North Carolina Culpepper Archives
Edgecombe County

Page 237A, Lines 3-11, Upper Town Creek Twp, Edgecombe Co., NC (16 Jul 1870)
Jethro Culpepper, 28, M, Wh, Farmer, NC (#1643)√
Lucretia Culpepper, 30, F, Wh, Keeping house, NC
William C. Culpepper, 3, M, Wh, At home, NC
Manda A. Culpepper, 1, F, Wh, At home, NC
Mary A. Joyner, 9, F, Wh, At home, NC
Martha D. Joyner, 8, F, Wh, At home, NC
Matilda Joyner, 30, F, Wh, At home, NC
Tempe A. Joyner, 9, F, Wh, At home, NC
Mary Adams, 66, F, Wh, At home, NC

No Culpeppers found.

ED 26, Page 16A, Lines 36-45, Ward 3, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (7 May 1900)
In HH of Dr. George L and Mary B. Wimberly
Mary A. Culpeper, Servant, F, Black, 31, sng, NC/NC/NC, Cook (#41607)√

ED 18, Page 35A, Lines 26-28, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (6 Feb 1920)
Rents Home
Ivory Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 20, md, NC/NC/NC, Laborer/Railway Shop
Deliah Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 22, md, NC/NC/NC 
Deliah Lee Culpepper, Dau, F, Black, 1 6/12, sng, NC/NC/NC 

ED 27, Page 4B, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC
In the HH of Patra and Fannie Mercer:
Alace Culpeper¸ Roomer, F, Black, 57, sng, NC/NC/NC, Cook/Private Home (#43808)√

ED 27, Page 8A, 611 Virginia St, Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (8 Apr 1930)
Home=$1100, Radio=N, Farm=N
Lee Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 29, md@20, NC/NC/NC, Tinner/Tin Shop (#43813)√
Myrtle Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 29, md@20, NC/NC/NC 
Margaret Culpepper, Dau, F, Black, 9 5/12, sng, NC/NC/NC 
Annie Culpepper, Dau, F, Black, 8 3/12, sng, NC/NC/NC

A Culpepper is the father of Myrtle B Culpepper, born 11 Dec 1921 in Edgecombe Co., NC (#43813)√

Aaron Culpepper is the father of an otherwise unidentified Culpepper, born 30 Apr 1927, and Dorothy Lee Culpepper, born 7 Aug 1930, both in Edgecombe Co., NC (#43813)√

Avory Culpepper is the father of Myrtle Culpepper, born 11 May 1926 in Edgecombe Co., NC (#43813)√

Harvey Andrews Culpepper is the father of an otherwise unidentified Culpepper, born 2 Oct 1940, and Jeanette Culpepper, born __ 1942, both in Edgecombe Co., NC (#2082)√

I?? L Culpepper is the father of Lelia Culpepper, born 16 Aug 1920 in Edgecombe Co., NC (#43811)√

James Culpepper is the father of an otherwise unidentified Culpepper, born 16 Jul 1927 in Edgecombe Co., NC

Margaret Culpepper and Melvin O’Neal are the parents of Wilbert O’Neal Culpepper, born 12 Jan 1940 in Edgecombe Co., NC (#57109)√

Susie Culpepper and James Henry Rowland are the parents of Mae Mercer Rowland, Female, born 13 Sep 1902 in Edgecombe Co., NC

Ivory Culpepper, Age 22, of 105 Howard St, Rocky Mount, NC, born 16 Feb 1894 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC, Employed by ACL Railroad of Rocky Mount, NC. Married, African-American, tall hieght, slender build, brown eyes, black hair, not bald, no disabilities, registered 5 Jun 1917 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (#43811)√

No Culpeppers found

Elizabeth Culpepper to marry Thomas Whitehead, Bond Date: 04 Jun 1768 in Edgecombe Co., NC, Record No. 02208, Bondsman: Erasmus (X) Cul, Witness: James Hall, Bond No. 000045608 (#9908)√

Erasmus Culpepper to marry Chloe Whitehead, Bond Date: 17 Aug 1765 in Edgecombe Co., NC, Record No. 01043, Bondsman: Thomas Whitehead, Witness: J. Hall, Bond No. 000043250 (#9458)√

Robert A Culpepper to marry Milly Braswell, Bond Date: 08 Jan 1855 in Edgecombe Co., NC, Record No. 01043, Bondsman: Francis M B Cur, Witness: W S Pitt, Bond No. 000043255 (#1429)√

Elizabeth Culpepper, Female, married Thomas Whitehead on 4 Jun 1768 in Edgecombe Co., NC (#9908)√

Erasmus Culpepper, Male, married Chloe Whitehead on 17 Aug 1765 in Edgecombe Co., NC (#9458)√

