Emma Rebecca Gay

Female, #15991, (17 Sep 1871 - 28 Jan 1960)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*17 Sep 1871 Emma was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 17 Sep 1871. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Photographed*say 1915 She was photographed say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.1
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*28 Jan 1960 She died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 28 Jan 1960 at age 88. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach wrote 27 Sep 1978: Emma was the oldest child - she never married but lived at the old home place and was revered by brothers, sisters, nieces & nephews. She was the leader of the Primitive Baptist Congregation.

According to Eleanor Culpepper Willingham, Emma Rebecca was buried at the old home place.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Emma: The oldest child, never married, stayed home and took care of her fatherand mother until they died. She was the backbone (and mama) to all her brothers and sisters. When Emma spoke everyone jumped to her bidding.
 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 May 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.

Mary Lula Gay

Female, #15992, (27 Aug 1872 - 25 Sep 1938)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*27 Aug 1872 Mary was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 27 Aug 1872. 
Marriage*24 Jan 1888 She married George James Keith at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 24 Jan 1888 at age 15. 
Married Name24 Jan 1888  As of 24 Jan 1888, her married name was Keith. 
Biography* Ludie: Married a Keith who was either s State Representative or Senator. Had Margaret, Claude, Joel, Gay and George. [Note from Dorothy Gay Poole: There was no Joel but Joseph. Also he was neither a State Representative or Senator but had a store].

Claude was Charles E. Culpepper's right hand man, Margaret was Claude's secretary. George and Gay also lived in NY and worked under Claude. Joel was the only one who stayed home, which was a short distance from Gay, GA. Alvin, at an early age went to live with his grandparents and to learn how run the store, which is still "Gay and Keith". Alvin never married.

[Note from Dorothy Gay Poole: As a child she took a trip to Curryville, outside of Rome, for a Culpepper Family reunion. Claude Keith brought Coca-Cola's from New York. Her father wouldn't let them drink them because he believed it contained cocaine.]1
 
Birth of Son24 Nov 1888 Her son Claude Daniel Keith was born on 24 Nov 1888 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son9 Jan 1891 Her son Alvin James Keith was born on 9 Jan 1891 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1896 Her son Evan Keith was born circa 1896 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1898 Her son Joseph William Keith was born circa 1898 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son14 Nov 1901 Her son Gay Paul Keith was born on 14 Nov 1901 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1903 Her son George Keith was born circa 1903 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Photographedsay 1915 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.2
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*25 Sep 1938 She died on 25 Sep 1938 at age 66. 

Family

George James Keith
Marriage*24 Jan 1888 She married George James Keith at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 24 Jan 1888 at age 15. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Jun 2012

Citations

  1. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
  2. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.

George James Keith

Male, #15993, (circa 1868 - )
Birth*circa 1868 George was born circa 1868. 
Marriage*24 Jan 1888 He married Mary Lula Gay at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 24 Jan 1888. 
Biography George ran a store. (Source: Dorothy Gay Poole.) 
Birth of Son24 Nov 1888 His son Claude Daniel Keith was born on 24 Nov 1888 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son9 Jan 1891 His son Alvin James Keith was born on 9 Jan 1891 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1896 His son Evan Keith was born circa 1896 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1898 His son Joseph William Keith was born circa 1898 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son14 Nov 1901 His son Gay Paul Keith was born on 14 Nov 1901 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1903 His son George Keith was born circa 1903 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 

Family

Mary Lula Gay
Marriage*24 Jan 1888 He married Mary Lula Gay at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 24 Jan 1888. 
Children
Last Edited22 Aug 2004

Martha Jane Gay

Female, #15994, (4 Mar 1875 - 10 Jul 1966)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*4 Mar 1875 Martha was born at Sasserville, now Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 4 Mar 1875. 
Marriage*20 Nov 1897 She married Wylie Mangham Jordan at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 20 Nov 1897 at age 22. 
Married Name20 Nov 1897  As of 20 Nov 1897, her married name was Jordan. 
Birth of Son23 Jul 1904 Her son Wylie Mangham Jordan Jr. was born on 23 Jul 1904 at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son23 Jan 1906 Her son William Kendall Jordan was born on 23 Jan 1906 at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son6 Oct 1910 Her son Charles Culpepper Jordan was born on 6 Oct 1910 at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Photographedsay 1915 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.1
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Son7 Dec 1936 Her son Charles Culpepper Jordan died on 7 Dec 1936 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. 
Death*10 Jul 1966 She died at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, on 10 Jul 1966 at age 91. 

