Louise Etta Evans1

Female, #35889, (1866 - 1943)
Birth*1866 Louise was born in 1866. 
Marriage*25 Jan 1883 She married Samuel Houston Culpepper at Tarrant Co., Texas, on 25 Jan 1883. 
Married Name25 Jan 1883  As of 25 Jan 1883, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son26 Oct 1883 Her son Charles Cleveland Culpepper was born on 26 Oct 1883 at Texas.2 
Birth of Son6 Oct 1891 Her son Victor Clifton Culpepper was born on 6 Oct 1891 at Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas.3 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1893 Her son Samuel Harrison Culpepper was born on 13 Nov 1893.4 
Death of Spouse16 Feb 1897 Her husband Samuel Houston Culpepper died on 16 Feb 1897 at Fannin Co., Texas.5 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Louise was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma.6 
Married Name2 Jan 1908  As of 2 Jan 1908, her married name was Brown. 
Marriage*2 Jan 1908 She married George Evan Brown at Berwyn, Carter Co., Oklahoma, on 2 Jan 1908.7 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Louise was listed as George Evan Brown's wife on the 1910 Census at Berwyn, Carter Co., Oklahoma.8 
Death of Son25 Sep 1927 Her son Samuel Harrison Culpepper died on 25 Sep 1927 at Garvin Co., Oklahoma.4 
Death of Spouse12 Nov 1931 Her husband George Evan Brown died on 12 Nov 1931 at Berwyn, Carter Co., Oklahoma.9 
Death*1943 She died at Oklahoma in 1943. 
Burial*1943 Her body was interred in 1943 at Lone Cedar Cemetery, Johnston Co., Oklahoma. 
Biography* Louise joined the Culpepper household as a nanny after the death of Samuel's first wife. She and Samuel were soon married.

Her Obituary from an unknown paper of unknown date:
     Services were held Tuesday afternoon at Baum community church for Louise Etta Brown, mother of V. C. Culpepper, Baum, who died at his home Monday. Mrs. Brown had been making her home with Mr. Culpepper since 1932, soon after her husband passed away. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. McCullum, pastor of the Ardmore Church of Christ, officated at the funeral service. Interment was at Lone Cedar Cemetery with Watts funeral Home of Madill in charge. Surviving are Mr. Culpepper of Baum; Charley Culpepper, Lendsay, Texas, and 11 grandchildren.9 
Researcher Ruth Ann Bellamy, a granddaughter of George Brown, is very interested in acquiring a picture of him. (See footnote for contact information.)9 

Family 1

Samuel Houston Culpepper
Marriage*25 Jan 1883 She married Samuel Houston Culpepper at Tarrant Co., Texas, on 25 Jan 1883. 
Children

Family 2

George Evan Brown
Marriage*2 Jan 1908 She married George Evan Brown at Berwyn, Carter Co., Oklahoma, on 2 Jan 1908.7 
Last Edited24 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1996-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Patsy Gay Culpepper Roberts (#6442), e-mail address.
  2. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Newport Cemetery, Carter Co., OK:
    C. C. Culpepper, 26 Oct 1883 - 23 Apr 1957
    Elma Culpepper, 11 Apr 1885 - 11 Oct 1941.
  3. From obituary for Victor C. Culpepper.
  4. Stufflebean Funeral Home (Garvin Co., OK) Index from Oklahoma USGenWeb Archives:
    S. H. Culpepper, 13 Nov 1893 - 25 Sep 1927, Book 27, Page 85.
  5. Tombstone.
    Mulberry Cemetery, Fannin Co., TX:
    Samuel H. Culpepper, 8 Apr 1848 – 16 Feb 1897
    S. D. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1855 – 18 Sep 1882.
  6. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 141, Sheet 7B, Pg 26A, Gen.com Im-11, Chickasaw Nation, OK
    Louisa Culpepper, Head, F, Sep-1866, 33, WD, Ch 6/4, TN TN TN, Farmer
    Charlie Culpepper, Son, M, Oct-1884, 15, S, TX TN TN, Farm Laborer
    Victor Culpepper, Son, M, Oct-1890, 9, S, TX TN TN
    Harry Culpepper, Son, M, Nov-1892, 7, S, TX TN TN
    Lula M. Culpepper, Dau, F, Jan-1895, 5, S, TX TN TN.
  7. E-mail written 2004-2014 to Warren Culpepper from Ruth Ann Bellamy, e-mail address.
    Copy of marriage license provided as evidence.
  8. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 46?, Sheet illeg, Pg 144B, Gen,com Im-26, Berwyn, Carter Co., OK
    George E. Brown, Head, M, 51, M3, md-2yrs, TX MO TX, Farmer
    Louise E. Brown, Wife, F, 42, M3, md-2 yrs, Ch 7/4, TN TN GA
    Norma A. Brown, Dau, F, 11, S, OK TX GA, Farm Laborer
    Samuel P. L. Brown, Son, M, 8, S, OK TX GA
    May? Culpepper, S-Son, M, 17, S, TX TN TN, Farm Laborer
    Lula M. Culpepper, S-Dau, F, 15, S, TX TN TN, Farm Laborer.
  9. E-mail written 2004-2014 to Warren Culpepper from Ruth Ann Bellamy, e-mail address.

