position was coveted by several white physicians, hence the
election of Dr. Culp created no small stir. The excitement
was great for some time. Finally it became apparent that to
continue to hold this position would be hazardous in a
number of ways, and upon the advice of his wife and friends
Dr. Culp resigned, after serving one year.

Afterwards he built up an excellent practice of medicine in
the city of Augusta, but owing to the fast failing health of
his family he moved to Palatka, Fla., and after two years of
successful practice he moved to Jacksonville to give his
children, a promising girl and boy, the advantages of the
schools.

After remaining in Jacksonville for about seven years, Dr.
Culp yielded to the entreaties of the people of Palatka and
returned to that city, where he now is, having won the
fullest confidence of the people as a successful physician.

Dr. Culp married Mrs. Mary Emily Jefferson, of Jacksonville,
in 1884. She was at that time a prominent teacher in the
public schools of that city. His union has been blessed with
two children, a girl, Charlotte Marilla, fourteen years old,
and Julian McKenzie, twelve years old.

Dr. and Mrs. Culp are both profoundly interested in the
education of these children, hoping to fit them to be useful
to their race.

Dr. Culp is classed as a thorough race man. Freed from the