James Arnold Culpepper1

Male, #45061, (10 Jul 1925 - 18 Jul 1978)
Father*John Verser Culpepper
Mother*Gladys Schoel2
Birth*10 Jul 1925 James was born at Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, on 10 Jul 1925.2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 James was listed as a son in Gladys Schoel's household on the 1930 Census at Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Alabama.3 
Marriage*circa 1947 He married Mildred Jones circa 1947.4 
Death of FatherOct 1971 His father John Verser Culpepper died in Oct 1971 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama.3 
Death*18 Jul 1978 He died at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, on 18 Jul 1978 at age 53.4,3 

Family
Children
  • Karen Culpepper4
  • Rev. Katherine Culpepper4
  • Carol Ann Culpepper4
ChartsBenjamin (son of Robert) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. Linda Burgess, compiler, e-mail address), Linda's Genealogy (and e-mails to Warren Culpepper), 2005.
    http://members.tripod.com/~LLBurgess/
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 22, page 16B, Lines 83-87, Castle Hill Rd, Pct 15, Tuscaloosa Co., AL (15 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$20, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Gladys Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 30, wid, AL/IL/MS, Florist/Greenhouse
    James A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 4, sng, AL/AL/AL
    William Wallace, Uncle, M, Wh, 52, md@22, MS/NC/KY
    Annice Wallace, Aunt, F, Wh, 23, md@22, AL/AL/GA
    Elizabeth Schoel, Mother, F, Wh, 50, wid, MS/NC/KY.
  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. Madison County Heritage Book Committee, editor, The Heritage of Madison County, Alabama, Clanton, Alabama: Heritage Pub. Consultants, 1998, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.197 H2t.
    "Mildred Jones Culpepper", by Mildred Culpepper, 2020 Sewanee Road, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC

Male, #45063, (circa 1843 - )
Father*Thomas Culpepper of Dare Co., NC
Birth*circa 1843 Thomas was born at North Carolina circa 1843. 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 Thomas listed as a household member on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.1 
Civil War*between 1861 and 1865 He served in the War Between the States between 1861 and 1865

     Thomas resided in Currituck Co., NC where he worked as a fisherman. He enlisted there on 6 Aug 1861 at age 18 as a Private in B Co. of the 8th Inf Reg. NC. 
Marriage*circa 1868 He married Frances (?) at Dare Co., North Carolina, circa 1868. 
1870 Census*1 Jun 1870 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.2 
Birth of Son28 Nov 1872 His son John Edward Culpepper was born on 28 Nov 1872 at North Carolina.3 
1880 Census*1 Jun 1880 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.4 
Marriage*24 Dec 1886 He married Emma Alice Hill at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina, on 24 Dec 1886. By B. F. Meekins, J. P. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.5 
Research note* Thomas Culpepper (born c 1843) was living next door to John E. Culpepper in 1900, and Thomas is presumed to have been John's father. Proof is lacking. John's marriage record to Alice Hill in 1886 lists his father as Thomas Culpepper and his mother as unknown. If you can better identify any of the members of this family, please contact Lew Griffin.6 

Family 1

Frances (?)
Marriage*circa 1868 He married Frances (?) at Dare Co., North Carolina, circa 1868. 
Children

Family 2

Emma Alice Hill
Marriage*24 Dec 1886 He married Emma Alice Hill at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina, on 24 Dec 1886. By B. F. Meekins, J. P. 
Child
ChartsOrphan / Thomas Culpepper of Dare Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 350A, Lines 18-22, Pasquotank Co., NC (12 Sep 1850)
    Jos. Langley, 20, M, Wh, Occ?, France
    Anso Langley, 23, F, Wh, NC
    Charlotte Lutts, 38, F, Wh, NC
    James Lutts, 20, M, Wh, Occ?, NC
    Thos. Culpepper, 6, M, Wh, NC.
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 323A, Lines 18-21, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (8 Aug 1870)
    Margaret Leach, 39, F, Wh, Keeping House, NC
    Ettabell Leach, 9, F, Wh, At home, NC
    Thomas Culpeper, 26, M, Wh, Sailor, NC
    Frances Culpeper, 26, F, Wh, Domestic Servant, NC.
  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
    John Edward Culpepper of Nags Head, Dare Co., NC, age 45, born 28 Nov 1872, White, Fisherman, Nearest relative is Mrs. Alwilda Culpepper of Nags Head. Tall height, slender build, blue eyes, and light hair. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Manteo, Dare Co., NC.
  4. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 102B, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC
    Thomas Culpepper, Self, M, sng, Wh, 35, Fisherman, NC/NC/NC.
  5. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 40, Sheet 17B, Lines 1-2, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (20 Jun 1900)
    Thomas Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, May 1846, 54, Div, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman
    Lillian Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, Feb 1890, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
    (Lillian was reported in the households of both her father and her mother, but with birthdates one year different).
  6. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.

