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County History

Neshoba County was formed in 1833 from territory ceded by the Choctaw nation. The name “Neshoba” is an Indian word meaning “grey wolf.” In 1836, land was taken from it to form the present county of Newton. The county seat and largest city is Philadelphia, which was the site of one of the most famous race-related crimes in American history. In 1964, three civil rights workers were murdered there by white supremacists. The crime and decades-long legal aftermath inspired the 1988 movie Mississippi Burning. The county is also known for its Neshoba County Fair and harness horse races. Plus, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) own one of the largest casino complexes in the state. As of the 2000 census, Neshoba County's population was 28,684. Adjacent counties are Winston County (north), Kemper County (east), Newton County (south) and Leake County (west).
 

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Any names below in red have not been matched with a person in the Culpepper family tree. If you can identify any of them, please let us know.

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Census Records

No Culpeppers were found in any Neshoba County censuses prior to 1890.

1890 US Census

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Census burned in Washington

1900 US Census

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ED 42, Page 9B, Family 160, Mogulusha, Neshoba County, MS
Boarding with Jas B. and Mary E. Trussell
George Culpeper, Boarder, W, M, July 1878, 21, S, AL/AL/AL, Farm laborer (#58972)√

Transcribed for Culpepper Connections by Shannon Leigh O’Connor Christian

1910 US Census

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No Culpeppers found.

1920 US Census

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ED 86, page 18A, Lines 17-21, Dixon & Waldo, Neshoba Co., MS (28 Jan 1920) (#2682)√
Frank M. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 30, md, MS/MS/MS public work sawmill
Laura Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 27, md, MS/GA/GA
Malard Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 2 11/12, sng, MS/MS/MS
Harrold Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 6/12, sng, MS/MS/MS
Leo Watley, Adopted son, M, Wh, 11, sng, MS/MS/MS

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ED 82, page 11A, Lines 13-20, North Bend, Neshoba Co., MS (4 Feb 1920) (#2360)√
Joseph F. Culpeper, Head, M, Wh, 42, md, AL/AL/AL general farming
Ora Culpeper, Wife, F, Wh, 38, md, MS/MS/MS
Charles E. Culpeper, Son, M.Wh, 14, sng, MS/AL/MS farm labor
Jewel R. Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 11, sng, MS/AL/MS farm labor
Stella O. Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 9, sng, MS/AL/MS
Orbie L. Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 6, sng, MS/AL/MS
Ruby E. Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 4, sng, MS/AL/MS
Dester O. Culpeper, Dau, F, Wh, 6/12, sng, MS/AL/MS

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ED 79, page 14B, Lines 83-88, Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS (20 Jan 1920) (#1744)√
Philadelphia and Koscuisko Road
Joseph Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 37, md, MS/US/US
Viola Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 31, md, MS/US/US
Coddie Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 12, sng, MS/MS/MS
Vera May Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 9, sng, MS/MS/MS
Iva L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 5, sng, MS/MS/MS
Lucile Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 2, sng, MS/MS/MS

Transcribed for Culpepper Connections by Linda Jones Cushing

1930 US Census

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No Culpeppers found

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Military Records

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Source: National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18 (database online) Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,277 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration

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Clemmie Oscar Culpepper, Age 21, McDonald, Neshoba Co., MS. Born 4 Jan 1896 in Lake, Scott Co., MS, Laborer on farm for J. H. Culpepper at McDonald, Neshoba Co., MS. Dependents: None. Single. White. Prior Military Service: None. Grounds for Exemption from Draft: None. /s/ Clemmie Culpepper, Tall height, Slender build, Light brown eyes, Brown hair, Not bald, No disabilities. Registered 5 Jun 1917 in McDonald, Neshoba Co., MS (#1749)√

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Joseph Hilton Culpepper, RFD#2, Neshoba, Neshoba Co., MS, Age 34, Born 20 Aug 1884, White, Timber man for R. R Bailey & Co. at Neshoba, Neshoba Co., MS. Nearest relative: Mrs. Viola S. Culpepper, Neshoba, Neshoba Co., MS, /s/ Joseph Hilton Culpepper, Medium height, Medium build, Gray eyes, Black hair, No disabilities. Registered 12 Sep 1918 in Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS (#1744)√

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

Source: National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (database online). Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 (Archival Database); World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

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No Culpeppers found

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Marriages

Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935

Source: Hunting For Bears, comp.. Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: Mississippi marriage information taken from county courthouse records. Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the Family History Library.

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No Culpeppers found

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Land Records

Mississippi Land Records

Source: United States, Bureau of Land Management. Mississippi Land Records (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 1997. Original data: United States, Bureau of Land Management. Mississippi Pre-1908 Patents: Homesteads, Cash Entry, Choctaw Indian Scrip and Chickasaw Cession Lands. General Land Office Automated Records Project, 1997

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No Culpeppers found

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Deaths

Social Security Death Index

Source: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index (database on-line). Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2007. All records of deaths on or before 31 Dec 2007 in which the final benefit was paid or final residence was in this county.

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W. Culpepper, 4 Nov 1905 - Apr 1973, Last Residence: Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS 39350, SSN 427-12-9291 issued in Mississippi in 1936-1950 (#58974)√

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Places

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No places named Culpepper were found in this county.

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Last Revised: 02 Jan 2015

 
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