Jenkins Comer Whitehead1

Male, #47161, (29 Jan 1915 - 20 Jan 2000)
Birth*29 Jan 1915 He was born on 29 Jan 1915 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.1 
Marriage*say 1937 He married Mary Virginia Peacock say 1937.1 
Death*20 Jan 2000 He died at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia, on 20 Jan 2000 at age 84.1 
Biography* Jenkins Comer Whitehead of 295 Milledge Hgts. died January 20, 2000 at the age of 84.
     Mr. Whitehead attended Chase Street and Childs Street schools. He graduated from Athens High School in 1932 with honors. He received his BS degree from the University of Georgia in 1936 and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Scholastic Society. Mr. Whitehead was a member of Chi Psi Fraternity while in college and after graduation was faculty adviser from 1936 through 1964, a period of 28 years. He was vice-president and secretary during college, 1932-1936. He was chairman of the building committee to raise money to build the present lodge at Wray and Lumpkin Streets in 1960. He served three years on the National Chi Psi Fraternity Executive Council, 1957-1960 and received the National Fraternity Distinguished Service Award in 1960. The Jenkins Comer Whitehead Award is presented to the outstanding Chi Psi Fraternity member each school year. He began working at the University of Georgia in 1936 and became head of the IBM Department, the forerunner of the present day computer department, in January 1939. This department was used as a pilot for universities throughout the United States. In 1968 he became assistant to the vice-president for business and finance. He retired from the University of Georgia in 1982, after 46 years of service. He served on the city council for 22 years and was mayor pro-term under Mayor Wells, Snow and Bishop. He was chairman of the finance committee 8 times during his 22 years of service and served as chairman of all of the standing committees during his 22 years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and on the Administrative Board for 1954-1982. He served as chairman of the administrative board four times and was four times lay leader during his tenure on the board. He served as chairman of the building committee when the present church was remodeled and was instrumental in getting all pews and chancel furniture donated by members. He served 20 years as the church trustee from 1966-1986. He served on the board of directors of the YMCA for ten years and was treasurer of the YMCA building committee from February 1962 until the completion of the present YMCA on Hawthorne Avenue.
     Survivors include a wife, Virginia P. Whitehead of Athens, a daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Michael (Dottie Whitehead) Garner of Tucker, GA., a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Comer (Kathryne DeVore) Whitehead of Peachtree City, Ga., four grandchildren Jason Comer Whitehead, Kristopher DeVore Whitehead, Karen Taylor Flanders, and Kenneth Gregory Taylor, and two great-grandchildren, Deanne Nicole Flanders and John Graham Flanders.
     Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2000 graveside at Oconee Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bill Britt officiating and assisted by Rev. Gradey Wigley. Honorary pallbearers will be John Bondurant, Julius Bishop, Johnny Fowler, Allan Barber, Bob Bugbee, Lamar Wansley, Gerald Duke, and L.W. Eberhardt. The family will receive friends at Bridges Funeral Home from 5-7 PM Friday evening.
     In lieu of flowers make contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Athens, 327 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA. 30601.
     (Source: Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Friday, Jan. 21, 2000)

Forerunner of UGA's computer science program dies at age 84
     A graveside funeral service for Jenkins Comer Whitehead, who established a forerunner of the computer science department at the University of Georgia in the late 1930s, and served as assistant to the university's vice president for business and finance, will be held this morning in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
     Whitehead died Thursday at the age of 84. Whitehead received a bachelor's degree from UGA in 1936, and three years later, became head of the university's IBM Department, a predecessor of the present-day computer science department.
     The IBM Department became a model for universities across the country. In 1968, Whitehead was named assistant to the vice president for business and finance at UGA. He retired in 1982, after 46 years at the university.
     He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honorary scholastic society, and a member of Chi Psi fraternity while at UGA.
     After graduation, from 1936-64, he served as the fraternity's faculty adviser. In 1960, he chaired the committee that raised money to build the fraternity's current house at Wray and Lumpkin streets.
     In addition to his work with the university and fraternity, Whitehead served for 22 years on the Athens City Council, beginning in 1954.
     He was chairman of the finance committee eight times during his 22 years of service. During his tenure on the council, he served as chairman of all of the council's standing committees.
     The Jenkins Comer Whitehead Award is presented to the outstanding Chi Psi Fraternity member each school year.
     At First United Methodist Church, Whitehead served on the administrative board for 28 years, from 1954 until 1982.
     Whitehead also served on the local YMCA's board of directors for 10 years. He was treasurer of the YMCA building committee from February 1962 until the completion of the present YMCA on Hawthorne Avenue.
     John Bondurant, 92, who knew Whitehead through both his church and community work, on Friday called Whitehead ''one of the finest gentlemen I know. He was always outstanding in his accomplishments. We knew each other from college-age on.''
     Bondurant particularly remembered Whitehead's work with First United Methodist Church, and his service on the building committee.
     ''The leader's always crucial,'' Bondurant said. ''He was not the only one, but he did a great job.''
     Allan Barber, senior vice president for finance and administration at UGA, said Whitehead helped the university add computers to its offices, and modernize its business practices, across the eras of two UGA presidents.
     ''He probably was the most important link from the J.D. Bolton era to the Fred Davison era,'' Barber said.
     And, Barber added, Whitehead's work on the city council made him ''one of the most important people in the community and in the university.''
     (Source: Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, last updated at 8:24 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2000)

