Esther Altona Culpepper

Female, #34303, (29 Jul 1875 - 14 Oct 1941)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Name Variation She was also known as Essie. 
Birth*29 Jul 1875 Esther was born at Waresboro, Ware Co., Georgia, on 29 Jul 1875.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Esther and Melvina was listed as a daughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1880 Census at Bibb Co., Georgia.2 
Marriage*10 May 1896 She married Thomas William Shannon at Jessamine Co., Kentucky, on 10 May 1896 at age 20.3 
Married Name10 May 1896  As of 10 May 1896, her married name was Shannon. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Mattie, Willard, Esther and Annie was listed as a daughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.4 
Birth of Son23 Oct 1909 Her son Travis Winston Shannon was born on 23 Oct 1909 at Fredericktown, Madison Co., Missouri. 
Death of Spouse16 Feb 1921 Her husband Thomas William Shannon died on 16 Feb 1921 at Lincoln, Washington Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Father19 Jan 1937 Her father John Butler Culpepper D. Div. died on 19 Jan 1937 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.5 
Death of Mother20 Jun 1937 Her mother Melvina Harper died on 20 Jun 1937 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*14 Oct 1941 She died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 14 Oct 1941 at age 66. 
Burial*circa 16 Oct 1941 Her body was interred circa 16 Oct 1941 at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Biography* She was known as "Essie." Rev. George Bright Culpepper noted on p. 4 of "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" a 25 page type manuscript completed 8 Oct 1942: She graduated at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, in June of 1892. 

Family

Thomas William Shannon
Marriage*10 May 1896 She married Thomas William Shannon at Jessamine Co., Kentucky, on 10 May 1896 at age 20.3 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited13 Jul 2003

Citations

  1. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 4; POB Mrs. Joseph J. Gilinsky.
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Page 102B, Family 190, District 481, Bibb Co., GA
    John B. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 30, Itenerant Preacher, GA/GA/GA
    Melvina Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 22, Keeps House, GA/GA/GA
    S. Valtonia Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 4, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Marvin M. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 3, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Oscar B. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 1, --- , GA/GA/GA
    John Harmon, Other, M, S, W, 16, Sells Wood, GA/GA/GA.
  3. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2001.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4428.htm
    Esther Altoma Culpepper and Thomas W. Shannon, 10 May 1896, Jessamine Co., KY.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.
  5. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 3; Esther Culpepper Shannon 'Papa died in Memphis, at Burkes.'

Thomas William Shannon

Male, #34304, (2 Dec 1866 - 16 Feb 1921)
Birth*2 Dec 1866 Thomas was born at Kentucky on 2 Dec 1866. 
Employment* Thomas's occupation: Methodist min.. 
Marriage*10 May 1896 He married Esther Altona Culpepper at Jessamine Co., Kentucky, on 10 May 1896 at age 29.1 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Thomas was listed as a son-in-law in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.2 
Birth of Son23 Oct 1909 His son Travis Winston Shannon was born on 23 Oct 1909 at Fredericktown, Madison Co., Missouri. 
Death*16 Feb 1921 He died at Lincoln, Washington Co., Arkansas, on 16 Feb 1921 at age 54. 
Biography* Charles Ross Culpepper wrote, 20 Dec 1978, that the Rev. T. W. Shannon "was a lecturer and writer." 

Family

Esther Altona Culpepper
Marriage*10 May 1896 He married Esther Altona Culpepper at Jessamine Co., Kentucky, on 10 May 1896 at age 29.1 
Children
Last Edited6 Apr 2004

Citations

  1. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2001.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4428.htm
    Esther Altoma Culpepper and Thomas W. Shannon, 10 May 1896, Jessamine Co., KY.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.

Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper

Male, #34305, (20 Nov 1877 - 19 Sep 1927)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*20 Nov 1877 Marvin was born at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, on 20 Nov 1877.1 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Marvin and Oscar was listed as a son in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1880 Census at Bibb Co., Georgia.2 
Marriage*29 Apr 1902 He married Daisy C. Ross at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky, on 29 Apr 1902 at age 24. 
Residence*1903 Marvin resided at Kansas in 1903.3 
Birth of Son21 Oct 1905 His son Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper was born on 21 Oct 1905 at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky.4,5 
Photographedcirca 1907 He was photographed circa 1907.6 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Marvin was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.7 
Photographedsay 1917 He appeared as a son in a family photograph say 1917.6
John Butler Culpepper with Marvin & Ross
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Marvin was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.8 
Photographedsay 1921 He was photographed say 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.6 
Photographed*say 1926 He was photographed say 1926 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.9
Marvin Myres Culpepper
Death*19 Sep 1927 He died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 19 Sep 1927 at age 49.10 
Burial*circa 21 Sep 1927 His body was interred circa 21 Sep 1927 at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky. 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In November of 1877, in Washington County [Rev. M. M. Culpepper's son, Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper, in a 20 Dec 1978 letter, wrote that his father was born in "Macon as I remember." According to Methodist Preachers of Georgia 1783-1900 compiled by Rev. Harold Lawrence, Rev. M. M. Culpepper's father, Rev. John B. Culpepper was assigned "1877-78 Crawford (Macon)." It is possible that Melvina was staying with relatives at the time of the birth], Georgia, a second child was born to John Butler and his wife, Mellie or Melvina, to whom was given the name of Marvin Myers [both son, Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper, and John Butler Culpepper family notes list the name as Marvin Myres]. This Marvin Myers Culpepper became a Methodist preacher, married Daisy Ross from Rossville, Kentucky, moved to Kansas and Arkansas, where he became a Presiding Elder in the Conference. To this couple a son and two daughters were born. I cannot give the names of the girls, but the son bears the name of Ross Culpepper, and he is a Methodist minister. Marvin Myers Culpepper died in Monroe, Louisiana, about ten years ago. He was taken back to Kentucky for burial.
      Charles Ross Culpepper, in a 12 Nov 1977 letter, gave his father's name as Marvin Myres Culpepper. He continued: J.B.'s children loved to go to the home of James Marion. Esther the oldest, Dad and Burke were very close. They played and had tea parties but had to have short grace. Dad was long winded, Burke drank all the grape juice and they learned.
      Charles Ross added that his father, "the oldest son, was a man of great ability as a man and minister. He studied law but went to the ministry."
      In a 21 Dec 1978 letter, Charles Ross Culpepper continued: Dad ran off with T. R. Roosevelt and his Rough Riders but Grandfather used clout and the fact that he had only estimated his age and he was sent home. Dad was a T. R. man all his life and went to Kansas, left the Methodist Episcopal Church South and we became YANKEE. My father was the most fascinating man I ever knew. Churches were never large enough to hold the people. He set up baseball, out-door basketball, boxing and wrestling as a part of his work with young men. One man said, "Marvin Culpepper knocks as many people into the church as some do with preaching." I grew up in Topeka, Junction City, Leavenworth and Olathe. Dad was just reaching his best when flu, heart knocked him down. Even with a bad heart he served Stuttgart Arkansas, Little Rock and finally San Antonio seeking a mild climate. He went to Monroe to be near Essy Shannon and where Burke could drop by. All their lives they were like few brothers and sister.... My father Marvin was gone at 48. 
Research note*27 Apr 2012 So, I talked to my dad about Oscar Burke D. Div. (our "prince") and his brother Marvin Myers. Dad said Marvin was a good fighter and that if it wasn't for his bad heart he would have tried to go pro. So Burke would take him around with him and Marvin would be there if they got into trouble. He didn't elaborate but it sounds like the two were as willing to throw a punch as they were sing a hymn.

