Vera Inez Gray

Female, #16112, (19 May 1916 - Jan 1994)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*19 May 1916 Vera was born on 19 May 1916.1 
Marriage*1939 She married Doffard Lee Brister in 1939. 
Married Name1939  As of 1939, her married name was Brister. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 Her mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 Her father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death of Spouse8 Mar 1987 Her husband Doffard Lee Brister died on 8 Mar 1987 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.1 
Death*Jan 1994 She died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, in Jan 1994 at age 77.1 

Family

Doffard Lee Brister
Marriage*1939 She married Doffard Lee Brister in 1939. 
Children
  • Donald Lee Brister
  • Garry E. Brister
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited4 Oct 2000

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

Doffard Lee Brister

Male, #16113, (22 Jun 1908 - 8 Mar 1987)
Birth*22 Jun 1908 Doffard was born on 22 Jun 1908.1 
Marriage*1939 He married Vera Inez Gray in 1939. 
Death*8 Mar 1987 He died at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, on 8 Mar 1987 at age 78.1 

Family

Vera Inez Gray
Children
  • Donald Lee Brister
  • Garry E. Brister
Last Edited4 Oct 2000

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

Winona Faye Gray

Female, #16114, (29 Aug 1918 - 21 Jun 1995)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*29 Aug 1918 Winona was born on 29 Aug 1918. 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 Her mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Photographed*say 1948 She was photographed say 1948.1
Wynona Faye Gray
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 Her father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Residence*1991 Winona resided at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, in 1991. 
Death*21 Jun 1995 She died at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas, on 21 Jun 1995 at age 76.2 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited2 Nov 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jul 2008 to Lew Griffin from Dana McCarthy, e-mail address.
  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

Hazel Marie Gray

Female, #16115, (13 Sep 1920 - 25 Jul 1970)
Father*Robert Sanford Gray
Mother*Minnie Othela Matthews
Birth*13 Sep 1920 Hazel was born on 13 Sep 1920. 
Marriage*1938 She married S A McDaniel in 1938. 
Married Name1938  As of 1938, her married name was McDaniel. 
Birth of Son7 Jul 1941 Her son Jerry Lynn McDaniel was born on 7 Jul 1941.1 
Death of Mother27 Jan 1945 Her mother Minnie Othela Matthews died on 27 Jan 1945 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1953 Her father Robert Sanford Gray died on 18 Sep 1953 at Carthage, Panola Co., Texas. 
Death*25 Jul 1970 She died at Panola Co., Texas, on 25 Jul 1970 at age 49. 

Family

S A McDaniel
Marriage*1938 She married S A McDaniel in 1938. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited24 Jan 2009

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

S A McDaniel1,2

Male, #16116, (circa 1917 - 21 Sep 1995)
Birth*circa 1917 S was born circa 1917. 
Marriage*1938 He married Hazel Marie Gray in 1938. 
Birth of Son7 Jul 1941 His son Jerry Lynn McDaniel was born on 7 Jul 1941.3 
Death of Spouse25 Jul 1970 His wife Hazel Marie Gray died on 25 Jul 1970 at Panola Co., Texas. 
Death of Son13 Jul 1993 His son Jerry Lynn McDaniel died on 13 Jul 1993.2 
Death*21 Sep 1995 He died on 21 Sep 1995.2 

Family

Hazel Marie Gray
Children
Last Edited29 Jan 2009

Citations

  1. S. A. stood for nothing.
  2. E-mail written Jan 2009 to Lew Griffin from Charlotte Kay McDaniel LaGrone, e-mail address.
  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

Annie Isabelle Hallmark

Female, #16117, (5 Mar 1892 - after 1937)
Father*George Washington Hallmark
Mother*Melissa Catherine Culpepper
Birth*5 Mar 1892 Annie was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 5 Mar 1892. 
Marriage*4 Nov 1912 She married Zealy Wright Corry on 4 Nov 1912 at age 20. 
Married Name4 Nov 1912  As of 4 Nov 1912, her married name was Corry. 
Birth of Sonafter 1913 Her son George Corry was born after 1913. 
Birth of Sonafter 1913 Her son Walter Corry was born after 1913. 
Death*after 1937 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, after 1937. 

