George Russell Gardner Jr.

Male, #18931, (22 May 1936 - 22 May 1936)
Father*George Russell Gardner
Mother*Lena Alice Branch
Death*22 May 1936 He died on 22 May 1936. 
Birth*22 May 1936 George was born on 22 May 1936. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 19.

Gladys Cooper

Female, #18932, (2 Aug 1916 - 1916)
Father*Willie Bascom Cooper
Mother*Cora Mae Burley
Death*1916 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1916. 
Birth*2 Aug 1916 Gladys was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 2 Aug 1916. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 120.

Mavis Cooper

Female, #18933, (1920 - 1920)
Father*Willie Bascom Cooper
Mother*Cora Mae Burley
Death*1920 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1920. 
Birth*1920 Mavis was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1920. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 121.

Nora Jewell Sellers

Female, #18934, (14 Jan 1899 - 20 Feb 1933)
Married Name Her married name was Cooper. 
Birth*14 Jan 1899 Nora was born on 14 Jan 1899. 
Marriage* She married George William Cooper. 
Death*20 Feb 1933 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 20 Feb 1933 at age 34. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 

Family

George William Cooper
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 144.

Jarvie L. Herndon

Female, #18935, (24 Mar 1881 - 11 Nov 1897)
Father*James Franklin Herndon
Mother*Sarah Serena Sanders Cannon
Birth*24 Mar 1881 Jarvie was born on 24 Mar 1881. 
Marriage*circa 1896 She married Daniel Otis Cooper circa 1896. 
Married Namecirca 1896  As of circa 1896, her married name was Cooper. 
Death*11 Nov 1897 She died at Autreyville, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 Nov 1897 at age 16. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Prospect Cemetery, Ione, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 

Family

Daniel Otis Cooper
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Redden Wooten

Male, #18936, (1785 - 1881)
Father*Joel Wooten
Birth*1785 Redden was born at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, in 1785.1 
Marriage*17 May 1810 He married Susannah Byrd at Telfair Co., Georgia, on 17 May 1810.1,2 
Death of Father1813 His father Joel Wooten died in 1813 at Georgia.3 
Birth of Son1817 His son Joel Byrd Wooten was born in 1817.1 
Birth of Son1823 His son Redden Byrd Wooten was born in 1823.1 
Marriage*1849 He married Martha Ann Dukes at Lowndes Co., Georgia, in 1849.1 
Birth of Son1851 His son John Dukes Wooten was born in 1851.1 
Birth of Son1854 His son Henry Dukes Wooten was born in 1854.1 
Birth of Son1855 His son Elijah Dukes Wooten was born in 1855.1 
Birth of Son1857 His son Elisha Dukes Wooten was born in 1857.1 
Death of Spousecirca 1870 His wife Martha Ann Dukes died circa 1870.1 
Death*1881 He died at Brooks Co., Georgia, in 1881.4 
Biography* The following, copied by Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, is from pp. 292-293 of Vol. 2 of Pioneers of Wiregrass, Georgia: WOOTEN, REDDEN._____1785-1881_____BROOKS [Co., GA] Redden Wooten, a son of Joe] Wooten, R.S. (Vol. I), was born in Edgecombe County, N. C., in 1785, and died at his home near Pavo in Brooks County Ga., in 1881, age 96 years. He came with his parents to Burke County, Ga., in 1800, then about 1805 to Montgomery County, then to Telfair County. He was married twice. His first marriage was in Telfair County, May 17, 1810, to Miss Susannah Byrd, born 1793 in McIntosh County. By her six children were born. In 1849, he was married in Lowndes (now Brooks) County, to Martha Ann Dukes, born 1820 in Tattnall County, daughter of Elijah Dukes, and grand-daughter of John Dukes, R.S., who emigrated from Barnwell District, S. C., to Tattnall County about 1802-03. By the second wife, six children were born. The twelve children in their order, were: 1. Elizabeth b. 1811, m. Morgan G. Swain, Sept. 3, 1928. 2. Easter b. 1813, m. Adoniram Vann, Aug. 10, 1831. 3. Sarah b. 1815, m. Lasa Adams, Dec. 1, 1834. 4. Joel Byrd b. 1817, m. Mary Roberts, Nov. 21, 1841, dau. of Elias. 5. Martha b. 1820, m. Ezekiel Parrish, Dec. 4, 1839. 6. Redden Byrd b. 1823, m. Nancy Edmondson, dau. of John. 7. John Dukes b. 1851, m. 1st, Martha P. Williams; 2nd, Lizzie McRae. 8. Susannah Dukes b. 1852, m. William Cooper, Oct. 23, 1869. 9. Henry Dukes b. ]854, m. Lula Victoria Kauffman, Apr. 26, 1890. 10. Elljah Dukes b. 1855, m. 11. Elisha Dukes b. 1857, m. 12. Sarah Dukes b. 1859, died young. Mr. Wooten lived several years on the north side of the Ocmulgee River, but after the creation of Appling County south of the river and the detachment of the 1st ]and district from Appling and being added to Telfair, he granted lands in that district and moved there. But in 1827, he sold out his possessions there (land lot 314, 1st district) to William Ashley, having shortly before moved to Thomas County. In Thomas he settled in the 13th land district where he acquired three or four lots of land and established his home. But after his first wife's death he divided his lands between his children who were all married at the time, and he then bought lots 212 and 249 in the 12th district of Lowndes County, in the part that was cut into Brooks County in 1858. In 1869, he divided these lands and gave same to his children by his second wife but continued to live there until his death. The second wife died about 1870. Mr. Wooten's only public service was as Justice of Peace, 437th district Telfair County, to which he was commissioned January 21st., 1825, but which he resigned when he moved to Thomas county. He was a member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Brooks County, as was also his first wife. They were received by letter in April, 1827, into Bethel Church from a church in Telfair County; Mrs. Wooten died a member, and Mr. Wooten was granted a letter of dismission in February, 1853, and placed his membership in another church nearer to his home, the identity of which has not been learned. He died a member of that church. CENSUS REFERENCES: 1820, Telfair; 1830, 1840, Thomas; 1850, Lowndes; 1860, 1870, Brooks. 

