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Cephas Nelson Culp
(1856-1938)

Cephas Nelson Culp was born on Oct. 13, 1856 near Tarlton, Pickaway County, OH, the son of Charles and Matilda (Miner) Culp. He and his parents may also have had Maryland connections, as one of his daughters claimed he was born there.

On March 29, 1888, Cephas married Susan Baker (July 21, 1862-1928), daughter of Phillip and Mary Ann (Smith) Baker. Susan was born in Hagerstown, MD, and moved to Springfield, OH as a girl.

Their six known children were Ethel B. Worley, J. Miner Culp, Paul M. Culp, Marie Belle Lowry, William V. Culp and Susan Culp.

Springfield's Main Street

Cephas was a bookkeeper and found a position in Springfield, Clark County, OH. At one time he was employed as an office manager by Beckley-Myers Company.

Relatives said Cephas and his brother Lewis looked enough alike to be twins.

The Springfield Daily News said that Susan's "extensive interests and work in club circles made her well known in Springfield and she had numerous friends…. [She] was for years an active member of the Union Mite Society and also of the Good Cheer Club. She had been a member of the Second Lutheran Church since the year of its organization."

In October 1923, Cephas is known to have traveled to Missouri to pay a visit to his cousin-by-marriage, George Edward McReynolds and family in the town of Rich Hill. The event was covered in the gossip columns of the Rich Hill Mining Review.

Susan died at age 65 of chronic hepatitis on April 21, 1928, and is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield. An obituary in the Daily News called her a "prominent club woman" and said that she and Cephas "had spent the winter in Detroit at the home of their son, William V. Culp, and had returned to Springfield little more than two weeks ago and were the guests at the home of their daughter [Ethel Worley] where Mrs. Culp died."

Cephas outlived his wife by a decade. He passed away on Feb. 12, 1938, at the age of 82.

~ Son J. Miner Culp ~

Son J. Miner Culp (1892-1977) was born on Oct. 18, 1892 in Springfield, OH. He once told a news reporter that the "J." initial didn't stand for anything -- "It's just one of those things," he said.

He was an alumnus of Springfield High School.

At the age of 19, in 1910, while living with his parents in Springfield, Miner made a living as a traveling salesman of wholesale dry goods. He also resided in a Chicago rooming house that year in connection with his employment, and actually is enumerated on the 1910 U.S. census in both locations. He went on to work as a yard clerk for the Big Four Railroad in Springfield, responsible for checking freight cars. He went on to employment with Marshall Field & Company as a salesman of dry goods, making sales calls on small department stores in the Chicago area. He then joined the sales staff of Milburn Electric Company of Toledo, selling electric cars to "Chicago society women" for between $2,500 and $3,500. During a sales trip to Louisville, KY, he became attracted to the Electric Garage Company and was hired by its owner, Frank S. Ouerbacker.

Bird's eye view of Louisville, KY

During World War I, Miner joined the U.S. Army as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces. He trained at Fort Benjamin Harrison and then was deployed to France with the 58th Infantry, attaining the rank of first lieutenant. He took was assigned to the Meuse-Argonne and St. Mihiel defensive sectors.

He moved to Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. The federal census of 1920 shows him as an automobile salesman in Louisville, and living in a rooming house on Fourth Street.

On March 4, 1926, at the age of 34, he married Lillian Avilmouth (1902- ? ), a Kentucky native who was a decade younger than he.

Oertel Brewing label, 1937

The 1930 census shows them making their home on Trevillian Avenue in Louisville, with Miner employed as vice president of sales for the Fidelity Motor Company, an agency of the Hudson-Essex brand.

Then when Fidelity closed during the heart of the Great Depression, he was hired at Oertel Brewing Co., a venerable Louisville landmark founded in 1892. As such, he was the only employee handling beer sales outside of the greater Louisville area. His territory included Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolia, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia.

But when the nation was plunged into World War II, and supplies were rationed nationwide, Oertel's and other breweries found it difficult to secure all of the needed grain supplies, and reduced its distribution. Its smaller territory included Kentucky, Indiana, parts of Ohio and Tennessee. Circa 1944-1945, Miner served as commander of the Highland post of the American Legion.