Athens Daily News, Editorial, January 25, 2000
COMER WHITEHEAD A QUIET BUT EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SERVANT
     In the arena of public service, there are the flamboyant types who seek out the spotlight. Their efforts often produce more sizzle than substance. Then there are the unassuming ones who remain in the background quietly going about their business and getting things done. Comer Whitehead, a career University of Georgia administrator and longtime Athens City Council memeber, fell into the latter category.
     Mr. Whitehead, who died last Thursday at the age of 84, was a dedicated public servent, devoting 46 years of his life to his alma mater and serving 22 years on the Athens City Council. At UGA, he was a pioneer in the development of computer technology and later assumed duties as assistant to the vice president for business and finance. On the City Council, he was mayor pro tem in three administrations, chaired the powerful Finance Committee for much of his tenure and headed all of the committees of council at least once during his more than two decades at City Hall.
     A native of Athens and a product of the local school system, Comer Whitehead was one of a handful of dedicated individuals who helped bridge the gap between Athens and the university, promoting understanding and cooperation between town and gown. Not only was Mr. Whitehead effective as an official of UGA and dthe city of Athens, he was a leader in his church, First Methodist, and remained an influential force in his college fraternity, Chi Psi, throughout his life.
     Whether serving his town, the university or his church, Comer Whitehead led with a calm dignity and perseverance that served as an example for those around him. He made many lasting contributions to this community. We extend our condolences to his family and friends and share with them a sense of loss at the news of his death.1 

Family

Mary Virginia Peacock
Children
  • Dorothy Anne Whitehead1
  • Robert Comer Whitehead1
Last Edited6 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Robert C. Whitehead, "Malcom Robert Peacock Descendants"
    http://www.winterhawke.com/genealogy/welcome.htm

Lossie Leaborn Boyette1

Male, #47162, (6 Feb 1925 - 12 Oct 2002)
Birth*6 Feb 1925 He was born on 6 Feb 1925.1 
Marriage*13 Feb 1945 He married Sarah Frances Peacock at Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, on 13 Feb 1945 at age 20.1 
Birth of Son5 Oct 1953 His son Michael Leaborn Boyette was born on 5 Oct 1953 at Adel, Cook Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Son8 Dec 1959 His son Michael Leaborn Boyette died on 8 Dec 1959 at Adel, Cook Co., Georgia.2,1 
Death of Spouse31 May 1986 His wife Sarah Frances Peacock died on 31 May 1986 at Adel, Cook Co., Georgia.2 
Death*12 Oct 2002 He died at Adel, Cook Co., Georgia, on 12 Oct 2002 at age 77.1 

Family

Sarah Frances Peacock
Children
Last Edited6 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Robert C. Whitehead, "Malcom Robert Peacock Descendants"
    http://www.winterhawke.com/genealogy/welcome.htm
  2. E-mail written 7 Dec 2002 to Warren Culpepper from Patsy Poppel, e-mail address.

Gladys Christine Redwine1

Female, #47163, (4 Aug 1917 - 5 Jun 1989)
Birth*4 Aug 1917 She was born on 4 Aug 1917.1 
Marriage*say 1945 She married William Wallace Peacock , Jr. say 1945.1 
Married Namesay 1945  As of say 1945, her married name was Peacock.1 
Death*5 Jun 1989 She died at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, on 5 Jun 1989 at age 71.1 
Last Edited6 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Robert C. Whitehead, "Malcom Robert Peacock Descendants"
    http://www.winterhawke.com/genealogy/welcome.htm

John H. Buchanan1

Male, #47165, (circa 1848 - )
Birth*circa 1848 He was born circa 1848.1 
Marriage*say 1868 He married Emily F. Shivers say 1868.1 

Family

Emily F. Shivers
Child
Last Edited7 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. "Descendants of Wilson Shivers, Sr." posted on e-mail address on 6 Jan 2003 by Lynn B. Cunningham. <e-mail address>