J. H. Brannon

Male, #35893, (say 1883 - before 1951)
Name Variation He was also known as J. H. Brannan.1 
Birth*say 1883 J. was born say 1883. 
Marriage*1941 He married Emily Ann Ferguson at Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, in 1941. 
Death*before 1951 He died before 1951. 

Family

Emily Ann Ferguson
Last Edited16 Apr 2003

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

(?) Pelton

Male, #35894, (say 1902 - )
Birth*say 1902 (?) was born say 1902. 
Marriage* He married Lula Edna Culpepper. 

Family

Lula Edna Culpepper
Last Edited21 Jun 2000

John Bradley Culpepper1

Male, #35895, (7 Aug 1871 - 9 Sep 1941)
Father*Luke Culpepper of Wilcox Co. AL
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*7 Aug 1871 John was born at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama, on 7 Aug 1871. 
Marriage*25 Jan 1893 He married Ada Meyer on 25 Jan 1893 at age 21. 
1920 Census*1920 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.2 
Death*9 Sep 1941 He died at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 9 Sep 1941 at age 70.3 
Biography* According to descendant Jennifer Walker, in a May 1999 e-mail, "I do not know the name of John Bradley's mother, but according to my aunt, Lottie Holt, she was a "house" servant, being the daughter of a female slave and the slave owner Culpepper. John Bradley appears to be a very light brown-skinned man in the sepia-toned pictures I have seen."
 

Family

Ada Meyer
Child
ChartsOrphan / Luke Culpepper of Wilcox Co., AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 Apr 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999/2000 to Lew Griffin from Jennifer Walker (Mrs. Harry Walker), e-mail address (Jan 2010).
  2. ED 124, sheet 11, line 14.
  3. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180
    has birth as 08/17/1871, death as 09/01/1941.

Ada Meyer

Female, #35896, (1 Jan 1875 - 6 Jun 1950)
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*1 Jan 1875 Ada was born at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama, on 1 Jan 1875. 
Marriage*25 Jan 1893 She married John Bradley Culpepper on 25 Jan 1893 at age 18. 
Married Name25 Jan 1893  As of 25 Jan 1893, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death of Spouse9 Sep 1941 Her husband John Bradley Culpepper died on 9 Sep 1941 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.1 
Death*6 Jun 1950 She died at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 6 Jun 1950 at age 75.2 

Family

John Bradley Culpepper
Child
Last Edited15 Jun 2000

Citations

  1. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180
    has birth as 08/17/1871, death as 09/01/1941.
  2. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180

Edna Alberta Culpepper1

Female, #35897, (12 Feb 1894 - 24 Dec 1962)
Father*John Bradley Culpepper
Mother*Ada Meyer
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*12 Feb 1894 Edna was born at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama, on 12 Feb 1894. 
Marriage*25 Nov 1920 She married Arthur Lafayette Williams at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 25 Nov 1920 at age 26. 
Married Name25 Nov 1920  As of 25 Nov 1920, her married name was Williams. 
Death of Father9 Sep 1941 Her father John Bradley Culpepper died on 9 Sep 1941 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.2 
Death of Mother6 Jun 1950 Her mother Ada Meyer died on 6 Jun 1950 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.3 
Death*24 Dec 1962 She died at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 24 Dec 1962 at age 68. 

