Claud Arthur McMillan1

Male, #40021, (14 Mar 1901 - 12 Feb 1954)
Birth*14 Mar 1901 Claud was born at Brooks Co., Georgia, on 14 Mar 1901. 
Marriage*4 Aug 1926 He married Eddie Mae Culpepper at Madison, Madison Co., Florida, on 4 Aug 1926 at age 25. Eddie and Claude had two children:
     i. JAMES BEVERLY MACMILLAN
     ii.EDWIN GLENN MACMILLAN. 
Death*12 Feb 1954 He died at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, on 12 Feb 1954 at age 52. 
Burial*circa 14 Feb 1954 His body was interred circa 14 Feb 1954 at Campground Cemetery at Mount Zion Church, Morven, Brooks Co., Georgia. 

Family

Eddie Mae Culpepper
Last Edited16 Aug 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.

Wallace Wright Bowman1

Male, #40022, (18 Feb 1914 - 8 Dec 1943)
Birth*18 Feb 1914 Wallace was born at Quitman, Brooks Co., Georgia, on 18 Feb 1914. 
Marriage*23 Jun 1933 He married Evelyn Virginia Culpepper at Madison, Madison Co., Florida, on 23 Jun 1933 at age 19. 
Death*8 Dec 1943 He died at Quitman, Brooks Co., Georgia, on 8 Dec 1943 at age 29. 

Family

Evelyn Virginia Culpepper
Last Edited26 Aug 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.

Dorothy Ann Mathis1

Female, #40023, (10 Apr 1926 - 5 Jul 1971)
Birth*10 Apr 1926 Dorothy was born on 10 Apr 1926.2 
Marriage*14 Apr 1946 She married Willis Franklin Culpepper at Echols Co., Georgia, on 14 Apr 1946 at age 20.3 
Married Name14 Apr 1946  As of 14 Apr 1946, her married name was Culpepper.3 
Death*5 Jul 1971 She died at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, on 5 Jul 1971 at age 45.2 

Family

Willis Franklin Culpepper
Last Edited9 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.
  2. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Dorothy Culpepper, Cert. 44181, Marion Co., FL, White, 10 Apr 1926 - 5 Jul 1971.
  3. GA Court of the Ordinary Echols Co., Echols Co., Marriages, 1893-1953, Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1967, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Film # 506,708.
    Willie F. Culpepper and Miss Dorothy Mathis on 14 Apr 1946 in Echols Co., GA, Book 2-205.

Ross Louis Abney1

Male, #40025, (5 Jun 1920 - 4 Jul 1985)
Birth*5 Jun 1920 Ross was born on 5 Jun 1920.2 
Marriage*22 Jun 1941 He married Charlotte Elizabeth Culpepper at Walker Co., Georgia, on 22 Jun 1941 at age 21.3 
Death*4 Jul 1985 He died at La Fayette, Walker Co., Georgia, on 4 Jul 1985 at age 65.2 
Last Edited27 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Walker Co., GA Marriages
    Charlotte Elizabeth Culpepper (19) and Ross Louis Abney (21) on 22 Jun 1941 in Walker Co., GA, 16-284.

William Melvin Holleman1

Male, #40027, (18 Sep 1925 - 3 Dec 2014)
Birth*18 Sep 1925 William was born at Smyrna, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 18 Sep 1925. 
Marriage*26 Jun 1944 He married Mary Ruth Culpepper at Smyrna, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 26 Jun 1944 at age 18. 
Death*3 Dec 2014 He died at Smyrna, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 3 Dec 2014 at age 89.2 
Obituary*5 Dec 2014 Mr. William "Melvin" Holleman age 89 of Smyrna, GA went to his eternal home peacefully at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 6th at Smyrna First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton 9:30 AM Monday, December 8th. He was a lifelong resident of Smyrna for his 89 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for years as a Circulation Manager. He retired from the VA as an Adjudicator. He graduated from Middle GA College in Cochran, GA where he met his wife Mary Ruth Culpepper and began a 70 year love story on Love St., where they built their only home and still reside. Melvin was an active loyal member of Smyrna First Baptist Church for over 50 years and has served as Chairman of the Deacons and was a member of the church choir. He was active in his community and volunteered at the Smyrna Museum for many years. He was voted "Mr. Smyrna" in both high school and later in the community. He was an avid fisherman. He left a "Christ-centered" legacy and has been the perfect Christian example for his family and friends. Surviving are: Wife of 70 years Mary Ruth Holleman, Daughters & Sons-in-law - Dianne & George Spears of Marietta and Charlotte & Charles Winkles of Marietta; Grandchildren Christie Blankenship and husband Bryan; and Joshua Winkles of Marietta, and great grandchild Meghan Blankenship; Aunt-Chris Hall and many nieces and nephews.2 
Last Edited13 Jan 2015

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.
  2. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, obituary of Melvin Holleman, published 5 Dec 2014.