He was named personnel manager in 1942 and secretary and board director in 1947. In 1952, he was elevated to executive vice president. "Most of the company's 300 employees call him by his first name," said the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Circa 1951, Miner is known to have dealt with issues over labor disputes and picketing at the brewery involving the American Federation of Labor (AFL) craft union and a carpenter's union. The dispute eventually was heard by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). (See Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board, Vol. 93, 1951.)

He made news in 1959 when, as acting chairman of its Time Committee, the Louisville Chamber of Commerce petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to place the city into the Eastern Time Zone.

Upon the death of president John F. Ortel in 1961, Miner was promoted to president of the firm. At that time, he was pictured in a feature story in the Courier-Journal. After a run of six years, Oertel was sold to Brown-Forman Distillers Corporation, and closed in 1967, after Miner's retirement.

Their final home together was at 806 Highwood Drive.

Sadly, Lillian was gathered away by the harvester of death on Sept. 13, 1974. An obituary was published in the Louisville Courier-Journal. Funeral services were conducted at St. Matthews Episcopal Church.

Miner endured for another two-plus years. As a patient in Extendicare Northfield, he passed into eternity at the age of 84 on Jan. 10, 1977. His remains were interred next to his bride's in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. The Courier-Journal also printed his obituary.

~ Daughter Ethel (Culp) Worley ~

Daughter Ethel Culp (1889-1973) was born in 1889 in Ohio.

As a young woman, she was employed by Implement Age but resigned in order to be married. On Sept. 17, 1912, in Windsor, Canada, she was joined in wedlock with Robert Clark Worley (1889-1957), son of John B. and Fannie (Clark) Worley of Springfield. The nuptials were held in the parsonage of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, led by Rev. J.C. Tolmie. In a court document, the couple testified that "The reason for procuring the marriage to be solemnized in Windsor is not in order to Evade due to publicity or for any other improper purpose."

The Springfield News-Sun announced the happy event, saying that the "news will come as a great surprise to the many friends of the young couple, who knew nothing of the trip to Canada. Mrs. Worley is a charming young lady..." At the time of marriage, Robert was employed with Central Brass and Fixture Company.

They resided Springfield, OH. Their address in 1928 was 1 East McCreight Avenue.

They were the parents of a trio of daughters, Suzanne Swearingen, Jane Frances Young and Nancy Barstad Hill.

The 1930 federal census shows the Worleys making their residence in Springfield, where Robert worked as employment manager for an automobile accessory manufacturer. Living temporarily under their roof that year were Ethel's married sister Marie Lowry and her children Nancy Lowry and Louise Lowry. Their home in 1943 was at 57 East Cecil Street.

Robert is known to have been employed by Buckeye Bumpers in Springfield in 1944. During World War II, two of their daughters served in the U.S. Navy's WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), while another held a position with the Department of Internal Revenue. Ethel was pictured in a feature story about her daughters, printed in the Springfield Daily News, which said that she and Robert wrote to each of the girls every week.

Robert also held a job for some time as a foreman at Buckeye Incubator Company. In about 1951, Robert was hired by Gantner Screw Products and worked there for the balance of his life. By 1951, the couple had moved to 575 North Limestone Street.

At the age of of 70, Robert passed away on June 23, 1957. Co-officiating at his funeral were Rev. Lawrence T. Rugh and Rev. Dr. Frederick F. Mueller. Interment of the remains was in Ferncliff Cemetery. The Daily News carried an obituary.

The widowed Ethel survived for another 16 years and was accepted to live in Clark Memorial Home. At age 84, with her health in decline, she was admitted to Mercy Medical Center, where the angel of death cleaved her away on June 25, 1973. Her obituary was published by the Springfield News-Sun.

Daughter Suzanne Worley (1914-1986) was born on Sept. 29, 1914 and grew up in Springfield. She became employed as a young woman with the Department of Internal Revenue. Circa 1944, at age 19-20, she was a collector for the department, stationed in Honolulu. By 1951, she made a home in Denver, CO. On May 3, 1951, she was joined in wedlock with Denver resident James Hewitt Swearingen ( ? - ? ). The nuptials were held in Denver, CO, by the hand of Rev. Irwin Gregg, and announced on the pages of the Springfield Daily News. The newlyweds made their first home in Denver at 1272 Gaylord Street. Then in 1955, they migrated to Mill Valley, CA. Having entered the furniture business in about 1928, with H.C. Capwell Company in Oakland and Jackson's Interiors in San Francisco, James owned and operated Mill Valley Furniture Shops. With the store located at 59 Throckmorton Avenue, Suzanne assisted in the area of gifts and imports. They opened a new fabric shop within the store in 1960, carrying Polish cotton and Belgian, English and Irish linens and were profiled in a March 1960 issue of the San Rafael Daily Independent Journal. Sadly, at the age of 71, Suzanne died in Marin General Hospital on Aug. 5, 1986. A death notice was printed in the Springfield News-Sun.

