Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Rubye Inez Green

F, (10 January 1911 - 11 September 1998)

Birth*

10 January 1911

Rubye was born at Moran, Shackelford Co., Texas, on 10 January 1911.¹

Marriage*

1933

She married James Milton Culpepper at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, in 1933.

Married Name

1933

As of 1933, her married name was Culpepper.

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

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

Residence*

1998

Rubye resided at Pampa, Gray Co., Texas, in 1998.¹

Death*

11 September 1998

She died at Potter Co., Texas, on 11 September 1998 at age 87.^2,1

Biography*

Obituary:
Pampa - Rubye Inez Culpepper, 87, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Dr. Jim Prock, Pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Culpepper was born in Moran and has been a Pampa resident since 1938. In 1976, she retired after working for Woolworth's for 33 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She married James M. Culpepper in 1933 at Amarillo. Survivors include her husband; a son Billy James Culpepper of Warrensberg, Mo; a daughter, Linda Gail Shultz of Bedford; a sister, Edith Williams of Amarillo; six grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. The family requests memorials be to First Baptist Church of Pampa.

Family

James Milton Culpepper (8 March 1913 - 15 February 2004)

Children

Billie James Culpepper+³ (23 August 1936 - 22 July 2015)
Linda Gail Culpepper⁴ (6 December 1943 - 10 March 2007)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

14 November 2006

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
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Rubye Inez Culpepper, Female, died 11 Sep 1998 in Potter Co., TX.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Billie James Culpepper, Male, born __ 1936 in Potter Co., Texas, child of James Milton Culpepper and Ruby Inez Green.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Linda Gail Culpepper, Female, born __ 1943 in Potter Co., Texas, child of James Milton Culpepper and Rubye Inez Green.

Ira Lee Culpepper

M, (4 August 1910 - 24 August 2000)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper¹ (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

4 August 1910

Ira was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 4 August 1910.^1,2

Photographed*

circa 1913

He was photographed circa 1913 at Wilson Co., Texas.³

Ira Lee Culpepper

Photographed*

circa 1913

He was photographed circa 1913 at Wilson Co., Texas.³

Mathew Vernon & Ira Lee Culpepper

(Son) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Ira, Mathew and James was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.⁴

Marriage*

12 January 1930

He married Mary Elmira McBride on 12 January 1930 at age 19.

(Son-in-law) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Ira was listed as a son-in-law in John McBride's household on the 1930 Census at Wilson Co., Texas.⁵

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.²

Residence*

1991

Ira resided at Pleasanton, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, in 1991.

Death*

24 August 2000

He died at Hazard, Sherman Co., Nebraska, on 24 August 2000 at age 90.²

Biography*

Ira Lee was known as "Lee." His birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible:
"Ira Lee Culpepper was born Aug. 4, 1910".
Mrs. James L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper wrote 27 Jun 1978: Ira Lee Culpepper left Texas ca 1960 to be near daughter Lee Nell who married Ercil Phillips of Nebraska.

Family

Mary Elmira McBride (26 December 1910 - 14 July 1995)

Child

Jacob Richard Culpepper (2 February 1934 - 30 July 1944)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

28 June 2008

Citations

Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Infant (Ira Lee) Culpepper, born 5 Aug 1910 in Wilson Co., TX to Mathew J Culpepper.
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
E-mail written Oct 2007 to Lew Griffin from Nancy Miller, e-mail address.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 206, Sheet 2A, Pg 164, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
N/A, Farm=Y
Matthews Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lela Culpepper, Wife, F, 32, M, TX FL TN
Oralee Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, TX TX TX
Vernon Culpepper, Son, M, 8-9?, S, TX TX TX
Loyd Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 3, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 2, S, TX TX TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 13, Sheet 2A, Pg 169, Pct. 7, Alum & Stockdale Rd., Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
John Mc Bride, Head, M, 64, M, md@23, TX KY TN, Farmer
Mary S. Mc Bride, Wife, F, 63, M, md@23, TX GA TN
Ira L. Culpepper, Son, M, md@19, TX TX TX, Farmer
Mary E. (Mc Bride) Culpepper, Dau, F, 19, M, md@19, TX TX TX.

Mary Elmira McBride

F, (26 December 1910 - 14 July 1995)

Father

John McBride¹ (c 1865 - )

Mother

Mary S. (?)¹ (c 1866 - )

Birth*

26 December 1910

Mary was born on 26 December 1910.²

Marriage*

12 January 1930

She married Ira Lee Culpepper on 12 January 1930 at age 19.

Married Name

12 January 1930

As of 12 January 1930, her married name was Culpepper.

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Mary was listed as a daughter in John McBride's household on the 1930 Census at Wilson Co., Texas.¹

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.²

Death*

14 July 1995

She died at Pleasanton, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, on 14 July 1995 at age 84.²

Family

Ira Lee Culpepper (4 August 1910 - 24 August 2000)

Child

Jacob Richard Culpepper (2 February 1934 - 30 July 1944)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

7 December 2006

Citations

1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 13, Sheet 2A, Pg 169, Pct. 7, Alum & Stockdale Rd., Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
John Mc Bride, Head, M, 64, M, md@23, TX KY TN, Farmer
Mary S. Mc Bride, Wife, F, 63, M, md@23, TX GA TN
Ira L. Culpepper, Son, M, md@19, TX TX TX, Farmer
Mary E. (Mc Bride) Culpepper, Dau, F, 19, M, md@19, TX TX TX.
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

Mathew Vernon Culpepper^1,2

M, (8 November 1911 - 27 February 1988)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

8 November 1911

Mathew was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 8 November 1911.²

Photographed

circa 1913

He was photographed circa 1913 at Wilson Co., Texas.³

Mathew Vernon & Ira Lee Culpepper

(Son) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Ira, Mathew and James was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.⁴

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Mathew, James, Winston and Francis was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.⁵

Marriage*

8 September 1934

He married Alma Lee Wiley on 8 September 1934 at age 22.

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950.

Employment*

Mathew's occupation: Int'l Harvester.

Residence*

February 1988

Mathew resided at Kingsland, Llano Co., Texas, in February 1988.²

Death*

27 February 1988

He died at Bexar Co., Texas, on 27 February 1988 at age 76.^1,2

Biography*

Matthew Vernon was known as "Vernon." His birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible: _________________________Mathew Vernon Culpepper _________________________was born Nov. 8, 1911
Mrs. James L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper wrote 27 Jun 1978 that Vernon was living in San Antonio and had retired from International Harvester Co.

