Joseph Elisha Culpepper1,2

Male, #9855, (9 Apr 1872 - 13 Feb 1946)

Parent*William Henry Culpepper (28 Jul 1841 - 30 Jun 1925)
Parent*Ellen Nora Biggs (11 Aug 1847 - 5 Oct 1926)
Joseph Elisha Culpepper|b. 9 Apr 1872\nd. 13 Feb 1946|p9855.htm|William Henry Culpepper|b. 28 Jul 1841\nd. 30 Jun 1925|p9521.htm|Ellen Nora Biggs|b. 11 Aug 1847\nd. 5 Oct 1926|p9522.htm|Elisha Culpepper of Talbot Co., GA|b. 18 Jul 1812\nd. 20 Mar 1875|p9482.htm|Elizabeth Harris|b. 21 Sep 1819\nd. 1892|p9483.htm|Rev. Joseph E. Biggs|b. circa 1792\nd. 5 Jan 1874|p36873.htm|Sarah E. McNeil|b. say 1805|p36874.htm|

DNA* He has been proven by DNA and genealogical research to be a descendant of Elisha Culpepper of Talbot Co., GA, who is a 2-great-grandson of Benjamin Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC and 4-great-grandson of Henry Culpepper of Lower Norfolk, VA. 
Birth*9 Apr 1872 He was born on 9 Apr 1872 at Georgia.3,2 
 He was the son of William Henry Culpepper and Ellen Nora Biggs. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 William, Joseph and Walter was listed as a son in William Henry Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Talbot Co., Georgia.4 
Photographedsay 1885 William Henry Culpepper was photographed say 1885 at Talbot Co., Georgia.
William Henry Culpepper family
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Joseph was listed as a lodger living with an unknown person 's household on the 1900 Census at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*circa 1902 He married Emily Evans Jeter circa 1902.5 
Obituary21 Jan 1904 Written by Joseph Elsiha Culpepper of Valdosta, GA upon the death of his Uncle Simon Bickley:
     Mr. Simon Bickley, one of the oldest and best know citizens of Talbot County, died at his home about eight miles southwest of Talbotton, Monday morning. He had been confined to his for some days and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Bickley was eighty one years of age, and for over fifty years had been a resident of this county. He was buried at the cemetery in Talbotton Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Tom Stuart of Waverly Hall conducted the burial service.

In Memory of Simon P. Bickley
     On January 18, 1904 Uncle Simon Bickley departed this life and while the ereaved family mourns the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, we rejoice in the memory of the good influences of the life he lived and the legacy he left behind, for the Good Book tells us that a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.
     The writer first remembers him, as an old man of noble character, whose home we delighted to visit, a home that was governed by Christian influences that emanated from its head, the image of whose life shows it impress upon the lives and character of his children.
     Uncle Simon’s home was ruled by right, tempered with love and adorned by a Christian spirit which permeated the entire circle of his acquaintance. I commend his life to all as an example of purity and honesty.
     Born May 11, 1821 in Newberry Dist., S.C., he moved to Georgia in 1844, was married to Miss Culond in 1846 who died the same year leaving twin boys. In 1847 he married Miss A.E. Biggs who survives him. Their married life was blessed with twelve children most of whom are still living, some living in Texas, I cannot recall just now their various places of resident.
     As a soldier he was true to his country, responding to the call to arms in 1861. He served throughout the war with three of his sons, returning home he was true to his trust as husband and father.
     As a Christian he lived his profession well – was a consistent member of the Methodist church. My heart is touched now as I recall him presiding at the family altar which he erected in his home as it was his custom to call the family together after the evening meal and the entire family joining in reading the Bible after which thanks were offered to the giver of all good gifts.
     It has been said that the lives of great men all remind us that we can make our lives sublime, and departing leave behind us foot prints upon the souls of time. Uncle Simon has written his name upon the tablets of our memory and his beautiful life was a benediction to all who knew him. We cherish his memory and honor his name.6 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Inverness, Citrus Co., Florida.5 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.1 
Death*13 Feb 1946 He died at Lowndes Co., Georgia, on 13 Feb 1946.7 
Burial*circa 15 Feb 1946 His body was interred circa 15 Feb 1946 at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.2 

Family

Emily Evans Jeter (21 Mar 1882 - 21 Dec 1939)
Children

Charts Descendants of William Henry Culpepper of Talbot Co., GA
Last Edited 15 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 4, page 12B, Oak Street, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA
    Home=$20,000, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Joseph E. Culpepper, Head, 50, md @ 30, GA, GA, GA, Accountant at Cotton Mill
    Evan G. Culpepper, Wife, 45, md @ 25, GA, GA, GA
    Joseph E. Culpepper, Jr., Son, 25, GA, GA, GA, Bookkeeper at Bank
    William J. Culpepper, Son, 20, GA, GA, GA, Bookkeeper at Fertilizer Company.
  2. 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
    + Joseph Elisha Culpepper, 9 Apr 1872 – 13 Feb 1946
    + Emily Evans Jeter Culpepper, 21 Mar 1882 – 21 Dec 1939.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 20, Page 17B, Valdosta District, Lowndes Co., GA
    Boarder in HH of Mary A. and L. A. Converse (who are sisters of each other)
    J. E. Culpepper, Boarder, Apr 1872, 28, S, GA/GA/GA, Salesman.
  4. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 230A, ED 120, District 894, Talbot Co., GA
    William Culpepper, Self, M, M, 39, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Ellen Culpepper, Wife, F, M, 33, Keeping House, GA/GA/GA
    Willie Culpepper, Son, M, S, 10, At School, GA/GA/GA
    Joseph Culpepper, Son, M, S, 8, GA/GA/GA
    Walter Culpepper, Son, M, S, 5, GA/GA/GA
    Lovie Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 3, GA/GA/GA
    Retta Daniel, Other, F, Wid, Black, 50, Servant, GA/GA/GA
    Charles Younge, Other, M, S, B, 25, Servant, GA/GA/GA.
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 3, Page 231, Lines 39-43, Inverness, Citrus Co., FL
    Joe E. Culpepper, Head, M, 38, md1-7 yrs, GA/GA/GA, Bookkeeper/Saw Mill
    Evans Culpepper, Wife, F, 28, md1-7 yrs, ch 3/3, GA/GA/GA
    Joe E. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 5, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Daisy May Culpepper, Daughter, F, 3, Sng, GA/GA/GA
    Will G. Culpepper, Son, M, 8/12, Sng, GA/GA/GA.
  6. Talbotton New Era, 21 Apr 1904, Obituary of Simon P. Bickly (page 6), and "Memoriam" by Joseph E. Culpepper of Valdosta (page 7).
  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
    J. E. Culpepper Sr., 13 Feb 1946 at 74 years in Lowndes Co., GA; Res. in Lowndes Co., GA.
  8. E-mail from Joseph Aurel Culpepper (#58181), e-mail address, Bloomington, IL to Warren Culpepper, March 2008.