Rev. Benjamin Sampson Culpepper1,2
Male, #3251, (14 May 1839 - 7 Dec 1888)
| Parent | Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA (circa 1792 - 9 Oct 1851) | |
| Parent | Nancy Horne (circa 1805 - ) | |
Rev. Benjamin Sampson Culpepper|b. 14 May 1839\nd. 7 Dec 1888|p3251.htm|Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA|b. circa 1792\nd. 9 Oct 1851|p3240.htm|Nancy Horne|b. circa 1805|p3241.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||||||| | ||
| DNA Test Needed* | To help confirm Rev. Benjamin Sampson Culpepper's descent from Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, we are seeking a descendant of Benjamin's to participate in our free DNA testing project. For more information, go to: http://gen.culpepper.com/dna. | |
| Birth* | 14 May 1839 | Benjamin was born at Dooly Co., Georgia, on 14 May 1839. |
| He was the son of Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA and Nancy Horne. | ||
| (free wh male 00-05) 1840 Census | 1 Jun 1840 | Benjamin was probably a free white male, under 5 years old, in Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Dooly Co., Georgia.3 |
| (household member) 1850 Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Benjamin was listed as a household member living with Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Dooly Co., Georgia.4 |
| (Orphan) Guardian | Mar 1852 | He declared as orphan(s) at Benjamin Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA's death and Montevallo Ray and Dr. Robert Davis Sinclair was appointed as guardian in Mar 1852 at Georgia (It appearing to the court at the March Term 1852 of this court Letters of Guardianship for the person and property of Benjamin Culpepper Junr orphan and minor of Benjamin Culpepper Senr was granted to Montraville Ray and whereas the said Montraville Ray has removed to parts unknown it is therefore ordered that Letters of Guardianship for the person and property of the said Benjamin Culpepper Junr Orphan as aforesaid ??? to Robert D. Sinclair on his giving bond and security in the sum of Sixteen Hundred Dollars. It appearing to the court that at the March Term 1852 of the court Letters of Guardianship for the person and property of Jane Culpepper orphan and minor of Benjamin Culpepper Senr deceased was granted to Montraville Ray and whereas the said Montraville Ray has removed to parts unknown the said Jane Culpepper being over fourteen years of age appeared in open court and made choice of Robert D. Sinclair for her guardian. It is therefore ordered that the said Robert D. Sinclair be and he is hereby appointed guarian of the person and property of the said Jane Culpepper on his giving bond and security in the sum of Sixteen Hundred Dollars Minutes Book A 194 September Term 1852 Monday 6th Septbr Whereas application has been made by Robert D. Sinclair administrator on the Estate of Benjamin Culpepper late of said county deceased for leave to sell all the Lands and Negroes belonging to said Estate of said deceased in terms of the statute in such cases made and provided and no objections having been filed and whereas it appearing further to this court that a proper divison of the Negroes belonging to said Estate can not be effected among and between the distributees of said Estate without a sale thereof and that a sale of the lands belonging to said Estate of the said deceased will be for the benefit of the heirs and distributees and creditors of said deceased be it therefore ordered by said Court that said administrator has leave to sell the Land and netroes belonging to said Estate of said deceased he first complying with the statute in such cases made and provided by giving notice of said sale (last two words missing from my copy)). |
| 1860 Census* | 1 Jun 1860 | Benjamin was listed as a household member living with an unknown person in the 1860 Census at Jasper, Hamilton Co., Florida.5 |
| Marriage* | 17 Oct 1860 | He married Dorcus Drusilla Horne at Hamilton Co., Florida, on 17 Oct 1860. |
| Civil War* | between 1862 and 1865 | He served in the War Between the States between 1862 and 1865 (Private, B Co. (Also A Co.), 10th Infantry Reg. Florida). |
| Photographed* | say 1879 | He and Dorcus Drusilla Horne were photographed say 1879 at Hamilton Co., Florida.6 Benjamin Sampson Culpepper & wife Dorcas Drusilla Horne |
