of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the one part and KINCHEN EDWARDS of the County of EDGECOMBE and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that for consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and fifty dollars to me in hand paid at and before the signing and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged that I the said Stephen Joiner have bargain and sold until him the said KINCHEN EDWARDS his heirs executors and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the County of Nash and on the NORTH SIDE OF TARRIVER bounded by the lands of DELILA JOINER, the orphan of HARDY JOINER dec. KINCHEN EDWARDS LEVY EDWARDS heirs, WILLIAM CULPEPER and others. said to contain TWO HUNDRED ACRES be the same more of less., it being the land and tenements left to the said STEPHEN JOINER by the will of his father LEWIS JOINER to have and to hold the said lands and tenements free and clear from all incumberances made had or done by me the said STEPHEN JOINER unto him the said KINCHEN EDWARDS his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and further I the said STEPHEN JOINER do warrant and forever defend the right and title of the above deeded lands and tenements until him the said KINCHEN EDWARDS his heirs and assigns forever in testimony where of I have set my hand and seal this day and date first above written, signed, sealed and delivered in presents of SAMUEL VICK AND R. H. RICKS
Signed STEPHEN JOINER (Seal)
State of North Carolina Nash County Court of Pleas and quarters Sessions
May Term 1832
The foregoing deed was duly proven in open court and on motion ordered to be registered.
Attest A. Whitfield, Clerk
And is Registered by Jno. T. Whitfield P.R.
).5 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Nash Co., North Carolina.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 1 F10-15, 3 free coloreds and 1 slave.).6 
1850 Slave Census*1 Jun 1850 William was listed as a slave owner on the 1850 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina, and owned 1 Black Female age 20 and 1 Black female age 84.7 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Nash Co., North Carolina.8 
1860 Slave Census*1 Jun 1860 William was listed as a slave owner on the 1860 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina, and owned owned 1 Black Female age 70.9 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Rocky Mount, Nash Co., North Carolina.10 
Will*22 Sep 1868 He made a will at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 22 Sep 1868. 
1870 Census*1 Jun 1870 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Middleton, Nash Co., North Carolina.11 
Death*1871 He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, in 1871. 
Probate*20 Nov 1871 William's will was probated at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 20 Nov 1871. 
Biography* DEED BETWEEN KINCHEN EDWARDS AND STEPHEN JOINER
NASH COUNTY DEED BOOK 15, Page 267
Dated 26 February 1834
.
This indenture made this 26th day of February in the year of our lord 1834 by and between STEPHEN JOINER of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the one part and KINCHEN EDWARDS of the County of EDGECOMBE and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that for consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and fifty dollars to me in hand paid at and before the signing and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged that I the said Stephen Joiner have bargain and sold until him the said KINCHEN EDWARDS his heirs executors and assigns forever a
certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the County
of Nash and on the NORTH SIDE OF TARRIVER bounded by the lands of DELILA JOINER, the orphan of HARDY JOINER dec. KINCHEN EDWARDS LEVY EDWARDS heirs, WILLIAM CULPEPER and others. said to contain TWO HUNDRED ACRES be the same
more of less., it being the land and tenements left to the said STEPHEN JOINER by the will of his father LEWIS JOINER to have and to hold the said lands and tenements free and clear from all incumberances made had or done by me the said STEPHEN JOINER untohim the said KINCHEN EDWARDS his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and futher I the said STEPHEN
JOINER do warrant and forever defend the right and title of the above deeded lands and tenements until him the said KINCHEN EDWARDS his heirs and assigns forever in testamoney where of I have set my hand and seal this day and date first above written, signed, sealed and delivered in presents of SAMUEL
VICK AND R. H. RICKS
.
Signed STEPHEN JOINER (Seal)
.
State of North Carolina Nash County Court of Pleas and quarters Sessions May Term 1832 - The foregoining deed was duly proven in open court and on motion ordered to be registered. Attest A. Whitfield, Clerk And is Registered by Jno. T. Whitfield P.R.
.
Transcribed by: Helen Sharpe
.
William Culpepper made his will in Nash Co. on September 22, 1868. It was probated on Dec. 18, 1871: A. son Henry H. Culpepper, 25 acres adjoining where he lives, a work ox, and a bed and furniture: B. Daughter Mariah Elizabeth Rose, bed and furniture, blue painted chest, and $20.00 from John Culpepper; C. daughter Mary Lizer Joyner, bed and furniture, red painted chest, and $20.00 from John Culpepper; D. daughter Frances E. Joyner, cow and calf, table, loom and gear, and $20.00 from John Culpepper; and E. son and executor John J. Culpepper, residue of the estate.
Soucrce: Deborah Coggins Gammon
(Names referenced above: William C. Culpepper William C. Culpepper). 

Family

Elizabeth Harrell (circa 1795 - after 1871)
Marriage*circa 1814 He married Elizabeth Harrell at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1814. 
Children

Charts Descendants of Robert Culpepper, Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Last Edited 6 Dec 2007

Citations

  1. 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.
  2. 1800 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 289, Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    Jeremiah Culpepper, 4 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26
    His wife Patience seems to have been separately enumerated:
    Page 291, Ancestry.com Image 11, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    Patience Culpepper, 4 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45.
  3. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 274 (427), Genealogy.com Image 16, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    William Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 4 slaves.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 182, Ancestry.com images 7-8, Rickers District, Nash Co., NC
    William Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M20-30, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 0 slaves.
  5. Nash County Deed Book 15, Page 267, Dated 26 February 1834. Transcribed by Helen Sharpe (e-mail address).
  6. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 078, Ancestry.com images 59-60, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    William Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M40-50, 1 F5-10, 2 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 3 free coloreds, 1 slave.
  7. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Nash Co., NC (27 Sep 1850)
    William Culpepper owned 1 Black Female age 20 and 1 Black female age 84.
  8. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 303B, Lines 8-16, Nash Co., NC (28 Sep 1850)
    William Culpepper, 59, M, Wh, Farmer, NC, RE=$800
    Elizabeth Culpepper, 56, F, Wh, NC
    Frances A. R. Culpepper, 17, F, Wh, NC
    William J. W. Culpepper, 14, M, Wh, NC
    John J. Culpepper, 17, M, Wh, NC
    Zilpha Locust, 28, F, Black, NC
    Lucinda Locust, 7, F, Black, NC
    Richard Locust, 5, M, Black, NC
    Barbee A. Locust, 2, F, Black, NC.
  9. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Dortches, Nash Co., NC (24 Jul 1860)
    William Culpepper owned 1 Black Female age 70.
  10. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 329A-B, Lines 40, 1-6, Dortches Dis, Rocky Mount PO, Nash Co., NC (26 Jul 1860)
    Wm. C. Culpepper, 68, M, Wh, Farmer, RE=$1800, PE=$500, NC
    Elizabeth Culpepper, 64, F, Wh, NC
    William Culpepper, 23, M, Wh, Farm Laborer, NC
    Jno Culpepper, 22, M, Wh, Farm Laborer, NC
    Lucinda Lucas, 20, F, Black, NC
    Richard Lucas, 16, M, Black, NC
    Barbara Lucas, 12, F, Black, NC.
  11. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 60A, Lines 6-10, Middleton Twp, Nash Co., NC (5 Aug 1870)
    William Culpepper, 80, M, Wh, Farmer, NC
    Elizabeth Culpepper, 77, F, Wh, Keeping house, NC
    John Culpepper, 32, M, Wh, Farmer, NC
    Armelius Culpepper, 25, F, Wh, Keeping house, NC
    Fanny Culpepper, 1, F, Wh, NC.