Lillian M. Culpepper

Female, #45064, (8 Feb 1891 - 5 Sep 1947)
Father*Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC
Mother*Emma Alice Hill
Birth*8 Feb 1891 Lillian was born at Dare Co., North Carolina, on 8 Feb 1891. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Lillian was listed as a daughter in Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC's household on the 1900 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.1 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Lillian was listed as a daughter in Emma Alice Hill's household on the 1900 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.2 
Marriage*26 Dec 1906 She married St. Clair Stetson at Collington, Dare Co., North Carolina, on 26 Dec 1906 at age 15. By James M. Crank, J. P. 
Married Namesay 1910  As of say 1910, her married name was Stetson. 
Married Namesay 1930  As of say 1930, her married name was Meekins. 
Marriage*say 1930 She married Lloyd Clarence Meekins say 1930. 
Death of Mother15 Nov 1941 Her mother Emma Alice Hill died on 15 Nov 1941 at Dare Co., North Carolina. 
Death*5 Sep 1947 She died at Dare Co., North Carolina, on 5 Sep 1947 at age 56. 

Family 1

St. Clair Stetson
Marriage*26 Dec 1906 She married St. Clair Stetson at Collington, Dare Co., North Carolina, on 26 Dec 1906 at age 15. By James M. Crank, J. P. 

Family 2

Lloyd Clarence Meekins
Marriage*say 1930 She married Lloyd Clarence Meekins say 1930. 
ChartsOrphan / Thomas Culpepper of Dare Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 40, Sheet 17B, Lines 1-2, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (20 Jun 1900)
    Thomas Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, May 1846, 54, Div, NC/NC/NC, Fisherman
    Lillian Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, Feb 1890, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
    (Lillian was reported in the households of both her father and her mother, but with birthdates one year different).
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 40, Sheet 19B, Lines 65-66, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (22 Jun 1900)
    Alice Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Jun 1869, 30, Div, NC/NC/NC, Day Laborer
    Lillian Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, Feb 1891, 9, sng, NC/NC/NC
    (Lillian was reported in the households of both her father and her mother, but with birthdates one year different).

Emma Alice Hill

Female, #45065, (6 Jun 1871 - 15 Nov 1941)
Father*John Hill
Mother*Mary Eliza O'Neal
Birth*6 Jun 1871 Emma was born on 6 Jun 1871. 
Marriage*24 Dec 1886 She married Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina, on 24 Dec 1886 at age 15. By B. F. Meekins, J. P. 
Married Name24 Dec 1886  As of 24 Dec 1886, her married name was Culpepper. 
1900 Census*1 Jun 1900 Emma was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.1 
Married Namesay 1910  As of say 1910, her married name was Meekins. 
Marriage*say 1910 She married William Hawkins Meekins say 1910. 
Death of Spouse1 Apr 1919 Her husband William Hawkins Meekins died on 1 Apr 1919 at Dare Co., North Carolina. 
Married Namesay 1925  As of say 1925, her married name was Beasley. 
Marriage*say 1925 She married Felix Beasley say 1925. 
Death of Mother12 Mar 1928 Her mother Mary Eliza O'Neal died on 12 Mar 1928 at Dare Co., North Carolina. 
Death of Spouse3 Jul 1938 Her husband Felix Beasley died on 3 Jul 1938 at Dare Co., North Carolina. 
Death*15 Nov 1941 She died at Dare Co., North Carolina, on 15 Nov 1941 at age 70. 
Burial*say 17 Nov 1941 Her body was interred say 17 Nov 1941 at Hill / Meekins Cemetery, Dare Co., North Carolina. 

