Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Martha H. Culpepper

F, (10 December 1859 - 16 June 1929)

Father

Elijah Milton Culpepper (31 Dec 1833 - 1864)

Mother

Mary Ann V. Peavy (c 1837 - 31 Jul 1872)

Name Variation

She was also known as Mattie.¹

Birth*

10 December 1859

Martha was born at Coweta Co., Georgia, on 10 December 1859.²

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Marcilla, Sidney, Elijah, Mary, Wilbur, Martha and John listed as a household member living with James D. Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Haralson, Coweta Co., Georgia.¹

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

Wilbur and Martha listed as a household member living with Mary Ann V. Peavy on the 1870 Census at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.³

(Niece) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Martha was listed as a niece in Iverson Warner Sims's household on the 1880 Census at Coweta Co., Georgia.⁴

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

Martha was listed as a lodger on the 1900 Census at Oakland, Fulton Co., Georgia.⁵

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

Martha was listed as a cousin in an unknown person 's household on the 1910 Census at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia.⁶

Death*

16 June 1929

She died at Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia, on 16 June 1929 at age 69.²

Burial*

circa 18 June 1929

Her body was interred circa 18 June 1929 at Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., Georgia.²

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

7 August 2004

Citations

1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 720, Haralson PO, Coweta Co., GA
James Culpepper, 31, M, Farmer, $1172/$1219, GA
Marcilla C. (Addy) Culpepper, 22, F, SC
Cidney D. Culpepper, 2, M, GA
John J. Addy, 24, M, Physician, -/$650, SC
Elijah Culpepper, 26, M, Merchant, $150/$300, GA
Mary B. Culpepper, 23, F, GA
Wilber F. Culpepper, 3, M, GA
William Cassole, 45, M, Merchant, -/$6000, SC
Mattie Culpepper, 4/12, F, GA.
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.
Senoia City Cemetery, Senoia, Coweta Co., GA
+ Mattie H. Culpepper, 10 Dec 1859 – 16 Jun 1929.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Page 283A, Family 340, Senoia PO, Coweta Co., GA
Mary A. V. Culpepper, 35, F, Keeping House, $100/$---, GA
William F. Culpepper, 13, M, GA
Martha H. Culpepper, 10, F, GA.
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.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 30, Page 78B (3), Family 66, Blackhall District, Oakland, Fulton Co., GA
Boarding with Emily Slaughter
Mattie Culpepper, Boarder, F, Mar 1865, 35, Sng, GA/GA/GA, Telegraph Operator.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 170, Page 205a, Family 52, Gen.com img 53, 29 East 3rd St., 8-Wd Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Lambert Harrison, Head, M, 56, md1-24 yrs, SC/VA/SC, Real Estate Agent
Sallie Harrison, Wife, F, 45, md1-24 yrs, ch 7/7, GA/GA/GA
+ 7 children: George, Wilhelmina Rogers, James, Thomas C., John H., Ruth and Landers M.
+ son-in-law: Worth M. Rogers
+granddaughter Martha H. Rogers
Mattie Culpepper, Cousin, F, 50, GA/GA/GA, Telegraph Operator.

John James Culpepper

M, (4 December 1850 - 28 September 1938)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Name Variation

He was also known as Jack J.¹

Birth*

4 December 1850

John was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 4 December 1850.¹

Census*

1860

He was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.

(Free Male 0-20) Census

1866

John was probably a free white male, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.²

Census

1870

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

Marriage*

8 December 1871

He married Nancy Jane Willoughby at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 December 1871 at age 21.

1880 Census*

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.³

Tax roll*

1889

He registered to pay taxes at Marshall Co., Alabama, in 1889.⁴

Photographed*

say 1900

He was photographed say 1900 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁵

John James 'Jack' Culpepper

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

He was enumerated in the US Census of 1900 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁶

(Brother) Photographed

between November 1908 and December 1908

He appeared as a brother in a family photograph between November 1908 and December 1908.⁷

Mary Culpepper Willoughby & family -- 1908

Key to 1908 Willoughby photo

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁸

Photographed

say 1915

He was photographed say 1915 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Note the cotton field in the background.⁵

John James 'Jack' & Nancy (Willoughby) Culpepper

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁹

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.¹⁰

Death*

28 September 1938

He died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 28 September 1938 at age 87.^11,1

Burial*

circa 30 September 1938

His body was interred circa 30 September 1938 at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.¹

Biography*

John James Culpepper was known as "Jack." His parents were recorded in the 1850 census of Chambers Co., AL and this is where John James is presumed to have been born. After this census, probably before 1855, the family moved to a farm near present day Wadley, AL and this is where John James was noted living with his parents in the 1860 and 1870 census records of Randolph Co., AL. After his marriage, John James remained in Randolph County until after 1880 since he was recorded there with his wife and young family in the 1880 census. According to a granddaughter, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, in 1883, John James moved his family to the Sand Mountain area of Marshall Co., AL where "John J. Culpepper" was recorded (83:12) in Albertville with his wife and younger children in the 1900 census. He was listed as having been born Dec 1850 in Alabama. A 50 year old "John J. Culpepper" born in Alabama was recorded (96-22) with his wife and daughter in the 1910 census of Marshall Co., AL. His father, Robert J. Culpepper was also living with the family. John James Culpepper apparently remained in Marshall Co., AL the rest of his life since an article about a 1937 family reunion listed his residence as Albertville, AL and this is where he died.
      When Sallie Butler, a granddaughter, was 15 years old, she wrote the following article about John James and Nancy Jane (Willoughby) Culpepper's 64th wedding anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Culpepper, known everywhere as "Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy," will celebrate their 64th Anniversary December 8, 1935. Uncle Jack will also celebrate his 85th birthday December 4, and Aunt Nancy will be 86 on February 8, 1936. These old folks were happily married 64 years ago, on a cold December night about twelve o'clock. They danced until midnight and then ate supper and danced on. For their supper they had cilloububs, most everyone wonders what that is. [Webster's has "syllabub": 1. a drink or dessert made by curdling milk or cream with acid (as wine or cider) 2. a desert of sweetened milk or cream beaten to a froth and flavored with wine or liquor.] They made their home in Clay County [in Randolph Co., AL census records 1860 through 1880] until 1883, when they moved to Sand Mountain [th Albertville area of Marshall Co., AL] in covered wagons which brought them here after five days journey. They've been in this place for 52 years. They have three children, 19 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Uncle Jack has made a crop for 65 years. He had a small crop of two acres this year, he plowed, hoed, picked part of the crop.... When they came here they lived in a log cabin, which now stands as a barn. They lived in that for 16 years. They then made a better house and have been in it for forty-six years. So here's hoping we may be able to greet them on their birthdays and many more to come. Good wishes and health to you both throughout the remainder of your years. Your granddaughter, Sallie Butler.
      Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, another granddaughter, wrote that John James Culpepper had "a bout of typhoid fever" and that he "lost an eye at age 50 yrs. old. Dr. said he needed heart surgery and wouldn't live unless he had it. He lived 38 more yrs. without the surgery and died a natural death."
      In a 19 Jan 1979 letter, Mary Lillian wrote about the land: My Grandpa Jack bought this 80 or 100 acres of land, where I live, mostly in woods for then 2 small calves and a bale of cotton was 15 cents per lb. Later years, it went back to the Rail Road Co. and he had to pay for it again.... This house was built 1893, a 1 1/2 story, the house still stands, I live in it. Many changes have been made, and some improvements, could stand a few more now.
      In a 20 Jan 1979 letter, Mary Lillian added: A bale of cotton sold for $15.00, 2 calves were probably $1.00 each or $2.00 which made $17.00 for this property in 1880. Now one lot would sell for $5000.00, quite a difference, huh. Then I didn't tell you what Grandpa Jack did, besides farming. He and a neighbor built chimney's (fireplaces) I visited a friend yesterday p.m., had a roaling(?) wood fire, for heat, said my Grandpa built the chimney. That house is 110 years old.... As far as I know didn't any of the Culpeppers of my Mom's generation, ever strike it rich. All of them had a good living and owned a home and farm. My mom said this place was morgaged once for $25.00 about 1905, then she mortgaged it once to build a house on this property....
      Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote 23 Apr 1993: My Mom [Mrs. W. E. (Effen Culpepper) Butler] would save about 2 cups of whey & let it clabber [curdle] and my Grandfather would eat it with a spoon with his evening meal.... [is this more syllabub?] Next week if I can, it's decoration [day] at Mt. Vernon [cemetery where John James Culpepper and his wife and some of his children are buried], Sun. May 2nd....
      Mary Lillian preserved the following article from an unknown source about a 1936 John James Culpepper family reunion: CULPEPPER REUNION The Culpeppers held their annual reunion at the home of Uncle Jack Culpepper, Sunday, Sept. 6. The day was enjoyed by relatives and friends and talk of bygone days. At the regular noon hour a bountiful table was spread under the shade trees. Those attending were, Mr. Jack Culpepper, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hallmark, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Willie McLeod, Boaz; Mrs. Plyna Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Culpepper, Gadsden; Mrs. M. M. Johnson, Joppa; Mrs. Effen Butler and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby, and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin and son, Miss Chella Culpepper, Mrs. Freeman Miller and son Leamon, Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children all of Albertille; Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Culpepper, daughter and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Woody Carr and children, Mr. and Mrs. McBrayer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Trammell, Mrs. Louie White and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hullet Roberson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDonald and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ran Latimer and family, Mrs. Jeff Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie McDonald, Mr. King Willoughby all of Gadsden; Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Rogers, Anniston; Mrs. Ethel Elder and daughter, Jacksonville; Mrs. Claude McClunney, North Carolina; Miss Peggy McLeod, Boaz; Mr. and Mrs. Noah Cook and grandson, Crossville; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willoughby and family, Friendship; Mr. Lee Culpepper and children and Mrs. Mollie Culpepper of Union Grove; Miss Erlene Albright, Guntersville; Mr. and Mrs. Leaky Lockridge, Mrs. Annie Corry and sons, George and Walter, Mrs. Lizzie McHugh and son, Mr. Theo McLeod all of Atlanta. Also other relatives, among the friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Lestor and children, Miss Lucile Headrick, Miss Noba Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butler and daughter, Mrs. Frona Young and Miss Grace Evans. We wish to meet again next year and be prepared to meet our friends and relatives with a heartier welcome.
      Mary Lillian also preserved the following clipping from an unknown source about the 5 Sep 1937 family reunion: CULPEPPER REUNION The Culpepper held their annual reunion at the regular place Sunday Sept. 5. A large crowd attended and everyone enjoyed the day and once again greeted their relatives with a welcome and love. At the noon hour a large and delicious dinner was spread on long tables. Uncle Jack enjoyed the day very much, he is eighty six years of age. Those attending were: J. J. Culpepper and Mary Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin, Jimmie and Chella, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Martin, Mrs. Fannie Busbee, Mrs. R. M. Canfield, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Espy and daughter, Louise, Mr. John Dean, Mrs. and Mrs. Oscar Floyd all of Albertville; Mrs. and Mrs. Carl McDonald and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lon McDonald, Mrs. Freeman Miller and son, and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Thelon Seay, all of Boaz. Mr. King Willoughby, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Culpepper, Mrs. and Mrs. Louie White and son, and daughter, Mrs. Claude McBrayer and children, Mrs. Woodie Carr and daughter, Mrs. Edd Lowery, Mrs. Ploma Nails, Mrs. and Mrs. Russel Tramelle, James Packer, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Presley and children, Mrs. and Mrs. J. M. Culpepper and family, all of Gadsden. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and sons of Decatur, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Farabee and sons of Pyriton, Ala. Herman Gibson, Ensley, Ala., Mrs. Sallie Gibson of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Lowery, and family of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Childress and children of Birmingham, Mrs. Arthur Lowery, Ashley, Ala. Mr. Lee Culpepper and daughter, Inez, Union Grove, Ala. Mrs. Henry Culpepper, Union Grove, Miss Opal Culpepper, Arab. Miss Erlene Albright, Guntersville, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bagett, Janet and Albert of Adamsville, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gray, Tyler, Texas, Mrs. Robert Gray, Carthridge, Texas, Mrs. M. M. Johnson, Joppa, Mrs. and Mrs. G. W. Hallmark, Mrs. Annie Carry and sons, George and Walter, Mrs. Lizzie McHugh and son, Burnice, Mr. Theodore McLeod and Miss Sara Austin all of Atlanta. Mrs. Oscar Wellborne and son, Adamsville, Miss Irene Elder, Jacksonville, Mrs. and Mrs. W. M. J. Clapps, Adamsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willaughby [sic] and family, Friendship and Mr. D. C. Dalton of Albertville. Those whose names do not appear were failed to be registered. Everyone left with a cheer and a hope of a better reunion on this date next year. Also good wishes to you Uncle Jack.
      The following is an article about the 1938 reunion from an unknown source: CULPEPPER REUNION The Culpeppers held their fifth annual reunion Sunday, September 4, at the home of uncle Jack Culpepper. There was a large crowd [that] attended and everyone enjoyed the day. Those attending were: Jack Culpeper [sic], Mrs. Effen Butler and daughters, Mary Lillian, and Sallie. Mrs. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children, Billie Martha and Edward Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby, and son and daughter, Junior and Bernice Ruth; Mrs. Fannie Busbee, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Copeland, Mrs. Mary Medlock, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Martin, and son Jimmie; Miss Chella Culpepper, Mr. J. B. Thomas and son, Billie; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. George Stanford, and Mr. D. C. Dalton, all of Albertville; Mrs. Pauline Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Culpepper, Mr. and Mrs. Claude McBrayer and children, Doris, Helen, and Claude Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Woodie Carr, and children, Mason, Jean, and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Culpepper and family, Inez, Harold and Helen Ruth, Mr. Jack Landers, Mrs. Russell Trammell, Miss Irene Elder and Mrs. Ellen Lowery of Gadsden; Mr. Olan Medlock and little daughter of Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Willoughby, of Selma; Mrs. Freeman Miller, son and daughter, Lela and Leamn [Leamon], Mrs. Willie McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butler, and daughter, Reba; Mrs. Fronia Young, Mr. and Mrs. Cheney Birdsong, all of Boaz; Mr. King Willoughby of Alabama City; Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gray of Tyler, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Culpepper, Mr. Rufus Phillips, Mr. Frank Woods, all of Wadle [Wadley], Ala; Mr. and Mrs. Thelon Seay of Sardis; Mrs Nannie MacDonald, of Mt. Zion; Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Jones and son, Richard, Union; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hallmark, Mr. George and Walter Carry, Mr. Burnice McHugh, Mr. and Mrs. Theo McLeod all of Atlanta, Ga; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gray, Mr. Herman Childress, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Glenn, Mrs. J. W. Willoughby, and daughter, Grace, all of Birmingham; Mr. David Morrow, of Guntersville; Mr. Lee Culpepper and daughter, Inez, Mrs. Mollie Culpepper, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Culpepper and children; Maurcie [Maurice?] James and Elane of Union Grove, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Finney [Tinney] and son, Charles; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pettus and daughter, Lucile, all of Pyriton, Ala; Mr. Elton Culpepper of Huntsville. Just before the noon hour 3 little girls sang some beautiful little songs. They were: Misses Bennie, Maxine, and Euverla Cherry of Albertville.
      John James "Uncle Jack" Culpepper died three weeks after this reunion.

