Claude B. Simmons

M, (22 June 1925 - February 1974)
Birth*22 June 1925 Claude was born on 22 June 1925.1 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.1 
Death*February 1974 He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in February 1974 at age 48.1 
Last Edited27 July 2011

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Lewis Johnson

M, (say 1909 - )
Birth*say 1909 Lewis was born say 1909. 
Marriage*say 1931 He married Willie Lee Culpepper say 1931. 

Family

Willie Lee Culpepper (21 October 1907 - 16 November 1977)
Last Edited21 August 2008

Vivian Griffin

F, (2 February 1898 - February 1987)
Birth*2 February 1898 Vivian was born at Mississippi on 2 February 1898.1 
Marriage*26 February 1916 She married Carl Houston Culpepper at Mississippi on 26 February 1916 at age 18. 
Married Name26 February 1916  As of 26 February 1916, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Vivian was listed as Carl Houston Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.2 
Divorce*say 1925 She and Carl Houston Culpepper were divorced say 1925.3 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 Vivian was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.1 
Death*February 1987 She died at Brandon, Rankin Co., Mississippi, in February 1987.1 

Family

Carl Houston Culpepper (12 February 1895 - )
Children
Last Edited11 August 2008

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 42, page 10B, Lines 61-63, 1406 10th Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (9 Jan 1920)
    Carl H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 24, md, MS/MS/MS, salesman/CocaCola Co
    Vivian Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 22, md, MS/MS/MS, weaver cotton mill
    Louise Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 2 10/12, sng, MS/MS/MS.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-3, Page 9A, 1410 Eighth Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Rent Home, $6.00, Radio=N
    Vivian Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 33, Div, MS/MS/MS, Winder, Knitting Mill
    Louise Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 13, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, MS/MS/MS.

Louise Culpepper1

F, (15 February 1917 - 25 February 1984)
FatherCarl Houston Culpepper (12 Feb 1895 - )
MotherVivian Griffin (2 Feb 1898 - Feb 1987)
Birth*15 February 1917 Louise was born at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 15 February 1917.2 
(Daughter) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Louise was listed as a daughter in Carl Houston Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Louise was listed as a daughter in Vivian Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.4 
Married Namesay 1938  As of say 1938, her married name was Pace.5 
Marriage*say 1938 She married David A. Pace say 1938. David and Louise had a daughter, Nicki Pace, who married Charles Chisolm.5 
Death*25 February 1984 She died at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 25 February 1984 at age 67.2 
Burial*say 1 March 1984 Her body was interred say 1 March 1984 at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Obadiah, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.2 

Family

David A. Pace (31 January 1913 - 9 March 1995)
Last Edited2 August 2016

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 16058170.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 42, page 10B, Lines 61-63, 1406 10th Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (9 Jan 1920)
    Carl H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 24, md, MS/MS/MS, salesman/CocaCola Co
    Vivian Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 22, md, MS/MS/MS, weaver cotton mill
    Louise Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 2 10/12, sng, MS/MS/MS.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-3, Page 9A, 1410 Eighth Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Rent Home, $6.00, Radio=N
    Vivian Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 33, Div, MS/MS/MS, Winder, Knitting Mill
    Louise Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 13, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, MS/MS/MS.
  5. E-mail written Aug 2016 to Lew Griffin from Cherie Leigh (Culpepper) Keith, e-mail address.

Carl Houston Culpepper Jr.1

M, (14 May 1920 - August 1987)
FatherCarl Houston Culpepper (12 Feb 1895 - )
MotherVivian Griffin (2 Feb 1898 - Feb 1987)
Birth*14 May 1920 He was born on 14 May 1920 at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.2,3 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Carl was listed as a son in Vivian Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
SSNbetween 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.2 
Marriage*say 1948 He married Dorothy Levy say 1948. 
Death*August 1987 He died at Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi, in August 1987 at age 67.2 

Family

Dorothy Levy (between 16 August 1923 and 1924 - September 2005)
Last Edited2 August 2016

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-3, Page 9A, 1410 Eighth Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Rent Home, $6.00, Radio=N
    Vivian Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 33, Div, MS/MS/MS, Winder, Knitting Mill
    Louise Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 13, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Carl Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, MS/MS/MS.

Florence Elizabeth Culpepper1

F, (21 January 1919 - 3 February 1919)
FatherCarl Houston Culpepper (12 Feb 1895 - )
MotherVivian Griffin (2 Feb 1898 - Feb 1987)
Birth*21 January 1919 Florence was born at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 21 January 1919. 
Death*3 February 1919 She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 3 February 1919. 
Last Edited11 August 2008

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.