Family

Alma Lee Wiley (6 July 1919 - 1 October 2005)

Children

Judith Ann Culpepper+ (30 August 1945 - 17 June 2004)
Hollis Wayne Culpepper+ (23 March 1953 - 22 September 1991)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

28 June 2008

Citations

Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Mathew Vernon Culpepper, Male, died 27 Feb 1988 in Bexar Co., TX.
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
E-mail written Oct 2007 to Lew Griffin from Nancy Miller, e-mail address.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 206, Sheet 2A, Pg 164, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
N/A, Farm=Y
Matthews Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lela Culpepper, Wife, F, 32, M, TX FL TN
Oralee Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, TX TX TX
Vernon Culpepper, Son, M, 8-9?, S, TX TX TX
Loyd Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 3, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 2, S, TX TX TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 3B, Pg 176, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Matthew Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, md@31, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lellia Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, md@21, TX FL TN
Vernon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX TX TX, Farmer
Lyod Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
Winston A. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, S, TX TX TX
Francis J. Culpepper, Son, M, 4 2/12, S, TX TX TX
Joy E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 1 6/12, S, TX TX TX.

Alma Lee Wiley

F, (6 July 1919 - 1 October 2005)

Birth*

6 July 1919

Alma was born at Wilson Co., Texas, on 6 July 1919. Alma was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Wiley and Minnie Mae Kidd.^1,2

Marriage*

8 September 1934

She married Mathew Vernon Culpepper on 8 September 1934 at age 15.

Married Name

8 September 1934

As of 8 September 1934, her married name was Culpepper.

SSN*

1959

Her Social Security Number was issued in 1959 in Texas.²

Death*

1 October 2005

She died at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 1 October 2005 at age 86.^1,2

Burial*

5 October 2005

Her body was interred on 5 October 2005 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.¹

Biography*

Obituary:
STOCKDALE - Alma Lee Culpepper, 86, of San Antonio, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005. She was born July 6, 1919, in Wilson County, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Minnie Mae (Kidd) Wiley. She was a retired clerk for the food industry, a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.
     Survivors: daughter, Ruby Gene Funk; son Ronnie Vernon Culpepper; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
     Preceded in death by: husband, Mathew Vernon Culpepper; son, Hollis Wayne Culpepper; daughter, Judith Ann Smith; brother, Wilburn Wiley.
     Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Finch Funeral Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel, the Rev. Scott Jones officiating.
     Burial will be at Stockdale Cemetery. Finch Funeral Chapel, Stockdale, 830-996-3811. Memorials: donor's choice.¹

Family

Mathew Vernon Culpepper (8 November 1911 - 27 February 1988)

Children

Judith Ann Culpepper+ (30 August 1945 - 17 June 2004)
Hollis Wayne Culpepper+ (23 March 1953 - 22 September 1991)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

5 December 2006

Citations

The Victoria Advocate, Victoria, Texas.
http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/
Obituary of Alma Lee Wiley (Mrs. Matthew Vernon) Culpepper, published Tuesday, October 4, 2005.
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

Norma Faye Culpepper

F, (30 March 1913 - 13 August 1919)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper¹ (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

30 March 1913

Norma was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 30 March 1913.^2,1

Death*

13 August 1919

She died at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 13 August 1919 at age 6.^2,3

Burial*

circa 15 August 1919

Her body was interred circa 15 August 1919 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.²

Biography*

Norma's birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible: _________________________Norma Faye Culpepper _________________________was born March 30, 1913
Norma died of leukemia. Her name was listed as "Norma Fay Culpepper" in the Texas Death Index.

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

5 December 2006

Citations

Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Infant (Norma Faye) Culpepper, born 30 Mar 1913 in Wilson Co., TX to Mathew J Culpepper.
Tombstone.
Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Norma Faye Culpepper, 30 Mar 1913 – 13 Aug 1919.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Norma Fay Culpepper, Wilson Co., Aug 13 1919, 25604.

James Lloyd Culpepper

M, (20 June 1915 - 5 February 1991)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper¹ (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

20 June 1915

James was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 20 June 1915.^2,1

(Son) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Ira, Mathew and James was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.³

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Mathew, James, Winston and Francis was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.⁴

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.²

Marriage*

17 December 1939

He married Vivian Hastings at Texas on 17 December 1939 at age 24.

World War II*

between 1942 and 1945

He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(US Navy, Seabees.)

Death*

5 February 1991

He died at Refugio, Refugio Co., Texas, on 5 February 1991 at age 75.^5,2

Burial*

8 February 1991

His body was interred on 8 February 1991 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.

Biography*

James' birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible: _________________________James Lloyd Culpepper _________________________was born June 20, 1915
Mrs. James L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper wrote 27 Jun 1978 that Lloyd was going to retire from United Gas Pipeline Co. 1 Jul 1978. In a 17 Jan 1979 letter Vivian added: My husband & I attended the "Awards" dinner of United Gas Pipeline Co in Houston, for the 25-30-35 & 40 year employees. Even tho he took an early retirement in July he was included and he and the other 40 yr men received nice perpetual motion clocks - No electricity, No Wind, No battery - just needs perfect balance - 7 or 8 in. square. Quite a clock - now that he does not have to live by the clock.
Mrs. James L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper wrote 9 Mar 1991 that her husband had died of respiratory failure. The following obituary notices are from an unknown source: James Culpepper James Lloyd Culpepper, 75, a resident of Refugio for 25 years, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 5,1991 following an extended illness. Funeral services were held in Refugio at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 1991 at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert R. Ross, Jr. officiating. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. in the Stockdale City Cemetery under the direction of Myer Funeral Home of Stockdale. Mr. Culpepper was born June 20, 1915 in Wilson County, to Matthew John and Lela Hawk Culpepper. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Vivian Hastings; daughters: Mrs. Carolyn Barry and Mrs. Darlene Toon both of San Antonio and Mrs. Sue Junker of Spring, TX . Four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; also a brother Ira Lee Culpepper of Pleasanton. Nebraska; three sisters: Mrs. Ermine Meek of Houston, Mrs. Nina Ramsey of Cuero, TX and Mrs. Joy Welch of Mission, TX; also many relatives and friends. Soloist Mrs. Thomas Watson. Organist Mrs. Suzi Ragle both of Refugio. Pallbearers were Raymond Anderson, Emilio Perez, Berrel O. Borden, Vic Walzel, Mauro Vela and Norman Gray. [Mrs. J. L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper noted that these were her husband's U. G. P. Co. co-workers.] He was a member of V. F. W. post #6290 in Refugio. Mr. Culpepper joined the United States Navy at age 17, served four years on the U.S.S. Arizona. Then was employed by United Gas Pipeline Co. Gasoline Plant division; for more than 50 years, retiring at age 62. Mr. Culpepper took leave of absence and immediately returned to the U.S. Navy services after the U.S.S. Arizona was sunk at Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941 and served with the U.S.N. Seabees until the end of WWII. He received an Honorable Discharge. He then returned to United Gas Pipeline Company. He worked at Bruni, San Antonio Buda [San Antonio, Bula?], Carthage, Freer, La Tex, Karnes City, Pettus, Refugio, Texas, Athens and Rodessa, Louisiana. JAMES CULPEPPER REFUGIO--James Lloyd Culpepper, 75, a longtime resident of Refugio, died Tuesday evening. Feb. 5, 1991, in a Refugio hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held in Refugio at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Ross officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Stockdale City Cemetery under the direction of Myers Funeral Home in Stockdale. Born June 20, 1915 in Denhawken to the late Matthew J. and Lela Hawk Culpepper, Mr. Culpepper was a member of the Methodist church and a retired employee of United Gas Company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vivian H. Culpepper of Refugio; three daughters, Mrs. Sue Junker of Spring, and Mrs. Carolyn Barry and Mrs. Darlene Toon, both of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Ermine Meek of Houston, Mrs. Nina Ramsey of Cuero, and Mrs. Joy Welch of Mission; a brother, Ira Lee Culpepper of Pleasanton, Neb; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Family