Family

Nancy Jane Willoughby (8 February 1850 - 3 July 1936)

Children

John Monroe Culpepper+ (18 August 1871 - 23 February 1952)
Rufus Decatur Culpepper+ (8 February 1876 - 4 January 1939)
Effen Lourania Culpepper+ (9 June 1880 - 18 June 1965)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

11 July 2012

Citations

USGenWeb Archives.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
+ Jack J. Culpepper, 4 Dec 1850 - 28 Sep 1938
+ Nancy J. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1850 - 3 Jul 1936.
1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
FHL Film 1254030 National Archives Film T9-0030 Page 342B
.
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
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J. J. CULPEPPER Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA
.
N. J. CULPEPPER Wife F M W 30 AL Occ: Keeps House Fa: SC Mo: SC [ Nancy Jane Willoughby]
.
J. M. CULPEPPER Son M S W 8 AL Fa: AL Mo: AL
.
R. D. CULPEPPER Son M S W 4 AL Fa: AL Mo: AL
.
Effin CULPEPPER Son M S W 1M AL Fa: AL Mo: AL
.
L. A. WILLOUGHBY Other M S W 16 AL Occ: Laborer Fa: SC Mo: NC.
Margene Hemrick Black, compiler, 1889-1895 Reconstructed Census of Marshall County, Alabama, Guntersville, Alabama: Past and Present Publications, 199_?, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.194 X2bm.
Tax Assessors Records of 1889 (page 4): J. J. Culpeppe, R. J. Culpepper, W. H. Culpepper.
E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Martha Jo Cross Culpepper Mordecai, e-mail address.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 83, Sheet 11B, Lines 70-73, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (11 Jun 1900)
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Dec 1850, 49, md-28yrs, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Feb 1850, 50, md-28yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
Rufus D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Feb 1876, 24, sng, AL/AL/AL
Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Jun 1880, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL.
E-mail written 17 Aug 2004 to Lew Griffin from Lisa Dempsey, e-mail address.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 96, Sheet 22B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (10 May 1910)
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md1-39yrs, AL/SC/SC, Farmer
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 60, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 29, sng, AL/AL/AL
Robert J. Culpepper, Father, M, Wh, 79, wid, SC/SC/SC.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 121, Sheet 7B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (28 Jan 1920)
Jack J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 69, md, AL/NC/NC, Farmer
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 69, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/SC/SC.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 6, Sheet 9B, Lines 64-65, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (9 Apr 1930)
Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=Y
J. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 79, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 81, md@22, AL/SC/SC.
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
J. J. Culpepper died Sep 1938 in Marshall Co., Alabama.

Nancy Jane Willoughby

F, (8 February 1850 - 3 July 1936)

Father

Frederick Willoughby (c 1810 - )

Mother

Martha Wheat (c 1810 - c 1856)

Birth*

8 February 1850

Nancy was born at Alabama on 8 February 1850.¹

Marriage*

8 December 1871

She married John James Culpepper at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 December 1871 at age 21.

Married Name

8 December 1871

As of 8 December 1871, her married name was Culpepper.

Census*

17 June 1880

She was in the on 17 June 1880 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.

(Wife) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Nancy was listed as an unknown person 's wife on the 1900 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.²

(Wife) 1910 Census

15 April 1910

Nancy was listed as John James Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.³

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Nancy was listed as John James Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁴

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Nancy was listed as John James Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁵

Death*

3 July 1936

She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 3 July 1936 at age 86.^6,1

Burial*

circa 5 July 1936

Her body was interred circa 5 July 1936 at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.¹

Biography*

Sallie Butler, a granddaughter of John James and Nancy Jane (Willoughby) Culpepper, wrote in a 1935 article that "Aunt Nancy will be 86 on February 8, 1936." This would indicate that Nancy was born in 1850 which would correspond with the 1900 census record which indicates that Nancy was born in Alabama in Feb 1850. It is not known if this corresponds with the date from the tombstone.
      Sallie's sister, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote 4 Oct 1992: I don't know anything about my grandmother's [Nancy Jane Willoughby Culpepper's] parents, don't even know their given names [they might be listed in the 1850 census of Chambers Co. or Randolph Co., AL since this is where the Culpepper's were]. Her mother died when she was 7 years old and left a little two-year-old sister, and my grandmother didn't get to go to school a day in her life, and took care of her little sister. I don't know for sure if Lovie was her little sister's name, or if Lovie was a nickname. Mama always said Aunt Lovie. I think Aunt Lovie married a Kerr. My grandmother had another brother Uncle Bud and he and his wife and daughters lived in Waco, TX. Another brother was Jacob. The thing I remember about my grandmother Nancy Jane she was kind, sweet, humble and clean as a pin and a marvelous cook....
      Nancy is presumed to have married John James Culpepper in Ranolph Co., AL where they are noted living in the 1880 census. According to a granddaughter, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, in 1883, the John James Culpepper family moved to the Sand Mountain area of Marshall Co., AL where the family is noted living in the 1900 census of Albertville, Marshall Co., AL. In the 1900 census "L. A. Willowby" a 16 year old boarder was recorded in the John James Culpepper household. According to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce in a 5 Jan 1995 letter, this was probably Nancy's half-brother Leedy Willoughby. Mary Lillian added that her mother, Mrs. W. E. (Effen L. Culpepper) Butler, had spoken of her Uncle Leedy often and he gave her mother "a hugh trunk" which she considered very special. In the 1900 census, John James Culpepper listed his father as having been born in South Carolina and his mother as having been born in North Carolina. In 1935, for the 64th wedding anniversary of her grandparents, Sallie Butler wrote of Nancy Jane Willoughby Culpepper that "she started then [when Nancy's mother died] cooking, milking, churning and doing all the house work and raised a two year old girl." Sallie Butler also wrote that Nancy had been an invalid for 4 or 5 years.
      Mary Lillian Butler Pierce preserved the following from an unknown source about the 1935 family reunion which was held before Nancy's death: Culpepper Reunion Sunday, September 1 The Culpepper's held their annual Reunion on Sunday, Sept 1st at the home at Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cullpeper [sic], known as Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy. At the regular noon hour dinner was served out in the yard on a long table. Those enjoying this occasion were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cullpepper [sic], Mr. D. Cullpepper [sic] and daughter, of Albertville, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Cullpepper [sic] and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Culpepper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Presley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claud McBrayer and family, Mrs. Liddie Carr and girls, Mrs. Bertha White, Mrs. Lenora Willoughby, Nephew and friends, Mr. Richard Latimer all of Gadsden, Mr. and Mrs. Wilie [sic] McLeod and daughter, Peggy, Mrs. Freeman Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar [Lamon] Jones and Mary Lillian Butler all of Boaz, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Rogers of Anniston, Mrs. Bunion Elder and children of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Dempsy [sic], Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Pettis [sic] and daughter and Miss Grace Lowery all of Ashland, Ala., Mrs. Kate Halmark [sic] and daughter, Lizzie, Thedo McLeod and a friend of Atlanta, Mrs. M. E. Culpepper and son Lee Cullpeper [sic], and children of Union Grove on Brindlee Mt., Mr. Lonnie Culpepper of Huntsville, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Childres and son, Winston of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tramel [sic] of Gadsden, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willoughby and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Butler and children all of Albertville, Ralph Culpepper of Tracy City, Tenn., Mrs. Plyna Smith [Mrs. L. W. (Susan Pauline Culpepper) Smith, John James Culpepper's sister] and aunt Fanny Busby [Mrs. H. B. (Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice Culpepper) Busby] of near Albertville. A host of friends and neighbors gathered there in the afternoon to greet Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy on this happy occasion and soon they will celebrate their 64th anniversary. As everyone left they hoped to meet there again next year on the same day.

Family

John James Culpepper (4 December 1850 - 28 September 1938)

Children

John Monroe Culpepper+ (18 August 1871 - 23 February 1952)
Rufus Decatur Culpepper+ (8 February 1876 - 4 January 1939)
Effen Lourania Culpepper+ (9 June 1880 - 18 June 1965)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

19 December 2005

Citations

USGenWeb Archives.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
+ Jack J. Culpepper, 4 Dec 1850 - 28 Sep 1938
+ Nancy J. Culpepper, 8 Feb 1850 - 3 Jul 1936.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 83, Sheet 11B, Lines 70-73, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (11 Jun 1900)
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Dec 1850, 49, md-28yrs, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Feb 1850, 50, md-28yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
Rufus D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Feb 1876, 24, sng, AL/AL/AL
Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Jun 1880, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 96, Sheet 22B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (10 May 1910)
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md1-39yrs, AL/SC/SC, Farmer
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 60, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/NC/NC
Effin L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 29, sng, AL/AL/AL
Robert J. Culpepper, Father, M, Wh, 79, wid, SC/SC/SC.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 121, Sheet 7B, Lines 66-69, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (28 Jan 1920)
Jack J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 69, md, AL/NC/NC, Farmer
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 69, md1-39yrs, ch 3/3, AL/SC/SC.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 6, Sheet 9B, Lines 64-65, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (9 Apr 1930)
Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=Y
J. J. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 79, md@20, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
Nancy J. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 81, md@22, AL/SC/SC.
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
Nancy Jane Culpepper died Jul 1936 in Marshall Co., Alabama.

Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper

F, (17 January 1852 - 13 June 1930)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

17 January 1852

Mary was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 17 January 1852.

Census*

1860

She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.

(Free Female 0-20) Census

1866

Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.¹

Marriage*

8 December 1870

She married Jacob C. Willoughby at Alabama on 8 December 1870 at age 18.

Married Name

8 December 1870

As of 8 December 1870, her married name was Willoughby.

Photographed

say 1900

She was photographed say 1900 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Mary Alice Elizabeth (Culpepper) Willoughby

Photographed*

between November 1908 and December 1908

She appeared as the mother in a family photograph between November 1908 and December 1908.²

Mary Culpepper Willoughby & family -- 1908

Key to 1908 Willoughby photo

Death*

13 June 1930

She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 13 June 1930 at age 78.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Beulah Cemetery, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Biography*

Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote, 2 Jan 1979, that Mary Alice "married Jake Willoughby, my Grandma Culpepper's brother. The Willoughby children and my mother were double first cousins." There is a possibility that Mary Alice actually married in Dec 1869 since she was not listed with her parents in the 1870 census.

Family

Jacob C. Willoughby (26 August 1846 - 23 August 1899)

Children

Nancy E. Willoughby+ (October 1871 - 1948)
Rufus King Willoughby+ (22 November 1872 - 26 January 1949)
Robert LaFayette Willoughby+ (22 September 1874 - 4 December 1924)
Alice A. Willoughby+ (23 February 1877 - 20 August 1954)
John William Franklin Willoughby+ (21 March 1879 - 22 November 1929)
Guy Livingston Willoughby+ (30 May 1881 - 23 August 1963)
James Thomas Arthur Willoughby+ (21 March 1888 - 1 December 1968)
Annie Lou Willoughby+ (15 September 1890 - 16 December 1961)
Ethridge Blake Willoughby+ (24 April 1893 - 8 August 1973)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

21 September 2004

Citations

1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
E-mail written 17 Aug 2004 to Lew Griffin from Lisa Dempsey, e-mail address.

Jacob C. Willoughby

M, (26 August 1846 - 23 August 1899)

Father

Frederick Willoughby (c 1810 - )

Mother

Martha Wheat (c 1810 - c 1856)

Birth*

26 August 1846

Jacob was born on 26 August 1846.

Marriage*

8 December 1870

He married Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper at Alabama on 8 December 1870 at age 24.

Death*

23 August 1899

He died at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 23 August 1899 at age 52.

Burial*

His body was interred at Beulah Cemetery, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Biography*

On 26 Jul 1979, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote "Aunt Mary and Uncle Jake Willoughby and family only lived about 3 miles from my grandparents [John James and Nancy Jane (Willoughby) Culpepper]."

Family

Mary Alice Elizabeth Culpepper (17 January 1852 - 13 June 1930)

Children

Nancy E. Willoughby+ (October 1871 - 1948)
Rufus King Willoughby+ (22 November 1872 - 26 January 1949)
Robert LaFayette Willoughby+ (22 September 1874 - 4 December 1924)
Alice A. Willoughby+ (23 February 1877 - 20 August 1954)
John William Franklin Willoughby+ (21 March 1879 - 22 November 1929)
Guy Livingston Willoughby+ (30 May 1881 - 23 August 1963)
James Thomas Arthur Willoughby+ (21 March 1888 - 1 December 1968)
Annie Lou Willoughby+ (15 September 1890 - 16 December 1961)
Ethridge Blake Willoughby+ (24 April 1893 - 8 August 1973)

Charts

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Last Edited

7 December 2001

Edna Isabella Culpepper

F, (4 November 1854 - 24 December 1890)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

4 November 1854

Edna was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 4 November 1854.

Census*

1860

She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.

(Free Female 0-20) Census

1866

Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.¹

Census

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

Marriage*

14 February 1874

She married William Lawrence Gray at Alabama on 14 February 1874 at age 19.

Married Name

14 February 1874

As of 14 February 1874, her married name was Gray.

Census

1880

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1880.

Death*

24 December 1890

She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 24 December 1890 at age 36.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.²

Biography*

Edna Isabella Culpepper was known as "Edney." According to Elizabeth Dempsey in a 28 Feb 1979 letter: The date of Edna Isabel Culpepper Gray's death is incorrect on the tombstone. Uncle Boyd had the tombstone placed at their graves several years after their death and gave the date of death incorrectly. It should have been 1890. I have often been told Mother, Edna Gray Dempsey, was five days old when her mother died. Mother's date of birth in the Bible is Dec. 19, 1890.

Family

William Lawrence Gray (26 July 1848 - 14 June 1915)

Children

Robert Sanford Gray+ (9 May 1875 - 18 September 1953)
Eldora Isabella Gray (20 June 1877 - )
William Jesse Boyd Gray+ (25 December 1878 - 30 August 1972)
Mary Ethel Gray+ (20 October 1880 - after 1937)
Letha Montana Gray+ (11 May 1883 - 4 September 1957)
Walter Wilson Gray+ (17 April 1885 - 27 February 1910)
Lona Belle Gray (10 September 1887 - circa 1960)
Edna Fredonia Gray+ (19 December 1890 - July 1984)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

28 November 2001

Citations

1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.
Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
p 213.

William Lawrence Gray¹

M, (26 July 1848 - 14 June 1915)

Father

Richard Sanford Gray (s 1818 - )

Mother

Mary (?) (s 1820 - )

Birth*

26 July 1848

William was born at Georgia on 26 July 1848.

Marriage*

14 February 1874

He married Edna Isabella Culpepper at Alabama on 14 February 1874 at age 25.

Census*

1880

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1880.

Marriage

He married Charity Burroughs.

Death*

14 June 1915

He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 14 June 1915 at age 66.

Burial*

His body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.²

Family

Edna Isabella Culpepper (4 November 1854 - 24 December 1890)

Children

Robert Sanford Gray+ (9 May 1875 - 18 September 1953)
Eldora Isabella Gray (20 June 1877 - )
William Jesse Boyd Gray+ (25 December 1878 - 30 August 1972)
Mary Ethel Gray+ (20 October 1880 - after 1937)
Letha Montana Gray+ (11 May 1883 - 4 September 1957)
Walter Wilson Gray+ (17 April 1885 - 27 February 1910)
Lona Belle Gray (10 September 1887 - circa 1960)
Edna Fredonia Gray+ (19 December 1890 - July 1984)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

28 November 2001

Citations

E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Linda Ayres.
Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
p 213.

Melissa Catherine Culpepper

F, (4 April 1858 - 1 November 1939)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

4 April 1858

Melissa was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 4 April 1858.

Census*

1860

She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.

(Free Female 0-20) Census

1866

Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.¹

Census

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

Census

1880

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama, in 1880.

Marriage*

4 August 1880

She married George Washington Hallmark at Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 August 1880 at age 22.

Married Name

4 August 1880

As of 4 August 1880, her married name was Hallmark.

Death*

1 November 1939

She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 1 November 1939 at age 81.

Biography*

In the 1880 Census of Clay Co, AL, Melissa Catherine was listed as "Mollie" but she was later known as "Kate." She was listed with her husband in a 1937 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion as being from Atlanta, GA.

Family

George Washington Hallmark (4 March 1859 - 10 November 1944)

Children

Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark+ (17 October 1883 - 27 April 1972)
Annie Isabelle Hallmark+ (5 March 1892 - after 1937)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

9 July 1999

Citations

1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.

George Washington Hallmark

M, (4 March 1859 - 10 November 1944)

Birth*

4 March 1859

George was born on 4 March 1859.

Marriage*

4 August 1880

He married Melissa Catherine Culpepper at Clay Co., Alabama, on 4 August 1880 at age 21.

Death*

10 November 1944

He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 10 November 1944 at age 85.

Family

Melissa Catherine Culpepper (4 April 1858 - 1 November 1939)

Children

Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark+ (17 October 1883 - 27 April 1972)
Annie Isabelle Hallmark+ (5 March 1892 - after 1937)

Charts

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Last Edited

9 July 1999

Susan Pauline Culpepper

F, (25 October 1860 - 10 December 1943)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

25 October 1860

Susan was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 25 October 1860.

(Free Female 0-20) Census

1866

Mary, Edna, Melissa and Susan was probably a free white female, age under 21, in an unknown person 's household in the D Census at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama.¹

Census*

1870

She was in the in 1870 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Marriage*

circa 1882

She married L. W. Smith at Alabama circa 1882.

Married Name

circa 1882

As of circa 1882, her married name was Smith.

Death*

10 December 1943

She died at Eva, Cullman Co., Alabama, on 10 December 1943 at age 83.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Hamby's Chapel Cemetery, Vinemont, Cullman Co., Alabama.

Biography*

Susan Pauline was known as "Paulina" and "Plina" or "Plyna." She was listed in a 1940 article about a Francis M. Culpepper family reunion as living at Gadsden, AL. Acording to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, 18 Jan 1979, Susan Pauline and L. W. Smith had no children.

Family

L. W. Smith (26 October 1856 - 18 July 1933)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

9 July 1999

Citations

1866 Alabama State Census, Tallapoosa Co., AL:
R. J. Culpepper, 1M20+, 1M10-19, 1M0-9, 1F20+, 2F10-19, 2F0-9.

L. W. Smith

M, (26 October 1856 - 18 July 1933)

Birth*

26 October 1856

L. was born on 26 October 1856.

Marriage*

circa 1882

He married Susan Pauline Culpepper at Alabama circa 1882.

Death*

18 July 1933

He died at Eva, Cullman Co., Alabama, on 18 July 1933 at age 76.

Burial*

His body was interred at Hamby's Chapel Cemetery, Vinemont, Cullman Co., Alabama.

Family

Susan Pauline Culpepper (25 October 1860 - 10 December 1943)

Charts

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Last Edited

9 July 1999

William Henry Culpepper

M, (22 May 1864 - 19 July 1924)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

22 May 1864

William was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 22 May 1864.

Census*

1870

He was in the in 1870 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1880

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama, in 1880.

Marriage*

10 August 1884

He married Mary Elizabeth Powell at Clay Co., Alabama, on 10 August 1884 at age 20.

Tax roll*

1889

He registered to pay taxes at Marshall Co., Alabama, in 1889.¹

Employment*

1 June 1900

William's occupation: farmer on 1 June 1900.²

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama.²

Photographed*

say 1910

He was photographed say 1910 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama,
Back row, left to right: James E. Albright holding son Roy, William Lee Culpepper, Grover Milton Culpepper, Carl Winston Culpepper, & Effin Arelia Culpepper;
Front row, left to right: Hattie Louraine (Culpepper) Albright holding Lola Albright, Georgia Beatrice (Rowe) Culpepper holding (probably) William Lonnie Culpepper, Robert Jefferson Culpepper, William Henry Culpepper, Mary Elizabeth (Powell) Culpepper, and Alverene Culpepper.^3,4

William Henry Culpepper family

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁵

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁶

Death*

19 July 1924

He died at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 19 July 1924 at age 60.