Family 1

Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC
Marriage*24 Dec 1886 She married Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina, on 24 Dec 1886 at age 15. By B. F. Meekins, J. P. 
Child

Family 2

William Hawkins Meekins
Marriage*say 1910 She married William Hawkins Meekins say 1910. 

Family 3

Felix Beasley
Marriage*say 1925 She married Felix Beasley say 1925. 
Last Edited9 May 2007

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 40, Sheet 19B, Lines 65-66, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (22 Jun 1900)
    Alice Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Jun 1869, 30, Div, NC/NC/NC, Day Laborer
    Lillian Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, Feb 1891, 9, sng, NC/NC/NC
    (Lillian was reported in the households of both her father and her mother, but with birthdates one year different).

Frances (?)

Female, #45066, (circa 1843 - )
Birth*circa 1843 Frances was born at North Carolina circa 1843. 
Marriage*circa 1868 She married Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC at Dare Co., North Carolina, circa 1868. 
Married Namebefore 1870  As of before 1870, her married name was Culpepper. 
1870 Census*1 Jun 1870 Frances listed as a household member living with Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC on the 1870 Census at Nags Head, Dare Co., North Carolina.1 
Birth of Son28 Nov 1872 Her son John Edward Culpepper was born on 28 Nov 1872 at North Carolina.2 

Family

Thomas Culpepper Jr., of Dare Co. NC
Children
Last Edited23 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 323A, Lines 18-21, Nags Head, Dare Co., NC (8 Aug 1870)
    Margaret Leach, 39, F, Wh, Keeping House, NC
    Ettabell Leach, 9, F, Wh, At home, NC
    Thomas Culpeper, 26, M, Wh, Sailor, NC
    Frances Culpeper, 26, F, Wh, Domestic Servant, NC.
  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
    John Edward Culpepper of Nags Head, Dare Co., NC, age 45, born 28 Nov 1872, White, Fisherman, Nearest relative is Mrs. Alwilda Culpepper of Nags Head. Tall height, slender build, blue eyes, and light hair. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Manteo, Dare Co., NC.

James Culpepper

Male, #45067, (circa 1815 - Dec 1849)
Birth*circa 1815 James was born at Tennessee circa 1815. 
Death*Dec 1849 He died at Calaveras Co., California, in Dec 1849. 
Biography* According to the 1850 Mortality Schedule, James was a miner, born in TN. He died of dysentery. His parentage has not been established.1 
Last Edited10 May 2009

Citations

  1. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.

Edwin McBride Jernigan1

Male, #45068, (24 Dec 1881 - May 1968)
Birth*24 Dec 1881 Edwin was born on 24 Dec 1881.2 
Marriage*say 1928 He married Ruby Mae Culpepper say 1928. 
Death of Spouse1962 His wife Ruby Mae Culpepper died in 1962 at Maxton, Robeson Co., North Carolina. 
Death*May 1968 He died at Maxton, Robeson Co., North Carolina, in May 1968 at age 86.2 

Family

Ruby Mae Culpepper
Last Edited26 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written April 2002 to e-mail address from Barry K. Hedden.
  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

Robert Wilbur Price1

Male, #45069, (1 Aug 1913 - 30 Jun 1914)
Father*Jesse Lowe Price
Mother*Ann Robert Culpepper
Birth*1 Aug 1913 Robert was born on 1 Aug 1913. 
Death*30 Jun 1914 He died at McDonough, Henry Co., Georgia, on 30 Jun 1914. 
Burial*circa 2 Jul 1914 His body was interred circa 2 Jul 1914 at Philadelphia Methodist Cemetery, McDonough, Henry Co., Georgia. 
ChartsOrphan / John J. Culpepper of Jackson Co., FL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited6 Apr 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Mary Elizabeth Haskett James.

(?) Rigney

Male, #45070, (say 1917 - )
Birth*say 1917 (?) was born say 1917. 
Marriage* He married Nellie Elizabeth Price. 

