Martha Thames1

Female, #47281, (say 1781 - )
Father*Rev. William Thames1
Mother*Lucy (?)1
Birth*say 1781 She was born say 1781 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.1 
Married Namesay 1800  As of say 1800, her married name was Cooper.2 
Marriage*say 1800 She married Rev. William Cooper Sr. say 1800.2 
Will28 Feb 1818 David, Cornelius, William, James, Nancy, Martha and Lucy named as heir(s) in the will of Joseph Thames at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 28 Feb 1818.3 

Family

Rev. William Cooper Sr.
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 Mar 2003

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 105.
  2. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Duve Family Tree by Karen Henderson.
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.

Rev. William Cooper Sr.1

Male, #47282, (1752 - Dec 1821)
Father*Fleet Cooper Sr.
Mother*Marquerite Coore
Birth*1752 He was born in 1752 at Duplin Co., North Carolina.1 
American Revolution*between 1775 and 1783 He provided service in the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783
(DAR Listing: William Cooper, born 1752 in North Carolina, died Dec 1821 in Mississippi, married ___ ___, married second, Martha Thames, Soldier, North Carolina.)2 
Death of Father2 Jul 1795 His father Fleet Cooper Sr. died on 2 Jul 1795 at Sampson Co., North Carolina.3 
Marriage*say 1800 He married Martha Thames say 1800.1 
Death*Dec 1821 He died at Monticello, Lawrence Co., Mississippi, in Dec 1821.1 

Family

Martha Thames
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Duve Family Tree by Karen Henderson.
  2. DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
  3. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Family of Nathaniel Cooper by Marshall Cooper.

Fleet Cooper Sr.1

Male, #47283, (1722 - 2 Jul 1795)
Father*Benjamine Cooper1
Mother*Elizabeth Kelly1
Birth*1722 He was born in 1722 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*1747 He married Marquerite Coore at Loudoun Co., Virginia, in 1747.1 
Birth of Son1752 His son Rev. William Cooper Sr. was born in 1752 at Duplin Co., North Carolina.2 
American Revolution*between 1775 and 1783 He provided service in the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783
(DAR Listing: Fleet Cooper Sr., born 1722 in Pennsylvania, died after 2 Jul 1795 in North Carolina, married Margaret Coor, Patriotic Service, North Carolina.)3 
Death of Father1776 His father Benjamine Cooper died in 1776 at Loudoun Co., Virginia. 
Death*2 Jul 1795 He died at Sampson Co., North Carolina, on 2 Jul 1795.1 

Family

Marquerite Coore
Child
Last Edited30 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Family of Nathaniel Cooper by Marshall Cooper.
  2. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Duve Family Tree by Karen Henderson.
  3. DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.

Marquerite Coore1

Female, #47284, (1725 - before 1795)
Birth*1725 She was born in 1725 at Northampton Co., North Carolina.1 
Marriage*1747 She married Fleet Cooper Sr. at Loudoun Co., Virginia, in 1747.1 
Married Name1747  As of 1747, her married name was Cooper.1 
Birth of Son1752 Her son Rev. William Cooper Sr. was born in 1752 at Duplin Co., North Carolina.2 
Death*before 1795 She died at Sampson Co., North Carolina, before 1795.1 

Family

Fleet Cooper Sr.
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2003

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Family of Nathaniel Cooper by Marshall Cooper.
  2. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Duve Family Tree by Karen Henderson.

Lucy Thames1

Female, #47285, (say 1800 - after 1860)
Father*Rev. William Thames1
Mother*Lucy (?)1
Birth*say 1800 She was born say 1800 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.1 
Married Namesay 1818  As of say 1818, her married name was Newberry.1 
Marriage*say 1818 She married James Newberry say 1818.1 
Will28 Feb 1818 David, Cornelius, William, James, Nancy, Martha and Lucy named as heir(s) in the will of Joseph Thames at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 28 Feb 1818.2 
Death*after 1860 She died at Monroe Co., Alabama, after 1860.1 

Family

James Newberry
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 Mar 2003

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.

James Newberry1

Male, #47286, (say 1797 - )
Birth*say 1797 He was born say 1797.1 
Marriage*say 1818 He married Lucy Thames say 1818.1 

Family

Lucy Thames
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 Mar 2003

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.

