Elam Culpepper

Male, #32491, (14 Sep 1851 - 5 Dec 1935)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Birth*14 Sep 1851 Elam was born at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 14 Sep 1851.1 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Mary, Annira, Elam, Sarah, Warner and English listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*1 Jul 1873 He married Phalba Catherine J. Kay at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 1 Jul 1873 at age 21.4 
Birth of Son11 May 1874 His son Charles Emory Culpeper was born on 11 May 1874 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5,6 
Birth of Son26 Feb 1876 His son James Franklin Culpepper was born on 26 Feb 1876 at Gordon Co., Georgia.7 
Birth of Son1 Nov 1878 His son Theophilus A. Culpepper was born on 1 Nov 1878 at Georgia.8 
Death of Son17 Mar 1879 His son Theophilus A. Culpepper died on 17 Mar 1879.8 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 Elam was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Meriwether Co., Georgia.9 
Birth of Sonsay 1881 His son Aurelius Culpepper was born say 1881.10 
Death of Sonsay 1882 His son Aurelius Culpepper died say 1882.10 
Birth of Son7 Nov 1883 His son George William Culpepper was born on 7 Nov 1883 at Meriwether Co., Georgia.11 
Birth of Son15 May 1886 His son Paul Culpepper was born on 15 May 1886 at Georgia.10,12 
Death of Son7 Sep 1887 His son Paul Culpepper died on 7 Sep 1887 at Georgia.10,12 
Birth of Son9 Aug 1888 His son Alvin Culpepper was born on 9 Aug 1888 at Georgia.13 
Birth of Son17 Mar 1894 His son Joel Culpepper was born on 17 Mar 1894 at Georgia.14 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Elam was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.15 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 His father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.16 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 His mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.16 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Elam was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Jonesboro, Clayton Co., Georgia.17 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Elam was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.18 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Elam was listed as a father in Joel Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.19 
Death*5 Dec 1935 He died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 5 Dec 1935 at age 84.20,1 
Burial*circa 7 Dec 1935 His body was interred circa 7 Dec 1935 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography*  Elam Culpepper spent his childhood in Coweta Co., GA. He then moved with his parents to Gordon Co., GA where he met and married Phalba Kay. He is next found with his young family in Meriwether Co., GA where he apparently was called to the ministry. Rev. Elam Culpepper was listed (56-1) in the 1900 census of Gordon Co., GA with his wife and younger children. He was listed as having been born Sep 1851 in Georgia. In the 1910 census of Clayton County, GA, a 59 year old Elam was listed (10-19) with his wife and daughter, Ludie and son, Joseph. The following obituary comes from the Calhoun Times , Gordon Co, GA, 12 Dec 1935: REV. E. CULPEPPER DIES DECEMBER 5 -- Well Known Curryville Minister Passes at Hospital in Rome -- Rev. E. Culpepper, one of Georgia's most able and beloved Baptist ministers, passed away at a Rome hospital after a week's illness of pneumonia on December 5. For several years he had been in declining health. Mr. Culpepper was the son of Charles William Culpepper and Mary Jane English. He was born September 14, 1851, at Haralson, Coweta County, GA. His education was obtained at Mercer University. After entering the ministry at the age of 29, he held pastorates in the following cities: Jonesboro, McDonough, Locust Grove, Fairburn, Hogansville, Senoia, Ashburn, First Church of Cordele, and Fifth Avenue, of Rome. When his health failed about 30 years ago, he moved to his country home near Curryville and served churches in Gordon and Floyd counties.... Hundreds of friends of the deceased were in attendance at the funeral service and the interment which followed at West Union cemetery, amid a wealth of floral offerings seldom equalled.

      In a 5 Nov 1978 letter, Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach, a niece, wrote about Rev. Elam Culpepper: He was a legend in his own time, a Godly fanatic, if you please. He had a fixation about what he called "God's creatures." He did not believe in killing anything not even a snake. He refused to eat any meat, anything that had to be killed. His land was posted with "no hunting" signs and he never preached a sermon that he did not plead with the men to be kind to their horses. He especially talked to the young men about running their horses on the weekends when they had been plowing with them all the week. Of course, his horses were not exercised enough and were over fed but they had beautiful coats that shone like satin. When there got to be too many cats around the barns, he would get a bucket of water, get down on his knees and pray over the little kittens before he drowned them. The strange thing about all this was that he was the best loved and most highly respected man in the whole country. Even the young men smiled over his fixation about horses and treated him with the utmost respect and I'm sure some of them at least followed his advice.... Before I was born he had a church in Rome, my parents lived in the pastorium with him and kept house for him. That was over 80 years ago, but when they held a communion service, he invited all who repented of their sins and meant to lead a new life to come to the Lord's table. That was simply unheard of at that time, and even now at the First Baptist Church here, they still have closed communion. You would think that the deacons would have fired him, and the fact that they did not shows how much they loved him. When he was out making pastoral calls, he did not only call on his members but called at every house on the block. He also went to every house where there was illness, death or any trouble. People all but worshipped him and that included his own children. They called him "Father" and showed him love and respect. His house was a two-storied frame house with many porches [on land he bought next to his father's farm in Gordon County, almost in sight of his father's old home place. Both of these homes have since burned to the ground in separate fires.] and by the time I was 12 years old, Cousin Charles [Emory Culpepper] had had all those porches glassed in, had put in central heat and electric lights (way before Rural Electrification). My uncle was retired from city churches and just preached around in the country as invited. He was not a big, robust man and he was running his father's old mill on the creek. Cousin Charlie had the latest mill machinery installed for him and he enjoyed grinding corn for his neighbors as long as he lived. He was in his 80's when he died.

      According to Coweta Chronicles (255) Rev. Elam Culpepper as a pastor of White Oak Grove Baptist and (277) E. Culpepper as the 11th pastor at Holly Springs Baptist.

      James Burie Clegg wrote 22 Nov 1978 that he tried to take a picture of the foundation of the old mill on the creek and added "I couldn't get near enough to it, as I had to take it from a bridge (built by the Culpeppers) about 40 yards away." James Burie Clegg wrote 15 Nov 1978 about a visit to the West Union Baptist Church Cemetery: On the road from Calhoun to West Union, which is about 8 or 10 miles out to the west of Calhoun [near the Curryville Community?]. I stopped at a service station-stor at a crossroad to buy gas. The station is owned by an old Negro, 71 years old. He knew several of the Culpeppers and told me "all are gone, now." He said the W. U. Baptist Church allowed his mother to join. I presume Rev. Elam Culpepper was pastor of that church, which is a fairly large white, wooden structure.... Incidentally, there is a "Culpepper Road" near the church. It is a fairly well maintained dirt road. I'm sure it was named for the Culpeppers who settled out there.

      In a 22 Nov 1978 letter, James Burie Clegg added: On the front of a pretty brick church, New Hope Baptist, about two miles away [from West Union Baptist Church or Johnston Chapel?] is a plaque with only one name on it - Rev. Elam Culpepper.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Elam was a Baptist Minister, serving in different churches over Georgia, two of which were at Macon and the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Rome.

He was a gentle, kind, Godly man, and his younger years, was prominent in the Southern Baptist Convention. He was a handsome man, and wore gray "away" coat (with long tails). He was much loved all over the country, and after his retirement, was asked to hold meetings at the churches he had served, which he continued to do until ill health prevented. He never preached a sermon that he did not admonish the congregation to be kind to their animals, especially horses and mules. He, himself, owned beautiful black horse named Bob. Bob was a very special animal to him, and always privileged, at any time, anywhere, to stop along the road to rest and crop the grass on the side of the road.

Elam was a vegetarian because he could not stand the thought of eating the meat of any animal. He said that when he looked at the meat he could vision the animal alive and well. He would even step over a bug in the road, to him, animals were
God's creatures and not to be harmed.

He preached in many country churches near to him, and there is a plaque on the front of the Rosedale Baptist Church, where he was the minister, at one time. This a new building, donated by the Charles E. Culpepper Foundation, hence the plague.
 

Family

Phalba Catherine J. Kay
Marriage*1 Jul 1873 He married Phalba Catherine J. Kay at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 1 Jul 1873 at age 21.4 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Rev. Elam Culpepper, 14 Sep 1851 – 5 Dec 1935
    + Phalba Kay Culpepper, 7 Oct 1855 – 4 Apr 1937.
  2. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 729, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA (ID: 32277)
    Charles W. Culpepper, 26, M, Farmer, $2000/$5191, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 29, F, GA
    Elmira Culpepper, 10, F, GA
    Elim Culpepper, 8, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 6, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 2, F, GA (English was actually recorded at the bottom of the page, five families removed from this one, as if he were part of the Charles H. Pyron HH, but it seems likely that the enumerator subsequently discovered the omission of English from the Culpepper family and simply added English at the bottom of the page).
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  4. Donald Forbes Forsythe, compiler, Gordon County, GA Marriages, Books A – C, Georgetown, TX: , 1994, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V29f.
    E. Culpepper (M) and P. C. J. Kay (F) on 1 Jul 1873 in Gordon Co., GA, Book A-283.
  5. Charles E. Culpeper Foundation 50th Anniversary Report 1990, Stamford, CT: Charles E. Culpeper Foundation, 1990.
    p 3 Rome, Floyd Co, GA.
  6. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles Emory Culpepper, 11 May 1874 – 3 Feb 1940.
  7. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + J. Frank Culpepper, 26 Feb 1876 – 15 Jun 1959.
  8. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Theophilus A. Culpepper, 1 Nov 1878 -17 Mar 1879 (Parents: Rev. E. & Mrs. F. G. Culpepper).
  9. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Page 287A (61), Family 531, District 1213, Meriwether Co., GA
    E. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, 29, School Teacher, GA/SC/GA
    P. C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 24, Housekeeper, GA/GA/GA
    C. E. Culpepper, Son, M, S, 6, --- , GA/GA/GA
    F. J. Culpepper, Son, M, S, 4, --- , GA/GA/GA
    W. L. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 2M (b Mar 1880), --- , GA/GA/GA
    Salina Kay, Sister-in-Law, F, S, 22, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  10. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
  11. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + George William Culpepper, 7 Nov 1883 – 19 Feb 1955.
  12. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Paul Culpepper, 15 May 1886 - 7 Sep 1887 (Parents: Rev. E. & Mrs. F. G. Culpepper).
  13. 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
  14. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    East View Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + Joel Culpepper, 17 Mar 1894 – 8 Sep 1960, WW-I.
  15. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 56, Page 95A (1), Family 5, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Elam Culpepper, Self, M, Sep 1851, 48, Md 26 yrs, GA/SC/GA
    Phalba C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct 1855, 45, Md 26 yrs, ch 9/6, GA/SC/GA
    Mary L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar 1880, 20, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    George W. Culpepper, Son, M, Nov 1883, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Alvin Culpepper, Son, M, Aug 1888, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, Mar 1894, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  16. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  17. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 10, Page 117B, Family 143, Gen.com img 38, East Smith St., Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA
    Elam Culpepper, Head, M, 59, Md1, GA/GA/GA, Preacher
    Phalba Kay Culpepper, Wife, F, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Ludie Culpepper, Dau, F, 29, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Joseph Culpepper, Son, M, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  18. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Norwalk Ward 4, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll T625_179; Page 10A; ED 146; Image 1053
    Elam Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 68, md, GA/GA/GA, Retired
    Phalby K. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 64, md, GA/SC/SC
    Ludy Green, Daughter, F, Wh, 39, md, GA/GA/GA.
  19. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, page 2B, Johnston Spring Road, Oostanaula Twp, Gordon Co., GA
    Home=$3500, Radio=Y, Farm=Y
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 36, M, md @ 33, GA/GA/GA
    Mammie Culpepper, Wife, F, 24, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA
    Elam Culpepper, Father, M, 78, M, md @ 22, GA/SC/SC
    Phelba Culpepper, Mother, F, 74, M, md @ 18, GA/SC/SC.
  20. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Rev E. Culpepper, d. 5 Dec 1935 in Floyd Co., GA.
  21. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
    died young.

Phalba Catherine J. Kay

Female, #32492, (7 Oct 1855 - 4 Apr 1937)
Birth*7 Oct 1855 Phalba was born at Georgia on 7 Oct 1855.1 
Marriage*1 Jul 1873 She married Elam Culpepper at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 1 Jul 1873 at age 17.2 
Married Name3 Jul 1873  As of 3 Jul 1873, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son11 May 1874 Her son Charles Emory Culpeper was born on 11 May 1874 at Gordon Co., Georgia.3,4 
Birth of Son26 Feb 1876 Her son James Franklin Culpepper was born on 26 Feb 1876 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Birth of Son1 Nov 1878 Her son Theophilus A. Culpepper was born on 1 Nov 1878 at Georgia.6 
Death of Son17 Mar 1879 Her son Theophilus A. Culpepper died on 17 Mar 1879.6 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Phalba was listed as Elam Culpepper's wife on the 1880 Census at Meriwether Co., Georgia.7 
Birth of Sonsay 1881 Her son Aurelius Culpepper was born say 1881.8 
Death of Sonsay 1882 Her son Aurelius Culpepper died say 1882.8 
Birth of Son7 Nov 1883 Her son George William Culpepper was born on 7 Nov 1883 at Meriwether Co., Georgia.9 
Birth of Son15 May 1886 Her son Paul Culpepper was born on 15 May 1886 at Georgia.8,10 
Death of Son7 Sep 1887 Her son Paul Culpepper died on 7 Sep 1887 at Georgia.8,10 
Birth of Son9 Aug 1888 Her son Alvin Culpepper was born on 9 Aug 1888 at Georgia.11 
Birth of Son17 Mar 1894 Her son Joel Culpepper was born on 17 Mar 1894 at Georgia.12 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Phalba was listed as Elam Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.13 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Phalba was listed as Elam Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Jonesboro, Clayton Co., Georgia.14 
Photographed*say 1920 She was photographed say 1920.
Phalba (Kay) Culpepper
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Phalba was listed as Elam Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.15 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Phalba was listed as a mother in Joel Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.16 
Death of Spouse5 Dec 1935 Her husband Elam Culpepper died on 5 Dec 1935 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.17,1 
Death*4 Apr 1937 She died at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 4 Apr 1937 at age 81.18,1 
Burial*circa 6 Apr 1937 Her body was interred circa 6 Apr 1937 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* There is an obituary listing in the Christian Index 1880 - 1899 for 16 Jan 1896 p. 5, col. 1: CULPEPPER, JANIE, 4 yrs, d. of Rev. E. Culpepper, d. 1-10-1895, at parent's home in Macon.
      Was this another daughter of Phalba and Rev. Elam Culpepper? 

