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Sarah Elizabeth Ann Culpepper

Female, #35290, (1 August 1856 - 14 March 1940)

FatherElias Daniel Culpepper b. 31 Jan 1832, d. 8 May 1914
MotherNancy Clegg b. 30 Jul 1832, d. 2 Nov 1904
Sarah Elizabeth Ann Culpepper|b. 1 Aug 1856\nd. 14 Mar 1940|p2206.htm#i35290|Elias Daniel Culpepper|b. 31 Jan 1832\nd. 8 May 1914|p2029.htm#i32452|Nancy Clegg|b. 30 Jul 1832\nd. 2 Nov 1904|p2029.htm#i32453|Rev. William H. Culpepper|b. 17 Oct 1813\nd. 22 Mar 1909|p2005.htm#i32073|Sarah Leslie|b. 15 Feb 1808\nd. 22 Jan 1849|p2005.htm#i32074|John P. Clegg|b. 14 Oct 1792\nd. 30 Aug 1854|p2031.htm#i32481|Martha S. Boone|b. 25 Jan 1801\nd. 9 Aug 1864|p2031.htm#i32482|

Birth*1 Aug 1856 Sarah was born at Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 1 Aug 1856. 
 She was the daughter of Elias Daniel Culpepper and Nancy Clegg. 
1860 Census*1860 Sarah listed as a household member living with Elias Daniel Culpepper in the 1860 Census at Darysaw, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 28 m-p. 873 hh 646. 
1870 Census*1870 Sarah listed as a household member living with Elias Daniel Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Derasaw Township, Grant Co., Arkansas. 38 m-210 hh 33. 
1880 Census*1880 Sarah was listed as a daughter in Elias Daniel Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Grant Co., Arkansas. 48 m-ED100-27. 
Marriage*19 Jul 1881 She married Alexander Burgess Williams at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 19 Jul 1881. 
Married Name19 Jul 1881  As of 19 Jul 1881, her married name was Williams. 
Residence*1894 Sarah resided at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, in 1894. 
1900 Census*7 Jun 1900 Sarah was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Vaugine Township, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 43 f-ED 100 sheet 8 line 178. 
Residencecirca 1935 Sarah resided at Sweet Home, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, circa 1935. 
Death*14 Mar 1940 She died at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 14 Mar 1940. 
Burial*16 Mar 1940 Her body was interred on 16 Mar 1940 at Bellwood Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.1 
Biography* Sally was the daughter of Elias Daniel and Nancy (Clegg) Culpepper. Mrs. J. F. (Corinne Williams) Hilton, wrote about her mother:2

She was born August 1, 1856 in Jefferson Co.,3 Arkansas, the second child in a family of 10 children. Though only five years of age when the Civil War broke out - she was a useful child around the house and when her father came home with a minie ball in his shoulder - it was she who washed and dressed the terrible wound and washed the awful rags to dress it with and nursed him back to health, he always claimed. He lost the use of his arm completely. She attended and taught in the Sixth Avenue School here in the early '70's. On July 19, 1881 she was married to Alexander Burgess Williams and for a time was occupied with her own life and family - but was always a good neighbor. A. B. Williams died Feb. 26, 1899 in Pine Bluff. During his life and thereafter she was the mainstay of the community in sickness and adversity, during those early days when doctors were few and far between and telephones almost unheard of, the trail that is now part of a National Highway - 65 - (Ohio Street) was beaten to her door by folks who needed help - "Send for Mrs. Williams, then if she says so, send for the doctor" was a familiar saying. No one left her house empty handed nor did she ever leave it without a bouquet of flowers, sack of fresh vegetables, bucket of milk, fruit from her own trees, berries from the garden or some token of thoughtfulness for others. She wove beautiful rugs on an old fashioned loom, made quilts, pieced and quilted them preferring to "card" the cotton and gave away hundreds of both quilts and rugs for birthday, graduation, wedding and anniversary presents or just gifts. Many of these are still treasured keepsakes. One year she pieced, quilted and gave 22 quilts to the Jefferson County American Red Cross Chapter and was a liberal contributor to that Organization all through the years with her work - knitting mostly (she made beautiful socks). She was an acute sufferer from a circulatory ailment but despite that she visited the sick and shut-in taking cheerful message and heartening gifts.

