Fannie Cook1

F, (1 December 1874 - 9 October 1972)
Birth*1 December 1874 Fannie was born at Georgia on 1 December 1874. 
Marriage*25 May 1890 She married John C. Ryals at Marion Co., Georgia, on 25 May 1890 at age 15. 
Married Name25 May 1890  As of 25 May 1890, her married name was Ryals. 
Death*9 October 1972 She died at Eufaula, Barbour Co., Alabama, on 9 October 1972 at age 97. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Fairview Cemetery, Eufaula, Barbour Co., Alabama. 

Family

John C. Ryals (8 March 1863 - 19 June 1945)
Child
Last Edited4 May 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1998-2012 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from John Mallory Land, Columbus, GA, e-mail address (Feb 2012).

Benjamin Hooper Johnston1

M, (10 January 1854 - 9 October 1921)
Birth*10 January 1854 Benjamin was born at Stewart Co., Georgia, on 10 January 1854. 
Marriage*say 1880 He married Sarah Jane Chambliss say 1880. 
Death*9 October 1921 He died at Louvale, Stewart Co., Georgia, on 9 October 1921 at age 67. 

Family

Sarah Jane Chambliss (30 July 1860 - 14 August 1887)
Child
Last Edited19 November 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Sandra Hendricks.

Sarah Jane Chambliss1

F, (30 July 1860 - 14 August 1887)
Birth*30 July 1860 Sarah was born on 30 July 1860. 
Marriage*say 1880 She married Benjamin Hooper Johnston say 1880. 
Married Namesay 1880  As of say 1880, her married name was Johnston. 
Death*14 August 1887 She died at Louvale, Stewart Co., Georgia, on 14 August 1887 at age 27. 

Family

Benjamin Hooper Johnston (10 January 1854 - 9 October 1921)
Child
Last Edited19 November 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Sandra Hendricks.

William West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA1

M, (circa 1892 - 5 March 1972)
DNA* The ancestry of William West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA is unknown. To help determine it, we are seeking a male Culpepper descendant to participate in our free DNA testing project. For more information, go to http://gen.culpepper.com/dna. 
Name Variation He was also known as Jake.1 
Birth*circa 1892 William was born at Pinola, Simpson Co., Mississippi, circa 1892. William's father was said to have been born in McComb, MS, but he is otherwise unknown. 
Marriage*say 1918 He married Ilene Bond say 1918. 
Death*5 March 1972 He died on 5 March 1972.1 
Obituary*7 March 1972 Oe News Star March 7, 1972; Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday page 7A
W.W. CULPEPPER
Services will be held at 3pm Wednesday at Hixson Brother Funeral Home Chapel for Willie West Culpepper 79, of Route 1 West Monroe.
The Reverend Leon Head will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Culpepper died Sunday at his residence after a brief illness.
Mr. Culpepper was a former employee of the City of Monroe.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Willie Culpepper, of Monroe; two sons, Jack Culpepper of Jackson, N.J. and Roy Culpepper of Monroe. One daughter Mrs. Wollene Culpepper of Rancho Cordova, California, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.2 

Family

Ilene Bond (26 August 1897 - June 1985)
Children
Last Edited8 August 2014

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, e-mail address.
  2. http://newspaperarchive.com/us/louisiana/monroe/monroe-news-star/1972/03-07/page-7?tag=willie+culpepper&rtserp=tags/?pf=willie&pl=culpepper

Floyd Eugene Culpepper1

M, (2 April 1927 - 25 May 2004)
FatherWilliam West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA (c 1892 - 5 Mar 1972)
MotherIlene Bond (26 Aug 1897 - Jun 1985)
Birth*2 April 1927 Floyd was born at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 2 April 1927.2,3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Louisiana.2 
World War II*between 1944 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1944 and 1945
(US Army Air Corps, Tail Gunner.)1 
Korean War*between 1950 and 1953 He served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953
(Service Number: 0018282440, Dossier Number: C8052583; Corporal, Light Weapons Infantryman, 25th Infantry, Regular Army; On 27 Nov 1950, Floyd was captured in North Korea and imprisoned in the Pyok-Dong POW Camp. He was released 12 Aug 1953.)1,4 
Marriage*say 1953 He married Frances Barron at Louisiana say 1953. 
Viet Nam War*between 1967 and 1969 He served in the Viet Nam War between 1967 and 1969
(US Army. Retired as an E-7.)1 
Divorce*circa 1969 He and Frances Barron were divorced circa 1969 at Louisiana.1 
Death*25 May 2004 He died at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, on 25 May 2004 at age 77.2,3 
Burial*27 May 2004 His body was interred on 27 May 2004 at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Escambia Co., Florida.3 

