Hon. William Albright Culpepper1,2

Male, #4531, (22 Jul 1916 - 4 Oct 2015)
Father*Hon. Robert Campbell Culpepper
Mother*Marguerite Helen Albright
Birth*22 Jul 1916 William was born at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on 22 Jul 1916. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 William was listed as a son in Hon. Robert Campbell Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.3 
Marriage*9 Oct 1941 He married Thelma Gilham Polk on 9 Oct 1941 at age 25. 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(William enlisted in the Marines on 7 May 1936 and served as a Private First Class at Quantico, Virginia. In Dec 1937 he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and served through Dec 1940 at the Pensacola NAS, Florida. His subsequent service, if any, is not clear.)4 
Death of Mother21 Feb 1949 His mother Marguerite Helen Albright died on 21 Feb 1949 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.5 
Death of Father2 Mar 1950 His father Hon. Robert Campbell Culpepper died on 2 Mar 1950 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Spouse18 Dec 2000 His wife Thelma Gilham Polk died on 18 Dec 2000 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.6 
Death*4 Oct 2015 He died at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, on 4 Oct 2015 at age 99.7 
Obituary*7 Oct 2015 Judge William Albright Culpepper

Judge William Albright Culpepper, age 99, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1916 in Alexandria, Louisiana the second child of Judge Robert and Margarete Culpepper. One of his fondest childhood memories was summers spent at the family camp in Fishville, Louisiana.

He graduated from Tulane Law School in 1939 and practiced law for many years before becoming a District Court Judge. He later served twenty two years on the Third Circuit of Appeals for the state of Louisiana.

He served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II and saw active duty in the South Pacific for three years. He was awarded the Bronze Star and retired with the rank of Brigadier General.

During his life he was very active in community and church affairs. He was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church and a charter member and senior warden of St. Timothy's Episcopal, both in Alexandria, Louisiana. At the time of his death he was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal in Little Rock. Judge Culpepper was the first Campaign Chair and President of the United Way of Alexandria-Pineville, President of the Attakapas Council, Boy Scouts of America, Chairman of the Charter Commission which drafted the Home Rule Charter for the City of Alexandria, and recipient of the Civic Oscar presented by the Alexandria Daily Town Talk. His hobbies included fishing hunting and playing golf.

Speaking on his 99th birthday, he reminded his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, that nothing you do in life matters more than love of God and love of family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mamie and his wife of 59 years, Thelma Polk Culpepper.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Ann Foote Jarrell Culpepper; his brother, Dr. Robert Culpepper; three children, Bill (Barbara) Culpepper, Rev. Polk (Cathy) Culpepper and Mallory (David) Marsh; six grandchildren; Kyle (Karen) Culpepper, William (Jaimee) Culpepper, Adele (Lee) Jackson, Riffee Culpepper, Courtney (Quinton) Harris, Ben (Louise) Cashion; and ten great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staffs at Fox Ridge Chenal and Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation for the excellent care and genuine compassion they showed.

A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Louisiana on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10 a.m.

At his request in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 North Mississippi St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.
.7 

Family

Thelma Gilham Polk
Marriage*9 Oct 1941 He married Thelma Gilham Polk on 9 Oct 1941 at age 25. 
Children
  • William Lamar Culpepper
  • Rev. Lamar Polk Culpepper
  • Mallory Adele Culpepper
ChartsHenry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk: DNA Status Chart (Male only, 8 generations)
Sampson Culpepper of Wilkinson Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2015

Citations

  1. William A. Culpepper, Retired Court of Appeals Judge
    Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA

    Admitted: 1939
    Law-School: Tulane University of Louisiana (LL.B.)
    College: Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A.)

    Source: http://www.martindale.com (20 Jan 2010).
  2. National Archives, compiler, U. S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1940, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2007.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1089
    William enlisted in the Marines on 7 May 1936 and served as a Private First Class at Quantico, Virginia. In Dec 1937 he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and served through Dec 1940 at the Pensacola NAS, Florida. His subsequent service, if any, is not known to Culpepper Connections.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 40-13, Sheet #8-A, Page 201, Line 24, 2125 Huffman St., Alexandria, Rapides, LA
    Home owned, Value=$9000, Radio=Yes, Farm=No
    Robert C. Culpepper, Head, M, 56, M, md@26, LA/GA/VA, Lawyer, Judge, Vet=No
    Margurite A. Culpepper, Wife, F, 41, M, md@26, KY/NC/AL, Not employed
    William A. Culpepper, Son, M, 13, LA/LA/KY
    Robert C. Culpepper, Son, M, 3, LA/LA/KY.
  4. National Archives, compiler, U. S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1940, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2007.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1089
  5. Louisiana Secretary of State / Division of Archives, compiler, Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/6697.htm
    Marguerite A. Culpepper, 21 Feb 1949, 59 Years, Rapides Parish, LA.
  6. 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
  7. Obituary of Judge William Albright Culpepper, published in The Town Talk on Oct. 7, 2015.