She was a Charter member of the Carr Memorial Methodist Church and one of its most faithful members and generous contributors. She was a typical pioneer woman - one year when small pox was prevalent (and deadly) she got vaccine and vaccinated several families, white and colored, she pulled teeth delivered white babies when no doctor was available (negroes had their own mid-wives) kept a large vegetable garden - had a big orchard and the only rasberry patch in town - a beautiful flower garden - furnished flowers for weddings and funerals (no charge) and divided plants and bulbs with all who asked.

When the Williams family moved to 10 Ave. and Ohio St. in 1894 they built a small cottage on the edge of a "cane-brake," no house obscured the view from there to 6th and Indiana St. It was back breaking work to get the land ready for cultivation, but was very rich soil when ready, and until this day has never needed enriching and everything grows you put in it. After Burgess Williams death, "Aunt Sally" supported her family - nor did she expect or accept help from any source - she worked with her own two hands - she was not a trained nurse but had plenty of good common sense, faith in her God and a grim determination to do the very best she could with what she had.


"Aunt Sally" passed from this earth on March 14, 1940 - she was survived by three daughters, Nancy W. Green; Janet W. Guenther; Corinne W. Hilton. Her favorite saying was "You only keep what you give away."

Sally was 83 years old at the time of her death. 

Family

Alexander Burgess Williams b. 26 Dec 1854, d. 26 Feb 1899
Marriage*19 Jul 1881 She married Alexander Burgess Williams at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 19 Jul 1881. 
Children

Last Edited 19 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. William Harold Broughton, The Cleggs of Old Chatham: the ancestry, family, descendants of Thomas A. Clegg and Bridget Polk, their kin, and events of history Clegg Family Association, 1977.
    "burial will be in Bellwood cemetery" ("Aunt Sallie Culpepper Dies Here Last Night" [UL:Pine Bluff Commercial:UL] (Jefferson Co., AR) 15 Mar 1940 p. 9, col. 1 & 2) but [UL:The Cleggs of Old Chatham:UL] p. 228 listed Sarah as having been buried in the Clegg Cemetery in Junet, Grant Co., AR.
  2. "Mrs. Sarah E. Culpepper Williams 'Aunt Sally'" three page, double spaced, typed biography
  3. on a farm that is now in Grant Co., AR ("Aunt Sallie Culpepper Dies Here Last Night" Pine Bluff Commercial (Jefferson Co., AR) 15 Mar 1940 p. 9, col. 1 & 2)]

Alexander Burgess Williams

Male, #35291, (26 December 1854 - 26 February 1899)

FatherDr. John C. Williams b. 5 Oct 1828, d. 22 Mar 1858
MotherJeannette Burgess1 b. c 1834
Alexander Burgess Williams|b. 26 Dec 1854\nd. 26 Feb 1899|p2206.htm#i35291|Dr. John C. Williams|b. 5 Oct 1828\nd. 22 Mar 1858|p3140.htm#i50238|Jeannette Burgess|b. circa 1834|p3140.htm#i50239||||||||||Mary (?)|b. circa 1813|p3142.htm#i50266|

Birth*26 Dec 1854 Alexander was born at Kingstree, Williamsburg District, South Carolina, on 26 Dec 1854. 
 He was the son of Dr. John C. Williams and Jeannette Burgess.1 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 Alexander was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hempstead Co., Arkansas.2 
Marriage*19 Jul 1881 He married Sarah Elizabeth Ann Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 19 Jul 1881. 
Employment* Alexander's occupation: post office at Arkansas. 
Death*26 Feb 1899 He died at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 26 Feb 1899. 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Ann Culpepper b. 1 Aug 1856, d. 14 Mar 1940
Marriage*19 Jul 1881 He married Sarah Elizabeth Ann Culpepper at Grant Co., Arkansas, on 19 Jul 1881. 
Children

Last Edited 7 Jul 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail from Lynn Logsdon Williams, e-mail address, 2004.
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Census Place: Wallaceburg, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: T9_46; Family History Film: 1254046; Page: 408B; Enumeration District: 108

    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

    Burgess WILLIAMS Self S Male W 25 SC Farmer SC SC

    Jennett WILLIAMS Mother W Female W 45 SC Keeps House SC SC

    Craig WILLIAMS Brother S Male W 24 SC At School SC SC

    John WILLIAMS Brother S Male W 21 SC Student SC SC

    Mary BURGESS GMother W Female W 66 SC SC SC.

