Paul Cherry

Male, #752, (circa 1780 - )

Birth*circa 1780 Paul was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1780. 
Marriage*24 Dec 1802 He married Mary Culpepper at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 24 Dec 1802.1 
Biography* From Norfolk Co. VA Deeds:

10 Aug 1809 -- Deed Bk 45, p 18. Jeremiah Cox and wife Celia to John Culpepper, for $75, 12 acres on the north side of Deep Creek, adj. Thomas Culpepper, and Elizabeth Holderness, part of land where James Martin lives. Wit: Robert Culpepper, Paul Cherry, and John Pollick.

1 Jan 1823 -- Deed Bk 50, p 299. Paul Cherry and wife Mary, Joseph Mesley and wife Faith, Henry Spratt and wife Susan, James Spratt and wife Celia, and Catherine Culpepper, to James Martin for $240, 30 acres in Portsmouth Parish on the South Branch of the Elizabeth River adj. Manning's Creek and Thomas Culpepper. Wit: Matthew Manning, James Davis.

 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Paul was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. 2 males under 10, 4 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 male over 45; 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 1 person engaged in agriculture; 1 female slave over 45 years old.2 
Will28 Sep 1822 In Cherry Culpepper's will on 28 Sep 1822 at Norfolk Co., Virginia, Mary, Catherine, Paul, James, Faithy, Henry and John was named as an heir.
(In the name of God Amen I Cherry Culpepper of Deep Creek Norfolk County being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God & calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being anxious to dispose of all property that I hold Viz.

First I give and bequeath unto my Nephew James Spratt and his heirs one negro boy named Jacob forever.

Second I give unto my sister Catherine Culpepper one bed and bed stead & furniture, one trunk & twenty dollars in cash.

Third I give & bequeath unto James Spratt Jr. & Paul Cherry all my right & title in a plantation lying on Julius Creek & what money that Mr. Henry Deal is due me to be equally divided between them forever.

Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my sister Faithey Messley one wollen [?] counterpiece one loom and implements for ever,

Fifth I give unto my sister Mary Cherry one large chest forever.

Sixth I forgive the debt that Joseph West [?] is due me and Sister Catherine as I have made her amends for what he was due her &

Seventh it is my will that my brother John Culpepper have a right made him for my rights in the plantation that he now lives on by my heirs, I have rec'd pay for the same from him and neglected to make my ought [?]

Eighth and last it is my will that Henry Spratt shall pay all my funeral expenses & Doctors charges.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix'd my seal this 28th of Sept 1829.

Cherry (x) Culpepper (seal)

Signed Sealed & Delivered In presence of Isaiah Cherry Jr, Silas Cherry, Arch'd Cherry

In a Court held for Norfolk County the [illegible] of October 1829 -- the foregoing [illegible] was proved by the oath of the said witnesses and ordered to be recorded. Teste. Wm. Wilson [illegible title]).3 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Paul was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Portsmouth Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia. 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, no indication for Paul himself who would have been 40-50; 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50 (thought to be Mary Culpepper).4 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 Paul was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.5 

Family

Mary Culpepper (circa 1782 - )
Child

Last Edited 11 Jul 2006

Citations

  1. Surety John Culpepper.
  2. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: M33_131; Page: 117; Image: 123.
  3. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.
  4. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    P P, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 197; Page: 309.
  5. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 570; Page: 173.