Once Marvin was helping Burke in one of these tussles and the other guy tried to stick him thumb in Marvin or Burke's eye. Who ever was on the receiving end, bit it off. ( I will have to confirm if it was Marvin who did the biting or if it was Burke). In either case, later in life that guy saw the biter at a revival and when he went to get saved he held up his hand and said give me back my thumb you pious s.o.b. or something like that. So, princely perhaps but not gentle.6 

Family

Daisy C. Ross
Marriage*29 Apr 1902 He married Daisy C. Ross at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky, on 29 Apr 1902 at age 24. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Nov 2019

Citations

  1. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p4 Washington Co.
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Page 102B, Family 190, District 481, Bibb Co., GA
    John B. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 30, Itenerant Preacher, GA/GA/GA
    Melvina Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 22, Keeps House, GA/GA/GA
    S. Valtonia Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 4, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Marvin M. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 3, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Oscar B. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 1, --- , GA/GA/GA
    John Harmon, Other, M, S, W, 16, Sells Wood, GA/GA/GA.
  3. The Butler Herald Vol. 27, No. 38, July 7, 1903
    Rev. Marvin Culpepper of Kansas visited his grandmother here.
  4. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    Sunset Memorial Park, 4301 McCorkle Ave SW Charleston, WV 25309
    + Charles Ross Culpepper, 21 Oct 1905 - 30 Dec 1997, COL US ARMY WORLD WAR II.
  5. 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
  6. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
  7. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 178, Page 7B, Line 86, 1649 Central Park Ave., Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS
    Marvin Culpepper, Head, M, 32, md 7 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Minister
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, md 7 yrs, ch 1/1, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Ross Culpepper, Son, M, 4, Sng, KY/GA/KY.
  8. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, ED 263, page 15A
    M. M. Culpepper, Head, 42, GA/GA/GA, Minister (ID: 34305)
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, 38, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Culpepper, Son, 14, KY/GA/KY
    Sue Culpepper, Daughter, 5, KS/GA/KY
    Malvinia Culpepper, Daughter, 3 6/12, KS/GA/KY
    Cecil Post, Boarder, 20, KS/KS/MO.
  9. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from John's inherited collection of photos.
  10. Louisiana Secretary of State / Division of Archives, compiler, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/6697.htm
    Rev. Marvin Culpepper, 19 Aug 1927, 49 years, Ouachita Parish, LA.

Daisy C. Ross1

Female, #34306, (8 Dec 1880 - Jan 1972)
Father*Charles F. Ross
Mother*Susan B. Sutton
Birth*8 Dec 1880 Daisy was born at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky, on 8 Dec 1880. 
Marriage*29 Apr 1902 She married Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky, on 29 Apr 1902 at age 21. 
Married Name29 Apr 1902  As of 29 Apr 1902, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son21 Oct 1905 Her son Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper was born on 21 Oct 1905 at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky.2,3 
Photographedcirca 1907 She appeared as a wife in a family photograph circa 1907.4 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Daisy was listed as Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.5 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Daisy was listed as Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.6 
Photographedsay 1921 She appeared as a wife in a family photograph say 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.4 
Death of Spouse19 Sep 1927 Her husband Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper died on 19 Sep 1927 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.7 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Daisy was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.8 
Photographed*say 1940 She was photographed say 1940.
Daisy (Ross) Culpepper
Death*Jan 1972 She died at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, in Jan 1972 at age 91. 
Biography* Charles Ross Culpepper wrote 21 Dec 1978: My mother Daisy Ross was a brilliant woman with black eyes, hair to match. In two communities she was the prime force to establish a Library. She managed well and when Dad had his bad heart she was already teaching a large S[unday]. S[chool]. Class and applied for a Local Licence to Preach. On bad times she went in the pulpit and as a young man she impressed me. 

Family

Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper
Marriage*29 Apr 1902 She married Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky, on 29 Apr 1902 at age 21. 
Children
Last Edited22 Nov 2019

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from Ross family Bible.
  2. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    Sunset Memorial Park, 4301 McCorkle Ave SW Charleston, WV 25309
    + Charles Ross Culpepper, 21 Oct 1905 - 30 Dec 1997, COL US ARMY WORLD WAR II.
  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. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 178, Page 7B, Line 86, 1649 Central Park Ave., Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS
    Marvin Culpepper, Head, M, 32, md 7 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Minister
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, md 7 yrs, ch 1/1, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Ross Culpepper, Son, M, 4, Sng, KY/GA/KY.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, ED 263, page 15A
    M. M. Culpepper, Head, 42, GA/GA/GA, Minister (ID: 34305)
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, 38, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Culpepper, Son, 14, KY/GA/KY
    Sue Culpepper, Daughter, 5, KS/GA/KY
    Malvinia Culpepper, Daughter, 3 6/12, KS/GA/KY
    Cecil Post, Boarder, 20, KS/KS/MO.
  7. Louisiana Secretary of State / Division of Archives, compiler, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/6697.htm
    Rev. Marvin Culpepper, 19 Aug 1927, 49 years, Ouachita Parish, LA.
  8. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 37-25, Sheet #10-A, Page 159, Line 31, 210 Austin Ave, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA
    Home rented, Amount=$30, Radio=blank, Farm=No
    Daisy Culpepper, Head, F, 47, Wid, md@20, KY/KY/KY, Mgr., Cafeteria
    Sue L. Culpepper, Dau, F, 15, KS/GA/KY
    Melvina Culpepper, Dau, F, 14, KS/GA/KY.

Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.

Male, #34307, (8 Apr 1880 - 24 Aug 1948)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*8 Apr 1880 Oscar was born at Fort Valley, Houston Co., Georgia, on 8 Apr 1880. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Marvin and Oscar was listed as a son in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1880 Census at Bibb Co., Georgia.1 
Marriage*15 May 1900 He married Katherine Reginold at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, on 15 May 1900 at age 20.
Burke and Kate (Reginold) Culpepper
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Oscar was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Stillwater, Payne Co., Oklahoma.2 
Birth of Son8 Apr 1901 His son Oscar Burke Culpepper Jr., O.D. was born on 8 Apr 1901 at Missouri.3 
Photographed*circa 1905 He was photographed circa 1905 at Mississippi.4
Rev. Burke Culpepper
Birth of Son6 Sep 1906 His son Rev. James Marion Culpepper was born on 6 Sep 1906 at Iuka, Tishomingo Co., Mississippi.5 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Oscar was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Lowndes Co., Georgia.6 
Biography13 Jun 1916 A Victorious Battle in Van Buren, or 18 Days of Rattling the Teeth of the Devil:
A Brief Synopsis of the Dr. Oscar Burke Culpepper Revival in Van Buren, Arkansas
June 13-30th, 1916

By Rev. Charles Smith, Jr.