Family 1

Susannah Byrd
Marriage*17 May 1810 He married Susannah Byrd at Telfair Co., Georgia, on 17 May 1810.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Martha Ann Dukes
Marriage*1849 He married Martha Ann Dukes at Lowndes Co., Georgia, in 1849.1 
Children
Last Edited25 Jun 2019

Citations

  1. Folks Huxford, Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia: a biographical account of some of the early settlers of that portion of Wiregrass Georgia embraced in the original counties of Irwin, Appling, Wayne, Camden and Glynn,
    Vol 2, p 292.
  2. Ancestry.com, compiler, Georgia Marriages to 1850, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1997.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/2085a.htm
  3. DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
  4. Folks Huxford, Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia: a biographical account of some of the early settlers of that portion of Wiregrass Georgia embraced in the original counties of Irwin, Appling, Wayne, Camden and Glynn,
    Vol 2, p 292 'at his home near Pavo in Brooks County Ga.'

Martha Ann Dukes

Female, #18937, (1820 - circa 1870)
Father*Elijah Dukes
Birth*1820 Martha was born at Tattnall Co., Georgia, in 1820.1 
Marriage*1849 She married Redden Wooten at Lowndes Co., Georgia, in 1849.1 
Married Name1849  As of 1849, her married name was Wooten. 
Birth of Son1851 Her son John Dukes Wooten was born in 1851.1 
Birth of Son1854 Her son Henry Dukes Wooten was born in 1854.1 
Birth of Son1855 Her son Elijah Dukes Wooten was born in 1855.1 
Birth of Son1857 Her son Elisha Dukes Wooten was born in 1857.1 
Death*circa 1870 She died circa 1870.1 

Family

Redden Wooten
Marriage*1849 She married Redden Wooten at Lowndes Co., Georgia, in 1849.1 
Children
Last Edited12 Oct 2005

Citations

  1. Folks Huxford, Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia: a biographical account of some of the early settlers of that portion of Wiregrass Georgia embraced in the original counties of Irwin, Appling, Wayne, Camden and Glynn,
    Vol 2, p 292.

W. G. Rogers

Male, #18938, (circa 1815 - )
Birth*circa 1815 W. was born circa 1815. 
Marriage* He married Nancy Bethume. 
Burial* His body was interred at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooks Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale in her Bethel Cemetery records: Grave for W. G. Rogers not found, but many years ago I remember his grave being there. Apparently marker has been destroyed. 

Family

Nancy Bethume
Child
Last Edited21 Jan 2005

Nancy Bethume

Female, #18939, (25 Nov 1819 - 18 Jun 1889)
Married Name Her married name was Rogers. 
Birth*25 Nov 1819 Nancy was born on 25 Nov 1819. 
Marriage* She married W. G. Rogers. 
Death*18 Jun 1889 She died on 18 Jun 1889 at age 69. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooks Co., Georgia. 

