John Culpepper

Male, #41011, (circa 1835 - )
African* He was an African-American born into slavery. His ancestry is unknown. 
Birth*circa 1835 John was born at Alabama circa 1835. 
Marriage* He married Linda (?). 
Birth of SonApr 1868 His son Maryland Culpepper was born in Apr 1868 at Clarke Co., Alabama. 
1870 Census* John was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1873 His son Thomas Culpepper was born circa 1873 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Soncirca 1877 His son Johnnie Culpepper was born circa 1877 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
1880 Census* John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Linda (?)
Marriage* He married Linda (?). 
Children
Last Edited27 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. Page 327, Family 160.
  2. FHL Film 1254035, National Archives Film T9-0035, Lower Peach Tree, Page 379A.

Linda (?)

Female, #41012, (circa 1840 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Married Name Her married name was Culpepper. 
Marriage* She married John Culpepper. 
Birth*circa 1840 Linda was born at Alabama circa 1840. 
Birth of SonApr 1868 Her son Maryland Culpepper was born in Apr 1868 at Clarke Co., Alabama. 
1870 Census* Linda listed as a household member living with John Culpepper on the 1870 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1873 Her son Thomas Culpepper was born circa 1873 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Soncirca 1877 Her son Johnnie Culpepper was born circa 1877 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
1880 Census* Linda was listed as John Culpepper's wife on the 1880 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

John Culpepper
Marriage* She married John Culpepper. 
Children
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Citations

  1. Page 327, Family 160.
  2. FHL Film 1254035, National Archives Film T9-0035, Lower Peach Tree, Page 379A.

Maryland Culpepper

Male, #41013, (Apr 1868 - )
Father*John Culpepper
Mother*Linda (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*Apr 1868 Maryland was born at Clarke Co., Alabama, in Apr 1868. 
Marriage*before 1894 He married Ella (?) at Wilcox Co., Alabama, before 1894. 
Birth of Son6 Sep 1894 His son Nathaniel Culpepper was born on 6 Sep 1894 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Son5 Nov 1898 His son George Culpepper was born on 5 Nov 1898 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 
Birth of SonApr 1900 His son John H. Culpepper was born in Apr 1900 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
1900 Census* Maryland was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Clarke Co., Alabama.3 
Birth of Son23 Oct 1908 His son Isaac Culpepper was born on 23 Oct 1908 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.1 
1910 Census* Maryland was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Wilcox Co., Alabama.4 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 George and Maryland resided at Thomasville, Elmore Co., Alabama, on 12 Sep 1918.2 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Maryland was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Clarke Co., Alabama.5 

Family

Ella (?)
Marriage*before 1894 He married Ella (?) at Wilcox Co., Alabama, before 1894. 
Children
Last Edited4 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. 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
  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
    George Culpepper, Thomasville, Elmore Co., AL; age 20, born 5 Nov 1898; Negro; Laborer for Coosa Mills in Enterprise, Elmore Co., AL; Father: Maryland Culpepper of Thomasville, Elmore Co., AL; Medium height, slender build, Brown eyes, black hair, no disabilities; Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL.
  3. ED 40, sheet 4, line 39, PCT 18, Pleasant Hill.
  4. ED 153, sheet 6.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 13-26, Sheet 7B, Lines 71-80, Public Road, Precinct 21, Clarke County, AL (14 May 1930)
    Rent= $2.00, Radio=N/A, Farm=Y (#41013)
    Maryland Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 58, md@25, AL/AL/AL  Farmer, Vet=N
    Ella Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 52, md@19, AL/VA/AL  none
    Ella M. Culpepper, Dau, F, Black, 14, sng, AL/AL/AL/ helper
    Tom Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL/ block setter/saw mill
    Ethel Culpepper, Dau, F, Black, 14, sng, AL/AL/AL/ helper
    Elnora Jackson, Dau, F, Black, 33, wd, md@18, AL/AL/AL/ helper
    James Jackson, Grandson, M, Black, 11, sng, AL/AL/AL/ attended school
    July Jackson, Grandson, M, Black, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL/ attended school
    Nathaniel Jackson, Grandson, M, Black, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Elloise Jackson, Granddau, F, Black, 11, sng, AL/AL/AL  attended school.

