Kennard Ethrage Gilbreath1

Male, #45271, (say 1905 - )
Birth*say 1905 Kennard was born say 1905. 
Marriage*say 1928 He married Essie B. Andry say 1928. 

Family

Essie B. Andry
Child
  • Kennard Ethrage Gilbreath Jr.
Last Edited30 Apr 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written April 2002 from Amy Rupp, e-mail address.

Essie B. Andry1

Female, #45272, (say 1907 - )
Birth*say 1907 Essie was born say 1907. 
Marriage*say 1928 She married Kennard Ethrage Gilbreath say 1928. 
Married Namesay 1928  As of say 1928, her married name was Gilbreath. 

Family

Kennard Ethrage Gilbreath
Child
  • Kennard Ethrage Gilbreath Jr.
Last Edited30 Apr 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written April 2002 from Amy Rupp, e-mail address.

Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson1

Male, #45273, (14 Mar 1853 - 4 Jun 1921)
Birth*14 Mar 1853 Robert was born at Georgia on 14 Mar 1853. 
Marriage*circa 1875 He married Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey at Georgia circa 1875. 
Birth of SonOct 1877 His son William Lee Jimmerson was born in Oct 1877 at Pike Co., Georgia
Birth of SonJul 1879 His son Truman Melvin Jimmerson was born in Jul 1879 at Pike Co., Georgia.2 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Pike Co., Georgia.3 
Birth of SonJun 1883 His son Robert Wesley Jimmerson was born in Jun 1883 at Pike Co., Georgia
Birth of SonNov 1885 His son Lorenzo Jimmerson was born in Nov 1885 at Georgia
Birth of Son23 Aug 1887 His son Oscar Grady Jimmerson was born on 23 Aug 1887. 
Birth of SonApr 1889 His son Mercer Jimmerson was born in Apr 1889 at Georgia
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Griffin, Spalding Co., Georgia.4 
Death of Spouse27 Jan 1903 His wife Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey died on 27 Jan 1903 at Meansville, Pike Co., Georgia.5 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spalding Co., Georgia.6 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spalding Co., Georgia.7 
Death*4 Jun 1921 He died at Spalding Co., Georgia, on 4 Jun 1921 at age 68.8 

Family

Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Marriage*circa 1875 He married Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey at Georgia circa 1875. 
Children
Last Edited25 Mar 2020

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Bob Lusk.
  2. Birth listed as Aug 1879 in the 1880 census, but July 1879 in the 1900 census.
  3.      Census Place:     District 534, Pike, Georgia
         Source:     FHL Film 1254161 National Archives Film T9-0161 Page 41C
         Relation     Sex     Marr     Race     Age     Birthplace
    Robert JIMERSON     Self     M     M     W     25     GA     Occ:     Farmer     Fa: GA     Mo: GA
    .
    Calendar JIMERSON     Wife     F     M     W     22     GA     Occ:     At Home     Fa: GA     Mo: GA
    .
    William L. JIMERSON     Son     M     S     W     2     GA     Occ:     At Home     Fa: GA     Mo: GA
    .
    Truman JIMERSON     Son     M     S     W     10M     GA     Occ:     At Home     Fa: GA     Mo: GA.
  4. The family was living on Hammock Avenue in Griffin, E.D. 89, Sheet 6, Line 7. Robert worked as a weaver in a cotton mill, and several of his children were spinners or weavers as well.
  5. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144476602
  6. E.D. 117, Sheet 9.
  7. E.D. 89, Sheet 7, Line 17.
  8. E-mail to Deborah Elaine Puckett from Sam R. Bunn.
    e-mail address.

Truman Melvin Jimmerson1

Male, #45274, (Jul 1879 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Birth*Jul 1879 Truman was born at Pike Co., Georgia, in Jul 1879.2 
Biography* Truman was listed as a son in 1880, and as a daughter, Trummie, in 1900. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Mar 2020

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Bob Lusk.
  2. Birth listed as Aug 1879 in the 1880 census, but July 1879 in the 1900 census.

William Lee Jimmerson1

Male, #45275, (Oct 1877 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Birth*Oct 1877 William was born at Pike Co., Georgia, in Oct 1877. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Mar 2020

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Bob Lusk.

