Mary Mason

Female, #5774, (circa 1792 - 18 Jun 1858)

ParentGeorge Mason (say 1761 - before 1822)
ParentElizabeth Douglas (circa 1764 - 1829)
Mary Mason|b. circa 1792\nd. 18 Jun 1858|p5774.htm|George Mason|b. say 1761\nd. before 1822|p47751.htm|Elizabeth Douglas|b. circa 1764\nd. 1829|p6140.htm|||||||John Douglas|b. say 1734|p51388.htm||||

Birth*circa 1792 Mary was born circa 1792. 
 She was the daughter of George Mason and Elizabeth Douglas. 
Marriage*circa 1810 She married Benjamin Culpepper of Attala Co. MS circa 1810.1 
Married Namecirca 1810 As of circa 1810, her married name was Culpepper. 
(heir) Will3 Sep 1822 In Elizabeth Douglas's will on 3 Sep 1822 at Edgefield District, South Carolina, Mary was named as an heir.
     I, Elizabeth Mason, being of sound and disposing mind and memory but weak in body. I desire that my estate both real and personal consisting one negro girl, horses, cattle, hogs, wagen, tools, household and kitchen furniture be sold after my decease and from the proceeds all my just debts to be paid and the remainder to be divided as follows. To my daughter Celia one sixth part to her and her heirs forever. To my son Benjamin one sixth part forever. To my daughter Nancy one sixth part forever. To my daughter Sasanna one sixth part forever. To my daughter Elizabeth one sixth part forever. To Benjamin Culpepper and my daughter Mary's children one sixth part forever. To Asa Jonekins $3.00 to be paid out of whole sum before the division. I appoint my friend Hugh Neal and Theophelus Hill as executors. Witnesses: Daniel Mobley, Mathus Bishop, John W. Bottor Proved 20 June 1829. Hugh Neal executor..2 
(free wh female 20-30) 1830 Census1 Jun 1830 Mary was probably a free white female, age 20 and under 30, in Benjamin Culpepper of Attala Co. MS's household, on the 1830 Census at Lawrence Co., Mississippi.3 
(free wh female 40-50) 1840 Census1 Jun 1840 Mary was probably a free white female, age 40 and under 50, in Benjamin Culpepper of Attala Co. MS's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Lawrence Co., Mississippi.4 
(household member) 1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Mary was listed as a household member living with Benjamin Culpepper of Attala Co. MS on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Attala Co., Mississippi.5 
Death*18 Jun 1858 She died at Attala Co., Mississippi, on 18 Jun 1858. 

Family

Benjamin Culpepper of Attala Co. MS (circa 1790 - 27 Jan 1860)
Marriage*circa 1810 She married Benjamin Culpepper of Attala Co. MS circa 1810.1 
Children

Last Edited 3 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. Barbara R. Langdon, compiler, Edgefield Co., SC Marriages, 1769-1880: Implied in Edgefiled Probate Records Langdon, 1990, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.737 V2L.
    Benjamin Culpepper and Mary Mason, Lived 1822 (Box 20, Pack 706, Frames 104).
  2. James E. and Vivian Wooley, Edgefield County, South Carolina Wills, 1787-1836, Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1991.
    Page 198. Cites Book C, page 292, 3 Sep 1822.
  3. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 50, Ancestry.com images 9-10, Unknown Township, Lawrence Co., MS
    Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M40-50, 2 F0-5, 2 F10-15, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 slave.
  4. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 74, Ancestry.com images 17-18, Unknown Township, Lawrence Co., MS
    B. Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M15-20, 1 M50-60, 1 F5-10, 2 F10-15, 1 F20-30, 1 F40-50, 0 slaves.
  5. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 5, Family 274, Lines 23-30, Township 14 R 5 E, Attala Co., MS
    Benjamin Culpepper, 60, M, Farmer, RE=$430, SC
    Mary Culpepper, 57, F, SC
    Centha (Cintha) Culpepper, 23, F, MS
    Margaret Culpepper, 21, F, MS
    Nancy Culpepper, 18, F, MS
    William Culpepper, 14, F, MS
    Benjamin Culpepper, 26, M, Farmer, MS
    John Simmons, 23, M, Farmer, MS.