Family

Nellie Elizabeth Price
Last Edited6 Apr 2002

Susan R. F. Bell

Female, #45072, (say 1860 - )
Birth*say 1860 Susan was born say 1860. 
Marriage*15 Dec 1880 She married David A. Culpepper at Norfolk (city), Virginia, on 15 Dec 1880.1 
Married Name15 Dec 1880  As of 15 Dec 1880, her married name was Culpepper. 
Biography* That Susan was the wife of this particular David has not been proven. 
Birth of Son6 Jul 1886 Her son David Russell Culpepper was born on 6 Jul 1886 at Portsmouth (city), Virginia.2,3,4 

Family

David A. Culpepper
Child
Last Edited4 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. 1850-1887 Norfolk County, VA Marriages, transcribed from microfilm and various source documents by Lew Griffin, Dick Culpepper, and Susan Wilson..
    David Culpepper (21) and Susan R. F. Bell (21) married in Norfolk Co., VA, on 15 Dec 1880.
  2. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 44, Page 8B, Family 174, Western Branch, Portsmouth (city), VA
    David Culpeper, Head, Wh, M, Dec 1859, 40, Md-3 yrs, VA/VA/VA, Oysterman
    Queeny Culpeper, Wife, Wh, F, Jun 1878, 21, Md-3 yrs, ch 0/0, NC/NC/NC
    David R. Culpeper, Boarder, Wh, M, Jul 1886, 13, S, VA/VA/NC, At School.
  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
    David Russell Culpepper, age 30, 50 Culpepper, Portsmouth, VA, born 6 Jul 1886 in Norfolk Co., VA, Moulder with Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. in Portsmouth, Dependents: Wife and child, Married, White, No prior military service, Claims exemption from the draft because he provides sole support for his wife and child, Medium Height, Stout Build, Grey eyes, Brown hair, not bald, no physical disqualifications; registered 5 Jun 1917 at Portsmouth, VA.
  4. WW-II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Online database at Ancestry.com.
    David Russell Culpepper, White, born 6 Jul 1886 in Portsmouth, Virginia, residing in Portsmouth, Virginia, registered 27 Apr 1942.

Doyle Edward Haskett

Male, #45073, (28 Jan 1920 - )
Birth*28 Jan 1920 Doyle was born on 28 Jan 1920. 
Marriage*say 1942 He married Nellie Elizabeth Price say 1942. 
Birth of Sonsay 1948 His son Jimmy Haskett was born say 1948. 

Family

Nellie Elizabeth Price
Children
Last Edited7 Apr 2002

Michael Paul Culpepper1

Male, #45075, (28 Oct 1983 - 9 Feb 2002)
Birth*28 Oct 1983 Michael was born at Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Texas, on 28 Oct 1983.1,2 
SSN*1988 His Social Security Number was issued in 1988 in Texas.2 
Death*9 Feb 2002 He died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 9 Feb 2002 at age 18.2 
Biography* Michael was a student at James Bowie High School. He was a Baptist. He was a member of the James Bowie Future Farmers of America Show Team, and AG Mechanics. 
Last Edited8 Dec 2006

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
    Michael Paul Culpepper, Male, born 28 Oct 1983 in Titus Co., Texas, child of Michael Lynn Culpepper and Glenda Ann Crow.
  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

Joseph Nicholson1

Male, #45081, (say 1812 - )
Birth*say 1812 Joseph was born say 1812. 
Marriage*say 1835 He married Margaret (?) say 1835. 
Birth of Son8 Apr 1842 His son Francis James Nicholson was born on 8 Apr 1842 at Worchester Co., Maryland.2 

Family

Margaret (?)
Child
Last Edited20 Apr 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Taylor Edwards, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Taylor Edwards, e-mail address.
    copy of death certificate, also, Civil War record.

Margaret (?)1

Female, #45082, (say 1814 - )
Birth*say 1814 Margaret was born say 1814. 
Marriage*say 1835 She married Joseph Nicholson say 1835. 
Married Namesay 1835  As of say 1835, her married name was Nicholson. 
Birth of Son8 Apr 1842 Her son Francis James Nicholson was born on 8 Apr 1842 at Worchester Co., Maryland.2 

Family

Joseph Nicholson
Child
Last Edited7 Apr 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Taylor Edwards, e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Taylor Edwards, e-mail address.
    copy of death certificate, also, Civil War record.