Emily F. Shivers1

Female, #47166, (say 1850 - )
Birth*say 1850 Emily was born say 1850. Emily is the daughter of Wilson Shivers, Jr. (b: Feb 1821 in VA, d: 16 Jun 1865 in Pike Co., GA) and Elizabeth Moore (b: 25 Dec 1826 in GA, d: 16 Aug 1898 in Pike Co. GA.)1 
Marriage*say 1868 She married John H. Buchanan say 1868.1 
Married Namesay 1868  As of say 1868, her married name was Buchanan.1 

Family

John H. Buchanan
Child
Last Edited7 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. "Descendants of Wilson Shivers, Sr." posted on e-mail address on 6 Jan 2003 by Lynn B. Cunningham. <e-mail address>

John Winfield Jr.

Male, #47167, (say 1660 - )
Father*John Winfield
Mother*Sarah Greene
Birth*say 1660 He was born say 1660. 
Deed*1727 He granted a deed to Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA in 1727 at Western Branch District, Norfolk Co., Virginia,

In 1727, Robert Culpepper bought 50 acres on the West Branch of the Elizabeth River from his cousin Jonas Winfield, for £10. (See will of Jeane Greene, Robert's grandmother).1 
Last Edited24 Sep 2011

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
    Deed Book G, page 60.

Richard Bunting Jr.

Male, #47168, (say 1660 - )
Father*Richard Bunting
Mother*Anne Greene
Birth*say 1660 He was born say 1660. 
Deed*12 Feb 1710 He was granted a deed by Thomas Green III, witnessed by Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk Co., VA on 12 Feb 1710

12 Feb 1710 -- Thomas Green of western branch of Elizabeth River Parish & heir at law to Thomas Green late of the same parish to Richard Bunting (Weaver) of the same place for 2250 lbs of tobacco & also in consideration of the vast expense and charge that hath bin in a suite of law between the said Richard Bunting & John Willis, Guardian to the said Green, about a certain tract and dividend of land, wherefore the said Green being come to age to avoid further charge about the land doth give & confer to the said Bunting this indenture & release 200 acres on south side of west branch of Elizabeth River known by the name of Fishey Neck, being that land which Peter Smith late of this county, dec'd, patented and after sold to the same Bunting which said land was and is within the bounds of the said Green & his patent, bounded etc. Witnesses: Robert Culpepper, James Sabord?, John Portlock.1 
Deed*6 Feb 1746 He was granted a deed on 6 Feb 1746 at Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Co., Virginia,

6 Feb. 1746 -- Deed Bk 14, p 24, Peter Taylor and his wife, Dorcas, of Norfolk County, Va. to Richard Bunting of Norfolk Co. for 25 pounds current money a tract of 50 acres of land on the south side of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, in (Newby’s or Hubey’s) Neck joining the lands of John Joyce and Richard Taylor being the land said Richard Bunting sold to Peter Taylor. Sign. Peter Taylor and Dorcas Taylor (X), wit. Ralph (Fenter), Sarah Culpeper (X her mark), Elanor Tart. Transcribed by Clyde T. Colbert

(Culpepper Connections note: Descendants of Richard Bunting have not been determined, and this deed might be for his son or other family member. As for Sarah Culpepper who witnessed the deed, her identity is unknown.) 
Deed*10 Nov 1750 He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted to Daniel Culpepper of Norfolk Co., VA on 10 Nov 1750 at Western Branch District, Norfolk Co., Virginia.2 
Last Edited15 Aug 2011

Citations

  1. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
    Deed Book 9, p. 5.
  2. Norfolk Co, VA Deeds, .
    10 Nov 1750 -- Deed Bk 15, p 33. Edward and Catherine Hugh to Daniel Culpepper for £15, 10 shillings, ... acres on the West Branch ... bounding Richard Bunting, Richard Taylor... (difficult handwriting) Wit: Thomas Lewelling, John ..., Matthew Manning.

