George Washington Layfayette Swor1

M, (11 July 1842 - 6 June 1920)
Birth*11 July 1842 George was born at Tennessee on 11 July 1842. 
Marriage* He married Mary Isabel Lemonds. 
Death*6 June 1920 He died at Tennessee on 6 June 1920 at age 77. 

Family

Mary Isabel Lemonds (8 February 1840 - 13 November 1883)
Child
Last Edited14 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Kenette Harder, e-mail address.

Mary Isabel Lemonds1

F, (8 February 1840 - 13 November 1883)
Married Name Her married name was Swor. 
Birth*8 February 1840 Mary was born on 8 February 1840. 
Marriage* She married George Washington Layfayette Swor. 
Death*13 November 1883 She died at Tennessee on 13 November 1883 at age 43. 

Family

George Washington Layfayette Swor (11 July 1842 - 6 June 1920)
Child
Last Edited14 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Kenette Harder, e-mail address.

Italie F. Culpepper1

F, (circa 1867 - )
FatherHubert Culpepper (24 Nov 1834 - 26 Oct 1912)
MotherSarah C. Boswell (17 Sep 1835 - 29 Jan 1907)
Name Variation She was also known as Ilitia.2 
Name Variation She was also known as Letitia.3 
Name Variation She was also known as Dony.4 
Birth*circa 1867 Italie was born at Sumter Co., Alabama, circa 1867.3 
(household member) 1870 Census1 June 1870 Sarah, Mary, Martha and Italie listed as a household member living with Hubert Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama.1 
(Daughter) 1880 Census1 June 1880 Mary and Italie was listed as a daughter in Hubert Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Sumter Co., Alabama.4 
Marriage*27 January 1890 She married James W. Shoemaker at Sumter Co., Alabama, on 27 January 1890.2 
Married Name27 January 1890  As of 27 January 1890, her married name was Shoemaker.2 
(Wife) 1910 Census15 April 1910 Italie was listed as James W. Shoemaker's wife on the 1910 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 

Family

James W. Shoemaker (circa 1861 - )
Last Edited5 August 2008

Citations

  1. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 143B, Lines 35-39, Cuba, Sumter Co., AL
    Hubert Culpepper, 35, M, Wh, Miller, RE=$300, PE=$600, GA
    Sarah C. Culpepper, 33, F, Wh, Keeps house, AL
    Marry E. Culpepper, 13, F, Wh, Student, AL
    Martha V. Culpepper, 13, F, Wh, Student, AL
    Italie F. Culpepper, 2, F, Wh, AL.
  2. Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
    Ilitia F. Culpepper married J. W. Shoemaker on 27 Jan 1890 in Sumter Co., Alabama.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 40, Sheet 5B, Family 76, 1007 20th Avenue, Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS
    James W. Shoemaker, Head, M, Wh, 48, md1-20yrs, AL/UN/UN, Manager/Planing Mill
    Letitia F. Shoemaker, Wife, F, Wh, 42, md1-20yrs, ch 8/6, AL/GA/MS
    Ethel Shoemaker, Daughter, F, Wh, 18, sng, MS/AL/AL
    Horace J. Shoemaker, Son, M, Wh, 14, sng, MS/AL/AL
    Lester B. Shoemaker, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, MS/AL/AL
    Russell M. Shoemaker, Son, M, Wh, 8, S, MS/AL/AL
    Carroll C. Shoemaker, Son, M, Wh, 4, S, MS/AL/AL
    Spencer Shoemaker, Son, M, Wh, 2, S, MS/AL/AL
    Hubert Culpepper, Father-in-law, M, Wh, 74, Wd, MS/AL/AL.
  4. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 159, Page 360D, Lines 1-6, Thornville, Sumter Co., AL
    Hubert Culpepper, Self, M, md, Wh, 45, Farmer, GA/SC/SC
    Sarah Culpepper, Wife, F, md, Wh, 44, Keeps House, AL/SC/AL
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, sng, W, 22, Teacher, AL/GA/AL
    Dony Culpepper, Dau, F, sng, Wh, 12, At School, AL/GA/AL
    Francis Culpepper, Son, M, sng, Wh, 9, At School, AL/GA/AL
    Elbert Culpepper, Son, M, sng, Wh, 7, At School, AL/GA/AL.