Theresa Mabelle King1,2

Female, #47287, (18 Jul 1890 - 25 Feb 1974)
Father*(?) King2
Mother*Loretta (?)2
Birth*18 Jul 1890 She was born on 18 Jul 1890 at Virginia.1 
Marriage*circa 1910 She married Archie Lee Culpepper circa 1910.1,2 
Married Namecirca 1910  As of circa 1910, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Birth of Son5 Sep 1913 Her son Archie Leo Culpepper was born on 5 Sep 1913 at Galveston Co., Texas.3 
Death of Son16 Sep 1914 Her son Archie Leo Culpepper died on 16 Sep 1914 at Galveston Co., Texas.4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Theresa was listed as Archie Lee Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Corte Madera, Marin Co., California.2 
Death of Spouse20 Sep 1957 Her husband Archie Lee Culpepper died on 20 Sep 1957 at Marin Co., California.5 
Death*25 Feb 1974 She died at Marin Co., California, on 25 Feb 1974 at age 83.1 

Family

Archie Lee Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1910 She married Archie Lee Culpepper circa 1910.1,2 
Child
Last Edited31 Dec 2006

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
    Marin Co.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 21-8, Sheet #2-B, Line #88, Redwood Ave., San Rafael Township, Corte Madera, Marin, CA
    Home rented, Amount=$30, Radio=Yes, Farm=No
    Archi L. Culpepper, Head, M, 43, M, md@24,  TX/TX/TX, Welder, Milk Products Co., Vet=No
    Mabelle Culpepper, Wife, F, 37, M, md@18, MO/MO/MO, Garment maker, Overall Factory
    Loretta King, Mother-in-law, F, 69, wid, MO/KY/MO.
  3. 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
    Archie Culpper (sic) is the father of an infant born 5 Sep 1913 in Galveston Co., Texas.
  4. 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
    Archie Leo Culpepper, died 16 Sep 1914 in Galveston Co., TX, 18589.
  5. 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

Joseph Thames1

Male, #47288, (1732 - 1780)
Father*Thomas Thames2
Mother*Prudence (?)2
DNA* Joseph has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Thames of Bladen Co., NC, born circa 1705/10. 
Birth*1732 He was born in 1732 at Craven Co., North Carolina.2 
Relocationcirca 1749 He, as a family member, accompanied Thomas Thames in relocating circa 1749 at Bladen Co., North Carolina; Thomas & Prudence Thames with their family came to Bladen Co. from Craven Co. NC by 1750 and bought land there. There is a court record of Thomas Thems in Craven Co. as late as 1748.2 
Marriage*circa 1753 He married Martha Elizabeth Newberry at Bladen Co., North Carolina, circa 1753. The basis of the proof of the marriage of Joseph Thames to Martha Newberry is a deed of gift from her father John Newberry to his son's-in-law Joseph Thames and Peter Lord; Cumberland Co. DB-1, page # 358, 19 August 1760. This same property was sold in 1761, DB 1, page 455 by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. There are eleven other deeds between 1761 and 1769 showing sales by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. Also, his will names wife Martha. The ages of Joseph and Martha's children are based on Bladen Co. Tax Records, obituaries, tombstone, the census and the wording of the Will which seems to name them in order of birth and indicates that the last four were children and so not of age.2 
Birth of Son1753 His son Jesse Thames was born in 1753 at Bladen Co., North Carolina.3 
Will6 May 1758 Prudence and Joseph named as heir(s) in the will of Thomas Thames at Bladen Co., North Carolina, on 6 May 1758.2 
Birth of Son15 Aug 1758 His son Joseph Thames was born on 15 Aug 1758 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.4 
Birth of Sonbefore Oct 1759 His son Rev. William Thames was born before Oct 1759 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.5,2 
Death of Mothercirca 1760 His mother Prudence (?) died circa 1760 at Bladen Co., North Carolina.2 
Birth of Son1764 His son Thomas Thames was born in 1764 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.6 
Birth of Son1770 His son Col. John Thames was born in 1770 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.7,8 
Birth of Son1772 His son Samuel Thames was born in 1772 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.9 
Will*11 Oct 1780 He made a will at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 11 Oct 1780.1 
Death*1780 He died at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, in 1780.1 
Biography* According to Dorothy Thames Emert, "Joseph Thames came to the Cape Fear area of North Carolina as a young man. He had been a school teacher since [his father] Thomas Thames had moved to Craven Co., NC. One document, Records of Craven County, NC, Vol. I, shows he traveled with a Moravian Missionary stating he was a school teacher from Pennsylvania. Soon after he arrived in the Cape fear area, he purchased half interest in a grist mill with John Newberry, a wheelwright. Joseph married Martha Elizabeth Newberry. In partnership with with Elizabeth's brother, John, he built a gristmill on Cross Creek in what is now Fayetteville, NC. On close inspection, the remnants of the mill (the first of its kind to be built in Fayetteville) are still visible in the creek. Joseph was proud to be a Quaker and was an active participant in the settlement of the area. After his death, his wife, Martha Elizabeth, and their children operated a Traveler's Inn on the old wagon road between Fayetteville and Wilmington, NC.

