Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Bessie Rae McMillan

F, (1904 - 1980)

Birth*

1904

Bessie was born at Jones Mill, Monroe Co., Alabama, in 1904.^1,2

Marriage*

circa 1929

She married Ardis Vardaman Culpepper circa 1929.¹

Married Name

circa 1929

As of circa 1929, her married name was Culpepper.¹

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Bessie was listed as Ardis Vardaman Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Monroeville, Monroe Co., Alabama.¹

Burial*

1980

Her body was interred in 1980 at Frisco City, Monroe Co., Alabama.²

Death*

1980

She died at Monroeville, Monroe Co., Alabama, in 1980.²

Family

Ardis Vardaman Culpepper (2 August 1903 - October 1976)

Last Edited

25 January 2006

Citations

1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 3, Page 9A, Lines 35-36, Monroeville, Monroe Co., AL
Home Rent=$20, Radio=Y, Farm=N
A. V. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, md@25, AL/AL/AL, County Agent
Bessie R. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, md@25, AL/AL/AL.
E-mail written Jan 2006 to Warren Culpepper from Paulette Claire Dodson Culpepper (#54013), Hermitage, TN, e-mail address.

Elsie Culpepper¹

F, (circa 1911 - )

Father

John R. Culpepper (9 Sep 1875 - 31 Jul 1929)

Mother

Ada McCann (11 Dec 1875 - 1 Apr 1965)

Birth*

circa 1911

Elsie was born at Sumter Co., Alabama, circa 1911.²

(Daughter) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Elsie was listed as a daughter in John R. Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Cuba, Sumter Co., Alabama.²

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Elsie was listed as a daughter in Ada McCann's household on the 1930 Census at Cuba, Sumter Co., Alabama.³

Marriage*

26 March 1936

She married H. Grady McDaniel on 26 March 1936.

Married Name

26 March 1936

As of 26 March 1936, her married name was McDaniel.

Family

H. Grady McDaniel (circa 1912 - )

Last Edited

12 October 2005

Citations

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.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 98, Pages 6A-B, Lines 49-52, Cuba, Sumter Co., AL (7 Jan 1920)
John R. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 44, md, MS/MS/MS, Sawmill Owner
Anna Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 44, md, AL/AL/AL
John E. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 23, sng, AL/MS/AL, Salesman/Over-the-road
Elsie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 8, sng, AL/MS/AL.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 24, Page 1A, Lines 20-21, Cuba, Sumter Co., AL (12 Apr 1930)
Home=$1200, Radio=N, Farm=N
Ada Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 53, wid, MS/NC/MS
Elsie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 18, sng, MS/AL/MS, College Student
Amanda McCann, Mother, F, Wh, 79, wid, MS/MS/MS.

H. Grady McDaniel

M, (circa 1912 - )

Birth*

circa 1912

H. was born circa 1912.

Marriage*

26 March 1936

He married Elsie Culpepper on 26 March 1936.

Family

Elsie Culpepper (circa 1911 - )

Last Edited

12 September 1999

William McGregor¹

M, (say 1825 - )

Birth*

say 1825

William was born say 1825.

Marriage*

15 December 1847

He married Nancy Culpepper at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 15 December 1847.²

Family

Nancy Culpepper (14 October 1827 - 29 July 1904)

Child

Ophelia McGregor (circa 1849 - )

Last Edited

22 February 2002

Citations

Correspondence from Ruth Cohmia to Lew Griffin, 2000.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
Nancy Culpepper married William McGregor on 15 Dec 1847 in Sumter Co., Alabama.

Ophelia McGregor

F, (circa 1849 - )

Father

William McGregor (s 1825 - )

Mother

Nancy Culpepper (14 Oct 1827 - 29 Jul 1904)

Birth*

circa 1849

Ophelia was born at Mississippi circa 1849.

Last Edited

16 January 2001

Huldah Culpepper

F, (circa 1826 - )

Father

Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL (c 1803 - 5 Jul 1875)

Mother

Amelia Yarbrough (c 1803 - 1860)

Birth*

circa 1826

Huldah was born at Jackson Co., Georgia, circa 1826.¹

(free wh female 00-05) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Huldah and Nancy was probably a free white female, under age 5, in Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL's household, on the 1830 Census at Jackson Co., Georgia.²

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

William, Amelia, Ambrose, Ellen, Huldah, Hubert, Gabrilla, Matthew, Harbin, James, Melburn, Malachi and Anthony listed as a household member living with Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL on the 1850 Census on 1 June 1850 at Woods, Sumter Co., Alabama.¹

