Stephen Culpepper

Male, #658, (circa 1782 - Nov 1833)

Parent*(?) Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (s 1760 - )
Stephen Culpepper|b. circa 1782\nd. Nov 1833|p658.htm|(?) Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. say 1760|p42731.htm||||||||||||||||

DNA* From DNA and genealogical evidence we conclude that Stephen Culpepper is a descendant of Benjamin Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a grandson of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.
(The DNA proof is through a descendant of Stephen's brother, Lemuel. However, the exact linkage from Benjamin to Stephen and Lemuel is unknown.). 
Extinct?* This family line headed by Stephen Culpepper is believed to be extinct. If you know a living male descendant with the Culpepper surname, please contact Warren Culpepper using the link at the bottom of this page. 
Birth*circa 1782 Stephen was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1782.1 
 He was the son of (?) Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA. 
Marriage*say 1805 He married Sally Butt say 1805. 
Marriage*21 Nov 1816 He married Penelope (?) at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 21 Nov 1816.2 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Stephen was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 M16-26, 1 F10-16 and 1 F16-26..3 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Stephen was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 9 slaves..4 
Will*4 Nov 1833 He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 4 Nov 1833.
(In the name of God amen, I Stephen Culpepper of Norfolk County being weak in body, but sound in mind do make this my last Will and Testament. I commit my immortal soul into the hands of God, and as to my worldly goods, do make the disposition as is below setforto

I give the plantation I purchased from the heirs of John E. Butt, to my son George Washington who is also the son of Sally Butt to have and his heirs, but should he die without issue, or his issue become extinct, I hearby devise the said Plantation to the eldest son of my brother Lemuel Culpeper, and in the event of his death without issue [sic], to the children of the aforesaid Lemuel Culpeper in succession according to their seniority.

I give my house and lot in Gosport now occupied by W. Osborne to my daughter Elizabeth Ann who is also the daughter of Sally Butt, to her and her heirs forever -- my other house in Gosport I give to my daughter Penelope, who also is the daughter of Sally Butt, to her and her heirs forever.

I give to my son George Washington who as aforesaid is the son of Sally Butt, my slaves big Jim, Tom and Nancy.

I give to Elizabeth Ann my aforesaid daughter by Sally Butt my slaves, Bob, Sally and Champion.

I give to my aforesaid daughter Penelope who is the daughter of Sally Butt, my slaves little Jim, Esther, and Nero.

I give to Sally Butt my grey mare, and as much of my stock as she may choose. I give to Sally Butt permission to live on the Plantation given to my son George Washington who is also our son, so long as she may remain single or during her natural life.

I give one bed to each of my children, George Washington, Ann Elizabeth, and Penelope, who are also the children of Sally Butt.

I direct that the residue of my real and personal estate should be sold, and of the avails of the sale seven hundred dollars more or less should be applied to the thorough repair or if that is not practicable to the building of a suitable dwelling on the Plantation given to my son George Washington who is also the son of Sally Butt -- The residue of the avail. of the above [mentioned] property, I direct to be put out at interest, for the benefit of my son George Washington , my daughters Ann Elizabeth and Penelope who are also the Children of Sally Butt, to be given to them when they become of full age.

In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affirmed my seal this fourth day of September, one thousand and eight hundred and thirty three.

(Signed) Stephen (X his mark) Culpepper

20 Jan 1834: by the oath of Thomas Hume and John Burson).5 
Death*Nov 1833 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in Nov 1833. 
Probate*18 Dec 1833 Stephen's will was probated at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 18 Dec 1833. 
Biography* 6 Jul 1819 -- Deed Bk 48, p 249. Samuel T. Bacci of Portsmouth to Stephen Culpepper for $500, land on both sides of Old Western Branch. Wit: Arthur Emmerson, William Barnard, and E. D. Wilson.

16 Feb 1822 -- Deed Bk 49, p 265. Thomas Edwards to Stephen Culpepper.

4 Feb 1823 -- Deed Bk 50, p 345. Beverly Baylor to Stephen Culpepper for $52.50, 3 acres on the Old Western Branch Road, three miles from Portsmouth.

circa 1824 -- Deed Bk 51, p 131. Stephen Culpepper and Joshua Silverthorn have settled accounts in relation to Culpepper's guardianship of Patsey Silverthorn, wife of Joshua Silverthorn, and daughter of John Bull. Wit: S. Whitehead, and Henry Barnard.

10 Aug 1827 -- Deed Bk 53, p 331. John Bayne of Portsmouth to Stephen Culpepper.

3 May 1828 -- Deed Bk 54, p 37. Stephen Culpepper to Charles Redmond for $50, land in Portsmouth adj. where Stephen lives.

24 Mar 1829 -- Deed Bk 56, p 62. John Bayne and Stephen Culpepper (John Malone of the third part) to Eliza Ann Callahan, infant daughter of John Callahan, land on County Street in Portsmouth.

31 Dec 1830 -- Deed Bk 57, p 204. Wilson Williams and wife Mary to Stephen Culpepper for $175, 17u acres adj. the heirs of John B. Butts and the Western Branch new road.

12 Feb 1831 -- Deed Bk 56, p 268. John M. Butt and wife Sally, Joshua Silverthorn and wife Patsey, and Sally Butt to Stephen Culpepper for $200, land in Portsmouth Parish adj. Mordecai Cook, Elizabeth Veale, and bequeathed from John C. and Moses Butt.

12 Apr 1832 -- Deed Bk 57, p 241. John E. M. Butt and wife Sarah to Stephen Culpepper for $150, 25 acres adj. Stephen Culpepper and others as bequeathed from John E. Butt.
 

Family 1

Sally Butt (say 1795 - )
Children

Family 2

Penelope (?) (say 1785 - )

Last Edited 20 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. Based on first appearance in 1803 Personal Property Tax List at age 21.
  2. Surety John Bustin.
  3. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 117, Genealogy.com page 120/Image 4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Stephen Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45, 6 Slaves.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 320, Ancestry.com Images 27-28, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    Stephen Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M40-50, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 9 slaves.
  5. Book 5, p. 343.