Daughter Jane Frances Worley (1918-1995) was born on April 7, 1918 in Springfield, OH. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and in the early years of World War II employed at Air Service Command. In August 1943, as the war raged, she joined the U.S. Navy's WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She was stationed in Corpus Christi, TX and in 1944 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Corona, CA as a pharmacist's mate, third class. On Sept. 29, 1944, she entered into marriage with Thurl Alden "Bud" Young Jr. (1919-1990), the son of Thurl A. and Clara (Goodwin) Young Sr. of 1115 Clifton Avenue, Springfield. The wedding ceremony was held in the home of Jane's uncle and aunt, Capt. Henry C. and Marie (Culp) Lowry in San Diego. In announcing the marriage, the Springfield News-Sun pictured the smiling bride and said that she "wore a pale blue wool dress, brown felt hat and a shoulder corsage of talisman roses." Thurl also was a Springfield High alumnus, and at the time of marriage, was a petty officer at the San Diego Naval Base and had attended Amherst College. Their three sons were Dr. Stephen A. Young, Todd A. Young and Jeffrey R. Young. Thurl was released from military service in December 1946. They lived in 1957-1960 in Dayton, OH and in 1973 in Pleasant, Hill, CA. They eventually returned to Dayton. She held a membership in the Fairview United Methodist Church, gave of her time with Good Samaritan Hospital and was active in the National Republican Committee. Their final home together was in Daytona Village. Sadly, Thurl died in Dayton at the age of 71 on March 28, 1990. Jane outlived him by five years. Death spirited her away in Dayton's Grandview Hospital on Aug. 13, 1995. The Dayton Daily News printed an obituary. Rev. James K. Wagner presided over the funeral rites, with interment following in Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield.

Grandson Dr. Stephen A. Young tied the marital cord with Linda. They resided in Albuquerque, NM as of 1995.

Grandson Todd A. Young lived in Columbus, OH in the mid-1990s.

Grandson Jeffrey R. Young relocated to Orangeburg, SC.

Daughter Nancy Louise Worley (1923- ? ) was born in about 1923. During World War II, she enlisted in the WAVES and received aviation mechanics training at Hunter College, NY, Memphis, TN and Kingsville, TX. In all, she spent three years with the WAVES. On Jan. 12, 1946, she was united in matrimony with Lt. Sherwood Roger "Skip" Barstad (Aug. 8, 1921-1998), son of Warren P. and Grace Barstad of Salinas, CA. The wedding was conducted by Rev. Dr. Ross Miller. A story in the Springfield Daily News said that she "was attired in a pale pink wool jersey dress and wore a corsage of gardenias." During the war, Sherwood had been stationed in the Philippines with the U.S. Navy's NATS (Naval Air Transport Service). His role included duties as an instructor and pilot. The pair established their first home in California. They went on to bear two children -- Lance Barstad and Kirsten Mulvey. Circa 1952, the family was in Fresno, CA and in 1973 in Coronado, CA. Said an obituary, Sherwood "continued his education at UC Berkley, graduating in 1948 with a degree in economics. He spent most of his working life with Golden West Box Company and Calzona Box Company before retiring from American Forest Company." The couple eventually divorced, and he wed again to Mary Ann Jackson. Nancy also married again to (?) Hill and by 1995 moved to Albuquerque, NM.

Grandson Lance Barstad has lived in Kihei, HI, where he was employed by Maui Health Systems. He is married to Ronda ( ? - ? ).

Granddaughter Kirsten Barstad received her bachelor's degree in 1975 in Latin American Studies at San Diego State University. She tied the knot with (?) Mulvey. They are the parents of Patrick Mulvey. Kirsten lived in Valley Springs, CA in 1998. Since July 2000, she has served as associate director of finance and operations at her alma mater.

Fountain Square in Springfield, Ohio, early 1900s

~ Daughter Marie Belle (Culp) Lowry ~

Daughter Marie Belle Culp (1893-1982) was born on Oct. 25, 1893 in Springfield, OH.

