Webster Culpepper

M, (December 1858 - 10 November 1927)
African* He was an African-American born into slavery. His ancestry is unknown. 
Birth*December 1858 Webster was born at Louisiana in December 1858. 
1880 Census*1 June 1880 Webster was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.1 
Marriagecirca 1880 He married Caroline (?) at Louisiana circa 1880. 
Marriage*before 1895 He married Emily (?) before 1895. 
1900 Census* Webster was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Concordia Parish, Louisiana.2 
Death*10 November 1927 He died at Concordia Parish, Louisiana, on 10 November 1927 at age 68.3 

Family

Emily (?) (September 1864 - )
Children
Last Edited27 March 2008

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    4th Ward, Page 96B, Ouachita Parish, LA (Black)
    Webster Culpepper, Self, M, M, B, 21, LA/LA/LA, Laborer
    Caroline Culpepper, Wife, F, M, B, 24, AL/AL/AL, Laborer
    Crawford Randle, SSon, M, S, B, 6, LA/---/AL
    Annie Randle, SDau, F, S, B, 3, LA/---/AL
    Hattie Randle, SDau, F, S, B, 1, LA/---/AL.
  2. ED 35, sheet 5, line 94; also in this household, various step-children.
  3. Louisiana Secretary of State / Division of Archives, compiler, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/6697.htm
    Webster Culpepper, 10 Nov 1927, 59 years, Concordia Parish, LA.

Emily (?)

F, (September 1864 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*September 1864 Emily was born at Louisiana in September 1864. 
Marriage*before 1895 She married Webster Culpepper before 1895. 
Married Namebefore 1895  As of before 1895, her married name was Culpepper. 
1900 Census* Emily was listed as Webster Culpepper's wife on the 1900 Census at Concordia Parish, Louisiana.1 

Family

Webster Culpepper (December 1858 - 10 November 1927)
Children
Last Edited12 May 2001

Citations

  1. ED 35, sheet 5, line 94; also in this household, various step-children.

Catherine Culpepper

F, (December 1896 - )
FatherWebster Culpepper (Dec 1858 - 10 Nov 1927)
MotherEmily (?) (Sep 1864 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*December 1896 Catherine was born at Concordia Parish, Louisiana, in December 1896. 
Last Edited12 May 2001

Clara Culpepper

F, (March 1898 - )
FatherWebster Culpepper (Dec 1858 - 10 Nov 1927)
MotherEmily (?) (Sep 1864 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*March 1898 Clara was born at Concordia Parish, Louisiana, in March 1898. 
Last Edited12 May 2001

Thomas Hinton1

M, (29 January 1789 - after 1870)
Birth*29 January 1789 Thomas was born at South Carolina on 29 January 1789. 
Marriage* He married Mary Cox at Georgia. 
1850 Census* Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Union Parish, Louisiana. 
Death*after 1870 He died at Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, after 1870. 

Family

Mary Cox (circa 1800 - 1850)
Child
Last Edited23 October 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written May 2001 to e-mail address from Lisa Cotten.

Mary Cox1

F, (circa 1800 - 1850)
Birth*circa 1800 Mary was born at Georgia circa 1800. 
Marriage* She married Thomas Hinton at Georgia. 
Married Name Her married name was Hinton. 
Death*1850 She died at Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, in 1850. 

Family

Thomas Hinton (29 January 1789 - after 1870)
Child
Last Edited23 October 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written May 2001 to e-mail address from Lisa Cotten.

Thomas Griffin1

M, (circa 1806 - )
Birth*circa 1806 Thomas was born at North Carolina circa 1806. 
Marriage*before 1870 He married Nancy Hinton at Louisiana before 1870. 
1870 Census* Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Union Parish, Louisiana.2 
1880 Census*1 June 1880 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.3 

Family

Nancy Hinton (circa 1833 - 7 February 1906)
Last Edited9 April 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written May 2001 to e-mail address from Lisa Cotten.
  2. P. 115, family 229.
  3. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    5th Ward, Page 20D, Lincoln Parish, LA
    Thomas Griffin, Self, M, M, W, 89, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Nancy Griffin, Wife, F, M, W, 60, AL/AL/AL
    John Griffin, Son, M, S, W, 13, LA/GA/AL
    Lourissy Griffin, Dau, F, S, W, 11, LA/GA/AL
    Allen Griffin, Son, M, S, W, 4, LA/GA/AL
    William Culpepper, SSon, M, S, W, 22, LA/AL/AL, Laborer
    Elijah Culpepper, SSon, M, S, W, 20, LA/AL/AL.