Thelma Gilham Polk

Female, #4532, (9 Aug 1921 - 18 Dec 2000)
Birth*9 Aug 1921 Thelma was born on 9 Aug 1921.1 
Marriage*9 Oct 1941 She married Hon. William Albright Culpepper on 9 Oct 1941 at age 20. 
Married Name9 Oct 1941  As of 9 Oct 1941, her married name was Culpepper. 
Death*18 Dec 2000 She died at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on 18 Dec 2000 at age 79.1 

Family

Hon. William Albright Culpepper
Children
  • William Lamar Culpepper
  • Rev. Lamar Polk Culpepper
  • Mallory Adele Culpepper
Last Edited10 Apr 2004

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

Emerita Solache

Female, #4534, (24 Dec 1879 - 4 Dec 1970)
Birth*24 Dec 1879 Emerita was born at Louisiana on 24 Dec 1879.1 
Married Name1904  As of 1904, her married name was Culpepper. 
Marriage*5 Nov 1904 She married John Morris Culpepper at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, on 5 Nov 1904 at age 24.2 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Emerita was listed as John Morris Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.3 
Death of Spouse15 Aug 1959 Her husband John Morris Culpepper died on 15 Aug 1959 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.4 
Death*4 Dec 1970 She died at Stanislaus Co., California, on 4 Dec 1970 at age 90.1 

Family

John Morris Culpepper
Child
Last Edited23 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. 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
    Stanislaus Co., CA: Emerita A. Culpepper, F, 24 Dec 1879, Louisiana, 4 Dec 1970, 90Yrs, Maiden-Unk.
  2. Louisiana Secretary of State / Division of Archives, compiler, New Orleans, LA Marriage Records Index, 1831-1925, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.asp?dbid=6500
    John Morris Culpepper (27) and Emerita Alice Solache (23), 5 Nov 1904, Orleans Parish, LA, Vol 26, p 302.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 50-14, Sheet #4-A, Page 130, Line 27, J St., Modesto, Stanislaus, CA
    Home owned, Value=$8000, Radio=Yes, Farm=N
    John M. Culpepper*, Head, M, 51, M, md@27, LA/VA/LA, Owner/Teacher, Business College, Vet=No
    Emerita Culpepper, Wife, F, 49, M, md@24, LA/LA/LA, Not employed
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 19, S, CA/LA/LA, Not employed
    *The same John M. Culpepper, without a family, appears on the following census page on same date:
    ED 50-50, Sheet #3A, Page 101, Line 10, Empire St., Waterford, Stanislaus, CA.
  4. 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
    Stanislaus Co., CA: John Morris Culpepper, M, 21 Sep 1878, Louisiana, 15 Aug 1959, 80Yrs, Hawthorne, Culpepper.

Mildred Leslie Culpepper

Female, #4535, (28 Nov 1910 - 5 Apr 1997)
Father*John Morris Culpepper
Mother*Emerita Solache
Birth*28 Nov 1910 Mildred was born at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, on 28 Nov 1910. 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Mildred was listed as a daughter in John Morris Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.1 
Married Name Her married name was Hayes. 
Marriage* She married Ridlet Hayes. 
Death of Father15 Aug 1959 Her father John Morris Culpepper died on 15 Aug 1959 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.2 
Death of Mother4 Dec 1970 Her mother Emerita Solache died on 4 Dec 1970 at Stanislaus Co., California.3 
Marriage* She married (?) Twilley. 
Married Name Her married name was Twilley. 
Death*5 Apr 1997 She died at San Joaquin Co., California, on 5 Apr 1997 at age 86.4 

Family 1

Ridlet Hayes
Marriage* She married Ridlet Hayes. 

