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James Sheppard

Male, #5777, (10 December 1790 - September 1869)

FatherGeorge Sheppard b. s 1771
James Sheppard|b. 10 Dec 1790\nd. Sep 1869|p362.htm#i5777|George Sheppard|b. say 1771|p363.htm#i5803||||James Sheppard|b. 4 Mar 1737\nd. 17 Sep 1791|p361.htm#i5763|Janette Riddell|b. 1742\nd. circa 1825|p361.htm#i5764|||||||

Birth*10 Dec 1790 James was born on 10 Dec 1790. 
 He was the son of George Sheppard. 
Marriage*16 Nov 1815 He married Joyce Powell Culpepper on 16 Nov 1815.1 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Edgefield District, South Carolina.2 
Marriage*after 1824 He married Elizabeth Ann Mobley after 1824. 
(heir) Will16 Aug 1837 In Joyce Powell Sheppard's will on 16 Aug 1837 at Edgefield District, South Carolina, James was named as an heir.
(In the Name of God Amen. I Joicy Culpepper of the District of Edgefield in the State aforesaid (South Carolina) being of sound mind and disposing for which I am thankful to Almighty God and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, and desirous of disposing of what property it has pleased God to bless me with here on Earth, do make this my last will and testament revoking all other will by me heretofore made. After my decease I wish my executors to have my body buried in a Christian like manner.
ITEM 1. I wish all my just debts paid.
ITEM 2. I give and bequeath to my grandson William A. Strother, one negro man Peter and a negro boy Alfred to him and his heirs forever.
ITEM 3. I give and bequeath to my grandson David R. Strother, one negro man Morris and a negro boy named Warren, to him and his heirs and forever.
ITEM 4. I give and bequeath to my grandson George J. Strother, our negro woman name of Mariah and one Girl named Mary and our negro Girl named Amanda and our feather bed and furniture, to him and his heirs forever. [Grandsons are children of Joicy's son George James Strother & Charlotte Richardson Ardagh Strother]
ITEM 5. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Frances C. Devore, one negro woman by the name of Creacy and a negro boy by the name of Harper, to her and her heirs forever. [Frances C. Devore, daugh. of Joyce P. Culpepper & James Sheppard]
ITEM 6. I give and bequeath to my grandson George J. Sheppard, one negro woman by the name of Charlotte and a negro boy by the name of Simon and a feather bed and furniture, to him and his heirs forever. [George J. Sheppard, son of Joyce Powell Culpepper & James Sheppard]
ITEM 7. I give to my daughter-in-law Mrs. Charlotte Peterson fifty dollars to be paied to her by my executors.
ITEM 8. I give to Letty Culpepper, wife of Drury Culpepper, fifty dollars to be paid to her by my Executors. [Letty Harris Culpepper is daug. of Joice's sister, Sally Sheppard Harris,Drury, son of Benjamin III]
ITEM 9. I give to Nancy Lockhart, wife of John Lockhart, fifty dollars to be paid to her by my Executors. [Daug. of Joice's sister Frances Sheppard Gilder Edwards]
ITEM 10. I give to Parthenia Dodgin fifty dollars to be paid to her by my Executors. . [also kin: Joice's sister Frances & 1st husband Preston Gilder had daug. Sally who married James Dodgen. Frances & 2nd husband Edwards had daugh. Jane who married Eli Dodgen. Jane & Nancy Edwards Lockhart were sisters. All this is in Newberry Co. SC Historical & Gen. Annals by Summer]
ITEM 11. I give to my son-in-law James Sheppard five dollars to be paid to him by my Executors. [husband of deceased Joyce Powell Culpepper]
ITEM 12. I wish my negro name Dublin sold and the proceeds of the same be equally divided among Joel Culpepper, Drury Culpepper, Benjamine Culpepper, and Mary Gilder and Frances Jumphard [probably Jumper, originally Schombert], to them and their heirs forever. [children of Benjamin & first wife. Drury mar. niece of Joice's; Mary m. nephew Preston Gilder, son of Frances Sheppard Gilder Edwards]
ITEM 13. I give and bequeath to my three grandsons William A. Strother, David R. Strother and George T. Strother the tract of land where I now live containing seven Hundred acres more or less and all the interest I have in a tract of land lying in the District of Lexington of which tract one half now belongs to them and their heirs forever.
ITEM 14. I wish after my decease the negro I have given to my five grand children above mentioned to be appraised by three or more disinterested persons; and should any of them fall short in the worth of their negroes then I wish their lot of negroes to be made as valuable as the other children in money out of the property that will be sold.
ITEM 15. I wish my negro man Jacob, Stock of all kinds , waggon and household and kitchen furniture be sold on the terms as my executors may think advisible and after paying off the legacies I have make should there be a ballance remaining then I wish it to be equally divided among all my grand children to wit. William A. Strother, David R. Strother, George J. Strother, Frances C. Devore, and George J. Sheppard, share and share alike.
ITEM 16. I appoint my two grandsons William A. Strother and David R. Strother Executors to this my last will and Testament this Sixteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven and in the Sixty second year of the Soveringty and Independance of the United States of America.
Signed, Sealed and published at the request of the Testatorix in her presence and in the presence of each other. Wit: H. Boulware [or Bowlware], Theos. Hill, Wm. Humphreys.
/s/ Joicy (x) Culpepper
Probated: 23 Mar 1841, Oliver Towles 0.E.D.
Recorded: 10 Apr 1841, Will Book D, pages 126-127.
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Marriage*circa 1844 He married Sarah Louise Mobley at Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1844. 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1850 - Free on 1 Jun 1850 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.4 
Death*Sep 1869 He died in Sep 1869. 