Family

Wylie Mangham Jordan
Marriage*20 Nov 1897 She married Wylie Mangham Jordan at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 20 Nov 1897 at age 22. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 May 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.

Wylie Mangham Jordan

Male, #15995, (29 Aug 1873 - Nov 1967)
Birth*29 Aug 1873 Wylie was born at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia, on 29 Aug 1873. 
Marriage*20 Nov 1897 He married Martha Jane Gay at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 20 Nov 1897 at age 24. 
Birth of Son23 Jul 1904 His son Wylie Mangham Jordan Jr. was born on 23 Jul 1904 at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son23 Jan 1906 His son William Kendall Jordan was born on 23 Jan 1906 at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son6 Oct 1910 His son Charles Culpepper Jordan was born on 6 Oct 1910 at Molena, Pike Co., Georgia. 
Death of Son7 Dec 1936 His son Charles Culpepper Jordan died on 7 Dec 1936 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. 
Death of Spouse10 Jul 1966 His wife Martha Jane Gay died on 10 Jul 1966 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. 
Death*Nov 1967 He died at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, in Nov 1967 at age 94. 

Family

Martha Jane Gay
Marriage*20 Nov 1897 He married Martha Jane Gay at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 20 Nov 1897 at age 24. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

William Henry Gay

Male, #15996, (11 Nov 1878 - 20 Oct 1918)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*11 Nov 1878 William was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 11 Nov 1878. 
Spanish-American War*1898 He served in the Spanish-American War in 1898. 
Marriage*circa 1901 He married Margaret Jeanette Reynolds circa 1901. 
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 His father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*20 Oct 1918 He died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 20 Oct 1918 at age 39. 
Burial* His body was interred at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Henry: Married and had three daughters, Florine, Mary and Ludie. All dead.
[Note from Dorothy Gay Poole: His full name is William Henry and he married Maggie Reynolds].1
 

Family

Margaret Jeanette Reynolds
Marriage*circa 1901 He married Margaret Jeanette Reynolds circa 1901. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.

Margaret Jeanette Reynolds

Female, #15997, (circa 1881 - )
Birth*circa 1881 Margaret was born circa 1881. 
Marriage*circa 1901 She married William Henry Gay circa 1901. 
Married Namecirca 1901  As of circa 1901, her married name was Gay. 

Family

William Henry Gay
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Leila Gay

Female, #15998, (26 Dec 1879 - Feb 1962)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*26 Dec 1879 Leila was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 26 Dec 1879. 
Married Namecirca 1904  As of circa 1904, her married name was Thrash. 
Marriage*circa 1904 She married Jesse Little Thrash circa 1904. 
Biography* Leila: Married a Thrash. Had two sons. One, Kenneth was a famous
football player at Georgia Tech. Can't remember the other son's name . Lived
in Atlanta.

[Note from Dorothy Gay Poole. Leila married Jesse Thrash, Sr. they had 3 sons. Jesse, Jr., Kenneth and William Gay. After Gay Thrash graduated from Georgia Tech he went directly into the Marine Corp. He served with honor and distinction during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He attained the rank of Lieutenant General.]1
 
Birth of Soncirca 1906 Her son Kenneth M. Thrash was born circa 1906 at Georgia. 
Birth of Son31 May 1912 Her son Jesse Little Thrash Jr. was born on 31 May 1912 at Georgia.2 
Photographedsay 1915 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.3
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Birth of Son17 Sep 1916 Her son Lieutenant General William Gay Thrash was born on 17 Sep 1916 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Leila was listed as Jesse Little Thrash's wife on the 1930 Census at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.4 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*Feb 1962 She died at Decatur, DeKalb Co., Georgia, in Feb 1962 at age 82. 