Lennie P. Hardesty1

Female, #45083, (circa 1901 - 8 Aug 1924)
Name Variation She was also known as Linnie.2,3 
Birth*circa 1901 Lennie was born at North Carolina circa 1901.4 
Married Name7 Sep 1919  As of 7 Sep 1919, her married name was Culpepper.4 
Marriage*7 Sep 1919 She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr. at Harlowe, Carteret Co., North Carolina, on 7 Sep 1919.4 
Birth of Son1920 Her son Ben Culpepper was born in 1920 at Pamlico Co., North Carolina.5 
Death of Son17 Aug 1920 Her son Ben Culpepper died on 17 Aug 1920 at Pamlico Co., North Carolina.6 
Death*8 Aug 1924 She died at Carteret Co., North Carolina, on 8 Aug 1924.3 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.
Marriage*7 Sep 1919 She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr. at Harlowe, Carteret Co., North Carolina, on 7 Sep 1919.4 
Children
Last Edited25 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. MyFamily.com Inc. (Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh NC State Archives), compiler, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8783
    Benjamin Franklin Culpepper and Lennie P Hardesty are the parents of Rossie Lee Culpepper, born __ 1922 in Carteret Co., NC.
  2. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Otis Bucklin Culpepper III (#7769), Newport, NC, e-mail address.
  3. The Generations Network Inc., compiler, North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8908
    Linnie P Culpepper, White, born 1903, died 8 Aug 1924 in Carteret Co., NC.
  4. North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
    B F Culpepper, Jr., White, Male, 27, married Lennie Hardesty, 18, on 7 Sep 1919 in Harlowe, Carteret Co., NC.
  5. MyFamily.com Inc. (Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh NC State Archives), compiler, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8783
    Ben Culpepper was born 1920 in Pamlico Co., NC.
  6. The Generations Network Inc., compiler, North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8908
    Ben Culpepper, White, died 17 Aug 1920 in Pamlico Co., NC.
  7. MyFamily.com Inc. (Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh NC State Archives), compiler, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8783
    B F Culpepper is the father of Mildred Culpepper, Female, born 1924 in Pasquotank Co., NC.

Bessie May Dowdy1

Female, #45084, (circa 1906 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Bessie Dowty.2 
Birth*circa 1906 She was born circa 1906 at North Carolina.1 
Married Name1 Nov 1924  As of 1 Nov 1924, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Marriage*1 Nov 1924 She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr. at Carteret Co., North Carolina, on 1 Nov 1924.1 
Birth of Son27 Aug 1925 Her son John F. Culpepper Sr. was born on 27 Aug 1925 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.3,4,5 
Birth of Soncirca Sep 1929 Her son James Culpepper was born circa Sep 1929 at Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., Virginia. 
Birth of Sonafter 1930 Her son Raymond Earl Culpepper was born after 1930 at Virginia.4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Bessie was listed as Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.'s wife on the 1930 Census at Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.6 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.
Marriage*1 Nov 1924 She married Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr. at Carteret Co., North Carolina, on 1 Nov 1924.1 
Children
Last Edited5 Jul 2010

Citations

  1. North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
    B F Culpepper, White, Male, 32, married Bessie May Dowdy, 18, on 1 Nov 1924 in Beaufort, Carteret Co., NC.
  2. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Otis Bucklin Culpepper III (#7769), Newport, NC, e-mail address.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
  4. Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
    http://www.pilotonline.com
    Obituary of John F. Culpepper, Sr. of Norfolk, 25 Nov 2004.
  5. 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
  6. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., VA, ED 4, Page 14A, Family 237, Butts Road (21 Apr 1930)
    S. C. Jarvis, Head, M, Wh, 54, md@22, NC/NC/NC, Farmer, Vet=No
    Laura Jarvis, Wife, F, Wh, 40, md@26, NC/NC/NC
    Mary Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 13, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Raymond Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Jessie Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 8, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Lenard Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Fannie Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 5, sng, NC/NC/NC
    James Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 2, sng, NC/NC/NC
    B. F. Culpepper, Nephew, M, Wh, 37, md@25, NC/NC/NC
    Bessie Culpepper, Niece, M, Wh, 29, md@16, NC/NC/NC
    John Culpepper, --, M, Wh, 4, sng, NC/NC/NC
    James Culpepper, --, M, Wh, 8/12, sng, NC/NC/NC.