Family

W. G. Rogers
Child
Last Edited21 Jan 2005

Vera Fay Shannon

Female, #18940, (5 Oct 1897 - 5 Oct 1975)
Father*Thomas William Shannon
Mother*Esther Altona Culpepper
Birth*5 Oct 1897 Vera was born at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, on 5 Oct 1897. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Vera and Una was listed as a granddaughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.1 
Census*1900 She was in the in 1900 census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri. 
Death of Father16 Feb 1921 Her father Thomas William Shannon died on 16 Feb 1921 at Lincoln, Washington Co., Arkansas. 
Marriage*Aug 1925 She married Fitzhugh Lee Watts in Aug 1925 at age 27. 
Married NameAug 1925  As of Aug 1925, her married name was Watts. 
Death of Mother14 Oct 1941 Her mother Esther Altona Culpepper died on 14 Oct 1941 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Spouse7 Oct 1965 Her husband Fitzhugh Lee Watts died on 7 Oct 1965 at Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*5 Oct 1975 She died at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 5 Oct 1975 at age 78. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Biography* According to Charles Ross Culpepper, 20 Dec 1978, Vera "graduated from Ohio, Wesleyan College." According to Monroe Morning World Friday 22 Jan 1937, in John Butler Culpepper's obituary, Mrs. F. L. (Vera Fay Shannon) Watts resided at 2907 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA. 

Family

Fitzhugh Lee Watts
Marriage*Aug 1925 She married Fitzhugh Lee Watts in Aug 1925 at age 27. 
Child
  • Willie Carolyn Watts
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.

Fitzhugh Lee Watts

Male, #18941, (27 Jan 1898 - 7 Oct 1965)
Birth*27 Jan 1898 Fitzhugh was born on 27 Jan 1898. 
Marriage*circa 1921 He married Una Fern Shannon circa 1921. 
Death of Spouse18 Feb 1924 His wife Una Fern Shannon died on 18 Feb 1924 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Marriage*Aug 1925 He married Vera Fay Shannon in Aug 1925 at age 27. 
Death*7 Oct 1965 He died at Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, on 7 Oct 1965 at age 67. 
Burial* His body was interred at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 

Family 1

Una Fern Shannon

Family 2

Vera Fay Shannon
Child
  • Willie Carolyn Watts
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Una Fern Shannon

Female, #18943, (16 Jul 1899 - 18 Feb 1924)
Father*Thomas William Shannon
Mother*Esther Altona Culpepper
Birth*16 Jul 1899 Una was born at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri, on 16 Jul 1899. 
Employment* Una's occupation: Board of Health. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Vera and Una was listed as a granddaughter in John Butler Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1900 Census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.1 
Census*1900 She was in the in 1900 census at Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri. 
Death of Father16 Feb 1921 Her father Thomas William Shannon died on 16 Feb 1921 at Lincoln, Washington Co., Arkansas. 
Marriage*circa 1921 She married Fitzhugh Lee Watts circa 1921. 
Married Namecirca 1921  As of circa 1921, her married name was Watts. 
Death*18 Feb 1924 She died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 18 Feb 1924 at age 24. 
Burial*say 21 Feb 1924 Her body was interred say 21 Feb 1924 at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Biography* She went by Fern. According to Charles Ross Culpepper, she "graduated from Ohio, Wesleyan College. Fern was working with the State Board of Health in Arkansas when we lived at Stuttgart, Arkansas. She died suddenly." A niece, Mrs. J. J. (W. Carolyn Watts) Gilinsky wrote that Una and Fitzhugh Lee Watts had no children. But Rev. George Bright Culpepper wrote on p. 4 of "ONE FAMILY - CULPEPPER" a 25 page typed manuscript completed 8 Oct 1942: One of the daughters married, bore one child, a daughter, and died. Her husband then married the other daughter, and still lives, with her husband and step-daughter in Monroe, Louisiana.
Rev. Culpepper seems to be implying that Una's daughter survived and was raised by Vera Faye but that is not consistent with the birth date or statements of Mrs. J. J. (Carolyn Watts) Gilinisky, Vera Faye's daughter. 

