John Havener Fowke

Male, #35341, (9 Feb 1910 - 11 Jan 1995)
Father*John Cargill Fowke
Mother*Annie Laurie Havener
Birth*9 Feb 1910 John was born at Barnwell Co., South Carolina, on 9 Feb 1910. 
Marriage*1 Sep 1932 He married Grace Culpepper at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 1 Sep 1932 at age 22. 
Death of Mother22 Dec 1932 His mother Annie Laurie Havener died on 22 Dec 1932 at Barnwell Co., South Carolina. 
Death of Father19 Feb 1944 His father John Cargill Fowke died on 19 Feb 1944. 
Death*11 Jan 1995 He died at Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida, on 11 Jan 1995 at age 84.1 
Burial* His body was interred at Hillsborough Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida. 

Family

Grace Culpepper
Child
  • John Havener Fowke Jr.
Last Edited4 Feb 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from John H. Fowke Jr., Brandon, FL.

William Jehew Culpepper1

Male, #35342, (15 Oct 1857 - 12 Aug 1929)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
DNA* William has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Name Variation He was also known as William Jehu Culpepper. 
Birth*15 Oct 1857 William was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 15 Oct 1857. 
1860 Census*1860 William and Sarah listed as a household member living with John Malcolm Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama. 24 m-p. 838 hh 1480. 
1870 Census*1870 William, Sarah, John, Daniel and Robert listed as a household member living with John Malcolm Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 35 m-p. 572 hh 18. 
Marriage*6 Feb 1876 He married Emily Julia Ann Josephine East at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 6 Feb 1876 at age 18. 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1876 His son S. Glant Culpepper was born on 13 Nov 1876 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son19 Jan 1877 His son S. Glant Culpepper died on 19 Jan 1877 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son14 Dec 1877 His son Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper was born on 14 Dec 1877 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son6 Jan 1879 His son John William Culpepper was born on 6 Jan 1879 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,3 
Birth of Son6 Jan 1879 His son James Benjamin Culpepper was born on 6 Jan 1879 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,4 
1880 Census*1880 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 22 m-p. 336 hh 83. 
Birth of Son15 Sep 1884 His son Francis Davis Culpepper was born on 15 Sep 1884 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,5 
Birth of Son6 Mar 1889 His son Walter Culpepper was born on 6 Mar 1889 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son18 Sep 1889 His son Walter Culpepper died on 18 Sep 1889 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Photographed*circa 1890 He was photographed circa 1890
From Tommie Sue Reeves Smith, May 2001:

"I talked with Hannie McGill Simpson, daughter of Clara Culpepper McGill today. She had received the copy of the picture and had time to examine it.... She basically agrees that it is almost sure to be a picture of William Jehu and Josephine Culpepper.

The youngest child being held by Julia should be Mary Glanton ,3. George was born in 1890 but is not here at least in the picture. If we can accept this scenario then we have left to right, Malcolm Henry Luther, Josephine Culpepper with Emily Delura, 9, standing in front of her. Julia Eldora,10, would be standing next holding a child that would be Mary Glanton ,3. William Jehu Culpepper would be standing behind Frank, 6. Carrie Eunice and Clara Earnest the twins, 7, should be the toddlers dressed somewhat alike. James Benjamin and John William , 11, the twins should be standing on either side of the horse.

I know this version requires accepting spurts of growth expecially for the three older boys. This would have been in Arkansas because I know that Robert Earl was the first child to be born in Texas. Following him would be Nannie, Carl, and my mother Tessie who was last."1
William Jehu Culpepper & family
Birth of Son24 Apr 1890 His son George Freeman Culpepper was born on 24 Apr 1890 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.6,2,7 
Birth of Son14 Apr 1895 His son Robert Earl Culpepper was born on 14 Apr 1895 at Como, Hopkins Co., Texas.8,9 
Birth of Son14 Feb 1898 His son Carl Sheppard Culpepper was born on 14 Feb 1898 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.10 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.11 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 His mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1910 at Hopkins Co., Texas.12 
Death of Spouse14 Jul 1918 His wife Emily Julia Ann Josephine East died on 14 Jul 1918 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
WWI Draft Reg12 Sep 1918 Carl Sheppard Culpepper named William as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.10 
Photographedsay 1920 He appeared as a son in a family photograph say 1920.1
John Malcolm & William Jehew Culpepper
Photographedsay 1920 He was photographed say 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas.1
William Jehew & Josephine (East) Culpepper
William Jehew & Josephine (East) Culpepper
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.13 
Death of Father10 Jan 1927 His father John Malcolm Culpepper died on 10 Jan 1927 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.14 
Death*12 Aug 1929 He died at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 12 Aug 1929 at age 71. 
Burial*circa 14 Aug 1929 His body was interred circa 14 Aug 1929 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.15 
Biography* William Jehu Culpepper was the son of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. He was noted as a two year old "William G. H. Culpepper" in the 1860 census of Almond P. O. District, to the west northwest of Louina (now Wadley) in Randolph Co., AL, and this is where he is believed to have been born. Billy's middle name is pronounced "jay'hue" and it has been variously recorded as "J. Hugh," "Jahue" and "Jehew." Possibly the 1860 census taker heard "G. Hugh" and recorded "G. H." However, Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, a great- granddaughter of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper and a historian for the family, wrote letter 28 Sep 1979 that Billy's daughter-in-law, Mrs. F. D. (Nora McFarland) Culpepper thought that William's middle name was "Jehu (as in the Bible)." Jehu was a king of Israel who was recorded in the Old Testament in Book II Kings as a son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi and he was noted for destroying the dynasty of Ahab and Jezebel.

Billy married Josephine East in 1876 and they settled down to raise their family in Randolph Co., AL. Although noted in the Louina Beat (now Wadley), Randolph Co., AL in the 1880 census, the family must have lived very close to the border with Tallapoosa Co., AL since they apparently attended the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pleasant Hill in Daviston, Tallapoosa Co., AL.16

Based on the birth locations of children from census records, Billy moved his family to Arkansas around 1890. Unfortunately, the 1890 U. S. census records were burned. Lavyn (Wright) Sisco wrote17 that Billy is believed to have farmed in the Hurricane Creek area of Grant Co., AR. Hurricane Creek runs north to south through the eastern third of the county.

In 1892, Billy's parents moved to the Pine Forest Community in Hopkins Co., TX. This small community is southeast of Weaver (which is about 10 miles east of Sulphur Springs) near the Franklin County line.18 Not long after this, Billy suffered a crop failure in Arkansas and he followed his parents to Texas, taking his family by train to Weaver, TX and from there going on to Pine Forest.19 When Billy arrived in Texas with his family, they had nothing, not even coats and hats.20 Billy started out sharecropping "on the halves" for two or three years on the Walker farm which was owned by Robert A. Minter. 20 A sharecropper was a tenant farmer who, in exchange for a share, e.g., half, of the value of the crops produced, was given credit for seed, tools and a place to stay. When the crops came in, the amount credited was then subtracted from the tenant farmer's share. Gradually, with hard work, Billy was able to accumulate enough that he was able to buy his own land.20 Lavyn (Wright) Sisco wrote:21

Uncle Billy Culpepper was an old man as long as folks could remember, even looked older than his father, John. He was a strong Methodist. His wife was and even-tempered woman who cared for him as though he were a child.... Uncle Billy called everyone younger than he "dear baby." No one would ask him how he felt, he always hurt somewhere. He was a farmer.
     
In 1918, Billy was 60 years old when he lost his wife of 42 Years.22 He then went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Tessie Culpepper) Reeves, and this is where he died in 1929 at the age of 71.22
 

Family

Emily Julia Ann Josephine East
Marriage*6 Feb 1876 He married Emily Julia Ann Josephine East at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 6 Feb 1876 at age 18. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 May 2018

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  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. 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
    John William Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 39, born 6 Jan 1879, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Cora Agnes Culpepper, RFD#1, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
    James Benjamin Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 39, born 6 Jan 1879, Caucasian, Farmer at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Mary Eliza Culpepper, RFD#1, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Medium height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  5. 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
    Francis Daniel Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 33, born 15 Sep 1884, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Nora Nita Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  6. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    GF Culpepper Sheet (Hubert Culpepper info); POB 1910 census.
  7. 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
    George F Culpepper, 27, Yantis, Wood Co., Texas. Born 24 Apr 1890 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Farmer at Yantis, Wood Co., Texas. Married with 1 child; Caucasian; No prior military service; Claims no exemption from service; Tall height, Slender build, blue eyes, light brown hair, not bald, no disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 in Mineola, Wood Co., Texas.
  8. Tombstone.
    Morton Cemetery, Richmond, Fort Bend Co., TX:
    Robert Earl Culpepper, 14 Apr 1895 – 28 Sep 1964.
  9. 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
    Robert Earl Culpepper, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 22, born 14 Apr 1895 in Como, Texas, Farmer for self at Como, Texas, Wife and 7 month old girl are dependent, Married, Caucasian, No military experience, Medium height, Slender build, Gray eyes, Brown hair, Not bald, No disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 at Hopkins Co., Texas.
  10. 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
    Carl Sheppard Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 19, born 14 Feb 1898, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: William Jayhue Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Light brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  11. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 2A, Pg 109A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 2, Hopkins Co., TX
    W. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Oct-1857, 42, md-25 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Emily Josephine Culpepper, Wife, F, Jan-1858, 42, md-25 yrs, Ch 16/13, AL AL AL
    William Culpepper, Son, M, Jan-1879, 21, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Julia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1880, 19, S, AL AL AL
    Dee M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1881, 18, S, AL AL AL
    Clara Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1883, 17, S, AL AL AL
    Carrie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1883, 17, S, AL AL AL
    Frank Culpepper, Son, M, Sep-1884, 15, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Mary G. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1887, 12, S, AL AL AL
    George F. Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1890, 10, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Irl Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1896, 4, S, TX AL AL
    Nannie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Jun-1898, 1, S, TX AL AL
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1899, 1, S, TX AL AL.
  12. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 21B, Pg 220B, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 4, Hopkins Co., TX
    William J. Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M1, md-34, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Emily J. Culpepper, Wife, F, 52, M1, md-34, ch 17/14, AL AL GA
    Carrie E. Culpepper ,Daughter, F, 26, S, AL AL AL
    Clara E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 26, S, AL AL AL
    George F. Culpepper, Son, M, 20, S, AR AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Earl R. Culpepper, Son, M, 15, S, TX AL AL
    Nannie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 12, S, TX AL AL
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, 11, S, TX AL
    Tessie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 9, S, TX AL AL.
  13. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 2B, Pg 205, Pct 2, Bethel & Sulphur Springs Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    William J. Culpepper, Head, M, 62, Wid, AL GA AL, Farmer
    Tessie Culpepper, Dau, F, 18, S, TX AL AL.
  14. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 10 1927, 2255.
  15. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    William Jahue Culpepper Family Group Sheet.
  16. Capos Conley "Chip" Culpepper, II, A Collection of Culpeppers manuscript, in the "Additional Information on Members of The Family Culpepper" section, there is a letter of recommendation, preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco, from the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pleasant Hill, Daviston, Alabama for William J. Culpepper and his family.
  17. letter 15 Apr 1994
  18. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, "John Malcolm Culpepper," typed sheet and letter 15 Apr 1994
  19. Lavyn (Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994
  20. Jerry Post, Alive and Good to Know p. 29, preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco
  21. included in a J. M. Culpepper family summary
  22. "Uncle Billie Culpepper" unknown source, probably a Hopkins Co., TX paper, circa 12 Aug 1929

Emily Julia Ann Josephine East

Female, #35343, (27 Jan 1858 - 14 Jul 1918)
Father*Benjamin Franklin East
Mother*Ikaisie Kirk
Birth*27 Jan 1858 Emily was born at Alabama on 27 Jan 1858.1 
Marriage*6 Feb 1876 She married William Jehew Culpepper at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 6 Feb 1876 at age 18. 
Married Name6 Feb 1876  As of 6 Feb 1876, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1876 Her son S. Glant Culpepper was born on 13 Nov 1876 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son19 Jan 1877 Her son S. Glant Culpepper died on 19 Jan 1877 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son14 Dec 1877 Her son Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper was born on 14 Dec 1877 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son6 Jan 1879 Her son John William Culpepper was born on 6 Jan 1879 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,3 
Birth of Son6 Jan 1879 Her son James Benjamin Culpepper was born on 6 Jan 1879 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,4 
1880 Census1880 Emily was listed as William Jehew Culpepper's wife on the 1880 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 22 m-p. 336 hh 83. 
Birth of Son15 Sep 1884 Her son Francis Davis Culpepper was born on 15 Sep 1884 at Randolph Co., Alabama.2,5 
Birth of Son6 Mar 1889 Her son Walter Culpepper was born on 6 Mar 1889 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son18 Sep 1889 Her son Walter Culpepper died on 18 Sep 1889 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Photographed*circa 1890 She was photographed circa 1890
From Tommie Sue Reeves Smith, May 2001:

"I talked with Hannie McGill Simpson, daughter of Clara Culpepper McGill today. She had received the copy of the picture and had time to examine it.... She basically agrees that it is almost sure to be a picture of William Jehu and Josephine Culpepper.