Vivian Hastings (10 January 1919 - 7 June 2002)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

18 October 2008

Citations

Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Infant (James Lloyd) Culpepper, born 20 Jun 1915 in Wilson Co., TX to Mathew J Culpepper.
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 206, Sheet 2A, Pg 164, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
N/A, Farm=Y
Matthews Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lela Culpepper, Wife, F, 32, M, TX FL TN
Oralee Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, TX TX TX
Vernon Culpepper, Son, M, 8-9?, S, TX TX TX
Loyd Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 3, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 2, S, TX TX TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 3B, Pg 176, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Matthew Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, md@31, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lellia Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, md@21, TX FL TN
Vernon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX TX TX, Farmer
Lyod Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
Winston A. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, S, TX TX TX
Francis J. Culpepper, Son, M, 4 2/12, S, TX TX TX
Joy E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 1 6/12, S, TX TX TX.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
James Lloyd Culpepper, Male, died 5 Feb 1991 in Refugio Co., TX.

Vivian Hastings

F, (10 January 1919 - 7 June 2002)

Father

Coliet Eugene Hastings (s 1889 - )

Mother

Sophie Bode (s 1891 - )

Birth*

10 January 1919

Vivian was born at Wilson Co., Texas, on 10 January 1919.¹

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

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

Marriage*

17 December 1939

She married James Lloyd Culpepper at Texas on 17 December 1939 at age 20.

Married Name

17 December 1939

As of 17 December 1939, her married name was Culpepper.

Death*

7 June 2002

She died at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 7 June 2002 at age 83.¹

Biography*

Vivian was one of the major contributors of information on the descendants of James Louis Culpepper.
.
From her obituary:
"Vivian Hastings Culpepper, age 83, died June 7, 2002 following an
extended illlness. Mrs. Culpepper was born January 10, 1919 in Wilson County, TX to Coliet Eugene and Sophie Bode Hastings. Vivian was a life-long resident of South Texas, born and raised in Wilson County, having lived in many small towns during her husband's early career with United Gas Company. She resided 13 years in Karnes City, 31 years in Refugio and her final years in San Antonio. Mrs. Culpepper was a full-time wife and mother, Band Booster, room mother, scouting assistant, cookie baker, ticket seller, and a fan extraordinaire of all Refugio ISD events. She was proud to be a "Bobcat Granny". She believed in being involved in her family's activities and in her community. Vivian passed on to her daughters a love of travel and adventure and a tradition of recording all the events of life through photography. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Lloyd Culpepper, she is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Carol Barry and Darlene Applewhite, both of San Antonio, and Sue Junker of Spring, TX;
four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister, Mrs. Marie Howe
of San Antonio and many other relatives and friends.
.
"Graveside Service Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 10:00 am, Stockdale
Cemetery, Stockdale, TX; Rev. Harry West officiating. In lieu of
flowers, Memeorial Contributions may be made to: Refugio Public Library, 8715 S. Commerce, Refugio, TX 78377. or Refugio Booster Club. 212 West Vance St., Refugio, TX 78377. FINCH FUNERAL HOME, STOCKDALE."

Family

James Lloyd Culpepper (20 June 1915 - 5 February 1991)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

27 October 2006

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

Edna Ermine Culpepper

F, (24 December 1916 - 16 January 1994)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

24 December 1916

Edna was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 24 December 1916.

(Daughter) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Edna was listed as a daughter in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.¹

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Edna was listed as a daughter in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.²

Marriage*

3 July 1935

She married Roy Pleaz Meek at Texas on 3 July 1935 at age 18.

Married Name

3 July 1935

As of 3 July 1935, her married name was Meek.

Death*

16 January 1994

She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 16 January 1994 at age 77.

Burial*

say 19 January 1994

Her body was interred say 19 January 1994 at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.³

Biography*

Edna Ermine was known as Ermine. Her birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible: "Edna Ermine Culpepper was born Dec. 24, 1916"
Dorothy Nash Roberts wrote 24 Aug 1994: In a letter dated 6 Mar 1994, Irene Grant Skipper said "Ermine CULPEPPER MEEK, Uncle Matthew and Aunt Lela's daughter, died 16 Jan 1994.... She had cancer. Now Ira Lee, Nina, and Joy are the only ones left in that family."

Family

Roy Pleaz Meek (22 March 1917 - 8 April 1985)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

27 August 2014

Citations

1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 206, Sheet 2A, Pg 164, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
N/A, Farm=Y
Matthews Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lela Culpepper, Wife, F, 32, M, TX FL TN
Oralee Culpepper, Son, M, 9, S, TX TX TX
Vernon Culpepper, Son, M, 8-9?, S, TX TX TX
Loyd Culpepper, Son, M, 5, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 3, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 2, S, TX TX TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 3B, Pg 176, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Matthew Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, md@31, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lellia Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, md@21, TX FL TN
Vernon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX TX TX, Farmer
Lyod Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
Winston A. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, S, TX TX TX
Francis J. Culpepper, Son, M, 4 2/12, S, TX TX TX
Joy E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 1 6/12, S, TX TX TX.
Find a Grave (online database)
http://www.findagrave.com
Find A Grave Memorial# 44146113.

Roy Pleaz Meek

M, (22 March 1917 - 8 April 1985)

Birth*

22 March 1917

Roy was born on 22 March 1917.¹

Marriage*

3 July 1935

He married Edna Ermine Culpepper at Texas on 3 July 1935 at age 18.

Death*

8 April 1985

He died at Harris Co., Texas, on 8 April 1985 at age 68.²

Family

Edna Ermine Culpepper (24 December 1916 - 16 January 1994)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

6 February 2007

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
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Winston Aaron Culpepper

M, (7 August 1922 - 11 September 1954)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

7 August 1922

Winston was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 7 August 1922.^1,2

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Mathew, James, Winston and Francis was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.³

World War II*

between 1942 and 1945

He served in AMMI US Navy between 1942 and 1945.¹

Employment*

Winston's occupation: policeman.

Death*

11 September 1954

He died at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 11 September 1954 at age 32.^1,4

Burial*

circa 14 September 1954

His body was interred circa 14 September 1954 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.¹

Biography*

Winston Aaron's birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible: "Winston Aaron was born Aug 7, 1922"

Winston became a San Antonio patrolman on December 15, 1952. While investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 3300 block of S.W. Military Drive, Culpepper was struck and killed by a drunk driver. He was 32.

