George Washington Culpepper

Male, #4983, (1 Oct 1811 - 7 Oct 1883)

Parent*Robert Culpepper of Warren Co., GA (c 1784 - b 1 Jun 1830)
Parent*Pheriba Wright (c 1788 - s 1815)
George Washington Culpepper|b. 1 Oct 1811\nd. 7 Oct 1883|p4983.htm|Robert Culpepper of Warren Co., GA|b. circa 1784\nd. before 1 Jun 1830|p4877.htm|Pheriba Wright|b. circa 1788\nd. say 1815|p4886.htm|Daniel Culpepper of Warren Co., GA|b. circa 1750\nd. 4 Aug 1819|p4868.htm|Sarah (?)|b. circa 1757\nd. after 1830|p4872.htm|||||||

Birth*1 Oct 1811 George was born at Jones Co., Georgia, on 1 Oct 1811.1 
 He was the son of Robert Culpepper of Warren Co., GA and Pheriba Wright. 
1820 Census7 Aug 1820 George and Stephen was probably a free white male, age under 10, in Robert Culpepper of Warren Co., GA's household, on the 1820 Census at Columbia Co., Georgia. Unaccounted for are a Male 0-10 and a Female 16-26..2 
1830 Census1 Jun 1830 George and Stephen was probably a free white male, age 15 and under 20, in Jane (?)'s household, on the 1830 Census at Columbia Co., Georgia.3 
Land Lottery*1832 He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery in 1832 at Columbia Co., Georgia, (lot 256/8/1 in what became Union Co., GA).4 
Marriage*circa 1832 He married Delilah (?) at Columbia Co., Georgia, circa 1832. 
Probate*4 Apr 1833 He was the administrator of Robert Culpepper of Warren Co., GA's estate at Columbia Co., Georgia, on 4 Apr 1833.5 
Probatebetween 1837 and 1838 A series of adminstrative actions concerning the settlement of Robert Culpepper's estate:
     29 Mar 1837: Gabriel Jones, Adm., estate of late Robert Culpepper, sells at auction to William Stanford, 181.5 acres on Sweetwater Creek for $176.50.
     25 May 1837: Isaac Watson (guardian for the boys) appoints George Gunby as attorney to recover from Gabriel Jones, Adm. of Robert Culpepper estate, all the interest of George and Stephen Culpepper in said estate.
     26 May 1837: George Gunby receives from Gabiel Jones $319.85 for Stephen and $215.58 for George ($104.37 for George previously recovered)
     14 Jun 1837: Jane Culpepper appoints George Gunby to recover her share of Robert's estate, as well as the share of Nathaniel Culpepper which had been assigned to her.
     14 Jun 1937: Jane Culpepper signs receipt for share in full; $66.76 toegether with $137.95 already recovered, plus $100.00 previously paid in cash, and a judgement against the estate of $300.00 plus $35.00 in interest, making a total of $639.71.
     10 Oct 1837: Receipt in full for distributive share of Rebecca and Martha in estate of Robert, $539.71 for the two girls, signed by John Maddocks, guardian.
     29 Jan 1838: Letter from John W. Maddock, agent for Issac Watson to Gabriel Jones, adm. for Robert's estate: "Mr. Jones: If thar is any more coming from the estate of Culpepper to be divided among the heirs, as I come in for shares to shears, you will pay it over to Mr. J. W. Maddock, and he will receipt for same. Dec 25, 1837." s/ Isaac Watson, by Mr. Maddock.
     5 Jun 1838: Receipt. John Langston, guardian for Cassandra Culpepper to Gabriel Jones, adm. estate of Robert Culpepper, $294.81, share in full.6
 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Columbia Co., Georgia.
(Listed in this census record, but otherwise unaccounted for, is a female 60-70, a female 15-20, and two males 10-15. As George's mother Pheriba died when he was a child, and his step-mother Jane is shown in a separate HH in 1840, the older woman and children shown here are most likely the mother and siblings of George's wife, Delilah.).7 
Tax roll*between 1845 and 1853 George registered to pay taxes at Columbia Co., Georgia, between 1845 and 1853. Washington Culpepper, 160 acres, Cherokee Co., GA, 1845, Dist. 7,
George Washington Culpepper, 835 acres, 1848, Dist. 7,
G. Washington Culpepper, 835 acres, 1849, Dist. 7,
George W. Culpepper, 1,004 acres, 1850, Dist. 7,
Geo. W. Culpepper, 1005 acres in Columbia, Early and Union Cos. 1853, Dist. 7,
.8 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Columbia Co., Georgia.9 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Columbia Co., Georgia.10 
1860 Slave Census*1 Jun 1860 George was listed as a slave owner on the 1860 Census at Columbia Co., Georgia, and owned 5 slaves.11 
1870 Census*1 Jun 1870 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Dearing, Columbia Co., Georgia.12 
Marriage*13 Jul 1871 He married Cassie Fuller at McDuffie Co., Georgia, on 13 Jul 1871.13 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at McDuffie Co., Georgia.14 
Research note The ancestry of Julia Culpepper is unknown. She is possibly the daughter of either George W. or Robert S. Culpepper. If you can identify her, please contact Warren Culpepper.15 
Death*7 Oct 1883 He died at McDuffie Co., Georgia, on 7 Oct 1883.1 
Burial*circa 9 Oct 1883 His body was interred circa 9 Oct 1883 at Boneville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Boneville, McDuffie Co., Georgia.1 