The youngest child being held by Julia should be Mary Glanton ,3. George was born in 1890 but is not here at least in the picture. If we can accept this scenario then we have left to right, Malcolm Henry Luther, Josephine Culpepper with Emily Delura, 9, standing in front of her. Julia Eldora,10, would be standing next holding a child that would be Mary Glanton ,3. William Jehu Culpepper would be standing behind Frank, 6. Carrie Eunice and Clara Earnest the twins, 7, should be the toddlers dressed somewhat alike. James Benjamin and John William , 11, the twins should be standing on either side of the horse.

I know this version requires accepting spurts of growth expecially for the three older boys. This would have been in Arkansas because I know that Robert Earl was the first child to be born in Texas. Following him would be Nannie, Carl, and my mother Tessie who was last."6
William Jehu Culpepper & family
Birth of Son24 Apr 1890 Her son George Freeman Culpepper was born on 24 Apr 1890 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.7,2,8 
Birth of Son14 Apr 1895 Her son Robert Earl Culpepper was born on 14 Apr 1895 at Como, Hopkins Co., Texas.9,10 
Birth of Son14 Feb 1898 Her son Carl Sheppard Culpepper was born on 14 Feb 1898 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.11 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Emily was listed as William Jehew Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.12 
Death of Father17 Nov 1911 Her father Benjamin Franklin East died on 17 Nov 1911 at Alabama. 
Death*14 Jul 1918 She died at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 14 Jul 1918 at age 60.6 
Burial*circa 16 Jul 1918 Her body was interred circa 16 Jul 1918 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
Photographedsay 1920 She was photographed say 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas.6
William Jehew & Josephine (East) Culpepper
William Jehew & Josephine (East) Culpepper
Biography* William Jehu Culpepper called his wife "Miss Jo."13 Mrs. R. W. (Tommie Reeves) Smith wrote of her grandmother:14

Julia Ann Josephine East [was the] daughter of Ben and Ikasie (? Kirk) East (for a time I believed that the father of Josephine was Tom but the Randolph Co. Census of 1870 names her as Emily East with correct siblings in Fairplay Township. She was 13. This was six years before her marriage to Billy Culpepper. Her brother was named Tom.) Actually Ben East married twice. Josephine was the youngest child from his first marriage. Her full siblings were named Bill, Laura, and Mary. His second wife's maiden name was Susan Duke. Their children's names were Jim, Richard, John, Wyatt, Mitchell, Tallie and Thomas Elias.

According to the 1910 census record, "Emily J. Culpepper" gave birth to 17 children during 34 years of marriage. William Jehu Culpepper announce new arrivals by saying that he and "Miss Jo" had "done wrong again."13 Only 16 of the 17 children have been identified and only 14 were still living in 1910.

"Miss Jo" died in 1918. Lavyn (Wright) Sisco wrote15 that, in 1955, when a new Methodist Church was being built near the cemetery in Pine Forest:

The Billy [William Jehu] Culpepper family donated the bell for the bell tower. Once upon a time the bell hung in the back yard of the Culpepper home. Ringing the bell was Josephine Culpepper's way of telling the family in the field that dinner was ready.
.
First the name Ikasie is spelled phonetically by me [Tommie Reeves Smith]. In the 1980's I had a personal interview with Mae East Hancock in her home. She was a grand daughter of Benjamin
Franklin East by his second wife. My mother knew her well. She pronounced the name but did not know for sure how to spell it. So I can only suggest you keep an eye to names that sound like it to be sure.
.
For purposes of this discussion I am going to call her Ikasie Kirk East. She could indeed have had another name like Lucy but I do not have that information . Lucy's age would place her two years younger than Benjamin which would work well. She married Benjamin Franklin East who was born Nov. 15, 1834. I do not know Ikasie's birth date unless she is Lucy.
.
Benjamin Franklin East married for the second time Nov. 4, 1858. So Ikasie must have died when my grandmother Emily Julia Ann Josephine East was very young infant. I do not know if the birth had anything to do with Ikasie's death or not.
.
I have seen a census for 1860 that shows a definite reference to the baby about age 2 Emilie Julia Ann Josephine both in the home of J.P. Kirk and in the home of Benjamin East and his new wife Susan. Evidently the census taker came at different times and both the grand parents and the birth father counted the child that was my grandmother. The grandparents must have helped take care of the child between the time of the death of Ikasie and Benjamin's new marriage.
.
I have a very old Bible that has a face sheet in front that shows Billy
Culpepper and Josephine East were married in the home of J.P. Kirk and the ceremony was performed by William Henry Culpepper the grandfather of Billy.
.
I asked Mr. Hoyt Kirk once specifically if he knew of a connection with my grandmother's relatives and those of John Wesley Kirk. He was not able to shed light on it then and of course if I had mentioned Lucy he would probably have known.
.
Source: Tommie Reeves Smith, Jan 2002. 

Family

William Jehew Culpepper
Marriage*6 Feb 1876 She married William Jehew Culpepper at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 6 Feb 1876 at age 18. 
Children
Last Edited17 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    William Jahue Culpepper Family Group Sheet.
  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. 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
    John William Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 39, born 6 Jan 1879, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Cora Agnes Culpepper, RFD#1, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
    James Benjamin Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 39, born 6 Jan 1879, Caucasian, Farmer at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Mary Eliza Culpepper, RFD#1, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Medium height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  5. 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
    Francis Daniel Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 33, born 15 Sep 1884, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Nora Nita Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  6. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  7. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    GF Culpepper Sheet (Hubert Culpepper info); POB 1910 census.
  8. 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
    George F Culpepper, 27, Yantis, Wood Co., Texas. Born 24 Apr 1890 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Farmer at Yantis, Wood Co., Texas. Married with 1 child; Caucasian; No prior military service; Claims no exemption from service; Tall height, Slender build, blue eyes, light brown hair, not bald, no disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 in Mineola, Wood Co., Texas.
  9. Tombstone.
    Morton Cemetery, Richmond, Fort Bend Co., TX:
    Robert Earl Culpepper, 14 Apr 1895 – 28 Sep 1964.
  10. 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
    Robert Earl Culpepper, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 22, born 14 Apr 1895 in Como, Texas, Farmer for self at Como, Texas, Wife and 7 month old girl are dependent, Married, Caucasian, No military experience, Medium height, Slender build, Gray eyes, Brown hair, Not bald, No disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 at Hopkins Co., Texas.
  11. 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
    Carl Sheppard Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 19, born 14 Feb 1898, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: William Jayhue Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Light brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  12. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 2A, Pg 109A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 2, Hopkins Co., TX
    W. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Oct-1857, 42, md-25 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Emily Josephine Culpepper, Wife, F, Jan-1858, 42, md-25 yrs, Ch 16/13, AL AL AL
    William Culpepper, Son, M, Jan-1879, 21, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Julia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1880, 19, S, AL AL AL
    Dee M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1881, 18, S, AL AL AL
    Clara Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1883, 17, S, AL AL AL
    Carrie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1883, 17, S, AL AL AL
    Frank Culpepper, Son, M, Sep-1884, 15, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Mary G. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1887, 12, S, AL AL AL
    George F. Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1890, 10, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Irl Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1896, 4, S, TX AL AL
    Nannie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Jun-1898, 1, S, TX AL AL
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1899, 1, S, TX AL AL.
  13. Jerry Post, Alive and Good to Know p. 29, preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco
  14. letter 22 May 1994
  15. Bradford Newsletter 1993 issue

Reuben F. Culpepper

Male, #35344, (15 Jul 1861 - 16 Jul 1861)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Birth*15 Jul 1861 Reuben was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 15 Jul 1861. 
Death*16 Jul 1861 He died at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 16 Jul 1861. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Aug 1999

John Francis Culpepper

Male, #35345, (2 Nov 1863 - 5 Dec 1906)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Name Variation He was also known as Frank. 
Birth*2 Nov 1863 John was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 2 Nov 1863. 
1870 Census1870 William, Sarah, John, Daniel and Robert listed as a household member living with John Malcolm Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 35 m-p. 572 hh 18. 
1880 Census*1880 John, Daniel, Robert and Capos was listed as a son in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
Marriage*3 Sep 1885 He married Florence M. Johnson at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 3 Sep 1885 at age 21.1 
Birth of Son31 Aug 1886 His son Ernest Culpepper was born on 31 Aug 1886 at Arkansas. 
Death of Son10 Feb 1889 His son Ernest Culpepper died on 10 Feb 1889 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son26 Dec 1891 His son John Hurlston Culpepper was born on 26 Dec 1891 at Arkansas. 
Photographedcirca 1893 He was photographed circa 1893 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.2
John Francis Culpepper family
Photographed*say 1900 He was photographed say 1900 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.2
Frank Culpepper
1900 Census*1900 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Vaugine Township, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 37 m-ED 103 p. 8. 
Biography20 Feb 1904 A descendant, Ryan Kent, wrote Culpepper Connections on 9 Sep 2009 "I was surprised to see our surname pop up while I was doing some unrelated legal research. I've attached the Westlaw pdf image of the case, John Francis' action to recover back pay as police chief of the city of Pine Bluff. The mayor suspended him but the city council refused to approve the action. Meanwhile John took a job as a deputy sheriff (he resigned almost immediately, and before fulfilling any duties as deputy). Construing this as a resignation, the mayor appointed someone else. From then until the court's ruling, neither John Francis nor his replacement was paid a police salary. The Arkansas Supreme Court held that the job and the back pay belonged to John Francis, because no law prohibited a man from concurrently serving as deputy sheriff and chief of police.3 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 His mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death*5 Dec 1906 He died at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 5 Dec 1906 at age 43
gunshot wound. 
Burial*7 Dec 1906 His body was interred on 7 Dec 1906 at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Grant Co., Arkansas.4 
Biography* John Francis Culpepper was the son of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. He was born and raised in Randolph Co., AL. Sometime after the 1880 census, Frank's parents went by wagon train to Grant Co., AR and Frank is presumed to have gone with them.

In 1885, he married Florence M. Johnson. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote5 that "about 1885-1887," Frank and his younger brother, Dan Culpepper, went to Hopkins Co., TX. Lavyn continued:6

They were looking for good farming land.... Uncle Frank returned to Ark.7 and didn't return.

Frank joined the Pine Bluff, AR police force and served as a patrolman and then as a city detective before being appointed chief of police by Mayor H. King White.8 He served several years in that capacity until he retired in April 1905.8

Frank then went to work as a night watchman for the Bluff City Lumber Company.8 Shortly after midnight, on December 5, 1906, he detained a trespasser that he found on the property.("J. Frank Culpepper Killed by Negro Miscreant Early Today," unknown Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR paper, possibly the Weekly Graphic 5 Dec 1906) Frank intended to turn the man over to the police and kept the man ahead of him as they went up the steps to the office where there was a phone; but, at the top of the steps, the man turned and fired twice, hitting Frank below the heart and in his left leg.8 Frank shot three times killing the man.8 Frank was then taken to his home where he died a few hours later.8 The man was later identified as Eli Tilford who had been arrested previously for carrying a razor.8 

Family

Florence M. Johnson
Marriage*3 Sep 1885 He married Florence M. Johnson at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 3 Sep 1885 at age 21.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Book E, p. 13.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  3. E-mail written Sep 2009 to Culpepper Connections from Ryan Kent Culpepper (#23620), e-mail address.
    "Peterson v. Culpepper", 20 Feb 1904 decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Pine Ridge Cemetery, Grant County, Arkansas, contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: William W. Henry.
  5. letter 15 Apr 1994
  6. summary of the children of John Malcolm Culpepper
  7. probably around 1890-91 based on the birth dates and locations of the children
  8. "J. Frank Culpepper Killed by Negro Miscreant Early Today," unknown Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR paper, possibly the Weekly Graphic 5 Dec 1906

Florence M. Johnson

Female, #35346, (1 Sep 1868 - 13 Jul 1950)
Birth*1 Sep 1868 Florence was born at Arkansas on 1 Sep 1868. 
Marriage*3 Sep 1885 She married John Francis Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 3 Sep 1885 at age 17.1 
Married Name3 Sep 1885  As of 3 Sep 1885, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son31 Aug 1886 Her son Ernest Culpepper was born on 31 Aug 1886 at Arkansas. 
Death of Son10 Feb 1889 Her son Ernest Culpepper died on 10 Feb 1889 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son26 Dec 1891 Her son John Hurlston Culpepper was born on 26 Dec 1891 at Arkansas. 
Photographed*circa 1893 She was photographed circa 1893 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.2
John Francis Culpepper family
1900 Census1900 Florence was listed as John Francis Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Vaugine Township, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 37 m-ED 103 p. 8. 
Death of Spouse5 Dec 1906 Her husband John Francis Culpepper died on 5 Dec 1906 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
1920 Census*1920 Florence was listed as a mother-in-law in Oscar Greely Poss's household on the 1920 Census at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. ED140/7/70 1617 W. 15th Ave.. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Florence was listed as a mother-in-law in Jefferson Fair Shadden's household on the 1930 Census at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.3 
Death*13 Jul 1950 She died at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 13 Jul 1950 at age 81.4 
Burial*circa 16 Jul 1950 Her body was interred circa 16 Jul 1950 at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Grant Co., Arkansas.5 
Biography* Florence apparently accompanied her husband and his brother on their trip to Texas to find land. Frank and Florence's first child is believed to have died and been buried in Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., TX.6

After Frank and Florence returned to Arkansas, they settled down in Pine Bluff to raise their family. Florence would have been 38 years old when her husband was killed. She has not been located in the 1910 Soundex for Arkansas, but in 1920 census records, she was noted living with her daughter, Alice, and son-in-law, Oscar G. Poss. 