Mrs. James L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper added, 27 Jun 1978: [Winston Culpepper] survived World War II in the South Pacific only to be run over and killed in San Antonio by the drunk daughter of a prominent lawyer while he was measuring skid marks etc. of a wreck - Was San Antonio Policeman.

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

19 July 2010

Citations

Tombstone.
Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Winston Aaron Culpepper, 7 Aug 1922 – 11 Sep 1954, AMMI US NAVY WWII.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Aaron Winston Culpepper, born 7 Aug 1922 in Wilson Co., TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 3B, Pg 176, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Matthew Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, md@31, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lellia Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, md@21, TX FL TN
Vernon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX TX TX, Farmer
Lyod Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
Winston A. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, S, TX TX TX
Francis J. Culpepper, Son, M, 4 2/12, S, TX TX TX
Joy E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 1 6/12, S, TX TX TX.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Winston Aaron Culpepper, died 11 Sep 1954 in Bexar Co., TX.

Francis Garland Culpepper

M, (7 December 1925 - 9 May 1956)

Father

Mathew John Culpepper (11 Oct 1877 - 19 Mar 1959)

Mother

Lela Myrtle Hawk (6 Apr 1887 - 1 Oct 1975)

Birth*

7 December 1925

Francis was born at Denhawken, Wilson Co., Texas, on 7 December 1925.^1,2

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Mathew, James, Winston and Francis was listed as a son in Mathew John Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.³

World War II*

between 1942 and 1945

He served in Pfc US Army between 1942 and 1945.¹

Death*

9 May 1956

He died at Brooks Co., Texas, on 9 May 1956 at age 30.^1,4

Burial*

circa 12 May 1956

His body was interred circa 12 May 1956 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.¹

Biography*

Francis' birth was recorded in the M. J. Culpepper Family Bible: "Francis Garland Culpepper" was born Dec. 7, 1923
Mrs. James L. (Vivian Hastings) Culpepper wrote 27 Jun 1978: Francis Culpepper also (with brother, Vernon) was in W.W. II as a merchant seaman and U. S. Army - was previously an employee of United Gas Pipe Line - was run over by a man driving a truck loaded with cantaloupes. Francis was going to Pharr, TX to visit sister Joy - It was a foggy night,
Francis G. Culpepper never married.

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

19 July 2010

Citations

Tombstone.
Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Frances Garland Culpepper, 7 Dec 1925 – 9 May 1956, PFC US Army WW II.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Francis Garland Culpepper, born 7 Dec 1925 in Wilson Co., Texas.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 3B, Pg 176, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Matthew Culpepper, Head, M, 52, M, md@31, TX MS MS, Farmer
Lellia Culpepper, Wife, F, 43, M, md@21, TX FL TN
Vernon M. Culpepper, Son, M, 18, S, TX TX TX, Farmer
Lyod Culpepper, Son, M, 14, S, TX TX TX
Ermine Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX TX TX
Nina Culpepper, Dau, F, 12, S, TX TX TX
Winston A. Culpepper, Son, M, 7, S, TX TX TX
Francis J. Culpepper, Son, M, 4 2/12, S, TX TX TX
Joy E. Culpepper, Dau, F, 1 6/12, S, TX TX TX.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Francis G Culpepper, died 9 May 1956 in Brooks Co., TX.

Malcolm Wade Welch

M, (25 December 1926 - 5 December 1998)

Birth*

25 December 1926

Malcolm was born on 25 December 1926.¹

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.¹

Death*

5 December 1998

He died at Mission, Hidalgo Co., Texas, on 5 December 1998 at age 71.¹

Last Edited

5 December 2006

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

Ruben Curtis Culpepper Jr.

M, (6 July 1913 - 18 December 1997)

Father

Ruben Curtis Culpepper (29 Mar 1879 - 5 Apr 1928)

Mother

Ella Reese (27 Feb 1890 - 19 Dec 1976)

Name Variation

He was also known as R. C.

Birth*

6 July 1913

Ruben was born at Wilson Co., Texas, on 6 July 1913.^1,2,3

(Grandson) Photographed

1914

He appeared as a grandson in a family photograph in 1914 at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas,
James Louis Culpepper, wife Margaret Harbour, and grandson Ruben Curtis Culpepper Jr.⁴

James Louis Culpeppers & grandson

(Grandson) Photographed

circa 1916

He appeared as a grandson in a family photograph circa 1916
From left to right: Louis, James Lev, Harve, Jake, Matthew, and Curtis, with Curtis Jr. holding his father's finger. Brothers Joseph and Everette are not present.⁵

Sons of James Louis Culpepper and Margaret Hall

(Grandson) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Ruben was listed as a grandson in James Louis Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.⁶

(Son) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Ruben was listed as a son in Ella Reese's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.⁷

SSN*

between 1936 and 1950

His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.²

Death*

18 December 1997

He died at Belton, Bell Co., Texas, on 18 December 1997 at age 84.^1,8,2

Burial*

circa 20 December 1997

His body was interred circa 20 December 1997 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.¹

Family

Child

Ben Curtis Culpepper+⁹ (24 November 1941 - 3 March 1980)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

5 December 2006

Citations

Tombstone.
Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Ruben C. Culpepper, 6 Jul 1913 – 17 Dec 1997.
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
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
R C Culpepper, born 6 Jul 1913 in Wilson Co., TX.
Merle Ridgway, Houston, TX, 1999 records, Merle Ridgway to Lew Griffin, 1999.
E-mail written 1999-2005 to Culpepper Connections from Dorothy Nash Roberts (#23890), Denton, TX, e-mail address.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 206, Sheet 12B, Pg 174, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=Y
James L. Culpepper, Head, M, 87, M, GA GA GA, Farmer
Margaret Culpepper, Wife, F, 78, M, MS AL AL
Curtis Culpepper, Son, M, 40, M, TX MS TX, Farmer
Ella Culpepper, Daughter-in-Law, F, 29, M, TX TX or FL TN
R. C. Culpepper, G-Son, M, 6, S, TX TX TX
Josephine Culpepper, Dau, F, 46, S, TX TX TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 6B&7A, Pg 179&180, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Ella Culpepper, Head, F, 40, WD, md@22, TX FL TN, Mgr. Farm
Rueben C. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX TX TX
Francis M. Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX TX TX
Annie Reese, Mother, F, 61, WD, md@17, TN TN TN
Jake Reese, Brother, M, 30, S, TX FL TN, Farm Laborer
Margaret Culpepper, Mother-in-law, F, 89, WD, md@18, MS TX TX
Amanda (Culpepper) Guthrie, Aunt, F, 87, WD, md@22, AL TX TX.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Rueben Curtis Culpepper, Male, died 18 Dec 1997 in Bell Co., TX.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Ben Curtis Culpepper, Male, born 24 Nov 1941 in Bexar Co., Texas, child of Rueben Curtis Culpepper and Mary Gladys Mccabe.

