Hopkins Holsey

M, (25 August 1799 - 31 March 1859)
FatherJames Holsey (s 1774 - b 8 Oct 1816)
MotherSusannah Ingram (s 1776 - )
Biography* Hopkins Holsey was born August 25, 1799, near Lynchburg, Va., the son of James Holsey and Susannah (Ingram) Holsey. His father and mother were married in Brunswick Co., Va. on March 20. 1797. They migrated to Georgia and were in Hancock County, Ga. in 1810.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
HOLSEY, Hopkins, a Representative from Georgia; born near Lynchburg, Campbell County, Va., August 25, 1779 [sic, should be 1799] ; received an English training and attended the University of Virginia at Charlottesville; was graduated from a law school in Litchfield, Conn; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Hamilton, Ga; held several local offices and represented Hancock County several years in the State house of representatives; moved to Harris County; elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James C. Terrell; reelected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress and served from October 5, 1835, to March 3, 1839; moved to Athens, Ga., and engaged in newspaper work as publisher of the Southern Banner; unsuccessful candidate for election in 1852 to the Thirty-third Congress; relinquished the newspaper business and resumed the practice of law, in Butler, Ga; died at his home, “Brightwater,” near Butler, Ga., March 31, 1859; interment on his estate.

Bibliography

Montgomery, Horace. “Hopkins Holsey.” in Georgians in Profile, edited by Horace Montgomery. Athens, Ga.: University of Georgia Press, 1958.
 
Birth*25 August 1799 Hopkins was born at Campbell Co., Virginia, on 25 August 1799. 
Marriage*27 June 1826 He married Elizabeth B. Mitchell at Hancock Co., Georgia, on 27 June 1826 at age 26. 
1850 Census*1 June 1850 Hopkins was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.1 
Death*31 March 1859 He died at Butler, Taylor Co., Georgia, on 31 March 1859 at age 59
DEATH OF HOPKINS HOLSEY

The Hon. H. Holsey, we regret to learn, died very suddenly at his residence, in Butler, Ga., on Thursday last. He had been in bad health for some time — supposed to be dropsy or disease of the heart. On Thursday night, he ate quite a hearty supper, and retired to his room, and seated himself, as usual, in an arm chair, resting his feet in another. Mrs. Holsey on entering the room soon after, addressed an enquiry to him, but received no response. Her companion was dead!

The name of Col. Holsey is familiar to the public. In 1836, we believe, he was a Representative from this State, under the general ticket system, and has also filled other responsible posts. He was a democrat of the Jacksonian school. In 1852, he was editor of the Southern Banner, and was an able leader in the Union Party. He was a clear and forceful writer, decided in his opinions, but courageous and respectful in their enunciation. As a politician he was too honest to be largely successful. His age was 61. Peace to his ashes. The Georgia Journal And Messenger, April 6, 1859.
In 1826 young Hopkins Holsey was a promising attorney with a keen interest for politics and he became acquainted with many of Hancock’s prominent citizens. Among them was General Henry Mitchell, a Revolutionary War Veteran. Hopkins Holsey fell in love with the General’s daughter Elizabeth and they were married June 27, 1826 in Hancock Co., Ga.

Hopkins Holsey married Mary Julia Neisler, daughter of Dr. Hugh & Rachel (Mitchell) Neisler, on August 15, 1850 in Clarke Co., Ga. She was 29 years younger than Hopkins. 

Family

Elizabeth B. Mitchell (say 1805 - )
Child
Last Edited11 September 2005

Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Athens, Clarke, Georgia, Page: 20.

Elizabeth B. Mitchell

F, (say 1805 - )
Birth*say 1805 She was born say 1805. 
Marriage*27 June 1826 She married Hopkins Holsey at Hancock Co., Georgia, on 27 June 1826. 
Married Name27 June 1826  As of 27 June 1826, her married name was Holsey. 

Family

Hopkins Holsey (25 August 1799 - 31 March 1859)
Child
Last Edited11 September 2005

James Holsey

M, (say 1774 - before 8 October 1816)
Birth*say 1774 He was born say 1774. 
Marriage*20 March 1797 He married Susannah Ingram at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 20 March 1797. 
Will*1816 He made a will at Hancock Co., Georgia, in 1816.