Edna Clifford

F, (circa 1908 - )
Birth*circa 1908 Edna was born circa 1908. 
Marriage*31 December 1932 She married Carl Houston Culpepper on 31 December 1932. 
Married Name31 December 1932  As of 31 December 1932, her married name was Culpepper. 

Family

Carl Houston Culpepper (12 February 1895 - )
Last Edited26 May 1999

Annie Louise Pagan

F, (circa 1911 - )
Birth*circa 1911 Annie was born circa 1911. 
Marriage*2 August 1944 She married Carl Houston Culpepper on 2 August 1944. 
Married Name2 August 1944  As of 2 August 1944, her married name was Culpepper. 

Family

Carl Houston Culpepper (12 February 1895 - )
Last Edited9 May 1999

Edna Brown

F, (11 March 1889 - October 1977)
Birth*11 March 1889 Edna was born at Mississippi on 11 March 1889.1,2 
Marriage*circa 1919 She married John Grady Culpepper at Mississippi circa 1919. Grady and Edna had no children. 
Married Namecirca 1919  As of circa 1919, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Edna was listed as John Grady Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 Edna was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.1 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.2 
Death*October 1977 She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in October 1977 at age 88.2 

Family

John Grady Culpepper (31 August 1897 - between 1920 and 1930)
Last Edited29 August 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-13, Page 4A, 2200 Thirty-Third Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Own Home, $3,500, Radio=N
    Edna (Brown) Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 41, Wid, MS/MS/AL, Seamstress, Hemstitching
    Ida Brown, Sister, F, Wh, 43, sng, MS/MS/AL.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 51, Page 5B, Lines 89-91, 1413 5th St, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (5 Jan 1920)
    Grady Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 30, md, MS/AL/MS, machinist/auto shop
    Edna Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, md, MS/MS/MS
    Addie Brown, Roomer, F, Wh, 20, sng, MS/MS/MS, saleslady/dry goods
    (Addie may have been Edna's sister).

James F. Short

M, (say 1897 - )
Birth*say 1897 James was born say 1897. 
Marriage*29 November 1921 He married Sally Mae Culpepper on 29 November 1921. 

Family

Sally Mae Culpepper (September 1899 - )
Last Edited6 August 2000

John Harrell Watkins

M, (say 1900 - )
Birth*say 1900 John was born say 1900. 
Marriage*27 November 1923 He married Mary E. Culpepper on 27 November 1923. 

Family

Mary E. Culpepper (6 October 1904 - 1 January 1993)
Last Edited5 August 2000

Orra Garner1

F, (circa 1895 - )
MotherMrs. Suzie W. Garner2 (c 1859 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Beulah.2 
Birth*circa 1895 She was born circa 1895 at Mississippi.2 
Birthcirca 1905 Orra was born at Mississippi circa 1905.1 
Marriage*circa 1920 She married William Leon Culpepper circa 1920.2 
Married Namecirca 1920  As of circa 1920, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Orra was listed as William Leon Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.2 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Orra was listed as William Leon Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Choctaw Co., Alabama.1 

Family

William Leon Culpepper (circa 1902 - circa 1945)
Child
Last Edited21 August 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 3, Page 1A, Lines 3-6, Beat 3, Choctaw Co., AL (5 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$5, Radio=-N, Farm=N, Vet=N
    W. Leon Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 24, md@19, MS/MS/MS, Sewing Machine Agt
    Orra Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 24, md@19, MS/MS/AL
    Flora B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4 5/12, sng, AL/MS/MS
    William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 4/12, sng, AL/MS/MS.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-6, Page 15A, 1914 Twenty-Ninth Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Own Home, $4,000, Radio=N
    William L. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md@18, MS/MS/MS, Automobile Mechanic, City, Vet=N
    Beulah Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 34, md@26, MS/MS/MS
    Leon Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Bernadean Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Suzie W. Garner, Mother-in-law, F, Wh, 70, Wid, MS/MS/MS.

William Leon Culpepper Jr.

M, (14 April 1921 - 6 May 2007)
FatherWilliam Leon Culpepper (c 1902 - c 1945)
MotherOrra Garner (c 1895 - )
Birth*14 April 1921 He was born on 14 April 1921 at Mississippi.1,2 
BirthDecember 1929 William was born at Choctaw Co., Alabama, in December 1929.3 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 William was listed as a son in William Leon Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.1 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 William was listed as a son in William Leon Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Choctaw Co., Alabama.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.2 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(U.S. Army Air Corps.)4,5 
Marriage28 February 1953 He married Frances Elizabeth Caldwell on 28 February 1953 at age 31.6 
Biography*2 March 2003 50th Anniversary Announcement for William L. and Frances Elizabeth Caldwell Culpepper
William L. and Frances Culpepper were married Feb 28, 1953. They celebrated their anniversary with family and friends. The Culpeppers have six children, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Culpepper is the former Frances Elizabeth Caldwell.6 
Death*6 May 2007 He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 6 May 2007 at age 86.2 
Obituary*8 May 2007  (an unknown value.)5 
Burial*9 May 2007 His body was interred on 9 May 2007 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.5 

