Emma Bell1,2

Female, #53916, (circa 1893 - )
Father*(?) Bell2
Mother*Nancy R. (?)2
Birth*circa 1893 She was born circa 1893 at Alabama.1 
Married Namecirca 1912  As of circa 1912, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Marriage*circa 1912 She married (?) Culpepper of Madison Co., AL circa 1912.1 
Birth of Son26 Feb 1917 Her son Reid Wicker Culpepper was born on 26 Feb 1917 at Madison Co., Alabama.1,3 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Emma was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
Married Namecirca 1925  As of circa 1925, her married name was Stagness.4 
Marriage*circa 1925 She married James G. Stagness at Madison Co., Alabama, circa 1925.4 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Emma was listed as James G. Stagness's wife on the 1930 Census at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.4 

Family 1

(?) Culpepper of Madison Co., AL
Marriage*circa 1912 She married (?) Culpepper of Madison Co., AL circa 1912.1 
Children

Family 2

James G. Stagness
Marriage*circa 1925 She married James G. Stagness at Madison Co., Alabama, circa 1925.4 
Last Edited11 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 86-88, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    Emma Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 82-85, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    (Note that this family immediately precedes Emma Culpepper and her children)
    E. O. Bell, Head, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Nancy R. Bell, Mother, F, Wh, 69, wid, AL/AL/AL
    John R. Bell, Son, M, W, 37, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Mary H. Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 30, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  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.
    ED 11, Sheet 1A, Lines 95-96, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL (2 Apr 1930)
    Home=$5000, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    James G. Stagness, Head, M, W, 27, md@23, AL/AL/AL, Clerk/Circuit Court
    Emma Stagness, Wife, F, Wh, 36, md@22, AL/AL/AL
    Belle H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 17, sng, GA/AL/AL.

(?) Culpepper of Madison Co., AL1

Male, #53917, (between 1884 and 1894 - before 1920)
Birth*between 1884 and 1894 He was born between 1884 and 1894.2 
Marriage*circa 1912 He married Emma Bell circa 1912.2 
Birth of Son26 Feb 1917 His son Reid Wicker Culpepper was born on 26 Feb 1917 at Madison Co., Alabama.2,3 
Death*before 1920 He died at Madison Co., Alabama, before 1920.2 

Family

Emma Bell
Children
Last Edited28 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. The ancestry of this person is unknown. If you can help in identification of the parents or other relatives, please contact Warren Culpepper, using the link at the bottom of this page.
    (We would like to know the givewn name as well as the ancestry of the husband of Emma Bell Culpepper.).
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 86-88, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    Emma Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  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

Belle H. Culpepper1

Female, #53918, (circa 1913 - )
Father*(?) Culpepper of Madison Co., AL1
Mother*Emma Bell1
Birth*circa 1913 She was born circa 1913 at Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Belle was listed as a daughter in Emma Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Belle was listed as a step-daughter in James G. Stagness's household on the 1930 Census at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.2 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Belle was listed as a step-daughter in Nancy R. Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.3 
Last Edited28 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 86-88, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    Emma Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Sheet 1A, Lines 95-96, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL (2 Apr 1930)
    Home=$5000, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    James G. Stagness, Head, M, W, 27, md@23, AL/AL/AL, Clerk/Circuit Court
    Emma Stagness, Wife, F, Wh, 36, md@22, AL/AL/AL
    Belle H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 17, sng, GA/AL/AL.
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, Sheet 13B, Lines 73-78, New Hope St., Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (18 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Nancy Bell, Head, F, Wh, 82, md@25, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Oscar Bell, Son, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    John Bell, Son, M, Wh, 38, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    Hines Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 39, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Step Son, M, W, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Reid Wicker Culpepper1

Male, #53919, (26 Feb 1917 - May 1983)
Father*(?) Culpepper of Madison Co., AL2
Mother*Emma Bell2
Name Variation He was also known as Read W. Culpepper.2 
Birth*26 Feb 1917 He was born on 26 Feb 1917 at Madison Co., Alabama.2,3 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Reid was listed as a son in Emma Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.2 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Reid was listed as a step-son in Nancy R. Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in California.3 
Marriage*1958 He married Eleanor Faye White at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, in 1958.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1963 His son John Reid Culpepper was born circa 1963 at Norfolk (city), Virginia. 
Death*May 1983 He died at Chesapeake (city), Virginia, in May 1983 at age 66.3 

Family

Eleanor Faye White
Marriage*1958 He married Eleanor Faye White at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, in 1958.1 
Children
Last Edited30 Oct 2012

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
    Reid Wicker Culpepper, White, Male, married Eleanor Faye Fitzgerald in 1958 in Pasquotank Co., NC.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 86-88, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    Emma Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 26, wid, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Son, M, W, 2, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  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.
    ED 17, Sheet 13B, Lines 73-78, New Hope St., Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (18 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Nancy Bell, Head, F, Wh, 82, md@25, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Oscar Bell, Son, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    John Bell, Son, M, Wh, 38, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    Hines Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 39, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Step Son, M, W, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  5. E-mail written 2007-2008 to Warren Culpepper from Shelley Chamberlin, Kitty Hawk, NC, e-mail address.
    Believes that Gordon may have been adopted.