Thomas Culpepper

Male, #41014, (circa 1873 - )
Father*John Culpepper
Mother*Linda (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1873 Thomas was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1873. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Johnnie Culpepper

Male, #41015, (circa 1877 - )
Father*John Culpepper
Mother*Linda (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1877 Johnnie was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1877. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS1,2

Male, #41016, (Mar 1844 - )
African* He was an African-American born into slavery. His ancestry is unknown. 
Birth*Mar 1844 John was born at Alabama in Mar 1844. 
1870 Census* John was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Wilcox Co., Alabama.3 
Birth of Soncirca 1871 His son Charles J. Culpepper was born circa 1871 at Alabama. 
Birth of Soncirca 1873 His son Exodius Culpepper was born circa 1873 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Soncirca 1876 His son William Culpepper was born circa 1876 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Soncirca 1877 His son John A. Culpepper was born circa 1877 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
1880 Census* John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., Alabama.4 
Marriage*circa 1881 He married Martha (?) at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1881.1 
Birth of SonAug 1886 His son Willy Culpepper was born in Aug 1886 at Wilcox Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Soncirca 1895 His son John Culpepper was born circa 1895 at Sharkey Co., Mississippi.1 
Birth of SonAug 1896 His son Watson Culpepper was born in Aug 1896 at Sharkey Co., Mississippi. 
Birth of SonDec 1899 His son Emanuel Culpepper was born in Dec 1899 at Sharkey Co., Mississippi.2 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sharkey Co., Mississippi.2 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Sharkey Co., Mississippi.1 

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Martha (?)
Marriage*circa 1881 He married Martha (?) at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1881.1 
Children
Last Edited4 May 2008

Citations

  1. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 88, Sheet 16B, Family 267, Beat 5, Sharkey County, MS
    John W. Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 60, Md2-28 yrs, AL/SC/SC, Farmer-Farm
    Martha Culpepper, Wife, F, Black, 42, Md1-28 yrs, ch 16/12, AL/US//US, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    Nellie Williams, Daughter, F, Black, 23, Md1-5 yrs, ch 0/0, AL/AL/AL, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    Annie Salls, Daughter, F, Black, 21, Md1-4 yrs, ch 3/3, AL/AL/AL, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    Emma Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 18, S, MS/AL/AL, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    Josephine Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 17, S, MS/AL/AL, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    John Culpepper, Son, F, Black, 14, S, MS/AL/AL, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    Florence Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 12, S, MS/AL/AL, Farmer Laborer-Home Farm
    Kathie Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 8, S, MS/AL/AL.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 45, Page 25A, Family 527, Beat 4, Sharkey County, MS
    Wesley Culpepper, Head, Black, M, March 1844, 56, Md-17 yrs, AL/NC/NC, Farmer
    Martha Culpepper, Wife, Black, F, September 1863, 36, Md-17 yrs, ch 10/8, AL/AL/AL
    Willy Culpepper, Son, Black, M, August 1886, 13, S, AL/AL/AL
    Annie Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, May 1888, 12, S, AL/AL/AL
    Emma Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, June 1891, 9, S, AL/AL/AL
    Josephine Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, February 1892, 7, S, MS/AL/AL
    Florence Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, September 1894, 5, S, MS/AL/AL
    Watson Culpepper, Son, Black, M, August 1896, 4, S, MS/AL/AL
    Katie Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, May 1898, 2, S, MS/AL/AL
    Emmanuel Culpepper, Son, Black, M, Dec 1899, 5/12, S, MS/AL/AL.
  3. P. 349, Black's Bluff, family 160, living alone.
  4. ED 192, sheet 36, line 36, Beat 7.

Ella Culpepper

Female, #41017, (circa 1870 - )
Father*John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1870 Ella was born at Alabama circa 1870. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Charles J. Culpepper

Male, #41018, (circa 1871 - )
Father*John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1871 Charles was born at Alabama circa 1871. 
Marriage*12 Nov 1895 He married Victoria Shackleford at Sharkey Co., Mississippi, on 12 Nov 1895.1 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sharkey Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Victoria Shackleford
Last Edited3 May 2008

Citations

  1. Hunting For Bears, compiler, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842
    Charley Culpepper and Victoria Shackleford married 12 Nov 1895 in Sharkey Co., MS.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 45, Page 22A, Family 485, Beat 4, Sharkey County, MS (#41018)
    Chas Culpepper, Head, Black, M, August 1866, 33, Md-5 yrs, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Victoria Culpepper, Wife, Black, F, May 1868, 34, Md-5 yrs, ch, 3/1, MS/MS/MS
    Nellie Hunter, Mother-in-law, Black, F, February 1810, 90, Wd, 30yrs, ch 1/1, AL/AL/AL.