Family

Zealy Wright Corry
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Zealy Wright Corry

Male, #16118, (circa 1889 - )
Birth*circa 1889 Zealy was born circa 1889. 
Marriage*4 Nov 1912 He married Annie Isabelle Hallmark on 4 Nov 1912. 
Birth of Sonafter 1913 His son George Corry was born after 1913. 
Birth of Sonafter 1913 His son Walter Corry was born after 1913. 

Family

Annie Isabelle Hallmark
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark

Female, #16119, (17 Oct 1883 - 27 Apr 1972)
Father*George Washington Hallmark
Mother*Melissa Catherine Culpepper
Birth*17 Oct 1883 Luraie was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 17 Oct 1883. 
Marriage*12 Aug 1903 She married Elery Washington McHugh on 12 Aug 1903 at age 19. 
Married Name12 Aug 1903  As of 12 Aug 1903, her married name was McHugh. 
Birth of Sonafter 1903 Her son Burnice McHugh was born after 1903. 
Death of Mother1 Nov 1939 Her mother Melissa Catherine Culpepper died on 1 Nov 1939 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. 
Death of Father10 Nov 1944 Her father George Washington Hallmark died on 10 Nov 1944 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. 
Death*27 Apr 1972 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 27 Apr 1972 at age 88. 
Biography* Luraie Lezziebeth was known as "Lizzie" and was listed with her parents, sister and son at a 1937 John James Culpepper family reunion. She was living in Atlanta, GA at the time. 

Family

Elery Washington McHugh
Marriage*12 Aug 1903 She married Elery Washington McHugh on 12 Aug 1903 at age 19. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Elery Washington McHugh

Male, #16120, (circa 1880 - )
Birth*circa 1880 Elery was born circa 1880. 
Marriage*12 Aug 1903 He married Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark on 12 Aug 1903. 
Death* He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. 
Birth of Sonafter 1903 His son Burnice McHugh was born after 1903. 

Family

Luraie Lezziebeth Hallmark
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Addie Johnson

Female, #16121, (28 Apr 1889 - Apr 1984)
Father*Herschel V. Johnson
Mother*Melvina Amanda Culpepper
Birth*28 Apr 1889 Addie was born at Alabama on 28 Apr 1889. 
Marriage*26 Sep 1909 She married Pat H. Ford at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 26 Sep 1909 at age 20. 
Married Name26 Sep 1909  As of 26 Sep 1909, her married name was Ford. 
Death of Father13 Mar 1939 Her father Herschel V. Johnson died on 13 Mar 1939 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother23 Oct 1956 Her mother Melvina Amanda Culpepper died on 23 Oct 1956 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death of SpouseApr 1969 Her husband Pat H. Ford died in Apr 1969 at Addison, Winston Co., Alabama. 
Death*Apr 1984 She died at Addison, Winston Co., Alabama, in Apr 1984. 
Biography* Addie and Pat Ford had eight children. Only two have been identified. 

Family

Pat H. Ford
Marriage*26 Sep 1909 She married Pat H. Ford at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 26 Sep 1909 at age 20. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited21 Oct 2001

Pat H. Ford

Male, #16122, (15 Jun 1885 - Apr 1969)
Birth*15 Jun 1885 Pat was born on 15 Jun 1885. 
Marriage*26 Sep 1909 He married Addie Johnson at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 26 Sep 1909 at age 24. 
Death*Apr 1969 He died at Addison, Winston Co., Alabama, in Apr 1969 at age 83. 

Family

Addie Johnson
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Guy J. Johnson

Male, #16123, (25 Apr 1891 - circa 1962)
Father*Herschel V. Johnson
Mother*Melvina Amanda Culpepper
Birth*25 Apr 1891 Guy was born at Alabama on 25 Apr 1891.1 
Marriage* He married Emma (?). 
Census*1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Cullman Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death of Father13 Mar 1939 His father Herschel V. Johnson died on 13 Mar 1939 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother23 Oct 1956 His mother Melvina Amanda Culpepper died on 23 Oct 1956 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death*circa 1962 He died at Oneonta, Blount Co., Alabama, circa 1962. 
Biography* According to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, 5 Feb 1979, he died of a stroke. Guy and Emma had one son, who died, and a daughter. 