Mary Jennings1

Female, #47169, (say 1880 - )
Birth*say 1880 She was born say 1880. 
Marriage*22 Oct 1902 She married Matthew Martin Culpepper at Mississippi on 22 Oct 1902. The couple separated 9 Nov 1918. Matthew may have married third, Annie Jenkins Ellisson, daughter of Daniel Thomas Jenkins and Drucilla Hood.2 
Married Name Her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son12 Jul 1908 Her son Clarence Culpepper was born on 12 Jul 1908 at Covington Co., Mississippi.3 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Mary was listed as Matthew Martin Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Covington Co., Mississippi.4 
Birth of Son17 Oct 1911 Her son Charlie Culpepper was born on 17 Oct 1911 at Covington Co., Mississippi.3 
Birth of Son5 Mar 1917 Her son Roscoe Culpepper was born on 5 Mar 1917 at Covington Co., Mississippi. 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1918 Matthew Martin Culpepper named Mary as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 Sep 1918.5 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Oakohay, Covington Co., Mississippi.6 
Divorce*Mar 1920 She and Matthew Martin Culpepper were divorced in Mar 1920 at Collins, Covington Co., Mississippi. (In her filing, Mary said she and Matthew were married Oct 22, 1902 and seperated Nov 9, 1918. Matthew's post office address and whereabouts were unknown. The complaint and the newspaper clipping of the citation that was issued for Matthew are all that was in the file.)2 
Birth of Soncirca 1920 Her son Buster M. Culpepper was born circa 1920 at Covington Co., Mississippi.7 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Covington Co., Mississippi.7 

Family

Matthew Martin Culpepper
Marriage*22 Oct 1902 She married Matthew Martin Culpepper at Mississippi on 22 Oct 1902. The couple separated 9 Nov 1918. Matthew may have married third, Annie Jenkins Ellisson, daughter of Daniel Thomas Jenkins and Drucilla Hood.2 
Divorce*Mar 1920 She and Matthew Martin Culpepper were divorced in Mar 1920 at Collins, Covington Co., Mississippi. (In her filing, Mary said she and Matthew were married Oct 22, 1902 and seperated Nov 9, 1918. Matthew's post office address and whereabouts were unknown. The complaint and the newspaper clipping of the citation that was issued for Matthew are all that was in the file.)2 
Children
Last Edited24 Aug 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Warren Culpepper from Mike Tebo (gs/o #7332), e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2002 - 2003 to Lew Griffin from Loretta, e-mail address.
  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 9, Sheet 17A, Family 266, Beat 5, Covington County, MS
    Math Culpper, Head, M, Wh, 32, Md2, 8 yrs, Farmer-General Farm
    Mary Culpper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, Md1-8 yrs, ch 3/3, MS/MS/MS
    Ellie Culpper, Daughter, F, Wh, 6, S, MS/MS/MS
    Pearlie Culpper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4, S, MS/MS/MS
    Not Named Culpper, Son, M, Wh, 2, S, MS/MS/MS.
  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
    Mathew Martin Culpepper, 25 RFD#1, Mount Olive, Covington Co., MS, age 41, born 19 May 1877, White, Farming for self at 25 RFD#1, Mount Olive, Covington Co., MS. Nearest relative: Mary Culpepper (Wife), 25 RFD#1, Mount Olive, Covington Co., MS, /s/ Mathew Martin Culpepper, Medium height, Medium build, Gray eyes, ? hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Collins, Columbus Co., MS.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 9, Sheet14B, Lines 87-93, Oakohay, Covington Co., MS (21 Jan 1920)
    Mary Culpeper, Head, F, Wh, 36, wid, MS/MS/MS Farmer
    Pearlie Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 14, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Clarence Culpeper, Son, M, Wh, 11, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Charlie Culpeper, Son, M, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Carry Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Mabel Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 5, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Roscoe Culpeper, Son, M, Wh, 2, sng, MS/MS/MS.
  7. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 16-4, Page 14A, Beat 2, Covington Co., MS
    Rent Farm, Radio=N
    Mary Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 39, Wid, MS/MS/MS, Farmer, General Farm
    Charlie Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 19, sng, Cannot read or write, MS/MS/MS, Laborer, General Farm, Vet=N
    May Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 15, sng, MS/MS/MS, Laborer, General Farm
    Roscoe Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 13, sng, MS/MS/MS, Laborer, General Farm
    Buster Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, MS/MS/MS, Laborer, General Farm.

Thomas Jackson Ryon1

Male, #47170, (18 Apr 1871 - 7 May 1935)
Father*Joshua Jackson Ryon1
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Richardson1
Birth*18 Apr 1871 He was born on 18 Apr 1871 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas.1 
Marriage*18 Dec 1892 He married Elizabeth Adeline Culpepper at Ector, Fannin Co., Texas, on 18 Dec 1892 at age 21. Addie and T. J. had the following children:
1) Don Jackson Ryon, b. 14 May 1894, Savoy, Fannin Co, TX. m. Fannie Lee Roberts. d. 17 Jul 1969, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem

2) Paul Asbury Ryon, b 29 Jan 1896 in Savoy, Fannin Co, TX, m. 24 Dec 1915 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX, to Agnes Myrtle Smelley. d. 16 Mar 1942, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. bur: Mount Olivet Cem

3) Thomas William "Will" Ryon, b 12 Jun 1898, Savoy, Fannin Co, TX. d. Oct 1918 in the great flu epidemic of 1918 on a train enroute to Kansas City with a load of cattle. bur: Mount Olivet Cem., Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Spouse: Kat Ragon?

