Lola Watts1

Female, #60815, (say 1905 - )
Birth*say 1905 She was born say 1905.1 
Marriage*say 1940 She married Leon Eugene Kirk say 1940. Lola Watts also had daughters Frances Watts and Betty Watts.1 
Married Namesay 1940  As of say 1940, her married name was Kirk.1 

Family

Leon Eugene Kirk
Child
  • Joanne Kirk
Last Edited29 Nov 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2009 - Jul 2011 to Lew Griffin from John Paul Kirk, e-mail address.

Thomas Hamilton Culpepper Ph.D., P.E.1

Male, #60822, (24 Nov 1949 - 27 Jun 2009)
Father*Wesley Hamilton Culpepper1
Mother*Maxie Roney1
Birth*24 Nov 1949 He was born on 24 Nov 1949 at Chipley, Washington Co., Florida.1,2 
SSN*1963 His Social Security Number was issued in 1963 in Alabama.2 
Marriage*16 Dec 1972 He married Maryanne Terese Gillis at Orange Co., Florida, on 16 Dec 1972 at age 23.1,3 
Death of Mother26 Apr 1985 His mother Maxie Roney died on 26 Apr 1985.4 
Death of Father30 Jul 2006 His father Wesley Hamilton Culpepper died on 30 Jul 2006 at Chipley, Washington Co., Florida.2 
Employment*2009 He was employed in 2009. 
Death*27 Jun 2009 He died at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, on 27 Jun 2009 at age 59.1,5,2 
Obituary*30 Jun 2009 Thomas H. Culpepper (Age 59) died on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at his residence in Fairfax, VA. Beloved husband of Maryanne; loving father of Katharine, Thomas and Jonathan; Thomas is also survived by his siblings John and Patricia. A funeral service will be held, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at FAIRFAX MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Thomas to Habitat for Humanity; Attn: Gifts from the Heart; 121 Habitat St. Americus, GA 31709-3498.5 

Family
Marriage*16 Dec 1972 He married Maryanne Terese Gillis at Orange Co., Florida, on 16 Dec 1972 at age 23.1,3 
Children
  • Katherine Gillis Culpepper1
  • Thomas Hamilton Culpepper Jr.1
  • Jonathan Fitzmaurice Culpepper1
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Jan 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written Dec 2009 to Culpepper Connections from Thomas Hamilton 'Tom' Culpepper Jr. (#60826), 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. Jordan R. Dodd & Florida Department of Health, compiler, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8784&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
    Thomas Hamilton Culpepper and Maryanne Terese Gillis married 16 Dec 1972 in Orange Co., FL, Vol 3303, Cert 078300.
  4. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Poplar Springs Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Florida
    ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/fl/jackson/cemetery/poplar.txt
    Wesley H. Culpepper, 6 Oct 1916 - _______
    Maxie R. Culpepper, 3 Dec 1921 - 26 Apr 1985.
  5. The Washington Post, Washington, DC, http://www.washingtonpost.com/.
    Obituary of Thomas Hamilton Culpepper Sr. (#60822), published 30 Jun 2009.

Frank Petty1

Male, #60831, (say 1907 - )
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*say 1907 He was born say 1907.1 
Marriage*say 1928 He married Clara Culpepper say 1928.1 

Family

Clara Culpepper
Child
  • Emmitt Petty1
Last Edited11 Dec 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Dec 2009 to Culpepper Connections from Emmitt Petty Jr. (#60833), e-mail address.