As a young woman she studied vocal music in Cincinnati with Rev. Stover, and then in 1918-1919 was employed by the federal government in Washington, DC. Marie returned to Ohio and lived with her parents in 1920 at 25 Miller Street in Springfield, OH.

On Dec. 21, 1920, she wed Henry Clay Lowry (Oct. 29, 1897-1967) in Philadelphia, PA. Her former pastor, Rev. Ross Stover, led the rites at his home. "The service was simple in all its appointments," said the Springfield News-Sun. "The bride is one of Springfield's most attractive and talented young women. She is the possessor of a contralto voice of rare beauty and has been heard with pleasure on numerous programs in the city."

Henry was a native of Indiana, PA. At the time of marriage, he was serving in Washington with the U.S. Navy, and he is believed to have been a career Navy officer. The newlyweds' first home was at Annapolis, MD. In 1928-1977, the Lowrys lived in San Diego, CA, with occasional years away on work assignments. Henry held the rank of captain circa 1944, during the World War II years.

Two daughters born to the couple were Nancy Ann Roach and Louise Lowry.

The newlyweds' first home was at The Kedrick in Cincinnati.

The 1930 federal census shows Marie and daughters Nancy and Louise making their home in Springfield with Marie's married sister and brother in law, Ethel and Robert Worley.

By 1934, the Lowrys had moved to Pagopago, American Samoa. They made a return trip home in June 1935, sailing to the Port of Los Angeles aboard the SS Monterey.

Henry appears to have retired by 1950. The U.S. Census that year shows the family in San Diego.

Grief swept over the family at Henry's death at the age of 79 on Aug. 19, 1967. His remains were placed into eternal repose in Cypress View Mausoleum in San Diego.

Marie lived on for another 15 years. She succumbed to the spectre of death in San Diego County on Sept. 28, 1982.

Daughter Nancy Ann Lowry (1925- ? ) was born on Oct. 27, 1925 in San Diego. On April 8, 1944, she first entered into marriage with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Maurice Everett Roach (Jan. 17, 1919-1988), a native of Memphis, TN and the son of Julian Maurice Roach. They exchanged their vows in the chapel of the Marine base in San Diego. Two known offspring of the pair were Judith L. Roach and Thomas M. Roach. Both of the children are known to have been born in Virginia. The pair lived apart in 1950, and when the federal census enumeration was made that year, Nancy and the children lived under the roof of her parents in San Diego. She eventually returned to Virginia and dwelled in Falls Church, earning a living as a secretary. They legally separated for good on May 19, 1953, and she sued for divorce, with the decree finalized on May 25, 1954. Maurice wed a second time in 1955 to Frances Ann Vineyard (1926-1997). He died on Dec. 16, 1988, with burial in Galena (MO) Cemetery.

Granddaughter Judith L. Roach (1947- ? ) was born in about 1947 in Virginia.

Grandson Thomas M. Roach (1948- ? ) was born in about 1948 in Virginia.

Daughter Louise Lowry (1928-2014) was born on Aug. 13, 1928 in San Diego. She received her bachelor of arts degree in 1949 from Stanford University. At the age of 21, in 1950, she was employed in the personnel office of a local department store in San Diego. On March 3, 1951, she was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with 1st Lt. William Leyda Jesse ( ? - ? ), son of R.H. Jesse of 610 University Avenue in Missoula, MT. Their nuptials were conducted in the chapel of the U.S. Naval Training Center in San Diego, by the hand of Chaplain Robert N. Ruleman. The Missoula Daily Missoulian reported that the bride "wore a white bridal gown styled with an overblouse and puffed skirt pockets of dotted net over a taffeta bodice and bouffant net skirt. Her short veil was trimmed with Chantilly lace and fastened to a matching lace cap. Her bouquet was of white tulips." William was in the U.S. Marine Corps' recruiting depot at the time of marriage. He had studied at Montana State University before graduation in 1948 from the U.S. Naval Academy. Four offspring were produced by their union -- Cynthia Jean Jesse, Carol Louise Piras, Patrick Jesse and Nancy Jesse. Over the years, they were a Marine Corps family, living on both coasts following William's career, including at Fort Lejeune, NC in 1955. Sadly, the Jesses' marriage dissolved in divorce, with her moving to Rancho Mirage, CA in 1969 and the decree handed down in July 1970 in Riverside, CA. Her final residence was in the San Diego suburb of Escondido. Said the San Diego Union-Tribune, "She was very active in the equestrian business, teaching classes, riding the hills, and helping others learn the gifts of horses. She was an active dancer in the Arthur Murray world, with many recitals, her own made flowing gowns and outfits [and in] short, she loved to dance. Louise was a gregarious and generous human being [who] opened her house to many a friend of her children as they relocated. She remembered a good joke, invited others to sing Roger Miller songs, and always had a sparkle." She died in her sleep at the age of 85 on Feb. 23, 2014. The family held a tribute to her life at the Elks lodge in Escondido. Former husband William authored a 1972 book, The New Military Professional: Changing Conceptions of Military Professionalism in the Post War Period.