Married Name

13 October 1851

As of 13 October 1851, her married name was Hardin.³

Marriage*

13 October 1851

She married James Hardin at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 13 October 1851.³

Family

James Hardin (circa 1805 - 19 March 1857)

Last Edited

27 December 2010

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 340A/Line 32 thru 340B/Line 3, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpepper, 47, M, Farmer, RE=$500, GA (ID: 3971)
Milly Culpepper, 47, F, GA
Hulda Culpepper, 23, F, GA
Ellen Culpepper, 19, F, GA
Gabrilla Culpepper, 17, F, GA
Herbert Culpepper, 15, M, GA
Matthew Culpepper, 13, M, GA
Harbin Culpepper, 12, M, AL
Hardin Culpepper, 10, M, AL
Melburn Culpepper, 8, M, AL
Malachi Culpepper, 6, M, AL
Walker Culpepper, 4, M, AL
William Culpepper, 21, M, Farmer, GA
Ambrose Culpepper, 20, M, Farmer, GA.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 338, Jackson Co., GA
Joel Culpepper, 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M20-30, 2F 0-5, 1 F20-30.
Inc., Provo, UT MyFamily.com, compiler, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7838&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
Huldah Culpepper and James Hardin married 13 Oct 1851 in Sumter Co., AL. Performed by John A Reed, Justice of the Peace.

James Hardin

M, (circa 1805 - 19 March 1857)

Birth*

circa 1805

James was born circa 1805.

Marriage*

13 October 1851

He married Huldah Culpepper at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 13 October 1851.¹

Death*

19 March 1857

He died on 19 March 1857.

Family

Huldah Culpepper (circa 1826 - )

Last Edited

27 December 2010

Citations

Inc., Provo, UT MyFamily.com, compiler, Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7838&enc=1&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0
Huldah Culpepper and James Hardin married 13 Oct 1851 in Sumter Co., AL. Performed by John A Reed, Justice of the Peace.

Gabrilla Culpepper¹

F, (circa 1832 - )

Father

Joel Culpepper of Sumter Co., AL (c 1803 - 5 Jul 1875)

Mother

Amelia Yarbrough (c 1803 - 1860)

Birth*

circa 1832

Gabrilla was born at Jackson Co., Georgia, circa 1832.²

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Married Name

10 July 1852

As of 10 July 1852, her married name was Hardin.³

Marriage*

10 July 1852

She married Martin H. Hardin at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 10 July 1852.³

Family

Martin H. Hardin (circa 1829 - )

Last Edited

12 October 2005

Citations

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.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Pages 340A/Line 32 thru 340B/Line 3, Woods, Sumter Co., AL
Joel Culpepper, 47, M, Farmer, RE=$500, GA (ID: 3971)
Milly Culpepper, 47, F, GA
Hulda Culpepper, 23, F, GA
Ellen Culpepper, 19, F, GA
Gabrilla Culpepper, 17, F, GA
Herbert Culpepper, 15, M, GA
Matthew Culpepper, 13, M, GA
Harbin Culpepper, 12, M, AL
Hardin Culpepper, 10, M, AL
Melburn Culpepper, 8, M, AL
Malachi Culpepper, 6, M, AL
Walker Culpepper, 4, M, AL
William Culpepper, 21, M, Farmer, GA
Ambrose Culpepper, 20, M, Farmer, GA.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
Gabrilla Culpepper married Martin H. Hardin on 10 Jul 1852 in Sumter Co., Alabama.

Martin H. Hardin

M, (circa 1829 - )

Birth*

circa 1829

Martin was born circa 1829.

Biography*

Martin served in Co. C, 40th Alabama Infantry, during the Civil War.

Marriage*

10 July 1852

He married Gabrilla Culpepper at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 10 July 1852.¹

Family

Gabrilla Culpepper (circa 1832 - )

Last Edited

11 May 1999

Citations

Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
Gabrilla Culpepper married Martin H. Hardin on 10 Jul 1852 in Sumter Co., Alabama.

Minnie Coker

F, (26 April 1878 - January 1974)

Birth*

26 April 1878

Minnie was born on 26 April 1878.¹

Marriage*

5 October 1902

She married Silas Edgar Culpepper on 5 October 1902 at age 24.

Married Name

5 October 1902

As of 5 October 1902, her married name was Culpepper.