Family

Fitzhugh Lee Watts
Marriage*circa 1921 She married Fitzhugh Lee Watts circa 1921. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 May 2003

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    Lebanon, LeClede Co., MO, ED 67, page 230A
    John B. Culpepper, Aug 1849, 50, Md 26 yrs, GA/VA/GA, Minister/Evangelist (ID: 33293)
    Mellie Culpepper, Wife, Nov 1857, 42, Md 26 yrs, 9/7 children, GA/GA
    Mattie Key Culpepper, Daughter, Aug 1887, 12, GA/GA/GA
    Willard H. Culpepper, Daughter, Apr 1892, 8, GA/GA/GA
    John B. Culpepper Jr, Son, Jun 1896, 3, KY/GA/GA
    Thomas W. Shannon, Son-in-law, Dec 1867, 32, Md 4 yrs, KY/VA/KY, Minister/Evangelist
    Esther A. Shannon, Daughter, Jul 1875, 24, Md 4 yrs, 2/2 children, GA/GA/GA
    Vera Fry Shannon, Granddaughter, Oct 1897, 2, TX/KY/GA
    Una Pern Shannon, Granddaughter, Jul 1899, 10/12, MO/KY/GA
    A. Blanche Park, Daughter, Mar 1883, 17, Md 0 yrs, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas C. Parker, Boarder, Dec 1880, 19, Single, KY/TN/KY, Law Student.

Travis Winston Shannon

Male, #18944, (23 Oct 1909 - 27 Oct 1955)
Father*Thomas William Shannon
Mother*Esther Altona Culpepper
Birth*23 Oct 1909 Travis was born at Fredericktown, Madison Co., Missouri, on 23 Oct 1909. 
Death of Father16 Feb 1921 His father Thomas William Shannon died on 16 Feb 1921 at Lincoln, Washington Co., Arkansas. 
Marriage*17 Jun 1933 He married Luna (?) on 17 Jun 1933 at age 23. 
Death of Mother14 Oct 1941 His mother Esther Altona Culpepper died on 14 Oct 1941 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*27 Oct 1955 He died at Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, on 27 Oct 1955 at age 46. 
Burial* His body was interred at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. 
Biography* Charles Ross Culpepper wrote, 30 Dec 1978, that "Travis Winston, the third child, was to die of heart trouble in middle life." 

Family

Luna (?)
Marriage*17 Jun 1933 He married Luna (?) on 17 Jun 1933 at age 23. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Luna (?)

Female, #18945, (29 Jun 1907 - Jun 1978)
Birth*29 Jun 1907 Luna was born on 29 Jun 1907. 
Marriage* She married (?) Cox. 
Married Name Her married name was Cox. 
Marriage*17 Jun 1933 She married Travis Winston Shannon on 17 Jun 1933 at age 25. 
Married Name17 Jun 1933  As of 17 Jun 1933, her married name was Shannon. 
Death of Spouse27 Oct 1955 Her husband Travis Winston Shannon died on 27 Oct 1955 at Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*Jun 1978 She died at Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, in Jun 1978. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 
Biography* Luna and Travis had no children. Luna did have two children by a previous marriage: Prentise Cox (attorney), of Houma, LA, and Virginia Cox Guinn, of Lafayette, LA. 

Family 1

(?) Cox
Marriage* She married (?) Cox. 

Family 2

Travis Winston Shannon
Marriage*17 Jun 1933 She married Travis Winston Shannon on 17 Jun 1933 at age 25. 
Last Edited3 Aug 2001

Katherine Mellie Culpepper

Female, #18952, (circa 1903 - before 1977)
Father*Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.
Mother*Katherine Reginold
Birth*circa 1903 Katherine was born at Mississippi circa 1903. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Katherine was listed as a daughter in Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1910 Census at Lowndes Co., Georgia.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Katherine was listed as a daughter in Oscar Burke Culpepper D. Div.'s household on the 1920 Census at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.2 
Married Namecirca 1921  As of circa 1921, her married name was Day. 
Marriage*circa 1921 She married John M. Day circa 1921. 
Birth of Son15 Jul 1923 Her son John B. Day was born on 15 Jul 1923 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Katherine was listed as John M. Day's wife on the 1930 Census at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.3 
Married Name Her married name was Edgerton. 
Marriage* She married E. O. Edgerton. 
Death*before 1977 She died before 1977. 

Family 1

John M. Day
Marriage*circa 1921 She married John M. Day circa 1921. 
Children

Family 2

E. O. Edgerton
Marriage* She married E. O. Edgerton. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Aug 2007

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 121, Page 10B, Valdosta District, Lowndes Co., GA
    Burke Culpepper, Head, M, 31, Md 10, GA/GA/GA, Preacher
    Kate Culpepper, Wife, F, 28, Md 10, Ch 3/3, TN/TN/TN
    Oscar Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, MO/GA/TN
    Katherine Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, MS/GA/TN
    James Culpepper, Son, M, 3, S, MS/GA/TN.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Memphis Ward 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1764; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 347.