Oscar Grady Jimmerson1

Male, #45276, (23 Aug 1887 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Birth*23 Aug 1887 Oscar was born on 23 Aug 1887. 
Marriage* He married Lady Mae Lovin

Family

Lady Mae Lovin
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sept 2000 to Jimmerson Board on GenForum from Sam R. Bunn.
    has birth date as 23 Aug 1890. 1900 census has Aug 1887.

Lady Mae Lovin1

Female, #45277, (say 1892 - )
Married Name Her married name was Jimmerson. 
Marriage* She married Oscar Grady Jimmerson
Birth*say 1892 Lady was born say 1892. 

Family

Oscar Grady Jimmerson
Last Edited5 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sept 2000 to Jimmerson Board on GenForum from Sam R. Bunn.

Mary Ella Jimmerson1

Female, #45278, (Oct 1881 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Birth*Oct 1881 Mary was born at Pike Co., Georgia, in Oct 1881. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Mar 2020

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Bob Lusk.

Robert Wesley Jimmerson

Male, #45279, (Jun 1883 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Birth*Jun 1883 Robert was born at Pike Co., Georgia, in Jun 1883. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited25 Mar 2020

Mercer Jimmerson

Male, #45280, (Apr 1889 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Birth*Apr 1889 Mercer was born at Georgia in Apr 1889. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 May 2002

Lorenzo Jimmerson1

Male, #45281, (Nov 1885 - )
Father*Robert MacCutcheon Jimmerson
Mother*Margaret Collender Geiger Lifsey
Name Variation He was also known as Renza. 
Birth*Nov 1885 Lorenzo was born at Georgia in Nov 1885. 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited1 Oct 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Bob Lusk.

Sarah A. C. Lamb

Female, #45282, (12 May 1839 - 8 Jul 1861)
Birth*12 May 1839 Sarah was born at Georgia on 12 May 1839. 
Marriage*circa 1858 She married John Alexander Culpepper circa 1858. 
Married Namecirca 1858  As of circa 1858, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*8 Jul 1861 She died at Lee Co., Alabama, on 8 Jul 1861 at age 22. 
Burial*say 10 Jul 1861 Her body was interred say 10 Jul 1861 at Watoola Methodist Cemetery, Lee Co., Alabama.1 

Family

John Alexander Culpepper
Child
Last Edited25 Jan 2004

Citations

  1. Watoola Cemetery is in TWP 17N, Range 27E, Section 17.

Sarah J. Culpepper

Female, #45283, (Nov 1860 - 13 Aug 1861)
Father*John Alexander Culpepper
Mother*Sarah A. C. Lamb
Birth*Nov 1860 Sarah was born at Alabama in Nov 1860. 
Death of Mother8 Jul 1861 Her mother Sarah A. C. Lamb died on 8 Jul 1861 at Lee Co., Alabama
Death*13 Aug 1861 She died at Lee Co., Alabama, on 13 Aug 1861. 
Burial*say 15 Aug 1861 Her body was interred say 15 Aug 1861 at Watoola Methodist Cemetery, Lee Co., Alabama
ChartsJames Culpepper of Nash Co., NC : Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 May 2002

James Benjamin Culpepper1

Male, #45284, (25 Jan 1881 - 10 Mar 1966)
Father*John H. Culpepper2
Mother*Ella McGuirk2
Name Variation He was also known as Bennie.2 
Birth*25 Jan 1881 James was born at Texas on 25 Jan 1881.1,3 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 James and George was listed as a son in John H. Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Leon Co., Texas.2 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900  An unknown person was listed as a prisoner in the 1900 Census at Burleson & Johns Convict Farm, Hill Co., Texas.4 
Marriage*circa 1902 He married Dollie Sammons at Leon Co., Texas, circa 1902. The marriage between James Benjamin Culpepper and Dollie Sammons is not proven and based simply on circumstantial evidence. Dollie Sammons was the only Dollie of the right age in Leon County in the 1900 census to be the Dollie Culpepper who is buried in Concord Cemetery. And James Benjamin Culpepper appears to be the only Culpepper of the right age in Leon County to have been married to her.5 
Death of Spouse25 Apr 1904 His wife Dollie Sammons died on 25 Apr 1904 at Leon Co., Texas.5 
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Della (?) at Texas circa 1907.6 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Oakwood, Leon Co., Texas.6 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1917 James registered for the WW-I draft, naming Della Culpepper as his nearest relative, on 12 Sep 1917 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 
World War I*between 1917 and 1918 He served in World War I between 1917 and 1918.7 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Eastland Co., Texas.8 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.7 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.3 
Death*10 Mar 1966 He died at Harris Co., Texas, on 10 Mar 1966 at age 85.3,9 
Burial*circa 12 Dec 1966 His body was interred circa 12 Dec 1966 at Sunrise Cemetery, Robertson Co., Texas.9 

