Admiral Dewey Culpepper1

Male, #1750, (1 Sep 1898 - 25 Jan 1970)

Father*Clemmie Osborn Culpepper (2 Dec 1859 - 19 Jan 1904)
Mother*Nancy Caroline Sims (11 Apr 1865 - 23 Nov 1948)
Admiral Dewey Culpepper|b. 1 Sep 1898\nd. 25 Jan 1970|p1750.htm|Clemmie Osborn Culpepper|b. 2 Dec 1859\nd. 19 Jan 1904|p1738.htm|Nancy Caroline Sims|b. 11 Apr 1865\nd. 23 Nov 1948|p1739.htm|John O. Culpepper|b. 16 Mar 1816\nd. 1878|p1682.htm|Elizabeth J. Campbell|b. 25 Dec 1835\nd. 19 Jan 1911|p1683.htm|||||||

Birth*1 Sep 1898 Admiral was born at Scott Co., Mississippi, on 1 Sep 1898.2,3,1 
 He was the son of Clemmie Osborn Culpepper and Nancy Caroline Sims. 
1900 Census1 Jun 1900 Joseph, Jimmie, Clemmie and Admiral was listed as a son in Clemmie Osborn Culpepper's household on the 1900 Census at Scott Co., Mississippi.4 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Clemmie, Admiral and Clarence was listed as a son in Nancy Caroline Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Lake, Scott Co., Mississippi.5 
Marriage*circa 1917 He married Ella Mae Hollingsworth circa 1917.6 
WWI Draft Reg*12 Sep 1918 Admiral registered for the WW-I draft, naming Ella Mae Hollingsworth as his nearest relative, on 12 Sep 1918 at Forest, Scott Co., Mississippi.1 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Admiral and Clarence was listed as a brother in Clemmie Oscar Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Scott Co., Mississippi.7 
1930 Census*1 Apr 1930 Admiral was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Scott Co., Mississippi.8 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 at Mississippi.2 
Death*25 Jan 1970 He died at Newton, Newton Co., Mississippi, on 25 Jan 1970.3,2 
Burial*circa 27 Jan 1970 His body was interred circa 27 Jan 1970 at Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Lake, Scott Co., Mississippi.3 
Biography* On 17 Aug 2005, Theresa Reynolds Meador wrote:
According to my mother's Bible and in her handwriting:
Admiral Dewey Culpepper was the son of Clem Culpepper and Callie Simms.
Admiral Dewey Culpepper was married to Ella Mae Hollingsworth. Born August 8, 1898; Died November 26, 1965 in Newton, MS. Children:
     Admiral *
     A.D. *
     Flint (Flynt)
     Rachel (my mother) *
     Irma *
     Juanita (Nita)
     Eloise *
*deceased.6 

Family

Ella Mae Hollingsworth (8 Aug 1898 - 26 Nov 1965)
Children

Charts Descendants of Robert Culpepper, Jr. of Lower Norfolk Co., VA (Six generations)
Descendants of Clemmie Osborn Culpepper of Scott Co., MS
Last Edited 6 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. National Archives and Records Administration, compiler, WW-I Draft Records, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2002.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=6482&ti=0&r=0
    Admiral Dewey Culpepper, RFD, Lake, Scott Co., MS, Age 20, Born 1 Sep 1898, White, Farming at RFD, Lake, Scott Co., MS. Nearest relative: Ella May Culpepper, RFD, Lake, Scott Co., MS, signed (x), Tall height, __ build, Brown eyes, Light brown hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Forest, Scott Co., MS.
  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
    Admiral Culpepper, 1 Sep 1898 - Jan 1970, Last Residence: Newton, Newton Co., MS 39345, SSN 427-20-5121 issued in Mississippi in 1936-1950
    (Why it is safe to publish Social Security numbers for deceased people: http://gen.culpepper.com/about/socialsecurity.htm).
  3. E-mail from Theresa Reynolds Meador (d/o #52820), e-mail address to Warren Culpepper, 2005-2008.
    Tombstone Photo:
    CULPEPPER
    Admiral Dewey, Sept. 1, 1898 - Jan. 25, 1970
    Ella Hollingsworth, Aug. 8, 1898 - Nov. 26, 1965.
  4. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 94, Page 4A, Family 50, Beat 5, Scott County, MS (#1738)
    Clem O. Culpepper, Head, Wh, M, Dec. 1859, 40, Md-21 yrs, MS/SC/SC, Farmer
    Callie Culpepper, Wife, Wh, F, April 1864, 36, Md-21 yrs, ch 8/8, MS/MS
    Joseph Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, August 1885, 14, S, MS/MS/MS, Farm Laborer
    Hattie Culpepper, Daughter, Wh, F, June 1887, 13, S, MS/MS/MS
    Ruby Culpepper, Daughter, Wh, F, March 1889, 11, S, MS/MS/MS
    Jimmie Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, April 1891, 9, S, MS/MS/MS
    Pearlie Culpepper, Daughter, Wh, F, August 1893, 6, S, MS/MS/MS
    Clem O. Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, February 1897, 3, S, MS/MS/MS
    Eddie D. Culpepper, Son, Wh, M, September 1899, 8/12, S, MS/MS/MS.
  5. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 105, Sheet 7A, Family 97, Lake, Scott County, MS
    Mrs. N. C. Culpepper, Head, F, Wh, 44, Wd, ch 9/8, MS/MS/MS, Farmer-General Farm
    Pearley Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 16, S, MS/MS/MS, Farm Laborer-Home Farm
    Clem Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 14, S, MS/MS/MS, Farm Laborer-Home Farm
    Admiral D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, S, MS/MS/MS, Farm Laborer-Home Farm
    Clarence Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 10, S, MS/MS/MS.
  6. E-mail from Theresa Reynolds Meador (d/o #52820), e-mail address to Warren Culpepper, 2005-2008.
  7. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 108, page 12A, Lines 32-37, Township 6, Beat 2, Scott Co. MS (18 Feb 1920)
    Clemmie Culpeper, Head, M, Wh, 24, sng, MS/MS/MS farmer
    Callie Culpeper, Mother, F, Wh, 50, wid, MS/MS/MS
    Dewie Culpeper, Bro, M, Wh, 22, sng, MS/MS/MS laborer
    Clarence Culpeper, Bro, M, Wh, 17, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Ella Culpeper, Sis-in-law, F, Wh, 20, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Connie Culpeper, Nephew, M,Wh, 11/12, MS/MS/MS.
  8. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 62-5, Page 7A, U S Highway 80, Scott Co., MS
    Rent Farm, $5.00, Radio=N
    Dewey Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 29, md@19, MS/MS/MS, Truck Driver, County Roads, Vet=N
    Ella Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 29, md@19, MS/MS/MS
    Con A. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 11, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Irma C. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Grace R. Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, MS/MS/MS
    A. D. Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2 4/12, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Dewey Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 5/12, sng, MS/MS/MS.