Walter Gabennesch observes: Joseph's will was written 11 October 1780 and he died shortly after writing it. Martha appears on the Bladen County Tax Exempt List of 1781. Only an unmarried woman could own property at that time. Martha was a widow in 1781. The Joseph who appears on that tax list is her son. Martha's Will is written 11 February 1814 and is recorded June 1815. She names four sons Joseph, Thomas, John, and Samuel. I think this is according to age, Joseph being the oldest. Jesse and William are dead so are not named. Martha names Joseph and John executors because they are the only sons she has left in NC. Joseph names "my sons Jesse Thames, Joseph and William Thames the sum of five shillings each" then he names "my four children Thomas, Martha, John and Samuel Thames". This indicates, to me, that his three sons Jesse, Joseph and William were of age, twenty-one years. The other children had not yet come of age... It would appear that only two of the sons of Joseph & Martha ever left NC, Thomas & Samuel. The other four died in Cumberland County, North Carolina.10,11
 

Family

Martha Elizabeth Newberry
Marriage*circa 1753 He married Martha Elizabeth Newberry at Bladen Co., North Carolina, circa 1753. The basis of the proof of the marriage of Joseph Thames to Martha Newberry is a deed of gift from her father John Newberry to his son's-in-law Joseph Thames and Peter Lord; Cumberland Co. DB-1, page # 358, 19 August 1760. This same property was sold in 1761, DB 1, page 455 by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. There are eleven other deeds between 1761 and 1769 showing sales by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. Also, his will names wife Martha. The ages of Joseph and Martha's children are based on Bladen Co. Tax Records, obituaries, tombstone, the census and the wording of the Will which seems to name them in order of birth and indicates that the last four were children and so not of age.2 
Children
ChartsWLC / Warren L. Culpepper Ancestral Chart
WLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63.
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Jesse born 1753 Bladen Co. died 1797/98 in Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list and deeds. Elizabeth named widow of Jesse Thames (CC, DB-18, Pg-199, May 6,1799). Mrs. Elizabeth Thames declares her age as 60 years when she marries Joseph Butlar on Feb. 15, 1810 Raleigh NC newspaper announcement."
  4. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63. Birth and death dates from tombstone.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "William born 1759 Bladen Co. died January 18, 1813 Cumberland Co. NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list and Raleigh NC newspaper obituary. (Joseph & William must have been born within thirteen months of each other)."
  6. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Thomas born 1764 Bladen Co. died after 1814 place unknown. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & mother Martha's Will written Feb. 11, 1814."
  7. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64. Mentioned in mother's will.
  8. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "John born 1770 Bladen Co. died March 26, 1832 Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & obituary in Fayetteville Observer April 10, 1832."
  9. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Samuel born 1772 Bladen Co. died after 1814 place unknown. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & mother Martha's Will written Feb. 11, 1814."
  10. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64.
  11. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001.
  12. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.