Exodius Culpepper

Male, #41019, (circa 1873 - )
Father*John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1873 Exodius was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1873. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

William Culpepper

Male, #41020, (circa 1876 - )
Father*John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1876 William was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1876. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

John A. Culpepper

Male, #41021, (circa 1877 - )
Father*John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1877 John was born at Wilcox Co., Alabama, circa 1877. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Annie Culpepper

Female, #41022, (circa 1864 - )
Father*John Wesley Culpepper of Sharkey Co., MS
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1864 Annie was born at Alabama circa 1864. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Vera or Lisa Culpepper

Female, #41025, (Jan 1899 - )
Father*Albert Culpepper
Mother*Lizzie (?)
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*Jan 1899 Vera was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, in Jan 1899. 
Last Edited13 Jan 2001

Anderson Culpepper

Male, #41027, (Mar 1898 - )
Father*Albert Culpepper
Mother*Lizzie (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*Mar 1898 Anderson was born at Tallapoosa Co., Alabama, in Mar 1898. 
Last Edited13 Jan 2001

Benjamin Culpepper

Male, #41028, (circa 1867 - 14 Oct 1916)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*circa 1867 Benjamin was born at Alabama circa 1867. 
Marriage* He married Victoria (?). 
1880 Census* Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Clarke Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of SonFeb 1890 His son Chainey Culpepper was born in Feb 1890 at Alabama. 
Birth of SonSep 1892 His son Andrew Culpepper was born in Sep 1892 at Alabama. 
Birth of Sonsay 1894 His son James Culpepper was born say 1894. 
Death*14 Oct 1916 He died at Baldwin Co., Alabama, on 14 Oct 1916.2 

Family

Victoria (?)
Marriage* He married Victoria (?). 
Children
Last Edited12 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. ED 25, sheet 5, line 5, Pct 2, Saltworks.
  2. State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics / Record Services Division, compiler, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2011.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2453
    Benjamin Culpepper died 14 Oct 1916 in Baldwin Co., Alabama.

Victoria (?)

Female, #41029, (Mar 1872 - )
African* She was an African-American. 
Married Name Her married name was Culpepper. 
Marriage* She married Benjamin Culpepper. 
Birth*Mar 1872 Victoria was born at Alabama in Mar 1872. 
Birth of SonFeb 1890 Her son Chainey Culpepper was born in Feb 1890 at Alabama. 
Birth of SonSep 1892 Her son Andrew Culpepper was born in Sep 1892 at Alabama. 
Birth of Sonsay 1894 Her son James Culpepper was born say 1894. 

Family

Benjamin Culpepper
Marriage* She married Benjamin Culpepper. 
Children
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Chainey Culpepper

Male, #41030, (Feb 1890 - )
Father*Benjamin Culpepper
Mother*Victoria (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*Feb 1890 Chainey was born at Alabama in Feb 1890. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Andrew Culpepper

Male, #41031, (Sep 1892 - )
Father*Benjamin Culpepper
Mother*Victoria (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*Sep 1892 Andrew was born at Alabama in Sep 1892. 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

James Culpepper

Male, #41032, (say 1894 - )
Father*Benjamin Culpepper
Mother*Victoria (?)
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*say 1894 James was born say 1894. 
Last Edited23 Dec 2000

