Emma Matilda Cocke

F, (8 February 1850 - 22 January 1908)
Birth*8 February 1850 Emma was born at Grainger Co., Tennessee, on 8 February 1850. 
Marriage*before 1894 She married Richard Roberts Creech before 1894. 
Married Namebefore 1894  As of before 1894, her married name was Creech. 
Death*22 January 1908 She died at Floresville, Wilson Co., Texas, on 22 January 1908 at age 57. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Floresville City Cemetery, Floresville, Wilson Co., Texas. 
Biography* Emma was the child of Frederick Bird Smith COCKE and Eliza Malvina ROGERS.

 

Family

Richard Roberts Creech (10 October 1850 - 15 February 1909)
Child
Last Edited3 July 2000

Minnie Lee Buckner1

F, (say 1915 - )
Birth*say 1915 Minnie was born say 1915. 
Marriage*circa 1945 She married Jimmie Cecil Culpepper circa 1945. 
Married Namecirca 1945  As of circa 1945, her married name was Culpepper. 

Family

Jimmie Cecil Culpepper (2 March 1913 - 18 June 1985)
Child
Last Edited4 November 2005

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Minnie Angela Culpepper, Female, born __ 1946 in Wilson Co., Texas, child of Jim Cecil Culpepper and Minnie Lee Buckner.

Emeline Culpepper1

F, (circa 1829 - )
FatherHenry Culpepper of Lauderdale Co., MS (c 1795 - a 1870)
MotherNancy Martin (c 1805 - a 1850)
Birth*circa 1829 Emeline was born circa 1829. Emeline could be a daughter of Henry Culpepper, born 1795, of neighboring Lauderdale Co. MS, but this has not been proven. 
(free wh female 00-05) 1830 Census1 June 1830 Emeline and Malinda was probably a free white female, under age 5, in Henry Culpepper of Lauderdale Co., MS's household, on the 1830 Census at Jackson Co., Georgia.2 
Married Name20 December 1849  As of 20 December 1849, her married name was Sumrall.3 
Marriage*20 December 1849 She married John Sumrall at Marion Co., Mississippi, on 20 December 1849.3 

Family

John Sumrall (circa 1824 - )
Last Edited7 April 2008

Citations

  1. James H. Hines et al., The families Somerville, Somervaill, Summerall, Summerell, Summerill, Summerlin, Sumlin, Sumrall, and Sumrill. Henry Summerell (b.ca.1700), of Scottish lineage, married Sarah Barnes, daughter of John Barnes and Ann Jones of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Descendants lived in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas and elsewhere., Houston, TX: JH Hines, 1981, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 929.273 Su67h.
  2. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 338, Jackson Co., GA
    H. Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M30-40, 2F 0-5, 2 F5-10, 1 F20-30.
  3. Hunting For Bears, compiler, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842
    Emeline Culpepper and John Sumrall married 20 Dec 1849 in Marion Co., MS.

John Sumrall1

M, (circa 1824 - )
Birth*circa 1824 John was born circa 1824. 
Marriage*20 December 1849 He married Emeline Culpepper at Marion Co., Mississippi, on 20 December 1849.2 

Family

Emeline Culpepper (circa 1829 - )
Last Edited7 April 2008

Citations

  1. James H. Hines et al., The families Somerville, Somervaill, Summerall, Summerell, Summerill, Summerlin, Sumlin, Sumrall, and Sumrill. Henry Summerell (b.ca.1700), of Scottish lineage, married Sarah Barnes, daughter of John Barnes and Ann Jones of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Descendants lived in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas and elsewhere., Houston, TX: JH Hines, 1981, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 929.273 Su67h.
  2. Hunting For Bears, compiler, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842
    Emeline Culpepper and John Sumrall married 20 Dec 1849 in Marion Co., MS.

Forest Lawson Westberry1

M, (September 1889 - )
FatherJames Robert Westberry (18 Nov 1857 - 23 Oct 1933)
MotherSarah Elena Kinsey (4 May 1852 - 26 Nov 1926)
Birth*September 1889 Forest was born at Lake Park, Lowndes Co., Georgia, in September 1889. 
Marriage*28 July 1912 He married Rosa Esther Culpepper at Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 28 July 1912 at age 22. 

Family

Rosa Esther Culpepper (8 December 1898 - )
Last Edited13 February 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail to Ware Co. GA Rootsweb Mailing List (e-mail address) from unknown author.
    message from e-mail address, Feb 2000.