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Minnie was listed as Silas Edgar Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Minnie was listed as Silas Edgar Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.³

SSN*

1965

Her Social Security Number was issued in 1965 in Mississippi.¹

Death*

January 1974

She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in January 1974 at age 95.¹

Family

Silas Edgar Culpepper (14 February 1862 - 1 March 1934)

Children

Ernest Francis Culpepper+ (5 July 1903 - 29 November 1977)
William Leon Culpepper+ (circa 1906 - )
Annie Culpepper (7 September 1910 - 31 October 1912)
Retha Culpepper (circa 1912 - 1976)

Last Edited

3 October 2008

Citations

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
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 37, Page 18B, Lines 89-96, Russell & Vimville Rd., Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (16 Feb 1920)
Cirus (Silas) E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md, MS/AL/MS general farming
Minnie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, md, MS/MS/MS
Eleanor Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 28, sng, MS/MS/MS
Ernest J. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS
William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, MS/MS/MS
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
Fred M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, MS/MS/MS laborer on farm
Mary E. Culpepper, Mother, F, Wh, 77, wid, MS/GA/GA.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 38-17, Page 18A, Goodhope Church to Vinville Road, Lauderdale Co., MS
Own Farm, Radio=N
S. E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 68, md@22, MS/?/MS, Farmer, General Farm, Vet=N
Minnie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 52, md@25, MS/MS/MS
Eilene E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 40, sng, MS/MS/MS
Fred M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 31, sng, MS/MS/MS, Road Grader, Good Road
Retha Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 18, sng, MS/MS/MS
Marietta Culpepper, Mother, F, Wh, 88, Wid, MS/GA/GA.

Mary Thompson¹

F, (circa 1891 - )

Father

Alfred Thompson (s 1849 - )

Mother

Rachel Hunt (c 1851 - )

Name Variation

She was also known as Molly.²

Birth*

circa 1891

Mary was born at Mississippi circa 1891.

Marriage*

22 August 1912

She married Luther Clarence Culpepper at Mississippi on 22 August 1912.

Married Name

22 August 1912

As of 22 August 1912, her married name was Culpepper.

WWI Draft Reg*

12 September 1918

Luther Clarence Culpepper named Mary as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 September 1918 at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Mary was listed as Luther Clarence Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.³

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Mary was listed as Luther Clarence Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁴

Family

Luther Clarence Culpepper (5 December 1884 - 23 May 1954)

Child

Emory W. Culpepper+ (2 January 1914 - between 1936 and 1950)

Last Edited

28 August 2008

Citations

E-mail written Aug 2000 to Lew Griffin from Judy Gilmer, e-mail address.
National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
Luther Clarence Culpepper, RFD#1, Russell, Lauderdale Co., MS, Age 34, Born 5 Dec 1884, White, Farmer. Nearest relative: Mollie Culpepper, RFD#1, Russell, Lauderdale Co., MS, /s/ Luther Clarence Culpepper, Height: 5’ 10”, Stout build, Gray eyes, Light hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Lauderdale Co., MS.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 63, Page 4A, Lines 70-73, Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., MS (12 Jan 1920)
Luther C. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md, MS/MS/MS farm labor
Mollie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 29, md, MS/MS/MS
Emory Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, MS/MS/MS
Rachel H. Thompson, mother-in-law- F, Wh, 68, md, MS/MS/MS.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 38-17, Page 18A, Goodhope Church to Vinville Road, Lauderdale Co., MS
Own Farm, Radio=N
L. C. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 47, md@26, MS/MS/MS, Farmer, General Farm, Vet=N
Mollie E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 38, md@22, MS/MS/MS
Emery H. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS, Laborer, General Farm.

Rachel Hunt¹

F, (circa 1851 - )

Father

Augustus Garland Hunt (c 1808 - )

Mother

Nancy Culpepper (c 1811 - )

Married Name

Her married name was Thompson.

Birth*

circa 1851

Rachel was born at Mississippi circa 1851.

Marriage*

She married Alfred Thompson.

(Mother-in-law) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Rachel was listed as a mother-in-law in Luther Clarence Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

Family

Alfred Thompson (say 1849 - )

Child

Mary Thompson+ (circa 1891 - )

Last Edited

7 August 2008

Citations

E-mail written Aug 2000 to Lew Griffin from Judy Gilmer, e-mail address.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 63, Page 4A, Lines 70-73, Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., MS (12 Jan 1920)
Luther C. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md, MS/MS/MS farm labor
Mollie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 29, md, MS/MS/MS
Emory Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, MS/MS/MS
Rachel H. Thompson, mother-in-law- F, Wh, 68, md, MS/MS/MS.