Burial*

circa 21 July 1924

His body was interred circa 21 July 1924 at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Powell (27 June 1866 - 1 April 1949)

Children

William Lee Culpepper+ (12 August 1885 - 22 July 1941)
Hattie Louranie Culpepper+ (21 August 1889 - 7 March 1924)
Grover Milton Culpepper+ (16 October 1892 - 4 August 1931)
Carl Winston Culpepper+ (5 May 1895 - 1 February 1946)
Effin Arelia Culpepper+ (7 February 1900 - 4 February 1929)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

22 February 2010

Citations

Margene Hemrick Black, compiler, 1889-1895 Reconstructed Census of Marshall County, Alabama, Guntersville, Alabama: Past and Present Publications, 199_?, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.194 X2bm.
Tax Assessors Records of 1889 (page 4): J. J. Culpeppe, R. J. Culpepper, W. H. Culpepper.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 89, Sheet 1B, Lines 55-61, Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama (1 Jun 1900)
William H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, May 1864, 36, md-15yrs, AL/GA/AL, Farmer
Mary E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Jun 1866, 33, md-15yrs, ch 5/5, AL/GA/AL
William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Aug 1885, 14, sng, AL/AL/AL
Hattie L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Aug 1889, 10, sng, AL/AL/AL
Grover M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Oct 1892, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL
Carl W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, May 1895, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL
Effie A. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Feb 1900, 3/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
E-mail written Feb 2010 to Lew Griffin from William M. Garrison, e-mail address.
Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 103, Sheet 9B, Lines 76-80, Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama (27 Apr 1910)
William H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 45, md1-25yrs, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Mary E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 43, md1-25yrs, ch 5/5, AL/GA/GA
Grover M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL
Carl W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, AL/AL/AL
Effie J. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 10, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 159, Sheet 8B, Lines 55-57, Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama (8 Jan 1920)
William H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 55, md, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Mary Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 52, md, AL/GA/GA
Arrellia Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Mary Elizabeth Powell

F, (27 June 1866 - 1 April 1949)

Father

William W. Powell (c 1836 - )

Mother

Arelia (?) (c 1839 - )

Birth*

27 June 1866

Mary was born at Alabama on 27 June 1866.

Marriage*

10 August 1884

She married William Henry Culpepper at Clay Co., Alabama, on 10 August 1884 at age 18.

Married Name

10 August 1884

As of 10 August 1884, her married name was Culpepper.

(Wife) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Mary was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama.¹

(Wife) Photographed

say 1910

She appeared as a wife in a family photograph say 1910 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama,
Back row, left to right: James E. Albright holding son Roy, William Lee Culpepper, Grover Milton Culpepper, Carl Winston Culpepper, & Effin Arelia Culpepper;
Front row, left to right: Hattie Louraine (Culpepper) Albright holding Lola Albright, Georgia Beatrice (Rowe) Culpepper holding (probably) William Lonnie Culpepper, Robert Jefferson Culpepper, William Henry Culpepper, Mary Elizabeth (Powell) Culpepper, and Alverene Culpepper.^2,3

William Henry Culpepper family

(Wife) 1910 Census

15 April 1910

Mary was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁴

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Mary was listed as William Henry Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁵

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama.⁶

Photographed*

say 1946

She was photographed say 1946 at Guntersville, Marshall Co., Alabama.²

Mary Elizabeth (Powell) Culpepper

Death*

1 April 1949

She died at Guntersville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 1 April 1949 at age 82.⁷

Burial*

circa 3 April 1949

Her body was interred circa 3 April 1949 at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Family

William Henry Culpepper (22 May 1864 - 19 July 1924)

Children

William Lee Culpepper+ (12 August 1885 - 22 July 1941)
Hattie Louranie Culpepper+ (21 August 1889 - 7 March 1924)
Grover Milton Culpepper+ (16 October 1892 - 4 August 1931)
Carl Winston Culpepper+ (5 May 1895 - 1 February 1946)
Effin Arelia Culpepper+ (7 February 1900 - 4 February 1929)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

31 May 2011

Citations

1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 89, Sheet 1B, Lines 55-61, Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama (1 Jun 1900)
William H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, May 1864, 36, md-15yrs, AL/GA/AL, Farmer
Mary E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Jun 1866, 33, md-15yrs, ch 5/5, AL/GA/AL
William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Aug 1885, 14, sng, AL/AL/AL
Hattie L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Aug 1889, 10, sng, AL/AL/AL
Grover M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Oct 1892, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL
Carl W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, May 1895, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL
Effie A. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Feb 1900, 3/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
E-mail written Feb 2010 to Lew Griffin from William M. Garrison, e-mail address.
Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 103, Sheet 9B, Lines 76-80, Oleander, Marshall Co., Alabama (27 Apr 1910)
William H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 45, md1-25yrs, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Mary E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 43, md1-25yrs, ch 5/5, AL/GA/GA
Grover M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL
Carl W. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, AL/AL/AL
Effie J. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 10, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 159, Sheet 8B, Lines 55-57, Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama (8 Jan 1920)
William H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 55, md, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Mary Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 52, md, AL/GA/GA
Arrellia Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 19, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 32, Sheets 2A-B, Lines 48-55, Union Grove, Marshall Co., Alabama (4 Apr 1930)
Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=Y
Mary Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 63, wid, md@18, AL/GA/GA, Farmer
Lee Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 44, md@19, AL/AL/AL, Farmer, Vet=N
Alvarine Culpepper, (Grand)Dau, F, Wh, 23, sng, AL/AL/AL, Public School Teacher
Lonie Culpepper, (Grand)Son, M, Wh, 20, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farm Laborer
Lester Culpepper, (Grand)Son, M, Wh, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farm Laborer
Elton Culpepper, (Grand)Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, AL/AL/AL
Inez Culpepper, (Grand)Dau, F, Wh, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
Gerald Culpepper (correct name: Gerald Cooley), GrandSon, M, Wh, 1 1/12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
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
Mary E. Culpepper died 1 Apr 1949 in Marshall Co., Alabama.

Melvina Amanda Culpepper

F, (21 November 1866 - 23 October 1956)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

21 November 1866

Melvina was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 21 November 1866.

Census*

1870

She was in the in 1870 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1880

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama, in 1880.

Marriage*

21 June 1888

She married Herschel V. Johnson at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 21 June 1888 at age 21.

Married Name

21 June 1888

As of 21 June 1888, her married name was Johnson.

Census

1910

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Cullman Co., Alabama, in 1910.

Death*

23 October 1956

She died at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama, on 23 October 1956 at age 89.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Corinth Cemetery, Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.

Biography*

According to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, Melvina was known as "Mallie." She was listed as "Mandy" in the 1910 census and as Amanda M. Culpepper on the marriage license. She was listed as Mrs. M. M. Johnson in a 1936 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion. Perhaps, she no longer used her formal name and went only her nickname "Mallie Mandy" Johnson.

Family

Herschel V. Johnson (29 August 1855 - 13 March 1939)

Children

Addie Johnson+ (28 April 1889 - April 1984)
Guy J. Johnson (25 April 1891 - circa 1962)
Claud Johnson (23 August 1893 - after 1978)
Autry Mae Johnson+ (10 May 1896 - after 1978)
Paul R. Johnson (1 August 1904 - 19 February 1975)
Dovie Johnson (circa 1907 - December 1953)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

17 August 2001

Herschel V. Johnson¹

M, (29 August 1855 - 13 March 1939)

Birth*

29 August 1855

Herschel was born at Georgia on 29 August 1855.

Marriage*

21 June 1888

He married Melvina Amanda Culpepper at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 21 June 1888 at age 32.

Census*

1910

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Cullman Co., Alabama, in 1910.

Death*

13 March 1939

He died at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama, on 13 March 1939 at age 83.

Burial*

His body was interred at Corinth Cemetery, Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.

Biography*

According to Mary Lillian Pierce, 18 Jan 1979, "Hershel Johnson's father was killed in the Civil War. At that time they, Hershel and his parents, lived at LaGrange, GA. They later moved to Boaz, AL where Hershel met his wife." The name was spelled "Hershcelle" on the marriage license but he signed his name H. V. Johnson so it is not known if that was his spelling or the clerk's.

Family

Melvina Amanda Culpepper (21 November 1866 - 23 October 1956)

Children

Addie Johnson+ (28 April 1889 - April 1984)
Guy J. Johnson (25 April 1891 - circa 1962)
Claud Johnson (23 August 1893 - after 1978)
Autry Mae Johnson+ (10 May 1896 - after 1978)
Paul R. Johnson (1 August 1904 - 19 February 1975)
Dovie Johnson (circa 1907 - December 1953)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

15 November 2002

Citations

Spelling of his name is from his tombstone.

Francis Marion Culpepper

M, (25 August 1869 - 6 May 1951)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

DNA*

Francis has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Joseph Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC, who is a son of Robert Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, the son of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA.

Name Variation

He was also known as Frank.¹

Birth*

25 August 1869

Francis was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 25 August 1869.

Census*

1870

He was in the in 1870 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1880

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama, in 1880.

Marriage*

14 July 1889

He married Willie F. Gamble at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 14 July 1889 at age 19.¹

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.²

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

He was enumerated in the US Census of 1910 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.³

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.⁴

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.⁵

Photographed*

circa July 1950

He was photographed circa July 1950 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama,
from left to right: Willie Gamble Culpepper, Francis Marion Culpepper, Luther Lafayette Culpepper, Howard Luther Culpepper, and Jerry Eugene "Gene" Culpepper. The photo was taken in Gadsden, Alabama in the summer of 1950, in the back yard of Francis Marion's home.⁶

Four Generations of Culpeppers

Death*

6 May 1951

He died at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama, on 6 May 1951 at age 81.⁷

Burial*

circa 8 May 1951

His body was interred circa 8 May 1951 at Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.