Family

Joyce Powell Culpepper b. 1 Feb 1801, d. 10 Feb 1824
Marriage*16 Nov 1815 He married Joyce Powell Culpepper on 16 Nov 1815.1 
Children

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Barbara R. Langdon, compiler, Edgefield Co., SC Marriages, 1769-1880: Implied in Edgefiled Probate Records Langdon, 1990, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.737 V2L.
    ___ Culpepper and James Sheppard, Lived 1837 (Box 34, Pack 1279, Frames 382, 383, 387).
  2. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: M33_118; Page: 74B; Image: 154.
  3. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.
  4. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 25.
  5. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

Micajah Harris

Male, #5778, (circa 1760 - 1813)

Birth*circa 1760 Micajah was born at Virginia circa 1760.1 
Revolutionary War*between 1775 and 1783 He provided service in the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783
(DAR Listing: Micajah Harris, born circa 1760 in Virginia, died 1819 in South Carolina, married Sarah Shepherd, Lieutenant, South Carolina).1 
Marriage*circa 1788 He married Sarah Sheppard at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, circa 1788.2 
Will*4 Mar 1813 He made a will at Newberry District, South Carolina, on 4 Mar 1813. 
Death*1813 He died at Newberry District, South Carolina, in 1813. 

Last Edited 18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
  2. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
    Film Number: 1904025.

Sarah Sheppard1

Female, #5779, (circa 1768 - circa 1819)

FatherJames Sheppard b. 4 Mar 1737, d. 17 Sep 1791
MotherJanette Riddell b. 1742, d. c 1825
Sarah Sheppard|b. circa 1768\nd. circa 1819|p362.htm#i5779|James Sheppard|b. 4 Mar 1737\nd. 17 Sep 1791|p361.htm#i5763|Janette Riddell|b. 1742\nd. circa 1825|p361.htm#i5764|||||||William Riddell|b. circa 1720\nd. 20 Dec 1776|p396.htm#i6334|Joyce Powell|b. say 1721|p396.htm#i6335|

Birth*circa 1768 Sarah was born circa 1768. 
 She was the daughter of James Sheppard and Janette Riddell. 
Marriage*circa 1788 She married Micajah Harris at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, circa 1788.2 
Married Namecirca 1788  As of circa 1788, her married name was Harris. 
Death*circa 1819 She died circa 1819. 