James G. Stagness1

Male, #53920, (circa 1902 - )
Birth*circa 1902 He was born circa 1902 at Alabama.1 
Marriage*circa 1925 He married Emma Bell at Madison Co., Alabama, circa 1925.1 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Emma Bell
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Sheet 1A, Lines 95-96, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL (2 Apr 1930)
    Home=$5000, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    James G. Stagness, Head, M, W, 27, md@23, AL/AL/AL, Clerk/Circuit Court
    Emma Stagness, Wife, F, Wh, 36, md@22, AL/AL/AL
    Belle H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 17, sng, GA/AL/AL.

Will J. Sanders1

Male, #53921, (circa 1869 - )
Birth*circa 1869 He was born circa 1869 at Tennessee.1 
Marriage*circa 1927 He married Daisy Evans at Madison Co., Alabama, circa 1927.1 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Will was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Daisy Evans
Child
  • Virginia Sanders1
Last Edited16 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Sheets 6A-B, Lines 48-52, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL (10 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$16, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Will J. Sanders, Head, M, Wh, 60, md@21, TN/TN/TN, Automobile Salesman
    Daisy Sanders, Wife, F, Wh, 34, md@15, TN/TN/TN
    Virginia Sanders, Dau, F, Wh, 1 11/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Geneva Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Josie M. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Geneva Culpepper1

Female, #53923, (circa 1920 - )
Father*Leonard Clarence Culpepper1
Mother*Daisy Evans1
Birth*circa 1920 She was born circa 1920 at Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Geneva was listed as a step-daughter in Will J. Sanders's household on the 1930 Census at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
ChartsOrphan / John J. Culpepper of Jackson Co., FL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited16 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 11, Sheets 6A-B, Lines 48-52, Huntsville, Madison Co., AL (10 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$16, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Will J. Sanders, Head, M, Wh, 60, md@21, TN/TN/TN, Automobile Salesman
    Daisy Sanders, Wife, F, Wh, 34, md@15, TN/TN/TN
    Virginia Sanders, Dau, F, Wh, 1 11/12, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Geneva Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Josie M. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Nancy R. (?)1

Female, #53924, (circa 1850 - )
Birth*circa 1850 She was born circa 1850 at Alabama.1 
Married Namesay 1875  As of say 1875, her married name was Bell.1 
Marriage*say 1875 She married (?) Bell say 1875.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1879 Her son E. Oscar Bell was born circa 1879 at Madison Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1882 Her son John R. Bell was born circa 1882 at Alabama.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Nancy was listed as a mother in E. Oscar Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Nancy was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.2 

Family

(?) Bell
Marriage*say 1875 She married (?) Bell say 1875.1 
Children
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 82-85, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    (Note that this family immediately precedes Emma Culpepper and her children)
    E. O. Bell, Head, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Nancy R. Bell, Mother, F, Wh, 69, wid, AL/AL/AL
    John R. Bell, Son, M, W, 37, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Mary H. Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 30, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, Sheet 13B, Lines 73-78, New Hope St., Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (18 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Nancy Bell, Head, F, Wh, 82, md@25, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Oscar Bell, Son, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    John Bell, Son, M, Wh, 38, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    Hines Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 39, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Step Son, M, W, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL.

(?) Bell1

Male, #53925, (say 1847 - before 1920)
Birth*say 1847 He was born say 1847 at Alabama.1 
Marriage*say 1875 He married Nancy R. (?) say 1875.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1879 His son E. Oscar Bell was born circa 1879 at Madison Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Soncirca 1882 His son John R. Bell was born circa 1882 at Alabama.1 
Death*before 1920 He died before 1920.1 

Family

Nancy R. (?)
Children
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 82-85, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    (Note that this family immediately precedes Emma Culpepper and her children)
    E. O. Bell, Head, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Nancy R. Bell, Mother, F, Wh, 69, wid, AL/AL/AL
    John R. Bell, Son, M, W, 37, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Mary H. Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 30, sng, AL/AL/AL.