Emory W. Culpepper¹

M, (2 January 1914 - between 1936 and 1950)

Father

Luther Clarence Culpepper (5 Dec 1884 - 23 May 1954)

Mother

Mary Thompson (c 1891 - )

Birth*

2 January 1914

Emory was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 2 January 1914.²

(Son) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Emory was listed as a son in Luther Clarence Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.³

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Emory was listed as a son in Luther Clarence Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁴

Death*

between 1936 and 1950

He died at Mississippi between 1936 and 1950.²

Marriage*

23 October 1937

He married Ethel Kittrell on 23 October 1937 at age 23.

Death

July 1980

He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in July 1980 at age 66.²

Family

Ethel Kittrell (30 December 1922 - August 1976)

Last Edited

2 October 2008

Citations

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.
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
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 63, Page 4A, Lines 70-73, Hurricane Creek, Lauderdale Co., MS (12 Jan 1920)
Luther C. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md, MS/MS/MS farm labor
Mollie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 29, md, MS/MS/MS
Emory Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, MS/MS/MS
Rachel H. Thompson, mother-in-law- F, Wh, 68, md, MS/MS/MS.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 38-17, Page 18A, Goodhope Church to Vinville Road, Lauderdale Co., MS
Own Farm, Radio=N
L. C. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 47, md@26, MS/MS/MS, Farmer, General Farm, Vet=N
Mollie E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 38, md@22, MS/MS/MS
Emery H. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS, Laborer, General Farm.

Ethel Kittrell

F, (30 December 1922 - August 1976)

Birth*

30 December 1922

Ethel was born on 30 December 1922.¹

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.¹

Marriage*

23 October 1937

She married Emory W. Culpepper on 23 October 1937 at age 14.

Married Name

23 October 1937

As of 23 October 1937, her married name was Culpepper.

Death*

August 1976

She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in August 1976 at age 53.¹

Family

Emory W. Culpepper (2 January 1914 - between 1936 and 1950)

Last Edited

2 October 2008

Citations

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

Infant (?) Culpepper

?, (19 May 1919 - 19 May 1919)

Father

Roy H. Culpepper¹ (23 Oct 1892 - 14 Mar 1950)

Mother

Cynthia Pennine Harper¹ (16 Apr 1895 - Mar 1973)

Death*

19 May 1919

He/she died at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 19 May 1919.¹

Birth*

19 May 1919

(?) was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 19 May 1919.¹

Burial*

20 May 1919

An unknown person body was interred on 20 May 1919 at Rawson Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.¹

Last Edited

3 October 2008

Citations

Rawson Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS. From Meridian, take I-59 East to Milepost 160, take the Russell exit, turn East (right) on the Russell-Mt. Gilead Road 2.4 miles, turn North (left) onto the Betts-Radcliff Road, go two tenths (2/10’s) mile turn right into a horse-shoe shaped dirt and gravel drive.
+ Infant son of Roy E. & Cynthia Culpepper, born and died 19 May 1919.

E. Carroll Culpepper¹

M, (14 July 1926 - 4 August 1943)

Father

Roy H. Culpepper (23 Oct 1892 - 14 Mar 1950)

Mother

Cynthia Pennine Harper (16 Apr 1895 - Mar 1973)

Birth*

14 July 1926

E. was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 14 July 1926.

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

E. was listed as a son in Roy H. Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Topton, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

Death*

4 August 1943

He died on 4 August 1943 at age 17.

Biography*

Carroll's early death was due to an accident.

Last Edited

11 May 1999

Citations

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.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 38-17, Page 31B, Beat 1, Topton, Lauderdale Co., MS
Own Farm, $950, Radio=N
Roy H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 36, md@25, MS/MS/MS, Grader, Road Machine, Vet=WW
Synthia P. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 34, md@22, MS/MS/MS
Carrol E. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3 8/12, sng, MS/MS/MS.

A. B. Thompson

M, (say 1919 - )

Birth*

say 1919

A. was born say 1919.

Biography*

(an unknown value.)

Last Edited

19 August 2000

Ernest Francis Culpepper¹

M, (5 July 1903 - 29 November 1977)

Father

Silas Edgar Culpepper (14 Feb 1862 - 1 Mar 1934)

Mother

Minnie Coker (26 Apr 1878 - Jan 1974)

Birth*

5 July 1903

Ernest was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 5 July 1903.²

(Son) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

William and Ernest was listed as a son in Silas Edgar Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.³

Marriage*

26 December 1922

He married Lois Marguerite Sims on 26 December 1922 at age 19.

