Sarah Elizabeth Culpepper

Female, #32442, (7 Jul 1845 - 2 Sep 1928)

Parent*George Washington Culpepper of Meriwether Co., GA (6 Dec 1808 - 20 Dec 1901)
Parent*Perlina Perdue (27 Jun 1812 - 21 Jul 1882)
Sarah Elizabeth Culpepper|b. 7 Jul 1845\nd. 2 Sep 1928|p32442.htm|George Washington Culpepper of Meriwether Co., GA|b. 6 Dec 1808\nd. 20 Dec 1901|p32069.htm|Perlina Perdue|b. 27 Jun 1812\nd. 21 Jul 1882|p32070.htm|John Culpepper of Randolph Co., AL|b. 1 Oct 1772\nd. 13 May 1855|p31566.htm|Nancy Gillespie|b. circa 1778\nd. 25 Jul 1848|p31584.htm|James Perdue|b. 27 Apr 1783\nd. 13 Dec 1862|p35177.htm|Mary Howard|b. circa 1770\nd. 9 Dec 1825|p26914.htm|

Name Variation  Sarah Elizabeth Culpepper was also known as Sallie.1 
Birth*7 Jul 1845 Sarah was born at Lone Oak, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 7 Jul 1845. 
 She was the daughter of George Washington Culpepper of Meriwether Co., GA and Perlina Perdue. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Perlina, Permelia, Thomas, Sarah, Simeon, Nancy, Noah, William, John and James listed as a household member living with George Washington Culpepper of Meriwether Co., GA on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Meriwether Co., Georgia.2 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Perlina, James, John, Simeon, Sarah, Thomas, Permelia, George and Fereba listed as a household member living with George Washington Culpepper of Meriwether Co., GA in the 1860 Census at Meriwether Co., Georgia.3 
Married Name13 Dec 1866  As of 13 Dec 1866, her married name was Sewell.1 
Marriage*13 Dec 1866 She married John Asbury Sewell at Lone Oak, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 13 Dec 1866.1 
Photographedcirca 1885 She was photographed circa 1885 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas.4
John Asbury & Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell
Photographed*circa 1896 She was photographed Seated: John Asbury Sewell and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell; standing (left to right): Walter Duke Sewell, John Henry Sewell, Perlina Elizabeth Sewell, Noah Franklin Sewell, and Alvin Clement Sewell circa 1896 at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas.4
John Asbury and Sarah Elizabeth (Culpepper) Sewell family
Death*2 Sep 1928 She died at Shuler, Union Co., Arkansas, on 2 Sep 1928. 
Burial*3 Sep 1928 Her body was interred on 3 Sep 1928 at Fredonia Cemetery, Union Co., Arkansas. 
Biography*  She was known as "Sallie." George W. Culpepper recorded the birth of his daughter in his Bible: "Sarah Elizabeth was born Monday 12 o'clock July 7th 1845." Her baptism was also recorded: "Sara Elizabeth was Baptized - November 27, 1846 by John P? Dicenson." The final record is of her marriage: "Sarah E. Culpepper and John A. Sewell was married Dec. 15, 1866." The following death notice is from an unknown source: MRS. SEWELL DIES, AGED 83 Well Known Schuler Pioneer Buried at Fredonia Cemetery Monday Mrs. Sallie E. Sewell, aged 83, well known in the Schuler community 15 miles west of here, died at her home at midnight Saturday after an extended illness. Mrs. Sewell was a pioneer resident of the Schuler district, having made her home there for the last 49 years. The Sewell family is prominent in the history of this county and the state. Mrs. Sewell was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were held in her home [read church] at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning, with the Rev. G. L. Cagle of Wesson, in charge. Burial services were in Fredonia cemetery, near her old home. Rumph mortuary was in charge of funeral arrangements. Survivors are: Noah F. Culpepper, Atlanta, Ga; S. F. Culpepper, Greenville, Ga; seven sons, G. P., W. D., J. A., J. H., N. F., and A. C. Sewell, all of El Dorado, and E. K. Sewell, of Lepanto, Ark. 

Family

John Asbury Sewell (26 Aug 1842 - 11 Jul 1923)

Charts Descendants of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (Six Generations)
Last Edited 26 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
    Sallie E. Culpepper and John A. Sewell on 13 Dec 1866 in Meriwether Co., GA.
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 312B-313A, 59th District, Meriwether Co., GA
    G. W. Culpepper, 41, M, Farmer, $1,175, SC
    Perlina Culpepper, 38, F, GA
    J. D. Culpepper, 16, M, GA
    J. W. Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    W. J. Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    N. S. Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    N. L. Culpepper, 9, F, GA
    S. F. Culpepper, 7, M, GA
    S. E. Culpepper, 4, F, GA
    L. J. Culpepper, 3, M, GA
    P. F. Culpepper, 1, F, GA.
  3. Pages 415-416, Lutherville PO, Meriwether Co., GA
    George W. Culpepper, 50, M, Farmer, $2000/$2000, SC
    Paulina Culpepper, 48, F, GA
    James D. Culpepper, 26, M, GA
    Feraba Culpepper, 23, F, GA
    John W. Culpepper, 24, M, GA
    Simeon F. Culpepper, 17, M, GA
    Sallie E. Culpepper, 15, F, GA
    Joel Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    Permelia Culpepper, 11, F, GA
    George Culpepper, 8, M, GA.
  4. Correspondence from Paula Sewell Reynolds (Mrs. R. M. Reynolds) to Lew Griffin.