John Culpepper Jr.

Male, #763, (say 1774 - before 20 Nov 1837)

Parent*John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (c 1750 - b 16 Mar 1818)
Parent*Martha Cherry (s 1752 - )
John Culpepper Jr.|b. say 1774\nd. before 20 Nov 1837|p763.htm|John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1750\nd. before 16 Mar 1818|p697.htm|Martha Cherry|b. say 1752|p748.htm|William Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1732\nd. before 11 Aug 1790|p686.htm|Mary (?)|b. say 1734|p687.htm|||||||

DNA* From DNA and genealogical evidence we conclude that John Culpepper Jr. is a descendant of Thomas Culpepper, who is a son of Henry Culpepper, Jr. and grandson Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Birth*say 1774 John was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, say 1774. 
 He was the son of John Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA and Martha Cherry. 
Census1782  An unknown person was probably enumerated in the census report at Norfolk Co., Virginia, in 1782.1 
Marriage*17 Feb 1794 He married Sarah Brown at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 17 Feb 1794.2 
Milit-Beg*1807 He began military service in 1807 at Virginia.3 
War of 1812*between 1813 and 1814 He served in the War of 1812 between 1813 and 1814
(Virginia Militia).4 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 John 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 F0-10, 1 F10-16 and 3 F16-26..5 
Marriage*15 Feb 1821 He married Sarah Owens at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 15 Feb 1821. 
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]).6 
Will*9 Nov 1825 He made a will at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 9 Nov 1825.
(In the name of God Amen I John Culpepper being sick and weak in body of sound mind and memory do make this my last Will in manner and form as followeth. viz. First after my death I wish my funeral expences paid out of the money that is owing me as to my debts I owe no person.

Second, I lend unto beloved wife Sarah Culpepper the use of my plantation household and kitchen furniture horses farming utentials together with all my stock of hogs and cattle during her life time.

Third after the death of my wife I give unto my son Abel Culpepper all my plantation containing One hundred and twenty acres that is the plantation where I now reside on to him and his heirs forever also he has liberty to build on or improve the said plantation before the death of my wife not interupting or disturbing her.

Fourth I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Culpepper and his heirs a certain piece or parcel of land beginning at white gum running N. to a white oak thence N. to Cook's Mill Run thence down said run to Cook's line.

Fifth I give unto my son John Culpepper one large inglish musket.

Sixth after the death of my wife I request that all the property that I lend to my wife to [be] equally divided among my children.

Seventh & last I constitute and appoint my wife my Exexatrix in witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty five.

John (x) Culpepper (Seal)
Signed seal'd and deliver'd in presence of Henry Spratt, Robert (x) Brown

At a Court held for Norfolk County the 20th November 1837 This Will was proved by the oath of Robert Brown a subscribing witness thereto being dead James Spratt being first sworn deposed that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Henry Spratt and that he verily believes the signature to the said Will is in the own proper hand writing of the said Henry Spratt dec'd whereupon the said Will is ordered to be recorded.
Test: Wm. M. Wilson).7 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 John 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 M20-30, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30.8 
Death*before 20 Nov 1837 He died at Norfolk Co., Virginia, before 20 Nov 1837. 
Probate*20 Nov 1837 John's will was probated at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 20 Nov 1837. 

Family 1

Sarah Brown (circa 1773 - circa 1820)
Children

Family 2

Sarah Owens (say 1780 - )

Charts Descendants of Thomas Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Last Edited 18 Oct 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.)
    John Culpepper, 7 White, 0 Black.
  2. Surety John Brown.
  3. Military Records U.S. Soldiers 1784-1811, Family Tree Maker CD.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1999.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4281
    Five different service records are found for a John Culpepper serving in the Virginia Militia. Some of these are probably the same person, but it is not known which:
    4th Regiment (Beatty's)
    7th Regiment (Magnien's)
    95th Regiment (Lee's)
    Captain Williams' Company
    Captain Tart's Company.
  5. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 120, Genealogy.com page 123/Image 7, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    John Culpepper, 1 M10-16, 2 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 3 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 Slaves.
  6. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 5, page 100, LDS Film 32904.
  7. Norfolk Co. VA Wills; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    Book 6, page 40.
  8. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 308, Ancestry.com Images 3-4, Unknown Township, Norfolk Co., VA
    George Culpepper, 2 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F10-15, 1 F20-30, 1 slave
    John Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 2 M20-30, 1 M60-70, 1 F15-20, 1 F20-30, 1 F50-60, 0 slaves
    Thomas Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M20-30, 1 F0-5, 1 F5-10, 1 F20-30, 0 slaves.
  9. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
    p. 186.