1738 Deed. Joseph Culpepper purchases 320 acres on Fishing Creek in 1738.

Edgecombe Precinct NC, Deed Book 1, page 291 – John Edwards to JOSEPH CULPEPPER   (#3209√ ) – This indenture made the fifth day of December in the year of our Lord God 1738.  By and between John Edwards of Bertie Precinct Esq. of the one part and JOSEPH CULPEPPER of the said precinct planter of the other part.  Witnesseth that the said John Edwards for and in consideration of the sum of sixteen pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER his heirs Executors and Administrators, by these presents doth bargain grant assign sell and confirm unto the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land containing about 320 acres whether more or less situate lying and being in Edgecombe Precinct on the South side Moratock River in Fishing Creek beginning at a Beech on the west side of the creek, Emanuel Rogers corner thence his line of 160 poles to his corner Pine then west 320 poles to a Pine then north 110 poles to a Red Oak on said creek then down the water course to the first station.  To have and to hold the said messuage or tract of land with all and singular the other premises therein before mentioned and intended to be herein granted with their and every of there appurtenances unto the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER his heirs and assigns forever to his and their only benefit and _____ forever more and the said John Edwards for himself and his heirs the said messuage and tract of land and all and singular the appurtenances unto the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of any person or persons whatsoever will warrant and forever defend by the presents.  In witness whereof he the said John Edwards hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written John Edwards (seal).  Signed sealed __ in presence of Archibald Thompson, Andres Janson, November Court 1739.  The above deed was acknowledged in open court in due form of law and on motion was ordered to be registered.  Test: J. Edwards, C. Ct.

1741 Deed. In 1741, Joseph sold half of his 320 acres on Fishing Creek to his brother Benjamin Culpepper.  Unfortunately, the description of the land in this deed is vague and apparently not correct, and does not match earlier or later descriptions of this land, except for the description of the north/south  dividing line down the center of the two halves of the tract.

Edgecombe County NC, Deed Book 1, page 379 –  This Indenture made the 19^th day of May in the year of our Lord 1741 and in the 16^th year of the reign of our sovereign Lord George the 2^nd by the grace of God of Great Britain, Scotland, and Ireland King defender of the faith and between JOSEPH CULPEPPER (#3209√ ) of Edgecombe County in the province aforesaid of the one part and BENJAMIN CULPEPPER (#3211√ ) of the County aforesaid of the other part.  Witnesseth that the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER for and in consideration of the sum of eight pounds to him in hand paid, hath given granted, bargained, released, and transferred unto BENJAMIN CULPEPPER his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract and parcel of land lying and being on the west side of Fishing Creek.  Beginning at a Beech thence to a White Oak thence to a White Oak to a Red Oak then to a Pine then to a Black Oak then to a Pine for the compliment containing by estimation one hundred and sixty acres of land be the same more or less.  Together with all houses orchards whatsoever any manner of ways, woods, under woods, water courses rights hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining.  To have and to hold the said 160 acres of land to the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER his heirs and assigns forever in as full and ample manner to all intents and purposes as the same is granted to the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER by the patent aforesaid.  And the said deed the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER hereby obliges himself his heirs Executors, Administrators to warrant forever defend to the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER his heir assigns forever.  In Witness whereof the said JOSEPH CULPEPPER hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.  Signed JOSEPH CULPEPPER (seal) in presence of Hopkins Wilder (#846√), George Yate.  May Court 1741 – The above Deed of Sale was in open Court acknowledged in due form of law and on motion ordered to be registered.  Test: Robert Forster, C. Ct.

1752 Deed. In 1745, Joseph Culpepper died, and his eldest son, Benjamin apparently inherited the Joseph’s remaining half of his 320 acre tract, by right of primogeniture.   In 1746, Benjamin Culpepper died, and his son Benjamin inherited Benjamin’s half of the original tract.  The deed of 1752 is thought to represent a transfer of land between these two first cousins.  Since one was only slightly older than the other, the designations “Jr.” and “Sr.” were not deemed adequate, and the elder of the two was also referred to as “Ferryman.”

In this deed, note that the land description begins in the center of the original John Edwards tract, and first describes a line going south, beginning at a Beech thence to a White Oak thence to a White Oak thence to a Red Oak, thence to a Pine, which forms the dividing line between the east and west halves of the original tract.  The line then turns west, so this deed is describing the WEST half of the original property.

