Lucille (?)

Female, #28212, (16 Apr 1923 - 13 Jun 2007)
Birth*16 Apr 1923 Lucille was born on 16 Apr 1923.1 
Marriage*after 1938 She married William Lester Elliott at Alabama after 1938. 
Married Nameafter 1938  As of after 1938, her married name was Elliott. 
Birth of Sonafter 1939 Her son William Larry Elliott was born after 1939. 
Death*13 Jun 2007 She died at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 13 Jun 2007 at age 84.2,1 

Family
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 2009

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. E-mail written Jul 2009 to Lew Griffin from Willene Elliott, e-mail address.

William Larry Elliott

Male, #28213, (after 1939 - 2008)
Mother*Lucille (?)
Birth*after 1939 William was born after 1939. 
Death of Mother13 Jun 2007 His mother Lucille (?) died on 13 Jun 2007 at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.1,2 
Death*2008 He died in 2008.1 
Last Edited9 Jul 2009

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2009 to Lew Griffin from Willene Elliott, 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

Jesse Cyrus Rawls1

Male, #28219, (28 Feb 1825 - 7 Apr 1894)
Birth*28 Feb 1825 Jesse was born at Lexington District, South Carolina, on 28 Feb 1825. 
Marriage*27 May 1847 He married Martha Jane Bellah at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 27 May 1847 at age 22. 
Birth of Son16 Oct 1869 His son Thomas Franklin Rawls was born on 16 Oct 1869 at Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
Death of Spouse12 Oct 1890 His wife Martha Jane Bellah died on 12 Oct 1890 at Coweta Co., Georgia. 
Death*7 Apr 1894 He died at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 7 Apr 1894 at age 69. 

Family

Martha Jane Bellah
Child
Last Edited30 Jul 2006

Citations

  1. Rhonda Hall, e-mail address, as found on Rootsweb's WorldConnect Project.
  2. Coweta County Genealogical Society, compiler, Coweta Co., GA Cemeteries, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.8423.
    Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA
    + Thomas Franklin Rawls, 16 Oct 1869 – 31 Jan 1916
    + Kate Culpepper Rawls, died 8 Jul 1948.

Martha Jane Bellah1

Female, #28220, (24 Apr 1825 - 12 Oct 1890)
Birth*24 Apr 1825 Martha was born on 24 Apr 1825. 
Marriage*27 May 1847 She married Jesse Cyrus Rawls at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 27 May 1847 at age 22. 
Married Name27 May 1847  As of 27 May 1847, her married name was Rawls. 
Birth of Son16 Oct 1869 Her son Thomas Franklin Rawls was born on 16 Oct 1869 at Coweta Co., Georgia.2 
Death*12 Oct 1890 She died at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 12 Oct 1890 at age 65. 

Family

Jesse Cyrus Rawls
Child
Last Edited30 Jul 2006

Citations

  1. Rhonda Hall, e-mail address, as found on Rootsweb's WorldConnect Project.
  2. Coweta County Genealogical Society, compiler, Coweta Co., GA Cemeteries, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Book: 975.8423.
    Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Coweta Co., GA
    + Thomas Franklin Rawls, 16 Oct 1869 – 31 Jan 1916
    + Kate Culpepper Rawls, died 8 Jul 1948.

Helen Louise Greene

Female, #28221, (14 Feb 1908 - 4 Oct 1993)
Father*James Philip Greene
Mother*Caroline Lucinda Covington Davis
Birth*14 Feb 1908 Helen was born at Ideal, Macon Co., Georgia, on 14 Feb 1908.1,2 
Death of Mothercirca 1911 Her mother Caroline Lucinda Covington Davis died circa 1911.3 
Marriage*circa 1923 She married James Brewton Culpepper at Georgia circa 1923.4 
Married Namecirca 1923  As of circa 1923, her married name was Culpepper.4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Helen was listed as James Brewton Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.4 
Birth of Son18 Dec 1932 Her son James Burk Culpepper was born on 18 Dec 1932 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.5 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Florida.2 
Birth of Son11 Jul 1938 Her son George Virgil Culpepper was born on 11 Jul 1938.2 
Death*4 Oct 1993 She died at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida, on 4 Oct 1993 at age 85.2,1 
Burial*say 6 Oct 1993 Her body was interred say 6 Oct 1993 at Bougainvillea Cemetery, Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.6 
Biography* From Peter Gold: "Wansley Singletary remembers her mother saying that the Greene family came from Augusta Co., GA, and later lived in Macon Co., GA. 'Mama always fussed when people would leave off the last e on her name.6' " 