Family

John Francis Culpepper
Marriage*3 Sep 1885 She married John Francis Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 3 Sep 1885 at age 17.1 
Children
Last Edited15 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Book E, p. 13.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 35-42, Sheet #21-B, Line 92, 716 Cedar St., Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
    Home=$2000, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Jefferson F. Shadden, Head, M, 33, md@25, TN/TN/MS, Flooring Co Mgr. Vet=WW
    Frankie (Culpepper) Shadden, Wife, F, 26, md@19, AR/AL/AR
    Hurley Shadden, Son, M, 6, Sng, AR/TN/AR
    Julian Shadden, Son, M, 4, Sng, AR/TN/AR
    Florence Culpepper, Mother-in-law, F, 61, Wid, AR/MS/MS.
  4. Jefferson County, AR, Miscellaneous Records on microfilm 1927 -- 1961, at the county courthouse; (n.p.: n.pub.).
    has 11 July 1950.
  5. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Pine Ridge Cemetery, Grant County, Arkansas, contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: William W. Henry.
  6. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994

Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper

Male, #35347, (2 Aug 1867 - 30 Jan 1936)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
DNA* Daniel has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Name Variation He was also known as Dan. 
Birth*2 Aug 1867 Daniel was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 2 Aug 1867. 
1870 Census1870 William, Sarah, John, Daniel and Robert listed as a household member living with John Malcolm Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 35 m-p. 572 hh 18. 
1880 Census1880 John, Daniel, Robert and Capos was listed as a son in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
Employment* Daniel's occupation: farmer at Texas. 
Marriage*20 Oct 1889 He married Dora V. Hardison at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 20 Oct 1889 at age 22.1 
Photographed*Nov 1891 He was photographed in Nov 1891 at Hopkins Co., Texas, at age 24.2
Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper
Birth of Son28 Jul 1894 His son Ernest Egbert Culpepper was born on 28 Jul 1894 at Como, Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Birth of Son6 Feb 1900 His son Robert Eddie Culpepper was born on 6 Feb 1900 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Daniel was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Death of Son29 Jun 1900 His son Robert Eddie Culpepper died on 29 Jun 1900 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son1 Dec 1904 His son John J. Daniel Culpepper was born on 1 Dec 1904 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 His mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Soncirca 1909 His son William Fladger Culpepper was born circa 1909 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Daniel was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. ED 60 Sheet 131.5 
Death of Spouse26 Apr 1911 His wife Dora V. Hardison died on 26 Apr 1911 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Photographed1912 He was photographed in 1912 at Hopkins Co., Texas.6
Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper family
Marriage*11 Oct 1914 He married Omega Lela Johnson at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 11 Oct 1914 at age 47. 
Birth of Son9 Nov 1916 His son Woodrow Wilson Culpepper was born on 9 Nov 1916 at Hopkins Co., Texas.7 
Birth of Son30 Apr 1918 His son Olus Leffie Culpepper was born on 30 Apr 1918 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Daniel was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.8 
Birth of Soncirca 22 Apr 1920 His son Infant (?) Culpepper was born circa 22 Apr 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas.9 
Death of Son22 Apr 1920 His son Infant (?) Culpepper died on 22 Apr 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas.9 
Death of Spouse12 May 1920 His wife Omega Lela Johnson died on 12 May 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Marriage*18 Aug 1923 He married Sarah Maude Hopper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 18 Aug 1923 at age 56. 
Employment He was employed at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Son1925 His son Ernest Egbert Culpepper died in 1925 at Texas. 
Death of Father10 Jan 1927 His father John Malcolm Culpepper died on 10 Jan 1927 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.10 
Death of Son4 Feb 1927 His son William Fladger Culpepper died on 4 Feb 1927 at Hopkins Co., Texas.11 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Daniel was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.12 
Death of Son13 Mar 1934 His son John J. Daniel Culpepper died on 13 Mar 1934 at Hopkins Co., Texas.13 
Death*30 Jan 1936 He died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 30 Jan 1936 at age 68.14 
Burial*6 Feb 1936 His body was interred on 6 Feb 1936 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Biography* Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper was the son of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. He was born after the Civil War and raised in Randolph Co., AL. Sometime after the 1880 census, Dan's parents went by wagon train to Grant Co., AR and Dan is presumed to have gone with them.

Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, a family historian for the John Malcolm Culpepper family, wrote 15 that "about 1885-1887," Dan and his older brother, Frank Culpepper, went to Hopkins Co., TX to look for land. Frank returned to Arkansas, but Dan apparently stayed and, in 1889, he married Dora (Hardison) Stephens, his cousin's widow, and they settled down in Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., TX to raise their family. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote:16

Uncle Dan Culpepper was a very tall man. He farmed some but was also in law enforcement....

Dan was 43 years old when Dora died in 1911. In 1914, Dan married another widow, Omega Lela (Johnson) Page. Dan was 52 years old when his second wife died in 1920. Dan was married a third time in 1923 to Sarah Maud Hopper. They settled down east of Como, Hopkins Co., TX. Over a period of about 14 years before his death, Dan served as a justice of the peace or as a constable.17

In the Fall of 1935, he was appointed constable of the County Commissioners Court and, in late January, 1936, he was serving as door bailiff for the grand jury of the District Court in Sulphur Springs.17 According to the Friday, 31 Jan 1936 Hopkins County Echo 17 on "Thursday night,"after finishing up with a grand jury session, Dan was headed home when his car ran into a truck and Dan was killed. There were other accidents in the area that night which were attributed to the sleet and ice covered highways and windshields and these factors were believed to have contributed to Dan's accident. Dan was 68 years old. 

Family 1

Dora V. Hardison
Marriage*20 Oct 1889 He married Dora V. Hardison at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 20 Oct 1889 at age 22.1 
Children

Family 2

Omega Lela Johnson
Marriage*11 Oct 1914 He married Omega Lela Johnson at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 11 Oct 1914 at age 47. 
Children

Family 3

Sarah Maude Hopper
Marriage*18 Aug 1923 He married Sarah Maude Hopper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 18 Aug 1923 at age 56. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Book 6, p. 445.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    as provided by Lavyn Sisco.
  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
    Ernest Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 22, born 28 Jul 1894 near Como, Texas, Farmer for Foster Dillon near Pine Forest, Texas, Wife is dependent, Married, Caucasian, No military experience, Medium height, Slender build, Gray eyes, Brown hair, Not bald, No disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 at Hopkins Co., Texas.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 10B & 11A, Pg 118-119, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 19-20, Hopkins Co., TX
    D. E. Culpepper, Head, M, Feb-1869, 31, md-10 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Dorcus V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Feb-1869, 31, md-10, Ch 5/5, TX AL AL
    Addie E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Jul-1890, 5, S, TX AL TX
    Ernest E. Culpepper, Son, M, Jul-1895, 4, S, TX AL TX
    Florence G. Culpepper, Daughter, M, Jul-1897, 2, S, TX AL TX
    Robert E. Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1900, 4/12, S, TX AL TX
    Mattie E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1900, 4/12, S, TX AL TX.
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 8A, Pg 226A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 15, Hopkins Co., TX
    Dan E. Culpepper, Head, M, 43, M1, md-20 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Dora V. Culpepper, Wife, F, 41, M2, md-20 yrs, ch 8/8 or 5/5, TX US US
    Earnest Culpepper, Son, M, 15, S, TX AL TX
    Florence Culpepper, Daughter, F, 12, S, TX AL TX
    John D. Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX AL TX
    Cleo Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3, S, TX AL TX
    Fladger Culpepper, Son, M, 1, S, TX AL TX
    Oliver M. Roberts, Hiredman, M, 56, wid, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer.
  6. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  7. 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
  8. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 10A, Pg 213, Pct 2, Pineforrest & Greenwood Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    Daniel E. Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Omega Culpepper, Wife, F, 42?, M, TX AL TX
    Cleo Culpepper, Dau, F, 13?, S, TX AL TX
    John J. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX AL TX
    Fladger Culpepper, Son, M, 10, S, TX AL TX
    Woodrow Culpepper, Son, M, 3 2/12, S, TX AL TX
    Olus Culpepper, Son, M, 1 ?/12, S, TX AL TX
    Ionna Mc Corkle, S-Dau, F, 18, S, TX TX TX
    Mary E. Efrid, S-Dau, F, 14, S, TX NC TX
    Clay D. Page, S-Son, M, 8, S, TX TX TX.
  9. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Dan Culpepper (Infant of), Hopkins Co., Apr 22 1920, 14193.
  10. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 10 1927, 2255.
  11. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    William Fladger Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Feb 4 1927, 580.
  12. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 12, Sheet 4A, Pg 137, Pct. 2, Bob Clayton & Rhodes Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Dan E. Culpepper, Head, M, 62, M, md@22, AL AL GA, Farmer
    Maud Culpepper, Wife, F, 52, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Loreta Byter, StepDau, F, 21, M, md@20, TX TX TX, Farm Laborer
    Patsy R. Byter, StepGDau, F, 8/12, S, TX LA TX
    Effie Ottinger, StepDau, F, 17, S, TX TX TX, Farm Laborer
    Woodrow Culpepper, Son, M, 13, S, TX AL TX, Farm Laborer
    Olus Culpepper. Son, M, 11, S, TX AL TX, Farm Laborer.
  13. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John D. Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Mar 13 1934, 13508.
  14. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Dan E. Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 28 1936, 3202.
  15. letter 15 Apr 1994
  16. summary of the children of J. M. Culpepper
  17. "Dan Culpepper: Pioneer Citizen, Victim of Wreck," Hopkins County Echo (Texas) 31 Jan 1936, preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco

Dora V. Hardison

Female, #35348, (23 Feb 1869 - 26 Apr 1911)
Birth*23 Feb 1869 Dora was born at Texas on 23 Feb 1869. 
Marriagecirca 1886 She married John Stephens circa 1886. 
Married Namecirca 1886  As of circa 1886, her married name was Stephens. 
Marriage*20 Oct 1889 She married Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 20 Oct 1889 at age 20.1 
Married Name20 Oct 1889  As of 20 Oct 1889, her married name was Culpepper. 
PhotographedNov 1891 She appeared as a daughter-in-law in a family photograph in Nov 1891 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Seated next to John Malcolm and wife Sarah A. E. Stephens is their son Daniel and his first wife Dora (Hardison) Stephens Culpepper. She was a widow of a man named Stephens and some relation to Sarah's family before she married Daniel. She is holding Addie Culpepper who married a Hayden. Immediately behind her on the left are siblings, Mattie Culpepper Minter and Luther Culpepper. The young lady on the right is a Miss Hardison, Daniel's sister-in-law. Lavyn says Mattie wanted Capus to marry this lady but he had other ideas. Source: Tommie Smith.2
John Malcolm Culpepper family, 1891
Birth of Son28 Jul 1894 Her son Ernest Egbert Culpepper was born on 28 Jul 1894 at Como, Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Birth of Son6 Feb 1900 Her son Robert Eddie Culpepper was born on 6 Feb 1900 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Dora was listed as Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Death of Son29 Jun 1900 Her son Robert Eddie Culpepper died on 29 Jun 1900 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son1 Dec 1904 Her son John J. Daniel Culpepper was born on 1 Dec 1904 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Soncirca 1909 Her son William Fladger Culpepper was born circa 1909 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Dora was listed as Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. ED 60 Sheet 131.5 
Death*26 Apr 1911 She died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 26 Apr 1911 at age 42. 
Burial*circa 28 Apr 1911 Her body was interred circa 28 Apr 1911 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Biography* Dora was the widow of John Thomas Stephens.6 She married Dan Culpepper in 1889. In the 1910 census of Hopkins Co., TX, Dora was listed as having had eight children, five of whom were still living in 1910. Yet nine children can be accounted for with six still living in 1910. 

