Vance Leroy Shepard1

M, (6 April 1916 - 1 April 1974)
FatherLewis Vance Shepard (s 1892 - )
MotherCarrie Geneva Murph (s 1894 - )
Name Variation He was also known as Lee.2 
Birth*6 April 1916 Vance was born on 6 April 1916.3,2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in North Carolina.3 
Marriage*11 October 1944 He married Grace Mae Culpepper on 11 October 1944 at age 28. Grace and Vance Shepard had seven children: Ellen Denise Shepard, William Vance Shepard, Jane Louise Shepard, Thomas Ross Shepard, Eva Elizabeth Shepard, and Nancy Geneva Shepard.
     Ellen Denise Shepard married Charles Alan Weast, Sr., and had two children, Angelee Denise Weast, and Charles Alan Weast, Jr. 
Death*1 April 1974 He died on 1 April 1974 at age 57.3 

Family

Grace Mae Culpepper (7 February 1921 - 11 August 2009)
Last Edited19 January 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 - 2006 to Lew Griffin from Angelee 'Angi' Denise Weast King, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 9 Dec 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Jane Louise Shepard Caler (#57912), Chesapeake, VA, e-mail address.
  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

Lewis Vance Shepard1

M, (say 1892 - )
Birth*say 1892 Lewis was born say 1892. 
Marriage* He married Carrie Geneva Murph

Family

Carrie Geneva Murph (say 1894 - )
Child
Last Edited13 June 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 - 2006 to Lew Griffin from Angelee 'Angi' Denise Weast King, e-mail address.

Carrie Geneva Murph1

F, (say 1894 - )
Married Name Her married name was Shepard. 
Marriage* She married Lewis Vance Shepard
Birth*say 1894 Carrie was born say 1894. 

Family

Lewis Vance Shepard (say 1892 - )
Child
Last Edited13 June 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 - 2006 to Lew Griffin from Angelee 'Angi' Denise Weast King, e-mail address.

Maude Willie Gertrude Spurlin1

F, (16 December 1895 - 19 December 1948)
Birth*16 December 1895 Maude was born at Morgan, Bosque Co., Texas, on 16 December 1895. 
Marriage*22 June 1918 She married John Woodie Culpepper at Texas on 22 June 1918 at age 22. 
Married Name22 June 1918  As of 22 June 1918, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Maude was listed as John Woodie Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Haskell Co., Texas.2 
Death*19 December 1948 She died at Taylor Co., Texas, on 19 December 1948 at age 53.3 
Burial*circa 21 December 1948 Her body was interred circa 21 December 1948 at Willow Cemetery, Haskell Co., Texas

Family

John Woodie Culpepper (15 November 1894 - 9 October 1964)
Children
Last Edited24 November 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 14, Sheet 9A&B, Pg 165, Pct. 6, Rule to Stamford Rd., Haskell Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=W
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 35, M, md@23, MS MS MS, Farmer
    Maude W. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX MS TX
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, TX MS TX
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 4 2/12, S, TX MS TX
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 1 3/12, S, TX MS TX.
  3. 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
    J. W. Culpepper (Mrs.) died 19 Dec 1948 in Taylor Co., TX.
  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
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Male, born 17 Nov 1928 in Haskell Co., Texas, child of John W. Culpepper and Maud Spoonlin.

Addie Stanley Chappell

F, (14 February 1889 - )
Birth*14 February 1889 Addie was born on 14 February 1889. 
Marriage*20 June 1953 She married John Woodie Culpepper at Texas on 20 June 1953 at age 64. 
Married Name20 June 1953  As of 20 June 1953, her married name was Culpepper. 