Family

James Brewton Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1923 She married James Brewton Culpepper at Georgia circa 1923.4 
Children
Last Edited22 Dec 2004

Citations

  1. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Helen Louise Culpepper, Cert 115687, Highlands Co., FL, White, 14 Feb 1908 - 04 Oct 1993.
  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 - 2007 to Lew Griffin from Archie Ray Culpepper, e-mail address.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 28-1, Sheet 10-B, Lines 86-89, 216 South Central, Avon Park, Highlands Co., FL
    Rent=$10, Radio=N, Farm=N
    James B. Culpepper, Head, M, 28, md@22, GA/GA/GA, Laborer/Orange Grove
    Louise Culpepper, Wife, F, 32, md@15, GA/GA/GA
    Zarada Culpepper, Daughter, F, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Millie D. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 2, Sng, FL/GA/GA.
  5. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 124372308.
  6. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.

James Philip Greene1

Male, #28222, (say 1878 - )
Birth*say 1878 James was born say 1878. 
Marriage*circa 1906 He married Caroline Lucinda Covington Davis circa 1906. 
Marriage*say 1913 He married Carrie Morgan say 1913.1 

Family 1

Caroline Lucinda Covington Davis
Child

Family 2

Carrie Morgan
Last Edited2 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 - 2007 to Lew Griffin from Archie Ray Culpepper, e-mail address.

Caroline Lucinda Covington Davis1,2

Female, #28223, (say 1880 - circa 1911)
Name Variation She was also known as Carrie.1 
Birth*say 1880 Caroline was born say 1880. 
Marriage*circa 1906 She married James Philip Greene circa 1906. 
Married Namecirca 1906  As of circa 1906, her married name was Greene. 
Death*circa 1911 She died circa 1911
From Archie Ray Culpepper: "James Philip Greene's first wife was Carrie Davis Greene who died when my mother was 3 yrs. old."1 

Family

James Philip Greene
Child
Last Edited3 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2003 - 2007 to Lew Griffin from Archie Ray Culpepper, e-mail address.
  2. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.

Zarada C. Culpepper1

Female, #28224, (19 Dec 1923 - 19 May 2011)
Father*James Brewton Culpepper1
Mother*Helen Louise Greene1
Birth*19 Dec 1923 Zarada was born at Americus, Sumter Co., Georgia, on 19 Dec 1923.2 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Zarada was listed as a daughter in James Brewton Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.1 
Married Name24 Dec 1939  As of 24 Dec 1939, her married name was Watford. 
Marriage*24 Dec 1939 She married Frazier M. Watford on 24 Dec 1939 at age 16.2 
Death of Mother4 Oct 1993 Her mother Helen Louise Greene died on 4 Oct 1993 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.3,4 
Death of Father17 Dec 1995 Her father James Brewton Culpepper died on 17 Dec 1995 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.5,3 
Death of Spouse22 Sep 1998 Her husband Frazier M. Watford died on 22 Sep 1998 at Altamonte Springs, Seminole Co., Florida. 
Death*19 May 2011 She died at Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida, on 19 May 2011 at age 87.2 
Obituary*22 May 2011 Mrs. Watford was the daughter of James and Louise (Green) Culpepper. She married Frazier M. Watford December 24, 1939. She retired from General Telephone & Telegraph, and she enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Watford was preceded in death by her husband, and son, Frazier Watford Jr. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Alwood, and Faye Kempton; sisters, Winnie, Millie, Lillian, Beth and Janie; brothers, James and Ray; eight grand-children; 13 great-grand-children; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.2 

Family

Frazier M. Watford
Marriage*24 Dec 1939 She married Frazier M. Watford on 24 Dec 1939 at age 16.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited4 May 2015