Family 1

Delilah (?) (circa 1805 - after 1860)
Children

Family 2

Cassandra (?) (Mar 1840 - )
Children

Charts Descendants of Robert Culpepper, Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Descendants of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (Six Generations)
Last Edited 25 Jan 2008

Citations

  1. , Rootsweb Mailing List, Ancestry.com.
    http://lists.rootsweb.com/
    GAMCDUFF-List, McDuffie Co, GA Cemeteries, Boneville United Methodist Church Cemetery, located at 2416 Boneville Road SE, just off of Hwy 78 in Boneville. Surveyed by Michele Lewis e-mail address on 21 Mar 2003.
    "G.W. Culpepper, 01 Oct 1811 - 07 Oct 1883."
  2. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    p 038, District 9, Columbia Co., GA
    Robert Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 2 F16-26.
  3. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 354, District 9, Columbia Co., GA
    Jane Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M15-20, 1 F0-5, 2 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F30-40.
  4. James F. Smith, compiler, Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.asp?dbid=4242
    George W. Culpepper, Martins District, Columbia Co., GA, drew lot 256/8/1 in what became Union Co., GA, 1832.
  5. Columbia Co., GA, Administrators Bonds, Book E-23.
  6. Mrs. F. F. Baker, compiler, Columbia Co., GA Early Court Records, Albany, GA: Georgia Pioneer Publications, 19??, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8635 P2b.
    Pages 21, 68, 131, 133, 135.
  7. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 304, Columbia Co., GA
    George W. Culpepper 1 M5-10, 2 M10-15, 1 M 20-30, 2 F0-5, 1 F5-10 1 F15-20, 1 F30-40, 1 F60-70.
  8. Columbia Co., GA Tax Digest, 1845, 1848-1850, 1853. Microfilm of originals in the Columbia County courthouse at Appling, GA. Salt Lake City, UT: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1961. FHL US/CAN Film #234,615. Transcribed by Warren Culpepper.
  9. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 253, Family 255, Columbia Co., GA
    Washington Culpepper, 37, M, GA, Planter, $2,500
    Delilah Culpepper, 50, F, GA
    Robert Culpepper, 17, M, GA
    Ann Culpepper, 15, F, GA
    Martha Culpepper, 13, F, GA
    Susan Culpepper, 10, F, GA
    Corinthia Culpepper, 8, F, GA.
  10. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 648 (Ancestry.com Image #68)
    George W. Culpepper, 47, M, GA, Planter, $2,250/$4,000
    Delila Culpepper, 55, F, GA
    Robert Culpepper, 26, M, GA
    Rosaline Culpepper, 17, F, GA
    Fannie Culpepper, 8, F, GA.
  11. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Slave Schedule: Columbia Co., GA, George W. Culpepper owned 5 slaves: 35M, 24F, 19M, 16F, 9M.
  12. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 141B-142A, 133 District, Dearing, Columbia Co., GA
    George W. Culpepper, 58, M, GA, Farmer, $1750/$549
    Delia Culpepper, 68, F, GA
    Fannie Culpepper, 18, F, GA
    Ingrid Durst, 11, F, GA
    Thomas S. Durst, 9, M, GA.
  13. McDuffie County Court of the Ordinary, McDuffie Co., GA Index to Marriages, (1870-1960); Marriages, 1870-1920, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Films # 220,479 - 220,481.
    George W. Culpepper and Cassie Fuller on 13 Jul 1871 in McDuffie Co., GA, Book 1-17.
  14. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 417D, Dearing, McDuffie Co., GA
    George W. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 66, GA/GA/GA, Farmer (ID: 4983)
    Cassie Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 41, GA/GA/GA, Keeping House
    Thomas C. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 7, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    William H. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 5, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Ferreby Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 4, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Elick S. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 1, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Maggie Culpepper, SDau, F, S, W, 18, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Note: The next two names are Black farm hands and not family members
    Jack Culpepper, Other, M, M, B, 21, GA/GA/GA, Farm Hand
    Savannah Culpepper, Other, F, U , B, 20, GA/GA/GA, Farm Hand.
  15. Warren L. Culpepper, Publisher of Culpepper Connections, See link below for e-mail address.