Family

Frances Barron (24 September 1934 - 9 November 2007)
Child
Last Edited14 March 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, 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. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    Floyd E. Culpepper, 2 Apr 1927 - 25 May 2004, Served 11 Jul 1949 to 30 Sep 1967 as Specialist First Class in the US Army, Interred 27 May 2004 in Barrancas National Cemetery, Section 50, Site 948.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, Korean War Prisoners of War, 1950-1954, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8850

Ilene Bond1

F, (26 August 1897 - June 1985)
Birth*26 August 1897 Ilene was born on 26 August 1897.2 
Marriage*say 1918 She married William West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA say 1918. 
Married Namesay 1918  As of say 1918, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*June 1985 She died at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, in June 1985 at age 87.2 

Family

William West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA (circa 1892 - 5 March 1972)
Children
Last Edited25 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, e-mail address.
    Name found on her son Floyd's death certificate.
  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

Roy West Culpepper1

M, (19 August 1942 - 3 January 2005)
FatherWilliam West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA (c 1892 - 5 Mar 1972)
MotherIlene Bond (26 Aug 1897 - Jun 1985)
Birth*19 August 1942 Roy was born at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 19 August 1942.2 
SSN*1955 His Social Security Number was issued in 1955 in Louisiana.2 
Death*3 January 2005 He died at West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on 3 January 2005 at age 62.2 

Family
Child
Last Edited27 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, 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

Wallene Delowes Culpepper1,2

F, (29 November 1931 - 15 January 1991)
FatherWilliam West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA (c 1892 - 5 Mar 1972)
MotherIlene Bond (26 Aug 1897 - Jun 1985)
Name Variation She was also known as Dee.1 
Birth*29 November 1931 Wallene was born at Louisiana on 29 November 1931.3 
Marriage*after 1940 She married Roy Higginbotham after 1940. 
Married Nameafter 1940  As of after 1940, her married name was Higginbotham. 
Death*15 January 1991 She died at Redding, Shasta Co., California, on 15 January 1991 at age 59.1,3 

Family

Roy Higginbotham (say 1917 - )
Last Edited9 October 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, e-mail address.
  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
  3. 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
    Wallene Delowes HIGGINBOTHAM, Female, 29 Nov 1931 - 15 Jan 1991 in Shasta Co., CA born in Louisiana; mother's maiden name: Bonds.

Roy Higginbotham1

M, (say 1917 - )
Birth*say 1917 Roy was born say 1917. 
Marriage*after 1940 He married Wallene Delowes Culpepper after 1940. 
Residence*September 2005 Roy resided at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in September 2005.1 

Family

Wallene Delowes Culpepper (29 November 1931 - 15 January 1991)
Last Edited27 September 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, e-mail address.

Dorothy Culpepper1

F, (circa 1923 - circa 1952)
FatherWilliam West Culpepper of Ouachita Parish, LA (c 1892 - 5 Mar 1972)
MotherIlene Bond (26 Aug 1897 - Jun 1985)
Name Variation She was also known as Dottie. 
Birth*circa 1923 Dorothy was born at Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, circa 1923. 
Married Namesay 1941  As of say 1941, her married name was Lacasse.1 
Marriage*say 1941 She married Jake Lacasse say 1941.1 
Death*circa 1952 She died circa 1952. 

Family

Jake Lacasse (say 1920 - )
Last Edited10 September 2003

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Crystal Ann Culpepper Gainey (#38982), Pensacola, Florida, e-mail address.

Miles Earl Presley1

M, (November 1858 - )
Name Variation He was also known as Bud. 
Birth*November 1858 Miles was born at Anderson District, South Carolina, in November 1858. 
Marriage*say 1878 He married Dorcas L. Josephine Glaspy at Jackson Co., Alabama, say 1878. 
1900 Census* Miles was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Section, Jackson Co., Alabama. 

Family

Dorcas L. Josephine Glaspy (December 1855 - )
Child
Last Edited12 February 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Nancy Pressley.