Frances Merle Culpepper

F, (2 November 1921 - 22 October 1938)

Father

Ruben Curtis Culpepper (29 Mar 1879 - 5 Apr 1928)

Mother

Ella Reese (27 Feb 1890 - 19 Dec 1976)

Birth*

2 November 1921

Frances was born at Wilson Co., Texas, on 2 November 1921.^1,2

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Frances was listed as a daughter in Ella Reese's household on the 1930 Census at Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.³

Death*

22 October 1938

She died at Hays Co., Texas, on 22 October 1938 at age 16.^4,1

Burial*

circa 25 October 1938

Her body was interred circa 25 October 1938 at Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., Texas.¹

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

5 December 2006

Citations

Tombstone.
Stockdale City Cemetery, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Merle Culpepper, 2 Nov 1921 – 22 Oct 1938.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Francis Merle Culpepper, born 2 Nov 1921 in Wilson Co., TX.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 14, Sheet 6B&7A, Pg 179&180, Pct. 7, Stockdale, Wilson Co., TX
Own=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=N
Ella Culpepper, Head, F, 40, WD, md@22, TX FL TN, Mgr. Farm
Rueben C. Culpepper, Son, M, 16, S, TX TX TX
Francis M. Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX TX TX
Annie Reese, Mother, F, 61, WD, md@17, TN TN TN
Jake Reese, Brother, M, 30, S, TX FL TN, Farm Laborer
Margaret Culpepper, Mother-in-law, F, 89, WD, md@18, MS TX TX
Amanda (Culpepper) Guthrie, Aunt, F, 87, WD, md@22, AL TX TX.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Merle Culpepper, Hays Co., Oct 22 1938, 46262.

Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper

M, (20 December 1877 - 12 April 1955)

Father

Shadrach Dixon Culpepper (17 Oct 1834 - 14 Jul 1898)

Mother

Tempie L. Reeder (Mar 1857 - 5 May 1927)

Birth*

20 December 1877

Francis was born at Lavaca Co., Texas, on 20 December 1877.¹

(Son) 1880 Census

1 June 1880

Francis was listed as a son in Shadrach Dixon Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Lavaca Co., Texas.²

(Son) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Francis and Benjamin was listed as a son in Tempie L. Reeder's household on the 1900 Census at Old Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., Texas.³

Marriage*

5 August 1903

He married Julia Tabitha Branon at Lavaca Co., Texas, on 5 August 1903 at age 25.⁴

1910 Census*

1 June 1910

Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁵

WWI Draft Reg*

12 September 1918

Francis registered for the WW-I draft, naming Julia Tabitha Culpepper as his nearest relative, on 12 September 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.¹

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁶

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

Francis was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁷

Death*

12 April 1955

He died at Bexar Co., Texas, on 12 April 1955 at age 77.⁸

Biography*

Mrs. George (Ruby Culpepper) Massey wrote 8 Jan 1979: Referring to F. D. in my father's name - Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper.

Family

Julia Tabitha Branon (22 October 1879 - 12 October 1968)

Children

Frances Opal Culpepper (circa 1912 - )
Ruby Anna Culpepper+ (14 September 1916 - 26 January 1992)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

31 October 2006

Citations

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
Francis Cary Culpepper, 1120 Paso Hondo St., San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, age 40, born 20 Dec 1877, Caucasian, Letter Carrier for US Post Office in San Antonio, Nearest relative: Mrs. Julia Culpepper, Wife, 1120 Paso Hondo St., San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, Medium height, Medium build, Blue eyes, Light hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
ED 79, Sheet 21, Pg 418A, Pct 3, Lavaca Co., TX
Shadrack Culpepper, M, 46, Head, M, AL SC SC, Farmer
Tempie L. Culpepper, F, 23, Wife, M, AL SC GA
F. D. Casey Culpepper, M, 2, Son, S, TX AL AL.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 87, Sheet 2B, Pg 116A, Pct 3, Gen.com Img 4, Old Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., TX
Mrs. Tempie Culpepper, Head, F, Mar-1857, 43, Wid, Ch 3/3, AL NC NC
Cairie Culpepper, Son, M, Dec-1877, 22, S, TX AL AL, Farm Laborer
Benjamin Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1882, 18, S, TX AL AL, Farm Laborer
Lizzie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1884, 16, S, TX AL AL.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
Lavaca Co., TX: Francis C. Culpepper and Julia Brannon, 5 Aug 1903, Book VI, p. 207.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 46, Sheet 10B, Pg 240B,Gen.com Img 240,San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
Francis Culpepper, Head, M, 32, M1, md-7 yrs, TX AL AL, Letter Carrier-US Govt
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 30, M1, md-7 yrs, ch 0/0, TX LA TX.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 80, Sheet 3B, Pg 265, 1120 Park Hondo, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=N
Cary Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX US OK, Mail Carrier-City
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 32-37, M, TX US US
Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, S, TX TX TX
Ruby Culpepper, Dau, F, 3 7/12, S, TX TX TX
Tempy Culpepper, Mother, F, 62, WD, AL US US.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 133, page 42A, 951 Hammond, San Antonio, Bexar Co.,TX
Owns=$3500, Radio=N, Farm=N
Francis Culpepper, Head, M, 53, M, md @25, TX/GA/AL, Postal Mail Carrier
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 51, M, md @23, TX/LA/TX
Frances O. Culpepper, Dau, F, 17, S, TX/TX/TX, Stenographer
Ruby A. Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX/TX/TX.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Francis Cary Culpepper, died 12 Apr 1955 in Bexar Co., TX.

Julia Tabitha Branon¹

F, (22 October 1879 - 12 October 1968)

Birth*

22 October 1879

Julia was born at Texas on 22 October 1879.²

Marriage*

5 August 1903

She married Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper at Lavaca Co., Texas, on 5 August 1903 at age 23.³

Married Name

5 August 1903

As of 5 August 1903, her married name was Culpepper.

(Wife) 1910 Census

1 June 1910

Julia was listed as Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁴

WWI Draft Reg*

12 September 1918

Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper named Julia as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 12 September 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁵

(Wife) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Julia was listed as Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁶

(Wife) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Julia was listed as Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁷

SSN*

1962

Her Social Security Number was issued in 1962 in Texas.²

Death*

12 October 1968

She died at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 12 October 1968 at age 88.^2,1

Family

Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper (20 December 1877 - 12 April 1955)

Children

Frances Opal Culpepper (circa 1912 - )
Ruby Anna Culpepper+ (14 September 1916 - 26 January 1992)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