Family

John Woodie Culpepper (15 November 1894 - 9 October 1964)
Last Edited9 July 2000

Opal Gertrude Culpepper1,2

F, (28 November 1921 - 24 December 2011)
FatherJohn Woodie Culpepper (15 Nov 1894 - 9 Oct 1964)
MotherMaude Willie Gertrude Spurlin (16 Dec 1895 - 19 Dec 1948)
Birth*28 November 1921 Opal was born at Rule, Haskell Co., Texas, on 28 November 1921.3 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Opal, Mildred and Joyce was listed as a daughter in John Woodie Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Haskell Co., Texas.4 
Marriage*30 June 1945 She married Wallace Reid Stark at Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas, on 30 June 1945 at age 23. Opal Gertrude Culpepper and Wallace Reid Stark are the parents of Galland Reid Stark, Male, born __ 1946, and Johnny Brent Stark, Male, born __ 1949, both in Haskell Co., Texas.5 
Married Name30 June 1945  As of 30 June 1945, her married name was Stark. 
Death*24 December 2011 She died on 24 December 2011 at age 90.6 
Burial*say 29 December 2011 Her body was interred say 29 December 2011 at Willow Cemetery, Haskell Co., Texas.6 

Family

Wallace Reid Stark (27 October 1918 - 27 March 2001)
Last Edited4 March 2016

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  3. 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
    Opal Gertrude Culpepper, born __ 1921 in Haskell Co., Texas.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 14, Sheet 9A&B, Pg 165, Pct. 6, Rule to Stamford Rd., Haskell Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=W
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 35, M, md@23, MS MS MS, Farmer
    Maude W. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX MS TX
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, TX MS TX
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 4 2/12, S, TX MS TX
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 1 3/12, S, TX MS TX.
  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
    Opal Gertrude Culpepper and Wallace Reid Stark are the parents of Galland Reid Stark, Male, born __ 1946, and Johnny Brent Stark, Male, born __ 1949, both in Haskell Co., Texas.
  6. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 104786110.

Wallace Reid Stark

M, (27 October 1918 - 27 March 2001)
Birth*27 October 1918 Wallace was born at Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas, on 27 October 1918. 
Marriage*30 June 1945 He married Opal Gertrude Culpepper at Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas, on 30 June 1945 at age 26. Opal Gertrude Culpepper and Wallace Reid Stark are the parents of Galland Reid Stark, Male, born __ 1946, and Johnny Brent Stark, Male, born __ 1949, both in Haskell Co., Texas.1 
Death*27 March 2001 He died at Snyder, Scurry Co., Texas, on 27 March 2001 at age 82.2 

Family

Opal Gertrude Culpepper (28 November 1921 - 24 December 2011)
Last Edited11 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
    Opal Gertrude Culpepper and Wallace Reid Stark are the parents of Galland Reid Stark, Male, born __ 1946, and Johnny Brent Stark, Male, born __ 1949, both in Haskell Co., Texas.
  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

Mildred Pauline Culpepper1,2

F, (3 November 1923 - 20 November 1997)
FatherJohn Woodie Culpepper (15 Nov 1894 - 9 Oct 1964)
MotherMaude Willie Gertrude Spurlin (16 Dec 1895 - 19 Dec 1948)
Birth*3 November 1923 Mildred was born at Sagerton, Haskell Co., Texas, on 3 November 1923.3 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Opal, Mildred and Joyce was listed as a daughter in John Woodie Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Haskell Co., Texas.4 
Marriage*27 September 1945 She married Merrel Blake Kilcrease at Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas, on 27 September 1945 at age 21. Merrel Kilcrease and Mildred Culpepper Kilcrease had 3 daughters:
     1. Patricia Darlene Kilcrease married Leslie Cottle . Their daughter:
          a. Melanie Cottle .
     2. Priscilla Pauline (Pochy) Kilcrease married Jack Fisher .
     3. Pamela Joyce Kilcrease married Glenn Smart . Their children:
          a. Amber Elizabeth (Amy) Smart married Quentin Gunnels
          b. Korey Smart.5,6 
Married Name27 September 1945  As of 27 September 1945, her married name was Kilcrease. 
Death*20 November 1997 She died at Olney, Young Co., Texas, on 20 November 1997 at age 74. 
Burial*circa 23 November 1997 Her body was interred circa 23 November 1997 at Olney, Young Co., Texas

Family

Merrel Blake Kilcrease (16 September 1916 - 21 September 1989)
Last Edited6 February 2007

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  3. 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
    Mildred Pauline Culpepper, born 3 Nov 1923 in Haskell Co., Texas.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 14, Sheet 9A&B, Pg 165, Pct. 6, Rule to Stamford Rd., Haskell Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=W
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 35, M, md@23, MS MS MS, Farmer
    Maude W. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX MS TX
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, TX MS TX
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 4 2/12, S, TX MS TX
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 1 3/12, S, TX MS TX.
  5. E-mail written Oct 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Melanie Cottle Gregory, e-mail address.
  6. 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
    Mildred Pauline Culpepper and Merrel Blake Kilcrease are the parents of Patricia Darlene Kilcrease, Female, born __ 1946, Pricilla Pauline Kilcrease, Female, born __ 1948, and Pamela Joyce Kilcrease, Female, born __ 1951, all in Young Co., Texas.