Douglas Eugene Culpepper1

M, (22 May 1921 - 23 February 2003)
FatherRev. Otto Lee Culpepper (29 May 1899 - 23 Dec 1985)
MotherEleanor Pratt (20 Aug 1901 - 11 Mar 1998)
Birth*22 May 1921 Douglas was born at Shawmut, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 22 May 1921. 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(US Marines.)2 
Korean War*between 1950 and 1953 He served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953
(US Marines.)2 
Marriage*say 1951 He married Jean Susanne Miller say 1951. 
Viet Nam Warbetween 1967 and 1969 He served in the Viet Nam War between 1967 and 1969.2 
Death*23 February 2003 He died at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, on 23 February 2003 at age 81.2 
Biography* Between 1942 and 1969, Douglas served in the USMC, in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired as a Sergeant Major. His service details:
APR 1942 to APR 1943: RECRUIT DEPOT, SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (PVT to CPL)
MAY 1943 to NOV 1943: TGT DEFENSE BN. FMF (SGT)
DEC 1943 to AUG 1944: 5th AMP CORPS, FMF (SGT)
SEP 1944 to FEB 1945: 2NDL SEACOAST ARTILLERY BM. FMF (PLTSGT)
MAR 1945 to AUG 1945: 3RD AMP CORPS, FMF (PLTSOT)
SEP 1945 to NOV 1945: U.S. HAVAL AMMH DEPOT, NEW ORLEANS, LA ( DISCHARGED FROM UStC) (PLTSGT)
FEB 1947 to SEP 1947: ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD
NOV 1947 to JAN 1951: USMGR INACTIVE
JAN 1951 to SEP 1955: MARINE CORPS SUPPLY DEPOT (SERVICE BH.) CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (TSGT MSGT)
OCT 1955 to FEB 1958: 4TH MARINE REGT, 1ST MARINE BRIGADE, 3RD MARDIV, FMF (HAWAII) (MSGT)
MAR 1958 to JUN 1961: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, EL TORO, CALIF. (MSGT 1STSGT)
JUN 1961 to JULY 1962: USS LEXIMGTON (OVA I6) (LATSOT)
AUG 1962 to JUL 1964: FORCE TROOPS FMFLANT(2NDFSR) CAMP LEJEUNE, N.G. (1STSGT)
JUL 1964 to MAR 1976: INSPECTOR INSTRUSrOR STAFF, AKROM OHIO (1STSOT) • :
APR 1967 to MAY 1968: 3RD TANK BN. 3RD MARINE DIV. FMF (VIETNAM) (SGTM11J)
JUN 1968 to JUL 1969: MARINE BARRACKS, YORKTOWN, VA (SGTMAJ)
JUL 1969: PLACED ON RETIRED LIST.2,1 

Family

Jean Susanne Miller (29 November 1926 - 11 September 2012)
Last Edited18 October 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002-2005 to Lew Griffin from William Clayton Culpepper, Phone (Need current e-mail address).
  2. E-mail written 2003 to Lew Griffin from Jason Culpepper, e-mail address.

William Otto Culpepper1

M, (6 April 1923 - 6 February 1981)
FatherRev. Otto Lee Culpepper (29 May 1899 - 23 Dec 1985)
MotherEleanor Pratt (20 Aug 1901 - 11 Mar 1998)
Birth*6 April 1923 William was born at Shawmut, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 6 April 1923.2 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(US Navy, E-7 Chief.) 
Marriage*say 1945 He married Grace A. (?) say 1945. 
Death3 February 1981 He died on 3 February 1981 at age 57.2 
Death*6 February 1981 He died at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, on 6 February 1981 at age 57.3 
Burial*circa 8 February 1981 His body was interred circa 8 February 1981 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tallassee, Elmore Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Grace A. (?) (20 September 1922 - 15 October 1999)
Last Edited18 October 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002-2005 to Lew Griffin from William Clayton Culpepper, Phone (Need current e-mail address).
  2. Linda & Tracey Blankenship, compiler, Cemeteries of Elmore County, Alabama (2 volumes), Wetumpka, Alabama: L and T Blankenship, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.152 V3bL.
    Rose Hill Cemetery, County Road 161, Tallassee, Elmore Co., AL (Vol 1, p 388-549)
    + William O. Culpepper, 6 Apr 1923 - 3 Feb 1981
    + Grace A. Culpepper, 19 Sep 1922 - ___.
  3. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Jean Susanne Miller1

