Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX1

M, (28 November 1885 - 28 July 1927)
MotherClara C. (?)2 (c 1849 - 22 May 1931)
African* He was an African-American whose ancestry is unknown. If you can help identify him, please contact us. (Contact info is in page footer.)2 
Birth*28 November 1885 He was born on 28 November 1885 at Louisiana.1 
Marriage*circa 1907 He married Nora Hughes at Louisiana circa 1907.2 
1910 Census*15 April 1910 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1910 at Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.3 
WWI Draft Reg*12 September 1918 He registered for the WW-I draft on 12 September 1918 at Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas.1 
1920 Census*1 January 1920 Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.2 
Death*28 July 1927 He died at Kaufman Co., Texas, on 28 July 1927 at age 41.4 

Family

Nora Hughes (circa 1888 - )
Children
Last Edited8 April 2008

Citations

  1. 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
    Robert C. Culpepper, 33, of Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas. Born 28 Sep 1885. Negro. Farmer for Joe Springer of Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas. Nearest relative: Mrs. Nora Culpepper of Terrell (Kaufman Co.), Texas. 5'9" tall with medium build, black eyes and hair, and no disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, Sheet 22B, Lines 61-63, Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.
  4. 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
    Robert Culpepper, died 28 Jul 1927 in Kaufman Co., TX, 24230.
  5. 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 is the father of an otherwise unidentified infant born 26 Jul 1925 in Kaufman Co., Texas.

Nora Hughes1,2

F, (circa 1888 - )
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1888 She was born circa 1888 at Louisiana.1 
Marriage*circa 1907 She married Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX at Louisiana circa 1907.1 
Married Namecirca 1907  As of circa 1907, her married name was Culpepper.1 
(Wife) 1910 Census15 April 1910 Nora was listed as an unknown person 's wife on the 1910 Census at Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.3 
(Wife) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Nora was listed as Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX's wife on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.1 

Family

Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX (28 November 1885 - 28 July 1927)
Children
Last Edited15 January 2007

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  2. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180
    Delton Culpepper, M, born 26 Jul 1925 in Texas, died 5 Nov 1995 in Los Angeles Co., CA at 70Yrs, Mother's maiden name: Hughes.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, Sheet 22B, Lines 61-63, Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

Clara C. (?)1

F, (circa 1849 - 22 May 1931)
African* She was an African-American.1 
Name Variation She was also known as Clary (?)2 
Birth*circa 1849 She was born circa 1849 at Louisiana.1 
Married Name Her married name was Culpepper.1 
(Mother) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Clara was listed as a mother in Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX's household on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.1 
Death*22 May 1931 She died at Kaufman Co., Texas, on 22 May 1931.2 

Family
Child
Last Edited8 December 2006

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  2. 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
    Clary Culpepper, died 22 May 1931 in Kaufman Co., TX, 24626.

Maggie Minerva Culpepper1,2

F, (circa 1908 - 10 February 1952)
FatherRobert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX1 (28 Nov 1885 - 28 Jul 1927)
MotherNora Hughes1 (c 1888 - )
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1908 She was born circa 1908 at Louisiana.1 
(Daughter) 1910 Census15 April 1910 Maggie was listed as a daughter in an unknown person 's household on the 1910 Census at Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.3 
(Daughter) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Maggie and Annie was listed as a daughter in Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX's household on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.1 
Death*10 February 1952 She died on 10 February 1952.2 
Last Edited15 November 2006

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  2. 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
    Maggie Minerva Culpepper, died 10 Feb 1952 in Harris Co., TX.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, Sheet 22B, Lines 61-63, Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA.

Annie Bell Culpepper1,2

F, (13 August 1910 - 13 January 2000)
FatherRobert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX1 (28 Nov 1885 - 28 Jul 1927)
MotherNora Hughes1 (c 1888 - )
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*13 August 1910 She was born on 13 August 1910 at Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.1,3 
(Daughter) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Maggie and Annie was listed as a daughter in Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX's household on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.1 
Married Namesay 1933  As of say 1933, her married name was Shelby.2 
Marriage*say 1933 She married Arthur Shelby say 1933.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.3 
Residence*January 2000 Annie resided at Prairie View, Waller Co., Texas, in January 2000.3 
Death*13 January 2000 She died at Washington Co., Texas, on 13 January 2000 at age 89.3,4 

Family

Arthur Shelby (20 April 1906 - September 1977)
Last Edited15 January 2007

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  2. 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
    Annie Bell Culpepper and Arthur Shelby are the parents of a daughter born 2 Jan 1934 in Burnet Co., Texas.
  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
  4. 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
    Annie Bell Shelby died 13 Jan 2000 in Washington Co., Texas.