Martha Elizabeth Newberry1

Female, #47289, (circa 1737 - 1815)
Father*John Newberry2
Mother*Elizabeth Matthews
Birth*circa 1737 She was born circa 1737 at Bladen Co., North Carolina. Martha's mother Elizabeth Matthews is proved by Cumberland Co. D.B. 6, pg. 427, dated 12 Nov 1777.2 
Marriage*circa 1753 She married Joseph Thames at Bladen Co., North Carolina, circa 1753. The basis of the proof of the marriage of Joseph Thames to Martha Newberry is a deed of gift from her father John Newberry to his son's-in-law Joseph Thames and Peter Lord; Cumberland Co. DB-1, page # 358, 19 August 1760. This same property was sold in 1761, DB 1, page 455 by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. There are eleven other deeds between 1761 and 1769 showing sales by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. Also, his will names wife Martha. The ages of Joseph and Martha's children are based on Bladen Co. Tax Records, obituaries, tombstone, the census and the wording of the Will which seems to name them in order of birth and indicates that the last four were children and so not of age.2 
Married Namecirca 1753  As of circa 1753, her married name was Thames. 
Birth of Son1753 Her son Jesse Thames was born in 1753 at Bladen Co., North Carolina.3 
Birth of Son15 Aug 1758 Her son Joseph Thames was born on 15 Aug 1758 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.4 
Birth of Sonbefore Oct 1759 Her son Rev. William Thames was born before Oct 1759 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.5,2 
Birth of Son1764 Her son Thomas Thames was born in 1764 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.6 
Birth of Son1770 Her son Col. John Thames was born in 1770 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.7,8 
Birth of Son1772 Her son Samuel Thames was born in 1772 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.9 
Death of Spouse1780 Her husband Joseph Thames died in 1780 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.10 
Death of Sonsay 1797 Her son Jesse Thames died say 1797.11 
Deed*6 May 1799 She was granted a deed, with Elizabeth Newberry as an adjacent landowner on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.12
 
Death of Son10 Jan 1813 Her son Rev. William Thames died on 10 Jan 1813 at Bladen Co., North Carolina.2 
Will*11 Feb 1814 She made a will at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 11 Feb 1814, naming as heir(s) Joseph Thames, Thomas Thames, Col. John Thames and Samuel Thames.

Will Book A page 218, 14 February 1814/June 1815. In her will, Martha divided her lands equally between her four surviving sons, viz: Joseph Thames, Thomas Thames, John Thames, and Samuel Thames. Joseph and John were named executors, and the witnesses were Charles and Elizabeth McAllister (daughter of Joseph Thames and the Granddaughter of Martha Thames). Martha made her mark.13
 
Death*1815 She died at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, in 1815.2 

Family

Joseph Thames
Marriage*circa 1753 She married Joseph Thames at Bladen Co., North Carolina, circa 1753. The basis of the proof of the marriage of Joseph Thames to Martha Newberry is a deed of gift from her father John Newberry to his son's-in-law Joseph Thames and Peter Lord; Cumberland Co. DB-1, page # 358, 19 August 1760. This same property was sold in 1761, DB 1, page 455 by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. There are eleven other deeds between 1761 and 1769 showing sales by Joseph Thames and wife Martha. Also, his will names wife Martha. The ages of Joseph and Martha's children are based on Bladen Co. Tax Records, obituaries, tombstone, the census and the wording of the Will which seems to name them in order of birth and indicates that the last four were children and so not of age.2 
Children
ChartsWLC / Warren L. Culpepper Ancestral Chart
WLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2003

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64.
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Jesse born 1753 Bladen Co. died 1797/98 in Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list and deeds. Elizabeth named widow of Jesse Thames (CC, DB-18, Pg-199, May 6,1799). Mrs. Elizabeth Thames declares her age as 60 years when she marries Joseph Butlar on Feb. 15, 1810 Raleigh NC newspaper announcement."
  4. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63. Birth and death dates from tombstone.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "William born 1759 Bladen Co. died January 18, 1813 Cumberland Co. NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list and Raleigh NC newspaper obituary. (Joseph & William must have been born within thirteen months of each other)."
  6. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Thomas born 1764 Bladen Co. died after 1814 place unknown. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & mother Martha's Will written Feb. 11, 1814."
  7. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64. Mentioned in mother's will.
  8. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "John born 1770 Bladen Co. died March 26, 1832 Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & obituary in Fayetteville Observer April 10, 1832."
  9. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Samuel born 1772 Bladen Co. died after 1814 place unknown. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & mother Martha's Will written Feb. 11, 1814."
  10. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63.
  11. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.
  12. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.
  13. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 64.

