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Guyana, South America
(Formerly British Guiana)

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Guyana was first inhabited by the Arawak and Carib tribes of Native Americans.

Although Columbus sighted Guyana during his third voyage in 1498, the Dutch were the first to establish colonies: Essequibo in 1616 and Berbice in 1627.
Apparently the basis for establishment of these colonies was the growing of sugar cane. Christopher Columbus first brought sugar cane to the Americas during his second voyage, initially to the island of Hispaniola. In colonial times, sugar formed one side of the triangular trade of New World raw materials, European manufactures, and African slaves.

In 1739, the Dutch West India Company sent an invitation to all nations that led many settlers, from Barbados, Antigua and other West Indian islands, to establish themselves in these colonies, then under Dutch control. The colony of Demerara was established in 1752.

The colonies were briefly captured by the British in 1781 and then the French in 1782. When Demerara was restored to the Dutch in 1784, the capital, which had been named La Nouvelle Ville by the French, was renamed Stabroek.

An unsigned map of Demerara dated 1786 has an entry for property owned by A. Culpeper on both the East and West banks of the Demerara River. Most likely, this was one of the Alleyne Culpepers of Barbados. (The map is at the University of Amsterdam Map Room, in the "Collectie Vaandrager", call number VI.5.9,2.)

The British re-took control of Demerara in 1803, and in 1812 renamed its capital Georgetown. In 1814 the colonies of Demerara and Essequibo combined into the colony of Demerara-Essequibo. Then, in 1831 Demerara-Essequibo united with Berbice as British Guiana. Slavery was abolished by the British in 1834 and the slaves officially freed in 1838. In 1966, the colony achieved independence from Britain and adopted the name Guyana.

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British Guiana Colonists

Source: The British Guiana Colonists website, maintained by Tikwis Begbie, contains an index to an on-going database of 18th and 19th century residents of the colonies of Berbice, Demerara, and Essequebo (with some connected relatives). Sources of information include Universities and State Libraries in Australia, Dutch publications, the Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie and Algemeen Rijksarchief at the Hague, Nederland's Patriciaat 1910-1997, Leiden University Library, the Gemeentearchief Amsterdam, the Archives Nationales d'Outre Mer at Aix-en-Provence in France, the Rhodes Library at Oxford plus Genealogical Societies of England and Australia. Also included are extracts from countless books, newspapers at the British Museum Newspaper Library and the National Archives in London, various UK Censuses, the Guildhall in London, the Church of the Latter Day Saints and the Internet. Additional information has been supplied by those with British Guiana colonial ancestors who have personally contributed through emails to the database. The data below on Culpepers and Culpeppersis was extracted on 20 Sep 2011. A common spelling of Culpeper has been used, regardless of how the name was spelled in the index.

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Alleyne Culpeper (Sr.), died 4 Feb 1822

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Alleyne Culpeper, married Elizabeth Culpeper, died circa 23 Dec 1846 at Essequebo River

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Catherine Eleanor Culpeper, married George Drayton on 16 Nov 1824 (Banns of Matrimony)

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Frances C. Culpeper, born circa 1815, married Charles Parker Massiah, died 3 Mar 1880 in Bordentown, NJ (#9072)

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James Culpeper, died 28 Dec 1834 at Stabroek

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Jane Williams Culpeper, born circa 1808 in British Guiana, married name Pollard, married William Fox on 25 Dec 1839 at St. George's Church, died aft 1871 (Jane's maiden name was Williams)

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Mary Culpeper, born in this colony, married Thomas Fothergill Elliot, born in England, on 21 Jun 1806 (Betrothal) (#9048)

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Sarah Alleyne Culpeper, born 10 Aug 1774 in Barbados, married James Bradford on 14 Jun 1804 (Banns of Marriage) (#9044)

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Sarah Campbell Culpeper, married William Parris Carter on 16 Feb 1824 (Banns of Matrimony)

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Guyana Colonial Newspapers

Source: Van Cooten Voices Website

From the Essequebo and Demerary Courant

Sunday, February 9, 1794

bulletNegroes in Goal
List of the Negros taken up in the Months of December January and February and brought to the Barraks by several persons, with the dates of their entry....
9 December a young Negro of a good size by A. Culpeper...
Stabroek 8 February 1794.
G. H. Luders. Under Sheriff.