E. Oscar Bell1,2

Male, #53926, (circa 1879 - )
Father*(?) Bell1
Mother*Nancy R. (?)1
Birth*circa 1879 He was born circa 1879 at Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 E. was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 E. was listed as a son in Nancy R. Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.2 
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 82-85, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    (Note that this family immediately precedes Emma Culpepper and her children)
    E. O. Bell, Head, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Nancy R. Bell, Mother, F, Wh, 69, wid, AL/AL/AL
    John R. Bell, Son, M, W, 37, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Mary H. Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 30, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, Sheet 13B, Lines 73-78, New Hope St., Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (18 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Nancy Bell, Head, F, Wh, 82, md@25, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Oscar Bell, Son, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    John Bell, Son, M, Wh, 38, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    Hines Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 39, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Step Son, M, W, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL.

John R. Bell1

Male, #53927, (circa 1882 - )
Father*(?) Bell1
Mother*Nancy R. (?)1
Birth*circa 1882 He was born circa 1882 at Alabama.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 John was listed as a brother in E. Oscar Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 John was listed as a son-in-law in Nancy R. Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.2 
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 82-85, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    (Note that this family immediately precedes Emma Culpepper and her children)
    E. O. Bell, Head, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Nancy R. Bell, Mother, F, Wh, 69, wid, AL/AL/AL
    John R. Bell, Son, M, W, 37, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Mary H. Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 30, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, Sheet 13B, Lines 73-78, New Hope St., Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (18 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Nancy Bell, Head, F, Wh, 82, md@25, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Oscar Bell, Son, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    John Bell, Son, M, Wh, 38, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    Hines Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 39, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Step Son, M, W, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Mary Hines Bell1,2

Female, #53928, (circa 1889 - )
Father*(?) Bell1
Mother*Nancy R. (?)1
Birth*circa 1889 She was born circa 1889 at Alabama.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Mary was listed as a sister in E. Oscar Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.1 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Mary was listed as a daughter in Nancy R. Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Whitesburg, Madison Co., Alabama.2 
Last Edited15 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 131, Sheet 1B, Lines 82-85, Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (5 Jan 1920)
    (Note that this family immediately precedes Emma Culpepper and her children)
    E. O. Bell, Head, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Nancy R. Bell, Mother, F, Wh, 69, wid, AL/AL/AL
    John R. Bell, Son, M, W, 37, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Mary H. Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 30, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  2. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 17, Sheet 13B, Lines 73-78, New Hope St., Whitesburg, Madison Co., AL (18 Apr 1930)
    Owns Home, Radio=N, Farm=N
    Nancy Bell, Head, F, Wh, 82, md@25, AL/AL/AL, Farmer
    Oscar Bell, Son, M, Wh, 40, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    John Bell, Son, M, Wh, 38, sng, AL/AL/AL, Laborer/Saw Mill
    Hines Bell, Dau, F, Wh, 39, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Read W. Culpepper, Step Son, M, W, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Bell H. Culpepper, Step Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL.

Helen Padgett1

Female, #53931, (circa 1898 - )
Birth*circa 1898 She was born circa 1898 at Alabama.1 
Marriage*circa 1917 She married George Lee Culpepper circa 1917.1 
Married Namecirca 1917  As of circa 1917, her married name was Culpepper.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Helen was listed as George Lee Culpepper's wife on the 1920 Census at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama.1 
Birth of Son24 Aug 1921 Her son Ryley Lee Culpepper was born on 24 Aug 1921 at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama.2,3 
Relocationcirca 1924 She, as a family member, accompanied George Lee Culpepper in relocating circa 1924 at Norfolk (city), Virginia,3 
Birth of Son26 Feb 1929 Her son Vernon Louie Culpepper was born on 26 Feb 1929 at Norfolk (city), Virginia.4,2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Helen was listed as George Lee Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Norfolk (city), Virginia.3 

Family

George Lee Culpepper
Marriage*circa 1917 She married George Lee Culpepper circa 1917.1 
Children
Last Edited17 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 27, Sheet 14A, Lines 24-26, Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama (10 Jan 1920)
    George Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 27, md, AL/AL/AL, Furnaceman/Steel Works
    Helen Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 21, md, AL/MS/AL
    Nina Padgett, Sister-in-law, F, Wh, 40, sng, AL/MS/AL.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  3. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Norfolk (city), VA, 20th Precinct, ED 64, Page 7A, Family 108, 1418 39th St (8 Apr 1930)
    George Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 38, md@27, AL/AL/AL, Gas Fitter/Gas Co., Vet=No
    Helen Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, md@21, AL/AL/AL
    Riley Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 8, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Edna Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 6, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Lois Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 4, sng, VA/AL/AL
    Vernon Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 1, sng, VA/AL/AL.
  4. State of Florida Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Florida Death Index, 1936-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2004.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338
    Vernon Louie Culpepper, Cert 58034, Polk Co., FL, White, 26 Feb 1929 - 23 May 1991.