James Robert Westberry1

M, (18 November 1857 - 23 October 1933)
Birth*18 November 1857 James was born at Lake Park, Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 18 November 1857. 
Marriage*circa 1878 He married Sarah Elena Kinsey circa 1878. 
Death*23 October 1933 He died at Lake Park, Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 23 October 1933 at age 75. 
Biography* James Robert Westberry was born in Echols County, Georgia on November 18, 1857. He was the son of James M. Westberry and Catherine Hiers. James Robert married Sarah Elena "Selena" Kinsey born May 4, 1852 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of James Allen Kinsey, born in 1823 in South Carolina, and Sarah "Sallie" Padgett, also born in South Carolina. James A. Kinsey was a son of John J. Kinsey. Robert and Selena were members of Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in Echols County, Georgia, and remained members there until their death. Selena died November 6, 1926 and Robert died October 23, 1933. Both are buried in Kinsey Cemetery, Echols County, Georgia. (Selenas grave is marked with a concrete slab that reads, "Mrs. J. R. Westberry")

1900 Census, Echols Co, Georgia.

James R. Westberry     Nov     1857
Selena E.               May1852     South Carolina
James M.               Jan     1879     
John H.                    Sept     1881
Louellen                    Dec     1882
Columbus               Feb     1885
Artise                    Sept     1886
Allen                    May1888
Forest L.               Oct     1896
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1910 Census, Echols Co, Georgia.

James R. Westberry     53
Salena                    59
Forest W.               20
Rosa M.                    13
Columbus               23
Maude                    16     Dau-in- law. (Wife of Columbus.)

 

Family

Sarah Elena Kinsey (4 May 1852 - 26 November 1926)
Child
Last Edited13 February 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail to Ware Co. GA Rootsweb Mailing List (e-mail address) from unknown author.
    message from e-mail address, Feb 2000.

Sarah Elena Kinsey1

F, (4 May 1852 - 26 November 1926)
Birth*4 May 1852 Sarah was born at South Carolina on 4 May 1852. 
Marriage*circa 1878 She married James Robert Westberry circa 1878. 
Married Namecirca 1878  As of circa 1878, her married name was Westberry. 
Death*26 November 1926 She died at Lake Park, Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 26 November 1926 at age 74. 

Family

James Robert Westberry (18 November 1857 - 23 October 1933)
Child
Last Edited13 February 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail to Ware Co. GA Rootsweb Mailing List (e-mail address) from unknown author.
    message from e-mail address, Feb 2000.

Allie Pauline Westberry1

F, (12 May 1921 - 12 June 1981)
FatherClarence Oren Westberry (2 Jun 1895 - 26 Sep 1975)
MotherLillie Mae Hughes (27 Dec 1898 - 23 Jan 1984)
Birth*12 May 1921 Allie was born at Echols Co., Georgia, on 12 May 1921.2,3 
Marriage*22 August 1936 She married Ivey Sampson Culpepper at Echols Co., Georgia, on 22 August 1936 at age 15.4 
Married Name22 August 1936  As of 22 August 1936, her married name was Culpepper.4 
Death*12 June 1981 She died at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 12 June 1981 at age 60.5,2,3 
Burial*circa 14 June 1981 Her body was interred circa 14 June 1981 at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.3 

Family

Ivey Sampson Culpepper (21 December 1917 - 31 October 2004)
Last Edited4 September 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail to Ware Co. GA Rootsweb Mailing List (e-mail address) from unknown author.
    e-mail address, Feb 2000 e-mail.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. Charles W. Adams, compiler, Survey of Lowndes Co., GA Cemeteries, 1825-1987, Valdosta, GA: Colson Print., 1988, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book: 975.8864 V3a.
    Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA
    + Ivey S. Culpepper, 21 Dec 1917 - ____
    + Pauline Culpepper, 12 May 1921 – 12 Jun 1981.
  4. GA Court of the Ordinary Echols Co., Echols Co., Marriages, 1893-1953, Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah , 1967, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. FHL US/CAN Film # 506,708.
    Ivy Sampson Culpepper and Miss Pauline Westberry on 22 Aug 1936 in Echols Co., GA, Book 2-79.
  5. 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
    Allie P. Culpepper, d. 12 Jun 1981 at 60 years in Lowndes Co., GA; Res. in Lowndes Co., GA, #019577.

Clarence Oren Westberry1

M, (2 June 1895 - 26 September 1975)
Birth*2 June 1895 Clarence was born at Georgia on 2 June 1895. 
Marriage*say 1919 He married Lillie Mae Hughes at Georgia say 1919. 
Death*26 September 1975 He died at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 26 September 1975 at age 80. 

Family

Lillie Mae Hughes (27 December 1898 - 23 January 1984)
Child
Last Edited13 February 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail to Ware Co. GA Rootsweb Mailing List (e-mail address) from unknown author.
    e-mail address, Feb 2000 e-mail.

