Albert B. Culpepper

Male, #5005, (circa 1872 - 25 Sep 1941)

Parent*Robert S. Culpepper (Dec 1834 - 12 May 1908)
Parent*Sophronia Jane Reeves (Aug 1843 - )
Albert B. Culpepper|b. circa 1872\nd. 25 Sep 1941|p5005.htm|Robert S. Culpepper|b. Dec 1834\nd. 12 May 1908|p4992.htm|Sophronia Jane Reeves|b. Aug 1843|p5003.htm|George W. Culpepper|b. 1 Oct 1811\nd. 7 Oct 1883|p4983.htm|Delilah (?)|b. circa 1805\nd. after 1860|p4991.htm|||||||

Birth*circa 1872 Albert was born at Dearing, McDuffie Co., Georgia, circa 1872.1 
 He was the son of Robert S. Culpepper and Sophronia Jane Reeves. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Churchill, Albert, George and Marcus was listed as a son in Robert S. Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Dearing, McDuffie Co., Georgia.1 
Note*1 Jun 1880 It is possible that Alvin and Albert B. Culpepper are the same person.1,2 
Marriage*4 Jan 1904 He married Mararet Allean Mathis at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 4 Jan 1904.3,4 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Albert was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.3 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Albert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.5 
Marriage*circa 1921 He married Meta Schley at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, circa 1921.6 
Death*25 Sep 1941 He died at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 25 Sep 1941.7 
Burial*26 Sep 1941 His body was interred on 26 Sep 1941 at Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.8 
Biography* Obituary
A. B. Culpepper Dies Suddenly - Was Retired Furniture Store Operator
     Albert Brooks Culpepper, 70-year-old retired furniture store operator here, died suddenly at his residence in the Bowdre apartments yesterday morning at 1:50 o'clock.
     Funeral services will be conducted at the Lutheran church this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The Rev. W. A. Reiser and the Rev. Hamilton West will officiate and interment will follow in Magnolia cemetery. Active pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, will be Hershell Culpepper, Marion Culpepper, William Burkhalter, Raymond Culpepper, Marcus Culpepper, and Edward Burkhalter. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Pollock, Bill Seigler, Eddie Edwards, B. L. McManus, Jake Schneider, Edwin Speth, Dr. R. L. Olive, Dick Richards, Mr. Dorn, Robert Lee Sumerau, R. G. Smith Jr., Joe Hughes, Pink Wood, M. G. Cheek, Roy G. Young, Clarence Powell, A. V. Joyner, Max Tunkle, E. B. Squire, Herbert Eubanks, E. B. McLendon, Charlie Matthews, Milo McGahee and Clem Hughes, and an honorary escort from the Augusta Lodge of Elks. Members of the Lodge are asked to attend the services.
     Mr. Culpepper, who had operated the Culpepper Furniture company, one of the city's large furniture stores, for many years, was a native of Dearing, Ga., but had lived in Augusta for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Lutheran church and the Augusta Lodge of Elks.
     The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Meta Schley Culpepper; five daughters, Mrs. J. R. Gepfert of New York, Mrs. John T. Chesser, Miss Frances Culpepper, Miss Marion Culpepper, and Miss Jane Culpepper of Augusta; one brother, John Shepperd Culpepper of Evans, Ga; one sister, Mrs. W. B. Lain of Savannah; Ga., and four grandchildren.8
 
Research note The ancestry of William Culpepper is unknown. Since he was a furniture salesman, he is probably related to the Culpepper brothers, Albert B. and George S., who ran a large furntiure store in Augusta. If you can better identify him, please contact Warren Culpepper.9 

Family 1

Mararet Allean Mathis (circa 1885 - circa 1912)
Children

Family 2

Meta Schley (18 Oct 1893 - 5 Mar 1973)
Children

Charts Descendants of Robert S. Culpepper of McDuffie Co., GA
Last Edited 11 Jun 2004

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 410A, Dearing, McDuffie Co., GA
    Robt S. Culpepper, Self, M, M, W, 45, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Sophornia J Culpepper, Wife, F, M, W, 36, GA/GA/GA, Keeping House
    Churchal C Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 13, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Albert B. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 8, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Susan M. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 6, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    George S. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 4, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Marcus B. Culpepper, Son, M, S, W, 3, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Addie N. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 2, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Mattie D. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, W, 9/12, GA/GA/GA, At Home
    Note: The next name is e Black farm hand and not a family member
    Tony Culpepper, Other, M, S, B, 12, GA/GA/GA, Farm Hand.
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 141B, 133 District, Dearing, Columbia Co., GA
    Robert S. Culpepper, 36, M, GA, Farmer, $-/$135
    Safranie J. Culpepper, 27, F, GA
    Churchill C. Culpepper, 3, M, GA
    Alvin B. Culpepper, 1, M, GA.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 58, pages 50A-B, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    Albert Culpepper, Head, M, 38, Md 5, GA/GA/GA, Merchant
    Allean Culpepper, Wife, F, 24, Md 5, GA/GA/GA
    Meryle Culpepper, Dau, F, 3, S, GA/GA/GA
    Margaret Culpepper, Dau, F, 1 6/12, S, GA/GA/GA
    Bill Culpepper, Sister, F, 25, S, GA/GA/GA
    George Culpepper, Brother, M, 35, S, GA/GA/GA
    Jim Grubs, Boarder, M, 24, S, GA/GA/GA
    Will Lane, Boarder, M, 22, S, GA/GA/GA.
  4. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    5 Jan 1905, page 6, Wedding Annoucement of Miss Mararet Allean Mathis and Mr. Albert B. Culpepper, 4 Jan 1905, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.
  5. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 77, page 8A, 1137 Green Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    Albert B. Culpepper, Head, M, 48, Md, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Meryl Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, GA/GA/GA
    Margaret Culpepper, Dau, F, 11, S, GA/GA/GA
    Frances Culpepper, Dau, F, 9, S, GA/GA/GA
    Ellen Carlos, Housekeeper, F, 61, Wd, GA/GA/GA
    Mamie Lelimer, Servant, F, 20, S, GA/GA/GA.
  6. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    26 Jul 1922, Page 3A: "Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Culpepper announce the birth (date not stated) of a daughter who will be called Jane. Mrs. Culpepper was Miss Meta Schley.
  7. 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
    Albert B. Culpepper, d. 25 Sep 1941 at 70 years in Richmond Co., GA.
  8. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    26 Sep 1941. Obituary for Albert D. Culpepper.
  9. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 9, page 8B, Lines 73-76, 1128 Green St., Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
    Rent=$40.00, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Thomas J. Lego, Head, M, 55, md, GA/GA/GA, Blacksmith/own shop
    Carrie Bell Lego, Wife, F, 50, md, GA/GA/GA
    Thomas L. Lego, Son, M, 32, sng, GA/GA/GA, Accountant/RR
    Francis Lego, Dau, F, 11, sng, GA/GA/GA
    Ralph R. Lego, Grandson, M, 6, sng, GA/GA/GA,
    ED 9, page 10A, Lines 49-50 (noted as part of preceding household)
    William Culpepper, Son-in-law, M, 28, M, md @ 23, GA/GA/GA, Furniture Salesman
    Lindel (Lego) Culpepper, Daughter, F, 21, M, md @ 16, GA/GA/GA.
  10. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    20 Jun 1929, Wedding Annoucement of Miss Meryl Culpepper (d/o M/M A. B. Culpepper of Augusta, GA) and Dr. J. Randolph Gepfert, Jr. married 19 Jun 1929 in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.