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Emma Benton records, Emma Benton, Andalusia, AL, to Lew Griffin, 1989.
  2. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
    Film Number: 1904025.

(?) Adair

Male, #5780, (circa 1766 - )

Birth*circa 1766 (?) was born circa 1766. 
Marriage* He married Joyce Powell Sheppard. 

Last Edited 14 Apr 1999

William Augustus Strother

Male, #5781, (16 February 1766 - 18 August 1794)

FatherGeorge Strother b. s 1736
MotherMary Margaret (?) b. s 1738
William Augustus Strother|b. 16 Feb 1766\nd. 18 Aug 1794|p362.htm#i5781|George Strother|b. say 1736|p2262.htm#i36181|Mary Margaret (?)|b. say 1738|p2262.htm#i36182|Jeremiah Strother|b. circa 1712\nd. 14 Jul 1775|p2262.htm#i36183|Catharina Kennerly|b. say 1714|p2262.htm#i36184|||||||

Birth*16 Feb 1766 William was born at Craven Co., South Carolina, on 16 Feb 1766. 
 He was the son of George Strother and Mary Margaret (?). 
Marriage*circa 1787 He married Joyce Powell Sheppard circa 1787. 
Will*13 Aug 1794 He made a will at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 13 Aug 1794. In the Name of God Amen I William Strother of Edgefield County and State of South Carolina Planter- Being very Sick and weak of Body But of Sound mind and Memory thanks be to God for his Mercy-Calling unto mind the Mortality of my Body-and knowing that it is Appointed for all men once to die Do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in Manner and form following That is to Say Principally and First of all I give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that Give it me and As for my Body I Recommend to the Earth to be Bured in a Decent Christian like Burial at the Discretion of my Executors Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the Same again by the Mighty power of God- and touching my Worldly Estate Wherewith it hath been pleased God to Bless me within this life I Give demise and Dispose of in the following Manner and Form-
First I give and Bequeath unto my wife Joyce Strother two negroes to wit Nancy and Jacob- and the tract of Land whereon I Now live containing two hundred and twenty five acres.
Also I Give and Bequeath to my Son George James Strother- One Negro Named Anson and one Tract of Land on Saludy River Whereon I formerly Lived- Containing One Hundred Acres- and One horse Saddle and Bridle when he Comes of Age-
Also I Give and Bequeath to my Daughter Nutty [Netty] Strother- One Negro Named Lydia and one tract of Land Containing Two hundred and Sixty one acres on Hollensher Creek Water of Broad River------------
Also I will that all my other Lands may be sold and my Debts and the Balance together with my Dues to Collect to be Equally Devided Between my Wife and two Children.
Also I will that two of my horses be sold and the money to be equally devided between my Wife and two Children.
Also I Will that the Residue of my Stock Household furniture working tools- to be left to the use of my family- to wit my wife and Children.
Also I do hereby appoint my wife Joyce Strother Executrix and Solomon Pope and John Strother Executors after my Decease.
And I do hereby Utterly revoke Disallow and Disanul all former Wills Legacies By me Willed or Bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming this and No other to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the Said William Strother have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal this thirteenth day of August Anno Domini 1794

Signed Sealed Published
and Pronounced by the Sd William Strother (Seal)
William Strother as his
last Will and Testament
Who in his presence and
in the presence of Each
other have hereunto
Subscribed our Names

Henry King
Thomas Dozer
David Pitts

Recorded in Will Book "A" Pages 64 & 65
Recorded October Term 1794

R. Tutt C. E. C.
S. Box 46 Pkg. 1928

[This was not copied from a copy of the original, but from a WPA typed copy. Provided to Culpepper Connections by Gennie Harris. Subsequently, some punctuation was edited for clarity and a repetitive page deleted by Warren Culpepper.]. 
Death*18 Aug 1794 He died at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 18 Aug 1794.1,2 
Burial*circa 19 Aug 1794 His body was interred circa 19 Aug 1794 at Strother-Sheppard Cemetery, Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 