F, (29 November 1926 - 11 September 2012)
FatherAlfred Edwin Miller (s 1896 - )
MotherSusan Kelley (s 1898 - )
Birth*29 November 1926 Jean was born at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, on 29 November 1926. 
Marriage*say 1951 She married Douglas Eugene Culpepper say 1951. 
Married Namesay 1951  As of say 1951, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*11 September 2012 She died at Penn Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, on 11 September 2012 at age 85.2 
Obituary*12 September 2012 Jean S. Culpepper, age 85, of Penn Hills, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012.      Beloved wife of the late Douglas E. Culpepper, Sr., USMC, ret; loving mother of Douglas E. (Sandy), Jr., William (Gloria), Keith (Lynn), Thomas (Pam) and Jeff (Daneen) Culpepper; grandmother of Jason (Danielle), Stephen (Heather), Ashley, Collin, Megan and Zachery; great-grandmother of Bailey, Cayden and Caitlyn; sister of Eileen Bernish, Janet (Rich) Fedio and the late Alfred E. Miller, Jr; also survived by many nieces and nephews; daughter of the late Alfred E. and Sue Miller, Sr.
     An avid sports fan, Jean was a loving and inspirational woman to all who knew her. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a service will be held Friday 11:00 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb.2 

Family

Douglas Eugene Culpepper (22 May 1921 - 23 February 2003)
Last Edited20 September 2012

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002-2005 to Lew Griffin from William Clayton Culpepper, Phone (Need current e-mail address).
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA.
    post-gazette.com
    Obituary of Jean S. Culpepper (#45326), published 12 Sep 2012.

Alfred Edwin Miller1

M, (say 1896 - )
Birth*say 1896 Alfred was born say 1896. 
Marriage* He married Susan Kelley. 

Family

Susan Kelley (say 1898 - )
Child
Last Edited14 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002-2005 to Lew Griffin from William Clayton Culpepper, Phone (Need current e-mail address).

Susan Kelley1

F, (say 1898 - )
Married Name Her married name was Miller. 
Marriage* She married Alfred Edwin Miller. 
Birth*say 1898 Susan was born say 1898. 

Family

Alfred Edwin Miller (say 1896 - )
Child
Last Edited14 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002-2005 to Lew Griffin from William Clayton Culpepper, Phone (Need current e-mail address).

Grace A. (?)1

F, (20 September 1922 - 15 October 1999)
Birth*20 September 1922 Grace was born at Tallassee, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 20 September 1922.2 
Marriage*say 1945 She married William Otto Culpepper say 1945. 
Married Namesay 1945  As of say 1945, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*15 October 1999 She died at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, on 15 October 1999 at age 77.2 
Burial*circa 18 October 1999 Her body was interred circa 18 October 1999 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tallassee, Elmore Co., Alabama.3 

Family

William Otto Culpepper (6 April 1923 - 6 February 1981)
Last Edited2 October 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002-2005 to Lew Griffin from William Clayton Culpepper, Phone (Need current e-mail address).
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. Linda & Tracey Blankenship, compiler, Cemeteries of Elmore County, Alabama (2 volumes), Wetumpka, Alabama: L and T Blankenship, 1989, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.152 V3bL.
    Rose Hill Cemetery, County Road 161, Tallassee, Elmore Co., AL (Vol 1, p 388-549)
    + William O. Culpepper, 6 Apr 1923 - 3 Feb 1981
    + Grace A. Culpepper, 19 Sep 1922 - ___.