Granddaughter Cynthia Jean Jesse (1955-2003) was born on Oct. 2, 1955 at Camp Lejeune, NC. She does not appear to have married. Cynthia spent her adult years in Escondido, CA. Sadly, at the age of 47, she died on New Year's Day 2003. An obituary ran in the San Diego Union Tribune in which the family requested that any memorial contributions be made to Interfaith Community Services.

Granddaughter Carol Louise Jesse (1954-2019) was born on July 12, 1954. She spent her childhood in Rancho Mirage near San Diego. Carol was a 1976 graduate of the University of California at Irvine. She then accepted a position at Lockheed Missiles and Space in its employee recreation association, with additional roles in the areas professional development. Carol then worked for several technology firms such as Quantum and Trimble Navigation. In 2004, she founded her own firm, The Fusion Group, which she later renamed The Piras Group, advising clients in organizational and leadership development. Carol wed (?) Piras ( ? - ? ). She lived in San Ramon, CA in 2003-2019. In 2017, The Piras Group introduced "The Engagement Cards," a tool to help increase employee engagement. Said the Desert Sun, "Carol was an adventurous soul who loved the outdoors [and] was an exceptional water skier and golfer, as well as a bike rider, hiker, snow skier, tennis player, and camper. She never said no to a chance to get outside and move. She also loved to travel and had recently made trips to Africa, the Galapagos, and had taken several cruises, all with family and friends. Carol was a generous friend with her time, with her advice, and with her love." She had a special passion for conservation initiatives for the Galapagos archipelago in Ecuador. In 2016, she designed and facilitated a multiday planning retreat involving 20 Ecuadorian education specialists and representatives which led to formation of a work plan for the Education for Sustainability in Galapagos Program. Stricken with cancer, she surrendered to the angel of death on May 1, 2019.

Grandson Patrick Jesse ( ? - ? ) planted himself in Escondido. He is believed to be the father of William Jesse, although this needs to be confirmed.

Granddaughter Nancy Jesse ( ? - ? ) made her home in Ontario, CA in 2003.

~ Son Paul McKinley Culp ~

Son Paul McKinley Culp (1896-1971) was born on Oct. 31, 1895 in Springfield.

During World War I, he served as a corporal in Battery D of the 324th Field Artillery.

Circa 1923, Paul entered into marriage with Edith M. Redding (1897-1945), a native of Mount Sterling, Madison County, OH and the daughter of Lora Redding.

The couple did not reproduce.

For 18 years, the pair made a home in the Ohio state capitol city of Columbus. In 1942, they relocated to Cincinnati with an address of 126 West Cecil Street. Edith held a membership in the First Congregational Christian Church, and Paul to the First Lutheran Church.

Sadly, having suffered for a year with serious illness, Edith died in Cincinnati's Christ Hospital on Oct. 4, 1945. Burial was in Pleasant Cemetery in Mount Sterling. An obituary appeared in the Springfield Daily News.

Paul survived his bride by more than a quarter of a century and married again to Catherine Ganyard ( ? - ? ), also a former Springfield resident. He was employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and in 1952 was transferred to Sacramento, CA. Upon retirement, they made their dwelling-place in Leisure World, CA.

He surrendered to death at the age of 75 on April 30, 1971 at a hospital in Laguna Hills, CA. A newspaper said he had been suffering "a two-month illness." Following funeral services in Laguna Hills, his mortal remains were transported back to his native Ohio to lie in repose in Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield. The Springfield News-Sun ran an obituary.