Lora Cleo Pilley1

Female, #60836, (5 Oct 1924 - 10 Oct 2014)
Father*Floy Cleo Pilley1
Mother*Lora Etta Culpepper1
Birth*5 Oct 1924 She was born on 5 Oct 1924 at Sagerton, Haskell Co., Texas.1 
Married Name14 Feb 1942  As of 14 Feb 1942, her married name was Abbott.1 
Marriage*14 Feb 1942 She married Cohnie Rae Abbott at Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas, on 14 Feb 1942 at age 17.1 
Birth of Son29 Aug 1942 Her son Daniel Rae Abbott was born on 29 Aug 1942 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.1 
Married Name9 Sep 1956  As of 9 Sep 1956, her married name was Longbotham.1 
Marriage*9 Sep 1956 She married Odis Carl Longbotham on 9 Sep 1956 at age 31.1,2 
Birth of Son4 Dec 1958 Her son Ricky Lynn Longbotham was born on 4 Dec 1958 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.3 
Death of Mother20 Oct 1965 Her mother Lora Etta Culpepper died on 20 Oct 1965 at Angleton, Brazoria Co., Texas. 
Divorce*13 Aug 1968 She and Odis Carl Longbotham were divorced on 13 Aug 1968 at Harris Co., Texas.2 
Death of Father27 Jul 1970 Her father Floy Cleo Pilley died on 27 Jul 1970 at Angleton, Brazoria Co., Texas.4 
Married Name4 Sep 1970  As of 4 Sep 1970, her married name was Foster.1 
Marriage*4 Sep 1970 She married James C. Foster at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 4 Sep 1970 at age 45.1 
Death of Spouse9 Sep 1974 Her husband Cohnie Rae Abbott died on 9 Sep 1974 at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington.4,1 
Death of Spouse19 Aug 1989 Her husband James C. Foster died on 19 Aug 1989 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 
Married Name26 Mar 1993  As of 26 Mar 1993, her married name was Wilson.1 
Marriage*26 Mar 1993 She married William Wilson at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 26 Mar 1993 at age 68.1 
Death of Son7 Apr 1995 Her son Ricky Lynn Longbotham died on 7 Apr 1995 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1,4 
Death of Spouse13 Feb 1997 Her husband William Wilson died on 13 Feb 1997 at Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas.1,4 
Death of Son14 Dec 2001 Her son Daniel Rae Abbott died on 14 Dec 2001 at Angleton, Brazoria Co., Texas.1,4 
Death*10 Oct 2014 She died on 10 Oct 2014 at age 90. 
Obituary*say 11 Oct 2014 Lora was born October 5, 1924 to Lora Etta Culpepper and Floy Cleo Pilley in Sagerton, TX. She was raised on the family cotton farm.
In 1942 she graduated from Sagerton High School as their Valedictorian. She also earned a tennis scholarship to attend Southern Methodist University but instead she married her high school sweetheart Cohnie Rae Abbott. They had two beautiful children Daniel Rae Abbott and Linda Loretta Abbott. In 1955, they moved onto a small farm in Conroe, TX but later divorced.
In 1957 she married Odis Carl Longbotham and had one son Ricky Lynn Longbotham.
In 1993 she met and married a compassionate man, William Wilson of Houston, TX.
During her life Lora was a member of the First Methodist Church of Conroe, The Lions Club of Panorama Village and Order of the Eastern Star, Willis Chapter No. 1017 of Willis, TX.
Lora was an accomplished seamstress all her life. She took pattern drafting at the University of Houston around 1950. Her daughter Linda has fond memories and photographs of the wardrobe her Mother created for her.
Surviving Family Includes:
Daughter: Linda Abbott Davis, her husband "Bill" David William Davis;
Grandson: Scott Davis, wife Jennifer and Great-Granddaughters, Jessica Ann Davis and Ashley Abbott Davis, and Great-Great-Granddaughter Blaire Abbott Carver.
Grandson: Steven Davis, wife Stephanie and Twin Great-Grandsons, Hunter and Chase.
Grandson: Dan Abbott of Renton, WA.
Grandson: Danny Abbott, wife Kathy and their children Nichole Cuello, Daniel Abbott III & Joseph Abbott.
Granddaughter: Lilly Abbott-Johnson of Connell, WA.
Double Cousin: Margaret Pilley of Rule, TX.
Nephews: Michael Pilley, wife Terry and Pat Pilley, wife Fonda of Marble Falls, TX.
Lora had an extended family though out the Marble Falls area.
Sister-in-law: Tillie Pilley of Clute, TX.
Family preceded in death:
Mother: Lora Etta Culpepper Pilley and Father, Floy Cleo Pilley of Angleton, TX.
Brother: F.C. Pilley of Marble Falls, TX.
Sons: Daniel Rae Abbott and Ricky Lynn Longbotham of Houston, TX.
Grandson: Matthew Abbott of Olympia, WA. 

