James John Culpepper1

Male, #44146, (15 Jan 1898 - 5 Mar 1981)

ParentWilliam Garland Culpepper of Augusta and Palm Beach1 (7 Oct 1875 - 20 Jul 1955)
ParentMarguerite Bolster1 (10 Oct 1876 - 17 Oct 1902)
James John Culpepper|b. 15 Jan 1898\nd. 5 Mar 1981|p44146.htm|William Garland Culpepper of Augusta and Palm Beach|b. 7 Oct 1875\nd. 20 Jul 1955|p44145.htm|Marguerite Bolster|b. 10 Oct 1876\nd. 17 Oct 1902|p47674.htm|Andrew Hager|b. circa 1851\nd. 19 May 1890|p47647.htm|Hattie Saxton|b. circa 1854|p47661.htm|||||||

Name Variation James John Culpepper was also known as James John Hager. 
Birth*15 Jan 1898 James was born at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 15 Jan 1898.2,3 
 He was the son of William Garland Culpepper of Augusta and Palm Beach and Marguerite Bolster.1 
(son) 1900 Census1 Jun 1900 James was listed as a son in William Garland Culpepper of Augusta and Palm Beach's household on the 1900 Census at Richmond Co., Georgia.1 
World War I*between 1917 and 1918 He served in World War I between 1917 and 1918
(US Navy).4 
Immigration*10 Mar 1919 He immigrated on 10 Mar 1919 to Ellis Island, New York.3 
Marriage*15 Sep 1919 He married Pearl Eva Tinley at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 15 Sep 1919.5 
(son-in-law) 1920 Census1 Jan 1920 James was listed as a son-in-law in an unknown person 's household on the 1920 Census at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.6 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.7 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945
(My Grand Father, James John Culpepper Sr. also fought in WWII as a SEA BEE in the Navy, stationed in the South Pacific. When he and my father were getting ready to leave Augusta, the Sailor in charge realized they were father and son. He told my Dad to carry all his belongings along with my grandfathers. It was one of those stories my father was proud to tell.).8 
Death*5 Mar 1981 He died at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 5 Mar 1981.2,9 
Biography* Lawman recalls almost 39 years
     James John Culpepper - sailor, policeman, bouncer, construction worker, turnkey, and family man, has decided to retire after near 39 years in law enforcement.
     The witness to more than 68 summers turned in his keys and company property at the county jail Tuesday midnight to wind up nearly 14 years with the sheriff's department. This will be the closing of only one of several chapters in the congenial lawman's career.
     The story started Jan. 15, 1898, when J. J. Culpepper bounced into the world - a native Augustan. He was early made an orphan by the death of his parents. He was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bolster.
     At the tender age of 16 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy, during World War I, and served four years. He spent hundreds of days and nights aboard the USS Potomac patrolling the islands of the Caribbean and West Indies, which affords paled pages of memories.
     The war ended and young Jim came home. He went to work for the Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad. The paydays did not last long. The creeping effects of a developing depression caught him soon without a job. In the meantime he had entered a new contract. He took Pearl Tinley in marriage. Along came Sarah. Next was J. J. Jr., and then Ray Culpepper. Jim Jr. is now Lt. J. J. Culpepper of the Augusta Police Department. His daughter is now Mrs. Sarah Cordell of Clearwater, Fla. Ray Culpepper is now a parts foreman for Alcoa in Nashville, Tenn. They have added to the family - to the number of eight grandchildren and there is one great-grandchild in the family.
     He shook his head when he spoke of joining the Augusta Police Department in 1921. He said. "After walking the street job hunting for about six months a little prayer came to me. I asked God if he would help me get another regular job, I would never quit." He never did, not even in the face of job offers with much greater pay than police work.
     Scanning through the pages of time he said. "Crime was far less in those years. A juvenile delinquent was something you hardly heard of. Now its one of the biggest headaches."
     He said, "The rise of juvenile delinquency in recent years is mostly the fault of parents. Police work is getting tougher and harder all the time. So many young boys leaving home are influenced by the elements they meet in the 'outside' world."
     The veteran lawman said a great deal of the difference is brought on by the growing lack of respect for law and brash contempt by younger violators for a law officer.
(Names referenced above: James John Culpepper James John Culpepper).4 

Family

Pearl Eva Tinley (7 Mar 1900 - 16 Jan 1975)
Marriage*15 Sep 1919 He married Pearl Eva Tinley at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 15 Sep 1919.5 
Children

Charts Descendants of William Garland Culpepper of Augusta and Palm Beach
Last Edited 17 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 71, page 29B, 1544 Broad Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    William Culpepper, Head, M, Oct 1874 (26), Md 5, GA/IN/Ireland, Carpenter
    Maggie Culpepper, Wife, F, Oct 1876 (23), Md 5, ch 2/1, GA/Ireland/Ireland
    James Culpepper, Son, M, Jan 1898 (2), S, GA/GA/GA.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
    James Culpepper, 15 Jan 1898 - Mar 1981, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, SSN 257-42-6586 issued in Georgia before 1951.
  3. American Family Immigration History Center, compiler, Ellis Island Records, The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation Inc..
    http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/
    James J. Culpepper; 10 Mar 1919; 21y; Male; Single; born 15 Jan 1898 in Augusta, GA; Residence: 1554 Broad Street, Augusta, GA; Ship: Colon; Port: Cristobal, Canal Zone, Panama ("under Navy orders").
  4. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    1 Jun 1966. "Lawman Recalls almost 39 years in a tough job" (article about James John Culpepper, Sr.).
  5. E-mail from Patricia Ann Culpepper 'Pat' Bush (#49776), e-mail address, Augusta, GA to Warren Culpepper, 2006-2008.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 86, page 12A, 1403 Silcox Avenue, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    Jessie W. Tinley, Head, M, 43, Md, GA/GA/GA, Policeman
    Sarah L. Tinley, Wife, F, 40, Md, GA/GA/GA
    + 9 children, in-laws, and grandchildren, including:
    Janes J. Culpepper, Son-in-law, M, 21, M, GA
    Pearl E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, 20, F, GA.
  7. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 25, page 3A, 1554 Broad Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    Rent=$45.00, Radio=N, Farm=N
    James J. Culpepper, Head, M, 32, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA, Police Traffic Ofcr
    Pearl Culpepper, Wife, F, 31, M, md @ 20, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Dau, F, 9, S, GA/GA/GA
    James Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, 8, S, GA/GA/GA.
  8. E-mail from James John Culpepper III (#49773), e-mail address to Warren Culpepper, Mar 2008.
  9. 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
    James J. Culpepper, d. 5 Mar 1981 at 83 years in Richmond Co., GA; Res. in Richmond Co., GA, 009522.

  10. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 25, page 3A, 1554 Br0ad Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    Rent=$45.00, Radio=N, Farm=N
    James J. Culpepper, Head, M, 32, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA, Police Traffic Ofcr
    Pearl Culpepper, Wife, F, 31, M, md @ 20, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Dau, F, 9, S, GA/GA/GA
    James Culpepper, Jr., Son, M, 8, S, GA/GA/GA.