Martha Emily Catherine Culpepper

Female, #35295, (26 January 1861 - 21 January 1932)

FatherElias Daniel Culpepper b. 31 Jan 1832, d. 8 May 1914
MotherNancy Clegg b. 30 Jul 1832, d. 2 Nov 1904
Martha Emily Catherine Culpepper|b. 26 Jan 1861\nd. 21 Jan 1932|p2206.htm#i35295|Elias Daniel Culpepper|b. 31 Jan 1832\nd. 8 May 1914|p2029.htm#i32452|Nancy Clegg|b. 30 Jul 1832\nd. 2 Nov 1904|p2029.htm#i32453|Rev. William H. Culpepper|b. 17 Oct 1813\nd. 22 Mar 1909|p2005.htm#i32073|Sarah Leslie|b. 15 Feb 1808\nd. 22 Jan 1849|p2005.htm#i32074|John P. Clegg|b. 14 Oct 1792\nd. 30 Aug 1854|p2031.htm#i32481|Martha S. Boone|b. 25 Jan 1801\nd. 9 Aug 1864|p2031.htm#i32482|

Birth*26 Jan 1861 Martha was born at Jefferson Co., Arkansas, on 26 Jan 1861. 
 She was the daughter of Elias Daniel Culpepper and Nancy Clegg. 
(household member) 1870 Census1870 Martha listed as a household member living with Elias Daniel Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Derasaw Township, Grant Co., Arkansas. 38 m-210 hh 33. 
(daughter) 1880 Census1880 Martha was listed as a daughter in Elias Daniel Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Grant Co., Arkansas. 48 m-ED100-27. 
Marriage* She married (?) Robinson at Arkansas. 
Married Name Her married name was Robinson. 
Employment* Martha's occupation: seamstress at Vaugine Township, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
1900 Census*7 Jun 1900 Martha was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Vaugine Township, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 38 f-ED 100-8 hh 176. 
Marriage* She married Will Young at Arkansas. 
Married Name Her married name was Young. 
Residence* Martha resided at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
Death*21 Jan 1932 She died at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, on 21 Jan 1932. At the home of her daughter from Cardiac Decompensation with Myoc. 
Burial*24 Jan 1932 Her body was interred on 24 Jan 1932 at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas. 
Biography* Martha Emily Catherine was known as "Emma." She was the daughter of Elias Daniel and Nancy (Clegg) Culpepper. Her parents were noted in the 1860 census in the Darysaw P. O. District of Jefferson Co., AR and this is probably where she was born. On current maps, Darysaw is to the west of Pine Bluff near the border between Jefferson County and Grant County but on the Grant County side of the line. A nine year old "Martha E. C. Culpepper" was listed with her parents in the "Derasaw" Township of Grant Co., AR in the 1870 census. A 19 year old "Emily Culpepper" was noted living with her parents in the 1880 census. At some point after this, Emma married her first husband and had at least two children by him. She was later married a second time to Will Young. Emma died in 1932 while visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. C. Mooney. She was 71 years old. 

Family

(?) Robinson b. c 1858, d. b 1900
Marriage* She married (?) Robinson at Arkansas. 
Children

Last Edited 19 Jan 2000

(?) Robinson

Male, #35296, (circa 1858 - before 1900)

Birth*circa 1858 (?) was born circa 1858. 
Marriage* He married Martha Emily Catherine Culpepper at Arkansas. 
Death*before 1900 He died at Arkansas before 1900. 

Family

Martha Emily Catherine Culpepper b. 26 Jan 1861, d. 21 Jan 1932
Marriage* He married Martha Emily Catherine Culpepper at Arkansas. 
Children

Last Edited 7 Aug 1999