1 February 2006

Citations

Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Julia Tabitha Culpepper, Female, Widowed, died 12 Oct 1968 in Bexar Co., TX.
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
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
Lavaca Co., TX: Francis C. Culpepper and Julia Brannon, 5 Aug 1903, Book VI, p. 207.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 46, Sheet 10B, Pg 240B,Gen.com Img 240,San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
Francis Culpepper, Head, M, 32, M1, md-7 yrs, TX AL AL, Letter Carrier-US Govt
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 30, M1, md-7 yrs, ch 0/0, TX LA TX.
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
Francis Cary Culpepper, 1120 Paso Hondo St., San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, age 40, born 20 Dec 1877, Caucasian, Letter Carrier for US Post Office in San Antonio, Nearest relative: Mrs. Julia Culpepper, Wife, 1120 Paso Hondo St., San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, Medium height, Medium build, Blue eyes, Light hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 80, Sheet 3B, Pg 265, 1120 Park Hondo, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=N
Cary Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX US OK, Mail Carrier-City
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 32-37, M, TX US US
Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, S, TX TX TX
Ruby Culpepper, Dau, F, 3 7/12, S, TX TX TX
Tempy Culpepper, Mother, F, 62, WD, AL US US.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 133, page 42A, 951 Hammond, San Antonio, Bexar Co.,TX
Owns=$3500, Radio=N, Farm=N
Francis Culpepper, Head, M, 53, M, md @25, TX/GA/AL, Postal Mail Carrier
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 51, M, md @23, TX/LA/TX
Frances O. Culpepper, Dau, F, 17, S, TX/TX/TX, Stenographer
Ruby A. Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX/TX/TX.

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Sr. of Bexar Co., TX^1,2

M, (3 February 1882 - 6 February 1959)

Father

Shadrach Dixon Culpepper (17 Oct 1834 - 14 Jul 1898)

Mother

Tempie L. Reeder³ (Mar 1857 - 5 May 1927)

Birth*

3 February 1882

Benjamin was born at Lavaca Co., Texas, on 3 February 1882.⁴

(Son) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Francis and Benjamin was listed as a son in Tempie L. Reeder's household on the 1900 Census at Old Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., Texas.³

Marriage*

say 1904

He married Anna Cerna say 1904.

1910 Census*

15 April 1910

Benjamin was listed as a lodger on the 1910 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.¹

WWI Draft Reg*

12 September 1918

Benjamin registered for the WW-I draft, naming Tempie L. Culpepper as his nearest relative, on 12 September 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁴

1920 Census*

1 January 1920

Benjamin was listed as a lodger on the 1920 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁵

Marriage*

circa 1923

He married Rudolfine Ontolmy circa 1923.⁶

1930 Census*

1 April 1930

Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁶

Death*

6 February 1959

He died at Bexar Co., Texas, on 6 February 1959 at age 77.⁷

Family 1

Anna Cerna (circa 1885 - )

Child

Benjamin Culpepper Jr. (circa 1905 - )

Family 2

Rudolfine Ontolmy (18 March 1892 - 14 April 1975)

Child

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.⁶ (9 January 1926 - 20 February 1964)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

11 December 2006

Citations

1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 59, Sheet 2A, Pg 178A, Gen.com Img 3, 310 Villita, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
(Household of Sebastian Hammer)
Ben F. Culpepper, Boarder, M, 28, S, TX AL AL, Painter-Houses.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Benjamin Franklin Culpepper, Jr., Male, born 9 Jan 1926 in Bexar Co., Texas, child of Benjamin Franklin Culpepper and Rudolph Ontolmy.
1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 87, Sheet 2B, Pg 116A, Pct 3, Gen.com Img 4, Old Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., TX
Mrs. Tempie Culpepper, Head, F, Mar-1857, 43, Wid, Ch 3/3, AL NC NC
Cairie Culpepper, Son, M, Dec-1877, 22, S, TX AL AL, Farm Laborer
Benjamin Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1882, 18, S, TX AL AL, Farm Laborer
Lizzie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1884, 16, S, TX AL AL.
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
Benjamine Franklin Culpepper, 209 W. Locust, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, age 36, born 3 Feb 1882, Caucasian, Trainman for San Antonio Public Service Co., Nearest relative: Mrs. Tempa T. Culpepper, Mother, 1120 Paso Hondo St., San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, Medium height, Medium build, Light blue eyes, Brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 56, Sheet 5A, Pg 144, 1114 San Pedro, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
HH of Kinney and Fannie Edger (includeing 4 other Edgers + 16 boarders)
Benjamin Culpepper, Boarder, M, 38, Sng, TX/GA/AL, Street Car Conductor.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 148, page 37B, 411 Abiso Ave., Alamo Heights, Bexar Co.,TX
Owns=$4500, Radio=N, Farm=N
Benj. F. Culpepper, Head, M, 48, M, md @42, TX/GA/AL Trainmen
Rudolfine Culpepper, Wife, F, 38, M, md @23, Vienna/Vienna/Vienna, Spoke German, Ns1912
Benjamin F. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 4 9/12, S, TX/TX/Vienna Austria
Fredric Surmin?, Stepson, M, 12, S, TX/TX/Vienna Austria.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
Benjamin F Culpepper, died 6 Feb 1959 in Bexar Co., TX.

Anna Cerna

F, (circa 1885 - )

Birth*

circa 1885

Anna was born circa 1885.

Marriage*

say 1904

She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Sr. of Bexar Co., TX say 1904.

Married Name

say 1904

As of say 1904, her married name was Culpepper.

Family

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Sr. of Bexar Co., TX (3 February 1882 - 6 February 1959)

Child

Benjamin Culpepper Jr. (circa 1905 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

25 January 2004

Martha Elizabeth Culpepper

F, (March 1884 - 1956)

Father

Shadrach Dixon Culpepper (17 Oct 1834 - 14 Jul 1898)

Mother

Tempie L. Reeder (Mar 1857 - 5 May 1927)

Name Variation

She was also known as Lizzie.¹

Birth*

March 1884

Martha was born at Lavaca Co., Texas, in March 1884.

(Daughter) 1900 Census

1 June 1900

Martha was listed as a daughter in Tempie L. Reeder's household on the 1900 Census at Old Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., Texas.¹

Marriage*

30 September 1906

She married Sterling Walker Myers at Karnes Co., Texas, on 30 September 1906 at age 22.²

Married Name

30 September 1906

As of 30 September 1906, her married name was Myers.

(Wife) 1910 Census

1 June 1910

Martha was listed as Sterling Walker Myers's wife on the 1910 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.³

Death*

1956

She died at Texas in 1956.⁴

Family

Sterling Walker Myers (10 January 1884 - 27 November 1966)

Children

Jesse W. Myers (circa 1907 - )
Mabel L. Myers (circa 1909 - )
Ethel Myers (circa 1911 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

31 October 2005

Citations

1900 Federal Census, United States.
ED 87, Sheet 2B, Pg 116A, Pct 3, Gen.com Img 4, Old Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., TX
Mrs. Tempie Culpepper, Head, F, Mar-1857, 43, Wid, Ch 3/3, AL NC NC
Cairie Culpepper, Son, M, Dec-1877, 22, S, TX AL AL, Farm Laborer
Benjamin Culpepper, Son, M, Feb-1882, 18, S, TX AL AL, Farm Laborer
Lizzie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Mar-1884, 16, S, TX AL AL.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
Elizabeth Culpepper and Walker Myers, 30 Sep 1906, Karnes Co., TX.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 46, Sheet 4B, Pg 234B, San Antonio, Gen.com Img 228, Bexar Co., TX
Walker S. Myers, Head, M, 26, M1, md-4 yrs, TX MS MS, Carpenter-Houses
Lizzie (Culpepper) Myers, Wife, F, 26, M1, md-4 yrs, ch 2/2, TX AL AL
Jesse Myers, Son, M, 3, S, TX TX TX
Maybelle Myers, Daughter, F, 1, S, TX TX TX
Tempie Culpepper, Mother-in-Law, F, 52, wid, ch 3/3, AL AL AL.
E-mail written Oct 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Penny Lynne Myers McCarty, e-mail address.