A biographer always has two problems that are the Sine qua non of his success. They must adequately interpret their subject to the reader and they must synthesize the details of their subject's life so that they present a memorable pattern. It is difficult to compress Mr. Culpepper's experience into a fine tune pattern when he came to the River Valley, but it can be certain he came with the right motives in mind.
     It was noon on June 13, 1916, when the short and stocky Burke, along with his family, arrived in Van Buren to conduct a series of meetings in a large tent on Broadway and 8th streets. When Burke came to Van Buren he was 36 years old and had been preaching for 27 years. He began preaching at the young age of eight under the watchful eye of his father, Rev. John B. Culpepper. John was also a Methodist preacher and was very well known in his circuit in Georgia. John also worked occasionally with the Methodist evangelist, Rev. Samuel (Sam) Porter Jones. Burke had a deep admiration for Mr. Jones and his father and enjoyed the times he had spent going along with his father to hear the two preachers preach.
     It is evident that Burke's father made a deep impression upon his young son and began taking him on his circuits to sing the hymns and to preach. It was in these earlier times that it was the intent of most preachers to pass their "mantle" onto their children. This was certainly the case with other contemporaries of Burke's day, Mordecai Ham, Sam P. Jones, and "Gipsy" Rodney Smith. Eventually Burke was licensed to preach at the age of 19, in 1899, by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. It was after the death of Rev. Sam P. Jones in 1906 that many newspaper journalists began to call Burke the "Sam Jones of today" after 1912 he was termed the "Billy Sunday of the South".
     Assailing sin and worldly wealth with volley upon volley of vituperation, Burke Culpepper, would race up and down the platform and even into the aisles of the churches he visited, while he exhorted, fighting sin to the point of "rattling the very teeth of the devil himself." As like other evangelists of his day, he had his own song leader which was John U Robinson. Burke came to Van Buren after he had successfully held several revivals in Conway, Arkansas (Jan-Feb. 1916), Jonesboro and other cities. Unlike preaching in the new sanctuary of the First Methodist Church in Conway, Burke came to the large revival tent that was pitched on Broadway and Eighth Street.
     On the first night of the services the local newspaper, the Van Buren Press-Argus made mention that, "His (Burke) text for the evening hour was from the Scripture, " I am the Vine and you are the branches," for about thirty minutes Rev. Culpepper drew lessons for his hearers as rapidly as the noted cartoonists on the movie screen. He is true to Christianity in action as across the length of the platform he paces and at times runs, firing truths at the congregation like a rapid fire coast defense gun, mingling the slang of today with flights of real eloquence."
     It also made mention that he plows with a deep plow and is said to have brought his plow with him to Van Buren. "He at all times holds the complete attention of the audience." He was able to do this because he refused to use notes or manuscripts of any type and yet he had a repertoire of over 1,000 sermons.
     It was noted on the third night that Burke announced that he was "to skin a tom cat on the platform" and this he metaphorically did. "In his earnestness, he left the platform and walked up and down the aisles, thundering truths at the listeners." It was notated that he would shout, "Hear me, sin will get your tag, brother, no matter who you are, no matter what position you occupy, sin will get your tag. Kill your big dog sin and you have conquered all the little vices of hell that bark at your heels."
     It was by the fourth service that the headlines read, "Deep Interest Being Manifested", one journalist made mention that "the attendance from Fort Smith increases each night and many remained in their automobiles during the service." As the attendance increased every evening, it was the same at the afternoon meetings, as well. Every afternoon for one hour (3-4 PM) Burke would speak a special message at different areas of Van Buren to draw more people to the evening service. By June 19th the crowds were reaching between 1500 and 2,000. The next day, the 20th, Burke was to address the business men, but was moved to the 21st to "give every business man in the city an opportunity to attend this meeting." And "that much good will result and promises to be a greater interest shown in those things that make for a better city, a cleaner city, and for a happier community."
     The newspaper even listed the names of the men and their businesses that would close for the Culpepper meetings from 3 to 4 PM. Following this, the sermon topic that night was the funeral sermon of Hatchett and Hammer, which was one of Burke's most powerful messages on civic righteousness and was preached especially to the Chamber of Commerce and the business men of the River Valley. It was on the 23rd that Burke offered his first call to converts, preaching primarily to the railroad men and their families. He preached on the subject of "The Cannonball to Heaven and the Cannonball to Hell". As he gave the invitation, between 25 and 30 responded.
     When June the 26th rolled around the headlines stated, "Culpepper Meeting Continues with Interest". It made mention that "Fort Smith, Ozark, and other nearby towns and the surrounding country sent delegations to the night service. The streets about the tabernacle were crowded with vehicles, and every available seat, in and near the tent was occupied, with many standing."
     It was also on this day that 42 went forward for prayer when the call was given. On the 27th more large numbers went forward for prayer and by the 28th there were 50 conversions. The headlines from the Thursday night edition of the Van Buren Press-Argus stated, "Closing Most Successful Revival Here", and under Burke's picture it made mention that, "Rev. Burke Culpepper will close a remarkable 18 days revival at the tabernacle, corner of 8th and Broadway tonight and will leave at once for Helena, where he will begin a revival next Sunday. Rev. Culpepper has probably addressed a larger number of people each day he has been in the city than any evangelist that ever held a meeting here. Interest has never waned, but increased from day to day and many conversions have resulted. The Evangelist has had the cooperation of our business men, all of whom have closed their stores for an hour each afternoon in order that their employees might attend. The discourses of the evangelist touched every phase of life. He devoted much time to municipal shortcomings in Van Buren. He told some very unpleasant truths and pointed out many faults existing here that were having a retarding effect upon the physical growth and development of the city and were dwarfing the spiritual growth of our citizens and his visit here will no doubt result in much good. During the revival Rev. Culpepper was very materially assisted by Mr. John U. Robinson, choir director, by the organization of a strong choir immediately upon his arrival here, together with his many solos, made the song service each day a most helpful and inspiring aid to the evangelist. It is understood that Rev. Culpepper and Mr. Robinson expects to visit Fort Smith next season."
     With the closing of the services, Friday's edition of the Van Buren Press-Argus, made mention that Rev. Culpepper… "will not hold a meeting under a contract for a certain sum of money…his method of receiving remuneration is to pass out envelopes in which those who so desire may place a free-will offering". After the envelopes were taken up the amount was known to be $722.10, they had notated as well that 300 conversions were the result of this mission. As Burke and his family were to leave it was made mention that he and his songster, Mr. Robinson was to have their next mission at Helena, Arkansas on July 2, 1916. In their efforts Burke and Robinson saw another revival refresh the people and revitalize their faith.7