Family

Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper
Marriage*20 Oct 1889 She married Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 20 Oct 1889 at age 20.1 
Children
Last Edited20 May 2005

Citations

  1. Book 6, p. 445.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    as provided by Lavyn Sisco.
  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
    Ernest Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 22, born 28 Jul 1894 near Como, Texas, Farmer for Foster Dillon near Pine Forest, Texas, Wife is dependent, Married, Caucasian, No military experience, Medium height, Slender build, Gray eyes, Brown hair, Not bald, No disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 at Hopkins Co., Texas.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 10B & 11A, Pg 118-119, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 19-20, Hopkins Co., TX
    D. E. Culpepper, Head, M, Feb-1869, 31, md-10 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Dorcus V. Culpepper, Wife, F, Feb-1869, 31, md-10, Ch 5/5, TX AL AL
    Addie E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Jul-1890, 5, S, TX AL TX
    Ernest E. Culpepper, Son, M, Jul-1895, 4, S, TX AL TX
    Florence G. Culpepper, Daughter, M, Jul-1897, 2, S, TX AL TX
    Robert E. Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1900, 4/12, S, TX AL TX
    Mattie E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1900, 4/12, S, TX AL TX.
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 8A, Pg 226A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 15, Hopkins Co., TX
    Dan E. Culpepper, Head, M, 43, M1, md-20 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Dora V. Culpepper, Wife, F, 41, M2, md-20 yrs, ch 8/8 or 5/5, TX US US
    Earnest Culpepper, Son, M, 15, S, TX AL TX
    Florence Culpepper, Daughter, F, 12, S, TX AL TX
    John D. Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX AL TX
    Cleo Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3, S, TX AL TX
    Fladger Culpepper, Son, M, 1, S, TX AL TX
    Oliver M. Roberts, Hiredman, M, 56, wid, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer.
  6. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994

Omega Lela Johnson

Female, #35349, (3 Apr 1887 - 12 May 1920)
Birth*3 Apr 1887 Omega was born at Texas on 3 Apr 1887. 
Married Namecirca 1901  As of circa 1901, her married name was McCorkle Page.1 
Marriage*circa 1901 She married (?) McCorkle circa 1901.1 
Death of Spousecirca 1903 Her husband (?) McCorkle died circa 1903.1 
Married Namecirca 1904  As of circa 1904, her married name was Efrid. 
Marriage*circa 1904 She married (?) Efrid circa 1904.1 
Death of Spousesay 1909 Her husband (?) Efrid died say 1909.1 
Married Namesay 1910  As of say 1910, her married name was Page. 
Marriage*say 1910 She married (?) Page say 1910.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1911 Her son Clay D. Page was born circa 1911 at Texas.1 
Marriage*11 Oct 1914 She married Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 11 Oct 1914 at age 27. 
Married Name11 Oct 1914  As of 11 Oct 1914, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son9 Nov 1916 Her son Woodrow Wilson Culpepper was born on 9 Nov 1916 at Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
Birth of Son30 Apr 1918 Her son Olus Leffie Culpepper was born on 30 Apr 1918 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Omega was listed as Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
Birth of Soncirca 22 Apr 1920 Her son Infant (?) Culpepper was born circa 22 Apr 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Death of Son22 Apr 1920 Her son Infant (?) Culpepper died on 22 Apr 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Death*12 May 1920 She died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 12 May 1920 at age 33. 
Biography* Mrs. Joyce LeRoux wrote 4 that Omega Johnson's third husband was "Page." In the 1920 census, three step-children of Daniel E. Culpepper were listed, presumably children of Omega: Iona McCorkle 18 TX, Mary Efrid 14 TX and Clay D. Page 8 TX. 

Family 1

(?) McCorkle
Marriage*circa 1901 She married (?) McCorkle circa 1901.1 
Child

Family 2

(?) Efrid
Marriage*circa 1904 She married (?) Efrid circa 1904.1 
Child

Family 3

(?) Page
Marriage*say 1910 She married (?) Page say 1910.1 
Child

Family 4

Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper
Marriage*11 Oct 1914 She married Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 11 Oct 1914 at age 27. 
Children
Last Edited29 Feb 2004

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 10A, Pg 213, Pct 2, Pineforrest & Greenwood Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    Daniel E. Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Omega Culpepper, Wife, F, 42?, M, TX AL TX
    Cleo Culpepper, Dau, F, 13?, S, TX AL TX
    John J. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX AL TX
    Fladger Culpepper, Son, M, 10, S, TX AL TX
    Woodrow Culpepper, Son, M, 3 2/12, S, TX AL TX
    Olus Culpepper, Son, M, 1 ?/12, S, TX AL TX
    Ionna Mc Corkle, S-Dau, F, 18, S, TX TX TX
    Mary E. Efrid, S-Dau, F, 14, S, TX NC TX
    Clay D. Page, S-Son, M, 8, S, TX TX TX.
  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. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Dan Culpepper (Infant of), Hopkins Co., Apr 22 1920, 14193.
  4. letter 30 Aug 1978
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 10A, Pg 213, Pct 2, Pineforrest & Greenwood Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    Daniel E. Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Omega Culpepper, Wife, F, 42?, M, TX AL TX
    Cleo Culpepper, Dau, F, 13?, S, TX AL TX
    John J. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX AL TX
    Fladger Culpepper, Son, M, 10, S, TX AL TX
    Woodrow Culpepper, Son, M, 3 2/12, S, TX AL TX
    Olus Culpepper, Son, M, 1 ?/12, S, TX AL TX
    Ionna Mc Corkle, S-Dau, F, 18, S, TX TX TX
    Mary E. Elfrid, S-Dau, F, 14, S, TX NC TX
    Clay D. Page, S-Son, M, 8, S, TX TX TX.

Robert Henry Luther Culpepper

Male, #35355, (24 Apr 1869 - 10 Feb 1921)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Birth*24 Apr 1869 Robert was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 24 Apr 1869. 
1870 Census1870 William, Sarah, John, Daniel and Robert listed as a household member living with John Malcolm Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 35 m-p. 572 hh 18. 
1880 Census1880 John, Daniel, Robert and Capos was listed as a son in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
PhotographedNov 1891 He appeared as a son in a family photograph in Nov 1891 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Seated next to John Malcolm and wife Sarah A. E. Stephens is their son Daniel and his first wife Dora (Hardison) Stephens Culpepper. She was a widow of a man named Stephens and some relation to Sarah's family before she married Daniel. She is holding Addie Culpepper who married a Hayden. Immediately behind her on the left are siblings, Mattie Culpepper Minter and Luther Culpepper. The young lady on the right is a Miss Hardison, Daniel's sister-in-law. Lavyn says Mattie wanted Capus to marry this lady but he had other ideas. Source: Tommie Smith.1
John Malcolm Culpepper family, 1891
Employment* Robert's occupation: farmer at Texas. 
Marriage*13 Jan 1895 He married Annie Elizabeth Forgy at Willow Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 13 Jan 1895 at age 25. 
Birth of Son14 May 1896 His son Infant Son Culpepper was born on 14 May 1896 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Son14 May 1896 His son Infant Son Culpepper died on 14 May 1896 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Son8 Feb 1898 His son Henry Reubin Culpepper died on 8 Feb 1898 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son8 Feb 1898 His son Henry Reubin Culpepper was born on 8 Feb 1898 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
Birth of Son5 Nov 1901 His son Thomas Jefferson Culpepper was born on 5 Nov 1901 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son9 Nov 1903 His son Guy Samuel Culpepper was born on 9 Nov 1903 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 His mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son16 Sep 1908 His son Fred Albert Spencer Culpepper was born on 16 Sep 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Birth of Son7 Jul 1914 His son John Early Culpepper was born on 7 Jul 1914 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Photographedsay 1920 He appeared as a son in a family photograph say 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Capos Conley Culpepper, John Malcolm Culpepper, and Robert Henry Luther Culpepper.5
Capos, John Malcolm, and Luther Culpepper
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 50 m-ED 69/11/10.6 
Death*10 Feb 1921 He died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 10 Feb 1921 at age 51. 
Burial*circa 12 Feb 1921 His body was interred circa 12 Feb 1921 at Old Saltillo Cemetery, Saltillo, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Biography* Robert Henry Luther Culpepper was the son of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. Luther was noted as a one year old "Robert Culpepper" with his parents in the 1870 census of Louina P. O. District, Randolph Co., AL and this is where he is presumed to have been born. This district was in the area of what is now known as Wadley, AL. Sometime after the 1880 census, Luther's parents moved the family by wagon train to Grant Co., AR, then, in 1892,("Beautiful Tribute Paid to Uncle John Culpepper" unknown source, presumably a Hopkins Co., TX paper, circa 12 Jan 1927) Luther went with his parents and their two youngest children by train to Saltillo, Hopkins Co., TX.(Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, "John Malcolm Culpepper," typed sheet and letter 15 Apr 1994) In 1895, Luther married Annie Elizabeth Forgy and they settled down to raise their family near Saltillo, TX. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote: (summary of the children of John Malcolm Culpepper) Uncle Luther Culpepper was a rustic fellow. He settled near Saltillo (Hopkins County). When all the relatives came on the train, they always stayed with Uncle Luther. Uncle Luther built a house when he first came to Texas. His youngest daughter purchased the farm when she married. She reared her family in the same house and tore the original house down within the last five years. Luther died in 1921 at the age of 51. ======================= A 41 year old Luther was listed in the 1910 census of Hopkins Co., TX (ED 60 Sheet 217) with his wife and older children.
      Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco in a 5 Jan 1978 letter listed the name as "Robert H. Luther Culpepper." The Mrs. Tommie Reeves Smith Family Group Sheet lists "Malcolm Henry Luther" but this was a son of William Jehu Culpepper. Census records support "Robert H." He was known as "Luther." Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco supplied a family group sheet for Robert H. Luther Culpepper which noted that after the 1880 census, the family had moved from Alabama to Grant Co., AR where they remained until 1888 when they moved on to Hopkins Co., TX "settling at Route 1, Saltillo." Lavyn noted in a 15 Apr 1994 letter that Luther had come by train to Saltillo, TX with his parents. Mrs. Sisco also supplied the following information in a summary of the children of J. M. Culpepper: Uncle Luther Culpepper was a rustic fellow. He settled near Saltillo (Hopkins County). When all the relatives came on the train, they always stayed with Uncle Luther. Uncle Luther built a house when he first came to Texas. His youngest daughter purchased the farm when she married. She reared her family in the same house and tore the original house down within the last five years. 

Family

Annie Elizabeth Forgy
Marriage*13 Jan 1895 He married Annie Elizabeth Forgy at Willow Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 13 Jan 1895 at age 25. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 May 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    as provided by Lavyn Sisco.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 50, Sheet 7A-7B, Pg 99A-100, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 12, Hopkins Co., TX
    Luther Culpepper, Head, M, Apr-1869, 31, md-5 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, Jan-1875, 25, md-5 yrs, Ch 3/2, MO WV MO
    Mattie Lee Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1895, 4, S, TX AL MO
    Lela Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1899, 1, S, TX AL MO.
  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. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 59, Sheet 11B, Pg 213B, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 22, Hopkins Co., TX
    Luther Culpepper, Head, M, 31, M1, md-15 yrs, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Anna Culpepper, Wife, F, 36, M1, md-15 yrs, ch 7/5, MO KY MO
    Mattie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 14, S, TX AL MO
    Thomas Culpepper, Son, M, 8, S, TX AL MO
    Guy Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX AL MO
    Eunice Culpepper, Daughter, F, 4, S, TX AL MO
    Fred Culpepper, Son, M, 2, S, TX AL MO
    John Culpepper, Father, M, 75, wid, GA GA GA, Farmer.
  5. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 15B, Pg 218, Pct 2 , ? Pickton? & Pineforrest Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    R. H. Luther Culpepper, Head M, 50, M, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Annie E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 46, M, MO VA MO
    Thomas Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX AL MO, Farm Laborer
    Guy Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX AL MO, Farm Laborer
    Eunice Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX AL MO
    Fred Culpepper, Son, M, 11, S, TX AL MO
    Irma Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, S, TX AL MO
    John Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX AL MO
    May or Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 2 2/12, S, TX AL MO
    John Culpepper, Father, M, 84, Wid, GA SC SC.