Dorcas L. Josephine Glaspy1

F, (December 1855 - )
Birth*December 1855 Dorcas was born at Anderson District, South Carolina, in December 1855. 
Marriage*say 1878 She married Miles Earl Presley at Jackson Co., Alabama, say 1878. 
Married Namesay 1878  As of say 1878, her married name was Presley. 

Family

Miles Earl Presley (November 1858 - )
Child
Last Edited12 February 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Nancy Pressley.

Serisy (?)

F, (say 1790 - )
Birth*say 1790 Serisy was born say 1790. 
Marriage*say 1809 She married Adam Jones say 1809. 
Married Namesay 1809  As of say 1809, her married name was Jones. 

Family

Adam Jones (say 1788 - after 3 February 1830)
Child
Last Edited6 May 2000

Otha Lee Pittman1

M, (14 March 1894 - 8 December 1928)
Birth*14 March 1894 Otha was born on 14 March 1894. 
Marriage*4 June 1916 He married Mary Ethel Culpepper at Jasper Co., Mississippi, on 4 June 1916 at age 22. 
Death*8 December 1928 He died at Jasper Co., Mississippi, on 8 December 1928 at age 34. 
Burial* His body was interred at Holder's United Methodist Cemetery, Jasper Co., Mississippi. 

Family

Mary Ethel Culpepper (18 September 1899 - 3 August 1990)
Last Edited12 August 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written May 2000 to Culpepper GenForum from Kerri Stringer, e-mail address.

Dorothy Lillian Lindsey1

F, (5 January 1910 - 2 October 1977)
Birth*5 January 1910 Dorothy was born on 5 January 1910.2,3 
Marriage*say 1940 She married Churchill B. Culpepper say 1940.4,1 
Married Namesay 1940  As of say 1940, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*2 October 1977 She died at Hephzibah, Richmond Co., Georgia, on 2 October 1977 at age 67.2,5,3 
Burial*4 October 1977 Her body was interred on 4 October 1977 at Hephzibah Vance Cemetery, Windsor Spring Road, Richmond Co., Georgia.2,1 

Family

Churchill B. Culpepper (10 October 1909 - 27 May 1974)
Last Edited4 June 2004

Citations

  1. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    4 Oct 1977, page 3B. Obituary. Mrs. Churchill B. (Dorothy Lillian Lindsey) Culpepper, 67, of Hephzibah, died 2 Oct 1977 at home. Interred at Hephzibah Cemetery, 4 Oct 1977. No survivors cited. Had lived in Hephzibah for 17 years.
  2. USGenWeb Archives.
    https://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/richmond/cemeteries/vance.txt
    Richmond Co. GA - Hephzibah Vance Cemetery, Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah, GA
    "CHURCHILL B CULPEPPER", "PFC US ARMY", "OCT 10 1910 MAY 27 1974"
    "DOROTHY LILLIAN CULPEPPER", "LOVED BY ALL", "JAN 5 1910 OCT 2 1977."
  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. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    29 May 1974, page 3B. Obituary. Mr. Churchill B. Culpepper, 63, of Hephzibah, died 27 May 1974. Interred at Hephzibah Cemetery, 30 May 1974, with full military honors. He was a WW-II veteran. Survivors include wife, Dorothy Lindsey Culpepper of Hephzibah; two sons, Bobby and Berry Culpepper of Augusta; two sisters, Bernice Culpepper and Mrs. C. H. Matthews; two brothers, Marion Culpepper of Thomson and Tommy Culpepper of Gibson, GA.
  5. 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
    Dorothy L. Culpepper, d. 2 Oct 1977 at 67 years in Richmond Co., GA; Res. in Richmond Co., GA.

Clara Harding1

F, (15 February 1895 - February 1987)
Birth*15 February 1895 Clara was born at Alabama on 15 February 1895.2 
Marriage*circa 1915 She married Charles Augustus Culpepper at Alabama circa 1915. 
Married Namecirca 1915  As of circa 1915, her married name was Culpepper. 
(Wife) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Clara was listed as Charles Augustus Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3 
(Wife) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Clara was listed as Charles Augustus Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.4 
Death*February 1987 She died at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, in February 1987.2 

Family

Charles Augustus Culpepper (21 December 1891 - January 1977)
Children
Last Edited8 December 2005