Family

Joyce Powell Sheppard b. 29 Dec 1770, d. 24 Feb 1841
Marriage*circa 1787 He married Joyce Powell Sheppard circa 1787. 
Children

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Letter of 9 Sep 1985 from M. G. Shepherd (4909 Seaver Lane, Apt 102, Richmond, VA 23228) to Mrs. Mavie H. Williams, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.
  2. E-mail from Carole Watson Burton (#50015), e-mail address, 109 Chadwick Drive, Charleston, SC 29407-7425 to Lew Griffin, 2004 - 2008.
    According to SaludaCemetery Vol.1,pg.16 the Culpepper cemetery inventory
    says,
    Joyce Culpepper Age 70 yrs.1month & 27 days, 24 Fwb.1841
    George J.Strother age 26yrs.6mo.& 5days, 08 Oct 1817
    William Strother age 28yrs.6mo.& 2days, 18Aug.1794
    James Sheppard ESQ. age 23yrs.11mo.& 30 days.10Feb.1824
    Benjamin Culpepper supposed to be 60 yrs.of age 10 Jan.1829
    This inventory was done 28Nov1987.

Thomas S. Sheppard1

Male, #5782, (circa 1774 - 6 February 1850)

FatherJames Sheppard b. 4 Mar 1737, d. 17 Sep 1791
MotherJanette Riddell b. 1742, d. c 1825
Thomas S. Sheppard|b. circa 1774\nd. 6 Feb 1850|p362.htm#i5782|James Sheppard|b. 4 Mar 1737\nd. 17 Sep 1791|p361.htm#i5763|Janette Riddell|b. 1742\nd. circa 1825|p361.htm#i5764|||||||William Riddell|b. circa 1720\nd. 20 Dec 1776|p396.htm#i6334|Joyce Powell|b. say 1721|p396.htm#i6335|

Birth*circa 1774 Thomas was born at Newberry District, South Carolina, circa 1774. 
 He was the son of James Sheppard and Janette Riddell. 
Marriage*before 1805 He married Maria (?) before 1805. 
Marriage*circa 1805 He married Sarah Culpepper at South Carolina circa 1805. 
Death*6 Feb 1850 He died at Alabama on 6 Feb 1850. 

Family

Sarah Culpepper b. c 1784, d. b 1870
Marriage*circa 1805 He married Sarah Culpepper at South Carolina circa 1805. 
Child

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Emma Benton records, Emma Benton, Andalusia, AL, to Lew Griffin, 1989.
  2. E-mail from Rodney Shultz, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, 2003 (e-mail addr last updated 11 Jun 2005).

Sarah Culpepper

Female, #5783, (circa 1784 - before 1870)

FatherJoseph Culpepper of Abbeville District, SC b. s 1746, d. a 7 Aug 1820
MotherAnn Theiler b. c 1749, d. a 7 Aug 1820
Sarah Culpepper|b. circa 1784\nd. before 1870|p362.htm#i5783|Joseph Culpepper of Abbeville District, SC|b. say 1746\nd. after 7 Aug 1820|p845.htm#i13518|Ann Theiler|b. circa 1749\nd. after 7 Aug 1820|p401.htm#i6408|||||||Hans J. Theiler|b. 1713\nd. 1778|p400.htm#i6399|Magdelena Belon|b. 1710|p400.htm#i6400|

