John Culpepper

Male, #95, (circa 1820 - 24 Jun 1889)

Parent*Joseph P. Culpepper (c 1782 - a 1830)
Parent*Margaret Willoughby (s 1793 - )
John Culpepper|b. circa 1820\nd. 24 Jun 1889|p95.htm|Joseph P. Culpepper|b. circa 1782\nd. after 1830|p652.htm|Margaret Willoughby|b. say 1793|p792.htm|Sampson Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA|b. circa 1736\nd. after 28 Mar 1793|p725.htm|(?) (?)|b. say 1750|p726.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 1820 John was born at Norfolk Co., Virginia, circa 1820. 
 He was the son of Joseph P. Culpepper and Margaret Willoughby. 
1820 Census7 Aug 1820 Joseph, Benjamin and John was probably a free white male, age under 10, in Joseph P. Culpepper's household, on the 1820 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 
1830 Census1 Jun 1830 John was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10, 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..2 
1840 Census1 Jun 1840 John was probably a free white male, age 15 and under 20, in Margaret Willoughby's household, on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise unaccounted for are 2 F10-15 and 2 free coloreds.).3 
Marriage*25 Feb 1842 He married Sarah A. Owens at Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 25 Feb 1842. 
1850 Census*1850 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in 1850 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia.4 
Employment*1850 He was employed in 1850 at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia. 
Marriage*6 Oct 1852 He married Elizabeth R. Rew at Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia, on 6 Oct 1852. Elizabeth the daugther of Southey A. Rew; Southey Rew, surety.5 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.6 
1870 Census*1870 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia.7 
1880 Census*1880 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Norfolk Co., Virginia. ED 67, sheet 70.7 
Death*24 Jun 1889 He died at Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia, on 24 Jun 1889. Culpepper, John, age 68, died of consumption yesterday at 12:45 am at his late residence in Scottsville. Funeral in Scottsville this afternoon at 3 pm. Mr. Culpepper was a prosperous trucker, he had accumulated a prosperous sustenance. Member Scottsville Baptist. Interred in family cemetery. (Norfolk Virginian, Tues. 25 Jun 1889)
Courtesy of Susan Wilson. 
Research note*1 Jun 2004 That John Culpepper was the son of Joseph P. Culpepper and Margaret Willoughby is from the Norfolk Death Register.8 

Family 1

Sarah A. Owens (circa 1826 - circa 1851)
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth R. Rew (circa 1829 - Jul 1893)
Children

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

Citations

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 115, Ancestry.com Images 15-16, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA
    Margaret Culpepper, 1 M5-10, 1 M10-15, 1 M15-20, 2 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 2 free coloreds, 0 slaves.
  4. P. 268.
  5. John and Benjamin Culpepper made bond.
  6. P. 562.
  7. Western Branch, p. 563.
  8. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
    p. 182.
  9. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County, Virginia Death Register, 1870 - 1896, Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1999.
    p. 6.