Family 1

Cohnie Rae Abbott
Marriage*14 Feb 1942 She married Cohnie Rae Abbott at Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas, on 14 Feb 1942 at age 17.1 
Children

Family 2

Odis Carl Longbotham
Marriage*9 Sep 1956 She married Odis Carl Longbotham on 9 Sep 1956 at age 31.1,2 
Divorce*13 Aug 1968 She and Odis Carl Longbotham were divorced on 13 Aug 1968 at Harris Co., Texas.2 
Child

Family 3

James C. Foster
Marriage*4 Sep 1970 She married James C. Foster at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 4 Sep 1970 at age 45.1 

Family 4

William Wilson
Marriage*26 Mar 1993 She married William Wilson at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 26 Mar 1993 at age 68.1 
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited17 Oct 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2009-2011 to Culpepper Connections from Linda Loretta Abbott Davis (gd/o #2993), e-mail address.
  2. Texas Deaprtment of State Health Services, compiler, TX Divorce Index, 1968-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794
    Odis Carl Longbotham, 46, and Lora Cleo Longbotham, 42, divorced 13 Aug 1968 in Harris Co., TX. Marriage Date: 9 Sep 1956. Number of Children: 1.
  3. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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

Cohnie Rae Abbott1

Male, #60837, (2 Aug 1918 - 9 Sep 1974)
Birth*2 Aug 1918 He was born on 2 Aug 1918 at Old Glory, Stonewall Co., Texas.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.2 
Marriage*14 Feb 1942 He married Lora Cleo Pilley at Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas, on 14 Feb 1942 at age 23.1 
Birth of Son29 Aug 1942 His son Daniel Rae Abbott was born on 29 Aug 1942 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.1 
Residence*Sep 1974 Cohnie resided at Tenino, Thurston Co., Washington, in Sep 1974.2 
Death*9 Sep 1974 He died at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington, on 9 Sep 1974 at age 56
Colon cancer.2,1 
Burial*circa 12 Sep 1974 His body was interred circa 12 Sep 1974 at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington.1 

Family

Lora Cleo Pilley
Marriage*14 Feb 1942 He married Lora Cleo Pilley at Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas, on 14 Feb 1942 at age 23.1 
Children
Last Edited11 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2009-2011 to Culpepper Connections from Linda Loretta Abbott Davis (gd/o #2993), 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

Daniel Rae Abbott1

Male, #60838, (29 Aug 1942 - 14 Dec 2001)
Father*Cohnie Rae Abbott1
Mother*Lora Cleo Pilley1
Birth*29 Aug 1942 He was born on 29 Aug 1942 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.1 
Death of Father9 Sep 1974 His father Cohnie Rae Abbott died on 9 Sep 1974 at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington.2,1 
Death*14 Dec 2001 He died at Angleton, Brazoria Co., Texas, on 14 Dec 2001 at age 59.1,2 

Family
He had 3 sons and 1 daughter: (1) Matthew Abbott born in Houston, TX, (2) Daniel Rae Abbott born 1965 in Houston, TX, (3) Daniel Rae Abbott, Jr. in Washington state and (4) Lily Light Abbott born in Washington state.1 
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited8 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2009-2011 to Culpepper Connections from Linda Loretta Abbott Davis (gd/o #2993), 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

Odis Carl Longbotham1,2

Male, #60840, (30 Aug 1921 - 23 Dec 1998)
Birth*30 Aug 1921 He was born on 30 Aug 1921.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.3 
Marriage*9 Sep 1956 He married Lora Cleo Pilley on 9 Sep 1956 at age 35.1,2 
Birth of Son4 Dec 1958 His son Ricky Lynn Longbotham was born on 4 Dec 1958 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.4 
Divorce*13 Aug 1968 He and Lora Cleo Pilley were divorced on 13 Aug 1968 at Harris Co., Texas.2 
Death of Son7 Apr 1995 His son Ricky Lynn Longbotham died on 7 Apr 1995 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1,3 
Death*23 Dec 1998 He died at Round Top, Fayette Co., Texas, on 23 Dec 1998 at age 77.3 

Family

Lora Cleo Pilley
Marriage*9 Sep 1956 He married Lora Cleo Pilley on 9 Sep 1956 at age 35.1,2 
Divorce*13 Aug 1968 He and Lora Cleo Pilley were divorced on 13 Aug 1968 at Harris Co., Texas.2 
Child
Last Edited18 Oct 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2009-2011 to Culpepper Connections from Linda Loretta Abbott Davis (gd/o #2993), e-mail address.
  2. Texas Deaprtment of State Health Services, compiler, TX Divorce Index, 1968-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794
    Odis Carl Longbotham, 46, and Lora Cleo Longbotham, 42, divorced 13 Aug 1968 in Harris Co., TX. Marriage Date: 9 Sep 1956. Number of Children: 1.
  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. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.