James Bess Culpepper1,2

Male, #45088, (10 May 1929 - 17 Sep 2004)
Father-Ado0*Edward Pilate Culpepper; Never legally adopted3
Mother-Ado0*Essie Louise Robbins; Never legally adopted3
Name Variation He was also known as Jimmy.3 
Birth*10 May 1929 He was born on 10 May 1929.4 
Birth10 May 1930 He was born on 10 May 1930.5 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in North Carolina.4 
Marriage*circa 1956 He married Carolyn Patricia Calder circa 1956.2 
Death of FatherJan 1986 His father Edward Pilate Culpepper died in Jan 1986 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.3,4 
Death of MotherNov 1986 His mother Essie Louise Robbins died in Nov 1986 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.4,3 
Death*17 Sep 2004 He died at Wilson, Wilson Co., North Carolina, on 17 Sep 2004 at age 75.4 
Biography*Jul 2010 Edward and Louise reared a boy named James who took the name of Culpepper, though he was never legally adopted. Jimmy married a woman named Carolyn who had worked for Louise and Edward at the drug store they ran at the bottom of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN. They had two daughters, Lynn (ca. 53 now) and Alicia (ca. 48 now). Not sure if Carolyn is still alive, but Jimmy passed about 5 years ago. Jimmy and Carolyn had recently married when I came into their lives (Edward and Louise), and perhaps I filled a void.3 

Family
Marriage*circa 1956 He married Carolyn Patricia Calder circa 1956.2 
Children
  • Patricia Lynne Culpepper6
  • Alicia Fawn Culpepper2
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 Jul 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Otis Bucklin Culpepper III (#7769), Newport, NC, e-mail address.
  2. MyFamily.com Inc. (Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh NC State Archives), compiler, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8783
    James Bess Culpepper and Carolyn Patricia Calder are the parents of Alicia Fawn Culpepper, Female, born 1963 in Wilson Co., NC.
  3. E-mail written May-July 2010 to Warren L. Culpepper from Kathleen A. Bucher (#61502), e-mail address.
  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. 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
  6. MyFamily.com Inc. (Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh NC State Archives), compiler, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8783
    James B Culpepper is the father of Patricia Lynne Culpepper, born __ 1957 in Cumberland Co., NC.