Family

Arthur Lafayette Williams
Marriage*25 Nov 1920 She married Arthur Lafayette Williams at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 25 Nov 1920 at age 26. 
ChartsOrphan / Luke Culpepper of Wilcox Co., AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Aug 1999

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999/2000 to Lew Griffin from Jennifer Walker (Mrs. Harry Walker), e-mail address (Jan 2010).
  2. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180
    has birth as 08/17/1871, death as 09/01/1941.
  3. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180

Arthur Lafayette Williams

Male, #35898, (30 Mar 1894 - 14 Feb 1966)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*30 Mar 1894 Arthur was born at Kentucky on 30 Mar 1894. 
Marriage*25 Nov 1920 He married Edna Alberta Culpepper at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 25 Nov 1920 at age 26. 
Death of Spouse24 Dec 1962 His wife Edna Alberta Culpepper died on 24 Dec 1962 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California. 
Death*14 Feb 1966 He died at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, on 14 Feb 1966 at age 71. 

Family

Edna Alberta Culpepper
Last Edited16 Jul 1999

Viola Culpepper1

Female, #35899, (circa 1855 - )
Father*Andrew Culpepper
Mother*Nancy (?)
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1855 Viola was born at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1855.2 
1870 Census1 Jun 1870 Robert, Nancy, Viola and William listed as a household member living with Andrew Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 
1880 Census* Viola was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.3 

Family
Children
Last Edited27 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999/2000 to Lew Griffin from Jennifer Walker (Mrs. Harry Walker), e-mail address (Jan 2010).
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 325, Dwelling 109, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., AL
    Andrew Culpepper, 82, M, VA, Black
    Nancy Culpepper, 50, F, MS, Black
    Robert Culpepper, 16, M, AL, Black
    William Culpepper, 15, M, AL, Black
    Viola Culpepper, 14, F, AL, Black.
  3. ED 192, sheet 20, line 27, Beat 7.

John Varner

Male, #35900, (say 1777 - 1 Apr 1836)
Birth*say 1777 John was born say 1777.1 
Marriage* He married Elizabeth Cooper. 
Death*1 Apr 1836 He died at Marengo Co., Alabama, on 1 Apr 1836.2 

Family

Elizabeth Cooper
Child
Last Edited16 Feb 2005

Citations

  1. As submitted by Sue Badeaux James Ford, "The Ford Family History", Winn Parish, LA Genealogical Journal.
    said to have been a native of Tennessee.
  2. As submitted by Sue Badeaux James Ford, "The Ford Family History", Winn Parish, LA Genealogical Journal.

Elizabeth Cooper

Female, #35901, (say 1779 - say 1859)
Married Name Her married name was Varner. 
Marriage* She married John Varner. 
Birth*say 1779 Elizabeth was born say 1779. 
Death of Spouse1 Apr 1836 Her husband John Varner died on 1 Apr 1836 at Marengo Co., Alabama.1 
Death*say 1859 She died at Texas say 1859. 

Family

John Varner
Child
Last Edited16 Feb 2005

Citations

  1. As submitted by Sue Badeaux James Ford, "The Ford Family History", Winn Parish, LA Genealogical Journal.

Sarah A. Adams

Female, #35902, (say 1830 - )
Birth*say 1830 Sarah was born say 1830. 
Marriage*3 Dec 1855 She married William Henry Oglethorpe on 3 Dec 1855. 
Married Name3 Dec 1855  As of 3 Dec 1855, her married name was Oglethorpe. 
Birth of Soncirca 1856 Her son Thomas Oglethorpe was born circa 1856. 

Family

William Henry Oglethorpe
Children
Last Edited23 May 2006

Thomas Oglethorpe

Male, #35903, (circa 1856 - )
Father*William Henry Oglethorpe
Mother*Sarah A. Adams
Birth*circa 1856 Thomas was born circa 1856. 
Last Edited16 Jul 1999

Mary Oglethorpe

Female, #35904, (circa 1858 - )
Father*William Henry Oglethorpe
Mother*Sarah A. Adams
Birth*circa 1858 Mary was born circa 1858. 
Last Edited10 Jan 2002

Reuben Harrell

Male, #35905, (say 1770 - before Jun 1822)
Name Variation He was also known as Ruben. 
Birth*say 1770 Reuben was born say 1770. 
Marriage*17 Jan 1794 He married Lucretia Barnes at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 17 Jan 1794.1 
1800 Census*4 Aug 1800 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1800 on 4 Aug 1800 at Nash Co., North Carolina.2 
Birth of Soncirca 1802 His son William J. Harrell was born circa 1802. 
1810 Census*6 Aug 1810 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1810 on 6 Aug 1810 at Nash Co., North Carolina.3 
Death*before Jun 1822 He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, before Jun 1822
Harrell, Reuben, inventory by Jethro Harrell, admr., Aug 1822. Lucretia Harrell, Jethro Harrell, William Harrell, Mildred Harrell, and Rebeckah Harrell bought. Account current, Nov. Term 1824.4 