Merrel Blake Kilcrease1

M, (16 September 1916 - 21 September 1989)
Birth*16 September 1916 Merrel was born on 16 September 1916.2 
Marriage*27 September 1945 He married Mildred Pauline Culpepper at Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas, on 27 September 1945 at age 29. Merrel Kilcrease and Mildred Culpepper Kilcrease had 3 daughters:
     1. Patricia Darlene Kilcrease married Leslie Cottle . Their daughter:
          a. Melanie Cottle .
     2. Priscilla Pauline (Pochy) Kilcrease married Jack Fisher .
     3. Pamela Joyce Kilcrease married Glenn Smart . Their children:
          a. Amber Elizabeth (Amy) Smart married Quentin Gunnels
          b. Korey Smart.3,4 
Death*21 September 1989 He died at Olney, Young Co., Texas, on 21 September 1989 at age 73.2 

Family

Mildred Pauline Culpepper (3 November 1923 - 20 November 1997)
Last Edited6 February 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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. E-mail written Oct 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Melanie Cottle Gregory, e-mail address.
  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
    Mildred Pauline Culpepper and Merrel Blake Kilcrease are the parents of Patricia Darlene Kilcrease, Female, born __ 1946, Pricilla Pauline Kilcrease, Female, born __ 1948, and Pamela Joyce Kilcrease, Female, born __ 1951, all in Young Co., Texas.

Joyce Inez Culpepper1,2

F, (2 August 1926 - 1 January 2016)
FatherJohn Woodie Culpepper (15 Nov 1894 - 9 Oct 1964)
MotherMaude Willie Gertrude Spurlin (16 Dec 1895 - 19 Dec 1948)
Birth*2 August 1926 Joyce was born at Sagerton, Haskell Co., Texas, on 2 August 1926. 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Opal, Mildred and Joyce was listed as a daughter in John Woodie Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Haskell Co., Texas.3 
Married Name14 August 1953  As of 14 August 1953, her married name was Henderson. 
Death*1 January 2016 She died at Mesquite, Dallas Co., Texas, on 1 January 2016 at age 89.4 
Obituary*6 January 2016 Joyce Inez Henderson of Mesquite, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. She was born on Aug. 2, 1926, in Rule, Texas, to John Woody and Maude Culpepper. Preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, John Woody Culpepper Jr., Mildred Kilcrease and Opal Stark. Joyce is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edd V. Henderson and by sons Edd Jr. and wife Sharon and Terry and wife Susan. She is also survived by her four grandchildren who knew her as "Ganny," Jason of Beaumont, Tiffany and husband Aaron of Hurst, Ben and wife Chelsea of Denver, Colorado, and Samuel and wife Mallory of Amarillo, and three great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Kate and Ella, as well as several nieces and nephews. Joyce worked as an administrative assistant for most of her work career, and helped her husband open an accounting practice in Floydada, Texas. She was active in her church and local benevolence efforts while in Floydada. She had recently moved to Mesquite to be closer to her sons and their families. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at the New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, Texas.4 
Last Edited4 March 2016

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 14, Sheet 9A&B, Pg 165, Pct. 6, Rule to Stamford Rd., Haskell Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=W
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 35, M, md@23, MS MS MS, Farmer
    Maude W. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX MS TX
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, TX MS TX
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 4 2/12, S, TX MS TX
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 1 3/12, S, TX MS TX.
  4. Obituary of Joyce Inez Henderson, published in Plainview Daily Herald from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2016.