    Name Age
    Burke Culpepper 40
    Kate Culpepper 37
    Oscar Culpepper 18
    Katharine Culpepper 16
    James Culpepper 13
    Fred Reginnold 72
    Kate Reginnold 65
    Claudie Johnson 25.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2275; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 783.0.
    Name Age
    John M Day 31
    Katherine Day 26
    John B Day 6
    Kaline D Day 3.

E. O. Edgerton

Male, #18953, (say 1901 - )
Birth*say 1901 E. was born say 1901. 
Death* He died at Tallulah, Madison Parish, Louisiana. 
Biography* Mrs. Joseph J. Gilinsky wrote "Katherine was married to a Dr. Edgerton of Tallulah, Louisiana." 
Marriage* He married Katherine Mellie Culpepper. 

Family

Katherine Mellie Culpepper
Last Edited18 Aug 2007

Charles F. Ross

Male, #18954, (26 Jul 1855 - )
Death* He died at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky. 
Birth*26 Jul 1855 Charles was born on 26 Jul 1855.1 
Marriage*circa 1878 He married Susan B. Sutton circa 1878. 

Family

Susan B. Sutton
Child
Last Edited20 May 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from Ross family Bible.

Susan B. Sutton

Female, #18955, (16 Jul 1854 - )
Birth*16 Jul 1854 Susan was born on 16 Jul 1854. Daughter of Thomas Sutton.1 
Marriage*circa 1878 She married Charles F. Ross circa 1878. 
Married Namecirca 1878  As of circa 1878, her married name was Ross. 

Family

Charles F. Ross
Child
Last Edited20 May 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from Ross family Bible.

Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper

Male, #18956, (21 Oct 1905 - 30 Dec 1997)
Father*Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper
Mother*Daisy C. Ross
Birth*21 Oct 1905 Charles was born at Flemingsburg, Fleming Co., Kentucky, on 21 Oct 1905.1,2 
Photographedcirca 1907 He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1907.3 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Charles was listed as a son in Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.4 
Photographed*say 1912 He was photographed say 1912 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.3
Charles Ross Culpepper
Photographedsay 1917 He appeared as a grandson in a family photograph say 1917.3
John Butler Culpepper with Marvin & Ross
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Charles was listed as a son in Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.5 
Photographedsay 1921 He appeared as a son in a family photograph say 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 
Death of Father19 Sep 1927 His father Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper died on 19 Sep 1927 at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.6 
Marriage*30 Jun 1928 He married Olive Lucille O'Dell on 30 Jun 1928 at age 22.7 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(Colonel, US Army.)9 
SSN*between 1956 and 1957 His Social Security Number was issued between 1956 and 1957 in West Virginia.2 
Photographedsay 1970 He was photographed say 1970 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3
Charles Ross Culpepper
Death of MotherJan 1972 His mother Daisy C. Ross died in Jan 1972 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio. 
Death of Spouse19 Apr 1994 His wife Olive Lucille O'Dell died on 19 Apr 1994 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Death*30 Dec 1997 He died at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, on 30 Dec 1997 at age 92.1,2 
Burial*circa 2 Jan 1998 His body was interred circa 2 Jan 1998 at Sunset Memorial Park, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Biography* Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper wrote, 12 Nov 1977: I grew up in Kansas.... Growing up so far from family I came to know only "Essie," Burke and John B. My path has been happy but difficult. I had to work for a college and seminary education. I also helped mother with the girls and we have a bond as close as one could hope for. I graduated at long last from West Va. Wesleyan in 1930. After two years in the coal fields I went to Boston and served the Church of All Nations and Goodwill Industries while at Boston U. School of Th. Came to W. Va. in 1936 and in 1940 left as a Chaplain in West Va. National Guard. Called up and served until the end of the war. Ended up in San Francisco with my wife a fine organist looking after all chapel services. Came home to our son and West Va. afterward and served in Parkersburg and Elkins before I became District Supt. Was able to attend five World Methodist Conferences as delegate or member of Council. Once at Oxford, again at Oslo, Norway, then London and twice here in U.S. My last work before retiring was to start a new church near Charleston. I am a Retired Colonel in U.S. Army, a Returned minister of the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
      20 Dec 1978, Rev. Charles Ross Culpepper added that he was born at the family farm outside of Flemingsburg, KY and "I suffer from eyes that have failed and had a transplant in late September. The other eye will be taken care of in April or May. I have been much under the weather and activity limited."
      The following is from p. 167 of Who's Who in Methodism published in 1952 by A.N. Marquis Co. CULPEPPER, Charles Ross; b. Flemingsburg, Ky., Oct 21, 1905, s. Marvin M. and Daisy (Ross) C; A.B., W.Va. Wesleyan U., 1930, S.T.B., Boston U. Sch. Theol., 1935; m. Olive O'Dell, June 30, 1928; 1 son, Marvin Wesley. On trial, St. Louis Ann. Conf., 1925, full connection and deacon, Gulf Ann. Conf., 1927, elder. W.Va. Ann. Conf., 1929. Pastor Springdale, Ark., 1925-26, asst. to Gen. Evang. Burke Culpepper, 1926-28; asst. pastor, Central, Charleston, W.Va., 1928-29; student pastor, W.Va. Wesleyan Coll., Buckhannon, 1929-31; pastor Ward, W. Va., 1931-32, Ch. of All Nations, Boston 1932-35, Beckley, W.Va., 1935-38, Clendenin, 1938-41; chaplain, U.S. Army, 1941-46; pastor, Wayside Meth. Ch., Vienna W.Va. 1946-50, First Meth. Ch., Elkins W.Va., 1950. Mem. W.Va. Conf. Bd. Evang. since 1949; dist. sec. evang., Parkersburg Dist., 1940-50. Home: 317 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va.
      The following is from p. 299 of Who's Who in The Methodist Church published by Abingdon Press in 1966: CULPEPPER, Charles Ross, minister; b. Flemingsburg, Ky., Oct. 21, 1905; s. Marvin M. and Daisy (Ross) C; student Cumberland U., 1923-24, U. Ark., 1925; A.B., W.Va. Wesleyan U., 1930, D.D., 1950; S.T.B. Boston U., 1936; m. Olive O'Dell, June 30, 1928; 1 son, Marvin Wesley. On trial St. Louis Conf., 1925, ordained deacon, full connection, 1927, elder, 1929; pastor in Springdale Ark., 1925-26, Central Charleston, W.Va., 1927-29, Buckhannon circuit, 1929-30, Ward Community, 1930-32, Ch. of all Nations, Boston, 1933-36, First, Beckley W.Va., 1936-39 Clendenin, W.Va., 1939-41 Vienna, W.Va., 1946-50, First, Elkins, W.Va. 1950-55; supt. Charleston Dist., 1955-61; pastor Lakeview Ch., St. Albans, W.Va, 1961---. Alternate del. World Meth. Conf., Oxford Eng. 1951; del. Lake Junaluska, N.C., 1956, Oslo, Norway, 1961; mem. World Meth. Council, 1962---; sec. W.Va. Conf. Bd. Evangelism, 1949-55. Chaplain. W.Va. N.G., 1941-64. Served to col., as chaplain AUS, 1941-46. Address: 25 Monongalia St., Charleston, W.Va. 25302.
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Charles Ross Culpepper
Former Charleston District superintendent for the United Methodist
Church, Charles Ross Culpepper, died Tuesday, 30 Dec 1997, at Morris Memorial Nursing Home after a long illness.
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      Culpepper, 92, an active alumnus of West Virginia Wesleyan College, also was known for his famous football pep talks at Stonewall Jackson High School. For 17 straight years, Culpepper spoke to Stonewall students before games with Charleston High School. Popular among young people, he also made presentations at several other area high schools.
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      Culpepper was licensed to preach in the Methodist Church in 1925,
ordained a deacon in 1927 and an elder in 1929. He pastored in Arkansas, Massachusetts and West Virginia. In the state, he served in Buckhannon, Beckley, Clendenin, Vienna, Elkins and Charleston. Culpepper retired from Lakeview Methodist Church in St. Albans.
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      Scouting and youth work were emphasized in Culpepper 's career. He also was a member of the Rotary, Lions and Masons. During his ministry, Culpepper represented the West Virginia Annual Conference at World Methodist Conferences in Oxford, England; Lake Junaluska, N.C; and Oslo, Norway. At Wesleyan, Culpepper served as past president of the alumni council and was honored with the alumni award in 1966.
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      Culpepper attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a
varsity cheerleader. He received a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan in 1930 and a graduate degree from Boston School of Theology in 1936.
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      Culpepper is survived by his son, Marvin Culpepper of Charleston;
foster son, Dr. Tae Byung Whang of Penfield, N.Y; four grandchildren; four foster grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Service will be at Christ Church United Methodist at 11 a.m. Saturday with Keith Clark officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Charles Ross Culpepper Scholarship Fund, care of Brooks Jones, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV 26201. (Source: 1 Jan 1998; Charleston Daily Mail; Page 3C.
 