Thelma B. Reynolds1,2

Female, #53932, (2 Oct 1927 - 17 Sep 2001)
Birth19 Sep 1927 She was born on 19 Sep 1927.2 
Birth*2 Oct 1927 She was born on 2 Oct 1927 at Humphreys Co., Mississippi. Thelma was the daughter of Owen Reynolds and Elizabeth Savelle.3,1 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.3 
Married Namesay 1958  As of say 1958, her married name was Culpepper.3 
Marriage*say 1958 She married William Morris Culpepper say 1958.2 
Death of Spouse9 Sep 1987 Her husband William Morris Culpepper died on 9 Sep 1987 at Sallis, Attala Co., Mississippi.2,3 
Death*17 Sep 2001 She died at Sallis, Attala Co., Mississippi, on 17 Sep 2001 at age 73.1,3,2 
Burial*19 Sep 2001 Her body was interred on 19 Sep 2001 at Sallis Cemetery, Sallis, Attala Co., Mississippi.1,2 
Obituary*19 Sep 2001 Thelma Culpepper, 74, a retired state employee with Senior Citizen Center, died in an auto accident on Hwy 12 at the intersection of Hwy 429. Services were held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Durant with burial in Sallis Cemetery.
     Mrs. Culpepper was born in Humphries County. She was the daughter of Owen Reynolds and Elizabeth Savelle. She was educated at Coxburg high School. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Willie Raymon Dickard, Ronnie Rickard and Morris Culpepper.
     Survivors include: sons, Robert Dickard of Lexington and Ricky Culpepper of Dallas, Texa; daughters Lynda Irby of Lexington, Diane Thweatt of Goodman and Beth Stillinger of Chapin, SC; brothers, Bob Reynolds of Bay St. Louis and W H (Pee Wee) Reynolds of Picayune; sister, Frances Manor of Benton; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.1 

Family

William Morris Culpepper
Marriage*say 1958 She married William Morris Culpepper say 1958.2 
Child
  • Ricky Culpepper1
Last Edited2 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi.
    http://www.clarionledger.com
    Obituary of Thelma Culpepper, published 19 Sep 2001.
  2. Tombstone.
    Sallis Cemetery
    + W. Morris Culpepper, May 17, 1923 - Sept. 9, 1987
    + Thelma B. Culpepper, Sept. 19, 1927 - Sept. 17, 2001.
  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

James Melvin Culpepper1,2

Male, #53933, (23 Sep 1924 - 24 Mar 1993)
Father*William Oscar Culpepper1
Mother*Merle Beckam1
Birth*23 Sep 1924 He was born on 23 Sep 1924 at Attala Co., Mississippi.1,2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 William, James and Robert was listed as a son in William Oscar Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Attala Co., Mississippi.1 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.3 
Death of Mother20 May 1954 His mother Merle Beckam died on 20 May 1954.4 
Death of Father16 Apr 1959 His father William Oscar Culpepper died on 16 Apr 1959.5,4 
Death*24 Mar 1993 He died at Sallis, Attala Co., Mississippi, on 24 Mar 1993 at age 68.3 
Burial*26 Mar 1993 His body was interred on 26 Mar 1993 at Sallis Cemetery, Sallis, Attala Co., Mississippi.2,6 
Obituary*26 Mar 1993 Melvin Culpepper, 68, retired from the Mississippi Highway Department, died Wednesday at District II Hospital in Durant. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home in Durant with burial in Sallis City Cemetery. He was a Baptist. Mr. Culpepper leaves a daughter, Penny Culpepper of Durant, and two brothers, Bailey Culpepper of Sallis and Robert Culpepper of Byram.6 

Family
Child
  • Penny Culpepper6
ChartsBenjamin (son of Joseph) Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 4-12, Page 12B,. Beat 4, Highway 12, Attala Co., MS
    Rent Farm, Radio=N
    William Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 32, md@ 27, MS/MS/MS, Farmer, General Farm, Vet=N
    Merle Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 26, md@ 20, MS/MS/MS
    Morris Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Melvin Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 5 5/12, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Bailey Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 3 2/12, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Robert Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 8/12, sng, MS/MS/MS.
  2. Tombstone.
    Sallis Cemetery: James Melvin Culpepper, Sept 23, 1924 - Mar. 24, 1993.
  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. Marymaganos McCool Fenwick, compiler, Attala County, Mississippi CemeteriesFenwick, 1988?, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN Book 976.2644 V3a.
    Sallis Center Point Cemetery, Sallis, Attala County, Mississippi
    + Oscar Culpepper, 27 Aug 1897 - 16 Apr 1959
    + Merle Culpepper, 31 Aug 1904 - 20 May 1954.
  5. E-mail written 2002-2007 to Culpepper Connections from Buena Faye Allen Smith (desc/o #5992), Grand Bay, AL, e-mail address (Nov 2008).
  6. The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN.
    http://www.commercialappeal.com/
    Obituary of James Melvin Culpepper (#53933), published 26 Mar 1993.