Sarah Maude Hopper

Female, #35356, (25 Jun 1878 - 5 Jul 1950)
Birth*25 Jun 1878 Sarah was born at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 25 Jun 1878. Sarah was the daughter of Alexander John Hopper and Sarah Parthena Posey.1,2 
Married Namesay 1900  As of say 1900, her married name was Ottinger. 
Marriage*24 Apr 1900 She married David Albert Ottinger at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 24 Apr 1900 at age 21.1 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 She was enumerated in the US Census of 1920 at Titus Co., Texas.3 
Marriage*18 Aug 1923 She married Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 18 Aug 1923 at age 45. 
Married Name18 Aug 1923  As of 18 Aug 1923, her married name was Culpepper. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Sarah was listed as Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Death of Spouse30 Jan 1936 Her husband Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper died on 30 Jan 1936 at Hopkins Co., Texas.5 
Death*5 Jul 1950 She died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 5 Jul 1950 at age 72.6 

Family 1

David Albert Ottinger
Marriage*24 Apr 1900 She married David Albert Ottinger at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 24 Apr 1900 at age 21.1 
Children

Family 2

Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper
Marriage*18 Aug 1923 She married Daniel Elias Leslie Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 18 Aug 1923 at age 45. 
Last Edited16 Jun 2009

Citations

  1. Arlene Eden, compiler, e-mail address, Rheinfelder/Eden Family, Ancestry World Tree (online family tree), 25 Aug 2001.
    http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:a15805
  2. E-mail written Jun 2009 to Culpepper Connections from Nancy Jane White Adams (des/o #35356), e-mail address.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Dave A. Ottinger, Head, M, 43m M, TX TN TX, Farm
    Maud (Hopper) Ottinger, Wife, F, 41, M, TX TX TX
    Cora Ottinger, Dau, F, 18, S, TX TX TX
    Sarah Ottinger, Dau, F, 14, S, TX TX TX
    Loretta Ottinger, Day, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
    Effie Ottinger, Dau, F, 7?, S, TX TX TX.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 12, Sheet 4A, Pg 137, Pct. 2, Bob Clayton & Rhodes Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Dan E. Culpepper, Head, M, 62, M, md@22, AL AL GA, Farmer
    Maud Culpepper, Wife, F, 52, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Loreta Byter, StepDau, F, 21, M, md@20, TX TX TX, Farm Laborer
    Patsy R. Byter, StepGDau, F, 8/12, S, TX LA TX
    Effie Ottinger, StepDau, F, 17, S, TX TX TX, Farm Laborer
    Woodrow Culpepper, Son, M, 13, S, TX AL TX, Farm Laborer
    Olus Culpepper. Son, M, 11, S, TX AL TX, Farm Laborer.
  5. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Dan E. Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 28 1936, 3202.
  6. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Sarah Maude Culpepper, died 5 Jul 1950 in Hopkins Co., TX.

Annie Elizabeth Forgy

Female, #35357, (1 Jan 1875 - 27 Mar 1961)
Birth*1 Jan 1875 Annie was born at Missouri on 1 Jan 1875. 
Marriage*13 Jan 1895 She married Robert Henry Luther Culpepper at Willow Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 13 Jan 1895 at age 20. 
Married Name13 Jan 1895  As of 13 Jan 1895, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son14 May 1896 Her son Infant Son Culpepper was born on 14 May 1896 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Son14 May 1896 Her son Infant Son Culpepper died on 14 May 1896 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son8 Feb 1898 Her son Henry Reubin Culpepper was born on 8 Feb 1898 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Son8 Feb 1898 Her son Henry Reubin Culpepper died on 8 Feb 1898 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Annie was listed as Robert Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
Birth of Son5 Nov 1901 Her son Thomas Jefferson Culpepper was born on 5 Nov 1901 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son9 Nov 1903 Her son Guy Samuel Culpepper was born on 9 Nov 1903 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son16 Sep 1908 Her son Fred Albert Spencer Culpepper was born on 16 Sep 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Annie was listed as Robert Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Birth of Son7 Jul 1914 Her son John Early Culpepper was born on 7 Jul 1914 at Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Annie was listed as Robert Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 50 m-ED 69/11/10.4 
Death of Spouse10 Feb 1921 Her husband Robert Henry Luther Culpepper died on 10 Feb 1921 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Annie was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.5 
Death of Son4 Mar 1955 Her son Thomas Jefferson Culpepper died on 4 Mar 1955 at Hale Co., Texas.6 
Death*27 Mar 1961 She died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 27 Mar 1961 at age 86. 
Burial*circa 29 Mar 1961 Her body was interred circa 29 Mar 1961 at Old Saltillo Cemetery, Saltillo, Hopkins Co., Texas. 

Family

Robert Henry Luther Culpepper
Marriage*13 Jan 1895 She married Robert Henry Luther Culpepper at Willow Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 13 Jan 1895 at age 20. 
Children
Last Edited29 Feb 2004

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 50, Sheet 7A-7B, Pg 99A-100, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 12, Hopkins Co., TX
    Luther Culpepper, Head, M, Apr-1869, 31, md-5 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, Jan-1875, 25, md-5 yrs, Ch 3/2, MO WV MO
    Mattie Lee Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1895, 4, S, TX AL MO
    Lela Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1899, 1, S, TX AL MO.
  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. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 59, Sheet 11B, Pg 213B, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 22, Hopkins Co., TX
    Luther Culpepper, Head, M, 31, M1, md-15 yrs, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Anna Culpepper, Wife, F, 36, M1, md-15 yrs, ch 7/5, MO KY MO
    Mattie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 14, S, TX AL MO
    Thomas Culpepper, Son, M, 8, S, TX AL MO
    Guy Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX AL MO
    Eunice Culpepper, Daughter, F, 4, S, TX AL MO
    Fred Culpepper, Son, M, 2, S, TX AL MO
    John Culpepper, Father, M, 75, wid, GA GA GA, Farmer.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 15B, Pg 218, Pct 2 , ? Pickton? & Pineforrest Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    R. H. Luther Culpepper, Head M, 50, M, AL GA GA, Farmer
    Annie E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 46, M, MO VA MO
    Thomas Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX AL MO, Farm Laborer
    Guy Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX AL MO, Farm Laborer
    Eunice Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX AL MO
    Fred Culpepper, Son, M, 11, S, TX AL MO
    Irma Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, S, TX AL MO
    John Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX AL MO
    May or Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 2 2/12, S, TX AL MO
    John Culpepper, Father, M, 84, Wid, GA SC SC.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Sheet 4B, Pg 128B, Pct. 2, Willow Springs Church-Satillo Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
    Annie Culpepper, Mother H, F, 56, WD, md@21, MO MO VA, Farmer
    Erma Culpepper, Dau, F, 18, S, TX AL MO
    John E. Culpepper, Son, M, 15, S, TX AL MO, Farmer
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, S, TX AL MO.
  6. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Thomas J. Culpepper, died 4 Mar 1955 in Hale Co., TX.

Sarah Ann R. Culpepper

Female, #35358, (22 Aug 1871 - 17 Sep 1957)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Name Variation She was also known as Sally. 
Birth*22 Aug 1871 Sarah was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 22 Aug 1871. 
1880 Census1880 Sarah, Nancy and Melvina was listed as a daughter in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
Marriage*22 Dec 1889 She married George Franklin Hill at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 22 Dec 1889 at age 18. 
Married Name22 Dec 1889  As of 22 Dec 1889, her married name was Hill. 
Birth of Son5 Nov 1896 Her son Henry Hill was born on 5 Nov 1896 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Son25 Nov 1896 Her son Henry Hill died on 25 Nov 1896 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
1900 Census1900 Sarah was listed as George Franklin Hill's wife on the 1900 Census at Sulphur Township, Grant Co., Arkansas. 29 m-ED38 sheet 4. 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 Her mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son7 Jul 1908 Her son John Benjamin Hill was born on 7 Jul 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Photographed*circa 1910 She was photographed circa 1910.1
George & Sally (Culpepper) Hill family
Death of Father10 Jan 1927 Her father John Malcolm Culpepper died on 10 Jan 1927 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
Death of Spouse16 Jun 1933 Her husband George Franklin Hill died on 16 Jun 1933 at Oklahoma.3 
Photographed*say 1940 She was photographed say 1940.1
Sally (Culpepper) Hill with children Georgia & John
Photographed*say 1946 She was photographed say 1946.1
Sally (Culpepper) Hill and Mattie (Culpepper) Minter
Death*17 Sep 1957 She died at Seagraves, Gaines Co., Texas, on 17 Sep 1957 at age 86. 
Burial*circa 19 Sep 1957 Her body was interred circa 19 Sep 1957 at Seagraves, Gaines Co., Texas. 
Biography* Sarah Ann R. Culpepper was the daughter of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. Her parents were noted in the 1870 census of Louina P. O. District, Randolph Co., AL and this is where Sally is presumed to have been born. This district was in the area of what is now known as Wadley, AL. Sometime after the 1880 census, Sally's parents moved the family by wagon train to Grant Co., AR.

In 1889, Sally married George Franklin Hill. The couple was noted with their infant daughter in Sulphur Township, Grant Co., AR in the 1900 census records. However, based on the birth location of the next child, the family moved to Hopkins Co., TX by 1902 and this is where they settled down to raise their family. According to Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco,4 their farm was "one mile southwest of the J. C. Bradford farm." Mrs. J. C. (Nancy Gillespie Culpepper) Bradford was Sally's younger sister.

At some point Sally and George apparently moved to Oklahoma since this is where George died in 1933. Sally was 61 years old. Sally died in 1957 in Texas at the age of 86. 

Family

George Franklin Hill
Marriage*22 Dec 1889 She married George Franklin Hill at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 22 Dec 1889 at age 18. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  2. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 10 1927, 2255.
  3. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 57; location Lavyn (Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994.
  4. family group sheet

George Franklin Hill

Male, #35359, (16 Nov 1870 - 16 Jun 1933)
Birth*16 Nov 1870 George was born at Arkansas on 16 Nov 1870.1 
Marriage*22 Dec 1889 He married Sarah Ann R. Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 22 Dec 1889 at age 19. 
Birth of Son5 Nov 1896 His son Henry Hill was born on 5 Nov 1896 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Son25 Nov 1896 His son Henry Hill died on 25 Nov 1896 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
1900 Census*1900 George was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sulphur Township, Grant Co., Arkansas. 29 m-ED38 sheet 4. 
Birth of Son7 Jul 1908 His son John Benjamin Hill was born on 7 Jul 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Photographed*circa 1910 He was photographed circa 1910.2
George & Sally (Culpepper) Hill family
Death*16 Jun 1933 He died at Oklahoma on 16 Jun 1933 at age 62.3 
Biography* Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco provided the following:

Uncle George... was a farmer, he also read music and conducted singing schools during the summer. He was a Baptist.4 

Family

Sarah Ann R. Culpepper
Marriage*22 Dec 1889 He married Sarah Ann R. Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 22 Dec 1889 at age 19. 
Children
Last Edited24 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 57; POB based on 1900 census.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  3. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 57; location Lavyn (Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994.
  4. E-mail written 1979 - 2012 to Lew Griffin from Lavyn Elaine (Wright) Sisco (ID:23046), 1411 Cherrywood, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482, e-mail address.

Nancy Gillespie Culpepper

Female, #35360, (3 Sep 1873 - 19 May 1932)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Name-Comm Commonly known as Nannie Culpepper. 
Birth*3 Sep 1873 Nancy was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 3 Sep 1873. 
1880 Census1880 Sarah, Nancy and Melvina was listed as a daughter in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
Marriage*10 Oct 1890 She married James Cope Bradford at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 10 Oct 1890 at age 17. 
Married Name10 Oct 1890  As of 10 Oct 1890, her married name was Bradford. 
Birth of Son30 Nov 1891 Her son John Edgar Bradford was born on 30 Nov 1891 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Son10 Jan 1892 Her son John Edgar Bradford died on 10 Jan 1892 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
1900 Census1900 Nancy was listed as James Cope Bradford's wife on the 1900 Census at Sulphur Township, Grant Co., Arkansas. 32 m-ED 38 sheet 14 line 41. 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 Her mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son30 Jul 1908 Her son James Guy Bradford was born on 30 Jul 1908 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1910 Census1910 Nancy was listed as James Cope Bradford's wife on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 42 m-ED 60 sheet 166. 
Birth of Son2 Sep 1910 Her son Aubrey Newman Bradford was born on 2 Sep 1910 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1920 Census1920 Nancy was listed as James Cope Bradford's wife on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 51 m-ED 69/14/69. 
Death of Father10 Jan 1927 Her father John Malcolm Culpepper died on 10 Jan 1927 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
Death*19 May 1932 She died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 19 May 1932 at age 58. 
Burial*circa 21 May 1932 Her body was interred circa 21 May 1932 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Biography* Nancy Gillespie Culpepper was the daughter of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. Her parents were noted in the 1870 census of Louina P. O. District, Randolph Co., AL and this is where she is presumed to have been born. This district was in the area of what is now known as Wadley, AL. Sometime after the 1880 census, Nancy's parents moved the family by wagon train to Grant Co., AR.

In 1890, Nancy married James Cope Bradford and they settled down to raise a family. The couple was noted with their young family in Sulphur Township, Grant Co., AR in the 1900 census records. However, based on the birth locations of the children, the family moved to Hopkins Co., TX around 1902 and this is where they remained. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote about her grandmother:2

Nannie Bradford was an even tempered woman. She married James (Jim) Bradford. Jim Bradford was one of the best farmers in the county. His first seven children were girls and each could plow with mules as well as any boy. The Bradford home was a gathering center. There were always birthday dinners, Easter egg hunts, watermellon cuttings and Jim was always 'it' in the first game of blindman's buff. All preachers and peddlers were welcome to spend the night at the Bradford house.

Nannie died in 1932 at the age of 58. 