William C. Mitcham1

M, (say 1838 - )
Birth*say 1838 William was born say 1838. 
Marriage*say 1861 He married Clementine Hammett say 1861. 

Family

Clementine Hammett (say 1840 - )
Child
Last Edited15 May 2001

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Rose Harmia-Mitcham (Mrs. Timothy Brice Mitcham), e-mail address.

Clementine Hammett1

F, (say 1840 - )
Birth*say 1840 Clementine was born say 1840. 
Marriage*say 1861 She married William C. Mitcham say 1861. 
Married Namesay 1861  As of say 1861, her married name was Mitcham. 

Family

William C. Mitcham (say 1838 - )
Child
Last Edited15 May 2001

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Rose Harmia-Mitcham (Mrs. Timothy Brice Mitcham), e-mail address.

Simeon William Culpepper1

M, (29 November 1921 - 17 June 1993)
FatherRev. Charles Allison Culpepper (1 May 1881 - 19 Dec 1947)
MotherEllen Swilley (c 1888 - 4 Oct 1962)
Birth*29 November 1921 Simeon was born at Echols Co., Georgia, on 29 November 1921. 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Simeon was listed as a son in Rev. Charles Allison Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Jesup, Wayne Co., Georgia.2 
ResidenceJune 1942 Simeon resided at Jeff Davis Co., Georgia, in June 1942.3 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He enlisted in Fort McPherson, Fulton Co., Georgia, and served in World War II between 1942 and 1945.3 
Marriage*10 April 1943 He married Alice Inez Mims on 10 April 1943 at age 21.4 
Residence*June 1993 Simeon resided at Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis Co., Georgia, in June 1993.5,6 
Death*17 June 1993 He died at Bibb Co., Georgia, on 17 June 1993 at age 71.6,5 

Family

Alice Inez Mims (26 November 1921 - 26 November 2014)
Last Edited27 April 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Mary Ruth Culpepper Phillips (Mrs. W. Paul Phillips).
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 8, page 4A, Louis Bridge Road Co., Jesup, Wayne Co., GA
    Rent=$6, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Charlie Culpepper, Head, M, 48, M, md @ 21, GA/GA/GA, Farmer
    Ellina Culpepper, Wife, F, 41, F, md @ 14, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, 8, S, GA/GA/GA.
  3. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
    Semion W Culpepper, White, Single, born 1921 in Georgia, residing in Jeff Davis Co., Georgia, enlisted as a Private in the US Army on 20 Jun 1942 in Fort McPherson, Georgia.
  4. Lewine Dwinell McPherson, compiler, Calhoun, Hamilton, Baskin and Related FamiliesMcPherson, Repository: South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston, Call No. 929 Calhoun.
    p. 88.
  5. 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
  6. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Semion W. Culpepper, d. 17 Jun 1993 at 71 years in Bibb Co., GA; Res. in Jeff Davis Co., GA, 025337.

Alice Inez Mims1

F, (26 November 1921 - 26 November 2014)
FatherJohn Ivy Mims (13 Jan 1889 - 17 May 1948)
MotherTressie Hycinth Brown (3 May 1888 - 31 Jul 1955)
Birth*26 November 1921 Alice was born at Georgia on 26 November 1921.2 
Marriage*10 April 1943 She married Simeon William Culpepper on 10 April 1943 at age 21.2 
Married Name10 April 1943  As of 10 April 1943, her married name was Culpepper.2 
Death*26 November 2014 She died at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, on 26 November 2014 at age 93.3 
Obituary*28 November 2014 CHATTANOOGA, TN - Mrs. Alice Inez Mims Culpepper, 93, died Wednesday. Visitation: 6-8pm Friday at the funeral home. Graveside: 11am Saturday at Mims Family Cemetery in Bacon County. Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home Savannah Morning News November 28, 2014.3 
Burial*29 November 2014 Her body was interred on 29 November 2014 at Mims Family Cemetery, Bacon Co., Georgia.3 

Family

Simeon William Culpepper (29 November 1921 - 17 June 1993)
Last Edited13 January 2015

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Mary Ruth Culpepper Phillips (Mrs. W. Paul Phillips).
  2. Lewine Dwinell McPherson, compiler, Calhoun, Hamilton, Baskin and Related FamiliesMcPherson, Repository: South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston, Call No. 929 Calhoun.
    p. 88.
  3. Savannah Morning News, obituary of Alice Culpepper, published 28 Nov 2014.