Sunday, September 21, 1794

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To Be Sold or Rented
The House & Lot No. 86 on the middle Dam, the House & out buildings are in good repair & fit for the reception of a family immediately, for further particulars apply to Edward Latham or Alleyn Culpeper.
Demerary 19 September 1794.

From The Essequebo and Demerary Gazette

Saturday, June 30, 1804

bulletMake Known Effected, of the Secretary.
Thus Mr. James Bradford, Jongman age, born in Barbados in Eenre and Lady Sarah Culpeper, Widow of Mr. Wm. Mansfield.
Any person knowing just cause or impediment, why the above parties should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, must declare the same at the Colonial Secretary's Office.
Actum the Secretary of Rio Demerary this 24 June 1804.
Notify me J. C. Stadtman, Gezw. Clercq.

Saturday, October 6, 1804

bulletFor Sale or Hire
A very commodious House situated on the Water Lot No. 1, in front of Pln. Werk & Rust, next the Store of Messrs. Remy & Boter, it will answer for a Store, as well as the Accommodation of a large Family; Enquire on said Lot, of Mr. A. Culpeper, or Wm. Johnson. 6th Octr. 1804.

Saturday, October 27, 1804

bulletAdvertisement.
The Subscriber gives Notice to the Public in general, that he does no further Business for Plantation Free & Easy, nor A. Culpeper Esqr. the Subscriber requests such as may be Indebted to him, to settle their Accounts as soon as possible, so as to enable him to Liquidate some very pressing Demands against him in this Colony, as he expects to leave it soon for some short space of time.
Demerary, 27th October 1804. John Barton.

Saturday, February 9, 1805

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Advertisements.
Just opened and now Selling cheap by the Subscribers, at their Store on the American Stelling, a general assortment of dry goods and the newest fashion, also, Plantation stores and utensils, provisions and liquors of the best quality.
Demerary, 9th February, 1805. Bynoe & Culpeper.

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The Subscriber requests all Persons having business with Plantation Free and Easy to call at Messrs Bynoe and Culpeper's on the Stelling, where Mr. Hughenes will make any arrangement.
Demerary, 9th February, 1805. A. Culpeper, q.q.

Saturday, April 6, 1805

bulletFor Sale
200 pieces of walaba 24 feet long and 6 inches square, they are on the water Lot of Mrs. C. Ravenscroft, next to the Store of Messrs. Remy & Boter and will be sold cheap for Cash, enquire of
Stabroek 6th April 1805.
A. Culpeper, Senr.

Saturday, April 13, 1805

bulletPublick Auctions
On Wednesday the 24th Instant will be Exposed for sale to the highest Bidders by Order of Messrs: Bynoe & Culpeper, at their Store on the American Stelling, the remaining Merchandize in their Store, in order to close the Concern.
Brereton & Kingston.

Saturday, April 27, 1805

bulletFor Sale
By the Subscriber, at his Store on the American Stelling, for immediate Payment. - Madeira Wine pr. pipe, half pipe, qr cask, or dozn. Sail Canvas, Inverness cotton Bagging, Penniston, London Oats, Nails assorted, Paints and Oil, &c. &c.
Demerary, April 27th 1805.
John Culpeper.

Saturday, May 11, 1805

bullet Make Known Effected, of the Secretary.
Thus
the following persons intend to marry...
Mr. Wm. Hughenes, born in Barbados, adult, and Miss Elizabeth Culpeper, born in this Colony, underage young daughter,
Marriage consented to by her guardian and brother John Culpeper...
Actum the Secretary of Rio Demerara, the latter 11 Mey 1805.
Notify me J. C. Stadtman, Gezw. Clercq.

