Robert B. Culpepper1

Male, #59960, (14 Oct 1919 - 25 Dec 1997)
Father*Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA2
Mother*Josephine (?)2
African* He was an African-American.3 
Name Variation He was also known as Pep.4 
Birth*14 Oct 1919 He was born on 14 Oct 1919 at Pennsylvania.3,5 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Robert was listed as a son in Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA's household on the 1920 Census at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.2 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Pennsylvania.5 
Marriage*say 1940 He married Edith Mitchell Hill say 1940.1 
Birth of Sonsay 1941 His son Thomas Culpepper was born say 1941 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Residence*Apr 1942 Robert resided at Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, in Apr 1942.3 
World War II*between 1942 and 1945 He enlisted in Fort Meade, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, and served in World War II between 1942 and 1945
(Private, US Army.)3 
Birth of Son15 May 1945 His son Robert B. Culpepper Jr. was born on 15 May 1945 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Birth of Son15 May 1945 His son Jeffrey L. Culpepper was born on 15 May 1945 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1,5 
Obituary*28 Oct 1997 Robert B. `Pep` Culpepper Sr., 78, of 237 N. Harrisburg St., Steelton, PA, died Thursday in Community General Osteopathic Hospital. He was retired from UGI Utilities; was a member of First Baptist Church, Steelton, where he was a former choir and Pennsylvania Club member; and was a former member of the Capital Area Music Association.
     Surviving are his wife, Edith M. Culpepper; three sons, Robert B. Culpepper Jr. of Atlanta, Jeffery L. Culpepper of Athens, Ga., and Ronald A. Culpepper of Savannah, Ga; two daughters, Joyce Culpepper of Steelton and Barbara Culpepper Brister of Philadelphia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
     Services will be held at noon Wednesday in his church. Burial will be in William Howard Day Cemetery, Swatara Twp. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the church. Friends will be received at 237 N. Harrisburg St., Steelton. Franklin Funeral Home, Steelton, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Mission, 611 Reily St., Harrisburg 17102, or Salvation Army, 1122 Green St., Harrisburg 17102.4 
Death*25 Dec 1997 He died at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, on 25 Dec 1997 at age 78.5 
Burial*31 Dec 1997 His body was interred on 31 Dec 1997 at William Howard Day Cemetery, Swatara, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.4 

Family

Edith Mitchell Hill
Marriage*say 1940 He married Edith Mitchell Hill say 1940.1 
Children
Last Edited29 Aug 2010

Citations

  1. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. Culpepper, Jr. (#59961), published on 25 Jan 2009.
  2. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 75, Page 17A, Lines 29-33, 330 Calder St, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA (16 Jan 1920
    Thomas Culpepper, M, Black, 23, Md, AL/AL/AL, Steelman, Steel mill
    Josephine Culpepper, M, Black, 21, Md, PA/PA/PA
    Lula Culpepper, F, Black, 4 4/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Amy Culpepper, F, Black, 2 10/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Robert Culpepper, M, Black, 3/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA.
  3. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
    Robert B Culpepper, Black, born 1919 in Pennsylvania, resided in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, enlisted 22 Apr 1942 in Maryland at Fort George G Meade, as a Private in the US Army, for the duration of the War plus six months, 2 years of high school, single, without dependents, height 70", weight: 151.
  4. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. 'Pep' Culpepper, Sr. (#59960), published on 28 Dec 1997.
  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

Robert B. Culpepper Jr.1

Male, #59961, (15 May 1945 - 21 Jan 2009)
Father*Robert B. Culpepper1
Mother*Edith Mitchell Hill1
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*15 May 1945 He was born on 15 May 1945 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
ResidenceDec 1997 Robert resided at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, in Dec 1997.2 
Death of Father25 Dec 1997 His father Robert B. Culpepper died on 25 Dec 1997 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3 
Death of Mother18 Jun 2003 His mother Edith Mitchell Hill died on 18 Jun 2003 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 
Residence*Jan 2009 Robert resided at Steelton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, in Jan 2009.1 
Death*21 Jan 2009 He died on 21 Jan 2009 at age 63.1 
Obituary*25 Jan 2009 Robert B. Culpepper, Jr., 63, passed away January 21, 2009 at Carlisle Manor Care Center. He was born May 15, 1945 in Harrisburg, son of the late Robert, Sr., and Edith Culpepper. He was educated in the Steelton School District and served in the U.S. Army. Robert was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and its Laymen's Ministry. He was President of the Dauphin County Residence Council; participated with the Steelton Senior Center; and was helmsman with Bethesda Mission. Tiger Woods and the Atlanta Falcons were his leisure enjoyments. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Thomas Culpepper; and twin brother, Jeffrey Culpepper; he leaves to share special memories: sister, Joyce A. Culpepper of Steelton; brother, Ronald A. Culpepper of Savannah, GA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Robert's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 27th, at his church, 20 Locust Street, Steelton, with viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in William Howard Day Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Wallace Funeral Directors. www.pennlive.com/obits.1 
Burial*27 Jan 2009 His body was interred on 27 Jan 2009 at William Howard Day Cemetery, Swatara, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Last Edited29 Aug 2010