James Holsey's will was proved on October 8, 1816. His will is on file in Hancock Co., Ga. Book I page 149.

In the name of God, Amen: I James Holsey of the county of Hancock and the State of Georgia being weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is today, first, I lend to my beloved wife, Susannah Holsey one third of my whole estate both real and personal during her natural life and at her death, I give and bequeath the whole of my negroes and the rest of my personal property, to be equally divided among my five children, viz., Gideon Holsey, Hopkins Holsey , Eliza Holsey, Susan Holsey & James Holsey.

I do also give and bequeath to my three sons, viz., Gideon Holsey, Hopkins Holsey & James Holsey the whole of my real estate as they come of lawful age or marry on their paying my two daughters, viz., Eliza Holsey & Susan Holsey one thousand dollars to each (in equal proportions) which I devise to them in lieu of any of my real property. Lastly, I do hereby nominate my worthy friends Duke Hamilton, William Terrell and Edward Hamilton my Executors to this my last will and testament until my two sons Gideon Holsey & Hopkins Holsey arrive at lawful age at which time my desire is that they shall act as my only executors.

J. Holsey (Seal.) 
Death*before 8 October 1816 He died at Hancock Co., Georgia, before 8 October 1816. 

Family

Susannah Ingram (say 1776 - )
Child
Last Edited11 September 2005

Susannah Ingram

F, (say 1776 - )
Birth*say 1776 She was born say 1776 at Virginia. 
Marriage*20 March 1797 She married James Holsey at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 20 March 1797. 
Married Name20 March 1797  As of 20 March 1797, her married name was Holsey. 

Family

James Holsey (say 1774 - before 8 October 1816)
Child
Last Edited11 September 2005

Bernice Brim1

F, (circa 1913 - 2 September 2005)
Birth*circa 1913 She was born circa 1913 at Sasser, Terrell Co., Georgia. Bernice was the daughter of John Dennis Brim and Winnie D. Carter Brim of Sasser, Georgia.1 
Marriage*circa 1931 She married Emmett Culpepper circa 1931.1 
Married Namecirca 1931  As of circa 1931, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Relocation*1933 She relocated in 1933 at Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia,1 
Death*2 September 2005 She died at Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia, on 2 September 2005.1 
Burial*6 September 2005 Her body was interred on 6 September 2005 at Palmetto Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* Obituary:
     Mrs. Bernice Brim Culpepper, 92, of Brunswick died Friday, September 2, 2005, in the Hospice of the Golden Isles.
     Mrs. Culpepper was a native of Terrell County, Ga., and had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 72 years. Her parents were John Dennis and Winnie D. Carter Brim of Sasser, Ga.
     She attended the University of Georgia. Her employment included being the owner of the former Culpepper Distributing Company, working at Dixie Paint and Varnish and serving as Clerk of the Glynn County Juvenile Court. She retired from the State Department of Family and Children Services. She was a 70-year member of the First Baptist of Brunswick, where she had taught Sunday school for 45 years. She served on both church and civil boards.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Culpepper, in 1945; a sister, Christine Brim Olsen, formerly of Albany, Ga; and brothers, John Henry Brim and Jene Dennis Brim, both formerly of Sasser, Ga., and Joe Allen Brim, formerly of Camilla, Ga.
     Survivors are a son, Dennis Kent Culpepper and his wife, Roberta A. Culpepper, of Brunswick; two daughters, Christine C. McGoogan and her husband, Joseph T. McGoogan, of Fort Mill, S.C., and Carmelita Culpepper of Brunswick; a sister, Mary Alice Jordan of Sandersville, Ga; five grandchildren, Anthony Emmett Culpepper of Brunswick, Joseph Thomas McGoogan Jr. of Omaha, Neb., Gregory Kent McGoogan of Salisbury, Md., Bruce Brim McGoogan of Plymouth, Minn., and Karen Anne McGoogan King of Evans, Ga; and eight great-grandchildren.
     The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2005, in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. James E. Crandall and the Rev. Tommy McMillan officiating. Private entombment will follow in Palmetto Cemetery.
     Pallbearers will be Mrs. Culpepper's grandsons and nephews. The family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Golden Isles or a favorite charity.1 

Family

Emmett Culpepper (circa 1912 - 24 September 1945)
Last Edited12 September 2005

Citations

  1. Brunswick News, Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia.
    http://www.thebrunswicknews.com
    Obituary of Bernice Brim Culpepper, published 7 Sep 2005.