Family

Jesse Little Thrash
Marriage*circa 1904 She married Jesse Little Thrash circa 1904. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Jun 2012

Citations

  1. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.
  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. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 364; Page: ; Enumeration District: 122.

Jesse Little Thrash

Male, #15999, (circa 1880 - )
Birth*circa 1880 Jesse was born circa 1880. 
Marriage*circa 1904 He married Leila Gay circa 1904. 
Birth of Soncirca 1906 His son Kenneth M. Thrash was born circa 1906 at Georgia. 
Birth of Son31 May 1912 His son Jesse Little Thrash Jr. was born on 31 May 1912 at Georgia.1 
Birth of Son17 Sep 1916 His son Lieutenant General William Gay Thrash was born on 17 Sep 1916 at Tifton, Tift Co., Georgia. 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Jesse was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.2 

Family

Leila Gay
Children
Last Edited22 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 364; Page: ; Enumeration District: 122.

Joseph Roswell Gay

Male, #16000, (5 Dec 1880 - 10 Jan 1968)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*5 Dec 1880 Joseph was born at Sasserville, now Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 5 Dec 1880. 
Employment* Joseph's occupation: merchant. 
Census*1910 He was in the in 1910 census at Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*27 Oct 1915 He married Ella Kathleen Dunlap on 27 Oct 1915 at age 34. 
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 His father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Son3 Oct 1927 His son William Franklin Gay II was born on 3 Oct 1927 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Occupation*circa 1935 He was peach farmer circa 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia.
Gay & Keith Peach Crate Label
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 His mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Photographed*say 1950 He was photographed say 1950 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia.
Joseph Roswell Gay
Death of Spouse12 Jan 1957 His wife Ella Kathleen Dunlap died on 12 Jan 1957 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*10 Jan 1968 He died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 10 Jan 1968 at age 87. 
Burial* His body was interred at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Biography* In a 27 Sep 1978 letter, Mrs. W. B. (M. Louise Culpepper) Broach wrote: Joe was his father's right hand man and handled his estate after he died. A most attractive personality and friend of FDR when he stayed at Warm Springs.

The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, as transcribed by Gayle L. Poole:

Joe: Carried on his father's estate. Married Ella Dunlap, and had four children, Louise, Katherine (note Kathryn), Dorothy and W.F. II, who continues to manage the Gay Estate and has been very successful. Has a lovely home in Gay, GA.
 

Family

Ella Kathleen Dunlap
Marriage*27 Oct 1915 He married Ella Kathleen Dunlap on 27 Oct 1915 at age 34. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 May 2008

Ella Kathleen Dunlap

Female, #16001, (22 Apr 1891 - 12 Jan 1957)
Birth*22 Apr 1891 Ella was born at Chipley, Harris Co., Georgia, on 22 Apr 1891. 
Marriage*27 Oct 1915 She married Joseph Roswell Gay on 27 Oct 1915 at age 24. 
Married Name27 Oct 1915  As of 27 Oct 1915, her married name was Gay. 
Birth of Son3 Oct 1927 Her son William Franklin Gay II was born on 3 Oct 1927 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*12 Jan 1957 She died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 12 Jan 1957 at age 65. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 

Family

Joseph Roswell Gay
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Dahlia Gay

Female, #16002, (1 Feb 1883 - Apr 1972)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*1 Feb 1883 Dahlia was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 1 Feb 1883. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*5 Oct 1910 She married William Hardy Moore on 5 Oct 1910 at age 27. 
Married Name5 Oct 1910  As of 5 Oct 1910, her married name was Moore. 
Photographedsay 1915 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.1
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Spouse10 Mar 1963 Her husband William Hardy Moore died on 10 Mar 1963 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*Apr 1972 She died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, in Apr 1972 at age 89. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 

Family

William Hardy Moore
Marriage*5 Oct 1910 She married William Hardy Moore on 5 Oct 1910 at age 27. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 May 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.