Family

Elam Culpepper
Marriage*1 Jul 1873 She married Elam Culpepper at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 1 Jul 1873 at age 17.2 
Children
Last Edited27 Jul 2006

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Rev. Elam Culpepper, 14 Sep 1851 – 5 Dec 1935
    + Phalba Kay Culpepper, 7 Oct 1855 – 4 Apr 1937.
  2. Donald Forbes Forsythe, compiler, Gordon County, GA Marriages, Books A – C, Georgetown, TX: , 1994, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V29f.
    E. Culpepper (M) and P. C. J. Kay (F) on 1 Jul 1873 in Gordon Co., GA, Book A-283.
  3. Charles E. Culpeper Foundation 50th Anniversary Report 1990, Stamford, CT: Charles E. Culpeper Foundation, 1990.
    p 3 Rome, Floyd Co, GA.
  4. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles Emory Culpepper, 11 May 1874 – 3 Feb 1940.
  5. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + J. Frank Culpepper, 26 Feb 1876 – 15 Jun 1959.
  6. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Theophilus A. Culpepper, 1 Nov 1878 -17 Mar 1879 (Parents: Rev. E. & Mrs. F. G. Culpepper).
  7. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Page 287A (61), Family 531, District 1213, Meriwether Co., GA
    E. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, 29, School Teacher, GA/SC/GA
    P. C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 24, Housekeeper, GA/GA/GA
    C. E. Culpepper, Son, M, S, 6, --- , GA/GA/GA
    F. J. Culpepper, Son, M, S, 4, --- , GA/GA/GA
    W. L. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 2M (b Mar 1880), --- , GA/GA/GA
    Salina Kay, Sister-in-Law, F, S, 22, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  8. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
  9. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + George William Culpepper, 7 Nov 1883 – 19 Feb 1955.
  10. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Paul Culpepper, 15 May 1886 - 7 Sep 1887 (Parents: Rev. E. & Mrs. F. G. Culpepper).
  11. 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
  12. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    East View Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + Joel Culpepper, 17 Mar 1894 – 8 Sep 1960, WW-I.
  13. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 56, Page 95A (1), Family 5, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Elam Culpepper, Self, M, Sep 1851, 48, Md 26 yrs, GA/SC/GA
    Phalba C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct 1855, 45, Md 26 yrs, ch 9/6, GA/SC/GA
    Mary L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar 1880, 20, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    George W. Culpepper, Son, M, Nov 1883, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Alvin Culpepper, Son, M, Aug 1888, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, Mar 1894, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  14. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 10, Page 117B, Family 143, Gen.com img 38, East Smith St., Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA
    Elam Culpepper, Head, M, 59, Md1, GA/GA/GA, Preacher
    Phalba Kay Culpepper, Wife, F, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Ludie Culpepper, Dau, F, 29, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Joseph Culpepper, Son, M, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  15. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Norwalk Ward 4, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll T625_179; Page 10A; ED 146; Image 1053
    Elam Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 68, md, GA/GA/GA, Retired
    Phalby K. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 64, md, GA/SC/SC
    Ludy Green, Daughter, F, Wh, 39, md, GA/GA/GA.
  16. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, page 2B, Johnston Spring Road, Oostanaula Twp, Gordon Co., GA
    Home=$3500, Radio=Y, Farm=Y
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 36, M, md @ 33, GA/GA/GA
    Mammie Culpepper, Wife, F, 24, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA
    Elam Culpepper, Father, M, 78, M, md @ 22, GA/SC/SC
    Phelba Culpepper, Mother, F, 74, M, md @ 18, GA/SC/SC.
  17. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Rev E. Culpepper, d. 5 Dec 1935 in Floyd Co., GA.
  18. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Mrs. Phoeba K. Culpepper, d. 4 Apr 1937 in Floyd Co., GA.
  19. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
    died young.

Sarah Elizabeth Culpepper

Female, #32493, (15 Dec 1853 - 20 Jun 1924)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Name Variation She was also known as Sallie Bet. 
Birth*15 Dec 1853 Sarah was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 15 Dec 1853.1 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Mary, Annira, Elam, Sarah, Warner and English listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Sarah, Linea and Lula was listed as a daughter in Charles William Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.4 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Sarah and Lula was listed as a sister in Joel Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 Her father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.6 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 Her mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.6 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Sarah and Lula was listed as a sister in an unknown person 's household on the 1910 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.7 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Sarah was listed as a sister-in-law in Dr. Robert Marion Gray's household on the 1920 Census at Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., Georgia.8 
Death*20 Jun 1924 She died at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 20 Jun 1924 at age 70.9,1 
Burial*circa 22 Jun 1924 Her body was interred circa 22 Jun 1924 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* "Sallie E. Culpepper" born Dec 1853 in Georgia was recorded (p. 56, family #1) living with her parents in the household of her brother, Joel Culpepper, in the 1900 census of Gordon Co., GA. A 56 year old "Sarah E. Culpepper" born in Georgia was recorded (p. 89, family #6) with her sister, Lula R. Culpepper, in the household of her brother, Joel Culpepper, in the 1910 census of Gordon Co., GA. She never married.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Sarah Elizabeth was known to everyone as "Miss Sally Bit, " and was never called anything else. She was never married, and was always at the beck and call of any of the family who needed her help. All children adored her, She was always ready to stop what she was doing to help them find something lost, or tell them things they loved to hear. She was quiet - mannered and selfless. "Neat as a Pin". She always lived with Lula and Dr. Gray after her mother died. Her hobby was tatting. She could always make delicious salt-raising bread, even made her own yeast from Irish potato peelings. Never cross, always calm and patient.
 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Sarah E. Culpepper, 15 Dec 1853 – 20 Jun 1924.
  2. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 729, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA (ID: 32277)
    Charles W. Culpepper, 26, M, Farmer, $2000/$5191, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 29, F, GA
    Elmira Culpepper, 10, F, GA
    Elim Culpepper, 8, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 6, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 2, F, GA (English was actually recorded at the bottom of the page, five families removed from this one, as if he were part of the Charles H. Pyron HH, but it seems likely that the enumerator subsequently discovered the omission of English from the Culpepper family and simply added English at the bottom of the page).
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  4. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 80A (13), Family 127, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, Self, Md, M, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 50, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 26, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Osbit Culpepper, Son, M, S, 19, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Linea Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 17, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, S, 14, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 11, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 8, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  5. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 56, Page 95A (1), Family 4, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, Feb 1866, 34, Sng, GA/SC/GA, Farmer
    Charles W. Culpepper, Father, M, Jul 1824, 75, Md 51 yrs., SC/SC/SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct 1830, 69, Md 51 yrs, ch 10/9, GA/GA/--
    Sallie E. Culpepper, Sister, F, Dec 1853, 46, GA/SC/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Sister, F, Feb 1872, 28, GA/SC/GA.
  6. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  7. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 89, Page 208a, Lines 4-6, Oostanaula District, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 41, Sng, GA/SC/GA, Farmer
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister, F, 56, Sng, GA/SC/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Sister, F, 38, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  8. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 12B, Lines 79-83, Smokey Road, Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., GA
    Robert M. Gray, Head, M, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Lula Gray, Wife, F, 47, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Gray, Dau, F, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Charles L. Gray, Son, M, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, 66, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  9. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Sarah E. Culpepper, d. 20 Jun 1924 in Gordon Co., GA.

Warner Culpepper

Male, #32494, (4 Sep 1857 - 25 Mar 1911)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Birth*4 Sep 1857 Warner was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 4 Sep 1857. 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Mary, Annira, Elam, Sarah, Warner and English listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 Warner was listed as a lodger living with an unknown person 's household on the 1880 Census at Polk Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*27 Oct 1886 He married Mabel Zollie Huddleston at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 27 Oct 1886 at age 29.4 
Birth of Son4 May 1895 His son Merle Dean Culpepper was born on 4 May 1895 at Georgia. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Warner was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia.5 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 His father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.6 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 His mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.6 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Warner was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.7 
Death*25 Mar 1911 He died at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, on 25 Mar 1911 at age 53. 
Burial*26 Mar 1911 His body was interred on 26 Mar 1911 at Westview Cemetery, Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Based on the census locations of his parents, Warner is believed to have been born in Coweta Co., GA, presumably in Haralson Village where John Culpepper noted in an 1853 letter that Warner's grandmother, Nancy (Corley) Culpepper, was living. Warner was noted with his parents in the 1860 census of Coweta Co., GA and by 1870 had moved with his parents to an land on John's Creek on the boundary between Floyd and Gordon counties. There Warner was noted living with his parents in the 1870 census of Calhoun P. O. district, Gordon Co., GA. In 1880, Warner was single and a teacher in Polk Co., GA. In 1900, Warner Culpepper was recorded with his wife and young family in the Colquitt Co., GA census. And in the 1910 census he was noted with his wife and younger children in Tifton, Tift Co, GA.
     Warner's death was recorded in the Daily Observer of Moultrie, GA 25 Mar 1911:

WARNER CULPEPPER KILLED IN COAST LINE WRECK --
Former Moultrie Man With Six Others Lose Their Lives When the Dixie Flyer Plunges through Trestle at Alapaha River. Others Injured Fatally.
     The south bound "Dixie Flyer" plunged through the trestle at Alapaha River, twenty-three miles south of Tifton on the Atlantic Coastline Saturday morning at four o'clock. Five cars were demolished, several passengers were killed outright, a number were injured, some of them fatally. Among the dead who had been taken out at eleven o'clock was Warner Culpepper, lumberman, former Moultrie citizen and father of Mrs. C. B. Patterson of this city. The work of taking out the dead and wounded was in progress all the morning. Special trains took surgeons to the scene of the wreck and other trains carried the injured to the road's hospital at Waycross. It was train 95 that wrecked. This train passes Tifton after three o'clock. It was reported from Tifton to the Observer that the wreck was caused by a broken axle on the engine.

     A copy of the funeral notice, preserved by Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, is from The Daily Observer of Moultrie, GA Monday, 27 Mar 1911:

MANY ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES
     The remains of Warner Culpepper of Tifton, who lost his life in the wreck of the Dixie Flyer Saturday morning, were brought to Moultrie Sunday and laid to rest in the Moultrie Cemetery. The body was brought down on the morning train, accompanied by members of the family and close friends and the deacons of the Tifton Baptist Church who acted as pall bearers. The body lay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Patterson, on Gay Street, until the afternoon. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at 3:00 in the afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. G. Venable, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. J. G. Harrison of Macon, who was here to fill the Baptist pulpit in the absence of pastor Cree. The church was filled with sympathetic friends of the family of the deceased and the service was a sad one. A long procession followed the remains to the cemetery, though the weather was very threatening, and the last sad rites were performed at the grave by Rev. Venable. All during the day the grief stricken family received sympathizing friends at the Patterson home and the floral offering, probably the most beautiful ever witnessed here on such an occasion, attested further to the esteem in which Mr. Culpepper was held here. the family remained over in Moultrie Sunday night.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

[Warner was] An energetic, good-natured man. Short and stocky, with light blue, piercing eyes, His family and friends loved him.
 

Family

Mabel Zollie Huddleston
Marriage*27 Oct 1886 He married Mabel Zollie Huddleston at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 27 Oct 1886 at age 29.4 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 May 2017

Citations

  1. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 729, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA (ID: 32277)
    Charles W. Culpepper, 26, M, Farmer, $2000/$5191, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 29, F, GA
    Elmira Culpepper, 10, F, GA
    Elim Culpepper, 8, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 6, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 2, F, GA (English was actually recorded at the bottom of the page, five families removed from this one, as if he were part of the Charles H. Pyron HH, but it seems likely that the enumerator subsequently discovered the omission of English from the Culpepper family and simply added English at the bottom of the page).
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 168, Page 234C (32), Family 293, Rockmart, Gordon Co., GA
    Wiley D. Calhoun, Self, M, Md, 52, Farmer, SC/SC/SC
    Elizabeth Calhoun, Wife, F, Md, 45, Keeping House, SC/IRE/IRE
    William A. Calhoun, Son, M, S, 12, Works On Farm, GA/SC/SC
    Janie L. Calhoun, Dau, F, S, 9, Going To School, GA/SC/SC
    John C. Calhoun, Son, M, S, 7, --- , GA/SC/SC
    Warner Culpepper, Boarder, M, S, 22, Teaches School, GA/GA/GA
    Jane Hutchings, Other, F, Wid, Black, 52, Cook, NC/NC/NC
    Ophelia Hutchings, Other, F, Md, Black, 22, Works On Farm, GA/NC/NC
    James Hutchings, Other, M, S, Black, 3, --- , GA/SC/GA
    Robert Walker, Other, M, S, Black, 21, Works On Farm, GA/MD/VA.
  4. Meriwether County Court of the Ordinary, Meriwether Co., GA Marriages, 1886-1902, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1963, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film # 327,665.
    Warner Culpepper and Miss Mabel Zollie Huddleston on 27 Oct 1886 in Meriwether Co., GA, Book F-43.
  5. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 26, page 47A, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA
    (Surname spelled as Culppeper by enumerator)
    Warner Culpepper, Head, M, Sep 1857 (42), Md 13, GA/NC/GA, Lumber Dealer
    Zollie Culpepper, Wife, F, Nov 1864 (35), Md 13, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    Marie Culpepper, Dau, F, Aug 1887 (12), S, GA/GA/GA
    Duane Culpepper, Dau, F, Oct 1889 (10), S, GA/GA/GA
    Murelle Culpepper, Dau, F, Mar 1891 (9), S, GA/GA/GA
    Merle D. Culpepper, Son, M, May 1895 (5), S, GA/GA/GA.
  6. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  7. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 165, Page 79A, Family 103, Gen.com img 9, 404 Park Ave., Tifton, Tift Co., GA
    Warner Culpepper, Head, M, 51, md1-23 yrs, GA/NC/GA, Manufacturer
    Maybelle Z. Culpepper, Wife, F, 45, md1-23 yrs, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    Duane D. Culpepper, Dau, F, 19, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Murelle Z. Culpepper, Dau, F, 17, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Merle D. Culpepper, Son, M, 14, Sng, GA/GA/GA.

Mabel Zollie Huddleston1

Female, #32495, (18 Nov 1861 - 13 Apr 1961)
Birth*18 Nov 1861 Mabel was born at Georgia on 18 Nov 1861. 
Marriage*27 Oct 1886 She married Warner Culpepper at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 27 Oct 1886 at age 24.1 
Married Name27 Oct 1886  As of 27 Oct 1886, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Birth of Son4 May 1895 Her son Merle Dean Culpepper was born on 4 May 1895 at Georgia. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Mabel was listed as Warner Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Mabel was listed as Warner Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Spouse25 Mar 1911 Her husband Warner Culpepper died on 25 Mar 1911 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia. 
Death of Son26 Apr 1915 Her son Merle Dean Culpepper died on 26 Apr 1915 at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Mabel was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia.4 
Death*13 Apr 1961 She died at Thomasville, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 13 Apr 1961 at age 99. 
Burial*14 Apr 1961 Her body was interred on 14 Apr 1961 at Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography*  The following death notice is from the Moultrie Observer Moultrie, Ga., 13 Apr 1961: MRS. CULPEPPER, AGED RESIDENT, CLAIMED BY DEATH Mrs. Zollie Culpepper, 99, well known resident of Moultrie for many years, died Thursday morning in a Thomasville hospital. She fell recently and broke her hip, and was transferred to the Thomasville hospital for special treatment. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 4:00 in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel and interment wil] be in Westview Cemetery. The Rev. James Byler, assisted by Dr. R. L. Forbis, will officiate. Mrs. Culpepper, formerly resided in Norman park, but came to Moultrie more than a quarter-century ago. Her husband, the late Warner Culpepper, preceeded her in death by many years. A member of the Moultrie First Baptist Church, Mrs. Culpepper had been a resident of a local rest home for about six months. Prior to that time she lived for many years on Fifth Avenue S. W. Among the survivors are two daughters, Mrs. C. B. Patterson of Moultrie and Mrs. T. A McDonough, of Alexandria, Va; three grandchildren, Miss Dorothy Patterson, Miami, Fla., Dr. M. C. Patterson, Atlanta, and O. H. (Stoney) Lang, Augusta. 

Family

Warner Culpepper
Marriage*27 Oct 1886 She married Warner Culpepper at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 27 Oct 1886 at age 24.1 
Children
Last Edited6 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. Meriwether County Court of the Ordinary, Meriwether Co., GA Marriages, 1886-1902, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1963, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Film # 327,665.
    Warner Culpepper and Miss Mabel Zollie Huddleston on 27 Oct 1886 in Meriwether Co., GA, Book F-43.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 26, page 47A, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA
    (Surname spelled as Culppeper by enumerator)
    Warner Culpepper, Head, M, Sep 1857 (42), Md 13, GA/NC/GA, Lumber Dealer
    Zollie Culpepper, Wife, F, Nov 1864 (35), Md 13, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    Marie Culpepper, Dau, F, Aug 1887 (12), S, GA/GA/GA
    Duane Culpepper, Dau, F, Oct 1889 (10), S, GA/GA/GA
    Murelle Culpepper, Dau, F, Mar 1891 (9), S, GA/GA/GA
    Merle D. Culpepper, Son, M, May 1895 (5), S, GA/GA/GA.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 165, Page 79A, Family 103, Gen.com img 9, 404 Park Ave., Tifton, Tift Co., GA
    Warner Culpepper, Head, M, 51, md1-23 yrs, GA/NC/GA, Manufacturer
    Maybelle Z. Culpepper, Wife, F, 45, md1-23 yrs, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    Duane D. Culpepper, Dau, F, 19, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Murelle Z. Culpepper, Dau, F, 17, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Merle D. Culpepper, Son, M, 14, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 19, page 4B; Colquitt Co., GA
    Zollie Culpepper, Head, F, 47, Wid, GA/GA/GA
    Muriel Lang, Dau, F, 26, M, GA/GA/GA
    O. H. Lang, Son-in-Law, 33, M, GA/GA/GA, Civil Engineer
    O. H. Lang, Jr., Grandson, 2 0/12, S, GA/GA/GA.