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 28-1, Sheet 10-B, Lines 86-89, 216 South Central, Avon Park, Highlands Co., FL
    Rent=$10, Radio=N, Farm=N
    James B. Culpepper, Head, M, 28, md@22, GA/GA/GA, Laborer/Orange Grove
    Louise Culpepper, Wife, F, 32, md@15, GA/GA/GA
    Zarada Culpepper, Daughter, F, 6, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Millie D. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 2, Sng, FL/GA/GA.
  2. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 70202961.
  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. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Helen Louise Culpepper, Cert 115687, Highlands Co., FL, White, 14 Feb 1908 - 04 Oct 1993.
  5. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    James Brewton Culpepper, Cert 146464, Highlands Co., FL, White, 29 Sep 1901 - 17 Dec 1995.

Frazier M. Watford

Male, #28225, (18 Nov 1916 - 22 Sep 1998)
Birth*18 Nov 1916 Frazier was born on 18 Nov 1916. 
Marriage*24 Dec 1939 He married Zarada C. Culpepper on 24 Dec 1939 at age 23.1 
Death*22 Sep 1998 He died at Altamonte Springs, Seminole Co., Florida, on 22 Sep 1998 at age 81. 
Biography* From Peter Gold: "Frazier worked as an auto mechanic for the Chevrolet agency in Avon Park for all his years until retirement. He would NOT work on cars that weren't Chevrolets. Freddie Gold, his brother-in-law, said that one day his fellow workmen waited till Frazier went to lunch and they pushed a Ford car into his repair stall. When he came back from lunch he was hot under the collar and refused to fix the car."2 

Family

Zarada C. Culpepper
Last Edited4 May 2015

Citations

  1. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 70202961.
  2. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.

Helen Marie Culpepper

Female, #28226, (Oct 1926 - 12 Mar 1928)
Father*James Brewton Culpepper
Mother*Helen Louise Greene
Birth*Oct 1926 Helen was born in Oct 1926. 
Death*12 Mar 1928 She died at Highlands Co., Florida, on 12 Mar 1928 at age 1. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Aug 2000

Wansley Ilene Culpepper

Female, #28227, (22 Oct 1930 - 1 May 2015)
Father*James Brewton Culpepper
Mother*Helen Louise Greene
Obituary* SINGLETARY, Wansley "Winnie" Ilene, age 84, passed away on May 1, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 22, 1930 in Avon Park, Florida to the late James B. and Louise (Greene) Culpepper. Winnie had been a lifelong resident of Sebring. She is survived by her children, Wanda (Roy) Strenth-Sebring, FL, Kay (Robert) King-Lorida, FL, Donnie Singletary-Winter Haven, FL, and Gary (Fawn) Singletary-Ocala, FL; her siblings, Millie Gold-Orlando, FL, Janie Kretz-Avon Park, FL, Lillian Ashurst-Del Rio, TX, and Ray (Jill) Culpepper-Avon Park, FL; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. There will be a funeral ser-vice Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 11:00AM, at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Sebring with Pastor Ray Culpepper officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00AM. Burial will take place immediately following service at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.1 
Name Variation She was also known as Winnie Culpepper.2 
Birth*22 Oct 1930 Wansley was born at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida, on 22 Oct 1930.1 
Marriage*1947 She married Herman Clifford Singletary at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida, in 1947. 
Married Name1947  As of 1947, her married name was Singletary. 
Death of Spouse22 Apr 1992 Her husband Herman Clifford Singletary died on 22 Apr 1992.2,3 
Death of Mother4 Oct 1993 Her mother Helen Louise Greene died on 4 Oct 1993 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.3,4 
Death of Father17 Dec 1995 Her father James Brewton Culpepper died on 17 Dec 1995 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.5,3 
Death*1 May 2015 She died at Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida, on 1 May 2015 at age 84.1 

Family

Herman Clifford Singletary
Marriage*1947 She married Herman Clifford Singletary at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida, in 1947. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited4 May 2015

Citations

  1. Obituary of Wansley Singletary, published in the Tampa Tribune, TBO.com, on May 3, 2015.
  2. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.
  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. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Helen Louise Culpepper, Cert 115687, Highlands Co., FL, White, 14 Feb 1908 - 04 Oct 1993.
  5. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    James Brewton Culpepper, Cert 146464, Highlands Co., FL, White, 29 Sep 1901 - 17 Dec 1995.