William Hardy Moore

Male, #16003, (6 Sep 1881 - 10 Mar 1963)
Birth*6 Sep 1881 William was born on 6 Sep 1881. 
Marriage*5 Oct 1910 He married Dahlia Gay on 5 Oct 1910 at age 29. 
Death*10 Mar 1963 He died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 10 Mar 1963 at age 81. 
Burial* His body was interred at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 

Family

Dahlia Gay
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Benjamin Walton Gay III

Male, #16004, (6 Jul 1885 - 3 Oct 1944)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*6 Jul 1885 Benjamin was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 6 Jul 1885. 
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Dixon Burke circa 1908. 
Birth of Soncirca 1910 His son Joseph Gay was born circa 1910. 
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 His father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 His mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*3 Oct 1944 He died at Opelika, Lee Co., Alabama, on 3 Oct 1944 at age 59.1 
Biography* From Dorothy Gay Poole: He was a traveling salesman and lived in Opelika, AL. He had 1 son named Joe.
 

Family

Dixon Burke
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Dixon Burke circa 1908. 
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Jun 2012

Citations

  1. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453

Dixon Burke

Female, #16005, (circa 1888 - )
Birth*circa 1888 Dixon was born circa 1888. 
Marriage*circa 1908 She married Benjamin Walton Gay III circa 1908. 
Married Namecirca 1908  As of circa 1908, her married name was Gay. 
Birth of Soncirca 1910 Her son Joseph Gay was born circa 1910. 

Family

Benjamin Walton Gay III
Child
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Sara Elizabeth Gay

Female, #16006, (9 Jun 1887 - 2 Aug 1957)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Birth*9 Jun 1887 Sara was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 9 Jun 1887. 
Marriage*May 1904 She married Ernest H. Estes in May 1904 at age 16. 
Married NameMay 1904  As of May 1904, her married name was Estes. 
Birth of Soncirca 1906 Her son Ernest H. Estes Jr. was born circa 1906. 
Birth of Soncirca 1908 Her son Wilbur Gay Estes was born circa 1908. 
Birth of Soncirca 1910 Her son Marion Estes was born circa 1910. 
Photographedsay 1915 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.1
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death*2 Aug 1957 She died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 2 Aug 1957 at age 70. 
Burial*after 2 Aug 1957 Her body was interred after 2 Aug 1957 at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 

Family

Ernest H. Estes
Marriage*May 1904 She married Ernest H. Estes in May 1904 at age 16. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited19 May 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.

Ernest H. Estes

Male, #16007, (circa 1884 - )
Birth*circa 1884 Ernest was born circa 1884. 
Marriage*May 1904 He married Sara Elizabeth Gay in May 1904. 
Birth of Soncirca 1906 His son Ernest H. Estes Jr. was born circa 1906. 
Birth of Soncirca 1908 His son Wilbur Gay Estes was born circa 1908. 
Birth of Soncirca 1910 His son Marion Estes was born circa 1910. 

Family

Sara Elizabeth Gay
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Annira Culpepper Gay