Family 1

Dollie Sammons
Marriage*circa 1902 He married Dollie Sammons at Leon Co., Texas, circa 1902. The marriage between James Benjamin Culpepper and Dollie Sammons is not proven and based simply on circumstantial evidence. Dollie Sammons was the only Dollie of the right age in Leon County in the 1900 census to be the Dollie Culpepper who is buried in Concord Cemetery. And James Benjamin Culpepper appears to be the only Culpepper of the right age in Leon County to have been married to her.5 

Family 2

Della (?)
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Della (?) at Texas circa 1907.6 
ChartsOrphan / Joel Culpepper of Harris Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
    James Benjamin Culpepper, 79-80 Ave D, Houston, Harris Co., Texas, age 37, born 25 Jan 1881, Caucasian, Foreman for Mid Canal Ship Co., Harrisburg, Harris Co., TX, Nearest relative: Della M. Culpepper, 79-80 Ave D, Houston, Harris Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Light hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1917 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 48, Sheet 11A, Pg 287, Pct 6, Gen.com Img 21, Leon Co., TX
    John H. Culpepper, Head, M, Mar-1847, 53, md-24 yrs, GA ?? ??, Night Watchman
    Ella Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct-1861, 38, md-24 yrs, Ch 3/3, GA GA AL
    Bennie Culpepper, Son, M, Jan-1882, 18, S, TX GA GA, Farm Laborer
    Roscoe Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1890, 10, S, TX GA GA
    Sallie P. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1896, 4, S, TX GA GA.
  3. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 49, Sheet 8B, Pg 133A, Pct 6, Gen.com Img 48
    Burleson & Johns Convict Farm, Hill Co., TX
    James Culpepper, Prisoner, M, May-1881, 19, S, TX GA TX, Farm Laborer.
  5. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Justice Precinct 3, Leon, Texas; Roll: T623 1654; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 45
    Dollie Sammons, age 16, born in Texas, daughter of Robert Sammons (42) and Susan Sammons (32).
  6. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 130, Sheet 7B, Pg 242B, Pct 6, Gen.com Img 14, Oakwood, Leon Co., TX
    Jas B. Culpepper, Head, M, 29, M2?, md-2 yrs, GA GA GA, Laborer
    Della Culpepper, Wife, F, 18, M1, md-2 yrs, ch n/a, TX TX TX
    Ella Culpepper, Mother, F, 48, wid, ch 3/3, GA GA GA.
  7. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 135, Sheet 60A, Pg 107, Pct. 2, Myrtle e-mail address A & 4th, Houston, Harris Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=N, Military=WW
    James B. Culpepper, Head, M, 49, md@28, GA GA GA, Engineer
    Dolphine Culpepper, Wife, F, 38, Md@17?, TX TX TX.
  8. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 118, Sheet 41A, Pg 274, Prect 6, 401 12th Street, Cisco, Eastland Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Farm=N
    James Culpepper, Head, M, 39, M, GA GA GA, Steam Engineer
    Della Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, M, TX TX TX.
  9. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    James B Culpepper, Male, Single, died 10 Mar 1966 in Harris Co., TX.

Della (?)