4) Henry Ryon, b 14 Sep 1901 at Bonham, Fannin Co, TX. m 23 Dec to Irene Rutledge (year unknown). d. in Brownwood, TX. Burial in Brownwood.

5) Dewitt Ryon. b. 8 Sep 1905 in Bonham, Fannin Co, TX. d 27 Nov 1970 in Wichita Falls, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.

6) Ezra Mae Ryon, b 5 Oct 1907. m 16 Mar (year unknown) in Haskell, TX, to Jeff F. Tidwell. d. in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.

7) Garnett Ryon, b 23 Dec 1909, in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. m. Jewell Crew. d. in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem.

8) Fred Wayne Ryon, b 23 Aug 1913, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. m. 5 Apr 1934 in Fort Worth to Fay (NMI) Dorris.

9) Pearl Elizabeth Ryon. b. 8 Nov 1915, in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. d 10 Jul 1929 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem.1 
Death of Father2 Apr 1906 His father Joshua Jackson Ryon died on 2 Apr 1906 at Fannin Co., Texas.1 
Death of Mother7 Jun 1918 His mother Elizabeth Ann Richardson died on 7 Jun 1918.1 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.3 
Death*7 May 1935 He died at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, on 7 May 1935 at age 64.1 
Burial*say 9 May 1935 His body was interred say 9 May 1935 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. 
Biography* T. J. Ryon was an independent cattle trader who worked in connection with the Fort Worth Stockyards. A story handed down in the family say that he was so well thought of that he was allowed to buy the first herd of cattle that arrived at the new Fort Worth Stockyards. I've been told that a picture exists that shows him leading that herd in. He was a big man with a handlebar mustache.

"On March 14, 1908, the first indoor cutting horse competition ever held in the world took place inside the Fort Worth Coliseum, illuminated by electric lights and watched and applauded by thousands. Entrants in this historical event were .... T. J. Ryon ...."
(quote from "A Hundred Years of Heroes A History of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show" by Clay Reynolds, Texas Christian University Press, Fort Worth, TX, p. 73.)1 

Family

Elizabeth Adeline Culpepper
Marriage*18 Dec 1892 He married Elizabeth Adeline Culpepper at Ector, Fannin Co., Texas, on 18 Dec 1892 at age 21. Addie and T. J. had the following children:
1) Don Jackson Ryon, b. 14 May 1894, Savoy, Fannin Co, TX. m. Fannie Lee Roberts. d. 17 Jul 1969, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem

2) Paul Asbury Ryon, b 29 Jan 1896 in Savoy, Fannin Co, TX, m. 24 Dec 1915 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX, to Agnes Myrtle Smelley. d. 16 Mar 1942, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. bur: Mount Olivet Cem

3) Thomas William "Will" Ryon, b 12 Jun 1898, Savoy, Fannin Co, TX. d. Oct 1918 in the great flu epidemic of 1918 on a train enroute to Kansas City with a load of cattle. bur: Mount Olivet Cem., Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Spouse: Kat Ragon?

4) Henry Ryon, b 14 Sep 1901 at Bonham, Fannin Co, TX. m 23 Dec to Irene Rutledge (year unknown). d. in Brownwood, TX. Burial in Brownwood.

5) Dewitt Ryon. b. 8 Sep 1905 in Bonham, Fannin Co, TX. d 27 Nov 1970 in Wichita Falls, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.

6) Ezra Mae Ryon, b 5 Oct 1907. m 16 Mar (year unknown) in Haskell, TX, to Jeff F. Tidwell. d. in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.

7) Garnett Ryon, b 23 Dec 1909, in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. m. Jewell Crew. d. in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem.

8) Fred Wayne Ryon, b 23 Aug 1913, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. m. 5 Apr 1934 in Fort Worth to Fay (NMI) Dorris.