 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Oscar was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.8 
Photographedsay 1925 He was photographed say 1925 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.9,10
Rev. Burke Culpepper
Photographedsay 1930 He was photographed say 1930 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.11
Rev. Burke Culpepper -- Fighter of Sin
Death of Father19 Jan 1937 His father John Butler Culpepper D. Div. died on 19 Jan 1937 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.12 
Death of Mother20 Jun 1937 His mother Melvina Harper died on 20 Jun 1937 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Photographedcirca 1946 He was photographed circa 1946 at Harris Memorial Church, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee,
Left to right: Katherine (Day) Skinner and Mr. Skinner, Richard C. Skinner, and the Rev. Oscar Burke Culpepper, Christening his first great grandson.13
Richard Skinner Christening
Death*24 Aug 1948 He died at Bowling Green, Warren Co., Kentucky, on 24 Aug 1948 at age 68.14 
Burial*circa 27 Aug 1948 His body was interred circa 27 Aug 1948 at Forest Hills Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee. 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In the year 1879, in Fort Valley, Georgia, a third child was born to John Butler Culpepper and his wife, Melvina, who was given the name of Oscar Burke. He became a Methodist preacher, and at the present time (September 26, 1942) is one of the general evangelists of the Methodist Church, and lives in Memphis, Tennessee. His wife is Catherine Reginol Culpepper. They have several children and one of their sons is an eye, ear,nose and throat specialist in Birmingham, I think he bears the name of Oscar Burke, Jr. Another son, James, is a preacher.
     Charles Ross Culpepper wrote, 12 Nov 1977, that "Burke Culpepper was a brilliant evangelist. I was with him two years.... As a pastor I had Uncle Burke with me on five occasions and since Dad [Marvin M. Culpepper] died in 1927, he [Oscar Burke Culpepper, Sr.] was like a second father." Mrs. Robert Joseph Culpepper wrote in a June 1977 letter that Rev. Burke Culpepper had written a book Put God First in which he mentioned his father John B. Culpepper, D.D. and his mother, Melvina.
     A booklet Getting Acquainted With Father was found among personal papers of Ida W. and Edgar C. Culpepper of Lone Oak, GA and was preserved by a niece, Eleanor Culpepper Willingham. The booklet had the following dedication: Sacredly dedicated to the honor of ONE LIVING BURKE CULPEPPER, whose service to Corsicana has been of inestimable value to the religious live of her citizenship, this story from his convert, W. O. Saunders, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is reproduced in pamphlet form from the February, 1923, issue of the American Magazine.
     The following is from the INTRODUCTION of the same booklet: WITH the hope that every man or woman, boy or girl who reads this story will be more thoughtful concerning his or her father, more attentive to his happiness, and more appreciative of him, more than twenty Corsicana people have joined Hastings Harrison, General Secretary, and W. S. Goode, Boys Work Secretary, of the Y. M. C. A. in defraying the expense of printing this pamphlet. This story is taken from the February, 1923, issue of the American Magazine, and is given you in pamphlet form free of charge. W. O. Saunders is editor and publisher of the Independent Newspaper of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The Independent has the largest circulation of any newspaper in the United States in proportion to population. In the June, 1922, issue of the American Magazine is Mr. Saunder's life's history, written by himself, entitled "The Autobiography of a Crank." As a writer he called a spade a spade, and stood out for what he believed was right, regardless of public opinion. His relationship to the people of his community was unpleasant. He was the victim of many fistic encounters, threats of violence, and was way laid many times. His trouble led finally to a gun battle between himself and some irate Church people, whom he had written about in an issue of the Independent. The most of the community turned against him, and he was recognized as an infidel. The following taken from his autobiography in the 1922 June issue of the American gives an account of his conversion, and because of its local interest is herein reproduced: "Half of the reading citizens of the town didn't speak to me. I was a social outcast. 'The Independent' was taboo in many of the so-called respectable homes. I could get almost no local advertising. "Then came to town one Burke Culpepper, an evangelist of Memphis, Tenn. A tent was pitched for him, and he began a series of union revival services, backed by all the churches. I stayed away from his meetings until it was necessary for me to attend at least one service to write about it intelligently. The evangelist captured me. He was different from the common run. The fellow was pleading with the church people to take Christ into their lives. He said a man who professed to be a Christian and who wasn't on speaking terms with every man in his town ought to get right with God or get out of the church. That sounded like honest-to-God religion to me. I went to hear Burke Culpepper again. "My second appearance at the tent was the signal for a determined and united effort upon the part of the active brethren and sisters to save my soul. It was an embarrassing situation to me, and I might have quit the meeting but for an invitation from the evangelist for anyone to testify as to any benefit derived from the meetings. I came to my feet. I told the evangelist and his audience of possibly two thousand that I was delighted with the message he had brought to the people, that nowhere in any of my writings against preachers and churchianity [sic] would they find one word in conflict with the gospel of Jesus of Nazareth. I told them that if there was any great divergence in our views it was that I believed the teachings of Jesus were practicable, and the church didn't. I was sure the church did not believe in the practical application of the teachings of the Master; because, while stressing its creeds and dogmas, it had utterly refrained from frankly facing the economic obstacles to a literal acceptance of Christ's teachings. "There was an embarrassing silence following my qualified confession of faith and expression of doubt. And then the evangelist stepped to the very front of his platform, and leaning far out, told the congregation not to worry about the salvation of W. O. Saunders. 'I behold in him a man who is seeking God for himself, a man capable of thinking for himself. He will find God.' "That evangelist from Memphis, Tenn., knew how to handle a crank. "Before he finished his campaign in Elizabeth City he had persuaded the church people themselves to bury their differences. He went into the very courthouse, where court was in session. Two lawyers in that court had been implacable enemies for years, and one had carried murder in his heart for the other. Before Burke Culpepper got through with them they had their arms around each other's neck, and everybody in the court room was shaking hands with everybody else. "Suddenly I discovered that I, the crank, the monster, the assassin of character, had become popular. People who had never spoken to me before remembered that I had done a lot of good for the town! There was less graft than in former years. The streets were paved. Then sanitary condition of the town had improved. The town had forged ahead in every way. A year later, I was unanimously elected to represent the county in the General Assembly. "I am often told that The Independent is the best looking, best edited country newspaper in America. The Independent has succeeded only as it served its people. I have worked almost sixteen hours a day for almost thirteen years, putting my best and my worst into this country newspaper. I have given much punishment, and in turn, have been punished much for my crankiness. Out of it all I have learned a few lessons that may be epigrammatically stated: "I have learned that the American people have a lively passion for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, about everything and everybody--except themselves and their family connections. "I have learned that the people prefer entertainment to reformation. Even the medicine faker could not have sold his wares without his bag of tricks. "I have learned that there are few heads for facts and figures, but that everybody has a heart. "I have learned that I am not at all like other men, and that other men are not at all unlike me; all of us have our ideas, our ideals, our whims, our idiosyncrasies--call them what you will-- and that a graveyard no larger than a county will eventually hold us all."
     The following is from the same booklet: Governor Neff Commends Rev. Burke Culpepper Hon. Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, on January 29, wrote Rev. Burke Culpepper as follows: "Just before I left Waco, my home town, to come to Austin to assume the duties of Governor you held a series of meetings there, covering several weeks. The atmosphere created by you in those meetings helped me to solve several questions pertaining to my duties as Governor. "You have been preaching for three weeks in Austin at the beginning of my second administration. Your sermons have been helpful in fostering and promoting among our citizenship an appreciation of the worth-while things of life. As you leave this morning for other fields of labor, I want you to know that you carry with you my personal commendation of the work that you are doing and my sincere appreciation of the friendship that has grown up between us for the past few years. I just want you to know as you go that your services have been helpful here in the Capitol of the State, and that I am for the gospel you preach."
     The following obituary came from p. 1 of the Memphis Commercial Appeal of 25 Aug 1948: Dr. O. Burke Culpepper Dies; Preached From Age Of 8 To 68 Dr. Oscar Burke Culpepper, a Methodist evangelist who preached his first sermon at the age of eight and his last early this week, died yesterday afternoon at 4:15 in Bowling Green, KY. The 68-year-old Memphian was in Bowling Green to conduct one of the revivals for which he was famed throughout the South. A heart ailment which he had periodically ignored to carry on his work was the cause of his death. Dr. Culpepper was one of a widely known family of general evangelists and ministers. His father, the Rev. John B. Culpepper, was the fountain head of 25 men of God, representing three Culpepper generations, at the time of his death in Memphis in 1937. Called Himself "Prayer Baby" Dr. Culpepper was one of the general evangelists of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He was fond of referring to himself as a "prayer baby." Like Hannah of Biblical times, he used to say, his mother prayed that he might become a preacher even before he was born. As a child he felt the call. He began to accompany his pioneering father on evangelistic trips. Then, after 12 to 15 years of apprenticeship, he struck out on his own. He was one of the first to become a member of the Evangelistic Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The association placed him on the Board of Control and made him secretary-treasurer. It is said he led hundreds of thousands to a better way of life. Making his headquarters at his home at 536 LeMaster, he took to the road every two weeks, or so, for many years. One Son Is Pastor Dr. Culpepper, who was educated at Macon, GA, and Asbury College, Wilmore, KY, moved to Memphis 35 years ago. One of his two sons, the Rev. James Culpepper of St. Clair, MO, is a Methodist pastor. The other son, Dr. Oscar Burke Culpepper, Jr., is a Birmingham optometrist. He also leaves his wife, Mrs. Kate Culpepper, and a daughter, Mrs. John Day, of Memphis. The body will be returned to Memphis this afternoon. National Funeral Home will be in charge. Publication: Put God First by Rev. Burke Culpepper, D.D; A series of evangelistic sermons delivered through the south and west. Louisville, KY, Pentecostal Publishing Co. [c1925] 168 p. 19 1/2 cm. Library of Congress BV3797.C85 NC 0828 917 also Duke University Durham. 
Research note*27 Apr 2012 So, I talked to my dad about Oscar Burke D. Div. (our "prince") and his brother Marvin Myers. Dad said Marvin was a good fighter and that if it wasn't for his bad heart he would have tried to go pro. So Burke would take him around with him and Marvin would be there if they got into trouble. He didn't elaborate but it sounds like the two were as willing to throw a punch as they were sing a hymn.