Research note*25 Apr 2012 Dad said the 2nd son section on Charles Ross and Olive O’Dell was simply incorrect. Here is his narrative in summary.

The Census of 1930 lists a son Martin Moley born Circa Nov. 1929. This is Marvin Wesley. Layer upon layer of complications here, likely also involving typo’s by census takers. Here it is:
Dad was born Nov.12, 1929. He recently went to get a birth certificate and it had him listed as Dec. 11, 1929. He said he had no idea all his life someone had transcribed the month/day and the courthouse had the wrong info. He hasn’t bothered getting it fixed. So he was born 11/12/29 NOT 12/11/29.
At the time of the 1930 Census, Charles Ross (Granddad) was not a resident of WV. He had come to WV with Uncle Burke to do Tent Revivals. Burke would preach and Granddad was Music Director. From there he met my Grandmother Olive “Ollie” O’Dell. Granddad returned the next year and he and Ollie eloped to VA to get married. Ollie was only 16 or 17 so it was covert.
After their wedding Granddad transferred to West Virginia Wesleyan where he finished College. So he was living in Buckhannon WV until Graduation in 1932.
Ollie became pregnant with Dad moved into her parents’ home in Charleston, WV until Dad was born. After the birth, they joined my Granddad in Buckhannon (circa Jan-Feb 1930).
When the 1930 Census was taken, Charles Ross was an out-of-state student at Wesleyan so they noted his residence as that of his in-laws the O’Dells in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. So there was no Martin Moley.
After Granddad graduated in 1932, he got a small church in Cabin Creek, WV but later moved to Boston to attend Divinity school at Boston U. School of Theology. He graduated from Boston in 1935 and the WV Methodist Conference in Sep of 1935 assigned him a church in Beckley, WV (1935 – 1938) and then Clendenin, WV (1938 – 1941).
They all lived together until my father got “scarlatina” whereupon he was moved to Charleston to live with his Grandmother and Grandfather– Minerva and Wesley O’Dell.
Dad entered 1st grade in Charleston but was moved to Beckley when his parents returned from Boston. Dad did 1st – 3rd grade in Beckley, 4th – 6th in Clendenin and back to Charleston for 6th grade.
When WWII broke out, Dad stayed in Charleston while Granddad served as a Chaplain. He finished High School in Charleston but remembers going to Camp Winfield Scott in the SF Presidio during the summers. He was in SF for V Day.

I will work diligently at getting the Apocryphal list copied but it sounds like this may just be another confirmation of a line that you guys feel to be fictional. I cannot explain it and admit to not having read all of your research notes (yet) so I’m a bit behind on this new twist. New to me that is.
I hope this helps.3 

Family

Olive Lucille O'Dell
Marriage*30 Jun 1928 He married Olive Lucille O'Dell on 30 Jun 1928 at age 22.7 
Child
  • Marvin Wesley Culpepper 8
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 May 2012

Citations

  1. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    Sunset Memorial Park, 4301 McCorkle Ave SW Charleston, WV 25309
    + Charles Ross Culpepper, 21 Oct 1905 - 30 Dec 1997, COL US ARMY WORLD WAR II.
  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 Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
  4. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 178, Page 7B, Line 86, 1649 Central Park Ave., Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS
    Marvin Culpepper, Head, M, 32, md 7 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Minister
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, F, 29, md 7 yrs, ch 1/1, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Ross Culpepper, Son, M, 4, Sng, KY/GA/KY.
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, ED 263, page 15A
    M. M. Culpepper, Head, 42, GA/GA/GA, Minister (ID: 34305)
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, 38, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Culpepper, Son, 14, KY/GA/KY
    Sue Culpepper, Daughter, 5, KS/GA/KY
    Malvinia Culpepper, Daughter, 3 6/12, KS/GA/KY
    Cecil Post, Boarder, 20, KS/KS/MO.
  6. 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
    Rev. Marvin Culpepper, 19 Aug 1927, 49 years, Ouachita Parish, LA.
  7. Who's Who in the Methodist Church-1966, Abingdon Press, 1966.
    p 299.
  8. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 49-4, Sheet #11-B, Line 60, 146 Barbour St., Buckhannon, Upshur Co., WV
    Rent=$20, Radio=Blank, Farm=Blank (15 Apr 1930)
    Ross* Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 24, M, md@22, KY/LA/KY, Minister, Church, Vet=No
    Olive Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 18, M, md@16, WV/WV/WV, Not emp.
    Marvin Wesley Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 4mos., WV/KY/WV.
  9. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    Sunset Memorial Park, 4301 McCorkle Ave SW Charleston, WV 25309
    + Charles Ross Culpepper, 21 Oct 1905 - 30 Dec 1997, COL US ARMY WORLD WAR II.