9) Pearl Elizabeth Ryon. b. 8 Nov 1915, in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. d 10 Jul 1929 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Bur: Mount Olivet Cem.1 
Last Edited6 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Ryon, e-mail address.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Sheet 20A, Pg 20, Pct 1, 109 East 29th St., Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
    Own=Y, Farm=N
    Thomas Ryan, Head, M, 46, M, TX KY VA, Speculator-Live Stock
    Addie (Culpepper) Ryan, Wife, F, 42, M, TX VA AL
    Henry Ryan, Son, M, 18, S, TX TX TX
    Dewitt Ryan, Son, M, 14, S, TX TX TX
    E. Mary Ryan, Dau, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
    Fred Ryan, Son, M, 10, S, TX TX TX
    Garrett Ryan, Son, M, 6, S, TX TX TX
    Pearl Ryan, Dau, F, 4 2/12, S, TX TX TX
    Jane Culpepper, Mother-in-Law, F, 70, Wid, AL AL AL.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 88, Sheet 25A, Pg 25, 3023 Houston Ave., Ft Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
    Own=$1900, Radio=N, Farm=N, Military=N
    Thomas Ryan, Head, M, 59, M, md@21, TX KY VA, Stock Trader-Stock Yards
    Addie (Culpepper) Ryan, Wife, F, 54, M, md@16, TX TN AR
    Jane Culpepper, MIL, F, 84, WD, md@n/a, AR AR AR.

Joshua Jackson Ryon1

Male, #47171, (8 Jun 1822 - 2 Apr 1906)
Name Variation He was also known as Jack. 
Birth*8 Jun 1822 He was born on 8 Jun 1822 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 
Marriage*16 Sep 1867 He married Elizabeth Ann Richardson at Grayson Co., Texas, on 16 Sep 1867 at age 45. Their children were as follows:

1) William J. Ryon, b 1858 in TX
2) Fannie L. Ryon, b 1862.
3) Sarah A. "Sallie" Ryon, b 1866.
4) Thomas "Tom" Jackson Ryon
5) John E. "Johnny" Ryon, b 15 May 1875, d 30 Jul 1887. Bur: Greenwood Cem, Fannin Co, TX
6) Elizabeth A. Ryon, b 1878.1 
Birth of Son18 Apr 1871 His son Thomas Jackson Ryon was born on 18 Apr 1871 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas.1 
Death*2 Apr 1906 He died at Fannin Co., Texas, on 2 Apr 1906 at age 83.1 
Burial*say 4 Apr 1906 His body was interred say 4 Apr 1906 at Greenwood Cemetery (Jenkins Cemetery), Fannin Co., Texas. 

Family

Elizabeth Ann Richardson
Child
Last Edited11 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Ryon, e-mail address.

Elizabeth Ann Richardson1

Female, #47172, (18 May 1841 - 7 Jun 1918)
Name Variation She was also known as Bettie. 
Birth*18 May 1841 She was born on 18 May 1841 at Larue Co., Kentucky.1 
Marriage*16 Sep 1867 She married Joshua Jackson Ryon at Grayson Co., Texas, on 16 Sep 1867 at age 26. Their children were as follows:

1) William J. Ryon, b 1858 in TX
2) Fannie L. Ryon, b 1862.
3) Sarah A. "Sallie" Ryon, b 1866.
4) Thomas "Tom" Jackson Ryon
5) John E. "Johnny" Ryon, b 15 May 1875, d 30 Jul 1887. Bur: Greenwood Cem, Fannin Co, TX
6) Elizabeth A. Ryon, b 1878.1 
Married Name16 Sep 1867  As of 16 Sep 1867, her married name was Ryon. 
Birth of Son18 Apr 1871 Her son Thomas Jackson Ryon was born on 18 Apr 1871 at Savoy, Fannin Co., Texas.1 
Death of Spouse2 Apr 1906 Her husband Joshua Jackson Ryon died on 2 Apr 1906 at Fannin Co., Texas.1 
Death*7 Jun 1918 She died on 7 Jun 1918 at age 77.1 
Burial*say 9 Jun 1918 Her body was interred say 9 Jun 1918 at Greenwood Cemetery (Jenkins Cemetery), Fannin Co., Texas. 

Family

Joshua Jackson Ryon
Marriage*16 Sep 1867 She married Joshua Jackson Ryon at Grayson Co., Texas, on 16 Sep 1867 at age 26. Their children were as follows:

1) William J. Ryon, b 1858 in TX
2) Fannie L. Ryon, b 1862.
3) Sarah A. "Sallie" Ryon, b 1866.
4) Thomas "Tom" Jackson Ryon
5) John E. "Johnny" Ryon, b 15 May 1875, d 30 Jul 1887. Bur: Greenwood Cem, Fannin Co, TX
6) Elizabeth A. Ryon, b 1878.1 
Child
Last Edited11 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Barbara Ryon, e-mail address.

Preston Brantley1

Male, #47173, (circa 1874 - before Aug 1885)
Father*Robert T. Brantley1
Mother*Demie Goodson1
Name Variation He was also known as Boston.1 
Birth*circa 1874 He was born circa 1874 at Putnam Co., Florida.1 
Death*before Aug 1885 He died before Aug 1885
Did not appear in 1885 census. 
Last Edited12 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 135, page 16 (page 214 of ref. book)
    Robert Brantly, W, M, 26, Husb, M, Farmer, AL/AL/SC
    Demie Brantly, W, F, 29, Wife, M, Housekeeper, SC/SC/SC
    Preston [or Boston] Brantly, W, M, 6, Son, S, FL
    Lawrence Brantly, W, M, 2, Son, S, FL
    Allen Brantly, W, M, 1/12 (May), Son, S, FL.