Robert Bernie Culpepper1

M, (14 October 1916 - 3 October 2000)
FatherRobert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX2 (28 Nov 1885 - 28 Jul 1927)
MotherNora Hughes2 (c 1888 - )
African* He was an African-American.2 
Birth*14 October 1916 He was born on 14 October 1916 at Kaufman Co., Texas.2,3,4 
(Son) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Robert and Acie was listed as a son in Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX's household on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.2 
Marriage*between 1935 and 1940 He married Mattie Bell Ellis between 1935 and 1940.5,3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.3 
Death*3 October 2000 He died at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, on 3 October 2000 at age 83.3 

Family

Mattie Bell Ellis (5 March 1917 - 21 August 1984)
Child
Last Edited15 January 2007

Citations

  1. 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 Son Culpepper, born 19 Jul 1941 in Burnet Co., TX, son of Robert Bernie Culpepper and Mattie Bell Ellis.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  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
  4. 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
    Robert Culpepper is the father of an otherwise unidentified infant born 14 Oct 1916 in Kaufman Co., Texas.
  5. 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
    James Morris Culpepper, Male, born __ 1943 in Kaufman Co., Texas, child of R. B. Culpepper and Mattie Bell Ellis.

Acie C. Culpepper1

M, (1 February 1919 - )
FatherRobert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX1 (28 Nov 1885 - 28 Jul 1927)
MotherNora Hughes1 (c 1888 - )
African* He was an African-American.1 
Birth*1 February 1919 He was born on 1 February 1919 at Kaufman Co., Texas.1,2 
(Son) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Robert and Acie was listed as a son in Robert C. Culpepper of Kaufman Co., TX's household on the 1920 Census at Kaufman Co., Texas.1 
Last Edited15 January 2007

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 41, Sheet 8A, Lines 1-7, Elmo, Kaufman Co., TX (22 Jan 1920)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 35, md, LA/LA/LA
    Nora Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 31, md, LA/LA/LA
    Maggie M. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 11, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Annie B. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 9, sng, LA/LA/LA
    Robert B. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 3 3/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Acie C. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11/12, sng, TX/LA/LA
    Clara C. Culpepper, Mother, F, Black, 70, wid, LA/LA/GA.
  2. 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
    Robert Culpepper is the father of an otherwise unidentified infant born 1 Feb 1919 in Kaufman Co., Texas.

Kisbee (?)1

F, (circa 1850 - )
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1850 She was born circa 1850 at Texas.1 
Name Variationsay 1874  As of say 1874, Kisbee (?) was also known as Culpepper.1 
Married Namecirca 1878  As of circa 1878, her married name was Johnson.1 
Marriage*circa 1878 She married Bummer Johnson at Texas circa 1878.1 
(Wife) 1880 Census1 June 1880 Kisbee was listed as Bummer Johnson's wife on the 1880 Census at Lavaca Co., Texas.1 

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Bummer Johnson (circa 1857 - )
Last Edited26 October 2006

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 81, Sheet 8, Lines 29-32, Pct 5, Lavaca Co., TX
    Bumer Johnson, M, 22, Head, Md , Black, TX/--/MS, Farmer
    Kisbee (Culpepper) Johnson, F, 29, Wife, Md, Mulatto, TX/--/--
    Rosetta Culpepper, F, 4, Step-daughter, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX
    James Culpepper, M, 3, Step-son, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX.

Bummer Johnson1

M, (circa 1857 - )
African* He was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1857 He was born circa 1857 at Texas.1 
Marriage*circa 1878 He married Kisbee (?) at Texas circa 1878.1 
1880 Census*1 June 1880 Bummer was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lavaca Co., Texas.1 

Family

Kisbee (?) (circa 1850 - )
Last Edited26 October 2006

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 81, Sheet 8, Lines 29-32, Pct 5, Lavaca Co., TX
    Bumer Johnson, M, 22, Head, Md , Black, TX/--/MS, Farmer
    Kisbee (Culpepper) Johnson, F, 29, Wife, Md, Mulatto, TX/--/--
    Rosetta Culpepper, F, 4, Step-daughter, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX
    James Culpepper, M, 3, Step-son, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX.

Rosetta Culpepper1

F, (circa 1875 - )
MotherKisbee (?)1 (c 1850 - )
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1875 She was born circa 1875 at Texas.1 
(Daughter) 1880 Census1 June 1880 Rosetta was listed as a daughter in Bummer Johnson's household on the 1880 Census at Lavaca Co., Texas.1 
Last Edited26 October 2006

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 81, Sheet 8, Lines 29-32, Pct 5, Lavaca Co., TX
    Bumer Johnson, M, 22, Head, Md , Black, TX/--/MS, Farmer
    Kisbee (Culpepper) Johnson, F, 29, Wife, Md, Mulatto, TX/--/--
    Rosetta Culpepper, F, 4, Step-daughter, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX
    James Culpepper, M, 3, Step-son, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX.

James Culpepper1

M, (circa 1876 - )
MotherKisbee (?)1 (c 1850 - )
African* He was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1876 He was born circa 1876 at Texas.1 
(Son) 1880 Census1 June 1880 James was listed as a son in Bummer Johnson's household on the 1880 Census at Lavaca Co., Texas.1 
Last Edited26 October 2006

Citations

  1. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 81, Sheet 8, Lines 29-32, Pct 5, Lavaca Co., TX
    Bumer Johnson, M, 22, Head, Md , Black, TX/--/MS, Farmer
    Kisbee (Culpepper) Johnson, F, 29, Wife, Md, Mulatto, TX/--/--
    Rosetta Culpepper, F, 4, Step-daughter, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX
    James Culpepper, M, 3, Step-son, Sng, Mulatto, TX/--/TX.