Biography*

Francis Marion Culpepper was known as "Frank." He was born in Randolph Co., AL near what is now known as Wadley, AL. By 1880, Frank had moved with his parents to Clay Co., AL where the family was recorded in the 1880 census. He is presumed to have moved with his parents to the Sand Mountain area of Marshall Co., AL in 1883 and six years later, Frank married, possibly in Marshall Co. or Cullman Co., AL. However, before the 1897 birth of his youngest daughter, Frank had moved his family to Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL where he would spend the remainder of his life. He was recorded with his wife and children in Gadsden in the 1900 census and again the 1910 census a 40 year old "Frank M. Culpepper" born in Alabama was recorded (58-5) in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL with his wife and younger children. Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote 4 Mar 1994: I do remember that he [Frank] worked at a stove foundry. As a matter of fact, my grandfather [Frank's brother, John James Culpepper] bought a wood stove from him....
      In an 18 Jan 1979 letter, Mary Lillian wrote: Great Grandpa Jeff [Robert Jefferson Culpepper] has a war emblem by his tomb shaped like a 3 or 4 leaf clover, made of iron or steel. He had a pocket watch with a chain & watch fob looked like the iron emblem at his grave. My grandfather [John James Culpepper] kept it, long as he lived.... Uncle Frank Culpepper got it soon as my Grandfather died. I don't know who got it when Uncle Frank died....
      The following column by Will I. Martin from an unknown source was preserved by Mary Lillian (Butler) Pierce: THE FIREMEN WHO WORE SILK TOP HATS, TAILS Gadsden once had a fire department, most of the members of which frequently attended and fought fires in full dress suits. That's right, Tails, top silk hats, bow ties, expansive shirt fronts and everything. There was never anything like it in any other city in the world, before or since. It all came about when the entire department, including Chief Gus Woodliff and Assistant Chief Frank Culpepper went on strike. The men quit when the city council decided to move the hose wagon from the Bellenger livery stable on Court Street to the Sullivan stable on South Fourth Street where the McCleskey brothers now hold forth. The council took the action without consulting the firemen and they believed that the Court Street stand was the best, because it was more centrally located and also because the alarm bell was hung in a tall steel tower just across the street in the courthouse yard. When the strike was announced the council hastily organized a new company comprised by kids fresh out of college and youthful members of the society set. They were mostly sons of large property owners and factory heads. A game but inexperienced lot. The strike lasted several months, during which the kids were kept busy answering alarms. Every time they had a full-dress dance at the Printup or elsewhere an alarm came in, usually due to a blaze in some outhouse or shanty. They rushed from the dance hall in their monkey suits and occasionally they returned to the dance, but most or the time they had serious job on their hands. The biggest fire during that period was the one that destroyed the Kyle sawmill on the river bank just off First Street. They did splendid work there by saving the planing mill and a huge quantity of lumber. The old firemen called them "dudes" but soon learned to respect them and occasionally, they helped in fighting a stubborn blaze. John S. Paden Jr. was chief of the so-called society crew and was later succeeded by Will P. Gwin. The council paid the boys one dollar a fire and it was a common remark that they would get rich on the numerous blazes that occurred in an old shop building at Locust and Sixth streets. Frank Culpepper who assistant chief when the firemen went on strike said the other day that the trouble was finally ironed out and that the experienced firemen, mostly working men, went back into service. He was a member when the first motor truck was bought and was a member of the city council when the second one was purchased. The two - horse hose truck was replaced and later Frank became chief. In 1912 he attended the national convention of Fire chiefs In Denver, Col. In 1913 he quit because the council wanted to do away with the chief's horse and buggy and mount him on a motorcycle. Mr. Culpepper served as alderman during the administrations of Mayors W. P. Johnson, W. E. Wier and O. J. Stocks. He was born in Randolph County and came here 50 years ago. One of his first acts was to join the fire department, a voluntary organization that never drew any pay. A blind horse named "Bill" pulled the hose wagon then. Mr. Culpepper worked in several shops as a mechanic and then went to the A. J. Stove Foundry to do odd jobs in all departments until he was appointed master mechanic. He served the company for 35 years and six months. He will be 78 years old Aug. 25 next. He is rated as a man of the highest character and is universally regarded as one of the substantial citizens of Gadsden.
      In 1940, in celebration of Frank's seventy-first birthday, a family reunion was held at his home on South Second Street, Gadsden, Etowah Co, AL. The following was preserved by Mary Lillian Butler Pierce and is from an unknown source: Reunion Honors F. M. Culpepper On His Birthday MR. AND MRS. F. M. CULPEPPER, entertained recently with a family reunion at their home on South Second Street, in celebration of the seventy-first birthday of Mr. Culpepper. At noon a delicious dinner was served to the following friends and relatives: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willoughby and sons J. W. Glenn and Byron, of Boaz, Route 4: Mrs. C. F. Nichols and child, of Bastrop, La. Mr. and Mrs. Thealon Seay, of Boaz, Mrs. D. F. McBrayer, of Attalla; Loren Gaines, of Sardis; Louis J. Nail and Mrs. Guy Nail, of Gadsden; John Edgar and Tracy Jean Johnson, of Sardis; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Boozer and Miss Marie Nail, of Anniston. Mr. and Mrs. Claude McBrayer and children, Doris, Helen and Claude, Jr., the Rev. and Mrs. Morgan Gaines, of Sardis; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gaines and son. Clifford Ray, of Sardis; Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gaines, Callie Locker and son, Billie, of Guntersville; O. W. Floyd, of Boaz; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Espy and daughter, Louise, of Albertville; Mrs. W. O. [Gai?]ns, of Gadsden, Miss Nellie Gains, of Sardis. Mr. and Mrs. J. L.White and daughter, Elisabeth Ann, of Gadsden, Route 1; Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Copeland; Milton Glinder and Ramon Glinder, of Gadsden; Josephine Yates, of Gadsden, Route 1; Mrs. W. M. Johnson. of Joppa; Mrs. L. W. Smith, of Gadsden; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Trammell and Mr. and Mrs. Willie McLeod, of Boaz; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. White, of Gadsden, Route 1; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Karr and children, Mason and Barbara, of Gadsden; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Green, of Cedartown, Ga; Doris Tippins, of Gadsden, and the hosts.

Family

Willie F. Gamble (25 November 1871 - 9 August 1959)

Children

Luther Lafayette Culpepper+ (14 April 1891 - 21 October 1962)
Lydia Ophelia Culpepper+ (26 July 1892 - 28 April 1972)
Bertha Louraney Culpepper+ (3 March 1894 - February 1986)
Lola Isabell Culpepper+ (15 October 1897 - September 1986)
Dovie Fleacy Culpepper (10 September 1901 - 2 June 1902)
Infant Son Culpepper (1 September 1905 - 1 September 1905)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

10 January 2011

Citations

Margene Hemrick Black, compiler, 1889-1895 Reconstructed Census of Marshall County, Alabama, Guntersville, Alabama: Past and Present Publications, 199_?, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.194 X2bm.
Marriages from Marshall County Newspapers (page 65): Frank M Culpepper married Willie F. Gamble in 1889.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 148, Sheet 6B, Lines 79-84, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (7 Jun 1900)
Francis M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Aug 1869, 30, md-10yrs, AL/GA/GA
Willie F. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Nov 1871, 28, md-10yrs, ch 4/4, AL/AL/GA
Luther Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Apr 1890, 10, sng, AL/AL/AL
Lydia Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Jul 1892, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Mar 1894, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
Lola Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Oct 1897, 2, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 58, Sheet 5A, Lines 23-27, 219 3rd St, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (18 May 1910)
Frank M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 40, md1-20yrs, AL/US/US
Willie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 38, md1-20yrs, ch 4/4, AL/AL/AL
Lydia Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL
Lola Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 92, Sheet 29B, Lines 69-74, 416 2nd St, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (15 Jan 1920)
F. M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 50, md, AL/VA/AL, Mechanic/Stove Foundry
Willie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 48, md, AL/AL/AL
Luther Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 29, md, AL/AL/AL, Molder/Pipe Shop
Vinia Culpepper, Dau-in-law, F, Wh, 29, md, AL/GA/GA
Howard Culpepper, Grandson, M, Wh, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
Jerry Culpepper, Grandson, M, Wh, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 3, Sheet 15A, Lines 15-16, 412 2nd St, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (14 Apr 1930)
Home=$3000, Radio=N, Farm=N
Frank Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 60, md@21, AL/NC/AL, Employee/Stove Foundry, Vet=N
Willie H. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 58, md@18, AL/AL/AL.
E-mail written 2003 - 2008 to Lew Griffin from Sammy Eugene Culpepper (#47245), e-mail address.
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
Francis M. Culpepper died 6 May 1951 in Etowah Co., Alabama.

Willie F. Gamble¹

F, (25 November 1871 - 9 August 1959)

Name Variation

She was also known as Willie Fredonia Gains.

Birth*

25 November 1871

Willie was born at Alabama on 25 November 1871.

Marriage*

14 July 1889

She married Francis Marion Culpepper at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 14 July 1889 at age 17.¹

Married Name

14 July 1889

As of 14 July 1889, her married name was Culpepper.¹

(Wife) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Willie was listed as Francis Marion Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.²

(Wife) 1910 Census

15 April 1910

Willie was listed as an unknown person 's wife on the 1910 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.³

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Willie was listed as Francis Marion Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.⁴

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Willie was listed as Francis Marion Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.⁵

(Wife) Photographed

circa July 1950

She appeared as a wife in a family photograph circa July 1950 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama,
from left to right: Willie Gamble Culpepper, Francis Marion Culpepper, Luther Lafayette Culpepper, Howard Luther Culpepper, and Jerry Eugene "Gene" Culpepper. The photo was taken in Gadsden, Alabama in the summer of 1950, in the back yard of Francis Marion's home.⁶

Four Generations of Culpeppers

Death*

9 August 1959

She died at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama, on 9 August 1959 at age 87.⁷

Burial*

circa 11 August 1959

Her body was interred circa 11 August 1959 at Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama.

Family

Francis Marion Culpepper (25 August 1869 - 6 May 1951)

Children

Luther Lafayette Culpepper+ (14 April 1891 - 21 October 1962)
Lydia Ophelia Culpepper+ (26 July 1892 - 28 April 1972)
Bertha Louraney Culpepper+ (3 March 1894 - February 1986)
Lola Isabell Culpepper+ (15 October 1897 - September 1986)
Dovie Fleacy Culpepper (10 September 1901 - 2 June 1902)
Infant Son Culpepper (1 September 1905 - 1 September 1905)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

23 May 2008

Citations

Margene Hemrick Black, compiler, 1889-1895 Reconstructed Census of Marshall County, Alabama, Guntersville, Alabama: Past and Present Publications, 199_?, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.194 X2bm.
Marriages from Marshall County Newspapers (page 65): Frank M Culpepper married Willie F. Gamble in 1889.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 148, Sheet 6B, Lines 79-84, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (7 Jun 1900)
Francis M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Aug 1869, 30, md-10yrs, AL/GA/GA
Willie F. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, Nov 1871, 28, md-10yrs, ch 4/4, AL/AL/GA
Luther Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, Apr 1890, 10, sng, AL/AL/AL
Lydia Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Jul 1892, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Mar 1894, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
Lola Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, Oct 1897, 2, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 58, Sheet 5A, Lines 23-27, 219 3rd St, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (18 May 1910)
Frank M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 40, md1-20yrs, AL/US/US
Willie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 38, md1-20yrs, ch 4/4, AL/AL/AL
Lydia Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 17, sng, AL/AL/AL
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL
Lola Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 12, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 92, Sheet 29B, Lines 69-74, 416 2nd St, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (15 Jan 1920)
F. M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 50, md, AL/VA/AL, Mechanic/Stove Foundry
Willie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 48, md, AL/AL/AL
Luther Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 29, md, AL/AL/AL, Molder/Pipe Shop
Vinia Culpepper, Dau-in-law, F, Wh, 29, md, AL/GA/GA
Howard Culpepper, Grandson, M, Wh, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
Jerry Culpepper, Grandson, M, Wh, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 3, Sheet 15A, Lines 15-16, 412 2nd St, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL (14 Apr 1930)
Home=$3000, Radio=N, Farm=N
Frank Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 60, md@21, AL/NC/AL, Employee/Stove Foundry, Vet=N
Willie H. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 58, md@18, AL/AL/AL.
E-mail written 2003 - 2008 to Lew Griffin from Sammy Eugene Culpepper (#47245), e-mail address.
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
Willie G. Culpepper died 9 Aug 1959 in Etowah Co., Alabama.

Arkansas B. Culpepper

F, (January 1874 - )

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Birth*

January 1874

Arkansas was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, in January 1874.

Census*

1880

She was in the in 1880 census at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama.

Marriage*

18 July 1896

She married Thomas Williams at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 18 July 1896 at age 22.¹

Married Name

18 July 1896

As of 18 July 1896, her married name was Williams.

(Daughter) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Arkansas was listed as a daughter in Robert Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.²

Death*

She died at Guntersville, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Biography*

She was known as "Kansas." Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote that Kansas "died in a county home in Guntersville & [was] buried in cemetery for those that died in the home."

Family

Thomas Williams (circa 1869 - )

Children

Larcus Chester Culpepper+ (4 June 1893 - 14 January 1969)
Charlie J. Williams (6 July 1897 - July 1966)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

18 December 2005

Citations

Cullman County Judge of Probate, compiler, Cullman County, Alabama Marriages: Microfilm of original Marriage records in the Cullman County Courthouse, transcribed by Lew Griffin, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975.
Arkansas B. Culpepper married Thomas Williams on 18 Jul 1896 in Cullman Co., Alabama, Book 3-162.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 83, Sheet 12A, Lines 25-28, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (12 Jun 1900)
Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Jul 1828, 71, wid, GA/--/--, Farmer
Arkansas B. Williams, Dau, F, Wh, Jan 1876, 24, md-2yrs, ch 2/2, AL/GA/AL
Larkes C. Williams, Grandson, M, Wh, Jun 1892, 7, sng, AL/--/AL
Charlie J. Williams, Grandson, M, Wh, Jul 1887, 2, sng, AL/--/AL.