Lawrence Brantley1

Male, #47174, (circa 1878 - )
Father*Robert T. Brantley1
Mother*Demie Goodson1
Birth*circa 1878 He was born circa 1878 at Putnam Co., Florida.1 
Census18 Aug 1885 He listed as son(s) in the census report at Putnam Co., Florida, on 18 Aug 1885.2 
Last Edited12 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 135, page 16 (page 214 of ref. book)
    Robert Brantly, W, M, 26, Husb, M, Farmer, AL/AL/SC
    Demie Brantly, W, F, 29, Wife, M, Housekeeper, SC/SC/SC
    Preston [or Boston] Brantly, W, M, 6, Son, S, FL
    Lawrence Brantly, W, M, 2, Son, S, FL
    Allen Brantly, W, M, 1/12 (May), Son, S, FL.
  2. Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
    1885 Census, Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 12, Page 115, Family 1174
    Adjacent to father, Joseph, Fam #1173)
    Robert Brantley, W, M, 31, Head, Md, Farmer, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lula Brantley, W, F, 35, Wife, Md, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lorence Brantley, W, M, 7, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Allen Brantley, W, M, 5, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Freddie Brantley, W, M, 4, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Demis Brantley, W, F,2, Dau, S, FL/SC/SC.

Allen Brantley1

Male, #47175, (May 1880 - )
Father*Robert T. Brantley1
Mother*Demie Goodson1
Birth*May 1880 He was born in May 1880 at Putnam Co., Florida.1 
Census18 Aug 1885 He listed as son(s) in the census report at Putnam Co., Florida, on 18 Aug 1885.2 
Last Edited12 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 135, page 16 (page 214 of ref. book)
    Robert Brantly, W, M, 26, Husb, M, Farmer, AL/AL/SC
    Demie Brantly, W, F, 29, Wife, M, Housekeeper, SC/SC/SC
    Preston [or Boston] Brantly, W, M, 6, Son, S, FL
    Lawrence Brantly, W, M, 2, Son, S, FL
    Allen Brantly, W, M, 1/12 (May), Son, S, FL.
  2. Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
    1885 Census, Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 12, Page 115, Family 1174
    Adjacent to father, Joseph, Fam #1173)
    Robert Brantley, W, M, 31, Head, Md, Farmer, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lula Brantley, W, F, 35, Wife, Md, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lorence Brantley, W, M, 7, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Allen Brantley, W, M, 5, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Freddie Brantley, W, M, 4, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Demis Brantley, W, F,2, Dau, S, FL/SC/SC.

Freddie Brantley1

Male, #47176, (circa 1881 - )
Father*Robert T. Brantley1
Mother*Demie Goodson1
Birth*circa 1881 He was born circa 1881 at Putnam Co., Florida.1 
Census18 Aug 1885 He listed as son(s) in the census report at Putnam Co., Florida, on 18 Aug 1885.1 
Last Edited12 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
    1885 Census, Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 12, Page 115, Family 1174
    Adjacent to father, Joseph, Fam #1173)
    Robert Brantley, W, M, 31, Head, Md, Farmer, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lula Brantley, W, F, 35, Wife, Md, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lorence Brantley, W, M, 7, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Allen Brantley, W, M, 5, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Freddie Brantley, W, M, 4, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Demis Brantley, W, F,2, Dau, S, FL/SC/SC.

Demie Brantley1

Female, #47177, (circa 1883 - )
Father*Robert T. Brantley1
Mother*Demie Goodson1
Birth*circa 1883 She was born circa 1883 at Putnam Co., Florida.1 
Census18 Aug 1885 She listed as daughter(s) in the census report at Putnam Co., Florida, on 18 Aug 1885.1 
Last Edited12 Jan 2003

Citations

  1. Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
    1885 Census, Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 12, Page 115, Family 1174
    Adjacent to father, Joseph, Fam #1173)
    Robert Brantley, W, M, 31, Head, Md, Farmer, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lula Brantley, W, F, 35, Wife, Md, FL[sic]/SC/SC
    Lorence Brantley, W, M, 7, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Allen Brantley, W, M, 5, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Freddie Brantley, W, M, 4, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
    Demis Brantley, W, F,2, Dau, S, FL/SC/SC.