John F. Culpepper Sr.1,2

Male, #45089, (27 Aug 1925 - 22 Nov 2004)
Father*Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.
Mother*Bessie May Dowdy
Birth*27 Aug 1925 He was born on 27 Aug 1925 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 John and James was listed as a son in Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Virginia.3 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945.2 
Korean War*between 1950 and 1952 He served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1952.2 
Marriage*1956 He married Anna Nesterowicz at Norfolk (city), Virginia, in 1956.2 
Birth of Son10 Nov 1968 His son Andrew Thomas Culpepper was born on 10 Nov 1968 at Norfolk (city), Virginia.5 
Death of Son20 Apr 1969 His son Andrew Thomas Culpepper died on 20 Apr 1969 at Norfolk (city), Virginia.2 
Death of Father24 Feb 1970 His father Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr. died on 24 Feb 1970 at Morehead City, Carteret Co., North Carolina.6,3 
Residence*Nov 2004 John and Anna resided at Norfolk (city), Virginia, in Nov 2004.2 
Death*22 Nov 2004 He died at Newport News (city), Virginia, on 22 Nov 2004 at age 79.2,3 
Obituary*25 Nov 2004 John F. Culpepper Sr., 79, of the 100 block of Cromwell Parkway in Norfolk, passed away at his son's home in Newport News on Nov. 22, 2004. He was born in 1925 in Norfolk County, Va., to the late Benjamin F. Culpepper and Bessie (Culpepper) Hill of Carteret County, N.C.
     He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Thomas Culpepper; and his brothers, James and Raymond Earl Culpepper.
     He is survived by his loving wife of 48 1/2 years, Ann Culpepper of Norfolk; a devoted and loving son, John "Buddy" F. Culpepper Jr., Carolyn Walker (whom he thought of as his daughter-in-law) of Newport News and her sons Kevin, Shawn and Robert Walker; a sister, Iris Morton; nephew, Manly Earl Morton Jr. his wife Donna and their children; half sisters, Rossie Lee and Mildred Cannon and her three children, all of Carteret County, N.C; a nephew, David Morton, his wife Dawn and their children of Onslow, N.C; the Setzer family, Albert, Carl, Herbert, Preston, Elizabeth, Marie, June Faye, Robert (deceased) and their children, whom he always loved and thought of as family.
     As a youth, he worked many jobs with his father, in the 1930s and 40s, he worked in tobacco fields and even helped lay down the foundation for Fisherman's Road in Norfolk with sand hauled away from the Ocean View sand dunes for 25 cents a day. He was one of the original three taxi drivers that would eventually become known as Norview Cabs.
     During World War II, he was part of the 202 MP Division under General Mark Clark. He was one of a hand picked group of the military police that escorted the General while in Germany and Austria. During that time, he was able to meet many world dignitaries, such as Charles de Gaulle, kings and queens and the Pope. One of his assignments was to guard the train carrying "The Royal Lipizzan Stallions" while en-route through Germany at the wars end, protecting it from the Germans.
     During the Korean War, he was recalled to active duty and was awarded the Bronze Star for saving his men. Recognizing that his troops were about to be ambushed by the North Koreans, he was able get everyone to safety until reinforcements could arrive.
     After the war, he went on to drive for the Virginia Transit Company and while driving his bus route would eventually meet his future bride and loving wife, Ann. He also worked for Chartered Bus Service and Bessie and Console.
     When it came to sports, he was an avid duckpin bowler, winning many awards and had opportunities to turn pro but did not because his family was more important. Any one who bowled with him in Norfolk and at the old Fair Lanes Military knew how competitive he was. His favorite sports teams were the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Redskins. When it came to NASCAR, his favorite was Ricky Rudd - to him he was the only driver. But it seemed what he enjoyed the most was watching his son bowl and play baseball. He enjoyed Hershey candy bars and life.
     Even though the last years were tough, he enjoyed spending every moment he could with his wife, visiting her at the nursing home no matter how bad he felt. He loved his wife very much and it showed when they were together. After all these years, the twinkle was still in their eyes. The trips to North Carolina to see his sisters always filled him with joy. When he attended his son's graduation from the Fire Academy for Norfolk Fire-Rescue, he said, "This was one of the proudest moments I ever had, handing my son his badge." He said he was even prouder when his son just recently became a paramedic. He will always be remembered for his wisdom, strength, love and knowledge of history. He was always friendly and said hello to just about everyone.
     We love you and miss you, but we know you feel better now in heaven and you are happy to be with your mom, dad, brothers and your son, Andy. Thank you for everyday you were with us. We love you, your Family.
     A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations to the family, 558 Crown Point Drive, Newport News, VA 23602.2 
Burial*27 Nov 2004 His body was interred on 27 Nov 2004 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk (city), Virginia.2 

Family

Anna Nesterowicz
Marriage*1956 He married Anna Nesterowicz at Norfolk (city), Virginia, in 1956.2 
Children
ChartsHenry Culpepper Jr. of Norfolk Co., VA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited11 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
  2. Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
    http://www.pilotonline.com
    Obituary of John F. Culpepper, Sr. of Norfolk, 25 Nov 2004.
  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. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., VA, ED 4, Page 14A, Family 237, Butts Road (21 Apr 1930)
    S. C. Jarvis, Head, M, Wh, 54, md@22, NC/NC/NC, Farmer, Vet=No
    Laura Jarvis, Wife, F, Wh, 40, md@26, NC/NC/NC
    Mary Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 13, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Raymond Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Jessie Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 8, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Lenard Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Fannie Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 5, sng, NC/NC/NC
    James Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 2, sng, NC/NC/NC
    B. F. Culpepper, Nephew, M, Wh, 37, md@25, NC/NC/NC
    Bessie Culpepper, Niece, M, Wh, 29, md@16, NC/NC/NC
    John Culpepper, --, M, Wh, 4, sng, NC/NC/NC
    James Culpepper, --, M, Wh, 8/12, sng, NC/NC/NC.
  5. E-mail written 2 Dec 2011 to Warren L. Culpepper from Jr. (#51401) John F. Culpepper, Norfolk, VA, e-mail address.
  6. The Generations Network Inc., compiler, North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8908
    Benjamin Culpepper, Male, White, Married, born 1893, died 24 Feb 1970 in Morehead City, Carteret Co., NC.