Saturday, March 21, 1807

bulletBroken Jaw
This extraordinary animal again displayed his agility last Tuesday evening. The bet was made between Mr. Foote, and Mr. Culpeper for ten Joes; the distance only 1200 feet, out of which Broken Jaw gave 200 feet; notwithstanding this odds, however, he won by upwards of 20 yards. Broken Jaw was rode by Mr. Foote, and Mr. Culpeper's horses by Mr. L. Barnes; and it is the opinion of many, that if the riders had changed horses, the issue would have been different also. Whether Mr. Culpeper's horse thought the trench better adapted than the turf to shew him and his rider to advantage, or not, we cannot say, but he seemed to have such an inclination to try the experiment, that we understand it was with the greatest difficulty Mr. B. could keep him out. Another match is said to be made between the same horses, the same distance, for 40 Joes, to take place next week. Broken Jaw is then to give 50 feet more, viz. 250 out of 1200; but whether Mr. Barnes is to ride we do not know. A foot-race also took place in the evening, but not between the same parties as before. We do not exactly know the distance; the loser, however, thought it by far too short; declaring that had it been to Berbice and back, he would have been sure to have won.
 

From the Essequebo and Demerary Royal Gazette

Saturday, March 28, 1807

bulletFor Sale
Those Valuable and extensive Premises situate at the extremity of the American Stelling, at present occupied by Culpeper & Troughton, consisting of a House and Store 40 by 20, two and a half story high, a Kitchen, Negro House, &c; its central situation for business and contiguity to the River is too well known to require a minute description of the advantages this Lot possesses.
28th March, 1807.
J. Culpeper.

Saturday, May 30, 1807

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The Subscribers being desirous of closing the Accounts of Culpeper & Troughton, give this Public Notice that the Copartnership is dissolved by mutual consent; the Books and Papers are in the Hands of Mr. Troughton. All indebted are requested to make immediate Payment to enable them to discharge the claims against themselves.
Jno. Culpeper
30th May. Ellis Troughton.

Saturday, August 22, 1807

bulletIs provided deezen announced that the eerstkoomende Commissariaale Vergaddering in the month of September next, will be passed the following Transport and Hypotheecquen:
By M. Transport of Marx Pl. Lower Paërl to Aleyne & John Culpeper laastgemelde which will pass to gelyker tyd Mortgage in favor of C. M. Crossing based on avg. Plantation Cum Annexis provided gaaders ses slaves and forty pieces in inventory at all alhier berussende Secretary,
Actum the Secretary of Demerara, deezen August 15 1807.
Notify me: J. C. Stadtman, First Clercq.

Saturday, August 29, 1807

bulletBy Virtue of an order of the Hon. Victor A. Heyliger dated 22d August last past, I the Undersigned Exploiteur, do hereby for the first time Summons all known and unknown Creditors of the late Dr. A. Culpeper and his Wife Sarah Harding, both deceased, and also the Creditors of their Plantation called Free & Easy in this Colony, to appear themselves or by Attorney before the Honble. Court of Justice on the 21st of September next and following days, in order to give in and substantiate their claims against the same; and I do hereby further give notice that against the non appearers will be proceeded according to Law.
Demerary, the 27th August, 1807.
P. F. [sic] Francke, Exploiteur.
Alexr. Tinne, Sw. Translator.

Saturday, December 12, 1807

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This Morning (12 Dec 1807), at Plantation Potosie, Mrs. Culpeper, Wife of Alleyne Culpeper Esq.