Lillie Mae Hughes1

F, (27 December 1898 - 23 January 1984)
Birth*27 December 1898 Lillie was born at Georgia on 27 December 1898. 
Marriage*say 1919 She married Clarence Oren Westberry at Georgia say 1919. 
Married Namesay 1919  As of say 1919, her married name was Westberry. 
Death*23 January 1984 She died at Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 23 January 1984 at age 85. 

Family

Clarence Oren Westberry (2 June 1895 - 26 September 1975)
Child
Last Edited13 February 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail to Ware Co. GA Rootsweb Mailing List (e-mail address) from unknown author.
    e-mail address, Feb 2000 e-mail.

John Henry Westberry

M, (say 1874 - )
Birth*say 1874 John was born say 1874. 

Family
Child
Last Edited5 August 2000

Harry Linden Culpepper1

M, (13 May 1902 - 26 July 1960)
FatherJoel W. Culpepper (17 Feb 1869 - 12 Sep 1914)
MotherNancy Lou Sowell (8 Jul 1875 - 28 Feb 1904)
Birth*13 May 1902 Harry was born at Henry Co., Alabama, on 13 May 1902. 
(Son) 1910 Census15 April 1910 Ralph and Harry was listed as a son in Joel W. Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Tussahaw, Henry Co., Georgia.2 
(Brother-in-law) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Harry was listed as a brother-in-law in Joseph Brunson Gunter's household on the 1920 Census at Tussahaw, Henry Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*4 May 1929 He married Verba Lea Hill at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, on 4 May 1929 at age 26. 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 Harry was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Archer Co., Texas.4 
Death*26 July 1960 He died at Colorado on 26 July 1960 at age 58. 
Burial*circa 29 July 1960 His body was interred circa 29 July 1960 at Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery, Wichita Co., Texas. 
Biography* [My father Harry] moved to Burkburnett, Texas where his brother, Ralph lived. He went to work for McCarty Oil Company later and lived in Holliday, Texas where he married my mother,Verba Lea Hill. They had two daughters, Joy Faye and Wanda Lea.

My father died 26 Jul 1960 on a fishing trip to Colorado.

Source: Joy Faye Culpepper Gulley. 

Family

Verba Lea Hill (26 August 1910 - 30 April 1999)
Last Edited31 July 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Joy Faye Culpepper Gulley (#38232), Archer Co., TX, e-mail address.
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 65, Page 21a, Family 29, Gen.com img 5, Tussahaw, Henry Co., GA
    Joel W. Culpepper, Head, M, 44, md2-4 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Annie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, 37, md1-4 yrs, ch 0/0, GA/GA/GA
    Ralph O. Culpepper, Son, M, 15, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Sus. Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Mittie Lee Culpepper, Dau, F, 11, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Hary L. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 90, Page 5A, Family 89, Tussahaw, Henry Co., GA
    Joe B. Gunter, Head, M, 43, Md, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Mittie K. Gunter, Wife, F, 30, Md, GA/GA/GA
    William B. Gunter, Son, M, 6/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Harry L. Culpepper, Brother-in-law, M, 17, Sng, GA/GA/GA, Farmer.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 4, page 6B, Country Roads, Archer Co., TX
    Rent=$5, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Harry Culpepper, Head, M, 27, M, md @26, GA/GA/GA, Gang Freeman Oil Field
    Verbalee Culpepper, Wife, F, 19, M, md @18, TX/TX/LA.