David J. Culpepper1,2

Male, #41033, (25 May 1870 - 3 Oct 1969)
Father*John Jefferson Culpepper
Mother*Eliza Staples
DNA* The DNA test results of a descendant of David J. Culpepper do not match those of anyone else in the Culpepper project, and we are seeking a male Culpepper descendant of David's to participate in our free DNA testing project. Specifically, we would like to test a descendant of Dave's brother, Simon, or of Dave's son, Herman..
For more information on DNA testing and eligibility, go to: http://gen.culpepper.com/dna.3 
Name-Comm Commonly known as Dave Culpepper. 
African* He was an African-American of English Culpeper descent. 
Birth*25 May 1870 David was born at Alabama on 25 May 1870.4 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Simon and David was listed as a son in John Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Flat Rock, Randolph Co., Alabama.5 
Death of Father4 May 1885 His father John Jefferson Culpepper died on 4 May 1885 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
Marriage*circa 1890 He married Alice (?) at Alabama circa 1890. 
Birth of Son1 Apr 1894 His son Walter Culpepper was born on 1 Apr 1894 at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.4,6 
1900 Census* David was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama.7 
Death of Spouse1908 His wife Alice (?) died in 1908 at Randolph Co., Alabama.8 
Marriagecirca 1908 He married Ida Vestula Smith at Randolph Co., Alabama, circa 1908. 
Birth of Son22 Mar 1910 His son Herman Culpepper was born on 22 Mar 1910 at Randolph Co., Alabama. 
1910 Census* David was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Randolph Co., Alabama.9 
Birth of Son27 Jan 1912 His son John David Culpepper was born on 27 Jan 1912 at Randolph Co., Alabama.10,11 
Birth of Son3 Aug 1914 His son Thomas C. Culpepper was born on 3 Aug 1914 at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.4,12 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.13 
Photographed*1946 He was photographed in 1946 at Randolph Co., Alabama,
From Nicholas R. Busbee:
This was photographed 1946. Mom say's she was 21 years old at the time. They were on their way to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. (And the sun was shining in their faces.) That's the closest thing you'll ever see to a smile on Dave Culpepper's face! And he flashed that big ol' grin just for my mom! (smiles.)1
Juanita, Ida, and Dave Culpepper
SSN*between 1957 and 1958 His Social Security Number was issued between 1957 and 1958 in Alabama.4 
Death of Son15 Apr 1968 His son John David Culpepper died on 15 Apr 1968.11 
Death*3 Oct 1969 He died at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 3 Oct 1969 at age 99.4,14 
Burial*circa 5 Oct 1969 His body was interred circa 5 Oct 1969 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.14 
Biography* Nicholas R. Busbee wrote: "My Grandfather David J. Culpepper who was never schooled and never learned to read or write, sent 4 daughters to college. One of which became a full Major in the U.S. Army Nurses Corp. Which was quite an accomplishment for an African American woman back in those days!
     "Dave Culpepper worked on his farm until he was 93 years old. In 1962 he was walking a calf to the barn and the calf knocked him over which broke his hip. He was wheelchair and bed bound until his death in 1969."1
      

Family 1

Alice (?)
Marriage*circa 1890 He married Alice (?) at Alabama circa 1890. 
Children

Family 2

Ida Vestula Smith
Marriagecirca 1908 He married Ida Vestula Smith at Randolph Co., Alabama, circa 1908. 
Children
ChartsHenry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk: DNA Status Chart (Male only, 8 generations)
John Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited7 Nov 2016

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Nicholas R. Busbee (#43930), Phone 937-321-4683, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Thea Burress.
  3. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections.
  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. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Flat Rock, Page 314B, Randolph Co., AL
    John Culpepper, Self, M, W, Wh, 82, SC, Farmer, Fa: SC, Mo: SC
    Simon L. Culpepper, Son, M, S, MU, 12, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: SC, Mo: AL
    David J. Culpepper, Son, M, S, MU, 10, AL, Works On Farm, Fa: SC, Mo: AL.
  6. 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
    Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chambers; Roll: 1509364.
  7. ED 58, sheet 7, line 58, Pct. 8, Flat Rock.
  8. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 156202910.
  9. ED 149, sheet 2, also in the household, Carry Trammel, step-daughter, age 4.
  10. Randolph Co. AL Birth & Death Register.
  11. National Cemetery Administration, compiler, US Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750
    James David Culpepper, 27 Jan 1912 - 15 Apr 1968, Served as Specialist First Class, Company B 25 SIG CONSTR Battalion, Interred 19 Apr 1968 in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 51, Site 2300.
  12. E-mail written 27 Oct 2006 to Warren Culpepper from Willie James, e-mail address.
  13. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    Almond, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T625_39; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 873.

    Dave Culpepper 50
    Ida Culpepper 34
    Genva Culpepper 19
    Bernice Culpepper 16
    Herman Culpepper 9
    James Culpepper 7
    Thomas Culpepper 5
    Trammel Carrie 15
    Elizzie Culpepper 75.
  14. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 156202844.

Alice (?)