Saturday, February 27, 1808

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Summones by Edict
By Virtue of the authority contained in the extract of the minutes of the Ordinary Court of Rolls dated 15th February 1808, are herewith by me the Undersigned Marshal of the Honble. Court of Justice of this Colony, in the name and behalf of James Bradford, having in Wedlock Sarah Culpeper, Aleyne Culpeper, John Culpeper, W. Hughenes, having in Wedlock Eliza Culpeper, and H. F. Elliot, having in Wedlock Mary Culpeper, all Heirs of the late Doctor A. Culpeper and his Wife Sarah Harding, - for the fourth time exsuperabundantie by Edict Summon'd, all known and unknown Creditors in this Colony, of the abovementioned Doctor A. Culpeper and his Wife Sarah Harding, both deceased, also of their Estate called Free & Easy, to appear before the Honble Court of Justice, at their Session, to be held in the Town of Stabroek on the 21st day of March next and following days, in order to render as yet their pretentions in due form and lay their claim thereto; whereas after the expiration of this last exsuperabundantie Summons by Edict will be proceeded against the non-appearers according to Law. Thus published and affixed there and where it ought to be.
Demerary, this 22d day of Feb. 1808.
D. P. Simon, Marshal.

bulletPublic Vendue
On Wednesday the 9th of March
By order of John Culpeper, Esq. a Creole woman, a good washer, with her four children, viz, a boy 18 years old a good cook and house boy, a girl 16 years old a washer and house servant, and two girl children; also two horses, one cow, a gig with harness, and a house frame 30 feet by 18, one and a half storie.

Saturday, June 25, 1808

bulletBy the agents of Alleyne Culpeper, John Culpeper, William Hughenos marriage as having Lady Elizabeth Culpeper, Thomas F. Elliott and marriage Lady Mary Culpeper, all 4-5 of gedeeltens Ersgenaamen Wylen Alleyne Culpeper and Sarah Harding, Transportation of 4-5 gedeeltens in Plantation Free and Easy, cum Annexis, marriage to James Bradford as having Sarah Culpeper Last widow of Wm. Mansfield, currently a fifth part owner in opgem: Plantation, which laastgem: tyd at gelyker will pass Hypotheecq for January Bonjes qq J. Turing & Co.. Daniel Steven Shover and the heirs to settle on the said Plantation Free and Easy.
Actum Rio Demerara, 17th Juny 1808.
J. C. Stadtman, First Clercq.

Tuesday, April 17, 1810

bulletBy Edict Summoned!
All known and unknown Creditors of John Culpeper, - to appear before the Councellers Commissary from the Honble. Court of Justice, at their session to be held in the Town of Stabroek, on the 14th of May next. In order to hear such proposals as the said John Culpeper shall then lay before his said Creditors, and further to be taken over by the Councellors Commissary and reported by them to the Honble. Court of Justice, to de disposed thereon as they shall seem meet.
Rio Demerary, 16th April 1810.
M. Smit, First Marshal.

Saturday, October 12, 1811

bulletPublic Vendue
On Tuesday the 12th November next, will be exposed for sale at the Vendue Office, agreeable to an appointment of the Honble. Court of Justice, dated the 20th September last, by order of C. M. OVERWEG, Esq. thereto authorised. - The Plantation Upper Pearl, belonging to Messrs. A. and J. CULPEPER, with all the buildings and cultivation thereon, and forty-nine slaves; agreeable to an inventory at the Vendue Office and the Plantation. The slaves are to be sold in families, and the Plantation and buildings separately; afterwards the whole to be put up together, the highest bidder to be the purchaser.
Oct. 12th. KINGSTON and M'BEAN.

Tuesday, September 29, 1812

bulletOn Sunday, September 27, 1812, departed this life, Allen Culpeper, Esqr. of Plantation Free and Easy.

Saturday, October 3, 1812

bulletMonthly Obituary
From the Orphan-Chamber
Sept. 27. Allen Culpeper, aged 25 years, on Pl. Free & Easy.

Tuesday, January 26, 1813

bulletSecretary's Office
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend quitting this Colony:
Alleyne Culpeper, and a Servant, in 14 days or 6 weeks from the 2d of January.