Citations

  1. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. Culpepper, Jr. (#59961), published on 25 Jan 2009.
  2. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. 'Pep' Culpepper, Sr. (#59960), published on 28 Dec 1997.
  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. Dana Bernard. <e-mail address>

Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA1

Male, #59962, (circa 1896 - )
African* He was an African-American whose ancestry is unknown. If you can help identify him, please contact us. (Contact info is in page footer.)1 
Birth*circa 1896 He was born circa 1896 at Alabama.1 
Marriage*circa 1914 He married Josephine (?) at Pennsylvania circa 1914.1 
Birth of Son14 Oct 1919 His son Robert B. Culpepper was born on 14 Oct 1919 at Pennsylvania.2,3 
1920 Census*1 Jan 1920 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 

Family

Josephine (?)
Children
Last Edited28 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 75, Page 17A, Lines 29-33, 330 Calder St, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA (16 Jan 1920
    Thomas Culpepper, M, Black, 23, Md, AL/AL/AL, Steelman, Steel mill
    Josephine Culpepper, M, Black, 21, Md, PA/PA/PA
    Lula Culpepper, F, Black, 4 4/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Amy Culpepper, F, Black, 2 10/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Robert Culpepper, M, Black, 3/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA.
  2. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
    Robert B Culpepper, Black, born 1919 in Pennsylvania, resided in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, enlisted 22 Apr 1942 in Maryland at Fort George G Meade, as a Private in the US Army, for the duration of the War plus six months, 2 years of high school, single, without dependents, height 70", weight: 151.
  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

Josephine (?)1

Female, #59963, (circa 1898 - )
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa 1898 She was born circa 1898 at Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*circa 1914 She married Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA at Pennsylvania circa 1914.1 
Married Namecirca 1914  As of circa 1914, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Birth of Son14 Oct 1919 Her son Robert B. Culpepper was born on 14 Oct 1919 at Pennsylvania.2,3 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Josephine was listed as Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA's wife on the 1920 Census at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 

Family

Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA
Children
Last Edited28 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 75, Page 17A, Lines 29-33, 330 Calder St, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA (16 Jan 1920
    Thomas Culpepper, M, Black, 23, Md, AL/AL/AL, Steelman, Steel mill
    Josephine Culpepper, M, Black, 21, Md, PA/PA/PA
    Lula Culpepper, F, Black, 4 4/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Amy Culpepper, F, Black, 2 10/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Robert Culpepper, M, Black, 3/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA.
  2. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8939
    Robert B Culpepper, Black, born 1919 in Pennsylvania, resided in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, enlisted 22 Apr 1942 in Maryland at Fort George G Meade, as a Private in the US Army, for the duration of the War plus six months, 2 years of high school, single, without dependents, height 70", weight: 151.
  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

Lula Culpepper1

Female, #59964, (circa Sep 1915 - )
Father*Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA1
Mother*Josephine (?)1
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa Sep 1915 She was born circa Sep 1915 at Pennsylvania.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Lula and Amy was listed as a daughter in Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA's household on the 1920 Census at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Last Edited28 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 75, Page 17A, Lines 29-33, 330 Calder St, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA (16 Jan 1920
    Thomas Culpepper, M, Black, 23, Md, AL/AL/AL, Steelman, Steel mill
    Josephine Culpepper, M, Black, 21, Md, PA/PA/PA
    Lula Culpepper, F, Black, 4 4/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Amy Culpepper, F, Black, 2 10/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Robert Culpepper, M, Black, 3/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA.

Amy Culpepper1

Female, #59965, (circa Mar 1917 - )
Father*Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA1
Mother*Josephine (?)1
African* She was an African-American.1 
Birth*circa Mar 1917 She was born circa Mar 1917 at Pennsylvania.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Lula and Amy was listed as a daughter in Thomas Culpepper of Harrisburg, PA's household on the 1920 Census at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Last Edited28 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 75, Page 17A, Lines 29-33, 330 Calder St, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA (16 Jan 1920
    Thomas Culpepper, M, Black, 23, Md, AL/AL/AL, Steelman, Steel mill
    Josephine Culpepper, M, Black, 21, Md, PA/PA/PA
    Lula Culpepper, F, Black, 4 4/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Amy Culpepper, F, Black, 2 10/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA
    Robert Culpepper, M, Black, 3/12, Sng, PA/AL/PA.