Martha Thames1

Female, #47290, (say 1766 - 17 Jul 1799)
Father*Joseph Thames2
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Newberry2
Birth*say 1766 She was born say 1766 at Bladen Co., North Carolina.1 
Death of Father1780 Her father Joseph Thames died in 1780 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.2 
Married Namesay 1784  As of say 1784, her married name was Burgess.3,1 
Marriage*say 1784 She married Malachi Burgess say 1784. Martha's marriage to Malachi Burges is proved by Cumberland Co. DB 16, pg. 158, a deed of gift of a slave girl "to my daughter Martha Burges and again DB 18, pg. 199, May 6, 1799.1,4 
Deed6 May 1799 She was granted a deed, with Elizabeth Newberry as an adjacent landowner on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.5
 
Death*17 Jul 1799 She died on 17 Jul 1799.2 

Family

Malachi Burgess
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2003

Citations

  1. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Martha born 1765/67 Bladen Co. married Malachi Burges (CC, DB-18,Pg-199, May 6, 1799) Three children by 1790 census-Just guessing on birth year."
  2. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63.
  3. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.
  4. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.

Joseph Thames1

Male, #47291, (15 Aug 1758 - 1 Aug 1819)
Father*Joseph Thames1
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Newberry1
Birth*15 Aug 1758 He was born on 15 Aug 1758 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.1 
Marriage*before 1778 He married Sarah Gause before 1778.2 
Will*1779 Joseph named as heir(s) in the will of Sarah Gause at Brunswick Co., North Carolina, in 1779.2 
Death of Father1780 His father Joseph Thames died in 1780 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.3 
Death of Spouse8 Jan 1801 His wife Sarah Gause died on 8 Jan 1801 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.2 
Will10 Jan 1813 David and Joseph named as executor(s) in the will of Rev. William Thames at Bladen Co., North Carolina, on 10 Jan 1813.2 
Will11 Feb 1814 Joseph, Thomas, John and Samuel named as heir(s) in the will of Martha Elizabeth Newberry at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 11 Feb 1814.4 
Death of Mother1815 His mother Martha Elizabeth Newberry died in 1815 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.2 
Marriage*after 1816 He married Hannah (?) after 1816.2 
Will*28 Feb 1818 He made a will at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 28 Feb 1818, naming as heir(s) Rev. David Thames, Rev. Cornelius B. Thames, William Thames, James Thames, Nancy Wiggins, Martha Cooper and Lucy Newberry.

Will made February 28, 1818, Probated September 1819 Cumberland Co. NC. Names Hannah Thames, wife, as widow of Needham Gause (son Bryant Gause). He states in Will "If either Elizabeth McAlester or John Thames Gilmore (grandson) dies without issue then to brother William Thames' children: David Thames, Cornelius Thames, William Thames, James Thames, Ann Wiggins, Martha Cooper & Lucy Newberry". Elizabeth McAlester is his daughter; Stephen Gilmore was the husband of daughter Mary (Molly) Thames Gilmore, deceased.2 
Death*1 Aug 1819 He died at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 1 Aug 1819 at age 60.5 
Burial*after 1 Aug 1819 His body was interred after 1 Aug 1819 at Thames-McAllister Cemetery on Dunn's Creek, near, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Joseph Thames is buried in the Thames - McAllister Cemetery along with his daughters and wife Sarah. Tombstone proves date of birth & death..2 

Family 1

Sarah Gause
Marriage*before 1778 He married Sarah Gause before 1778.2 

Family 2

Hannah (?)
Marriage*after 1816 He married Hannah (?) after 1816.2 
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2003

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63. Birth and death dates from tombstone.
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  3. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63.
  4. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 64.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Joseph born August 15, 1758 Bladen Co. died August 1, 1819 Cumberland Co. NC
    Based on Bladen Co. tax list and tombstone."

Col. John Thames1

Male, #47292, (1770 - 26 Mar 1832)
Father*Joseph Thames1
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Newberry1
Birth*1770 He was born in 1770 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.1,2 
Death of Father1780 His father Joseph Thames died in 1780 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.3 
Marriage*say 1795 He married Nancy (?) at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, say 1795.4 
Deed6 May 1799 He was granted a deed, with Elizabeth Newberry as an adjacent landowner on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.5
 
Will11 Feb 1814 Joseph, Thomas, John and Samuel named as heir(s) in the will of Martha Elizabeth Newberry at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 11 Feb 1814.6 
Death of Mother1815 His mother Martha Elizabeth Newberry died in 1815 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.4 
Death*26 Mar 1832 He died at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 26 Mar 1832
His date of death and age at death is taken from a Raleigh newspaper obituary. April 10, 1832: "Died Cumberland Co. on 26th Colonel John Thames aged 62 years."2 

Family

Nancy (?)
Marriage*say 1795 He married Nancy (?) at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, say 1795.4 
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2003

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64. Mentioned in mother's will.
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "John born 1770 Bladen Co. died March 26, 1832 Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & obituary in Fayetteville Observer April 10, 1832."
  3. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63.
  4. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.
  6. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 64.

