Zachariah Owens Culpepper1

Male, #5, (19 Jan 1816 - 23 May 1887)

ParentHenry E. Culpepper (circa 1779 - before 1840)
ParentMartha Owens (circa 1790 - )
Zachariah Owens Culpepper|b. 19 Jan 1816\nd. 23 May 1887|p5.htm|Henry E. Culpepper|b. circa 1779\nd. before 1840|p644.htm|Martha Owens|b. circa 1790|p645.htm|Henry Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1743\nd. before Feb 1813|p699.htm|Sarah (?)|b. say 1743\nd. after 1830|p700.htm|Zachariah Owens|b. say 1761|p646.htm||||

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Birth*19 Jan 1816 Zachariah was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 19 Jan 1816. 
 He was the son of Henry E. Culpepper and Martha Owens. 
(free wh male 0-10) 1820 Census7 Aug 1820 Zachariah was probably a free white male, age under 10, in Henry E. Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.2 
(free wh male 10-15) 1830 Census1 Jun 1830 Zachariah was probably a free white male, age 10 and under 15, in Henry E. Culpepper's household, on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 F0-5 and 7 slaves.3 
Marriage*13 Nov 1839 He married Margaret Elizabeth Barnes at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 13 Nov 1839.4 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 Zachariah was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for is 1 F60-70 and 1 slave.).5 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 Zachariah was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.6 
Marriage*8 Sep 1853 He married Mary Frances Dobson at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 8 Sep 1853. 
1870 Census*1 Jun 1870 Zachariah was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.7 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 Zachariah was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.8 
Death*23 May 1887 He died at Portsmouth (city), Virginia, on 23 May 1887. 
Burial*circa 24 May 1887 His body was interred circa 24 May 1887 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth (city), Virginia. 
Biography* Zachariah' occupation was listed as "ship carpenter" in both the 1850 and 1870 censuses.
(Names referenced above: Zachariah Owens Culpepper Zachariah Owens Culpepper). 
Research note*26 Apr 2004 Zachariah is a proven son of Henry E. Culpepper. 

Family 1

Margaret Elizabeth Barnes (circa 1823 - )
Marriage*13 Nov 1839 He married Margaret Elizabeth Barnes at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 13 Nov 1839.4 
Children

Family 2

Mary Frances Dobson (7 Feb 1827 - 14 Oct 1882)
Marriage*8 Sep 1853 He married Mary Frances Dobson at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 8 Sep 1853. 
Children

Charts Descendants of Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Last Edited 28 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. Death Register, Portsmouth, VA, 1858-1896, LDS film 33368; (Salt Lake City, UT: LDS Family History Library), LDS film 33368.
  2. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 117, Genealogy.com page 120/Image 4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Henry Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M 16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 4 Slaves.
  3. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 311, Ancestry.com Images 9-10, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Henry Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M10-15, 1 M50-60, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F30-40, 7 slaves
    Robert Culpepper, 2 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F40-50, 0 slaves
    Sally Culpepper, 1 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 1 F40-50, 1 F80-90, 0 slaves.
  4. E-mail from Taylor Edwards to Lew Griffin, 2002.
    copy of marriage certificate.
  5. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 126, Ancestry.com Images 37-38, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA
    Zach. Culpepper, 1 M20-30, 1 F15-20, 1 F60-70, 1 Slave.
  6. P. 138.
  7. P. 468.
  8. Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, FHL Film 1255382, National Archives Film T9-1382 Page 584C.