Once Marvin was helping Burke in one of these tussles and the other guy tried to stick him thumb in Marvin or Burke's eye. Who ever was on the receiving end, bit it off. ( I will have to confirm if it was Marvin who did the biting or if it was Burke). In either case, later in life that guy saw the biter at a revival and when he went to get saved he held up his hand and said give me back my thumb you pious s.o.b. or something like that. So, princely perhaps but not gentle.15 

Family

Katherine Reginold
Marriage*15 May 1900 He married Katherine Reginold at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, on 15 May 1900 at age 20.
Burke and Kate (Reginold) Culpepper
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Nov 2019

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Page 102B, Family 190, District 481, Bibb Co., GA
    John B. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 30, Itenerant Preacher, GA/GA/GA
    Melvina Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 22, Keeps House, GA/GA/GA
    S. Valtonia Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 4, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Marvin M. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 3, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Oscar B. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 1, --- , GA/GA/GA
    John Harmon, Other, M, S, W, 16, Sells Wood, GA/GA/GA.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 190, Sheet 29B, Pg 214A, Gen.com Im-6, 3 Ward, Stillwater, Payne Co., OK
    Oscar B. Culpepper, Head, M, Apr-1879, 21, md-0 yrs, GA GA GA, Evangelist
    Kattie B. Culpepper, Wife, F, Mar-1882, 18, md-0 yrs, Ch 0/0, TN TN TN.
  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. John Butler Culpepper, Happy Home, Louisville, Kentucky: Pickett Publishing Company, 1905.
  5. Who's Who in Methodism-1952, .
    p 167.
  6. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Page 10B, Valdosta District, Lowndes Co., GA
    Burke Culpepper, Head, M, 31, Md 10, GA/GA/GA, Preacher
    Kate Culpepper, Wife, F, 28, Md 10, Ch 3/3, TN/TN/TN
    Oscar Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, MO/GA/TN
    Katherine Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, MS/GA/TN
    James Culpepper, Son, M, 3, S, MS/GA/TN.
  7. A Victorious Battle in Van Buren, or 18 Days of Rattling the Teeth of the Devil: A Brief Synopsis of the Dr. Oscar Burke Culpepper Revival in Van Buren, Arkansas, June 13-30th, 1916, article written by Rev. Charles Smith Jr., 2211 Quarry Drive, Van Buren, Arkansas 72956, e-mail address and submitted to Warren Culpepper, 16 Aug 2010.
  8. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Memphis Ward 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1764; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 347.

    Name Age
    Burke Culpepper 40
    Kate Culpepper 37
    Oscar Culpepper 18
    Katharine Culpepper 16
    James Culpepper 13
    Fred Reginnold 72
    Kate Reginnold 65
    Claudie Johnson 25.
  9. James Marion Culpepper, Burke Culpepper Prince of Evangelists, Louisville, KY: The Herald Press, 1952.
    opposite Title Page, courtesy of Richard C. Kearney, Ph. D.

    Caption on page: Dr. Burke Culpepper.
  10. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from John's inherited collection of photos.
  11. James Marion Culpepper, Burke Culpepper Prince of Evangelists, Louisville, KY: The Herald Press, 1952.
    Page 69, courtesy of Richard C. Kearney, Ph. D.

    Caption on page is "Fighter of Sin."
  12. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 3; Esther Culpepper Shannon 'Papa died in Memphis, at Burkes.'
  13. James Marion Culpepper, Burke Culpepper Prince of Evangelists, Louisville, KY: The Herald Press, 1952.
    Page 129, courtesy of Richard C. Kearney, Ph. D.
  14. Commonwealth of Kentucky / Health Data Branch, compiler, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3077
    O. B. Culpepper, 24 Aug 1948 at age 68, Warren Co., KY, Residence: Tennessee, 48, 19625.
  15. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).

Katherine Reginold

Female, #34308, (circa 1882 - )
Father*Frederick Reginold
Mother*Kate (?)
Name Variation She was also known as Kate. 
Birth*circa 1882 Katherine was born at Tennessee circa 1882. 
Marriage*15 May 1900 She married Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div. at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, on 15 May 1900.
Burke and Kate (Reginold) Culpepper
Married Name15 May 1900  As of 15 May 1900, her married name was Culpepper. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Katherine was listed as Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.'s wife on the 1900 Census at Stillwater, Payne Co., Oklahoma.1 
Birth of Son8 Apr 1901 Her son Oscar Burke Culpepper Jr., O.D. was born on 8 Apr 1901 at Missouri.2 
Birth of Son6 Sep 1906 Her son Rev. James Marion Culpepper was born on 6 Sep 1906 at Iuka, Tishomingo Co., Mississippi.3 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Katherine was listed as Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.'s wife on the 1910 Census at Lowndes Co., Georgia.4 
Census*1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Lowndes Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Katherine was listed as Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.'s wife on the 1920 Census at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.5 
Census1920 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, in 1920. 
Biography* In the entry for her son, James, on p. 167 of Who's Who in Methodism published in 1952 by A. N. Marquis Co., Kate's last name was given as "Walker." Rev. George Bright Culpepper in "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" a 25 page typed manuscript completed 8 Oct 1942, Rev. Burke Culpepper's wife was given as "Katherine Reginol Culpepper." The 1920 census lists her father and mother as Fred and Kate Reginold. 

Family

Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.
Marriage*15 May 1900 She married Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div. at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, on 15 May 1900.
Burke and Kate (Reginold) Culpepper
Children
Last Edited4 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 190, Sheet 29B, Pg 214A, Gen.com Im-6, 3 Ward, Stillwater, Payne Co., OK
    Oscar B. Culpepper, Head, M, Apr-1879, 21, md-0 yrs, GA GA GA, Evangelist
    Kattie B. Culpepper, Wife, F, Mar-1882, 18, md-0 yrs, Ch 0/0, TN TN TN.
  2. 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
  3. Who's Who in Methodism-1952, .
    p 167.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Page 10B, Valdosta District, Lowndes Co., GA
    Burke Culpepper, Head, M, 31, Md 10, GA/GA/GA, Preacher
    Kate Culpepper, Wife, F, 28, Md 10, Ch 3/3, TN/TN/TN
    Oscar Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, MO/GA/TN
    Katherine Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, MS/GA/TN
    James Culpepper, Son, M, 3, S, MS/GA/TN.
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Memphis Ward 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1764; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 347.