John Woodie Culpepper Jr.1,2

M, (17 November 1928 - 4 August 1994)
FatherJohn Woodie Culpepper3 (15 Nov 1894 - 9 Oct 1964)
MotherMaude Willie Gertrude Spurlin3 (16 Dec 1895 - 19 Dec 1948)
Birth*17 November 1928 John was born at Sagerton, Haskell Co., Texas, on 17 November 1928.4,3 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 John was listed as a son in John Woodie Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Haskell Co., Texas.5 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.4 
Marriage*10 April 1964 He married LaVeta Dell Davis on 10 April 1964 at age 35. 
Death*4 August 1994 He died at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, on 4 August 1994 at age 65.4 
Burial*circa 7 August 1994 His body was interred circa 7 August 1994 at Willow Cemetery, Haskell Co., Texas
Biography* Obituary:
J. W. Culpepper, 65, insurance agent, died Thursday in Muskogee, OK. Graveside services 1 p.m. Sunday, Haskell Cemetery. Bradley. (Source: 5 Aug 1994, Tulsa World, Page: N2.) 

Family

LaVeta Dell Davis (22 April 1929 - 13 December 2000)
Last Edited8 December 2006

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  3. 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
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Male, born 17 Nov 1928 in Haskell Co., Texas, child of John W. Culpepper and Maud Spoonlin.
  4. 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
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 14, Sheet 9A&B, Pg 165, Pct. 6, Rule to Stamford Rd., Haskell Co., TX
    Rent=Y, Radio=N, Farm=Y, Military=W
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, 35, M, md@23, MS MS MS, Farmer
    Maude W. Culpepper, Wife, F, 34, M, md@22, TX TX TX
    Opal Culpepper, Dau, F, 8, S, TX MS TX
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 6, S, TX MS TX
    Joyce Culpepper, Dau, 4 2/12, S, TX MS TX
    J. W. Culpepper Jr., Son, M, 1 3/12, S, TX MS TX.

LaVeta Dell Davis1

F, (22 April 1929 - 13 December 2000)
Birth*22 April 1929 LaVeta was born at Lehman, Cooke Co., Texas, on 22 April 1929.2 
Marriage*10 April 1964 She married John Woodie Culpepper Jr. on 10 April 1964 at age 34. 
Married Name10 April 1964  As of 10 April 1964, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*13 December 2000 She died at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico, on 13 December 2000 at age 71.2 

Family

John Woodie Culpepper Jr. (17 November 1928 - 4 August 1994)
Last Edited18 March 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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

Sallie Edna Culpepper1

F, (28 January 1896 - 26 May 1898)
FatherThomas Jefferson Culpepper (10 Nov 1867 - 9 Nov 1952)
MotherMary Jane Carlisle (9 Feb 1870 - 17 Jul 1951)
Birth*28 January 1896 Sallie was born at Causeyville, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 28 January 1896. 
Death*26 May 1898 She died at Causeyville, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 26 May 1898 at age 2. 
Burial*27 May 1898 Her body was interred on 27 May 1898 at Causeyville Baptist Church Cemetery, Causeyville, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi
Last Edited20 February 2004

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.

Willie Mae Carlisle1

F, (4 February 1903 - 17 January 1997)
Birth*4 February 1903 Willie was born on 4 February 1903.2 
Marriage*31 May 1920 She married Walter Jefferson Culpepper at Bosque Co., Texas, on 31 May 1920 at age 17. 
Married Name31 May 1920  As of 31 May 1920, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Willie was listed as Walter Jefferson Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Bosque Co., Texas.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.2 
Death*17 January 1997 She died at Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, on 17 January 1997 at age 93.2,4 
Burial*circa 19 January 1997 Her body was interred circa 19 January 1997 at Kopperl Cemetery, Kopperl, Bosque Co., Texas

Family

Walter Jefferson Culpepper (26 December 1898 - 13 March 1966)
Children
Last Edited25 October 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED11, page 12A, Bosque Co., TX
    Rent, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Walter J. Culpepper, Head, M, 31, M, md @21, MS/MS/MS, Farmer
    Willie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, 27, M, md @17, TX/MS/AL
    Dorthy M. Culpepper, Dau, F, 9, S, TX/MS/TX
    Jack Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX/MS/TX.
  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
    Willie Mae Culpepper, Female, died 17 Jan 1997 in Johnson Co., TX.