Female, #45285, (26 May 1891 - 1 Jun 1975)
Name Variation She was also known as Dolphine (?)1 
Birth*26 May 1891 Della was born at Texas on 26 May 1891.2,3 
Marriage*circa 1907 She married James Benjamin Culpepper at Texas circa 1907.2 
Married Namecirca 1907  As of circa 1907, her married name was Culpepper. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Della was listed as James Benjamin Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Oakwood, Leon Co., Texas.2 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1917 James Benjamin Culpepper named Della as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 Sep 1917 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.4 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Della was listed as James Benjamin Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Eastland Co., Texas.5 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Della was listed as James Benjamin Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.3 
Death of Spouse10 Mar 1966 Her husband James Benjamin Culpepper died on 10 Mar 1966 at Harris Co., Texas.3,6 
Death*1 Jun 1975 She died at Ennis, Ellis Co., Texas, on 1 Jun 1975 at age 84.7,3 

Family

James Benjamin Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1907 She married James Benjamin Culpepper at Texas circa 1907.2 
Last Edited24 Apr 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 135, Sheet 60A, Pg 107, Pct. 2, Myrtle e-mail address A & 4th, Houston, Harris Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=N, Military=WW
    James B. Culpepper, Head, M, 49, md@28, GA GA GA, Engineer
    Dolphine Culpepper, Wife, F, 38, Md@17?, TX TX TX.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 130, Sheet 7B, Pg 242B, Pct 6, Gen.com Img 14, Oakwood, Leon Co., TX
    Jas B. Culpepper, Head, M, 29, M2?, md-2 yrs, GA GA GA, Laborer
    Della Culpepper, Wife, F, 18, M1, md-2 yrs, ch n/a, TX TX TX
    Ella Culpepper, Mother, F, 48, wid, ch 3/3, GA GA GA.
  3. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  4. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
    James Benjamin Culpepper, 79-80 Ave D, Houston, Harris Co., Texas, age 37, born 25 Jan 1881, Caucasian, Foreman for Mid Canal Ship Co., Harrisburg, Harris Co., TX, Nearest relative: Della M. Culpepper, 79-80 Ave D, Houston, Harris Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Light hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1917 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 118, Sheet 41A, Pg 274, Prect 6, 401 12th Street, Cisco, Eastland Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Farm=N
    James Culpepper, Head, M, 39, M, GA GA GA, Steam Engineer
    Della Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, M, TX TX TX.
  6. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    James B Culpepper, Male, Single, died 10 Mar 1966 in Harris Co., TX.
  7. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Della Culpepper, Female, died 1 Jun 1975 in Ellis Co., TX.

George Roscoe Culpepper

Male, #45287, (Apr 1890 - 7 Jul 1951)
Father*John H. Culpepper
Mother*Ella McGuirk
Birth*Apr 1890 George was born at Texas in Apr 1890. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 James and George was listed as a son in John H. Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Leon Co., Texas.1 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 George was listed as a lodger on the 1920 Census at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.2 
Marriage*circa 1920 He married Viola A. Colburn circa 1920.3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 George was listed as a son-in-law in Ben W. Colburn's household on the 1930 Census at Texas City, Galveston Co., Texas.3 
Death*7 Jul 1951 He died at Tom Green Co., Texas, on 7 Jul 1951 at age 61.4 

Family

Viola A. Colburn
Child
  • Patricia J. Culpepper3
ChartsOrphan / Joel Culpepper of Harris Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 48, Sheet 11A, Pg 287, Pct 6, Gen.com Img 21, Leon Co., TX
    John H. Culpepper, Head, M, Mar-1847, 53, md-24 yrs, GA ?? ??, Night Watchman
    Ella Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct-1861, 38, md-24 yrs, Ch 3/3, GA GA AL
    Bennie Culpepper, Son, M, Jan-1882, 18, S, TX GA GA, Farm Laborer
    Roscoe Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1890, 10, S, TX GA GA
    Sallie P. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1896, 4, S, TX GA GA.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 65, Sheet 9B, Pg 32, Pct 1, 706 Travis, Houston, Harris Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Farm=N
    Geo. R. Culpepper, Lodger, M, 29, M, USA USA USA, Carpenter.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Sheet 32B, Pg 69, Fourteenth St., Texas City, Galveston Co., TX
    Own=$2500, Radio=Y, Farm=N, Military=N
    Ben W. Colburn, Head, 57, M, 57, M, md@27, MS MS MS, Plumber-Electrical
    Beatrice Colburn, Wife, F, 51, M, md@18, TX TX TX
    Thomas J. Colburn, Son, M, 21, S, TX MS TX
    Allan D. Colburn, Son, M, 6, S, TX MS TX
    George R. Culpepper, Son-I-L, M, 40, M, md@31, TX GA GA, Carpenter
    Viola A. (Colburn) Culpepper, Dau, F, 32, M, md @23, TX MS TX
    Patricia J. Culpepper, GranDau, F, 6, S, TX TX TX.
  4. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    George Roscoe Culpepper died 7 Jul 1951 in Tom Green Co., TX.

