The estate of Carter Lumpkin, deceased, in account with Thomas N. Clarke, administrator, from 1838 to 1839 was ordered recorded 18 May 1840. Accounts state that Carter Lumpkin left four children at his death, and that John Thomas Lumpkin died in 1838, with remaining legacies to Lewis R Lumpkin, Robert M Lumpkin, Susan A Lumpkin, and to Zebulon M P Carter in right of his wife Fras D for her dower. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 470–471.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Dwelling 556, Family 556
Carter, Zebulon, 30, male, farmer, $1,600 real estate, born in Virginia
Carter, Frances, 38, female, born in Virginia
Carter, James, 4, male, born in Virginia
Lumpkin, Lewis, 20, male, no occupation, born in Virginia
Lumpkin, Robert, 18, male, born in Virginia
Lumpkin, Susan, 15, female, born in Virginia
Lumpkin, Emiline, 10, female, born in Virginia