Dorothy Mae Culpepper1,2

F, (15 April 1921 - 9 January 2005)
FatherWalter Jefferson Culpepper3 (26 Dec 1898 - 13 Mar 1966)
MotherWillie Mae Carlisle (4 Feb 1903 - 17 Jan 1997)
Birth*15 April 1921 Dorothy was born at Kopperl, Bosque Co., Texas, on 15 April 1921.3 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Dorothy was listed as a daughter in Walter Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Bosque Co., Texas.4 
Marriage*29 June 1938 She married James Harold Bishop at Glen Rose, Somervell Co., Texas, on 29 June 1938 at age 17. Dorothy Mae Culpepper and James Harold Bishop are the parents of Bobby Don Bishop, Male, born __ 1940 in Bosque Co., Texas, Joyce Ann Bishop, Female, born __ 1943, and William Gerald Bishop, Male, born __ 1948, both in Johnson Co., Texas.5,6 
Married Name29 June 1938  As of 29 June 1938, her married name was Bishop. 
Death*9 January 2005 She died on 9 January 2005 at age 83.7 

Family

James Harold Bishop (10 April 1918 - 23 March 2006)
Last Edited15 January 2007

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  3. 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
    Walter Culpepper is the father of an infant born 15 Apr 1921 in Bosque Co., Texas.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED11, page 12A, Bosque Co., TX
    Rent, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Walter J. Culpepper, Head, M, 31, M, md @21, MS/MS/MS, Farmer
    Willie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, 27, M, md @17, TX/MS/AL
    Dorthy M. Culpepper, Dau, F, 9, S, TX/MS/TX
    Jack Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX/MS/TX.
  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
    Dorothy Mae Culpepper and James Harold Bishop are the parents of Bobby Don Bishop, Male, born __ 1940 in Bosque Co., Texas.
  6. 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
    Dorothy Mae Culpepper and James Harold Bishop are the parents of Joyce Ann Bishop, Female, born __ 1943, and William Gerald Bishop, Male, born __ 1948, both in Johnson Co., Texas.
  7. E-mail written 2000-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Jacqueline Marie Culpepper Hart (#8245), e-mail address.

James Harold Bishop1

M, (10 April 1918 - 23 March 2006)
Birth*10 April 1918 James was born on 10 April 1918.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.2 
Marriage*29 June 1938 He married Dorothy Mae Culpepper at Glen Rose, Somervell Co., Texas, on 29 June 1938 at age 20. Dorothy Mae Culpepper and James Harold Bishop are the parents of Bobby Don Bishop, Male, born __ 1940 in Bosque Co., Texas, Joyce Ann Bishop, Female, born __ 1943, and William Gerald Bishop, Male, born __ 1948, both in Johnson Co., Texas.3,4 
Death*23 March 2006 He died on 23 March 2006 at age 87.2 

Family

Dorothy Mae Culpepper (15 April 1921 - 9 January 2005)
Last Edited15 January 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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. 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
    Dorothy Mae Culpepper and James Harold Bishop are the parents of Bobby Don Bishop, Male, born __ 1940 in Bosque Co., Texas.
  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
    Dorothy Mae Culpepper and James Harold Bishop are the parents of Joyce Ann Bishop, Female, born __ 1943, and William Gerald Bishop, Male, born __ 1948, both in Johnson Co., Texas.

Jack Culpepper1,2

M, (15 September 1923 - 15 March 1997)
FatherWalter Jefferson Culpepper (26 Dec 1898 - 13 Mar 1966)
MotherWillie Mae Carlisle (4 Feb 1903 - 17 Jan 1997)
Birth*15 September 1923 Jack was born at Kopperl, Bosque Co., Texas, on 15 September 1923.3,4 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Jack was listed as a son in Walter Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Bosque Co., Texas.5 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.4 
Marriage*11 February 1953 He married Ruby Lee Barlow at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 11 February 1953 at age 29. 
Death*15 March 1997 He died at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 15 March 1997 at age 73.4,6 

Family

Ruby Lee Barlow (14 December 1918 - 26 September 1999)
Last Edited5 February 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2000-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Jacqueline Marie Culpepper Hart (#8245), e-mail address.
  3. 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
    Jack Culpepper, born 15 Sep 1923 in Bosque Co., Texas.
  4. 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
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED11, page 12A, Bosque Co., TX
    Rent, Radio=N, Farm=Y
    Walter J. Culpepper, Head, M, 31, M, md @21, MS/MS/MS, Farmer
    Willie M. Culpepper, Wife, F, 27, M, md @17, TX/MS/AL
    Dorthy M. Culpepper, Dau, F, 9, S, TX/MS/TX
    Jack Culpepper, Son, M, 6, S, TX/MS/TX.
  6. 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
    Jack Culpepper, Male, died 15 Mar 1997 in Dallas Co., TX.