Family

Emma (?)
Marriage* He married Emma (?). 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Paul Johnson, Arab, AL, gives date of marriage as 28 Apr 1915.

Emma (?)

Female, #16124, (say 1893 - )
Married Name Her married name was Johnson. 
Marriage* She married Guy J. Johnson. 
Birth*say 1893 Emma was born say 1893. 

Family

Guy J. Johnson
Last Edited5 Oct 2000

Claud Johnson

Male, #16125, (23 Aug 1893 - after 1978)
Father*Herschel V. Johnson
Mother*Melvina Amanda Culpepper
Birth*23 Aug 1893 Claud was born at Alabama on 23 Aug 1893.1 
Marriage* He married Ida Hotten. 
Census*1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Boaz, Marshall Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death*after 1978 He died at Hanceville, Cullman Co., Alabama, after 1978. 
Biography* Claud and Ida had two sons, one living in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL and one living in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. 

Family

Ida Hotten
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Paul Johnson of Arab, AL, gives date of marriage as 23 Nov 1914.

Ida Hotten

Female, #16126, (circa 1896 - )
Married Name Her married name was Johnson. 
Marriage* She married Claud Johnson. 
Birth*circa 1896 Ida was born circa 1896. 

Family

Claud Johnson
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Autry Mae Johnson

Female, #16127, (10 May 1896 - after 1978)
Father*Herschel V. Johnson
Mother*Melvina Amanda Culpepper
Birth*10 May 1896 Autry was born at Alabama on 10 May 1896. 
Census*1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Cullman Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Marriage*12 Nov 1916 She married Herman Ryan at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 12 Nov 1916 at age 20. 
Married Name12 Nov 1916  As of 12 Nov 1916, her married name was Ryan. 
Death*after 1978 She died at Vinemont, Cullman Co., Alabama, after 1978. 
Biography* Autry Mae and Herman Ryan had four children. Only one has been identified. 

Family

Herman Ryan
Child
  • Hillman Ryan
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Herman Ryan

Male, #16128, (circa 1893 - )
Birth*circa 1893 Herman was born circa 1893. 
Marriage*12 Nov 1916 He married Autry Mae Johnson at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 12 Nov 1916. 

Family

Autry Mae Johnson
Child
  • Hillman Ryan
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Paul R. Johnson

Male, #16129, (1 Aug 1904 - 19 Feb 1975)
Father*Herschel V. Johnson
Mother*Melvina Amanda Culpepper
Birth*1 Aug 1904 Paul was born at Alabama on 1 Aug 1904. 
Census*1910 He was in the in 1910 census at Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Marriage*8 Jul 1928 He married Velma Noless at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 8 Jul 1928 at age 23. 
Death of Father13 Mar 1939 His father Herschel V. Johnson died on 13 Mar 1939 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother23 Oct 1956 His mother Melvina Amanda Culpepper died on 23 Oct 1956 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death*19 Feb 1975 He died at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama, on 19 Feb 1975 at age 70. 
Burial* His body was interred at Corinth Cemetery, Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Biography* Paul was listed in a 1937 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion as having a wife and sons and living in Decatur, AL. Paul and Velma had two sons who were living in Arab, AL in 1979. 

Family

Velma Noless
Marriage*8 Jul 1928 He married Velma Noless at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 8 Jul 1928 at age 23. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited21 Oct 2001

Velma Noless

Female, #16130, (circa 1907 - )
Birth*circa 1907 Velma was born circa 1907. 
Marriage*8 Jul 1928 She married Paul R. Johnson at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 8 Jul 1928. 
Married Name8 Jul 1928  As of 8 Jul 1928, her married name was Johnson. 