Family 2

(?) Twilley
Marriage* She married (?) Twilley. 
ChartsSampson Culpepper of Wilkinson Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Mar 2004

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 50-14, Sheet #4-A, Page 130, Line 27, J St., Modesto, Stanislaus, CA
    Home owned, Value=$8000, Radio=Yes, Farm=N
    John M. Culpepper*, Head, M, 51, M, md@27, LA/VA/LA, Owner/Teacher, Business College, Vet=No
    Emerita Culpepper, Wife, F, 49, M, md@24, LA/LA/LA, Not employed
    Mildred Culpepper, Dau, F, 19, S, CA/LA/LA, Not employed
    *The same John M. Culpepper, without a family, appears on the following census page on same date:
    ED 50-50, Sheet #3A, Page 101, Line 10, Empire St., Waterford, Stanislaus, CA.
  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
    Stanislaus Co., CA: John Morris Culpepper, M, 21 Sep 1878, Louisiana, 15 Aug 1959, 80Yrs, Hawthorne, Culpepper.
  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
    Stanislaus Co., CA: Emerita A. Culpepper, F, 24 Dec 1879, Louisiana, 4 Dec 1970, 90Yrs, Maiden-Unk.
  4. 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

James Ferdinand Wyatt

Male, #4536, (say 1875 - )
Birth*say 1875 James was born say 1875. 
Marriage*5 Jan 1897 He married Frances Elizabeth Culpepper at Jackson Parish, Louisiana, on 5 Jan 1897.1 

Family

Frances Elizabeth Culpepper
Last Edited24 May 2000

Citations

  1. Jordan Dodd / Liahona Research, compiler, Louisiana Marriage Records, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5228.htm
    Bettie Culpepper and J. F. Wyatt, 5 Jan 1897, Jackson Parish, LA, Book F, p. 63.

Jesse David McBride1

Male, #4537, (18 Nov 1878 - 18 Jun 1952)
Father*Jesse Edward McBride
Mother*Lucinda Hatcher
Birth*18 Nov 1878 Jesse was born at Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, on 18 Nov 1878.1 
Marriage*21 Jun 1903 He married Margaret Virginia Culpepper at Jackson Parish, Louisiana, on 21 Jun 1903 at age 24.2 
Death of Mother29 Dec 1923 His mother Lucinda Hatcher died on 29 Dec 1923 at Weston, Jackson Parish, Louisiana.3 
Death of Father6 Aug 1940 His father Jesse Edward McBride died on 6 Aug 1940 at Weston, Jackson Parish, Louisiana.3 
Death*18 Jun 1952 He died at Jackson Parish, Louisiana, on 18 Jun 1952 at age 73. 

Family

Margaret Virginia Culpepper
Last Edited28 Mar 2002

Citations

  1. Edmund West, compiler, Family Data Collection (Gene Pool) - Individual Records, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4725
  2. Jordan Dodd / Liahona Research, compiler, Louisiana Marriage Records, 1851-1900, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5228.htm
    Maggie V. Culpepper and J. D. McBride, Jr., 21 Jun 1903, Jackson Parish, LA, Book G, p. 28.
  3. E-mail written May 2007 to Warren L. Culpepper from Katherine Smith Rowell (2gt-granddaughter of #45044), e-mail address.

Benjamin Franklin Yates1

Male, #4538, (22 Jun 1851 - 24 Jan 1910)
Birth*22 Jun 1851 Benjamin was born at Knox Co., Illinois, on 22 Jun 1851.1 
Marriage*say 1878 He married Rosetta Florence Robison say 1878. 
Birth of Son28 Sep 1879 His son Joseph Raymond Yates was born on 28 Sep 1879 at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa.1 
Death of Spouse2 Feb 1906 His wife Rosetta Florence Robison died on 2 Feb 1906 at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa.1 
Death*24 Jan 1910 He died at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa, on 24 Jan 1910 at age 58.1 

Family

Rosetta Florence Robison
Child
Last Edited4 Nov 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2008 to Culpepper Connections from Robert Yates (gs/o #4187), Phone 703-430-1376, e-mail address.

Rosetta Florence Robison

Female, #4539, (21 Jan 1859 - 2 Feb 1906)
Birth*21 Jan 1859 Rosetta was born at Nevada, Story Co., Iowa, on 21 Jan 1859.1 
Marriage*say 1878 She married Benjamin Franklin Yates say 1878. 
Married Namesay 1878  As of say 1878, her married name was Yates. 
Birth of Son28 Sep 1879 Her son Joseph Raymond Yates was born on 28 Sep 1879 at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa.1 
Death*2 Feb 1906 She died at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa, on 2 Feb 1906 at age 47.1 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Yates
Child
Last Edited4 Nov 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Oct 2008 to Culpepper Connections from Robert Yates (gs/o #4187), Phone 703-430-1376, e-mail address.

Ridlet Hayes

Male, #4540, (say 1907 - )
Birth*say 1907 Ridlet was born at Tennessee say 1907. 
Marriage* He married Mildred Leslie Culpepper. 

Family

Mildred Leslie Culpepper
Last Edited15 Jun 2000

James Holmes

Male, #4541, (say 1791 - )
Birth*say 1791 James was born say 1791. 
Birth of Soncirca 1821 His son William Durwell Holmes was born circa 1821. 