~ Son William Valentine Culp ~

Son William Valentine Culp (1903-1934) was born on Valentine's Day 1903 in Springfield, OH.

William was employed in 1925 by the J.W. Thompson Ford agency in Springfield.

On Dec. 6, 1924, William at age 21 was united in matrimony with 21-year-old Grace Enlow (March 2, 1902-1975), the daughter of William and Louis (Schleischer) Enlow and a native of Louisville, KY. They exchanged their vows in the homeplace of Rev. E.R. Miller of Covington, KY. News of the happy event was published in the Springfield News-Sun.

The only child borne to this couple was Jeanne "Susan" Culp.

Grace was a graduate of the Indianapolis Technical High School. Their first home was in Springfield, where she worked for the Sterling Jewelry Company.

Circa 1925, they relocated to Detroit, where William spent his career as an engineering clerk with Briggs Manufacturing Company, a builder of automobile bodies under contract to Ford Motor Company. Grace also was employed as a clerk with Briggs in 1930, the year of the federal census enumeration.

They made a residence at 5901 Chalmers Avenue.

Tragically, at the age of 31, William developed an acute infection of his gallbladder and pancreas. He underwent surgery on March 3, 1934 in Detroit Hospital, but did not survive the operation, and died that day. The remains were transported back to Springfield for interment in Ferncliff Cemetery. An obituary appeared in the Springfield News-Sun.

The widowed Grace and her daughter stayed in Detroit. She supported herself as a cost accountant and paymaster for a roller bearing factory. As of the late 1930s, they housed a lodger and her future husband, 30-year-old commercial artist Edlore/Eldore Lathrop Knaggs (Nov. 24, 1911-1944). The wedding was held on Sept. 2, 1939, in Romeo, MI, with Rev. James W. Lees officiating.

Edlore originally was from Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, and the son of George and Martha (Wrightman) Lathrop, said to have been of the Walpole Island Indian nation. He stood 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighed 170 lbs. and sported a mole on his lower right jaw. In 1931, a bachelor, he was pictured in the Detroit Free Press among the founders of "Fellowship of Art Students," with a mission "to secure a firmer and more satisfactory grasp of the problems of art." His etching of a "French Village," displayed at the Colony Club Gallery, was reproduced in the Free Press edition of Jan. 24, 1932.

The couple made a home at 10701 Beaconsfield in Detroit. Edlore earned a living working for Fred Cole in Detroit's Stephenson Building.

Tragically, the horror of World War II ended their brief married lives. Edlore joined the U.S. Armed Forces during the war and was assigned to the 60th Infantry, 9th Division. He was deployed to Europe to take part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He was killed on July 15, 1944, with his remains laid to honored rest in the Normandy American Cemetery. His death was not reported publicly until late September that year. In a summary, the Monroe (MI) Evening News said that he was among 121 Michigan men to recently sacrifice their lives in the European Theatre.

Grace took back her first married name and lived for another three decades. As of 1950, she and Jeanne shared their 10701 Beaconfield home with Arthur F. Skibbe. At that time, she sold insurance to make ends meet, while Arthur was a salesman of saws. The Traverse City Record-Eagle said she was "affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Disabled War Veteran Auxiliary; a paymaster of Bower Roller Bearing; and very active in Detroit area politics."

Her final home was on Lake Michigan Road in Honor, MI. Sadly, she died in the Munson Medical Center of Traverse City, MI on April 12, 1975. An obituary in the Chicago Tribune said that among her survivors were half-siblings Madge Enlow and Lee Enlow. The family requested that any memorial gifts be made to the Golden Lotus Club of Gaylor, MI.

Daughter Jeanne "Susan" Culp (1925-1997) was born on Sept. 24, 1925 in Detroit. Jeanne was but a girl when her father died, and afterward she and her mother remained in Detroit, and are shown there in the 1940 federal census enumeration. She was a 1943 graduate of Edwin C. Denby High School. Susan appears to have remained single across the span of her years. The U.S. Census of 1950 shows Susan and her twice-widowed mother living with Arthur F. Skibbe in Detroit. Jeanne supported herself as a sales lady for a retail drapery business. She was active with the Michigan Federation of Young Republicans and in 1954 was named a national committeewoman, with attorney James F. Schoener elected chairman. Susan made her home in 1975 in Honor, MI. Death spirited her away on May 11, 1997. Interment was in Joyfield Township Cemetery in Benzie County, MI.