William Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA

Male, #686, (circa 1732 - before 11 Aug 1790)

Parent*Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1698 - 1786)
Parent*Ann Cherry (c 1700 - s 1767)
William Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1732\nd. before 11 Aug 1790|p686.htm|Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1698\nd. 1786|p683.htm|Ann Cherry|b. circa 1700\nd. say 1767|p682.htm|Henry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA|b. say 1669\nd. 1699|p831.htm|Mary Richardson|b. say 1675\nd. after 1724|p832.htm|||||||

DNA* From DNA and genealogical evidence we conclude that William Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA is a descendant of Thomas Culpepper, who is a son of Henry Culpepper, Jr. and grandson Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Birth*circa 1732 William was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1732. 
 He was the son of Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA and Ann Cherry. 
Marriage*say 1749 He married Mary (?) say 1749. 
Census*1782 A census listed William as head of household at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
Death*before 11 Aug 1790 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 11 Aug 1790.2 
Biography* Jun 1751 -- Norfolk Tithables, Col. Crawford's to Batchelder's Mill, William "Culpeper" and Hillrey "Churrey," 2 tithes.
1753 -- Norfolk Co. Minute Book (no further reference). Mentions William Culpepper and wife Mary.
1759 -- Deed Bk I, p 30. Will of Moses Richardson, dated 20 Dec 1753 and proved Jan 1759. Various bequests, witnesses were Solomon Cherry, Thomas Culpepper, and William Culpepper.
20 Jul 1786 -- Will of Thomas Culpepper: to eldest son William Culpepper, 140 acres now in his possession and after his death I give 40 acres of the same to his son Thomas Culpepper and the 100 acres I give to his son John Culpepper .... 
Research note*26 Apr 2004 William is a known son of Thomas Culpepper. 

Family

Mary (?) (say 1734 - )
Children

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

Citations

  1. 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.)
    William Culpepper, 5 White, 0 Black.
  2. When William's daughter Ann married William Carter on Aug 11, 1790, the license states that she was the orphan of William Culpepper.
  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.