Edith Mitchell Hill1,2,3

Female, #59966, (22 Jul 1921 - 18 Jun 2003)
African* She was an African-American. 
Birth*22 Jul 1921 She was born on 22 Jul 1921 at Steelton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania. Edith was the daughter of Lucinda Edith Mitchell Hill and George Albert Hill. She had two brothers, Edgar Hill, & Clifford Nathan Hill.4,3 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Pennsylvania.4 
Marriage*say 1940 She married Robert B. Culpepper say 1940.1 
Married Namesay 1940  As of say 1940, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Birth of Sonsay 1941 Her son Thomas Culpepper was born say 1941 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Birth of Son15 May 1945 Her son Robert B. Culpepper Jr. was born on 15 May 1945 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Birth of Son15 May 1945 Her son Jeffrey L. Culpepper was born on 15 May 1945 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 
Death of Spouse25 Dec 1997 Her husband Robert B. Culpepper died on 25 Dec 1997 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.4 
Death*18 Jun 2003 She died at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, on 18 Jun 2003 at age 81
Community General Osteopathic Hospital, now called PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital.4,3 
Obituary*21 Jun 2003 Edith M. Culpepper, 81, a resident of Villa Teresa Nursing Home, and formerly of Harrisburg Street, Steelton, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
Mrs. Culpepper, daughter of the late Lucinda M. and George Hill, was born July 22, 1921 in Steelton.
She was a graduate of Steelton High School, Class of 1939, and a long-time member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, its Flower Ministry, Pennsylvania Club, Senior Usher Board, Junior Usher Board Advisor, and numerous other committees. She was also a member of AFSCME Retiree Chapter 9001, Cyrenus Temple, and Sheba Chapter O.E.S. Mrs. Culpepper retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Liquor Control Board Comptroller's Office. In addition to being an accomplished seamstress, she also enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles, and television game shows.
Mrs. Culpepper was the widow of Robert B. "Pep" Culpepper, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1997. Surviving are three sons, Robert B., Jr., of Steelton, Jeffrey L. of Athens, Georgia, Ronald A. and his wife, Olivia M. of Savannah, Georgia; one daughter, Joyce A. Culpepper of Steelton; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, June 23, 2003, at her church, 1850 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, with Rev. Dr. W. Braxton Cooley, Sr., Pastor officiating, with a visitation and viewing from 11 a.m. to noon. Burial will be in William Howard Day Cemetery, Steelton.
Professional services are entrusted to Wallace Funeral Directors, Inc., Steelton.3,5 
Burial*23 Jun 2003 Her body was interred on 23 Jun 2003 at William Howard Day Cemetery, Steelton, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3 

Family

Robert B. Culpepper
Marriage*say 1940 She married Robert B. Culpepper say 1940.1 
Children
Last Edited13 May 2017

Citations

  1. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. Culpepper, Jr. (#59961), published on 25 Jan 2009.
  2. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. 'Pep' Culpepper, Sr. (#59960), published on 28 Dec 1997.
  3. Dana Bernard. <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. www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on June 21, 2003.

Thomas Culpepper1

Male, #59967, (say 1941 - before 2009)
Father*Robert B. Culpepper1
Mother*Edith Mitchell Hill1
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*say 1941 He was born say 1941 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Death*before 2009 He died before 2009.1 
Last Edited28 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. Culpepper, Jr. (#59961), published on 25 Jan 2009.

Jeffrey L. Culpepper1,2

Male, #59968, (15 May 1945 - 22 May 2005)
Father*Robert B. Culpepper1
Mother*Edith Mitchell Hill1
African* He was an African-American. 
Birth*15 May 1945 He was born on 15 May 1945 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 
SSN*between 1958 and 1960 His Social Security Number was issued between 1958 and 1960 in Pennsylvania.3 
Residence*Dec 1997 Jeffrey resided at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia, in Dec 1997.2 
Death of Father25 Dec 1997 His father Robert B. Culpepper died on 25 Dec 1997 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3 
Death of Mother18 Jun 2003 His mother Edith Mitchell Hill died on 18 Jun 2003 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 
Death*22 May 2005 He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 22 May 2005 at age 60.3 
Last Edited28 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. Culpepper, Jr. (#59961), published on 25 Jan 2009.
  2. Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA.
    http://www.pennlive.com/
    Obituary of Robert B. 'Pep' Culpepper, Sr. (#59960), published on 28 Dec 1997.
  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. Dana Bernard. <e-mail address>