Sarah P. Culpepper

Female, #45288, (Feb 1896 - )
Father*John H. Culpepper
Mother*Ella McGuirk
Birth*Feb 1896 Sarah was born at Texas in Feb 1896. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Sarah was listed as a daughter in John H. Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Leon Co., Texas.1 
ChartsOrphan / Joel Culpepper of Harris Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 May 2002

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 48, Sheet 11A, Pg 287, Pct 6, Gen.com Img 21, Leon Co., TX
    John H. Culpepper, Head, M, Mar-1847, 53, md-24 yrs, GA ?? ??, Night Watchman
    Ella Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct-1861, 38, md-24 yrs, Ch 3/3, GA GA AL
    Bennie Culpepper, Son, M, Jan-1882, 18, S, TX GA GA, Farm Laborer
    Roscoe Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1890, 10, S, TX GA GA
    Sallie P. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1896, 4, S, TX GA GA.

Laura Cornelia (?)1

Female, #45289, (circa 1881 - 27 Feb 1959)
Birth*circa 1881 Laura was born at Mississippi circa 1881.2 
Marriage*say 1905 She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper say 1905. 
Married Namesay 1905  As of say 1905, her married name was Culpepper. 
City Directory*1917 She and Benjamin Franklin Culpepper were listed in the 1917 city directory for Houston, Harris Co., Texas. Benjamin F. Culpeper, Contractor, Business: 1418 Prairie Ave; and Cornelia Culpeper (Mrs.), Furnture, Rooms: 1418 Prairie Ave.3 
WWI Draft Reg12 Sep 1918 Benjamin Franklin Culpepper named Laura as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Cornelia was listed as Benjamin Franklin Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.2 
Divorce*say 1925 She and Benjamin Franklin Culpepper were divorced say 1925.4 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Laura was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.4 
Death*27 Feb 1959 She died at Harris Co., Texas, on 27 Feb 1959.5 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper
Marriage*say 1905 She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper say 1905. 
Divorce*say 1925 She and Benjamin Franklin Culpepper were divorced say 1925.4 
Last Edited4 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
    Benjamin Franklin Culpepper, 1418 Prairie Ave., Houston, Harris Co., Texas, age 39, born 29 Jun 1879, Caucasian, Self employed as a general contractor/builder at 1418 Prairie Ave., Houston, Harris Co., TX, Nearest relative: Laura Cornelia Culpepper, 1418 Prairie Ave., Houston, Harris Co., Texas, Medium height, Medium build, Gray eyes, Black hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 44, Sheet 3B, Pg 3, Pct 1, 1418 Prairie, Houston, Harris Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Farm=N
    Benjamine Culpepper, Head, M, 39, M, LA GA GA, Contractor&Bldg
    Cornelia Culpepper, Wife, F, 38, M, MS NC GA, Keeper-RmHouse.
  3. Polk's City Directory, Houston, TX, 1917.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 80, Sheet 5A, Pg 155, Pct. 1, 2901 Austin, Houston, Harris Co., TX
    Own=$50,000, Radio=Y, Farm=N,
    Cornelia Culpepper, Head, F, 42, D, md@n/a, LA MS GA.
  5. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Cornelia Culpeper, died 27 Feb 1959 in Harris Co., TX.

Bessie Culpepper1

Female, #45290, (19 Sep 1896 - 19 Sep 1896)
Father*Joseph Mandeville Culpepper
Mother*Bessie H. Mandeville
Death*19 Sep 1896 She died at Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, on 19 Sep 1896.1 
Birth*19 Sep 1896 Bessie was born at Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, on 19 Sep 1896.1 
Burial*circa 20 Sep 1896 Her body was interred circa 20 Sep 1896 at New Park Cemetery, Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Mother19 Sep 1896 Her mother Bessie H. Mandeville died on 19 Sep 1896 at Clay Co., Georgia.2 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited4 Oct 2004

Citations

  1. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    New Park Cemetery, Ft. Gaines, Clay Co., GA. Transcribed by Hugh T. Singleton from The History of Clay County, 1976:
    Bessie Culpepper, 19 Sep 1896 - 19 Sep 1896.