Citations

  1. Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee.
    http://www.knoxnews.com/
    Obituary of Charles Alfred Culpepper, published 29 Jul 2000.
  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. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 94, Sheet 10A, Lines 21-25, 832 Burk St, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (13 Jan 1920)
    Charles Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md, AL/AL/AL, Advertising Agent
    Clara Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, md, AL/AL/AL
    Harry Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3 8/12, sng, AL/GA/AL
    Milbur L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 2 6/12, sng, GA/GA/AL
    M. E. Abstoni, Aunt, F, Wh, 58, wid, AL/AL/GA.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 18, Sheet 11A, Lines 11-15, 135 69th Place, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (5 Apr 1930)
    Home=$6500, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Charles A. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md@22, GA/GA/GA, Dist. Mgr/Rubber Co, Vet=N
    Clara Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 33, md@20, AL/AL/AL
    Harold Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, AL/GA/AL
    Melba Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 10, sng, GA/GA/AL
    Charles Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1, sng, AL/GA/AL.

Harold Deloach Culpepper1,2,3

M, (24 April 1916 - 18 February 1996)
FatherCharles Augustus Culpepper4 (21 Dec 1891 - Jan 1977)
MotherClara Harding4 (15 Feb 1895 - Feb 1987)
Name Variation He was also known as Harry.4 
Birth*24 April 1916 Harold was born at Alabama on 24 April 1916.4,2 
(Son) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Harold was listed as a son in Charles Augustus Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.4 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Harold and Charles was listed as a son in Charles Augustus Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.5 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.2 
Marriage*say 1937 He married Bertha Wilma Webster at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, say 1937.3 
Relocation*1944 He relocated in 1944 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee,3 
Biography* Harry was an amateur radio operator (ham) with the call sign of N4IFU.6 
Death*18 February 1996 He died at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, on 18 February 1996 at age 79.2 

Family

Bertha Wilma Webster (25 January 1915 - 29 February 2012)
Last Edited30 April 2012

Citations

  1. Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama.
    http://www.bhamnews.com
    Obituary of Melba Culpepper Wambsganss (#39002), published 3 Dec 2008.
  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. Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee.
    http://www.knoxnews.com/
    Obituary of Bertha Wilma Webster Culpepper (#63279), published March 2, 2012.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 94, Sheet 10A, Lines 21-25, 832 Burk St, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (13 Jan 1920)
    Charles Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md, AL/AL/AL, Advertising Agent
    Clara Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, md, AL/AL/AL
    Harry Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3 8/12, sng, AL/GA/AL
    Milbur L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 2 6/12, sng, GA/GA/AL
    M. E. Abstoni, Aunt, F, Wh, 58, wid, AL/AL/GA.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 18, Sheet 11A, Lines 11-15, 135 69th Place, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (5 Apr 1930)
    Home=$6500, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Charles A. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md@22, GA/GA/GA, Dist. Mgr/Rubber Co, Vet=N
    Clara Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 33, md@20, AL/AL/AL
    Harold Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, AL/GA/AL
    Melba Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 10, sng, GA/GA/AL
    Charles Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1, sng, AL/GA/AL.
  6. From QRZ.com: Amateur Radio License N4IFU Harold D. Culpepper, Oak Ridge, TN.

Melba L. Culpepper

F, (27 September 1917 - 1 December 2008)
FatherCharles Augustus Culpepper1 (21 Dec 1891 - Jan 1977)
MotherClara Harding1 (15 Feb 1895 - Feb 1987)
Birth*27 September 1917 Melba was born at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 27 September 1917.2 
(Daughter) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Melba was listed as a daughter in Charles Augustus Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1 
(Daughter) 1930 Census1 April 1930 Melba was listed as a daughter in Charles Augustus Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3 
Married Namesay 1935  As of say 1935, her married name was Wambsganss.2 
Marriage*say 1935 She married Jacques R. Wambsganss say 1935. Jack and Melba had a daughter, Lisa W. McDaniel (husband, Wayne), and a son, Richard E. Wambsganss, Sr. (wife, Charlotte).2 
Death*1 December 2008 She died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, on 1 December 2008 at age 91.2 
Obituary*3 December 2008 Melba Culpepper Wambsganss, age 91, of Birmingham, Al. passed away on December 1, 2008. Mrs. Wambsganss was born September 27, 1917 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Charles Culpepper and Clara Hardin Culpepper. Melba was a charter member of Avondale Presbyterian Church of Birmingham and a lifetime homemaker.
     Her husband, Jack R. Wambsganss; her parents and two brothers, Harold and Charles Culpepper, preceded her in death. She is ssurvived by her daughter, Lisa W. McDaniel (Wayne); son, Richard E. Wambsganss, Sr. (Charlotte); sister, Ann C. Sherrill (Bill); grandchildren, Susan W. Davis (Dan), Richared E. Wambsganss, Jr., Jake R. Wambsganss, II (Takako), Stanley E. Arrington, Jr. and J. Chadwick Arrington; great grandchildren, Katie L. Davis, Benjamin D. Davis, Caleb R. Wambsganss, Hannah C. Wambsganss and Charlotte T. Wambsganss.
     Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Cemetery at Noon, December 4, 2008. The Reverend Richard E. Wambsganss, Jr. will preside. Friends are asked to come to the Elmwood Funeral Home for procession to the cemetery at 11:30 A.M.
     (Obituary submitted to Culpepper Connections by Mrs. William R. 'Becky' Culpepper.)2,4 
Burial*4 December 2008 Her body was interred on 4 December 2008 at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Jacques R. Wambsganss (14 July 1914 - February 1978)
Last Edited16 December 2008