Female, #41034, (Jul 1868 - 1908)
African* She was an African-American of English Culpeper descent. 
Name Variation She was also known as Allie (?) 
Birth*Jul 1868 Alice was born at Alabama in Jul 1868. 
Marriage*circa 1890 She married David J. Culpepper at Alabama circa 1890. 
Married Namecirca 1890  As of circa 1890, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son1 Apr 1894 Her son Walter Culpepper was born on 1 Apr 1894 at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.1,2 
Death*1908 She died at Randolph Co., Alabama, in 1908.3 
Burial*1908 Her body was interred in 1908 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.3 

Family

David J. Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1890 She married David J. Culpepper at Alabama circa 1890. 
Children
Last Edited7 Nov 2016

Citations

  1. 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
  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
    Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chambers; Roll: 1509364.
  3. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 156202910.

Nonie Culpepper

Female, #41035, (Feb 1893 - )
Father*David J. Culpepper
Mother*Alice (?)
African* She was an African-American of English Culpeper descent. 
Birth*Feb 1893 Nonie was born at Alabama in Feb 1893. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 Mar 2008

Walter Culpepper

Male, #41036, (1 Apr 1894 - 30 Jun 1990)
Father*David J. Culpepper
Mother*Alice (?)
DNA* The DNA test results of a descendant of Walter Culpepper do not match those of anyone else in the Culpepper project, and we are seeking a male Culpepper descendant of Walter's to participate in our free DNA testing project.Specifically, we would like to test a descendant of Walter's uncle, Simon, or of Walter's brother, Herman.
For more information on DNA btesting and eligibility, go to: http://gen.culpepper.com/dna.1 
African* He was an African-American of English Culpeper descent. 
Birth*1 Apr 1894 Walter was born at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama, on 1 Apr 1894.2,3 
Death of Mother1908 His mother Alice (?) died in 1908 at Randolph Co., Alabama.4 
Marriage*circa 1916 He married Ester Seymour at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama, circa 1916.5 
Birth of Son24 Jul 1918 His son Millard J. D. Culpepper was born on 24 Jul 1918 at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama.5,2 
Birth of Son22 Aug 1920 His son Elridge E. Culpepper was born on 22 Aug 1920 at Randolph Co., Alabama.6,2 
Marriage*circa 1927 He married Ruby L. Pittman circa 1927. 
Birth of Son24 Mar 1929 His son Richard Culpepper was born on 24 Mar 1929 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.2 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.7 
Birth of Son31 Oct 1930 His son Robert Lee Culpepper was born on 31 Oct 1930 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.8 
Birth of Son13 Feb 1935 His son Ray Charles Culpepper was born on 13 Feb 1935 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.9 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Michigan.2 
Birth of Son30 Jan 1937 His son Russell L. Culpepper was born on 30 Jan 1937 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.10,11 
Birth of Son10 Nov 1947 His son Raymond Ross Culpepper Sr. was born on 10 Nov 1947 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.10,12 
Death of Father3 Oct 1969 His father David J. Culpepper died on 3 Oct 1969 at Wadley, Randolph Co., Alabama.2,13 
Death of Spouse15 Jun 1988 His wife Ruby L. Pittman died on 15 Jun 1988 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.2 
Death*30 Jun 1990 He died at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan, on 30 Jun 1990 at age 96.10,2 

Family 1

Ester Seymour
Marriage*circa 1916 He married Ester Seymour at Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama, circa 1916.5 
Children

Family 2

Ruby L. Pittman
Marriage*circa 1927 He married Ruby L. Pittman circa 1927. 
Children