Family

James Cope Bradford
Marriage*10 Oct 1890 She married James Cope Bradford at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 10 Oct 1890 at age 17. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited24 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 10 1927, 2255.
  2. summary of the children of John Malcolm Culpepper

James Cope Bradford

Male, #35361, (30 Jul 1867 - 2 Jun 1938)
Father*J. P. Bradford
Mother*Argent Elizabeth Stephens
Birth*30 Jul 1867 James was born at Gibson Co., Tennessee, on 30 Jul 1867. 
Marriage*10 Oct 1890 He married Nancy Gillespie Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 10 Oct 1890 at age 23. 
Birth of Son30 Nov 1891 His son John Edgar Bradford was born on 30 Nov 1891 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death of Son10 Jan 1892 His son John Edgar Bradford died on 10 Jan 1892 at Grant Co., Arkansas. 
1900 Census*1900 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sulphur Township, Grant Co., Arkansas. 32 m-ED 38 sheet 14 line 41. 
Birth of Son30 Jul 1908 His son James Guy Bradford was born on 30 Jul 1908 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Photographed*1910 He was photographed in 1910 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
From: Lavyn Sisco
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Subject: James Cope Bradford family
.... this picture was taken at the Bradford homeplace. In 1906 my grandfather purchased the farm SE of Pine Forest. The house was old and cold and had a hall [breezeway] down the middle. My mother was never sure if she was born here or on the farm my grandfather rented when he came to Texas. The rented farm was located near the Mr. Frank Adams place north of Pine Forest. At that time in history folk could go east, cross Stouts Creek and come out at the Luther Culpepper farm. That road has long been closed.

The family moved to the newly purchased farm of 72 acres and we know for sure Guy, Aubrey and Mattie were born at this location. In 1916 James Bradford built a new house where this old house once stood.

In the Picture is Hurley and Alice Bradford Richey (Hurley is holding baby, Ruby), Leona, Ida, Ruth, Frankie, Robbie, Argent, GGM Argent Stephens Bradford Mosley, Nancy Bradford and James Cope Bradford holding Guy.1,2
James Cope Bradford family
1910 Census*1910 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 42 m-ED 60 sheet 166. 
Birth of Son2 Sep 1910 His son Aubrey Newman Bradford was born on 2 Sep 1910 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1920 Census*1920 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 51 m-ED 69/14/69. 
Death of Spouse19 May 1932 His wife Nancy Gillespie Culpepper died on 19 May 1932 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death*2 Jun 1938 He died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 2 Jun 1938 at age 70. 
Burial*circa 4 Jun 1938 His body was interred circa 4 Jun 1938 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Biography* Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco noted in a summary of the children of J. M. Culpepper that Nannie Culpepper had married Jim Bradford, "one of the best farmers in the county." 

Family

Nancy Gillespie Culpepper
Marriage*10 Oct 1890 He married Nancy Gillespie Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 10 Oct 1890 at age 23. 
Children
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1979 - 2012 to Lew Griffin from Lavyn Elaine (Wright) Sisco (ID:23046), 1411 Cherrywood, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.

Melvina Miriam Culpepper

Female, #35362, (24 Jan 1876 - 25 Dec 1958)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Name-Comm Commonly known as Mattie Myra Culpepper. 
Birth*24 Jan 1876 Melvina was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 24 Jan 1876. 
1880 Census1880 Sarah, Nancy and Melvina was listed as a daughter in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
PhotographedNov 1891 She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph in Nov 1891 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Seated next to John Malcolm and wife Sarah A. E. Stephens is their son Daniel and his first wife Dora (Hardison) Stephens Culpepper. She was a widow of a man named Stephens and some relation to Sarah's family before she married Daniel. She is holding Addie Culpepper who married a Hayden. Immediately behind her on the left are siblings, Mattie Culpepper Minter and Luther Culpepper. The young lady on the right is a Miss Hardison, Daniel's sister-in-law. Lavyn says Mattie wanted Capus to marry this lady but he had other ideas. Source: Tommie Smith.1
John Malcolm Culpepper family, 1891
Marriage*1892 She married Robert Edward Minter at Hopkins Co., Texas, in 1892. 
Married Name1892  As of 1892, her married name was Minter. 
1900 Census1900 Melvina was listed as Robert Edward Minter's wife on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 40 m-ED 51 sheet 10 line 82 precinct. 
Birth of Son21 Dec 1901 Her son Wilbur Loving Minter was born on 21 Dec 1901 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son21 Dec 1905 Her son Edwin Euclid Minter was born on 21 Dec 1905 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 Her mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1910 Census1910 Melvina was listed as Robert Edward Minter's wife on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 50 m-ED 60 sheet 134. 
1920 Census1920 Melvina was listed as Robert Edward Minter's wife on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 59 m-ED 69 sheet 9 line 55. 
Death of Spouse27 Sep 1921 Her husband Robert Edward Minter died on 27 Sep 1921 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Father10 Jan 1927 Her father John Malcolm Culpepper died on 10 Jan 1927 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
Photographed*say 1940 She was photographed say 1940 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3
Mattie (Culpepper) Minter & daughters
Photographed*say 1946 She was photographed say 1946.3
Sally (Culpepper) Hill and Mattie (Culpepper) Minter
Death*25 Dec 1958 She died at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 25 Dec 1958 at age 82. 
Burial*27 Dec 1958 Her body was interred on 27 Dec 1958 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Biography* Melvina Miriam Culpepper was the daughter of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. She was presumably named for two of John Malcolm Culpepper's sisters but she went by the name "Mattie Myra." She was born in Randolph Co., AL but, sometime after the 1880 census, her parents moved the family by wagon train to Grant Co., AR.

In 1892,4 Mattie Myra's parents took her and her younger brother along with her older brother, Luther, and went by train to Saltillo, Hopkins Co., TX5 where they settled down in the Pine Forest Community.

There Mattie Myra met and married Ed Minter and they are noted with their young family in the 1900 census of Hopkins Co., TX. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote6 that Ed "made sure his wife, Mattie, had a new dress or hat. She did enjoy looking nice even when she was a very old lady and was in poor health."

Ed died in 1921 when Mattie Myra was 45 years old. She died in 1958 at the age of 82. 

Family

Robert Edward Minter
Marriage*1892 She married Robert Edward Minter at Hopkins Co., Texas, in 1892. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    as provided by Lavyn Sisco.
  2. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 10 1927, 2255.
  3. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  4. "Beautiful Tribute Paid to Uncle John Culpepper" unknown source, presumably a Hopkins Co., TX paper, circa 12 Jan 1927
  5. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, "John Malcolm Culpepper," typed sheet and letter 15 Apr 1994
  6. summary of the children of John Malcolm Culpepper

Robert Edward Minter

Male, #35363, (1 Mar 1860 - 27 Sep 1921)
Name-Comm Commonly known as Ed Minter. 
Birth*1 Mar 1860 Robert was born at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 1 Mar 1860. 
Marriage*1892 He married Melvina Miriam Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, in 1892. 
1900 Census*1900 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 40 m-ED 51 sheet 10 line 82 precinct. 
Birth of Son21 Dec 1901 His son Wilbur Loving Minter was born on 21 Dec 1901 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son21 Dec 1905 His son Edwin Euclid Minter was born on 21 Dec 1905 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1910 Census*1910 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 50 m-ED 60 sheet 134. 
1920 Census*1920 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 59 m-ED 69 sheet 9 line 55. 
Death*27 Sep 1921 He died at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 27 Sep 1921 at age 61. 
Biography* Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote that Ed Minter was "a descendant of early Pine Forest [Hopkins Co., TX] pioneers."1 

Family

Melvina Miriam Culpepper
Marriage*1892 He married Melvina Miriam Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, in 1892. 
Children
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. family group sheet information for Mattie Myra Culpepper and Ed Minter

Capos Conley Culpepper

Male, #35364, (6 Apr 1879 - 11 Apr 1959)
Father*John Malcolm Culpepper
Mother*Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens
Name Variation He was also known as Cape. 
Birth*6 Apr 1879 Capos was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 6 Apr 1879. 
1880 Census1880 John, Daniel, Robert and Capos was listed as a son in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama. 46 m-Beat 8 ED 111-19. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Capos was listed as a son in John Malcolm Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
Marriage*2 Sep 1901 He married Lou Anna Augusta Atchley at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 2 Sep 1901 at age 22.2 
Photographed*say 1902 He was photographed say 1902 at Grant Co., Arkansas.3
Capos Conley Culpepper
Birth of Son26 Mar 1904 His son John Harry Culpepper was born on 26 Mar 1904 at Saltillo, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Death of Mother21 Jul 1906 His mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Stephens died on 21 Jul 1906 at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Sonsay 1908 His son Sidney Culpepper was born say 1908 at Arkansas. 
1910 Census*1910 Capos was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 31 m-32/121/17. 
Birth of Son17 Dec 1916 His son W. Jay Culpepper was born on 17 Dec 1916 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Birth of Son7 Mar 1918 His son Oscar Norris Culpepper was born on 7 Mar 1918 at Grant Co., Arkansas.4 
Photographedsay 1920 He appeared as a son in a family photograph say 1920 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Capos Conley Culpepper, John Malcolm Culpepper, and Robert Henry Luther Culpepper.5
Capos, John Malcolm, and Luther Culpepper
1920 Census*1920 Capos was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Grant Co., Arkansas. 41 m-ED 92/14/24. 
Employment* Capos's occupation: CaptainPine Bluff Police Department at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.6 
Birth of Son26 Mar 1924 His son Conley Edward Culpepper was born on 26 Mar 1924 at Grant Co., Arkansas.7 
Death of Father10 Jan 1927 His father John Malcolm Culpepper died on 10 Jan 1927 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.8 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Capos was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Grant Co., Arkansas.9 
Photographed*say 1951 He was photographed say 1951 at Grant Co., Arkansas.5
Capos Conley & Annie (Atchley) Culpepper
Death*11 Apr 1959 He died at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 11 Apr 1959 at age 80. 
Burial*circa 14 Apr 1959 His body was interred circa 14 Apr 1959 at Center Grove Cemetery, near, Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas.10 
Biography* Capos Conley Culpepper was the youngest son of John Malcolm and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (Stephens) Culpepper. A one year old "Capers C. Culpepper" was noted in the 1880 census of Beat 8 in Randolph Co., AL and this is where he is presumed to have been born. Beat 8 appears to have been in the vicinity of Flatrock, near Almond to the west of what is now known as Wadley, AL. The name "Capos" is unique and it is interesting to note that the name was recorded as "Capers" in the 1880 census record. A grandson who shares the name, Capos Conley "Chip" Culpepper, II, believes that "Capers," through transmission with a Southern accent, might have become "Capos." A cousin who was born in 1860 was named "Charles Capers Culpepper." He is supposed to have been named after a Methodist Bishop. Chip investigated this and he wrote:11

FYI William Capers ... was elected a Bishop in the Methodist & Episcopal Church in 1846. The next year, 1847, he was sent to be the first Bishop of the Church in of all places... Arkansas... Coincidence? I don't think so.... I now have a print of what appears to have been an old wood-cut portrait of the good Bishop. He looks rather like George Washington on a dollar bill (a bit more hair though).... One reference to him calls him "...that great messenger of the gospel to the slaves."

Sometime after the 1880 census, Cape's parents moved the family by wagon train to Grant Co., AR. Chip compiled a book, A Collection of Culpeppers 12 which focuses on the Capos Conley Culpepper family and in it 13 Chip notes that Cape was about six or seven when the family moved from Alabama to Arkansas and recalled "how the family landed by flatboat at Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas after crossing the Mississippi."
In 1892,14 Cape's parents took him and his older sister, Melvina Miriam, accompanied by their older brother, Luther, and they went by train to Saltillo, Hopkins Co., TX 15 where they settled down in the Pine Forest Community. They were soon followed by the William "Billy" Jehu Culpepper family.

It was not long after this that Cape went back to Arkansas. Mrs. R. W. (Tommie Reeves) Smith, a William Jehu Culpepper family historian, passed on 16 a story that she had heard about Cape and Billy:

Capus came riding up to Billy's home on his horse. Billy's dog came out as usual and as always was barking and yipping at the horse's feet scaring the horse. Capus took a gun he had, reportedly only to scare the dog away but his aim was such on the moving horse that he shot the dog dead on the spot. History does not say what Billy's response was but Chip and I think it was about this time Capus probably decided that Texas wasn't quite big enough for both he and Billy.

Whatever the reason, Cape returned to Arkansas where he met Annie Atchley and they married in 1901. Cape brought his bride back to Texas but, based on birth states of their children noted in census records, they returned to Arkansas around 1905. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, a John Malcolm Culpepper family historian, wrote17 that Annie thought Texas was "a God Forsaken Country" and wanted to go back to Arkansas. In Arkansas, Cape became a law enforcement officer, eventually becoming Captain of the Pine Bluff Police Department.18

Chip wrote19 that Cape suffered a stroke and died a short time later on April 11, 1959 at the age of 80 years. 

