Thomas Jefferson Culpepper Jr.

Male, #35117, (8 Oct 1909 - 27 Nov 1991)

Parent*Thomas Jefferson Culpepper (18 Mar 1881 - 17 Nov 1976)
Parent*Tommie Gay Sams (13 Aug 1886 - 9 Jan 1979)
Thomas Jefferson Culpepper Jr.|b. 8 Oct 1909\nd. 27 Nov 1991|p35117.htm|Thomas Jefferson Culpepper|b. 18 Mar 1881\nd. 17 Nov 1976|p34979.htm|Tommie Gay Sams|b. 13 Aug 1886\nd. 9 Jan 1979|p34980.htm|Simeon F. Culpepper|b. 11 Oct 1842\nd. 22 Jun 1929|p32440.htm|Ellen C. Nall|b. 5 May 1844\nd. 19 Jan 1929|p32441.htm|||||||

Birth*8 Oct 1909 Thomas was born at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 8 Oct 1909.1 
 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Culpepper and Tommie Gay Sams
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Thomas was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia.2 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 He witnessed the Census 1920 of Thomas Jefferson Culpepper.3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Thomas and Fletcher was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Greenville, Meriwether Co., Georgia.4 
Marriage*21 Jun 1934 He married Carolyn Augusta Tigner at Odessadale, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 21 Jun 1934. The following wedding announcement is from an unknown source: Tigner-Culpepper A marriage of wide-spread interest, because of the popularity of the contracting parties, was that of Miss Carolyn Tigner to Mr. Thomas J. Culpepper, Jr., which was celebrated afternoon of the 21st. inst. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tigner, parents of the bride, near Odessadale. It was a quiet home wedding, witnessed only by the relatives and close friends of the bridal couple. The ceremony was performed by Dr. C. C. Jerrell, of Atlanta. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tigner, a member of one of the oldest Meriwether families. She is a graduate of GSCW (Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville), a lady of rare mental attainments, pretty and charming. She is indeed, a lady of the most attractive personality, graceful and possessing all of the attributes of noble womanhood... After the marriage the happy couple went to New York for a ten days stay after which they will reside in Columbus. May a long and happy wedded life be the portion of this splendid pair.. 
Residence*Jun 1958 Thomas and Carolyn resided at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, in Jun 1958.5 
Death*27 Nov 1991 He died at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 27 Nov 1991.1 
Biography* The following is from a wedding announcement of Thomas J. Culpepper, Jr. to Carolyn A. Tigner: The groom, too, comes from one of our oldest families. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Culpepper, an honor graduate of the great Tech, a gentleman of the highest character and occupies a prominent position in a Columbus textile mill. Thomas Culpepper is a real man and destined to go to the top in the business world.
Mrs. Eleanor Culpepper Willingham wrote in a 19 Apr 1991 letter that "Our first cousin, Thos. J. Culpepper, who lives in Greenville, S.C. was critically ill with cancer.... They really did not expect him to get well, but the cancer is in a state of remission at this time. Of course one never knows when it will come back." 

Family

Carolyn Augusta Tigner (23 Sep 1909 - 19 Feb 2005)
Children

Charts Descendants of Simeon Fletcher Culpepper of Meriwether Co., GA
Last Edited 3 Oct 2004

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
    Thomas J. Culpepper, 8 Oct 1909 - 27 Nov 1991, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, SSN 258-05-0700 issued in Georgia before 1951
    (Why it is safe to publish Social Security numbers for deceased people: http://gen.culpepper.com/about/socialsecurity.htm).
  2. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 76, Page 11B, Lines 84-87, LaGrange St, Greenville, Meriwether Co., GA
    Tom J. Culpepper, Head, M, 29, md1-4 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Drug Merchant
    Tommie G. Culpepper, Wife, F, 23, md1-4 yrs, ch 2/2, GA/GA/GA
    Helen G. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 2, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Tom J. Culpepper, Son, M, 7/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 80, Page 1A, Lines 1-8, Greenville, Meriwether Co., GA
    Thomas J. Culpepper, Head, M, 38, md, GA/GA/GA, Retail Druggist
    Tommie S. Culpepper, Wife, F, 33, md, GA/GA/GA
    Helen G. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 12, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas J. Culpepper Jr, Son, M, 7/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Daughter, F, 12, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Fletcher S. Culpepper, Son, M, 7/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Ida Sams, Mother-in-law, F, 63, wd, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Sams, Sister-in-law, F, 25, wd, GA/GA/GA.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 2, Page 5B, Talbotton Street, Meriwether Co., GA
    Home=$5000, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Tom Culpepper, Head, M, 49, M, md @ 25, GA/GA/GA, Druggist
    Tommie Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, md @ 19, GA/GA/GA, Saleslady/drug store
    Helen Culpepper, Dau, F, 22, S, GA/GA/GA, Saleslady/drug store
    Thomas Culpepper, Son, M, 20, S, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, 18, S, GA/GA/GA
    Fletcher Culpepper, Son, M, 15, S, GA/GA/GA
    Ida Sams, Mother (-in-law), F, 74, wid, GA/GA/GA.
  5. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    23 Jun 1957, page 4C. Wedding announcement of Dr. Frank Stemple Culpepper, Jr. and Carolyn Ann Culpepper.