Margaret C. Culpepper of Volusia Co., FL1

F, (27 June 1909 - 19 September 1991)
Birth*27 June 1909 She was born on 27 June 1909.1 
SSN*1963 Her Social Security Number was issued in 1963 in Florida.1 
Death*19 September 1991 She died at New Smyrna Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, on 19 September 1991 at age 82.1 
Research note*2005 Margaret's ancestry and spouse, if any, are unkown. If you can help in identification, please contact Warren Culpepper.2 
Last Edited3 October 2005

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.

Quida Culpepper1

F, (say 1896 - )
FatherBrunson Culpepper1 (7 May 1866 - May 1967)
MotherSarah (?)1 (Oct 1858 - )
Biography* Miriam F. Malcolm-Johnson wrote on 12 Sep 2005:
     "I am a great-granddaughter of Brunson Culpepper. My grandmother was one of his daughters. Her name was Ouida. She married a man with the last name Malcolm and to their union two children were born. One of which was my father, the late Rev. Arthur Malcom from Nachitoches, LA. He passed away in January 1972.
     "Do you have any information about my grandmother, Ms. Quida? My mother had a very old, large print family Bible that had names and birthdates recorded in it; this belonged to my grandmother. However, it was stolen from a storage facility some years ago in Ft.Worth, TX. Now everything is lost."1 
Birth*say 1896 She was born say 1896. 
Married Namesay 1914  As of say 1914, her married name was Malcolm.1 
Last Edited12 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Miriam F. Malcolm-Johnson, e-mail address.

George Harrison Ware1

M, (12 August 1852 - 22 July 1922)
Biography* Tom Ware wrote on 15 Sep 2005:
"To the best of my knowledge, my Grandmother, Fannie L. Thomas (b 17th Feb 1860, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co, AR; d 22 Aug 1942, Little Rock, Pulaski Co, AR) was orphaned in 1862 and became the foster child of Isabella Eliza Jane Mills Culpepper (b 05 Sep 1835, TN; d 12 May 1889, Little Rock, AR, Burial Bellwood Cem, Pine Bluff, AR) the 2nd wife of Rev. James Lawrence Culpepper (b 19 Oct 1820, Anson Co, NC; d 05 Sep 1864, Pine Bluff, AR).
     "Pulaski Co, AR marriage records indicate the widow Isabella E. J. Mills Culpepper married my Grandfather George Harrison Ware (b 12 Aug 1852, Floyd Co, GA; d 22 Jul 1922 Little Rock, AR) on 19 Dec 1875. The 1880 Little Rock, AR Census indicates Isabella and my Grandfather had two children in their household, my then 19 yr old Grandmother "Fannie" (Isabella and the Rev Culpepper's foster child) and a 17 yr old boy "James" obviously the only surviving child (James Noel Culpepper b 08 May 1863, d 16 Sep 1936) of Isabella and the Rev Culpepper.      "After Isabella died in 1889, it appears per Jefferson Co, AR marriage records, my Grandfather, George Harrison Ware, then married Fannie L. C. Thomas (initial "C" standing for Culpepper the name she used in childhood and most of her adult life) in Pine Bluff, AR, 10 Nov 19 1890. They had 6 children the last being my Father Thomas Edward Ware, Sr.
     "Further, my Grandmother's Sister, Mary E. Thomas (b 8 Jul 1857, d 22 Oct 1916), was raised in the foster home of the Mills in Pine Bluff, AR and used the Mills name until her marriage to James Wiley Monk."1 
Birth*12 August 1852 He was born on 12 August 1852 at Floyd Co., Georgia.1 
Marriage*19 December 1875 He married Isabella Eliza Jane Mills at Arkansas on 19 December 1875 at age 23.1 
Marriage*19 November 1890 He married Fannie L. Thomas at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 19 November 1890 at age 38.1 
Death*22 July 1922 He died at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, on 22 July 1922 at age 69.1 

Family 1

Isabella Eliza Jane Mills (5 September 1835 - 12 May 1889)

Family 2

Fannie L. Thomas (17 February 1860 - 22 August 1942)
Last Edited12 March 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Tom Ware, 985-702-1782, e-mail address (Mar 2010).

