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Louisa Elizabeth Culpepper1

Female, #5795, (18 December 1815 - 2 December 1890)

Birth*18 Dec 1815 Louisa was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 18 Dec 1815.2 
Marriage*1 Sep 1839 She married George W. Galloway at Henry Co., Alabama, on 1 Sep 1839.1 
Married Name1 Sep 1839  As of 1 Sep 1839, her married name was Galloway.1 
Married Namebetween 1858 and 1880  As of between 1858 and 1880, her married name was Blackshear. 
Marriage*between 1857 and 1880 She married D. Blackshear between 1857 and 1880.3 
(wife) 1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Louisa was listed as D. Blackshear's wife on the 1880 Census at Henry Co., Georgia.3 
Death*2 Dec 1890 She died on 2 Dec 1890.2 
Burial*circa 3 Dec 1890 Her body was interred circa 3 Dec 1890 at Pilgrim's Rest Freewill Baptist Cemetery, Henry Co., Alabama.2 

Family

George W. Galloway b. c 1814, d. b 14 Mar 1857
Marriage*1 Sep 1839 She married George W. Galloway at Henry Co., Alabama, on 1 Sep 1839.1 
Child

Last Edited 1 Sep 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.
    Louisa Culpepper married George W. Galloway on 1 Sep 1839 in Henry Co., Alabama, Book 1821-1868, page 38.
  2. Mrs. Marvin Scott, compiler, Tomb Inscriptions and Cemetery Notices, Climax, GA: E. H. Hayes, 1958, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.131 V3sm.
    Pilgrim's Rest Freewill Baptist Cemetery, On Lower Columbia - Headland Road, near Will's Cross Roads and the Houston County line in Henry Co., AL
    + Elizabeth (Culpepper) Blackshear, 18 Dec 1815 - 2 Dec 1890.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 81, Page 573C, Crawfords and Columbia, Henry Co., AL
    D. Blackshear, Self, M, md, Wh, 70, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Elizabeth Blackshear, Wife, F, md, Wh, 71, Keeps House, SC/GA/GA
    John Blackshear, Son, M, wid, Wh, 26, Laborer, AL/GA/NC
    Olive King, Sister, F, wid, Wh, 65, GA/NC/NC
    Mary Culpepper, Niece, F, sng, Wh, 23, GA/--/--.
  4. E-mail from Bobby L. Daniels, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, Jul 2005.

George W. Galloway

Male, #5796, (circa 1814 - before 14 March 1857)

Birth*circa 1814 George was born at Darlington District, South Carolina, circa 1814. 
Marriage*1 Sep 1839 He married Louisa Elizabeth Culpepper at Henry Co., Alabama, on 1 Sep 1839.1 
Death*before 14 Mar 1857 He died at Henry Co., Alabama, before 14 Mar 1857. Per estate of Andrew Culpepper. 

Family

Louisa Elizabeth Culpepper b. 18 Dec 1815, d. 2 Dec 1890
Marriage*1 Sep 1839 He married Louisa Elizabeth Culpepper at Henry Co., Alabama, on 1 Sep 1839.1 
Child

Last Edited 3 Jul 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.
    Louisa Culpepper married George W. Galloway on 1 Sep 1839 in Henry Co., Alabama, Book 1821-1868, page 38.
  2. E-mail from Bobby L. Daniels, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, Jul 2005.

Mary Ellen J. Culpepper

Female, #5797, (28 January 1826 - 2 November 1858)

Birth*28 Jan 1826 Mary was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 28 Jan 1826.1 
Marriage*circa 1846 She married Ramson Reason Ward at Henry Co., Alabama, circa 1846.2,1 
Married Namecirca 1846  As of circa 1846, her married name was Ward. 
Death2 Nov 1852 She died at Henry Co., Alabama, on 2 Nov 1852. 
Death*2 Nov 1858 She died at Henry Co., Alabama, on 2 Nov 1858.1 
Burial*circa 3 Nov 1858 Her body was interred circa 3 Nov 1858 at Lawrenceville Cemetery, Henry Co., Alabama.1 

Last Edited 2 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. Mrs. Marvin Scott, compiler, Tomb Inscriptions and Cemetery Notices, Climax, GA: E. H. Hayes, 1958, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.131 V3sm.
    Lawrenceville Cemetery, 7 miles north of Abbeville, in Henry Co., AL
    + Reason Ward, 2 Nov 1825 - 13 Jun 1859
    + Mary Ellen J. Ward, 28 Jan 1826 - 2 Nov 1858 (d/o Andrew Culpepper).
  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.
    "Christopher Ward" article.