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 94, Sheet 10A, Lines 21-25, 832 Burk St, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (13 Jan 1920)
    Charles Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md, AL/AL/AL, Advertising Agent
    Clara Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 25, md, AL/AL/AL
    Harry Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3 8/12, sng, AL/GA/AL
    Milbur L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 2 6/12, sng, GA/GA/AL
    M. E. Abstoni, Aunt, F, Wh, 58, wid, AL/AL/GA.
  2. Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama.
    http://www.bhamnews.com
    Obituary of Melba Culpepper Wambsganss (#39002), published 3 Dec 2008.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 18, Sheet 11A, Lines 11-15, 135 69th Place, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (5 Apr 1930)
    Home=$6500, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Charles A. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md@22, GA/GA/GA, Dist. Mgr/Rubber Co, Vet=N
    Clara Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 33, md@20, AL/AL/AL
    Harold Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, AL/GA/AL
    Melba Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 10, sng, GA/GA/AL
    Charles Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1, sng, AL/GA/AL.
  4. E-mail written 1998-2008 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from William Randle 'Bill' Culpepper (#10088), e-mail address.

Pansy (?)1

F, (circa 1891 - )
Birth*circa 1891 Pansy was born at Tennessee circa 1891.1 
Marriage*circa 1905 She married Martin Culpepper circa 1905.1 
Married Namecirca 1905  As of circa 1905, her married name was Culpepper.1 
(Wife) 1910 Census15 April 1910 Pansy was listed as Martin Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Martin Culpepper (October 1888 - )
Last Edited7 December 2005

Citations

  1. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 91, Sheet 5B, Lines 99-100, 407 Gooch St, 14th Ward, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (29 Apr 1910)
    Martin Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 22, md1-4yrs, GA/GA/GA, House Carpenter
    Pansy Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 18, md1-4yrs, ch 1/0, TN/TN/TN.

Viola E. (?)1

F, (circa 1890 - before 1930)
Birth*circa 1890 Viola was born at Georgia circa 1890.1 
Marriage*circa 1907 She married Max Delanio Culpepper at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, circa 1907.1 
Married Namecirca 1907  As of circa 1907, her married name was Culpepper.1 
(Wife) 1910 Census15 April 1910 Viola was listed as Max Delanio Culpepper's wife on the 1910 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.1 
(Nearest Relative) WWI Draft Reg6 September 1918  An unknown person named Viola as his nearest relative when registering for the WW-I draft on 6 September 1918 at Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.2 
(Daughter-in-law) 1920 Census1 January 1920 Viola and Katherine was listed as a daughter-in-law in John Fletcher Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3 
Death*before 1930 She died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, before 1930.4 

Family

Max Delanio Culpepper (23 November 1881 - 6 October 1961)
Last Edited11 December 2005