Birth*circa 1784 Sarah was born at Orangeburg District, South Carolina, circa 1784. 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Culpepper of Abbeville District, SC and Ann Theiler. 
(free wh female) 1790 Census2 Aug 1790 Sarah was probably a free white female in Joseph Culpepper of Abbeville District, SC's household on the 1790 Census on 2 Aug 1790 at Orangeburg District, South Carolina.
(Unaccounted for are 2 males 16+ and 2 females).1 
(free wh female 10-16) 1800 Census4 Aug 1800 Sarah was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 16, in Joseph Culpepper of Abbeville District, SC's household on the 1800 Census at Lexington District, South Carolina. Unaccounted for are 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, and 1 female 0-10..2 
Marriage*circa 1805 She married Thomas S. Sheppard at South Carolina circa 1805. 
Married Namecirca 1805  As of circa 1805, her married name was Sheppard. 
Death*before 1870 She died at Clarke Co., Alabama, before 1870. 

Family

Thomas S. Sheppard b. c 1774, d. 6 Feb 1850
Marriage*circa 1805 She married Thomas S. Sheppard at South Carolina circa 1805. 
Child

Last Edited 22 Jun 2004

Citations

  1. 1790 Federal Census, United States.
    Unknown Township, North part, Orangeburg District, SC
    Benjamin Culpeper, page 94, 1 Male 16+, 3 Males 0-16, 3 Females, 4 Slaves
    Joseph Culpeper, page 94, 3 Males 16+, 3 Females, 22 Slaves.
  2. 1800 Federal Census, United States.
    Unknown Township, Lexington District, SC
    Joseph Culpepper, page 560, 2 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 M26-45, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F10-16, 1 F45+
    John Culpepper, page 561, 3 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26.
  3. E-mail from Rodney Shultz, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, 2003 (e-mail addr last updated 11 Jun 2005).

Lucinda Culpepper

Female, #5784, (circa 1810 - before 1880)

Birth*circa 1810 Lucinda was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1810. 
Married Nameafter 1 Jun 1830  As of after 1 Jun 1830, her married name was Cockcroft. 
Marriage*after 1 Jun 1830 She married James M. Cockcroft at Edgefield District, South Carolina, after 1 Jun 1830. 
(household member) 1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Lucinda listed as a household member living with James M. Cockcroft on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Walton Co., Florida.1 
Death*before 1880 She died before 1880. 

Family

James M. Cockcroft b. c 1805, d. a 1885
Marriage*after 1 Jun 1830 She married James M. Cockcroft at Edgefield District, South Carolina, after 1 Jun 1830. 
Children

Last Edited 31 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
  2. Joan Berry, compiler, e-mail address, Cockroft Descendants, 31 Jan 2005.
    http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ratty/383/cochroffaddenda.html

James M. Cockcroft

Male, #5785, (circa 1805 - after 1885)

Birth*circa 1805 James was born at South Carolina circa 1805.1 
Marriage*after 1 Jun 1830 He married Lucinda Culpepper at Edgefield District, South Carolina, after 1 Jun 1830. 
Indian Wars*1836 He served in one of the Creek and Seminole Indian Wars in 1836
(Second Creek Indian War, Blair's Battalion, Alabama Militia, 2nd Sgt, Capt. Blackshear's Co., 25 Reg't Ala. Mil. served in Creek War for 3 months. Enrolled May 17, 1836 in Abbeville, AL., mustered out Sept 11, 1836).1 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Walton Co., Florida.2 
Death*after 1885 He witnessed an unknown person 's death at Lafayette Co., Florida, after 1885.3 
(resident) Census19 Jun 1885 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Lafayette Co., Florida, on 19 Jun 1885.4 

Family

Lucinda Culpepper b. c 1810, d. b 1880
Marriage*after 1 Jun 1830 He married Lucinda Culpepper at Edgefield District, South Carolina, after 1 Jun 1830. 
Children

