Joseph P. Culpepper

Male, #652, (circa 1782 - after 1830)

Parent*Sampson Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1736 - a 28 Mar 1793)
Parent*(?) (?) (s 1750 - )
Joseph P. Culpepper|b. circa 1782\nd. after 1830|p652.htm|Sampson Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1736\nd. after 28 Mar 1793|p725.htm|(?) (?)|b. say 1750|p726.htm|Robert Culpepper Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA|b. say 1694\nd. before Oct 1774|p678.htm|Dorcas (?)|b. say 1700|p679.htm|||||||

DNA* He is thought to be a descendant of Sampson Culpepper of Norfolk (born c 1736), and DNA indicates a descent from Benjamin Culpepper, son of Robert. However, the exact descent from Benjamin to Sampson is unknown. 
Birth*circa 1782 Joseph was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1782.1 
 He was the son of Sampson Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA and (?) (?). 
Census1782  An unknown person was probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782. (Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for was 1 White..).2 
Milit-Beg*1807 He began military service in 1807 at Virginia.3 
Marriage*5 Sep 1807 He married Ann Spady at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 5 Sep 1807.4 
Marriage*13 May 1815 He married Margaret Willoughby at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 13 May 1815.5 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.6 
1830 Census1 Jun 1830 Joseph was probably a free white male, age 30 and under 40, in Margaret Willoughby's household, on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 2 F0-5, 1 F10-15..7 
Death*after 1830 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, after 1830. 
Biography* Joseph was engaged in manufacturing, according to the 1820 census. He does not seem to have owned any land. By 1830 he seems to have been incapacitated, as his wife Margaret was listed as the head of household, even though he was apparently still living there.
 
Research note* Joseph's ancestry is unproven, but he was probably the son of Sampson Culpepper or one of Sampson's brothers. His middle inititial is from his daughter Nancy's marriage record. Joseph has 162 known descendants. [L. W. G. 27 Apr 2004]

Your help with this person will be appreciated. Contact Lew Griffin (see footnote for details).8 

Family 1

Ann Spady (circa 1787 - 1814)
Children

Family 2

Margaret Willoughby (say 1793 - )
Children

Charts Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (5 generations)
Descendants of Robert Culpepper, Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Last Edited 18 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. Based on first appearance in Norfolk Personal Property Tax List in 1798.
  2. Peter Smith, The Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquarian NY, 1951.
    Vol. 5, pp. 134-135. (A list of the families of Whites & blacks thats on the south side of Western branch as fear as new Mill Creek. Taking by Wm Booker.)
    Sampson Culpepper, 7 White, 0 Black.
  3. Military Records U.S. Soldiers 1784-1811, Family Tree Maker CD.
  4. Davis Biggs, minister.
  5. Surety S. Whitehead, Thomas T. Janes, minister.
  6. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 118, Genealogy.com page 121/Image 5, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Joseph Culpepper, 3 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 2 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F26-45, 0 Slaves, Engaged in Manufacturing.
  7. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 321, Ancestry.com Images 29-30, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Margaret Culpepper, 1M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M15-20, 1 M40-50, 2 F0-5, 1 F10-15, 1 F30-40, 0 slaves
    Sampson Culpepper, 1 M20-30, 1 M40-50, 1 F30-40, 0 slaves.
  8. Lewis W. Griffin Jr., 4307 North 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018, e-mail address, Phone: (602) 955-2597.