Thomas Williams

M, (circa 1869 - )

Birth*

circa 1869

Thomas was born circa 1869.

Marriage*

18 July 1896

He married Arkansas B. Culpepper at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 18 July 1896.¹

Family

Arkansas B. Culpepper (January 1874 - )

Children

Larcus Chester Culpepper+ (4 June 1893 - 14 January 1969)
Charlie J. Williams (6 July 1897 - July 1966)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

3 July 2016

Citations

Cullman County Judge of Probate, compiler, Cullman County, Alabama Marriages: Microfilm of original Marriage records in the Cullman County Courthouse, transcribed by Lew Griffin, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975.
Arkansas B. Culpepper married Thomas Williams on 18 Jul 1896 in Cullman Co., Alabama, Book 3-162.

Leelzer Vada Culpepper

F, (14 December 1877 - 14 May 1959)

Father

Robert Jefferson Culpepper (2 Jul 1830 - 10 Dec 1919)

Mother

Lorraine Cardwell (8 Jun 1833 - 2 Jan 1894)

Name Variation

She was also known as Levada.¹

Birth*

14 December 1877

Leelzer was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 14 December 1877.

Census*

1880

She was in the in 1880 census at Wesobulga, Clay Co., Alabama.

Marriage*

14 March 1894

She married William Alexander McLeod at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 14 March 1894 at age 16.¹

Married Name

14 March 1894

As of 14 March 1894, her married name was McLeod.

Death*

14 May 1959

She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 14 May 1959 at age 81.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Family

William Alexander McLeod (10 October 1870 - 4 January 1947)

Children

Clara Pearl McLeod (8 February 1895 - 17 July 1895)
Ethel McLeod+ (12 April 1900 - 1974)
Leslie Esther McLeod (1 February 1902 - 12 February 1993)
Arlie Mae McLeod (20 November 1906 - 19 January 2004)
Theodore Bunyan McLeod+ (24 March 1908 - 25 April 1989)
Guthrie McLeod (16 March 1909 - August 1980)
Infant Daughter McLeod (1 September 1912 - 15 December 1912)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

19 October 2005

Citations

Cullman County Judge of Probate, compiler, Cullman County, Alabama Marriages: Microfilm of original Marriage records in the Cullman County Courthouse, transcribed by Lew Griffin, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975.
Levada Culpeper married William A. McLeod on 14 Mar 1894 in Cullman Co., Alabama, Book 2-569.

William Alexander McLeod

M, (10 October 1870 - 4 January 1947)

Birth*

10 October 1870

William was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 10 October 1870.

Marriage*

14 March 1894

He married Leelzer Vada Culpepper at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 14 March 1894 at age 23.¹

Death*

4 January 1947

He died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 4 January 1947 at age 76.

Burial*

His body was interred at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Biography*

William Alexander was known as "Willie." He and his wife were listed in a 1935 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion and in a 1940 article about a Francis M. Culpepper family reunion as living in Boaz, AL. The 1935 article also listed a daughter, Peggy. This is believed to have been a nickname for their daughter, Arlie.

Family

Leelzer Vada Culpepper (14 December 1877 - 14 May 1959)

Children

Clara Pearl McLeod (8 February 1895 - 17 July 1895)
Ethel McLeod+ (12 April 1900 - 1974)
Leslie Esther McLeod (1 February 1902 - 12 February 1993)
Arlie Mae McLeod (20 November 1906 - 19 January 2004)
Theodore Bunyan McLeod+ (24 March 1908 - 25 April 1989)
Guthrie McLeod (16 March 1909 - August 1980)
Infant Daughter McLeod (1 September 1912 - 15 December 1912)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

9 July 1999

Citations

Cullman County Judge of Probate, compiler, Cullman County, Alabama Marriages: Microfilm of original Marriage records in the Cullman County Courthouse, transcribed by Lew Griffin, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975.
Levada Culpeper married William A. McLeod on 14 Mar 1894 in Cullman Co., Alabama, Book 2-569.

John Jefferson Culpepper II

M, (13 June 1854 - 9 August 1934)

Father

William Washington Culpepper (14 Aug 1834 - 2 Mar 1918)

Mother

Peggy Nichols (c 1836 - c 1854)

Birth*

13 June 1854

John was born at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 13 June 1854.

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Catherine and John listed as a household member living with John Jefferson Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.¹

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

John and Simon listed as a household member living with John Jefferson Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.²

Marriage*

23 December 1875

He married Sarah Ezilla Carlisle at near Wadley, Randolph Co. in||, Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 23 December 1875 at age 21.

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.³

Photographed*

say 1882

He was photographed say 1882 at Randolph Co., Alabama,
John Jefferson Culpepper II, his wife Sarah Ezilla Carlisle, and their first three children Minnie Lola Culpepper, Barbara Adella Culpepper, and Walter F. Culpepper. This is from a photocopy. A better copy of this picture would be appreciated.⁴

John Jefferson Culpepper II & family

1900 Census*

1 June 1900

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Jones Co., Texas.⁵

Photographed

circa 1901

He was photographed circa 1901 at Anson, Jones Co., Texas,
John Jefferson Culpepper II and wife Sarah Ezilla Carlisle, and seven of their nine children, probably including all of the daughters and two of the sons. If you know someone who has a better copy of this photo, your help would be appreciated. Please contact Lew Griffin and / or Sylvia Miller at the e-mail addresses listed in the footnotes.^6,7

Photographed*

say 1905

He was photographed say 1905 at Anson, Jones Co., Texas.⁶

John Jefferson & Sarah Ezilla (Carlisle) Culpepper

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Anson, Jones Co., Texas.⁸

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Jones Co., Texas.⁹

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Jones Co., Texas.¹⁰

Death*

9 August 1934

He died at Jones Co., Texas, on 9 August 1934 at age 80.¹¹

Burial*

11 August 1934

His body was interred on 11 August 1934 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Jones Co., Texas.¹²

Biography*

John Jefferson Culpepper's mother died, if not as the result of his birth, then soon thereafter and he appears to have been raised by his grandparents, John Jefferson and Catherine (Bell) Culpepper. Since his father, William Washington Culpepper, appears to have married in Chambers Co., AL in 1853 and again in 1855, this is where John Jefferson Culpepper is presumed to have been born. As an infant, he apparently moved with his grandparents and their extended family to Randolph Co., AL where John J. Culpepper was noted in the 1860 and 1870 census living with his grandparents.
Probably in order to avoid confusion with his grandfather, the marriage bond was issued for Jefferson J. Culpepper and William W. Culpepper for $200 and he signed it "J. J. Culpepper." The marriage license was also issued for Jefferson J. Culpepper and Sarah Carlisle on 21 Dec 1875. W. H. Culpepper, M.I. signed that he had married them on 23 Dec 1875. The bond and license were issued in Tallapoosa County, AL but a granddaughter, Aileen Culpepper, wrote 12 Jul 1979 that the wedding actually took place "near Wadley" which is in Randolph Co., AL. Since the couple was married by their great-granduncle, W. H. Culpepper, perhaps they were married at his home near Wadley.
The couple apparently settled down in Randolph Co., AL and this is where they were noted in the 1880 census. But based on the birth locations of their children, John Jefferson Culpepper and his wife, apparently moved their family to Texas sometime after 1890 and before 1895. And John Jefferson Culpepper was noted with his family in the Jones Co., TX census in 1900. This is apparently where he remained the rest of his life.

Family

Sarah Ezilla Carlisle (8 November 1856 - 12 May 1934)

Children

Minnie Lola Culpepper+ (4 December 1876 - 3 July 1953)
Barbara Adella Culpepper+ (November 1879 - )
Walter F. Culpepper (March 1881 - )
Richard Cleo Otis Culpepper+ (July 1884 - 21 May 1948)
Belon Baxley Culpepper+ (17 November 1886 - 7 March 1969)
Malon Maxley Culpepper+ (17 November 1886 - 4 November 1962)
Estella Ezilla Culpepper+ (3 March 1890 - June 1982)
Lena Lou Vera Culpepper+ (8 February 1895 - 25 November 1976)
Jonnie Lois Culpepper (25 December 1899 - 15 January 1912)

Charts

Francis Carlisle Descendants
John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants (#1)
John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants (#2)

Last Edited

9 October 2011

Citations

1860 Federal Census, United States.
Southern Division, Randolph Co., Alabama; Roll M653_22; Page 844; Image 450; Family History Library Film: 803022.
John Culpepper, 63, M, Farming, RE=$1400, PE=$800, SC
Catherine Culpepper, 65, F, Housewife, SC
John J. Culpeppert, 6, M, AL.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Township 22, Randolph Co., Alabama; Rol M593_37; Page 572A; Image 692; Family History Library Film 545536.
John J. Culpepper, 72, M, Wh, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$800, SC
John J. Culpepper, 16, M, Wh, Farmer, AL
Simon L. Culpepper, 3, M, Mulatto, AL.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Flat Rock, Page 314B, Randolph Co., AL
John Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 25, AL, Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Sarah E. Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 22, GA, Keeps House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Minnie L. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 3, AL, ---, Fa: AL, Mo: GA
Barbra A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 1, AL, ---, Fa: AL, Mo: GA.
Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 99, Sheet 1A, Pg 147, Pct 1, Gen.com Img 1, Jones Co., TX
John Culpepper, Head, M, Jun-1854, 45, md-24 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
Sarah Culpepper, Wife, F, Dec-1856, 43, md-24, Ch 10/7, AL AL AL
Minnie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1878, 21, S, AL AL AL
Adella Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1879, 20, S, AL AL AL
Walter F. Culpepper, Son, M, Mar-1881, 18, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
Odis Culpepper, Son, M, Jul-1884, 15, S, AL AL AL
Belan Culpepper, Son, M, Nov-1886, 13, S, AL AL AL
Malon Culpepper, Son, M, Nov-1886, 13, S, AL AL AL
Estelle Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1890, 10, S, AL AL AL
Lena Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1895, 5, S, TX AL AL
Jonnie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 6/12, S, TX AL AL.
E-mail written Oct 2011 to Lew Griffin from Sylvia Miller (Mrs. Leland Ray Miiller Jr.), Weatherford, OK, e-mail address.
Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 130, Sheet 1A, Pg 1A, Pct 1, Gen.com Img 1, Anson, Jones Co., TX
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, 56, M1, md-34, AL GA GA, Farmer
Sarah E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 54, M1, md-34, ch 10/7, GA SC GA
Belon B. Culpepper, Son, M, 21, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Malon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 21, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Olie E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 20, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Vera Culpepper, Daughter, F, 14, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Jonnie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 10, S, TX AL GA.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 123, Sheet 1A, Pg 1, Jones Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=Y
Malon M. Culpepper, Head, M, 33, M, AL AL AL, Farmer
Mattie E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 33, TX AL AL
Dorothy A. Culpepper, Dau, F, 10/12, S, TX AL TX
Next family:
John Culpepper, Head, M, 65, M, AL GA? AL, Farmer
Ellis E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 63, M, TX GA? GA.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 2, Sheet 8A, Pg 78, Pct. 1, Hollis Hill & Anson Rd. going South, Jones Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, 75, M, md@20, AL AL AL, Farmer
Sarah C. Culpepper, Wife, F, 73, M, md@18, AL AL AL.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
John Jefferson Culpepper, Jones Co., Aug 9 1934, 47600, but tomb stone has 11 Aug 1934.
Tombstone.
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Jones Co., TX
John J. Culpepper, 13 Jun 1854 – 11 Aug 1934
Sarah E. Culpepper, 10 Nov 1856 – 12 May 1934.

Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice Culpepper

F, (14 February 1857 - 1 April 1939)

Father

William Washington Culpepper (14 Aug 1834 - 2 Mar 1918)

Mother

Pheraby Cardwell (11 Aug 1834 - 18 Nov 1911)

Birth*

14 February 1857

Nancy was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 14 February 1857.