English Culpepper

Male, #32496, (31 Mar 1858 - 3 Dec 1870)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Birth*31 Mar 1858 English was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 31 Mar 1858.1 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Mary, Annira, Elam, Sarah, Warner and English listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Death*3 Dec 1870 He died at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 3 Dec 1870 at age 12.1 
Burial*circa 4 Dec 1870 His body was interred circa 4 Dec 1870 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* English died of meningitis during the family's move to north Georgia by covered wagon.4 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + English Culpepper, 31 Mar 1858 – 3 Dec 1870.
  2. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 729, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA (ID: 32277)
    Charles W. Culpepper, 26, M, Farmer, $2000/$5191, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 29, F, GA
    Elmira Culpepper, 10, F, GA
    Elim Culpepper, 8, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 6, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 2, F, GA (English was actually recorded at the bottom of the page, five families removed from this one, as if he were part of the Charles H. Pyron HH, but it seems likely that the enumerator subsequently discovered the omission of English from the Culpepper family and simply added English at the bottom of the page).
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  4. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.

Rev. Obediah Culpepper1

Male, #32497, (23 Jun 1861 - 17 Jun 1919)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Name Variation He was also known as Osbit.2 
Name Variation He was also known as Obbie. 
Birth*23 Jun 1861 Obediah was born at Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia, on 23 Jun 1861. 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Obediah, Joel and William was listed as a son in Charles William Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
Photographed*say 1890 He was photographed say 1890.4
Obediah Culpepper
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 His father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Marriage*3 Dec 1906 He married Eva Lela Pharr at Wetumka, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, on 3 Dec 1906 at age 45. 
Birth of Son23 Aug 1907 His son Walter Kerr Culpepper was born on 23 Aug 1907 at Frederick, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.6 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 His mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Obediah was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Bloomington, Greer Co., Oklahoma.7 
Birth of Son3 Jan 1912 His son Paul Culpepper was born on 3 Jan 1912 at Reed, Greer Co., Oklahoma. 
Death*17 Jun 1919 He died at Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., Oklahoma, on 17 Jun 1919 at age 57. 
Biography* Osbit was known as "Obbie." In a 27 Sep 1978 letter Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach noted that although older brother Elam had become a Baptist minister, Osbit had become a Methodist minister. In a 5 Nov 1978 letter Mrs. Broach noted this had not been a happy decision for younger members of the family:
.
"Remember this is right after the Civil War and things were hard. Our grandfather had an illness that left him an invalid and Osbit and my Uncle Joel who was about 12 yrs. old and my father, Will, who was about 10 were the only ones left at home to work the farm. Well, Osbit took off for the West and left the little boys to work the farm. You can be sure that did not endear him to the other members of the family. For years, they never heard anything of him but he finally got sick and was in a dying condition, and his wife wrote the family. By that time, my father ran a men's clothing store here in Rome and he furnished the suit of clothes to bury him in and Uncle Joel went and took the money from them both to pay for the funeral and he stayed there with the family until it was all over."
.
In a Nov 27, 1978 letter, Mrs. Broach wrote that she thought that Osbit had a daughter named Mary but that she did not know the names of his sons.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

[Osbit] Left home as a young man and settled in Oklahoma. He was a local Methodist Minister. He never came back to Georgia (even on a visit), and very little in known of him as he very seldom wrote to the family. He had some children, but only one of them ever wrote to the Aunts. Her name was Mary. There were, at least, two boys, but have no names.
 

Family

Eva Lela Pharr
Marriage*3 Dec 1906 He married Eva Lela Pharr at Wetumka, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, on 3 Dec 1906 at age 45. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 e-mail, 2000 GEDCOM file to Lew Griffin from Kristi Sherrill Dill (Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Dill).
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 80A (13), Family 127, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, Self, Md, M, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 50, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 26, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Osbit Culpepper, Son, M, S, 19, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Linea Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 17, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, S, 14, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 11, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 8, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  4. E-mail written 2003-2009 to Culpepper Connections from Lorinda Culpepper (#41214), e-mail address (Mar 2009).
  5. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  6. 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
  7. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 112, Sheet 13A, Pg 13A, Gen.com Im-25, Bloomington, Greer Co., OK
    Obadiah Culpepper, Head, M, 49, M1, md-3 yrs, GA GA GA, Minister-Gospel
    Eva Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, M2, md-3 yrs, Ch 3/3, MO MO MO
    Walter K. Culpepper, Son, M, 2, S, OK GA MO
    Mary E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 6/12, S, OK GA MO
    Leo L. Williams, Step-Son, M, 6, S, OK UN MO.

Linea Culpepper

Female, #32498, (21 Dec 1862 - 20 Nov 1917)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Birth*21 Dec 1862 Linea was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 21 Dec 1862.1 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Sarah, Linea and Lula was listed as a daughter in Charles William Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*15 Jul 1893 She married Asbury Adrian Rawlins at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 15 Jul 1893 at age 30.4 
Married Name15 Jul 1893  As of 15 Jul 1893, her married name was Rawlins. 
Birth of Son12 May 1895 Her son Herbert Adrian Rawlins was born on 12 May 1895. 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 Her father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 Her mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Death*20 Nov 1917 She died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 20 Nov 1917 at age 54.1 
Burial*circa 22 Nov 1917 Her body was interred circa 22 Nov 1917 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Linea: There was a love! She was lovely to look at, and sparkling with personality. He merry laughter the hearts of all who knew her. She lived a life of service and friendship to both family and friends. Wherever there was sickness she was there to lend a hand.

When Malcolm was a little fellow he took cold very easily and once he was very Sick, and bordering on pneumonia, Aunt "Lenny" called Mama on the phone almost every day. When Mama told her how sick Mac was, she came all the way across town by streetcar to administer to Mac. She placed a tar plaster on his chest and gave him a small "toddy" of whiskey which she had asked Daddy to get (I'll never forget that bottle of whiskey!) It was in a very tiny bottle (about 6 inches tall), The only whiskey that was ever in our house! The next day Mac was sitting up on his bed playing with his toys.

"Lenny" was married to Adrian Rawlins and had a son named Herbert.

She was an active member in the North Rome Methodist Church, which was next door to her home.

She was an excellent seamstress, and was always attract fully dressed.
 

Family

Asbury Adrian Rawlins
Marriage*15 Jul 1893 She married Asbury Adrian Rawlins at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 15 Jul 1893 at age 30.4 
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Limea Culpepper Rawlins, 21 Dec 1862 – 20 Nov 1917.
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 80A (13), Family 127, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, Self, Md, M, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 50, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 26, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Osbit Culpepper, Son, M, S, 19, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Linea Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 17, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, S, 14, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 11, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 8, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  4. Shirley Foster Kinney & James Paul Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, Georgia, Vital Statistics, Rome, GA: S. F. Kinney, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.835 V2k Vols 1.
    Linnie Culpepper and Asbury Rawlins on 15 Jul 1893 in Floyd Co., GA, Book E-310.
  5. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.

Asbury Adrian Rawlins1

Male, #32499, (circa 1860 - )
Father*Nicholas Rawlins
Mother*Sarah Ann Newman
Birth*circa 1860 Asbury was born circa 1860. 
Marriage*15 Jul 1893 He married Linea Culpepper at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 15 Jul 1893.2 
Birth of Son12 May 1895 His son Herbert Adrian Rawlins was born on 12 May 1895. 

Family

Linea Culpepper
Child
Last Edited8 Oct 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Donald Asbury Rawlins.
  2. Shirley Foster Kinney & James Paul Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, Georgia, Vital Statistics, Rome, GA: S. F. Kinney, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.835 V2k Vols 1.
    Linnie Culpepper and Asbury Rawlins on 15 Jul 1893 in Floyd Co., GA, Book E-310.

Joel Culpepper

Male, #32500, (4 Feb 1866 - 28 Mar 1932)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Name Variation He was also known as Buddie.1 
Birth*4 Feb 1866 Joel was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 4 Feb 1866.1 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Obediah, Joel and William was listed as a son in Charles William Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.4 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 His father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 His mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1910 at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.6 
Marriage*8 Jul 1917 He married Margaret Addington at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 8 Jul 1917 at age 51. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.7 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Joel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.8 
Death*28 Mar 1932 He died at Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia, on 28 Mar 1932 at age 66.9 
Burial*circa 30 Mar 1932 His body was interred circa 30 Mar 1932 at Fain Cemetery, Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* Joel and Margaret had no children. According to his niece, Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach, at the age of 12 Joel was working the family farm with his 10 year old brother, Will, since his father had been left an invalid by an illness and his older brothers had married or gone West.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Joel: Was a jovial, witty man. His nieces and nephews called him "Uncle Buddy", and followed him all over the farm. He was adept at shoeing the farm animals which fascinated the children who loved to the sparks when he hammered the red-hot shoes, and they loved to watch as he worked the bellows.

All the young women in the neighborhood vied with one another for his attentions and he was capable of sidestepping their advances without making them mad.

In his later years, he moved to Calhoun, GA (about 8 miles away from the Farm). He worked in the office of a large warehouse. That is where he met and married Miss Maggie Addington. They had no children.
 

Family

Margaret Addington
Marriage*8 Jul 1917 He married Margaret Addington at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 8 Jul 1917 at age 51. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    Fain Cemetery, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA
    + Joel “Buddie” Culpepper, 4 Feb 1866 – 28 Mar 1932, Mason
    + Maggie Addington Culpepper, 21 Sep 1879 – 15 Jun 1967.
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 80A (13), Family 127, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, Self, Md, M, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 50, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 26, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Osbit Culpepper, Son, M, S, 19, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Linea Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 17, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, S, 14, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 11, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 8, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 56, Page 95A (1), Family 4, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, Feb 1866, 34, Sng, GA/SC/GA, Farmer
    Charles W. Culpepper, Father, M, Jul 1824, 75, Md 51 yrs., SC/SC/SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct 1830, 69, Md 51 yrs, ch 10/9, GA/GA/--
    Sallie E. Culpepper, Sister, F, Dec 1853, 46, GA/SC/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Sister, F, Feb 1872, 28, GA/SC/GA.
  5. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  6. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 89, Page 208a, Lines 4-6, Oostanaula District, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 41, Sng, GA/SC/GA, Farmer
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister, F, 56, Sng, GA/SC/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Sister, F, 38, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  7. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 104, Page 12B, Lines 89-91, 302 Court St, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 52, Md, GA/US/US, Merchant
    Maggie Culpepper, Wife, F, 40, Md, GA/GA/GA
    James B. Addington, Father-in-law, 64, Wid, GA/SC/NC.
  8. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, page 17B, 302 Line Street, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA
    Home=$5000, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 64, M, md @ 51, GA/GA/GA
    Maggie B. Culpepper, Wife, F, 50, M, md @ 37, GA/GA/GA.
  9. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Joel Culpepper, d. 28 Mar 1932 in Gordon Co., GA.

Margaret Addington1

Female, #32501, (21 Sep 1879 - 15 Jun 1967)
Father*James B. Addington1
Name Variation She was also known as Maggie.2 
Birth*21 Sep 1879 Margaret was born at Georgia on 21 Sep 1879.1,2,3 
Marriage*8 Jul 1917 She married Joel Culpepper at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 8 Jul 1917 at age 37. 
Married Name8 Jul 1917  As of 8 Jul 1917, her married name was Culpepper. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Margaret was listed as Joel Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Margaret was listed as Joel Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.4 
Death of Spouse28 Mar 1932 Her husband Joel Culpepper died on 28 Mar 1932 at Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Residence*Jun 1967 Margaret resided at Atlanta, DeKalb Co., Georgia, in Jun 1967.6,3 
Death*15 Jun 1967 She died at Douglas Co., Georgia, on 15 Jun 1967 at age 87.2,6 
Burial*circa 17 Jun 1967 Her body was interred circa 17 Jun 1967 at Fain Cemetery, Calhoun, Gordon Co., Georgia.2 

Family

Joel Culpepper
Marriage*8 Jul 1917 She married Joel Culpepper at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 8 Jul 1917 at age 37. 
Last Edited5 Oct 2004

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 104, Page 12B, Lines 89-91, 302 Court St, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 52, Md, GA/US/US, Merchant
    Maggie Culpepper, Wife, F, 40, Md, GA/GA/GA
    James B. Addington, Father-in-law, 64, Wid, GA/SC/NC.
  2. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    Fain Cemetery, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA
    + Joel “Buddie” Culpepper, 4 Feb 1866 – 28 Mar 1932, Mason
    + Maggie Addington Culpepper, 21 Sep 1879 – 15 Jun 1967.
  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. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, page 17B, 302 Line Street, Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA
    Home=$5000, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 64, M, md @ 51, GA/GA/GA
    Maggie B. Culpepper, Wife, F, 50, M, md @ 37, GA/GA/GA.
  5. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Joel Culpepper, d. 28 Mar 1932 in Gordon Co., GA.
  6. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Maggie A. Culpepper, White, d. 15 Jun 1967 at 87 years in Douglas Co., GA; Res. in DeKalb Co., GA Cert # 014645.

William Henry Culpepper

Male, #32502, (7 Jul 1868 - 13 Nov 1942)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Birth*7 Jul 1868 William was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 7 Jul 1868.1 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Mary, Elam, Sarah, Warner, English, Obediah, Linea, Joel and William listed as a household member living with Charles William Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Obediah, Joel and William was listed as a son in Charles William Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*7 Sep 1897 He married Fannie Allen Wimpee at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 7 Sep 1897 at age 29.4 
Birth of Son6 Nov 1898 His son William Rexford Culpepper was born on 6 Nov 1898 at Georgia.5 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.6 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 His father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.7 
Birth of Son8 Jul 1901 His son James Milton Culpepper was born on 8 Jul 1901 at Floyd Co., Georgia.8 
Adoptionsay 1902 He became Lillian M. Wimpee's adoptive father say 1902.6 
Death of Son21 Oct 1902 His son James Milton Culpepper died on 21 Oct 1902 at Floyd Co., Georgia.8 
Birth of Son20 Nov 1908 His son Wilbur Allen Culpepper was born on 20 Nov 1908 at Floyd Co., Georgia.9 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 His mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.7 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.10 
Birth of Son12 Apr 1912 His son Malcolm Githens Culpepper was born on 12 Apr 1912 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.9 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.11 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.12 
Death*13 Nov 1942 He died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 13 Nov 1942 at age 74. 
Burial*circa 15 Nov 1942 His body was interred circa 15 Nov 1942 at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach 22 Aug 1978 wrote that her father was born 7 Jul 1868 and in fact a 1 year old "Millen" was recorded in the Charles W. Culpepper household in the 1870 census. But in the 1900 census what appears to be William was recorded with a May 1874 birth date. This must be a copy error since a 41 year old "William Culpepper" born in Georgia was recorded (p. 66, family 6) with his wife and young family in the 1910 census of Rome, Floyd Co., GA. In a 5 Nov 1978 letter Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach added that after the older children had left home, her father, William Henry Culpepper, and his older brother, Joel, were left to do the farming for their father: Remember this is right after the Civil War and things were hard. Our grandfather had an illness that left him an invalid and Osbit and my Uncle Joel who was about 12 yrs. old and my father, Will, who was about 10 were the only ones left at home to work the farm. Well, Osbit took off for the West and left the little boys to work the farm. William Henry later ran a men's clothing store in Rome, GA.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

William Henry was the youngest son. He and his brother, Joel, were left to do what farming they could after their father became a semi-invalid.