Verba Lea Hill1

F, (26 August 1910 - 30 April 1999)
FatherFrederick Kiefer Hill (18 May 1885 - Oct 1930)
MotherOctavia Bell Miller (30 May 1890 - 11 Jun 1919)
Birth*26 August 1910 Verba was born at Silver Valley, Coleman Co., Texas, on 26 August 1910. 
(Daughter) Photographedsay 1912 She appeared as a daughter in a family photograph say 1912 at Coleman Co., Texas,
Verba is the younger daughter in this photo.2
Frederick K. Hill family
1920 Census*1 January 1920 Verba was listed as a daughter in Frederick Kiefer Hill's household on the 1920 Census at Henrietta, Clay Co., Texas. 
Marriage*4 May 1929 She married Harry Linden Culpepper at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, on 4 May 1929 at age 18. 
Married Name4 May 1929  As of 4 May 1929, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Verba was listed as Harry Linden Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Archer Co., Texas.3 
Marriage*20 January 1963 She married George Lofland at Decatur, Wise Co., Texas, on 20 January 1963 at age 52. 
Married Name20 January 1963  As of 20 January 1963, her married name was Lofland. 
Death*30 April 1999 She died at Iowa Park, Wichita Co., Texas, on 30 April 1999 at age 88
Verba Lee Hill Culpepper Lofland, 88, died Friday, 30 Apr 1999, in Iowa Park nursing home. 
Burial*circa 2 May 1999 Her body was interred circa 2 May 1999 at Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery, Wichita Co., Texas. 
Biography* Obituary:
IOWA PARK - Verba Lee Hill CULPEPPER Lofland, 88, Friday, April 30, 1999, in Iowa Park nursing home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Dutton Funeral Home with the Rev. L.R. Helms, interim pastor of Assembly of God in Loving, Texas, and the Rev. John Besse, pastor of First United Methodist of Iowa Park, officiating. Buriel will be in Crestview Memorial Park. Mrs. Lofland was born Aug. 26, 1910, in Silver Valley, Texas. She and Harry Culpepper were married May 4, 1929, in Wichita Falls. He died July 26, 1960. She and George Lofland were married Jan. 20, 1963, in Decatur, Texas. He died in 1975. She attended Holliday Schools. She was an active member of Valley View Methodist Church before moving to Iowa Park. She was involved in the First United Methodist Church of Iowa Park. She was a member of the Friendly Door Senior Citizens of Iowa Park. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Bridges of Holliday, Texas, and Joy Gulley of Lakeside City, Texas; a half sister, Frances Ann Anderson of Missouri; and a half brother, Fred William Hill of California. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7-8 p.m. for visitation.4 

Family 1

Harry Linden Culpepper (13 May 1902 - 26 July 1960)

Family 2

George Lofland (8 April 1897 - May 1975)
Last Edited20 January 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Joy Faye Culpepper Gulley (#38232), Archer Co., TX, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Brenna Smith, e-mail address.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 4, page 6B, Country Roads, Archer Co., TX
    Rent=$5, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Harry Culpepper, Head, M, 27, M, md @26, GA/GA/GA, Gang Freeman Oil Field
    Verbalee Culpepper, Wife, F, 19, M, md @18, TX/TX/LA.
  4. http://www.trnonline.com/archives/050299/obits_50.htm.

Walter Watts1

M, (say 1847 - )
Birth*say 1847 Walter was born say 1847. 
Marriage*24 December 1878 He married Martha E. Culpepper at Jones Co., Georgia, on 24 December 1878.1 

Family

Martha E. Culpepper (circa 1848 - )
Last Edited27 May 2004

Citations

  1. Jones Co., GA Marriages. Source Unknown.
    "Martha J. Culpepper and Walter Watts, 24 Dec 1878, Jones Co., GA."

Emily Culpepper of Spencer Co., IN1

F, (circa 1847 - )
Birth*circa 1847 Emily was born at Indiana circa 1847. 
Marriage*10 April 1867 She married Lindsey Valentine Morris at Spencer Co., Indiana, on 10 April 1867. 
Married Name10 April 1867  As of 10 April 1867, her married name was Morris. 
Research note* The ancestry of Emily is unknown. If you can identify her, please contact Warren Culpepper.2 

Family

Lindsey Valentine Morris (circa 1845 - )
Last Edited19 October 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written Feb 2000 to Spencer Co. IN Query Forum at Rootsweb from e-mail address.
  2. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections, e-mail address.

Lindsey Valentine Morris1

M, (circa 1845 - )
Birth*circa 1845 Lindsey was born circa 1845. 
Marriage*10 April 1867 He married Emily Culpepper of Spencer Co., IN at Spencer Co., Indiana, on 10 April 1867. 

Family

Emily Culpepper of Spencer Co., IN (circa 1847 - )
Last Edited14 February 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written Feb 2000 to Spencer Co. IN Query Forum at Rootsweb from e-mail address.

Allen Guthrie1

M, (circa 1812 - )
FatherShadrach Guthrie (1772 - a 1850)
MotherMalinda Badley (c 1776 - )
Birth*circa 1812 Allen was born at Kentucky circa 1812. 
Biography* Allen purchased land in Calhoun Co. MS at the same time as his father and brother ca. 1840. He married Sarah Sturad (or variant spelling) and died in the mid 1850s. Allen and Sarah appear on the
1850 census of Pontotoc Co. MS, with children. Sarah appears on the 1860 census for Calhoun Co. MS as head of household. As many as five of their children died of small pox bef. 1860 and are said to be bur. in near Sarrepti, Calhoun Co. MS. Their son, George Washington Guthrie m. Ruth Springer (d/o Jessee and Sarah Ann Harlan Springer) in Fulton Co. AR.

Source: Pamela Ingle, Feb 2000 e-mail.


 
Last Edited29 November 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Pamela Ingle.