    Name Age
    Burke Culpepper 40
    Kate Culpepper 37
    Oscar Culpepper 18
    Katharine Culpepper 16
    James Culpepper 13
    Fred Reginnold 72
    Kate Reginnold 65
    Claudie Johnson 25.

Annie Blanche Culpepper

Female, #34309, (27 Mar 1882 - 1954)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*27 Mar 1882 Annie was born at Blakely, Early Co., Georgia, on 27 Mar 1882. 
Marriage*20 May 1900 She married Rev. Wilbur Smith Park at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri, on 20 May 1900 at age 18. 
Married Name20 May 1900  As of 20 May 1900, her married name was Parks. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Mattie, Willard, Esther and Annie was listed as a daughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.1 
Death of Father19 Jan 1937 Her father John Butler Culpepper D. Div. died on 19 Jan 1937 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.2 
Death of Mother20 Jun 1937 Her mother Melvina Harper died on 20 Jun 1937 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*1954 She died at Dade Co., Florida, in 1954.3 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In Blakely, Early County, Georgia, was born to John Butler Culpepper and his wife, Melvina, a fourth child, their second daughter. To her was given the name of Annie Blanche. She married a Methodist preacher by the name of Wilbur Park. She and her husband live in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is a teacher in a commercial high school. They have one daughter who lives with them and is married. 

Family

Rev. Wilbur Smith Park
Marriage*20 May 1900 She married Rev. Wilbur Smith Park at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri, on 20 May 1900 at age 18. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 Dec 2004

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.
  2. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 3; Esther Culpepper Shannon 'Papa died in Memphis, at Burkes.'
  3. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Blanche Culpepper Parks, Dade Co., FL, Female, White, Vol 1631, Cert 333, died 1954.

Rev. Wilbur Smith Park1

Male, #34310, (21 Oct 1873 - )
Biography* Rev. Park was a Methodist minister, the son of Moses Smith Park and Charlotte Sofia ANGELL HUKE. The family removed from Mississippi to Davilla, Milam Co., Texas and from there to Randall Co., Texas, where Wilbur was called into the ministry.1 
Birth*21 Oct 1873 Wilbur was born at Ocean Springs, Jackson Co., Mississippi, on 21 Oct 1873.1 
Marriage*20 May 1900 He married Annie Blanche Culpepper at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri, on 20 May 1900 at age 26. 

Family

Annie Blanche Culpepper
Last Edited13 Jul 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 14 May 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from Dee Park Mitchell, e-mail address.

Giles Rawls Culpepper

Male, #34311, (11 May 1884 - Jun 1885)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*11 May 1884 Giles was born at Talbotton, Talbot Co., Georgia, on 11 May 1884. 
Death*Jun 1885 He died in Jun 1885 at age 1. 
Burial* His body was interred at Talbotton, Talbot Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia, in 1885, another son was born to Reverend John Butler Culpepper and his wife, Melvina, a boy who was given the name of Giley Rawls [notes from a John Butler Culpepper family packet list the name as "Giles Rawls"]. He lived only a few months [the John Butler Culpepper family packet notes that he "lived 13 mos."] and is buried in Talbotton. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 5.

Lorna Holt Culpepper

Female, #34312, (23 Mar 1886 - May 1886)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*23 Mar 1886 Lorna was born at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, on 23 Mar 1886. 
Death*May 1886 She died at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, in May 1886. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Talbotton, Talbot Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 5.

Mattie Key Culpepper

Female, #34313, (31 Aug 1887 - after 1948)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*31 Aug 1887 Mattie was born at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, on 31 Aug 1887. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Mattie, Willard, Esther and Annie was listed as a daughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.1 
Marriage*circa 1908 She married John Goldsberry Mackey circa 1908. 
Married Namecirca 1908  As of circa 1908, her married name was Mackey. 
Birth of Soncirca 1910 Her son John Goldsberry Mackey Jr. was born circa 1910. 
Death*after 1948 She died at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, after 1948. 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In 1887 another daughter came to this couple who was given the name, Mattie Key. She married a man named Goldsberry Mackey, and with her husband she is living [5 Oct 1942] down beyond Tampa, Florida. They had two children, a son and daughter; the son bears the name Goldsberry; I think the daughter is dead.
      In 1937, Mrs. Mackey was living in Orlando, FL. 

Family

John Goldsberry Mackey
Marriage*circa 1908 She married John Goldsberry Mackey circa 1908. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 Dec 2004

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.

John Goldsberry Mackey

Male, #34314, (circa 1884 - )
Birth*circa 1884 John was born circa 1884. 
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Mattie Key Culpepper circa 1908. 
Birth of Soncirca 1910 His son John Goldsberry Mackey Jr. was born circa 1910. 

Family

Mattie Key Culpepper
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Willard Haygood Culpepper

Female, #34315, (23 Apr 1892 - 23 Mar 1922)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*23 Apr 1892 Willard was born at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, on 23 Apr 1892. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Mattie, Willard, Esther and Annie was listed as a daughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.1 
Married Name5 Sep 1914  As of 5 Sep 1914, her married name was Stevens.2 
Marriage*5 Sep 1914 She married Thomas R. Stevens at Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 5 Sep 1914 at age 22.2 
Census*1920 She was in the in 1920 census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri. 
Death*23 Mar 1922 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 23 Mar 1922 at age 29. 
Burial*circa 25 Mar 1922 Her body was interred circa 25 Mar 1922 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.3 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In a year or two after the birth of Mattie Key, there was another daughter born; I do not know just when or where but somewhere out West. She was named Willard. She married a man named Stevens and died years ago and is buried in Valdosta, Georgia. She died in Atlanta. She left no children. 

Family

Thomas R. Stevens
Marriage*5 Sep 1914 She married Thomas R. Stevens at Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 5 Sep 1914 at age 22.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.
  2. Lowndes County Court of the Ordinary, Lowndes Co., GA Marriages, 1870 - 1944, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1967, 1990, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Films # 514,703 - 514,707.
    Willard Culpepper (Mrs.) and Thomas R. Stevens on 5 Sep 1914 in Lowndes Co., GA, Book G-376.
  3. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 6.

Thomas R. Stevens1

Male, #34316, (circa 1889 - )
Birth*circa 1889 Thomas was born circa 1889. 
Marriage*5 Sep 1914 He married Willard Haygood Culpepper at Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 5 Sep 1914.1 

Family

Willard Haygood Culpepper
Last Edited3 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. Lowndes County Court of the Ordinary, Lowndes Co., GA Marriages, 1870 - 1944, Salt Lake City, UT: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1967, 1990, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. Films # 514,703 - 514,707.
    Willard Culpepper (Mrs.) and Thomas R. Stevens on 5 Sep 1914 in Lowndes Co., GA, Book G-376.

Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr.