When he was eighteen, things on the farm were in bad shape and they were in need of cash, so Will left Joel to do what farming he could, while he came to Rome, GA, to find work, so he could by the necessities, at the farm.

He found a job at a sash, door and blind factory, and every Saturday afternoon he boarded the train at Reeves Station (the little station stands today on the grounds of the Rome Civic Center and is used as a Welcome Center to Visitors in Rome) where Uncle Buddy (our name for Joel) met him with the buggy. He handed his mother his week's wages, leaving himself only enough for train fare and to pay his board for a week. As time went on, he got a job as a salesman in a large "Department Store", "H.L. Lanham and Sons:. Later he made a change to "Hill and Owens", a men's wear store. While there he married and started his family. He was an excellent salesman.

He was an active member of what is now, Trinity United Methodist Church. He served as Steward, Trustee, and was Treasurer of the church for many years. He was honest, devout Christian and brought his children up in the Church, constantly warning them about the pitfalls in life, and how to cope with them.

He was very anxious that each of his children should have a college education. It was "when you go to College, not if you go to College."

Well loved and respected by all who knew him, always ready to lend a hand to those in need.

Later he opened a Men's Clothing Store on his own, with Joel and Oscar Storey as partners, called "Culpepper, Storey and Company". The business thrived until the Depression of 1930, when he lost it. After that he steadily went downhill until his death. It was a shock from which he never recovered. 

Family

Fannie Allen Wimpee
Marriage*7 Sep 1897 He married Fannie Allen Wimpee at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 7 Sep 1897 at age 29.4 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Oct 2004

Citations

  1. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + William Henry Culpepper, 7 Jul 1868 – 13 Nov 1942
    + Fannie Wimpee Culpepper, 16 Aug 1876 – 13 Oct 1969.

  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Pages 246B, Calhoun P.O., Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, 47, M, $1200, $1000, Farmer, SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, 39, F, GA
    Elam Culpepper, 18, M, GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, 16, F, GA
    Warner Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    English Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Osbert Culpepper, 10, M, GA
    Linnia Culpepper, 7, F, GA
    Budda Culpepper, 4, M, GA
    Millin Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 80A (13), Family 127, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, Self, Md, M, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 50, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 26, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Osbit Culpepper, Son, M, S, 19, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Linea Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 17, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, S, 14, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 11, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 8, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  4. Shirley Foster Kinney & James Paul Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, Georgia, Vital Statistics, Rome, GA: S. F. Kinney, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.835 V2k Vols 1.
    William H. Culpepper and Fannie Wimpee on 7 Sep 1897 in Floyd Co., GA, Book F-205.
  5. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    Sunset Hills Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + W. Rexford Culpepper, 6 Nov 1898 – 12 Apr 1958.

  6. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Page 98B, Lines 60-65, Families 222-3, 439 5th Avenue, Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    Mathew Wimpee, Head, M, Nov 1837, 62,, md 8 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Black Smith
    Mollie Wimpee, Wife, F, Oct 1849, 50, md 8 yrs, GA/SC/SC
    William Culpepper, Head, M, May 1874, 26, md 3 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Dry Goods Clerk
    Fannie (Wimpee) Culpepper, Wife, F, Sep 1877, 22, md 3 yrs, ch 1/1, GA/GA/GA
    William R. Culpepper, Son, M, Nov 1898, 1, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Lillian M. Wimpee, A. Daughter, F, Dec 1890, 9, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  7. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  8. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + James Milton Culpepper, 8 Jul 1901 – 21 Oct 1902, Infant Son of W. H. and Fannie Culpepper.

  9. 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
  10. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 66, Page 137a, Lines 31-35, 506 W 7th St., Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    William Culpepper, Head, M, 41, md1-12 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Dry Goods Salesman
    Fannie Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, md1-12 yrs, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Kathleen Culpepper, Dau, F, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Grover Culpepper, Son, M, 1 4/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  11. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 80, Page 8a, Lines 38-44, 506 W 7th St., Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    William H. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, md, GA/SC/US, Retail Clothing Merchant
    Fannie Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, md, GA/GA/GA
    Rexford Culpepper, Son, M, 21, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Louise Culpepper, Dau, F, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Kathryn Culpepper, Dau, F, 14, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Wilbur Culpepper, Son, M, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Malcolm Culpepper, Son, M, 7, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  12. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 12, page 17B, 506 West 7th Street, Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    Home=$5000, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    William H. Culpepper, Head, M, 61, M, md @ 28, GA/SC/GA, Merchant/retail clothing
    Fannie Culpepper, Wife, F, 53, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA
    Louise Culpepper, Dau, F, 27, S, GA/GA/GA, Public school teacher
    Kathryn Culpepper, Dau, F, 24, S, GA/GA/GA, Public school teacher
    Wilbur Culpepper, Son, M, 21, S, GA/GA/GA, Salesman/Clothing store
    Malcolm Culpepper, Son, M, 17, S, GA/GA/GA, ?? with newspaper.
  13. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.

Fannie Allen Wimpee1

Female, #32503, (16 Aug 1876 - 13 Oct 1969)
Father*Mathew Wimpee2
Birth*16 Aug 1876 Fannie was born at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 16 Aug 1876.3,4 
Marriage*7 Sep 1897 She married William Henry Culpepper at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 7 Sep 1897 at age 21.5 
Married Name7 Sep 1897  As of 7 Sep 1897, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son6 Nov 1898 Her son William Rexford Culpepper was born on 6 Nov 1898 at Georgia.6 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Fannie was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.2 
Birth of Son8 Jul 1901 Her son James Milton Culpepper was born on 8 Jul 1901 at Floyd Co., Georgia.7 
Adoptionsay 1902 She became Lillian M. Wimpee's adoptive mother say 1902.2 
Death of Son21 Oct 1902 Her son James Milton Culpepper died on 21 Oct 1902 at Floyd Co., Georgia.7 
Birth of Son20 Nov 1908 Her son Wilbur Allen Culpepper was born on 20 Nov 1908 at Floyd Co., Georgia.3 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Fannie was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.8 
Birth of Son12 Apr 1912 Her son Malcolm Githens Culpepper was born on 12 Apr 1912 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.3 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Fannie was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.9 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Fannie was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.10 
Death of Spouse13 Nov 1942 Her husband William Henry Culpepper died on 13 Nov 1942 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia. 
Death of Son12 Apr 1958 Her son William Rexford Culpepper died on 12 Apr 1958 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.11,6,1 
Death*13 Oct 1969 She died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 13 Oct 1969 at age 93.3,12,4 
Burial*circa 15 Oct 1969 Her body was interred circa 15 Oct 1969 at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.4 

Family

William Henry Culpepper
Marriage*7 Sep 1897 She married William Henry Culpepper at Floyd Co., Georgia, on 7 Sep 1897 at age 21.5 
Children
Last Edited21 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Page 98B, Lines 60-65, Families 222-3, 439 5th Avenue, Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    Mathew Wimpee, Head, M, Nov 1837, 62,, md 8 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Black Smith
    Mollie Wimpee, Wife, F, Oct 1849, 50, md 8 yrs, GA/SC/SC
    William Culpepper, Head, M, May 1874, 26, md 3 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Dry Goods Clerk
    Fannie (Wimpee) Culpepper, Wife, F, Sep 1877, 22, md 3 yrs, ch 1/1, GA/GA/GA
    William R. Culpepper, Son, M, Nov 1898, 1, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Lillian M. Wimpee, A. Daughter, F, Dec 1890, 9, Sng, 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. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + William Henry Culpepper, 7 Jul 1868 – 13 Nov 1942
    + Fannie Wimpee Culpepper, 16 Aug 1876 – 13 Oct 1969.

  5. Shirley Foster Kinney & James Paul Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, Georgia, Vital Statistics, Rome, GA: S. F. Kinney, 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.835 V2k Vols 1.
    William H. Culpepper and Fannie Wimpee on 7 Sep 1897 in Floyd Co., GA, Book F-205.
  6. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    Sunset Hills Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + W. Rexford Culpepper, 6 Nov 1898 – 12 Apr 1958.

  7. Madge Tate and Sandra Junkins Shirley Kinney, compiler, Floyd County, GA Cemeteries, Volumes 1-2, Rome, GA: The Society, 1985, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 975.835 V3f v.
    Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Floyd Co., GA
    + James Milton Culpepper, 8 Jul 1901 – 21 Oct 1902, Infant Son of W. H. and Fannie Culpepper.

  8. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 66, Page 137a, Lines 31-35, 506 W 7th St., Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    William Culpepper, Head, M, 41, md1-12 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Dry Goods Salesman
    Fannie Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, md1-12 yrs, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Kathleen Culpepper, Dau, F, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Grover Culpepper, Son, M, 1 4/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  9. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 80, Page 8a, Lines 38-44, 506 W 7th St., Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    William H. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, md, GA/SC/US, Retail Clothing Merchant
    Fannie Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, md, GA/GA/GA
    Rexford Culpepper, Son, M, 21, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Louise Culpepper, Dau, F, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Kathryn Culpepper, Dau, F, 14, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Wilbur Culpepper, Son, M, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Malcolm Culpepper, Son, M, 7, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  10. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 12, page 17B, 506 West 7th Street, Rome, Floyd Co., GA
    Home=$5000, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    William H. Culpepper, Head, M, 61, M, md @ 28, GA/SC/GA, Merchant/retail clothing
    Fannie Culpepper, Wife, F, 53, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA
    Louise Culpepper, Dau, F, 27, S, GA/GA/GA, Public school teacher
    Kathryn Culpepper, Dau, F, 24, S, GA/GA/GA, Public school teacher
    Wilbur Culpepper, Son, M, 21, S, GA/GA/GA, Salesman/Clothing store
    Malcolm Culpepper, Son, M, 17, S, GA/GA/GA, ?? with newspaper.
  11. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    William R. Culpepper, d. 12 Apr 1958 at 59 years in Floyd Co., GA; Res. in Floyd Co., GA.
  12. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Fannie W. Culpepper, d. 13 Oct 1969 at 93 years in Floyd Co., GA; Res. in Floyd Co., GA, 029129.

Lula Rebecca Culpepper

Female, #32504, (27 Feb 1872 - 2 May 1943)
Father*Charles William Culpepper
Mother*Mary Jane English
Birth*27 Feb 1872 Lula was born at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 27 Feb 1872.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Sarah, Linea and Lula was listed as a daughter in Charles William Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Sarah and Lula was listed as a sister in Joel Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Father8 Jun 1900 Her father Charles William Culpepper died on 8 Jun 1900 at Gordon Co., Georgia.4 
Death of Mother19 Jan 1910 Her mother Mary Jane English died on 19 Jan 1910 at Gordon Co., Georgia.4 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Sarah and Lula was listed as a sister in an unknown person 's household on the 1910 Census at Oostanaula, Gordon Co., Georgia.5 
Marriage*11 Jul 1912 She married Dr. Robert Marion Gray at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 11 Jul 1912 at age 40.6 
Married Name11 Jul 1912  As of 11 Jul 1912, her married name was Gray. 
Birth of Son30 Oct 1915 Her son Charles Thomas Gray was born on 30 Oct 1915. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Lula was listed as Dr. Robert Marion Gray's wife on the 1920 Census at Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., Georgia.7 
Death*2 May 1943 She died at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 2 May 1943 at age 71.1 
Burial*circa 4 May 1943 Her body was interred circa 4 May 1943 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* The following is from a manuscript by Kathyrn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Lula: She, too, helped hold the family together by teaching school. (As did Lenny who worked in a seamstress' establishment). Lula loved to read and entertain us children by reading books like, "Little Women", which she borrowed from the lending library who sent books into the rural communities.

She was loved, and remembered, by her pupils as an excellent teacher.

She always took me to Sunday school, at Johnson's Chapel when I visited in the Country ( I could not wait to get to the country the minute school was out for the Summer).

She drove Hamp, a great Appaloosa, sixteen hands high and always at a certain place in front to the old barn. Hamp began to "act up" pretending to be frightened, but Lula would stand for no foolishness, she would brace herself and jerk the reins which brought Hamp almost to a sitting position. I thought she was great!!!

She married Dr. Gray, the country doctor a few years after her mother's death, and moved, first, to Everett Springs, then to Sugar Valley, and finally spent her last years in the old family home.

Her daughter, Mary, was also a teacher in Floyd County, then in Dalton where She died. She never married.

C.T. (Charles Thomas Gray) left home to enter the Army in World War II. He never returned home, and lives somewhere in Virginia. Was married twice, but had no children.

When Dr, Gray cam courting Aunt Lula, he always bought her something, and once, when I was there he bought a big basket of Concord Grapes ( to this day, my favorite fruit). Aunt Lula called me in and gave me some. What a treat!

All of a sudden, I had an idea that he may take them with him when he left. So when I could get Aunt Lula to herself I whispered . "Will he take the grapes when he goes?"

Of course, she told him, and I could hear the laughter"

He didn't take the grapes, thank goodness. 

Family

Dr. Robert Marion Gray
Marriage*11 Jul 1912 She married Dr. Robert Marion Gray at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 11 Jul 1912 at age 40.6 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + R. M. Gray, M.D., Mason, 4 Dec 1864 – 27 Jun 1946
    + Lula Culpepper Gray, 27 Feb 1872 – 2 May 1943.
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 80A (13), Family 127, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Charles W. Culpepper, Self, Md, M, 56, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 50, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Sarah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 26, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Osbit Culpepper, Son, M, S, 19, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Linea Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 17, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Joel Culpepper, Son, M, S, 14, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 11, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 8, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 56, Page 95A (1), Family 4, Oostanula, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, Feb 1866, 34, Sng, GA/SC/GA, Farmer
    Charles W. Culpepper, Father, M, Jul 1824, 75, Md 51 yrs., SC/SC/SC
    Mary J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct 1830, 69, Md 51 yrs, ch 10/9, GA/GA/--
    Sallie E. Culpepper, Sister, F, Dec 1853, 46, GA/SC/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Sister, F, Feb 1872, 28, GA/SC/GA.
  4. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Charles William Culpepper, 16 Jul 1824 – 8 Jun 1900, Mason
    + Mary Jane English Culpepper, 15 Oct 1830 – 19 Jan 1910.
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 89, Page 208a, Lines 4-6, Oostanaula District, Gordon Co., GA
    Joel Culpepper, Head, M, 41, Sng, GA/SC/GA, Farmer
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister, F, 56, Sng, GA/SC/GA
    Lula R. Culpepper, Sister, F, 38, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  6. Gordon County Court of the Ordinary, Gordon County, GA Marriages, Books D – I, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1966, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Films 422,565....
    Lula R. Culpepper and Robert M. Gray on 11 Jul 1912 in Gordon Co., GA, Book D-127.
  7. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 12B, Lines 79-83, Smokey Road, Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., GA
    Robert M. Gray, Head, M, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Lula Gray, Wife, F, 47, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Gray, Dau, F, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Charles L. Gray, Son, M, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, 66, Sng, GA/SC/GA.

Dr. Robert Marion Gray

Male, #32505, (4 Dec 1864 - 27 Jun 1946)
Father*Thomas Franklin Gray
Mother*Selena A. E. Stancil
Birth*4 Dec 1864 Robert was born at Hiram, Paulding Co., Georgia, on 4 Dec 1864.1 
Employment* Robert's occupation: physician. 
Marriage*11 Jul 1912 He married Lula Rebecca Culpepper at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 11 Jul 1912 at age 47.2 
Birth of Son30 Oct 1915 His son Charles Thomas Gray was born on 30 Oct 1915. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Spouse2 May 1943 His wife Lula Rebecca Culpepper died on 2 May 1943 at Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Death*27 Jun 1946 He died on 27 Jun 1946 at age 81.1 
Burial*circa 29 Jun 1946 His body was interred circa 29 Jun 1946 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* On p. 14 of Family Puzzlers 11 Dec 1980, Mrs. Felix C. Atwood wrote that Dr. Gray "...lived and practiced medicine in Sugar Valley near Rome, GA." 
Biography Charles Turpin wrote on 21 Aug 2007:
"Re: Frank Harold Gray's connection to the Gordon County Culpeppers

"Dr. Robert M. Gray married Lula Culpepper on July 11, 1912. At the time of his marriage to Lula, Dr. Gray was the father of two children, Harold F. (10) and Susie (8), presumably from a previous marriage.