Ruby Lee Barlow1,2

F, (14 December 1918 - 26 September 1999)
Birth*14 December 1918 Ruby was born at Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, on 14 December 1918.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.3 
Marriage*11 February 1953 She married Jack Culpepper at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 11 February 1953 at age 34. 
Married Name11 February 1953  As of 11 February 1953, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*26 September 1999 She died at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 26 September 1999 at age 80.3,4 

Family

Jack Culpepper (15 September 1923 - 15 March 1997)
Last Edited1 November 2006

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2000-2006 to Warren Culpepper from Jacqueline Marie Culpepper Hart (#8245), e-mail address.
  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
    Ruby Lee Culpepper, died 26 Sep 1999 in Dallas Co., TX.

Robert Lee Bachhofer1

M, (7 March 1897 - 22 May 1992)
Biography* Robert was the son of Johan Heinrich 'Henry' Bachhofer. Henry was born May 10, 1853 in Prussia - Frankfurt, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, and died January 20, 1916 in Franklin, Robertson Co., TX. He married Katherine 'Katie' Bentz September 12, 1878 in Franklin, Robertson Co., TX, daughter of Aegidus Bentz and Augusta(?) Stine(r?). She was born March 21, 1855 in Indiana Co., PA, and died November 04, 1942 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co.,TX. Henry came to America with Fred (Fritz), arriving December 31, 1869 on the ship "The Henry".2 
Birth*7 March 1897 Robert was born at Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Texas, on 7 March 1897.3 
WWI Draft Reg*1917 He registered for the WW-I draft in 1917.4 
Marriage*30 December 1919 He married Zelma Lee Culpepper at Texas on 30 December 1919 at age 22. Their children are:
     Edna Lorene Bachhofer married Fredrick Bryan Morris - child Bryan Lee Morris married Theresa Ellen Runy- children Sandy Elizabeth Morris - Bryan Lee Morris- Rebecca Susan Morris . - Daniel Keith Morris
     Robert Bachhofer, Jr. married Pauline Payne. 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 He was enumerated in the US Census of 1930 at Bosque Co., Texas.5 
Death*22 May 1992 He died at Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas, on 22 May 1992 at age 95.3 
Burial*circa 24 May 1992 His body was interred circa 24 May 1992 at Kimbell Bend Cemetery, Kimbell Bend, Johnson Co., Texas

Family

Zelma Lee Culpepper (11 March 1902 - 29 March 1990)
Last Edited28 July 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written Dec 2007 to Warren Culpepper from Shirley Blalock (d/o Dorothy Bachhofer Blaylock), e-mail address.
  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. 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
    WWI Draft Registration. Robert Lee Bachhofer, age 21 born Waxahachie, residence Blum, TX. Next of kin Kate Bachhofer. Eyes light blue, hair dark brown.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Precinct 4, District 11, Bosque Co., TX, household 91 91
    Robert L. Bachhofer Head M W 32 married 21 yrs. TX Germany Indiana Farmer
    Zelma L. Bachhofer Wife F W 28 MS MS MS
    Edna L. Bachhofer Dtr F W 9 TX TX MS
    Ed C. Bachhofer Brother M W 39 TX Germany Indiana farm labor.