Census*

1860

She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

Marriage*

7 December 1879

She married Henry Brittian Busbee at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 7 December 1879 at age 22.

Married Name

7 December 1879

As of 7 December 1879, her married name was Busbee.

(Daughter) Photographed

1907

She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph in 1907 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Left to right -- front row: Johnny Hudson Culpepper, Jessie Leroy Culpepper, Thomas Eugene Moore, Malcolm Monroe Moore, Ashton Clemont Lowry, Ollin Ollene Lowry, William Cary Lowry, Ethyl Gibson, Cora Lee Lowry;
middle row: Louis Alford Culpepper holding Lydia Grace Culpepper, Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper holding Velma Mae Moore, James Jefferson Moore holding Gladys Feraby Moore, Pheraby (Caldwell) Culpepper, William Washington Culpepper, Leon Gibson, & Mr. Prater (sharecropper);
back row: Anna Lita Jane (Johnson) Culpepper, Ellen Arline (Culpepper) Lowry holding Sunshine Lowry, Malinda Rebecca (Culpepper) Moore holding William Jackson Moore, Sarah Minnie L. (Culpepper) Gibson holding Malon Clifford Gibson, Mary Louisa Katherine (Culpepper) Phillips, Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice (Culpepper) Busby, Mrs. Prater;
standing behind William Washington Culpepper: on left, Etta Vesta (Culpepper) Morgan, on right, probably Eva Electres Lowry;
standing in doorway of house: unknown.¹

William Washington Culpepper family

Death*

1 April 1939

She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 1 April 1939 at age 82.

Burial*

circa 3 April 1939

Her body was interred circa 3 April 1939 at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.

Biography*

Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote 26 Jul 1979: Cousin Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice Culpepper Busby, we called her cousin Fannie. When she was old she was so stooped over from hard work, I guess. We felt sorry for her, too. She took care of her parents, Uncle Bill and Aunt Fereby. Cousin Fannie was an angel.
Mrs. Pansy Hornsby wrote, 13 Jan 1979, "I do remember Aunt Fanny not having any children, her first and only child died in infancy." Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote, 25 Jan 1979, that Fannie "raised a child for her husband."

Family

Henry Brittian Busbee (circa 1854 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

8 August 2006

Citations

Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.

Henry Brittian Busbee

M, (circa 1854 - )

Father

Inman Busbee (c 1814 - 5 Sep 1896)

Mother

Penelope Wood (31 Dec 1817 - 4 Jul 1864)

Birth*

circa 1854

Henry was born at Alabama circa 1854.

Census*

1860

He was in the in 1860 census at Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1870

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

Marriage*

7 December 1879

He married Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice Culpepper at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 7 December 1879.

Family

Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice Culpepper (14 February 1857 - 1 April 1939)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

15 July 1999

Sarah Ezilla Carlisle

F, (8 November 1856 - 12 May 1934)

Father

James M. Carlisle (2 Aug 1824 - c 1864)

Mother

Martha F. Elliott (Sep 1828 - 10 Nov 1916)

Birth*

8 November 1856

Sarah was born at Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 8 November 1856. Tomb stone has 10 Nov 1856.

1860 Census*

1860

She was enumerated in the US Census of 1860 at Oak Ridge, Meriwether Co., Georgia.

Census

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

Marriage*

23 December 1875

She married John Jefferson Culpepper II at near Wadley, Randolph Co. in||, Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 23 December 1875 at age 19.

Married Name

23 December 1875

As of 23 December 1875, her married name was Culpepper.

(Wife) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Sarah was listed as John Jefferson Culpepper II's wife on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.¹

Photographed*

say 1882

She was photographed say 1882 at Randolph Co., Alabama,
John Jefferson Culpepper II, his wife Sarah Ezilla Carlisle, and their first three children Minnie Lola Culpepper, Barbara Adella Culpepper, and Walter F. Culpepper. This is from a photocopy. A better copy of this picture would be appreciated.²

John Jefferson Culpepper II & family

(Wife) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Sarah was listed as John Jefferson Culpepper II's wife on the 1900 Census at Jones Co., Texas.³

Photographed

circa 1901

She was photographed circa 1901 at Anson, Jones Co., Texas,
John Jefferson Culpepper II and wife Sarah Ezilla Carlisle, and seven of their nine children, probably including all of the daughters and two of the sons. If you know someone who has a better copy of this photo, your help would be appreciated. Please contact Lew Griffin and / or Sylvia Miller at the e-mail addresses listed in the footnotes.^4,5

Photographed*

say 1905

She was photographed say 1905 at Anson, Jones Co., Texas.⁴

Sarah Ezilla (Carlisle) Culpepper

(Wife) 1910 Census

15 April 1910

Sarah was listed as John Jefferson Culpepper II's wife on the 1910 Census at Anson, Jones Co., Texas.⁶

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Sarah was listed as John Jefferson Culpepper II's wife on the 1920 Census at Jones Co., Texas.⁷

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Sarah was listed as John Jefferson Culpepper II's wife on the 1930 Census at Jones Co., Texas.⁸

Death*

12 May 1934

She died at Jones Co., Texas, on 12 May 1934 at age 77.⁹

Burial*

circa 14 May 1934

Her body was interred circa 14 May 1934 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Jones Co., Texas.¹⁰

Biography*

Stephen Carlisle in a 18 May 1979 letter referred to Sarah as his great-grandfather's only sister "Aunt Sis." The Texas Death Index lists (#23601) "Culpepper, J. J., Mrs." Jones Co., TX "5-12-34."

Family

John Jefferson Culpepper II (13 June 1854 - 9 August 1934)

Children

Minnie Lola Culpepper+ (4 December 1876 - 3 July 1953)
Barbara Adella Culpepper+ (November 1879 - )
Walter F. Culpepper (March 1881 - )
Richard Cleo Otis Culpepper+ (July 1884 - 21 May 1948)
Belon Baxley Culpepper+ (17 November 1886 - 7 March 1969)
Malon Maxley Culpepper+ (17 November 1886 - 4 November 1962)
Estella Ezilla Culpepper+ (3 March 1890 - June 1982)
Lena Lou Vera Culpepper+ (8 February 1895 - 25 November 1976)
Jonnie Lois Culpepper (25 December 1899 - 15 January 1912)

Charts

Francis Carlisle Descendants
John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants (#1)
John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants (#2)

Last Edited

9 October 2011

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Flat Rock, Page 314B, Randolph Co., AL
John Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 25, AL, Farmer, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Sarah E. Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 22, GA, Keeps House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Minnie L. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 3, AL, ---, Fa: AL, Mo: GA
Barbra A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 1, AL, ---, Fa: AL, Mo: GA.
Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 99, Sheet 1A, Pg 147, Pct 1, Gen.com Img 1, Jones Co., TX
John Culpepper, Head, M, Jun-1854, 45, md-24 yrs, AL AL AL, Farmer
Sarah Culpepper, Wife, F, Dec-1856, 43, md-24, Ch 10/7, AL AL AL
Minnie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Dec-1878, 21, S, AL AL AL
Adella Culpepper, Daughter, F, Nov-1879, 20, S, AL AL AL
Walter F. Culpepper, Son, M, Mar-1881, 18, S, AL AL AL, Farm Laborer
Odis Culpepper, Son, M, Jul-1884, 15, S, AL AL AL
Belan Culpepper, Son, M, Nov-1886, 13, S, AL AL AL
Malon Culpepper, Son, M, Nov-1886, 13, S, AL AL AL
Estelle Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1890, 10, S, AL AL AL
Lena Culpepper, Daughter, F, Feb-1895, 5, S, TX AL AL
Jonnie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 6/12, S, TX AL AL.
E-mail written Oct 2011 to Lew Griffin from Sylvia Miller (Mrs. Leland Ray Miiller Jr.), Weatherford, OK, e-mail address.
Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), e-mail address.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 130, Sheet 1A, Pg 1A, Pct 1, Gen.com Img 1, Anson, Jones Co., TX
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, 56, M1, md-34, AL GA GA, Farmer
Sarah E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 54, M1, md-34, ch 10/7, GA SC GA
Belon B. Culpepper, Son, M, 21, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Malon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 21, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Olie E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 20, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Vera Culpepper, Daughter, F, 14, S, AL AL GA, Farm Laborer
Jonnie Culpepper, Daughter, F, 10, S, TX AL GA.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 123, Sheet 1A, Pg 1, Jones Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=Y
Malon M. Culpepper, Head, M, 33, M, AL AL AL, Farmer
Mattie E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 33, TX AL AL
Dorothy A. Culpepper, Dau, F, 10/12, S, TX AL TX
Next family:
John Culpepper, Head, M, 65, M, AL GA? AL, Farmer
Ellis E. Culpepper, Wife, F, 63, M, TX GA? GA.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 2, Sheet 8A, Pg 78, Pct. 1, Hollis Hill & Anson Rd. going South, Jones Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
John J. Culpepper, Head, M, 75, M, md@20, AL AL AL, Farmer
Sarah C. Culpepper, Wife, F, 73, M, md@18, AL AL AL.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
J. J. Culpepper (Mrs.), Jones Co., May 12 1934, 23601.
Tombstone.
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Jones Co., TX
John J. Culpepper, 13 Jun 1854 – 11 Aug 1934
Sarah E. Culpepper, 10 Nov 1856 – 12 May 1934.

Mary Louisa Katherine Culpepper

F, (10 August 1858 - 16 December 1934)

Father

William Washington Culpepper (14 Aug 1834 - 2 Mar 1918)

Mother

Pheraby Cardwell (11 Aug 1834 - 18 Nov 1911)

Birth*

10 August 1858

Mary was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 10 August 1858.

Census*

1860

She was in the in 1860 census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1870

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

(Daughter) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Mary, Malinda, Sarah and Ellen was listed as a daughter in William Washington Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.¹

Marriage*

7 October 1883

She married William Phillips on 7 October 1883 at age 25.

Married Name

7 October 1883

As of 7 October 1883, her married name was Phillips.

(Daughter) Photographed

1907

William Washington Culpepper family

Death*

16 December 1934

She died at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 16 December 1934 at age 76.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Beulah Comm Cemetery, Old Beulah, Chambers Co., Alabama.³

Family

William Phillips (25 January 1861 - 5 August 1932)

Children

Rufus Washington Phillips+ (18 January 1885 - 20 September 1969)
Woodie Phillips (1894 - 15 July 1897)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

8 March 2010

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Flat Rock, Page 314B, Randolph Co., AL
William W. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 45, GA, Farmer, Fa: SC, Mo: SC
Ferriba Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 45, GA, Keeps House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Mary L. C. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 21, AL, At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Joseph R. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 19, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Benjamin R. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 15, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Malinda R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 11, AL, At School, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Willson T. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 13, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Minnie S. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 9, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Alfred L. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 6, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Ellen A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 2, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA.
Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.
Margaret Parker Milford, A Survey of Cemeteries in Chambers County, Alabama, Valley, AL: Chattahoochee Valley Historical Society, 1983.
Vol. II, 1990 p. 11 'Lugaty Phillips.'

William Phillips

M, (25 January 1861 - 5 August 1932)

Birth*

25 January 1861

William was born on 25 January 1861.

Marriage*

7 October 1883

He married Mary Louisa Katherine Culpepper on 7 October 1883 at age 22.

Death*

5 August 1932

He died at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 5 August 1932 at age 71.

Burial*

His body was interred at Beulah Comm Cemetery, Old Beulah, Chambers Co., Alabama.¹

Family

Mary Louisa Katherine Culpepper (10 August 1858 - 16 December 1934)

Children

Rufus Washington Phillips+ (18 January 1885 - 20 September 1969)
Woodie Phillips (1894 - 15 July 1897)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

9 July 1999

Citations

Margaret Parker Milford, A Survey of Cemeteries in Chambers County, Alabama, Valley, AL: Chattahoochee Valley Historical Society, 1983.
Vol. II, 1990 p. 11 'W. F. Phillips.'