Saturday, June 26, 1813

bulletRUNAWAY from the Subscriber, on Monday last, the 21st instant, a Negro-Man, named Abraham, but who titles himself Commodore. - He is a young man, about 21 years old, and about 5 feet 8 inches high - well made; a native of Barbados, and speaks English only. He arrived with the Subscriber in the Fame, Capt. Greenidge, on the 14th instant; has been heard to say he did not like the colony, and would get away with the first opportunity - therefore all persons are hereby forbid employing him, and Masters of Vessels taking him off the colony. The usual reward will be given for apprehension, or lodging him in the Colony Barracks.
June 25. A. Culpeper, Sen.

Tuesday, June 29, 1813

bulletALL Persons having any demands against the Estate of Mr. A. Culpeper, Jun. deceased, will please render them to Mr. W. Lyng.
J. Culpeper,
June 28. Deliberating Executor.

Saturday, October 14, 1815

bulletMarshal's Office
By Virtue of Authority duly obtained, I, the undersigned First Marshal of the Hon'ble. Court of Criminal and Civil Justice, for the United Colony of Demerary and Essequebo, will expose for sale unto the highest bidder, in presence of the Hon'ble. Counsellor-Commissaries, and their Secretary, at the Court-House, George-Town, on the Seventh Day of November next:

In behalf of N. W. Pollard, num. ux. Sarah Mansfield, last widow of H. Brush, deceased, daughter of Wm. Mansfield and Sarah Culpeper, his wife - versus - Sarah Culpeper, widow of the late Wm. Mansfield, late widow of J. Bradford, decd. - Fifty Six Negroes, among whom are 26 men, 10 women, 11 boys and 9 girls; the Undivided-Half of the Timber Land, called Lucky Spot, situated up Demerary River, containing 2000 Acres, more or less; and the Unexpired Lease of Lot No. 24, and Part of Lot No. 25, with the Buildings thereon, situate in New-Town District.
Demerary, 11th October, 1815.
A. M. Meertens, Dp. Fst. Marshal.

Saturday, October 21, 1815

bulletTransports and Mortgages
At the Commissary-Court of the 6th of Nov. 1815, will be passed the following ...

10. By one of the Sworn Clerks in the Secretary's Office, representing the Estate of Alleyne Culpeper, agreeable to an appointment of the Honble. the Court of Justice, dated 24th August last, Transport of the Concession or Lot. No. 87, situated in Cumingsburg district, Street B. with all the Buildings thereon - to H. B. Maggee...
Secretary's Office, October 21, 1815.
Charles Wilday, Sworn Clerk.

Saturday, December 9, 1815.

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Secretary's Office
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend quitting the Colony:
A. Culpeper, and one servant, in 14 days or 6 weeks, from November 11.

bulletBanns of Matrimony
Between J. H. King, born in Barbados, bachelor, of the Protestant Religion, being of age, on the one part; and Miss Anna Maria Williams, also born in Barbados, and of the Protestant Religion, a minor, assisted by her sister Mrs. Jane Culpeper, on the other part. Any person knowing just cause or impediment, why the above parties should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, must declare the same at the Colonial Secretary's Office.
Secretary's Office, 30th November, 1815.
Charles Wilday, Sworn Clerk

Saturday, April 27, 1816.

bulletSecretary's Office.
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend quitting the Colony:
Mrs. Jane Culpeper and 3 children in 14 days or six weeks from April 1.

Saturday, May 25, 1816.

bulletSecretary's Office
This is to inform the Public, that the following Persons intend quitting the Colony:
Catharine Eleanor Culpeper (a minor) in 14 days or by the Ship Latona, from April 29.

Thursday, April 10, 1817.

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Public Vendue
By order of A. Culpeper, Executor to the estate of James Wheelwright, deceased - a young African woman, a good house servant, washer, &c.

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Also, by order of A. Culpeper - a young girl, about 16 years of age, a house servant and lady's maid; at three months' credit. The above negroes are sold for no fault.
February 18. Kingston & Mills.

Saturday, June 14, 1817

bulletDeparted this Life, on the 9th instant (June 9, 1817), Mrs. Elizabeth Culpeper, wife of Alleyne Culpeper, Esq.

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