Fannie L. Thomas1

F, (17 February 1860 - 22 August 1942)
Foster FatherRev. James Lawrence Culpepper1 (19 Oct 1820 - 5 Sep 1864)
Foster MotherIsabella Eliza Jane Mills1 (5 Sep 1835 - 12 May 1889)
Biography Tom Ware wrote on 15 Sep 2005:
"To the best of my knowledge, my Grandmother, Fannie L. Thomas (b 17th Feb 1860, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co, AR; d 22 Aug 1942, Little Rock, Pulaski Co, AR) was orphaned in 1862 and became the foster child of Isabella Eliza Jane Mills Culpepper (b 05 Sep 1835, TN; d 12 May 1889, Little Rock, AR, Burial Bellwood Cem, Pine Bluff, AR) the 2nd wife of Rev. James Lawrence Culpepper (b 19 Oct 1820, Anson Co, NC; d 05 Sep 1864, Pine Bluff, AR).
     "Pulaski Co, AR marriage records indicate the widow Isabella E. J. Mills Culpepper married my Grandfather George Harrison Ware (b 12 Aug 1852, Floyd Co, GA; d 22 Jul 1922 Little Rock, AR) on 19 Dec 1875. The 1880 Little Rock, AR Census indicates Isabella and my Grandfather had two children in their household, my then 19 yr old Grandmother "Fannie" (Isabella and the Rev Culpepper's foster child) and a 17 yr old boy "James" obviously the only surviving child (James Noel Culpepper b 08 May 1863, d 16 Sep 1936) of Isabella and the Rev Culpepper.      "After Isabella died in 1889, it appears per Jefferson Co, AR marriage records, my Grandfather, George Harrison Ware, then married Fannie L. C. Thomas (initial "C" standing for Culpepper the name she used in childhood and most of her adult life) in Pine Bluff, AR, 10 Nov 19 1890. They had 6 children the last being my Father Thomas Edward Ware, Sr.
     "Further, my Grandmother's Sister, Mary E. Thomas (b 8 Jul 1857, d 22 Oct 1916), was raised in the foster home of the Mills in Pine Bluff, AR and used the Mills name until her marriage to James Wiley Monk."1 
Birth*17 February 1860 She was born on 17 February 1860 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. Fannie was orphaned in 1862 and taken in as a foster child by Rev. James Lawrence Culpepper and his wife Isabella Eliza Jane Mills.1 
Name Changecirca 1863  On circa 1863 her name was legally changed to Culpepper.1 
Marriage*19 November 1890 She married George Harrison Ware at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 19 November 1890 at age 30.1 
Married Name19 November 1890  As of 19 November 1890, her married name was Ware.1 
Death*22 August 1942 She died at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, on 22 August 1942 at age 82.1 

Family

George Harrison Ware (12 August 1852 - 22 July 1922)
Last Edited12 March 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Tom Ware, 985-702-1782, e-mail address (Mar 2010).

Walter Cherry1

M, (circa 1821 - 11 December 1860)
FatherSilas Cherry1 (c 1787 - a 11 Dec 1860)
MotherMargaret Culpepper1 (c 1789 - )
Birth*circa 1821 He was born circa 1821 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1 
Marriage*25 January 1843 He married Susan Martin on 25 January 1843. From John W. Kellington Sr.: "They had the following children: Augustus Cherry, Walter Cherry, Silas Ethelbert Cherry, Mary Frances Cherry (my great grandmother), Martin Cherry, and Susie Cherry."1 
Death*11 December 1860 He died at Norfolk (city), Virginia, on 11 December 1860.1,2 

Family

Susan Martin (say 1822 - )
Child
Last Edited21 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from John W. Kellington Sr., e-mail address.
  2. Emily L. Walker, compiler, Norfolk County VA Birth & Death Register (Births 1853-1860 & 1864-1874; Deaths 1853-1860 & 1864-1870), Norfolk, VA: E. L. Walker, 1997.
    Walter was a white male, that he died 11 Dec 1860 of dropsy, that he was 39 years old, and the son of Silas and M. Cherry of Norfolk County. His wife was Susan Cherry. Person giving the information was Silas Cherry, his father.