Family

Frances Elizabeth Caldwell (15 February 1923 - 8 January 2007)
Child
Last Edited18 October 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-6, Page 15A, 1914 Twenty-Ninth Ave, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Own Home, $4,000, Radio=N
    William L. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md@18, MS/MS/MS, Automobile Mechanic, City, Vet=N
    Beulah Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 34, md@26, MS/MS/MS
    Leon Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Bernadean Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Suzie W. Garner, Mother-in-law, F, Wh, 70, Wid, MS/MS/MS.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 3, Page 1A, Lines 3-6, Beat 3, Choctaw Co., AL (5 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$5, Radio=-N, Farm=N, Vet=N
    W. Leon Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 24, md@19, MS/MS/MS, Sewing Machine Agt
    Orra Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 24, md@19, MS/MS/AL
    Flora B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4 5/12, sng, AL/MS/MS
    William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 4/12, sng, AL/MS/MS.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
    William L Culpepper Jr, born 1921 in MS, White, Single, Education: 4 yrs College, Height/Wt: 68/136; Resided in: Lauderdale Co., MS; Enlisted 25 Sep 1942 at Camp Shelby, MS (Drafted).
  5. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary of William Leon Culpepper, Jr. (#8276), published 8 May 2007.
  6. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    50th Anniversary Announcement for William L. and Frances Elizabeth Caldwell Culpepper, (#8276), published 2 Mar 2003.
  7. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Culpepper (#8278), published 9 Jan 2007.

Frances Elizabeth Caldwell1,2

F, (15 February 1923 - 8 January 2007)
Birth*15 February 1923 Frances was born on 15 February 1923.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.3 
Marriage*28 February 1953 She married William Leon Culpepper Jr. on 28 February 1953 at age 30.2 
Married Name28 February 1953  As of 28 February 1953, her married name was Culpepper.2 
Biography*2 March 2003 50th Anniversary Announcement for William L. and Frances Elizabeth Caldwell Culpepper
William L. and Frances Culpepper were married Feb 28, 1953. They celebrated their anniversary with family and friends. The Culpeppers have six children, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Culpepper is the former Frances Elizabeth Caldwell.2 
Death*8 January 2007 She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 8 January 2007 at age 83.3 
Obituary*9 January 2007 Services for Frances Elizabeth Culpepper will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Chris Cooksey and David Deweese officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Culpepper, 83, of Meridian, died Monday, Jan 8, 2007, at Queen City Nursing Home. She was retired from Burnley Shirt Factory after more than 30 years and she worked for East Mississippi State Hospital for more than 10 years. Survivors include her husband, William ‘Bill’ Culpepper of Meridian; sons, William Culpepper III and his wife, Carol, of Charlotte, N.C., Jerry Culpepper and his wife, Mary, of Meridian, David Culpepper and his wife, Norma, of Suqualena and Joe Culpepper of Philadelphia; a daughter, Susen (Culpepper) Heblon, of Meridian; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Caldwell and his wife, Clarice, of Clarkdale and Leo Caldwell and his wife, Marie, of Foster, Ala. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Delma Caldwell and Buck Caldwell; a son-in-law, Fred Heblon; great-granddaughter, Baylee Heblon and a grandson, Timothy Culpepper. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until service time at the funeral home.1 
Burial*10 June 2007 Her body was interred on 10 June 2007 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.1 

Family

William Leon Culpepper Jr. (14 April 1921 - 6 May 2007)
Child
Last Edited2 October 2008

Citations

  1. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Culpepper (#8278), published 9 Jan 2007.
  2. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    50th Anniversary Announcement for William L. and Frances Elizabeth Caldwell Culpepper, (#8276), published 2 Mar 2003.
  3. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

David Lee Culpepper

M, (26 December 1954 - 25 October 2016)
FatherWilliam Leon Culpepper Jr.1 (14 Apr 1921 - 6 May 2007)
MotherFrances Elizabeth Caldwell1 (15 Feb 1923 - 8 Jan 2007)
Birth20 December 1954 He was born on 20 December 1954.2 
Birth*26 December 1954 David was born on 26 December 1954. 
Death*25 October 2016 He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 25 October 2016 at age 61.2 
Last Edited19 November 2016

Citations

  1. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Culpepper (#8278), published 9 Jan 2007.
  2. Obituary of David Lee Culpepper.