Family
Child
Last Edited17 Oct 1999

John Smith

Male, #4542, (say 1798 - )
Birth*say 1798 John was born say 1798. 
Marriage* He married Martha Trevillion. 
Birth of Son11 Sep 1828 His son Dr. Hiram Trevillian Smith was born on 11 Sep 1828 at Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Martha Trevillion
Child
Last Edited17 Oct 1999

Martha Trevillion

Female, #4543, (say 1800 - )
Married Name Her married name was Smith. 
Marriage* She married John Smith. 
Birth*say 1800 Martha was born say 1800. 
Birth of Son11 Sep 1828 Her son Dr. Hiram Trevillian Smith was born on 11 Sep 1828 at Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

John Smith
Child
Last Edited17 Oct 1999

James Louis McBride1

Male, #4544, (1 Jun 1830 - 9 Oct 1905)
AFN* His Ancestral File Number is AFN: TWWN-C5. 
Birth*1 Jun 1830 James was born at Lincoln Co., Tennessee, on 1 Jun 1830. 
Marriage*19 Oct 1845 He married Nancy Ann Sorrells at Holmes Co., Mississippi, on 19 Oct 1845 at age 15. 
Birth of Son4 Aug 1850 His son Benjamin Franklin McBride was born on 4 Aug 1850 at Lexington, Holmes Co., Mississippi. 
Death of Spouse18 Jul 1897 His wife Nancy Ann Sorrells died on 18 Jul 1897. 
Death*9 Oct 1905 He died at Weston, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, on 9 Oct 1905 at age 75. 

Family

Nancy Ann Sorrells
Child
Last Edited17 Oct 1999

Citations

  1. LDS Church, compiler, Ancestral File, Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org
    AFN: TWWN-C5.

Nancy Ann Sorrells1

Female, #4545, (2 Jul 1829 - 18 Jul 1897)
AFN* Her Ancestral File Number is AFN: TWWN-DB. 
Birth*2 Jul 1829 Nancy was born on 2 Jul 1829. 
Marriage*19 Oct 1845 She married James Louis McBride at Holmes Co., Mississippi, on 19 Oct 1845 at age 16. 
Married Name19 Oct 1845  As of 19 Oct 1845, her married name was McBride. 
Birth of Son4 Aug 1850 Her son Benjamin Franklin McBride was born on 4 Aug 1850 at Lexington, Holmes Co., Mississippi. 
Death*18 Jul 1897 She died on 18 Jul 1897 at age 68. 

Family

James Louis McBride
Child
Last Edited17 Oct 1999

Citations

  1. LDS Church, compiler, Ancestral File, Intellectual Reserve, Inc..
    http://www.familysearch.org
    AFN: TWWN-DB.

Jenkins E. Davis

Male, #4546, (say 1825 - )
Birth*say 1825 Jenkins was born say 1825. 
Marriage* He married Sarah Ann Frances McCorkle. 
Birth of Son5 Oct 1855 His son John Hardy Harrington Davis was born on 5 Oct 1855 at Jackson Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Sarah Ann Frances McCorkle
Child
Last Edited18 Oct 1999

Sarah Ann Frances McCorkle

Female, #4547, (say 1827 - )
Married Name Her married name was Davis. 
Marriage* She married Jenkins E. Davis. 
Birth*say 1827 Sarah was born say 1827. 
Birth of Son5 Oct 1855 Her son John Hardy Harrington Davis was born on 5 Oct 1855 at Jackson Parish, Louisiana. 

Family

Jenkins E. Davis
Child
Last Edited18 Oct 1999

Nancy Martin

Female, #4548, (say 1785 - )
Married Name Her married name was Hargrove. 
Marriage* She married Hiram Hardy Hargrove. 
Birth*say 1785 Nancy was born say 1785. 
Birth of Soncirca 1816 Her son Reuben Morgan Hargrove was born circa 1816 at Georgia. 
Birth of Soncirca 1817 Her son William Marshall Hargrove was born circa 1817. 

Family

Hiram Hardy Hargrove
Children
Last Edited18 Oct 1999

Gary Culpepper

Male, #4549, (10 Apr 1946 - 1960)
Father*Robert Wyatt Culpepper
Mother*Mary Sue Watts
Birth*10 Apr 1946 Gary was born on 10 Apr 1946. 
Death*1960 He died in 1960. 
Burial* His body was interred at Ebenezer Cemetery, Weston, Jackson Parish, Louisiana. 
ChartsSampson Culpepper of Wilkinson Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited14 Apr 1999