Thomas Thames1

Male, #47293, (1764 - after 1830)
Father*Joseph Thames1
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Newberry1
DNA* Thomas has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Thames of Bladen Co., NC, born circa 1705/10.2 
Birth*1764 He was born in 1764 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.3 
Tax roll*1781 William and Thomas registered to pay taxes
     William and Thomas are shown jointly paying polls on the 1781 Bladen Co. Tax Exempt List. They are probably still living together in 1784 since William is paying two polls that year.4 
Deed6 May 1799 He was granted a deed, with Elizabeth Newberry as an adjacent landowner on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.5
 
Will11 Feb 1814 Joseph, Thomas, John and Samuel named as heir(s) in the will of Martha Elizabeth Newberry at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 11 Feb 1814.6 
Death*after 1830 He died at Georgia after 1830.4 
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64. Mentioned in mother's will.
  2. Paul & Cheryl & Becky Thames, compiler, FTDNA Thames Project Results, Family Tree DNA, 2010.
    http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Thames-Timms-TimsDNAProject/default.aspx?section=results
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Thomas born 1764 Bladen Co. died after 1814 place unknown. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & mother Martha's Will written Feb. 11, 1814."
  4. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  5. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.
  6. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 64.

Samuel Thames1

Male, #47294, (1772 - after 1820)
Father*Joseph Thames1
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Newberry1
DNA* Samuel has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Thames of Bladen Co., NC, born circa 1705/10.2 
Birth*1772 He was born in 1772 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.3 
Deed6 May 1799 He was granted a deed, with Elizabeth Newberry as an adjacent landowner on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.4
 
Will11 Feb 1814 Joseph, Thomas, John and Samuel named as heir(s) in the will of Martha Elizabeth Newberry at Cumberland Co., North Carolina, on 11 Feb 1814.5 
Death*after 1820 He died after 1820.6 
Biography* He married an unknown person in about 1789. Was still in Cumberland County as late as 1807 when he was Bondsman for the marriage of Amos Thames to Elizabeth Plummer, who was very probably his nephew and the son of Jesse or Thomas. My best guess is Thomas.6 
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    pp. 63-64. Mentioned in mother's will.
  2. Paul & Cheryl & Becky Thames, compiler, FTDNA Thames Project Results, Family Tree DNA, 2010.
    http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Thames-Timms-TimsDNAProject/default.aspx?section=results
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Samuel born 1772 Bladen Co. died after 1814 place unknown. Based on Bladen Co. tax list & mother Martha's Will written Feb. 11, 1814."
  4. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.
  5. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 64.
  6. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.

Malachi Burgess1

Male, #47295, (say 1763 - )
Birth*say 1763 He was born say 1763. 
Tax roll*1781 He registered to pay taxes at Bladen Co., North Carolina, in 1781.
     Malachi Burgess appears on the 1781 Bladen Co. Tax Exempt document and the 1784 Bladen Co. Tax List. He also appears with wife and children on the Cumberland Co. census several times.2
 
Marriage*say 1784 He married Martha Thames say 1784. Martha's marriage to Malachi Burges is proved by Cumberland Co. DB 16, pg. 158, a deed of gift of a slave girl "to my daughter Martha Burges and again DB 18, pg. 199, May 6, 1799.1,2 
Deed6 May 1799 He was granted a deed, with Elizabeth Newberry as an adjacent landowner on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.3
 

Family

Martha Thames
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2003

Citations

  1. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Martha born 1765/67 Bladen Co. married Malachi Burges (CC, DB-18,Pg-199, May 6, 1799) Three children by 1790 census-Just guessing on birth year."
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 22 May 2002.
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.