Last Edited 18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. Joan Berry, compiler, e-mail address, Cockroft Descendants, 31 Jan 2005.
    http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ratty/383/cochroffaddenda.html
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
  3. Joan Berry, compiler, e-mail address, Cockroft Descendants, 31 Jan 2005.
    http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ratty/383/cochroffaddenda.html
    James is found living in the house of Alexander Cockcroft (James
    Alexander Cockcroft) in 1885 in Lafayette Co. Florida as enumerated
    on the 19th day of June, 1885.
  4. Joan Berry, compiler, e-mail address, Cockroft Descendants, 31 Jan 2005.
    http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ratty/383/cochroffaddenda.html
    Census in the County of Lafayette, State of Florida, enumerated by
    George C. Bunch on the 19th day of June 1885:
    Alexander Cockcroft W M 49 Head Farming b in FL, mother b in AL,
    father b in AL
    James Cockcroft W M 80 Father widowed cannot read nor write was
    born in SC, father b in SC, mother b in SC
    Nancy Cockcroft W F 45 single H. maid cannot read nor write was
    born in GA, father b in GA, mother b in GA
    Hulda Cockcroft Smith is living next door.

Nancy Culpepper1

Female, #5791, (circa 1820 - after 1880)

Biography* Culpepper-Blanton-Anderson
     My father's heritage began in Henry County when his Culpepper, Blanton and Anderson ancestors settled in the county between 1817-1832.
Nancy Culpepper born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, to Andrew "Drury" Culpepper and Lettis Harris, married John H. Blanton in Henry County in January 1837; their first child, my father's great-grandfather Joseph Warren Blanton born in 1839 married Ellen Anderson, daughter of John J. and Eleanor Anderson.
     Drury Culpepper born about 1788 in South Carolina died 1857 in Henry County, the son of Benjamin Culpepper, III (born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, died in Edgefield County, South Carolina) and Esther (possibly Monks). Drury Culpepper married Lettis Harris (daughter of Micajah Harris and Sally Shepard) about 1808 in Edgefield, their children were:
     (1) Lucinda married James M. Cockcroft in Edgefield County;
     (2) Joseph married Sarah Ward in Henry County - their children born in the county from 1835-1860 were: Benjamin, Micajah, Andrew, Mary, Nancy, Thomas, Lucinda, Sarah, David, Frances, and Elbert;
     (3) Micajah Culpepper married twice in Henry County to Elizabeth Watkins 1838 (one son, James) and to Martha Blanton 1841 (their children were: Amanda who married Matthew Blanton, Sarah, and Joseph);
     (4) Eliza married 1839 in Henry County George Galloway;
     (5) Nancy married John H. Blanton in Henry County 1837;
     (6) James married Delitha Edwards in Henry County-their children: William, James, John, Micajah, Eliza married Elias T. Bodiford, Martha married John Smith, Henry, Henrietta, Camilla, and Cassie;
     (7) Mary Ellen married Reason Ward in Henry County;
     (8) Sarah married H. J. Carter in Henry County;
     (9) John S. married Mary Strickland in Henry County-their children were: Mary, William, Lee, Joseph, and John.
     Nancy Culpepper born 1819 married John H. Blanton 1837 in Henry County. John H. Blanton was born December 1816 in Bulloch County, Georgia, moved to Henry County around 1832 with his father, Alexander, and brothers and sister, Redding, Moses, and Martha Blanton. John's father was Alexander Blanton born 1788 Duplin County, North Carolina, died 1884 in Marengo County, Alabama, and his mother was Nancy Baker born about 1790, died about 1832 in Georgia or Henry County. Alexander and Nancy Baker Blanton's children were:
     (1) Redding Joseph Blanton born 1812 in Georgia died 1859 in Alabama, married Emaline Stanford in Georgia- their children born in Georgia and Henry County, Alabama were: William, Martha, Mitchell, Eliza married Wesley G. Nelson, Caroline married W H. Bulger, Lavinia, Sarah, Nancy, Martha, Margarete and James; their daughter, Sarah was raised by Mrs. George (Rebecca) Fagan, in Choctaw County;