  2. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    New Park Cemetery, Ft. Gaines, Clay Co., GA. Transcribed by Hugh T. Singleton from The History of Clay County, 1976:
    Bessie H. Mandeville Culpepper, 12 Oct 1868 - 19 Sep 1896.

Eva Culpepper1

Female, #45291, (6 Nov 1892 - 2 Nov 1893)
Father*Joseph Mandeville Culpepper
Mother*Bessie H. Mandeville
Birth*6 Nov 1892 Eva was born at Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, on 6 Nov 1892.1 
Death*2 Nov 1893 She died at Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, on 2 Nov 1893.1 
Burial*circa 3 Nov 1893 Her body was interred circa 3 Nov 1893 at New Park Cemetery, Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 May 2004

Citations

  1. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    New Park Cemetery, Ft. Gaines, Clay Co., GA. Transcribed by Hugh T. Singleton from The History of Clay County, 1976:
    Eva Culpepper, 6 Nov 1892 - 2 Nov 1893.

Reba M. Culpepper1

Female, #45292, (12 Sep 1894 - 12 Sep 1894)
Father*Joseph Mandeville Culpepper
Mother*Bessie H. Mandeville
Death*12 Sep 1894 She died at Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, on 12 Sep 1894.1 
Birth*12 Sep 1894 Reba was born at Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, on 12 Sep 1894.1 
Burial*circa 13 Sep 1894 Her body was interred circa 13 Sep 1894 at New Park Cemetery, Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 May 2004

Citations

  1. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    New Park Cemetery, Ft. Gaines, Clay Co., GA. Transcribed by Hugh T. Singleton from The History of Clay County, 1976:
    Reba M. Culpepper, 12 Sep 1894 - 12 Sep 1894.

William Jonah Keith1

Male, #45294, (9 Aug 1900 - 23 May 1989)
Birth*9 Aug 1900 William was born at Geneva Co., Alabama, on 9 Aug 1900.2,3 
Marriage*18 Dec 1920 He married Culena Pearlena Culpepper at Pike Co., Alabama, on 18 Dec 1920 at age 20. William and Pearlena's son, James A. Keith, married Eva Janet Stanton.4 
Death*23 May 1989 He died at Abac, Tift Co., Georgia, on 23 May 1989 at age 88.2,3 
Burial*circa 25 May 1989 His body was interred circa 25 May 1989 at Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Culena Pearlena Culpepper
Last Edited29 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. Papers of the Pike County, Alabama, Historical and Genealogical Society, Volume XXXIV, Numbers 3-4, Troy, AL: , 1995.
  2. Tombstone Photograph, Sandfield Cemetery, Zebulon Baptist Church, Linwood, Pike Co., AL; by Sherry Whitmore (e-mail address) and Hillary Avila (e-mail address).
    William Jonah Keith, Aug. 9, 1900 - May 23, 1989
    Pearllena Culpepper Keith, July 22, 1902 - Jan. 12, 1990.
  3. OneWorld Tree, MyFamily.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/trees/owt/
    "Culena Pearlena Culpepper, born 22 Jul 1902 in Pike Co., AL, died 12 Jan 1900 in Abac, Tift Co., GA, married Jonah Keith, born 9 Aug 1900 in Geneva Co., AL, died May 1989 in Abac, Tift Co., GA.""
  4. Pike County Judge of Probate (transcribed by Lew Griffin), compiler, Pike Co., Alabama Marriages, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Films 1033195-1033209.
    Pearlena Culpepper (18) married William J. Keith (20) on 18 Dec 1920 in Pike Co., AL, Book W-403.

Gary Richard Culpepper1

Male, #45299, (1 Jun 1961 - 21 Mar 1976)
Birth*1 Jun 1961 Gary was born on 1 Jun 1961. 
Death*21 Mar 1976 He died at Dallas Co., Texas, on 21 Mar 1976 at age 14.2 
ChartsOrphan / John Culpepper of Marion Co., MS: Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 Feb 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written Dec 2001 to Lew Griffin from Gilbert Webster Culpepper, Quitman, TX.
  2. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Gary R Culpepper, Male, died 21 Mar 1976 in Dallas Co., TX.