Female, #16008, (23 Nov 1889 - 6 Mar 1976)
Father*William Franklin Gay
Mother*Annira J. Culpepper
Name-Comm Commonly known as Ira Gay. 
Birth*23 Nov 1889 Annira was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 23 Nov 1889. 
Marriage*3 Mar 1910 She married James Warner Deam on 3 Mar 1910 at age 20. 
Married Name3 Mar 1910  As of 3 Mar 1910, her married name was Deam. 
Divorce* She and James Warner Deam were divorced. 
Birth of Son6 Dec 1910 Her son John Warner Deam was born on 6 Dec 1910. 
Photographedsay 1915 She appeared as a sister in a family photograph say 1915 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia,
front row are Dallie, Emma and Bessie (Sara Elizabeth)
back row are Mattie (Martha), Ludie (Mary Lula) Leila and Ira.1
Daughters of William F. & Annira (Culpepper) Gay
Death of Father21 Oct 1916 Her father William Franklin Gay died on 21 Oct 1916 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Mother10 Sep 1935 Her mother Annira J. Culpepper died on 10 Sep 1935 at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Death of Son4 Jan 1945 Her son John Warner Deam died on 4 Jan 1945. 
Death*6 Mar 1976 She died at Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 6 Mar 1976 at age 86. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Gay City Cemetery, Gay, Meriwether Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Mrs. D. W. (Lavyn Wright) Sisco wrote 20 Jan 1978: I am so sorry Ira [Gay] Deam died before I got to visit with her in person. Had it not been for Ira, I probably would have given up looking for ancestors long ago. I began corresponding with her in 1967.... Ira was rich in information. In one letter she mentioned having her notes in a large box--she mentioned about having no one except one young niece [in Atlanta] to leave her records with--she mentioned a cousin, Edith, in Macon [with] whom she exchanged information.... In 1969 I typed some information for her--Bible Record for John W. and N. G. Culpepper.... At one time we were so confused over some ancestor she wrote, "When I get to the great beyond I can't wait to grab all those Culpeppers and say let's get this mess figured out." After Mrs. Deam's death, her daughter, Mrs. W. H.(Gay Deam) Davison, wrote that her mother "left no written records that she could find." 

Family

James Warner Deam
Marriage*3 Mar 1910 She married James Warner Deam on 3 Mar 1910 at age 20. 
Divorce* She and James Warner Deam were divorced. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Jun 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003-20011 to Lew Griffin from Gayle Louise Poole, Atlanta, GA, e-mail address.

James Warner Deam

Male, #16009, (circa 1887 - )
Birth*circa 1887 James was born circa 1887. 
Marriage*3 Mar 1910 He married Annira Culpepper Gay on 3 Mar 1910. 
Divorce* He and Annira Culpepper Gay were divorced. 
Birth of Son6 Dec 1910 His son John Warner Deam was born on 6 Dec 1910. 

Family

Annira Culpepper Gay
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Herbert Adrian Rawlins1

Male, #16010, (12 May 1895 - Jul 1971)
Father*Asbury Adrian Rawlins
Mother*Linea Culpepper
Birth*12 May 1895 Herbert was born on 12 May 1895. 
Employment* Herbert's occupation: architect. 
Death of Mother20 Nov 1917 His mother Linea Culpepper died on 20 Nov 1917 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.2 
Marriage*say 1920 He married Helen Augusta Looney say 1920.3 
Birth of Son19 Feb 1922 His son Herbert Adrian Rawlins Jr. was born on 19 Feb 1922.3 
Death of Son1 Dec 1933 His son Herbert Adrian Rawlins Jr. died on 1 Dec 1933.3 
Burial*Jul 1971 His body was interred in Jul 1971 at Decatur City Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., Georgia.1 
Death*Jul 1971 He died at Decatur, DeKalb Co., Georgia, in Jul 1971 at age 76. 
Biography* The following is from a manuscript by Kathryn English Culpepper, and Louise, mentioned below, was her sister:

He was a very bright, good-looking young man, and full of fun.

Was a successful Architect.

The Story of a Snake Bite!