Family 3
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited12 Feb 2015

Citations

  1. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections.
  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 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
    Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chambers; Roll: 1509364.
  4. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 156202910.
  5. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Almond, Randolph Co., Alabama; Roll 47; Page 3B; Enumeration District 13; Image 282.0.
    Essa Culpepper, Head, F, Black, 30, md@17, AL/AL/AL, Housekeeper
    Milliard Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 11, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Elridge E. Culpepper, Son, M, Black, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Dorothy L. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  6. San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas.
    http://www.mysanantonio.com/
    Obituary of Elridge E. 'Pepper' Culpepper (#61249), published 22 May 2003.
  7. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan; Roll: 1022; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 586.0.
    Rooming in the HH of William McLain
    Walter Culpepper, Roomer, M, Black, 33, md@22, AL/AL/AL, Laborer in Foundry
    Ruby Culpepper, Roomer, F, Black, 20, md@18, GA/GA/GA
    Richard Culpepper, Roomer, M, Black, 1, sng, MI/AL/GA.
  8. E-mail written 30 Aug 2010 to Warren Culpepper from Eric L. Culpepper (#61713), e-mail address.
  9. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, compiler, US Public Records Index, Vol 2, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2010.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1732
  10. E-mail written 2001-2007 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Nicholas R. Busbee (#43930), Phone 937-321-4683, e-mail address.
  11. MyFamily.com Inc., compiler, US Public Records Index, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8907&enc=1
  12. Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, compiler, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3171
    Raymond Culpepper Sr., Male, born 10 Nov 1947, residing in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan, died 6 Jul 1995 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.
  13. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 156202844.
  14. E-mail written 25 Feb 2010 to Warren Culpepper from Elridge Culpepper (#61250), e-mail address.

Corrie Culpepper

Female, #41037, (26 Mar 1896 - )
Father*David J. Culpepper
Mother*Alice (?)
African* She was an African-American of English Culpeper descent. 
Birth*26 Mar 1896 Corrie was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 26 Mar 1896.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. Randolph Co. AL Birth & Death Register.

Nettie Culpepper

Female, #41038, (Oct 1897 - )
Father*David J. Culpepper
Mother*Alice (?)
African* She was an African-American of English Culpeper descent. 
Birth*Oct 1897 Nettie was born at Alabama in Oct 1897. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 Mar 2008

Dave C. Culpepper

Male, #41039, (Jan 1853 - )
African* He was an African-American born into slavery. His ancestry is unknown. 
Name Variation He was also known as Doke. 
Birth*Jan 1853 Dave was born at Alabama in Jan 1853. 
City Directory*between 1880 and 1895 He was listed in the between 1880 and 1895 city directory for Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of SonMar 1895 His son Robert J. Culpepper was born in Mar 1895 at Alabama. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Dave was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.2 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Dave was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.3 

Family
Children
Last Edited27 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. Montgomery City Directories, 1880-1895
    Source: Ancestry.com. http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4639
    Name, Business Name, Occupation, Location , City, State, Year
    * D. Culpepper; J Abbott, Tailor; Montgomery, AL; 1880, 1881
    * Cay D. Culpepper; porter; 136-138 Commerce; r 44 Caroline, Montgomery, AL; 1893
    * D. C. Culpepper; Steiner & Lobman, Porter; r 11 Sharp, Montgomery, AL; 1895.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 103, Page 22A, Lines 37-43, 30 Sharp Street, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
    Dave Culpepper, Head, Black, M, Jan 1853, 47, wid, AL/AL/AL, Porter at Store
    Malissa Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, Feb 1885, 15, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Pinkie Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, Feb 1889, 11, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Julia Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, Mar 1891, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Robert J. Culpepper, Son, Black, F, Mar 1895, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Rosa Lucas, Daughter, Black, F, Sep 1881, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Sallie Abbott, Step Mother, Black, F, Dec 1844, 55, wid, AL/AL/AL, School Teacher.
  3. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 93, Page 20A, Lines 5-6, 30 Sharp Street, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
    Dave C. Culpepper, Head, M, Black, 49, wid, AL/AL/AL, Porter/Furniture Co
    Julia Culpepper, Daughter, F, Black, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Melissa Culpepper

Female, #41040, (Feb 1885 - )
Father*Dave C. Culpepper
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*Feb 1885 Melissa was born at Alabama in Feb 1885. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Rosa, Melissa, Pinkie and Julia was listed as a daughter in Dave C. Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.1 
Last Edited28 Nov 2000

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 103, Page 22A, Lines 37-43, 30 Sharp Street, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
    Dave Culpepper, Head, Black, M, Jan 1853, 47, wid, AL/AL/AL, Porter at Store
    Malissa Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, Feb 1885, 15, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Pinkie Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, Feb 1889, 11, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Julia Culpepper, Daughter, Black, F, Mar 1891, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Robert J. Culpepper, Son, Black, F, Mar 1895, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Rosa Lucas, Daughter, Black, F, Sep 1881, 18, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Sallie Abbott, Step Mother, Black, F, Dec 1844, 55, wid, AL/AL/AL, School Teacher.