Family

Lou Anna Augusta Atchley
Marriage*2 Sep 1901 He married Lou Anna Augusta Atchley at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 2 Sep 1901 at age 22.2 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited24 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 50, Sheet 8A, Pg 100A-101, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 14, Hopkins Co., TX
    Jno. Culpepper, Head, M, Nov-1835, 64, md-43 yrs, GA SC GA, Farmer
    S. E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct-1839, 60, md-43 yrs, Ch 9/8, MS GA MS
    Capos Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1879, 21, S, AL GA MS, Farm Laborer.
  2. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 67; location Mrs. Sisco CC Culpepper family group sheet.
  3. E-mail written 2001-2004 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Sandra Lynn Culpepper Merritt (Mrs. Stan Merritt), e-mail address.
  4. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 172.
  5. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  6. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p. 67.
  7. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 190.
  8. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John Culpepper, Hopkins Co., Jan 10 1927, 2255.
  9. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 27-14, Sheet #2-B, No street addresses, Washington, Grant, AR
    Home owned, Value not given, Radio=blank, Farm=Yes
    C. C. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, M, md@22, AL/GA/GA, Policeman, City Force, Vet=No 
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, 52, M, md@23, AR/TN/TN, Not employed
    W. J. Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, AR/AL/AR
    Oscar Culpepper, Son, 12, S, AR/AL/AR
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 9, S, AR/AL/AR
    Conley Culpepper, Son, 6, S, AR/AL/AR.
  10. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 67.
  11. e-mail message 15 Apr 1994
  12. Little Rock, AR: self published, 1993
  13. biographical information at the back
  14. "Beautiful Tribute Paid to Uncle John Culpepper" unknown source, presumably a Hopkins Co., TX paper, circa 12 Jan 1927
  15. Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco, "John Malcolm Culpepper," typed sheet and letter 15 Apr 1994
  16. e-mail posting to e-mail address Sun, 05 Apr 1998
  17. summary of the children of John Malcolm Culpepper
  18. Capos Conley "Chip" Culpepper, II, A Collection of Culpeppers (Little Rock, AR: self published, 1993) p. 67
  19. e-mail 7 Apr 1994

Lou Anna Augusta Atchley

Female, #35365, (12 Jan 1878 - 9 Sep 1960)
Father*James Harrison Atchley
Mother*Louisiana Martha Norris
Name Variation She was also known as Annie. 
Birth*12 Jan 1878 Lou was born at Arkansas on 12 Jan 1878.1 
Death of Mother9 Jan 1888 Her mother Louisiana Martha Norris died on 9 Jan 1888 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Marriage*2 Sep 1901 She married Capos Conley Culpepper at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 2 Sep 1901 at age 23.2 
Married Name2 Sep 1901  As of 2 Sep 1901, her married name was Culpepper. 
Photographed*say 1902 She was photographed say 1902 at Grant Co., Arkansas.3
Annie Atchley Culpepper
Death of Father2 Feb 1903 Her father James Harrison Atchley died on 2 Feb 1903 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Birth of Son26 Mar 1904 Her son John Harry Culpepper was born on 26 Mar 1904 at Saltillo, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Birth of Sonsay 1908 Her son Sidney Culpepper was born say 1908 at Arkansas. 
1910 Census1910 Lou was listed as Capos Conley Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 31 m-32/121/17. 
Birth of Son17 Dec 1916 Her son W. Jay Culpepper was born on 17 Dec 1916 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Birth of Son7 Mar 1918 Her son Oscar Norris Culpepper was born on 7 Mar 1918 at Grant Co., Arkansas.4 
1920 Census1920 Lou was listed as Capos Conley Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Grant Co., Arkansas. 41 m-ED 92/14/24. 
Birth of Son26 Mar 1924 Her son Conley Edward Culpepper was born on 26 Mar 1924 at Grant Co., Arkansas.5 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Lou was listed as Capos Conley Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Washington, Grant Co., Arkansas.6 
Photographedsay 1951 She was photographed say 1951 at Grant Co., Arkansas.7
Capos Conley & Annie (Atchley) Culpepper
Death of Spouse11 Apr 1959 Her husband Capos Conley Culpepper died on 11 Apr 1959 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas. 
Death*9 Sep 1960 She died at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 9 Sep 1960 at age 82.8 
Burial*circa 11 Sep 1960 Her body was interred circa 11 Sep 1960 at Center Grove Cemetery, near, Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas.8 

Family

Capos Conley Culpepper
Marriage*2 Sep 1901 She married Capos Conley Culpepper at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, on 2 Sep 1901 at age 23.2 
Children
Last Edited24 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 67; POB based on 1910 census.
  2. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 67; location Mrs. Sisco CC Culpepper family group sheet.
  3. E-mail written 2001-2004 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Sandra Lynn Culpepper Merritt (Mrs. Stan Merritt), e-mail address.
  4. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 172.
  5. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 190.
  6. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 27-14, Sheet #2-B, No street addresses, Washington, Grant, AR
    Home owned, Value not given, Radio=blank, Farm=Yes
    C. C. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, M, md@22, AL/GA/GA, Policeman, City Force, Vet=No 
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, F, 52, M, md@23, AR/TN/TN, Not employed
    W. J. Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, AR/AL/AR
    Oscar Culpepper, Son, 12, S, AR/AL/AR
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 9, S, AR/AL/AR
    Conley Culpepper, Son, 6, S, AR/AL/AR.
  7. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  8. Capos Conley Culpepper II, A Collection of Culpeppers, Vol I, unpublished manuscript, 225 p., July 1993,
    p 67.

S. Glant Culpepper

Male, #35366, (13 Nov 1876 - 19 Jan 1877)
Father*William Jehew Culpepper
Mother*Emily Julia Ann Josephine East
Birth*13 Nov 1876 S. was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 13 Nov 1876. 
Death*19 Jan 1877 He died at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 19 Jan 1877. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited10 Aug 1999

Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper

Male, #35367, (14 Dec 1877 - 29 Apr 1933)
Father*William Jehew Culpepper
Mother*Emily Julia Ann Josephine East
Name Variation He was also known as Mack. 
Birth*14 Dec 1877 Malcolm was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 14 Dec 1877. 
1880 Census*1880 Malcolm, John and James was listed as a son in William Jehew Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 22 m-p. 336 hh 83. 
Employment* Malcolm's occupation: farmer at Hopkins Co., Texas. 
Marriage*12 Nov 1899 He married Elba Louella McGill at Greenwood, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 12 Nov 1899 at age 21.1 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Malcolm was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 22 m-.2 
Birth of Son4 Jul 1904 His son Leslie Winston Culpepper was born on 4 Jul 1904 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Birth of Son19 Jun 1908 His son John Oliver Culpepper was born on 19 Jun 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3,4 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Malcolm was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.5 
Birth of Son1 Jul 1911 His son J. D. Culpepper was born on 1 Jul 1911 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3,4 
Birth of Son2 Nov 1913 His son Carmon Wesley Culpepper was born on 2 Nov 1913 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3,4 
Death of Son25 Sep 1915 His son Leslie Winston Culpepper died on 25 Sep 1915 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Birth of Son15 Apr 1916 His son Weldon Warner Culpepper was born on 15 Apr 1916 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3,4 
Death of Mother14 Jul 1918 His mother Emily Julia Ann Josephine East died on 14 Jul 1918 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.6 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1918 Malcolm registered for the WW-I draft, naming Elba Louella McGill as his nearest relative, on 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.7 
Photographed*say 1920 He was photographed say 1920 at Miller Co., Arkansas.6
Luther & Elba Louella (McGill) Culpepper
1920 Census*1920 Malcolm was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Miller Co., Arkansas. 43 m-ED 76/1/82. 
Death of Father12 Aug 1929 His father William Jehew Culpepper died on 12 Aug 1929 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Malcolm was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bowie Co., Texas.8 
Death*29 Apr 1933 He died at Redwater, Bowie Co., Texas, on 29 Apr 1933 at age 55.9,10,11 
Burial*circa 1 May 1933 His body was interred circa 1 May 1933 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Biography* Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper was the son of William Jehu and Emily Julia Ann Josephine (East) Culpepper.
      According to Tommie Smith, "he was one of at least three of his siblings who developed Diabetes that plagued him a long time. His death in 1933 at the age of 44 no doubt was hastened by the disease. Most of his children were close to the age of his youngest sibling, Tessie Lee Sue Culpepper Reeves."
      Mack was born and raised in Randolph Co., AL where he was noted with his parents in the 1880 census but probably near the Tallapoosa Co., AL border since the family apparently attended church in Daviston, AL.12

Around 1890, the family is believed to have moved to a farm in the Hurricane Creek area of Grant Co., AR and Mack would presumably have accompanied his parents.13 Unfortunately, the 1890 U. S. census records were burned. In the mid-1890's, Mack's parents moved again, this time to Hopkins Co., TX. Again, Mack appears to have accompanied his parents and this is apparently where he met Elba Louella McGill whom he married in 1899.

Mack and Elba appear to have settled down to farm and raise their family in Hopkins Co., TX and they were noted there in 1900 and 1910 census records. But, by the time of the 1920 census, the family had moved to Miller Co., AR. Mack died in 1933 at the age of 55. 

Family

Elba Louella McGill
Marriage*12 Nov 1899 He married Elba Louella McGill at Greenwood, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 12 Nov 1899 at age 21.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper Sheet 'Brides Parents Home.'
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 1B, Pg 109, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 1, Hopkins Co., TX
    M. H. Culpepper, Head, M, Dec-1877, 22, md-0, AL AL AL, Farmer
    E. L. Culpepper, Wife, F, Jul-1881, 18, md-0, Ch 0/0, AL GA AL
    Jas B. Culpepper, Brother, M, Jan-1879, 21, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer.
  3. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper Sheet (Annas Culpepper info).
  4. 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
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 10A, Pg 228A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 19, Hopkins Co., TX
    Malcolm Culpepper, Head, M, 33, M1, md-10 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Elba Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, M1, md-10 yrs, ch 4/4, AL AL AL
    Annas Culpepper, Daughter, F, 9, S, TX AL AL
    Lucille Culpepper, Daughter, F, 7, S, TX AL AL
    Leslie Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX AL AL
    Alta Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3, S, TX AL AL
    Olive Culpepper, Son, M, 1, S, TX AL AL
    Beckie Harris, G-Mother, F, 57, wid, MS TN TN, Own Income.
  6. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  7. 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
    Malcolm Henry Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 41, born 14 Dec 1876, Caucasian, Farmer for self, Nearest relative: Elba Louella Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Stout build, Blue eyes, Dark hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  8. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 16, page 4A, Market & Old Salm Road, Bowie Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Melvin H. Culpepper, Head, M, 53, M, md @23, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Elba L. Culpepper, Wife, F, 49, M, md @19, AL/AL/AL
    J. D. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX/AL/AL
    Carmon W. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX/AL/AL
    Weldon W. Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX/AL/AL
    Hazel Culpepper, Dau, F, 10, S, TX/AL/AL
    Mary J. McGill, Mother-in-law, F, 77, Wd, AL/AL/AL.
  9. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    MHL Culpepper Sheet.
  10. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Malcon Henry Culpepper, Bowie Co., Apr 29 1933, 16712.
  11. Death Certificate of Malcom Henry Culpepper born Dec 14, 1876 Alabama; Died April 29, 1933 Bowie County, Texas Residence: Red Water, Bowie, Texas; Male White Married, spouse: Elba Culpepper; 56 years 4 months 15 days; Farming; Father Billy Culpepper, Alabama Mother: Jsie East, Alabama. Informant: F D Culpepper, Picton, Texas; Place of removal Pine Forest 4/30/1933.
  12. Capos Conley "Chip" Culpepper, II, A Collection of Culpeppers manuscript, in the "Additional Information on Members of The Family Culpepper" section, there is a letter of recommendation, preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco, from the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pleasant Hill, Daviston, Alabama for William J. Culpepper and his family.
  13. Lavyn (Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994

Elba Louella McGill

Female, #35368, (31 Jul 1881 - 9 Jun 1947)
Father*Daniel McGill
Mother*Martha Harris
Birth*31 Jul 1881 Elba was born at Alabama on 31 Jul 1881.1 
Marriage*12 Nov 1899 She married Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper at Greenwood, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 12 Nov 1899 at age 18.2 
Married Name12 Nov 1899  As of 12 Nov 1899, her married name was Culpepper. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Elba was listed as Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas. 22 m-.3 
Birth of Son4 Jul 1904 Her son Leslie Winston Culpepper was born on 4 Jul 1904 at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Birth of Son19 Jun 1908 Her son John Oliver Culpepper was born on 19 Jun 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.4,5 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Elba was listed as Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.6 
Birth of Son1 Jul 1911 Her son J. D. Culpepper was born on 1 Jul 1911 at Hopkins Co., Texas.4,5 
Birth of Son2 Nov 1913 Her son Carmon Wesley Culpepper was born on 2 Nov 1913 at Hopkins Co., Texas.4,5 
Death of Son25 Sep 1915 Her son Leslie Winston Culpepper died on 25 Sep 1915 at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Birth of Son15 Apr 1916 Her son Weldon Warner Culpepper was born on 15 Apr 1916 at Hopkins Co., Texas.4,5 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1918 Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper named Elba as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.7 
Photographed*say 1920 She was photographed say 1920 at Miller Co., Arkansas.8
Luther & Elba Louella (McGill) Culpepper
1920 Census1920 Elba was listed as Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Miller Co., Arkansas. 43 m-ED 76/1/82. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Elba was listed as Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Bowie Co., Texas.9 
Death of Spouse29 Apr 1933 Her husband Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper died on 29 Apr 1933 at Redwater, Bowie Co., Texas.10,11,12 
Death*9 Jun 1947 She died at Texarkana, Bowie Co., Texas, on 9 Jun 1947 at age 65.13,1 
Burial*10 Jun 1947 Her body was interred on 10 Jun 1947 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.1 
Biography* Becky Harris was noted as a 57 year old grandmother in the household of Malcolm and Elba (McGill) Culpepper in the 1910 census of Hopkins Co., TX. Was this Elba's mother? 