Edna Mae Britt1

F, (24 November 1909 - 28 May 1998)
Birth*24 November 1909 Edna was born on 24 November 1909.2 
Marriage*4 July 1933 She married Rev. Robert Payne Culpepper on 4 July 1933 at age 23. 
Married Name4 July 1933  As of 4 July 1933, her married name was Culpepper. 
Married Namebetween 1977 and 1987  As of between 1977 and 1987, her married name was Lew.2 
Marriage*between 1977 and 1987 She married (?) Lew between 1977 and 1987.2 
Death*28 May 1998 She died at Manatee Co., Florida, on 28 May 1998 at age 88.2 

Family 1

Rev. Robert Payne Culpepper (4 July 1914 - 20 May 1975)

Family 2

(?) Lew (say 1906 - )
Last Edited31 December 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Mary Ruth Culpepper Phillips (Mrs. W. Paul Phillips).
  2. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Edna M. Culpepper-Lew, Cert 66944, Manatee Co., FL, White, 24 Nov 1909 - 28 May 1998.

Billy Terrell Culpepper1,2

M, (5 October 1930 - 31 October 2011)
FatherDallas DeWitt Culpepper3 (1906 - Apr 1966)
MotherEstelle M. Strahan3 (29 Dec 1913 - 21 Dec 2007)
Birth*5 October 1930 Billy was born at Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, on 5 October 1930.3 
Marriage*circa 1957 He married Patricia Dale Love circa 1957.3 
Residence*October 2011 Billy and Patricia resided at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, in October 2011.3 
Death*31 October 2011 He died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 31 October 2011 at age 81.3 
Obituary*2 November 2011 Billy T. Culpepper, "Papa", owner of American Exterminating Company, went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, October 31, 2011 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Papa was born to Dallas and Estelle Culpepper on October 5, 1930, in Homer, Louisiana.

Mr. Culpepper served in the United States Air Force. After his discharge from the military, he met and married Patricia Dale Love, and they made their home in West Monroe. Mr. Culpepper was a Mason and a member of the Barak Shrine Temple.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Dallas and Estelle Culpepper, his twin brother, Bobby Culpepper and his wonderful grandson, Jacob Terrell Culpepper.

He is survived by wife of 54 years, Patricia Culpepper, West Monroe; sons, Ron Edwards of Houston, Texas; Terry Culpepper of West Monroe; Phillip Culpepper (Debbi) of West Monroe; daughters, Brenda Whitfield (Tim) of Minden; Christine Elwess of Denver, Colorado; 11 grandchildren, including a very special granddaughter that he called his number 1 boss, Cricket Culpepper, who he loved with all his heart, who was her best friend; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; Sisters, Elaine Henry (A.C.); Lorraine Ray; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Louisiana. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons and great grandsons.

At this time, the family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of The Oaks for the love and care shown to Papa during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com, West Monroe, LA.3 
Burial*3 November 2011 His body was interred on 3 November 2011 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.3 

Family

Patricia Dale Love (20 February 1931 - 28 January 2013)
Last Edited5 February 2013

Citations

  1. Douglas Orville Culpepper (#6831), compiler, e-mail address or e-mail address, Douglas Orville Culpepper website & e-mails, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2007.
    http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com
  2. E-mail from Phillip Culpepper to Warren Culpepper, 30 Mar 2003.
  3. The News-Star, Monroe, LA.
    http://www.thenewsstar.com
    Obituary of Billy Terrell Culpepper (#42488), published on 2 Nov 2011.