Family

Paul R. Johnson
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Dovie Johnson

Female, #16131, (circa 1907 - Dec 1953)
Father*Herschel V. Johnson
Mother*Melvina Amanda Culpepper
Birth*circa 1907 Dovie was born at Alabama circa 1907. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Marriage*17 Nov 1928 She married Grady Kellem on 17 Nov 1928.1 
Married Name17 Nov 1928  As of 17 Nov 1928, her married name was Kellem. 
Death of Father13 Mar 1939 Her father Herschel V. Johnson died on 13 Mar 1939 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama. 
Death*Dec 1953 She died at Eva, Morgan Co., Alabama, in Dec 1953. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Union Hill Cemetery, Morgan Co., Alabama. 
Biography* According to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, 16 Apr 1979, Dovie "burned to death from a fire around a wash pot." In a 10 Feb 1994 letter Mary Lillian added that Dovie had two small children when she died. Mrs. J. E. (Ann White) Hicks wrote to Mary Lillian 8 Dec 1993: I found a letter to Grandmother Culpepper [Mrs. F. M. (Willie Gains) Culpepper] from "Addie" [Mrs. P. H. (Addie Johnson) Ford]. In it she writes of "Doves" (I think) getting severely burned from fuel oil used to start a fire around a wash pot. She rolled on the ground to put out fire and walked 1/2 mile to get help & died the next day. This letter was dated 1954.... She [Addie] called Grandmother "Aunt Willie." 

Family

Grady Kellem
Marriage*17 Nov 1928 She married Grady Kellem on 17 Nov 1928.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited21 Oct 2001

Citations

  1. Date per Paul Johnson of Arab, AL, 17 Aug 2001.

Grady Kellem

Male, #16132, (circa 1903 - circa 1968)
Birth*circa 1903 Grady was born circa 1903. 
Marriage*17 Nov 1928 He married Dovie Johnson on 17 Nov 1928.1 
Death of SpouseDec 1953 His wife Dovie Johnson died in Dec 1953 at Eva, Morgan Co., Alabama. 
Death*circa 1968 He died at Alabama circa 1968. 
Burial* His body was interred at Union Hill Cemetery, Morgan Co., Alabama. 

Family

Dovie Johnson
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Date per Paul Johnson of Arab, AL, 17 Aug 2001.

Infant Son Culpepper

Male, #16133, (1 Sep 1905 - 1 Sep 1905)
Father*Francis Marion Culpepper
Mother*Willie F. Gamble
Death*1 Sep 1905 He died on 1 Sep 1905. 
Birth*1 Sep 1905 Infant was born on 1 Sep 1905. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Charlie J. Williams

Male, #16134, (6 Jul 1897 - Jul 1966)
Father*Thomas Williams
Mother*Arkansas B. Culpepper
Birth*6 Jul 1897 Charlie was born at Alabama on 6 Jul 1897. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Larcus and Charlie was listed as a son in Robert Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.1 
Death*Jul 1966 He died at Baileyton, Cullman Co., Alabama, in Jul 1966. 
Biography*  Charlie J. Williams wrote the following letter to his half- brother, Larcus Culpepper, who according to Mary Lillian Butler Pierce, was living in Texas when their grandfather, Robert Jefferson Culpepper, died: _________________________________________Jappa Ala _________________________________________Dec 12 1919 Mr L. C. Culpepper Dear Brother _____________I am Very Sorry that you did not get to come granpa is dead and Was Beried to Day I got Your telegrame and Would have tryed to got you another one But the Phone Sistom ant eny good out here and I Would have had to Went to Cullmon and I knew that You Could Not get here in time to See him larcus I am Very Sorry But he had to go Some time and I guess now was as good time as eny they beried him at Corinth and then they taking up granma and moved here up there and Beried her Beside him in digon up granma they wasent eny thing But the Bones and here Ring and here Back Comb Well larcus dont think hard of me fore I trid to let you know But I know that you Would like to have Come and I made one spesel trip to Cullmon to let you know that he was awfull Bad and he died that night about twelve oclock that I Sent you a telagram that morning Well larcus all of his children Come But aunt Pliney [Susan Paulina Culpepper] Well larcus We are all Well But a little Rest Would help me and I hope that this letter Will find you All Well Well I Will Close for this time hoping to here from you Soon I am ever yors Brother ________________Charlie Williams. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Sheet 12A, Lines 25-28, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (12 Jun 1900)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Jul 1828, 71, wid, GA/--/--, Farmer
    Arkansas B. Williams, Dau, F, Wh, Jan 1876, 24, md-2yrs, ch 2/2, AL/GA/AL
    Larkes C. Williams, Grandson, M, Wh, Jun 1892, 7, sng, AL/--/AL
    Charlie J. Williams, Grandson, M, Wh, Jul 1887, 2, sng, AL/--/AL.