Dorothy Ann Deck1

Female, #47178, (25 Dec 1953 - 2 Mar 1999)
Birth*25 Dec 1953 She was born on 25 Dec 1953.1,2 
SSN*1969 Her Social Security Number was issued in 1969 in California.2 
Marriage*Aug 1972 She married Wayne Craig Culpepper in Aug 1972 at age 18.1 
Married NameAug 1972  As of Aug 1972, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Divorce*between 1981 and 1982 She and Wayne Craig Culpepper were divorced between 1981 and 1982.1 
Death*2 Mar 1999 She died on 2 Mar 1999 at age 45.1,2 

Family

Wayne Craig Culpepper
Children
  • Lake Lee Culpepper 1
  • Garrett Joseph Culpepper1
Last Edited25 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-2013 to Warren Culpepper from Lake Lee Culpepper (#47179), e-mail address (May 2013).
  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

Bess Jones1

Female, #47181, (14 Dec 1901 - 23 Oct 2002)
Father*Albert Jones2
Mother*Jennie Stever2
Birth*14 Dec 1901 She was born on 14 Dec 1901.3 
Married Name21 May 1935  As of 21 May 1935, her married name was Pierce.2 
Marriage*21 May 1935 She married Raymond Pierce on 21 May 1935 at age 33.2 
Marriage*17 Nov 1959 She married Basil Paxton Boykin on 17 Nov 1959 at age 57.2 
Married Name17 Nov 1959  As of 17 Nov 1959, her married name was Boykin.2 
Death of Spouse15 Jul 1970 Her husband Basil Paxton Boykin died on 15 Jul 1970 at Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., Wisconsin.3 
Death*23 Oct 2002 She died at Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., Wisconsin, on 23 Oct 2002 at age 100.3 

Family 1

Raymond Pierce
Marriage*21 May 1935 She married Raymond Pierce on 21 May 1935 at age 33.2 

Family 2

Basil Paxton Boykin
Marriage*17 Nov 1959 She married Basil Paxton Boykin on 17 Nov 1959 at age 57.2 
Last Edited22 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. Letter of unknown date found in Elanor Boykin papers from 'Margaret' who referred to 'Daddy Jimmy', Lethea, 'Uncle Basil' (who "married Bess Pierce Jones, a widow, in 1959, and they seemed very contented"), and Bess (who wrote that Uncle Basil was buried next to Nancy, "the one Irma didn't like, and who died many years ago."
  2. E-mail written 2012-2015 to Warren L. Culpepper & Lew Griffin from Eve Dravecky (#63567), e-mail address.
  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

Raymond Pierce1

Male, #47182, (say 1892 - before 1959)
Birth*say 1892 He was born say 1892.2 
Marriage*21 May 1935 He married Bess Jones on 21 May 1935.1 
Death*before 1959 He died before 1959.2 

Family

Bess Jones
Last Edited22 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2012-2015 to Warren L. Culpepper & Lew Griffin from Eve Dravecky (#63567), e-mail address.
  2. Letter of unknown date found in Elanor Boykin papers from 'Margaret' who referred to 'Daddy Jimmy', Lethea, 'Uncle Basil' (who "married Bess Pierce Jones, a widow, in 1959, and they seemed very contented"), and Bess (who wrote that Uncle Basil was buried next to Nancy, "the one Irma didn't like, and who died many years ago."

Gracie Reid1

Female, #47183, (circa 1863 - )
Father*(?) Reid1
Mother*Sibby (?)1
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1863 She was born circa 1863 at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.1 
Marriage* She married Date Russell.1 
Married Name Her married name was Russell.1 
Photographed*say 1930 She was photographed say 1930.1
Gracie Reid Russell

Family

Date Russell
Last Edited31 Dec 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin from Sandra Louise Schiffer Durbin, San Diego, CA, e-mail address.

Date Russell1

Male, #47184, (before 1870 - )
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*before 1870 He was born before 1870.1 
Marriage* He married Gracie Reid.1 

Family

Gracie Reid
Last Edited19 Mar 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin from Sandra Louise Schiffer Durbin, San Diego, CA, e-mail address.

Ruth Vernon Cross1

Female, #47185, (24 Sep 1914 - )
Birth*24 Sep 1914 She was born on 24 Sep 1914.1 
Marriage*1935 She married Max Chadwell Culpepper in 1935.1 
Married Name1935  As of 1935, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Divorce*1943 She and Max Chadwell Culpepper were divorced in 1943. 

Family

Max Chadwell Culpepper
Children
  • Max Chadwell Culpepper Jr.
  • James Cross Culpepper1
Last Edited5 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-2010 to Culpepper Connections from Cynthia 'Cindy' Culpepper Fay (#47197), e-mail address.