One summer when Louise and I were visiting Aunt Lula and Sally Bet, Herbert
was there, too. The mail for Uncle Bud's (Elam) place was delivered at the old
home place, so Herbert and Louise decided to take the mail to them. They were
running up the hill. And just as they were passing the barn, Lou stepped on a snake
and was bitten on her instep. Herbert snatched off his belt, tied it around her leg, took
her on his back amd came running back to the house. Everyone was excitedly trying
to think what to do. Someone said if you would split a live chicken and hold it
over the bite, it would draw the poison out. All the chickens seemed to have
disappeared so Herbert ran to Uncle Bud's for one. Uncle B came with him with the
chicken (but very reluctantly). After Low described the snake it was not
poisonous . So the chicken was saved! And Uncle Bud was happy.3
 

Family

Helen Augusta Looney
Marriage*say 1920 He married Helen Augusta Looney say 1920.3 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited24 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Donald Asbury Rawlins.
  2. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Limea Culpepper Rawlins, 21 Dec 1862 – 20 Nov 1917.
  3. Kathryn Culpepper Family History, Kathryn English Culpepper (handwritten), Rome, GA,, circa 1980.

Mary Ellender Gray

Female, #16011, (5 Nov 1914 - 29 Jan 1972)
Father*Dr. Robert Marion Gray
Mother*Lula Rebecca Culpepper
Birth*5 Nov 1914 Mary was born on 5 Nov 1914.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Mary was listed as a daughter in Dr. Robert Marion Gray's household on the 1920 Census at Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Mother2 May 1943 Her mother Lula Rebecca Culpepper died on 2 May 1943 at Gordon Co., Georgia.3 
Death of Father27 Jun 1946 Her father Dr. Robert Marion Gray died on 27 Jun 1946.3 
Death*29 Jan 1972 She died at Gordon Co., Georgia, on 29 Jan 1972 at age 57.1 
Burial*circa 31 Jan 1972 Her body was interred circa 31 Jan 1972 at West Union Cemetery, Curryville, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
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Last Edited23 Aug 2004

Citations

  1. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + Mary Ellender Gray, 5 Nov 1914 – 29 Jan 1972.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 12B, Lines 79-83, Smokey Road, Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., GA
    Robert M. Gray, Head, M, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Lula Gray, Wife, F, 47, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Gray, Dau, F, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Charles L. Gray, Son, M, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, 66, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  3. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + R. M. Gray, M.D., Mason, 4 Dec 1864 – 27 Jun 1946
    + Lula Culpepper Gray, 27 Feb 1872 – 2 May 1943.

Charles Thomas Gray

Male, #16012, (30 Oct 1915 - Feb 1986)
Father*Dr. Robert Marion Gray
Mother*Lula Rebecca Culpepper
Birth*30 Oct 1915 Charles was born on 30 Oct 1915. 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Charles was listed as a son in Dr. Robert Marion Gray's household on the 1920 Census at Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., Georgia.1 
Marriage*13 Aug 1941 He married Hazel Eloise Barnwell on 13 Aug 1941 at age 25. 
Death of Mother2 May 1943 His mother Lula Rebecca Culpepper died on 2 May 1943 at Gordon Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Father27 Jun 1946 His father Dr. Robert Marion Gray died on 27 Jun 1946.2 
Divorce*5 Dec 1960 He and Hazel Eloise Barnwell were divorced on 5 Dec 1960. 
Marriage*27 Dec 1960 He married Rosa Chapel Voltra on 27 Dec 1960 at age 45. 
Death*Feb 1986 He died at Hampton (city), Virginia, in Feb 1986 at age 70. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 109, Page 12B, Lines 79-83, Smokey Road, Sugar Valley, Gordon Co., GA
    Robert M. Gray, Head, M, 55, Md, GA/GA/GA, Physician
    Lula Gray, Wife, F, 47, Md, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Gray, Dau, F, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Charles L. Gray, Son, M, 4, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Sister-in-law, F, 66, Sng, GA/SC/GA.
  2. Jo B. Gladney and J. L. Henderson Sue Henderson, compiler, Gordon County, GA Cemetery Records, Calhoun, GA: Gordon County Historical Society, 1987, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 975.8362 V3h.
    West Union Cemetery, Curryville community adjacent to Floyd County line in Gordon Co., GA
    + R. M. Gray, M.D., Mason, 4 Dec 1864 – 27 Jun 1946
    + Lula Culpepper Gray, 27 Feb 1872 – 2 May 1943.