Bobby Ferrell Culpepper1

M, (5 October 1930 - 11 September 2010)
FatherDallas DeWitt Culpepper2 (1906 - Apr 1966)
MotherEstelle M. Strahan2 (29 Dec 1913 - 21 Dec 2007)
Birth*5 October 1930 Bobby was born at Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, on 5 October 1930.2 
Korean War*between 1951 and 1953 He served in the Korean War between 1951 and 1953
(US Air Force.)2 
Relocation*say 1954 He relocated say 1954 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana,1 
Marriage*circa 1980 He married JoAnn Marie LeBlanc circa 1980.3,2 
Relocation*circa 2000 He relocated circa 2000 at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana,3 
Living*March 2004 He was living in March 2004 at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.3 
Death*11 September 2010 He died at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 11 September 2010 at age 79.2 
Burial*14 September 2010 His body was interred on 14 September 2010 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.2 
Obituary*14 September 2010 Graveside Services for Mr. Bobby Ferrell Culpepper, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Hasley Pavilion with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
     Mr. Culpepper was born on October 5, 1930 in Homer, LA and passed away September 11, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for many years for the Bell Telephone Company in Shreveport, before becoming an antique dealer. Mr. Culpepper worked for the LA DOTD before retiring in the 90's. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas Dewitt Culpepper, Estelle Strahan Culpepper, and by his wife, Joanne Leblanc Culpepper.
     Mr. Culpepper is survived by his sons; Stephen and David Culpepper; sisters, Loraine Ray and Elaine Henry; his twin brother, Billy T. Culpepper; stepson, Brent Deshotels and wife, Tammy; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
     Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.2 

Family

JoAnn Marie LeBlanc (18 January 1941 - 29 February 2004)
Last Edited12 March 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Stephen Ferrell Culpepper (#44756), e-mail address.
  2. The News-Star, Monroe, LA.
    http://www.thenewsstar.com
    Obituary of Bobby Ferrell Culpepper (#42489), published 14 Sep 2010 in The News Star.
  3. LaFayette Daily Advertiser, LaFayette, LAhttp://www.acadiananow.com/. Obituary for JoAnn Marie LeBlanc Culpepper, 2 Mar 2004.

Edward Culpeper of Barbados1

M, (say 1813 - )
Name-AltSpell This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper of Barbados. 
African* He was a Black of African, but not American, descent. 
Birth*say 1813 Edward was born at Barbados say 1813. 
Marriage* He married Sarah Elizabeth (?). 
Research note*7 June 2015 Name:     Edward
Estimated Birth Year:     abt 1811
Age:     15
Nationality:     Barbadian
Gender:     Male
Colonial Dependency:     Barbados, United Kingdom
Owner Name:     Alleyne Culpeper
Record Date:     1826

Race was Coloured as opposed to Black. The record also states he was sent to Demerary.2 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth (?) (say 1815 - )
Child
Last Edited7 June 2015

Citations

  1. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
  2. Ancestry.com. Slave Registers of former British Colonial Dependencies, 1813-1834 [database on-line].

Sarah Elizabeth (?)1

F, (say 1815 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Married Name Her married name was Culpeper. 
Marriage* She married Edward Culpeper of Barbados. 
Birth*say 1815 Sarah was born at Barbados say 1815. 

Family

Edward Culpeper of Barbados (say 1813 - )
Child
Last Edited17 May 2001

Citations

  1. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/

Alice Peters1,2

F, (circa 1873 - )
MotherIsabel Peters (s 1850 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1873 Alice was born at Saint Michael, Barbados, circa 1873. 
Marriage*say 1887 She married Edward St. Clair Culpeper of Barbados & NY say 1887. 
Married Namesay 1887  As of say 1887, her married name was Culpeper. 
Married Namesay 1887  As of say 1887, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Alice was listed as Edward St. Clair Culpeper of Barbados & NY's wife on the 1920 Census at New York City, New York Co., New York.3 

Family

Edward St. Clair Culpeper of Barbados & NY (say 1866 - )
Children
Last Edited26 September 2002

Citations

  1. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/
  2. American Family Immigration History Center, compiler, Ellis Island Records, The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation Inc..
    http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    148 West 73rd Street, Manhattan, New York Co., NY, ED 553, Page 8A
    Rents, Black
    Sinclair Culpeper, Servant, Male, 53, Md, Immigrated 1912, P2 1917,
    Barbados/Barbados/Barbados, Butler/Private Family
    Alice Culpeper, Servant, Female, 31, Md, Immigrated 1914, P2 1917,
    Barbados/Barbados/Barbados, Chamber Maid/Private Family.

Isabel Peters1

F, (say 1850 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*say 1850 Isabel was born say 1850. 