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

Ernest was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.⁴

Death*

29 November 1977

He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 29 November 1977 at age 74.²

Family

Lois Marguerite Sims (8 June 1900 - June 1984)

Child

Myrtle M. Culpepper (29 June 1923 - 18 May 2006)

Last Edited

24 August 2008

Citations

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.
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
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 37, Page 18B, Lines 89-96, Russell & Vimville Rd., Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (16 Feb 1920)
Cirus (Silas) E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md, MS/AL/MS general farming
Minnie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, md, MS/MS/MS
Eleanor Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 28, sng, MS/MS/MS
Ernest J. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS
William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, MS/MS/MS
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
Fred M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, MS/MS/MS laborer on farm
Mary E. Culpepper, Mother, F, Wh, 77, wid, MS/GA/GA.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 38-17, Page 18A, Goodhope Church to Vinville Road, Lauderdale Co., MS
Rent Farm, Radio=N
Earnest L. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md@20, MS/MS/MS, Farmer, General Farm, Vet=N
Marguerette Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 30, md@23, MS/MS/MS
Myrtle M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
Earnestine E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1 2/12, sng, MS/MS/MS.

William Leon Culpepper¹

M, (circa 1906 - )

Father

Silas Edgar Culpepper (14 Feb 1862 - 1 Mar 1934)

Mother

Minnie Coker (26 Apr 1878 - Jan 1974)

Birth*

circa 1906

William was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, circa 1906.

(Son) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

William and Ernest was listed as a son in Silas Edgar Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

Marriage*

1 November 1924

He married Vera Wilson on 1 November 1924.

Family

Vera Wilson (21 April 1905 - April 1968)

Last Edited

24 February 2002

Citations

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.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 37, Page 18B, Lines 89-96, Russell & Vimville Rd., Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (16 Feb 1920)
Cirus (Silas) E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md, MS/AL/MS general farming
Minnie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, md, MS/MS/MS
Eleanor Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 28, sng, MS/MS/MS
Ernest J. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS
William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, MS/MS/MS
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
Fred M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, MS/MS/MS laborer on farm
Mary E. Culpepper, Mother, F, Wh, 77, wid, MS/GA/GA.

Retha Culpepper

F, (circa 1912 - 1976)

Father

Silas Edgar Culpepper (14 Feb 1862 - 1 Mar 1934)

Mother

Minnie Coker (26 Apr 1878 - Jan 1974)

Name Variation

She was also known as Bertha.¹

Birth*

circa 1912

Retha was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, circa 1912.¹

(Daughter) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Eleanor and Retha was listed as a daughter in Silas Edgar Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.¹

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Eleanor and Retha was listed as a daughter in Silas Edgar Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.²

Married Name

19 January 1935

As of 19 January 1935, her married name was Catlett.³

Marriage*

19 January 1935

She married Jeff Catlett at Kemper Co., Mississippi, on 19 January 1935.³

Death*

1976

She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in 1976.

Family

Jeff Catlett (24 April 1910 - November 1972)

Last Edited

24 August 2008

Citations

1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 37, Page 18B, Lines 89-96, Russell & Vimville Rd., Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS (16 Feb 1920)
Cirus (Silas) E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 59, md, MS/AL/MS general farming
Minnie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 42, md, MS/MS/MS
Eleanor Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 28, sng, MS/MS/MS
Ernest J. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS
William L. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, MS/MS/MS
Bertha Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
Fred M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, MS/MS/MS laborer on farm
Mary E. Culpepper, Mother, F, Wh, 77, wid, MS/GA/GA.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 38-17, Page 18A, Goodhope Church to Vinville Road, Lauderdale Co., MS
Own Farm, Radio=N
S. E. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 68, md@22, MS/?/MS, Farmer, General Farm, Vet=N
Minnie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 52, md@25, MS/MS/MS
Eilene E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 40, sng, MS/MS/MS
Fred M. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 31, sng, MS/MS/MS, Road Grader, Good Road
Retha Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 18, sng, MS/MS/MS
Marietta Culpepper, Mother, F, Wh, 88, Wid, MS/GA/GA.
National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482
Retha Culpepper and Jeff Catlett married 19 Jan 1935 in Kemper Co., MS.

Vera Wilson

F, (21 April 1905 - April 1968)

Birth*

21 April 1905

Vera was born on 21 April 1905.¹

Marriage*

1 November 1924

She married William Leon Culpepper on 1 November 1924 at age 19.

Married Name

1 November 1924

As of 1 November 1924, her married name was Culpepper.

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.¹

Death*

April 1968

She died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, in April 1968.¹

Family

William Leon Culpepper (circa 1906 - )

Last Edited

3 October 2008

Citations

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