Jesse Thames1

Male, #47296, (1753 - say 1797)
Father*Joseph Thames1
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Newberry1
DNA* Jesse has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Thomas Thames of Bladen Co., NC, born circa 1705/10.2 
Birth*1753 He was born in 1753 at Bladen Co., North Carolina.3 
Marriage*say 1772 He married Elizabeth Newberry say 1772.1 
Death of Father1780 His father Joseph Thames died in 1780 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.4 
Death*say 1797 He died say 1797.1 

Family

Elizabeth Newberry
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.
  2. Paul & Cheryl & Becky Thames, compiler, FTDNA Thames Project Results, Family Tree DNA, 2010.
    http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Thames-Timms-TimsDNAProject/default.aspx?section=results
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Jesse born 1753 Bladen Co. died 1797/98 in Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list and deeds. Elizabeth named widow of Jesse Thames (CC, DB-18, Pg-199, May 6,1799). Mrs. Elizabeth Thames declares her age as 60 years when she marries Joseph Butlar on Feb. 15, 1810 Raleigh NC newspaper announcement."
  4. Dorothy Thames Emert, A Thames Family History, 2002.
    p. 63.

Elizabeth Newberry1

Female, #47297, (1750 - )
Birth*1750 She was born in 1750 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.2 
Marriage*say 1772 She married Jesse Thames say 1772.1 
Married Namesay 1772  As of say 1772, her married name was Thames.1 
Deed6 May 1799 She was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted to Martha Elizabeth Newberry, Thomas Thames, Malachi Burgess, Martha Thames, Col. John Thames and Samuel Thames on 6 May 1799 at Bladen Co., North Carolina,

Cumberland Co. deed book 18, page 199, May 6, 1799: Martha Theams Senr, Thomas Theames, Malica Barges (sic) & Martha his wife, John Theames & Samuel Theames of Cumberland to William Barry Grove of - whereas Joseph Theames, Senr, decd. Late of Bladen County - by his last will and testament bequeathed among other things to his wife Martha and his children Thomas, Martha, John & Samuel - a tract of land which he the said Joseph purchased from John Stevens & wife 15 November 1771, registered in Bladen Book A, page__ & Cumberland Book __, page 216 part of a patent to Henry Sims & by him conveyed to ___ Gray between Gray's & Dunn's … beginning at Newberry's lower … Newberry's upper back corner … to Dunn's line … to include all the wt (west) part … Sims old survey containing about 400 acres… for 250 dollars … 50 acres of above land to be laid off of the above tract so as to include the improvements made by Champion now owned by Elizabeth Theames widow of Jesse Theames.3
 
Married Name15 Feb 1810  As of 15 Feb 1810, her married name was Butler.2 
Marriage*15 Feb 1810 She married Joseph Butler at North Carolina on 15 Feb 1810.2 

Family 1

Jesse Thames

Family 2

Joseph Butler
ChartsWLC / Thomas Thames: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2003

Citations

  1. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
    Larson-Morgan GEDCOM (2003 Jan) by David Larson.
  2. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 6 Nov 2001: "Jesse born 1753 Bladen Co. died 1797/98 in Cumberland Co., NC. Based on Bladen Co. tax list and deeds. Elizabeth named widow of Jesse Thames (CC, DB-18, Pg-199, May 6,1799). Mrs. Elizabeth Thames declares her age as 60 years when she marries Joseph Butlar on Feb. 15, 1810 Raleigh NC newspaper announcement."
  3. Walt Gabennesch post on Thames Forum at Geneaology.com, 7 Oct 2001.

Paul McGee Culpepper1

Male, #47308, (4 Jun 1934 - 15 Apr 2019)
Father*Garland McGee Culpepper1
Mother*Cora Evie Netherland1
DNA* Paul 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. 
Birth*4 Jun 1934 He was born on 4 Jun 1934.1 
Death of Mother4 Nov 1946 His mother Cora Evie Netherland died on 4 Nov 1946 at Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana.2 
Death of Father17 Apr 1952 His father Garland McGee Culpepper died on 17 Apr 1952 at Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana.3 
Marriage*19 Apr 1959 He married Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 19 Apr 1959 at age 24.1,4 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1962 His son Kenneth Scott Culpepper was born on 13 Nov 1962 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.5,6,7 
Residence*Feb 2005 Paul and Mary resided at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, in Feb 2005. 
Death of Son14 Apr 2007 His son Kenneth Scott Culpepper died on 14 Apr 2007 at Port Angeles, Clallam Co., Washington.7,6 
Death of Spouse30 Nov 2015 His wife Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier died on 30 Nov 2015 at Acworth, Cobb Co., Georgia.4 
Death*15 Apr 2019 He died at Acworth, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 15 Apr 2019 at age 84. 