Male, #34317, (20 Jun 1896 - 30 Dec 1947)
Father*John Butler Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Melvina Harper
Birth*20 Jun 1896 John was born at Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky, on 20 Jun 1896. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 John was listed as a son in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.1 
Residence*1 Jun 1900 John resided at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri, on 1 Jun 1900.2 
Marriage*circa 1919 He married Martha Ann Williams circa 1919. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.3 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at New Smyrna Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.4 
Death of Father19 Jan 1937 His father John Butler Culpepper D. Div. died on 19 Jan 1937 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.5 
Death of Mother20 Jun 1937 His mother Melvina Harper died on 20 Jun 1937 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*30 Dec 1947 He died at Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida, on 30 Dec 1947 at age 51.6 
Burial*2 Jan 1948 His body was interred on 2 Jan 1948 at Evergreen Cemetery, Saint Augustine, Saint Johns Co., Florida. 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: In the year 1896, in Lebanon, Missouri, another son was born, to whom was given the name, John Butler, Jr., after his father. He is a Methodist preacher in Florida, stationed at Fort Pierce at this time (September 26, 1942). He and his wife have one child, a daughter.
Charles Ross Culpepper wrote, 2 Dec 1978, of John Butler Culpepper, Jr.: This was the third son of J.B. Senior to travel with and learn preaching from a master.... John B. had a very keen mind and could remember a sermon after reading it through twice. Like my father and many others a bad heart took him away in his prime.
The following is obituary is from a Fort Myers, FL, newspaper, December 31, 1947: The Rev. John B. Culpepper, Jr., pastor of the First Methodist Church, died at the Lee Memorial Hospital at noon yesterday after a brief illness resulting from a heart ailment. He had held the Methodist pastorate here for three and a half years, coming to Ft. Myers from Ft. Pierce in June 1944. He succeeded the Rev. W. A. Myers. Survivors include his widow, Martha Ann; a daughter, Martha Key; two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Mackey of Lakeland and Mrs. W. S. Park of Atlanta; one brother, Burke Culpepper of Memphis, Tenn; and a nephew, Ross Culpepper of Vienna, W. Va. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the First Methodist Church. Arrangements are in charge of Lawrence A. Powell. Rev. Culpepper had been granted a leave of absence from the pulpit a few weeks ago. Dr. George H. Pearce of Detroit has been substituting since that time and it is expected he will continue in this capacity until a temporary appointment is made by Bishop(?) Arthur I. Moore in Atlanta. Yearly appointments to the Methodist Pastorates come in June. The Methodist minister was born June 20, 1896 in Wilmore, KY, the son of Evangelist and Mrs. John B. Culpepper. He began early religious training under the guidance of his father and continued formal study at Emory University Theological Seminary. Rev. Culpepper's first pastorate was at Bunnell, FL. He later served First Methodist Churches at Jacksonville, Key West, Okeechobee, Tampa, and Fort Pierce. At the time of his death, Rev. Culpepper was president of the Ft. Myers Ministerial Association. During his three and one half year tour of duty here he had been associated with many religious projects.
His usual residence was listed on the death certificate as: Royal Palm Avenue, Fort Meyers, FL. 

Family

Martha Ann Williams
Marriage*circa 1919 He married Martha Ann Williams circa 1919. 
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited8 May 2012

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.
  2. ED67 sht2 ln12 (John B Jun 1896 KY in hh of John B. Culpepper.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Page: 5A, ED: 61, Image: 509 (13 Jan 1920), 105 St. Francis, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL
    John B. Culpepper, HH, M, W, 23, M, KY, GA/GA, Insurance Agent
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 21, M, FL/SC, SC.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 64-38, Sheet 4A, Line 31-35, 211 Live Oak St., New Smyrna, Volusia Co., FL
    Rent=$30, Radio=N, Farm=N
    John B. Culpepper, Head, M, 80, md@24, GA/GA/GA, Minister/Gospel
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, F, 72, md@16, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr., Head, M, 33, md@20, KY/GA/GA, Minister/Gospel
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, 31, md@18, FL/SC/FL
    Martha Key Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3 9/12, Sng, FL/KY/FL.
  5. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 3; Esther Culpepper Shannon 'Papa died in Memphis, at Burkes.'
  6. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    John B. Culpepper, Lee Co., FL, Male, White, Vol 1280, Cert 24244, died 1947.

Martha Ann Williams

Female, #34318, (10 Jan 1897 - 24 Jul 1976)
Name Variation She was also known as Annie.1 
Birth*10 Jan 1897 Martha was born at Florida on 10 Jan 1897.2,3 
Marriage*circa 1919 She married Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr. circa 1919. 
Married Namecirca 1919  As of circa 1919, her married name was Culpepper. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Martha was listed as Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr.'s wife on the 1920 Census at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Martha was listed as Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr.'s wife on the 1930 Census at New Smyrna Beach, Volusia Co., Florida.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Florida.3 
Death of Spouse30 Dec 1947 Her husband Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr. died on 30 Dec 1947 at Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.5 
Death*24 Jul 1976 She died at Saint Augustine, Saint Johns Co., Florida, on 24 Jul 1976 at age 79.2,3 
Burial*circa 26 Jul 1976 Her body was interred circa 26 Jul 1976 at Saint Augustine, Saint Johns Co., Florida. 
Biography* Charles Ross Culpepper wrote of the Rev. John Butler Culpepper, Jr. and Martha Ann "Annie" Williams, 20 Dec 1978: I came to know John B. at Stuttgart, Arkansas where Grandfather came to hold a meeting. J.B. was song leader and Anne was at the piano. Anne was a lovely dark, almost Latin beauty that left the Catholic Church to marry the charming John B.... Like my father and many others a bad heart took him [J. B. Culpepper, Jr.] away in his prime. Anne never recovered and spent her last days in memory of her John B. and Martha Key. 

Family

Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr.
Marriage*circa 1919 She married Rev. John Butler Culpepper Jr. circa 1919. 
Child
Last Edited6 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Page: 5A, ED: 61, Image: 509 (13 Jan 1920), 105 St. Francis, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL
    John B. Culpepper, HH, M, W, 23, M, KY, GA/GA, Insurance Agent
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 21, M, FL/SC, SC.
  2. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Martha Anne Culpepper, Cert 54270, Saint Johns Co., FL, White, 10 Jan 1897 - 24 Jul 1976.
  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 64-38, Sheet 4A, Line 31-35, 211 Live Oak St., New Smyrna, Volusia Co., FL
    Rent=$30, Radio=N, Farm=N
    John B. Culpepper, Head, M, 80, md@24, GA/GA/GA, Minister/Gospel
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, F, 72, md@16, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr., Head, M, 33, md@20, KY/GA/GA, Minister/Gospel
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, 31, md@18, FL/SC/FL
    Martha Key Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3 9/12, Sng, FL/KY/FL.
  5. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    John B. Culpepper, Lee Co., FL, Male, White, Vol 1280, Cert 24244, died 1947.

Rev. James Martin Culpepper

Male, #34319, (Aug 1875 - circa 1917)
Father*Augustus LaFayette Culpepper
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Brooks
Birth*Aug 1875 James was born at Georgia in Aug 1875. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 James and Walter was listed as a son in Augustus LaFayette Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Etowah Co., Alabama.1 
Death of Mothercirca 1890 His mother Elizabeth Jane Brooks died circa 1890 at Pratt City, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 
Marriage*17 Nov 1895 He married Millie M. Coogle at Macon Co., Georgia, on 17 Nov 1895 at age 20.3 
Employment* James's occupation: Baptist minister. 
Birth of SonOct 1898 His son Jessie Faye Culpepper was born in Oct 1898 at Georgia. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Macon Co., Georgia.4 
Birth of Son29 Sep 1901 His son James Brewton Culpepper was born on 29 Sep 1901 at Ideal, Macon Co., Georgia.5,6 
Death of Soncirca 1906 His son Jessie Faye Culpepper died circa 1906.7,8 
Birth of Son31 Oct 1907 His son Homer Graystone Culpepper was born on 31 Oct 1907 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.9,6 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Macon Co., Georgia.10 
Death*circa 1917 He died at Taylor Co., Georgia, circa 1917
From Archie Ray Culpepper: "I cannot give the exact date but my dad used to talk to me about his father who was a Baptist Minister and my father was 16 yrs. old when his dad died."7 
Biography* Rev. George Bright Culpepper wrote on p. 6 of "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" a 25 page typed manuscript: He has been dead about ten years, having died a Freewill Baptist preacher over in Taylor County not far from Upatoie, I think. The couple had several children. I am not able to follow them up; but they had one child burned to death. 