Larcus Chester Culpepper

Male, #16136, (4 Jun 1893 - 14 Jan 1969)
Father*Thomas Williams
Mother*Arkansas B. Culpepper
Name Variation He was also known as Luther C.1 
BirthIlleg*4 Jun 1893 He was born illegitimate on 4 Jun 1893 at Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama.2 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Larcus and Charlie was listed as a son in Robert Jefferson Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama.3 
1910 Census*15 Apr 1910 Larcus was listed as a boarder on the 1910 Census at Cullman, Cullman Co., Alabama.4 
Marriage*22 Dec 1912 He married Candace Louise Hyatt at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 22 Dec 1912 at age 19.5 
WWI Draft Reg*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the WW-I draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Bessemer, Jefferson Co., Alabama.2 
1920 Census*1920 Larcus was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas.1 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Larcus was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.6 
Residence*1 Apr 1935 He and Candace Louise Hyatt resided at Corinth, Alcorn Co., Mississippi, on 1 Apr 1935.7 
1940 Census*1 Apr 1940 Larcus was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.8 
Death*14 Jan 1969 He died at Catoosa Co., Georgia, on 14 Jan 1969 at age 75.9,10 
Biography* Charlie Williams addressed his brother as "Larcus" in a letter and the name was given as "Larcus" in SSN Death Index. 
Note*3 Jul 2016 From Lew Griffin:
It seems likely that Larcus Chester Culpepper was the son of Thomas Wilson. A Y-DNA test of a direct male descendant is needed.11 

Family

Candace Louise Hyatt
Marriage*22 Dec 1912 He married Candace Louise Hyatt at Cullman Co., Alabama, on 22 Dec 1912 at age 19.5 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited3 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 133, sheet 1, line 29, 809 Main Street, Pine Bluff; also in this household: Moses Hyall, brother-in-law, age 27, born in AL.
  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
    Larcus C. Culpepper, 1829 19th St, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., Alabama, age 24, born 4 Jun 1893 in Joppa, Cullman Co., Alabama, Employed as a Machinist Apprentice by the United States Pipe and Foundry Company, Bessemer, Jefferson Co., Alabama; Married with two children; Caucasian; No prior military service; Claims exemption from service to support family; Short height, Medium build, Brown eyes, Brown hair, Not bald, No disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 at Jefferson Co., Alabama.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 83, Sheet 12A, Lines 25-28, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama (12 Jun 1900)
    Robert Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, Jul 1828, 71, wid, GA/--/--, Farmer
    Arkansas B. Williams, Dau, F, Wh, Jan 1876, 24, md-2yrs, ch 2/2, AL/GA/AL
    Larkes C. Williams, Grandson, M, Wh, Jun 1892, 7, sng, AL/--/AL
    Charlie J. Williams, Grandson, M, Wh, Jul 1887, 2, sng, AL/--/AL.
  4. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 21, Page 3B, Lines 53-61, Cullman, Cullman Co., AL (21 Apr 1910)
    In HH of Tom J. Newman:
    Larcus Culpepper, Boarder, M, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL, "Mangles Laundry."
  5. Cullman County Judge of Probate, compiler, Cullman County, Alabama Marriages: Microfilm of original Marriage records in the Cullman County Courthouse, transcribed by Lew Griffin, Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975.
    L. C. Culpepper married Candace Hyatt on 22 Dec 1912 in Cullman Co., AL
    Book 10-10.
  6. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 15, Sheet 18A, Lines 18-24, 313 First Ave., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL (9 Apr 1930)
    Rent=$25, Radio=Y, Farm=N
    Larcus Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, md@19, AL/AL/AL, Plumber, Vet=N
    Candace Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, md@15, AL/AL/AL (ID: 36853)
    Estelle M. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 16, sng, AL/AL/AL, Salesgirl/Dept. Store
    Lorine Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 13, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Theda Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 9, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Melville Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, sng, AL/AL/AL
    Elizabeth Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 5, sng, AL/AL/AL.
  7. 1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3953; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 96-72.
  8. 1940 (16th) US Census, compiled by the US Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls., Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2442
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3953; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 96-72