Herman Clifford Singletary

Male, #28228, (18 May 1928 - 22 Apr 1992)
Birth*18 May 1928 Herman was born at Red Springs, Robeson Co., North Carolina, on 18 May 1928.1,2 
Marriage*1947 He married Wansley Ilene Culpepper at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida, in 1947. 
Death*22 Apr 1992 He died on 22 Apr 1992 at age 63.1,2 

Family

Wansley Ilene Culpepper
Last Edited3 Sep 2003

Citations

  1. Peter D. Gold, Rainbow City, AL, Nov 1998 report, Peter D. Gold (died 6 May 2006), Rainbow City, AL, to Lew Griffin, Nov 1998.
  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

James Burk Culpepper

Male, #28229, (18 Dec 1932 - 26 Jul 2013)
Father*James Brewton Culpepper
Mother*Helen Louise Greene
Birth*18 Dec 1932 James was born at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida, on 18 Dec 1932.1 
Marriage*after 1950 He married Mary Dean after 1950. 
Death of Mother4 Oct 1993 His mother Helen Louise Greene died on 4 Oct 1993 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.2,3 
Death of Father17 Dec 1995 His father James Brewton Culpepper died on 17 Dec 1995 at Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.4,2 
Death of Spouse10 Apr 2011 His wife Mary Dean died on 10 Apr 2011 at Lake Placid, Highlands Co., Florida.5 
Death*26 Jul 2013 He died at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, on 26 Jul 2013 at age 80.1 
Obituary*say 27 Jul 2013 James Burke Culpepper, 80, of Wauchula, passed away on July 26, 2013 at Winter Haven Health & Rehab.

He was born on December 18, 1932 in Avon Park, and had been a resident of Wauchula for 42 years.

Prior to retirement, he was a mechanic working in the agricultural industry and had also been an owner/operator hauling produce.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Rowland of Wauchula, and Marvin Rowland of Coleman; three daughters, Judy Merchant, Peggy Thomas, and Dorothy Cheraz, all of Wauchula; one brother, Ray Culpepper of Avon Park; five sisters, Beth Walker of Sebring, Millie Gold of Orlando, Lillian Aushurst of Texas, and Winnie Singletary and Janie Kretz, both of Avon Park; and many grandchildren.1 

Family

Mary Dean
Marriage*after 1950 He married Mary Dean after 1950. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 May 2015

Citations

  1. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 124372308.
  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. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Helen Louise Culpepper, Cert 115687, Highlands Co., FL, White, 14 Feb 1908 - 04 Oct 1993.
  4. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    James Brewton Culpepper, Cert 146464, Highlands Co., FL, White, 29 Sep 1901 - 17 Dec 1995.
  5. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 124644796.

Mary Dean1

Female, #28230, (25 Aug 1938 - 10 Apr 2011)
Birth*25 Aug 1938 Mary was born on 25 Aug 1938.1 
Marriage*after 1950 She married James Burk Culpepper after 1950. 
Married Nameafter 1950  As of after 1950, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*10 Apr 2011 She died at Lake Placid, Highlands Co., Florida, on 10 Apr 2011 at age 72.1 
Obituary*say 11 Apr 2011 Mary Dean Culpepper, 72, of Wauchula, died on Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Lake Placid. Mrs. Culpepper was born in Hazelhurst, Georgia and had been a resident of Hardee County for 54 years, coming here from Georgia.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, James B. Culpepper of Wauchula; two sons, Robert Rowland and Marvin Rowland, both of Wauchula; three daughters, Dorothy Cheraz, Peggy Thomas, and Judy Merchant, all of Wauchula; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.1 

Family

James Burk Culpepper
Last Edited4 May 2015

Citations

  1. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 124644796.