Elijah Culpepper of Stewart Co. GA

Male, #3314, (circa 1786 - before 1850)

Father*John Culpepper of Jones Co., GA (s 1733 - c 1808)
Mother*Mary (?) (s 1753 - )
Elijah Culpepper of Stewart Co. GA|b. circa 1786\nd. before 1850|p3314.htm|John Culpepper of Jones Co., GA|b. say 1733\nd. circa 1808|p3217.htm|Mary (?)|b. say 1753|p42326.htm|Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC|b. say 1696\nd. 1745|p3209.htm|Martha (?)|b. say 1700\nd. 24 Jan 1764|p3210.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*circa 1786 Elijah was born circa 1786. 
 He was the son of John Culpepper of Jones Co., GA and Mary (?). 
War of 1812*between 1813 and 1814 He served in the War of 1812 between 1813 and 1814
(Georgia Militia 1st Regiment (Chamber's)).1 
Jury*Aug 1817 He served on a jury (Inferior Court) in Aug 1817 at Laurens Co., Georgia. 
Land Lottery*1820 He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1820 at Deans District, Laurens Co., Georgia, (lot 181-3 in Irwin Co., GA).2 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Elijah was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Laurens Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for are a Female 10-16, and a Female 26-45 who presumably is Elijah's wife..3 
JuryJun 1822 He served on a jury (Inferior Court) in Jun 1822 at Laurens Co., Georgia. 
JuryNov 1827 He served on a jury (Fined $5 for non-attendance as a juror) in Nov 1827 at Laurens Co., Georgia. 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Elijah was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Laurens Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for are 1 F10-15, 1 F15-20, and 1 Female 40-50 (presumably Elijah's wife). Also, no age bracket was given for Elijah as Head of Family..4 
Land Lottery1832 He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1832 at Laurens Co., Georgia, (lot 411/19/2 in what became Cobb Co., GA).5 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 Elijah was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Stewart Co., Georgia.
(Unaccounted for is a Female 15-20).6 
Death*before 1850 He died at Stewart Co., Georgia, before 1850. 
Research note*3 Jun 2004 Elijah Culpepper cannot be proven to be a son of John Culpepper, but is listed here as a possibility. DNA has proven that a descendant of Elijah is a descendant of Joseph Culpepper, the father of John Culpepper. So the only lingering question is whether Elijah might be a son of one of John's brothers.
     The earliest records on Elijah are in Laurens County, and the Culpepper family of early Laurens all seem to be descended from John. Arguing against Elijah being a son is the fact that only 1 male under 16 was listed in the 1790 census in the HH of John, and this most likely was Henry. Further research is needed.

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).7 

Family
Children

Charts Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (5 generations)
Descendants of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (Six Generations)
Last Edited 18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
  2. 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.
  3. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 015, Laurens Co., GA
    Elijah Culpepper, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 021, Unk Twp, Laurens Co., GA
    Elijah Culpepper, 1 M10-15, 2 M15-20, 1 F10-15, 1 F15-20, 1 F40-50.
  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.
    Elijah Culpepper, Blackshears District, Laurens Co., GA, drew lot 411/19/2 in what became Cobb Co., GA, 1832.
  6. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 141, Burkes & Whites District, Stewart Co., GA
    Elijah Culpepper, 1 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-10, 1 F60-70.
  7. Lewis W. Griffin Jr., 4307 North 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018, e-mail address, Phone: (602) 955-2597.