Sue Louise Culpepper

Female, #18957, (11 Jul 1914 - )
Father*Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper
Mother*Daisy C. Ross
Birth*11 Jul 1914 Sue was born at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, on 11 Jul 1914.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Sue and Melvina was listed as a daughter in Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.2 
Photographedsay 1921 She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph say 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Sue and Melvina was listed as a daughter in Daisy C. Ross's household on the 1930 Census at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.4 
Married Namesay 1932  As of say 1932, her married name was Schaal. 
Marriage*say 1932 She married James Adam Schaal M. D. say 1932. 

Family

James Adam Schaal M. D.
Children
  • James Schaal
  • John Adam Schaal
  • Melody Schaal
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 May 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from Ross family Bible.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, ED 263, page 15A
    M. M. Culpepper, Head, 42, GA/GA/GA, Minister (ID: 34305)
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, 38, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Culpepper, Son, 14, KY/GA/KY
    Sue Culpepper, Daughter, 5, KS/GA/KY
    Malvinia Culpepper, Daughter, 3 6/12, KS/GA/KY
    Cecil Post, Boarder, 20, KS/KS/MO.
  3. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 37-25, Sheet #10-A, Page 159, Line 31, 210 Austin Ave, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA
    Home rented, Amount=$30, Radio=blank, Farm=No
    Daisy Culpepper, Head, F, 47, Wid, md@20, KY/KY/KY, Mgr., Cafeteria
    Sue L. Culpepper, Dau, F, 15, KS/GA/KY
    Melvina Culpepper, Dau, F, 14, KS/GA/KY.

Melvina May Culpepper

Female, #18958, (11 Jul 1915 - before 1977)
Father*Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper
Mother*Daisy C. Ross
Birth*11 Jul 1915 Melvina was born on 11 Jul 1915.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Sue and Melvina was listed as a daughter in Rev. Marvin Myres Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.2 
Photographedsay 1921 She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph say 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Sue and Melvina was listed as a daughter in Daisy C. Ross's household on the 1930 Census at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.4 
Married Name Her married name was Evans. 
Marriage* She married Lovell Evans. 
Death*before 1977 She died before 1977. 

Family

Lovell Evans
Marriage* She married Lovell Evans. 
Child
  • Cindy Evans
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 May 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
    from Ross family Bible.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, ED 263, page 15A
    M. M. Culpepper, Head, 42, GA/GA/GA, Minister (ID: 34305)
    Daisy Culpepper, Wife, 38, KY/KY/KY
    Charles Culpepper, Son, 14, KY/GA/KY
    Sue Culpepper, Daughter, 5, KS/GA/KY
    Malvinia Culpepper, Daughter, 3 6/12, KS/GA/KY
    Cecil Post, Boarder, 20, KS/KS/MO.
  3. E-mail written Jan 2008 - 2019 to Culpepper Connections from John Butler Culpepper (#28948), Altadena, CA, e-mail address (Oct 2011).
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 37-25, Sheet #10-A, Page 159, Line 31, 210 Austin Ave, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA
    Home rented, Amount=$30, Radio=blank, Farm=No
    Daisy Culpepper, Head, F, 47, Wid, md@20, KY/KY/KY, Mgr., Cafeteria
    Sue L. Culpepper, Dau, F, 15, KS/GA/KY
    Melvina Culpepper, Dau, F, 14, KS/GA/KY.

James Adam Schaal M. D.

Male, #18959, (circa 1911 - )
Birth*circa 1911 James was born circa 1911. 
Employment* James's occupation: physician. 
Marriage*say 1932 He married Sue Louise Culpepper say 1932. 

Family

Sue Louise Culpepper
Children
  • James Schaal
  • John Adam Schaal
  • Melody Schaal
Last Edited20 May 2012