Homer Truman Day1

M, (19 December 1901 - 24 May 1966)
Birth*19 December 1901 Homer was born on 19 December 1901.2 
Marriage*12 March 1921 He married Clara Elizabeth Culpepper on 12 March 1921 at age 19. Their children are:
H. T. Day , Jr. born April 9, 1922 died Jan. 2, 1997 buried Lake Jackson, Texas. Married Darline Frances Trenary . Children: girl Gail Cherl Day married Thomas Pearson -son Gary - son Jack Truitt -- girl Darla Mildred
     Daughter of Clara & Homer: Frankie Mae Day born August 1, 1926 Sagerton, Haskell Co., Texas died Feb.22, 1987 Mt. Rose Cemetery, Livingston, Texas married Melvin Carlysle Trenary .. Boys - Ricky Lane Trenary married Diana - child Lisa Rinee second son Sidney Wayne . Frankie married Sherman Chunn . 
Death*24 May 1966 He died at Clute, Brazoria Co., Texas, on 24 May 1966 at age 64.2 
Burial* His body was interred at Lake Jackson, Brazoria Co., Texas

Family

Clara Elizabeth Culpepper (3 July 1903 - 12 August 1973)
Child
Last Edited28 July 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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

Aubrey Elmo Pilley1

M, (6 November 1901 - 4 August 1978)
Birth*6 November 1901 Aubrey was born at Mart, McLennan Co., Texas, on 6 November 1901.2 
Marriage*17 December 1924 He married Jessie Edna Culpepper at Rule, Haskell Co., Texas, on 17 December 1924 at age 23. 
Death*4 August 1978 He died at Stamford, Jones Co., Texas, on 4 August 1978 at age 76.2 
Burial* His body was interred at Rule City Cemetery, Rule, Haskell Co., Texas

Family

Jessie Edna Culpepper (26 November 1905 - March 1994)
Last Edited18 October 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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

Floy Cleo Pilley1

M, (1 February 1904 - 27 July 1970)
Birth*1 February 1904 Floy was born at Sagerton, Haskell Co., Texas, on 1 February 1904.2 
Marriage*22 December 1923 He married Lora Etta Culpepper at Texas on 22 December 1923 at age 19.3 
Death*27 July 1970 He died at Angleton, Brazoria Co., Texas, on 27 July 1970 at age 66.2 
Burial*circa 30 July 1970 His body was interred circa 30 July 1970 at Lake Jackson, Brazoria Co., Texas

Family

Lora Etta Culpepper (22 December 1907 - 20 October 1965)
Children
Last Edited18 October 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000, 2010 to Lew Griffin from Margaret Pilley Kittley (Mrs. James 'Jack' Ewell Kittley) (#39811), 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. E-mail written 2009-2011 to Culpepper Connections from Linda Loretta Abbott Davis (gd/o #2993), e-mail address.

Theodore Eustace Forbes

M, (say 1894 - )
Birth*say 1894 Theodore was born say 1894. 
Marriage*say 1914 He married Sarah Myrtle Culpepper say 1914. 

Family

Sarah Myrtle Culpepper (5 March 1896 - 6 March 1980)
Last Edited4 July 2008

Myrtle Eileen Culpepper1,2

F, (22 December 1920 - January 2007)
FatherBryan Hamilton Culpepper2 (12 Nov 1897 - 5 Jan 1960)
MotherMary Alice Grayson2 (12 Jul 1898 - 22 Feb 1988)
Name Variation She was also known as Eileen.2 
Birth*22 December 1920 Myrtle was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 22 December 1920.3,2 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Myrtle was listed as a daughter in Bryan Hamilton Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
Marriage*27 March 1946 She married William Edward White on 27 March 1946 at age 25.2 
Married Name27 March 1946  As of 27 March 1946, her married name was White. 
Living*March 2006 She was living in March 2006.4 
Death*January 2007 She died in January 2007 at age 86.2 

Family

William Edward White (December 1915 - February 1986)
Last Edited27 July 2011

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. E-mail written 26 Jul 2011 to Warren L. Culpepper from Laurie Ann Young Maxwell (#62586), Senatobia, MS, e-mail address.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-11, Page 12B, 805 A St, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Own Home, $1,600, Radio=Y
    Bryan H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 32, md@22, MS/MS/MS, Mechanic, Automobile Company, Vet=N
    Mary A. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 31, md@21, MS/MS/MS
    Eileen Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Bryan H. Culpepper, Jr ., Son, M, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    William S. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Mary E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1 7/12, MS/MS/MS.
  4. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary for William S. 'Sam' Culpepper, published March 10, 2006.