Susan Martin1

F, (say 1822 - )
Birth*say 1822 She was born say 1822. Daughter of Jonathan Martin and Nancy Nash.1 
Marriage*25 January 1843 She married Walter Cherry on 25 January 1843. From John W. Kellington Sr.: "They had the following children: Augustus Cherry, Walter Cherry, Silas Ethelbert Cherry, Mary Frances Cherry (my great grandmother), Martin Cherry, and Susie Cherry."1 
Married Name25 January 1843  As of 25 January 1843, her married name was Cherry.1 

Family

Walter Cherry (circa 1821 - 11 December 1860)
Child
Last Edited21 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from John W. Kellington Sr., e-mail address.

Margaret Sue Brown1

F, (1857 - 1876)
Birth*1857 She was born in 1857 at Norfolk (city), Virginia. Daughter of B. J. and Eliza Brown.1 
Marriage*23 December 1875 She married Silas Ethelbert Cherry on 23 December 1875.1 
Married Name23 December 1875  As of 23 December 1875, her married name was Cherry.1 
Death*1876 She died in 1876.1 

Family

Silas Ethelbert Cherry (circa 1848 - )
Last Edited21 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written Sep 2005 to Warren L. Culpepper from John W. Kellington Sr., e-mail address.

Jake Lacasse1

M, (say 1920 - )
Birth*say 1920 He was born say 1920.1 
Marriage*say 1941 He married Dorothy Culpepper say 1941.1 

Family

Dorothy Culpepper (circa 1923 - circa 1952)
Last Edited25 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, e-mail address.

Emma Anderson1

F, (say 1853 - )
Birth*say 1853 She was born say 1853.1 
Marriage*say 1871 She married Samuel Culpeper of Barbados, British Guyana or England say 1871. 
Married Namesay 1871  As of say 1871, her married name was Culpeper.1 
Relocation*say 1885 She, as a family member, accompanied Emma Anderson in relocating say 1885 at Venezuela1 

Family

Samuel Culpeper of Barbados, British Guyana or England (say 1850 - )
Child
Last Edited7 March 2015

Citations

  1. E-mail written 8 Feb 1998 (e-mail address as of Mar 2006) to GENMTD-L at Rootsweb.com from Carmen Culpeper Chapell (#52972), https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/GENMTD/1998-02/0886964099, e-mail address.

Jessie Culpeper1

F, (between 1871 and 1891 - )
FatherSamuel Culpeper of Barbados, British Guyana or England1 (s 1850 - )
MotherEmma Anderson1 (s 1853 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Married Name Her married name was Thompson.1 
Birth*between 1871 and 1891 She was born between 1871 and 1891.1 
(Family Member) Relocationsay 1885 She, as a family member, accompanied Samuel Culpeper of Barbados, British Guyana or England in relocating say 1885 at Venezuela1 
Last Edited25 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 8 Feb 1998 (e-mail address as of Mar 2006) to GENMTD-L at Rootsweb.com from Carmen Culpeper Chapell (#52972), https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/GENMTD/1998-02/0886964099, e-mail address.

Anna Culpeper1

F, (between 1871 and 1891 - )
FatherSamuel Culpeper of Barbados, British Guyana or England1 (s 1850 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper. 
Married Name Her married name was Topping.1 
Birth*between 1871 and 1891 She was born between 1871 and 1891.1 
(Family Member) Relocationsay 1885 She, as a family member, accompanied Samuel Culpeper of Barbados, British Guyana or England in relocating say 1885 at Venezuela1 
Last Edited25 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 8 Feb 1998 (e-mail address as of Mar 2006) to GENMTD-L at Rootsweb.com from Carmen Culpeper Chapell (#52972), https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/GENMTD/1998-02/0886964099, e-mail address.