Sterling Walker Myers

M, (10 January 1884 - 27 November 1966)

Birth*

10 January 1884

Sterling was born at Texas on 10 January 1884.

Employment*

Sterling's occupation: carpenter.

Marriage*

30 September 1906

He married Martha Elizabeth Culpepper at Karnes Co., Texas, on 30 September 1906 at age 22.¹

1910 Census*

1 June 1910

Sterling was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.²

Death*

27 November 1966

He died at Bexar Co., Texas, on 27 November 1966 at age 82.³

Family

Martha Elizabeth Culpepper (March 1884 - 1956)

Children

Jesse W. Myers (circa 1907 - )
Mabel L. Myers (circa 1909 - )
Ethel Myers (circa 1911 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

26 January 2004

Citations

Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
Elizabeth Culpepper and Walker Myers, 30 Sep 1906, Karnes Co., TX.
1910 Federal Census, United States.
ED 46, Sheet 4B, Pg 234B, San Antonio, Gen.com Img 228, Bexar Co., TX
Walker S. Myers, Head, M, 26, M1, md-4 yrs, TX MS MS, Carpenter-Houses
Lizzie (Culpepper) Myers, Wife, F, 26, M1, md-4 yrs, ch 2/2, TX AL AL
Jesse Myers, Son, M, 3, S, TX TX TX
Maybelle Myers, Daughter, F, 1, S, TX TX TX
Tempie Culpepper, Mother-in-Law, F, 52, wid, ch 3/3, AL AL AL.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Ruby Anna Culpepper¹

F, (14 September 1916 - 26 January 1992)

Father

Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper (20 Dec 1877 - 12 Apr 1955)

Mother

Julia Tabitha Branon (22 Oct 1879 - 12 Oct 1968)

Birth*

14 September 1916

Ruby was born at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 14 September 1916.^2,1

(Daughter) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Frances and Ruby was listed as a daughter in Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.³

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Frances and Ruby was listed as a daughter in Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.⁴

Marriage*

She married George Aldor Massey at Texas.⁵

Married Name

Her married name was Massey.

Death*

26 January 1992

She died at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, on 26 January 1992 at age 75.

Biography*

Culpepper Heritage Association records note that Ruby died of pancreatic cancer. She was the Secretary/Treasurer of the "Culpepper Re-union Association."

Family

George Aldor Massey (3 April 1916 - 19 September 1993)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

5 November 2005

Citations

Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Ruby Anna Culpepper, born 14 Sep 1916 in Bexar Co., Texas.
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 80, Sheet 3B, Pg 265, 1120 Park Hondo, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=N
Cary Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX US OK, Mail Carrier-City
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 32-37, M, TX US US
Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, S, TX TX TX
Ruby Culpepper, Dau, F, 3 7/12, S, TX TX TX
Tempy Culpepper, Mother, F, 62, WD, AL US US.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 133, page 42A, 951 Hammond, San Antonio, Bexar Co.,TX
Owns=$3500, Radio=N, Farm=N
Francis Culpepper, Head, M, 53, M, md @25, TX/GA/AL, Postal Mail Carrier
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 51, M, md @23, TX/LA/TX
Frances O. Culpepper, Dau, F, 17, S, TX/TX/TX, Stenographer
Ruby A. Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX/TX/TX.
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0

George Aldor Massey

M, (3 April 1916 - 19 September 1993)

Birth*

3 April 1916

George was born on 3 April 1916.¹

Marriage*

He married Ruby Anna Culpepper at Texas.²

Death*

19 September 1993

He died at Bexar Co., Texas, on 19 September 1993 at age 77.³

Family

Ruby Anna Culpepper (14 September 1916 - 26 January 1992)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

14 July 2000

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
Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876

Frances Opal Culpepper

F, (circa 1912 - )

Father

Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper (20 Dec 1877 - 12 Apr 1955)

Mother

Julia Tabitha Branon (22 Oct 1879 - 12 Oct 1968)

Birth*

circa 1912

Frances was born at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, circa 1912.¹

(Daughter) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Frances and Ruby was listed as a daughter in Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.¹

(Daughter) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Frances and Ruby was listed as a daughter in Francis Daniel Carey Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.²

Married Name

say 1931

As of say 1931, her married name was Illingsworth.

Marriage*

say 1931

She married William F. Illingsworth say 1931.

Family

William F. Illingsworth (circa 1904 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

20 February 2004

Citations

1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED 80, Sheet 3B, Pg 265, 1120 Park Hondo, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
Own=Y, Farm=N
Cary Culpepper, Head, M, 42, M, TX US OK, Mail Carrier-City
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 32-37, M, TX US US
Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 7, S, TX TX TX
Ruby Culpepper, Dau, F, 3 7/12, S, TX TX TX
Tempy Culpepper, Mother, F, 62, WD, AL US US.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 133, page 42A, 951 Hammond, San Antonio, Bexar Co.,TX
Owns=$3500, Radio=N, Farm=N
Francis Culpepper, Head, M, 53, M, md @25, TX/GA/AL, Postal Mail Carrier
Julia Culpepper, Wife, F, 51, M, md @23, TX/LA/TX
Frances O. Culpepper, Dau, F, 17, S, TX/TX/TX, Stenographer
Ruby A. Culpepper, Dau, F, 13, S, TX/TX/TX.

William F. Illingsworth

M, (circa 1904 - )

Birth*

circa 1904

William was born circa 1904.

Marriage*

say 1931

He married Frances Opal Culpepper say 1931.

Family

Frances Opal Culpepper (circa 1912 - )

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

9 July 1999

Benjamin Culpepper Jr.

M, (circa 1905 - )

Father

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Sr. of Bexar Co., TX (3 Feb 1882 - 6 Feb 1959)

Mother

Anna Cerna (c 1885 - )

Birth*

circa 1905

Benjamin was born circa 1905.

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants

Last Edited

20 June 2000

Leonora Leslie Culpepper

F, (13 December 1867 - 3 July 1956)

Father

John G. Culpepper (c 1834 - c 1867)

Mother

Emily Miriam Culpepper (9 Mar 1841 - 16 Apr 1937)

Name Variation

She was also known as Lela.

Birth*

13 December 1867

Leonora was born at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, on 13 December 1867.