"The 1920 and 1930 U.S. Census lists Dr. Gray and Lula as living in Sugar Valley, Gordon County, Georgia, with their two children Charles L. and Mary. There is no listing of Harold or Susie. I do not recall the exact year, but probably in 1933, the Grays moved to the Culpepper Farms, Curryville, Gordon County.

"Charles and Mary Gray were still living at home when the Grays moved to Culpepper Farms. I do not remember Harold living with the Grays when they first moved to the Culpepper Farms. I think he moved back in with his mother and stepmother a years or so later, and I think he was still living with them at the time of Charles E. Culpepper's death in 1940. Harold often worked as a laborer on the farms. I do not know if he worked anywhere else or not."4 

Family

Lula Rebecca Culpepper
Marriage*11 Jul 1912 He married Lula Rebecca Culpepper at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 11 Jul 1912 at age 47.2 
Children
Last Edited31 Aug 2007

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + R. M. Gray, M.D., Mason, 4 Dec 1864 – 27 Jun 1946
    + Lula Culpepper Gray, 27 Feb 1872 – 2 May 1943.
  2. Gordon County Court of the Ordinary, Gordon County, GA Marriages, Books D – I, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1966, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Films 422,565....
    Lula R. Culpepper and Robert M. Gray on 11 Jul 1912 in Gordon Co., GA, Book D-127.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 12B, Lines 79-83, Smokey Road, Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., GA
    Robert M. Gray, Head, M, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Lula Gray, Wife, F, 47, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Gray, Dau, F, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Charles L. Gray, Son, M, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, 66, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  4. E-mail written 21 Aug 2007 to Culpepper Connections from Charles Turpin, e-mail address.

Thomas Franklin Gray

Male, #32506, (circa 1835 - )
Birth*circa 1835 Thomas was born circa 1835. 
Marriage*circa 1860 He married Selena A. E. Stancil circa 1860. 
Birth of Son4 Dec 1864 His son Dr. Robert Marion Gray was born on 4 Dec 1864 at Hiram, Paulding Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Selena A. E. Stancil
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + R. M. Gray, M.D., Mason, 4 Dec 1864 – 27 Jun 1946
    + Lula Culpepper Gray, 27 Feb 1872 – 2 May 1943.

Selena A. E. Stancil

Female, #32507, (circa 1838 - )
Birth*circa 1838 Selena was born circa 1838. 
Marriage*circa 1860 She married Thomas Franklin Gray circa 1860. 
Married Namecirca 1860  As of circa 1860, her married name was Gray. 
Birth of Son4 Dec 1864 Her son Dr. Robert Marion Gray was born on 4 Dec 1864 at Hiram, Paulding Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Thomas Franklin Gray
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + R. M. Gray, M.D., Mason, 4 Dec 1864 – 27 Jun 1946
    + Lula Culpepper Gray, 27 Feb 1872 – 2 May 1943.

Sidney Dawson Culpepper

Male, #32508, (22 Aug 1857 - 23 Jan 1946)
Father*James D. Culpepper
Mother*Marcilla C. Addy
Birth*22 Aug 1857 Sidney was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 22 Aug 1857.1 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Marcilla, Sidney, Elijah, Mary, Wilbur, Martha and John listed as a household member living with James D. Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Marcilla, Sidney and Mary listed as a household member living with James D. Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.3 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Sidney was listed as a son in James D. Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.4 
Death of Father14 Mar 1894 His father James D. Culpepper died on 14 Mar 1894 at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.5 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Sidney was listed as a son in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.6 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Sidney was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.7 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Sidney was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.8 
Death of Mother2 Dec 1924 His mother Marcilla C. Addy died on 2 Dec 1924 at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.9,10 
Death*23 Jan 1946 He died at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 23 Jan 1946 at age 88.1 
Burial*circa 25 Jan 1946 His body was interred circa 25 Jan 1946 at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Biography*  John William Culpepper, a George Washington Culpepper descendent, wrote in a 25 Apr 1995 letter: On 20 April Eleanor [(Culpepper) Willingham] and I went to Haralson and spoke to Mr. Bruce Williams, owner of Williams Grocery store and gasoline station and he advised that the land indicated in the Assessors map is the land that was owned by Sidney D. Culpepper, the last Culpepper to own the land. The land was bought by Otto Hutchison from "Dorsy" Culpepper before he died. Mr. Williams said he has farmed the land and knows it well. He took me in his pickup truck to the property and identified it including the Winky Branch which runs through the property.
      Mrs. Ann Garner, Aunt of Mr. Bruce William, advised that her father has farmed the property also and she has been all over it and is not aware of any burial sites on the property. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Sidney D. Culpepper, 22 Aug 1857 - 23 Jun 1946.
  2. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 720, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA
    James Culpepper, 31, M, Farmer, $1172/$1219, GA
    Marcilla C. (Addy) Culpepper, 22, F, SC
    Cidney D. Culpepper, 2, M, GA
    John J. Addy, 24, M, Physician, -/$650, SC
    Elijah Culpepper, 26, M, Merchant, $150/$300, GA
    Mary B. Culpepper, 23, F, GA
    Wilber F. Culpepper, 3, M, GA
    William Cassole, 45, M, Merchant, -/$6000, SC
    Mattie Culpepper, 4/12, F, GA.
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 261B, Senoia PO, Coweta Co., GA
    James Culpepper, 41, M, Farmer, $150/$265, GA
    Marcilla (Addy) Culpepper, 33, F, SC
    Sidney D. Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Mary N. Culpepper, 2, F, GA
    Epsa Addy, 28, F, SC.
  4. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 488B (58), Family 525, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    James D. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, 50, SC, Shoe Maker, SC/SC/SC
    Marcella C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 42, Keeping House, SC/SC/SC
    Sidney D. Culpepper, Son, M, S, 22, Work In Farm, GA/SC/SC
    Mary A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 13, At School, GA/SC/SC
    James M. Acid, Other, M, Wd, 29, Laborer, AL/AL/AL.
  5. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + J. D. Culpepper, 23 Feb 1829 -14 Mar 1892, Mason.
  6. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 26, Page 255B (5), Family 81, Haralson District, Coweta Co., GA
    Marcilla C. Culpepper, Head, F, Sep 1837, 62, SC/SC/SC, Farmer
    Sidney D. Culpepper, Son, M, Oct 1857, 42, Sng, GA/GA/SC, Farm Labor
    Mary N. Culpepper, Dau, F, Dec 1867, 32, Sng, GA/GA/SC.
  7. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 45, Page 2B, Family 36, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    Sidney D. Culpepper, Head, M, 52, Sng, GA/GA/SC, Farmer
    Marcilla C. Culpepper, Mother, F, 72, Wid, SC/SC/SC.
  8. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 46, Page 2A, Family 34, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    Sidney I. Culpepper, Head, M, 62, Sng, GA/GA/SC, Farmer
    Marcella C. Culpepper, Mother, F, 82, Wid, SC/SC/SC.
  9. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Mrs. Cilla Culpepper, d. 2 Dec 1924 in Coweta Co., GA.
  10. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Marcilla C. Culpepper, 13 Sep 1837 -2 Dec 1924.

Mary Mollie Culpepper1

Female, #32509, (29 Dec 1867 - 6 Oct 1930)
Father*James D. Culpepper
Mother*Marcilla C. Addy
Birth*29 Dec 1867 Mary was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 29 Dec 1867.1 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Marcilla, Sidney and Mary listed as a household member living with James D. Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Mary was listed as a daughter in James D. Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Father14 Mar 1894 Her father James D. Culpepper died on 14 Mar 1894 at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.4 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Mary was listed as a daughter in an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.5 
Marriage*26 Dec 1900 She married W. J. L. Herndon at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 26 Dec 1900 at age 32.6 
Married Name26 Dec 1900  As of 26 Dec 1900, her married name was Herndon.6 
Death of Mother2 Dec 1924 Her mother Marcilla C. Addy died on 2 Dec 1924 at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.7,8 
Death*6 Oct 1930 She died on 6 Oct 1930 at age 62.1 
Burial*circa 8 Oct 1930 Her body was interred circa 8 Oct 1930 at Haralson Baptist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.1 

Family

W. J. L. Herndon
Marriage*26 Dec 1900 She married W. J. L. Herndon at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 26 Dec 1900 at age 32.6 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Coweta County Genealogical Society, compiler, Coweta Co., GA Cemeteries, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.8423.
    Haralson Baptist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA:
    + Mary Mollie Culpepper Herndon, w/o W. L. Herndon, 29 Dec 1867 – 6 Oct 1930.
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 261B, Senoia PO, Coweta Co., GA
    James Culpepper, 41, M, Farmer, $150/$265, GA
    Marcilla (Addy) Culpepper, 33, F, SC
    Sidney D. Culpepper, 12, M, GA
    Mary N. Culpepper, 2, F, GA
    Epsa Addy, 28, F, SC.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 488B (58), Family 525, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    James D. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, 50, SC, Shoe Maker, SC/SC/SC
    Marcella C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 42, Keeping House, SC/SC/SC
    Sidney D. Culpepper, Son, M, S, 22, Work In Farm, GA/SC/SC
    Mary A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 13, At School, GA/SC/SC
    James M. Acid, Other, M, Wd, 29, Laborer, AL/AL/AL.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + J. D. Culpepper, 23 Feb 1829 -14 Mar 1892, Mason.
  5. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 26, Page 255B (5), Family 81, Haralson District, Coweta Co., GA
    Marcilla C. Culpepper, Head, F, Sep 1837, 62, SC/SC/SC, Farmer
    Sidney D. Culpepper, Son, M, Oct 1857, 42, Sng, GA/GA/SC, Farm Labor
    Mary N. Culpepper, Dau, F, Dec 1867, 32, Sng, GA/GA/SC.
  6. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
    Mary N. Culpepper and W. J. L. Herndon on 26 Dec 1900 in Coweta Co., GA.
  7. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Mrs. Cilla Culpepper, d. 2 Dec 1924 in Coweta Co., GA.
  8. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Marcilla C. Culpepper, 13 Sep 1837 -2 Dec 1924.

W. J. L. Herndon

Male, #32510, (circa 1866 - )
Birth*circa 1866 W. was born circa 1866. 
Marriage*26 Dec 1900 He married Mary Mollie Culpepper at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 26 Dec 1900.1 

Family

Mary Mollie Culpepper
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
    Mary N. Culpepper and W. J. L. Herndon on 26 Dec 1900 in Coweta Co., GA.

Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D.

Male, #32511, (10 May 1857 - 17 May 1937)
Father*Elijah Milton Culpepper
Mother*Mary Ann V. Peavy
Birth*10 May 1857 Wilbur was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 10 May 1857.1 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Marcilla, Sidney, Elijah, Mary, Wilbur, Martha and John listed as a household member living with James D. Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Father1864 His father Elijah Milton Culpepper died in 1864 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Wilbur and Martha listed as a household member living with Mary Ann V. Peavy on the 1870 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Mother31 Jul 1872 His mother Mary Ann V. Peavy died on 31 Jul 1872.4 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Wilbur was listed as a nephew in Iverson Warner Sims's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.5 
Marriage*23 Dec 1891 He married Kate Douglas Cooper at Troup Co., Georgia, on 23 Dec 1891 at age 34.6 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Wilbur was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.7 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Wilbur was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.8 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Wilbur was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.9 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Wilbur was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.10 
Death*17 May 1937 He died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 17 May 1937 at age 80.11,1 
Burial*circa 19 May 1937 His body was interred circa 19 May 1937 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* W. F. Culpepper was born shortly before the Civil War and based on the census locations of his parents, he was probably born in Coweta Co., GA. He was recorded with his parents in the 1860 census of Coweta Co., GA and with his widowed mother and younger sister in the 1870 census of Senoia, Coweta Co., GA. The family has not yet been found in 1880 census records of Georgia or Alabama. "W. F. Culpepper" was recorded (p. 20, family 6) with his wife and young family in the 1900 census of Coweta Co., GA. He was listed as having been born March 1859 in Georgia. A 51 year old "Wilburn Culpepper" born in Georgia was recorded (p. 35, family 4) with his wife and two daughters in the 1910 census of Senoia, Coweta Co., GA. Mrs. W. C. (Edith Culpepper) Turpin wrote of her father, Dr. Wilbur Fiske Culpepper, in a 27 Nov 1978 letter: [Charles Emory Culpepper] had a drug store in Senoia with him (my father) which burned & Charles left - Later went with Coca-Cola Co and lived for years in N.Y. - many times a millionaire - My father practiced until a week before he died at age 80 - was the kindest, most beloved person - had a degree from Columbia University in N.Y. - was old fashioned "Country Dr" but kept up with modern medicine & was greatly beloved & admired by all - practice covered several counties -
     An article on p. 6B of the Jan 4, 1979 Newnan Times-Herald (Coweta Co, GA) suggested that "'Spirits' Lurk at the Culpepper House" in Senoia, GA and described Dr. Wilbur Fiske Culpepper as "Senoia's longstanding doctor, who occupied the house beginning in 1902."
     For a photograph of the Culpepper House, see http://gen.culpepper.com/archives/ga/coweta.htm#Places
     On p. 12A of The Newnan Times-Herald for Thursday 28 Apr 1983, the Culpepper House was featured in an article "Home Tour Part of Senoia May Day Festival Saturday": The Culpepper House, built [in 1871] by returning Confederate veteran Dr. John Addy, eventually became the house of Dr. William [read Wilbur] Culpepper, physician in the Senoia area for more than five decades. The restored home is a Queen Ann Victorian and is the home of Ms. Mary Brown. Oriental carpets in the foyer and sliding pocket doors in the parlor are complimented by the display of European and Oriental collectables. The gracious formal dining room is accented by a curved, thee-window [three-window?] bay, draped in soft rose folds, glass ware, china and a center chandelier. The home features stain glass windows, curved walls and French Provincial style. Located at the corner of Broad and Morgan Streets, the house was built in 1871 and shows the fine craftsmanship of that time. Admission will be $3.50, to be donated to the Historical Society, and coffee will be served.
     On p. 11B of The Newnan Times-Herald for 25 Apr 1985, the Culpepper house was featured in the article "Senoia Has New Driving Tour Brochure Available": The Culpepper House is among the structures included on the tour.
It features steamboat gothic trim and large rooms on two floors. A small house was built on the lot after the Civil War. Ms. [Mary] Brown said she believes that house was entirely incorporated into the design followed when Dr. Wilbur Culpepper, a Senoia physician for five decades, constructed the Victorian home that is now Ms. Brown's home. Her residence has been mentioned in numerous publications including Southern Homes, Country Living and Metro South magazines.
     According to p. 9B of The Newnan Times-Herald for 22 May 1990, "The Culpepper House in Senoia is one of the listings in "The Christian Bed and Breakfast Directory.... The Victorian home still appears much as it did when it was owned by D[r.] Wilbur Culpepper at the turn of the century."
     The following undated article is from the Los Angeles Times in the American Album section: Southern home offers visitors a doorway to the past Historic Culpepper House has been reincarnated as a small inn. By LEE MAY TIMES STAFF WRITER SENOIA, Ga.--Dr. John Addy, a Confederate soldier, returned from the Civil War and built a family home here in 1871. Now, 120 years later, the place that provided the doctor some much needed R&R (rest and recuperation) offers visitors B&B (bed and breakfast). That transformation puts the home, named the Culpepper House after Dr. Wilbur Culpepper, one of its early owners and redesigners, among a sharply rising number of grand old American houses that have been converted from private family dwellings to historical showplaces with rooms for rent. "It's a new cottage industry," said Mary Finch Hoyt, director of communications for the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, apparently intending no pun. "The whole thing has mushroomed." Of course some bed and breakfasts are nothing more than motels with lace curtains and free doughnuts. The number of hostelries calling themselves B&Bs has quadrupled to at least 20,000 over the last 10 years, many seeking to take advantage of "a rediscovery of the joys of home and hearth," according to the book "Feather Beds & Flapjacks," published last year by the National Trust. But more and more historic properties are opening their doors for another reason: the difficulty and expense in maintaining the old homes. The Culpepper House is one of them. Like many grand old homes across America, the two-story frame dwelling was falling apart back in the 1970s and was nursed back to health amid a burst of preservation energy. Now it is sustained by tourists, much as many great private estates in England now subsist on the income from tours and overnight guests. Before its reclamation, the Culpepper House "was in sad shape," recalls Jack Thompson, president of the Senoia Area Historical Society. Now painted yellow with white gingerbread trim, the room (including four bedrooms) house sits primly at the corner of Broad and Morgan streets in this frozen-in-time village of about 1,000 people. Located 37 miles southwest of Atlanta, the whole town has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The stately pace of the town, along with the unassuming charm of the Culpepper House, attracted Mary Brown here from Dallas after she retired as a dietitian at the Veterans Administration medical center. A native Georgian, she bought the house in 1982 and started her B&B the next year because she "thought it would be fun to do." B & B operators, she said, "are saving [historic homes] for future generations." But, "we would not save them unless we put them to some kind of use because they eat money." Brown said: "I'm afraid to add up [the cost of the renovation]." She charges $50 to $60 for a room and breakfast. Brown, who collects everything from carved elephants to miniature bells and calls herself "a true Victorian," said many visitors "feel like they're going back in time." That feeling comes with any visit to an old home that has been restored, and the specific image depends on the part of the country. Throughout this region, the old homes conjure up pictures of a languid Old South, dripping cotton money gathered from slave labor, a South that rose, then tumbled--humbled in the War Between the States and thrown into tumult after it. There are many mansions in the South, including some along the Mississippi River in Louisiana and Mississippi, that evoke images of Tara from "Gone With the Wind" and seem impossibly lavish. Others are more modest, like the Culpepper House. These seem more emotionally accessible than the Taras to people interested in the everyday life of 100 years ago. The Culpepper House raises questions. What was Dr. Addy like? What did Dr. Culpepper think as he sat in his elegant dining room--where Brown now serves breakfast to tourists? Did they drink whiskey with cronies behind the parlor's closed pocket doors? Did they relive the war? Who planted the old oaks outside? The house provides "a great sense of history," said Mary Kalina of Cape Coral, Fla., who, with her husband, Craig, recently stayed at Culpepper House. "We really felt we were in old Georgia." Kalina said her visit inspired a "concern over what it was like to live" during the l9th Century and at the same time gave her a sense of the times. "I'd never get a chance to see some of these old homes" if they were not for rent, she said. 