William Joseph R. Culpepper

M, (29 August 1860 - 19 July 1891)

Father

William Washington Culpepper (14 Aug 1834 - 2 Mar 1918)

Mother

Pheraby Cardwell (11 Aug 1834 - 18 Nov 1911)

Name Variation

He was also known as William Joel.¹

Birth*

29 August 1860

William was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 29 August 1860.¹

Census*

1870

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1870.

(Son) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

William, Robert, Thomas and Louis was listed as a son in William Washington Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.²

Marriage*

4 October 1880

He married Margaret H. (?) at Alabama on 4 October 1880 at age 20.

Death*

19 July 1891

He died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 19 July 1891 at age 30.¹

Burial*

circa 20 July 1891

His body was interred circa 20 July 1891 at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.¹

Family

Margaret H. (?) (June 1860 - 5 December 1950)

Children

Minnie Pearl Culpepper (14 August 1881 - 21 May 1948)
Mary L. Culpepper (December 1884 - )
Thomas W. Culpepper (18 October 1886 - 10 June 1906)
Mabel D. Culpepper (July 1888 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

8 March 2010

Citations

USGenWeb Archives.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall Co., AL
+ William Joel Culpepper, 29 Aug 1860 - 19 Jul 1891, s/o Mr & Mrs W. W. Culpepper.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Flat Rock, Page 314B, Randolph Co., AL
William W. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 45, GA, Farmer, Fa: SC, Mo: SC
Ferriba Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 45, GA, Keeps House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Mary L. C. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 21, AL, At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Joseph R. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 19, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Benjamin R. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 15, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Malinda R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 11, AL, At School, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Willson T. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 13, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Minnie S. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 9, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Alfred L. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 6, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Ellen A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 2, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA.

Margaret H. (?)¹

F, (June 1860 - 5 December 1950)

Birth*

June 1860

Margaret was born at Alabama in June 1860.

Marriage*

4 October 1880

She married William Joseph R. Culpepper at Alabama on 4 October 1880 at age 20.

Married Name

4 October 1880

As of 4 October 1880, her married name was Culpepper.

1900 Census*

Margaret was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Chambers Co., Alabama.²

Census*

1910

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1910.

(Mother-in-law) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Margaret was listed as a mother-in-law in Ross Hamilton's household on the 1930 Census at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia.¹

Residence*

December 1950

Margaret resided at Troup Co., Georgia, in December 1950.³

Death*

5 December 1950

She died at Baldwin Co., Georgia, on 5 December 1950 at age 90.³

Family

William Joseph R. Culpepper (29 August 1860 - 19 July 1891)

Children

Minnie Pearl Culpepper (14 August 1881 - 21 May 1948)
Mary L. Culpepper (December 1884 - )
Thomas W. Culpepper (18 October 1886 - 10 June 1906)
Mabel D. Culpepper (July 1888 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

21 September 2004

Citations

1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 5, Page 3A, 1207 Jumpher Street, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA
Rent=$3, Radio=N, Farm=N
Ross Hamilton, Head, M, 26, M, md @ 22, AL/AL/AL, Cotton Mill Worker
Mabel Hamilton, Wife, F, 40, M, md @ 37, AL/AL/AL, Cotton Mill Worker
Margaret H. Culpepper, Mother-in-law, F, 70, Wid, AL/GA/AL.
ED 9, Sheet 3, Line 91, Pct. 7, Boynton
(Margaret N Culpepper Jun 1860 AL)
(Minnie P Aug 1881 AL in hh of Margaret N Culpepper)
(Mary L Dec 1884 AL in hh of Margaret N Culpepper)
(Thomas W Oct 1886 AL in hh of Margaret N Culpepper)
(Mabel D Jul 1888 AL in hh of Margaret N Culpepper).
Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
Margaret Culpepper, d. 5 Dec 1950 at 90 years in Baldwin Co., GA; Res. in Troup Co., GA.

James Daniel Culpepper

M, (18 December 1861 - circa 1864)

Father

William Washington Culpepper (14 Aug 1834 - 2 Mar 1918)

Mother

Pheraby Cardwell (11 Aug 1834 - 18 Nov 1911)

Birth*

18 December 1861

James was born at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 18 December 1861.

Death*

circa 1864

He died at Randolph Co., Alabama, circa 1864.

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

9 July 1999

Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper

M, (20 November 1864 - 22 September 1946)

Father

William Washington Culpepper (14 Aug 1834 - 2 Mar 1918)

Mother

Pheraby Cardwell (11 Aug 1834 - 18 Nov 1911)

Birth*

20 November 1864

Robert was born at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 20 November 1864.

Employment*

Robert's occupation: farmer.

Census*

1870

He was in the in 1870 census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama.

(Son) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

William, Robert, Thomas and Louis was listed as a son in William Washington Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.¹

Marriage*

20 November 1887

He married Medora Virginia Bailey at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 20 November 1887 at age 23.

Census

1900

He was listed as a resident in the census report at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1900.

(Son) Photographed

1907

He appeared as a son in a family photograph in 1907 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama,
Left to right -- front row: Johnny Hudson Culpepper, Jessie Leroy Culpepper, Thomas Eugene Moore, Malcolm Monroe Moore, Ashton Clemont Lowry, Ollin Ollene Lowry, William Cary Lowry, Ethyl Gibson, Cora Lee Lowry;
middle row: Louis Alford Culpepper holding Lydia Grace Culpepper, Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper holding Velma Mae Moore, James Jefferson Moore holding Gladys Feraby Moore, Pheraby (Caldwell) Culpepper, William Washington Culpepper, Leon Gibson, & Mr. Prater (sharecropper);
back row: Anna Lita Jane (Johnson) Culpepper, Ellen Arline (Culpepper) Lowry holding Sunshine Lowry, Malinda Rebecca (Culpepper) Moore holding William Jackson Moore, Sarah Minnie L. (Culpepper) Gibson holding Malon Clifford Gibson, Mary Louisa Katherine (Culpepper) Phillips, Nancy Ann Frances Elizabeth Alice (Culpepper) Busby, Mrs. Prater;
standing behind William Washington Culpepper: on left, Etta Vesta (Culpepper) Morgan, on right, probably Eva Electres Lowry;
standing in doorway of house: unknown.²

William Washington Culpepper family

Death*

22 September 1946

He died at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 22 September 1946 at age 81.

Burial*

His body was interred at Beulah Comm Cemetery, Old Beulah, Chambers Co., Alabama.³

Biography*

Census: 1910 Randolph Co., AL. \ED 149-6 (Robert B. Culpepper 45 AL).\ Census: 1920 Randolph Co, AL [V 78 ED150-4:98 R. Benjamin Culpepper 55 AL]
      Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper was born near Louina on land that is south of what is now Wadley in Randolph Co., AL near the Chambers Co., AL border off of Route 22. He apparently remained there the rest of his life. John William Culpepper, great-great-great-grandson of John and Nancy (Gillespie) Culpepper, believes that this is the same land that John Culpepper owned when he died in 1855. Robert Benjamin was recorded in his father's household in 1870 and in 1880 and Robert emerged as a head of household in the 1900 census of Randolph Co., AL, apparently remaining behind, possibly caring for his grandfather, John Jefferson Culpepper, when his father moved to Marshall Co., AL. Robert B. Culpepper was also noted with his wife, children and his mother-in-law in the 1910 census of Randolph Co., AL.
      On 26 July 1979, Mary Lillian Butler Pierce wrote of Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper "Cousin Benny Culpepper would visit us in the summer. He had palsy, so they called it then, his head would shake and his hands, he could hardly eat." In a 29 Mar 1981 letter, Mrs. Pierce continued: Cousin Benny visited us in 1931 from Wadley, AL. He hands and head would shake so much, that food would all shake off his fork or spoon before he could get it in his mouth. And in those day's people poured a little coffee in the saucer and drank it from the saucer, time he would get the saucer to his mouth, the coffee would all be spilled on my mother's white table cloth. We all felt so sorry for him, and we would want to help him or feed him. He would only laugh at us, and insist on feeding himself.
      Mrs. Eleanor Culpepper Willingham wrote in a 28 Sep 1987 letter: We found a man whose wife [Mrs. M. A. (Inez Culpepper) Champion?] was related to the Benjamin descendants. There is a beautiful fairly new "more or less colonial" type house which was built on site of Benjamin's home place in Randolph Co. The original house burned but the original barns and other houses used for various reasons still stand. One was the smoke house. As well as I can remember he said g.g. grandfather John William lived in this neighborhood. He told us how to locate old Beulah Cemetery, which we found [see John William Culpepper below, is this off of Route 22 near the Chambers Co., AL border?]. In a lot there is a rather large marker which is at the head of 3 graves. The names on the marker are: R-Benjamin-1864-1946-Dora Virginia 1864-1948-Obera Rebecca-1895-1926. The marker Pink Marble. This Mr. Smith (I believe that was his name) [Champion?] said there is a cemetery down by the [Tallapoosa] river - which would be almost inaccessible. He had never heard that John Wm & Nancy were buried there but said it could be a possiblity.
      John William Culpepper wrote 18 Aug 1994: Her [Mrs. John (Edith Champion) Zuber's] grandfather, Robert Benjamin Culpepper is buried in a defunct church cemetery about a mile west of their home, just off Rt. 22 a short distance down a rock road, along with his wife Medora Virginia Bailey Culpepper and their daughter Obra Virginia. Ben was born in 1864, died in 1946, his wife was born in 1864 and died in 1948, Obra was born in 1895 and she died in 1926. The names on the headstone read R. Ben, Dora and Obra.

Family

Medora Virginia Bailey (June 1865 - 1948)

Children

Charles Washington Culpepper+ (21 November 1888 - January 1980)
Howard Preston Culpepper+ (8 December 1891 - 3 June 1969)
Obra Rebecca Culpepper (28 June 1895 - 1926)
Inez Culpepper+ (13 February 1898 - 11 September 2000)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

8 March 2010

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.
Flat Rock, Page 314B, Randolph Co., AL
William W. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 45, GA, Farmer, Fa: SC, Mo: SC
Ferriba Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 45, GA, Keeps House, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Mary L. C. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 21, AL, At Home, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Joseph R. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 19, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Benjamin R. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 15, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Malinda R. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 11, AL, At School, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Willson T. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 13, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Minnie S. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 9, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Alfred L. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 6, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA
Ellen A. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 2, AL, ---, Fa: GA, Mo: GA.
Correspondence from Billy Wendell Dunn, Arab, AL, to Lew Griffin, say 1978.
Margaret Parker Milford, A Survey of Cemeteries in Chambers County, Alabama, Valley, AL: Chattahoochee Valley Historical Society, 1983.
Vol. II, 1990 back section p. 11 'R. Ben Culpepper.'

Medora Virginia Bailey

F, (June 1865 - 1948)

Birth*

June 1865

Medora was born at Georgia in June 1865.

Marriage*

20 November 1887

She married Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 20 November 1887 at age 22.

Married Name

20 November 1887

As of 20 November 1887, her married name was Culpepper.

Census*

1900

She was in the in 1900 census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Census

1910

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1910.

Census

1920

She was listed as a resident in the census report at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1920.

Death*

1948

She died at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1948.

Burial*

Her body was interred at Beulah Comm Cemetery, Old Beulah, Chambers Co., Alabama.¹

Family

Robert Benjamin F. Culpepper (20 November 1864 - 22 September 1946)

Children

Charles Washington Culpepper+ (21 November 1888 - January 1980)
Howard Preston Culpepper+ (8 December 1891 - 3 June 1969)
Obra Rebecca Culpepper (28 June 1895 - 1926)
Inez Culpepper+ (13 February 1898 - 11 September 2000)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

4 July 2001

Citations

Margaret Parker Milford, A Survey of Cemeteries in Chambers County, Alabama, Valley, AL: Chattahoochee Valley Historical Society, 1983.
Vol. II, 1990 back section p. 11 'Dora Virginia Culpepper.'