Family

Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper
Marriage*12 Nov 1899 She married Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper at Greenwood, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 12 Nov 1899 at age 18.2 
Children
Last Edited17 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. Death Certificate of Elba Louella Culpepper born July 31, 1881 Alabama Died June 9, 1947 Rt 5 Texarkana, Bowie, Texas diabetes. Female White Widowed , 65 yrs 10 months 9 days; Residence Rt 5, Texarkana, Bowie, Texas; Father: Daniel McGill, Alabama Mother: Martha Harris, Alabama; Informant: Mrs. Annie Endsley, Texarkana; Diabetes, Hypertension cystitis. Burial Sulphur Springs, Texas 6/10/1947; Hanner Funeral Service, Atlanta, Texas.
  2. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper Sheet 'Brides Parents Home.'
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 1B, Pg 109, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 1, Hopkins Co., TX
    M. H. Culpepper, Head, M, Dec-1877, 22, md-0, AL AL AL, Farmer
    E. L. Culpepper, Wife, F, Jul-1881, 18, md-0, Ch 0/0, AL GA AL
    Jas B. Culpepper, Brother, M, Jan-1879, 21, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer.
  4. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    Malcolm Henry Luther Culpepper Sheet (Annas Culpepper info).
  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. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 10A, Pg 228A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 19, Hopkins Co., TX
    Malcolm Culpepper, Head, M, 33, M1, md-10 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Elba Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, M1, md-10 yrs, ch 4/4, AL AL AL
    Annas Culpepper, Daughter, F, 9, S, TX AL AL
    Lucille Culpepper, Daughter, F, 7, S, TX AL AL
    Leslie Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX AL AL
    Alta Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3, S, TX AL AL
    Olive Culpepper, Son, M, 1, S, TX AL AL
    Beckie Harris, G-Mother, F, 57, wid, MS TN TN, Own Income.
  7. 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
    Malcolm Henry Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 41, born 14 Dec 1876, Caucasian, Farmer for self, Nearest relative: Elba Louella Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Stout build, Blue eyes, Dark hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  8. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  9. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 16, page 4A, Market & Old Salm Road, Bowie Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Melvin H. Culpepper, Head, M, 53, M, md @23, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Elba L. Culpepper, Wife, F, 49, M, md @19, AL/AL/AL
    J. D. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX/AL/AL
    Carmon W. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX/AL/AL
    Weldon W. Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX/AL/AL
    Hazel Culpepper, Dau, F, 10, S, TX/AL/AL
    Mary J. McGill, Mother-in-law, F, 77, Wd, AL/AL/AL.
  10. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    MHL Culpepper Sheet.
  11. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Malcon Henry Culpepper, Bowie Co., Apr 29 1933, 16712.
  12. Death Certificate of Malcom Henry Culpepper born Dec 14, 1876 Alabama; Died April 29, 1933 Bowie County, Texas Residence: Red Water, Bowie, Texas; Male White Married, spouse: Elba Culpepper; 56 years 4 months 15 days; Farming; Father Billy Culpepper, Alabama Mother: Jsie East, Alabama. Informant: F D Culpepper, Picton, Texas; Place of removal Pine Forest 4/30/1933.
  13. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Elba Louella Culpepper, died 9 Jun 1947 in Bowie Co., TX.

John William Culpepper

Male, #35369, (6 Jan 1879 - 17 Jan 1970)
Father*William Jehew Culpepper
Mother*Emily Julia Ann Josephine East
Multiple Birth* John was born a twin. 
Name Variation He was also known as Bill. 
Birth*6 Jan 1879 John was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 6 Jan 1879.1,2 
1880 Census1880 Malcolm, John and James was listed as a son in William Jehew Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 22 m-p. 336 hh 83. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Francis, George, Robert, Carl and John was listed as a son in William Jehew Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
Marriage*9 Nov 1902 He married Cora Agnes Williams at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 9 Nov 1902 at age 23.
John William & Cora (Williams) Culpepper
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
Death of Mother14 Jul 1918 His mother Emily Julia Ann Josephine East died on 14 Jul 1918 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.5 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1918 John registered for the WW-I draft, naming Cora Agnes Williams as his nearest relative, on 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.6 
Photographed*say 1927 He was photographed say 1927 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
John William Culpepper, Cora Agnes Williams, wth their two daughters, and their daughter's husbands.5
John William & Cora (Williams) Culpepper family
Death of Father12 Aug 1929 His father William Jehew Culpepper died on 12 Aug 1929 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas. 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.7 
Photographedcirca 1940 He was photographed circa 1940 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Left to right: Frank, Will, Earl, Tessie, Clara, Glant, and Julia.5
William Jehew Culpepper children
Photographed*say 1955 He was photographed say 1955 at Hopkins Co., Texas,
Bill Culpepper (left) and Thomas Reeves playing dominoes in the snow.5
Death of Spouse24 Aug 1961 His wife Cora Agnes Williams died on 24 Aug 1961 at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.8,9 
SSN*1965 His Social Security Number was issued in 1965 in Texas.1 
Death*17 Jan 1970 He died at Memorial Hospital, Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 17 Jan 1970 at age 91.1,10,11 
Burial*19 Jan 1970 His body was interred on 19 Jan 1970 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.12,13 
Biography* John William Culpepper was the son of William Jehu and Emily Julia Ann Josephine (East) Culpepper. He was born and spent his early years in Randolph Co., AL where he was noted with his parents in the 1880 census but probably near the Tallapoosa Co., AL border since the family apparently attended church in Daviston, AL.14 Bill remembered going for mail as a boy on a public road near the water mill of Lum (Loamni) Stephens in Randolph Co., AL. The road crossed a rock that was at least a mile across.15

Around 1890, the family is believed to have moved to a farm in the Hurricane Creek area of Grant Co., AR and Bill would presumably have accompanied his parents.16 Unfortunately, the 1890 U. S. census records were burned. In the mid-1890's, Bill's parents moved again, this time to Hopkins Co., TX. Again, Bill appears to have accompanied his parents and this is apparently where he met Cora Agnes Williams whom he married in 1902.

Bill and Cora appear to have settled down to raise their family in Hopkins Co., TX and they were noted there in 1910 and 1920 census records. Bill died in 1970 at the age of 91.

From Tommie Reeves Smith, tommies@home.com, Sep 2000:
     
"I honestly can't remember if I mentioned to you the church bell story in Pine Forest. I was reminded of it back in April when we had the dedication of the Cival War Marker for John Malcolm. The church that sits next to the cemetery is the Methodist Church. Many
Culpeppers have worshiped there through the years. The present sanctuary was built in 1957 when I was a teen. As it was being built with a steeple one of the laymen mentioned to John William Culpepper ( Billy and Josephine) that they needed to obtain a bell. Uncle Will Culpepper indicated that was no problem, that he had one. He presented the bell that had hung on the farm of Billy and Josephine Culpepper summoning the family for meals for years. The bell was hung in the steeple and remains there today. On the day of the dedication it was arranged that someone ring that bell for all to hear at precisely 2:00 P.M to start the ceremony. It was spine tingling for me and no doubt for other Culpepper descendants present."
 

Family

Cora Agnes Williams
Marriage*9 Nov 1902 He married Cora Agnes Williams at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 9 Nov 1902 at age 23.
John William & Cora (Williams) Culpepper
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. 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
  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
    John William Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 39, born 6 Jan 1879, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Cora Agnes Culpepper, RFD#1, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Sheet 2A, Pg 109A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 2, Hopkins Co., TX
    W. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Oct-1857, 42, md-25 yrs, AL GA MS, Farmer
    Emily Josephine Culpepper, Wife, F, Jan-1858, 42, md-25 yrs, Ch 16/13, AL AL AL
    William Culpepper, Son, M, Jan-1879, 21, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Julia E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1880, 19, S, AL AL AL
    Dee M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1881, 18, S, AL AL AL
    Clara Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1883, 17, S, AL AL AL
    Carrie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1883, 17, S, AL AL AL
    Frank Culpepper, Son, M, Sep-1884, 15, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Mary G. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1887, 12, S, AL AL AL
    George F. Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1890, 10, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
    Irl Culpepper, Son, M, Apr-1896, 4, S, TX AL AL
    Nannie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Jun-1898, 1, S, TX AL AL
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1899, 1, S, TX AL AL.
  4. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 1A, Pg 219A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 1, Hopkins Co., TX
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 30, M1, md-8 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Cora Culpepper, Wife, F, 23, M1, md-8 yrs, ch 2/2, KY KY KY
    Beaula Culpepper, Daughter, F, 7, S, TX AL KY
    Eula Culpepper, Daughter, F, 4, S, TX AL KY.
  5. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 1B, Pg 204, Pct 2, ? & Pineforrest Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    William J. Culpepper, Head, M, 40, M, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Cora A. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, KY KY KY
    Beulah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 16, S, TX AL KY
    Eulah I. Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX AL KY.
  7. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 12, Sheet 2B, Pg 135, Pct. 2, Pickton & Pine Forest Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, M, md@24, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Cora A. Culpepper, Wife, F, 45, M, md@16, KY KY KY.
  8. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    John William Culpepper Family Group Sheet (Frank Rettman info).
  9. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Cora Agnes Culpepper, died 24 Aug 1961 in Hopkins Co., TX.
  10. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    John William Culpepper, Male, Widowed, died 17 Jan 1970 in Hopkins Co., TX.
  11. Funeral Home records provided by Harry Hogue.
  12. E-mail written 2000 to Tommie Smith from Harry Hogue.
  13. Funeral was held at Pine Forest Methodist Church.
  14. Capos Conley "Chip" Culpepper, II, A Collection of Culpeppers manuscript, in the "Additional Information on Members of The Family Culpepper" section, there is a letter of recommendation, preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco, from the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pleasant Hill, Daviston, Alabama for William J. Culpepper and his family.
  15. Jerry Post, Alive and Good to Know unknown source, 19 Feb 1952, p. 23 preserved by Lavyn (Wright) Sisco
  16. Lavyn (Wright) Sisco letter 15 Apr 1994

Cora Agnes Williams

Female, #35370, (1886 - 24 Aug 1961)
Father*Hiram Williams
Mother*Alice Carter
Birth*1886 Cora was born at Kentucky in 1886.1 
Marriage*9 Nov 1902 She married John William Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 9 Nov 1902.
John William & Cora (Williams) Culpepper
Married Name9 Nov 1902  As of 9 Nov 1902, her married name was Culpepper. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Cora was listed as John William Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.2 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1918 John William Culpepper named Cora as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.3 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Cora was listed as John William Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Cora was listed as John William Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Hopkins Co., Texas.5 
Death*24 Aug 1961 She died at Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas, on 24 Aug 1961.6,7 
Burial*circa 26 Aug 1961 Her body was interred circa 26 Aug 1961 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pine Forest, Hopkins Co., Texas.6,7 

Family

John William Culpepper
Marriage*9 Nov 1902 She married John William Culpepper at Hopkins Co., Texas, on 9 Nov 1902.
John William & Cora (Williams) Culpepper
Children
Last Edited5 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    John William Culpepper Sheet (Frank Rettman info); POB census.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 60, Sheet 1A, Pg 219A, Pct 2, Gen.com Img 1, Hopkins Co., TX
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 30, M1, md-8 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Cora Culpepper, Wife, F, 23, M1, md-8 yrs, ch 2/2, KY KY KY
    Beaula Culpepper, Daughter, F, 7, S, TX AL KY
    Eula Culpepper, Daughter, F, 4, S, TX AL KY.
  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
    John William Culpepper, RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, age 39, born 6 Jan 1879, Caucasian, Farmer at RFD#3, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Nearest relative: Cora Agnes Culpepper, RFD#1, Como, Hopkins Co., Texas, Tall height, Slender build, Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 69, Sheet 1B, Pg 204, Pct 2, ? & Pineforrest Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=Y
    William J. Culpepper, Head, M, 40, M, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Cora A. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, KY KY KY
    Beulah E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 16, S, TX AL KY
    Eulah I. Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX AL KY.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 12, Sheet 2B, Pg 135, Pct. 2, Pickton & Pine Forest Rd., Hopkins Co., TX
    Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 51, M, md@24, AL AL AL, Farmer
    Cora A. Culpepper, Wife, F, 45, M, md@16, KY KY KY.
  6. E-mail written numerous messages over 30+ years to Lew Griffin from Tommie Sue Reeves Smith (#23162), 942 Clarice, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, e-mail address.
    John William Culpepper Family Group Sheet (Frank Rettman info).
  7. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    Cora Agnes Culpepper, died 24 Aug 1961 in Hopkins Co., TX.