Family

Kate Douglas Cooper
Marriage*23 Dec 1891 He married Kate Douglas Cooper at Troup Co., Georgia, on 23 Dec 1891 at age 34.6 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. Coweta County Genealogical Society, compiler, Coweta Co., GA Cemeteries, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.8423.
    Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    + Wilbur Fiske Culpepper (Dr.), 10 May 1857 – 17 May 1937
    + Kate Cooper Culpepper, 3 Feb 1868 – 26 Feb 1954.
  2. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 720, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA
    James Culpepper, 31, M, Farmer, $1172/$1219, GA
    Marcilla C. (Addy) Culpepper, 22, F, SC
    Cidney D. Culpepper, 2, M, GA
    John J. Addy, 24, M, Physician, -/$650, SC
    Elijah Culpepper, 26, M, Merchant, $150/$300, GA
    Mary B. Culpepper, 23, F, GA
    Wilber F. Culpepper, 3, M, GA
    William Cassole, 45, M, Merchant, -/$6000, SC
    Mattie Culpepper, 4/12, F, GA.
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 283A, Family 340, Senoia PO, Coweta Co., GA
    Mary A. V. Culpepper, 35, F, Keeping House, $100/$---, GA
    William F. Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    Martha H. Culpepper, 10, F, GA.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Mary A. V. Culpepper, 30 Apr 1853 [sic] -31 Jul 1872 (Spouse: E. M. Culpepper).
  5. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 465A (11), Family 103, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    Iverson W. Sims, Self, M, Md, 44, Carriage Maker, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah A. (Culpepper) Sims, Wife, F, Md, 53, SC, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    Jimmie Sims, Dau, F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/SC
    Nannie Sims, Dau, F, S, 14, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Sallie Sims, Dau, F, S, 12, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Mattie Culpepper, Boarder (Niece), F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Wilber Culpepper, Boarder (Nephew), M, S, 23, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA
    Lillie Moyer, Other, F, S, 22, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA.
  6. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
    Dr. W. F. Culpepper and Kate D. Cooper on 23 Dec 1891 in Troup Co., GA.
  7. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 20, Page 120A (6), Family 135, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    W. F. Culpepper, Head, M, Mar 1859, 41, md 7yrs, GA/VA/GA, Physician
    K. C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Feb 1870, 30, md 7 yrs, ch 2/2, GA/GA/GA
    M. D. Culpepper, Dau, F, Mar 1894, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Edith Culpepper, Dau, F, Sep 1896, 3, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Robert Cooper, Brother-in-law, M, Jan 1881, 19, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Margaret Cooper, Sister-in-law, F, Dec 1884, 15, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  8. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 35, Page 4B, Family 65, Broad Street, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    Wilbur D. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, md1-18 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Kate C. Culpepper, Wife, F, 40, md1-18 yrs, ch 2/2, GA/GA/GA
    Mary D. Culpepper, Dau, F, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Edith Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Raiford Snead, Boarder, M, 53, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Irene Upshaw, Boarder, F, 23, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  9. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 36, Page 5A, Family 104, Bridge Street, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    Wilbur F. Culpepper, Head, M, 60, md, GA/SC/SC, Physician
    Kate Culpepper, Wife, F, 50, md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 22, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Edith Culpepper, Dau, F, 20, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Etta Steede, Niece, F, 19, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Robert Steede, Nephew, M, 15, Sng, AL/GA/GA.
  10. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 9, Page 1B, Barnes, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    Home=$2500, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Wilbur F. Culpepper, Head, M, 71, M, md @ 34, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Kate C. Culpepper, Wife, F, 57, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 35, S, GA/GA/GA.
  11. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Dr. W. F. Culpepper, d. 17 May 1937 in Coweta Co., GA.

Kate Douglas Cooper

Female, #32512, (3 Feb 1868 - 26 Feb 1954)
Father*(?) Cooper
Birth*3 Feb 1868 Kate was born at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, on 3 Feb 1868.1 
Marriage*23 Dec 1891 She married Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D. at Troup Co., Georgia, on 23 Dec 1891 at age 23.2 
Married Name23 Dec 1891  As of 23 Dec 1891, her married name was Culpepper. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Kate was listed as Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D.'s wife on the 1900 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.3 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Kate was listed as Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D.'s wife on the 1910 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.4 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Kate was listed as Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D.'s wife on the 1920 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.5 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Kate was listed as Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D.'s wife on the 1930 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.6 
Death of Spouse17 May 1937 Her husband Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D. died on 17 May 1937 at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.7,1 
Death*26 Feb 1954 She died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 26 Feb 1954 at age 86.8,1 
Burial*circa 28 Feb 1954 Her body was interred circa 28 Feb 1954 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* An article on p. 6B of the 4 Jan 1979 Newnan Times-Herald (Coweta Co., GA) described Kate Cooper Culpepper as "music major...well educated and is remembered as 'a handsome woman.'" 

Family

Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D.
Marriage*23 Dec 1891 She married Wilbur Fiske Culpepper M.D. at Troup Co., Georgia, on 23 Dec 1891 at age 23.2 
Children
Last Edited7 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Coweta County Genealogical Society, compiler, Coweta Co., GA Cemeteries, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.8423.
    Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    + Wilbur Fiske Culpepper (Dr.), 10 May 1857 – 17 May 1937
    + Kate Cooper Culpepper, 3 Feb 1868 – 26 Feb 1954.
  2. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
    Dr. W. F. Culpepper and Kate D. Cooper on 23 Dec 1891 in Troup Co., GA.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 20, Page 120A (6), Family 135, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    W. F. Culpepper, Head, M, Mar 1859, 41, md 7yrs, GA/VA/GA, Physician
    K. C. Culpepper, Wife, F, Feb 1870, 30, md 7 yrs, ch 2/2, GA/GA/GA
    M. D. Culpepper, Dau, F, Mar 1894, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Edith Culpepper, Dau, F, Sep 1896, 3, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Robert Cooper, Brother-in-law, M, Jan 1881, 19, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Margaret Cooper, Sister-in-law, F, Dec 1884, 15, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  4. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 35, Page 4B, Family 65, Broad Street, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    Wilbur D. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, md1-18 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Kate C. Culpepper, Wife, F, 40, md1-18 yrs, ch 2/2, GA/GA/GA
    Mary D. Culpepper, Dau, F, 16, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Edith Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Raiford Snead, Boarder, M, 53, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Irene Upshaw, Boarder, F, 23, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 36, Page 5A, Family 104, Bridge Street, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    Wilbur F. Culpepper, Head, M, 60, md, GA/SC/SC, Physician
    Kate Culpepper, Wife, F, 50, md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 22, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Edith Culpepper, Dau, F, 20, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Etta Steede, Niece, F, 19, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Robert Steede, Nephew, M, 15, Sng, AL/GA/GA.
  6. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 9, Page 1B, Barnes, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    Home=$2500, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Wilbur F. Culpepper, Head, M, 71, M, md @ 34, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Kate C. Culpepper, Wife, F, 57, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 35, S, GA/GA/GA.
  7. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Dr. W. F. Culpepper, d. 17 May 1937 in Coweta Co., GA.
  8. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Kate C. Culpepper, d. 26 Feb 1954 at 86 years in Coweta Co., GA; Res. in Coweta Co., GA.

Martha H. Culpepper

Female, #32513, (10 Dec 1859 - 16 Jun 1929)
Father*Elijah Milton Culpepper
Mother*Mary Ann V. Peavy
Name Variation She was also known as Mattie.1 
Birth*10 Dec 1859 Martha was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 10 Dec 1859.2 
1860 Census1 Jun 1860 Marcilla, Sidney, Elijah, Mary, Wilbur, Martha and John listed as a household member living with James D. Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Father1864 Her father Elijah Milton Culpepper died in 1864 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Wilbur and Martha listed as a household member living with Mary Ann V. Peavy on the 1870 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Mother31 Jul 1872 Her mother Mary Ann V. Peavy died on 31 Jul 1872.4 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Martha was listed as a niece in Iverson Warner Sims's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.5 
Death*16 Jun 1929 She died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 16 Jun 1929 at age 69.2 
Burial*circa 18 Jun 1929 Her body was interred circa 18 Jun 1929 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. 1860 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 720, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA
    James Culpepper, 31, M, Farmer, $1172/$1219, GA
    Marcilla C. (Addy) Culpepper, 22, F, SC
    Cidney D. Culpepper, 2, M, GA
    John J. Addy, 24, M, Physician, -/$650, SC
    Elijah Culpepper, 26, M, Merchant, $150/$300, GA
    Mary B. Culpepper, 23, F, GA
    Wilber F. Culpepper, 3, M, GA
    William Cassole, 45, M, Merchant, -/$6000, SC
    Mattie Culpepper, 4/12, F, GA.
  2. Coweta County Genealogical Society, compiler, Coweta Co., GA Cemeteries, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.8423.
    Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
    + Mattie H. Culpepper, 10 Dec 1859 – 16 Jun 1929.
  3. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 283A, Family 340, Senoia PO, Coweta Co., GA
    Mary A. V. Culpepper, 35, F, Keeping House, $100/$---, GA
    William F. Culpepper, 13, M, GA
    Martha H. Culpepper, 10, F, GA.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Haralson, Coweta Co., GA
    + Mary A. V. Culpepper, 30 Apr 1853 [sic] -31 Jul 1872 (Spouse: E. M. Culpepper).
  5. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 465A (11), Family 103, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    Iverson W. Sims, Self, M, Md, 44, Carriage Maker, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah A. (Culpepper) Sims, Wife, F, Md, 53, SC, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    Jimmie Sims, Dau, F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/SC
    Nannie Sims, Dau, F, S, 14, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Sallie Sims, Dau, F, S, 12, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Mattie Culpepper, Boarder (Niece), F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Wilber Culpepper, Boarder (Nephew), M, S, 23, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA
    Lillie Moyer, Other, F, S, 22, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA.

