Thomas Edward Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA

Male, #31, (circa 1759 - circa Jan 1818)

Parent*Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC (c 1729 - )
Parent*Christian Warren (c 1732 - )
Thomas Edward Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1759\nd. circa Jan 1818|p31.htm|Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC|b. circa 1729|p445.htm|Christian Warren|b. circa 1732|p396.htm|Henry Culpepper III, of Norfolk Co., VA|b. say 1699\nd. after 1733|p830.htm|Mary J. Bruce|b. say 1701\nd. 1752|p829.htm|Thomas Warren|b. say 1702\nd. before 1761|p671.htm|Christian (?)|b. say 1702\nd. before 20 Sep 1764|p672.htm|

Extinct?* This family line headed by Thomas Edward Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA is believed to be extinct. If you know a living male descendant with the Culpepper surname, please contact Warren Culpepper using the link at the bottom of this page. 
Birth*circa 1759 Thomas was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1759. 
 He was the son of Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC and Christian Warren. 
Deed*23 May 1788 A deed was granted to him by Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC witnessed by Rev. Peter Culpepper of Camden Co., NC, Joshua Culpepper and Henry Culpepper V, of Currituck Co., NC on 23 May 1788 at Currituck Co., North Carolina.
(Book 5, p. 330, Currituck Co., NC: 23 May 1788. Henry Culpepper, Sr. to Thomas Culpepper, for £50, Culpepper’s Island, consisting of 50 acres. Witnesses: Peter Culpepper, Joshua Culpepper, Henry Culpepper).1 
Marriage*9 Oct 1792 He married Lydia Richardson at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 9 Oct 1792.2 
Deed14 Oct 1793 He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted by Henry Culpepper IV of Currituck Co. NC to Nicholas Culpepper of Camden Co., NC witnessed by Rev. Peter Culpepper of Camden Co., NC and Mary Culpepper on 14 Oct 1793 at Currituck Co., North Carolina.
(Book 7, p. 58, Currituck Co., NC: 14 Oct 1793. Henry Culpepper, Sr., to Nicholas Culpepper, Jr., for £11, 50 acres adjacent to Thomas Culpepper, and David Creekmur. Witnesses: Peter Culpepper and Mary Culpepper).1 
1800 Census*4 Aug 1800 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Camden Co., North Carolina.3 
DeedFeb 1801 Mason Culpepper and Thomas Edward Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA witnessed a deed grant to Rev. Peter Culpepper of Camden Co., NC in Feb 1801 at Currituck Co., North Carolina.
(Book 3, p. 130, Currituck Co., NC: Feb 1801. Malachi Bright, orphan of William Bright, and Francis and Richard Overton, are bound to Peter Culpepper. Witnesses: Mason Culpepper and Thomas Culpepper.).1 
1810 Census*6 Aug 1810 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Saint Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified is 1 F10-16..4 
Will*14 Oct 1817 He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 14 Oct 1817.
(To son Richardson, $500 and furniture; to son Edward, his plantation; youngest daughter Lydia to the care of daughter Dinah until she comes of age 21 or marries; to daughter Dinah a riding horse and negro girl Lucy; land in Camden Co. NC to be sold and the money to be equally divided between his three daughters Dinah, Rebecca, and Lydia. Executor: Richard Culpepper; witnesses: James Culpepper, Daniel Williams, and Charles McCoy.).5 
Death*circa Jan 1818 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa Jan 1818. 
Probate*16 Mar 1818 Thomas's will was probated at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 16 Mar 1818. 
Biography* 8 Sep 1803 -- Camden Co NC Deed Bk. K, p. 181. Nicholas Culpepper of Camden Co. to Lydia Culpepper of Camden for $25, fifty acres adjacent to Thomas Culpepper and David Creekmore. Witnesses were James Culpepper and Jeremiah Bright.
29 Apr 1806 -- Norfolk Co VA Deed Bk 42, p 339. Thomas Hanbury, Jr. and wife Rebecca to Thomas Culpepper of Camden County, NC, for $400, fifty acres adj. John Creekmore, Jr., Joshua Creekmore, James Williams, and the orphans of Willoughby Creekmore, part of the land of Joseph Creekmore, deceased. Wit: Willoughby McPherson, James Williams, and Nathan Chamberlin.
18 May 1807 -- Norfolk Co VA Deed Bk 43, p 157. Thomas Culpepper and wife Lydia to Joseph Owens, for $220, 21.5 acres. Wit: Thomas Emerson and others (difficult to read).
 
Deed7 May 1821 He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted by John Poyner and Rebecca Culpepper to Richardson Culpepper on 7 May 1821 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.
(Deed Bk 49, p 160. John Poyner and wife Rebecca (late Rebecca Culpepper) to Richardson Culpepper for $475, 44 acres adj. Edward Culpepper, Can Powers, and Arnold King as allotted to Rebecca as an heir of the late Machey Richardson who died intestate.). 
Research note*8 May 2004 There were two Thomas Culpeppers who might have been active at this time, in this area.
Family tradition suggests that this Thomas corresponds to the known records. Further research is needed.

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).6
 

Family

Lydia Richardson (circa 1770 - )
Children

Charts Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (5 generations)
Descendants of Henry Culpepper, III, of Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Last Edited 30 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. Lew Griffin, compiler, Currituck Co., NC Deed Abstracts, 1784-1869, Currituck County NC: Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 2000, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Microfilm Vols 3-30.
  2. Jeremiah Richardson, surety, Arthur Emmerson, minister.
  3. 1800 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 107, Genealogy.com Image 15, Unknown Township, Camden Co., NC
    Nicholas Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45.
  4. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 120, Genealogy.com Page 230/Image 2, St. Brides Parish, Norfolk Co., VA
    Daniel Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M16-25, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F 16-26, 1 F 26-45
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M45+, 3 F10-16, 1 F26-45.
  5. Book 5, p. 17.
  6. Lewis W. Griffin Jr., 4307 North 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018, e-mail address, Phone: (602) 955-2597.