John Scruggs1

Male, #40028, (say 1867 - )
Birth*say 1867 John was born say 1867. 
Marriage* He married Martha Griffin. 

Family

Martha Griffin
Child
Last Edited26 Aug 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.

Martha Griffin1

Female, #40029, (say 1869 - )
Married Name Her married name was Scruggs. 
Marriage* She married John Scruggs. 
Birth*say 1869 Martha was born say 1869. 

Family

John Scruggs
Child
Last Edited26 Aug 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.

Betty Ann McSwain1

Female, #40030, (29 May 1929 - 12 Mar 2009)
Father*Leon McSwain
Mother*Maggie Fambro
Birth*29 May 1929 Betty was born at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, on 29 May 1929. 
Marriage*7 Feb 1948 She married Samuel Harold Culpepper at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, on 7 Feb 1948 at age 18. 
Married Name7 Feb 1948  As of 7 Feb 1948, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son18 Jan 1949 Her son Rev. Samuel Craig Culpepper was born on 18 Jan 1949 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.2 
Death of FatherMay 1969 Her father Leon McSwain died in May 1969 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.2 
Death of MotherNov 1981 Her mother Maggie Fambro died in Nov 1981 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Son21 Jul 1999 Her son Rev. Samuel Craig Culpepper died on 21 Jul 1999 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.2 
Death*12 Mar 2009 She died at Smyrna, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 12 Mar 2009 at age 79.3 
Obituary*14 Mar 2009 Mrs. Betty M. Culpepper age 79 of Smyrna died Thursday March 12, 2009. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Smyrna First Baptist Church Sanctuary. The Body will lie in state from 1 til 2 P.M. on Sunday at the Church. Burial will be in the Tifton City Cemetery on Monday March 16, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Survivors are: husband, Sam Culpepper of Smyrna; daughter and son-in-law, Helen K. and Robert Frank Wilkerson of Monroe; daughter, Jamie Perry of Mableton; daughter-in-law, Leslie Perry Culpepper of Canton; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd. Atlanta GA 30319. The family will receive friends from 4 -7 P.M., Saturday at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna.3 
Burial*16 Mar 2009 Her body was interred on 16 Mar 2009 at Tifton City Cemetery, Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.3 

Family

Samuel Harold Culpepper
Marriage*7 Feb 1948 She married Samuel Harold Culpepper at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, on 7 Feb 1948 at age 18. 
Children
Last Edited7 Apr 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, GA.
    http://www.ajc.com
    Obituary of Mrs. Betty M. Culpepper (#40030), published 14 Mar 2009.

Martha Jeanette Culpepper1

Female, #40031, (21 Jun 1920 - 29 Jan 1988)
Father*Samuel Conrad Culpepper
Mother*Ruby Scruggs
Birth*21 Jun 1920 Martha was born at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, on 21 Jun 1920. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Martha was listed as a daughter in Samuel Conrad Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Rutland, Bibb Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Father3 Apr 1931 Her father Samuel Conrad Culpepper died on 3 Apr 1931 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.3 
Married Namesay 1941  As of say 1941, her married name was Morgan. 
Marriage*say 1941 She married John Martin Morgan say 1941. 
Death*29 Jan 1988 She died at Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 29 Jan 1988 at age 67. 

Family

John Martin Morgan
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Nov 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED58, page 1B, Allen Road, Rutland, GA, Home=$3500, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    (Census incorrectly spelled family name as Culppepper)
    Samuel C. Culpepper, Head, M, W, 34, M, md @24, GA, GA, GA, Clerk at railroad
    Ruby Culpepper, Wife, F, W, 34, M, md @ 23, GA, GA, GA
    Jeanette Culpepper, Daughter, F, W, 9, S, GA, GA, GA
    Harold Culpepper, Son, M, W, 5, S, GA, GA, GA.
  3. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Samuel C. Culpepper, d. 3 Apr 1931 in Bibb Co., GA.