John James Culpepper

Male, #32514, (4 Dec 1850 - 28 Sep 1938)
Father*Robert Jefferson Culpepper
Mother*Lourana Cardwell
Name Variation He was also known as Jack J.1 
Birth*4 Dec 1850 John was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 4 Dec 1850.1 
Census*1860 He listed as son(s) in the census report at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1860. 
Census1866 John was probably a free white male, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.2 
Census1870 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870. 
Marriage*8 Dec 1871 He married Nancy Jane Willoughby at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 Dec 1871 at age 21. 
Birth of Son8 Feb 1876 His son Rufus Decatur Culpepper was born on 8 Feb 1876 at Randolph Co., Alabama.3,4 
1880 Census* John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.5 
Tax roll*1889 He registered to pay taxes at Marshall Co., Alabama, in 1889.6 
Death of Mother2 Jan 1894 His mother Lourana Cardwell died on 2 Jan 1894 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.7 
Photographed*1895 He was photographed in 1895 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Back of the picture says: (left to right) Jack, Effen, Nancy, Dee, Monroe, Lillian, Nolie, Inez Culpepper.8
John James Culpepper family
Photographedsay 1900 He was photographed say 1900 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.9
John James 'Jack' Culpepper
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1900 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.10 
Photographedcirca Dec 1905 He was photographed circa Dec 1905 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Starting left to right
Robert Jefferson Culpepper
James John Jefferson “MONROE” Culpepper and wife with a baby is next to him
 Nola Beatrice Medlock, Culpepper and baby is Johnnie Mary Ann Culpepper, Farabee
Erma Loraine Culpepper Herron is the little girl on the porch (Monroe and Nola’s child)
Lillian Iola Culpepper, Thomas is the girl on the front sitting (Monroe and Nola’s child)
Ina Inez Culpepper, Rains sitting next to Lillian (Monroe and Nola’s child)
Older adults behind Lillian and Ina are John James “Jack” Culpepper and Nancy Jane Willoughby, Culpepper
Next to Ina is Mary Anna Mollie Cobb, Culpepper with a baby
 Baby in Mollie’s arms is Lola Mae Culpepper, Martin( who was born in 1905 for age of picture)
Man next to Mollie is Rufus Decatur “Dee” Culpepper.
Behind Mollie and Rufus on the porch is Effen Culpepper, Butler before she married.8
John James Culpepper family
Photographedbetween Nov 1908 and Dec 1908 He appeared as a brother in a family photograph between Nov 1908 and Dec 1908.11
Mary Culpepper Willoughby & family -- 1908
Key to 1908 Willoughby photo
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.12 
Death of Father10 Dec 1919 His father Robert Jefferson Culpepper died on 10 Dec 1919 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.7
tombstone
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.13 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.14 
Photographedsay 1935 He was photographed say 1935 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Note the cotton field in the background.9
John James 'Jack' & Nancy (Willoughby) Culpepper
Death of Spouse3 Jul 1936 His wife Nancy Jane Willoughby died on 3 Jul 1936 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.15,1 
Death*28 Sep 1938 He died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 28 Sep 1938 at age 87.16,1 
Burial*circa 30 Sep 1938 His body was interred circa 30 Sep 1938 at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* John James Culpepper was known as "Jack." His parents were recorded in the 1850 census of Chambers Co., AL and this is where John James is presumed to have been born. After this census, probably before 1855, the family moved to a farm near present day Wadley, AL and this is where John James was noted living with his parents in the 1860 and 1870 census records of Randolph Co., AL. After his marriage, John James remained in Randolph County until after 1880 since he was recorded there with his wife and young family in the 1880 census. According to a granddaughter, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, in 1883, John James moved his family to the Sand Mountain area of Marshall Co., AL where "John J. Culpepper" was recorded (83:12) in Albertville with his wife and younger children in the 1900 census. He was listed as having been born Dec 1850 in Alabama. A 50 year old "John J. Culpepper" born in Alabama was recorded (96-22) with his wife and daughter in the 1910 census of Marshall Co., AL. His father, Robert J. Culpepper was also living with the family. John James Culpepper apparently remained in Marshall Co., AL the rest of his life since an article about a 1937 family reunion listed his residence as Albertville, AL and this is where he died.
      When Sallie Butler, a granddaughter, was 15 years old, she wrote the following article about John James and Nancy Jane (Willoughby) Culpepper's 64th wedding anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Culpepper, known everywhere as "Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy," will celebrate their 64th Anniversary December 8, 1935. Uncle Jack will also celebrate his 85th birthday December 4, and Aunt Nancy will be 86 on February 8, 1936. These old folks were happily married 64 years ago, on a cold December night about twelve o'clock. They danced until midnight and then ate supper and danced on. For their supper they had cilloububs, most everyone wonders what that is. [Webster's has "syllabub": 1. a drink or dessert made by curdling milk or cream with acid (as wine or cider) 2. a desert of sweetened milk or cream beaten to a froth and flavored with wine or liquor.] They made their home in Clay County [in Randolph Co., AL census records 1860 through 1880] until 1883, when they moved to Sand Mountain [th Albertville area of Marshall Co., AL] in covered wagons which brought them here after five days journey. They've been in this place for 52 years. They have three children, 19 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Uncle Jack has made a crop for 65 years. He had a small crop of two acres this year, he plowed, hoed, picked part of the crop.... When they came here they lived in a log cabin, which now stands as a barn. They lived in that for 16 years. They then made a better house and have been in it for forty-six years. So here's hoping we may be able to greet them on their birthdays and many more to come. Good wishes and health to you both throughout the remainder of your years. Your granddaughter, Sallie Butler.
      Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, another granddaughter, wrote that John James Culpepper had "a bout of typhoid fever" and that he "lost an eye at age 50 yrs. old. Dr. said he needed heart surgery and wouldn't live unless he had it. He lived 38 more yrs. without the surgery and died a natural death."
      In a 19 Jan 1979 letter, Mary Lillian wrote about the land: My Grandpa Jack bought this 80 or 100 acres of land, where I live, mostly in woods for then 2 small calves and a bale of cotton was 15 cents per lb. Later years, it went back to the Rail Road Co. and he had to pay for it again.... This house was built 1893, a 1 1/2 story, the house still stands, I live in it. Many changes have been made, and some improvements, could stand a few more now.
      In a 20 Jan 1979 letter, Mary Lillian added: A bale of cotton sold for $15.00, 2 calves were probably $1.00 each or $2.00 which made $17.00 for this property in 1880. Now one lot would sell for $5000.00, quite a difference, huh. Then I didn't tell you what Grandpa Jack did, besides farming. He and a neighbor built chimney's (fireplaces) I visited a friend yesterday p.m., had a roaling(?) wood fire, for heat, said my Grandpa built the chimney. That house is 110 years old.... As far as I know didn't any of the Culpeppers of my Mom's generation, ever strike it rich. All of them had a good living and owned a home and farm. My mom said this place was morgaged once for $25.00 about 1905, then she mortgaged it once to build a house on this property....
      Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote 23 Apr 1993: My Mom [Mrs. W. E. (Effen Culpepper) Butler] would save about 2 cups of whey & let it clabber [curdle] and my Grandfather would eat it with a spoon with his evening meal.... [is this more syllabub?] Next week if I can, it's decoration [day] at Mt. Vernon [cemetery where John James Culpepper and his wife and some of his children are buried], Sun. May 2nd....
      Mary Lillian preserved the following article from an unknown source about a 1936 John James Culpepper family reunion: CULPEPPER REUNION The Culpeppers held their annual reunion at the home of Uncle Jack Culpepper, Sunday, Sept. 6. The day was enjoyed by relatives and friends and talk of bygone days. At the regular noon hour a bountiful table was spread under the shade trees. Those attending were, Mr. Jack Culpepper, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hallmark, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Willie McLeod, Boaz; Mrs. Plyna Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Culpepper, Gadsden; Mrs. M. M. Johnson, Joppa; Mrs. Effen Butler and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby, and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin and son, Miss Chella Culpepper, Mrs. Freeman Miller and son Leamon, Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children all of Albertille; Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Culpepper, daughter and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Woody Carr and children, Mr. and Mrs. McBrayer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Trammell, Mrs. Louie White and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hullet Roberson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDonald and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ran Latimer and family, Mrs. Jeff Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie McDonald, Mr. King Willoughby all of Gadsden; Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Rogers, Anniston; Mrs. Ethel Elder and daughter, Jacksonville; Mrs. Claude McClunney, North Carolina; Miss Peggy McLeod, Boaz; Mr. and Mrs. Noah Cook and grandson, Crossville; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willoughby and family, Friendship; Mr. Lee Culpepper and children and Mrs. Mollie Culpepper of Union Grove; Miss Erlene Albright, Guntersville; Mr. and Mrs. Leaky Lockridge, Mrs. Annie Corry and sons, George and Walter, Mrs. Lizzie McHugh and son, Mr. Theo McLeod all of Atlanta. Also other relatives, among the friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Lestor and children, Miss Lucile Headrick, Miss Noba Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butler and daughter, Mrs. Frona Young and Miss Grace Evans. We wish to meet again next year and be prepared to meet our friends and relatives with a heartier welcome.
      Mary Lillian also preserved the following clipping from an unknown source about the 5 Sep 1937 family reunion: CULPEPPER REUNION The Culpepper held their annual reunion at the regular place Sunday Sept. 5. A large crowd attended and everyone enjoyed the day and once again greeted their relatives with a welcome and love. At the noon hour a large and delicious dinner was spread on long tables. Uncle Jack enjoyed the day very much, he is eighty six years of age. Those attending were: J. J. Culpepper and Mary Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin, Jimmie and Chella, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Martin, Mrs. Fannie Busbee, Mrs. R. M. Canfield, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Espy and daughter, Louise, Mr. John Dean, Mrs. and Mrs. Oscar Floyd all of Albertville; Mrs. and Mrs. Carl McDonald and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lon McDonald, Mrs. Freeman Miller and son, and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Thelon Seay, all of Boaz. Mr. King Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Culpepper, Mrs. and Mrs. Louie White and son, and daughter, Mrs. Claude McBrayer and children, Mrs. Woodie Carr and daughter, Mrs. Edd Lowery, Mrs. Ploma Nails, Mrs. and Mrs. Russel Tramelle, James Packer, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Presley and children, Mrs. and Mrs. J. M. Culpepper and family, all of Gadsden. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and sons of Decatur, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Farabee and sons of Pyriton, Ala. Herman Gibson, Ensley, Ala., Mrs. Sallie Gibson of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Lowery, and family of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Childress and children of Birmingham, Mrs. Arthur Lowery, Ashley, Ala. Mr. Lee Culpepper and daughter, Inez, Union Grove, Ala. Mrs. Henry Culpepper, Union Grove, Miss Opal Culpepper, Arab. Miss Erlene Albright, Guntersville, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bagett, Janet and Albert of Adamsville, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gray, Tyler, Texas, Mrs. Robert Gray, Carthridge, Texas, Mrs. M. M. Johnson, Joppa, Mrs. and Mrs. G. W. Hallmark, Mrs. Annie Carry and sons, George and Walter, Mrs. Lizzie McHugh and son, Burnice, Mr. Theodore McLeod and Miss Sara Austin all of Atlanta. Mrs. Oscar Wellborne and son, Adamsville, Miss Irene Elder, Jacksonville, Mrs. and Mrs. W. M. J. Clapps, Adamsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willaughby [sic] and family, Friendship and Mr. D. C. Dalton of Albertville. Those whose names do not appear were failed to be registered. Everyone left with a cheer and a hope of a better reunion on this date next year. Also good wishes to you Uncle Jack.
      The following is an article about the 1938 reunion from an unknown source: CULPEPPER REUNION The Culpeppers held their fifth annual reunion Sunday, September 4, at the home of uncle Jack Culpepper. There was a large crowd [that] attended and everyone enjoyed the day. Those attending were: Jack Culpeper [sic], Mrs. Effen Butler and daughters, Mary Lillian, and Sallie. Mrs. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children, Billie Martha and Edward Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby, and son and daughter, Junior and Bernice Ruth; Mrs. Fannie Busbee, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Copeland, Mrs. Mary Medlock, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin, and son Jimmie; Miss Chella Culpepper, Mr. J. B. Thomas and son, Billie; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. George Stanford, and Mr. D. C. Dalton, all of Albertville; Mrs. Pauline Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Culpepper, Mr. and Mrs. Claude McBrayer and children, Doris, Helen, and Claude Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Carr, and children, Mason, Jean, and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Culpepper and family, Inez, Harold and Helen Ruth, Mr. Jack Landers, Mrs. Russell Trammell, Miss Irene Elder and Mrs. Ellen Lowery of Gadsden; Mr. Olan Medlock and little daughter of Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Willoughby, of Selma; Mrs. Freeman Miller, son and daughter, Lela and Leamn [Leamon], Mrs. Willie McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butler, and daughter, Reba; Mrs. Fronia Young, Mr. and Mrs. Cheney Birdsong, all of Boaz; Mr. King Willoughby of Alabama City; Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gray of Tyler, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Culpepper, Mr. Rufus Phillips, Mr. Frank Woods, all of Wadle [Wadley], Ala; Mr. and Mrs. Thelon Seay of Sardis; Mrs Nannie MacDonald, of Mt. Zion; Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Jones and son, Richard, Union; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hallmark, Mr. George and Walter Carry, Mr. Burnice McHugh, Mr. and Mrs. Theo McLeod all of Atlanta, Ga; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gray, Mr. Herman Childress, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Glenn, Mrs. J. W. Willoughby, and daughter, Grace, all of Birmingham; Mr. David Morrow, of Guntersville; Mr. Lee Culpepper and daughter, Inez, Mrs. Mollie Culpepper, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Culpepper and children; Maurcie [Maurice?] James and Elane of Union Grove, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Finney [Tinney] and son, Charles; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pettus and daughter, Lucile, all of Pyriton, Ala; Mr. Elton Culpepper of Huntsville. Just before the noon hour 3 little girls sang some beautiful little songs. They were: Misses Bennie, Maxine, and Euverla Cherry of Albertville.
      John James "Uncle Jack" Culpepper died three weeks after this reunion. 

Family

Nancy Jane Willoughby
Marriage*8 Dec 1871 He married Nancy Jane Willoughby at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 Dec 1871 at age 21. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
    + Jack J. Culpepper, 4 Dec 1850 - 28 Sep 1938
    + Nancy J. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1850 - 3 Jul 1936.
  2. 1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
    R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
  3. 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
    Rufus Dekater Culpepper, Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, age 43, born 8 Feb 1876, Farmer, Caucasian, Nearest Relative: Mollie Culpepper of Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, Short Height, Slender Build, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, No disabilities, Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Marshall Co., AL.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
    + R. D. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1876 - 4 Jan 1939
    + Mollie Culpepper, 25 Jul 1883 - 20 Nov 1935.
  5. FHL Film 1254030 National Archives Film T9-0030 Page 342B
    .
    Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
    .
    J. J. CULPEPPER Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA
    .
    N. J. CULPEPPER Wife F M W 30 AL Occ: Keeps House Fa: SC Mo: SC [ Nancy Jane Willoughby]
    .
    J. M. CULPEPPER Son M S W 8 AL Fa: AL Mo: AL
    .
    R. D. CULPEPPER Son M S W 4 AL Fa: AL Mo: AL
    .
    Effin CULPEPPER Son M S W 1M AL Fa: AL Mo: AL
    .
    L. A. WILLOUGHBY Other M S W 16 AL Occ: Laborer Fa: SC Mo: NC.
  6. Margene Hemrick Black, compiler, 1889-1895 Reconstructed Census of Marshall County, Alabama, Guntersville, Alabama: Past and Present Publications, 199_?, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.194 X2bm.
    Tax Assessors Records of 1889 (page 4): J. J. Culpeppe, R. J. Culpepper, W. H. Culpepper.
  7. Anna Cochran Gregath, compiler, Cullman County Churches and Cemeteries, Cullman, Alabama: Cullman County Commission, 198_, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.173 K2c.
    Vol 2, pages 15-16:
    Corinth East Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman Co., Alabama. From I-65, Exit 312, proceed east on AL-157 to AL-69. Turn right on AL-69 and proceed north for 21 miles to AL-67. Continue on AL-69 for one more mile and Corinth Church will be on the right (South)
    + R. J. Culpepper, 2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919, CSA 1861-1865
    + Lourainey Culpepper, 8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894.
  8. Nancy Cornelius. <e-mail address>
  9. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Martha Jo Cross Culpepper Mordecai, e-mail address.
  10. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Sheet 11B, Lines 70-73, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (11 Jun 1900)
    John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Dec 1850, 49, md-28yrs, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Feb 1850, 50, md-28yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
    Rufus D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Feb 1876, 24, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Jun 1880, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  11. E-mail written 17 Aug 2004 to Lew Griffin from Lisa Dempsey, e-mail address.
  12. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 96, Sheet 22B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (10 May 1910)
    John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md1-39yrs, AL/SC/SC, Farmer
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 60, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
    Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 29, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Robert J. Culpepper, Father, M, Wh, 79, wid, SC/SC/SC.
  13. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Sheet 7B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (28 Jan 1920)
    Jack J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 69, md, AL/NC/NC, Farmer
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 69, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/SC/SC.
  14. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 6, Sheet 9B, Lines 64-65, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (9 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    J. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 79, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 81, md@22, AL/SC/SC.
  15. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    Nancy Jane Culpepper died Jul 1936 in Marshall Co., Alabama.
  16. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    J. J. Culpepper died Sep 1938 in Marshall Co., Alabama.