Family

Millie M. Coogle
Marriage*17 Nov 1895 He married Millie M. Coogle at Macon Co., Georgia, on 17 Nov 1895 at age 20.3 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 May 2004

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 68, Page 340B, Lines 34-37, Etowah Co., AL (11 Jun 1880)
    Augustus L. Culpepper, Head, M, Md, Wh, 26, Farming, GA/GA/GA
    Eliza J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, Wh, 24, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    James M. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 5, GA/GA/GA
    Walter B. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 2, GA/GA/GA.
  2. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 8 'Pratt City, Alabama' can't locate.
  3. Jordan Dodd, compiler, Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/gamarr/main.htm
    James Culpepper and Millie Coogle on 17 Nov 1895 in Macon Co., GA.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 28, Page 168A (3), Family 45, Macon Co., GA
    James M. Culpepper, Head, M, Aug 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Millie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, Jan 1872, 28, Md 4 yrs, ch 2/2, GA/GA/GA
    Lorene Culpepper, Daughter, F, Sep 1896, 3, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Jessee F. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Oct 1898, 1, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  5. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    James Brewton Culpepper, Cert 146464, Highlands Co., FL, White, 29 Sep 1901 - 17 Dec 1995.
  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. E-mail written 2003 - 2007 to Lew Griffin from Archie Ray Culpepper, e-mail address.
  8. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.
  9. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Homer G. Culpepper, Cert 15089, Highlands Co., FL, White, 31 Oct 1907 - 06 Feb 1983.
  10. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 64, Page 240A (18), lines 19-24, Garden Valley Dist., Macon Co., GA
    James M. Culpepper, Head, M, 35, Md1-14 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Millie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, 39, Md1-14 yrs, ch 5/4, GA/GA/GA
    Lorene Culpepper, Daughter, F, 13, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    James B. Culpepper, son, M, 8, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Janie L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Homer G. Culpepper, son, M, 2, Sng, GA/GA/GA.

Walter Brooks Culpepper

Male, #34320, (6 Jun 1877 - 6 Jun 1952)
Father*Augustus LaFayette Culpepper
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Brooks
Birth*6 Jun 1877 Walter was born at Summerville, Chattooga Co., Georgia, on 6 Jun 1877. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 James and Walter was listed as a son in Augustus LaFayette Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Etowah Co., Alabama.1 
Death of Mothercirca 1890 His mother Elizabeth Jane Brooks died circa 1890 at Pratt City, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Blackshear, Pierce Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*17 Oct 1901 He married Mary Nevada Baxter at Pierce Co., Georgia, on 17 Oct 1901 at age 24.4 
Birth of Son27 Oct 1902 His son Gerald Lloyd Culpepper was born on 27 Oct 1902 at Georgia.5 
Birth of Son10 Apr 1907 His son John Brooke Culpepper was born on 10 Apr 1907 at Georgia. 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Blackshear, Pierce Co., Georgia.6 
Birth of SonOct 1910 His son Ralph Grady Culpepper was born in Oct 1910. 
Death of SonSep 1911 His son Ralph Grady Culpepper died in Sep 1911. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Blackshear, Pierce Co., Georgia.7 
Death of Son23 Apr 1920 His son Gerald Lloyd Culpepper died on 23 Apr 1920 at Alabama.8,5 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.9 
Death of Father15 Aug 1935 His father Augustus LaFayette Culpepper died on 15 Aug 1935 at Downey, Los Angeles Co., California. 
Death*6 Jun 1952 He died at Altadena, Los Angeles Co., California, on 6 Jun 1952 at age 75.10,11 
Biography* Mrs. John (Dorothy Culpepper) Wingfield preserved a 25 page typed manuscript "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" written by her grandfather, Rev. George Bright Culpepper, who noted: Up in Chattooga County, Georgia, not far from Summerville, a second child was born to LaFayette Culpepper and his wife, Jennie, a son weighing a little less than 3 pounds at birth. He grew to manhood and married Nevada Baxter of Pierce County, Georgia, near Blackshear. To them were born two sons; the oldest was drowned while in bathing. He was about twelve years old. The other attained his majority, moved to California with his parents but a few years later returned to Georgia and at last accounts was living at Waycross. This second son of LaFayette Culpepper bore the name of Walter Brooks Culpepper; and he and his wife are still living in California, near or in Pasadena.
Virgil M. Culpepper wrote, 26 Aug 1978, that Brooks had died and that his family was in Blackshear, GA. 

Family

Mary Nevada Baxter
Marriage*17 Oct 1901 He married Mary Nevada Baxter at Pierce Co., Georgia, on 17 Oct 1901 at age 24.4 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 68, Page 340B, Lines 34-37, Etowah Co., AL (11 Jun 1880)
    Augustus L. Culpepper, Head, M, Md, Wh, 26, Farming, GA/GA/GA
    Eliza J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, Wh, 24, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    James M. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 5, GA/GA/GA
    Walter B. Culpepper, Son, M, Sng, Wh, 2, GA/GA/GA.
  2. George Bright Culpepper, One Family - Culpepper, James Marion Culpepper family, 25 page, typed manuscript, unpub., 8 Oct 1942.
    p 8 'Pratt City, Alabama' can't locate.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 150, page 9B, Railroad Street, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA
    Servant in HH of Lewis J. and Corry V. Grady
    Walter B. Culpepper, Head, M, Jun 1877 (22), S, GA/GA/GA, Farm Laborer.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Pierce County, Georgia Marriages 1875-1925
    Walter B. Culpepper and Nevada M. Baxter on 17 Oct 1901.
  5. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Blackshear Cemetery, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA
    J. Lloyd Culpepper, 27 Oct 1902 - 23 Apr 1920.
  6. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 150, page 9B, Railroad Street, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA
    Walter B. Culpepper, Head, M, 32, M1 8, GA/GA/GA, Laborer in Livery Stable
    Mary Nevada Culpepper, Wife, F, 33, M1 8, ch 4/2, GA/GA/GA
    Gerald L. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, S, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper, Son, M, 33, S, GA/GA/GA.
  7. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 139, page 9B, Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA
    (A 2-p Culpeper spelling was used in census)
    Brooks Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, GA/GA/GA, Laborer at Kaolin Factory
    Navada Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, GA/GA/GA
    Loyd Culpepper, Son, M, 17, S, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper, Son, M, 13, S, GA/GA/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
    J. Floyd Culpepper, d. 23 Apr 1920 in Pierce Co., GA, 13038-B.
  9. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 19-1280, Sheet #1-A, Page 87, Line 50, 553 Vermont, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA
    House owned, Value=$2850, Radio=Yes, Farm=No
    Walter B. Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, md@24, GA/GA/GA, Gardener, Private families
    Nevada Culpepper, Wife, F, 54, M, md@25, GA/GA/GA, Nurse, Private Home
    John Culpepper, Son, M, 23, S, GA/GA/GA, Teacher, Public School
    Augusta L. Culpepper, Father, M, 76, Wid, GA/GA/GA, Not employed.
  10. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180
    CA Death Certificate 10368: removal accomplished 9 Jun 1952 for burial in Blackshear, GA. Usual residence in CA: 547 Vermont Street, Altadena, CA. Occupation: gardener, owns business.
  11. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.