John Martin Morgan1

Male, #40032, (7 Jan 1919 - 29 Mar 1999)
Birth*7 Jan 1919 John was born at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, on 7 Jan 1919. 
Marriage*say 1941 He married Martha Jeanette Culpepper say 1941. 
Death of Spouse29 Jan 1988 His wife Martha Jeanette Culpepper died on 29 Jan 1988 at Marietta, Cobb Co., Georgia. 
Death*29 Mar 1999 He died at Tavares, Lake Co., Florida, on 29 Mar 1999 at age 80.2 

Family

Martha Jeanette Culpepper
Last Edited28 Nov 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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

Erna M. Hancock1

Female, #40033, (13 Jan 1906 - 12 Jun 2003)
Birth*13 Jan 1906 Erna was born at Jefferson, Marion Co., Texas, on 13 Jan 1906.2 
Marriage*circa 1925 She married Rev. James Calvin Culpepper at Jefferson, Marion Co., Texas, circa 1925. 
Married Namecirca 1925  As of circa 1925, her married name was Culpepper. 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Florida.2 
Death of Spouse8 Nov 1986 Her husband Rev. James Calvin Culpepper died on 8 Nov 1986 at Jefferson, Marion Co., Texas.2,3 
Death*12 Jun 2003 She died at Hendersonville, Henderson Co., North Carolina, on 12 Jun 2003 at age 97.2 

Family

Rev. James Calvin Culpepper
Children
  • Carl Culpepper
  • Erna Jeanne Culpepper
Last Edited14 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    James Calvin Culpepper, Male, died 8 Nov 1986 in Marion Co., TX.

Leon McSwain1

Male, #40036, (9 Sep 1903 - May 1969)
Birth*9 Sep 1903 Leon was born on 9 Sep 1903.2 
Marriage* He married Maggie Fambro. 
Death*May 1969 He died at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, in May 1969 at age 65.2 

Family

Maggie Fambro
Child
Last Edited26 Aug 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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

Maggie Fambro1

Female, #40037, (25 Oct 1913 - Nov 1981)
Married Name Her married name was McSwain. 
Birth*25 Oct 1913 Maggie was born on 25 Oct 1913. 
Marriage* She married Leon McSwain. 
Death of SpouseMay 1969 Her husband Leon McSwain died in May 1969 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia.2 
Death*Nov 1981 She died at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, in Nov 1981 at age 68.2 

Family

Leon McSwain
Child
Last Edited26 Aug 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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

Rev. Samuel Craig Culpepper1

Male, #40038, (18 Jan 1949 - 21 Jul 1999)
Father*Samuel Harold Culpepper
Mother*Betty Ann McSwain
Birth*18 Jan 1949 Samuel was born at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia, on 18 Jan 1949.2 
Marriage*21 May 1972 He married Leslie Ann Perry at Commerce, Jackson Co., Georgia, on 21 May 1972 at age 23. 
Residence*Jul 1999 Samuel resided at Ellerslie, Harris Co., Georgia, in Jul 1999.2 
Death*21 Jul 1999 He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 21 Jul 1999 at age 50.2 
Obituary*24 Jul 1999 The Rev. Samuel Craig Culpepper, 50, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999. A native of Tifton, Mr. Culpepper was the son of Samuel H. and Betty McSwain Culpepper of Smyrna. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church, Columbus, and had served as the pastor of Waverly Hall Baptist Church for 11 years. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Morningside Baptist Church, with the Revs. Frank Wilkerson and Ed Helton officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Gray Hill Cemetery, Commerce. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Leslie Perry Culpepper; a daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Culpepper, Ellerslie; a son, Matthew Harold Culpepper, Ellerslie; two sisters, Helen K. Wilkerson, Social Circle, and Jamie Ann Perry, Mableton; a niece and three nephews. Memorials may be made to Gideons International. Stiffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, is in charge of the arrangements.3 
Burial*25 Jul 1999 His body was interred on 25 Jul 1999 at Gray Hill Cemetery, Commerce, Jackson Co., Georgia.3 

Family
Children
  • Ashley Elizabeth Culpepper4
  • Matthew Harold Culpepper
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 Apr 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), 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. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Athens (Clarke Co.), GA.
    http://www.onlineathens.com/
    Obituary for Rev. Samuel Craig Culpepper, 24 Jul 1999.
  4. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Ashley Elizabeth Culpepper, Female, born __ 1977 in Tarrant Co., Texas, child of Samuel Craig Culpepper and Leslie Anne Perry.

Robert Frank Wilkerson1

Male, #40045, (say 1919 - )
Birth*say 1919 Robert was born say 1919. 
Marriage* He married Edith Hill. 

Family
Child
  • Robert Frank Wilkerson Jr.
Last Edited26 Aug 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Report dated 2000 to Lew Griffin from Samuel Harold Culpepper (#38278), e-mail address.