Nancy Jane Willoughby

Female, #32515, (8 Feb 1850 - 3 Jul 1936)
Father*Frederick Willoughby
Mother*Martha Wheat
Birth*8 Feb 1850 Nancy was born at Alabama on 8 Feb 1850.1 
Death of Mothercirca 1856 Her mother Martha Wheat died circa 1856. 
Marriage*8 Dec 1871 She married John James Culpepper at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 Dec 1871 at age 21. 
Married Name8 Dec 1871  As of 8 Dec 1871, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son8 Feb 1876 Her son Rufus Decatur Culpepper was born on 8 Feb 1876 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,3 
Census*17 Jun 1880 She was in the on 17 Jun 1880 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Photographed1895 She appeared as a wife in a family photograph in 1895 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Back of the picture says: (left to right) Jack, Effen, Nancy, Dee, Monroe, Lillian, Nolie, Inez Culpepper.4
John James Culpepper family
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Nancy was listed as an unknown person 's wife on the 1900 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.5 
Photographedcirca Dec 1905 She appeared as a wife in a family photograph circa Dec 1905 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Starting left to right
Robert Jefferson Culpepper
James John Jefferson “MONROE” Culpepper and wife with a baby is next to him
 Nola Beatrice Medlock, Culpepper and baby is Johnnie Mary Ann Culpepper, Farabee
Erma Loraine Culpepper Herron is the little girl on the porch (Monroe and Nola’s child)
Lillian Iola Culpepper, Thomas is the girl on the front sitting (Monroe and Nola’s child)
Ina Inez Culpepper, Rains sitting next to Lillian (Monroe and Nola’s child)
Older adults behind Lillian and Ina are John James “Jack” Culpepper and Nancy Jane Willoughby, Culpepper
Next to Ina is Mary Anna Mollie Cobb, Culpepper with a baby
 Baby in Mollie’s arms is Lola Mae Culpepper, Martin( who was born in 1905 for age of picture)
Man next to Mollie is Rufus Decatur “Dee” Culpepper.
Behind Mollie and Rufus on the porch is Effen Culpepper, Butler before she married.4
John James Culpepper family
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Nancy was listed as John James Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.6 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Nancy was listed as John James Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.7 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Nancy was listed as John James Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.8 
Death*3 Jul 1936 She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 3 Jul 1936 at age 86.9,1 
Burial*circa 5 Jul 1936 Her body was interred circa 5 Jul 1936 at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* Sallie Butler, a granddaughter of John James and Nancy Jane (Willoughby) Culpepper, wrote in a 1935 article that "Aunt Nancy will be 86 on February 8, 1936." This would indicate that Nancy was born in 1850 which would correspond with the 1900 census record which indicates that Nancy was born in Alabama in Feb 1850. It is not known if this corresponds with the date from the tombstone.
      Sallie's sister, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote 4 Oct 1992: I don't know anything about my grandmother's [Nancy Jane Willoughby Culpepper's] parents, don't even know their given names [they might be listed in the 1850 census of Chambers Co. or Randolph Co., AL since this is where the Culpepper's were]. Her mother died when she was 7 years old and left a little two-year-old sister, and my grandmother didn't get to go to school a day in her life, and took care of her little sister. I don't know for sure if Lovie was her little sister's name, or if Lovie was a nickname. Mama always said Aunt Lovie. I think Aunt Lovie married a Kerr. My grandmother had another brother Uncle Bud and he and his wife and daughters lived in Waco, TX. Another brother was Jacob. The thing I remember about my grandmother Nancy Jane she was kind, sweet, humble and clean as a pin and a marvelous cook....
      Nancy is presumed to have married John James Culpepper in Ranolph Co., AL where they are noted living in the 1880 census. According to a granddaughter, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, in 1883, the John James Culpepper family moved to the Sand Mountain area of Marshall Co., AL where the family is noted living in the 1900 census of Albertville, Marshall Co., AL. In the 1900 census "L. A. Willowby" a 16 year old boarder was recorded in the John James Culpepper household. According to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce in a 5 Jan 1995 letter, this was probably Nancy's half-brother Leedy Willoughby. Mary Lillian added that her mother, Mrs. W. E. (Effen L. Culpepper) Butler, had spoken of her Uncle Leedy often and he gave her mother "a hugh trunk" which she considered very special. In the 1900 census, John James Culpepper listed his father as having been born in South Carolina and his mother as having been born in North Carolina. In 1935, for the 64th wedding anniversary of her grandparents, Sallie Butler wrote of Nancy Jane Willoughby Culpepper that "she started then [when Nancy's mother died] cooking, milking, churning and doing all the house work and raised a two year old girl." Sallie Butler also wrote that Nancy had been an invalid for 4 or 5 years.
      Mary Lillian Butler Pierce preserved the following from an unknown source about the 1935 family reunion which was held before Nancy's death: Culpepper Reunion Sunday, September 1 The Culpepper's held their annual Reunion on Sunday, Sept 1st at the home at Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cullpeper [sic], known as Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy. At the regular noon hour dinner was served out in the yard on a long table. Those enjoying this occasion were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cullpepper [sic], Mr. D. Cullpepper [sic] and daughter, of Albertville, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Cullpepper [sic] and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Culpepper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Presley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claud McBrayer and family, Mrs. Liddie Carr and girls, Mrs. Bertha White, Mrs. Lenora Willoughby, Nephew and friends, Mr. Richard Latimer all of Gadsden, Mr. and Mrs. Wilie [sic] McLeod and daughter, Peggy, Mrs. Freeman Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar [Lamon] Jones and Mary Lillian Butler all of Boaz, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Rogers of Anniston, Mrs. Bunion Elder and children of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Dempsy [sic], Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Pettis [sic] and daughter and Miss Grace Lowery all of Ashland, Ala., Mrs. Kate Halmark [sic] and daughter, Lizzie, Thedo McLeod and a friend of Atlanta, Mrs. M. E. Culpepper and son Lee Cullpeper [sic], and children of Union Grove on Brindlee Mt., Mr. Lonnie Culpepper of Huntsville, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Childres and son, Winston of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tramel [sic] of Gadsden, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children all of Albertville, Ralph Culpepper of Tracy City, Tenn., Mrs. Plyna Smith [Mrs. L. W. (Susan Pauline Culpepper) Smith, John James Culpepper's sister] and aunt Fanny Busby [Mrs. H. B. (Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice Culpepper) Busby] of near Albertville. A host of friends and neighbors gathered there in the afternoon to greet Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy on this happy occasion and soon they will celebrate their 64th anniversary. As everyone left they hoped to meet there again next year on the same day. 

Family

John James Culpepper
Marriage*8 Dec 1871 She married John James Culpepper at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 Dec 1871 at age 21. 
Children
Last Edited22 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
    + Jack J. Culpepper, 4 Dec 1850 - 28 Sep 1938
    + Nancy J. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1850 - 3 Jul 1936.
  2. 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
    Rufus Dekater Culpepper, Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, age 43, born 8 Feb 1876, Farmer, Caucasian, Nearest Relative: Mollie Culpepper of Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, Short Height, Slender Build, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, No disabilities, Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Marshall Co., AL.
  3. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
    + R. D. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1876 - 4 Jan 1939
    + Mollie Culpepper, 25 Jul 1883 - 20 Nov 1935.
  4. Nancy Cornelius. <e-mail address>
  5. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Sheet 11B, Lines 70-73, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (11 Jun 1900)
    John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Dec 1850, 49, md-28yrs, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Feb 1850, 50, md-28yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
    Rufus D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Feb 1876, 24, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Jun 1880, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  6. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 96, Sheet 22B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (10 May 1910)
    John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md1-39yrs, AL/SC/SC, Farmer
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 60, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
    Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 29, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Robert J. Culpepper, Father, M, Wh, 79, wid, SC/SC/SC.
  7. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Sheet 7B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (28 Jan 1920)
    Jack J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 69, md, AL/NC/NC, Farmer
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 69, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/SC/SC.
  8. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 6, Sheet 9B, Lines 64-65, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (9 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    J. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 79, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
    Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 81, md@22, AL/SC/SC.
  9. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    Nancy Jane Culpepper died Jul 1936 in Marshall Co., Alabama.

Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper

Female, #32516, (17 Jan 1852 - 13 Jun 1930)
Father*Robert Jefferson Culpepper
Mother*Lourana Cardwell
Birth*17 Jan 1852 Mary was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 17 Jan 1852. 
Census*1860 She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Census1866 Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.1 
Marriage*8 Dec 1870 She married Jacob C. Willoughby at Alabama on 8 Dec 1870 at age 18. 
Married Name8 Dec 1870  As of 8 Dec 1870, her married name was Willoughby. 
Birth of Son22 Nov 1872 Her son Rufus King Willoughby was born on 22 Nov 1872 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son22 Sep 1874 Her son Robert LaFayette Willoughby was born on 22 Sep 1874 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son21 Mar 1879 Her son John William Franklin Willoughby was born on 21 Mar 1879 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son30 May 1881 Her son Guy Livingston Willoughby was born on 30 May 1881 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son21 Mar 1888 Her son James Thomas Arthur Willoughby was born on 21 Mar 1888 at Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son24 Apr 1893 Her son Ethridge Blake Willoughby was born on 24 Apr 1893 at Boaz, Marshall Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Mother2 Jan 1894 Her mother Lourana Cardwell died on 2 Jan 1894 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.3 
Death of Spouse23 Aug 1899 Her husband Jacob C. Willoughby died on 23 Aug 1899 at Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Photographedsay 1900 She was photographed say 1900 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.
Mary Alice Elizabeth (Culpepper) Willoughby
Photographed*between Nov 1908 and Dec 1908 She appeared as the mother in a family photograph between Nov 1908 and Dec 1908.4
Mary Culpepper Willoughby & family -- 1908
Key to 1908 Willoughby photo
Death of Father10 Dec 1919 Her father Robert Jefferson Culpepper died on 10 Dec 1919 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.3
tombstone
Death of Son4 Dec 1924 Her son Robert LaFayette Willoughby died on 4 Dec 1924 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son22 Nov 1929 Her son John William Franklin Willoughby died on 22 Nov 1929 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Death*13 Jun 1930 She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 13 Jun 1930 at age 78. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Beulah Cemetery, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Biography* Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote, 2 Jan 1979, that Mary Alice "married Jake Willoughby, my Grandma Culpepper's brother. The Willoughby children and my mother were double first cousins." There is a possibility that Mary Alice actually married in Dec 1869 since she was not listed with her parents in the 1870 census. 

Family

Jacob C. Willoughby
Marriage*8 Dec 1870 She married Jacob C. Willoughby at Alabama on 8 Dec 1870 at age 18. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited21 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. 1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
    R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
  2. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Fay S. Turner.
  3. Anna Cochran Gregath, compiler, Cullman County Churches and Cemeteries, Cullman, Alabama: Cullman County Commission, 198_, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.173 K2c.
    Vol 2, pages 15-16:
    Corinth East Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman Co., Alabama. From I-65, Exit 312, proceed east on AL-157 to AL-69. Turn right on AL-69 and proceed north for 21 miles to AL-67. Continue on AL-69 for one more mile and Corinth Church will be on the right (South)
    + R. J. Culpepper, 2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919, CSA 1861-1865
    + Lourainey Culpepper, 8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894.
  4. E-mail written 17 Aug 2004 to Lew Griffin from Lisa Dempsey, e-mail address.

Jacob C. Willoughby

Male, #32517, (26 Aug 1846 - 23 Aug 1899)
Father*Frederick Willoughby
Mother*Martha Wheat
Birth*26 Aug 1846 Jacob was born on 26 Aug 1846. 
Death of Mothercirca 1856 His mother Martha Wheat died circa 1856. 
Marriage*8 Dec 1870 He married Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper at Alabama on 8 Dec 1870 at age 24. 
Birth of Son22 Nov 1872 His son Rufus King Willoughby was born on 22 Nov 1872 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son22 Sep 1874 His son Robert LaFayette Willoughby was born on 22 Sep 1874 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son21 Mar 1879 His son John William Franklin Willoughby was born on 21 Mar 1879 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son30 May 1881 His son Guy Livingston Willoughby was born on 30 May 1881 at Alabama. 
Birth of Son21 Mar 1888 His son James Thomas Arthur Willoughby was born on 21 Mar 1888 at Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son24 Apr 1893 His son Ethridge Blake Willoughby was born on 24 Apr 1893 at Boaz, Marshall Co., Alabama.1 
Death*23 Aug 1899 He died at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 23 Aug 1899 at age 52. 
Burial* His body was interred at Beulah Cemetery, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Biography* On 26 Jul 1979, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote "Aunt Mary and Uncle Jake Willoughby and family only lived about 3 miles from my grandparents [John James and Nancy Jane (Willoughby) Culpepper]." 

Family

Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper
Marriage*8 Dec 1870 He married Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper at Alabama on 8 Dec 1870 at age 24. 
Children
Last Edited7 Dec 2001

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Fay S. Turner.

Edna Isabella Culpepper

Female, #32518, (4 Nov 1854 - 24 Dec 1890)
Father*Robert Jefferson Culpepper
Mother*Lourana Cardwell
Birth*4 Nov 1854 Edna was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 4 Nov 1854. 
Census*1860 She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Census1866 Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.1 
Census1870 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870. 
Marriage*14 Feb 1874 She married William Lawrence Gray at Alabama on 14 Feb 1874 at age 19. 
Married Name14 Feb 1874  As of 14 Feb 1874, her married name was Gray. 
Birth of Son9 May 1875 Her son Robert Sanford Gray was born on 9 May 1875 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son25 Dec 1878 Her son William Jesse Boyd Gray was born on 25 Dec 1878 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Census1880 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1880. 
Birth of Son17 Apr 1885 Her son Walter Wilson Gray was born on 17 Apr 1885. 
Death*24 Dec 1890 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 24 Dec 1890 at age 36. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.2 
Biography* Edna Isabella Culpepper was known as "Edney." According to Elizabeth Dempsey in a 28 Feb 1979 letter: The date of Edna Isabel Culpepper Gray's death is incorrect on the tombstone. Uncle Boyd had the tombstone placed at their graves several years after their death and gave the date of death incorrectly. It should have been 1890. I have often been told Mother, Edna Gray Dempsey, was five days old when her mother died. Mother's date of birth in the Bible is Dec. 19, 1890. 

Family

William Lawrence Gray
Marriage*14 Feb 1874 She married William Lawrence Gray at Alabama on 14 Feb 1874 at age 19. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Nov 2001

Citations

  1. 1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
    R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
  2. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 213.

William Lawrence Gray1

Male, #32519, (26 Jul 1848 - 14 Jun 1915)
Father*Richard Sanford Gray
Mother*Mary (?)
Birth*26 Jul 1848 William was born at Georgia on 26 Jul 1848. 
Marriage*14 Feb 1874 He married Edna Isabella Culpepper at Alabama on 14 Feb 1874 at age 25. 
Birth of Son9 May 1875 His son Robert Sanford Gray was born on 9 May 1875 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son25 Dec 1878 His son William Jesse Boyd Gray was born on 25 Dec 1878 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Census*1880 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1880. 
Birth of Son17 Apr 1885 His son Walter Wilson Gray was born on 17 Apr 1885. 
Death of Spouse24 Dec 1890 His wife Edna Isabella Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1890 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Marriage He married Charity Burroughs. 
Death of Son27 Feb 1910 His son Walter Wilson Gray died on 27 Feb 1910 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*14 Jun 1915 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 14 Jun 1915 at age 66. 
Burial* His body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Edna Isabella Culpepper
Marriage*14 Feb 1874 He married Edna Isabella Culpepper at Alabama on 14 Feb 1874 at age 25. 
Children
Last Edited28 Nov 2001

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Linda Ayres.
  2. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 213.

Melissa Catherine Culpepper

Female, #32520, (4 Apr 1858 - 1 Nov 1939)
Father*Robert Jefferson Culpepper
Mother*Lourana Cardwell
Birth*4 Apr 1858 Melissa was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 4 Apr 1858. 
Census*1860 She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Census1866 Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.1 
Census1870 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870. 
Census1880 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama, in 1880. 
Marriage*4 Aug 1880 She married George Washington Hallmark at Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 Aug 1880 at age 22. 
Married Name4 Aug 1880  As of 4 Aug 1880, her married name was Hallmark. 
Death of Mother2 Jan 1894 Her mother Lourana Cardwell died on 2 Jan 1894 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.2 
Death of Father10 Dec 1919 Her father Robert Jefferson Culpepper died on 10 Dec 1919 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.2
tombstone
Death*1 Nov 1939 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 1 Nov 1939 at age 81. 
Biography* In the 1880 Census of Clay Co, AL, Melissa Catherine was listed as "Mollie" but she was later known as "Kate." She was listed with her husband in a 1937 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion as being from Atlanta, GA. 

Family

George Washington Hallmark
Marriage*4 Aug 1880 She married George Washington Hallmark at Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 Aug 1880 at age 22. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. 1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
    R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
  2. Anna Cochran Gregath, compiler, Cullman County Churches and Cemeteries, Cullman, Alabama: Cullman County Commission, 198_, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.173 K2c.
    Vol 2, pages 15-16:
    Corinth East Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman Co., Alabama. From I-65, Exit 312, proceed east on AL-157 to AL-69. Turn right on AL-69 and proceed north for 21 miles to AL-67. Continue on AL-69 for one more mile and Corinth Church will be on the right (South)
    + R. J. Culpepper, 2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919, CSA 1861-1865
    + Lourainey Culpepper, 8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894.