Merrill Homer Sims

Male, #16015, (4 Apr 1857 - 1909)
Father*Iverson Warner Sims
Mother*Sarah Ann B. Culpepper
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Simms. 
Birth*4 Apr 1857 Merrill was born at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 4 Apr 1857. 
Marriage*28 Dec 1892 He married Elizabeth Fair at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia, on 28 Dec 1892 at age 35. 
Death of Mother8 Feb 1902 His mother Sarah Ann B. Culpepper died on 8 Feb 1902 at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father3 Dec 1902 His father Iverson Warner Sims died on 3 Dec 1902 at Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death*1909 He died at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia, in 1909. 
Burial*1909 His body was interred in 1909 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Biography* His birth was recorded in the I. W. Sims Family Bible: _________________________Merrill. Homer. Sims _________________________Was Born April the _________________________4 in the year of our _________________________Lord 1857. 

Family

Elizabeth Fair
Marriage*28 Dec 1892 He married Elizabeth Fair at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia, on 28 Dec 1892 at age 35. 
Child
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Elizabeth Fair

Female, #16016, (5 Aug 1870 - 1961)
Birth*5 Aug 1870 Elizabeth was born at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia, on 5 Aug 1870. 
Marriage*28 Dec 1892 She married Merrill Homer Sims at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia, on 28 Dec 1892 at age 22. 
Married Name28 Dec 1892  As of 28 Dec 1892, her married name was Sims. 
Name-AltSpell28 Dec 1892 This surname is sometimes spelled Simms. 
Death of Spouse1909 Her husband Merrill Homer Sims died in 1909 at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia. 
Death*1961 She died at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., Georgia, in 1961. 

Family

Merrill Homer Sims
Child
Last Edited23 Jul 2012

Jemina Elizabeth Sims

Female, #16017, (4 Aug 1859 - 5 Jun 1949)
Father*Iverson Warner Sims
Mother*Sarah Ann B. Culpepper
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Simms. 
Birth*4 Aug 1859 Jemina was born at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 4 Aug 1859. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Jemina, Nancy and Sara was listed as a daughter in Iverson Warner Sims's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Mother8 Feb 1902 Her mother Sarah Ann B. Culpepper died on 8 Feb 1902 at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father3 Dec 1902 Her father Iverson Warner Sims died on 3 Dec 1902 at Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death*5 Jun 1949 She died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 5 Jun 1949 at age 89. 
Burial*circa 7 Jun 1949 Her body was interred circa 7 Jun 1949 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Biography* The birth was recorded in the I. W. Sims family Bible: _______________Jemina Elizath [Elizabeth?] Sims _______________Was Born August the _______________[4 added later] in the year of oure _______________Lor 1859
      Mrs. R. C. (Ann Burkhalter) Beilke wrote 15 Jan 1979 that Jemina never married. Jemina was apparently known as Jimma since her death was recorded in the I. W. Sims Family Bible: _______________Jimma Elizabeth Sims _______________departed this life June 5, _______________1949 at 12:00 Midnight. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 465A (11), Family 103, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    Iverson W. Sims, Self, M, Md, 44, Carriage Maker, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah A. (Culpepper) Sims, Wife, F, Md, 53, SC, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    Jimmie Sims, Dau, F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/SC
    Nannie Sims, Dau, F, S, 14, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Sallie Sims, Dau, F, S, 12, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Mattie Culpepper, Boarder (Niece), F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Wilber Culpepper, Boarder (Nephew), M, S, 23, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA
    Lillie Moyer, Other, F, S, 22, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA.