(household member) 1870 Census

5 July 1870

Emily, Leonora and Washington listed as a household member living with Broxon Yarbrough Carlisle on the 1870 Census at Louina, Randolph Co., Alabama. 19 m-573.

(step daughter) 1880 Census

2 June 1880

Leonora was listed as a step daughter in Broxon Yarbrough Carlisle's household on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama. 29 m-Beat 8 p 315 hh 27.

Marriage*

20 December 1884

She married J. Frank Gilbert at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, on 20 December 1884 at age 17.

Married Name

20 December 1884

As of 20 December 1884, her married name was Gilbert.

Marriage*

31 December 1890

She married Stephen Patrick Henry Green at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 31 December 1890 at age 23.

Married Name

31 December 1890

As of 31 December 1890, her married name was Green.

1900 Census*

1900

Leonora was listed as Stephen Patrick Henry Green's wife on the 1900 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama. 37 m-ED 58 no. 65.

Death*

3 July 1956

She died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, on 3 July 1956 at age 88.

Burial*

5 July 1956

Her body was interred on 5 July 1956 at Wadley City Cemetery, Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.

Biography*

Leonora Leslie was the daughter of John and Emily Miriam (Culpepper) Culpepper. Lela was born after the Civil War and, according to her obituary, she was born "near Huntsville."¹ Nothing is known of her father beyond the family tradition that his name was John Culpepper. It can only be speculated but cannot be proven that this was John Culpepper a son of James and Martha (Blackstone) Culpepper. He is presumed to have died when Lela was an infant since he has not been located in 1870 census records and Lela's mother had remarried by 1870. Lela emerges in census records in 1870 in the household of her father-in-law, Broxon Yarbrough Carlisle. Lela is recorded with her mother and step-father in the 1880 census of Flatrock, AL. Flatrock was apparently near Almond to the west of what is now Wadley, AL.

In 1884, Lela married J. Frank Gilbert by whom she is known to have had one child who died as an infant. J. Frank Gilbert is believed to have died before 1890 since that is when Lela was married a second time, this time to Stephen Patrick Green. Lela and Patrick settled down to raise their family in the Green family home, "The Old Home."
Lela lost her husband of 49 years in 1940. She was 72 years old. Lela moved to Birmingham, AL but, in 1942, she visited the land where they had lived so many years and wrote of her memories of her husband:²

I came to my Dear old Home early this A.M. went out to the Family Cemetery where his Father, Mother, and brother and one of our Sons that was born dead 1903 were Laid. I Sat down to rest there where he had walked and worked all these years.

He use to Keep the Graves Cleaned all time he would Sweep all around there. The Grape Vines are there where we use to gather a lot of Summer Grapes there was the Persimon Tree. Not far away was the wild Cherries and Chesnut Tree we use to gather all these and enjoyed them Together.

Then I walked where the Pines are Growing where he would Cut and Split Stove wood to Cook our Daily meals. Oh I could see So many Places where he worked would go Carry him a Cool drink of water. He would stop and rest awhile and talk. He always Kept Plenty dry wood to Cook with and Kindling. I never Cooked with wet wood never Borrowed Meal, Flour, Meat, Lard, Sugar. I borrowed Salt one time I remember. I think that is a Record hard to beat and Live with the man almost 50 years.

I sat there that April morning all these things Came to my mind as I gazed out in Space. I Came to the well of very good water where he used to draw and drink. Can almost See him now drinking out of the bucket after he would drink would come Sit on the Grind Rock bench and pull off his old Straw Hat and Fan with it.

Then I walked to the old Home Place where we cleaned up the rubish just finished a few days before he left. He Tore the old Home down in 1939 where he was born had it all Cleaned up he Said I am going to Plant Corn where the old Home Stood. But he never Planted Corn though he planned and the man was to Come and Plant it for him the day he passed.

Then I walked to the garden where he had just walked it the day before he went. Then I walked where he Cut a lot of Cedar Parts that Spring then to the Crib and Barn he had builded Several years ago then I went to the 2 Wood Houses he made, on to the Mail Box where he met the Postman for years on to the Wagon House looked in Seen Straw for Broom he lefted me Cut and I Could tell and tell of many many things that came back to mind.

Then I went and Sat on the Porch on the Swing where we would Sit every Spring and Summer. I looked up the road toward the Store I could almost See him Coming with Ladie the Dog trotting in Front I then went in my Kitchen looked around where we Cooked and eat for all these years. I can almost see the Sunshine on the Kitchen floor Could tell time to put on bread the House Sat East and West never got Turned around there always the Same

Can almost See him Coming down the Path by Scuppermong vine with his bucket of Sweet Milk get the Scales and weigh the milk and Say guess how many Pounds. I Carried in Most of the Stovewood as he had to do the milking for years on account of Exemia in my hand. Sometimes he brought in wood and would Laugh and Say you owe me a Nickle I would tell him I will Cook you Some biscuit for that a lot of times he would finish Churning take the milk to the Cellar.

He was a man who Kept his business Straight dealt with a lot of People never made many bad trades he told me a lot of times he wished he could live with me a Hundred years and I can say the Same of him Though we did not agree on Some things take everthing Concidering I guess we lived a normal happy Life together as most Couples ever did.

I made many many mistakes but I believe I did my best in a few things. He used to tell me I was one in a thousand So I guess he lived Happy with me with all my Faults though they Say Love Covers a multitude of Faults.

Oh the Happy Days Ends with one another here but I trust we Shall meet in that beauteful Home on High some day where there will be no Sickness no Lonelyness... no Death, no Tears. Jesus made it Possable for us as Sinful Mankind to gather up there if we will do our best to Keep his Commandments. He Knows how weak and Frail we are. Knows what is best for us every one. A few more day on Earth to Spend and all my Trials and Cares Shall End. This is a True Story I wanted to tell as best I Could while I could remember some of the things that has passed. Home. There is no Friend like Jesus and no Place like Home. Mother's Hand and Heaven is the Sweetest words in the English language the poet said years ago the End of my Story April 27, 1942.

Lela died in 1956 at the age of 88.

Family 1

J. Frank Gilbert (circa 1862 - 1887)

Child

Infant Girl Gilbert (circa 1886 - circa 1887)

Family 2

Stephen Patrick Henry Green (8 February 1863 - 7 May 1940)

Children

Herman Curtis Green+ (19 January 1892 - 7 March 1968)
Infant Son Green (say 1894 - 1894)
William Earl Green+ (17 September 1895 - 11 December 1973)
Florence Imojean Green+ (25 January 1898 - December 1983)
Infant Son Green (say 1903 - 1903)

Charts

John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants (#1)
John Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants (#2)

Last Edited

1 October 2003

Citations

"Mrs. Lela Green 88 Dies at Home" Birmingham Post Herald (Jefferson Co., AL) 4 Jul 1956, p. 3
Mrs. Patrick (Lela Culpepper) Green, "The Old Home" eight page handwritten manuscript, 27 April 1942