Family

Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier
Marriage*19 Apr 1959 He married Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 19 Apr 1959 at age 24.1,4 
Children
ChartsSampson Culpepper of Wilkinson Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited26 Apr 2019

Citations

  1. E-mail from Sue Culpepper Withers to Warren Culpepper, 15 Feb 2003.
  2. Louisiana Secretary of State / Division of Archives, compiler, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/6697.htm
    Cora E. Culpepper, 4 Nov 1946, 38 Years, Jackson Parish, LA.
  3. E-mail written Feb 2003 to Warren Culpepper from Sue Culpepper Withers (#47205), e-mail address.
    another source has 16 Apr 1953.
  4. Obituary of Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier Culopepper, published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 3, 2015.
  5. E-mail written Feb 2003 to Warren Culpepper from Sue Culpepper Withers (#47205), e-mail address.
  6. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  7. E-mail written June 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Gary Michael Culpepper, e-mail address.

Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier1

Female, #47309, (19 Jun 1937 - 30 Nov 2015)
Name Variation She was also known as Dotty.1 
Birth*19 Jun 1937 She was born on 19 Jun 1937 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.1,2 
Marriage*19 Apr 1959 She married Paul McGee Culpepper at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 19 Apr 1959 at age 21.1,2 
Married Name19 Apr 1959  As of 19 Apr 1959, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1962 Her son Kenneth Scott Culpepper was born on 13 Nov 1962 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.3,4,5 
Residence*Feb 2005 Paul and Mary resided at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, in Feb 2005. 
Death of Son14 Apr 2007 Her son Kenneth Scott Culpepper died on 14 Apr 2007 at Port Angeles, Clallam Co., Washington.5,4 
Death*30 Nov 2015 She died at Acworth, Cobb Co., Georgia, on 30 Nov 2015 at age 78.2 
Obituary*3 Dec 2015 Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier Culpepper, 78, passed away in her home in Acworth, Georgia on Monday, November 30, 2015. Dotty, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born June 19, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Harry W. and Dorothy Serra Clavier. Her aunt, Dardanella Ropollo, played an important maternal role in her life. A graduate of Redemptorist High School in 1955, Dotty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She worked as a dental assistant and was later employed by Esso, where she met her husband of 56 years, Paul Culpepper. Paul and Dotty were married in New Orleans at St. Leo the Great Church on April 19, 1959, and established their home in Metarie, where their sons Gary Michael and Kenneth Scott were born. Dotty moved with her family to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1964, where her third son, Greg Steven, was born in 1966. There she was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, and was involved with her children in theater, sports, and Cub Scouts. She moved with her family to Memphis, Tennessee in 1979, and volunteered at St. Jude Hospital and St. Peter Home for Children. In Memphis, Dotty and Paul became active in square dancing, travel, and in their antique business, a work that Dotty enjoyed for many years until she retired in 2013. This was the year that she was diagnosed with cerebral lymphoma, which she courageously battled for over two years. In 2015, Dotty and Paul moved to Acworth, Georgia, to live near their son Greg, his wife Natalie, and their son Jansen. True to her Louisiana roots, Dotty loved life, and, with her beautiful smile, would proclaim "laissez les bon temps roulez." Dotty is predeceased by her father and mother, and her son Ken. She is survived by her husband Paul; her two sons Gary and Greg; her daughters-in-law Katherine and Natalie; her grandchildren, Marie, Anne, and Jansen; and her brother- and sister-in-law, Jack and Johnnie Culpepper, and their children and grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, followed by a Christian burial service at 1:00 p.m.2 

Family

Paul McGee Culpepper
Marriage*19 Apr 1959 She married Paul McGee Culpepper at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 19 Apr 1959 at age 21.1,2 
Children
Last Edited7 Dec 2015

Citations

  1. E-mail from Sue Culpepper Withers to Warren Culpepper, 15 Feb 2003.
  2. Obituary of Mary Virginia Dorothea Clavier Culopepper, published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 3, 2015.
  3. E-mail written Feb 2003 to Warren Culpepper from Sue Culpepper Withers (#47205), e-mail address.
  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. E-mail written June 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Gary Michael Culpepper, e-mail address.