     (2) Moses N. Blanton born 1814, Bulloch County, Georgia died 1887 Henry County. In the 1840 Henry County census, Moses was shown with four males, six females, and ten slaves. He married 1846 in Henry County Catherine "'Piney" Ward-their child was Nancy E. Blanton born 1837;
     (3) John H. Blanton was born 1816 in Bulloch County, Georgia died 1884 in Monroe County, Alabama, married 1837 in Henry County Nancy Culpepper born 1819 died 1886 in Monroe County-they are buried at Medlock Cemetery, Perdue Hill, Alabama and their children were:
          [1] Joseph Warren Blanton born 1839 died 1862 at Oven Bluff (near Mobile) after enlisting in the Alabama 36th, Company F, married 1859 in-Henry County Ellen Anderson born 1839 in South Carolina, the daughter of John J. Anderson born 1806 in South Carolina died after 1864, Lawrenceville, Henry County, and Eleanor Anderson born 1810 in South Carolina, died in Lawrenceville. John J. Anderson's children born in South Carolina and Henry County were: Eliza, Martha, W. S., Ellen born 1839, Susan, Frances born 1841, John H. born 1844, Malissa 1847, Mary born 1850. Joseph and Ellen Anderson Blanton had one child-Joseph Laura Blanton born 1860 in Henry County, married William Sawyer 1875 in Monroe County when she was 15. Her mother, Ellen Anderson Blanton, remarried 1872 in Monroe County to Thomas E. Brown and had three more children: Mary Brown, Albert Brown and Luke Brown. Laura and William Sawyer had seven children; she died 1908 in Frisco City buried at Shiloh Church Cemetery. Laura's husband William remarried Myra Fountain and had one son, Jewett Sawyer. Laura and Bill Sawyer's seven children were: Gatsey Sawyer married William Green, Annie Sawyer married Samuel Snider, Dionysius "Nish" Sawyer married Leta Nicholas, Ellen Sawyer married William Sims, Joseph Sawyer married Verna Sims, Willie Laura Sawyer married Grover Majors and Demarius Sawyer, died young,
          [2] Francis Blanton born 1841 in Henry County died 1865 Monroe County, married Margaret Watts;
          [3] Susan Blanton born 1842 in Henry County married Thomas Watts;
          [4] Wane Blanton born 1844 Henry County died in Monroe County married Mary Ward, daughter of Thomas Ward and Barzilla Norris-their children were: Joseph married Maggie Davidson, "Jack" married Nancy Owens, Wiley married Nancy Norris, Nancy married James Whisehant, Robert married Gatsey Ida Sawyer, Grover-never married, Amanda married John Norris, Barzilla married Conday Browning;
          [5] James Blanton born 1846 in Henry County died after 1880 married Catherine Mathis-their children: Mary married Joseph Roley, John married Lou Sims, Bertha married Thomas Cross, Governor married Alice Lane, Sidney married Annie Morris, Carlie married John Smith, Rebecca married "Pink" Clark, Randall married Samantha Foster, Stephen married Maudie Blanton, Joe married Annice Adams, Oscar married Maud Carnly;
          [6] Micajah Hilliard Blanton born 1848 Henry County died 1925, Bratt, Escambia County, Florida, married Lenora Rawls-their children: James married Elizabeth Gross, Franklin married Martha Lambert, Susan married John Ashcraft, Annie married Henry Ashcraft, Mary-never married, Nancy-never married, Luther married Ethel Merrett;
          [7] Sidney Blanton born 1850 Henry County died 1935 married Rebecca Ward-one son: Oscar LaFayette "Fate" Blanton who married Mollie Foster Sawyer. John H. Blanton's father, Alexander, remarried 1834 Nancy Martin in Henry County-their children were: Eliza born 1840 Henry County married Henry… (Last three lines and name of author lost).2 
Birth*circa 1820 Nancy was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1820. 
Marriage*13 Jan 1837 She married John W. Blanton at Henry Co., Alabama, on 13 Jan 1837.3 
Married Name13 Jan 1837  As of 13 Jan 1837, her married name was Blanton.3 
(household member) 1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Nancy listed as a household member living with John W. Blanton on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Henry Co., Alabama.4 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Nancy listed as a household member living with John W. Blanton in the 1860 Census at Burnt Corn, Monroe Co., Alabama.5 
Death*after 1880 She died at Monroe Co., Alabama, after 1880. 