| 1880 Census* | 1 Jun 1880 | Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hamilton Co., Florida.7 |
| Death* | 7 Dec 1888 | He died at Echols Co., Georgia, on 7 Dec 1888. |
| Burial* | 8 Dec 1888 | His body was interred on 8 Dec 1888 at Sardis Baptist Cemetery, Echols Co., Georgia. |
| Biography* | According to Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, "Mr. Culpepper after marriage continued to live in Hamilton County, FL, for about fifteen years, then moved to Echols County, in Georgia, and lived there until his death Dec. 7, 1888. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was an ordained minister, and pastored Sardis Church near his home for many years or until his death; also pastored the Baptist Church in Statenville, and several churches over in Hamilton County, FL. His seven sons who grew to be grown and married, all lived and died in Echols County, and became members of the Church of God and ministers in that church." (Names referenced above: Rev. Benjamin Sampson Culpepper Rev. Benjamin Sampson Culpepper). | |
| Reunion* | A reunion is held annually on Memorial Day for the descendants of Benjamin Sampson and Dorcus Horne Culpepper. The last reported to Culpepper Connections! was held on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 6:30 PM with a hamburger/hotdog cookout and a time of family music. The next day they met at 11:30 AM for a business meeting followed by a covered dish dinner. It was held at the Statenville Church of God, Statenville, GA. For more information, contact David A. Culpepper.8 |
Family | Dorcus Drusilla Horne (3 Feb 1841 - 25 Sep 1910) | |
| Marriage* | 17 Oct 1860 | He married Dorcus Drusilla Horne at Hamilton Co., Florida, on 17 Oct 1860. |
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| Charts | Descendants of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (Six Generations) Descendants of Benjamin Sampson Culpepper of Hamilton Co., FL |
| Last Edited | 26 Dec 2007 |
Citations
- Jessie H. & Delma Wilson Paulk, Hogan Family & Kin Craigmiles Historical Publications, 1994.
- Folks Huxford, Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia: a biographical account of some of the early settlers of that portion of Wiregrass Georgia embraced in the original counties of Irwin, Appling, Wayne, Camden and Glynn,
Vol. 6, p. 64-65. - 1840 Federal Census, United States.
Page 97, District 7, Dooly Co., GA
B. Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M40-50, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F15-20, 1 F40-50. - 1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 277A, District 24, Dooly Co., GA
Benjamin Culpepper, 56, M, Farmer, $2,000, GA
Nancy Culpepper, 45, F, SC
David Culpepper, 18, M, GA
Sarah Culpepper, 16, F, GA
Jane Culpepper, 14, F, GA
Benjamin Culpepper, 11, M, GA
Susan Culpepper, 9, F, GA. - 1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 596, Family 244, Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL
William L. Bembury, 36, M, Farmer, $---/$200, GA
Elizabeth Bembury, 32, F, GA
Mary G. Bembury, 13, F, GA
Henry Bembury, 17, M, GA
Benjamin Culpepper, 22, M, $---/$600, GA. - E-mail from Joanne Botts Kent (her husband David Kent is the grandson of Anna Mae Culpepper Kent), e-mail address to Lew Griffin, 1999 & later.
- 1880 Federal Census, United States.
Page 278B, Bartow, Hamilton Co., FL
B. S. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 41, Working On Farm, GA/GA/GA (ID: 3251)
Darcas D. Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 38, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
Mary J. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 13, At Home, FL/GA/GA
William H. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 12, Working On Farm, GA/GA/GA
David C. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 7, Working On Farm, GA/GA/GA
Isaac F. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 5, At Home, GA/GA/GA
Jessee J. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 3, At Home, FL/GA/GA
James W. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 1, At Home, FL/GA/GA. - E-mail from David Allen Culpepper (#46506), e-mail address to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper, 2002-2003.