Family
Child
Last Edited17 May 2001

Citations

  1. Church of Latter Day Saints, compiler, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org/

Sydney Alfonso Culpepper Sr.1,2

M, (18 April 1888 - October 1964)
FatherEdward St. Clair Culpeper of Barbados & NY (s 1866 - )
MotherAlice Peters (c 1873 - )
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*18 April 1888 Sydney was born at Barbados on 18 April 1888.3 
Birthcirca June 1888 Sydney was born at Barbados circa June 1888.4 
Marriage*circa 1909 He married Miriam (?) of Barbados & NY circa 1909.5 
1920 Census*1 January 1920 Sydney was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at New York City, New York Co., New York.6 
Travel*3 April 1920 He arrived on 3 April 1920 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, from From Liverpool, England.4 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 Sydney was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at New York City, New York Co., New York.5 
Death*October 1964 He died at New York City, New York Co., New York, in October 1964 at age 76. 
Biography* Sidney's parents were probably Edward St. Clair and Alice, but this is speculation and has not been proven. A Sidney Culpepper appears in the SSDI with a SSN issued in NY before 1951 and with a date of death of Oct 1964. He made three trips through Ellis Island as a crew member:
a. On 28 Apr 1919, "Sidney Culpeper" (2-p) was age 30, a steward, 5' 8", and 148 lbs;
b. On 10 Nov 1919, "Sydney Culpepper" was age 31, a steward, and 5' 6" tall; and
c. On 14 Jul 1924, "Sydney Culpepper" was age 36, a Baker, 5' 9", 170 lbs., able to read, and had had 12 years service at sea.
 

Family

Miriam (?) of Barbados & NY (17 July 1888 - August 1967)
Children
Last Edited6 March 2010

Citations

  1. American Family Immigration History Center, compiler, Ellis Island Records, The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation Inc..
    http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/
  2. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    Sydney Alfonso Culpepper Jr., 20 Apr 1917 - 11 Oct 1964, Served 14 Jul 1941 to 30 May 1945 as Corporal in the US Army, Interred 16 Oct 1964 in Long Island National Cemetery, Section 2c, Site 4990
    Vida Culpepper, 14 Jun 1920 - 25 Apr 1995, Wife of Sydney Alfonso Culpepper Jr., Interred 1 May 1995 in Long Island National Cemetery, Section 2c, Site 4990.
  3. WW-II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Online database at Ancestry.com.
  4. National Archives, compiler, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8769
    Travelled as crew members from Liverpool, England on the Haverford arriving on 3 Apr 1920 in Philadelphia: Irwin Culpepper (21, M, sng, Messman), Seymour Culpepper (24, M, md, Cook), and Sydney Culpepper (32, M, md, Steward). All three were citizens of the B. W. Indies and whose residence was 9 W 137th St, NYC.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    350 West 139th Street, Manhattan, New York Co., NY, ED 985, Page 11A
    Rent=$35, Radio=Y, Farm=N (Black) (Also see in Ellis Island Records)
    Sidney Culpeper, Head, 41, md @ 20, BWI/BWI/BWI, Machinist at Wire Factory
    Miriam Culpeper, Wife, 41, md @ 20, British Guiana/BG/BG
    Preston Culpeper, Son, 17, NY/BWI/BG
    Winifred Culpeper, Daughter, 15, NY/BWI/BG
    Sidney Culpeper, Son, 12, NY/BWI/BG
    Iris Culpeper, Daughter, 9, NY/BWI/BG
    Irving Culpeper, Son, 7, NY/BWI/BG
    Charles Williams, Lodger, 25, Single, Virgin Islands/VI/VI, Shipping clerk in factory.
  6. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    9 West 137th Street, Manhattan, New York Co., NY, ED 1409, Page 4A
    Rents, Black
    Sidney Culpeper, Head, Male, 32, Md, Immigrated 1917, Alien, BWI/BWI/BWI, Steward/Ship
    Miriam Culpeper, Wife, Female, 31, Md, Immigrated 1918, Alien, South America/BWI/BWI
    Preston Culpeper, Son, Male, 7, NY/BWI/South America
    Winifred Culpeper, Daughter, 4 4/12, NY/BWI/South America
    Sidney Culpeper Jr., Son, 2 9/12, NY/BWI/South America
    Irvin Culpepper. Brother, 19, sng, BWI/BWI/BWI, Seaman.