    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Larcus C Culpepper     46
    Cardace L Culpepper     42
    Melville C Culpepper     17
    Elizabeth L Culpepper     16
    Earl M Kennedy     31
    Myrtle E Kennedy     26
    Earl M Kennedy     9
    Lois F Kennedy     6
    Darwin K Kennedy     3.
  9. 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
  10. Georgia Health Department / Office of Vital Records, compiler, Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998, Online database at Ancestry.com, 1998.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5426a.htm
    Larcus C Culpepper, M, W, abt 1893 - 14 Jan 1969, 75, Catoosa, Twiggs, 000192.
  11. Lewis W. Griffin Jr. (#47), Phoenix, AZ.

Clara Pearl McLeod

Female, #16137, (8 Feb 1895 - 17 Jul 1895)
Father*William Alexander McLeod
Mother*Leelzer Vada Culpepper
Birth*8 Feb 1895 Clara was born at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 8 Feb 1895. 
Death*17 Jul 1895 She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 17 Jul 1895. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited30 Dec 2001

Ethel McLeod

Female, #16138, (12 Apr 1900 - 1974)
Father*William Alexander McLeod
Mother*Leelzer Vada Culpepper
Birth*12 Apr 1900 Ethel was born at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 12 Apr 1900. 
Marriage*8 Aug 1917 She married John Bunyan Elder on 8 Aug 1917 at age 17. 
Married Name8 Aug 1917  As of 8 Aug 1917, her married name was Elder. 
Death of Father4 Jan 1947 Her father William Alexander McLeod died on 4 Jan 1947 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother14 May 1959 Her mother Leelzer Vada Culpepper died on 14 May 1959 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Death*1974 She died at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama, in 1974. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Biography* "Mrs. Bunion [Bunyan] Elder and children of Jacksonville [AL]" were listed in a 1935 article about a John James Culpepper family reunion. In 1936 the listing was for "Mrs. Ethel Elder and daughter, Jacksonville [AL]." "Miss Irene Elder of Gadsden [AL] was listed in 1938. Presumably Irene is one of the "children" of Bunyan and Ethel (McLeod) Elder. 

Family

John Bunyan Elder
Marriage*8 Aug 1917 She married John Bunyan Elder on 8 Aug 1917 at age 17. 
Child
  • Irene Elder
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

John Bunyan Elder

Male, #16139, (circa 1896 - )
Birth*circa 1896 John was born circa 1896. 
Marriage*8 Aug 1917 He married Ethel McLeod on 8 Aug 1917. 
Death* He died at Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., Alabama. 

Family

Ethel McLeod
Child
  • Irene Elder
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Leslie Esther McLeod

Female, #16140, (1 Feb 1902 - 12 Feb 1993)
Father*William Alexander McLeod
Mother*Leelzer Vada Culpepper
Married Name Her married name was Rogers. 
Birth*1 Feb 1902 Leslie was born at Marshall Co., Alabama, on 1 Feb 1902. 
Employment* Leslie's occupation: teacher. 
Marriage* She married C. V. Rogers. 
Death of Father4 Jan 1947 Her father William Alexander McLeod died on 4 Jan 1947 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother14 May 1959 Her mother Leelzer Vada Culpepper died on 14 May 1959 at Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 
Death*12 Feb 1993 She died at Boaz, Marshall Co., Alabama, on 12 Feb 1993 at age 91. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Albertville, Marshall Co., Alabama. 

Family

C. V. Rogers
Marriage* She married C. V. Rogers. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999