Ramson Reason Ward1

Male, #5798, (2 November 1825 - 13 June 1859)

Birth*2 Nov 1825 Ramson was born on 2 Nov 1825.2 
Marriage*circa 1846 He married Mary Ellen J. Culpepper at Henry Co., Alabama, circa 1846.1,2 
Death*13 Jun 1859 He died at Henry Co., Alabama, on 13 Jun 1859.2 
Burial*circa 15 Jun 1859 His body was interred circa 15 Jun 1859 at Lawrenceville Cemetery, Henry Co., Alabama.2 

Last Edited 2 Aug 2005

Citations

  1. 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.
    "Christopher Ward" article.
  2. Mrs. Marvin Scott, compiler, Tomb Inscriptions and Cemetery Notices, Climax, GA: E. H. Hayes, 1958, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.131 V3sm.
    Lawrenceville Cemetery, 7 miles north of Abbeville, in Henry Co., AL
    + Reason Ward, 2 Nov 1825 - 13 Jun 1859
    + Mary Ellen J. Ward, 28 Jan 1826 - 2 Nov 1858 (d/o Andrew Culpepper).

Sarah C. Culpepper

Female, #5799, (8 December 1826 - 5 March 1892)

Birth*8 Dec 1826 Sarah was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 8 Dec 1826. 
Marriage*circa 1846 She married H. J. Carter at Henry Co., Alabama, circa 1846. 
Married Namecirca 1846  As of circa 1846, her married name was Carter. 
Death*5 Mar 1892 She died at Henry Co., Alabama, on 5 Mar 1892. 
Burial*circa 7 Mar 1892 Her body was interred circa 7 Mar 1892 at County Line Cemetery, Henry Co., Alabama.1 

Last Edited 22 Jun 2003

Citations

  1. Family Group Sheet prepared by Joan N. Berry, and found in the Culpepper family file at the Tomkins Library of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, Edgefield, SC.

H. J. Carter

Male, #5800, (circa 1822 - )

Birth*circa 1822 H. was born circa 1822. 
Marriage*circa 1846 He married Sarah C. Culpepper at Henry Co., Alabama, circa 1846. 

Last Edited 14 Apr 1999

George Sheppard1

Male, #5803, (say 1771 - )

FatherJames Sheppard b. 4 Mar 1737, d. 17 Sep 1791
MotherJanette Riddell b. 1742, d. c 1825
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|||||||William Riddell|b. circa 1720\nd. 20 Dec 1776|p396.htm#i6334|Joyce Powell|b. say 1721|p396.htm#i6335|

Birth*say 1771 George was born at Newberry District, South Carolina, say 1771. 
 He was the son of James Sheppard and Janette Riddell. 
Marriage*circa 1794 He married Anne Senn circa 1794. 

Family
Child

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. Emma Benton records, Emma Benton, Andalusia, AL, to Lew Griffin, 1989.

Sarah Louise Mobley

Female, #5804, (circa 1826 - )

Birth*circa 1826 Sarah was born at South Carolina circa 1826. 
Marriage*circa 1844 She married James Sheppard at Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1844. 
Married Namecirca 1844  As of circa 1844, her married name was Sheppard. 
(household member) 1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Sarah listed as a household member living with an unknown person on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Edgefield District, South Carolina.1 

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 25.

Frances E. Sheppard

Female, #5805, (27 January 1817 - 1841)

FatherJames Sheppard b. 10 Dec 1790, d. Sep 1869
MotherJoyce Powell Culpepper b. 1 Feb 1801, d. 10 Feb 1824
Frances E. Sheppard|b. 27 Jan 1817\nd. 1841|p363.htm#i5805|James Sheppard|b. 10 Dec 1790\nd. Sep 1869|p362.htm#i5777|Joyce Powell Culpepper|b. 1 Feb 1801\nd. 10 Feb 1824|p361.htm#i5776|George Sheppard|b. say 1771|p363.htm#i5803||||Benjamin Culpepper of Edgefield District, SC|b. between 1755 and 1765\nd. 10 Jan 1829|p360.htm#i5760|Joyce P. Sheppard|b. 29 Dec 1770\nd. 24 Feb 1841|p361.htm#i5762|

Birth*27 Jan 1817 Frances was born at South Carolina on 27 Jan 1817.1 
 She was the daughter of James Sheppard and Joyce Powell Culpepper. 
Married Namecirca 1835  As of circa 1835, her married name was Devore. 
Marriage*circa 1835 She married Elbert Devore circa 1835. 
(heir) Will16 Aug 1837 In Joyce Powell Sheppard's will on 16 Aug 1837 at Edgefield District, South Carolina, Frances 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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Death*1841 She died in 1841.1 

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. Transcription of original will found in will book (name not recorded) at Tomkins Library, Edgefield, SC.

Elbert Devore

Male, #5806, (say 1819 - )

Birth*say 1819 Elbert was born say 1819. 
Marriage*circa 1835 He married Frances E. Sheppard circa 1835. 

Last Edited 31 Oct 1999

Elizabeth Ann Mobley

Female, #5807, (say 1797 - )

Birth*say 1797 Elizabeth was born say 1797. 
Marriage*after 1824 She married James Sheppard after 1824. 
Married Nameafter 1824  As of after 1824, her married name was Sheppard. 

Last Edited 25 Feb 2007

Anne Senn

Female, #5808, (say 1773 - )

Birth*say 1773 Anne was born say 1773. 
Marriage*circa 1794 She married George Sheppard circa 1794. 
Married Namecirca 1794  As of circa 1794, her married name was Sheppard. 

Last Edited 27 Jan 2007