William Edward White1

M, (December 1915 - February 1986)
Birth*December 1915 William was born in December 1915.1 
Marriage*27 March 1946 He married Myrtle Eileen Culpepper on 27 March 1946 at age 30.1 
Death*February 1986 He died in February 1986 at age 70.1 

Family

Myrtle Eileen Culpepper (22 December 1920 - January 2007)
Last Edited27 July 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 26 Jul 2011 to Warren L. Culpepper from Laurie Ann Young Maxwell (#62586), Senatobia, MS, e-mail address.

Bryan Hamilton Culpepper Jr.1

M, (19 April 1923 - 1 May 1993)
FatherBryan Hamilton Culpepper (12 Nov 1897 - 5 Jan 1960)
MotherMary Alice Grayson (12 Jul 1898 - 22 Feb 1988)
Birth*19 April 1923 Bryan was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 19 April 1923.2,3 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Bryan and William was listed as a son in Bryan Hamilton Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945
(Bryan served in Italy and was both wounded and blinded in combat.)4 
SSN*1963 His Social Security Number was issued in 1963 in Mississippi.2 
Death*1 May 1993 He died on 1 May 1993 at age 70.2 
Last Edited15 August 2014

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  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. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-11, Page 12B, 805 A St, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Own Home, $1,600, Radio=Y
    Bryan H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 32, md@22, MS/MS/MS, Mechanic, Automobile Company, Vet=N
    Mary A. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 31, md@21, MS/MS/MS
    Eileen Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Bryan H. Culpepper, Jr ., Son, M, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    William S. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Mary E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1 7/12, MS/MS/MS.
  4. 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
    Bryant H Culpepper Jr, born 1923 in MS, White, Single, Education: 3 yrs HS, Height/Wt: 68/119; Resided in: Lauderdale Co., MS; Enlisted 25 Feb 1943 at Camp Shelby, MS (Drafted).

William Samuel Culpepper1

M, (8 September 1924 - 6 March 2006)
FatherBryan Hamilton Culpepper2 (12 Nov 1897 - 5 Jan 1960)
MotherMary Alice Grayson2 (12 Jul 1898 - 22 Feb 1988)
Name Variation He was also known as Sam.2 
Birth*8 September 1924 William was born at Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 8 September 1924.3,4 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Bryan and William was listed as a son in Bryan Hamilton Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.4 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945
(Army Air Corp.)2,5 
Death*6 March 2006 He died at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, on 6 March 2006 at age 81.2,4 
Obituary*7 March 2006 Graveside services for William S. Culpepper will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. Frances Cosgrove officiating. Barham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Culpepper, 81, of Meridian, formerly of New Orleans, died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Silverleaf Manor in Meridian. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in World War II. He was a retired insurance adjustor from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Survivors include his sisters, Eileen White, Elizabeth Cumbus and Ruth Naylor and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan H. Culpepper Sr. and Alice Grayson Culpepper and a brother Bryan H. Culpepper Jr. Visitation will be Saturday 30 minutes prior to the service at the cemetery.6 
Burial*circa 8 March 2006 His body was interred circa 8 March 2006 at Magnolia Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.2 
Last Edited18 October 2008

Citations

  1. Levin E. Culpepper, The Descendants of Joseph Culpepper who died in 1816, in Jackson County, Georgia, P. O. Box 5511, Meridian, MS 39302-5511: Lauderdale County Dept. of Archives & History, 1990's.
  2. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary for William S. 'Sam' Culpepper, published March 10, 2006.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 38-11, Page 12B, 805 A St, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS
    Own Home, $1,600, Radio=Y
    Bryan H. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 32, md@22, MS/MS/MS, Mechanic, Automobile Company, Vet=N
    Mary A. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 31, md@21, MS/MS/MS
    Eileen Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Bryan H. Culpepper, Jr ., Son, M, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    William S. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Mary E. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 1 7/12, MS/MS/MS.
  4. 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
  5. 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
    William S Culpepper, born 1924 in MS, White, Single, Education: 4 yrs HS, Height/Wt: Unk; Resided in: Lauderdale Co., MS; Enlisted 24 Jun 1943 at Camp Shelby, MS (Drafted).
  6. The Meridian Star, Meridian, MS.
    http://www.meridianstar.com
    Obituary for William S. 'Sam' Culpepper, published March 7, 2006.