In the 1741 document, the same description of the dividing line appears, but the subsequent trees mentioned do not match a correct description of either the east or the west half of the property, as described in both the original grant, and in a later deed, which follows. Edgecombe County NC Deed Book 4, p. 265 – North Carolina – To all to whom these presents shall come – I BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Junr. (#20883√) of Edgecombe County in the said province planter, send greeting. Know you that I the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Junr. for and in consideration of the sum of sixty pounds current money of Virginia to me in hand paid by BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr. Ferryman (#9905√) of the said County the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and myself fully satisfied contented and paid.  Have given granted bargained sold conveyed and confirmed and do by these presents fully freely and also lately give grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr. A plantation and tract of land containing by estimation one hundred and sixty acres be the same more or less situate in the county of Edgecombe on the south side of Fishing Creek beginning at a Beech thence to a White Oak thence to a White Oak thence to a Red Oak, thence to a Pine, thence along the patent line west 160 poles to a Pine, thence north 110 poles to a Red Oak on the said Creek, thence down the water course thereof to the first station, being part of a patent granted to John Edwards for 320 acres dated the 4th day of August 1720.  Together with all woods under woods waters profit commodities and appurtenances to the said land belonging or in any wise appertaining with the reversions and remainders thereof and every part and parcel thereof; to have and to hold the said one hundred and sixty acres of land and premises hereby granted unto the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr.  To the only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr. his heirs and assigns forever, and I the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Junr. for myself my heirs Executors and Administrators do covenant and agree to and with the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr. his heirs and assigns that he the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr. his heirs and assigns shall and may at all times forever hereafter peaceably and quietly have hold use occupy possess and enjoy the said one hundred and sixty acres of land with all the appurtenances thereto belonging freely and clearly acquitted and discharged from all former and other gifts grants bargains sales leases mortgages and all other encumbrances whatsoever and the same will warrant and forever defend unto the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Senr. his heirs and assigns against the clams and demands of all persons whomsoever.  In witness whereof I the said BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Junr. have hereunto put my hand and seal the fourteenth day of March One Thousand Seven Hundred and fifty two;  BENJAMIN CULPEPPER Junr. (“B” his mark) (seal) In presence of William West, Nathan Powell (“N” his mark) – Edgecombe County May Court 1752 – the within deed of sale was in open Court duly proved by the oath of William West, an evidence thereto and on motion was ordered to be registered.  Benjamin Wynns, Clerk Court

Book 2, page 29, deed date 24 Oct 1772, recorded Nov Ct 1772
Erasmus Culpepper (#9458√), Edgecombe Co., to Henry Whitehead (#10238√), for love and affection for my nephew, the said Henry Whitehead and me hereunto moving, a tract of 312 acres on Mochason Creek granted by Granville on 3 July 1760 beginning at a sassafras below his plantation then north 160 poles to two pines then west 312 poles to a white oak then south 160 poles to a gum then the various courses of the creek east 312 poles to the first station, signed Erasmus Culpepper, wit. Thomas Whitehead (#9911√), Esabel Whitehead (#10234√) (X) (her mark). Abstracted 5-23-05, NCA film C.037.40005, CTC.

Book 33, Page 1. Date of deed: 8 Jul 1870. Recorded 17 May 1871.
Henry H. Culpepper (#1426√) and Catherine Culpepper (#1428√) to John H. Braswell for $63.25, all my interest viz a fee simple in a tract of land adjoining the lands of land known as the John Braswell land said to contain 87 acres joining the lands of Jerry Batts, James O'neal and others. Signed Catherine Culpepper (X), Henry H. Culpepper, wit. Dunkin B. Braswell, proved by D. B. Braswell in Nash Co. on 25 Feb 1871.

Aaron Culpepper, Male, Black, Married, born 12 Sep 1899, died 3 Dec 1977 in Nash Co., NC, resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (#43813)√

Bessie Culpepper, Female, Black, Married, born 1 Aug 1936, died 20 May 1982 in Nash Co., NC, resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (#57139)√

Louise Culpepper, born 1908-1909, died 16 May 1928 in Edgecombe Co., NC

Myrtle Manning Culpepper, Female, Black, Widowed, born 6 Feb 1902 in NC, died 21 Sep 1989 in Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC, SSN: 243-01-4510, resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC (#57086)√

Paul L Culpepper, died 20 Jun 1928 in Edgecombe Co., NC

Aaron Culpepper, born 12 Sep 1899, SSN 240-09-2439 issued in North Carolina before 1951, died Dec 1977; Last Residence: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC 27801 (#43813)√

Annie Culpepper, born 20 Jun 1890, SSN 243-01-5092 issued in North Carolina before 1951, died Jan 1967; Last Residence: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC 27801

Ella Culpepper, born 2 Mar 1885, SSN 237-62-6410 issued in North Carolina in 1957, died Mar 1974; Last Residence: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC 27801 (#2078)√

Myrtle Culpepper, born 6 Feb 1901, SSN 243-01-4510 issued in North Carolina before 1951, died 21 Sep 1989; Last Residence: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC 27801 (#57086)√

No Culpeppers found