Edward St. Clair Culpepper Jr. of Barbados & NY1

M, (15 November 1889 - May 1965)
FatherEdward St. Clair Culpeper of Barbados & NY (s 1866 - )
MotherAlice Peters (c 1873 - )
African* He was an African-American. 
Name Variation He was also known as Sinclair. 
Birth*15 November 1889 Edward was born at Bridgetown, Barbados, on 15 November 1889. 
Marriage*circa 1915 He married Anna Viola Butler circa 1915.2 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 Edward was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.2 
Death*May 1965 He died at New York City, New York Co., New York, in May 1965 at age 75. 
Biography* Sinclair was a crew member on the S.S. Parima from 1917 to 1920 and the S.S. Zacapa from 1920 to 1922, making at least 43 trips into Ellis Island during that time. His records at Ellis Island reflect the name forms of "Sinclair Culpepper" (23 times), "Edward Culpepper (9 times), "S. Culpepper" (4 times), "Samuel Culpepper (3 times)", "St. Clair Culpepper" (2 times) and "St. Claire Culpepper" (2 times). In no instance was the 2-p Culpeper name-form found. 

Family

Anna Viola Butler (circa December 1893 - )
Children
Last Edited9 October 2006

Citations

  1. American Family Immigration History Center, compiler, Ellis Island Records, The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation Inc..
    http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    604 Warren Street, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, ED 1071, Page 9B
    Home=$4000, Radio=N, Farm=N (Black)
    Sinclair Culpepper, Head, 40, md @ 25, BWI/BWI/BWI, Laborer in Laundry
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, 32, md @ 17, BWI/BWI/BWI, Domestic Housework
    David Culpepper, Son, 11, BWI/BWI/BWI
    Viola Culpepper, Daughter, 8, NY/BWI/BWI
    Austin Culpepper, Son, 5, NY/BWI/BWI
    Julian Culpepper, Son, 4, NY/BWI/BWI.

Anna Viola Butler1

F, (circa December 1893 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Annie Viola.2 
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*circa December 1893 Anna was born at Saint Peter, Barbados, circa December 1893. 
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Edward St. Clair Culpepper Jr. of Barbados & NY circa 1915.3 
Married Namecirca 1915  As of circa 1915, her married name was Culpepper.3 
Biography* Annie was a Domestic, specified on her 1915 trip that her nearest Bajan relative was an Aunt, Mrs. W. Waith of Deyrells Road, Barbados, and on her 1919 trip, her nearest Bajan relative was an Aunt, Mrs. Jane Belle of St. Peters, Barbados. On her 1915 trip she was reported as 5' 3" tall, but in 1919 as 5' 7". In 1915, she was Single and traveling to join her father [father-in-law?], Mr. S. Culpepper, 138 W 133rd St, New York, NY. On the 1919 trip she was married to St. Clair Culpepper, a steward on the ship, and she was going to join him at
7 W 137th St, New York, NY for an indefinite stay. Annie Viola was accompanied by a child, "St. Clair Culpepper" (probably Edward St. Clair the 3rd) who was age 2 yrs 4 mos, and thus born abt Jun 1917.
 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Anna was listed as Edward St. Clair Culpepper Jr. of Barbados & NY's wife on the 1930 Census at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.3 

Family

Edward St. Clair Culpepper Jr. of Barbados & NY (15 November 1889 - May 1965)
Children
Last Edited11 August 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2006-2007 to Warren L. Culpepper and Lew Griffin from Kaaren L. Culpepper-Brown (#54757), e-mail address.
  2. American Family Immigration History Center, compiler, Ellis Island Records, The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation Inc..
    http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    604 Warren Street, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, ED 1071, Page 9B
    Home=$4000, Radio=N, Farm=N (Black)
    Sinclair Culpepper, Head, 40, md @ 25, BWI/BWI/BWI, Laborer in Laundry
    Annie Culpepper, Wife, 32, md @ 17, BWI/BWI/BWI, Domestic Housework
    David Culpepper, Son, 11, BWI/BWI/BWI
    Viola Culpepper, Daughter, 8, NY/BWI/BWI
    Austin Culpepper, Son, 5, NY/BWI/BWI
    Julian Culpepper, Son, 4, NY/BWI/BWI.