Family

John W. Blanton b. c 1815, d. a 1880
Marriage*13 Jan 1837 She married John W. Blanton at Henry Co., Alabama, on 13 Jan 1837.3 
Children

Last Edited 1 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. Dick Culpepper Records, Warren H. 'Dick' Culpepper, Provo, UT, to Lew Griffin.
  2. Henry County Heritage Book Committee, compiler, The Heritage of Henry County, Alabama, Clanton, Alabama: Heritage Pub. Consultants, 2002, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.131 H2ho.
    page 146.
  3. Helon H. Cutter, compiler, Henry County, Alabama Records, Volume II, 1821-1901 Marriage Records, Tallahassee, FL: Rose Printing Co., 1992, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.131 X2c v.2.
    Nancy Culpepper married John H. Blanton on 13 Jan 1837 in Henry Co., Alabama, Book 1821-1868, page 33.
  4. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 397A, Lines 12-21, Southern District, Henry Co., AL
    John Blanton, 34, M, Farmer, $400, GA
    Nancy Blanton, 30, F, SC
    Joseph Blanton, 11, M, AL
    Francis M. Blanton, 9, M, AL
    Susan Blanton, 7, M, AL
    Wayne Blanton, 5, M, AL
    John Blanton, 3, M, AL
    William Blanton, 2, M, AL
    John Culpepper, 22, M, Farmer, SC
    William Hutton, 65, M, Farmer, $1000, SC.
  5. Page 931.

John W. Blanton

Male, #5792, (circa 1815 - after 1880)

FatherAlexander Blanton b. 31 Aug 1788, d. c 1880
MotherElizabeth Georgia Driggers b. s 1790
John W. Blanton|b. circa 1815\nd. after 1880|p362.htm#i5792|Alexander Blanton|b. 31 Aug 1788\nd. circa 1880|p369.htm#i5904|Elizabeth Georgia Driggers|b. say 1790|p2946.htm#i47126|||||||||||||

Birth*circa 1815 John was born at Bulloch Co., Georgia, circa 1815. 
 He was the son of Alexander Blanton and Elizabeth Georgia Driggers. 
Marriage*13 Jan 1837 He married Nancy Culpepper at Henry Co., Alabama, on 13 Jan 1837.1 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Henry Co., Alabama.2 
1860 Census*1 Jun 1860 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Burnt Corn, Monroe Co., Alabama.3 
Death*after 1880 He died at Monroe Co., Alabama, after 1880. 

Family

Nancy Culpepper b. c 1820, d. a 1880
Marriage*13 Jan 1837 He married Nancy Culpepper at Henry Co., Alabama, on 13 Jan 1837.1 
Children

Last Edited 1 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. Helon H. Cutter, compiler, Henry County, Alabama Records, Volume II, 1821-1901 Marriage Records, Tallahassee, FL: Rose Printing Co., 1992, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.131 X2c v.2.
    Nancy Culpepper married John H. Blanton on 13 Jan 1837 in Henry Co., Alabama, Book 1821-1868, page 33.
  2. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 397A, Lines 12-21, Southern District, Henry Co., AL
    John Blanton, 34, M, Farmer, $400, GA
    Nancy Blanton, 30, F, SC
    Joseph Blanton, 11, M, AL
    Francis M. Blanton, 9, M, AL
    Susan Blanton, 7, M, AL
    Wayne Blanton, 5, M, AL
    John Blanton, 3, M, AL
    William Blanton, 2, M, AL
    John Culpepper, 22, M, Farmer, SC
    William Hutton, 65, M, Farmer, $1000, SC.
  3. Page 931.