Joel W. Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA

Male, #3242, (say 1794 - before Aug 1849)

Parent*David Culpepper of Laurens Co. GA (16 Dec 1768 - 21 Aug 1832)
Parent*Elizabeth Hogan (6 Mar 1775 - 9 Jan 1849)
Joel W. Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA|b. say 1794\nd. before Aug 1849|p3242.htm|David Culpepper of Laurens Co. GA|b. 16 Dec 1768\nd. 21 Aug 1832|p3223.htm|Elizabeth Hogan|b. 6 Mar 1775\nd. 9 Jan 1849|p3224.htm|John Culpepper of Jones Co., GA|b. say 1733\nd. circa 1808|p3217.htm|Agnes (?)|b. say 1744|p3227.htm|Griffin Hogan|b. say 1753\nd. 1827|p3225.htm|Mary Gibson|b. circa 1750|p3226.htm|

DNA* He has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a grandson of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Birth*say 1794 Joel was born at Georgia say 1794. 
 He was the son of David Culpepper of Laurens Co. GA and Elizabeth Hogan. 
Marriage*circa 1816 He married Mary Butler at Laurens Co., Georgia, circa 1816. 
Land Lottery*1820 He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1820 at Smiths District, Laurens Co., Georgia, (lot 468-2 in Appling Co., GA).1 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Laurens Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for are a Male 16-26 and a Female 10-16..2 
Deed*24 Nov 1826 Joel W. Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA and Mary Culpepper granted a deed witnessed by Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA on 24 Nov 1826 at Laurens Co., Georgia.
(Joel Culpepper of Laurens Co. to Nathan Tucker for $300: 100 acres of a tract granted to Thomas Fort. Wit: B. Culpepper, S. R. Smith. Polly Culpepper renounced before Justice of the Peace David R. Maddux her right of dower to the property on the following day).3 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Wilkinson Co., Georgia.4 
Land Lottery1832 He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1832 at Wilkinson Co., Georgia, (lot 1036/2/1 in what became Forsyth Co., GA and lot 64/1/2 in what became Cobb Co., GA).5 
Deed*1 Jan 1833 He witnessed a deed grant on 1 Jan 1833 at Wilkinson Co., Georgia.
(WILLIAM CAR of Wilkinson Co. to ELIJAH HOGAN of Wilkinson Co. Lot 3213, 8th Dist. Wit.: Joel Culpepper, Robert Razar, J.P. Recorded 12 Mar 1838. (Randolph Co. GA Deeds)). 
Deed27 Oct 1836 A deed was granted to him on 27 Oct 1836 at Dooly Co., Georgia.
(Archibald Hooks of Wilkinson Co., GA to Joel Culpepper of Houston Co., GA, for $800: Lot 10 in District 10 = 202.5 acres. Wit: Wm Tomberlin.).6 
Deed*23 Jan 1838 He granted a deed to Philemon Bohannon witnessed by David Sneads Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA and Chadwell Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA on 23 Jan 1838 at Dooly Co., Georgia.
(Joel Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA to Philemon Bohannon for $650: Lot 10 in District 10. Wit: David T. Culpepper, Chadwell Culpepper, J.P.).7 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Dooly Co., Georgia.8 
Guardian*20 Jul 1844 Joel Culpepper received as guardian of America, Susan, Mary, Irwin, Walton & Wyatt Hall, minor heirs of William Hall, deceased, of Henry H. Ross administrator, on the estate of the said William Hall, the sum of $685.12 in full payment of all and each share of that the above minors are entitled to as heirs at law of said estate. Witness Elbert Hodges. /s/ Joel Culpepper. Recorded 30 Aug 1849. on 20 Jul 1844.9 
Deed26 Dec 1845 He granted a deed on 26 Dec 1845 at Dooly Co., Georgia.
(Joel Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA to Malaciah Butler of Wilkinson Co., GA, for $25: 202.5 acres, Lot 152 in District 10. Recorded 7 Sep 1852.).10 
Deed24 Apr 1846 A deed was granted to him on 24 Apr 1846 at Sumter Co., Georgia.
(Book I, Page 299. Joel Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA to Henry Weldy for $180, Lot 366 in 28th District of Sumter Co., GA, 202.5 acres.). 
Will*1847 He made a will at Dooly Co., Georgia, in 1847.11 
Deed5 Aug 1847 A deed was granted to him on 5 Aug 1847 at Dooly Co., Georgia.
(W. M. Dodans of Pulaski Co., GA to Joel Culpepper for $50, Lot 104 in District 16. Wit: John Williams and John McMercer.).12 
Deed*25 Oct 1847 He granted a deed to James B. Culpepper witnessed by Philemon Bohannon on 25 Oct 1847 at Dooly Co., Georgia.
(Joel Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA to James B. Culpepper, for $5, Lot 137 in District 10 = 202.5 acres. Wit: Philemon Bohanon. Recorded 16 Nov 1847.).13 
Deed*25 Oct 1847 He granted a deed to David C. Culpepper witnessed by Philemon Bohannon on 25 Oct 1847.
(Joel Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA to “my son David C. Culpepper” of Dooly Co., GA, deed of gift, Lot 120 in District 10 = 202.5 acres. Wit: Philemon Bohanon, Andrew G. Hodges. Recorded 16 Nov 1847.).14 
Death*before Aug 1849 He died at Dooly Co., Georgia, before Aug 1849. 
Deed7 Aug 1849 He was a previous land owner in the deed granted to Mary Butler on 7 Aug 1849 at Dooly Co., Georgia.
(James C. Bradley & John McMessor, Admr. with will annexed, of Joel Culpepper, sells to Mary Culpepper, for $107 at public auction: Lot 104 in District 10. Wit: James Hatfield; Felton V. Lewis, J.P.
).15 
Probate*25 Oct 1849 Joel's will was probated at Dooly Co., Georgia, on 25 Oct 1849. 

Family

Mary Butler (say 1794 - 1870)
Children

Charts Descendants of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (Six Generations)
Last Edited 18 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr., 1820 Land Lottery of Georgia Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2la.
    page 78.
  2. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 015, Laurens Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F10-16, 1F 26-45.
  3. Laurens County Clerk, Laurens Co., GA Deeds, 1808-1884, Books A-S Transcribed by Lew Griffin from Microfilm , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 395,592 - 395,601.
    Book J, page 117.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 336, Unk Twp, Wilkinson Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 2 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1F30-40.
  5. Rev. S. Emmett Lucas Jr., The 1832 Gold Lottery of Georgia, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8 R2lb.
    Joel Culpepper, Cannons District, Wilkinson Co., GA, drew lot 1036/2/1 in what became Forsyth Co., GA and lot 64/1/2 in what became Cobb Co., GA, 1832.
  6. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book B-65.
  7. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book B-66.
  8. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 90, District 10, Dooly Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, 1 M5-10, 1 M40-50, 1 F0-5, 2 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F40-50.
  9. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book A-558.
  10. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book B-201 & 202.
  11. Dooly Co., GA Wills Book A-1.
  12. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book A-15.
  13. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book A-73.
  14. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book A-68 & 69.
  15. Dooly County Court of the Ordinary, Dooly Co GA Deed Books A-F, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1964, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Film 366,674 et. al..
    Book B-311.