Citations

  1. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 100, Sheet 11A, Lines 16-17, 2007 Ave F, 16th Ward, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (23 Apr 1910)
    Max D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 28, md1-2yrs, GA/GA/GA, House Carpenter
    Viola E. Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 19, md1-2yrs, ch 0/0, GA/GA/GA.
  2. 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
    Max Deloney Culpepper, Permanent Address: 2523 Avenue D, Ensley, Jefferson Co., Alabama; Work address: 1934 E. Chase St, Baltimore, Maryland; age 36, born 23 Nov 1881, Caucasian, Employed as a Carpenter by Consolidated Engineering Company at St. Helena, Baltimore, Maryland; Nearest relative: Viola Culpepper of 2523 Avenue D, Ensley, Jefferson Co., Alabama; Medium height, Stout build, Brown eyes, Black hair, No disabilities. Registered 6 Sep 1918 at Baltimore Co., Maryland.
  3. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 90, Sheets 1A-B, Lines 46-52, 2515 Ave D, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (20 Jan 1920)
    J. F. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 63, md, GA/GA/GA, Contractor/City
    Lu Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 59, md, GA/GA/GA
    M. D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 38, md, GA/GA/GA, Contractor/City
    Horrie Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 15, sng, GA/GA/GA, Operator/Movie House
    J. E. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 36, md, GA/GA/GA, Contractor/City
    Viola Culpepper, Dau-in-law, F, Wh, 29, md, GA/GA/GA
    Katherine Culpepper, Dau-in-law, F, Wh, 38, md, WV/WV/WV.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 90, Sheet 7A, Lines 14-16, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (8 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$35, Radio=N, Farm=N
    John Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 72, md@21, GA/GA/GA, Contractor/Building, Vet=N
    Emma Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 68, md@17, AL/AL/AL
    Max D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 48, wid (md@20), GA/GA/GA, Contractor/Houses, Vet=N.

(?) Boyd

M, (say 1911 - )
Birth*say 1911 (?) was born say 1911. 
Marriage*before 1998 He married Bernice Manson Culpepper before 1998. 

Family

Bernice Manson Culpepper (4 April 1911 - )
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited11 May 2000

Elisha Culpepper

M, (November 1856 - )
FatherMartin Culpepper of Wilcox Co. AL (c 1819 - )
MotherMartha (?) (c 1823 - )
African* He was an African-American.
(Elisha was born into slavery.) 
Birth*November 1856 Elisha was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, in November 1856. 
(household member) 1870 Census1 June 1870 Martha, John, Jackson, Elisha and Joseph listed as a household member living with Martin Culpepper of Wilcox Co. AL on the 1870 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.1 
Marriage*28 December 1878 He married Tempy Robbins at Wilcox Co., Alabama, on 28 December 1878 at age 22.2 
1880 Census* Elisha was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Wilcox Co., Alabama.3 
1900 Census* Elisha was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.4 
1910 Census* Elisha was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Wilcox Co., Alabama.5 

Family

Tempy Robbins (June 1862 - )
Children
Last Edited27 March 2008

Citations

  1. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 319, Dwelling 14, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., AL
    Martin Culpepper, 50, M, AL, Black
    Martha Culpepper, 46, F, AL, Black
    John Culpepper, 16, M, AL, Black
    Jackson Culpepper, 12, M, AL, Black
    Elijah Culpepper, 10, M, AL, Black
    Joseph Culpepper, 8, M, AL, Black.
  2. Bk. 1877-81, p. 193, at Hamp McIntosh's, by D. P. Hicks, Justice of the Peace of Wilcox County.
  3. ED 192, p. 44, parents of both Elisha and Tempy born in AL Elisha was listed as "Elijah."
  4. ED 132, sheet 13, line 36, Pct. 7, Lower Peach Tree.
  5. ED 152, sheet 1.

Tempy Robbins

F, (June 1862 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*June 1862 Tempy was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, in June 1862. 
Marriage*28 December 1878 She married Elisha Culpepper at Wilcox Co., Alabama, on 28 December 1878 at age 16.1 
Married Name28 December 1878  As of 28 December 1878, her married name was Culpepper. 
Photographed*say 1900 She was photographed say 1900 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2
Tempy Robbins, wife of Elisha Culpepper

Family

Elisha Culpepper (November 1856 - )
Children
Last Edited31 January 2004

Citations

  1. Bk. 1877-81, p. 193, at Hamp McIntosh's, by D. P. Hicks, Justice of the Peace of Wilcox County.
  2. E-mail written 2000-2005 to Lew Griffin from Sandra Louise Schiffer Durbin, San Diego, CA, e-mail address.
    John Culpepper, great nephew of Ethel Davis Culpepper of Birmingham, sent this to Sandra. Ethel is the widow of Elisha Culpepper, Jr.