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Columbus Caple Epps 1839 – 1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1839

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 4 November 1913

Death Location: , Newton, Georgia, United States

Father: James Epps

Mother: Jane EVANS

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Patrick

Children(s): James Epps, Columbus Epps, Josiah Epps, Carrie Epps, Runie Epps, Roy Epps, Grady Epps, Henry Epps, Ruby Epps

The story of Columbus Caple Epps began in 1839 in Georgia. In 1850, Columbus Caple Epps resided in Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Columbus Caple Epps resided in District 2, Montgomery, Alabama. Columbus Caple Epps married Elizabeth E. Patrick, and had children including James Lee Epps, Columbus Caple Epps, Josiah Evans Epps, Carrie L. Epps, Runie Lee Epps, Roy S Epps, Grady Epps, Henry Grady Epps, Ruby Mae Epps. Columbus Caple Epps passed away in 1913 in , Newton, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Columbus Caple Epps began in 1839 in Georgia.
  • In 1850, Columbus Caple Epps resided in Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Columbus Caple Epps resided in District 2, Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Columbus Caple Epps married Elizabeth E. Patrick, and had children including James Lee Epps, Columbus Caple Epps, Josiah Evans Epps, Carrie L. Epps, Runie Lee Epps, Roy S Epps, Grady Epps, Henry Grady Epps, Ruby Mae Epps.
  • Columbus Caple Epps passed away in 1913 in , Newton, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Epps
1784 – 1869
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Jane EVANS
1797 – 1867
Birth Location: Georgia
JE

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Patrick
1847 – 1907
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

James Epps
1872 – 1920
Birth Location: Georgia
JE
Columbus Epps
1873 – 1958
Birth Location: Georgia
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Josiah Epps
1876 – 1913
Birth Location: , Newton, Georgia, United States
JE
Carrie Epps
1879 – 1938
Birth Location: , Newton, Georgia, United States
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Runie Epps
1882 – 1968
Birth Location: , Newton, Georgia, United States
RE
Roy Epps
1885 – 1957
Birth Location: , Newton, Georgia, United States
RE
Grady Epps
1888 – 1965
Birth Location: Georgia
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Henry Epps
1889 – 1939
Birth Location: Newton County, Georgia, USA
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Ruby Epps
1892 – 1966
Birth Location: Georgia
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Columbus Epps's Ancestors

Self
Columbus Epps
1839 – 1913
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James Epps
1784 – 1869
Virginia, United States
Jane (Larkin) EVANS
1797 – 1867
Georgia
Grandparents
James (Thomas) Eppes
1749 – 1790
Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Martha Sledge
1759 – 1798
Albermale Parish, Surry, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Eppes
1717 – 1780
Mary Anderson
1718 – 1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Anderson
1687 – 1751
Mary Jordan
1695 – 1733

Columbus Epps's Descendants

1.
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Columbus (Caple) Epps (May 1839 – 4 November 1913) m. Elizabeth (E.) Patrick (8 Dec 1847 – 3 August 1907)
  1. 1. James (Lee) Epps (abt 1872 – 1920) m. Annie (Maude) Johnson (May 1873 – 18 Jun 1949)
    1. 1. Erwin Eppa (abt 1898 – )
    2. 2. Jessie (Glenn) Epps (Jan 1898 – 06 Aug 1961) m. Frances (Nelle) Jones (1 Aug 1912 – 21 Jan 1973)
    3. 3. Ava ((Eva) C) Epps (abt 1900 – 20 Jun 1975) m. Jesse (G) Ammons (10 Feb 1896 – 28 Feb 1979)
      1. 1. Mildred Ammons (abt 1935 – )
    4. 4. Glenn Eppa (abt 1902 – )
    5. 5. William ("Willie" Mercer) Epps (abt 1904 – )
    6. 6. James (Ernest) Epps (abt 1907 – )
    7. 7. Henry (H) Epps (abt 1909 – 24 Sep 1970)
  2. 2. Columbus (Caple) Epps (20 August 1873 – 25 December 1958)
  3. 3. Josiah (Evans) Epps (1 Jun 1876 – 26 June 1913)
  4. 4. Carrie (L.) Epps (30 Jun 1879 – 1938)
  5. 5. Runie (Lee) Epps (29 Jun 1882 – 09 Mar 1968)
  6. 6. Roy (S) Epps (19 Apr 1885 – 21 December 1957)
  7. 7. Grady Epps (Oct 1888 – Oct 1965)
  8. 8. Henry (Grady) Epps (23 September 1889 – 31 July 1939)
  9. 9. Ruby (Mae) Epps (Jan 1892 – 15 Jul 1966)

Columbus Epps's Timeline

11 Records

1839
May 1839
Birth of Columbus Caple Epps in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 11
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in District 2, Montgomery, Alabama
District 2, Montgomery, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 31
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Subdivision 96, Newton, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 96, Newton, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
1901
1 Jul 1901
Age 62
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Starrsville, Georgia, USA
Starrsville, Georgia, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 64
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Starrsville, Georgia, USA
Starrsville, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
Columbus Caple Epps resided here in Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
1913
4 November 1913
Age 74
Death of Columbus Caple Epps in , Newton, Georgia, United States
, Newton, Georgia, United States
1913
12 Jul 1913
Age 74
Columbus Caple Epps - Probate in Newton, Georgia, USA
Newton, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1839
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 160; Family History Film: 1254160; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 097
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 96, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M593_168; Page: 32B; Family History Library Film: 545667
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 214; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240214
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: M653_19; Page: 54; Family History Library Film: 803019
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T624_204; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374217
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M432_79; Page: 507A; Image: 426
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 65, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M432_79; Page: 507A; Image: 426

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Montgomery, Alabama
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: M653_19; Page: 54; Family History Library Film: 803019

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 96, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 96, Newton, Georgia; Roll: M593_168; Page: 32B; Family History Library Film: 545667

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 160; Family History Film: 1254160; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 097

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 214; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240214

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1901
    Event Place: Starrsville, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Starrsville, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hays, Newton, Georgia; Roll: T624_204; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374217

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newton County, Georgia
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 25 Apr 1861

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 November 1913
    Event Place: , Newton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Wills, 1823-1936; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Newton County); Probate Place: Newton, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1913
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Wills, 1823-1936; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Newton County); Probate Place: Newton, Georgia
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