Nancy Louise Sims

Female, #16018, (8 Jul 1866 - 5 Jul 1953)
Father*Iverson Warner Sims
Mother*Sarah Ann B. Culpepper
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Simms. 
Birth*8 Jul 1866 Nancy was born at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 8 Jul 1866. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Jemina, Nancy and Sara was listed as a daughter in Iverson Warner Sims's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Mother8 Feb 1902 Her mother Sarah Ann B. Culpepper died on 8 Feb 1902 at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father3 Dec 1902 Her father Iverson Warner Sims died on 3 Dec 1902 at Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death*5 Jul 1953 She died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 5 Jul 1953 at age 86. 
Burial*circa 7 Jul 1953 Her body was interred circa 7 Jul 1953 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Her birth was recorded in the I. W. Sims Family Bible: _______________Nany Louisy Sims _______________was born Feby 8 _______________in the year of Our Lord 1866
Mrs. R. C. (Ann Burkhalter) Beilke wrote 15 Jan 1979 that Nancy Louise never married. Nancy's death was also recorded in the Family Bible: _______________Nancy Louise Sims departed _______________this life July 5, 1953 at _______________4:00 A.M. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 465A (11), Family 103, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    Iverson W. Sims, Self, M, Md, 44, Carriage Maker, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah A. (Culpepper) Sims, Wife, F, Md, 53, SC, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    Jimmie Sims, Dau, F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/SC
    Nannie Sims, Dau, F, S, 14, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Sallie Sims, Dau, F, S, 12, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Mattie Culpepper, Boarder (Niece), F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Wilber Culpepper, Boarder (Nephew), M, S, 23, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA
    Lillie Moyer, Other, F, S, 22, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA.

Sara Belle Sims

Female, #16019, (11 Jan 1868 - 23 May 1958)
Father*Iverson Warner Sims
Mother*Sarah Ann B. Culpepper
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Simms. 
Birth*11 Jan 1868 Sara was born at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 11 Jan 1868. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Jemina, Nancy and Sara was listed as a daughter in Iverson Warner Sims's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.1 
Death of Mother8 Feb 1902 Her mother Sarah Ann B. Culpepper died on 8 Feb 1902 at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father3 Dec 1902 Her father Iverson Warner Sims died on 3 Dec 1902 at Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death*23 May 1958 She died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 23 May 1958 at age 90. 
Burial*circa 25 May 1958 Her body was interred circa 25 May 1958 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Her birth was recorded in the I. W. Sims Family Bible: _______________S. B. Sims _______________was Born January _______________the 11st 1868
"Sebella" was added after the S. at a later date. But her death was recorded in the the same Bible: _______________Sara Belle Sims Departed _______________this life May 23, 1958
"June" appears to have been crossed out at the time the initial record was written and was followed by "May 23, 1958." Mrs. R. C. (Ann Burkhalter) Beilke wrote Jan 15, 1979 that Sara Belle never married. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 39, Page 465A (11), Family 103, District 691, Coweta Co., GA
    Iverson W. Sims, Self, M, Md, 44, Carriage Maker, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah A. (Culpepper) Sims, Wife, F, Md, 53, SC, Keeping House, GA/SC/SC
    Jimmie Sims, Dau, F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/SC
    Nannie Sims, Dau, F, S, 14, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Sallie Sims, Dau, F, S, 12, At School, GA/GA/SC
    Mattie Culpepper, Boarder (Niece), F, S, 20, At Home, GA/GA/GA
    Wilber Culpepper, Boarder (Nephew), M, S, 23, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA
    Lillie Moyer, Other, F, S, 22, Clerk In Store, GA/GA/GA.

Wilber Iverson Sims

Male, #16020, (4 Aug 1871 - 26 Jan 1872)
Father*Iverson Warner Sims
Mother*Sarah Ann B. Culpepper
Birth*4 Aug 1871 Wilber was born at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 4 Aug 1871. 
Death*26 Jan 1872 He died on 26 Jan 1872. 
Biography* His birth was recorded in the I. W. Sims Family Bible: _______________Wilber Iverson Sims _______________was born Aug. 4, 1871
His death was also recorded in the same Bible: _______________Wilber I. Sims _______________Departed this life _______________Jany 26 in the _______________year of our _______________Lord 1872
The last two digits are smudged but appear to be 72. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited14 Jul 2003