Family

Lucretia Barnes
Marriage*17 Jan 1794 He married Lucretia Barnes at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 17 Jan 1794.1 
Children
Last Edited27 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
    Batch number: 7230511, Sheet: 49.
  2. 1800 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 105: one male under ten, one male 26 to 45; three females under ten, one female 16-26, one female 26 to 45.
  3. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 77: "Rheubin Harel" one male under ten, one male 10 to 16, one male 26 to 45; four females under ten, one female 10 to 16, one female 16 to 26, one female 16 to 45.
  4. Joseph W. Watson, Abstracts of early records of Nash county, North Carolina 1777-1859, Rocky Mount, NC: Dixie Letter Service, 1963.

Lucretia Barnes

Female, #35906, (say 1773 - before May 1838)
Birth*say 1773 Lucretia was born say 1773. 
Marriage*17 Jan 1794 She married Reuben Harrell at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 17 Jan 1794.1 
Married Name17 Jan 1794  As of 17 Jan 1794, her married name was Harrell. 
Birth of Soncirca 1802 Her son William J. Harrell was born circa 1802. 
Will*5 Mar 1838 She made a will at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 5 Mar 1838.

Will mentions daughter Elizabeth Culpepper -- negro girl Caroline. Sons of my son John Harrell -- boy Cary. Daughter Rebekah Culpepper -- girl Julia, 1 bed and furniture. Daughter emillia Taylor -- woman Fanny. Son William Harrell -- boy Crafford. Daughter Charlotte Whitley -- girl Dinah, 2 beds & furniture. Rest of property to go to my 4 said daughters. Executor: son-in-law Allen Taylor. Witnesses: Timothy Terrell, Willis Whitley. 
Death*before May 1838 She died at Nash Co., North Carolina, before May 1838. 
Probate*May 1838 Probate action was taken on Lucretia's estate in May 1838 at Nash Co., North Carolina. 

Family

Reuben Harrell
Marriage*17 Jan 1794 She married Reuben Harrell at Nash Co., North Carolina, on 17 Jan 1794.1 
Children
Last Edited27 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
    Batch number: 7230511, Sheet: 49.

Georgia N. (?)

Female, #35907, (Jul 1856 - )
Birth*Jul 1856 Georgia was born at Georgia in Jul 1856. 
Marriage*say 1876 She married Ransom Keadle at Georgia say 1876. 
Married Namesay 1876  As of say 1876, her married name was Keadle. 
1900 Census1900 Georgia was listed as Ransom Keadle's wife on the 1900 Census at Coldwater, Calhoun Co., Alabama. 45 m-Precinct 4 ED 28 sheet 7 line 95. 

Family

Ransom Keadle
Last Edited17 Jul 1999

Henry Davis

Male, #35908, (say 1831 - circa 1888)
Birth*say 1831 Henry was born say 1831. 
Marriage* He married Martha (?). 
Death*circa 1888 He died at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1888. 

Family

Martha (?)
Child
Last Edited6 Aug 2000

Martha (?)

Female, #35909, (say 1833 - after 1888)
Married Name Her married name was Davis. 
Marriage* She married Henry Davis. 
Birth*say 1833 Martha was born say 1833. 
Death*after 1888 She died at Nash Co., North Carolina, after 1888. 

Family

Henry Davis
Child
Last Edited6 Aug 2000

Ginger Rogers

Female, #35910, (16 Jul 1911 - 25 Apr 1995)
Father*Eddins McMath
Mother*Lela Owens
Birth*16 Jul 1911 Ginger was born at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, on 16 Jul 1911. 
Marriage*29 Mar 1929 She married Edward Jackson Culpepper on 29 Mar 1929 at age 17. 
Married Name29 Mar 1929  As of 29 Mar 1929, her married name was Culpepper. 
Divorce*1931 She and Edward Jackson Culpepper were divorced in 1931. 
Death of Mother1977 Her mother Lela Owens died in 1977. 
Death*25 Apr 1995 She died at Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co., California, on 25 Apr 1995 at age 83. 
Biography* Born Virginia Katherine McMath. See her biography at:
http://www.reelclassics.com/Actresses/Ginger/ginger-bio.htm. 

Family

Edward Jackson Culpepper
Marriage*29 Mar 1929 She married Edward Jackson Culpepper on 29 Mar 1929 at age 17. 
Divorce*1931 She and Edward Jackson Culpepper were divorced in 1931. 
Last Edited20 Jan 2005